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RC Combat Feedback just received read new issue MA Great work usual have some feedback though article criticizing RC Combat misses mark long shot fact author CL flier addressing subject about knows nothing has irritated several fellow AMA members devoted whole page ramblings fellow some facts Aircraft used Combat usually unstable small flight platforms require constant attention remain aloft flyaway highly unlikely though same cannot stated CL Combat model lines have cut Midairs occur rather infrequently depth perception makes pursuit game chance certain science cases observed light collapsible structures aircraft involved caused wreckage drop vertically Since flying area closely policed safe distance away both pilots spectators risk minimized beyond say Q-500 race midairs common people standing between pylons Dont get wrong am fanatic am responsible modeler has involved creation several clubs held club office several times am currently CD new Leader Member 17 years have regarded safety number priority have dynamic advocate AMA letter out place MA other forum soapbox corner full page AMA did hint suggest risk taken out modeling Racing should cease sanctioned event See Racing community reacts engage series activities lives carry varying degrees risk Believe RC Combat game deranged derelicts recreation chasing streamer competent pilots knowingly engage know exceptions rule conscious modelers enjoying hobby/sport Ray Abadie Dallas Georgia Float-Plane Devotees Adventure Please allow state preference float-plane flying refer George Myerss RC Flying Today two lead-in questions appeared October 1991 issue Model Aviation 1 can go fly 2 What should know about flying site Granted newcomer should concerned Among other things ought learn fly type trainer should selected course good instructor would suggest moment beginner should attempt learn fly selecting lake river aflying field flying off water has its own special problems well know would certainly tend discourage beginner digress simply because enjoy float-plane flying much am determined make strongest pitch possible encourage flying off water As urban sprawl removes good flying sites us since lakes have yet diminish size think future airfields will necessity nothing else water-based great degree seems have upstaged Model Airplane News October 1991 edition certainly pleasure least devour word written about water flying own personal experiences observations follows airplane choice Senior Telemaster scratch-built 0S 61 long-stroke power have redesigned structure such way shock-loads transferred wing wing turn securely bolted fuselage further stabilized use K&B streamline tubing struts fastened fuselage guess Telemaster floats probably weighs nearly 12 pounds too heavy big bird flight characteristics exceptional opinion fact would go far say Telemaster better float plane land plane Takeoffs spectacular burst spray about two seconds followed immediate rise up float steps Push nose slightly forward pick up speed gently pull up elevator beautiful Telemaster airborne Flying float-equipped Telemaster requires concentration Rock-steady flights always possible suppose because pendulum effect floats Turns require coordinating rudder ailerons because float drag Landings should always require pilot bring aircraft lowest permissible speed keeping wings level flaring last possible moment avoid overstressing struts over 60 flights have managed break float strut once strangest experience have date learned fly single handedly canoe middle local lake towed Telemaster far shore possible interesting part started got engine started floats pushing against side canoe challenge first disconnect glow starter push Telemaster away canoe point rotating huge circles course drifting downwind same time times need copilot did manage remain canoe to get plane assuming life its own now decidedly curious position twist myself around get takeoff mode Newtons second law motion bedevils action equal opposite reaction canoe Continued page 24 October 1992 23 Now Youre Talking will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas criticisms AMA rules policies affect members issue has two sides Now Youre Talking will endeavor print viewpoints have submitted within limits available space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropriateness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher Publication rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has presented appropriate AMA authority thoughts presented author should construed being AMA