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Heart of Ohio Jet Meet

Author: D. Ellis


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
Page Numbers: 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32

HEART OF JET Del Ellis Darby Dan Airport venue premier Midwestern jet meet George Thomas realistic smoke option F-iS Heart Ohio Columbus event hosted TORKS club January1999 25 E 4 Noon aircraft lineup Darby Dan Airport full-scale facility has Frank Nolls airplane walking flightllne 100- x 5000-foot runway two paved taxiways PERHAPS premier jet meet Midwest Heart Ohio Jet Scramble held August 21-23 1998 Columbus Ohio Some events such winter Florida meets Superman highly attended outstanding own right however Heart Ohios key attractions moderate size emphasis contest flying room flightline allows participants much desire can endure Heart Ohio regional meet competitors New England Texas far south Florida year became international pilots England Puerto Rico Manufacturers turned out event demonstrate display products 26 Model Aviation y Nitschs Columbus OH AMT Bandit touchdown director Heart Ohio performed aerobatics P-80 during noon airshows JPO District III representative Joe Amada Starfire Jim Hiller Champion OH F-106 Jim placed fourth speed run event Turbine-powered Bandits L-R Terry Nitschs AMT engine Bob Violetts Winter Spring FL RAM Dave Maichiones JPX helps modeler can watch model perform before determining whether purchase year BVM Bob Violett Models Century Jet Models Lesher Models AMT Turbines RAM RA Microjets ProMark seen flightline Several other suppliers such Wildcat Fuels Dave Brown Products Electrodynamics selling items overthe-counter hangar major factor Heart Ohios success its top-rated facility Darby Dan full-scale Airport couldnt scratch-build better facility runway 100 x 5000 feet paved smooth concrete huge ramp becomes pit startup area two paved taxiways runway provide separate taxi-out return paths back half huge ramp roped off spectators turned out hundreds vast overfly area flat unobstructed hosting TORKS Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Columbus another factor Heart Ohios success guys great hardworking group very friendly knowledgeable supportive jet pilots great ground crew enhances meet event Contest Director Flight Line Director Bill Midgley best jet events might have met him past Turbine Americas Bernie Oldenburgh conducted flightline commentary three daysa real professional show demonstration endurance proficient does other model full-scale airshows Other things added pleasure event such three days perfect weather skies clear temperatures high 80s low 90s noon-break entertainment day hour nonstop action Model rocket launches model helicopter demo spectacular aerobatic TOC [Tournament Champions] flight routine Frank Noll jet aerobatics show Terry Nitsch national Scale competitor event hosting director preceded runway lineup jet participant aircraft Frank nationally known competitor showman wouldnt believe what can aircraft flight alone worth trip Columbus Friday night free pizza/barbecue hangar party Saturday night steak banquet canopied plaza nearby Bolton Airport Entertainment included video days jet flying best part meet models pilots topquality real pilots get-together people visit showed up Fifty-three pilots attendance noon Friday number peaked Granhic Desian Jill Ann Cavanaugh January1999 27 Lewis Patton test pilot Century Jet Models Century Jet F-i 04 Joe Rafalowski Fayetteville GA won speed run BVM Slug Ultraviper Jack Swints Yellow Aircraft A-4 model has scale wing option l0tX01Dx 1/16 x 23850 3/32x24661 1/8x24665 3/16x26674 1/4x26890 3/8x286119 112x23611642143 1/32 x 3 36435060 1/20 x 3 36435060 1/1613 36445060 3/32 x 3 43526167 1/Ox 3 52637384 3/1613 627684101 1/4x3 7694113130 5/16x3109152 3/8x3105115148170 1/2x3135150175205 3/4x3225310 1/32 x 4 56667992 1/20 x 4 56667992 1/16x4 56607992 3/32x4 6602106114 1/8x4 7693112134 3/16x4 07109140156 1/4x4106152162179 5/16x4162234 3/8x4165210239285 1/2 x 4249205315336 3/4x4350471 MATCHED SHEETS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/8x4150169 3/16x4164169 1/414176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/816 3/1617 1/420 5/1627 3/037 1/254 5/874 AILERONS3648 1/4x157 02 1/411-1/465 90 1/4x1-1/274105 1/4x260115 5/lOx 1-1/474105 5/lOx 1-1/275106 5/16x266120 3/8x1-1/480115 3/6x1-1/283116 3/8x295135 1/2x1-1/295140 1/2x2106150 1/4x275 1/4x3109 3/8x290 3/8x3131 1/2x3154 lDl FIRSeAPEP LEADINGEDGE 21 30 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/8x3/854 1/2x1/275 3/4x3/495 1/lOx 1/8 1/16 x 1/4 1/lOx 3/6 1/lOx 1/2 3/32 SO 3/32x1/4 3/32x3/8 3/32x1/2 1/8 SO 1/613/16 1/Ox 1/4 1/813/6 1/Ox 1/2 1/8x3/4 1/8x 1 3/16 SO 3/lOx 1/4 3/lOx 3/8 3/lOx 1/2 3/lOx 3/4 3/lOx 1 1/4 SO 1/413/8 1/411/2 1/4e3/4 1/4x 1 5/16 SO 3/8 SQ 3/611/2 3/613/4 3/811 1/2 SO 1/2x3/4 1/2 1 1 5/8 SQ 3/4 SQ 3/4x1 BUNDLE DEALS 2 0 1/161 3 203/32 13 15 1/Ox 3 153/1613 101/41 3 103/Ox 3 5 1/2 13 20 1/16 x4 101/1614 15/ 3/32 x4 103/32 14 101/814 51/8 x4 103/1514 53/161 4 101/4e4 5 1/414 53/8 14 51/214 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 10 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 28 35 14 18 21 24 30 38 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 81 99 36 799 970 875 1050 875 1050 695 1235 1150 875 1090 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 58 78 35 45 57 68 86 64 82 104 86 111 132 48 900 1075 025 735 635 36 29 33 40 54 68 131 225 68 119 78119 1781119 3/321393144 1/813114175 3/1613132202 1/413157237i.. 3/8x31883071 1/213238382 3/413375519 532719 1/32x4123188c# 1/2014123188c 1/1614123188 3/3214149232 1/8x4169262 3/1614197300 1/414237332-l 3/6 1431575163 1/214482688 4-Ill xxxd 111 Jell Il aeallxlilnl SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/816250395 1/6x 12 395 750 1/41 12 495 950 LITE PLY1224 48 1/81695125240 1/Ox 12125240475 1/4 16125175345 1/4x12185345675 3 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/641 6145295535 1/641122955351035 1/32 1695190345 1/321 12190355675 1/16 1695190345 1/16112198355675 1/8 1695190345 1/8112190355695 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/1616100 290 345 3/161 12200 345 685 5 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/32x6140275525 3/321122755251020 1/OxO150295585 1/81122955751120 1/416125258 380 1/41 12233389 735 7 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/Ox 6150 285 525 3/81 12285 5501000 9 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/2x6215375 615 1/2x123756151200 I-lARD MAPLE18 1/411/445 1/413/850 1/411/256 3/Ox 3/8 50 3/811/256 3/Ox 3/4 65 3/Oxi75 3/811-1/2115 1/211/275 78 5/8e3/4 85 3/4e3/4 92 SPRUCE/ 8A553848 60" 1/16x1/42430 3/3211/42539 1/8 SQ2129 1/8x1/42836 1/813/8L&j3546 1/811/24155 1/813/44763 3/16 SQ2838 3/16e3/84053 3/1611/24864 3/16x3/4c6588 1/4504557100 1/4x3/85369 1/4x1/2 61 81 130 3/8 SO6485138 3/8x1/27591154 1/2 SQ85105180 1/213/494125200 A01 $500 EXtRA FOR PACKADING GROOVED LG MOUNTS 3/8e3/4 1/850 3/813/45/3250 1/2x3/43/1655 WING 5K1N53036 1/32x12479535 1/20x12479535 1/lOx 12 479 535 3/32x12579645 TRAILING EDGES36 1/811/229 3/16x3/435 1/411 39 5/lOxl-1/450 3/8x1-1/256 1/2x2 90 EPOXY 4-1/2 DZ 9 OZ 5 Moure425669 15 Minile425669 30 Minite425669 2 Hour425669 20 Minute429840 INSTANT GLUE 1/2 ox Thin orGE185 1 ox Thin GE300 2 oz Thin OF550 600 Tho OF1650 1/2 ox Extra Tlick200 1 ox Extra Ihice330 2 Extra Thick600 8 Extra ISick1880 ODORLESS FOR FOAM 1/2 7Gm GE425 1 ox Thin GE785 2ooThinorGF1385 2ox Accelerator315 80G 9cc Refill695 Ext tips 6149 Ext lips e toe 6149 SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG INFO & HELP 806-745-6394 ORDERS ONL 1-800-687-5555 24 HR FAX 806-145-6483 Cool 48 Slate Nand(og Charoe $650 pay UPS Add $550 01 COO SEND MAIL LONE STAR MODELS $800 extra lot PP APO EPO accep Vsa MO Dscovet petsooa checks 01 COD 6 1/4 % ax 0 Texas US curreocy ony Mo wood oldor sisoc ORDERS TO Rt9 Box 437 Lubbock TX 79423 mid-70s noon Saturday 150 aircraft including 20 turbines weekend run turbine meet manufacturers show Flying constant exciting lowest attrition rate resulting crashes etc meet Ive ever attended majority aircraft ducted fans someones model always air turbines mixed well flightline after pitting separately startup safety turbine start area constantly crowded during weekend very orderly pleasure see successful popular turbine movement has become Aircraft design improvements allow sufficient fuel flight time no longer issue turbines just get line takeoff everyone else During weekend informal jet Scale competition conducted restricting flightline operations Competition light people came fly have fun place traditional competition event held probably last time speed run Its flat run through JPO Jet Pilots Organization remote speed traps following high-altitude vertical approach exciting less competitive prior years Competition limited ducted-fan aircraft Some non-speedoriented airplanes actually placed Speed measured infrared two-plane-of-light meter computerized transfer time between light airplanes speed Qualification times run coincidenoly open flying Friday Saturday produced speeds exceeding 200 mph Sunday afternoon final competition intense although speed spread wide Joe Rafalowskiwinner longtime competition pilotwon large margin Slug misnamed BVM UltraViper everything hue slow final speeds exceeded qualifying time 2242 mph counted speed must backed up repeat-run speed DO YOU NEED REPLACEMENT WING FOR YOUR WOUNDED BIRD DA MORGAN FLOTE-FOAM wing cores build stronger faster lighter regular stick rib wings stock over 400 different cores chances have what looking cores come easy follow assembly finishing instructions Sheeting finishing materials optional O133EJ& G~L 0 AD CAOOF SEND TO DA MORGAN PO BOX 244 KNOXVILLE IL 61448 ORDER DESK 800-778-4687 http/wwwwingnsfgcom SEND S 500 FOR PRODUCT CATALOG SOME OF OUR IN STOCK WING CORES * BIG BINGO CACEt$ 3899 * BIG STIK 60 tGREAT PLANESa$ 2499 * FOUR STAR 1000 esiaa$ 3999 * LYKA JET MANtS 2499 * KADET SR esuaS 2899 * P-58 60 eTOP PUrES 3799 * SUPER CHIPMUNK GOLDBERG$ 2499 SUPER KAOS 60 BRIDI & cpa5 2899 * SUKHOI SU 26 GOLDBERGS 3499 * ULTRA SPORT 1000 eG PS 4499 * ULTIMATE BI-PLANE GOLDOERGI S 4499 Call prices shipping 28 Model Aviation sters within five mph Joe did get final pass 2322 mph Speed results Joe Rafalowski 2163 mph UltraViper Jerry Kerr 1875 Terminator Glen Robinson 1863 Viper Jim Hiller 1380 F-106 Although turbines did compete event speed readings occasionally recorded crowd interest Steve Elias AMT Pegasus-powered Bandit clocked 216 mph flat level less halfthrottle Terry Nitschs new AMT Mercurypowered Bandit clocked 2297 mph still conducting familiarization flights trying full potential Bob Violetts MiG-iS although flown very scalelike caught moving out 202 mph flat level Rei Gonzalezs RAM-powered Bandit clocked 215 mph flat level followed downhill runs 253 mph later 283 mph turbines potential speed certainly thats arent raced Competition would soon drive speeds up 300 400 mph compromising safety jeopardizing acceptance turbine modeling However turbine pilots wellattuned turbine safety program maintain /22/3 power settings except takeoff vertical climbing maneuvers training discipline allows conservative safe flying well-populated events safety attitude thing permits serious consideration thrust increases future An unexpected guest pleased everyone presence personal interest Bob Brown District III AMA Vice President attended meet came banquet gave words praise meet participants Its great have respect supportiveness jets delivered AMA great pilots spectacular aircraft made up field ofjets space allows recognition few Steve Elias visitors England flew AMT Pegasuspowered Bandit flying demonstrated Top Gun competition capabilities exceptionally smooth asked what thought Heart Ohio Steve repliedabsolutely fantastic Count him being back next year some fellow countrymen Malcolm Kay other English guest brought stunningly finished Bandit also Pegasus-powered Malcolm familiar Florida jet meets very helpful first Jet Turbine Symposium DeLand 1994 Jim Hiller northern Ohio has become superior showman flier flew brilliant red Golden West turbinepowered Terminator Its small quick aerobatic Jims most-spectacular flying ducted-fan-powered F- 106 efforts almost maniacal probably popular frequent meet Jim got flights including first meet F-106 wasnt fast extremely maneuverable could slow nose-high crawl almost standstill headwind Turns impossibly tight Jims low passes within short wingspan Mother Earth Spectators enjoyed flying look face got bigger thrill anyone Filipe Vidal Puerto Rico brought bright yellow black RAM-powered Bandit aircraft swift several passes 200 mph smooth controls pit crew wore matching yellow-and-black outfits David Malchione son Dave Jr brought fleet aircraft Most notable fan-powered Bandit super three-color pearl paint scheme twin fan F-4 Phantom F-4 detailed extremely red aircraft won Scale Pilots Choice Twin Lewis Patton demo pilot Century Jet Models flew companys Eu/op REU4ILE S-L-O-O-W idle Pus. 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Author: D. Ellis


