Lo~#Jim HaU~ Great weather nations top fliers combined produce highest-quality competition years3 FiG Power team members include New Yorks Ed Keck Californians Doug Gaibreath Roger Simpson Flyoff decide team spots went nine-minute round p 1993 Nordic FlA team Californians Matt Gewain Tom Coussens Randy Weller Coussens first-time team member Gewain Wailer veterans several previous teams May1993 23 CALIFORNIA US ree Flight Team Selection Finals held Lost Hills California October 8-11 1992 Three-person teams selected FF disciplines FlA FiB FiC Nordic Wakefield Power traditionalists Together will represent US 1993 World Championships also held Lost Hills United States successful bid host World Champs led normal east-west rotation Finals sites being abandoned timethe idea being select team would well its home field Finals far cry 1990 version featured dust storms wind rain other problems foreshortened flying time temperatures unseasonably warmI saw thermistor readings over 1000—with very light variable drift Indeed seemed astounded such good weather would hold over site such long period practice days featured similar conditions 14 rounds completed event slightest weather problem As usual event no-mistakes contest slightest error meant no real chance make team survived remarkable consistency should bode well US team chances 1993 24 Model Aviation e Oakland Cloud Duster Joe Foster preps FiB official flight Outstanding all-around modeler Joe favorites Fl B Right Dust dirt Lost Hills can wreak havoc mechanical timers Bill Shailor Royal Oak Ml disassembles FlA cleanup Below FiB Bill Gibbons Boulder CO uses carbon motor tube Com bination thermistor streamer anemometer finds thermals Below Former team member Jim Quinn winds Fl B Note torque meter front fuselage days motors wound specific torque Instead given number winder turns Ken Happersett Fountain Valley California FiC first alternate Fourth-place finish after controversial final-round ref ly Left Roger Simpson Cedar Park Texas makes pictureperfect flyoff flight first place Fl C team spot Eleven fliers made flyoffs eight still remaining decisive nine-minute round Right Adam Tracy Maple Valley Washington Bill Kozak Edgewood Kentucky wait lift Fl Bs Tracys model used short motor run fast climb reach thermal-hunting altitude Contestants flew seven rounds two days mandatory third day timing duty three events thus took three days fly flyoffs being held morning Day Four Some highlights F lB Wakefield 41 fliers going pole positions Round clearly popular FAI eventone gaining participants other two slip bit variety approaches taken flying Lost Hills judging prop runs timed Adam Tracy 27 seconds part blastem-up-fast group Walt Ghio 56 seconds preferred longer cruise portion Intentional said Walt set up model especially possibility light-air conditions served him well Only final-round miss kept him again making team Quite few models featured carbon motor tubes universally accepted some complaints about tubes being brittle making landing damage distinct possibility Others trouble keeping components attached tubes lessons learned future Finals Most fliers talked winding specific torque opposed given number turns warm dry conditions Right FiC flight box has necessities power panel starter thermistor fuel rather important reminder often resulted additional turns being required get desired torque value quite few blown motors resulted first-round max 210 seconds little challenge four fliers falling short Americas Cup winner Dan Tracy unfortunates 98-second effort Ohios Marty Richardson fell agonizing two seconds short Overall however caliber flying remained extremely high 11 clean scores remained through end first days flying number fliers using thermaldetection system similar Colorados Bill Gibbons Mylar streamer May1993 25 Below Many-time team member George Xenakis San Jose California used flawless lift-picking yet another FiB team spot Continued poge 82 MODELERS TOOLS #3 L R TAYLOR POWER PACER TESTER CHARGES BEST BATtERY &CYCLESBOTHTX & RX BATtERIES LOCATES BAD CELLS Pe~nPROVIDES BATTERY CAPACITh READINGS RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $475 PERMA GRIT SANDING TOOLS COMPLETE LINE OF TOOLS WITH F NE &COARSEGRITS NEff II WELDED TO STEEL F100 FLAT C/F F1O1FLATF F102 FLAT M R200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF $500 R201 1/8 RAD C/F R203 1/2 RND MF S425 RETAIL CASH R204 1/4 RND MF S425 $695 $525 SHIPPING $150 IBOTIHI LIITIEIPANIIP 36 @N ]I1I Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum -Charge $2500 No CODs 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St. Suit 281 SImi VaIIe~ CA 93065 FA 8055279114805 581-5061 flw flWrw designs nowthat would like putting sour pickle relish banana split Keeping flying fields has take precedence theres no doubt have much sound-sensitive society today good old days have written sent SASEs know answer mail addition have added fax machine 210 656-2021 will answer after six rings hang up after five rings wont charged Im away Hills/Naught Continued page 25 thermistor coupled anemometer used detect fill breeze thermals pass through dont launch until three agree said Bill presence fill breeze keeps him launching too early going out front door thermal first round Day Two began sorting-out process two fliers dropped mazes Blake Jensen 132 Round 10 remaining group eight held form until Round 13 perennial contender Bob Piserchio posted 146 Bob Tymchek 137 left six perfect scores going final round Ghio Gildersleeve Matsuno Pearce Xenakis Ulm As final round preparations began much discussion about flyoff participants would what chances etc Just about get consensus fliers favored make team became moot point three six clean through 13 rounds dropped round 14 Ghio Gildersleeve Ulm Thus FlB team 1993 World Championships Missouris Chris Matsuno Californias George Xenakis Texass Fred Pearce Bill Turner alternate having dropped 10 seconds Round 2 Pearce making team represented redemption sorts after years effort close calls likewise Matsuno key Xenakis times team member patience Theres always another thermal coming along Georges models same familiar low-tech style has favored some time slabsided fuselages simple front ends etc consistent flying deadly air-picking allowed him bypass cuttingedge models F lA Nordic Twenty-two Glider fliers teed up first round evident immediately three-minute light air model would absolute requirement Drift very light variable making thermal detection difficult times favoring high-perfonnance models Still 16 22 made 180-second first-round max bit surprised see two bunt models Andrew Barron Pierre Brun 82 Model Aviation R/C GOODIES HI-OUAUIY PIN VISE AND 10 DRILLS IN HANDLE015 THRU 062 DIA INDIS PENSABLE FOR TOOL BOX OR POCKET RETAIL $1495 MOST BEAUTIFUL OF THE NATIONAL AIR RACE ENTRANTS DESIGNED AND BUILI iIY IliL TEST PILOT AND ENGINEER WHO DESIGNED THE GEE BEE SPORT PLANES OF THE GOLDEN ERA FEATURES NEW STRIPING DECALS AND PAINTING PAITERNS DETAILED INTERIOR TWO TYPES OF WHEELS CHOICE OF HARD OR SOFT TIRES SEND SASE FOR ILLUSTRATED ORDER FORM 181 PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069usos D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 4884 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPSUS Mail VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ neither flier used hunt flights imagine advent commercially available hunt hardware folks will go route next Finals Another problem circle-towers slight depression just southeast main launch area yet unnamed looked acted much like notorious Isaacsons Hole Taft model already climbing hy time reached area would likely fall out apparent lift dramatic swiftness Conditions seemed consistent opposite western end flight line number fliers towed way almost immediately regardless starting pole position Others took up resi dence downwind wait help still others went well upwind find clear towing space end Day six clean scores five Californians Floridian Harry Grogan Glider becoming warmweather sport Gone such names Isaacson Elder Bradley Parkerall former team members top six remained clean until Round 12 Grogan dropped out 78second flight five remaining fliers Pierre Brun Tom Coussens Matt Gewain Don Leath Randy Weiler maxed final flights awaited 730 am flyoff two days later arrangement have flyoffs separate day balance event gave some time retrim practice idea universally well received Jim Parker explained World Champs flyoffs same day immediately after last regular round Thats youre hot tired dont have time rest Jim some others feel circumstances pressure change flyoffs held back Don Leath interesting study flyoff Something sentimental favorite flier use old twanger-style towbook felt put him disadvantage because unable achieve same launch style height other flyoff participants used day before flyoffs add invigorators best model opened up its still-air capability considerably As sun rose flyoff day fliers spectators knew fiveminute max round would likely decide contest 15-minute launch window began towing immediately used much available time before committing launch Pierre Brnn used bunt model performed well launch quite good practice bunt fine altitude gained quite enough turned 196-second flightexcellent respects enough day Still must given credit having nerve use bunt important flight showed way others wishing try system Don Leath managed best Continued page 90 -L______ ot Largest inventories ot Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks nes s es Helicopters E 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings N Huge Inventory Standard US Metric Bearings H Low Prices Fast Delivery H Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering H Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 4071 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 3323256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order 14071998-0119 seid $300 calalog Yoar Name _______________ ____________ Addreau _______-- ______________ _____ City Siam _____ Zip ____ Send Baca Bearing Dept C e 2304 7040W Palmeria Park Rd Ratan FL 33433 OPPORTUNITY OF LIFE TIME! Turn key business sale estab liShed kit manufacturer Can run garage desired High profit margin Call 813- 854-KITS May1993 83 DAVE BROWN 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton Ohio 45013 7381576 513 733-0152 c FLIGHT TRAINING Course Manual Instructor Gurde Student Progress Logs //// NEW BOOK clear step step illustrated instructions will teach radio control quickly Earn wings FAST Wriffen experienced educator author has tested approved both Students Instructors Thoroughly covers essential RIC basics Progress logs provide excellent check list both student instructor Hobby obop order mail Only $895 P&H TEMPUS PRRSS PO Box 235 Tell City IN 47586 Phone 1-812 547-8144 Call Dealer Club Discounfs I1ACIiINERY & TOOLSLztha ng Madilnel lIes soy sp$ie-fl Catalog 1106 800-872-6600 CZ2YslMdF&AsruCAmIoecOsU es I 6 Electric Vacuum Bagging System Foam Core Wings $74 95* Complete Easy Use Add ipng & handug Caltorn residets odd sales ton Send $300 infomation package Dealer Inquiries Invited VISA MastQrcard Accented BEST QUALITY LOWEST PRICES 3 Axis Fower Feed Available 12 Month Warranty 100% Parts Sonoly Tooling Available 17 Swing ii a iS Mill Table FREE CATALOGUE YOIJR OWN MACHINE SHOP 0 BOX 7531-TACOMA WA 95407 SINCE 1961 modelers sourcebook addition listing 4000 mostly power course Foto Paaks three-views available catalog has articles preparing scale documenta tion shooting photos manufacturing scale kits accessories An interesting read scale fans catalog $5 postpaid Send check Scale Model Research 2334 Ticonderoga Way Costa Mesa CA 92626 Tel 714 979-8058 Lost HilisIHaught Continued page 83 launches flyoff turned 202 fourth place Afterward asked him things considered happy place did models No said emphatically Im pretty com petitive person like win vowed return revised towhooks still-air models will doubtless someone reckon future Matt Gewain towed toward favorable area field made usual outstanding launch Pacer glided effortlessly toward yet another deserved team spot Randy Weiler followed suit version Wishbone/RI-14 series rode extremely flat slow glide possibly flattest slowest flyoff models make team easily Probably happiest man Lost Hills though first-time team member Tom Coussens Aided Lee Hines Jim Parker checked temperatures removed obstructions Toms Sonrise surpassed others first place cant believe about could say long two years Tom suffered final-round disaster 1990 spoil what looked sure team spot could tell mind during contest left field after round 14 shouted didnt choke time didnt choke 1990 certainly didnt time either believe years FlA team should among best USA has produced three members California ability practice together should give tremendous lift superior fliers own right team should dynamite F LC Power Twenty-eight Power fliers began what proved highestquality Finals some time first round four-minute max no challenge whatsoever 26 28 made required time two missed Charlie Stiles would also have maxed DTed three seconds short As several top fliers can attest no-mistakes situation Most dropped flights caused pilot error generally because poor air performance todays FiC models makes 180-second max testament normalcy rather good flight real contest models begins during flyoffs Finals no exception first 14 rounds merely serve qualifier weed out bad luck and/or error judgement After seven rounds still 14 clean scores after nine rounds number reduced 11 amazingly enough same group held form through last five rounds qualify mass flyoff following morning Interesting stories final flyoff group Doug Joyce famous canard models made cutwould time came together him Gil Morris showed flapper saw Charlie Caton famous AMA circles relative newcomer FlC also primed ready despite what called string minor disasters have disasters no knows about Doug Galbreath expected time flying conventional polyhedralwing model though flying mate Ken Oliver also qualified using V-Max previous years Doug managed survive midair early roundone several occurred crowded skies during mass launchesa wing tip broken off model otherwise major damage Doug used V-Max until model could repaired switched back flyoff time remainder flyoff field looked like Whos FiC former team members other top fliers over place including Mike Achterberg Bob Gutai Ken Happersett Ed Keck Ken Phair Roger Simpson quality field gave rise much speculation deep flyoff would go estimated would take least nine-minute round cut field three problem extended flyoff 15-minute launch windows would carry over thermalflying weather possibility factors other model performance drift haze timer eyesight quality binoculars etc determining team spots break lack flyoff FlB FlA flyoff going round left schedule open complete FlC flyoff least-active conditions possible 11 made five-minute first round Joyce Achterberg Caton dropped out seven-minute second roundby total 21 seconds Another close call Gil Morris sweated out flight right deckhe made less second Next came nine-minute round excitement tension built extremely high level As eight remaining fliers took pole positions nearly total silence whisper end line could probably have heard other Doug Galbreath continued aggressive style being first away clocked 458 waited others catch him Ken Oliver went soon after Continued page 98 90 Model Aviation TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask IF YOU REALLY LOVE SOARING THIS IS YOUR DREAM COME TRUE Youve seen 5QSZIfl95 Baa IflO europe ens recently saw dominate FAI-F3B World Championstiipsl What Theyre WIncheS previously available Team Members now 01 beautifully hand-crafted TIMBS ENGINEERING WinchasavailabletoyoulThese winches designed built goat mind help Ba Americen win World Champion ships did ruggedly built take abuse world class competition providing highest performanceand 100% reliability Now remember IS left Bad won buift So now last chance proud owner ideal winch lazy span flying senous compe tition wo* See Pg#27 Jan1992 issue Mode Aviaitonforproofofthiswinchssuccesa butdontwalt too long will gonel Price $2495 complete Contact TIMBS ENGINEERING 1672 Los Osos Valley Road Los Osos CA 93402 RC ElectricslKopski Continued page 95 flights made large gaping drag hole admit dont know flight speed much different flight timeon averagesure wasnt Im interpreting mean real drag difference small place no noticeable load difference power system Now just no misunder standing plane would really look much better intended clear windshield place again feel toss-up results above caused entirely relatively slow flight speed particular BALSA WOOD STICK onSO283/328348 3/3213/161118 3/3223/81318 3/32/3/4OS03 I/S4248 1/821/80312 8/26I428. 