40 Model Aviation atrium Northwood Institute West Baden INwhich has kicked up ruckus Indoorcommunity overwhatAMA ceiling category belongs unquestionably Al Ceiling Cat Ill FAI measurement openings ceiling differs AMA Super flying site ALTHOUGH some preliminary arrivals June20 1980 international Indoor modeling clan began largest gathering Indoor fliers history sport Fliers 12 nations team supporters officials AMA enthusiastic US Indoor fliers settled put what may become known harmonious World Championships ever During remarks victory banquet Ian Kaynes Great Britain chairman Inter national Jury credited competitors volunteer timers AMA officials having staged outstanding meet Jury view meet write report Mr Kaynes said Since protest official rulings un WEST #1 winning US team Lower level L-R Erv Rodemsky Bay Harlan Pete Andrews Elevated very happy team manager Bill Hulbert Going last round US team third sportsmanlike conduct competitors anyimportant idea sport since other impediment fair contest must bestrong preference large hangars World resolved Jury indeed high praiseChampionships caliber Indoor flying As result Other members Jury Peter Ailnut ofmany countries dirigible hangars have Canada Joseph Bucky Servaites thebeen reluctant host time has USseemed harder find organizer Perhaps agreed other point drivencountries convention sites having about flhome necessary stage Indoor World100-ft ceilings will now plan host future W Championships dirigible hangars anevents event held smaller site normalthe atrium Northwood Institute West Baden INbut excellent flying condi tions plus eating sleeping same location made pleasant Indoor World Championships times Coin bin ing Peanut Grand Prix Annual NIMAS Record Trials World Champs made fora week-long three-ring extravaganza top off US won Individual Team World Championships Most competitors unanimous approval contest sitethe atrium Northwood Institute West Baden IN historic site unique structure built 1902 resort hotel access mineral water springs area recent years building has scene annual flying get-togethers National Indoor Model Airplane Society NIMAS founded 1961 help preserve then-waning sport Indoor model airplane competition 1976 NIMAS held first low-key Indoor competitions aim members could assemble fine building fly models have companionship fliers over country idea merging World Champs NIMAS event came during 1979 event people worked make happen atrium itself part Northwood facility flying area surrounded six floors European-style hotel rooms both inner circle rooms overlook atrium outer circle rooms overlooking beautiful grounds wooded areas institute teaches cooking hotel management related subjects result visitors have low-cost housing reasonably-priced excellent food setting easy see competitors such favorable reaction atrium best sites world Indoor flying no need transporta tion housing restaurants fact competitors others attended 1980 World Championships found themselves im mersed own particular form modeling activity 24 hours day very limited access suitable flying sites own country atriums stable air conditions 24-hour total availability represented unique opportunity fliers felt little need additional test flying volunteer timers other officials brought no models other ones used later week Peanut Scale Grand Prix NIMAS VNART contests chance get acquainted international fliers also golden opportunity Since families accompanied volunteer timers also chance social activities unrelated model events younger family members opportunities become acquainted people other countries competition itself set number prece dents site US team members almost intimate knowledge course October 1980 41 Close-up Swiss model tailpiane Notethatstab camber very high stab incidence adjustable Swiss models impressive Two membQrs Polish team L-R Manager Kazimierz Lapinski Edward Ciapala latter placed fourth overall Erv Rodemsky good 2nd Round flight 3623 couldnt match another good until waning hours last round As seconds ticked off last flight came 35 minutes 36 secondsgood forthe Indi vidual World Championships enough nudge outtheSwissfOrtheTeam World Championship finish 1980 Indoor WC dramatic Jim Richmond shown defending 1978 win having mostly bad luck firatfourrounds hegot3617 paired 6th 3512 top timetwo flight total Rodemskys later flight knocked Jim out title spot Probably talked-about models World Champs on-TuseIge Juu eruLereu uy Switzerland models tail-booms unplugged allow compact box shown US team winning first right fact Jim Richmond reigning World Champion past seemed own atrium started out well can seen scores various round endings Swiss United Kingdom fliers held sway continually bettered lead until middle last flying period Nether lands following third place until fourth flights British fliers have always done well 1980 second year Switzerland have full team entered never before US taken long get two good flights per flier books two leading teams introduced Important new technology Indoor duration flying First Bemard Hunt Dave Pymm flew torque-controlled variable-pitch propellers models otherwise fairly standard except shorter nose moment arms needed compensate heavier propellers models specifically designed accommo date lower ceiling height atrium just under 100 feet compared over 160 feet home site Cardington two added di mensions flight trimmaximum high pitch selection proper cruise torque values motorwere sorted out Hunt Pymm time toget5th and6th places excellent performance newly-developed technology torque-variable propellers have tried before Pymm Hunt used computer simula tions greatly speeded up development acknowledged other fliers before close good results Swiss models greatly resembled Archae opteryx design flown two years ago Dieter Siebenmann represented third generation seemingly extreme 1978 design new models sported smaller sta bilizer much higher camber comparison original fact new stabilizers higher camber wing Siebenmann credited idea least reasons using obscure aerodynamics study published years ago may some time before have discus sion new Swiss models aerodynamic setup several flight characteristics apparent critically-trimmed Indoor models will stall tail-slide away obstacle losing altitude may regained Further low-level turbulence either launch touchdown same models will also have drastic reactions rough air Swiss models climbed rails settled slowly level attitude striking obstacle encountering low-level turbulence Some ob servers noted models landing higher number turns usually expected long consistent flights such logged Rene Butty placed third Rene sheepishly acknowledged still trying determine optimum rubber size much time could have made under same conditions worth noting Andreas Vogel 9th place brought Swiss version torque-variable prop somewhat lighter ones flown Hunt Pymm didnt get zeroed-in soon enough use championships rest models flown excep tion quite normal design practice good flights logged fliers around world Otto Rodenburg Netherlands models inspired Swiss designs hadnt quite gotten perfected standard models Jim Richmond Ray Harlan Erv Rodemsky best flying ones Multiple problems dogged Americans took until Ervs last flight come together Before reach grand finale another Continued page 116 42 Model Aviation Carla Cotugna Italy faithful World ChampsRene Butty Switzerland placed third u icipant 20 otherswere successful insophisticated long-fuselage model designed bettering 30-minute markteammate Dieter Siebenmann IaIIt5 vvaaVardUu Iaiiurpup ,rni four nrn uvur30 mm VP coming thing Ron rllggs sop Ianaulan Tiler weiss ous -LreTTli chance launch Collision model another problem sometimes mills sirenge reeiure irum uepen appeareu uur ing WC practice Its ornithopterflies flut tering fins L-R - ti Nore Harri Raulia Finnish team wind loran official flight Harris model dozen countries competed Yasutoshi Banba Japan best times un fortunately came during later VNART takes time sort out site/model/rubber L-R Jrcot loan Grippoprepfora flight Previous WC team never flown site higher 19 ft THE chose Waco F-3 biplane flagship because represents Golden Era 1930s flying adventure Add easy snag-free building safe gentle flyingthe result thorough kit engineering careful prototype development features Platt Kits have satisfying building flying experience ahead Kit featureaTop-quality diecut machined balsa plywood Full size plans Separate instruction book isometrics Decals Injection-moulded vacuum-formed plastic cowl cowl blisters wheel pants required nylon fittings Formed wire langing gear & struts Span 60 Area 950 Sq 4 6 channel Engine good 40 60 2657 NE lESto Streel Miami Fonda 33180 Telephone 035-1436 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT QUADRA S $8995 QUADRA REPAIR- $1000 plus Darts Jim Messers ERCOUPE KIT- $199 95* Concepts BIG FLEET KIT- $17995* Barkleys TIGER MOTH KIT- $22995* *includes FREE Du-Bro Wheels /4-SCALE PLANS FOR QUADRA ERCOUPE SKYBOLT- $2000 Ca SUPER STEARMAN- $495 ZINGER & TOP FLITE PROPS- 10% off BALSA & SPRUCE sizes- 45% off COCKPIT KIT Ercoupe- $1500 Stearman $1800 Fleet- $1800 RADIAL ENGINESfor Fleet- $3000 COVERITE 15 rolls - 20% off 24-Hour Service $2SO postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View DrAllegany NY 14706 Worlds hihePje confII oirfmms FIOHOOM AMA IWUOEIOOOM Ff3 IAOUSOOOM Ff1 I4IPING PSROinS $2800 2800 2400 250 HOFFELT ~P] L P0 BOX 99774SAN DIEGOeCAUF U 92109 TELEPHONE 714-485-1984 Indoor WC/Tenny Continued page 42 matter deserves comment weather slightly cooler normal late June Day conditions quite ideal abig scare Day Two began rain ing before official flights made looked whole day could scuttled about mid-afternoon front slipped past fourth flights made nearly normal conditions Day Three warmest US fliers chance catch up What