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
Page Numbers: 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32

HEART OF JET Del Ellis Darby Dan Airport venue premier Midwestern jet meet George Thomas realistic smoke option F-iS Heart Ohio Columbus event hosted TORKS club January1999 25 E 4 Noon aircraft lineup Darby Dan Airport full-scale facility has Frank Nolls airplane walking flightllne 100- x 5000-foot runway two paved taxiways PERHAPS premier jet meet Midwest Heart Ohio Jet Scramble held August 21-23 1998 Columbus Ohio Some events such winter Florida meets Superman highly attended outstanding own right however Heart Ohios key attractions moderate size emphasis contest flying room flightline allows participants much desire can endure Heart Ohio regional meet competitors New England Texas far south Florida year became international pilots England Puerto Rico Manufacturers turned out event demonstrate display products 26 Model Aviation y Nitschs Columbus OH AMT Bandit touchdown director Heart Ohio performed aerobatics P-80 during noon airshows JPO District III representative Joe Amada Starfire Jim Hiller Champion OH F-106 Jim placed fourth speed run event Turbine-powered Bandits L-R Terry Nitschs AMT engine Bob Violetts Winter Spring FL RAM Dave Maichiones JPX helps modeler can watch model perform before determining whether purchase year BVM Bob Violett Models Century Jet Models Lesher Models AMT Turbines RAM RA Microjets ProMark seen flightline Several other suppliers such Wildcat Fuels Dave Brown Products Electrodynamics selling items overthe-counter hangar major factor Heart Ohios success its top-rated facility Darby Dan full-scale Airport couldnt scratch-build better facility runway 100 x 5000 feet paved smooth concrete huge ramp becomes pit startup area two paved taxiways runway provide separate taxi-out return paths back half huge ramp roped off spectators turned out hundreds vast overfly area flat unobstructed hosting TORKS Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Columbus another factor Heart Ohios success guys great hardworking group very friendly knowledgeable supportive jet pilots great ground crew enhances meet event Contest Director Flight Line Director Bill Midgley best jet events might have met him past Turbine Americas Bernie Oldenburgh conducted flightline commentary three daysa real professional show demonstration endurance proficient does other model full-scale airshows Other things added pleasure event such three days perfect weather skies clear temperatures high 80s low 90s noon-break entertainment day hour nonstop action Model rocket launches model helicopter demo spectacular aerobatic TOC [Tournament Champions] flight routine Frank Noll jet aerobatics show Terry Nitsch national Scale competitor event hosting director preceded runway lineup jet participant aircraft Frank nationally known competitor showman wouldnt believe what can aircraft flight alone worth trip Columbus Friday night free pizza/barbecue hangar party Saturday night steak banquet canopied plaza nearby Bolton Airport Entertainment included video days jet flying best part meet models pilots topquality real pilots get-together people visit showed up Fifty-three pilots attendance noon Friday number peaked Granhic Desian Jill Ann Cavanaugh January1999 27 Lewis Patton test pilot Century Jet Models Century Jet F-i 04 Joe Rafalowski Fayetteville GA won speed run BVM Slug Ultraviper Jack Swints Yellow Aircraft A-4 model has scale wing option l0tX01Dx 1/16 x 23850 3/32x24661 1/8x24665 3/16x26674 1/4x26890 3/8x286119 112x23611642143 1/32 x 3 36435060 1/20 x 3 36435060 1/1613 36445060 3/32 x 3 43526167 1/Ox 3 52637384 3/1613 627684101 1/4x3 7694113130 5/16x3109152 3/8x3105115148170 1/2x3135150175205 3/4x3225310 1/32 x 4 56667992 1/20 x 4 56667992 1/16x4 56607992 3/32x4 6602106114 1/8x4 7693112134 3/16x4 07109140156 1/4x4106152162179 5/16x4162234 3/8x4165210239285 1/2 x 4249205315336 3/4x4350471 MATCHED SHEETS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/8x4150169 3/16x4164169 1/414176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/816 3/1617 1/420 5/1627 3/037 1/254 5/874 AILERONS3648 1/4x157 02 1/411-1/465 90 1/4x1-1/274105 1/4x260115 5/lOx 1-1/474105 5/lOx 1-1/275106 5/16x266120 3/8x1-1/480115 3/6x1-1/283116 3/8x295135 1/2x1-1/295140 1/2x2106150 1/4x275 1/4x3109 3/8x290 3/8x3131 1/2x3154 lDl FIRSeAPEP LEADINGEDGE 21 30 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/8x3/854 1/2x1/275 3/4x3/495 1/lOx 1/8 1/16 x 1/4 1/lOx 3/6 1/lOx 1/2 3/32 SO 3/32x1/4 3/32x3/8 3/32x1/2 1/8 SO 1/613/16 1/Ox 1/4 1/813/6 1/Ox 1/2 1/8x3/4 1/8x 1 3/16 SO 3/lOx 1/4 3/lOx 3/8 3/lOx 1/2 3/lOx 3/4 3/lOx 1 1/4 SO 1/413/8 1/411/2 1/4e3/4 1/4x 1 5/16 SO 3/8 SQ 3/611/2 3/613/4 3/811 1/2 SO 1/2x3/4 1/2 1 1 5/8 SQ 3/4 SQ 3/4x1 BUNDLE DEALS 2 0 1/161 3 203/32 13 15 1/Ox 3 153/1613 101/41 3 103/Ox 3 5 1/2 13 20 1/16 x4 101/1614 15/ 3/32 x4 103/32 14 101/814 51/8 x4 103/1514 53/161 4 101/4e4 5 1/414 53/8 14 51/214 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 10 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 28 35 14 18 21 24 30 38 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 81 99 36 799 970 875 1050 875 1050 695 1235 1150 875 1090 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 58 78 35 45 57 68 86 64 82 104 86 111 132 48 900 1075 025 735 635 36 29 33 40 54 68 131 225 68 119 78119 1781119 3/321393144 1/813114175 3/1613132202 1/413157237i.. 3/8x31883071 1/213238382 3/413375519 532719 1/32x4123188c# 1/2014123188c 1/1614123188 3/3214149232 1/8x4169262 3/1614197300 1/414237332-l 3/6 1431575163 1/214482688 4-Ill xxxd 111 Jell Il aeallxlilnl SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/816250395 1/6x 12 395 750 1/41 12 495 950 LITE PLY1224 48 1/81695125240 1/Ox 12125240475 1/4 16125175345 1/4x12185345675 3 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/641 6145295535 1/641122955351035 1/32 1695190345 1/321 12190355675 1/16 1695190345 1/16112198355675 1/8 1695190345 1/8112190355695 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/1616100 290 345 3/161 12200 345 685 5 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/32x6140275525 3/321122755251020 1/OxO150295585 1/81122955751120 1/416125258 380 1/41 12233389 735 7 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/Ox 6150 285 525 3/81 12285 5501000 9 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/2x6215375 615 1/2x123756151200 I-lARD MAPLE18 1/411/445 1/413/850 1/411/256 3/Ox 3/8 50 3/811/256 3/Ox 3/4 65 3/Oxi75 3/811-1/2115 1/211/275 78 5/8e3/4 85 3/4e3/4 92 SPRUCE/ 8A553848 60" 1/16x1/42430 3/3211/42539 1/8 SQ2129 1/8x1/42836 1/813/8L&j3546 1/811/24155 1/813/44763 3/16 SQ2838 3/16e3/84053 3/1611/24864 3/16x3/4c6588 1/4504557100 1/4x3/85369 1/4x1/2 61 81 130 3/8 SO6485138 3/8x1/27591154 1/2 SQ85105180 1/213/494125200 A01 $500 EXtRA FOR PACKADING GROOVED LG MOUNTS 3/8e3/4 1/850 3/813/45/3250 1/2x3/43/1655 WING 5K1N53036 1/32x12479535 1/20x12479535 1/lOx 12 479 535 3/32x12579645 TRAILING EDGES36 1/811/229 3/16x3/435 1/411 39 5/lOxl-1/450 3/8x1-1/256 1/2x2 90 EPOXY 4-1/2 DZ 9 OZ 5 Moure425669 15 Minile425669 30 Minite425669 2 Hour425669 20 Minute429840 INSTANT GLUE 1/2 ox Thin orGE185 1 ox Thin GE300 2 oz Thin OF550 600 Tho OF1650 1/2 ox Extra Tlick200 1 ox Extra Ihice330 2 Extra Thick600 8 Extra ISick1880 ODORLESS FOR FOAM 1/2 7Gm GE425 1 ox Thin GE785 2ooThinorGF1385 2ox Accelerator315 80G 9cc Refill695 Ext tips 6149 Ext lips e toe 6149 SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG INFO & HELP 806-745-6394 ORDERS ONL 1-800-687-5555 24 HR FAX 806-145-6483 Cool 48 Slate Nand(og Charoe $650 pay UPS Add $550 01 COO SEND MAIL LONE STAR MODELS $800 extra lot PP APO EPO accep Vsa MO Dscovet petsooa checks 01 COD 6 1/4 % ax 0 Texas US curreocy ony Mo wood oldor sisoc ORDERS TO Rt9 Box 437 Lubbock TX 79423 mid-70s noon Saturday 150 aircraft including 20 turbines weekend run turbine meet manufacturers show Flying constant exciting lowest attrition rate resulting crashes etc meet Ive ever attended majority aircraft ducted fans someones model always air turbines mixed well flightline after pitting separately startup safety turbine start area constantly crowded during weekend very orderly pleasure see successful popular turbine movement has become Aircraft design improvements allow sufficient fuel flight time no longer issue turbines just get line takeoff everyone else During weekend informal jet Scale competition conducted restricting flightline operations Competition light people came fly have fun place traditional competition event held probably last time speed run Its flat run through JPO Jet Pilots Organization remote speed traps following high-altitude vertical approach exciting less competitive prior years Competition limited ducted-fan aircraft Some non-speedoriented airplanes actually placed Speed measured infrared two-plane-of-light meter computerized