5/181387 118 planeeven full power certainly lacking power Remember drag increases rapidly speed dont anyone think same results would present faster models Theres lot said clean designs besides clean quiet flight Electric affords As another column comes conclusion want thank readers took time trouble send seasons greetings daughters during just-past holiday Please understand meand did have opportunity return kind please take offense think BALSA TRAILING EDGE TAPERED AILERON STOCK BALSA TRIANGLES BAlSA BWCKA 2134416 WING SKINS 101838421/16315 207522438/38376 CONTEST BALSA CUT PROM 4-6IB STOCK 3624w BIRCH PLYWOOD 1742212238201 LIGHT PLY BALSA SHEETS NATIONAL BALSA PPING/HANDLING 8500 PER ORDER USA ONLY ADDITIONAL FREIONT cHAROES OUTSIDE USA WILL APPLY 97 CHEROKEE DRIVE SPRINGFIELD6 MA 91109 WE ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS MONEY ORDERS AND COD PHONE 413-796-1925 ADD 8400 FOR COD MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENCES ADD 5% HOURS 800 AM TO 800PM EST 7 OAYS WEEK TAX 2% OFF ON ALL PRE PAID ORDERS kindness unappreciated thank again conclude Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Springtime Electric Landings Everyone 0* Lost Hills/Naught Continued paqe 90 model seemed glide bit faster circle bit tighter previous flights did 393 could tell after first couple circles just wasnt going said Ken Gil Morris 438 Ken Phair 430 Bob Gutai also 430 few seconds short Roger Simpson flew bit later round others overcame some minor trim/launch problems post picture-perfect flight 485 seconds top flyoff honors Upon learning ended years frustration made team burst tears joy still evident accepted congratulations team photos taken clear-cut baffle final spot between New Yorks Ed Keck Californias Ken Happersett timing foul-up Kecks flight left flight time subject question appeared two flight timers strayed wrong model resulting two flight times Keck Meanwhile Happersett felt own flight time errorthat model aloft longer Keckshe filed protest whole situation could reviewed appeared lower Kecks times sufficient team spot refly ruled Keck won refly narrow margin machinations twists turns whole protest subsequent decision will covered detail later timeperhaps Duration column now suffice say original FlC team remained intact Keck has now completed transition world-class RC Pattern Pylon Racing 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Lo~#Jim HaU~ Great weather nations top fliers combined produce highest-quality competition years3 FiG Power team members include New Yorks Ed Keck Californians Doug Gaibreath Roger Simpson Flyoff decide team spots went nine-minute round p 1993 Nordic FlA team Californians Matt Gewain Tom Coussens Randy Weller Coussens first-time team member Gewain Wailer veterans several previous teams May1993 23 CALIFORNIA US ree Flight Team Selection Finals held Lost Hills California October 8-11 1992 Three-person teams selected FF disciplines FlA FiB FiC Nordic Wakefield Power traditionalists Together will represent US 1993 World Championships also held Lost Hills United States successful bid host World Champs led normal east-west rotation Finals sites being abandoned timethe idea being select team would well its home field Finals far cry 1990 version featured dust storms wind rain other problems foreshortened flying time temperatures unseasonably warmI saw thermistor readings over 1000—with very light variable drift Indeed seemed astounded such good weather would hold over site such long period practice days featured similar conditions 14 rounds completed event slightest weather problem As usual event no-mistakes contest slightest error meant no real chance make team survived remarkable consistency should bode well US team chances 1993 24 Model Aviation e Oakland Cloud Duster Joe Foster preps FiB official flight Outstanding all-around modeler Joe favorites Fl B Right Dust dirt Lost Hills can wreak havoc mechanical timers Bill Shailor Royal Oak Ml disassembles FlA cleanup Below FiB Bill Gibbons Boulder CO uses carbon motor tube Com bination thermistor streamer anemometer finds thermals Below Former team member Jim Quinn winds Fl B Note torque meter front fuselage days motors wound specific torque Instead given number winder turns Ken Happersett Fountain Valley California FiC first alternate Fourth-place finish after controversial final-round ref ly Left Roger Simpson Cedar Park Texas makes pictureperfect flyoff flight first place Fl C team spot Eleven fliers made flyoffs eight still remaining decisive nine-minute round Right Adam Tracy Maple Valley Washington Bill Kozak Edgewood Kentucky wait lift Fl Bs Tracys model used short motor run fast climb reach thermal-hunting altitude Contestants flew seven rounds two days mandatory third day timing duty three events thus took three days fly flyoffs being held morning Day Four Some highlights F lB Wakefield 41 fliers going pole positions Round clearly popular FAI eventone gaining participants other two slip bit variety approaches taken flying Lost Hills judging prop runs timed Adam Tracy 27 seconds part blastem-up-fast group Walt Ghio 56 seconds preferred longer cruise portion Intentional said Walt set up model especially possibility light-air conditions served him well Only final-round miss kept him again making team Quite few models featured carbon motor tubes universally accepted some complaints about tubes being brittle making landing damage distinct possibility Others trouble keeping components attached tubes lessons learned future Finals Most fliers talked winding specific torque opposed given number turns warm dry conditions Right FiC flight box has necessities power panel starter thermistor fuel rather important reminder often resulted additional turns being required get desired torque value quite few blown motors resulted first-round max 210 seconds little challenge four fliers falling short Americas Cup winner Dan Tracy unfortunates 98-second effort Ohios Marty Richardson fell agonizing two seconds short Overall however caliber flying remained extremely high 11 clean scores remained through end first days flying number fliers using thermaldetection system similar Colorados Bill Gibbons Mylar streamer May1993 25 Below Many-time team member George Xenakis San Jose California used flawless lift-picking yet another FiB team spot Continued poge 82 MODELERS TOOLS #3 L R TAYLOR POWER PACER TESTER CHARGES BEST BATtERY &CYCLESBOTHTX & RX BATtERIES LOCATES BAD CELLS Pe~nPROVIDES BATTERY CAPACITh READINGS RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $475 PERMA GRIT SANDING TOOLS COMPLETE LINE OF TOOLS WITH F NE &COARSEGRITS NEff II WELDED TO STEEL F100 FLAT C/F F1O1FLATF F102 FLAT M R200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF $500 R201 1/8 RAD C/F R203 1/2 RND MF S425 RETAIL CASH R204 1/4 RND MF S425 $695 $525 SHIPPING $150 IBOTIHI LIITIEIPANIIP 36 @N ]I1I Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum -Charge $2500 No CODs 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St. Suit 281 SImi VaIIe~ CA 93065 FA 8055279114805 581-5061 flw flWrw designs nowthat would like putting sour pickle relish banana split Keeping flying fields has take precedence theres no doubt have much sound-sensitive society today good old days have written sent SASEs know answer mail addition have added fax machine 210 656-2021 will answer after six rings hang up after five rings wont charged Im away Hills/Naught Continued page 25 thermistor coupled anemometer used detect fill breeze thermals pass through dont launch until three agree said Bill presence fill breeze keeps him launching too early going out front door thermal first round Day Two began sorting-out process two fliers dropped mazes Blake Jensen 132 Round 10 remaining group eight held form until Round 13 perennial contender Bob Piserchio posted 146 Bob Tymchek 137 left six perfect scores going final round Ghio Gildersleeve Matsuno Pearce Xenakis Ulm As final round preparations began much discussion about flyoff participants would what chances etc Just about get consensus fliers favored make team became moot point three six clean through 13 rounds dropped round 14 Ghio Gildersleeve Ulm Thus FlB team 1993 World Championships Missouris Chris Matsuno Californias George Xenakis Texass Fred Pearce Bill Turner alternate having dropped 10 seconds Round 2 Pearce making team represented redemption sorts after years effort close calls likewise Matsuno key Xenakis times team member patience Theres always another thermal coming along Georges models same familiar low-tech style has favored some time slabsided fuselages simple front ends etc consistent flying deadly air-picking allowed him bypass cuttingedge models F lA Nordic Twenty-two Glider fliers teed up first round evident immediately three-minute light air model would absolute requirement Drift very light variable making thermal detection difficult times favoring high-perfonnance models Still 16 22 made 180-second first-round max bit surprised see two bunt models Andrew Barron Pierre Brun 82 Model Aviation R/C GOODIES HI-OUAUIY PIN VISE AND 10 DRILLS IN HANDLE015 THRU 062 DIA INDIS PENSABLE FOR TOOL BOX OR POCKET RETAIL $1495 MOST BEAUTIFUL OF THE NATIONAL AIR RACE ENTRANTS DESIGNED AND BUILI iIY IliL TEST PILOT AND ENGINEER WHO DESIGNED THE GEE BEE SPORT PLANES OF THE GOLDEN ERA FEATURES NEW STRIPING DECALS AND PAINTING PAITERNS DETAILED INTERIOR TWO TYPES OF WHEELS CHOICE OF HARD OR SOFT TIRES SEND SASE FOR ILLUSTRATED ORDER FORM 181 PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069usos D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 4884 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPSUS Mail VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ neither flier used hunt flights imagine advent commercially available hunt hardware folks will go route next Finals Another problem circle-towers slight depression just southeast main launch area yet unnamed looked acted much like notorious Isaacsons Hole Taft model already climbing hy time reached area would likely fall out apparent lift dramatic swiftness Conditions seemed consistent opposite western end flight line number fliers towed way almost immediately regardless starting pole position Others took up resi dence downwind wait help still others went well upwind find clear towing space end Day six clean scores five Californians Floridian Harry Grogan Glider becoming warmweather sport Gone such names Isaacson Elder Bradley Parkerall former team members top six remained clean until Round 12 Grogan dropped out 78second flight five remaining fliers Pierre Brun Tom Coussens Matt Gewain Don Leath Randy Weiler maxed final flights awaited 730 am flyoff two days later arrangement have flyoffs separate day balance event gave some time retrim practice idea universally well received Jim Parker explained World Champs flyoffs same day immediately after last regular round Thats youre hot tired dont have time rest Jim some others feel circumstances pressure change flyoffs held back Don Leath interesting study flyoff Something sentimental favorite flier use old twanger-style towbook felt put him disadvantage because unable achieve same launch style height other flyoff participants used day before flyoffs add invigorators best model opened up its still-air capability considerably As sun rose flyoff day fliers spectators knew fiveminute max round would likely decide contest 15-minute launch window began towing immediately used much available time before committing launch Pierre Brnn used bunt model performed well launch quite good practice bunt fine altitude gained quite enough turned 196-second flightexcellent respects enough day Still must given credit having nerve use bunt important flight showed way others wishing try system Don Leath managed best Continued page 90 -L______ ot Largest inventories ot Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks nes s es Helicopters E 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings N Huge Inventory Standard US Metric Bearings H Low Prices Fast Delivery H Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering H Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 4071 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 3323256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order 14071998-0119 seid $300 calalog Yoar Name _______________ ____________ Addreau _______-- ______________ _____ City Siam _____ Zip ____ Send Baca Bearing Dept C e 2304 7040W Palmeria Park Rd Ratan FL 33433 OPPORTUNITY OF LIFE TIME! Turn key business sale estab liShed kit manufacturer Can run garage desired High profit margin Call 813- 854-KITS May1993 83 DAVE BROWN 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton Ohio 45013 7381576 513 733-0152 c FLIGHT TRAINING Course Manual Instructor Gurde Student Progress Logs //// NEW BOOK clear step step illustrated instructions will teach radio control quickly Earn wings FAST Wriffen experienced educator author has tested approved both Students Instructors Thoroughly covers essential RIC basics Progress logs provide excellent check list both student instructor Hobby obop order mail Only $895 P&H TEMPUS PRRSS PO Box 235 Tell City IN 47586 Phone 1-812 547-8144 Call Dealer Club Discounfs I1ACIiINERY & TOOLSLztha ng Madilnel lIes soy sp$ie-fl Catalog 1106 800-872-6600 CZ2YslMdF&AsruCAmIoecOsU es I 6 Electric Vacuum Bagging System Foam Core Wings $74 95* Complete Easy Use Add ipng & handug Caltorn residets odd sales ton Send $300 infomation package Dealer Inquiries Invited VISA MastQrcard Accented BEST QUALITY LOWEST PRICES 3 Axis Fower Feed Available 12 Month Warranty 100% Parts Sonoly Tooling Available 17 Swing ii a iS Mill Table FREE CATALOGUE YOIJR OWN MACHINE SHOP 0 BOX 7531-TACOMA WA 95407 SINCE 1961 modelers sourcebook addition listing 4000 mostly power course Foto Paaks three-views available catalog has articles preparing scale documenta tion shooting photos manufacturing scale kits accessories An interesting read scale fans catalog $5 postpaid Send check Scale Model Research 2334 Ticonderoga Way Costa Mesa CA 92626 Tel 714 979-8058 Lost HilisIHaught Continued page 83 launches flyoff turned 202 fourth place Afterward asked him things considered happy place did models No said emphatically Im pretty com petitive person like win vowed return revised towhooks still-air models will doubtless someone reckon future Matt Gewain towed toward favorable area field made usual outstanding launch Pacer glided effortlessly toward yet another deserved team spot Randy Weiler followed suit version Wishbone/RI-14 series rode extremely flat slow glide possibly flattest slowest flyoff models make team easily Probably happiest man Lost Hills though first-time team member Tom Coussens Aided Lee Hines Jim Parker checked temperatures removed obstructions Toms Sonrise surpassed others first place cant believe about could say long two years Tom suffered final-round disaster 1990 spoil what looked sure team spot could tell mind during contest left field after round 14 shouted didnt choke time didnt choke 1990 certainly didnt time either believe years FlA team should among best USA has produced three members California ability practice together should give tremendous lift superior fliers own right team should dynamite F LC Power Twenty-eight Power fliers began what proved highestquality Finals some time first round four-minute max no challenge whatsoever 26 28 made required time two missed Charlie Stiles would also have maxed DTed three seconds short As several top fliers can attest no-mistakes situation Most dropped flights caused pilot error generally because poor air performance todays FiC models makes 180-second max testament normalcy rather good flight real contest models begins during flyoffs Finals no exception first 14 rounds merely serve qualifier weed out bad luck and/or error judgement After seven rounds still 14 clean scores after nine rounds number reduced 11 amazingly enough same group held form through last five rounds qualify mass flyoff following morning Interesting stories final flyoff group Doug Joyce famous canard models made cutwould time came together him Gil Morris showed flapper saw Charlie Caton famous AMA circles