NATS Behind Scenes GREETINGS FROM PRESIDENT CARTER.. RV~ JITE iC .E 7 i .. \ EXECUTIJE DIETC *CDEY CF rEL E~.LTIC3 i4ACH FE NJ 1iT EETIGS T T Tii \TS PiF S FIFTY FIET L -EFTIS ~ ti L CL ILF YOU PiCVIE IT5T SUFFrrT TCU V715\S \ rYET OF ZClJiTLE3 II.1iALS LJTF YCU VD S2 Y VFY -EY t JlY C~TE9 White House message Nats participants result AMA HO efforts few weeks prior Nats original idea make President aware Peanut Scale events HO staffer Hobie Steele coordinated effort eventually resulted telegram THEY SAID would hotvery hot also said wouldnt rain didntnot during Nats week two days after Nats ended rain Southern California seen August over 50 years Some rain would have welcomed Free Flight RC Soaring sites during Nats areas plagued dust con stantly coated cars equipment people Attempts reduce problem watering areas day al futile watering also necessary reduce fire hazard super-dry brush thousands acres forests being consumed fires other parts state during Nats hypersensitive about preventing firesespecially during FE Rocket event featured burning Jetex fuses engine ignition Special precau tions however kept situation under controL Another freak weather situation just missed Nats came day after Nats ended just before rains would have wiped out model fly ing tremendous duststorm grounded B-52 flying March Air Force Base 77 Nats lucked out Aside heat dust events went schedule However Free Flighters quickly learned get flights earlyafternoon winds stronger predicted Thus ele ments combined neutralize contestant happiness about huge Free Flight site weather problems plus pro hibition against motorbikes retrieval requirement property owners prevented greatest Free Flight site Nats history being enjoyed much hoped Others troubles too Control Line Combat people unhappy throughout week since did have what considered adequate area fly fromthe lack green grass abundance sand gravel circles major source com plaint flew week long anyway attempts locate better place frustrated legal noise other problems RC Pattern Pylon fliers generally much better situation unique operating problem con tend occasion Schedules B-52 operations March Air Force Base active part Strategic Air Command combined wind direc tion problems required several occa sions huge jets taxi through RC area Naturally RC fly ing stop during periods problem minimized good Air Force communication co ordination AMA officials end intended RC flying ac complished interruptions distraction fact treat see such B-52 operations front row position Aside such problems successful Nats standpoint getting flying done planned Most events well-run officials complimented operations Helping situation cases comparatively low turnout con testants exception RC Soaring activity largest turnout since added Nats 1974 After slow start soaring events got going high gear typical see 10 sailplanes air time Most events finished earlier scheduled RC Scale worried about having enough time allow6 Model Aviation being sent March Air Force Base Winner special Air Force Association award Best Military Scale George Rose Curtiss Hawk P6E Gene Sidwell rt made presentation behalf AFAhes former pres LA chapter Association Busy Scale event tabulators worked behind scenes tally scores double-check re suIts All-girl groups several events put hours such tasks Shown Barbara Coopersmith Linda PihI Pat Groves Sylvia Lien ance finished several hours spareafter three rounds flying same events gen erally agreed however num ber contestants same 76 Nats would have problems 77 biggest effect overall low contestant turnout financial 1976 Nats produced almost $42000 entry fees compared about $27000 year Considering takes $50000 put Nats lower income serious problem reasons low turnout discussed widely during Nats incorrect example lamented contestants east Rockies largely stayed away years Nats Frequently men tioned contributing factor fact Canadian Nats held east couple weeks earlier Nats Executive Committee members noted Nats always mostly local event small percentage days drive away respect 77 Nats typical California consistent past Nats history also noted West Coasters contestants other California events did show Nats prime example quoted annual Bakersfield RC Pylon meet contestants seen Riverside side effects over 100 Nats trophies presented simply because enough contestants entered events Free Flight Control Line events par ticularly plagued problem Yet small Nats over 1000 contestants Almost 200 late entries registered Nats rather pre-entered mail addi tion 1061 contestants 419 mechanics Thus almost 1500 registered participants addition well over 400 officials RC contestants456 total Outdoor FF 351 Control Line 341 Indoor 140 large RC total noted have result ed fact contestants entered event Thus Quarter Midget fliers typically did fly Formula Pattern Scale Sailplanes likewise RC events contrast FF contestants entered several events category same Indoor Control Line fliers differentCombat fliers mostly flew Combat several Combat events fly Similarly Speed Racing Carrier fliers several events enter within specialty Noteworthy year large number women officials key posi tions Patty Sasnett Control Line November1977 7 Busy AMA souvenir booth sold patches pins hats other items produce record come such Nats sales help pay Nats operating costs Volunteers manned booth seven days Key center support field events volunteer desk several hundred errands job assignments handled River side RC Club leaders Jerry Crowley Clyde Reed other club members throughout Nats week Hectic center activity AMA Nats HO trailer Processing entry forms typing event results financial accounting income expenses coordinating officials needs communications field events other operations carried out busy crew Washington DC Star Sunday air show 5-year-old Chip Gordon Hyde Yuma Arizona flew RC Ugly Stick unassisted except advice proud dad crowd loved Chip has flying RC past year -C d L ~ -9\ 14{J 14$ 1 I ROSJ r14 VL / L& r Li72 * -L - i U11 4 1 C4*~ompiexity OT cenTral 1-10 Tabulation Counter operations shown elaborate wall chart kept track progress processing scares 64 events Results posted last place events 6ev Kuntz helped keep report board up date Category Director highest ranking spot female official did outstanding job another key spot Betty Stream RC Pattern Event Di rector Bev Wisniewski aided whole family CL Speed Director Marlene Chisoim longtime AMA Con test Director key official HQ Tabulation operation Bever ly Kuntz Anne Redwine also Contest Direc tor led Bakersfield Barnstormers during