agonizing time almost everyone afternoon wore Rodemskys fifth flight looking better previous high 36 involved inacollision Andrews trim problems just bad enough model stalled floor twice ending chances better flight Harlans sixth needed steering caught model wrong side motorstick guaranteeing prop would tangle balloon string Scratch two Ervs second attempt granted replace fouled flight also needed steer model got caught Now riding Ervs last flight Jim Richmonds two flights pulled him near last place first recaptured title Now worry lot about three hours over whether would keep six fliers some chance catching him high score no help US team since Jim flying defend title Time wore Rodemsky finally prepared fly flight got away smoothly previous ones almost went too high About 33 minutes would win team title just over 34 minutes would dethrone Richmond everyone scene time dragged model seemed bent hanging drifting too close seemed possible obstacle Finally model low enough out danger Part worry come two other excellent competitors chose fly minor problem withdrew repair CiapalasmodelPoland gone off cleanly passed Ervs model safely its way what appeared truly winning flight Finally burst applause marked time Ervs model still hanging brought US total winning slot model looked might go way finally did Erv Rodemsky first team billet won seemed Ciapalas flight still looking good altitude perhaps win first place Always background possi bility Czechowski former World Champion himself might also put up really good Czechowski likely get enough addi tional time take first place really good flight both Ciapala Czechowski could push Poles team championship both Hunt Pymm flight left flights went off over Rodemsky World Champion Richmond second US finally won C S Rushbrooke Memorial Trophy Champion Team again coveted Kopecky Memorial Trophy longest single flight also went home Erv Rodemsky After banquet anticlimax finest Indoor Championships certainly suspenseful smooth functioning contest can attributed leadership Hardy Brodersen contest manager calm CDing Dick Kowalski Ed Stoll Al Rohrbaugh trained led cast dozens volunteer timers worked long hours final heros Bob Gloria Champine carefully tabulated scores checking rechecking needed See Competition News section full results interim standings below tabulated Melody Doig great help spec tators team members alike Thanks wonderful contest Best Two Two Flight Totals seconds Switz 9707 UK...... 9550 Nethertands9492 Canada9093 US...... 8338 Japan..... 7739 Best Two Three Flight Totals seconds Switz..... 11188 UK ..... 10739 Neth...... 9972 Potand9458 Canada9093 US8997 116 Model Aviation MODEL MENAGERIE PECKS NUT SCALE KITS $395 P E ENPO GP5 MON PPER 3CUS k ANDREASON URRU ENGANAGOR E MUSTANGCOUGAR MILESZERO COMPLETE CATALOG $100 GlADE TO RWSER MODEL 5WPUE5 b Cuat 1g. P 0 BOX 2498-MA LA MESA CALIF 92041 FRrY PHONE 714 469-8675 o 7141 4424636 DYNATHRUST PROPS INC GET MORE THRUST FOR YOUR BIGGIE WITH EFFICIENT DURABLE GLASSFILLED PROPS FROM DYNA THRUST Designed conjunction Dave Platt Now Direct sales prices 18-618-8 $800 20-820-10 $1000 15- 6 $500 16 inchers coming soonl 2541 NE 11th Ct Pompano BeachFL 33062 Phone305 941-9119 DYNATHRUST PROPS INC Poland7271 Best Two Four Flight Totals seconds Switz12163 UK12037 Neth10845 US10514 Canada10346 Poland10030 Finland9438 NI MAS/Ten ny Finland8896 Best Two Five Flight Totals seconds Switz12228 UK12037 US11731 Poland11180 Neth10773 Canada10598 Finland9931 Continued page 43 nut Scale Speed Mass Launch WW Peanuts Some events two fliers trying record times some 15 entrants does Indoor meet three days long handle different events fliers Part answer NIMAS Index Competition event AMA record classes fly direct competition models flight rated against record flight its class score ratio between flight time record time example flight does exceed record typical score might 997 record-breaking flight might have score 1045 course model being flown does have record class such indoor Scale model Manhattan Cabin ia flown normally against another total VNART results mixture Index points real times scores Index results can represent great mix model types since Junior record times may relatively low compared Open times Juniors often win 10 Index prizes has become traditional NIMAS prizes handsome engraved pewter mugs certainly stand out trophy shelves variety models used Index winners shown accompanying chart other events direct competition firstplace mug Peanut Scale SpeedMartin Varney Owl Racer 2247 mph AMA Rubber ScaleButch Hadland UK 1607 pta AMA CO-2 ScaleButch Hadland UK 1720 pts Peanut ScaleButch Hadland UK Manhattan CabinWalt Van Gorder 939 Bostonian CabinJohn Triolo 2556 Botched BDick Hardcastle 1901 Real Easy BOtto Rodenburg Netherlands 1932 new AMA record class Easy B received considerable unfavorable comment general idea being rules enacted created something ought called Easy B printable names event Bungled B Botched B avoid maligning certain insect CD chose log event Botched B same vein Real Easy B used original rules unchanged outcry against Botched B notwithstanding several microfilm-covered fully-braced new-rule Easy Bs flown decrying desecration Easy B event known Interestingly enough Otto Rodenburgs really nice Easy B easily outdid Botched Ba Since advanced predictions went high 25 tes new event can presume either Botched B fliers really didnt have heart competition event just challenging enough models will have develop given chance three daya 9 am 9 pm flying plus allI NORTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTI DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI I well FUELyou New high film strength lubricantN increased power engine lifeI Hiahest aualily Ingredients action cut varnish II II II II II II II II II II II IHOUPS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800 LSaturday93o-600 Sunday 1200-500mm- J OUR AIM SPECIALfZIN-It&QT EF K1TSAIJD ENGINES FOR TII COMPETITOR WE HAVE THE HOT EQUIPMENT Vs PLANES120 E Erwin Rt BOATSPO x 227 WAJD lUTZ 4CAM 1 night teat flying informal competition would eaay write book about VNART Some vignettes Real Easy B event shootout between top US fliers visitors 124 spread 5th 1 Otto Rodenburg Nether lands 1932 2 Walt Van Gorder US 19104 3 Yasutoshi Banba Japan 18540 4 Dave Pymm United Kingdom 18460 5 Bernard Hunt United Kingdom 18082 UK Easy Ba used torque-controlled variable-pitch propellers new technology placed very high World Champs competition 5th 6th individual placing Hunt Pymm replay WCh competitionin VNART FAI Stick class top three fliers Bernard HuntUK 3647 DavePymmUK 3542 andRene ButtySwitzerland 3532 Only Hunt materially increased best time 3446 battle between V-P props sophisticated Swiss design quite likely both technologies will heard again Manhattan Cabin Bostonian Cabinboth brainstorms Ed Whittenare very similar both model types require box certain dimensions part fuselage cross section both classes have minimum weight maximum flying surface propeller dimensions Bostonian heavier smaller has element appearance judging included Bostonian models judged against other charisma$ resulting factor bctween 10 11 multiplied flight score obtain fInal score other hand Manhattan event judged solely duration comparison top Manhattan time 939 vs 245 Bostonian Bostonians supposed pretty Manhattans just fly well Hand-Launched Glider one-aided battle agaln Stan Stoy flying folding-wing machine October 1980 117
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/10
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 116, 117
40 Model Aviation atrium Northwood Institute West Baden INwhich has kicked up ruckus Indoorcommunity overwhatAMA ceiling category belongs unquestionably Al Ceiling Cat Ill FAI measurement openings ceiling differs AMA Super flying site ALTHOUGH some preliminary arrivals June20 1980 international Indoor modeling clan began largest gathering Indoor fliers history sport Fliers 12 nations team supporters officials AMA enthusiastic US Indoor fliers settled put what may become known harmonious World Championships ever During remarks victory banquet Ian Kaynes Great Britain chairman Inter national Jury credited competitors volunteer timers AMA officials having staged outstanding meet Jury view meet write report Mr Kaynes said Since protest official rulings un WEST #1 winning US team Lower level L-R Erv Rodemsky Bay Harlan Pete Andrews Elevated very happy team manager Bill Hulbert Going last round US team third sportsmanlike conduct competitors anyimportant idea sport since other impediment fair contest must bestrong preference large hangars World resolved Jury indeed high praiseChampionships caliber Indoor flying As result Other members Jury Peter Ailnut ofmany countries dirigible hangars have Canada Joseph Bucky Servaites thebeen reluctant host time has USseemed harder find organizer Perhaps agreed other point drivencountries convention sites having about flhome necessary stage Indoor World100-ft ceilings will now plan host future W Championships dirigible hangars anevents event held smaller site normalthe atrium Northwood Institute West Baden INbut excellent flying condi tions plus eating sleeping same location made pleasant Indoor World Championships times Coin bin ing Peanut Grand Prix Annual NIMAS Record Trials World Champs made fora week-long three-ring extravaganza top off US won Individual Team World Championships Most competitors unanimous approval contest sitethe atrium Northwood Institute West Baden IN historic site unique structure built 1902 resort hotel access mineral water springs area recent years building has scene annual flying get-togethers National Indoor Model Airplane Society NIMAS founded 1961 help preserve then-waning sport Indoor model airplane competition 1976 NIMAS held first low-key Indoor competitions