relative newcomer FlC also primed ready despite what called string minor disasters have disasters no knows about Doug Galbreath expected time flying conventional polyhedralwing model though flying mate Ken Oliver also qualified using V-Max previous years Doug managed survive midair early roundone several occurred crowded skies during mass launchesa wing tip broken off model otherwise major damage Doug used V-Max until model could repaired switched back flyoff time remainder flyoff field looked like Whos FiC former team members other top fliers over place including Mike Achterberg Bob Gutai Ken Happersett Ed Keck Ken Phair Roger Simpson quality field gave rise much speculation deep flyoff would go estimated would take least nine-minute round cut field three problem extended flyoff 15-minute launch windows would carry over thermalflying weather possibility factors other model performance drift haze timer eyesight quality binoculars etc determining team spots break lack flyoff FlB FlA flyoff going round left schedule open complete FlC flyoff least-active conditions possible 11 made five-minute first round Joyce Achterberg Caton dropped out seven-minute second roundby total 21 seconds Another close call Gil Morris sweated out flight right deckhe made less second Next came nine-minute round excitement tension built extremely high level As eight remaining fliers took pole positions nearly total silence whisper end line could probably have heard other Doug Galbreath continued aggressive style being first away clocked 458 waited others catch him Ken Oliver went soon after Continued page 98 90 Model Aviation TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask IF YOU REALLY LOVE SOARING THIS IS YOUR DREAM COME TRUE Youve seen 5QSZIfl95 Baa IflO europe ens recently saw dominate FAI-F3B World Championstiipsl What Theyre WIncheS previously available Team Members now 01 beautifully hand-crafted TIMBS ENGINEERING WinchasavailabletoyoulThese winches designed built goat mind help Ba Americen win World Champion ships did ruggedly built take abuse world class competition providing highest performanceand 100% reliability Now remember IS left Bad won buift So now last chance proud owner ideal winch lazy span flying senous compe tition wo* See Pg#27 Jan1992 issue Mode Aviaitonforproofofthiswinchssuccesa butdontwalt too long will gonel Price $2495 complete Contact TIMBS ENGINEERING 1672 Los Osos Valley Road Los Osos CA 93402 RC ElectricslKopski Continued page 95 flights made large gaping drag hole admit dont know flight speed much different flight timeon averagesure wasnt Im interpreting mean real drag difference small place no noticeable load difference power system Now just no misunder standing plane would really look much better intended clear windshield place again feel toss-up results above caused entirely relatively slow flight speed particular BALSA WOOD STICK onSO283/328348 3/3213/161118 3/3223/81318 3/32/3/4OS03 I/S4248 1/821/80312 8/26I428. 5/181387 118 planeeven full power certainly lacking power Remember drag increases rapidly speed dont anyone think same results would present faster models Theres lot said clean designs besides clean quiet flight Electric affords As another column comes conclusion want thank readers took time trouble send seasons greetings daughters during just-past holiday Please understand meand did have opportunity return kind please take offense think BALSA TRAILING EDGE TAPERED AILERON STOCK BALSA TRIANGLES BAlSA BWCKA 2134416 WING SKINS 101838421/16315 207522438/38376 CONTEST BALSA CUT PROM 4-6IB STOCK 3624w BIRCH PLYWOOD 1742212238201 LIGHT PLY BALSA SHEETS NATIONAL BALSA PPING/HANDLING 8500 PER ORDER USA ONLY ADDITIONAL FREIONT cHAROES OUTSIDE USA WILL APPLY 97 CHEROKEE DRIVE SPRINGFIELD6 MA 91109 WE ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS MONEY ORDERS AND COD PHONE 413-796-1925 ADD 8400 FOR COD MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENCES ADD 5% HOURS 800 AM TO 800PM EST 7 OAYS WEEK TAX 2% OFF ON ALL PRE PAID ORDERS kindness unappreciated thank again conclude Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Springtime Electric Landings Everyone 0* Lost Hills/Naught Continued paqe 90 model seemed glide bit faster circle bit tighter previous flights did 393 could tell after first couple circles just wasnt going said Ken Gil Morris 438 Ken Phair 430 Bob Gutai also 430 few seconds short Roger Simpson flew bit later round others overcame some minor trim/launch problems post picture-perfect flight 485 seconds top flyoff honors Upon learning ended years frustration made team burst tears joy still evident accepted congratulations team photos taken clear-cut baffle final spot between New Yorks Ed Keck Californias Ken Happersett timing foul-up Kecks flight left flight time subject question appeared two flight timers strayed wrong model resulting two flight times Keck Meanwhile Happersett felt own flight time errorthat model aloft longer Keckshe filed protest whole situation could reviewed appeared lower Kecks times sufficient team spot refly ruled Keck won refly narrow margin machinations twists turns whole protest subsequent decision will covered detail later timeperhaps Duration column now suffice say original FlC team remained intact Keck has now completed transition world-class RC Pattern Pylon Racing flier what calls challenging world big-time FiC dramatic end 31/2 days quality competition whole contest well-organized well-administered avoid offending anyone name might omit instead offer general thank gave time run Finals look forward seeing eastern site rumor Palm Bay Florida 1994 498 Model Aviation OM SIZES AVAIlABLE MI RAIhA II hhA GRADE ALL BAlSA SHEETS SANDED TO CLONE TOLERANCES R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT IIIEJR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT lust some ml advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD 5010 YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow hands oft stable easy enough Grandma1 just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF A/C TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening1 candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/C publication have ever readl Send Check money order 10 Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 BRASS HARDWARE LID WILL STORE 2 TRANSMITTERS THREE SLIDE OUT DRAWERS ALSO INCLUDED CONTROL PANEL FUEL PUMP GAL FUEL BOTTLE 1 2V RECHARGABLE NO MAINTENANCE BATTERY ACTUAL SIZE 16 x 16 x 11/4 Send Check Money Order $16995 0 Shipping & Handling NORTHWEST HOBBY TECHNOLOGIES 322 F St S2E Auburn WA 98002 206 939-0884
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 23, 24, 25, 82, 83, 90, 98
Lo~#Jim HaU~ Great weather nations top fliers combined produce highest-quality competition years3 FiG Power team members include New Yorks Ed Keck Californians Doug Gaibreath Roger Simpson Flyoff decide team spots went nine-minute round p 1993 Nordic FlA team Californians Matt Gewain Tom Coussens Randy Weller Coussens first-time team member Gewain Wailer veterans several previous teams May1993 23 CALIFORNIA US ree Flight Team Selection Finals held Lost Hills California October 8-11 1992 Three-person teams selected FF disciplines FlA FiB FiC Nordic Wakefield Power traditionalists Together will represent US 1993 World Championships also held Lost Hills United States successful bid host World Champs led normal east-west rotation Finals sites being abandoned timethe idea being select team would well its home field Finals far cry 1990 version featured dust storms wind rain other problems foreshortened flying time temperatures unseasonably warmI saw thermistor readings over 1000—with very light variable drift Indeed seemed astounded such good weather would hold over site such long period practice days featured similar conditions 14 rounds completed event slightest weather problem As usual event no-mistakes contest slightest error meant no real chance make team survived remarkable consistency should bode well US team chances 1993 24 Model Aviation e Oakland Cloud Duster Joe Foster preps FiB official flight Outstanding all-around modeler Joe favorites Fl B Right Dust dirt Lost Hills can wreak havoc mechanical timers Bill Shailor Royal Oak Ml disassembles FlA cleanup Below FiB Bill Gibbons Boulder CO uses carbon motor tube Com bination thermistor streamer anemometer finds thermals Below Former team member Jim Quinn winds Fl B Note torque meter front fuselage days motors wound specific torque Instead given number winder turns Ken Happersett Fountain Valley California FiC first alternate Fourth-place finish after controversial final-round ref ly Left Roger Simpson Cedar Park Texas makes pictureperfect flyoff flight first place Fl C team spot Eleven fliers made flyoffs eight still remaining decisive nine-minute round Right Adam Tracy Maple Valley Washington Bill Kozak Edgewood Kentucky wait lift Fl Bs Tracys model used short motor run fast climb reach thermal-hunting altitude Contestants flew seven rounds two days mandatory third day timing duty three events thus took three days fly flyoffs being held morning Day Four Some highlights F lB Wakefield 41 fliers going pole positions Round clearly popular FAI eventone gaining participants other two slip bit variety approaches taken flying Lost Hills judging prop runs timed Adam Tracy 27 seconds part blastem-up-fast group Walt Ghio 56 seconds preferred longer cruise portion Intentional said Walt set up model especially possibility light-air conditions served him well Only final-round miss kept him again making team Quite few models featured carbon motor tubes universally accepted some complaints about tubes being brittle making landing damage distinct possibility Others trouble keeping components attached tubes lessons learned future Finals Most fliers talked winding specific torque opposed given number turns warm dry conditions Right FiC flight box has necessities power panel starter thermistor fuel rather important reminder often resulted additional turns being required get desired torque value quite few blown motors resulted first-round max 210 seconds little challenge four fliers falling short Americas Cup winner Dan Tracy unfortunates 98-second effort Ohios Marty Richardson fell agonizing two seconds short Overall however caliber flying remained extremely high 11 clean scores remained through end first days flying number fliers using thermaldetection system similar Colorados Bill Gibbons Mylar streamer May1993 25 Below Many-time team member George Xenakis San Jose California used flawless lift-picking yet another FiB team spot Continued poge 82 MODELERS TOOLS #3 L R TAYLOR POWER PACER TESTER CHARGES BEST BATtERY &CYCLESBOTHTX & RX BATtERIES LOCATES BAD CELLS Pe~nPROVIDES BATTERY CAPACITh READINGS RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $475 PERMA GRIT SANDING TOOLS COMPLETE LINE OF TOOLS WITH F NE &COARSEGRITS NEff II WELDED TO STEEL F100 FLAT C/F F1O1FLATF F102 FLAT M R200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF $500 R201 1/8 RAD C/F R203 1/2 RND MF S425 RETAIL CASH R204 1/4 RND MF S425 $695 $525 SHIPPING $150 IBOTIHI LIITIEIPANIIP 36 @N ]I1I Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum -Charge $2500 No CODs 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St. Suit 281 SImi VaIIe~ CA 93065 FA 8055279114805 581-5061 flw flWrw designs nowthat would like putting sour pickle relish banana split Keeping flying fields has take precedence theres no doubt have much sound-sensitive society today good old days have written sent SASEs know answer mail addition have added fax machine 210 656-2021 will answer after six rings hang up after five rings wont charged Im away Hills/Naught Continued page 25 thermistor coupled anemometer used detect fill breeze thermals pass through dont launch until three agree said Bill presence fill breeze keeps him launching too early going out front door thermal first round Day Two began sorting-out process two fliers dropped mazes Blake Jensen 132 Round 10 remaining group eight held form until Round 13 perennial contender Bob Piserchio posted 146 Bob Tymchek 137 left six perfect scores going final round Ghio Gildersleeve Matsuno Pearce Xenakis Ulm As final round preparations began much discussion about flyoff participants would what chances etc Just about get consensus fliers favored make team became moot point three six clean through 13 rounds dropped round 14 Ghio Gildersleeve Ulm Thus FlB team 1993 World Championships Missouris Chris Matsuno Californias George Xenakis Texass Fred Pearce Bill Turner alternate having dropped 10 seconds Round 2 Pearce making team represented redemption sorts after years effort close calls likewise Matsuno key Xenakis times team member patience Theres always another thermal coming along Georges models same familiar low-tech style has favored some time slabsided fuselages simple front ends etc consistent flying deadly air-picking allowed him bypass cuttingedge models F lA Nordic Twenty-two Glider fliers teed up first round evident immediately three-minute light air model would absolute requirement Drift very light variable making thermal detection difficult times favoring high-perfonnance models Still 16 22 made 180-second first-round max bit surprised see two bunt models Andrew Barron Pierre Brun 82 Model Aviation R/C GOODIES HI-OUAUIY PIN VISE AND 10 DRILLS IN HANDLE015 THRU 062 DIA INDIS PENSABLE FOR TOOL BOX OR POCKET RETAIL $1495 MOST BEAUTIFUL OF THE NATIONAL AIR RACE ENTRANTS DESIGNED AND BUILI iIY IliL TEST PILOT AND ENGINEER WHO DESIGNED THE GEE BEE SPORT PLANES OF THE GOLDEN ERA FEATURES NEW STRIPING DECALS AND PAINTING PAITERNS DETAILED INTERIOR TWO TYPES OF WHEELS CHOICE OF HARD OR SOFT TIRES SEND SASE FOR ILLUSTRATED ORDER FORM 181 PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069usos D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 4884 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPSUS Mail VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ neither flier used hunt flights imagine advent commercially available hunt hardware folks will go route next Finals Another problem circle-towers slight depression just southeast main launch area yet unnamed looked acted much like notorious Isaacsons Hole Taft model already climbing hy time reached area would likely fall out apparent lift dramatic swiftness Conditions seemed consistent opposite western end flight line number fliers towed way almost immediately regardless starting pole position Others took up resi dence downwind wait help still others went well upwind find clear towing space end Day six clean scores five Californians Floridian Harry Grogan Glider becoming warmweather sport Gone such names Isaacson Elder Bradley Parkerall former team members top six remained clean until Round 12 Grogan dropped out 78second flight five remaining fliers Pierre Brun Tom Coussens Matt Gewain Don Leath Randy Weiler maxed final flights awaited 730 am flyoff two days later arrangement have flyoffs separate day balance event gave some time retrim practice idea universally well received Jim Parker explained World Champs flyoffs same day immediately after last regular round Thats youre hot tired dont have time rest Jim some others feel circumstances pressure change flyoffs held back Don Leath interesting study flyoff Something sentimental favorite flier use old twanger-style towbook felt put him disadvantage because unable achieve same launch style height other flyoff participants used day before flyoffs add invigorators best model opened up its still-air capability considerably As sun rose flyoff day fliers spectators knew fiveminute max round would likely decide contest 15-minute launch window began towing immediately used much available time before committing launch Pierre Brnn used bunt model performed well launch quite good practice bunt fine altitude gained quite enough turned 196-second flightexcellent respects enough day Still must given credit having nerve use bunt important flight showed way others wishing try system Don Leath managed best Continued page 90 -L______ ot Largest inventories ot Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks nes s es Helicopters E 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered 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suit version Wishbone/RI-14 series rode extremely flat slow glide possibly flattest slowest flyoff models make team easily Probably happiest man Lost Hills though first-time team