RADIO CONTROL Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 THE TIThE column Radio Control Aerobatics connotes some obvious subject material wasnt really surprised received letter Ira Rosner 13234 104th Terrace Miami FL 33186 editor Scale Aerobatics newsletter International Miniature Aerobatic Club IMAC some excerpts Iras letter uninitiated IMAC gets its inspiration International Aerobatic Club IAC supports sanctions promotes aerobatic competition radiocontrolled model aircraft Wbat sets IMAC apart Pattern however IMAC seeks replicate full-size aerobatic competition both using Scale models aerobatic-capable aircraft flying maneuver schedules largely identical prepared IAC full-size competition maneuver schedules change year contests generally feature round unknowns top two classes pilot receives maneuver schedule morning competition IMAC pioneer adopting Turnaround flying per IAC style format long since accepted use Tournament Champions now becoming ubiquitous traditional Pattern world addition IMAC utilizes defined aerobatic box boundary infractions penalized Maneuvers K-factored am devoted reader ModelAviation Yet nearly three years have active IMAC cannot recall single mention column organization its challenging authentic form aerobatic competition am baffled write letter hope lack attention stems purely lack awareness Its worth noting Pattern moving toward virtually all-Turnaround format traditional Pattern IMAC share fundamental elements believe presents prime opportunity crossover between two forms sport view either Pattern IMAC correct orthodox form aerobatic competition rather represent multiple competitive avenues much way Mario Andretti raced both Formula Grand Prix well Indianapolis-type circuits Ill admit think IMACs use Scale aircraft types creates refreshing interesting distinction Pattern deep down object passion same highperformance Precision Aerobatics wrote Ira Rosner excerpt what wrote plead guilty have no interest IMAC feel qualified write about some IMAC airplanes about same size ones competing Pattern majority have seen have very large loud Pardon prejudice hate big airplanes Scale otherwise Nevertheless feel guilty about putting something about IMAC column Let Ill put something next column send will include excerpts letter mention LIVIAC newsletter Ill use two pictures sent will reproduce black white well see goes Dont get wrong dont say Pattern way go either way can spread interest far way fact Pattern moving all-Turnaround format didnt doesnt thrill fact life Pattern now either fly drop out As can see did what promised 58 Model Aviation Jim White Conway AR has same vanity plate Ron Van Putte Florida Jim says Arkansas doesnt have much Pattern activity Look closely photos Could possibly model picture left full-scale Su-26M Sebring FL right IMAC quarter-scale Sukhoi Su-26M 78-in wingspan powered ST 3000 Ira Rosner photos After Bryan Ozment Peachtree City GA visitor Ocala Florida contest hes staying behind visitors line clean up Meridian What happens after up IMAC participants Items interest good photographs solicited will used would like get information submit membership application write Gil Horstman PO Box 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Annual dues $15 Have heard latest controversy Its Stall Turn Whats controversial about Stall Turn Well ajudge flier flops Stall Turn award zero What Stall Turn part maneuver such Stall Turn 1/2 Rolls Figure M 3/4 Rolls give same score flop use one-point downgrade 150 error flops earn zero score other hand some people argue Stall Turn part maneuvers flop should get zero Others argue correction after flop requires pilot perform maneuver 1800 roll maneuver description should cause award zero What need consistency judging order achieve consistency believe flopped Stall Turn deserves zerono matter what maneuver Thats what intend unless rule book subsequent corrections provides some direction contrary Wait done Stall Turn yet AMA rules specify downgrade return track one-half 1/2 wingspan entry track other band FAI Sporting Code says maximum pivot radius one-half wingspan radius exceeds 11/2 wingspan maneuver severely downgraded sounds clear enough However some people argue about location pivot point whether CC point measure assume airplane must pivot about point inside wing tip order get downgraded US FAI rules step probably controversies involving Stall Turn havent heard about Have seen retracts new Hobby Lobby catalog Catalog #19 has tri gear retractable gear set looks like Supra clones sells $2840 Ive seen both sets its hard tell difference both have smooth working action dont know whether have same strength durability bear looking nice