British come up different way race Now its eighth decade lower cost form air racing gives anything Smith Miniplane Cessna 140 Beagle Terrier gets start flag race Teesside England handicap racing slower planes start first 9 AA0 FAST FREDDIE sits cramped cockpit 3000-hp clipped-wing P-5 1 Mustang eye starter green flag poised mouth twisted wicked smirkand other red-andyellow Aeronca Champion thats attempting overtake pretty silver Ryan STA Freddie ready race Aeroncas Ryans Unlimited class speedsters same event What kind race anyway poor Freddie waits mustache twisting more others take off chasing around course fast ones passing slower ones EDon Berliner much 100 mph spare still waits uncomfortable minute engine ticking over slowly temperature gauge climbs toward red zone isnt fair can Freddie win fans little man green flag wont let him take off Everybody else having funcharging pylons rolling up wing pulling three four Gs leveling out streaking off toward next pylon Freddie can sit plot revenge official sight long last cruel little man waves start flag hero off goes throttle forward tail up lift off gear up airspeed indicator steadily moving past 200 250 mph Around pylon another markers appear faster faster fade distance like fenceposts Long before hits top speed Freddie starts passing VW-powered home-builts antiques Spain cans couple Formula racers some pretty quick light twins Left One thing about handicap races Waiting turn breeds patience its opposite doesnt get first starter right Chief Handicapper doing awful things pulse temperament Rollason Condor pilot Right Lined up race Paineaville Ohio rear front Smith Miniplane Stinson 108 Cessna 140 48 Model Aviation sounds like Sunday afternoon traffic pattern busy airport race certainly isnt kind racing youll see Reno Rather carefully separating aircraft classes based power design style racing open kinds airplanes Democratic ideals aside would anyone enter race 75-mph puddle-jumper knows hell up against planes moving several times fast masochist Doesnt care about winning course cares about winning wouldnt race handicap race widely disparate speeds airplanes balanced out precisely computed starting times way everyone has equal chance first-place trophyat least theory American-style scratch racing holds enormous appeal People love sight highly specialized Gee Bees Bearcats pouring coals group start final flag aircraft intensely personal theyre also fast rules permit other hand // planes expensive acquire operate require elaborate facilities can hard fly As result seen rarely usually places like Reno Nevada people Reno long way home handicap racing alternative lets sport pilots experience thrill pylon competition being forced buy build highly specialized airplanes airplanes good little else its far less exciting classic Reno spectacles handicap racing also far flexible can staged out almost rural airport Takeoffs made singly eliminating need runway wide enough accommodate several racers side side Rather being restricted geometric ovals dictated likes Formula Ones sport biplanes racecourse can nearly shape length depending terrain housing Since handicap race pilots paying customers spectator facilities can simple since airplanes used personal business transportation theyre racecourse astronomical sums prize money arent required trophy some free gas round applause will usually So isnt handicap racing better known First doesnt attract flashy promoters Second its very photogenic Third its almost impossible understand experienced enthusiasts cant figure out whos ahead whos gaining him until converging mass airplanes arrives within few hundred yards checkered flag fact until youve seen few handicap races its difficult figure out planes take off fly around pass other apparent plan briefly unite surreal throng pilot struggles push way front Still study like foreign road map instruction book new do-everything VCR handicap racing can broken down manageable units As different Formula races have start middle end April 1992 49 Left Waiting streak around pylons Right Heading start line Quebec City Canada front row L R two Hoflason onaors ana ue navimiana rmornai main left Cassutt Racer North American Harvard Jodel Meyers 200 Len ng aewn inc numeairein al dUfvy mama um uulaum ,w . origin takes iead over ltaiian-buiit designed Cassutt Right Ed Fisher heads home pyion first 1.e personally buiit Stitta Skycoupe Black Magic Continued page 144 uatnering tor session OT nangar flying aner Warrenton Virginia race last series North American races held un der Royal Aero Club rules Handicap Racing/Berliner Continued page 49 Over years handicapping system has refined surprisingly accurate instrument Chief Handicapper official least important president prime minister just controversial knows everything about airplane raceespecially its true top speed Determining top speed basis handicapping hence critical fairness race Private notebooks recording years experience similar airplanes make job easier first time new type airplane entered race its top speed estimated factory claims accuracy adjusted basis earlier claims other models built same firm Miscalculating figure few miles per hour way other can make huge difference performance plane stands good chance either winning big losing big first time raced estimates cant made locked room filled incense computers airplane must checked field detect deviations stocknew fairings different propeller wheel pants tape-covered gaps between panels small variation adds /2 10 mph estimated top speed failure part pilot acknowledge modifications can lead disqualification some respects race less between pilots airplanes