aim members could assemble fine building fly models have companionship fliers over country idea merging World Champs NIMAS event came during 1979 event people worked make happen atrium itself part Northwood facility flying area surrounded six floors European-style hotel rooms both inner circle rooms overlook atrium outer circle rooms overlooking beautiful grounds wooded areas institute teaches cooking hotel management related subjects result visitors have low-cost housing reasonably-priced excellent food setting easy see competitors such favorable reaction atrium best sites world Indoor flying no need transporta tion housing restaurants fact competitors others attended 1980 World Championships found themselves im mersed own particular form modeling activity 24 hours day very limited access suitable flying sites own country atriums stable air conditions 24-hour total availability represented unique opportunity fliers felt little need additional test flying volunteer timers other officials brought no models other ones used later week Peanut Scale Grand Prix NIMAS VNART contests chance get acquainted international fliers also golden opportunity Since families accompanied volunteer timers also chance social activities unrelated model events younger family members opportunities become acquainted people other countries competition itself set number prece dents site US team members almost intimate knowledge course October 1980 41 Close-up Swiss model tailpiane Notethatstab camber very high stab incidence adjustable Swiss models impressive Two membQrs Polish team L-R Manager Kazimierz Lapinski Edward Ciapala latter placed fourth overall Erv Rodemsky good 2nd Round flight 3623 couldnt match another good until waning hours last round As seconds ticked off last flight came 35 minutes 36 secondsgood forthe Indi vidual World Championships enough nudge outtheSwissfOrtheTeam World Championship finish 1980 Indoor WC dramatic Jim Richmond shown defending 1978 win having mostly bad luck firatfourrounds hegot3617 paired 6th 3512 top timetwo flight total Rodemskys later flight knocked Jim out title spot Probably talked-about models World Champs on-TuseIge Juu eruLereu uy Switzerland models tail-booms unplugged allow compact box shown US team winning first right fact Jim Richmond reigning World Champion past seemed own atrium started out well can seen scores various round endings Swiss United Kingdom fliers held sway continually bettered lead until middle last flying period Nether lands following third place until fourth flights British fliers have always done well 1980 second year Switzerland have full team entered never before US taken long get two good flights per flier books two leading teams introduced Important new technology Indoor duration flying First Bemard Hunt Dave Pymm flew torque-controlled variable-pitch propellers models otherwise fairly standard except shorter nose moment arms needed compensate heavier propellers models specifically designed accommo date lower ceiling height atrium just under 100 feet compared over 160 feet home site Cardington two added di mensions flight trimmaximum high pitch selection proper cruise torque values motorwere sorted out Hunt Pymm time toget5th and6th places excellent performance newly-developed technology torque-variable propellers have tried before Pymm Hunt used computer simula tions greatly speeded up development acknowledged other fliers before close good results Swiss models greatly resembled Archae opteryx design flown two years ago Dieter Siebenmann represented third generation seemingly extreme 1978 design new models sported smaller sta bilizer much higher camber comparison original fact new stabilizers higher camber wing Siebenmann credited idea least reasons using obscure aerodynamics study published years ago may some time before have discus sion new Swiss models aerodynamic setup several flight characteristics apparent critically-trimmed Indoor models will stall tail-slide away obstacle losing altitude may regained Further low-level turbulence either launch touchdown same models will also have drastic reactions rough air Swiss models climbed rails settled slowly level attitude striking obstacle encountering low-level turbulence Some ob servers noted models landing higher number turns usually expected long consistent flights such logged Rene Butty placed third Rene sheepishly acknowledged still trying determine optimum rubber size much time could have made under same conditions worth noting Andreas Vogel 9th place brought Swiss version torque-variable prop somewhat lighter ones flown Hunt Pymm didnt get zeroed-in soon enough use championships rest models flown excep tion quite normal design practice good flights logged fliers around world Otto Rodenburg Netherlands models inspired Swiss designs hadnt quite gotten perfected standard models Jim Richmond Ray Harlan Erv Rodemsky best flying ones Multiple problems dogged Americans took until Ervs last flight come together Before reach grand finale another Continued page 116 42 Model Aviation Carla Cotugna Italy faithful World ChampsRene Butty Switzerland placed third u icipant 20 otherswere successful insophisticated long-fuselage model designed bettering 30-minute markteammate Dieter Siebenmann IaIIt5 vvaaVardUu Iaiiurpup ,rni four nrn uvur30 mm VP coming thing Ron rllggs sop Ianaulan Tiler weiss ous -LreTTli chance launch Collision model another problem sometimes mills sirenge reeiure irum uepen appeareu uur ing WC practice Its ornithopterflies flut tering fins L-R - ti Nore Harri Raulia Finnish team wind loran official flight Harris model dozen countries competed Yasutoshi Banba Japan best times un fortunately came during later VNART takes time sort out site/model/rubber L-R Jrcot loan Grippoprepfora flight Previous WC team never flown site higher 19 ft THE chose Waco F-3 biplane flagship because represents Golden Era 1930s flying adventure Add easy snag-free building safe gentle flyingthe result thorough kit engineering careful prototype development features Platt Kits have satisfying building flying experience ahead Kit featureaTop-quality diecut machined balsa plywood Full size plans Separate instruction book isometrics Decals Injection-moulded vacuum-formed plastic cowl cowl blisters wheel pants required nylon fittings Formed wire langing gear & struts Span 60 Area 950 Sq 4 6 channel Engine good 40 60 2657 NE lESto Streel Miami Fonda 33180 Telephone 035-1436 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT QUADRA S $8995 QUADRA REPAIR- $1000 plus Darts Jim Messers ERCOUPE KIT- $199 95* Concepts BIG FLEET KIT- $17995* Barkleys TIGER MOTH KIT- $22995* *includes FREE Du-Bro Wheels /4-SCALE PLANS FOR QUADRA ERCOUPE SKYBOLT- $2000 Ca SUPER STEARMAN- $495 ZINGER & TOP FLITE PROPS- 10% off BALSA & SPRUCE sizes- 45% off COCKPIT KIT Ercoupe- $1500 Stearman $1800 Fleet- $1800 RADIAL ENGINESfor Fleet- $3000 COVERITE 15 rolls - 20% off 24-Hour Service $2SO postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View DrAllegany NY 14706 Worlds hihePje confII oirfmms FIOHOOM AMA IWUOEIOOOM Ff3 IAOUSOOOM Ff1 I4IPING PSROinS $2800 2800 2400 250 HOFFELT ~P] L P0 BOX 99774SAN DIEGOeCAUF U 92109 TELEPHONE 714-485-1984 Indoor WC/Tenny Continued page 42 matter deserves comment weather slightly cooler normal late June Day conditions quite ideal abig scare Day Two began rain ing before official flights made looked whole day could scuttled about mid-afternoon front slipped past fourth flights made nearly normal conditions Day Three warmest US fliers chance catch up What agonizing time almost everyone afternoon wore Rodemskys fifth flight looking better previous high 36 involved inacollision Andrews trim problems just bad enough model stalled floor twice ending chances better flight Harlans sixth needed steering caught model wrong side motorstick guaranteeing prop would tangle balloon string Scratch two Ervs second attempt granted replace fouled flight also needed steer model got caught Now riding Ervs last flight Jim Richmonds two flights pulled him near last place first recaptured title Now worry lot about three hours over whether would keep six fliers some chance catching him high score no help US team since Jim flying defend title Time wore Rodemsky finally prepared fly flight got away smoothly previous ones almost went too high About 33 minutes would win team title just over 34 minutes would dethrone Richmond everyone scene time dragged model seemed bent hanging drifting too close seemed possible obstacle Finally model low enough out danger Part worry come two other excellent competitors chose fly minor problem withdrew repair CiapalasmodelPoland gone off cleanly passed Ervs model safely its way what appeared truly winning flight Finally burst applause marked time Ervs model still hanging brought US total winning slot model looked might go way finally did Erv Rodemsky first team billet won seemed Ciapalas flight still looking good altitude perhaps win first place Always background possi bility Czechowski former World Champion himself might also put up really good Czechowski likely get enough addi tional time take first place really good flight both Ciapala Czechowski could push Poles team championship both Hunt Pymm flight left flights went off over Rodemsky World Champion Richmond second US finally won C S Rushbrooke Memorial Trophy Champion Team again coveted Kopecky Memorial Trophy longest single flight also went home Erv Rodemsky After banquet anticlimax finest Indoor Championships certainly suspenseful smooth functioning contest can attributed leadership Hardy Brodersen contest manager calm CDing Dick Kowalski Ed Stoll Al Rohrbaugh trained led cast dozens volunteer timers worked long hours final heros Bob Gloria Champine carefully tabulated scores checking rechecking needed See Competition News section full results interim standings below tabulated Melody Doig great help spec tators team members alike Thanks wonderful contest Best Two Two Flight Totals seconds Switz 9707 UK...... 9550 Nethertands9492 Canada9093 US...... 8338 Japan..... 