Headquarters staff AMA officers publisher Now Youre Talking. Continued page 23 completely different thoughts ought situated happy conclusion good flight suggest float-flying greatly enhanced have someone bow canoe Spectators vital sport/hobby Almost everyones attention drawn seaplanea combination spray power have say noise quickens pulse onlookers Perhaps think few tense moments plane will get off water clear trees end lake Excitement planes floats air lead unusual appearance Landings have heard spectators say have see excitement tension great landing followed applause commend performance Now ask youdo achieve public acceptance land planes perfectly fair doto lesser degree However losing airfields alarming rate basic pitch simply encourage float-flying Coupled public acceptance seems fact boaters realizing AT LAST Z-BEST ENGINE CLEANER F4EW $2S&HCA925%laxDiutBy send check money AIRBORNEHOBBIES order ask local 3764 30th St San Diego CA 92104 dealer MIC 800-3820505 VISA An Effective High Tech Engine Cleaner B/C Engines Removes Burnedon Fuel Residue Enceusted Carbon Buildup Any Bare Metal Engine Outside Inside ZBEST Cleans Mufflers Tuned Fipes Headers Wk& oaf Scsuhbisg wont Harm Discolor Metal Four Ounces will Clean 1015 Engines Clean Engines Run Cooler Last Longerl FIRST CLASS EVENT. FIRST CLASS VIDEO PROGRAM Fealuren aircraft entered Static detail fligltt Narratiun Frank Tians Mr Isp Gun lntetviewn Spectacular sluw-motiun fuatage Running time us 96 mis $2096 plan $325 uhipping & handling THE ONLY VIDEO ENDORSED BY THE TOP GUN COMMITrEEI 1991 QSAA Las Vegas Ply-In 1991 Scale Masters 1991 Top Gun Toarnamenl $2695 OODERIN lNFOOMATION Chad voesy sdan irna nra Muvacarducsapsd Dussaots 20% stilt odanvg rosa has Gsa 51 ira acosa ovarsos ShspeuvaArMaI uSCaousuavd Masco-tO Oh irniiaoa Si hOsa sddbuaI upa Escpu-OsOQea Asn/Ai,salFauishav -tO ua 25 hoar pirora Samhe its 555, PROPWASH VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 2973 Bennan5t Dept54 LasVogan NV 89109 702 791-1466 24 Horns 702 73S1 521 FAX skill performance required have far kept distance motor over ask usual questions including kicker can get sport/hobby Shorebound spectators also seem accept noise factor too have motor boats thus strengthening alliance plea encourage water activities much possible start column Call Fun floatFlying something sort would happy contribute thoughts pictures tooif can figure out way propel canoe fly take pictures same time Jim Halls Johnson Vermont Noise Complaints/Control reading July copy Model Aviation am very frustrated read yet another RC field jeopardy because noise complaints feel AMA completely missing boat its noise program AMAs priority seems legally defending noise-sensitive fields reducing noise secondary consideration feel AMAs first priority should noise reduction according distance between RC field houses concept national 90-at-9 guideline unrealistic ATTENTION OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS programs now available in. PAL & SECAM Please include addItIonal sit per program approach Since sites have different parameters realistic approach would have noise ratings similar large municipal airports stage 1 2 3 concept would also work well us Dramatic noise reduction club-size scale impossible task meansespecially necessary retain flying site have club 100 members San Diego County flying within 1000 feet ver vocal neighbors types sizes models flown using variety nois reduction methods Another glaring error AMAs noise program lack engines Telling fourstroker must quiet high-revving two-stroker will make friend nor necessary also have club ffie 200 feet yes 200 feet houses allowing four-stroke engines fly has noise problem 10 years operation Obviously safety concem third area feel AMA lacking noise research large sum money spent conducting propeller study result questionable practical application results questionable short time ago called AMA Mr Crispin requested propeller noise chart APC props ha own testing develop own chart Further other testing have done indicates propeller noise major noise source purported much noise powerhead surface radiated much carburetor much comes through muffler walls levels change rpm type research AMA should conducting feel major changes needed AMA ii develop credible effective noise program Until changes made will continue read sites lost noise complaints James E Wilsol Vista Califomi 24 Model Aviation Proudly PresentsDUCliONS 1992 TOP GUN TOURNAMENT WE ARE CURRENTh V OFFERING THESE PROGRAMS. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/10
Page Numbers: 23, 24