between pilots Chief Handicapper Once top speeds entries have estimated listed order slowest fastest After adjustments made length course number turns per lap since conditions will affect slow airplanes differenfly fast ones same holds wind Slow aircraft lose greater percentage speed high wind faster planes Finally correction applied time takes plane accelerate top speed officials use figures calculate time should take plane fly entire race base handicaps calculation slowest racersay Volksplaneshould require 28 minutes 41 seconds complete race next slowest EAA Biplane has estimated time 27 minutes 9 seconds Volksplane assigned handicap equal difference between twol minute 32 seconds system continues down line Chief Handicapper has done job perfectly pilots possess equal skill determination wind doesnt change engines produce full power entire race nobody gets lost airplanes should cross finish line same time Fortunately never happens planes always manage get strung out along final dash flag Nonetheless have some wonderfully close finishes half-dozen airplanes crossing line three four seconds time Now know Fast Freddie sits twitching fiddling cockpit parked Mustang Cubs Luscombes have long since gotten starters flag way around course faster planes catch up one Since race six laps around 15REALISTIC MOTION FROM AIR RETRACTS WITH THE U P i AflILiTARl F PFFD RFTRACT VALVE unique valve combines up down switching function two infinitely adjustable speed control valves Body size 1 2x 75x 375 inches NEW Airline introductory price arter turn quick disconnects $595 US NEW NEW 150 psi rated tubing 5 fteach grey clear loft per pack $595 US NEW NEW Airline Tee fittings2 per pack $295 US NEW Dealer inquiries welcomeShipping$450 ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Limited 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville rioL6H 258 CanadaPhone 416 842 1703 144 Model Aviation Speed range 1-20 seconds up 1-20 seconds down Constant speed over 20 100 psi operating range Weight 20 gins 4 air outlets NOR-RAY PRODUCTS INC 7 Lii 5008 SAND BEACH RD / WICHITA FALLS TX 76310 817-692-4475 I1III WAiI1 Hill [IMTU III E*1 II HIll HIM [ KIN IL Ku II I15 Eli KU U HANDS OFF CUT TWO WHY PAY MORE WHEN YOU CAN GET THE BEST FOR LESS? Designed Modeler Modelers Cuts Both Sides Same Time Easily Cuts Straight & Tapered Wings Available 30 40 50 60 Still Only $9550 $3O0 S&H RequiT~ V Power Supply $6250 400 S&H Visa-Mastercard Video Available Send $2Y0 information fine products CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS Designed Fit Inside Tight Cowls Call Us Special Exhaust Needs CUSTOM VACUUM FORMING CanopiesCowlsWheelpantsNo Job Too Big Too Small mile five-pylon course poor old Freddie forced sit watch slowest planes start fourth lap before chance show world great Once course up speed Freddie has about lap half during pass other pilots least once several times means flying wide can go slower airplanes having maneuver out traffic Flying wide course adds distance race thus provides additional handicap sorts pilot superior Freddie should able cope little extra challenge Since slow airplanes jump what appears big lead race quickly becomes confusing Will slowpokes flying 90-mph assemblies wood cloth able hold off high-tech types powerful streamlined beasts can tell fast planes gaining slow ones rate will bring home victorious Apparently cant Thats part fun watching handicap race Nobody knows until very last moment good ol Harvey ratty Tripacer can keep Dr Hyphenated-Last-Name Bonanza slipping him Although handicap air races have run America limited success form originated England 1912 way around shortage legitimate racers time made class racing impossible Formula wasnt imported Great Britain until 1970 Pilots could indulge bit Sunday afternoon sport personal Austers Tiger Moths Cherokees bother lot fancy advance preparations fresh coat wax some duct tape ready race Kings Cup British counterpart Americas Thompson Bendix air racing trophies first presented 1922 King George V pilot flown World War surplus DH4A dizzying 124 mph around 810-mile course Subsequent recipients included airplanes built such hallowed names Miles Percival Blackburn Gloster Whether 199 RO Soaring Reference Catalog s K1z23 winning airplane fastest slowest pilot cockpit nearly always best North American effort conduct English handicap races grew out vague plan group EAA members include racing 1968 air show Quebec City Canada Faced uncomfortable prospect bunch entries widely varying performance organizers accepted suggestion handicap format used Having seen couple handicap races thus considering myself expert bravely modestly offered myself Chief Handicapper race drew fine collection flying machines Smith Miniplane built its female pilot living room neatly restored Canadian Harvard AT-6 Cessna 180 latter piloted wild French Canadian almost flew aeroclub during postrace party though handicapping crude side experiment worked out way bilingual pilots briefing fairly close finish Encouraged Americans organized corporation called Race Air staged half-dozen handicap races Virginia Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Thanks welcome technical support Royal Aero Club London race turned out better last money manpower running low mid-1970s group closed down basic idea remains sound fact Just thought safe stop building soaring season. 