transfer time between light airplanes speed Qualification times run coincidenoly open flying Friday Saturday produced speeds exceeding 200 mph Sunday afternoon final competition intense although speed spread wide Joe Rafalowskiwinner longtime competition pilotwon large margin Slug misnamed BVM UltraViper everything hue slow final speeds exceeded qualifying time 2242 mph counted speed must backed up repeat-run speed DO YOU NEED REPLACEMENT WING FOR YOUR WOUNDED BIRD DA MORGAN FLOTE-FOAM wing cores build stronger faster lighter regular stick rib wings stock over 400 different cores chances have what looking cores come easy follow assembly finishing instructions Sheeting finishing materials optional O133EJ& G~L 0 AD CAOOF SEND TO DA MORGAN PO BOX 244 KNOXVILLE IL 61448 ORDER DESK 800-778-4687 http/wwwwingnsfgcom SEND S 500 FOR PRODUCT CATALOG SOME OF OUR IN STOCK WING CORES * BIG BINGO CACEt$ 3899 * BIG STIK 60 tGREAT PLANESa$ 2499 * FOUR STAR 1000 esiaa$ 3999 * LYKA JET MANtS 2499 * KADET SR esuaS 2899 * P-58 60 eTOP PUrES 3799 * SUPER CHIPMUNK GOLDBERG$ 2499 SUPER KAOS 60 BRIDI & cpa5 2899 * SUKHOI SU 26 GOLDBERGS 3499 * ULTRA SPORT 1000 eG PS 4499 * ULTIMATE BI-PLANE GOLDOERGI S 4499 Call prices shipping 28 Model Aviation sters within five mph Joe did get final pass 2322 mph Speed results Joe Rafalowski 2163 mph UltraViper Jerry Kerr 1875 Terminator Glen Robinson 1863 Viper Jim Hiller 1380 F-106 Although turbines did compete event speed readings occasionally recorded crowd interest Steve Elias AMT Pegasus-powered Bandit clocked 216 mph flat level less halfthrottle Terry Nitschs new AMT Mercurypowered Bandit clocked 2297 mph still conducting familiarization flights trying full potential Bob Violetts MiG-iS although flown very scalelike caught moving out 202 mph flat level Rei Gonzalezs RAM-powered Bandit clocked 215 mph flat level followed downhill runs 253 mph later 283 mph turbines potential speed certainly thats arent raced Competition would soon drive speeds up 300 400 mph compromising safety jeopardizing acceptance turbine modeling However turbine pilots wellattuned turbine safety program maintain /22/3 power settings except takeoff vertical climbing maneuvers training discipline allows conservative safe flying well-populated events safety attitude thing permits serious consideration thrust increases future An unexpected guest pleased everyone presence personal interest Bob Brown District III AMA Vice President attended meet came banquet gave words praise meet participants Its great have respect supportiveness jets delivered AMA great pilots spectacular aircraft made up field ofjets space allows recognition few Steve Elias visitors England flew AMT Pegasuspowered Bandit flying demonstrated Top Gun competition capabilities exceptionally smooth asked what thought Heart Ohio Steve repliedabsolutely fantastic Count him being back next year some fellow countrymen Malcolm Kay other English guest brought stunningly finished Bandit also Pegasus-powered Malcolm familiar Florida jet meets very helpful first Jet Turbine Symposium DeLand 1994 Jim Hiller northern Ohio has become superior showman flier flew brilliant red Golden West turbinepowered Terminator Its small quick aerobatic Jims most-spectacular flying ducted-fan-powered F- 106 efforts almost maniacal probably popular frequent meet Jim got flights including first meet F-106 wasnt fast extremely maneuverable could slow nose-high crawl almost standstill headwind Turns impossibly tight Jims low passes within short wingspan Mother Earth Spectators enjoyed flying look face got bigger thrill anyone Filipe Vidal Puerto Rico brought bright yellow black RAM-powered Bandit aircraft swift several passes 200 mph smooth controls pit crew wore matching yellow-and-black outfits David Malchione son Dave Jr brought fleet aircraft Most notable fan-powered Bandit super three-color pearl paint scheme twin fan F-4 Phantom F-4 detailed extremely red aircraft won Scale Pilots Choice Twin Lewis Patton demo pilot Century Jet Models flew companys Eu/op REU4ILE S-L-O-O-W idle Pus. E4SJ S4FE stedsl Single Twin-cylinders Twin engines NO Interference Works Rx Light Less 35 grams Ultra-simple installation It MUCH MORE lust SUPER Servo Driver Detect bad servos. BEFORE cause problems Wf R2 LIE Jt 13eetroDiinamics 31185 Schoolcraft Livonia Ml 48150 Website http//wwweIectrodynamcom 1-800-337-1638 Orders lnf 1734-4225420 January1999 31 TOU une U aircran long slow approach. Theres no fear flameouts GlowL Itos onboardi doesnt get better this. Multi-Cylinders Ask Super GlowLitel Breeze thru conoIa setupl lasteff sewes sad liakages WIUVOUT 7 gad Ri BETTER knob stick- type servo drivers.. Find your servos electrical center computer accuracy Nationals Winner Bill Hempie Edge 540 list Place MM NationaI Inlimited Division 1st Place Free Style Event 4th t 540 also placed 3rd MAC Nationals three top ten 1997 Masters Tournament Also Available 33% Laser 200 120 Extra 300 40% 0202 37% 300[ 25% fdf 540 1/4 Scale Extra 120 Ultimate 300 Profile nnioal Ut Unit U Aurora UO UO1i WORLDPh 303 367-9792 755-5826 built Manoknin Cavusod Fax 3033061141Hand Painind Fiberglass Paris 5350 Visi5uson-iinewwwaero-spornscom/aerowork121 Size Evisa 311 121 Size litimato Using top-quality compone 5 eveloped refined over quarter century experience RED MAX fuels specially engineered Maximum Performance Power Protection RED MAX known sold internationally best fuel can use model engine affordable prices have excellent customer service call us Visit website informationlpricing Model activities Racing Pattern Fun etc Fuel types Plane Helicopter Boat Car Jet etc Engine types 2 or4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 00/ 75% 5% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic / Syn-Castor Customer special blends available Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks 412 20 60124 gal Special discount prepaid club orders Complete Advantage Congratulations Red Max 1st place Winners AMA Air Nationals 1998 lA Combat Larry Driskill 1998 lA JrCombat Skyler Skelly 1998 lA Open Bob & Andy Mears FHS oil 1998 Free Flight Bob Johannes MAC Scale Aerobatic Nationals 1998 Advanced Michael J Kuper IRCHA HelicoDter Internationals 1998 World Record Breakert-Bruce Bennett NAMBA Boat Nationals 1998 B-Stock Tunnel Russ Nachtweih 1998 Stock OPC Tunnel George Wiffman 1998 A-OIB Mono Elden Huntling Numerous other awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 29710-0009 Sales 800 742-8484 Voice 803 222-7488 Internet FHSoilaolcom Fax 803 222-7285 Website httpIlmembersaolcomlFHSoil RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available aircraft during weekend Particularly interesting because pending project F-104 Starfighter Its deceiving looks though wont fly its stub wings turned out great Lewis demonstrated docile stable landings oh-so-smooth Century announced soon-forthcoming high-performance sport jet Scorpion Bob Violett considered founding father jet modeling attended meet fleet BVM aircraft Most notable turbinepowered MiG-15 bright red gray Soviet show colors swift RAM turbine-powered Bandit Bandit has become popular quickest turbine aircraft available Bob still best jet pilotssomeone want watch flight Terry Nitsch Heart Ohio Director didnt get fly often However addition halftime show P 80 flew new AMT Mercurypowered Bandit finished gorgeous fluorescent-trimmed white paint scheme First flights conducted night before meet Terry handled aircraft very tenderly its performance spectacularperfect Terrys breathtaking aerobatics Rei Gonzalez popular demo pilot RAM Turbines flew two RAM-powered Bandits finished military grays yellow trim other done bright blue yellow red Rei turbine flights anyone demonstrated smoke trail set fastest speeds meet no model fire would want see higher speedsor anything closeby less accomplished flier apologies other friends pilots mentioned participation noted truly appreciated Ellis 2877 Meadowview Dr Westchester OH 45069 Ric SERVICE AT ITS BEST Sales Service Anything Radio Controlled KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Michigan 48167 Ph 248-486-4800 Fax 248-486-1603 Repairs Updates Custom Modifications Frequency Changes 6 Send Legal sized SAE 1997 Meter conversions ACE Airtronics Aristo-craft Cirrus BK Catalog containing lists R/C maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE Kline Discover MCard VISA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & others UPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaround Walk-in daily service 800 am-500 pm Send E-Mail PTWaters@junocom 32 Model Aviation BENDERS No 322 No 323 K&S ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th St Chicago IL 60638 312 586-8503 SEND $100 FOR PRICE LIST AND CATALOG No 324

Author: D. Ellis


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
Page Numbers: 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32