Sunday air show Pat Groves along husband Monty helped run RC Scale event Barbara Lien another key Scale official others mainly serving field event tabulation positions also behind scenes headquarters operation great number women Nats real asset Besides being com petent exerted calming influence contestants tended rational complaining protests seemed have less crisis nature pre sented gals charge Having Nats again California af Continued page 86 8 Model Aviation IL Kay Dawson Riversides Visitor Convention Bureau cheer ful dispenser local sightseeing historical information also gra cious hostess AMAs officials during Nats preparations National Scale Association formed Nats hangar meeting equal representation RC FF CL interests Bob Underwood St Louis moderator meeting got elected president New CL Carrier organization also formed 77 Nats AMR 1u0 ouiiaing ana Tlylng program area youngsters direct ed Bob Underwood family group assistance River side Jaycees Almost 1000 Cubs built flown Nats hangar T*4 14 t*t$ Demonstrating buddy box technique novice RC fliers during Sun day air show Joe Bridi Mrs Funderburk wife March Air Force Base Commanding Officer Bob Underwood using Top Flite Freshman Trainer provided Sid Axelrod SPECIAL PRO SERIES 2 FOR RC-FREE FLIGHT CONTROL LINE DIAFITCHPRICE 5%3489 63489 733%4119 83%456129 94566% 77%139 10467149 106W 8W149 108EW159 114677% 7% 7% 8159 116EW169 11%67169 126179 125W179 1356219 1456249 1556309 164% 6389 5V WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE SERIES 400 B POE SPEED NG ADVANCED DESION NO 1 IN PYLON RACING LEADINO SPEED RECORD HOLDER OP ALL TIMES RC PYLON RACING DIA PITCH PRICE 5%3%4129 755%6149 75N 5%N 8N149 8%8%8%7 7%7%189 96%7 7%7%189 CONTROL LINE SPEED& RACING DIAPITCHPRICE 4%8%7129 4%55%129 6788%149 77%10%11 169 889189 89W 9%N189 8%77%189 91213219 NNARROW Letters Editor continued page 5 anyone wishing help him find plans big models MA would appreciate hearing people have such plans sale public Pass name Cathy Deibert Im 12 years old would like tell everyone about San Marcos Flyers San Mar COS California dad mem ber men get together Saturday Sunday good old fashioned fun flying jaw boneing occasions some go out field test fly new ship work out flying problems scratch model kit model Theres 65 men group 4 wives 6 children 12-16 club expanding last meeting joined 4 people woman clubs biggest problem area fly days numbered cause might just lose flying field Please print Editors Column Cathy Deibert Oceanside CA Behind Scenes continued page 8 ter 10 years good experience general contestants first Natsthey werent around during Navy Nats 1967 prior years fact first non-Navy Nats held California Air Force people excellent hosts Although prevented tight military budget allocating money personnel Nats opera tion March Air Force Base officers very helpful hospitable positive attitude did could minimize interference military operations Great support also provided via Military Affairs Committee Riverside Chambers Commerce also Jaycees local civilian commun ity support nicely complemented AMA Air Force participation provided food concessions portable toilets poster distribution sign posting garbage collection youth program assis tance tourist sightseeing informa tion souvenirs other items behind scenes support Most outstanding effort Riverside RC Club under direc tion President Denny Hackthorne assistant Nick Nichols other club members provided direct physical assistance Nats events regarding material equipment supplies manpower assistance hours began before events started continued long after field activities ended AMAs Executive Council voted club Distinguished Service Award tremendous job ex ceptionally well done What about 78 Nats press time nothing certain different problems directions hope possibility another would develop positively before years end Discussed possi bility returning again Riverside 78 idea repeat would help recoup 77 losses since second year same location usually cheaper operation weighs against general AMA policy mov ing Nats around year year although returned Lake Charles LA 75 after 74 Nats same reasons prevail follow ing 77 Nats Lake Charles also 78 possibility Most support however seems favor return Ohio 78 problems since some conditions present very successful 76 Nats have changed New possibilities doubts could avail able before 79 Ellington Air Force Base Texas Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts possibilities currently being explored goal AMA Ex ecutive Council decision its October 1 meeting may possible make final decision time def inite push two possibilities likely result meeting meantime 77 California Nats appreciated having made possible persistent efforts local people worked long hard Thats what takes Californians delivered lots West Coast help operate event minimum support outside area Several hundred Californiansand oth ersserved officials through months planning well during Nats itself owed thanks volunteer efforts will quickly forgottenthey have helped sure Nats will again come back West Coast sooner later N ats/La ne continued page 16 Prather winner holder fast time 136 Roger Moorhead George Parks fly-off second George took honors Bob Root fourth Bob Nickle fifth total nine rounds flown Quarter Midget Formula started Thursday 130 pm flew three rounds total 52 entries showed up too fellows East coast missed guys seemed having trouble sorting out high temperature low humidity fast time meet 115 Most times 118s 125s Another new method scale handicap ping tried year three judges scoring plane basis six points scores added divided three average Some handicaps came out 2 1 Y2 etc did seem eliminate coin tossing determine starting position 86 Model Aviation NEWS FLASH Bob Smith Chatsworth CA tet new World Speed Record o June 19 Pylon mula 11125 Rev Up 8%-6% new Pylon Rac ing propl OUT-PERFORMS ALL OTHERS AT THE 1976 NATIONALS 1st RC Masters Class 1st RC Advanced 1st RC Novice 1st RC Sport Scale 1st Formula Pylon 1st Quarter Midget Pylon 1st CL Stunt Open 1st CL Stunt Senior 1st CL Stunt Junior 1st CL Combat Op & Sr 1st CL Slow Comb Op & Sr 1st CL Carrier II Op Jr Sr 1st CL Carrier Jr & Sr 1st CL Class 0 Speed Open 1st CL Class C Speed Jr & Sr 1st CL Class B Speed Op & Sr 1st CL Cl Speed Op Sr Jr 1st CL Formula 40 Open 1st CL Class B Proto Jr 1st FE Class B Open 1st EF Class C Open HIGH PERFORMANCE * COMPETITION PROVEN * THIN RIGID BLADES OF HARD MAPLE WOOD * SUPERBLY FINISHED COMPLETELY FUEL PUOOF
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/11
Page Numbers: 6, 7, 8, 86