things about column get promote events interest Senior Pattern Association interesting started Mickey Walker 3121 Northview P1 Smyrna GA 30080 telephone 404 435-8158 first contest held Marietta Georgia October 12 13 1991 drew 20 contestants rules simple 1 airplane design must have flown before December 31 1969 2 Flaps allowed 3 Retracts must locked down present 4 Non-Schnuerle-ported two-cycle engines up 06 cu four-cycle engines up 07 cu legal 5 muffler must used Interested Write Mickey Walker join information club Eglin Aero Modellers FL became Chapter 2 Senior Pattern Association last fall As promised will hold contest year August 15th 16th Contest Director will Henry Bourgeois 407 20th Street Niceville FL 3257 8 telephone 904 729-2957 Hed glad get contest flyer you want havent received before read Yall come down see us Entries National Society Radio Control Aerobatics NSRCA Pan American Aerobatic Championship N-PAC going well according Charles Castaing registrar event N-PAC will held July 26th through August 1st Lawrenceville Illinois plan attend now last chance enter Unlike Nationals no entries will accepted event regular entry deadline July 1 late entries will accepted until July 15 Entry forms have included NSRCA newsletter K-Factor past few months NSRCA member dont have entry form write Charles 814 Prioux Street New Iberia LA 70560 request send right back him hope see per &IA Sewi IS bt 6wc/we major decals August1992 59 STANUAMU SPORTSMAN PILOTS YOU CAN AFFORD FROM $195 TO $745 RACING WITH GOGGLES STANDARD WITH GOGGLES MILITARY WITH HELMET AND VISOR SPORTSMAN WITH AMBER SUN GLASSES FROM 1/12 TO 1/4 SCALE INJECTION MOLDED IN FLESH COLOR FOR LIFE LIKE DETAIL SEND SASE FOR FREE ILLUSTRATED ORDER FROM WILLIAMS BROS INC PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 2O69 Flag waver! Electric F ight Has Brake Lightrreight 12 as5u5ar$ hack Adjastahie s,itehhsg poisst Soideriess terminal far easy hookup $2 gsa ee ON/OFF Controller 995 Mo ePawe ewegh 20 Size 2Zxl3x63 Very high efflceaey 006V lass Add 51110 shippinO /Califooria aeidrols add 725% $217 Tea Send Cheek money order ComossoithHigh Sky Fstahaeoaaroioe 0aysor2 3929 Kansas St #9 other oanoeators vv 0fttA 92104 also availableafl NORTHEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS 21 fISHER AYE. EAST LUNIIMEAIJLIW MA Riadi 413-525-4110 413-525-779
Edition: Model Aviation - 1992/08
Page Numbers: 58, 59
RADIO CONTROL Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 THE TIThE column Radio Control Aerobatics connotes some obvious subject material wasnt really surprised received letter Ira Rosner 13234 104th Terrace Miami FL 33186 editor Scale Aerobatics newsletter International Miniature Aerobatic Club IMAC some excerpts Iras letter uninitiated IMAC gets its inspiration International Aerobatic Club IAC supports sanctions promotes aerobatic competition radiocontrolled model aircraft Wbat sets IMAC apart Pattern however IMAC seeks replicate full-size aerobatic competition both using Scale models aerobatic-capable aircraft flying maneuver schedules largely identical prepared IAC full-size competition maneuver schedules change year contests generally feature round unknowns top two classes pilot receives maneuver schedule morning competition IMAC pioneer adopting Turnaround flying per IAC style format long since accepted use Tournament Champions now becoming ubiquitous traditional Pattern world addition IMAC utilizes defined aerobatic box boundary infractions penalized Maneuvers K-factored am devoted reader ModelAviation Yet nearly three years have active IMAC cannot recall single mention column organization its challenging authentic form aerobatic competition am baffled write letter hope lack attention stems purely lack awareness Its worth noting Pattern moving toward virtually all-Turnaround format traditional Pattern IMAC share fundamental elements believe presents prime opportunity crossover between two forms sport view either Pattern IMAC correct orthodox form aerobatic competition rather represent multiple competitive avenues much way Mario Andretti raced both Formula Grand Prix well Indianapolis-type circuits Ill admit think IMACs use Scale aircraft types creates refreshing interesting distinction Pattern deep down object passion same highperformance Precision Aerobatics wrote Ira Rosner excerpt what wrote plead guilty have no interest IMAC feel qualified write about some IMAC airplanes about same size ones competing Pattern majority have seen have very large loud Pardon prejudice hate big airplanes Scale otherwise Nevertheless feel guilty about putting something about IMAC column Let Ill put something next column send will include excerpts letter mention