HEART OF JET Del Ellis Darby Dan Airport venue premier Midwestern jet meet George Thomas realistic smoke option F-iS Heart Ohio Columbus event hosted TORKS club January1999 25 E 4 Noon aircraft lineup Darby Dan Airport full-scale facility has Frank Nolls airplane walking flightllne 100- x 5000-foot runway two paved taxiways PERHAPS premier jet meet Midwest Heart Ohio Jet Scramble held August 21-23 1998 Columbus Ohio Some events such winter Florida meets Superman highly attended outstanding own right however Heart Ohios key attractions moderate size emphasis contest flying room flightline allows participants much desire can endure Heart Ohio regional meet competitors New England Texas far south Florida year became international pilots England Puerto Rico Manufacturers turned out event demonstrate display products 26 Model Aviation y Nitschs Columbus OH AMT Bandit touchdown director Heart Ohio performed aerobatics P-80 during noon airshows JPO District III representative Joe Amada Starfire Jim Hiller Champion OH F-106 Jim placed fourth speed run event Turbine-powered Bandits L-R Terry Nitschs AMT engine Bob Violetts Winter Spring FL RAM Dave Maichiones JPX helps modeler can watch model perform before determining whether purchase year BVM Bob Violett Models Century Jet Models Lesher Models AMT Turbines RAM RA Microjets ProMark seen flightline Several other suppliers such Wildcat Fuels Dave Brown Products Electrodynamics selling items overthe-counter hangar major factor Heart Ohios success its top-rated facility Darby Dan full-scale Airport couldnt scratch-build better facility runway 100 x 5000 feet paved smooth concrete huge ramp becomes pit startup area two paved taxiways runway provide separate taxi-out return paths back half huge ramp roped off spectators turned out hundreds vast overfly area flat unobstructed hosting TORKS Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Columbus another factor Heart Ohios success guys great hardworking group very friendly knowledgeable supportive jet pilots great ground crew enhances meet event Contest Director Flight Line Director Bill Midgley best jet events might have met him past Turbine Americas Bernie Oldenburgh conducted flightline commentary three daysa real professional show demonstration endurance proficient does other model full-scale airshows Other things added pleasure event such three days perfect weather skies clear temperatures high 80s low 90s noon-break entertainment day hour nonstop action Model rocket launches model helicopter demo spectacular aerobatic TOC [Tournament Champions] flight routine Frank Noll jet aerobatics show Terry Nitsch national Scale competitor event hosting director preceded runway lineup jet participant aircraft Frank nationally known competitor showman wouldnt believe what can aircraft flight alone worth trip Columbus Friday night free pizza/barbecue hangar party Saturday night steak banquet canopied plaza nearby Bolton Airport Entertainment included video days jet flying best part meet models pilots topquality real pilots get-together people visit showed up Fifty-three pilots attendance noon Friday number peaked Granhic Desian Jill Ann Cavanaugh January1999 27 Lewis Patton test pilot Century Jet Models Century Jet F-i 04 Joe Rafalowski Fayetteville GA won speed run BVM Slug Ultraviper Jack Swints Yellow Aircraft A-4 model has scale wing option l0tX01Dx 1/16 x 23850 3/32x24661 1/8x24665 3/16x26674 1/4x26890 3/8x286119 112x23611642143 1/32 x 3 36435060 1/20 x 3 36435060 1/1613 36445060 3/32 x 3 43526167 1/Ox 3 52637384 3/1613 627684101 1/4x3 7694113130 5/16x3109152 3/8x3105115148170 1/2x3135150175205 3/4x3225310 1/32 x 4 56667992 1/20 x 4 56667992 1/16x4 56607992 3/32x4 6602106114 1/8x4 7693112134 3/16x4 07109140156 1/4x4106152162179 5/16x4162234 3/8x4165210239285 1/2 x 4249205315336 3/4x4350471 MATCHED SHEETS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/8x4150169 3/16x4164169 1/414176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/816 3/1617 1/420 5/1627 3/037 1/254 5/874 AILERONS3648 1/4x157 02 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6149 SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG INFO & HELP 806-745-6394 ORDERS ONL 1-800-687-5555 24 HR FAX 806-145-6483 Cool 48 Slate Nand(og Charoe $650 pay UPS Add $550 01 COO SEND MAIL LONE STAR MODELS $800 extra lot PP APO EPO accep Vsa MO Dscovet petsooa checks 01 COD 6 1/4 % ax 0 Texas US curreocy ony Mo wood oldor sisoc ORDERS TO Rt9 Box 437 Lubbock TX 79423 mid-70s noon Saturday 150 aircraft including 20 turbines weekend run turbine meet manufacturers show Flying constant exciting lowest attrition rate resulting crashes etc meet Ive ever attended majority aircraft ducted fans someones model always air turbines mixed well flightline after pitting separately startup safety turbine start area constantly crowded during weekend very orderly pleasure see successful popular turbine movement has become Aircraft design improvements allow sufficient fuel flight time no longer issue turbines just get line takeoff everyone else During weekend informal jet Scale competition conducted restricting flightline operations Competition light people came fly have fun place traditional competition event held probably last time speed run Its flat run through JPO Jet Pilots Organization remote speed traps following high-altitude vertical approach exciting less competitive prior years Competition limited ducted-fan aircraft Some non-speedoriented airplanes actually placed Speed measured infrared two-plane-of-light meter computerized transfer time between light airplanes speed Qualification times run coincidenoly open flying Friday Saturday produced speeds exceeding 200 mph Sunday afternoon final competition intense although speed spread wide Joe Rafalowskiwinner longtime competition pilotwon large margin Slug misnamed BVM UltraViper everything hue slow final speeds exceeded qualifying time 2242 mph counted speed must backed up repeat-run speed DO YOU NEED REPLACEMENT WING FOR YOUR WOUNDED BIRD DA MORGAN FLOTE-FOAM wing cores build stronger faster lighter regular stick rib wings stock over 400 different cores chances have what looking cores come easy follow assembly finishing instructions Sheeting finishing materials optional O133EJ& G~L 0 AD CAOOF SEND TO DA MORGAN PO BOX 244 KNOXVILLE IL 61448 ORDER DESK 800-778-4687 http/wwwwingnsfgcom SEND S 500 FOR PRODUCT CATALOG SOME OF OUR IN STOCK WING CORES * BIG BINGO CACEt$ 3899 * BIG STIK 60 tGREAT PLANESa$ 2499 * FOUR STAR 1000 esiaa$ 3999 * LYKA JET MANtS 2499 * KADET SR esuaS 2899 * P-58 60 eTOP PUrES 3799 * SUPER CHIPMUNK GOLDBERG$ 2499 SUPER KAOS 60 BRIDI & cpa5 2899 * SUKHOI SU 26 GOLDBERGS 3499 * ULTRA SPORT 1000 eG PS 4499 * ULTIMATE BI-PLANE GOLDOERGI S 4499 Call prices shipping 28 Model Aviation sters within five mph Joe did get final pass 2322 mph Speed results Joe Rafalowski 2163 mph UltraViper Jerry Kerr 1875 Terminator Glen Robinson 1863 Viper Jim Hiller 1380 F-106 Although turbines did compete event speed readings occasionally recorded crowd interest Steve Elias AMT Pegasus-powered Bandit clocked 216 mph flat level less halfthrottle Terry Nitschs new AMT Mercurypowered Bandit clocked 2297 mph still conducting familiarization flights trying full potential Bob Violetts MiG-iS although flown very scalelike caught moving out 202 mph flat level Rei Gonzalezs RAM-powered Bandit clocked 215 mph flat level followed downhill runs 253 mph later 283 mph turbines potential speed certainly thats arent raced Competition would soon drive speeds up 300 400 mph compromising safety jeopardizing acceptance turbine modeling However turbine pilots wellattuned turbine safety program maintain /22/3 power settings except takeoff vertical climbing maneuvers training discipline allows conservative safe flying well-populated events safety attitude thing permits serious consideration thrust increases future An unexpected guest pleased everyone presence personal interest Bob Brown District III AMA Vice President attended meet came banquet gave words praise meet participants Its great have respect supportiveness jets delivered AMA great pilots spectacular aircraft made up field ofjets space allows recognition few Steve Elias visitors England flew AMT Pegasuspowered Bandit flying demonstrated Top Gun competition capabilities exceptionally smooth asked what thought Heart Ohio Steve repliedabsolutely fantastic Count him being back next year some fellow countrymen Malcolm Kay other English guest brought stunningly finished Bandit also Pegasus-powered Malcolm familiar Florida jet meets very helpful first Jet Turbine Symposium DeLand 1994 Jim Hiller northern Ohio has become superior showman flier flew brilliant red Golden West turbinepowered Terminator Its small quick aerobatic Jims most-spectacular flying ducted-fan-powered F- 106 efforts almost maniacal probably popular frequent meet Jim got flights including first meet F-106 wasnt fast extremely maneuverable could slow nose-high crawl almost standstill headwind Turns impossibly tight Jims low passes within short wingspan Mother Earth Spectators enjoyed flying look face got bigger thrill anyone Filipe Vidal Puerto Rico brought bright yellow black RAM-powered Bandit aircraft swift several passes 200 mph smooth controls pit crew wore matching yellow-and-black outfits David Malchione son Dave Jr brought fleet aircraft Most notable fan-powered Bandit super three-color pearl paint scheme twin fan F-4 Phantom F-4 detailed extremely red aircraft won Scale Pilots Choice Twin Lewis Patton demo pilot Century Jet Models flew companys Eu/op REU4ILE S-L-O-O-W idle Pus. E4SJ S4FE stedsl Single Twin-cylinders Twin engines NO Interference Works Rx Light Less 35 grams Ultra-simple installation It MUCH MORE lust SUPER Servo Driver Detect bad servos. BEFORE cause problems Wf R2 LIE Jt 13eetroDiinamics 31185 Schoolcraft Livonia Ml 48150 Website http//wwweIectrodynamcom 1-800-337-1638 Orders lnf 1734-4225420 January1999 31 TOU une U aircran long slow approach. Theres no fear flameouts GlowL Itos onboardi doesnt get better this. Multi-Cylinders Ask Super GlowLitel Breeze thru conoIa setupl lasteff sewes sad liakages WIUVOUT 7 gad Ri BETTER knob stick- type servo drivers.. Find your servos electrical center computer accuracy Nationals Winner Bill Hempie Edge 540 list Place MM NationaI Inlimited Division 1st Place Free Style Event 4th t 540 also placed 3rd MAC Nationals three top ten 1997 Masters Tournament Also Available 33% Laser 200 120 Extra 300 40% 0202 37% 300[ 25% fdf 540 1/4 Scale Extra 120 Ultimate 300 Profile nnioal Ut Unit U Aurora UO UO1i WORLDPh 303 367-9792 755-5826 built Manoknin Cavusod Fax 3033061141Hand Painind Fiberglass Paris 5350 Visi5uson-iinewwwaero-spornscom/aerowork121 Size Evisa 311 121 Size litimato Using top-quality compone 5 eveloped refined over quarter century experience RED MAX fuels specially engineered Maximum Performance Power Protection RED MAX known sold internationally best fuel can use model engine affordable prices have excellent customer service call us Visit website informationlpricing Model activities Racing Pattern Fun etc Fuel types Plane Helicopter Boat Car Jet etc Engine types 2 or4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 00/ 75% 5% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic / Syn-Castor Customer special blends available Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks 412 20 60124 gal Special discount prepaid club orders Complete Advantage Congratulations Red Max 1st place Winners AMA Air Nationals 1998 lA Combat Larry Driskill 1998 lA JrCombat Skyler Skelly 1998 lA Open Bob & Andy Mears FHS oil 1998 Free Flight Bob Johannes MAC Scale Aerobatic Nationals 1998 Advanced Michael J Kuper IRCHA HelicoDter Internationals 1998 World Record Breakert-Bruce Bennett NAMBA Boat Nationals 1998 B-Stock Tunnel Russ Nachtweih 1998 Stock OPC Tunnel George Wiffman 1998 A-OIB Mono Elden Huntling Numerous other awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 29710-0009 Sales 800 742-8484 Voice 803 222-7488 Internet FHSoilaolcom Fax 803 222-7285 Website httpIlmembersaolcomlFHSoil RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available aircraft during weekend Particularly interesting because pending project F-104 Starfighter Its deceiving looks though wont fly its stub wings turned out great Lewis demonstrated docile stable landings oh-so-smooth Century announced soon-forthcoming high-performance sport jet Scorpion Bob Violett considered founding father jet modeling attended meet fleet BVM aircraft Most notable turbinepowered MiG-15 bright red gray Soviet show colors swift RAM turbine-powered Bandit Bandit has become popular quickest turbine aircraft available Bob still best jet pilotssomeone want watch flight Terry Nitsch Heart Ohio Director didnt get fly often However addition halftime show P 80 flew new AMT Mercurypowered Bandit finished gorgeous fluorescent-trimmed white paint scheme First flights conducted night before meet Terry handled aircraft very tenderly its performance spectacularperfect Terrys breathtaking aerobatics Rei Gonzalez popular demo pilot RAM Turbines flew two RAM-powered Bandits finished military grays yellow trim other done bright blue yellow red Rei turbine flights anyone demonstrated smoke trail set fastest speeds meet no model fire would want see higher speedsor anything closeby less accomplished flier apologies other friends pilots mentioned participation noted truly appreciated Ellis 2877 Meadowview Dr Westchester OH 45069 Ric SERVICE AT ITS BEST Sales Service Anything Radio Controlled KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Michigan 48167 Ph 248-486-4800 Fax 248-486-1603 Repairs Updates Custom Modifications Frequency Changes 6 Send Legal sized SAE 1997 Meter conversions ACE Airtronics Aristo-craft Cirrus BK Catalog containing lists R/C maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE Kline Discover MCard VISA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & others UPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaround Walk-in daily service 800 am-500 pm Send E-Mail PTWaters@junocom 32 Model Aviation BENDERS No 322 No 323 K&S ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th St Chicago IL 60638 312 586-8503 SEND $100 FOR PRICE LIST AND CATALOG No 324