member Tom Coussens Aided Lee Hines Jim Parker checked temperatures removed obstructions Toms Sonrise surpassed others first place cant believe about could say long two years Tom suffered final-round disaster 1990 spoil what looked sure team spot could tell mind during contest left field after round 14 shouted didnt choke time didnt choke 1990 certainly didnt time either believe years FlA team should among best USA has produced three members California ability practice together should give tremendous lift superior fliers own right team should dynamite F LC Power Twenty-eight Power fliers began what proved highestquality Finals some time first round four-minute max no challenge whatsoever 26 28 made required time two missed Charlie Stiles would also have maxed DTed three seconds short As several top fliers can attest no-mistakes situation Most dropped flights caused pilot error generally because poor air performance todays FiC models makes 180-second max testament normalcy rather good flight real contest models begins during flyoffs Finals no exception first 14 rounds merely serve qualifier weed out bad luck and/or error judgement After seven rounds still 14 clean scores after nine rounds number reduced 11 amazingly enough same group held form through last five rounds qualify mass flyoff following morning Interesting stories final flyoff group Doug Joyce famous canard models made cutwould time came together him Gil Morris showed flapper saw Charlie Caton famous AMA circles relative newcomer FlC also primed ready despite what called string minor disasters have disasters no knows about Doug Galbreath expected time flying conventional polyhedralwing model though flying mate Ken Oliver also qualified using V-Max previous years Doug managed survive midair early roundone several occurred crowded skies during mass launchesa wing tip broken off model otherwise major damage Doug used V-Max until model could repaired switched back flyoff time remainder flyoff field looked like Whos FiC former team members other top fliers over place including Mike Achterberg Bob Gutai Ken Happersett Ed Keck Ken Phair Roger Simpson quality field gave rise much speculation deep flyoff would go estimated would take least nine-minute round cut field three problem extended flyoff 15-minute launch windows would carry over thermalflying weather possibility factors other model performance drift haze timer eyesight quality binoculars etc determining team spots break lack flyoff FlB FlA flyoff going round left schedule open complete FlC flyoff least-active conditions possible 11 made five-minute first round Joyce Achterberg Caton dropped out seven-minute second roundby total 21 seconds Another close call Gil Morris sweated out flight right deckhe made less second Next came nine-minute round excitement tension built extremely high level As eight remaining fliers took pole positions nearly total silence whisper end line could probably have heard other Doug Galbreath continued aggressive style being first away clocked 458 waited others catch him Ken Oliver went soon after Continued page 98 90 Model Aviation TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask IF YOU REALLY LOVE SOARING THIS IS YOUR DREAM COME TRUE Youve seen 5QSZIfl95 Baa IflO europe ens recently saw dominate FAI-F3B World Championstiipsl What Theyre WIncheS previously available Team Members now 01 beautifully hand-crafted TIMBS ENGINEERING WinchasavailabletoyoulThese winches designed built goat mind help Ba Americen win World Champion ships did ruggedly built take abuse world class competition providing highest performanceand 100% reliability Now remember IS left Bad won buift So now last chance proud owner ideal winch lazy span flying senous compe tition wo* See Pg#27 Jan1992 issue Mode Aviaitonforproofofthiswinchssuccesa butdontwalt too long will gonel Price $2495 complete Contact TIMBS ENGINEERING 1672 Los Osos Valley Road Los Osos CA 93402 RC ElectricslKopski Continued page 95 flights made large gaping drag hole admit dont know flight speed much different flight timeon averagesure wasnt Im interpreting mean real drag difference small place no noticeable load difference power system Now just no misunder standing plane would really look much better intended clear windshield place again feel toss-up results above caused entirely relatively slow flight speed particular BALSA WOOD STICK onSO283/328348 3/3213/161118 3/3223/81318 3/32/3/4OS03 I/S4248 1/821/80312 8/26I428. 5/181387 118 planeeven full power certainly lacking power Remember drag increases rapidly speed dont anyone think same results would present faster models Theres lot said clean designs besides clean quiet flight Electric affords As another column comes conclusion want thank readers took time trouble send seasons greetings daughters during just-past holiday Please understand meand did have opportunity return kind please take offense think BALSA TRAILING EDGE TAPERED AILERON STOCK BALSA TRIANGLES BAlSA BWCKA 2134416 WING SKINS 101838421/16315 207522438/38376 CONTEST BALSA CUT PROM 4-6IB STOCK 3624w BIRCH PLYWOOD 1742212238201 LIGHT PLY BALSA SHEETS NATIONAL BALSA PPING/HANDLING 8500 PER ORDER USA ONLY ADDITIONAL FREIONT cHAROES OUTSIDE USA WILL APPLY 97 CHEROKEE DRIVE SPRINGFIELD6 MA 91109 WE ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS MONEY ORDERS AND COD PHONE 413-796-1925 ADD 8400 FOR COD MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENCES ADD 5% HOURS 800 AM TO 800PM EST 7 OAYS WEEK TAX 2% OFF ON ALL PRE PAID ORDERS kindness unappreciated thank again conclude Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Springtime Electric Landings Everyone 0* Lost Hills/Naught Continued paqe 90 model seemed glide bit faster circle bit tighter previous flights did 393 could tell after first couple circles just wasnt going said Ken Gil Morris 438 Ken Phair 430 Bob Gutai also 430 few seconds short Roger Simpson flew bit later round others overcame some minor trim/launch problems post picture-perfect flight 485 seconds top flyoff honors Upon learning ended years frustration made team burst tears joy still evident accepted congratulations team photos taken clear-cut baffle final spot between New Yorks Ed Keck Californias Ken Happersett timing foul-up Kecks flight left flight time subject question appeared two flight timers strayed wrong model resulting two flight times Keck Meanwhile Happersett felt own flight time errorthat model aloft longer Keckshe filed protest whole situation could reviewed appeared lower Kecks times sufficient team spot refly ruled Keck won refly narrow margin machinations twists turns whole protest subsequent decision will covered detail later timeperhaps Duration column now suffice say original FlC team remained intact Keck has now completed transition world-class RC Pattern Pylon Racing flier what calls challenging world big-time FiC dramatic end 31/2 days quality competition whole contest well-organized well-administered avoid offending anyone name might omit instead offer general thank gave time run Finals look forward seeing eastern site rumor Palm Bay Florida 1994 498 Model Aviation OM SIZES AVAIlABLE MI RAIhA II hhA GRADE ALL BAlSA SHEETS SANDED TO CLONE TOLERANCES R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT IIIEJR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT lust some ml advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD 5010 YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow hands oft stable easy enough Grandma1 just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF A/C TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening1 candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/C publication have ever readl Send Check money order 10 Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 BRASS HARDWARE LID WILL STORE 2 TRANSMITTERS THREE SLIDE OUT DRAWERS ALSO INCLUDED CONTROL PANEL FUEL PUMP GAL FUEL BOTTLE 1 2V RECHARGABLE NO MAINTENANCE BATTERY ACTUAL SIZE 16 x 16 x 11/4 Send Check Money Order $16995 0 Shipping & Handling NORTHWEST HOBBY TECHNOLOGIES 322 F St S2E Auburn WA 98002 206 939-0884
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 23, 24, 25, 82, 83, 90, 98
Lo~#Jim HaU~ Great weather nations top fliers combined produce highest-quality competition years3 FiG Power team members include New Yorks Ed Keck Californians Doug Gaibreath Roger Simpson Flyoff decide team spots went nine-minute round p 1993 Nordic FlA team Californians Matt Gewain Tom Coussens Randy Weller Coussens first-time team member Gewain Wailer veterans several previous teams May1993 23 CALIFORNIA US ree Flight Team Selection Finals held Lost Hills California October 8-11 1992 Three-person teams selected FF disciplines FlA FiB FiC Nordic Wakefield Power traditionalists Together will represent US 1993 World Championships also held Lost Hills United States successful bid host World Champs led normal east-west rotation Finals sites being abandoned timethe idea being select team would well its home field Finals far cry 1990 version featured dust storms wind rain other problems foreshortened flying time temperatures unseasonably warmI saw thermistor readings over 1000—with very light variable drift Indeed seemed astounded such good weather would hold over site such long period practice days featured similar conditions 14 rounds completed event slightest weather problem As usual event no-mistakes contest slightest error meant no real chance make team survived remarkable consistency should bode well US team chances 1993 24 Model Aviation e Oakland Cloud Duster Joe Foster preps FiB official flight Outstanding all-around modeler Joe favorites Fl B Right Dust dirt Lost Hills can wreak havoc mechanical timers Bill Shailor Royal Oak Ml disassembles FlA cleanup Below FiB Bill Gibbons Boulder CO uses carbon motor tube Com bination thermistor streamer anemometer finds thermals Below Former team member Jim Quinn winds Fl B Note torque meter front fuselage days motors wound specific torque Instead given number winder turns Ken Happersett Fountain Valley California FiC first alternate Fourth-place finish after controversial final-round ref ly Left Roger Simpson Cedar Park Texas makes pictureperfect flyoff flight first place Fl C team spot Eleven fliers made flyoffs eight still remaining decisive nine-minute round Right Adam Tracy Maple Valley Washington Bill Kozak Edgewood Kentucky wait lift Fl Bs Tracys model used short motor run fast climb reach thermal-hunting altitude Contestants flew seven rounds two days mandatory third day timing duty three events thus took three days fly flyoffs being held morning Day Four Some highlights F lB Wakefield 41 fliers going pole positions Round clearly popular FAI eventone gaining participants other two slip bit variety approaches taken flying Lost Hills judging prop runs timed Adam Tracy 27 seconds part blastem-up-fast group Walt Ghio 56 seconds preferred longer cruise portion Intentional said Walt set up model especially possibility light-air conditions served him well Only final-round miss kept him again making team Quite few models featured carbon motor tubes universally accepted some complaints about tubes being brittle making landing damage distinct possibility Others trouble keeping components attached tubes lessons learned future Finals Most fliers talked winding specific torque opposed given number turns warm dry conditions Right FiC flight box has necessities power panel starter thermistor fuel rather important reminder often resulted additional turns being required get desired torque value quite few blown motors resulted first-round max 210 seconds little challenge four fliers falling short Americas Cup winner Dan Tracy unfortunates 98-second effort Ohios Marty Richardson fell agonizing two seconds short Overall however caliber flying remained extremely high 11 clean scores remained through end first days flying number fliers using thermaldetection system similar Colorados Bill Gibbons Mylar streamer May1993 25 Below Many-time team member George Xenakis San Jose California used flawless lift-picking yet another FiB team spot Continued poge 82 MODELERS TOOLS #3 L R TAYLOR POWER PACER TESTER CHARGES BEST BATtERY &CYCLESBOTHTX & RX BATtERIES LOCATES BAD CELLS Pe~nPROVIDES BATTERY CAPACITh READINGS RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $475 PERMA GRIT SANDING TOOLS COMPLETE LINE OF TOOLS WITH F NE &COARSEGRITS NEff II WELDED TO STEEL F100 FLAT C/F F1O1FLATF F102 FLAT M R200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF $500 R201 1/8 RAD C/F R203 1/2 RND MF S425 RETAIL CASH R204 1/4 RND MF S425 $695 $525 SHIPPING $150 IBOTIHI LIITIEIPANIIP 36 @N ]I1I Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum -Charge $2500 No CODs 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St. Suit 281 SImi VaIIe~ CA 93065 FA 8055279114805 581-5061 flw flWrw designs nowthat would like putting sour pickle relish banana split Keeping flying fields has take precedence theres no doubt have much sound-sensitive society today good old days have written sent SASEs know answer mail addition have added fax machine 210 656-2021 will answer after six rings hang up after five rings wont charged Im away Hills/Naught Continued page 25 thermistor coupled anemometer used detect fill breeze thermals pass through dont launch until three agree said Bill presence fill breeze keeps him launching too early going out front door thermal first round Day Two began sorting-out process two fliers dropped mazes Blake Jensen 132 Round 10 remaining group eight held form until Round 13 perennial contender Bob Piserchio posted 146 Bob Tymchek 137 left six perfect scores going final round Ghio Gildersleeve Matsuno Pearce Xenakis Ulm As final round preparations began much discussion about flyoff participants would what chances etc Just about get consensus fliers favored make team became moot point three six clean through 13 rounds dropped round 14 Ghio Gildersleeve Ulm Thus FlB team 1993 World Championships Missouris Chris Matsuno Californias George Xenakis Texass Fred Pearce Bill Turner alternate having dropped 10 seconds Round 2 Pearce making team represented redemption sorts after years effort close calls likewise Matsuno key Xenakis times team member patience Theres always another thermal coming along Georges models same familiar low-tech style has favored some time slabsided fuselages simple front ends etc consistent flying deadly air-picking allowed him bypass cuttingedge models F lA Nordic Twenty-two Glider fliers teed up first round evident immediately three-minute light air model would absolute requirement Drift very light variable making thermal detection difficult times favoring high-perfonnance models Still 16 22 made 180-second first-round max bit surprised see two bunt models Andrew Barron Pierre Brun 82 Model Aviation R/C GOODIES HI-OUAUIY PIN VISE AND 10 DRILLS IN HANDLE015 THRU 062 DIA INDIS PENSABLE FOR TOOL BOX OR POCKET RETAIL $1495 MOST BEAUTIFUL OF THE NATIONAL AIR RACE ENTRANTS DESIGNED AND BUILI iIY IliL TEST PILOT AND ENGINEER WHO DESIGNED THE GEE BEE SPORT PLANES OF THE GOLDEN ERA FEATURES NEW STRIPING DECALS AND PAINTING PAITERNS DETAILED INTERIOR TWO TYPES OF WHEELS CHOICE OF HARD OR SOFT TIRES SEND SASE FOR ILLUSTRATED ORDER FORM 181 PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069usos D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 4884 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPSUS Mail VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ neither flier used hunt flights imagine advent commercially available hunt hardware folks will go route next Finals Another problem circle-towers slight depression just southeast main launch area yet unnamed looked acted much like notorious Isaacsons Hole Taft model already climbing hy time reached area would likely fall out apparent lift dramatic swiftness Conditions seemed consistent opposite western end flight line number fliers towed way almost immediately regardless starting pole position Others took up resi dence downwind wait help still others went well upwind find clear towing space end Day six clean scores five Californians Floridian Harry Grogan Glider becoming warmweather sport Gone such names Isaacson Elder Bradley Parkerall former team members top six remained clean until Round 12 Grogan dropped out 78second flight five remaining fliers Pierre Brun Tom Coussens Matt Gewain Don Leath Randy Weiler maxed final flights awaited 730 am flyoff two days later arrangement have