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I985 NATS: CL Combat

Author: C. Johnson


Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/11
Page Numbers: 66, 67, 142, 147

I 985 NATS 985 NATS l985NATSY Junior Senior-class contestants Stephen MacBride Clifton NJ Julie Abel Floris sant MO both dominated respective age classes three Scale categories Stephen MacBride bested seven-year-old Billy Force three Scale events Julie Abel uncontested Senior FAI Precision bested other Senior Raymond Audet Simsbury CT Sport category Julie Abel has winningest Junior Senior competitors have seen long time fifth straight year has placed first Scale category has taken 12 first-place awards since 1981 Open Sport Scale 20 entrants far hotly-contested category years CL Scale events After first official flight scores posted found 18 posted official scores 17 points static separated top man bottom making average static score about 85 points meant almost list chance being top five award putting good flight Final results Sport found Steve Ashby Indianapolis IN repeating 1983 wiuning performance 183 points DH Mosquito John Patrolia Marshfield MA first-time entrant Nats competition took second place score 181 5only one-and-a-half points behind Ashby After flights completed nine points sep arated first 10 places Open Precision category won George Gaydos Eimwood Park NJ excellently-executed P-38 received near-perfect static score 418 out possible 450 overall score 5635 enough beat DH Mosquito received total 5485 points second place Bill Reynolds Caldweil NJ new Nats compe tition did enter first time Open category successful capturing third place flying well-executed DC-3 Ron Sears Pontiac MI took top honors FAI event PT-17 Kaydet scoring almost 300 points above Australia Graves De troit MI Kawasaki KI 6 1-1 Sears undisputed first place Graves did take second place good margin put exceptionally good third-round flight 18345 points beat Bill Force Sweetwater NJ B-25 45 points Some miscellaneous data weather two days flying best have ever encountered Nats Scale competition temperature eighties sunny time wind almost dead caim entire two days time CL Scale flier could blame poor flying per formance weather . 44 planes entered 39 different duplicated two B-25 P-47 P-38 Pitts Special DH Mosquito . Garden State Circle Burners Club New Jersey Club six members entered Scale events four won six awards Junior contestant Stephen MacBride won three six awards garnered GSCB ... e planes electronic control systems used electric servo system Both have fea tured column during past year.. problem surfaced during competi Continued page 142 CL Combat Charlie Johnson IT WAS AFTER 800 pm time dragged dorms Elms College else finished dinner taking easy hungry dirty tired voice called out come guys always finish late After years doing should have answer sense reason escaped during weakened periods spent time out flying field othear group Saturday ready go back home rest up another Nationals Despite good intentions officials involved seems Combat events almost always run on Rich Lopez did good job Reno spite difficult conditions general pace recent Nationals has very slow slow pace means time out field both officials contestants opportunities miss call get crabby worn out tendency just try get over Like last year events flown double elimination took two losses put anyone out years flying site user friendiy weather cooperated except rain Wednesday strong winds Thursday modest pace would have easily gotten us through eliminations other problems few protests answer new jury system tends slow things down past also seemed epidemic people getting chopped propellersnot just little cut some nasty slashes needed stitching Director Patty Sasnett put out commission two days score board toppled over during some high winds Judy Curtis filled admirably course meet already set Monday during Junior Slow Combat first matches Nationals Junior contestant released handie fivine Joe Saittas spectacular B-36 uses K&B 1 9s features bomb drop throttle control Joe took long rule-legal time starting engines serious rules con tradiction discovered text ueorge uaydos P-38 ignnang won upen Precision Scale Two ST 466 power 10lb 581/4-in-span craft Operational features flaps throttle control Scale details Include complete rivet pattern detailed cockpit working hatches/access panels tepnensAkrowasenterea oy jonn iatroiia placed 2nd Open Sport Scale great showing Johns first-ever Nats entry Dick Stubblefield sportsman all- Prime Time match between LR Tom round good guy offers encourage- Fluker Bud Bodzloch flew live ment Steve Kott Slow Combat match forthe Channel 22 news program at6 pm lending helping hand make sure fine match lasted 5 mm Steve doesnt wanderfrom pilots circle Tom eventually getting best Bud 66 Model Aviation furious sizzling match Open Fast Com bat between Norm McFadden R Seat tle Tom Fluker Dallas Note total concentration both filers Norm won match went place second overall 985 NA TS Yi 985NATSY I985NATSM Left The top seven finishers Open Slow Combat L-R Phil Cattier Don Cranfili Tom Fiuker Dick Stubblefield Larry Driskili Pat Wiiicox James King Cattier oniy non-Texan group Right Don Cranfiii won Open Fast Combat foam kiii over Norm McFadden istrying hide under hat string can seen Dons modei about 2 thetip Bob 0g placed 3rd after iosing McFadden doubie-kiii during semi round Norm judged have gotten first kiii Pictured aiso pitmen Left Junior Siow winners Back row L-R Eric Parker Michaei Wiiicox Scott Fawiey Front row Abbie Qison Lee Bearden Wiiicox Parkerwere 1-2 everything FAi aiso fiew bestfinai matches recent memory Right Pat Wiiicox iaunches son Michaei during FAi Combat itwas coid rainyvery British-like Larry Driskili seen background plastic trash bag raincoat Left Dick Stubbiefleid ctr ruled FAI class year defeating defending champ Tom Fiuker L two straight final rounds Dicks son John Stubbiefleid R placed third Right three top Senior Slow Combat fliers John Stubbiefield ctr first followed Jim VanDyck placing third wasAimee Olson John flew Texas Foamle Jim Phantom Aimee foam version Marvin Dennys model model flew out circle hit Larry Driskell left arm causing some deep lacerations Normally anyone letting loose handle would disqualified event pilots meeting called voted decided disqualification too severe penalty Junior should allowed continue lose match Soon after another Junior let go handle freaky turn events tangled around other flying model plane flying 60-ft lines other out 120 ft Luckily pilot ran back opposite side circle keep overflying spectators judges outdone Senior fliers let loose handle did several Open contestants Other Junior Senior fliers really caine age Michael Willcox Eric Parker put spectacular demonstration final Slow Combat full five-minute match models actually sticking together moment Erics canopy stuck Michaels foam wing Michael Willcox won match well first Fast Combat bestfinishing Junior FM final match Senior found John Stubblefield downing Jim VanDyck another very good match John also placed third FAL Combat behind father Tom Fluker defending champion Aimee Olson placed third Slow fourth Fast Combat used