Author: D. Ellis


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
Page Numbers: 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32

HEART OF JET Del Ellis Darby Dan Airport venue premier Midwestern jet meet George Thomas realistic smoke option F-iS Heart Ohio Columbus event hosted TORKS club January1999 25 E 4 Noon aircraft lineup Darby Dan Airport full-scale facility has Frank Nolls airplane walking flightllne 100- x 5000-foot runway two paved taxiways PERHAPS premier jet meet Midwest Heart Ohio Jet Scramble held August 21-23 1998 Columbus Ohio Some events such winter Florida meets Superman highly attended outstanding own right however Heart Ohios key attractions moderate size emphasis contest flying room flightline allows participants much desire can endure Heart Ohio regional meet competitors New England Texas far south Florida year became international pilots England Puerto Rico Manufacturers turned out event demonstrate display products 26 Model Aviation y Nitschs Columbus OH AMT Bandit touchdown director Heart Ohio performed aerobatics P-80 during noon airshows JPO District III representative Joe Amada Starfire Jim Hiller Champion OH F-106 Jim placed fourth speed run event Turbine-powered Bandits L-R Terry Nitschs AMT engine Bob Violetts Winter Spring FL RAM Dave Maichiones JPX helps modeler can watch model perform before determining whether purchase year BVM Bob Violett Models Century Jet Models Lesher Models AMT Turbines RAM RA Microjets ProMark seen flightline Several other suppliers such Wildcat Fuels Dave Brown Products Electrodynamics selling items overthe-counter hangar major factor Heart Ohios success its top-rated facility Darby Dan full-scale Airport couldnt scratch-build better facility runway 100 x 5000 feet paved smooth concrete huge ramp becomes pit startup area two paved taxiways runway provide separate taxi-out return paths back half huge ramp roped off spectators turned out hundreds vast overfly area flat unobstructed hosting TORKS Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Columbus another factor Heart Ohios success guys great hardworking group very friendly knowledgeable supportive jet pilots great ground crew enhances meet event Contest Director Flight Line Director Bill Midgley best jet events might have met him past Turbine Americas Bernie Oldenburgh conducted flightline commentary three daysa real professional show demonstration endurance proficient does other model full-scale airshows Other things added pleasure event such three days perfect weather skies clear temperatures high 80s low 90s noon-break entertainment day hour nonstop action Model rocket launches model helicopter demo spectacular aerobatic TOC [Tournament Champions] flight routine Frank Noll jet aerobatics show Terry Nitsch national Scale competitor event hosting director preceded runway lineup jet participant aircraft Frank nationally known competitor showman wouldnt believe what can aircraft flight alone worth trip Columbus Friday night free pizza/barbecue hangar party Saturday night steak banquet canopied plaza nearby Bolton Airport Entertainment included video days jet flying best part meet models pilots topquality real pilots get-together people visit showed up Fifty-three pilots attendance noon Friday number peaked Granhic Desian Jill Ann Cavanaugh January1999 27 Lewis Patton test pilot Century Jet Models Century Jet F-i 04 Joe Rafalowski Fayetteville GA won speed run BVM Slug Ultraviper Jack Swints Yellow Aircraft A-4 model has scale wing option l0tX01Dx 1/16 x 23850 3/32x24661 1/8x24665 3/16x26674 1/4x26890 3/8x286119 112x23611642143 1/32 x 3 36435060 1/20 x 3 36435060 1/1613 36445060 3/32 x 3 43526167 1/Ox 3 52637384 3/1613 627684101 1/4x3 7694113130 5/16x3109152 3/8x3105115148170 1/2x3135150175205 3/4x3225310 1/32 x 4 56667992 1/20 x 4 56667992 1/16x4 56607992 3/32x4 6602106114 1/8x4 7693112134 3/16x4 07109140156 1/4x4106152162179 5/16x4162234 3/8x4165210239285 1/2 x 4249205315336 3/4x4350471 MATCHED SHEETS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/8x4150169 3/16x4164169 1/414176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/816 3/1617 1/420 5/1627 3/037 1/254 5/874 AILERONS3648 1/4x157 02 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1/413/850 1/411/256 3/Ox 3/8 50 3/811/256 3/Ox 3/4 65 3/Oxi75 3/811-1/2115 1/211/275 78 5/8e3/4 85 3/4e3/4 92 SPRUCE/ 8A553848 60" 1/16x1/42430 3/3211/42539 1/8 SQ2129 1/8x1/42836 1/813/8L&j3546 1/811/24155 1/813/44763 3/16 SQ2838 3/16e3/84053 3/1611/24864 3/16x3/4c6588 1/4504557100 1/4x3/85369 1/4x1/2 61 81 130 3/8 SO6485138 3/8x1/27591154 1/2 SQ85105180 1/213/494125200 A01 $500 EXtRA FOR PACKADING GROOVED LG MOUNTS 3/8e3/4 1/850 3/813/45/3250 1/2x3/43/1655 WING 5K1N53036 1/32x12479535 1/20x12479535 1/lOx 12 479 535 3/32x12579645 TRAILING EDGES36 1/811/229 3/16x3/435 1/411 39 5/lOxl-1/450 3/8x1-1/256 1/2x2 90 EPOXY 4-1/2 DZ 9 OZ 5 Moure425669 15 Minile425669 30 Minite425669 2 Hour425669 20 Minute429840 INSTANT GLUE 1/2 ox Thin orGE185 1 ox Thin GE300 2 oz Thin OF550 600 Tho OF1650 1/2 ox Extra Tlick200 1 ox Extra Ihice330 2 Extra Thick600 8 Extra ISick1880 ODORLESS FOR FOAM 1/2 7Gm GE425 1 ox Thin GE785 2ooThinorGF1385 2ox Accelerator315 80G 9cc Refill695 Ext tips 6149 Ext lips e toe 6149 SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG INFO & HELP 806-745-6394 ORDERS ONL 1-800-687-5555 24 HR FAX 806-145-6483 Cool 48 Slate Nand(og Charoe $650 pay UPS Add $550 01 COO SEND MAIL LONE STAR MODELS $800 extra lot PP APO EPO accep Vsa MO Dscovet petsooa checks 01 COD 6 1/4 % ax 0 Texas US curreocy ony Mo wood oldor sisoc ORDERS TO Rt9 Box 437 Lubbock TX 79423 mid-70s noon Saturday 150 aircraft including 20 turbines weekend run turbine meet manufacturers show Flying constant exciting lowest attrition rate resulting crashes etc meet Ive ever attended majority aircraft ducted fans someones model always air turbines mixed well flightline after pitting separately startup safety turbine start area constantly crowded during weekend very orderly pleasure see successful popular turbine movement has become Aircraft design improvements allow sufficient fuel flight time no longer issue turbines just get line takeoff everyone else During weekend informal jet Scale competition conducted restricting flightline operations Competition light people came fly have fun place traditional competition event held probably last time speed run Its flat run through JPO Jet Pilots Organization remote speed traps following high-altitude vertical approach exciting less competitive prior years Competition limited ducted-fan aircraft Some non-speedoriented airplanes actually placed Speed measured infrared two-plane-of-light meter computerized transfer time between light airplanes speed Qualification times run coincidenoly open flying Friday Saturday produced speeds exceeding 200 mph Sunday afternoon final competition intense although speed spread wide Joe Rafalowskiwinner longtime competition pilotwon large margin Slug misnamed BVM UltraViper everything hue slow final speeds exceeded qualifying time 2242 mph counted speed must backed up repeat-run speed DO YOU NEED REPLACEMENT WING FOR YOUR WOUNDED BIRD DA MORGAN FLOTE-FOAM wing cores build stronger faster lighter regular stick rib wings stock over 400 different cores chances have what looking cores come easy follow assembly finishing instructions Sheeting finishing materials optional O133EJ& G~L 0 AD CAOOF SEND TO DA MORGAN PO BOX 244 KNOXVILLE IL 61448 ORDER DESK 800-778-4687 http/wwwwingnsfgcom SEND S 500 FOR PRODUCT CATALOG SOME OF OUR IN STOCK WING CORES * BIG BINGO CACEt$ 3899 * BIG STIK 60 tGREAT PLANESa$ 2499 * FOUR STAR 1000 esiaa$ 3999 * LYKA JET MANtS 2499 * KADET SR esuaS 2899 * P-58 60 eTOP PUrES 3799 * SUPER CHIPMUNK GOLDBERG$ 2499 SUPER KAOS 60 BRIDI & cpa5 2899 * SUKHOI SU 26 GOLDBERGS 3499 * ULTRA SPORT 1000 eG PS 4499 * ULTIMATE BI-PLANE GOLDOERGI S 4499 Call prices shipping 28 Model Aviation sters within five mph Joe did get final pass 2322 mph Speed results Joe Rafalowski 2163 mph UltraViper Jerry Kerr 1875 Terminator Glen Robinson 1863 Viper Jim Hiller 1380 F-106 Although turbines did compete event speed readings occasionally recorded crowd interest Steve Elias AMT Pegasus-powered Bandit clocked 216 mph flat level less halfthrottle Terry Nitschs new AMT Mercurypowered Bandit clocked 2297 mph still conducting familiarization flights trying full potential Bob Violetts MiG-iS although flown very scalelike caught moving out 202 mph flat level Rei Gonzalezs RAM-powered Bandit clocked 215 mph flat level followed downhill runs 253 mph later 283 mph turbines potential speed certainly thats arent raced Competition would soon drive speeds up 300 400 mph compromising safety jeopardizing acceptance turbine modeling However turbine pilots wellattuned turbine safety program maintain /22/3 power settings except takeoff vertical climbing maneuvers training discipline allows conservative safe flying well-populated events safety attitude thing permits serious consideration thrust increases future An unexpected guest pleased everyone presence personal interest Bob Brown District III AMA Vice President attended meet came banquet gave words praise meet participants Its great have respect supportiveness jets delivered AMA great pilots spectacular aircraft made up field ofjets space allows recognition few Steve Elias visitors England flew AMT Pegasuspowered Bandit flying demonstrated Top Gun competition capabilities exceptionally smooth asked what thought Heart Ohio Steve repliedabsolutely fantastic Count him being back next year some fellow countrymen Malcolm Kay other English guest brought stunningly finished Bandit also Pegasus-powered Malcolm familiar Florida jet meets very helpful first Jet Turbine Symposium DeLand 1994 Jim Hiller northern Ohio has become superior showman flier flew brilliant red Golden West turbinepowered Terminator Its small quick aerobatic Jims most-spectacular flying ducted-fan-powered F- 106 efforts almost maniacal probably popular frequent meet Jim got flights including first meet F-106 wasnt fast extremely maneuverable could slow nose-high crawl almost standstill headwind Turns impossibly tight Jims low passes within short wingspan Mother Earth Spectators enjoyed flying look face got bigger thrill anyone Filipe Vidal Puerto Rico brought bright yellow black RAM-powered Bandit aircraft swift several passes 200 mph smooth controls pit crew wore matching yellow-and-black outfits David Malchione son Dave Jr brought fleet aircraft Most notable fan-powered Bandit super three-color pearl paint scheme twin fan F-4 Phantom F-4 detailed extremely red aircraft won Scale Pilots Choice Twin Lewis Patton demo pilot Century Jet Models flew companys Eu/op REU4ILE S-L-O-O-W idle Pus. 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Author: D. Ellis