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/11
Page Numbers: 6, 7, 8, 86
NATS Behind Scenes GREETINGS FROM PRESIDENT CARTER.. RV~ JITE iC .E 7 i .. \ EXECUTIJE DIETC *CDEY CF rEL E~.LTIC3 i4ACH FE NJ 1iT EETIGS T T Tii \TS PiF S FIFTY FIET L -EFTIS ~ ti L CL ILF YOU PiCVIE IT5T SUFFrrT TCU V715\S \ rYET OF ZClJiTLE3 II.1iALS LJTF YCU VD S2 Y VFY -EY t JlY C~TE9 White House message Nats participants result AMA HO efforts few weeks prior Nats original idea make President aware Peanut Scale events HO staffer Hobie Steele coordinated effort eventually resulted telegram THEY SAID would hotvery hot also said wouldnt rain didntnot during Nats week two days after Nats ended rain Southern California seen August over 50 years Some rain would have welcomed Free Flight RC Soaring sites during Nats areas plagued dust con stantly coated cars equipment people Attempts reduce problem watering areas day al futile watering also necessary reduce fire hazard super-dry brush thousands acres forests being consumed fires other parts state during Nats hypersensitive about preventing firesespecially during FE Rocket event featured burning Jetex fuses engine ignition Special precau tions however kept situation under controL Another freak weather situation just missed Nats came day after Nats ended just before rains would have wiped out model fly ing tremendous duststorm grounded B-52 flying March Air Force Base 77 Nats lucked out Aside heat dust events went schedule However Free Flighters quickly learned get flights earlyafternoon winds stronger predicted Thus ele ments combined neutralize contestant happiness about huge Free Flight site weather problems plus pro hibition against motorbikes retrieval requirement property owners prevented greatest Free Flight site Nats history being enjoyed much hoped Others troubles too Control Line Combat people unhappy throughout week since did have what considered adequate area fly fromthe lack green grass abundance sand gravel circles major source com plaint flew week long anyway attempts locate better place frustrated legal noise other problems RC Pattern Pylon fliers generally much better situation unique operating problem con tend occasion Schedules B-52 operations March Air Force Base active part Strategic Air Command combined wind direc tion problems required several occa sions huge jets taxi through RC area Naturally RC fly ing stop during periods problem minimized good Air Force communication co ordination AMA officials end intended RC flying ac complished interruptions distraction fact treat see such B-52 operations front row position Aside such problems successful Nats standpoint getting flying done planned Most events well-run officials complimented operations Helping situation cases comparatively low turnout con testants exception RC Soaring activity largest turnout since added Nats 1974 After slow start soaring events got going high gear typical see 10 sailplanes air time Most events finished earlier scheduled RC Scale worried about having enough time allow6 Model Aviation being sent March Air Force Base Winner special Air Force Association award Best Military Scale George Rose Curtiss Hawk P6E Gene Sidwell rt made presentation behalf AFAhes former pres LA chapter Association Busy Scale event tabulators worked behind scenes tally scores double-check re suIts All-girl groups several events put hours such tasks Shown Barbara Coopersmith Linda PihI Pat Groves Sylvia Lien ance finished several hours spareafter three rounds flying same events gen erally agreed however num ber contestants same 76 Nats would have problems 77 biggest effect overall low contestant turnout financial 1976 Nats produced almost $42000 entry fees compared about $27000 year Considering takes $50000 put Nats lower income serious problem reasons low turnout discussed widely during Nats incorrect example lamented contestants east Rockies largely stayed away years Nats Frequently men tioned contributing factor fact Canadian Nats held east couple weeks earlier Nats Executive Committee members noted Nats always mostly local event small percentage days drive away respect 77 Nats typical California consistent past Nats history also noted West Coasters contestants other California events did show Nats prime example quoted annual Bakersfield RC Pylon meet contestants seen Riverside side effects over 100 Nats trophies presented simply because enough contestants entered events Free Flight Control Line events par ticularly plagued problem Yet small Nats over 1000 contestants Almost 200 late entries registered Nats rather pre-entered mail addi tion 1061 contestants 419 mechanics Thus almost 1500 registered participants addition well over 400 officials RC contestants456 total Outdoor FF 351 Control Line 341 Indoor 140 large RC total noted have result ed fact contestants entered event Thus Quarter Midget fliers typically did fly Formula Pattern Scale Sailplanes likewise RC events contrast FF contestants entered several events category same Indoor Control Line fliers differentCombat fliers mostly flew Combat several Combat events fly Similarly Speed Racing Carrier fliers several events enter within specialty Noteworthy year large number women officials key posi tions Patty Sasnett Control Line November1977 7 Busy AMA souvenir booth sold patches pins hats other items produce record come such Nats sales help pay Nats operating costs Volunteers manned booth seven days Key center support field events volunteer desk several hundred errands job assignments handled River side RC Club leaders Jerry Crowley Clyde Reed other club members throughout Nats week Hectic center activity AMA Nats HO trailer Processing entry forms typing event results financial accounting income expenses coordinating officials needs communications field events other operations carried out busy crew Washington DC Star Sunday air show 5-year-old Chip Gordon Hyde Yuma Arizona flew RC Ugly Stick unassisted except advice proud dad crowd loved Chip has flying RC past year -C d L ~ -9\ 14{J 14$ 1 I ROSJ r14 VL / L& r Li72 * -L - i U11 4 1 C4*~ompiexity OT cenTral 1-10 Tabulation Counter operations shown elaborate wall chart kept track progress processing scares 64 events Results posted last place events 6ev Kuntz helped keep report board up date Category Director highest ranking spot female official did outstanding job another key spot Betty Stream RC Pattern Event Di rector Bev Wisniewski aided whole family CL Speed Director Marlene Chisoim longtime AMA Con test Director key official HQ Tabulation operation