flyoffs separate day balance event gave some time retrim practice idea universally well received Jim Parker explained World Champs flyoffs same day immediately after last regular round Thats youre hot tired dont have time rest Jim some others feel circumstances pressure change flyoffs held back Don Leath interesting study flyoff Something sentimental favorite flier use old twanger-style towbook felt put him disadvantage because unable achieve same launch style height other flyoff participants used day before flyoffs add invigorators best model opened up its still-air capability considerably As sun rose flyoff day fliers spectators knew fiveminute max round would likely decide contest 15-minute launch window began towing immediately used much available time before committing launch Pierre Brnn used bunt model performed well launch quite good practice bunt fine altitude gained quite enough turned 196-second flightexcellent respects enough day Still must given credit having nerve use bunt important flight showed way others wishing try system Don Leath managed best Continued page 90 -L______ ot Largest inventories ot Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks nes s es Helicopters E 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings N Huge Inventory Standard US Metric Bearings H Low Prices Fast Delivery H Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering H Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 4071 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 3323256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order 14071998-0119 seid $300 calalog Yoar Name _______________ ____________ Addreau _______-- ______________ _____ City Siam _____ Zip ____ Send Baca Bearing Dept C e 2304 7040W Palmeria Park Rd Ratan FL 33433 OPPORTUNITY OF LIFE TIME! Turn key business sale estab liShed kit manufacturer Can run garage desired High profit margin Call 813- 854-KITS May1993 83 DAVE BROWN 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton Ohio 45013 7381576 513 733-0152 c FLIGHT TRAINING Course Manual Instructor Gurde Student Progress Logs //// NEW BOOK clear step step illustrated instructions will teach radio control quickly Earn wings FAST Wriffen experienced educator author has tested approved both Students Instructors Thoroughly covers essential RIC basics Progress logs provide excellent check list both student instructor Hobby obop order mail Only $895 P&H TEMPUS PRRSS PO Box 235 Tell City IN 47586 Phone 1-812 547-8144 Call Dealer Club Discounfs I1ACIiINERY & TOOLSLztha ng Madilnel lIes soy sp$ie-fl Catalog 1106 800-872-6600 CZ2YslMdF&AsruCAmIoecOsU es I 6 Electric Vacuum Bagging System Foam Core Wings $74 95* Complete Easy Use Add ipng & handug Caltorn residets odd sales ton Send $300 infomation package Dealer Inquiries Invited VISA MastQrcard Accented BEST QUALITY LOWEST PRICES 3 Axis Fower Feed Available 12 Month Warranty 100% Parts Sonoly Tooling Available 17 Swing ii a iS Mill Table FREE CATALOGUE YOIJR OWN MACHINE SHOP 0 BOX 7531-TACOMA WA 95407 SINCE 1961 modelers sourcebook addition listing 4000 mostly power course Foto Paaks three-views available catalog has articles preparing scale documenta tion shooting photos manufacturing scale kits accessories An interesting read scale fans catalog $5 postpaid Send check Scale Model Research 2334 Ticonderoga Way Costa Mesa CA 92626 Tel 714 979-8058 Lost HilisIHaught Continued page 83 launches flyoff turned 202 fourth place Afterward asked him things considered happy place did models No said emphatically Im pretty com petitive person like win vowed return revised towhooks still-air models will doubtless someone reckon future Matt Gewain towed toward favorable area field made usual outstanding launch Pacer glided effortlessly toward yet another deserved team spot Randy Weiler followed suit version Wishbone/RI-14 series rode extremely flat slow glide possibly flattest slowest flyoff models make team easily Probably happiest man Lost Hills though first-time team member Tom Coussens Aided Lee Hines Jim Parker checked temperatures removed obstructions Toms Sonrise surpassed others first place cant believe about could say long two years Tom suffered final-round disaster 1990 spoil what looked sure team spot could tell mind during contest left field after round 14 shouted didnt choke time didnt choke 1990 certainly didnt time either believe years FlA team should among best USA has produced three members California ability practice together should give tremendous lift superior fliers own right team should dynamite F LC Power Twenty-eight Power fliers began what proved highestquality Finals some time first round four-minute max no challenge whatsoever 26 28 made required time two missed Charlie Stiles would also have maxed DTed three seconds short As several top fliers can attest no-mistakes situation Most dropped flights caused pilot error generally because poor air performance todays FiC models makes 180-second max testament normalcy rather good flight real contest models begins during flyoffs Finals no exception first 14 rounds merely serve qualifier weed out bad luck and/or error judgement After seven rounds still 14 clean scores after nine rounds number reduced 11 amazingly enough same group held form through last five rounds qualify mass flyoff following morning Interesting stories final flyoff group Doug Joyce famous canard models made cutwould time came together him Gil Morris showed flapper saw Charlie Caton famous AMA circles relative newcomer FlC also primed ready despite what called string minor disasters have disasters no knows about Doug Galbreath expected time flying conventional polyhedralwing model though flying mate Ken Oliver also qualified using V-Max previous years Doug managed survive midair early roundone several occurred crowded skies during mass launchesa wing tip broken off model otherwise major damage Doug used V-Max until model could repaired switched back flyoff time remainder flyoff field looked like Whos FiC former team members other top fliers over place including Mike Achterberg Bob Gutai Ken Happersett Ed Keck Ken Phair Roger Simpson quality field gave rise much speculation deep flyoff would go estimated would take least nine-minute round cut field three problem extended flyoff 15-minute launch windows would carry over thermalflying weather possibility factors other model performance drift haze timer eyesight quality binoculars etc determining team spots break lack flyoff FlB FlA flyoff going round left schedule open complete FlC flyoff least-active conditions possible 11 made five-minute first round Joyce Achterberg Caton dropped out seven-minute second roundby total 21 seconds Another close call Gil Morris sweated out flight right deckhe made less second Next came nine-minute round excitement tension built extremely high level As eight remaining fliers took pole positions nearly total silence whisper end line could probably have heard other Doug Galbreath continued aggressive style being first away clocked 458 waited others catch him Ken Oliver went soon after Continued page 98 90 Model Aviation TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask IF YOU REALLY LOVE SOARING THIS IS YOUR DREAM COME TRUE Youve seen 5QSZIfl95 Baa IflO europe ens recently saw dominate FAI-F3B World Championstiipsl What Theyre WIncheS previously available Team Members now 01 beautifully hand-crafted TIMBS ENGINEERING WinchasavailabletoyoulThese winches designed built goat mind help Ba Americen win World Champion ships did ruggedly built take abuse world class competition providing highest performanceand 100% reliability Now remember IS left Bad won buift So now last chance proud owner ideal winch lazy span flying senous compe tition wo* See Pg#27 Jan1992 issue Mode Aviaitonforproofofthiswinchssuccesa butdontwalt too long will gonel Price $2495 complete Contact TIMBS ENGINEERING 1672 Los Osos Valley Road Los Osos CA 93402 RC ElectricslKopski Continued page 95 flights made large gaping drag hole admit dont know flight speed much different flight timeon averagesure wasnt Im interpreting mean real drag difference small place no noticeable load difference power system Now just no misunder standing plane would really look much better intended clear windshield place again feel toss-up results above caused entirely relatively slow flight speed particular BALSA WOOD STICK onSO283/328348 3/3213/161118 3/3223/81318 3/32/3/4OS03 I/S4248 1/821/80312 8/26I428. 5/181387 118 planeeven full power certainly lacking power Remember drag increases rapidly speed dont anyone think same results would present faster models Theres lot said clean designs besides clean quiet flight Electric affords As another column comes conclusion want thank readers took time trouble send seasons greetings daughters during just-past holiday Please understand meand did have opportunity return kind please take offense think BALSA TRAILING EDGE TAPERED AILERON STOCK BALSA TRIANGLES BAlSA BWCKA 2134416 WING SKINS 101838421/16315 207522438/38376 CONTEST BALSA CUT PROM 4-6IB STOCK 3624w BIRCH PLYWOOD 1742212238201 LIGHT PLY BALSA SHEETS NATIONAL BALSA PPING/HANDLING 8500 PER ORDER USA ONLY ADDITIONAL FREIONT cHAROES OUTSIDE USA WILL APPLY 97 CHEROKEE DRIVE SPRINGFIELD6 MA 91109 WE ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS MONEY ORDERS AND COD PHONE 413-796-1925 ADD 8400 FOR COD MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENCES ADD 5% HOURS 800 AM TO 800PM EST 7 OAYS WEEK TAX 2% OFF ON ALL PRE PAID ORDERS kindness unappreciated thank again conclude Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Springtime Electric Landings Everyone 0* Lost Hills/Naught Continued paqe 90 model seemed glide bit faster circle bit tighter previous flights did 393 could tell after first couple circles just wasnt going said Ken Gil Morris 438 Ken Phair 430 Bob Gutai also 430 few seconds short Roger Simpson flew bit later round others overcame some minor trim/launch problems post picture-perfect flight 485 seconds top flyoff honors Upon learning ended years frustration made team burst tears joy still evident accepted congratulations team photos taken clear-cut baffle final spot between New Yorks Ed Keck Californias Ken Happersett timing foul-up Kecks flight left flight time subject question appeared two flight timers strayed wrong model resulting two flight times Keck Meanwhile Happersett felt own flight time errorthat model aloft longer Keckshe filed protest whole situation could reviewed appeared lower Kecks times sufficient team spot refly ruled Keck won refly narrow margin machinations twists turns whole protest subsequent decision will covered detail later timeperhaps Duration column now suffice say original FlC team remained intact Keck has now completed transition world-class RC Pattern Pylon Racing flier what calls challenging world big-time FiC dramatic end 31/2 days quality competition whole contest well-organized well-administered avoid offending anyone name might omit instead offer general thank gave time run Finals look forward seeing eastern site rumor Palm Bay Florida 1994 498 Model Aviation OM SIZES AVAIlABLE MI RAIhA II hhA GRADE ALL BAlSA SHEETS SANDED TO CLONE TOLERANCES R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT IIIEJR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT lust some ml advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD 5010 YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow hands oft stable easy enough Grandma1 just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF A/C 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Lo~#Jim HaU~ Great weather nations top fliers combined produce highest-quality competition years3 FiG Power team members include New Yorks Ed Keck Californians Doug Gaibreath Roger Simpson Flyoff decide team spots went nine-minute round p 1993 Nordic FlA team Californians Matt Gewain Tom Coussens Randy Weller Coussens first-time team member Gewain Wailer veterans several previous teams May1993 23 CALIFORNIA US ree Flight Team Selection Finals held Lost Hills California October 8-11 1992 Three-person teams selected FF disciplines FlA FiB FiC Nordic Wakefield Power traditionalists Together will represent US 1993 World Championships also held Lost Hills United States successful bid host World Champs led normal east-west rotation Finals sites being abandoned timethe idea being select team would well its home field Finals far cry 1990 version featured dust storms wind rain other problems foreshortened flying time temperatures unseasonably warmI saw thermistor readings over 1000—with very light variable drift Indeed seemed astounded such good weather would hold over site such long period practice days featured similar conditions 14 rounds completed event slightest weather problem As usual event no-mistakes contest slightest error meant no real chance make team survived remarkable consistency should bode well US team chances 1993 24 Model Aviation e Oakland Cloud Duster Joe Foster preps FiB official flight Outstanding all-around modeler Joe favorites Fl B Right Dust dirt Lost Hills can wreak havoc mechanical timers Bill Shailor Royal Oak Ml disassembles FlA cleanup Below FiB Bill Gibbons Boulder CO uses carbon motor tube Com bination thermistor streamer anemometer finds thermals Below Former team member Jim Quinn winds Fl B Note torque meter front fuselage days motors wound specific torque Instead given number winder turns Ken Happersett Fountain Valley California FiC first alternate Fourth-place finish after controversial final-round ref ly Left Roger Simpson Cedar Park Texas makes pictureperfect flyoff flight first place Fl C team spot Eleven fliers made flyoffs eight still remaining decisive nine-minute round Right Adam Tracy Maple Valley Washington Bill Kozak Edgewood Kentucky wait lift Fl Bs Tracys model used short motor run fast climb reach thermal-hunting altitude Contestants flew seven rounds two days mandatory third day timing duty three events thus took three days fly flyoffs being held morning Day Four Some highlights F lB Wakefield 41 fliers going pole positions Round clearly popular FAI eventone gaining participants other two slip bit variety approaches taken flying Lost Hills judging prop runs timed Adam Tracy 27 seconds part blastem-up-fast group Walt Ghio 56 seconds preferred longer cruise portion Intentional said Walt set up model especially possibility light-air conditions served him well Only final-round miss kept him again making team Quite few models featured carbon motor tubes universally accepted some complaints about tubes being brittle making landing damage distinct possibility Others trouble keeping components attached tubes lessons learned future Finals Most fliers talked winding specific torque opposed given number turns warm dry conditions Right FiC flight box has necessities power panel starter thermistor fuel rather important reminder often resulted additional turns being required get desired torque value quite few blown motors resulted first-round max 210 seconds little challenge four fliers falling short Americas Cup winner Dan Tracy unfortunates 98-second effort Ohios Marty Richardson fell agonizing two seconds short Overall however caliber flying remained extremely high 11 clean scores remained through end first days flying number fliers using thermaldetection system similar Colorados Bill Gibbons Mylar streamer May1993 25 Below Many-time team member George Xenakis San Jose California used flawless lift-picking yet another FiB team spot Continued poge 82 MODELERS TOOLS #3 L R TAYLOR POWER PACER TESTER CHARGES BEST BATtERY &CYCLESBOTHTX & RX BATtERIES LOCATES BAD CELLS Pe~nPROVIDES BATTERY CAPACITh READINGS RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $475 PERMA GRIT SANDING TOOLS COMPLETE LINE OF TOOLS WITH F NE &COARSEGRITS NEff II WELDED TO STEEL F100 FLAT C/F F1O1FLATF F102 FLAT M R200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF $500 R201 1/8 RAD C/F R203 1/2 RND MF S425 RETAIL CASH R204 1/4 RND MF S425 $695 $525 SHIPPING $150 IBOTIHI LIITIEIPANIIP 36 @N ]I1I Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum -Charge $2500 No CODs 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St. Suit 281 SImi VaIIe~ CA 93065 FA 8055279114805 581-5061 flw flWrw designs nowthat would like putting sour pickle relish banana split Keeping flying fields has take precedence theres no doubt have much sound-sensitive society today good old days have written sent SASEs know