Soapbox Now Youre Talking..... RC Combat Feedback just received read new issue MA Great work usual have some feedback though article criticizing RC Combat misses mark long shot fact author CL flier addressing subject about knows nothing has irritated several fellow AMA members devoted whole page ramblings fellow some facts Aircraft used Combat usually unstable small flight platforms require constant attention remain aloft flyaway highly unlikely though same cannot stated CL Combat model lines have cut Midairs occur rather infrequently depth perception makes pursuit game chance certain science cases observed light collapsible structures aircraft involved caused wreckage drop vertically Since flying area closely policed safe distance away both pilots spectators risk minimized beyond say Q-500 race midairs common people standing between pylons Dont get wrong am fanatic am responsible modeler has involved creation several clubs held club office several times am currently CD new Leader Member 17 years have regarded safety number priority have dynamic advocate AMA letter out place MA other forum soapbox corner full page AMA did hint suggest risk taken out modeling Racing should cease sanctioned event See Racing community reacts engage series activities lives carry varying degrees risk Believe RC Combat game deranged derelicts recreation chasing streamer competent pilots knowingly engage know exceptions rule conscious modelers enjoying hobby/sport Ray Abadie Dallas Georgia Float-Plane Devotees Adventure Please allow state preference float-plane flying refer George Myerss RC Flying Today two lead-in questions appeared October 1991 issue Model Aviation 1 can go fly 2 What should know about flying site Granted newcomer should concerned Among other things ought learn fly type trainer should selected course good instructor would suggest moment beginner should attempt learn fly selecting lake river aflying field flying off water has its own special problems well know would certainly tend discourage beginner digress simply because enjoy float-plane flying much am determined make strongest pitch possible encourage flying off water As urban sprawl removes good flying sites us since lakes have yet diminish size think future airfields will necessity nothing else water-based great degree seems have upstaged Model Airplane News October 1991 edition certainly pleasure least devour word written about water flying own personal experiences observations follows airplane choice Senior Telemaster scratch-built 0S 61 long-stroke power have redesigned structure such way shock-loads transferred wing wing turn securely bolted fuselage further stabilized use K&B streamline tubing struts fastened fuselage guess Telemaster floats probably weighs nearly 12 pounds too heavy big bird flight characteristics exceptional opinion fact would go far say Telemaster better float plane land plane Takeoffs spectacular burst spray about two seconds followed immediate rise up float steps Push nose slightly forward pick up speed gently pull up elevator beautiful Telemaster airborne Flying float-equipped Telemaster requires concentration Rock-steady flights always possible suppose because pendulum effect floats Turns require coordinating rudder ailerons because float drag Landings should always require pilot bring aircraft lowest permissible speed keeping wings level flaring last possible moment avoid overstressing struts over 60 flights have managed break float strut once strangest experience have date learned fly single handedly canoe middle local lake towed Telemaster far shore possible interesting part started got engine started floats pushing against side canoe challenge first disconnect glow starter push Telemaster away canoe point rotating huge circles course drifting downwind same time times need copilot did manage remain canoe to get plane assuming life its own now decidedly curious position twist myself around get takeoff mode Newtons second law motion bedevils action equal opposite reaction canoe Continued page 24 October 1992 23 Now Youre Talking will present time time constructive thought-provoking ideas criticisms AMA rules policies affect members issue has two sides Now Youre Talking will endeavor print viewpoints have submitted within limits available space uniqueness constructiveness timeliness good taste Determination appropriateness publication of matters must necessity rest solely publisher Publication rules-change policy-change idea does necessarily mean specific proposal has presented appropriate AMA authority thoughts presented author should construed being