7739 Best Two Three Flight Totals seconds Switz..... 11188 UK ..... 10739 Neth...... 9972 Potand9458 Canada9093 US8997 116 Model Aviation MODEL MENAGERIE PECKS NUT SCALE KITS $395 P E ENPO GP5 MON PPER 3CUS k ANDREASON URRU ENGANAGOR E MUSTANGCOUGAR MILESZERO COMPLETE CATALOG $100 GlADE TO RWSER MODEL 5WPUE5 b Cuat 1g. P 0 BOX 2498-MA LA MESA CALIF 92041 FRrY PHONE 714 469-8675 o 7141 4424636 DYNATHRUST PROPS INC GET MORE THRUST FOR YOUR BIGGIE WITH EFFICIENT DURABLE GLASSFILLED PROPS FROM DYNA THRUST Designed conjunction Dave Platt Now Direct sales prices 18-618-8 $800 20-820-10 $1000 15- 6 $500 16 inchers coming soonl 2541 NE 11th Ct Pompano BeachFL 33062 Phone305 941-9119 DYNATHRUST PROPS INC Poland7271 Best Two Four Flight Totals seconds Switz12163 UK12037 Neth10845 US10514 Canada10346 Poland10030 Finland9438 NI MAS/Ten ny Finland8896 Best Two Five Flight Totals seconds Switz12228 UK12037 US11731 Poland11180 Neth10773 Canada10598 Finland9931 Continued page 43 nut Scale Speed Mass Launch WW Peanuts Some events two fliers trying record times some 15 entrants does Indoor meet three days long handle different events fliers Part answer NIMAS Index Competition event AMA record classes fly direct competition models flight rated against record flight its class score ratio between flight time record time example flight does exceed record typical score might 997 record-breaking flight might have score 1045 course model being flown does have record class such indoor Scale model Manhattan Cabin ia flown normally against another total VNART results mixture Index points real times scores Index results can represent great mix model types since Junior record times may relatively low compared Open times Juniors often win 10 Index prizes has become traditional NIMAS prizes handsome engraved pewter mugs certainly stand out trophy shelves variety models used Index winners shown accompanying chart other events direct competition firstplace mug Peanut Scale SpeedMartin Varney Owl Racer 2247 mph AMA Rubber ScaleButch Hadland UK 1607 pta AMA CO-2 ScaleButch Hadland UK 1720 pts Peanut ScaleButch Hadland UK Manhattan CabinWalt Van Gorder 939 Bostonian CabinJohn Triolo 2556 Botched BDick Hardcastle 1901 Real Easy BOtto Rodenburg Netherlands 1932 new AMA record class Easy B received considerable unfavorable comment general idea being rules enacted created something ought called Easy B printable names event Bungled B Botched B avoid maligning certain insect CD chose log event Botched B same vein Real Easy B used original rules unchanged outcry against Botched B notwithstanding several microfilm-covered fully-braced new-rule Easy Bs flown decrying desecration Easy B event known Interestingly enough Otto Rodenburgs really nice Easy B easily outdid Botched Ba Since advanced predictions went high 25 tes new event can presume either Botched B fliers really didnt have heart competition event just challenging enough models will have develop given chance three daya 9 am 9 pm flying plus allI NORTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTI DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI I well FUELyou New high film strength lubricantN increased power engine lifeI Hiahest aualily Ingredients action cut varnish II II II II II II II II II II II IHOUPS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800 LSaturday93o-600 Sunday 1200-500mm- J OUR AIM SPECIALfZIN-It&QT EF K1TSAIJD ENGINES FOR TII COMPETITOR WE HAVE THE HOT EQUIPMENT Vs PLANES120 E Erwin Rt BOATSPO x 227 WAJD lUTZ 4CAM 1 night teat flying informal competition would eaay write book about VNART Some vignettes Real Easy B event shootout between top US fliers visitors 124 spread 5th 1 Otto Rodenburg Nether lands 1932 2 Walt Van Gorder US 19104 3 Yasutoshi Banba Japan 18540 4 Dave Pymm United Kingdom 18460 5 Bernard Hunt United Kingdom 18082 UK Easy Ba used torque-controlled variable-pitch propellers new technology placed very high World Champs competition 5th 6th individual placing Hunt Pymm replay WCh competitionin VNART FAI Stick class top three fliers Bernard HuntUK 3647 DavePymmUK 3542 andRene ButtySwitzerland 3532 Only Hunt materially increased best time 3446 battle between V-P props sophisticated Swiss design quite likely both technologies will heard again Manhattan Cabin Bostonian Cabinboth brainstorms Ed Whittenare very similar both model types require box certain dimensions part fuselage cross section both classes have minimum weight maximum flying surface propeller dimensions Bostonian heavier smaller has element appearance judging included Bostonian models judged against other charisma$ resulting factor bctween 10 11 multiplied flight score obtain fInal score other hand Manhattan event judged solely duration comparison top Manhattan time 939 vs 245 Bostonian Bostonians supposed pretty Manhattans just fly well Hand-Launched Glider one-aided battle agaln Stan Stoy flying folding-wing machine October 1980 117
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/10
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 116, 117
40 Model Aviation atrium Northwood Institute West Baden INwhich has kicked up ruckus Indoorcommunity overwhatAMA ceiling category belongs unquestionably Al Ceiling Cat Ill FAI measurement openings ceiling differs AMA Super flying site ALTHOUGH some preliminary arrivals June20 1980 international Indoor modeling clan began largest gathering Indoor fliers history sport Fliers 12 nations team supporters officials AMA enthusiastic US Indoor fliers settled put what may become known harmonious World Championships ever During remarks victory banquet Ian Kaynes Great Britain chairman Inter national Jury credited competitors volunteer timers AMA officials having staged outstanding meet Jury view meet write report Mr Kaynes said Since protest official rulings un WEST #1 winning US team Lower level L-R Erv Rodemsky Bay Harlan Pete Andrews Elevated very happy team manager Bill Hulbert Going last round US team third sportsmanlike conduct competitors anyimportant idea sport since other impediment fair contest must bestrong preference large hangars World resolved Jury indeed high praiseChampionships caliber Indoor flying As result Other members Jury Peter Ailnut ofmany countries dirigible hangars have Canada Joseph Bucky Servaites thebeen reluctant host time has USseemed harder find organizer Perhaps agreed other point drivencountries convention sites having about flhome necessary stage Indoor World100-ft ceilings will now plan host future W Championships dirigible hangars anevents event held smaller site normalthe atrium Northwood Institute West Baden INbut excellent flying condi tions plus eating sleeping same location made pleasant Indoor World Championships times Coin bin ing Peanut Grand Prix Annual NIMAS Record Trials World Champs made fora week-long three-ring extravaganza top off US won Individual Team World Championships Most competitors unanimous approval contest sitethe atrium Northwood Institute West Baden IN historic site unique structure built 1902 resort hotel access mineral water springs area recent years building has scene annual flying get-togethers National Indoor Model Airplane Society NIMAS founded 1961 help preserve then-waning sport Indoor model airplane competition 1976 NIMAS held first low-key Indoor competitions aim members could assemble fine building fly models have companionship fliers over country idea merging World Champs NIMAS event came during 1979 event people worked make happen atrium itself part Northwood facility flying area surrounded six floors European-style hotel rooms both inner circle rooms overlook atrium outer circle rooms overlooking beautiful grounds wooded areas institute teaches cooking hotel management related subjects result visitors have low-cost housing reasonably-priced excellent food setting easy see competitors such favorable reaction atrium best sites world Indoor flying no need transporta tion housing restaurants fact competitors others attended 1980 World Championships found themselves im mersed own particular form modeling activity 24 hours day very limited access suitable flying sites own country atriums stable air conditions 24-hour total availability represented unique opportunity fliers felt little need additional test flying volunteer timers other officials brought no models other ones used later week Peanut Scale Grand Prix NIMAS VNART contests chance get acquainted international fliers also golden opportunity Since families accompanied volunteer timers also chance social activities unrelated model events younger family members opportunities become acquainted people other countries competition itself set number prece dents site US team members almost intimate knowledge course October 1980 41 Close-up Swiss model tailpiane Notethatstab camber very high stab incidence adjustable Swiss models impressive Two membQrs Polish team L-R Manager Kazimierz Lapinski Edward Ciapala latter placed fourth overall Erv Rodemsky good 2nd Round flight 3623 couldnt match another good until waning hours last round As seconds ticked off last flight came 35 minutes 36 secondsgood forthe Indi vidual World Championships enough nudge outtheSwissfOrtheTeam World Championship finish 1980 Indoor WC dramatic Jim Richmond shown defending 1978 win having mostly bad luck firatfourrounds hegot3617 paired 6th 3512 top timetwo flight total Rodemskys later flight knocked Jim out title spot Probably talked-about models World Champs on-TuseIge Juu eruLereu uy Switzerland models tail-booms unplugged allow compact box shown US team