11I Northeast Sailplane Products carries comprehensive line RC Soaring kits accessories market today NSP catalog compilation information RC soaring kits related products well how-to information articles some prominant figures RC Soaring industry interested RC Soaring NSP catalog reference must have Send $700 check mo first class mailing NSP 16 Kirby Lane Williston Vermont 05495 regular circuit handicap races highlighted Kings Cup Race unfortunately misnamed Schneider Trophy Race continues Great Britain today Through several decades activity handicap racing has proven safe loads fun pilots good entertainment provided crowds havent spoiled exposure 450-mph duels between Mustangs Bearcats split-second finishes among Formula Ones Formula Vs youre content watch airplanes being flown low authorities will permit bit lower fast little engines will accept perhaps English handicap racing Fast Freddie last saw him looking enough cheap wine blot out embarrassment being publicly whipped racecourse too bright looking kid flying remains 1948 Ercoupe thats racingor least thats handicap air racing ers Editor Continued page 28 cusp perfect power capable equalling glow engines power weight endurance some special advantages Reliability cleanliness noise simplicity Constant torque rpmthe great boon would permit standardization Cant inued page 186 April 1992 145 FUN SHIP SPEC/AL VICKERS SPAN DAU AUTHENTIC WORLD WAR ONE MACHINE GUNS IN 2 116 SCALE APX 6 TO 1 LONG AND 3 1/4 SCALE APX 10 LONG SPANDAU* VICKERS LEWIS PARABELLUM SEE YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR MORE INFORMATION 181 PAWNEEST SAN MARCOS CA 92069 SEND LSASEFOR FREE ILL US TRA TED ORDER FORM
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 144, 145
British come up different way race Now its eighth decade lower cost form air racing gives anything Smith Miniplane Cessna 140 Beagle Terrier gets start flag race Teesside England handicap racing slower planes start first 9 AA0 FAST FREDDIE sits cramped cockpit 3000-hp clipped-wing P-5 1 Mustang eye starter green flag poised mouth twisted wicked smirkand other red-andyellow Aeronca Champion thats attempting overtake pretty silver Ryan STA Freddie ready race Aeroncas Ryans Unlimited class speedsters same event What kind race anyway poor Freddie waits mustache twisting more others take off chasing around course fast ones passing slower ones EDon Berliner much 100 mph spare still waits uncomfortable minute engine ticking over slowly temperature gauge climbs toward red zone isnt fair can Freddie win fans little man green flag wont let him take off Everybody else having funcharging pylons rolling up wing pulling three four Gs leveling out streaking off toward next pylon Freddie can sit plot revenge official sight long last cruel little man waves start flag hero off goes throttle forward tail up lift off gear up airspeed indicator steadily moving past 200 250 mph Around pylon another markers appear faster faster fade distance like fenceposts Long before hits top speed Freddie starts passing VW-powered home-builts antiques Spain cans couple Formula racers some pretty quick light twins Left One thing about handicap races Waiting turn breeds patience its opposite doesnt get first starter right Chief Handicapper doing awful things pulse temperament Rollason Condor pilot Right Lined up race Paineaville Ohio rear front Smith Miniplane Stinson 108 Cessna 140 48 Model Aviation sounds like Sunday afternoon traffic pattern busy airport race certainly isnt kind racing youll see Reno Rather carefully separating aircraft classes based power design style racing open kinds airplanes Democratic ideals aside would anyone enter race 75-mph puddle-jumper knows hell up against planes moving several times fast masochist Doesnt care about winning course cares about winning wouldnt race handicap race widely disparate speeds airplanes balanced out precisely computed starting times way everyone has equal chance first-place trophyat least theory American-style scratch racing holds enormous appeal People love sight highly specialized Gee Bees Bearcats pouring coals group start final flag aircraft intensely personal theyre also fast rules permit other hand // planes expensive acquire operate require elaborate facilities can hard fly As result seen rarely usually places like Reno Nevada people Reno long way home handicap racing alternative lets sport pilots experience thrill pylon competition being forced buy build highly specialized airplanes airplanes good little else its far less exciting classic Reno spectacles handicap racing also far flexible can staged out almost rural airport Takeoffs made singly eliminating need runway wide enough accommodate several racers side side Rather being restricted geometric ovals dictated likes Formula Ones sport biplanes racecourse can nearly shape length depending terrain housing Since handicap race pilots paying customers spectator facilities can simple since airplanes used personal business transportation theyre racecourse astronomical sums prize money arent required trophy some free gas round applause will usually So isnt handicap racing better known First doesnt attract flashy promoters Second its very photogenic Third its almost impossible understand experienced enthusiasts cant figure out whos ahead whos gaining him until converging mass airplanes arrives within few hundred yards checkered flag fact until youve seen few handicap races its difficult figure out planes take off fly around pass other apparent plan briefly unite surreal throng pilot struggles push way front Still study like foreign road map instruction book new do-everything VCR handicap racing can broken down manageable units As different Formula races have start middle end April 1992 49 Left Waiting streak around pylons Right Heading start line Quebec City Canada front row L R two Hoflason onaors ana ue navimiana rmornai main left Cassutt Racer North American