AMA Headquarters staff AMA officers publisher Now Youre Talking. Continued page 23 completely different thoughts ought situated happy conclusion good flight suggest float-flying greatly enhanced have someone bow canoe Spectators vital sport/hobby Almost everyones attention drawn seaplanea combination spray power have say noise quickens pulse onlookers Perhaps think few tense moments plane will get off water clear trees end lake Excitement planes floats air lead unusual appearance Landings have heard spectators say have see excitement tension great landing followed applause commend performance Now ask youdo achieve public acceptance land planes perfectly fair doto lesser degree However losing airfields alarming rate basic pitch simply encourage float-flying Coupled public acceptance seems fact boaters realizing AT LAST Z-BEST ENGINE CLEANER F4EW $2S&HCA925%laxDiutBy send check money AIRBORNEHOBBIES order ask local 3764 30th St San Diego CA 92104 dealer MIC 800-3820505 VISA An Effective High Tech Engine Cleaner B/C Engines Removes Burnedon Fuel Residue Enceusted Carbon Buildup Any Bare Metal Engine Outside Inside ZBEST Cleans Mufflers Tuned Fipes Headers Wk& oaf Scsuhbisg wont Harm Discolor Metal Four Ounces will Clean 1015 Engines Clean Engines Run Cooler Last Longerl FIRST CLASS EVENT. FIRST CLASS VIDEO PROGRAM Fealuren aircraft entered Static detail fligltt Narratiun Frank Tians Mr Isp Gun lntetviewn Spectacular sluw-motiun fuatage Running time us 96 mis $2096 plan $325 uhipping & handling THE ONLY VIDEO ENDORSED BY THE TOP GUN COMMITrEEI 1991 QSAA Las Vegas Ply-In 1991 Scale Masters 1991 Top Gun Toarnamenl $2695 OODERIN lNFOOMATION Chad voesy sdan irna nra Muvacarducsapsd Dussaots 20% stilt odanvg rosa has Gsa 51 ira acosa ovarsos ShspeuvaArMaI uSCaousuavd Masco-tO Oh irniiaoa Si hOsa sddbuaI upa Escpu-OsOQea Asn/Ai,salFauishav -tO ua 25 hoar pirora Samhe its 555, PROPWASH VIDEO PRODUCTIONS 2973 Bennan5t Dept54 LasVogan NV 89109 702 791-1466 24 Horns 702 73S1 521 FAX skill performance required have far kept distance motor over ask usual questions including kicker can get sport/hobby Shorebound spectators also seem accept noise factor too have motor boats thus strengthening alliance plea encourage water activities much possible start column Call Fun floatFlying something sort would happy contribute thoughts pictures tooif can figure out way propel canoe fly take pictures same time Jim Halls Johnson Vermont Noise Complaints/Control reading July copy Model Aviation am very frustrated read yet another RC field jeopardy because noise complaints feel AMA completely missing boat its noise program AMAs priority seems legally defending noise-sensitive fields reducing noise secondary consideration feel AMAs first priority should noise reduction according distance between RC field houses concept national 90-at-9 guideline unrealistic ATTENTION OVERSEAS CUSTOMERS programs now available in. PAL & SECAM Please include addItIonal sit per program approach Since sites have different parameters realistic approach would have noise ratings similar large municipal airports stage 1 2 3 concept would also work well us Dramatic noise reduction club-size scale impossible task meansespecially necessary retain flying site have club 100 members San Diego County flying within 1000 feet ver vocal neighbors types sizes models flown using variety nois reduction methods Another glaring error AMAs noise program lack engines Telling fourstroker must quiet high-revving two-stroker will make friend nor necessary also have club ffie 200 feet yes 200 feet houses allowing four-stroke engines fly has noise problem 10 years operation Obviously safety concem third area feel AMA lacking noise research large sum money spent conducting propeller study result questionable practical application results questionable short time ago called AMA Mr Crispin requested propeller noise chart APC props ha own testing develop own chart Further other testing have done indicates propeller noise major noise source purported much noise powerhead surface radiated much carburetor much comes through muffler walls levels change rpm type research AMA should conducting feel major changes needed AMA ii develop credible effective noise program Until changes made will continue read sites lost noise complaints James E Wilsol Vista Califomi 24 Model Aviation Proudly PresentsDUCliONS 1992 TOP GUN TOURNAMENT WE ARE CURRENTh V OFFERING THESE PROGRAMS. SUNGLASSES $1195 100% VV Protection Shatterproof Excellent Optical Quality Tints Fit Over Prescriptions ox iooo S KYS DVMFRIES VA 22026 800-227-9318