Bever ly Kuntz Anne Redwine also Contest Direc tor led Bakersfield Barnstormers during Sunday air show Pat Groves along husband Monty helped run RC Scale event Barbara Lien another key Scale official others mainly serving field event tabulation positions also behind scenes headquarters operation great number women Nats real asset Besides being com petent exerted calming influence contestants tended rational complaining protests seemed have less crisis nature pre sented gals charge Having Nats again California af Continued page 86 8 Model Aviation IL Kay Dawson Riversides Visitor Convention Bureau cheer ful dispenser local sightseeing historical information also gra cious hostess AMAs officials during Nats preparations National Scale Association formed Nats hangar meeting equal representation RC FF CL interests Bob Underwood St Louis moderator meeting got elected president New CL Carrier organization also formed 77 Nats AMR 1u0 ouiiaing ana Tlylng program area youngsters direct ed Bob Underwood family group assistance River side Jaycees Almost 1000 Cubs built flown Nats hangar T*4 14 t*t$ Demonstrating buddy box technique novice RC fliers during Sun day air show Joe Bridi Mrs Funderburk wife March Air Force Base Commanding Officer Bob Underwood using Top Flite Freshman Trainer provided Sid Axelrod SPECIAL PRO SERIES 2 FOR RC-FREE FLIGHT CONTROL LINE DIAFITCHPRICE 5%3489 63489 733%4119 83%456129 94566% 77%139 10467149 106W 8W149 108EW159 114677% 7% 7% 8159 116EW169 11%67169 126179 125W179 1356219 1456249 1556309 164% 6389 5V WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE SERIES 400 B POE SPEED NG ADVANCED DESION NO 1 IN PYLON RACING LEADINO SPEED RECORD HOLDER OP ALL TIMES RC PYLON RACING DIA PITCH PRICE 5%3%4129 755%6149 75N 5%N 8N149 8%8%8%7 7%7%189 96%7 7%7%189 CONTROL LINE SPEED& RACING DIAPITCHPRICE 4%8%7129 4%55%129 6788%149 77%10%11 169 889189 89W 9%N189 8%77%189 91213219 NNARROW Letters Editor continued page 5 anyone wishing help him find plans big models MA would appreciate hearing people have such plans sale public Pass name Cathy Deibert Im 12 years old would like tell everyone about San Marcos Flyers San Mar COS California dad mem ber men get together Saturday Sunday good old fashioned fun flying jaw boneing occasions some go out field test fly new ship work out flying problems scratch model kit model Theres 65 men group 4 wives 6 children 12-16 club expanding last meeting joined 4 people woman clubs biggest problem area fly days numbered cause might just lose flying field Please print Editors Column Cathy Deibert Oceanside CA Behind Scenes continued page 8 ter 10 years good experience general contestants first Natsthey werent around during Navy Nats 1967 prior years fact first non-Navy Nats held California Air Force people excellent hosts Although prevented tight military budget allocating money personnel Nats opera tion March Air Force Base officers very helpful hospitable positive attitude did could minimize interference military operations Great support also provided via Military Affairs Committee Riverside Chambers Commerce also Jaycees local civilian commun ity support nicely complemented AMA Air Force participation provided food concessions portable toilets poster distribution sign posting garbage collection youth program assis tance tourist sightseeing informa tion souvenirs other items behind scenes support Most outstanding effort Riverside RC Club under direc tion President Denny Hackthorne assistant Nick Nichols other club members provided direct physical assistance Nats events regarding material equipment supplies manpower assistance hours began before events started continued long after field activities ended AMAs Executive Council voted club Distinguished Service Award tremendous job ex ceptionally well done What about 78 Nats press time nothing certain different problems directions hope possibility another would develop positively before years end Discussed possi bility returning again Riverside 78 idea repeat would help recoup 77 losses since second year same location usually cheaper operation weighs against general AMA policy mov ing Nats around year year although returned Lake Charles LA 75 after 74 Nats same reasons prevail follow ing 77 Nats Lake Charles also 78 possibility Most support however seems favor return Ohio 78 problems since some conditions present very successful 76 Nats have changed New possibilities doubts could avail able before 79 Ellington Air Force Base Texas Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts possibilities currently being explored goal AMA Ex ecutive Council decision its October 1 meeting may possible make final decision time def inite push two possibilities likely result meeting meantime 77 California Nats appreciated having made possible persistent efforts local people worked long hard Thats what takes Californians delivered lots West Coast help operate event minimum support outside area Several hundred Californiansand oth ersserved officials through months planning well during Nats itself owed thanks volunteer efforts will quickly forgottenthey have helped sure Nats will again come back West Coast sooner later N ats/La ne continued page 16 Prather winner holder fast time 136 Roger Moorhead George Parks fly-off second George took honors Bob Root fourth Bob Nickle fifth total nine rounds flown Quarter Midget Formula started Thursday 130 pm flew three rounds total 52 entries showed up too fellows East coast missed guys seemed having trouble sorting out high temperature low humidity fast time meet 115 Most times 118s 125s Another new method scale handicap ping tried year three judges scoring plane basis six points scores added divided three average Some handicaps came out 2 1 Y2 etc did seem eliminate coin tossing determine starting position 86 Model Aviation NEWS FLASH Bob Smith Chatsworth CA tet new World Speed Record o June 19 Pylon mula 11125 Rev Up 8%-6% new Pylon Rac ing propl OUT-PERFORMS ALL OTHERS AT THE 1976 NATIONALS 1st RC Masters Class 1st RC Advanced 1st RC Novice 1st RC Sport Scale 1st Formula Pylon 1st Quarter Midget Pylon 1st CL Stunt Open 1st CL Stunt Senior 1st CL Stunt Junior 1st CL Combat Op & Sr 1st CL Slow Comb Op & Sr 1st CL Carrier II Op Jr Sr 1st CL Carrier Jr & Sr 1st CL Class 0 Speed Open 1st CL Class C Speed Jr & Sr 1st CL Class B Speed Op & Sr 1st CL Cl Speed Op Sr Jr 1st CL Formula 40 Open 1st CL Class B Proto Jr 1st FE Class B Open 1st EF Class C Open HIGH PERFORMANCE * COMPETITION PROVEN * THIN RIGID BLADES OF HARD MAPLE WOOD * SUPERBLY FINISHED COMPLETELY FUEL PUOOF