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
Page Numbers: 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32

HEART OF JET Del Ellis Darby Dan Airport venue premier Midwestern jet meet George Thomas realistic smoke option F-iS Heart Ohio Columbus event hosted TORKS club January1999 25 E 4 Noon aircraft lineup Darby Dan Airport full-scale facility has Frank Nolls airplane walking flightllne 100- x 5000-foot runway two paved taxiways PERHAPS premier jet meet Midwest Heart Ohio Jet Scramble held August 21-23 1998 Columbus Ohio Some events such winter Florida meets Superman highly attended outstanding own right however Heart Ohios key attractions moderate size emphasis contest flying room flightline allows participants much desire can endure Heart Ohio regional meet competitors New England Texas far south Florida year became international pilots England Puerto Rico Manufacturers turned out event demonstrate display products 26 Model Aviation y Nitschs Columbus OH AMT Bandit touchdown director Heart Ohio performed aerobatics P-80 during noon airshows JPO District III representative Joe Amada Starfire Jim Hiller Champion OH F-106 Jim placed fourth speed run event Turbine-powered Bandits L-R Terry Nitschs AMT engine Bob Violetts Winter Spring FL RAM Dave Maichiones JPX helps modeler can watch model perform before determining whether purchase year BVM Bob Violett Models Century Jet Models Lesher Models AMT Turbines RAM RA Microjets ProMark seen flightline Several other suppliers such Wildcat Fuels Dave Brown Products Electrodynamics selling items overthe-counter hangar major factor Heart Ohios success its top-rated facility Darby Dan full-scale Airport couldnt scratch-build better facility runway 100 x 5000 feet paved smooth concrete huge ramp becomes pit startup area two paved taxiways runway provide separate taxi-out return paths back half huge ramp roped off spectators turned out hundreds vast overfly area flat unobstructed hosting TORKS Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Columbus another factor Heart Ohios success guys great hardworking group very friendly knowledgeable supportive jet pilots great ground crew enhances meet event Contest Director Flight Line Director Bill Midgley best jet events might have met him past Turbine Americas Bernie Oldenburgh conducted flightline commentary three daysa real professional show demonstration endurance proficient does other model full-scale airshows Other things added pleasure event such three days perfect weather skies clear temperatures high 80s low 90s noon-break entertainment day hour nonstop action Model rocket launches model helicopter demo spectacular aerobatic TOC [Tournament Champions] flight routine Frank Noll jet aerobatics show Terry Nitsch national Scale competitor event hosting director preceded runway lineup jet participant aircraft Frank nationally known competitor showman wouldnt believe what can aircraft flight alone worth trip Columbus Friday night free pizza/barbecue hangar party Saturday night steak banquet canopied plaza nearby Bolton Airport Entertainment included video days jet flying best part meet models pilots topquality real pilots get-together people visit showed up Fifty-three pilots attendance noon Friday number peaked Granhic Desian Jill Ann Cavanaugh January1999 27 Lewis Patton test pilot Century Jet Models Century Jet F-i 04 Joe Rafalowski Fayetteville GA won speed run BVM Slug Ultraviper Jack Swints Yellow Aircraft A-4 model has scale wing option l0tX01Dx 1/16 x 23850 3/32x24661 1/8x24665 3/16x26674 1/4x26890 3/8x286119 112x23611642143 1/32 x 3 36435060 1/20 x 3 36435060 1/1613 36445060 3/32 x 3 43526167 1/Ox 3 52637384 3/1613 627684101 1/4x3 7694113130 5/16x3109152 3/8x3105115148170 1/2x3135150175205 3/4x3225310 1/32 x 4 56667992 1/20 x 4 56667992 1/16x4 56607992 3/32x4 6602106114 1/8x4 7693112134 3/16x4 07109140156 1/4x4106152162179 5/16x4162234 3/8x4165210239285 1/2 x 4249205315336 3/4x4350471 MATCHED SHEETS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/8x4150169 3/16x4164169 1/414176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/816 3/1617 1/420 5/1627 3/037 1/254 5/874 AILERONS3648 1/4x157 02 1/411-1/465 90 1/4x1-1/274105 1/4x260115 5/lOx 1-1/474105 5/lOx 1-1/275106 5/16x266120 3/8x1-1/480115 3/6x1-1/283116 3/8x295135 1/2x1-1/295140 1/2x2106150 1/4x275 1/4x3109 3/8x290 3/8x3131 1/2x3154 lDl FIRSeAPEP LEADINGEDGE 21 30 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/8x3/854 1/2x1/275 3/4x3/495 1/lOx 1/8 1/16 x 1/4 1/lOx 3/6 1/lOx 1/2 3/32 SO 3/32x1/4 3/32x3/8 3/32x1/2 1/8 SO 1/613/16 1/Ox 1/4 1/813/6 1/Ox 1/2 1/8x3/4 1/8x 1 3/16 SO 3/lOx 1/4 3/lOx 3/8 3/lOx 1/2 3/lOx 3/4 3/lOx 1 1/4 SO 1/413/8 1/411/2 1/4e3/4 1/4x 1 5/16 SO 3/8 SQ 3/611/2 3/613/4 3/811 1/2 SO 1/2x3/4 1/2 1 1 5/8 SQ 3/4 SQ 3/4x1 BUNDLE DEALS 2 0 1/161 3 203/32 13 15 1/Ox 3 153/1613 101/41 3 103/Ox 3 5 1/2 13 20 1/16 x4 101/1614 15/ 3/32 x4 103/32 14 101/814 51/8 x4 103/1514 53/161 4 101/4e4 5 1/414 53/8 14 51/214 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 10 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 28 35 14 18 21 24 30 38 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 81 99 36 799 970 875 1050 875 1050 695 1235 1150 875 1090 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 58 78 35 45 57 68 86 64 82 104 86 111 132 48 900 1075 025 735 635 36 29 33 40 54 68 131 225 68 119 78119 1781119 3/321393144 1/813114175 3/1613132202 1/413157237i.. 3/8x31883071 1/213238382 3/413375519 532719 1/32x4123188c# 1/2014123188c 1/1614123188 3/3214149232 1/8x4169262 3/1614197300 1/414237332-l 3/6 1431575163 1/214482688 4-Ill xxxd 111 Jell Il aeallxlilnl SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/816250395 1/6x 12 395 750 1/41 12 495 950 LITE PLY1224 48 1/81695125240 1/Ox 12125240475 1/4 16125175345 1/4x12185345675 3 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/641 6145295535 1/641122955351035 1/32 1695190345 1/321 12190355675 1/16 1695190345 1/16112198355675 1/8 1695190345 1/8112190355695 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/1616100 290 345 3/161 12200 345 685 5 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/32x6140275525 3/321122755251020 1/OxO150295585 1/81122955751120 1/416125258 380 1/41 12233389 735 7 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/Ox 6150 285 525 3/81 12285 5501000 9 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/2x6215375 615 1/2x123756151200 I-lARD MAPLE18 1/411/445 1/413/850 1/411/256 3/Ox 3/8 50 3/811/256 3/Ox 3/4 65 3/Oxi75 3/811-1/2115 1/211/275 78 5/8e3/4 85 3/4e3/4 92 SPRUCE/ 8A553848 60" 1/16x1/42430 3/3211/42539 1/8 SQ2129 1/8x1/42836 1/813/8L&j3546 1/811/24155 1/813/44763 3/16 SQ2838 3/16e3/84053 3/1611/24864 3/16x3/4c6588 1/4504557100 1/4x3/85369 1/4x1/2 61 81 130 3/8 SO6485138 3/8x1/27591154 1/2 SQ85105180 1/213/494125200 A01 $500 EXtRA FOR PACKADING GROOVED LG MOUNTS 3/8e3/4 1/850 3/813/45/3250 1/2x3/43/1655 WING 5K1N53036 1/32x12479535 1/20x12479535 1/lOx 12 479 535 3/32x12579645 TRAILING EDGES36 1/811/229 3/16x3/435 1/411 39 5/lOxl-1/450 3/8x1-1/256 1/2x2 90 EPOXY 4-1/2 DZ 9 OZ 5 Moure425669 15 Minile425669 30 Minite425669 2 Hour425669 20 Minute429840 INSTANT GLUE 1/2 ox Thin orGE185 1 ox Thin GE300 2 oz Thin OF550 600 Tho OF1650 1/2 ox Extra Tlick200 1 ox Extra Ihice330 2 Extra Thick600 8 Extra ISick1880 ODORLESS FOR FOAM 1/2 7Gm GE425 1 ox Thin GE785 2ooThinorGF1385 2ox Accelerator315 80G 9cc Refill695 Ext tips 6149 Ext lips e toe 6149 SEND $1 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG INFO & HELP 806-745-6394 ORDERS ONL 1-800-687-5555 24 HR FAX 806-145-6483 Cool 48 Slate Nand(og Charoe $650 pay UPS Add $550 01 COO SEND MAIL LONE STAR MODELS $800 extra lot PP APO EPO accep Vsa MO Dscovet petsooa checks 01 COD 6 1/4 % ax 0 Texas US curreocy ony Mo wood oldor sisoc ORDERS TO Rt9 Box 437 Lubbock TX 79423 mid-70s noon Saturday 150 aircraft including 20 turbines weekend run turbine meet manufacturers show Flying constant exciting lowest attrition rate resulting crashes etc meet Ive ever attended majority aircraft ducted fans someones model always air turbines mixed well flightline after pitting separately startup safety turbine start area constantly crowded during weekend very orderly pleasure see successful popular turbine movement has become Aircraft design improvements allow sufficient fuel flight time no longer issue turbines just get line takeoff everyone else During weekend informal jet Scale competition conducted restricting flightline operations Competition light people came fly have fun place traditional competition event held probably last time speed run Its flat run through JPO Jet Pilots Organization remote speed traps following high-altitude vertical approach exciting less competitive prior years Competition limited ducted-fan aircraft Some non-speedoriented airplanes actually placed Speed measured infrared two-plane-of-light