foam version Marvin Dennys model Slow Combat featuring half-span flaps agressive flying style part Open flier heard remark cant give kids break theyll beat werent any real surprises concerning Continued page 142 November 1985 67 WING MFG P0 BOX 33 CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014 Phone 815/409-0417 VISIT OUR OUTLET STORE AT 15 MORGAN STREET IN CRYSTAL LAKE IL L SEND $350 FOR DESCRIPTIVE PRODUCT CATALOG Still Using bid Fashioned Wing Hinges*GO GAPL will gain control efficiency eliminating gap between moveable stationary control surfaceS will amazed performance gained using simple inexpen sive improvement FREE MOVEMENT450 STRONG AND LIGHTWEIGHT COMPLETELY FUELPROOF COMPATABLE WITH ALL IRON-ON MATERIALS COMES IN 3 FT LENGTHS SMALL 118 ORPRICE 3 ft $250 LARGE 114 EASY TO INSTALL RISTALL HINGE USE STRAIGHT PIN TO MAKE SMaLL HOLE EVERY INCH OR SODRIP CL4ROACRYLATE GLLC IN HOLEScAPILLARY - AC71ON IRLL CARRY GLUE - ALDNG ENTIRE JOINT FOR ADDITIONAL SEDJRITI 3 INSERT SMALL PIN EVERY FEW HESCUT OFF FLUS1 FILL AND SAND AS NEEDED FOR FINISHING Send Free info fine l3roducts FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24th Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 t CUT 1/4 DEEP SLIT ALONG PR FULL LENGTH OF THE MATING SURFACES Jim McClellan won Senior third year row Nat Gifford won Junior second year row just edging out Justin Sparr Old-Timer Stunt its best year ever 23 entries Lou Wolgast won record fourth time beating Tom Dixon John Miske events originator flew first time placed third week over just about left fond memories good feel ing including suffered some heart break people such Randy Schultz previous Top Twenty flier traveled 3000 miles miss qualifying third point Mal Monroe Russ Hunsburger others lost good planes wind can say hang thats what next year about Hope see Lake Charles LA 1986 Nats CL Scale/Boss Continued page 66 tion rule book contradiction concerning time allowed start multi-engined models maximum allowable flight time problem caine light during starting Joe Saittas six-engined B-36 took 10 minutes start engines rules say can have 13 charged attempt because rule states must complete flight within 10 minutes inclusive starting time problem will brought before Scale Contest Board resolution guess thats about now Let close report final thanks CL Scale officials great job contestants pleasure see good sportsmanship dis played finally always close Nats reportsmy personal thanks good friend fellow New York Scale Team member Pete Bianchini turned Spitfire back kit form assistance during effort See again sometime Nats CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 67 equipment Henry Nelson used own 15s Slow Combat model made through three rounds against 36-powered models Although flew well turned very tightly still disadvantage against larger engines Possibly allowing use pressure fuel system would make match Supertigre S-36 seen models Bob Oge used way third Fast Combat Cipolla 15 seen FAI overwhelmed hoard Nelsons Besides being master alrcraft repairer during pit stops Pat Willcox proved innovative engine man well pitting John Hess engine wouldnt restart because very hot loose Pat shot some suntan lotion exhaust presto lit right off Actually suntan lotion turned out half half mixture STP Marvel Mystery Oil An other good story shot down Local TV Channel 22 used Bud Bodzioch vs Tom Fluker match backdrop 600 pm news program Bud tried pull Out cameras Tom ended up taking fierce five-minute match Also hand photographer National Geo Continued page 147 142 Model Aviation RC VIDEO MAGAZINE PSETS. FOAM WING CORES PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING CORES FOR ALL POPULAR RIC AIRCRAFT OVER 250 DIFFERENT WINGS IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELI VER SO IF YOU HAVE FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL OR CRYSTAL CLEAR THERMOFORMED CANOPIES DRESS UP YOUR PLANE WITH NEW CANOPY FROM WING MFG TOP QUALITY TOOLING & MATERIAL MAKES THESE SECOND TO NONE WE HAVE LOTS OF SHAPES & SIZES IN STOCK WHICH FIT MOST KITS & W/A SCRATCH BUILT MODELS jGAPLESS HiNGE SLOTTER Simplifies installation Gapless Hinges K -/1iMakes Slots 4 Sizes Salsa 1 PRICE $250 Ducker Jun gmeister 049 EngInes ingspan Erplane Swtable 2 4 Channel R/C systems classic its kind An agile biplane aerobattos As model really performs excellent plantorm durable enjoyable ship fly RIG contest esents Weve oot sOnIc line old lovorites Kit elte Plexon send noe oar Flytine Catalog$2995 phone 17031 273-0593 Dealers OstoSotots ate noitno FLYLINE MODELS INC PO Box 2136 Fairfax Virginia 22031 Nats CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 142 graphic magazine spent several days roam ing Combat circles said assignment hed ever hunters no prey Some tricky styles used Meyer Wakkerman during World Championships have adopted few American fliers Dick Stubblefield combined outside loop inverted flight fake outside another move flies straight down level flight pulls out very low still going level simple-sounding maneuvers work best against someone very good following would show fake few times actually pull back inverted few times follow jog maneuver opponent believes going inverted reacts starting follow pull upright theres no time react change often trailing plane goes ground such simple tactic worked better anything else World Championships Although didnt put anyone ground Nats great getting opponent off tall making less carefree about following jury system worked OK seems anything put before jury will moderated also seems doubt voted refly procedure safety rule subject vote refly given contestant because team didnt hear start signal second up eventually losing match because midair less air points 9in aVO OId TIi~nes DGA this. spae - - Ignition/ Engine Parts Only Over45Oltems Send $200 current catalog opponent refused refly stating hed already won match once Actually neither pilot beaten other since up pit crew determine winner got engine started first lot exciting moments Combat fliers 1985 Nationals best happened after two models hit directly over pilots circle debris fell circle caught fire fire extingnisher rushed out center put Out flames match could continue spare models Junior Senior Combat flown total cut matchesdue no doubt windy conditions Lets forget officials gave time effort Purple Heart should awarded Event Director Patty Sasnett thanks go Judy Curtis filled Dan Miles circle marshall entire six days never missing match Sandy Frost did great job running pits Gayle Foster Malcolm Fawley others helped judge events Thanks Nats CL Carrier/Perry Continued page 68 they also placed well win ning half trophies Open third Junior year Navy Carrier Society sponsors Eugene Ely Award contestant achieves highest combined score three Carrier classes year award presented Dave Wallick placed first Profile Class second Class II VINTAGE R-C PLANS CONSOLIDATED PBY-5A CATALINA 9FT WING SPAN SEtSP FOIIMEFIS Air WNONA AidwS $ 090 PR - 5AASEOlv $ 7hO PR -E 1Plans$Is95 GFT WING SPAN MODEL PBY-5A ENGINE COWLS $ SO PR Plans GUN BLISTERS 55O PR AOL S ACO PSTA CATALOGOVtR 50 PLANS ID DEALERS WRITE WORLDWIDE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMONDBELLEVILLE MICH48111A Name Zi Street Address City November1985 147