LIVIAC newsletter Ill use two pictures sent will reproduce black white well see goes Dont get wrong dont say Pattern way go either way can spread interest far way fact Pattern moving all-Turnaround format didnt doesnt thrill fact life Pattern now either fly drop out As can see did what promised 58 Model Aviation Jim White Conway AR has same vanity plate Ron Van Putte Florida Jim says Arkansas doesnt have much Pattern activity Look closely photos Could possibly model picture left full-scale Su-26M Sebring FL right IMAC quarter-scale Sukhoi Su-26M 78-in wingspan powered ST 3000 Ira Rosner photos After Bryan Ozment Peachtree City GA visitor Ocala Florida contest hes staying behind visitors line clean up Meridian What happens after up IMAC participants Items interest good photographs solicited will used would like get information submit membership application write Gil Horstman PO Box 107 Ritzville WA 99169-0107 Annual dues $15 Have heard latest controversy Its Stall Turn Whats controversial about Stall Turn Well ajudge flier flops Stall Turn award zero What Stall Turn part maneuver such Stall Turn 1/2 Rolls Figure M 3/4 Rolls give same score flop use one-point downgrade 150 error flops earn zero score other hand some people argue Stall Turn part maneuvers flop should get zero Others argue correction after flop requires pilot perform maneuver 1800 roll maneuver description should cause award zero What need consistency judging order achieve consistency believe flopped Stall Turn deserves zerono matter what maneuver Thats what intend unless rule book subsequent corrections provides some direction contrary Wait done Stall Turn yet AMA rules specify downgrade return track one-half 1/2 wingspan entry track other band FAI Sporting Code says maximum pivot radius one-half wingspan radius exceeds 11/2 wingspan maneuver severely downgraded sounds clear enough However some people argue about location pivot point whether CC point measure assume airplane must pivot about point inside wing tip order get downgraded US FAI rules step probably controversies involving Stall Turn havent heard about Have seen retracts new Hobby Lobby catalog Catalog #19 has tri gear retractable gear set looks like Supra clones sells $2840 Ive seen both sets its hard tell difference both have smooth working action dont know whether have same strength durability bear looking nice things about column get promote events interest Senior Pattern Association interesting started Mickey Walker 3121 Northview P1 Smyrna GA 30080 telephone 404 435-8158 first contest held Marietta Georgia October 12 13 1991 drew 20 contestants rules simple 1 airplane design must have flown before December 31 1969 2 Flaps allowed 3 Retracts must locked down present 4 Non-Schnuerle-ported two-cycle engines up 06 cu four-cycle engines up 07 cu legal 5 muffler must used Interested Write Mickey Walker join information club Eglin Aero Modellers FL became Chapter 2 Senior Pattern Association last fall As promised will hold contest year August 15th 16th Contest Director will Henry Bourgeois 407 20th Street Niceville FL 3257 8 telephone 904 729-2957 Hed glad get contest flyer you want havent received before read Yall come down see us Entries National Society Radio Control Aerobatics NSRCA Pan American Aerobatic Championship N-PAC going well according Charles Castaing registrar event N-PAC will held July 26th through August 1st Lawrenceville Illinois plan attend now last chance enter Unlike Nationals no entries will accepted event regular entry deadline July 1 late entries will accepted until July 15 Entry forms have included NSRCA newsletter K-Factor past few months NSRCA member dont have entry form write Charles 814 Prioux Street New Iberia LA 70560 request send right back him hope see per &IA Sewi IS bt 6wc/we major decals August1992 59 STANUAMU SPORTSMAN PILOTS YOU CAN AFFORD FROM $195 TO $745 RACING WITH GOGGLES STANDARD WITH GOGGLES MILITARY WITH HELMET AND VISOR SPORTSMAN WITH AMBER SUN GLASSES FROM 1/12 TO 1/4 SCALE INJECTION MOLDED IN FLESH COLOR FOR LIFE LIKE DETAIL SEND SASE FOR FREE ILLUSTRATED ORDER FROM WILLIAMS BROS INC PAWNEE ST SAN MARCOS CA 2O69 Flag waver! Electric F ight Has Brake Lightrreight 12 as5u5ar$ hack Adjastahie s,itehhsg poisst Soideriess terminal far easy hookup $2 gsa ee ON/OFF Controller 995 Mo ePawe ewegh 20 Size 2Zxl3x63 Very high efflceaey 006V lass Add 51110 shippinO /Califooria aeidrols add 725% $217 Tea Send Cheek money order ComossoithHigh Sky Fstahaeoaaroioe 0aysor2 3929 Kansas St #9 other oanoeators vv 0fttA 92104 also availableafl NORTHEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS 21 fISHER AYE. EAST LUNIIMEAIJLIW MA Riadi 413-525-4110 413-525-779