Harvard Jodel Meyers 200 Len ng aewn inc numeairein al dUfvy mama um uulaum ,w . origin takes iead over ltaiian-buiit designed Cassutt Right Ed Fisher heads home pyion first 1.e personally buiit Stitta Skycoupe Black Magic Continued page 144 uatnering tor session OT nangar flying aner Warrenton Virginia race last series North American races held un der Royal Aero Club rules Handicap Racing/Berliner Continued page 49 Over years handicapping system has refined surprisingly accurate instrument Chief Handicapper official least important president prime minister just controversial knows everything about airplane raceespecially its true top speed Determining top speed basis handicapping hence critical fairness race Private notebooks recording years experience similar airplanes make job easier first time new type airplane entered race its top speed estimated factory claims accuracy adjusted basis earlier claims other models built same firm Miscalculating figure few miles per hour way other can make huge difference performance plane stands good chance either winning big losing big first time raced estimates cant made locked room filled incense computers airplane must checked field detect deviations stocknew fairings different propeller wheel pants tape-covered gaps between panels small variation adds /2 10 mph estimated top speed failure part pilot acknowledge modifications can lead disqualification some respects race less between pilots airplanes between pilots Chief Handicapper Once top speeds entries have estimated listed order slowest fastest After adjustments made length course number turns per lap since conditions will affect slow airplanes differenfly fast ones same holds wind Slow aircraft lose greater percentage speed high wind faster planes Finally correction applied time takes plane accelerate top speed officials use figures calculate time should take plane fly entire race base handicaps calculation slowest racersay Volksplaneshould require 28 minutes 41 seconds complete race next slowest EAA Biplane has estimated time 27 minutes 9 seconds Volksplane assigned handicap equal difference between twol minute 32 seconds system continues down line Chief Handicapper has done job perfectly pilots possess equal skill determination wind doesnt change engines produce full power entire race nobody gets lost airplanes should cross finish line same time Fortunately never happens planes always manage get strung out along final dash flag Nonetheless have some wonderfully close finishes half-dozen airplanes crossing line three four seconds time Now know Fast Freddie sits twitching fiddling cockpit parked Mustang Cubs Luscombes have long since gotten starters flag way around course faster planes catch up one Since race six laps around 15REALISTIC MOTION FROM AIR RETRACTS WITH THE U P i AflILiTARl F PFFD RFTRACT VALVE unique valve combines up down switching function two infinitely adjustable speed control valves Body size 1 2x 75x 375 inches NEW Airline introductory price arter turn quick disconnects $595 US NEW NEW 150 psi rated tubing 5 fteach grey clear loft per pack $595 US NEW NEW Airline Tee fittings2 per pack $295 US NEW Dealer inquiries welcomeShipping$450 ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Limited 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville rioL6H 258 CanadaPhone 416 842 1703 144 Model Aviation Speed range 1-20 seconds up 1-20 seconds down Constant speed over 20 100 psi operating range Weight 20 gins 4 air outlets NOR-RAY PRODUCTS INC 7 Lii 5008 SAND BEACH RD / WICHITA FALLS TX 76310 817-692-4475 I1III WAiI1 Hill [IMTU III E*1 II HIll HIM [ KIN IL Ku II I15 Eli KU U HANDS OFF CUT TWO WHY PAY MORE WHEN YOU CAN GET THE BEST FOR LESS? Designed Modeler Modelers Cuts Both Sides Same Time Easily Cuts Straight & Tapered Wings Available 30 40 50 60 Still Only $9550 $3O0 S&H RequiT~ V Power Supply $6250 400 S&H Visa-Mastercard Video Available Send $2Y0 information fine products CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS Designed Fit Inside Tight Cowls Call Us Special Exhaust Needs CUSTOM VACUUM FORMING CanopiesCowlsWheelpantsNo Job Too Big Too Small mile five-pylon course poor old Freddie forced sit watch slowest planes start fourth lap before chance show world great Once course up speed Freddie has about lap half during pass other pilots least once several times means flying wide can go slower airplanes having maneuver out traffic Flying wide course adds distance race thus provides additional handicap sorts pilot superior Freddie should able cope little extra challenge Since slow airplanes jump what appears big lead race quickly becomes confusing Will slowpokes flying 90-mph assemblies wood cloth able hold off high-tech types powerful streamlined beasts can tell fast planes gaining slow ones rate will bring home victorious Apparently cant Thats part fun watching handicap race Nobody knows until very last moment good ol Harvey ratty Tripacer can keep Dr Hyphenated-Last-Name Bonanza slipping him Although handicap air races have run America limited success form originated England 1912 way around shortage legitimate racers time made class racing impossible Formula wasnt imported Great Britain until 1970 Pilots could indulge bit Sunday afternoon sport personal Austers Tiger Moths Cherokees bother lot fancy advance preparations fresh coat wax some duct tape ready race Kings Cup British counterpart Americas Thompson Bendix air racing trophies first presented 1922 King George V pilot flown World War surplus DH4A dizzying 124 mph around 810-mile course Subsequent recipients included airplanes built such hallowed names Miles Percival Blackburn Gloster