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/11
Page Numbers: 6, 7, 8, 86
NATS Behind Scenes GREETINGS FROM PRESIDENT CARTER.. RV~ JITE iC .E 7 i .. \ EXECUTIJE DIETC *CDEY CF rEL E~.LTIC3 i4ACH FE NJ 1iT EETIGS T T Tii \TS PiF S FIFTY FIET L -EFTIS ~ ti L CL ILF YOU PiCVIE IT5T SUFFrrT TCU V715\S \ rYET OF ZClJiTLE3 II.1iALS LJTF YCU VD S2 Y VFY -EY t JlY C~TE9 White House message Nats participants result AMA HO efforts few weeks prior Nats original idea make President aware Peanut Scale events HO staffer Hobie Steele coordinated effort eventually resulted telegram THEY SAID would hotvery hot also said wouldnt rain didntnot during Nats week two days after Nats ended rain Southern California seen August over 50 years Some rain would have welcomed Free Flight RC Soaring sites during Nats areas plagued dust con stantly coated cars equipment people Attempts reduce problem watering areas day al futile watering also necessary reduce fire hazard super-dry brush thousands acres forests being consumed fires other parts state during Nats hypersensitive about preventing firesespecially during FE Rocket event featured burning Jetex fuses engine ignition Special precau tions however kept situation under controL Another freak weather situation just missed Nats came day after Nats ended just before rains would have wiped out model fly ing tremendous duststorm grounded B-52 flying March Air Force Base 77 Nats lucked out Aside heat dust events went schedule However Free Flighters quickly learned get flights earlyafternoon winds stronger predicted Thus ele ments combined neutralize contestant happiness about huge Free Flight site weather problems plus pro hibition against motorbikes retrieval requirement property owners prevented greatest Free Flight site Nats history being enjoyed much hoped Others troubles too Control Line Combat people unhappy throughout week since did have what considered adequate area fly fromthe lack green grass abundance sand gravel circles major source com plaint flew week long anyway attempts locate better place frustrated legal noise other problems RC Pattern Pylon fliers generally much better situation unique operating problem con tend occasion Schedules B-52 operations March Air Force Base active part Strategic Air Command combined wind direc tion problems required several occa sions huge jets taxi through RC area Naturally RC fly ing stop during periods problem minimized good Air Force communication co ordination AMA officials end intended RC flying ac complished interruptions distraction fact treat see such B-52 operations front row position Aside such problems successful Nats standpoint getting flying done planned Most events well-run officials complimented operations Helping situation cases comparatively low turnout con testants exception RC Soaring activity largest turnout since added Nats 1974 After slow start soaring events got going high gear typical see 10 sailplanes air time Most events finished earlier scheduled RC Scale worried about having enough time allow6 Model Aviation being sent March Air Force Base Winner special Air Force Association award Best Military Scale George Rose Curtiss Hawk P6E Gene Sidwell rt made presentation behalf AFAhes former pres LA chapter Association Busy Scale event tabulators worked behind scenes tally scores double-check re suIts All-girl groups several events put hours such tasks Shown Barbara Coopersmith Linda PihI Pat Groves Sylvia Lien ance finished several hours spareafter three rounds flying same events gen erally agreed however num ber contestants same 76 Nats would have problems 77 biggest effect overall low contestant turnout financial 1976 Nats produced almost $42000 entry fees compared about $27000 year Considering takes $50000 put Nats lower income serious problem reasons low turnout discussed widely during Nats incorrect example lamented contestants east Rockies largely stayed away years Nats Frequently men tioned contributing factor fact Canadian Nats held east couple weeks earlier Nats Executive Committee members noted Nats always mostly local event small percentage days drive away respect 77 Nats typical California consistent past Nats history also noted West Coasters contestants other California events did show Nats prime example quoted annual Bakersfield RC Pylon meet contestants seen Riverside side effects over 100 Nats trophies presented simply because enough contestants entered events Free Flight Control Line events par ticularly plagued problem Yet small Nats over 1000 contestants Almost 200 late entries registered Nats rather pre-entered mail addi tion 1061 contestants 419 mechanics Thus almost 1500 registered participants addition well over 400 officials RC contestants456 total Outdoor FF 351 Control Line 341 Indoor 140 large RC total noted have result ed fact contestants entered event Thus Quarter Midget fliers typically did fly Formula Pattern Scale Sailplanes likewise RC events contrast FF contestants entered several events category same Indoor Control Line fliers differentCombat fliers mostly flew Combat several Combat events fly Similarly Speed Racing Carrier fliers several events enter within specialty Noteworthy year large number women officials key posi tions Patty Sasnett Control Line November1977 7 Busy AMA souvenir booth sold patches pins hats other items produce record come such Nats sales help pay Nats operating costs Volunteers manned booth seven days Key center support field events volunteer desk several hundred errands job assignments handled River side RC Club leaders Jerry Crowley Clyde Reed other club members throughout Nats week Hectic center activity AMA Nats HO trailer Processing entry forms typing event results financial accounting income expenses coordinating officials needs communications field events other operations carried out busy crew Washington DC Star Sunday air show 5-year-old Chip Gordon Hyde Yuma Arizona flew RC Ugly Stick unassisted except advice proud dad crowd loved Chip has flying RC past year -C d L ~ -9\ 14{J 14$ 1 I ROSJ r14 VL / L& r Li72 * -L - i U11 4 1 C4*~ompiexity OT cenTral 1-10 Tabulation Counter operations shown elaborate wall chart kept track progress processing scares 64 events Results posted last place events 6ev Kuntz helped keep report board up date Category Director highest ranking spot female official did outstanding job another key spot Betty Stream RC Pattern Event Di rector Bev Wisniewski aided whole family CL Speed Director Marlene Chisoim longtime AMA Con test Director key official HQ Tabulation