meter computerized transfer time between light airplanes speed Qualification times run coincidenoly open flying Friday Saturday produced speeds exceeding 200 mph Sunday afternoon final competition intense although speed spread wide Joe Rafalowskiwinner longtime competition pilotwon large margin Slug misnamed BVM UltraViper everything hue slow final speeds exceeded qualifying time 2242 mph counted speed must backed up repeat-run speed DO YOU NEED REPLACEMENT WING FOR YOUR WOUNDED BIRD DA MORGAN FLOTE-FOAM wing cores build stronger faster lighter regular stick rib wings stock over 400 different cores chances have what looking cores come easy follow assembly finishing instructions Sheeting finishing materials optional O133EJ& G~L 0 AD CAOOF SEND TO DA MORGAN PO BOX 244 KNOXVILLE IL 61448 ORDER DESK 800-778-4687 http/wwwwingnsfgcom SEND S 500 FOR PRODUCT CATALOG SOME OF OUR IN STOCK WING CORES * BIG BINGO CACEt$ 3899 * BIG STIK 60 tGREAT PLANESa$ 2499 * FOUR STAR 1000 esiaa$ 3999 * LYKA JET MANtS 2499 * KADET SR esuaS 2899 * P-58 60 eTOP PUrES 3799 * SUPER CHIPMUNK GOLDBERG$ 2499 SUPER KAOS 60 BRIDI & cpa5 2899 * SUKHOI SU 26 GOLDBERGS 3499 * ULTRA SPORT 1000 eG PS 4499 * ULTIMATE BI-PLANE GOLDOERGI S 4499 Call prices shipping 28 Model Aviation sters within five mph Joe did get final pass 2322 mph Speed results Joe Rafalowski 2163 mph UltraViper Jerry Kerr 1875 Terminator Glen Robinson 1863 Viper Jim Hiller 1380 F-106 Although turbines did compete event speed readings occasionally recorded crowd interest Steve Elias AMT Pegasus-powered Bandit clocked 216 mph flat level less halfthrottle Terry Nitschs new AMT Mercurypowered Bandit clocked 2297 mph still conducting familiarization flights trying full potential Bob Violetts MiG-iS although flown very scalelike caught moving out 202 mph flat level Rei Gonzalezs RAM-powered Bandit clocked 215 mph flat level followed downhill runs 253 mph later 283 mph turbines potential speed certainly thats arent raced Competition would soon drive speeds up 300 400 mph compromising safety jeopardizing acceptance turbine modeling However turbine pilots wellattuned turbine safety program maintain /22/3 power settings except takeoff vertical climbing maneuvers training discipline allows conservative safe flying well-populated events safety attitude thing permits serious consideration thrust increases future An unexpected guest pleased everyone presence personal interest Bob Brown District III AMA Vice President attended meet came banquet gave words praise meet participants Its great have respect supportiveness jets delivered AMA great pilots spectacular aircraft made up field ofjets space allows recognition few Steve Elias visitors England flew AMT Pegasuspowered Bandit flying demonstrated Top Gun competition capabilities exceptionally smooth asked what thought Heart Ohio Steve repliedabsolutely fantastic Count him being back next year some fellow countrymen Malcolm Kay other English guest brought stunningly finished Bandit also Pegasus-powered Malcolm familiar Florida jet meets very helpful first Jet Turbine Symposium DeLand 1994 Jim Hiller northern Ohio has become superior showman flier flew brilliant red Golden West turbinepowered Terminator Its small quick aerobatic Jims most-spectacular flying ducted-fan-powered F- 106 efforts almost maniacal probably popular frequent meet Jim got flights including first meet F-106 wasnt fast extremely maneuverable could slow nose-high crawl almost standstill headwind Turns impossibly tight Jims low passes within short wingspan Mother Earth Spectators enjoyed flying look face got bigger thrill anyone Filipe Vidal Puerto Rico brought bright yellow black RAM-powered Bandit aircraft swift several passes 200 mph smooth controls pit crew wore matching yellow-and-black outfits David Malchione son Dave Jr brought fleet aircraft Most notable fan-powered Bandit super three-color pearl paint scheme twin fan F-4 Phantom F-4 detailed extremely red aircraft won Scale Pilots Choice Twin Lewis Patton demo pilot Century Jet Models flew companys Eu/op REU4ILE S-L-O-O-W idle Pus. E4SJ S4FE stedsl Single Twin-cylinders Twin engines NO Interference Works Rx Light Less 35 grams Ultra-simple installation It MUCH MORE lust SUPER Servo Driver Detect bad servos. BEFORE cause problems Wf R2 LIE Jt 13eetroDiinamics 31185 Schoolcraft Livonia Ml 48150 Website http//wwweIectrodynamcom 1-800-337-1638 Orders lnf 1734-4225420 January1999 31 TOU une U aircran long slow approach. Theres no fear flameouts GlowL Itos onboardi doesnt get better this. Multi-Cylinders Ask Super GlowLitel Breeze thru conoIa setupl lasteff sewes sad liakages WIUVOUT 7 gad Ri BETTER knob stick- type servo drivers.. Find your servos electrical center computer accuracy Nationals Winner Bill Hempie Edge 540 list Place MM NationaI Inlimited Division 1st Place Free Style Event 4th t 540 also placed 3rd MAC Nationals three top ten 1997 Masters Tournament Also Available 33% Laser 200 120 Extra 300 40% 0202 37% 300[ 25% fdf 540 1/4 Scale Extra 120 Ultimate 300 Profile nnioal Ut Unit U Aurora UO UO1i WORLDPh 303 367-9792 755-5826 built Manoknin Cavusod Fax 3033061141Hand Painind Fiberglass Paris 5350 Visi5uson-iinewwwaero-spornscom/aerowork121 Size Evisa 311 121 Size litimato Using top-quality compone 5 eveloped refined over quarter century experience RED MAX fuels specially engineered Maximum Performance Power Protection RED MAX known sold internationally best fuel can use model engine affordable prices have excellent customer service call us Visit website informationlpricing Model activities Racing Pattern Fun etc Fuel types Plane Helicopter Boat Car Jet etc Engine types 2 or4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 00/ 75% 5% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic / Syn-Castor Customer special blends available Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks 412 20 60124 gal Special discount prepaid club orders Complete Advantage Congratulations Red Max 1st place Winners AMA Air Nationals 1998 lA Combat Larry Driskill 1998 lA JrCombat Skyler Skelly 1998 lA Open Bob & Andy Mears FHS oil 1998 Free Flight Bob Johannes MAC Scale Aerobatic Nationals 1998 Advanced Michael J Kuper IRCHA HelicoDter Internationals 1998 World Record Breakert-Bruce Bennett NAMBA Boat Nationals 1998 B-Stock Tunnel Russ Nachtweih 1998 Stock OPC Tunnel George Wiffman 1998 A-OIB Mono Elden Huntling Numerous other awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 29710-0009 Sales 800 742-8484 Voice 803 222-7488 Internet FHSoilaolcom Fax 803 222-7285 Website httpIlmembersaolcomlFHSoil RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available aircraft during weekend Particularly interesting because pending project F-104 Starfighter Its deceiving looks though wont fly its stub wings turned out great Lewis demonstrated docile stable landings oh-so-smooth Century announced soon-forthcoming high-performance sport jet Scorpion Bob Violett considered founding father jet modeling attended meet fleet BVM aircraft Most notable turbinepowered MiG-15 bright red gray Soviet show colors swift RAM turbine-powered Bandit Bandit has become popular quickest turbine aircraft available Bob still best jet pilotssomeone want watch flight Terry Nitsch Heart Ohio Director didnt get fly often However addition halftime show P 80 flew new AMT Mercurypowered Bandit finished gorgeous fluorescent-trimmed white paint scheme First flights conducted night before meet Terry handled aircraft very tenderly its performance spectacularperfect Terrys breathtaking aerobatics Rei Gonzalez popular demo pilot RAM Turbines flew two RAM-powered Bandits finished military grays yellow trim other done bright blue yellow red Rei turbine flights anyone demonstrated smoke trail set fastest speeds meet no model fire would want see higher speedsor anything closeby less accomplished flier apologies other friends pilots mentioned participation noted truly appreciated Ellis 2877 Meadowview Dr Westchester OH 45069 Ric SERVICE AT ITS BEST Sales Service Anything Radio Controlled KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Michigan 48167 Ph 248-486-4800 Fax 248-486-1603 Repairs Updates Custom Modifications Frequency Changes 6 Send Legal sized SAE 1997 Meter conversions ACE Airtronics Aristo-craft Cirrus BK Catalog containing lists R/C maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE Kline Discover MCard VISA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & others UPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaround Walk-in daily service 800 am-500 pm Send E-Mail PTWaters@junocom 32 Model Aviation BENDERS No 322 No 323 K&S ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th St Chicago IL 60638 312 586-8503 SEND $100 FOR PRICE LIST AND CATALOG No 324

Author: D. Ellis


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/01
Page Numbers: 25, 26, 27, 28, 31, 32