Whether 199 RO Soaring Reference Catalog s K1z23 winning airplane fastest slowest pilot cockpit nearly always best North American effort conduct English handicap races grew out vague plan group EAA members include racing 1968 air show Quebec City Canada Faced uncomfortable prospect bunch entries widely varying performance organizers accepted suggestion handicap format used Having seen couple handicap races thus considering myself expert bravely modestly offered myself Chief Handicapper race drew fine collection flying machines Smith Miniplane built its female pilot living room neatly restored Canadian Harvard AT-6 Cessna 180 latter piloted wild French Canadian almost flew aeroclub during postrace party though handicapping crude side experiment worked out way bilingual pilots briefing fairly close finish Encouraged Americans organized corporation called Race Air staged half-dozen handicap races Virginia Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Thanks welcome technical support Royal Aero Club London race turned out better last money manpower running low mid-1970s group closed down basic idea remains sound fact Just thought safe stop building soaring season. 11I Northeast Sailplane Products carries comprehensive line RC Soaring kits accessories market today NSP catalog compilation information RC soaring kits related products well how-to information articles some prominant figures RC Soaring industry interested RC Soaring NSP catalog reference must have Send $700 check mo first class mailing NSP 16 Kirby Lane Williston Vermont 05495 regular circuit handicap races highlighted Kings Cup Race unfortunately misnamed Schneider Trophy Race continues Great Britain today Through several decades activity handicap racing has proven safe loads fun pilots good entertainment provided crowds havent spoiled exposure 450-mph duels between Mustangs Bearcats split-second finishes among Formula Ones Formula Vs youre content watch airplanes being flown low authorities will permit bit lower fast little engines will accept perhaps English handicap racing Fast Freddie last saw him looking enough cheap wine blot out embarrassment being publicly whipped racecourse too bright looking kid flying remains 1948 Ercoupe thats racingor least thats handicap air racing ers Editor Continued page 28 cusp perfect power capable equalling glow engines power weight endurance some special advantages Reliability cleanliness noise simplicity Constant torque rpmthe great boon would permit standardization Cant inued page 186 April 1992 145 FUN SHIP SPEC/AL VICKERS SPAN DAU AUTHENTIC WORLD WAR ONE MACHINE GUNS IN 2 116 SCALE APX 6 TO 1 LONG AND 3 1/4 SCALE APX 10 LONG SPANDAU* VICKERS LEWIS PARABELLUM SEE YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR MORE INFORMATION 181 PAWNEEST SAN MARCOS CA 92069 SEND LSASEFOR FREE ILL US TRA TED ORDER FORM
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 144, 145
British come up different way race Now its eighth decade lower cost form air racing gives anything Smith Miniplane Cessna 140 Beagle Terrier gets start flag race Teesside England handicap racing slower planes start first 9 AA0 FAST FREDDIE sits cramped cockpit 3000-hp clipped-wing P-5 1 Mustang eye starter green flag poised mouth twisted wicked smirkand other red-andyellow Aeronca Champion thats attempting overtake pretty silver Ryan STA Freddie ready race Aeroncas Ryans Unlimited class speedsters same event What kind race anyway poor Freddie waits mustache twisting more others take off chasing around course fast ones passing slower ones EDon Berliner much 100 mph spare still waits uncomfortable minute engine ticking over slowly temperature gauge climbs toward red zone isnt fair can Freddie win fans little man green flag wont let him take off Everybody else having funcharging pylons rolling up wing pulling three four Gs leveling out streaking off toward next pylon Freddie can sit plot revenge official sight long last cruel little man waves start flag hero off goes throttle forward tail up lift off gear up airspeed indicator steadily moving past 200 250 mph Around pylon another markers appear faster faster fade distance like fenceposts Long before hits top speed Freddie starts passing VW-powered home-builts antiques Spain cans couple Formula racers some pretty quick light twins Left One thing about handicap races Waiting turn breeds patience its opposite doesnt get first starter right Chief Handicapper doing awful things pulse temperament Rollason Condor pilot Right Lined up race Paineaville Ohio rear front Smith Miniplane Stinson 108 Cessna 140 48 Model Aviation sounds like Sunday afternoon traffic pattern busy airport race certainly isnt kind racing youll see Reno Rather carefully separating aircraft classes based power design style racing open kinds airplanes Democratic ideals aside would anyone enter race 75-mph puddle-jumper knows hell up against planes moving several times fast masochist Doesnt care about winning course cares about winning wouldnt race handicap race widely disparate speeds airplanes balanced out precisely computed starting times way everyone has equal chance first-place trophyat least theory American-style scratch racing holds enormous appeal People love sight highly specialized Gee Bees Bearcats pouring coals group start final flag aircraft intensely personal theyre also fast rules permit other hand // planes expensive acquire operate require elaborate facilities can hard fly As result seen rarely usually places like Reno Nevada people Reno long way home handicap racing alternative lets sport pilots experience thrill pylon competition being forced buy build highly specialized