Author: C. Johnson


Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/11
Page Numbers: 66, 67, 142, 147

I 985 NATS 985 NATS l985NATSY Junior Senior-class contestants Stephen MacBride Clifton NJ Julie Abel Floris sant MO both dominated respective age classes three Scale categories Stephen MacBride bested seven-year-old Billy Force three Scale events Julie Abel uncontested Senior FAI Precision bested other Senior Raymond Audet Simsbury CT Sport category Julie Abel has winningest Junior Senior competitors have seen long time fifth straight year has placed first Scale category has taken 12 first-place awards since 1981 Open Sport Scale 20 entrants far hotly-contested category years CL Scale events After first official flight scores posted found 18 posted official scores 17 points static separated top man bottom making average static score about 85 points meant almost list chance being top five award putting good flight Final results Sport found Steve Ashby Indianapolis IN repeating 1983 wiuning performance 183 points DH Mosquito John Patrolia Marshfield MA first-time entrant Nats competition took second place score 181 5only one-and-a-half points behind Ashby After flights completed nine points sep arated first 10 places Open Precision category won George Gaydos Eimwood Park NJ excellently-executed P-38 received near-perfect static score 418 out possible 450 overall score 5635 enough beat DH Mosquito received total 5485 points second place Bill Reynolds Caldweil NJ new Nats compe tition did enter first time Open category successful capturing third place flying well-executed DC-3 Ron Sears Pontiac MI took top honors FAI event PT-17 Kaydet scoring almost 300 points above Australia Graves De troit MI Kawasaki KI 6 1-1 Sears undisputed first place Graves did take second place good margin put exceptionally good third-round flight 18345 points beat Bill Force Sweetwater NJ B-25 45 points Some miscellaneous data weather two days flying best have ever encountered Nats Scale competition temperature eighties sunny time wind almost dead caim entire two days time CL Scale flier could blame poor flying per formance weather . 44 planes entered 39 different duplicated two B-25 P-47 P-38 Pitts Special DH Mosquito . Garden State Circle Burners Club New Jersey Club six members entered Scale events four won six awards Junior contestant Stephen MacBride won three six awards garnered GSCB ... e planes electronic control systems used electric servo system Both have fea tured column during past year.. problem surfaced during competi Continued page 142 CL Combat Charlie Johnson IT WAS AFTER 800 pm time dragged dorms Elms College else finished dinner taking easy hungry dirty tired voice called out come guys always finish late After years doing should have answer sense reason escaped during weakened periods spent time out flying field othear group Saturday ready go back home rest up another Nationals Despite good intentions officials involved seems Combat events almost always run on Rich Lopez did good job Reno spite difficult conditions general pace recent Nationals has very slow slow pace means time out field both officials contestants opportunities miss call get crabby worn out tendency just try get over Like last year events flown double elimination took two losses put anyone out years flying site user friendiy weather cooperated except rain Wednesday strong winds Thursday modest pace would have easily gotten us through eliminations other problems few protests answer new jury system tends slow things down past also seemed epidemic people getting chopped propellersnot just little cut some nasty slashes needed stitching Director Patty Sasnett put out commission two days score board toppled over during some high winds Judy Curtis filled admirably course meet already set Monday during Junior Slow Combat first matches Nationals Junior contestant released handie fivine Joe Saittas spectacular B-36 uses K&B 1 9s features bomb drop throttle control Joe took long rule-legal time starting engines serious rules con tradiction discovered text ueorge uaydos P-38 ignnang won upen Precision Scale Two ST 466 power 10lb 581/4-in-span craft Operational features flaps throttle control Scale details Include complete rivet pattern detailed cockpit working hatches/access panels tepnensAkrowasenterea oy jonn iatroiia placed 2nd Open Sport Scale great showing Johns first-ever Nats entry Dick Stubblefield sportsman all- Prime Time match between LR Tom round good guy offers encourage- Fluker Bud Bodzloch flew live ment Steve Kott Slow Combat match forthe Channel 22 news program at6 pm lending helping hand make sure fine match lasted 5 mm Steve doesnt wanderfrom pilots circle Tom eventually getting best Bud 66 Model Aviation furious sizzling match Open Fast Com bat between Norm McFadden R Seat tle Tom Fluker Dallas Note total concentration both filers Norm won match went place second overall 985 NA TS Yi 985NATSY I985NATSM Left The top seven finishers Open Slow Combat L-R Phil Cattier Don Cranfili Tom Fiuker Dick Stubblefield Larry Driskili Pat Wiiicox James King Cattier oniy non-Texan group Right Don Cranfiii won Open Fast Combat foam kiii over Norm McFadden istrying hide under hat string can seen Dons modei about 2 thetip Bob 0g placed 3rd after iosing McFadden doubie-kiii during semi round Norm judged have gotten first kiii Pictured aiso pitmen Left Junior Siow winners Back row L-R Eric Parker Michaei Wiiicox Scott Fawiey Front row Abbie Qison Lee Bearden Wiiicox Parkerwere 1-2 everything FAi aiso fiew bestfinai matches recent memory Right Pat Wiiicox iaunches son Michaei during FAi Combat itwas coid rainyvery British-like Larry Driskili seen background plastic trash bag raincoat Left Dick Stubbiefleid ctr ruled FAI class year defeating defending champ Tom Fiuker L two straight final rounds Dicks son John Stubbiefleid R placed third Right three top Senior Slow Combat fliers John Stubbiefield ctr first followed Jim VanDyck placing third wasAimee Olson John flew Texas Foamle Jim Phantom Aimee foam version Marvin Dennys model model flew out circle hit Larry Driskell left arm causing some deep lacerations Normally anyone letting loose handle would disqualified event pilots meeting called voted decided disqualification too severe penalty Junior should allowed continue lose match Soon after another Junior let go handle freaky turn events tangled around other flying model plane flying 60-ft lines other out 120 ft Luckily pilot ran back opposite side circle keep overflying spectators judges outdone Senior fliers let loose handle did several Open contestants Other Junior Senior fliers really caine age Michael Willcox Eric Parker put spectacular demonstration final Slow Combat full five-minute match models actually sticking together moment Erics canopy stuck Michaels foam wing Michael Willcox won match well first Fast Combat bestfinishing Junior FM final match Senior found John Stubblefield downing Jim VanDyck another very good match John also placed third FAL Combat behind father Tom Fluker defending champion Aimee Olson placed third Slow fourth Fast Combat used