operation Bever ly Kuntz Anne Redwine also Contest Direc tor led Bakersfield Barnstormers during Sunday air show Pat Groves along husband Monty helped run RC Scale event Barbara Lien another key Scale official others mainly serving field event tabulation positions also behind scenes headquarters operation great number women Nats real asset Besides being com petent exerted calming influence contestants tended rational complaining protests seemed have less crisis nature pre sented gals charge Having Nats again California af Continued page 86 8 Model Aviation IL Kay Dawson Riversides Visitor Convention Bureau cheer ful dispenser local sightseeing historical information also gra cious hostess AMAs officials during Nats preparations National Scale Association formed Nats hangar meeting equal representation RC FF CL interests Bob Underwood St Louis moderator meeting got elected president New CL Carrier organization also formed 77 Nats AMR 1u0 ouiiaing ana Tlylng program area youngsters direct ed Bob Underwood family group assistance River side Jaycees Almost 1000 Cubs built flown Nats hangar T*4 14 t*t$ Demonstrating buddy box technique novice RC fliers during Sun day air show Joe Bridi Mrs Funderburk wife March Air Force Base Commanding Officer Bob Underwood using Top Flite Freshman Trainer provided Sid Axelrod SPECIAL PRO SERIES 2 FOR RC-FREE FLIGHT CONTROL LINE DIAFITCHPRICE 5%3489 63489 733%4119 83%456129 94566% 77%139 10467149 106W 8W149 108EW159 114677% 7% 7% 8159 116EW169 11%67169 126179 125W179 1356219 1456249 1556309 164% 6389 5V WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE SERIES 400 B POE SPEED NG ADVANCED DESION NO 1 IN PYLON RACING LEADINO SPEED RECORD HOLDER OP ALL TIMES RC PYLON RACING DIA PITCH PRICE 5%3%4129 755%6149 75N 5%N 8N149 8%8%8%7 7%7%189 96%7 7%7%189 CONTROL LINE SPEED& RACING DIAPITCHPRICE 4%8%7129 4%55%129 6788%149 77%10%11 169 889189 89W 9%N189 8%77%189 91213219 NNARROW Letters Editor continued page 5 anyone wishing help him find plans big models MA would appreciate hearing people have such plans sale public Pass name Cathy Deibert Im 12 years old would like tell everyone about San Marcos Flyers San Mar COS California dad mem ber men get together Saturday Sunday good old fashioned fun flying jaw boneing occasions some go out field test fly new ship work out flying problems scratch model kit model Theres 65 men group 4 wives 6 children 12-16 club expanding last meeting joined 4 people woman clubs biggest problem area fly days numbered cause might just lose flying field Please print Editors Column Cathy Deibert Oceanside CA Behind Scenes continued page 8 ter 10 years good experience general contestants first Natsthey werent around during Navy Nats 1967 prior years fact first non-Navy Nats held California Air Force people excellent hosts Although prevented tight military budget allocating money personnel Nats opera tion March Air Force Base officers very helpful hospitable positive attitude did could minimize interference military operations Great support also provided via Military Affairs Committee Riverside Chambers Commerce also Jaycees local civilian commun ity support nicely complemented AMA Air Force participation provided food concessions portable toilets poster distribution sign posting garbage collection youth program assis tance tourist sightseeing informa tion souvenirs other items behind scenes support Most outstanding effort Riverside RC Club under direc tion President Denny Hackthorne assistant Nick Nichols other club members provided direct physical assistance Nats events regarding material equipment supplies manpower assistance hours began before events started continued long after field activities ended AMAs Executive Council voted club Distinguished Service Award tremendous job ex ceptionally well done What about 78 Nats press time nothing certain different problems directions hope possibility another would develop positively before years end Discussed possi bility returning again Riverside 78 idea repeat would help recoup 77 losses since second year same location usually cheaper operation weighs against general AMA policy mov ing Nats around year year although returned Lake Charles LA 75 after 74 Nats same reasons prevail follow ing 77 Nats Lake Charles also 78 possibility Most support however seems favor return Ohio 78 problems since some conditions present very successful 76 Nats have changed New possibilities doubts could avail able before 79 Ellington Air Force Base Texas Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts possibilities currently being explored goal AMA Ex ecutive Council decision its October 1 meeting may possible make final decision time def inite push two possibilities likely result meeting meantime 77 California Nats appreciated having made possible persistent efforts local people worked long hard Thats what takes Californians delivered lots West Coast help operate event minimum support outside area Several hundred Californiansand oth ersserved officials through months planning well during Nats itself owed thanks volunteer efforts will quickly forgottenthey have helped sure Nats will again come back West Coast sooner later N ats/La ne continued page 16 Prather winner holder fast time 136 Roger Moorhead George Parks fly-off second George took honors Bob Root fourth Bob Nickle fifth total nine rounds flown Quarter Midget Formula started Thursday 130 pm flew three rounds total 52 entries showed up too fellows East coast missed guys seemed having trouble sorting out high temperature low humidity fast time meet 115 Most times 118s 125s Another new method scale handicap ping tried year three judges scoring plane basis six points scores added divided three average Some handicaps came out 2 1 Y2 etc did seem eliminate coin tossing determine starting position 86 Model Aviation NEWS FLASH Bob Smith Chatsworth CA tet new World Speed Record o June 19 Pylon mula 11125 Rev Up 8%-6% new Pylon Rac ing propl OUT-PERFORMS ALL OTHERS AT THE 1976 NATIONALS 1st RC Masters Class 1st RC Advanced 1st RC Novice 1st RC Sport Scale 1st Formula Pylon 1st Quarter Midget Pylon 1st CL Stunt Open 1st CL Stunt Senior 1st CL Stunt Junior 1st CL Combat Op & Sr 1st CL Slow Comb Op & Sr 1st CL Carrier II Op Jr Sr 1st CL Carrier Jr & Sr 1st CL Class 0 Speed Open 1st CL Class C Speed Jr & Sr 1st CL Class B Speed Op & Sr 1st CL Cl Speed Op Sr Jr 1st CL Formula 40 Open 1st CL Class B Proto Jr 1st FE Class B Open 1st EF Class C Open HIGH PERFORMANCE * COMPETITION PROVEN * THIN RIGID BLADES OF HARD MAPLE WOOD * SUPERBLY FINISHED COMPLETELY FUEL PUOOF