HEART OF JET Del Ellis Darby Dan Airport venue premier Midwestern jet meet George Thomas realistic smoke option F-iS Heart Ohio Columbus event hosted TORKS club January1999 25 E 4 Noon aircraft lineup Darby Dan Airport full-scale facility has Frank Nolls airplane walking flightllne 100- x 5000-foot runway two paved taxiways PERHAPS premier jet meet Midwest Heart Ohio Jet Scramble held August 21-23 1998 Columbus Ohio Some events such winter Florida meets Superman highly attended outstanding own right however Heart Ohios key attractions moderate size emphasis contest flying room flightline allows participants much desire can endure Heart Ohio regional meet competitors New England Texas far south Florida year became international pilots England Puerto Rico Manufacturers turned out event demonstrate display products 26 Model Aviation y Nitschs Columbus OH AMT Bandit touchdown director Heart Ohio performed aerobatics P-80 during noon airshows JPO District III representative Joe Amada Starfire Jim Hiller Champion OH F-106 Jim placed fourth speed run event Turbine-powered Bandits L-R Terry Nitschs AMT engine Bob Violetts Winter Spring FL RAM Dave Maichiones JPX helps modeler can watch model perform before determining whether purchase year BVM Bob Violett Models Century Jet Models Lesher Models AMT Turbines RAM RA Microjets ProMark seen flightline Several other suppliers such Wildcat Fuels Dave Brown Products Electrodynamics selling items overthe-counter hangar major factor Heart Ohios success its top-rated facility Darby Dan full-scale Airport couldnt scratch-build better facility runway 100 x 5000 feet paved smooth concrete huge ramp becomes pit startup area two paved taxiways runway provide separate taxi-out return paths back half huge ramp roped off spectators turned out hundreds vast overfly area flat unobstructed hosting TORKS Ohio Radio Kontrol Society Columbus another factor Heart Ohios success guys great hardworking group very friendly knowledgeable supportive jet pilots great ground crew enhances meet event Contest Director Flight Line Director Bill Midgley best jet events might have met him past Turbine Americas Bernie Oldenburgh conducted flightline commentary three daysa real professional show demonstration endurance proficient does other model full-scale airshows Other things added pleasure event such three days perfect weather skies clear temperatures high 80s low 90s noon-break entertainment day hour nonstop action Model rocket launches model helicopter demo spectacular aerobatic TOC [Tournament Champions] flight routine Frank Noll jet aerobatics show Terry Nitsch national Scale competitor event hosting director preceded runway lineup jet participant aircraft Frank nationally known competitor showman wouldnt believe what can aircraft flight alone worth trip Columbus Friday night free pizza/barbecue hangar party Saturday night steak banquet canopied plaza nearby Bolton Airport Entertainment included video days jet flying best part meet models pilots topquality real pilots get-together people visit showed up Fifty-three pilots attendance noon Friday number peaked Granhic Desian Jill Ann Cavanaugh January1999 27 Lewis Patton test pilot Century Jet Models Century Jet F-i 04 Joe Rafalowski Fayetteville GA won speed run BVM Slug Ultraviper Jack Swints Yellow Aircraft A-4 model has scale wing option l0tX01Dx 1/16 x 23850 3/32x24661 1/8x24665 3/16x26674 1/4x26890 3/8x286119 112x23611642143 1/32 x 3 36435060 1/20 x 3 36435060 1/1613 36445060 3/32 x 3 43526167 1/Ox 3 52637384 3/1613 627684101 1/4x3 7694113130 5/16x3109152 3/8x3105115148170 1/2x3135150175205 3/4x3225310 1/32 x 4 56667992 1/20 x 4 56667992 1/16x4 56607992 3/32x4 6602106114 1/8x4 7693112134 3/16x4 07109140156 1/4x4106152162179 5/16x4162234 3/8x4165210239285 1/2 x 4249205315336 3/4x4350471 MATCHED SHEETS 42 48 3/32x4125142 1/8x4150169 3/16x4164169 1/414176205 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/816 3/1617 1/420 5/1627 3/037 1/254 5/874 AILERONS3648 1/4x157 02 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flightline operations Competition light people came fly have fun place traditional competition event held probably last time speed run Its flat run through JPO Jet Pilots Organization remote speed traps following high-altitude vertical approach exciting less competitive prior years Competition limited ducted-fan aircraft Some non-speedoriented airplanes actually placed Speed measured infrared two-plane-of-light meter computerized transfer time between light airplanes speed Qualification times run coincidenoly open flying Friday Saturday produced speeds exceeding 200 mph Sunday afternoon final competition intense although speed spread wide Joe Rafalowskiwinner longtime competition pilotwon large margin Slug misnamed BVM UltraViper everything hue slow final speeds exceeded qualifying time 2242 mph counted speed must backed up repeat-run speed DO YOU NEED REPLACEMENT WING FOR YOUR WOUNDED BIRD DA MORGAN FLOTE-FOAM wing cores build stronger faster lighter regular stick rib wings stock over 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level less halfthrottle Terry Nitschs new AMT Mercurypowered Bandit clocked 2297 mph still conducting familiarization flights trying full potential Bob Violetts MiG-iS although flown very scalelike caught moving out 202 mph flat level Rei Gonzalezs RAM-powered Bandit clocked 215 mph flat level followed downhill runs 253 mph later 283 mph turbines potential speed certainly thats arent raced Competition would soon drive speeds up 300 400 mph compromising safety jeopardizing acceptance turbine modeling However turbine pilots wellattuned turbine safety program maintain /22/3 power settings except takeoff vertical climbing maneuvers training discipline allows conservative safe flying well-populated events safety attitude thing permits serious consideration thrust increases future An unexpected guest pleased everyone presence personal interest Bob Brown District III AMA Vice President attended meet came banquet gave words praise meet participants Its great have respect supportiveness jets delivered AMA great pilots spectacular aircraft made up field ofjets space allows recognition few Steve Elias visitors England flew AMT Pegasuspowered Bandit flying demonstrated Top Gun competition capabilities exceptionally smooth asked what thought Heart Ohio Steve repliedabsolutely fantastic Count him being back next year some fellow countrymen Malcolm Kay other English guest brought stunningly finished Bandit also Pegasus-powered Malcolm familiar Florida jet meets very helpful first Jet Turbine Symposium DeLand 1994 Jim Hiller northern Ohio has become superior showman flier flew brilliant red Golden West turbinepowered Terminator Its small quick aerobatic Jims most-spectacular flying ducted-fan-powered F- 106 efforts almost maniacal probably popular frequent meet Jim got flights including first meet F-106 wasnt fast extremely maneuverable could slow nose-high crawl almost standstill headwind Turns impossibly tight Jims low passes within short wingspan Mother Earth Spectators enjoyed flying look face got bigger thrill anyone Filipe Vidal Puerto Rico brought bright yellow black RAM-powered Bandit aircraft swift several passes 200 mph smooth controls pit crew wore matching yellow-and-black outfits David Malchione son Dave Jr brought fleet aircraft Most notable fan-powered Bandit super three-color pearl paint scheme twin fan F-4 Phantom F-4 detailed extremely red aircraft won Scale Pilots Choice Twin Lewis Patton demo pilot Century Jet Models flew companys Eu/op REU4ILE S-L-O-O-W idle Pus. E4SJ S4FE stedsl Single Twin-cylinders Twin engines NO Interference Works Rx Light Less 35 grams Ultra-simple installation It MUCH MORE lust SUPER Servo Driver Detect bad servos. BEFORE cause problems Wf R2 LIE Jt 13eetroDiinamics 31185 Schoolcraft Livonia Ml 48150 Website http//wwweIectrodynamcom 1-800-337-1638 Orders lnf 1734-4225420 January1999 31 TOU une U aircran long slow approach. Theres no fear flameouts GlowL Itos onboardi doesnt get better this. Multi-Cylinders Ask Super GlowLitel Breeze thru conoIa setupl lasteff sewes sad liakages WIUVOUT 7 gad Ri BETTER knob stick- type servo drivers.. Find your servos electrical center computer accuracy Nationals Winner Bill Hempie Edge 540 list Place MM NationaI Inlimited Division 1st Place Free Style Event 4th t 540 also placed 3rd MAC Nationals three top ten 1997 Masters Tournament Also Available 33% Laser 200 120 Extra 300 40% 0202 37% 300[ 25% fdf 540 1/4 Scale Extra 120 Ultimate 300 Profile nnioal Ut Unit U Aurora UO UO1i WORLDPh 303 367-9792 755-5826 built Manoknin Cavusod Fax 3033061141Hand Painind Fiberglass Paris 5350 Visi5uson-iinewwwaero-spornscom/aerowork121 Size Evisa 311 121 Size litimato Using top-quality compone 5 eveloped refined over quarter century experience RED MAX fuels specially engineered Maximum Performance Power Protection RED MAX known sold internationally best fuel can use model engine affordable prices have excellent customer service call us Visit website informationlpricing Model activities Racing Pattern Fun etc Fuel types Plane Helicopter Boat Car Jet etc Engine types 2 or4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 00/ 75% 5% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic / Syn-Castor Customer special blends available Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks 412 20 60124 gal Special discount prepaid club orders Complete Advantage Congratulations Red Max 1st place Winners AMA Air Nationals 1998 lA Combat Larry Driskill 1998 lA JrCombat Skyler Skelly 1998 lA Open Bob & Andy Mears FHS oil 1998 Free Flight Bob Johannes MAC Scale Aerobatic Nationals 1998 Advanced Michael J Kuper IRCHA HelicoDter Internationals 1998 World Record Breakert-Bruce Bennett NAMBA Boat Nationals 1998 B-Stock Tunnel Russ Nachtweih 1998 Stock OPC Tunnel George Wiffman 1998 A-OIB Mono Elden Huntling Numerous other awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 29710-0009 Sales 800 742-8484 Voice 803 222-7488 Internet FHSoilaolcom Fax 803 222-7285 Website httpIlmembersaolcomlFHSoil RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available aircraft during weekend Particularly interesting because pending project F-104 Starfighter Its deceiving looks though wont fly its stub wings turned out great Lewis demonstrated docile stable landings oh-so-smooth Century announced soon-forthcoming high-performance sport jet Scorpion Bob Violett considered founding father jet modeling attended meet fleet BVM aircraft Most notable turbinepowered MiG-15 bright red gray Soviet show colors swift RAM turbine-powered Bandit Bandit has become popular quickest turbine aircraft available Bob still best jet pilotssomeone want watch flight Terry Nitsch Heart Ohio Director didnt get fly often However addition halftime show P 80 flew new AMT Mercurypowered Bandit finished gorgeous fluorescent-trimmed white paint scheme First flights conducted night before meet Terry handled aircraft very tenderly its performance spectacularperfect Terrys breathtaking aerobatics Rei Gonzalez popular demo pilot RAM Turbines flew two RAM-powered Bandits finished military grays yellow trim other done bright blue yellow red Rei turbine flights anyone demonstrated smoke trail set fastest speeds meet no model fire would want see higher speedsor anything closeby less accomplished flier apologies other friends pilots mentioned participation noted truly appreciated Ellis 2877 Meadowview Dr Westchester OH 45069 Ric SERVICE AT ITS BEST Sales Service Anything Radio Controlled KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Michigan 48167 Ph 248-486-4800 Fax 248-486-1603 Repairs Updates Custom Modifications Frequency Changes 6 Send Legal sized SAE 1997 Meter conversions ACE Airtronics Aristo-craft Cirrus BK Catalog containing lists R/C maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE Kline Discover MCard VISA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & others UPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaround Walk-in daily service 800 am-500 pm Send E-Mail PTWaters@junocom 32 Model Aviation BENDERS No 322 No 323 K&S ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th St Chicago IL 60638 312 586-8503 SEND $100 FOR PRICE LIST AND CATALOG No 324

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