airplanes airplanes good little else its far less exciting classic Reno spectacles handicap racing also far flexible can staged out almost rural airport Takeoffs made singly eliminating need runway wide enough accommodate several racers side side Rather being restricted geometric ovals dictated likes Formula Ones sport biplanes racecourse can nearly shape length depending terrain housing Since handicap race pilots paying customers spectator facilities can simple since airplanes used personal business transportation theyre racecourse astronomical sums prize money arent required trophy some free gas round applause will usually So isnt handicap racing better known First doesnt attract flashy promoters Second its very photogenic Third its almost impossible understand experienced enthusiasts cant figure out whos ahead whos gaining him until converging mass airplanes arrives within few hundred yards checkered flag fact until youve seen few handicap races its difficult figure out planes take off fly around pass other apparent plan briefly unite surreal throng pilot struggles push way front Still study like foreign road map instruction book new do-everything VCR handicap racing can broken down manageable units As different Formula races have start middle end April 1992 49 Left Waiting streak around pylons Right Heading start line Quebec City Canada front row L R two Hoflason onaors ana ue navimiana rmornai main left Cassutt Racer North American Harvard Jodel Meyers 200 Len ng aewn inc numeairein al dUfvy mama um uulaum ,w . origin takes iead over ltaiian-buiit designed Cassutt Right Ed Fisher heads home pyion first 1.e personally buiit Stitta Skycoupe Black Magic Continued page 144 uatnering tor session OT nangar flying aner Warrenton Virginia race last series North American races held un der Royal Aero Club rules Handicap Racing/Berliner Continued page 49 Over years handicapping system has refined surprisingly accurate instrument Chief Handicapper official least important president prime minister just controversial knows everything about airplane raceespecially its true top speed Determining top speed basis handicapping hence critical fairness race Private notebooks recording years experience similar airplanes make job easier first time new type airplane entered race its top speed estimated factory claims accuracy adjusted basis earlier claims other models built same firm Miscalculating figure few miles per hour way other can make huge difference performance plane stands good chance either winning big losing big first time raced estimates cant made locked room filled incense computers airplane must checked field detect deviations stocknew fairings different propeller wheel pants tape-covered gaps between panels small variation adds /2 10 mph estimated top speed failure part pilot acknowledge modifications can lead disqualification some respects race less between pilots airplanes between pilots Chief Handicapper Once top speeds entries have estimated listed order slowest fastest After adjustments made length course number turns per lap since conditions will affect slow airplanes differenfly fast ones same holds wind Slow aircraft lose greater percentage speed high wind faster planes Finally correction applied time takes plane accelerate top speed officials use figures calculate time should take plane fly entire race base handicaps calculation slowest racersay Volksplaneshould require 28 minutes 41 seconds complete race next slowest EAA Biplane has estimated time 27 minutes 9 seconds Volksplane assigned handicap equal difference between twol minute 32 seconds system continues down line Chief Handicapper has done job perfectly pilots possess equal skill determination wind doesnt change engines produce full power entire race nobody gets lost airplanes should cross finish line same time Fortunately never happens planes always manage get strung out along final dash flag Nonetheless have some wonderfully close finishes half-dozen airplanes crossing line three four seconds time Now know Fast Freddie sits twitching fiddling cockpit parked Mustang Cubs Luscombes have long since gotten starters flag way around course faster planes catch up one Since race six laps around 15REALISTIC MOTION FROM AIR RETRACTS WITH THE U P i AflILiTARl F PFFD RFTRACT VALVE unique valve combines up down switching function two infinitely adjustable speed control valves Body size 1 2x 75x 375 inches NEW Airline introductory price arter turn quick disconnects $595 US NEW NEW 150 psi rated tubing 5 fteach grey clear loft per pack $595 US NEW NEW Airline Tee fittings2 per pack $295 US NEW Dealer inquiries welcomeShipping$450 ULTRA PRECISION Technical Services Limited 1244 Honeysuckle Crescent Oakville rioL6H 258 CanadaPhone 416 842 1703 144 Model Aviation Speed range 1-20 seconds up 1-20 seconds down Constant speed over 20 100 psi operating range Weight 20 gins 4 air outlets NOR-RAY PRODUCTS INC 7 Lii 5008 SAND BEACH RD / WICHITA FALLS TX 76310 817-692-4475 I1III WAiI1 Hill [IMTU III E*1 II HIll HIM [ KIN IL Ku II I15 Eli KU U HANDS OFF CUT TWO WHY PAY MORE WHEN YOU CAN GET THE BEST FOR LESS? Designed Modeler Modelers Cuts Both Sides Same Time Easily Cuts Straight & Tapered Wings Available 30 40 50 60 Still Only $9550 $3O0 S&H RequiT~ V Power Supply $6250 400 S&H Visa-Mastercard Video Available Send $2Y0 information fine products CUSTOM EXHAUST SYSTEMS Designed Fit Inside Tight Cowls Call Us Special Exhaust Needs CUSTOM VACUUM FORMING CanopiesCowlsWheelpantsNo Job Too Big Too Small mile five-pylon course poor old Freddie forced sit watch slowest planes start fourth lap before chance show world great Once course up