winning first right fact Jim Richmond reigning World Champion past seemed own atrium started out well can seen scores various round endings Swiss United Kingdom fliers held sway continually bettered lead until middle last flying period Nether lands following third place until fourth flights British fliers have always done well 1980 second year Switzerland have full team entered never before US taken long get two good flights per flier books two leading teams introduced Important new technology Indoor duration flying First Bemard Hunt Dave Pymm flew torque-controlled variable-pitch propellers models otherwise fairly standard except shorter nose moment arms needed compensate heavier propellers models specifically designed accommo date lower ceiling height atrium just under 100 feet compared over 160 feet home site Cardington two added di mensions flight trimmaximum high pitch selection proper cruise torque values motorwere sorted out Hunt Pymm time toget5th and6th places excellent performance newly-developed technology torque-variable propellers have tried before Pymm Hunt used computer simula tions greatly speeded up development acknowledged other fliers before close good results Swiss models greatly resembled Archae opteryx design flown two years ago Dieter Siebenmann represented third generation seemingly extreme 1978 design new models sported smaller sta bilizer much higher camber comparison original fact new stabilizers higher camber wing Siebenmann credited idea least reasons using obscure aerodynamics study published years ago may some time before have discus sion new Swiss models aerodynamic setup several flight characteristics apparent critically-trimmed Indoor models will stall tail-slide away obstacle losing altitude may regained Further low-level turbulence either launch touchdown same models will also have drastic reactions rough air Swiss models climbed rails settled slowly level attitude striking obstacle encountering low-level turbulence Some ob servers noted models landing higher number turns usually expected long consistent flights such logged Rene Butty placed third Rene sheepishly acknowledged still trying determine optimum rubber size much time could have made under same conditions worth noting Andreas Vogel 9th place brought Swiss version torque-variable prop somewhat lighter ones flown Hunt Pymm didnt get zeroed-in soon enough use championships rest models flown excep tion quite normal design practice good flights logged fliers around world Otto Rodenburg Netherlands models inspired Swiss designs hadnt quite gotten perfected standard models Jim Richmond Ray Harlan Erv Rodemsky best flying ones Multiple problems dogged Americans took until Ervs last flight come together Before reach grand finale another Continued page 116 42 Model Aviation Carla Cotugna Italy faithful World ChampsRene Butty Switzerland placed third u icipant 20 otherswere successful insophisticated long-fuselage model designed bettering 30-minute markteammate Dieter Siebenmann IaIIt5 vvaaVardUu Iaiiurpup ,rni four nrn uvur30 mm VP coming thing Ron rllggs sop Ianaulan Tiler weiss ous -LreTTli chance launch Collision model another problem sometimes mills sirenge reeiure irum uepen appeareu uur ing WC practice Its ornithopterflies flut tering fins L-R - ti Nore Harri Raulia Finnish team wind loran official flight Harris model dozen countries competed Yasutoshi Banba Japan best times un fortunately came during later VNART takes time sort out site/model/rubber L-R Jrcot loan Grippoprepfora flight Previous WC team never flown site higher 19 ft THE chose Waco F-3 biplane flagship because represents Golden Era 1930s flying adventure Add easy snag-free building safe gentle flyingthe result thorough kit engineering careful prototype development features Platt Kits have satisfying building flying experience ahead Kit featureaTop-quality diecut machined balsa plywood Full size plans Separate instruction book isometrics Decals Injection-moulded vacuum-formed plastic cowl cowl blisters wheel pants required nylon fittings Formed wire langing gear & struts Span 60 Area 950 Sq 4 6 channel Engine good 40 60 2657 NE lESto Streel Miami Fonda 33180 Telephone 035-1436 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT QUADRA S $8995 QUADRA REPAIR- $1000 plus Darts Jim Messers ERCOUPE KIT- $199 95* Concepts BIG FLEET KIT- $17995* Barkleys TIGER MOTH KIT- $22995* *includes FREE Du-Bro Wheels /4-SCALE PLANS FOR QUADRA ERCOUPE SKYBOLT- $2000 Ca SUPER STEARMAN- $495 ZINGER & TOP FLITE PROPS- 10% off BALSA & SPRUCE sizes- 45% off COCKPIT KIT Ercoupe- $1500 Stearman $1800 Fleet- $1800 RADIAL ENGINESfor Fleet- $3000 COVERITE 15 rolls - 20% off 24-Hour Service $2SO postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View DrAllegany NY 14706 Worlds hihePje confII oirfmms FIOHOOM AMA IWUOEIOOOM Ff3 IAOUSOOOM Ff1 I4IPING PSROinS $2800 2800 2400 250 HOFFELT ~P] L P0 BOX 99774SAN DIEGOeCAUF U 92109 TELEPHONE 714-485-1984 Indoor WC/Tenny Continued page 42 matter deserves comment weather slightly cooler normal late June Day conditions quite ideal abig scare Day Two began rain ing before official flights made looked whole day could scuttled about mid-afternoon front slipped past fourth flights made nearly normal conditions Day Three warmest US fliers chance catch up What agonizing time almost everyone afternoon wore Rodemskys fifth flight looking better previous high 36 involved inacollision Andrews trim problems just bad enough model stalled floor twice ending chances better flight Harlans sixth needed steering caught model wrong side motorstick guaranteeing prop would tangle balloon string Scratch two Ervs second attempt granted replace fouled flight also needed steer model got caught Now riding Ervs last flight Jim Richmonds two flights pulled him near last place first recaptured title Now worry lot about three hours over whether would keep six fliers some chance catching him high score no help US team since Jim flying defend title Time wore Rodemsky finally prepared fly flight got away smoothly previous ones almost went too high About 33 minutes would win team title just over 34 minutes would dethrone Richmond everyone scene time dragged model seemed bent hanging drifting too close seemed possible obstacle Finally model low enough out danger Part worry come two other excellent competitors chose fly minor problem withdrew repair CiapalasmodelPoland gone off cleanly passed Ervs model safely its way what appeared truly winning flight Finally burst applause marked time Ervs model still hanging brought US total winning slot model looked might go way finally did Erv Rodemsky first team billet won seemed Ciapalas flight still looking good altitude perhaps win first place Always background possi bility Czechowski former World Champion himself might also put up really good Czechowski likely get enough addi tional time take first place really good flight both Ciapala Czechowski could push Poles team championship both Hunt Pymm flight left flights went off over Rodemsky World Champion Richmond second US finally won C S Rushbrooke Memorial Trophy Champion Team again coveted Kopecky Memorial Trophy longest single flight also went home Erv Rodemsky After banquet anticlimax finest Indoor Championships certainly suspenseful smooth functioning contest can attributed leadership Hardy Brodersen contest manager calm CDing Dick Kowalski Ed Stoll Al Rohrbaugh trained led cast dozens volunteer timers worked long hours final heros Bob Gloria Champine carefully tabulated scores checking rechecking needed See Competition News section full results interim standings below tabulated Melody Doig great help spec tators team members alike Thanks wonderful contest Best Two Two Flight Totals seconds Switz 9707 UK...... 9550 Nethertands9492 Canada9093 US...... 8338 Japan..... 7739 Best Two Three Flight Totals seconds Switz..... 11188 UK ..... 10739 Neth...... 9972 Potand9458 Canada9093 US8997 116 Model Aviation MODEL MENAGERIE PECKS NUT SCALE KITS $395 P E ENPO GP5 MON PPER 3CUS k ANDREASON URRU ENGANAGOR E MUSTANGCOUGAR MILESZERO COMPLETE CATALOG $100 GlADE TO RWSER MODEL 5WPUE5 b Cuat 1g. P 0 BOX 2498-MA LA MESA CALIF 92041 FRrY PHONE 714 469-8675 o 7141 4424636 DYNATHRUST PROPS INC GET MORE THRUST FOR YOUR BIGGIE WITH EFFICIENT DURABLE GLASSFILLED PROPS FROM DYNA THRUST Designed conjunction Dave Platt Now Direct sales prices 18-618-8 $800 20-820-10 $1000 15- 6 $500 16 inchers coming soonl 2541 NE 11th Ct Pompano BeachFL 33062 Phone305 941-9119 DYNATHRUST PROPS INC Poland7271 Best Two Four Flight Totals seconds Switz12163 UK12037 Neth10845 US10514 Canada10346 Poland10030 Finland9438 NI MAS/Ten ny Finland8896 Best Two Five Flight Totals seconds Switz12228 UK12037 US11731 Poland11180 Neth10773 Canada10598 Finland9931 Continued page 43 nut Scale Speed Mass Launch WW Peanuts Some events two fliers trying record times some 15 entrants does Indoor meet three days long handle different events fliers Part answer NIMAS Index Competition event AMA record classes fly direct competition models flight rated against record flight its class score ratio between flight time record time example flight does exceed record typical score might 997 record-breaking flight might have score 1045 course model being flown does have record class such indoor Scale model Manhattan Cabin ia flown normally against another total VNART results mixture Index points real times scores Index results can represent great mix model types since Junior record times may relatively low compared Open times Juniors often win 10 Index prizes has become traditional NIMAS prizes handsome engraved pewter mugs certainly stand out trophy shelves variety models used Index winners shown accompanying chart other events direct competition firstplace mug Peanut Scale SpeedMartin Varney Owl Racer 