foam version Marvin Dennys model Slow Combat featuring half-span flaps agressive flying style part Open flier heard remark cant give kids break theyll beat werent any real surprises concerning Continued page 142 November 1985 67 WING MFG P0 BOX 33 CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014 Phone 815/409-0417 VISIT OUR OUTLET STORE AT 15 MORGAN STREET IN CRYSTAL LAKE IL L SEND $350 FOR DESCRIPTIVE PRODUCT CATALOG Still Using bid Fashioned Wing Hinges*GO GAPL will gain control efficiency eliminating gap between moveable stationary control surfaceS will amazed performance gained using simple inexpen sive improvement FREE MOVEMENT450 STRONG AND LIGHTWEIGHT COMPLETELY FUELPROOF COMPATABLE WITH ALL IRON-ON MATERIALS COMES IN 3 FT LENGTHS SMALL 118 ORPRICE 3 ft $250 LARGE 114 EASY TO INSTALL RISTALL HINGE USE STRAIGHT PIN TO MAKE SMaLL HOLE EVERY INCH OR SODRIP CL4ROACRYLATE GLLC IN HOLEScAPILLARY - AC71ON IRLL CARRY GLUE - ALDNG ENTIRE JOINT FOR ADDITIONAL SEDJRITI 3 INSERT SMALL PIN EVERY FEW HESCUT OFF FLUS1 FILL AND SAND AS NEEDED FOR FINISHING Send Free info fine l3roducts FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24th Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 t CUT 1/4 DEEP SLIT ALONG PR FULL LENGTH OF THE MATING SURFACES Jim McClellan won Senior third year row Nat Gifford won Junior second year row just edging out Justin Sparr Old-Timer Stunt its best year ever 23 entries Lou Wolgast won record fourth time beating Tom Dixon John Miske events originator flew first time placed third week over just about left fond memories good feel ing including suffered some heart break people such Randy Schultz previous Top Twenty flier traveled 3000 miles miss qualifying third point Mal Monroe Russ Hunsburger others lost good planes wind can say hang thats what next year about Hope see Lake Charles LA 1986 Nats CL Scale/Boss Continued page 66 tion rule book contradiction concerning time allowed start multi-engined models maximum allowable flight time problem caine light during starting Joe Saittas six-engined B-36 took 10 minutes start engines rules say can have 13 charged attempt because rule states must complete flight within 10 minutes inclusive starting time problem will brought before Scale Contest Board resolution guess thats about now Let close report final thanks CL Scale officials great job contestants pleasure see good sportsmanship dis played finally always close Nats reportsmy personal thanks good friend fellow New York Scale Team member Pete Bianchini turned Spitfire back kit form assistance during effort See again sometime Nats CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 67 equipment Henry Nelson used own 15s Slow Combat model made through three rounds against 36-powered models Although flew well turned very tightly still disadvantage against larger engines Possibly allowing use pressure fuel system would make match Supertigre S-36 seen models Bob Oge used way third Fast Combat Cipolla 15 seen FAI overwhelmed hoard Nelsons Besides being master alrcraft repairer during pit stops Pat Willcox proved innovative engine man well pitting John Hess engine wouldnt restart because very hot loose Pat shot some suntan lotion exhaust presto lit right off Actually suntan lotion turned out half half mixture STP Marvel Mystery Oil An other good story shot down Local TV Channel 22 used Bud Bodzioch vs Tom Fluker match backdrop 600 pm news program Bud tried pull Out cameras Tom ended up taking fierce five-minute match Also hand photographer National Geo Continued page 147 142 Model Aviation RC VIDEO MAGAZINE PSETS. FOAM WING CORES PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING CORES FOR ALL POPULAR RIC AIRCRAFT OVER 250 DIFFERENT WINGS IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELI VER SO IF YOU HAVE FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL OR CRYSTAL CLEAR THERMOFORMED CANOPIES DRESS UP YOUR PLANE WITH NEW CANOPY FROM WING MFG TOP QUALITY TOOLING & MATERIAL MAKES THESE SECOND TO NONE WE HAVE LOTS OF SHAPES & SIZES IN STOCK WHICH FIT MOST KITS & W/A SCRATCH BUILT MODELS jGAPLESS HiNGE SLOTTER Simplifies installation Gapless Hinges K -/1iMakes Slots 4 Sizes Salsa 1 PRICE $250 Ducker Jun gmeister 049 EngInes ingspan Erplane Swtable 2 4 Channel R/C systems classic its kind An agile biplane aerobattos As model really performs excellent plantorm durable enjoyable ship fly RIG contest esents Weve oot sOnIc line old lovorites Kit elte Plexon send noe oar Flytine Catalog$2995 phone 17031 273-0593 Dealers OstoSotots ate noitno FLYLINE MODELS INC PO Box 2136 Fairfax Virginia 22031 Nats CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 142 graphic magazine spent several days roam ing Combat circles said assignment hed ever hunters no prey Some tricky styles used Meyer Wakkerman during World Championships have adopted few American fliers Dick Stubblefield combined outside loop inverted flight fake outside another move flies straight down level flight pulls out very low still going level simple-sounding maneuvers work best against someone very good following would show fake few times actually pull back inverted few times follow jog maneuver opponent believes going inverted reacts starting follow pull upright theres no time react change often trailing plane goes ground such simple tactic worked better anything else World Championships Although didnt put anyone ground Nats great getting opponent off tall making less carefree about following jury system worked OK seems anything put before jury will moderated also seems doubt voted refly procedure safety rule subject vote refly given contestant because team didnt hear start signal second up eventually losing match because midair less air points 9in aVO OId TIi~nes DGA this. spae - - Ignition/ Engine Parts Only Over45Oltems Send $200 current catalog opponent refused refly stating hed already won match once Actually neither pilot beaten other since up pit crew determine winner got engine started first lot exciting moments Combat fliers 1985 Nationals best happened after two models hit directly over pilots circle debris fell circle caught fire fire extingnisher rushed out center put Out flames match could continue spare models Junior Senior Combat flown total cut matchesdue no doubt windy conditions Lets forget officials gave time effort Purple Heart should awarded Event Director Patty Sasnett thanks go Judy Curtis filled Dan Miles circle marshall entire six days never missing match Sandy Frost did great job running pits Gayle Foster Malcolm Fawley others helped judge events Thanks Nats CL Carrier/Perry Continued page 68 they also placed well win ning half trophies Open third Junior year Navy Carrier Society sponsors Eugene Ely Award contestant achieves highest combined score three Carrier classes year award presented Dave Wallick placed first Profile Class second Class II VINTAGE R-C PLANS CONSOLIDATED PBY-5A CATALINA 9FT WING SPAN SEtSP FOIIMEFIS Air WNONA AidwS $ 090 PR - 5AASEOlv $ 7hO PR -E 1Plans$Is95 GFT WING SPAN MODEL PBY-5A ENGINE COWLS $ SO PR Plans GUN BLISTERS 55O PR AOL S ACO PSTA CATALOGOVtR 50 PLANS ID DEALERS WRITE WORLDWIDE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMONDBELLEVILLE MICH48111A Name Zi Street Address City November1985 147