Edition: Model Aviation - 1977/11
Page Numbers: 6, 7, 8, 86
NATS Behind Scenes GREETINGS FROM PRESIDENT CARTER.. RV~ JITE iC .E 7 i .. \ EXECUTIJE DIETC *CDEY CF rEL E~.LTIC3 i4ACH FE NJ 1iT EETIGS T T Tii \TS PiF S FIFTY FIET L -EFTIS ~ ti L CL ILF YOU PiCVIE IT5T SUFFrrT TCU V715\S \ rYET OF ZClJiTLE3 II.1iALS LJTF YCU VD S2 Y VFY -EY t JlY C~TE9 White House message Nats participants result AMA HO efforts few weeks prior Nats original idea make President aware Peanut Scale events HO staffer Hobie Steele coordinated effort eventually resulted telegram THEY SAID would hotvery hot also said wouldnt rain didntnot during Nats week two days after Nats ended rain Southern California seen August over 50 years Some rain would have welcomed Free Flight RC Soaring sites during Nats areas plagued dust con stantly coated cars equipment people Attempts reduce problem watering areas day al futile watering also necessary reduce fire hazard super-dry brush thousands acres forests being consumed fires other parts state during Nats hypersensitive about preventing firesespecially during FE Rocket event featured burning Jetex fuses engine ignition Special precau tions however kept situation under controL Another freak weather situation just missed Nats came day after Nats ended just before rains would have wiped out model fly ing tremendous duststorm grounded B-52 flying March Air Force Base 77 Nats lucked out Aside heat dust events went schedule However Free Flighters quickly learned get flights earlyafternoon winds stronger predicted Thus ele ments combined neutralize contestant happiness about huge Free Flight site weather problems plus pro hibition against motorbikes retrieval requirement property owners prevented greatest Free Flight site Nats history being enjoyed much hoped Others troubles too Control Line Combat people unhappy throughout week since did have what considered adequate area fly fromthe lack green grass abundance sand gravel circles major source com plaint flew week long anyway attempts locate better place frustrated legal noise other problems RC Pattern Pylon fliers generally much better situation unique operating problem con tend occasion Schedules B-52 operations March Air Force Base active part Strategic Air Command combined wind direc tion problems required several occa sions huge jets taxi through RC area Naturally RC fly ing stop during periods problem minimized good Air Force communication co ordination AMA officials end intended RC flying ac complished interruptions distraction fact treat see such B-52 operations front row position Aside such problems successful Nats standpoint getting flying done planned Most events well-run officials complimented operations Helping situation cases comparatively low turnout con testants exception RC Soaring activity largest turnout since added Nats 1974 After slow start soaring events got going high gear typical see 10 sailplanes air time Most events finished earlier scheduled RC Scale worried about having enough time allow6 Model Aviation being sent March Air Force Base Winner special Air Force Association award Best Military Scale George Rose Curtiss Hawk P6E Gene Sidwell rt made presentation behalf AFAhes former pres LA chapter Association Busy Scale event tabulators worked behind scenes tally scores double-check re suIts All-girl groups several events put hours such tasks Shown Barbara Coopersmith Linda PihI Pat Groves Sylvia Lien ance finished several hours spareafter three rounds flying same events gen erally agreed however num ber contestants same 76 Nats would have problems 77 biggest effect overall low contestant turnout financial 1976 Nats produced almost $42000 entry fees compared about $27000 year Considering takes $50000 put Nats lower income serious problem reasons low turnout discussed widely during Nats incorrect example lamented contestants east Rockies largely stayed away years Nats Frequently men tioned contributing factor fact Canadian Nats held east couple weeks earlier Nats Executive Committee members noted Nats always mostly local event small percentage days drive away respect 77 Nats typical California consistent past Nats history also noted West Coasters contestants other California events did show Nats prime example quoted annual Bakersfield RC Pylon meet contestants seen Riverside side effects over 100 Nats trophies presented simply because enough contestants entered events Free Flight Control Line events par ticularly plagued problem Yet small Nats over 1000 contestants Almost 200 late entries registered Nats rather pre-entered mail addi tion 1061 contestants 419 mechanics Thus almost 1500 registered participants addition well over 400 officials RC contestants456 total Outdoor FF 351 Control Line 341 Indoor 140 large RC total noted have result ed fact contestants entered event Thus Quarter Midget fliers typically did fly Formula Pattern Scale Sailplanes likewise RC events contrast FF contestants entered several events category same Indoor Control Line fliers differentCombat fliers mostly flew Combat several Combat events fly Similarly Speed Racing Carrier fliers several events enter within specialty Noteworthy year large number women officials key posi tions Patty Sasnett Control Line November1977 7 Busy AMA souvenir booth sold patches pins hats other items produce record come such Nats sales help pay Nats operating costs Volunteers manned booth seven days Key center support field events volunteer desk several hundred errands job assignments handled River side RC Club leaders Jerry Crowley Clyde Reed other club members throughout Nats week Hectic center activity AMA Nats HO trailer Processing entry forms typing event results financial accounting income expenses coordinating officials needs communications field events other operations carried out busy crew Washington DC Star Sunday air show 5-year-old Chip Gordon Hyde Yuma Arizona flew RC Ugly Stick unassisted except advice proud dad crowd loved Chip has flying RC past year -C d L ~ -9\ 14{J 14$ 1 I ROSJ r14 VL / L& r Li72 * -L - i U11 4 1 C4*~ompiexity OT cenTral 1-10 Tabulation Counter operations shown elaborate wall chart kept track progress processing scares 64 events Results posted last place events 6ev Kuntz helped keep report board up date Category Director highest ranking spot female official did outstanding job another key spot Betty Stream RC Pattern Event Di rector Bev Wisniewski aided whole family CL Speed Director Marlene Chisoim longtime AMA Con test Director key official HQ Tabulation operation