2247 mph AMA Rubber ScaleButch Hadland UK 1607 pta AMA CO-2 ScaleButch Hadland UK 1720 pts Peanut ScaleButch Hadland UK Manhattan CabinWalt Van Gorder 939 Bostonian CabinJohn Triolo 2556 Botched BDick Hardcastle 1901 Real Easy BOtto Rodenburg Netherlands 1932 new AMA record class Easy B received considerable unfavorable comment general idea being rules enacted created something ought called Easy B printable names event Bungled B Botched B avoid maligning certain insect CD chose log event Botched B same vein Real Easy B used original rules unchanged outcry against Botched B notwithstanding several microfilm-covered fully-braced new-rule Easy Bs flown decrying desecration Easy B event known Interestingly enough Otto Rodenburgs really nice Easy B easily outdid Botched Ba Since advanced predictions went high 25 tes new event can presume either Botched B fliers really didnt have heart competition event just challenging enough models will have develop given chance three daya 9 am 9 pm flying plus allI NORTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTI DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI I well FUELyou New high film strength lubricantN increased power engine lifeI Hiahest aualily Ingredients action cut varnish II II II II II II II II II II II IHOUPS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800 LSaturday93o-600 Sunday 1200-500mm- J OUR AIM SPECIALfZIN-It&QT EF K1TSAIJD ENGINES FOR TII COMPETITOR WE HAVE THE HOT EQUIPMENT Vs PLANES120 E Erwin Rt BOATSPO x 227 WAJD lUTZ 4CAM 1 night teat flying informal competition would eaay write book about VNART Some vignettes Real Easy B event shootout between top US fliers visitors 124 spread 5th 1 Otto Rodenburg Nether lands 1932 2 Walt Van Gorder US 19104 3 Yasutoshi Banba Japan 18540 4 Dave Pymm United Kingdom 18460 5 Bernard Hunt United Kingdom 18082 UK Easy Ba used torque-controlled variable-pitch propellers new technology placed very high World Champs competition 5th 6th individual placing Hunt Pymm replay WCh competitionin VNART FAI Stick class top three fliers Bernard HuntUK 3647 DavePymmUK 3542 andRene ButtySwitzerland 3532 Only Hunt materially increased best time 3446 battle between V-P props sophisticated Swiss design quite likely both technologies will heard again Manhattan Cabin Bostonian Cabinboth brainstorms Ed Whittenare very similar both model types require box certain dimensions part fuselage cross section both classes have minimum weight maximum flying surface propeller dimensions Bostonian heavier smaller has element appearance judging included Bostonian models judged against other charisma$ resulting factor bctween 10 11 multiplied flight score obtain fInal score other hand Manhattan event judged solely duration comparison top Manhattan time 939 vs 245 Bostonian Bostonians supposed pretty Manhattans just fly well Hand-Launched Glider one-aided battle agaln Stan Stoy flying folding-wing machine October 1980 117
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/10
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 116, 117
40 Model Aviation atrium Northwood Institute West Baden INwhich has kicked up ruckus Indoorcommunity overwhatAMA ceiling category belongs unquestionably Al Ceiling Cat Ill FAI measurement openings ceiling differs AMA Super flying site ALTHOUGH some preliminary arrivals June20 1980 international Indoor modeling clan began largest gathering Indoor fliers history sport Fliers 12 nations team supporters officials AMA enthusiastic US Indoor fliers settled put what may become known harmonious World Championships ever During remarks victory banquet Ian Kaynes Great Britain chairman Inter national Jury credited competitors volunteer timers AMA officials having staged outstanding meet Jury view meet write report Mr Kaynes said Since protest official rulings un WEST #1 winning US team Lower level L-R Erv Rodemsky Bay Harlan Pete Andrews Elevated very happy team manager Bill Hulbert Going last round US team third sportsmanlike conduct competitors anyimportant idea sport since other impediment fair contest must bestrong preference large hangars World resolved Jury indeed high praiseChampionships caliber Indoor flying As result Other members Jury Peter Ailnut ofmany countries dirigible hangars have Canada Joseph Bucky Servaites thebeen reluctant host time has USseemed harder find organizer Perhaps agreed other point drivencountries convention sites having about flhome necessary stage Indoor World100-ft ceilings will now plan host future W Championships dirigible hangars anevents event held smaller site normalthe atrium Northwood Institute West Baden INbut excellent flying condi tions plus eating sleeping same location made pleasant Indoor World Championships times Coin bin ing Peanut Grand Prix Annual NIMAS Record Trials World Champs made fora week-long three-ring extravaganza top off US won Individual Team World Championships Most competitors unanimous approval contest sitethe atrium Northwood Institute West Baden IN historic site unique structure built 1902 resort hotel access mineral water springs area recent years building has scene annual flying get-togethers National Indoor Model Airplane Society NIMAS founded 1961 help preserve then-waning sport Indoor model airplane competition 1976 NIMAS held first low-key Indoor competitions aim members could assemble fine building fly models have companionship fliers over country idea merging World Champs NIMAS event came during 1979 event people worked make happen atrium itself part Northwood facility flying area surrounded six floors European-style hotel rooms both inner circle rooms overlook atrium outer circle rooms overlooking beautiful grounds wooded areas institute teaches cooking hotel management related subjects result visitors have low-cost housing reasonably-priced excellent food setting easy see competitors such favorable reaction atrium best sites world Indoor flying no need transporta tion housing restaurants fact competitors others attended 1980 World Championships found themselves im mersed own particular form modeling activity 24 hours day very limited access suitable flying sites own country atriums stable air conditions 24-hour total availability represented unique opportunity fliers felt little need additional test flying volunteer timers other officials brought no models other ones used later week Peanut Scale Grand Prix NIMAS VNART contests chance get acquainted international fliers also golden opportunity Since families accompanied volunteer timers also chance social activities unrelated model events younger family members opportunities become acquainted people other countries competition itself set number prece dents site US team members almost intimate knowledge course October 1980 41 Close-up Swiss model tailpiane Notethatstab camber very high stab incidence adjustable Swiss models impressive Two membQrs Polish team L-R Manager Kazimierz Lapinski Edward Ciapala latter placed fourth overall Erv Rodemsky good 2nd Round flight 3623 couldnt match another good until waning hours last round As seconds ticked off last flight came 35 minutes 36 secondsgood forthe Indi vidual World Championships enough nudge outtheSwissfOrtheTeam World Championship finish 1980 Indoor WC dramatic Jim Richmond shown defending 1978 win having mostly bad luck firatfourrounds hegot3617 paired 6th 3512 top timetwo flight total Rodemskys later flight knocked Jim out title spot Probably talked-about models World Champs on-TuseIge Juu eruLereu uy Switzerland models tail-booms unplugged allow compact box shown US team winning first right fact Jim Richmond reigning World Champion past seemed own atrium started out well can seen scores various round endings Swiss United Kingdom fliers held sway continually bettered lead until middle last flying period Nether lands following third place until fourth flights British fliers have always done well 1980 second year Switzerland have full team entered never before US taken long get two good flights per flier books two leading teams introduced Important new technology Indoor duration flying First Bemard Hunt Dave Pymm flew torque-controlled variable-pitch propellers models otherwise fairly standard except shorter nose moment arms needed compensate heavier propellers models specifically designed accommo date lower ceiling height atrium just under 100 feet compared over 160 feet home site Cardington two added di mensions flight trimmaximum high pitch selection proper cruise torque values motorwere sorted out Hunt Pymm time toget5th and6th places excellent performance newly-developed technology torque-variable propellers have tried before Pymm Hunt used computer simula tions greatly speeded up development acknowledged other fliers before close good results Swiss models greatly resembled Archae opteryx design flown two years ago Dieter Siebenmann represented third generation seemingly extreme 1978 design new models sported smaller sta bilizer much higher camber comparison original fact new stabilizers higher camber wing Siebenmann credited idea least reasons using obscure aerodynamics study published years ago may some time before have discus sion new Swiss models aerodynamic setup several flight characteristics apparent critically-trimmed Indoor models will stall tail-slide away obstacle losing altitude may regained Further low-level turbulence either launch touchdown same models will also have drastic reactions rough air Swiss models climbed rails settled slowly level attitude striking obstacle encountering low-level turbulence Some ob servers noted models landing higher number turns usually expected long consistent flights such logged Rene Butty placed third Rene sheepishly acknowledged still trying determine optimum rubber size much time could have made under same conditions worth noting Andreas