Author: C. Johnson


Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/11
Page Numbers: 66, 67, 142, 147

I 985 NATS 985 NATS l985NATSY Junior Senior-class contestants Stephen MacBride Clifton NJ Julie Abel Floris sant MO both dominated respective age classes three Scale categories Stephen MacBride bested seven-year-old Billy Force three Scale events Julie Abel uncontested Senior FAI Precision bested other Senior Raymond Audet Simsbury CT Sport category Julie Abel has winningest Junior Senior competitors have seen long time fifth straight year has placed first Scale category has taken 12 first-place awards since 1981 Open Sport Scale 20 entrants far hotly-contested category years CL Scale events After first official flight scores posted found 18 posted official scores 17 points static separated top man bottom making average static score about 85 points meant almost list chance being top five award putting good flight Final results Sport found Steve Ashby Indianapolis IN repeating 1983 wiuning performance 183 points DH Mosquito John Patrolia Marshfield MA first-time entrant Nats competition took second place score 181 5only one-and-a-half points behind Ashby After flights completed nine points sep arated first 10 places Open Precision category won George Gaydos Eimwood Park NJ excellently-executed P-38 received near-perfect static score 418 out possible 450 overall score 5635 enough beat DH Mosquito received total 5485 points second place Bill Reynolds Caldweil NJ new Nats compe tition did enter first time Open category successful capturing third place flying well-executed DC-3 Ron Sears Pontiac MI took top honors FAI event PT-17 Kaydet scoring almost 300 points above Australia Graves De troit MI Kawasaki KI 6 1-1 Sears undisputed first place Graves did take second place good margin put exceptionally good third-round flight 18345 points beat Bill Force Sweetwater NJ B-25 45 points Some miscellaneous data weather two days flying best have ever encountered Nats Scale competition temperature eighties sunny time wind almost dead caim entire two days time CL Scale flier could blame poor flying per formance weather . 44 planes entered 39 different duplicated two B-25 P-47 P-38 Pitts Special DH Mosquito . Garden State Circle Burners Club New Jersey Club six members entered Scale events four won six awards Junior contestant Stephen MacBride won three six awards garnered GSCB ... e planes electronic control systems used electric servo system Both have fea tured column during past year.. problem surfaced during competi Continued page 142 CL Combat Charlie Johnson IT WAS AFTER 800 pm time dragged dorms Elms College else finished dinner taking easy hungry dirty tired voice called out come guys always finish late After years doing should have answer sense reason escaped during weakened periods spent time out flying field othear group Saturday ready go back home rest up another Nationals Despite good intentions officials involved seems Combat events almost always run on Rich Lopez did good job Reno spite difficult conditions general pace recent Nationals has very slow slow pace means time out field both officials contestants opportunities miss call get crabby worn out tendency just try get over Like last year events flown double elimination took two losses put anyone out years flying site user friendiy weather cooperated except rain Wednesday strong winds Thursday modest pace would have easily gotten us through eliminations other problems few protests answer new jury system tends slow things down past also seemed epidemic people getting chopped propellersnot just little cut some nasty slashes needed stitching Director Patty Sasnett put out commission two days score board toppled over during some high winds Judy Curtis filled admirably course meet already set Monday during Junior Slow Combat first matches Nationals Junior contestant released handie fivine Joe Saittas spectacular B-36 uses K&B 1 9s features bomb drop throttle control Joe took long rule-legal time starting engines serious rules con tradiction discovered text ueorge uaydos P-38 ignnang won upen Precision Scale Two ST 466 power 10lb 581/4-in-span craft Operational features flaps throttle control Scale details Include complete rivet pattern detailed cockpit working hatches/access panels tepnensAkrowasenterea oy jonn iatroiia placed 2nd Open Sport Scale great showing Johns first-ever Nats entry Dick Stubblefield sportsman all- Prime Time match between LR Tom round good guy offers encourage- Fluker Bud Bodzloch flew live ment Steve Kott Slow Combat match forthe Channel 22 news program at6 pm lending helping hand make sure fine match lasted 5 mm Steve doesnt wanderfrom pilots circle Tom eventually getting best Bud 66 Model Aviation furious sizzling match Open Fast Com bat between Norm McFadden R Seat tle Tom Fluker Dallas Note total concentration both filers Norm won match went place second overall 985 NA TS Yi 985NATSY I985NATSM Left The top seven finishers Open Slow Combat L-R Phil Cattier Don Cranfili Tom Fiuker Dick Stubblefield Larry Driskili Pat Wiiicox James King Cattier oniy non-Texan group Right Don Cranfiii won Open Fast Combat foam kiii over Norm McFadden istrying hide under hat string can seen Dons modei about 2 thetip Bob 0g placed 3rd after iosing McFadden doubie-kiii during semi round Norm judged have gotten first kiii Pictured aiso pitmen Left Junior Siow winners Back row L-R Eric Parker Michaei Wiiicox Scott Fawiey Front row Abbie Qison Lee Bearden Wiiicox Parkerwere 1-2 everything FAi aiso fiew bestfinai matches recent memory Right Pat Wiiicox iaunches son Michaei during FAi Combat itwas coid rainyvery British-like Larry Driskili seen background plastic trash bag raincoat Left Dick Stubbiefleid ctr ruled FAI class year defeating defending champ Tom Fiuker L two straight final rounds Dicks son John Stubbiefleid R placed third Right three top Senior Slow Combat fliers John Stubbiefield ctr first followed Jim VanDyck placing third wasAimee Olson John flew Texas Foamle Jim Phantom Aimee foam version Marvin Dennys model model flew out circle hit Larry Driskell left arm causing some deep lacerations Normally anyone letting loose handle would disqualified event pilots meeting called voted decided disqualification too severe penalty Junior should allowed continue lose match Soon after another Junior let go handle freaky turn events tangled around other flying model plane flying 60-ft lines other out 120 ft Luckily pilot ran back opposite side circle keep overflying spectators judges outdone Senior fliers let loose handle did several Open contestants Other Junior Senior fliers really caine age Michael Willcox Eric Parker put spectacular demonstration final Slow Combat full five-minute match models actually sticking together moment Erics canopy stuck Michaels foam wing Michael Willcox won match well first Fast Combat bestfinishing Junior FM final match Senior found John Stubblefield downing Jim VanDyck another very good match John also placed third FAL Combat behind father Tom Fluker defending champion Aimee Olson placed third Slow fourth Fast Combat used