answer mail addition have added fax machine 210 656-2021 will answer after six rings hang up after five rings wont charged Im away Hills/Naught Continued page 25 thermistor coupled anemometer used detect fill breeze thermals pass through dont launch until three agree said Bill presence fill breeze keeps him launching too early going out front door thermal first round Day Two began sorting-out process two fliers dropped mazes Blake Jensen 132 Round 10 remaining group eight held form until Round 13 perennial contender Bob Piserchio posted 146 Bob Tymchek 137 left six perfect scores going final round Ghio Gildersleeve Matsuno Pearce Xenakis Ulm As final round preparations began much discussion about flyoff participants would what chances etc Just about get consensus fliers favored make team became moot point three six clean through 13 rounds dropped round 14 Ghio Gildersleeve Ulm Thus FlB team 1993 World Championships Missouris Chris Matsuno Californias George Xenakis Texass Fred Pearce Bill Turner alternate having dropped 10 seconds Round 2 Pearce making team represented redemption sorts after years effort close calls likewise Matsuno key Xenakis times team member patience Theres always another thermal coming along Georges models same familiar low-tech style has favored some time slabsided fuselages simple front ends etc consistent flying deadly air-picking allowed him bypass cuttingedge models F lA Nordic Twenty-two Glider fliers teed up first round evident immediately three-minute light air model would absolute requirement Drift very light variable making thermal detection difficult times favoring high-perfonnance models Still 16 22 made 180-second first-round max bit surprised see two bunt models Andrew Barron Pierre Brun 82 Model Aviation R/C GOODIES HI-OUAUIY PIN VISE AND 10 DRILLS IN HANDLE015 THRU 062 DIA INDIS PENSABLE FOR TOOL BOX OR POCKET RETAIL $1495 MOST BEAUTIFUL OF THE NATIONAL AIR RACE ENTRANTS DESIGNED AND BUILI iIY IliL TEST PILOT AND ENGINEER WHO DESIGNED THE GEE BEE SPORT PLANES OF THE GOLDEN ERA FEATURES NEW STRIPING DECALS AND PAINTING PAITERNS DETAILED INTERIOR TWO TYPES OF WHEELS CHOICE OF HARD OR SOFT TIRES SEND SASE FOR ILLUSTRATED ORDER FORM 181 PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069usos D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 4884 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPSUS Mail VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ neither flier used hunt flights imagine advent commercially available hunt hardware folks will go route next Finals Another problem circle-towers slight depression just southeast main launch area yet unnamed looked acted much like notorious Isaacsons Hole Taft model already climbing hy time reached area would likely fall out apparent lift dramatic swiftness Conditions seemed consistent opposite western end flight line number fliers towed way almost immediately regardless starting pole position Others took up resi dence downwind wait help still others went well upwind find clear towing space end Day six clean scores five Californians Floridian Harry Grogan Glider becoming warmweather sport Gone such names Isaacson Elder Bradley Parkerall former team members top six remained clean until Round 12 Grogan dropped out 78second flight five remaining fliers Pierre Brun Tom Coussens Matt Gewain Don Leath Randy Weiler maxed final flights awaited 730 am flyoff two days later arrangement have flyoffs separate day balance event gave some time retrim practice idea universally well received Jim Parker explained World Champs flyoffs same day immediately after last regular round Thats youre hot tired dont have time rest Jim some others feel circumstances pressure change flyoffs held back Don Leath interesting study flyoff Something sentimental favorite flier use old twanger-style towbook felt put him disadvantage because unable achieve same launch style height other flyoff participants used day before flyoffs add invigorators best model opened up its still-air capability considerably As sun rose flyoff day fliers spectators knew fiveminute max round would likely decide contest 15-minute launch window began towing immediately used much available time before committing launch Pierre Brnn used bunt model performed well launch quite good practice bunt fine altitude gained quite enough turned 196-second flightexcellent respects enough day Still must given credit having nerve use bunt important flight showed way others wishing try system Don Leath managed best Continued page 90 -L______ ot Largest inventories ot Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks nes s es Helicopters E 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered strength durability High Speed high heat engine bearings N Huge Inventory Standard US Metric Bearings H Low Prices Fast Delivery H Toll-Free Number Easy Ordering H Dealer Programs Available Ask Boca Bearings local hobby shop Call 4071 998-0004 Toll-free USA 800 3323256 Toll-free Canada 800 553-3256 Fax Order 14071998-0119 seid $300 calalog Yoar Name _______________ ____________ Addreau _______-- ______________ _____ City Siam _____ Zip ____ Send Baca Bearing Dept C e 2304 7040W Palmeria Park Rd Ratan FL 33433 OPPORTUNITY OF LIFE TIME! Turn key business sale estab liShed kit manufacturer Can run garage desired High profit margin Call 813- 854-KITS May1993 83 DAVE BROWN 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton Ohio 45013 7381576 513 733-0152 c FLIGHT TRAINING Course Manual Instructor Gurde Student Progress Logs //// NEW BOOK clear step step illustrated instructions will teach radio control quickly Earn wings FAST Wriffen experienced educator author has tested approved both Students Instructors Thoroughly covers essential RIC basics Progress logs provide excellent check list both student instructor Hobby obop order mail Only $895 P&H TEMPUS PRRSS PO Box 235 Tell City IN 47586 Phone 1-812 547-8144 Call Dealer Club Discounfs I1ACIiINERY & TOOLSLztha ng Madilnel lIes soy sp$ie-fl Catalog 1106 800-872-6600 CZ2YslMdF&AsruCAmIoecOsU es I 6 Electric Vacuum Bagging System Foam Core Wings $74 95* Complete Easy Use Add ipng & handug Caltorn residets odd sales ton Send $300 infomation package Dealer Inquiries Invited VISA MastQrcard Accented BEST QUALITY LOWEST PRICES 3 Axis Fower Feed Available 12 Month Warranty 100% Parts Sonoly Tooling Available 17 Swing ii a iS Mill Table FREE CATALOGUE YOIJR OWN MACHINE SHOP 0 BOX 7531-TACOMA WA 95407 SINCE 1961 modelers sourcebook addition listing 4000 mostly power course Foto Paaks three-views available catalog has articles preparing scale documenta tion shooting photos manufacturing scale kits accessories An interesting read scale fans catalog $5 postpaid Send check Scale Model Research 2334 Ticonderoga Way Costa Mesa CA 92626 Tel 714 979-8058 Lost HilisIHaught Continued page 83 launches flyoff turned 202 fourth place Afterward asked him things considered happy place did models No said emphatically Im pretty com petitive person like win vowed return revised towhooks still-air models will doubtless someone reckon future Matt Gewain towed toward favorable area field made usual outstanding launch Pacer glided effortlessly toward yet another deserved team spot Randy Weiler followed suit version Wishbone/RI-14 series rode extremely flat slow glide possibly flattest slowest flyoff models make team easily Probably happiest man Lost Hills though first-time team member Tom Coussens Aided Lee Hines Jim Parker checked temperatures removed obstructions Toms Sonrise surpassed others first place cant believe about could say long two years Tom suffered final-round disaster 1990 spoil what looked sure team spot could tell mind during contest left field after round 14 shouted didnt choke time didnt choke 1990 certainly didnt time either believe years FlA team should among best USA has produced three members California ability practice together should give tremendous lift superior fliers own right team should dynamite F LC Power Twenty-eight Power fliers began what proved highestquality Finals some time first round four-minute max no challenge whatsoever 26 28 made required time two missed Charlie Stiles would also have maxed DTed three seconds short As several top fliers can attest no-mistakes situation Most dropped flights caused pilot error generally because poor air performance todays FiC models makes 180-second max testament normalcy rather good flight real contest models begins during flyoffs Finals no exception first 14 rounds merely serve qualifier weed out bad luck and/or error judgement After seven rounds still 14 clean scores after nine rounds number reduced 11 amazingly enough same group held form through last five rounds qualify mass flyoff following morning Interesting stories final flyoff group Doug Joyce famous canard models made cutwould time came together him Gil Morris showed flapper saw Charlie Caton famous AMA circles relative newcomer FlC also primed ready despite what called string minor disasters have disasters no knows about Doug Galbreath expected time flying conventional polyhedralwing model though flying mate Ken Oliver also qualified using V-Max previous years Doug managed survive midair early roundone several occurred crowded skies during mass launchesa wing tip broken off model otherwise major damage Doug used V-Max until model could repaired switched back flyoff time remainder flyoff field looked like Whos FiC former team members other top fliers over place including Mike Achterberg Bob Gutai Ken Happersett Ed Keck Ken Phair Roger Simpson quality field gave rise much speculation deep flyoff would go estimated would take least nine-minute round cut field three problem extended flyoff 15-minute launch windows would carry over thermalflying weather possibility factors other model performance drift haze timer eyesight quality binoculars etc determining team spots break lack flyoff FlB FlA flyoff going round left schedule open complete FlC flyoff least-active conditions possible 11 made five-minute first round Joyce Achterberg Caton dropped out seven-minute second roundby total 21 seconds Another close call Gil Morris sweated out flight right deckhe made less second Next came nine-minute round excitement tension built extremely high level As eight remaining fliers took pole positions nearly total silence whisper end line could probably have heard other Doug Galbreath continued aggressive style being first away clocked 458 waited others catch him Ken Oliver went soon after Continued page 98 90 Model Aviation TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask IF YOU REALLY LOVE SOARING THIS IS YOUR DREAM COME TRUE Youve seen 5QSZIfl95 Baa IflO europe ens recently saw dominate FAI-F3B World Championstiipsl What Theyre WIncheS previously available Team Members now 01 beautifully hand-crafted TIMBS ENGINEERING WinchasavailabletoyoulThese winches designed built goat mind help Ba Americen win World Champion ships did ruggedly built take abuse world class competition providing highest performanceand 100% reliability Now remember IS left Bad won buift So now last chance proud owner ideal winch lazy span flying senous compe tition wo* See Pg#27 Jan1992 issue Mode Aviaitonforproofofthiswinchssuccesa butdontwalt too long will gonel Price $2495 complete Contact TIMBS ENGINEERING 1672 Los Osos Valley Road Los Osos CA 93402 RC ElectricslKopski Continued page 95 flights made large gaping drag hole admit dont know flight speed much different flight timeon averagesure wasnt Im interpreting mean real drag difference small place no noticeable load difference power system Now just no misunder standing plane would really look much better intended clear windshield place again feel toss-up results above caused entirely relatively slow flight speed particular BALSA WOOD STICK onSO283/328348 3/3213/161118 3/3223/81318 3/32/3/4OS03 I/S4248 1/821/80312 8/26I428. 5/181387 118 planeeven full power certainly lacking power Remember drag increases rapidly speed dont anyone think same results would present faster models Theres lot said clean designs besides clean quiet flight Electric affords As another column comes conclusion want thank readers took time trouble send seasons greetings daughters during just-past holiday Please understand meand did have opportunity return kind please take offense think BALSA TRAILING EDGE TAPERED AILERON STOCK BALSA TRIANGLES BAlSA BWCKA 2134416 WING SKINS 101838421/16315 207522438/38376 CONTEST BALSA CUT PROM 4-6IB STOCK 3624w BIRCH PLYWOOD 1742212238201 LIGHT PLY BALSA SHEETS NATIONAL BALSA PPING/HANDLING 8500 PER ORDER USA ONLY ADDITIONAL FREIONT cHAROES OUTSIDE USA WILL APPLY 97 CHEROKEE DRIVE SPRINGFIELD6 MA 91109 WE ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS MONEY ORDERS AND COD PHONE 413-796-1925 ADD 8400 FOR COD MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENCES ADD 5% HOURS 800 AM TO 800PM EST 7 OAYS WEEK TAX 2% OFF ON ALL PRE PAID ORDERS kindness unappreciated thank again conclude Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Springtime Electric Landings Everyone 0* Lost Hills/Naught Continued paqe 90 model seemed glide bit faster circle bit tighter previous flights did 393 could tell after first couple circles just wasnt going said Ken Gil Morris 438 Ken Phair 430 Bob Gutai also 430 few seconds short Roger Simpson flew bit later round others overcame some minor trim/launch problems post picture-perfect flight 485 seconds top flyoff honors Upon learning ended years frustration made team burst tears joy still evident accepted congratulations team photos taken clear-cut baffle final spot between New Yorks Ed Keck Californias Ken Happersett timing foul-up Kecks flight left flight time subject question appeared two flight timers strayed wrong model resulting two flight times Keck Meanwhile Happersett felt own flight time errorthat model aloft longer Keckshe filed protest whole situation could reviewed appeared lower Kecks times sufficient team spot refly ruled Keck won refly narrow margin machinations twists turns whole protest subsequent decision will covered detail later timeperhaps Duration column now suffice say original FlC team remained intact Keck has now completed transition world-class RC Pattern Pylon Racing flier what calls challenging world big-time FiC dramatic end 31/2 days quality competition whole contest well-organized well-administered avoid offending anyone name might omit instead offer general thank gave time run Finals look forward seeing eastern site rumor Palm Bay Florida 1994 498 Model Aviation OM SIZES AVAIlABLE MI RAIhA II hhA GRADE ALL BAlSA SHEETS SANDED TO CLONE TOLERANCES R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT IIIEJR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT lust some ml advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD 5010 YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow hands oft stable easy enough Grandma1 just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF A/C TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening1 candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/C publication have ever readl Send Check money order 10 Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 BRASS HARDWARE LID WILL STORE 2 TRANSMITTERS THREE SLIDE OUT DRAWERS ALSO INCLUDED CONTROL PANEL FUEL PUMP GAL FUEL BOTTLE 1 2V RECHARGABLE NO MAINTENANCE BATTERY ACTUAL SIZE 16 x 16 x 11/4 Send Check Money Order $16995 0 Shipping & Handling NORTHWEST HOBBY TECHNOLOGIES 322 F St S2E Auburn WA 98002 206 939-0884
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 23, 24, 25, 82, 83, 90, 98