Bever ly Kuntz Anne Redwine also Contest Direc tor led Bakersfield Barnstormers during Sunday air show Pat Groves along husband Monty helped run RC Scale event Barbara Lien another key Scale official others mainly serving field event tabulation positions also behind scenes headquarters operation great number women Nats real asset Besides being com petent exerted calming influence contestants tended rational complaining protests seemed have less crisis nature pre sented gals charge Having Nats again California af Continued page 86 8 Model Aviation IL Kay Dawson Riversides Visitor Convention Bureau cheer ful dispenser local sightseeing historical information also gra cious hostess AMAs officials during Nats preparations National Scale Association formed Nats hangar meeting equal representation RC FF CL interests Bob Underwood St Louis moderator meeting got elected president New CL Carrier organization also formed 77 Nats AMR 1u0 ouiiaing ana Tlylng program area youngsters direct ed Bob Underwood family group assistance River side Jaycees Almost 1000 Cubs built flown Nats hangar T*4 14 t*t$ Demonstrating buddy box technique novice RC fliers during Sun day air show Joe Bridi Mrs Funderburk wife March Air Force Base Commanding Officer Bob Underwood using Top Flite Freshman Trainer provided Sid Axelrod SPECIAL PRO SERIES 2 FOR RC-FREE FLIGHT CONTROL LINE DIAFITCHPRICE 5%3489 63489 733%4119 83%456129 94566% 77%139 10467149 106W 8W149 108EW159 114677% 7% 7% 8159 116EW169 11%67169 126179 125W179 1356219 1456249 1556309 164% 6389 5V WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE SERIES 400 B POE SPEED NG ADVANCED DESION NO 1 IN PYLON RACING LEADINO SPEED RECORD HOLDER OP ALL TIMES RC PYLON RACING DIA PITCH PRICE 5%3%4129 755%6149 75N 5%N 8N149 8%8%8%7 7%7%189 96%7 7%7%189 CONTROL LINE SPEED& RACING DIAPITCHPRICE 4%8%7129 4%55%129 6788%149 77%10%11 169 889189 89W 9%N189 8%77%189 91213219 NNARROW Letters Editor continued page 5 anyone wishing help him find plans big models MA would appreciate hearing people have such plans sale public Pass name Cathy Deibert Im 12 years old would like tell everyone about San Marcos Flyers San Mar COS California dad mem ber men get together Saturday Sunday good old fashioned fun flying jaw boneing occasions some go out field test fly new ship work out flying problems scratch model kit model Theres 65 men group 4 wives 6 children 12-16 club expanding last meeting joined 4 people woman clubs biggest problem area fly days numbered cause might just lose flying field Please print Editors Column Cathy Deibert Oceanside CA Behind Scenes continued page 8 ter 10 years good experience general contestants first Natsthey werent around during Navy Nats 1967 prior years fact first non-Navy Nats held California Air Force people excellent hosts Although prevented tight military budget allocating money personnel Nats opera tion March Air Force Base officers very helpful hospitable positive attitude did could minimize interference military operations Great support also provided via Military Affairs Committee Riverside Chambers Commerce also Jaycees local civilian commun ity support nicely complemented AMA Air Force participation provided food concessions portable toilets poster distribution sign posting garbage collection youth program assis tance tourist sightseeing informa tion souvenirs other items behind scenes support Most outstanding effort Riverside RC Club under direc tion President Denny Hackthorne assistant Nick Nichols other club members provided direct physical assistance Nats events regarding material equipment supplies manpower assistance hours began before events started continued long after field activities ended AMAs Executive Council voted club Distinguished Service Award tremendous job ex ceptionally well done What about 78 Nats press time nothing certain different problems directions hope possibility another would develop positively before years end Discussed possi bility returning again Riverside 78 idea repeat would help recoup 77 losses since second year same location usually cheaper operation weighs against general AMA policy mov ing Nats around year year although returned Lake Charles LA 75 after 74 Nats same reasons prevail follow ing 77 Nats Lake Charles also 78 possibility Most support however seems favor return Ohio 78 problems since some conditions present very successful 76 Nats have changed New possibilities doubts could avail able before 79 Ellington Air Force Base Texas Westover Air Force Base Massachusetts possibilities currently being explored goal AMA Ex ecutive Council decision its October 1 meeting may possible make final decision time def inite push two possibilities likely result meeting meantime 77 California Nats appreciated having made possible persistent efforts local people worked long hard Thats what takes Californians delivered lots West Coast help operate event minimum support outside area Several hundred Californiansand oth ersserved officials through months planning well during Nats itself owed thanks volunteer efforts will quickly forgottenthey have helped sure Nats will again come back West Coast sooner later N ats/La ne continued page 16 Prather winner holder fast time 136 Roger Moorhead George Parks fly-off second George took honors Bob Root fourth Bob Nickle fifth total nine rounds flown Quarter Midget Formula started Thursday 130 pm flew three rounds total 52 entries showed up too fellows East coast missed guys seemed having trouble sorting out high temperature low humidity fast time meet 115 Most times 118s 125s Another new method scale handicap ping tried year three judges scoring plane basis six points scores added divided three average Some handicaps came out 2 1 Y2 etc did seem eliminate coin tossing determine starting position 86 Model Aviation NEWS FLASH Bob Smith Chatsworth CA tet new World Speed Record o June 19 Pylon mula 11125 Rev Up 8%-6% new Pylon Rac ing propl OUT-PERFORMS ALL OTHERS AT THE 1976 NATIONALS 1st RC Masters Class 1st RC Advanced 1st RC Novice 1st RC Sport Scale 1st Formula Pylon 1st Quarter Midget Pylon 1st CL Stunt Open 1st CL Stunt Senior 1st CL Stunt Junior 1st CL Combat Op & Sr 1st CL Slow Comb Op & Sr 1st CL Carrier II Op Jr Sr 1st CL Carrier Jr & Sr 1st CL Class 0 Speed Open 1st CL Class C Speed Jr & Sr 1st CL Class B Speed Op & Sr 1st CL Cl Speed Op Sr Jr 1st CL Formula 40 Open 1st CL Class B Proto Jr 1st FE Class B Open 1st EF Class C Open HIGH PERFORMANCE * COMPETITION PROVEN * THIN RIGID BLADES OF HARD MAPLE WOOD * SUPERBLY FINISHED COMPLETELY FUEL PUOOF