Vogel 9th place brought Swiss version torque-variable prop somewhat lighter ones flown Hunt Pymm didnt get zeroed-in soon enough use championships rest models flown excep tion quite normal design practice good flights logged fliers around world Otto Rodenburg Netherlands models inspired Swiss designs hadnt quite gotten perfected standard models Jim Richmond Ray Harlan Erv Rodemsky best flying ones Multiple problems dogged Americans took until Ervs last flight come together Before reach grand finale another Continued page 116 42 Model Aviation Carla Cotugna Italy faithful World ChampsRene Butty Switzerland placed third u icipant 20 otherswere successful insophisticated long-fuselage model designed bettering 30-minute markteammate Dieter Siebenmann IaIIt5 vvaaVardUu Iaiiurpup ,rni four nrn uvur30 mm VP coming thing Ron rllggs sop Ianaulan Tiler weiss ous -LreTTli chance launch Collision model another problem sometimes mills sirenge reeiure irum uepen appeareu uur ing WC practice Its ornithopterflies flut tering fins L-R - ti Nore Harri Raulia Finnish team wind loran official flight Harris model dozen countries competed Yasutoshi Banba Japan best times un fortunately came during later VNART takes time sort out site/model/rubber L-R Jrcot loan Grippoprepfora flight Previous WC team never flown site higher 19 ft THE chose Waco F-3 biplane flagship because represents Golden Era 1930s flying adventure Add easy snag-free building safe gentle flyingthe result thorough kit engineering careful prototype development features Platt Kits have satisfying building flying experience ahead Kit featureaTop-quality diecut machined balsa plywood Full size plans Separate instruction book isometrics Decals Injection-moulded vacuum-formed plastic cowl cowl blisters wheel pants required nylon fittings Formed wire langing gear & struts Span 60 Area 950 Sq 4 6 channel Engine good 40 60 2657 NE lESto Streel Miami Fonda 33180 Telephone 035-1436 IN STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT QUADRA S $8995 QUADRA REPAIR- $1000 plus Darts Jim Messers ERCOUPE KIT- $199 95* Concepts BIG FLEET KIT- $17995* Barkleys TIGER MOTH KIT- $22995* *includes FREE Du-Bro Wheels /4-SCALE PLANS FOR QUADRA ERCOUPE SKYBOLT- $2000 Ca SUPER STEARMAN- $495 ZINGER & TOP FLITE PROPS- 10% off BALSA & SPRUCE sizes- 45% off COCKPIT KIT Ercoupe- $1500 Stearman $1800 Fleet- $1800 RADIAL ENGINESfor Fleet- $3000 COVERITE 15 rolls - 20% off 24-Hour Service $2SO postage Send Bank Check Money Order JIM MESSERS QUALITY MODEL PRODUCTS 106 Valley View DrAllegany NY 14706 Worlds hihePje confII oirfmms FIOHOOM AMA IWUOEIOOOM Ff3 IAOUSOOOM Ff1 I4IPING PSROinS $2800 2800 2400 250 HOFFELT ~P] L P0 BOX 99774SAN DIEGOeCAUF U 92109 TELEPHONE 714-485-1984 Indoor WC/Tenny Continued page 42 matter deserves comment weather slightly cooler normal late June Day conditions quite ideal abig scare Day Two began rain ing before official flights made looked whole day could scuttled about mid-afternoon front slipped past fourth flights made nearly normal conditions Day Three warmest US fliers chance catch up What agonizing time almost everyone afternoon wore Rodemskys fifth flight looking better previous high 36 involved inacollision Andrews trim problems just bad enough model stalled floor twice ending chances better flight Harlans sixth needed steering caught model wrong side motorstick guaranteeing prop would tangle balloon string Scratch two Ervs second attempt granted replace fouled flight also needed steer model got caught Now riding Ervs last flight Jim Richmonds two flights pulled him near last place first recaptured title Now worry lot about three hours over whether would keep six fliers some chance catching him high score no help US team since Jim flying defend title Time wore Rodemsky finally prepared fly flight got away smoothly previous ones almost went too high About 33 minutes would win team title just over 34 minutes would dethrone Richmond everyone scene time dragged model seemed bent hanging drifting too close seemed possible obstacle Finally model low enough out danger Part worry come two other excellent competitors chose fly minor problem withdrew repair CiapalasmodelPoland gone off cleanly passed Ervs model safely its way what appeared truly winning flight Finally burst applause marked time Ervs model still hanging brought US total winning slot model looked might go way finally did Erv Rodemsky first team billet won seemed Ciapalas flight still looking good altitude perhaps win first place Always background possi bility Czechowski former World Champion himself might also put up really good Czechowski likely get enough addi tional time take first place really good flight both Ciapala Czechowski could push Poles team championship both Hunt Pymm flight left flights went off over Rodemsky World Champion Richmond second US finally won C S Rushbrooke Memorial Trophy Champion Team again coveted Kopecky Memorial Trophy longest single flight also went home Erv Rodemsky After banquet anticlimax finest Indoor Championships certainly suspenseful smooth functioning contest can attributed leadership Hardy Brodersen contest manager calm CDing Dick Kowalski Ed Stoll Al Rohrbaugh trained led cast dozens volunteer timers worked long hours final heros Bob Gloria Champine carefully tabulated scores checking rechecking needed See Competition News section full results interim standings below tabulated Melody Doig great help spec tators team members alike Thanks wonderful contest Best Two Two Flight Totals seconds Switz 9707 UK...... 9550 Nethertands9492 Canada9093 US...... 8338 Japan..... 7739 Best Two Three Flight Totals seconds Switz..... 11188 UK ..... 10739 Neth...... 9972 Potand9458 Canada9093 US8997 116 Model Aviation MODEL MENAGERIE PECKS NUT SCALE KITS $395 P E ENPO GP5 MON PPER 3CUS k ANDREASON URRU ENGANAGOR E MUSTANGCOUGAR MILESZERO COMPLETE CATALOG $100 GlADE TO RWSER MODEL 5WPUE5 b Cuat 1g. P 0 BOX 2498-MA LA MESA CALIF 92041 FRrY PHONE 714 469-8675 o 7141 4424636 DYNATHRUST PROPS INC GET MORE THRUST FOR YOUR BIGGIE WITH EFFICIENT DURABLE GLASSFILLED PROPS FROM DYNA THRUST Designed conjunction Dave Platt Now Direct sales prices 18-618-8 $800 20-820-10 $1000 15- 6 $500 16 inchers coming soonl 2541 NE 11th Ct Pompano BeachFL 33062 Phone305 941-9119 DYNATHRUST PROPS INC Poland7271 Best Two Four Flight Totals seconds Switz12163 UK12037 Neth10845 US10514 Canada10346 Poland10030 Finland9438 NI MAS/Ten ny Finland8896 Best Two Five Flight Totals seconds Switz12228 UK12037 US11731 Poland11180 Neth10773 Canada10598 Finland9931 Continued page 43 nut Scale Speed Mass Launch WW Peanuts Some events two fliers trying record times some 15 entrants does Indoor meet three days long handle different events fliers Part answer NIMAS Index Competition event AMA record classes fly direct competition models flight rated against record flight its class score ratio between flight time record time example flight does exceed record typical score might 997 record-breaking flight might have score 1045 course model being flown does have record class such indoor Scale model Manhattan Cabin ia flown normally against another total VNART results mixture Index points real times scores Index results can represent great mix model types since Junior record times may relatively low compared Open times Juniors often win 10 Index prizes has become traditional NIMAS prizes handsome engraved pewter mugs certainly stand out trophy shelves variety models used Index winners shown accompanying chart other events direct competition firstplace mug Peanut Scale SpeedMartin Varney Owl Racer 2247 mph AMA Rubber ScaleButch Hadland UK 1607 pta AMA CO-2 ScaleButch Hadland UK 1720 pts Peanut ScaleButch Hadland UK Manhattan CabinWalt Van Gorder 939 Bostonian CabinJohn Triolo 2556 Botched BDick Hardcastle 1901 Real Easy BOtto Rodenburg Netherlands 1932 new AMA record class Easy B received considerable unfavorable comment general idea being rules enacted created something ought called Easy B printable names event Bungled B Botched B avoid maligning certain insect CD chose log event Botched B same vein Real Easy B used original rules unchanged outcry against Botched B notwithstanding several microfilm-covered fully-braced new-rule Easy Bs flown decrying desecration Easy B event known Interestingly enough Otto Rodenburgs really nice Easy B easily outdid Botched Ba Since advanced predictions went high 25 tes new event can presume either Botched B fliers really didnt have heart competition event just challenging enough models will have develop given chance three daya 9 am 9 pm flying plus allI NORTHERN CALIFORNIAS LARGESTI DISCOUNT HOBBY SHOPI I well FUELyou New high film strength lubricantN increased power engine lifeI Hiahest aualily Ingredients action cut varnish II II II II II II II II II II II IHOUPS Monday thru Wednesday 930-630 Thursday & Friday 930-800 LSaturday93o-600 Sunday 1200-500mm- J OUR AIM SPECIALfZIN-It&QT EF K1TSAIJD ENGINES FOR TII COMPETITOR WE HAVE THE HOT EQUIPMENT Vs PLANES120 E Erwin Rt BOATSPO x 227 WAJD lUTZ 4CAM 1 night teat flying informal competition would eaay write book about VNART Some vignettes Real Easy B event shootout between top US fliers visitors 124 spread 5th 1 Otto Rodenburg Nether lands 1932 2 Walt Van Gorder US 19104 3 Yasutoshi Banba Japan 18540 4 Dave Pymm United Kingdom 18460 5 Bernard Hunt United Kingdom 18082 UK Easy Ba used torque-controlled variable-pitch propellers new technology placed very high World Champs competition 5th 6th individual placing Hunt Pymm replay WCh competitionin VNART FAI Stick class top three fliers Bernard HuntUK 3647 DavePymmUK 3542 andRene ButtySwitzerland 3532 Only Hunt materially increased best time 3446 battle between V-P props sophisticated Swiss design quite likely both technologies will heard again Manhattan Cabin Bostonian Cabinboth brainstorms Ed Whittenare very similar both model types require box certain dimensions part fuselage cross section both classes have minimum weight maximum flying surface propeller dimensions Bostonian heavier smaller has element appearance judging included Bostonian models judged against other charisma$ resulting factor bctween 10 11 multiplied flight score obtain fInal score other hand Manhattan event judged solely duration comparison top Manhattan time 939 vs 245 Bostonian Bostonians supposed pretty Manhattans just fly well Hand-Launched Glider one-aided battle agaln Stan Stoy flying folding-wing machine October 1980 117