foam version Marvin Dennys model Slow Combat featuring half-span flaps agressive flying style part Open flier heard remark cant give kids break theyll beat werent any real surprises concerning Continued page 142 November 1985 67 WING MFG P0 BOX 33 CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014 Phone 815/409-0417 VISIT OUR OUTLET STORE AT 15 MORGAN STREET IN CRYSTAL LAKE IL L SEND $350 FOR DESCRIPTIVE PRODUCT CATALOG Still Using bid Fashioned Wing Hinges*GO GAPL will gain control efficiency eliminating gap between moveable stationary control surfaceS will amazed performance gained using simple inexpen sive improvement FREE MOVEMENT450 STRONG AND LIGHTWEIGHT COMPLETELY FUELPROOF COMPATABLE WITH ALL IRON-ON MATERIALS COMES IN 3 FT LENGTHS SMALL 118 ORPRICE 3 ft $250 LARGE 114 EASY TO INSTALL RISTALL HINGE USE STRAIGHT PIN TO MAKE SMaLL HOLE EVERY INCH OR SODRIP CL4ROACRYLATE GLLC IN HOLEScAPILLARY - AC71ON IRLL CARRY GLUE - ALDNG ENTIRE JOINT FOR ADDITIONAL SEDJRITI 3 INSERT SMALL PIN EVERY FEW HESCUT OFF FLUS1 FILL AND SAND AS NEEDED FOR FINISHING Send Free info fine l3roducts FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24th Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 t CUT 1/4 DEEP SLIT ALONG PR FULL LENGTH OF THE MATING SURFACES Jim McClellan won Senior third year row Nat Gifford won Junior second year row just edging out Justin Sparr Old-Timer Stunt its best year ever 23 entries Lou Wolgast won record fourth time beating Tom Dixon John Miske events originator flew first time placed third week over just about left fond memories good feel ing including suffered some heart break people such Randy Schultz previous Top Twenty flier traveled 3000 miles miss qualifying third point Mal Monroe Russ Hunsburger others lost good planes wind can say hang thats what next year about Hope see Lake Charles LA 1986 Nats CL Scale/Boss Continued page 66 tion rule book contradiction concerning time allowed start multi-engined models maximum allowable flight time problem caine light during starting Joe Saittas six-engined B-36 took 10 minutes start engines rules say can have 13 charged attempt because rule states must complete flight within 10 minutes inclusive starting time problem will brought before Scale Contest Board resolution guess thats about now Let close report final thanks CL Scale officials great job contestants pleasure see good sportsmanship dis played finally always close Nats reportsmy personal thanks good friend fellow New York Scale Team member Pete Bianchini turned Spitfire back kit form assistance during effort See again sometime Nats CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 67 equipment Henry Nelson used own 15s Slow Combat model made through three rounds against 36-powered models Although flew well turned very tightly still disadvantage against larger engines Possibly allowing use pressure fuel system would make match Supertigre S-36 seen models Bob Oge used way third Fast Combat Cipolla 15 seen FAI overwhelmed hoard Nelsons Besides being master alrcraft repairer during pit stops Pat Willcox proved innovative engine man well pitting John Hess engine wouldnt restart because very hot loose Pat shot some suntan lotion exhaust presto lit right off Actually suntan lotion turned out half half mixture STP Marvel Mystery Oil An other good story shot down Local TV Channel 22 used Bud Bodzioch vs Tom Fluker match backdrop 600 pm news program Bud tried pull Out cameras Tom ended up taking fierce five-minute match Also hand photographer National Geo Continued page 147 142 Model Aviation RC VIDEO MAGAZINE PSETS. FOAM WING CORES PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING CORES FOR ALL POPULAR RIC AIRCRAFT OVER 250 DIFFERENT WINGS IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELI VER SO IF YOU HAVE FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL OR CRYSTAL CLEAR THERMOFORMED CANOPIES DRESS UP YOUR PLANE WITH NEW CANOPY FROM WING MFG TOP QUALITY TOOLING & MATERIAL MAKES THESE SECOND TO NONE WE HAVE LOTS OF SHAPES & SIZES IN STOCK WHICH FIT MOST KITS & W/A SCRATCH BUILT MODELS jGAPLESS HiNGE SLOTTER Simplifies installation Gapless Hinges K -/1iMakes Slots 4 Sizes Salsa 1 PRICE $250 Ducker Jun gmeister 049 EngInes ingspan Erplane Swtable 2 4 Channel R/C systems classic its kind An agile biplane aerobattos As model really performs excellent plantorm durable enjoyable ship fly RIG contest esents Weve oot sOnIc line old lovorites Kit elte Plexon send noe oar Flytine Catalog$2995 phone 17031 273-0593 Dealers OstoSotots ate noitno FLYLINE MODELS INC PO Box 2136 Fairfax Virginia 22031 Nats CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 142 graphic magazine spent several days roam ing Combat circles said assignment hed ever hunters no prey Some tricky styles used Meyer Wakkerman during World Championships have adopted few American fliers Dick Stubblefield combined outside loop inverted flight fake outside another move flies straight down level flight pulls out very low still going level simple-sounding maneuvers work best against someone very good following would show fake few times actually pull back inverted few times follow jog maneuver opponent believes going inverted reacts starting follow pull upright theres no time react change often trailing plane goes ground such simple tactic worked better anything else World Championships Although didnt put anyone ground Nats great getting opponent off tall making less carefree about following jury system worked OK seems anything put before jury will moderated also seems doubt voted refly procedure safety rule subject vote refly given contestant because team didnt hear start signal second up eventually losing match because midair less air points 9in aVO OId TIi~nes DGA this. spae - - Ignition/ Engine Parts Only Over45Oltems Send $200 current catalog opponent refused refly stating hed already won match once Actually neither pilot beaten other since up pit crew determine winner got engine started first lot exciting moments Combat fliers 1985 Nationals best happened after two models hit directly over pilots circle debris fell circle caught fire fire extingnisher rushed out center put Out flames match could continue spare models Junior Senior Combat flown total cut matchesdue no doubt windy conditions Lets forget officials gave time effort Purple Heart should awarded Event Director Patty Sasnett thanks go Judy Curtis filled Dan Miles circle marshall entire six days never missing match Sandy Frost did great job running pits Gayle Foster Malcolm Fawley others helped judge events Thanks Nats CL Carrier/Perry Continued page 68 they also placed well win ning half trophies Open third Junior year Navy Carrier Society sponsors Eugene Ely Award contestant achieves highest combined score three Carrier classes year award presented Dave Wallick placed first Profile Class second Class II VINTAGE R-C PLANS CONSOLIDATED PBY-5A CATALINA 9FT WING SPAN SEtSP FOIIMEFIS Air WNONA AidwS $ 090 PR - 5AASEOlv $ 7hO PR -E 1Plans$Is95 GFT WING SPAN MODEL PBY-5A ENGINE COWLS $ SO PR Plans GUN BLISTERS 55O PR AOL S ACO PSTA CATALOGOVtR 50 PLANS ID DEALERS WRITE WORLDWIDE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMONDBELLEVILLE MICH48111A Name Zi Street Address City November1985 147