speed Freddie has about lap half during pass other pilots least once several times means flying wide can go slower airplanes having maneuver out traffic Flying wide course adds distance race thus provides additional handicap sorts pilot superior Freddie should able cope little extra challenge Since slow airplanes jump what appears big lead race quickly becomes confusing Will slowpokes flying 90-mph assemblies wood cloth able hold off high-tech types powerful streamlined beasts can tell fast planes gaining slow ones rate will bring home victorious Apparently cant Thats part fun watching handicap race Nobody knows until very last moment good ol Harvey ratty Tripacer can keep Dr Hyphenated-Last-Name Bonanza slipping him Although handicap air races have run America limited success form originated England 1912 way around shortage legitimate racers time made class racing impossible Formula wasnt imported Great Britain until 1970 Pilots could indulge bit Sunday afternoon sport personal Austers Tiger Moths Cherokees bother lot fancy advance preparations fresh coat wax some duct tape ready race Kings Cup British counterpart Americas Thompson Bendix air racing trophies first presented 1922 King George V pilot flown World War surplus DH4A dizzying 124 mph around 810-mile course Subsequent recipients included airplanes built such hallowed names Miles Percival Blackburn Gloster Whether 199 RO Soaring Reference Catalog s K1z23 winning airplane fastest slowest pilot cockpit nearly always best North American effort conduct English handicap races grew out vague plan group EAA members include racing 1968 air show Quebec City Canada Faced uncomfortable prospect bunch entries widely varying performance organizers accepted suggestion handicap format used Having seen couple handicap races thus considering myself expert bravely modestly offered myself Chief Handicapper race drew fine collection flying machines Smith Miniplane built its female pilot living room neatly restored Canadian Harvard AT-6 Cessna 180 latter piloted wild French Canadian almost flew aeroclub during postrace party though handicapping crude side experiment worked out way bilingual pilots briefing fairly close finish Encouraged Americans organized corporation called Race Air staged half-dozen handicap races Virginia Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Thanks welcome technical support Royal Aero Club London race turned out better last money manpower running low mid-1970s group closed down basic idea remains sound fact Just thought safe stop building soaring season. 11I Northeast Sailplane Products carries comprehensive line RC Soaring kits accessories market today NSP catalog compilation information RC soaring kits related products well how-to information articles some prominant figures RC Soaring industry interested RC Soaring NSP catalog reference must have Send $700 check mo first class mailing NSP 16 Kirby Lane Williston Vermont 05495 regular circuit handicap races highlighted Kings Cup Race unfortunately misnamed Schneider Trophy Race continues Great Britain today Through several decades activity handicap racing has proven safe loads fun pilots good entertainment provided crowds havent spoiled exposure 450-mph duels between Mustangs Bearcats split-second finishes among Formula Ones Formula Vs youre content watch airplanes being flown low authorities will permit bit lower fast little engines will accept perhaps English handicap racing Fast Freddie last saw him looking enough cheap wine blot out embarrassment being publicly whipped racecourse too bright looking kid flying remains 1948 Ercoupe thats racingor least thats handicap air racing ers Editor Continued page 28 cusp perfect power capable equalling glow engines power weight endurance some special advantages Reliability cleanliness noise simplicity Constant torque rpmthe great boon would permit standardization Cant inued page 186 April 1992 145 FUN SHIP SPEC/AL VICKERS SPAN DAU AUTHENTIC WORLD WAR ONE MACHINE GUNS IN 2 116 SCALE APX 6 TO 1 LONG AND 3 1/4 SCALE APX 10 LONG SPANDAU* VICKERS LEWIS PARABELLUM SEE YOUR LOCAL DEALER FOR MORE INFORMATION 181 PAWNEEST SAN MARCOS CA 92069 SEND LSASEFOR FREE ILL US TRA TED ORDER FORM
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/04
Page Numbers: 48, 49, 144, 145
British come up different way race Now its eighth decade lower cost form air racing gives anything Smith Miniplane Cessna 140 Beagle Terrier gets start flag race Teesside England handicap racing slower planes start first 9 AA0 FAST FREDDIE sits cramped cockpit 3000-hp clipped-wing P-5 1 Mustang eye starter green flag poised mouth twisted wicked smirkand other red-andyellow Aeronca Champion thats attempting overtake pretty silver Ryan STA Freddie ready race Aeroncas Ryans Unlimited class speedsters same event What kind race anyway poor Freddie waits mustache twisting more others take off chasing around course fast ones passing slower ones EDon Berliner much 100 mph spare still waits uncomfortable minute engine ticking over slowly temperature gauge climbs toward red zone isnt fair can Freddie win fans little man green flag wont let him take off Everybody else having funcharging pylons rolling up wing pulling three four Gs leveling out streaking off toward next pylon Freddie can sit plot revenge official sight long last cruel little man waves start flag hero off goes throttle forward tail up lift off gear up airspeed indicator steadily moving past 200 250 mph Around pylon another markers appear faster faster fade distance like fenceposts Long before hits top speed Freddie starts passing VW-powered home-builts antiques Spain cans couple Formula racers