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/10
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 116, 117
40 Model Aviation atrium Northwood Institute West Baden INwhich has kicked up ruckus Indoorcommunity overwhatAMA ceiling category belongs unquestionably Al Ceiling Cat Ill FAI measurement openings ceiling differs AMA Super flying site ALTHOUGH some preliminary arrivals June20 1980 international Indoor modeling clan began largest gathering Indoor fliers history sport Fliers 12 nations team supporters officials AMA enthusiastic US Indoor fliers settled put what may become known harmonious World Championships ever During remarks victory banquet Ian Kaynes Great Britain chairman Inter national Jury credited competitors volunteer timers AMA officials having staged outstanding meet Jury view meet write report Mr Kaynes said Since protest official rulings un WEST #1 winning US team Lower level L-R Erv Rodemsky Bay Harlan Pete Andrews Elevated very happy team manager Bill Hulbert Going last round US team third sportsmanlike conduct competitors anyimportant idea sport since other impediment fair contest must bestrong preference large hangars World resolved Jury indeed high praiseChampionships caliber Indoor flying As result Other members Jury Peter Ailnut ofmany countries dirigible hangars have Canada Joseph Bucky Servaites thebeen reluctant host time has USseemed harder find organizer Perhaps agreed other point drivencountries convention sites having about flhome necessary stage Indoor World100-ft ceilings will now plan host future W Championships dirigible hangars anevents event held smaller site normalthe atrium Northwood Institute West Baden INbut excellent flying condi tions plus eating sleeping same location made pleasant Indoor World Championships times Coin bin ing Peanut Grand Prix Annual NIMAS Record Trials World Champs made fora week-long three-ring extravaganza top off US won Individual Team World Championships Most competitors unanimous approval contest sitethe atrium Northwood Institute West Baden IN historic site unique structure built 1902 resort hotel access mineral water springs area recent years building has scene annual flying get-togethers National Indoor Model Airplane Society NIMAS founded 1961 help preserve then-waning sport Indoor model airplane competition 1976 NIMAS held first low-key Indoor competitions aim members could assemble fine building fly models have companionship fliers over country idea merging World Champs NIMAS event came during 1979 event people worked make happen atrium itself part Northwood facility flying area surrounded six floors European-style hotel rooms both inner circle rooms overlook atrium outer circle rooms overlooking beautiful grounds wooded areas institute teaches cooking hotel management related subjects result visitors have low-cost housing reasonably-priced excellent food setting easy see competitors such favorable reaction atrium best sites world Indoor flying no need transporta tion housing restaurants fact competitors others attended 1980 World Championships found themselves im mersed own particular form modeling activity 24 hours day very limited access suitable flying sites own country atriums stable air conditions 24-hour total availability represented unique opportunity fliers felt little need additional test flying volunteer timers other officials brought no models other ones used later week Peanut Scale Grand Prix NIMAS VNART contests chance get acquainted international fliers also golden opportunity Since families accompanied volunteer timers also chance social activities unrelated model events younger family members opportunities become acquainted people other countries competition itself set number prece dents site US team members almost intimate knowledge course October 1980 41 Close-up Swiss model tailpiane Notethatstab camber very high stab incidence adjustable Swiss models impressive Two membQrs Polish team L-R Manager Kazimierz Lapinski Edward Ciapala latter placed fourth overall Erv Rodemsky good 2nd Round flight 3623 couldnt match another good until waning hours last round As seconds ticked off last flight came 35 minutes 36 secondsgood forthe Indi vidual World Championships enough nudge outtheSwissfOrtheTeam World Championship finish 1980 Indoor WC dramatic Jim Richmond shown defending 1978 win having mostly bad luck firatfourrounds hegot3617 paired 6th 3512 top timetwo flight total Rodemskys later flight knocked Jim out title spot Probably talked-about models World Champs on-TuseIge Juu eruLereu uy Switzerland models tail-booms unplugged allow compact box shown US team winning first right fact Jim Richmond reigning World Champion past seemed own atrium started out well can seen scores various round endings Swiss United Kingdom fliers held sway continually bettered lead until middle last flying period Nether lands following third place until fourth flights British fliers have always done well 1980 second year Switzerland have full team entered never before US taken long get two good flights per flier books two leading teams introduced Important new technology Indoor duration flying First Bemard Hunt Dave Pymm flew torque-controlled variable-pitch propellers models otherwise fairly standard except shorter nose moment arms needed compensate heavier propellers models specifically designed accommo date lower ceiling height atrium just under 100 feet compared over 160 feet home site Cardington two added di mensions flight trimmaximum high pitch selection proper cruise torque values motorwere sorted out Hunt Pymm time toget5th and6th places excellent performance newly-developed technology torque-variable propellers have tried before Pymm Hunt used computer simula tions greatly speeded up development acknowledged other fliers before close good results Swiss models greatly resembled Archae opteryx design flown two years ago Dieter Siebenmann represented third generation seemingly extreme 1978 design new models sported smaller sta bilizer much higher camber comparison original fact new stabilizers higher camber wing Siebenmann credited idea least reasons using obscure aerodynamics study published years ago may some time before have discus sion new Swiss models aerodynamic setup several flight characteristics apparent critically-trimmed Indoor models will stall tail-slide away obstacle losing altitude may regained Further low-level turbulence either launch touchdown same models will also have drastic reactions rough air Swiss models climbed rails settled slowly level attitude striking obstacle encountering low-level turbulence Some ob servers noted models landing higher number turns usually expected long consistent flights such logged Rene Butty placed third Rene sheepishly acknowledged still trying determine optimum rubber size much time could have made under same conditions worth noting Andreas Vogel 9th place brought Swiss version torque-variable prop somewhat lighter ones flown Hunt Pymm didnt get zeroed-in soon enough use championships rest models flown excep tion quite normal design practice good flights logged fliers around world Otto Rodenburg Netherlands models inspired Swiss designs hadnt quite gotten perfected standard models Jim Richmond Ray Harlan Erv Rodemsky best flying ones Multiple problems dogged Americans took until Ervs last flight come together Before reach grand finale another Continued page 116 42 Model Aviation Carla Cotugna Italy faithful World ChampsRene Butty Switzerland placed third u icipant 20 otherswere successful insophisticated long-fuselage model designed bettering 30-minute markteammate Dieter Siebenmann IaIIt5 vvaaVardUu Iaiiurpup ,rni four nrn uvur30 mm VP coming thing Ron rllggs sop Ianaulan Tiler weiss ous -LreTTli chance launch Collision model another problem sometimes mills sirenge reeiure irum uepen appeareu uur ing WC practice Its ornithopterflies flut tering fins L-R - ti Nore Harri Raulia Finnish team wind loran official flight Harris model dozen countries competed Yasutoshi Banba Japan best times un fortunately came during 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Andrews trim problems just bad enough model stalled floor twice ending chances better flight Harlans sixth needed steering caught model wrong side motorstick guaranteeing prop would tangle balloon string Scratch two Ervs second attempt granted replace fouled flight also needed steer model got caught Now riding Ervs last flight Jim Richmonds two flights pulled him near last place first recaptured title Now worry lot about three hours over whether would keep six fliers some chance catching him high score no help US team since Jim flying defend title Time wore Rodemsky finally prepared fly flight got away smoothly previous ones almost went too high About 33 minutes would win team title just over 34 minutes would dethrone Richmond everyone scene time dragged model seemed bent hanging drifting too close seemed possible obstacle Finally model low enough out danger Part worry come two other excellent competitors chose fly minor problem withdrew repair CiapalasmodelPoland gone off cleanly 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