Author: C. Johnson


Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/11
Page Numbers: 66, 67, 142, 147

I 985 NATS 985 NATS l985NATSY Junior Senior-class contestants Stephen MacBride Clifton NJ Julie Abel Floris sant MO both dominated respective age classes three Scale categories Stephen MacBride bested seven-year-old Billy Force three Scale events Julie Abel uncontested Senior FAI Precision bested other Senior Raymond Audet Simsbury CT Sport category Julie Abel has winningest Junior Senior competitors have seen long time fifth straight year has placed first Scale category has taken 12 first-place awards since 1981 Open Sport Scale 20 entrants far hotly-contested category years CL Scale events After first official flight scores posted found 18 posted official scores 17 points static separated top man bottom making average static score about 85 points meant almost list chance being top five award putting good flight Final results Sport found Steve Ashby Indianapolis IN repeating 1983 wiuning performance 183 points DH Mosquito John Patrolia Marshfield MA first-time entrant Nats competition took second place score 181 5only one-and-a-half points behind Ashby After flights completed nine points sep arated first 10 places Open Precision category won George Gaydos Eimwood Park NJ excellently-executed P-38 received near-perfect static score 418 out possible 450 overall score 5635 enough beat DH Mosquito received total 5485 points second place Bill Reynolds Caldweil NJ new Nats compe tition did enter first time Open category successful capturing third place flying well-executed DC-3 Ron Sears Pontiac MI took top honors FAI event PT-17 Kaydet scoring almost 300 points above Australia Graves De troit MI Kawasaki KI 6 1-1 Sears undisputed first place Graves did take second place good margin put exceptionally good third-round flight 18345 points beat Bill Force Sweetwater NJ B-25 45 points Some miscellaneous data weather two days flying best have ever encountered Nats Scale competition temperature eighties sunny time wind almost dead caim entire two days time CL Scale flier could blame poor flying per formance weather . 44 planes entered 39 different duplicated two B-25 P-47 P-38 Pitts Special DH Mosquito . Garden State Circle Burners Club New Jersey Club six members entered Scale events four won six awards Junior contestant Stephen MacBride won three six awards garnered GSCB ... e planes electronic control systems used electric servo system Both have fea tured column during past year.. problem surfaced during competi Continued page 142 CL Combat Charlie Johnson IT WAS AFTER 800 pm time dragged dorms Elms College else finished dinner taking easy hungry dirty tired voice called out come guys always finish late After years doing should have answer sense reason escaped during weakened periods spent time out flying field othear group Saturday ready go back home rest up another Nationals Despite good intentions officials involved seems Combat events almost always run on Rich Lopez did good job Reno spite difficult conditions general pace recent Nationals has very slow slow pace means time out field both officials contestants opportunities miss call get crabby worn out tendency just try get over Like last year events flown double elimination took two losses put anyone out years flying site user friendiy weather cooperated except rain Wednesday strong winds Thursday modest pace would have easily gotten us through eliminations other problems few protests answer new jury system tends slow things down past also seemed epidemic people getting chopped propellersnot just little cut some nasty slashes needed stitching Director Patty Sasnett put out commission two days score board toppled over during some high winds Judy Curtis filled admirably course meet already set Monday during Junior Slow Combat first matches Nationals Junior contestant released handie fivine Joe Saittas spectacular B-36 uses K&B 1 9s features bomb drop throttle control Joe took long rule-legal time starting engines serious rules con tradiction discovered text ueorge uaydos P-38 ignnang won upen Precision Scale Two ST 466 power 10lb 581/4-in-span craft Operational features flaps throttle control Scale details Include complete rivet pattern detailed cockpit working hatches/access panels tepnensAkrowasenterea oy jonn iatroiia placed 2nd Open Sport Scale great showing Johns first-ever Nats entry Dick Stubblefield sportsman all- Prime Time match between LR Tom round good guy offers encourage- Fluker Bud Bodzloch flew live ment Steve Kott Slow Combat match forthe Channel 22 news program at6 pm lending helping hand make sure fine match lasted 5 mm Steve doesnt wanderfrom pilots circle Tom eventually getting best Bud 66 Model Aviation furious sizzling match Open Fast Com bat between Norm McFadden R Seat tle Tom Fluker Dallas Note total concentration both filers Norm won match went place second overall 985 NA TS Yi 985NATSY I985NATSM Left The top seven finishers Open Slow Combat L-R Phil Cattier Don Cranfili Tom Fiuker Dick Stubblefield Larry Driskili Pat Wiiicox James King Cattier oniy non-Texan group Right Don Cranfiii won Open Fast Combat foam kiii over Norm McFadden istrying hide under hat string can seen Dons modei about 2 thetip Bob 0g placed 3rd after iosing McFadden doubie-kiii during semi round Norm judged have gotten first kiii Pictured aiso pitmen Left Junior Siow winners Back row L-R Eric Parker Michaei Wiiicox Scott Fawiey Front row Abbie Qison Lee Bearden Wiiicox Parkerwere 1-2 everything FAi aiso fiew bestfinai matches recent memory Right Pat Wiiicox iaunches son Michaei during FAi Combat itwas coid rainyvery British-like Larry Driskili seen background plastic trash bag raincoat Left Dick Stubbiefleid ctr ruled FAI class year defeating defending champ Tom Fiuker L two straight final rounds Dicks son John Stubbiefleid R placed third Right three top Senior Slow Combat fliers John Stubbiefield ctr first followed Jim VanDyck placing third wasAimee Olson John flew Texas Foamle Jim Phantom Aimee foam version Marvin Dennys model model flew out circle hit Larry Driskell left arm causing some deep lacerations Normally anyone letting loose handle would disqualified event pilots meeting called voted decided disqualification too severe penalty Junior should allowed continue lose match Soon after another Junior let go handle freaky turn events tangled around other flying model plane flying 60-ft lines other out 120 ft Luckily pilot ran back opposite side circle keep overflying spectators judges outdone Senior fliers let loose handle did several Open contestants Other Junior Senior fliers really caine age Michael Willcox Eric Parker put spectacular demonstration final Slow Combat full five-minute match models actually sticking together moment Erics canopy stuck Michaels foam wing Michael Willcox won match well first Fast Combat bestfinishing Junior FM final match Senior found John Stubblefield downing Jim VanDyck another very good match John also placed third FAL Combat behind father Tom Fluker defending champion Aimee Olson placed third Slow fourth Fast Combat used