some pretty quick light twins Left One thing about handicap races Waiting turn breeds patience its opposite doesnt get first starter right Chief Handicapper doing awful things pulse temperament Rollason Condor pilot Right Lined up race Paineaville Ohio rear front Smith Miniplane Stinson 108 Cessna 140 48 Model Aviation sounds like Sunday afternoon traffic pattern busy airport race certainly isnt kind racing youll see Reno Rather carefully separating aircraft classes based power design style racing open kinds airplanes Democratic ideals aside would anyone enter race 75-mph puddle-jumper knows hell up against planes moving several times fast masochist Doesnt care about winning course cares about winning wouldnt race handicap race widely disparate speeds airplanes balanced out precisely computed starting times way everyone has equal chance first-place trophyat least theory American-style scratch racing holds enormous appeal People love sight highly specialized Gee Bees Bearcats pouring coals group start final flag aircraft intensely personal theyre also fast rules permit other hand // planes expensive acquire operate require elaborate facilities can hard fly As result seen rarely usually places like Reno Nevada people Reno long way home handicap racing alternative lets sport pilots experience thrill pylon competition being forced buy build highly specialized airplanes airplanes good little else its far less exciting classic Reno spectacles handicap racing also far flexible can staged out almost rural airport Takeoffs made singly eliminating need runway wide enough accommodate several racers side side Rather being restricted geometric ovals dictated likes Formula Ones sport biplanes racecourse can nearly shape length depending terrain housing Since handicap race pilots paying customers spectator facilities can simple since airplanes used personal business transportation theyre racecourse astronomical sums prize money arent required trophy some free gas round applause will usually So isnt handicap racing better known First doesnt attract flashy promoters Second its very photogenic Third its almost impossible understand experienced enthusiasts cant figure out whos ahead whos gaining him until converging mass airplanes arrives within few hundred yards checkered flag fact until youve seen few handicap races its difficult figure out planes take off fly around pass other apparent plan briefly unite surreal throng pilot struggles push way front Still study like foreign road map instruction book new do-everything VCR handicap racing can broken down manageable units As different Formula races have start middle end April 1992 49 Left Waiting streak around pylons Right Heading start line Quebec City Canada front row L R two Hoflason onaors ana ue navimiana rmornai main left Cassutt Racer North American Harvard Jodel Meyers 200 Len ng aewn inc numeairein al dUfvy mama um uulaum ,w . origin takes iead over ltaiian-buiit designed Cassutt Right Ed Fisher heads home pyion first 1.e personally buiit Stitta Skycoupe Black Magic Continued page 144 uatnering tor session OT nangar flying aner Warrenton Virginia race last series North American races held un der Royal Aero Club rules Handicap Racing/Berliner Continued page 49 Over years handicapping system has refined surprisingly accurate instrument Chief Handicapper official least important president prime minister just controversial knows everything about airplane raceespecially its true top speed Determining top speed basis handicapping hence critical fairness race Private notebooks recording years experience similar airplanes make job easier first time new type airplane entered race its top speed estimated factory claims accuracy adjusted basis earlier claims other models built same firm Miscalculating figure few miles per hour way other can make huge difference performance plane stands good chance either winning big losing big first time raced estimates cant made locked room filled incense computers airplane must checked field detect deviations stocknew fairings different propeller wheel pants tape-covered gaps between panels small variation adds /2 10 mph estimated top speed failure part pilot acknowledge modifications can lead disqualification some respects race less between pilots airplanes between pilots Chief Handicapper Once top speeds entries have estimated listed order slowest fastest After adjustments made length course number turns per lap since conditions will affect slow airplanes differenfly fast ones same holds wind Slow aircraft lose greater percentage speed high wind faster planes Finally correction applied time takes plane accelerate top speed officials use figures calculate time should take plane fly entire race base handicaps calculation slowest racersay Volksplaneshould require 28 minutes 41 seconds complete race next slowest EAA Biplane has estimated time 27 minutes 9 seconds Volksplane assigned handicap equal difference between twol minute 32 seconds system continues down line Chief Handicapper has done job perfectly pilots possess equal skill determination wind doesnt change engines produce full power entire race nobody gets lost airplanes should cross finish line same time Fortunately never happens planes always manage get strung out along final dash flag Nonetheless have some wonderfully close finishes half-dozen airplanes crossing line three four seconds time Now know Fast Freddie sits twitching fiddling cockpit parked Mustang Cubs Luscombes have long since gotten starters flag way around course faster planes catch up one Since race six laps around 15REALISTIC 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