Lo~#Jim HaU~ Great weather nations top fliers combined produce highest-quality competition years3 FiG Power team members include New Yorks Ed Keck Californians Doug Gaibreath Roger Simpson Flyoff decide team spots went nine-minute round p 1993 Nordic FlA team Californians Matt Gewain Tom Coussens Randy Weller Coussens first-time team member Gewain Wailer veterans several previous teams May1993 23 CALIFORNIA US ree Flight Team Selection Finals held Lost Hills California October 8-11 1992 Three-person teams selected FF disciplines FlA FiB FiC Nordic Wakefield Power traditionalists Together will represent US 1993 World Championships also held Lost Hills United States successful bid host World Champs led normal east-west rotation Finals sites being abandoned timethe idea being select team would well its home field Finals far cry 1990 version featured dust storms wind rain other problems foreshortened flying time temperatures unseasonably warmI saw thermistor readings over 1000—with very light variable drift Indeed seemed astounded such good weather would hold over site such long period practice days featured similar conditions 14 rounds completed event slightest weather problem As usual event no-mistakes contest slightest error meant no real chance make team survived remarkable consistency should bode well US team chances 1993 24 Model Aviation e Oakland Cloud Duster Joe Foster preps FiB official flight Outstanding all-around modeler Joe favorites Fl B Right Dust dirt Lost Hills can wreak havoc mechanical timers Bill Shailor Royal Oak Ml disassembles FlA cleanup Below FiB Bill Gibbons Boulder CO uses carbon motor tube Com bination thermistor streamer anemometer finds thermals Below Former team member Jim Quinn winds Fl B Note torque meter front fuselage days motors wound specific torque Instead given number winder turns Ken Happersett Fountain Valley California FiC first alternate Fourth-place finish after controversial final-round ref ly Left Roger Simpson Cedar Park Texas makes pictureperfect flyoff flight first place Fl C team spot Eleven fliers made flyoffs eight still remaining decisive nine-minute round Right Adam Tracy Maple Valley Washington Bill Kozak Edgewood Kentucky wait lift Fl Bs Tracys model used short motor run fast climb reach thermal-hunting altitude Contestants flew seven rounds two days mandatory third day timing duty three events thus took three days fly flyoffs being held morning Day Four Some highlights F lB Wakefield 41 fliers going pole positions Round clearly popular FAI eventone gaining participants other two slip bit variety approaches taken flying Lost Hills judging prop runs timed Adam Tracy 27 seconds part blastem-up-fast group Walt Ghio 56 seconds preferred longer cruise portion Intentional said Walt set up model especially possibility light-air conditions served him well Only final-round miss kept him again making team Quite few models featured carbon motor tubes universally accepted some complaints about tubes being brittle making landing damage distinct possibility Others trouble keeping components attached tubes lessons learned future Finals Most fliers talked winding specific torque opposed given number turns warm dry conditions Right FiC flight box has necessities power panel starter thermistor fuel rather important reminder often resulted additional turns being required get desired torque value quite few blown motors resulted first-round max 210 seconds little challenge four fliers falling short Americas Cup winner Dan Tracy unfortunates 98-second effort Ohios Marty Richardson fell agonizing two seconds short Overall however caliber flying remained extremely high 11 clean scores remained through end first days flying number fliers using thermaldetection system similar Colorados Bill Gibbons Mylar streamer May1993 25 Below Many-time team member George Xenakis San Jose California used flawless lift-picking yet another FiB team spot Continued poge 82 MODELERS TOOLS #3 L R TAYLOR POWER PACER TESTER CHARGES BEST BATtERY &CYCLESBOTHTX & RX BATtERIES LOCATES BAD CELLS Pe~nPROVIDES BATTERY CAPACITh READINGS RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $475 PERMA GRIT SANDING TOOLS COMPLETE LINE OF TOOLS WITH F NE &COARSEGRITS NEff II WELDED TO STEEL F100 FLAT C/F F1O1FLATF F102 FLAT M R200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF $500 R201 1/8 RAD C/F R203 1/2 RND MF S425 RETAIL CASH R204 1/4 RND MF S425 $695 $525 SHIPPING $150 IBOTIHI LIITIEIPANIIP 36 @N ]I1I Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum -Charge $2500 No CODs 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St. Suit 281 SImi VaIIe~ CA 93065 FA 8055279114805 581-5061 flw flWrw designs nowthat would like putting sour pickle relish banana split Keeping flying fields has take precedence theres no doubt have much sound-sensitive society today good old days have written sent SASEs know answer mail addition have added fax machine 210 656-2021 will answer after six rings hang up after five rings wont charged Im away Hills/Naught Continued page 25 thermistor coupled anemometer used detect fill breeze thermals pass through dont launch until three agree said Bill presence fill breeze keeps him launching too early going out front door thermal first round Day Two began sorting-out process two fliers dropped mazes Blake Jensen 132 Round 10 remaining group eight held form until Round 13 perennial contender Bob Piserchio posted 146 Bob Tymchek 137 left six perfect scores going final round Ghio Gildersleeve Matsuno Pearce Xenakis Ulm As final round preparations began much discussion about flyoff participants would what chances etc Just about get consensus fliers favored make team became moot point three six clean through 13 rounds dropped round 14 Ghio Gildersleeve Ulm Thus FlB team 1993 World Championships Missouris Chris Matsuno Californias George Xenakis Texass Fred Pearce Bill Turner alternate having dropped 10 seconds Round 2 Pearce making team represented redemption sorts after years effort close calls likewise Matsuno key Xenakis times team member patience Theres always another thermal coming along Georges models same familiar low-tech style has favored some time slabsided fuselages simple front ends etc consistent flying deadly air-picking allowed him bypass cuttingedge models F lA Nordic Twenty-two Glider fliers teed up first round evident immediately three-minute light air model would absolute requirement Drift very light variable making thermal detection difficult times favoring high-perfonnance models Still 16 22 made 180-second first-round max bit surprised see two bunt models Andrew Barron Pierre Brun 82 Model Aviation R/C GOODIES HI-OUAUIY PIN VISE AND 10 DRILLS IN HANDLE015 THRU 062 DIA INDIS PENSABLE FOR TOOL BOX OR POCKET RETAIL $1495 MOST BEAUTIFUL OF THE NATIONAL AIR RACE ENTRANTS DESIGNED AND BUILI iIY IliL TEST PILOT AND ENGINEER WHO DESIGNED THE GEE BEE SPORT PLANES OF THE GOLDEN ERA FEATURES NEW STRIPING DECALS AND PAINTING PAITERNS DETAILED INTERIOR TWO TYPES OF WHEELS CHOICE OF HARD OR SOFT TIRES SEND SASE FOR ILLUSTRATED ORDER FORM 181 PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069usos D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 4884 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPSUS Mail VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ neither flier used hunt flights imagine advent commercially available hunt hardware folks will go route next Finals Another problem circle-towers slight depression just southeast main launch area yet unnamed looked acted much like notorious Isaacsons Hole Taft model already climbing hy time reached area would likely fall out apparent lift dramatic swiftness Conditions seemed consistent opposite western end flight line number fliers towed way almost immediately regardless starting pole position Others took up resi dence downwind wait help still others went well upwind find clear towing space end Day six clean scores five Californians Floridian Harry Grogan Glider becoming warmweather sport Gone such names Isaacson Elder Bradley Parkerall former team members top six remained clean until Round 12 Grogan dropped out 78second flight five remaining fliers Pierre Brun Tom Coussens Matt Gewain Don Leath Randy Weiler maxed final flights awaited 730 am flyoff two days later arrangement have flyoffs separate day balance event gave some time retrim practice idea universally well received Jim Parker explained World Champs flyoffs same day immediately after last regular round Thats youre hot tired dont have time rest Jim some others feel circumstances pressure change flyoffs held back Don Leath interesting study flyoff Something sentimental favorite flier use old twanger-style towbook felt put him disadvantage because unable achieve same launch style height other flyoff participants used day before flyoffs add invigorators best model opened up its still-air capability considerably As sun rose flyoff day fliers spectators knew fiveminute max round would likely decide contest 15-minute launch window began towing immediately used much available time before committing launch Pierre Brnn used bunt model performed well launch quite good practice bunt fine altitude gained quite enough turned 196-second flightexcellent respects enough day Still must given credit having nerve use bunt important flight showed way others wishing try system Don Leath managed best Continued page 90 -L______ ot Largest inventories ot Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks nes s es Helicopters E 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered 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BEST QUALITY LOWEST PRICES 3 Axis Fower Feed Available 12 Month Warranty 100% Parts Sonoly Tooling Available 17 Swing ii a iS Mill Table FREE CATALOGUE YOIJR OWN MACHINE SHOP 0 BOX 7531-TACOMA WA 95407 SINCE 1961 modelers sourcebook addition listing 4000 mostly power course Foto Paaks three-views available catalog has articles preparing scale documenta tion shooting photos manufacturing scale kits accessories An interesting read scale fans catalog $5 postpaid Send check Scale Model Research 2334 Ticonderoga Way Costa Mesa CA 92626 Tel 714 979-8058 Lost HilisIHaught Continued page 83 launches flyoff turned 202 fourth place Afterward asked him things considered happy place did models No said emphatically Im pretty com petitive person like win vowed return revised towhooks still-air models will doubtless someone reckon future Matt Gewain towed toward favorable area field made usual outstanding launch Pacer glided effortlessly toward yet another deserved team spot Randy Weiler followed suit version Wishbone/RI-14 series rode extremely flat slow glide possibly flattest slowest flyoff models make team easily Probably happiest man Lost Hills though first-time team member Tom Coussens Aided Lee Hines Jim Parker checked temperatures removed obstructions Toms Sonrise surpassed others first place cant believe about could say long two years Tom suffered final-round disaster 1990 spoil what looked sure team spot could tell mind during contest left field after round 14 shouted didnt choke time didnt choke 1990 certainly didnt time either believe years FlA team should among best USA has produced three members California ability practice together should give tremendous lift superior fliers own right team should dynamite F LC Power Twenty-eight Power fliers began what proved highestquality Finals some time first round four-minute max no challenge whatsoever 26 28 made required time two missed Charlie Stiles would also have maxed DTed three seconds short As several top fliers can attest no-mistakes situation Most dropped flights caused pilot error generally because poor air performance todays FiC models makes 180-second max testament normalcy rather good flight real contest models begins during flyoffs Finals no exception first 14 rounds merely serve qualifier weed out bad luck and/or error judgement After seven rounds still 14 clean scores after nine rounds number reduced 11 amazingly enough same group held form through last five rounds qualify mass flyoff following morning Interesting stories final flyoff group Doug Joyce famous canard models made cutwould time came together him Gil Morris showed flapper saw Charlie Caton famous AMA circles relative newcomer FlC also primed ready despite what called string minor disasters have disasters no knows about Doug Galbreath expected time flying conventional polyhedralwing model though flying mate Ken Oliver also qualified using V-Max previous years Doug managed survive midair early roundone several occurred crowded skies during mass launchesa wing tip broken off model otherwise major damage Doug used V-Max until model could repaired switched back flyoff time remainder flyoff field looked like Whos FiC former team members other top fliers over place including Mike Achterberg Bob Gutai Ken Happersett Ed Keck Ken Phair Roger Simpson quality field gave rise much speculation deep flyoff would go estimated would take least nine-minute round cut field three problem extended flyoff 15-minute launch windows would carry over thermalflying weather possibility factors other model performance drift haze timer eyesight quality binoculars etc determining team spots break lack flyoff FlB FlA flyoff going round left schedule open complete FlC flyoff least-active conditions possible 11 made five-minute first round Joyce Achterberg Caton dropped out seven-minute second roundby total 21 seconds Another close call Gil Morris sweated out flight right deckhe made less second Next came nine-minute round excitement tension built extremely high level As eight remaining fliers took pole positions nearly total silence whisper end line could probably have heard other Doug Galbreath continued aggressive style being first away clocked 458 waited others catch him Ken Oliver went soon after Continued page 98 90 Model Aviation TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask IF YOU REALLY LOVE SOARING THIS IS YOUR DREAM COME TRUE Youve seen 5QSZIfl95 Baa IflO europe ens recently saw dominate FAI-F3B World Championstiipsl What Theyre WIncheS previously available Team Members now 01 beautifully hand-crafted TIMBS ENGINEERING WinchasavailabletoyoulThese winches designed built goat mind help Ba Americen win World Champion ships did ruggedly built take abuse world class competition providing highest performanceand 100% reliability Now remember IS left Bad won buift So now last chance proud owner ideal winch lazy span flying senous compe tition wo* See Pg#27 Jan1992 issue Mode Aviaitonforproofofthiswinchssuccesa butdontwalt too long will gonel Price $2495 complete Contact TIMBS ENGINEERING 1672 Los Osos Valley Road Los Osos CA 93402 RC ElectricslKopski Continued page 95 flights made large gaping drag hole admit dont know flight speed much different flight timeon averagesure wasnt Im interpreting mean real drag difference small place no noticeable load difference power system Now just no misunder standing plane would really look much better intended clear windshield place again feel toss-up results above caused entirely relatively slow flight speed particular BALSA WOOD STICK onSO283/328348 3/3213/161118 3/3223/81318 3/32/3/4OS03 I/S4248 1/821/80312 8/26I428. 5/181387 118 planeeven full power certainly lacking power Remember drag increases rapidly speed dont anyone think same results would present faster models Theres lot said clean designs besides clean quiet flight Electric affords As another column comes conclusion want thank readers took time trouble send seasons greetings daughters during just-past holiday Please understand meand did have opportunity return kind please take offense think BALSA TRAILING EDGE TAPERED AILERON STOCK BALSA TRIANGLES BAlSA BWCKA 2134416 WING SKINS 101838421/16315 207522438/38376 CONTEST BALSA CUT PROM 4-6IB STOCK 3624w BIRCH PLYWOOD 1742212238201 LIGHT PLY BALSA SHEETS NATIONAL BALSA PPING/HANDLING 8500 PER ORDER USA ONLY ADDITIONAL FREIONT cHAROES OUTSIDE USA WILL APPLY 97 CHEROKEE DRIVE SPRINGFIELD6 MA 91109 WE ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS MONEY ORDERS AND COD PHONE 413-796-1925 ADD 8400 FOR COD MASSACHUSETTS RESIDENCES ADD 5% HOURS 800 AM TO 800PM EST 7 OAYS WEEK TAX 2% OFF ON ALL PRE PAID ORDERS kindness unappreciated thank again conclude Please enclose SASE correspondence youd like reply Happy Quiet Springtime Electric Landings Everyone 0* Lost Hills/Naught Continued paqe 90 model seemed glide bit faster circle bit tighter previous flights did 393 could tell after first couple circles just wasnt going said Ken Gil Morris 438 Ken Phair 430 Bob Gutai also 430 few seconds short Roger Simpson flew bit later round others overcame some minor trim/launch problems post picture-perfect flight 485 seconds top flyoff honors Upon learning ended years frustration made team burst tears joy still evident accepted congratulations team photos taken clear-cut baffle final spot between New Yorks Ed Keck Californias Ken Happersett timing foul-up Kecks flight left flight time subject question appeared two flight timers strayed wrong model resulting two flight times Keck Meanwhile Happersett felt own flight time errorthat model aloft longer Keckshe filed protest whole situation could reviewed appeared lower Kecks times sufficient team spot refly ruled Keck won refly narrow margin machinations twists turns whole protest subsequent decision will covered detail later timeperhaps Duration column now suffice say original FlC team remained intact Keck has now completed transition world-class RC Pattern Pylon Racing flier what calls challenging world big-time FiC dramatic end 31/2 days quality competition whole contest well-organized well-administered avoid offending anyone name might omit instead offer general thank gave time run Finals look forward seeing eastern site rumor Palm Bay Florida 1994 498 Model Aviation OM SIZES AVAIlABLE MI RAIhA II hhA GRADE ALL BAlSA SHEETS SANDED TO CLONE TOLERANCES R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT IIIEJR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULT lust some ml advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becoming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD 5010 YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow hands oft stable easy enough Grandma1 just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 52 postage EASE-OF-FLYING RATINGS OF A/C TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainers good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening1 candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustrationsparing R/C publication have ever readl Send Check money order 10 Jim Waterman 3818 Deerfield San AntonIo TX 78218 BRASS HARDWARE LID WILL STORE 2 TRANSMITTERS THREE SLIDE OUT DRAWERS ALSO INCLUDED CONTROL PANEL FUEL PUMP GAL FUEL BOTTLE 1 2V RECHARGABLE NO MAINTENANCE BATTERY ACTUAL SIZE 16 x 16 x 11/4 Send Check Money Order $16995 0 Shipping & Handling NORTHWEST HOBBY TECHNOLOGIES 322 F St S2E Auburn WA 98002 206 939-0884