foam version Marvin Dennys model Slow Combat featuring half-span flaps agressive flying style part Open flier heard remark cant give kids break theyll beat werent any real surprises concerning Continued page 142 November 1985 67 WING MFG P0 BOX 33 CRYSTAL LAKE IL 60014 Phone 815/409-0417 VISIT OUR OUTLET STORE AT 15 MORGAN STREET IN CRYSTAL LAKE IL L SEND $350 FOR DESCRIPTIVE PRODUCT CATALOG Still Using bid Fashioned Wing Hinges*GO GAPL will gain control efficiency eliminating gap between moveable stationary control surfaceS will amazed performance gained using simple inexpen sive improvement FREE MOVEMENT450 STRONG AND LIGHTWEIGHT COMPLETELY FUELPROOF COMPATABLE WITH ALL IRON-ON MATERIALS COMES IN 3 FT LENGTHS SMALL 118 ORPRICE 3 ft $250 LARGE 114 EASY TO INSTALL RISTALL HINGE USE STRAIGHT PIN TO MAKE SMaLL HOLE EVERY INCH OR SODRIP CL4ROACRYLATE GLLC IN HOLEScAPILLARY - AC71ON IRLL CARRY GLUE - ALDNG ENTIRE JOINT FOR ADDITIONAL SEDJRITI 3 INSERT SMALL PIN EVERY FEW HESCUT OFF FLUS1 FILL AND SAND AS NEEDED FOR FINISHING Send Free info fine l3roducts FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24th Avenue Forest Grove OR 97116 t CUT 1/4 DEEP SLIT ALONG PR FULL LENGTH OF THE MATING SURFACES Jim McClellan won Senior third year row Nat Gifford won Junior second year row just edging out Justin Sparr Old-Timer Stunt its best year ever 23 entries Lou Wolgast won record fourth time beating Tom Dixon John Miske events originator flew first time placed third week over just about left fond memories good feel ing including suffered some heart break people such Randy Schultz previous Top Twenty flier traveled 3000 miles miss qualifying third point Mal Monroe Russ Hunsburger others lost good planes wind can say hang thats what next year about Hope see Lake Charles LA 1986 Nats CL Scale/Boss Continued page 66 tion rule book contradiction concerning time allowed start multi-engined models maximum allowable flight time problem caine light during starting Joe Saittas six-engined B-36 took 10 minutes start engines rules say can have 13 charged attempt because rule states must complete flight within 10 minutes inclusive starting time problem will brought before Scale Contest Board resolution guess thats about now Let close report final thanks CL Scale officials great job contestants pleasure see good sportsmanship dis played finally always close Nats reportsmy personal thanks good friend fellow New York Scale Team member Pete Bianchini turned Spitfire back kit form assistance during effort See again sometime Nats CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 67 equipment Henry Nelson used own 15s Slow Combat model made through three rounds against 36-powered models Although flew well turned very tightly still disadvantage against larger engines Possibly allowing use pressure fuel system would make match Supertigre S-36 seen models Bob Oge used way third Fast Combat Cipolla 15 seen FAI overwhelmed hoard Nelsons Besides being master alrcraft repairer during pit stops Pat Willcox proved innovative engine man well pitting John Hess engine wouldnt restart because very hot loose Pat shot some suntan lotion exhaust presto lit right off Actually suntan lotion turned out half half mixture STP Marvel Mystery Oil An other good story shot down Local TV Channel 22 used Bud Bodzioch vs Tom Fluker match backdrop 600 pm news program Bud tried pull Out cameras Tom ended up taking fierce five-minute match Also hand photographer National Geo Continued page 147 142 Model Aviation RC VIDEO MAGAZINE PSETS. FOAM WING CORES PRECISION MADE EXPANDED BEAD POLYSTYRENE REPLACEMENT WING CORES FOR ALL POPULAR RIC AIRCRAFT OVER 250 DIFFERENT WINGS IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE DELI VER SO IF YOU HAVE FAVORITE BIRD THAT NEEDS WING CALL OR CRYSTAL CLEAR THERMOFORMED CANOPIES DRESS UP YOUR PLANE WITH NEW CANOPY FROM WING MFG TOP QUALITY TOOLING & MATERIAL MAKES THESE SECOND TO NONE WE HAVE LOTS OF SHAPES & SIZES IN STOCK WHICH FIT MOST KITS & W/A SCRATCH BUILT MODELS jGAPLESS HiNGE SLOTTER Simplifies installation Gapless Hinges K -/1iMakes Slots 4 Sizes Salsa 1 PRICE $250 Ducker Jun gmeister 049 EngInes ingspan Erplane Swtable 2 4 Channel R/C systems classic its kind An agile biplane aerobattos As model really performs excellent plantorm durable enjoyable ship fly RIG contest esents Weve oot sOnIc line old lovorites Kit elte Plexon send noe oar Flytine Catalog$2995 phone 17031 273-0593 Dealers OstoSotots ate noitno FLYLINE MODELS INC PO Box 2136 Fairfax Virginia 22031 Nats CL Combat/Johnson Continued page 142 graphic magazine spent several days roam ing Combat circles said assignment hed ever hunters no prey Some tricky styles used Meyer Wakkerman during World Championships have adopted few American fliers Dick Stubblefield combined outside loop inverted flight fake outside another move flies straight down level flight pulls out very low still going level simple-sounding maneuvers work best against someone very good following would show fake few times actually pull back inverted few times follow jog maneuver opponent believes going inverted reacts starting follow pull upright theres no time react change often trailing plane goes ground such simple tactic worked better anything else World Championships Although didnt put anyone ground Nats great getting opponent off tall making less carefree about following jury system worked OK seems anything put before jury will moderated also seems doubt voted refly procedure safety rule subject vote refly given contestant because team didnt hear start signal second up eventually losing match because midair less air points 9in aVO OId TIi~nes DGA this. spae - - Ignition/ Engine Parts Only Over45Oltems Send $200 current catalog opponent refused refly stating hed already won match once Actually neither pilot beaten other since up pit crew determine winner got engine started first lot exciting moments Combat fliers 1985 Nationals best happened after two models hit directly over pilots circle debris fell circle caught fire fire extingnisher rushed out center put Out flames match could continue spare models Junior Senior Combat flown total cut matchesdue no doubt windy conditions Lets forget officials gave time effort Purple Heart should awarded Event Director Patty Sasnett thanks go Judy Curtis filled Dan Miles circle marshall entire six days never missing match Sandy Frost did great job running pits Gayle Foster Malcolm Fawley others helped judge events Thanks Nats CL Carrier/Perry Continued page 68 they also placed well win ning half trophies Open third Junior year Navy Carrier Society sponsors Eugene Ely Award contestant achieves highest combined score three Carrier classes year award presented Dave Wallick placed first Profile Class second Class II VINTAGE R-C PLANS CONSOLIDATED PBY-5A CATALINA 9FT WING SPAN SEtSP FOIIMEFIS Air WNONA AidwS $ 090 PR - 5AASEOlv $ 7hO PR -E 1Plans$Is95 GFT WING SPAN MODEL PBY-5A ENGINE COWLS $ SO PR Plans GUN BLISTERS 55O PR AOL S ACO PSTA CATALOGOVtR 50 PLANS ID DEALERS WRITE WORLDWIDE SID MORGAN 13157 ORMONDBELLEVILLE MICH48111A Name Zi Street Address City November1985 147

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