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/05
Page Numbers: 23, 24, 25, 82, 83, 90, 98
Lo~#Jim HaU~ Great weather nations top fliers combined produce highest-quality competition years3 FiG Power team members include New Yorks Ed Keck Californians Doug Gaibreath Roger Simpson Flyoff decide team spots went nine-minute round p 1993 Nordic FlA team Californians Matt Gewain Tom Coussens Randy Weller Coussens first-time team member Gewain Wailer veterans several previous teams May1993 23 CALIFORNIA US ree Flight Team Selection Finals held Lost Hills California October 8-11 1992 Three-person teams selected FF disciplines FlA FiB FiC Nordic Wakefield Power traditionalists Together will represent US 1993 World Championships also held Lost Hills United States successful bid host World Champs led normal east-west rotation Finals sites being abandoned timethe idea being select team would well its home field Finals far cry 1990 version featured dust storms wind rain other problems foreshortened flying time temperatures unseasonably warmI saw thermistor readings over 1000—with very light variable drift Indeed seemed astounded such good weather would hold over site such long period practice days featured similar conditions 14 rounds completed event slightest weather problem As usual event no-mistakes contest slightest error meant no real chance make team survived remarkable consistency should bode well US team chances 1993 24 Model Aviation e Oakland Cloud Duster Joe Foster preps FiB official flight Outstanding all-around modeler Joe favorites Fl B Right Dust dirt Lost Hills can wreak havoc mechanical timers Bill Shailor Royal Oak Ml disassembles FlA cleanup Below FiB Bill Gibbons Boulder CO uses carbon motor tube Com bination thermistor streamer anemometer finds thermals Below Former team member Jim Quinn winds Fl B Note torque meter front fuselage days motors wound specific torque Instead given number winder turns Ken Happersett Fountain Valley California FiC first alternate Fourth-place finish after controversial final-round ref ly Left Roger Simpson Cedar Park Texas makes pictureperfect flyoff flight first place Fl C team spot Eleven fliers made flyoffs eight still remaining decisive nine-minute round Right Adam Tracy Maple Valley Washington Bill Kozak Edgewood Kentucky wait lift Fl Bs Tracys model used short motor run fast climb reach thermal-hunting altitude Contestants flew seven rounds two days mandatory third day timing duty three events thus took three days fly flyoffs being held morning Day Four Some highlights F lB Wakefield 41 fliers going pole positions Round clearly popular FAI eventone gaining participants other two slip bit variety approaches taken flying Lost Hills judging prop runs timed Adam Tracy 27 seconds part blastem-up-fast group Walt Ghio 56 seconds preferred longer cruise portion Intentional said Walt set up model especially possibility light-air conditions served him well Only final-round miss kept him again making team Quite few models featured carbon motor tubes universally accepted some complaints about tubes being brittle making landing damage distinct possibility Others trouble keeping components attached tubes lessons learned future Finals Most fliers talked winding specific torque opposed given number turns warm dry conditions Right FiC flight box has necessities power panel starter thermistor fuel rather important reminder often resulted additional turns being required get desired torque value quite few blown motors resulted first-round max 210 seconds little challenge four fliers falling short Americas Cup winner Dan Tracy unfortunates 98-second effort Ohios Marty Richardson fell agonizing two seconds short Overall however caliber flying remained extremely high 11 clean scores remained through end first days flying number fliers using thermaldetection system similar Colorados Bill Gibbons Mylar streamer May1993 25 Below Many-time team member George Xenakis San Jose California used flawless lift-picking yet another FiB team spot Continued poge 82 MODELERS TOOLS #3 L R TAYLOR POWER PACER TESTER CHARGES BEST BATtERY &CYCLESBOTHTX & RX BATtERIES LOCATES BAD CELLS Pe~nPROVIDES BATTERY CAPACITh READINGS RETAIL $8950 SPEC $7150 S & H $475 PERMA GRIT SANDING TOOLS COMPLETE LINE OF TOOLS WITH F NE &COARSEGRITS NEff II WELDED TO STEEL F100 FLAT C/F F1O1FLATF F102 FLAT M R200 3/4 RAD C/F R202 3/4 RND MF $500 R201 1/8 RAD C/F R203 1/2 RND MF S425 RETAIL CASH R204 1/4 RND MF S425 $695 $525 SHIPPING $150 IBOTIHI LIITIEIPANIIP 36 @N ]I1I Prices Bold Type Add 6% Charge Cards Minimum -Charge $2500 No CODs 20% Deposit Add Sales Tax Sales California Catalog $100 USA $300 Foreign 2828 Cochran St. Suit 281 SImi VaIIe~ CA 93065 FA 8055279114805 581-5061 flw flWrw designs nowthat would like putting sour pickle relish banana split Keeping flying fields has take precedence theres no doubt have much sound-sensitive society today good old days have written sent SASEs know answer mail addition have added fax machine 210 656-2021 will answer after six rings hang up after five rings wont charged Im away Hills/Naught Continued page 25 thermistor coupled anemometer used detect fill breeze thermals pass through dont launch until three agree said Bill presence fill breeze keeps him launching too early going out front door thermal first round Day Two began sorting-out process two fliers dropped mazes Blake Jensen 132 Round 10 remaining group eight held form until Round 13 perennial contender Bob Piserchio posted 146 Bob Tymchek 137 left six perfect scores going final round Ghio Gildersleeve Matsuno Pearce Xenakis Ulm As final round preparations began much discussion about flyoff participants would what chances etc Just about get consensus fliers favored make team became moot point three six clean through 13 rounds dropped round 14 Ghio Gildersleeve Ulm Thus FlB team 1993 World Championships Missouris Chris Matsuno Californias George Xenakis Texass Fred Pearce Bill Turner alternate having dropped 10 seconds Round 2 Pearce making team represented redemption sorts after years effort close calls likewise Matsuno key Xenakis times team member patience Theres always another thermal coming along Georges models same familiar low-tech style has favored some time slabsided fuselages simple front ends etc consistent flying deadly air-picking allowed him bypass cuttingedge models F lA Nordic Twenty-two Glider fliers teed up first round evident immediately three-minute light air model would absolute requirement Drift very light variable making thermal detection difficult times favoring high-perfonnance models Still 16 22 made 180-second first-round max bit surprised see two bunt models Andrew Barron Pierre Brun 82 Model Aviation R/C GOODIES HI-OUAUIY PIN VISE AND 10 DRILLS IN HANDLE015 THRU 062 DIA INDIS PENSABLE FOR TOOL BOX OR POCKET RETAIL $1495 MOST BEAUTIFUL OF THE NATIONAL AIR RACE ENTRANTS DESIGNED AND BUILI iIY IliL TEST PILOT AND ENGINEER WHO DESIGNED THE GEE BEE SPORT PLANES OF THE GOLDEN ERA FEATURES NEW STRIPING DECALS AND PAINTING PAITERNS DETAILED INTERIOR TWO TYPES OF WHEELS CHOICE OF HARD OR SOFT TIRES SEND SASE FOR ILLUSTRATED ORDER FORM 181 PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 92069usos D & J ELECTRONICS 900 Lucy Road Howell Michigan 4884 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPSUS Mail VISA / MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8YSQ neither flier used hunt flights imagine advent commercially available hunt hardware folks will go route next Finals Another problem circle-towers slight depression just southeast main launch area yet unnamed looked acted much like notorious Isaacsons Hole Taft model already climbing hy time reached area would likely fall out apparent lift dramatic swiftness Conditions seemed consistent opposite western end flight line number fliers towed way almost immediately regardless starting pole position Others took up resi dence downwind wait help still others went well upwind find clear towing space end Day six clean scores five Californians Floridian Harry Grogan Glider becoming warmweather sport Gone such names Isaacson Elder Bradley Parkerall former team members top six remained clean until Round 12 Grogan dropped out 78second flight five remaining fliers Pierre Brun Tom Coussens Matt Gewain Don Leath Randy Weiler maxed final flights awaited 730 am flyoff two days later arrangement have flyoffs separate day balance event gave some time retrim practice idea universally well received Jim Parker explained World Champs flyoffs same day immediately after last regular round Thats youre hot tired dont have time rest Jim some others feel circumstances pressure change flyoffs held back Don Leath interesting study flyoff Something sentimental favorite flier use old twanger-style towbook felt put him disadvantage because unable achieve same launch style height other flyoff participants used day before flyoffs add invigorators best model opened up its still-air capability considerably As sun rose flyoff day fliers spectators knew fiveminute max round would likely decide contest 15-minute launch window began towing immediately used much available time before committing launch Pierre Brnn used bunt model performed well launch quite good practice bunt fine altitude gained quite enough turned 196-second flightexcellent respects enough day Still must given credit having nerve use bunt important flight showed way others wishing try system Don Leath managed best Continued page 90 -L______ ot Largest inventories ot Miniature Bearings Remote Control Models Cars ks nes s es Helicopters E 3 Complete Product Lines Premium Ultra-Seal frictionless sealed maintenance-free bearings Econo-Power bearings precisionengineered 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suit version Wishbone/RI-14 series rode extremely flat slow glide possibly flattest slowest flyoff models make team easily Probably happiest man Lost Hills though first-time team member Tom Coussens Aided Lee Hines Jim Parker checked temperatures removed obstructions Toms Sonrise surpassed others first place cant believe about could say long two years Tom suffered final-round disaster 1990 spoil what looked sure team spot could tell mind during contest left field after round 14 shouted didnt choke time didnt choke 1990 certainly didnt time either believe years FlA team should among best USA has produced three members California ability practice together should give tremendous lift superior fliers own right team should dynamite F LC Power Twenty-eight Power fliers began what proved highestquality Finals some time first round four-minute max no challenge whatsoever 26 28 made required time two missed Charlie Stiles would also have maxed DTed three seconds short As several top fliers can attest no-mistakes situation Most dropped flights caused pilot error generally because poor air performance todays FiC models makes 180-second max testament normalcy rather good flight real contest models begins during flyoffs Finals no exception first 14 rounds merely serve qualifier weed out bad luck and/or error judgement After seven rounds still 14 clean scores after nine rounds number reduced 11 amazingly enough same group held form through last five rounds qualify mass flyoff following morning Interesting stories final flyoff group Doug Joyce famous canard models made cutwould time came together him Gil Morris showed flapper saw Charlie Caton famous AMA circles relative newcomer FlC also primed ready despite what called string minor disasters have disasters no knows about Doug Galbreath expected time flying conventional polyhedralwing model though flying mate Ken Oliver also qualified using V-Max previous years Doug managed survive midair early roundone several occurred crowded skies during mass launchesa wing tip broken off model otherwise major damage Doug used V-Max until model could repaired switched back flyoff time remainder flyoff field looked like Whos FiC former team members other top fliers over place including Mike Achterberg Bob Gutai Ken Happersett Ed Keck Ken Phair Roger Simpson quality field gave rise much speculation deep flyoff would go estimated would take least nine-minute round cut field three problem extended flyoff 15-minute launch windows would carry over thermalflying weather possibility factors other model performance drift haze timer eyesight quality binoculars etc determining team spots break lack flyoff FlB FlA flyoff going round left schedule open complete FlC flyoff least-active conditions possible 11 made five-minute first round Joyce Achterberg Caton dropped out seven-minute second roundby total 21 seconds Another close call Gil Morris sweated out flight right deckhe made less second Next came nine-minute round excitement tension built extremely high level As eight remaining fliers took pole positions nearly total silence whisper end line could probably have heard other Doug Galbreath continued aggressive style being first away clocked 458 waited others catch him Ken Oliver went soon after Continued page 98 90 Model Aviation TASK Original Home Machine Shop Designed USA Shoptask IF YOU REALLY LOVE SOARING THIS IS YOUR DREAM COME TRUE Youve seen 5QSZIfl95 Baa IflO europe ens recently saw dominate FAI-F3B World Championstiipsl What Theyre WIncheS previously available Team Members now 01 beautifully hand-crafted TIMBS ENGINEERING WinchasavailabletoyoulThese winches designed built goat mind help Ba Americen win World Champion ships did ruggedly built take abuse world class competition providing highest performanceand 100% reliability Now remember IS left Bad won buift So now last chance proud owner ideal winch lazy span flying senous compe tition wo* See Pg#27 Jan1992 issue Mode 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Ken Gil Morris 438 Ken Phair 430 Bob Gutai also 430 few seconds short Roger Simpson flew bit later round others overcame some minor trim/launch problems post picture-perfect flight 485 seconds top flyoff honors Upon learning ended years frustration made team burst tears joy still evident accepted congratulations team photos taken clear-cut baffle final spot between New Yorks Ed Keck Californias Ken Happersett timing foul-up Kecks flight left flight time subject question appeared two flight timers strayed wrong model resulting two flight times Keck Meanwhile Happersett felt own flight time errorthat model aloft longer Keckshe filed protest whole situation could reviewed appeared lower Kecks times sufficient team spot refly ruled Keck won refly narrow margin machinations twists turns whole protest subsequent decision will covered detail later timeperhaps Duration column now suffice say original FlC team remained intact Keck has now completed transition world-class RC Pattern Pylon Racing 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