Radio Control: Aerobatics

p RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS Eeiuuanm r THE FEBRUARY COLUMN printed letter Id received RC sport flier regarding perception Pattern fliers did because reflected sentiments Id heard sport fliers voice about Pattern fliers over years way putting subject column making sound like whole thing idea also printed letter Id sent him made some comments about situation really thought part column honest look image deserved notand might serve point column seemingly stir up trouble portray Pattern event numerous problems no wonder someone would interpret Pattern sad event have assume what Tony refers comments issues like initial resistance Turnaround style flying suitability certain sites Nats two- versus four-stroke issue As understand charge what Tony implies manufactured issues beat until became real issues Regarding issues anyone thinks invented wasnt isnt paying attention what going lot people dropped out Pattern because Turnaround Its still sore point fliers grudgingly stayed Pattern though initially didnt like Turnaround Turnaroundhater RC Aerobatics Contest Board didnt drop out just voted no Pattern rules change proposal didnt involve bookkeeping cleanups guess thats way getting Turnaround rules having passed during last rules change cycle Check out initial vote current rules change cycle see Nats site selection has its problems groups reported needs Pattern fliers appeared largely ignored AMA officials made site selections echoing com ments Id heard other fliers used word fiasco describe 1992 Nats referring reduction flight line Pattern sites three two direction Air Force host Its good thing werent contestants number rounds would have reduced anyone felt commenting hard work Nats volunteers sincerely apologize Based comments fliers familiar potential Lubbock Nats site appears would have guaranteed would fly crosswinds out might improve Pattern fliers relate other other modelers general long after column appeared print received long letter Tony Frackowiak took task some things wrote column wont reprint entire letter will reprint segments make comments believe appropriate Im doing because Tony apparently sent copy hisjetter vice president District 7 National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA obvious great glee published column January-February NSRCA newsletter K-Factor Since people have seen believe must respond print have choice either sending response K-Factor putting column see choice Lets get started Heres Tonys first point Ive seen lot different issues come go Pattern event continues thing havent seen until last two three years constant use June1993 77 Don Bruner Somerset Pennsylvania sports neat license plate vehicle Shulman familythree generations modeling Left right kneeling Jason David standing father Don grandfather Leon 11e LS iii i ~ IZiVi WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only *ALU SHEETS 36 48 30 iALSA STICKS 3648 1/162331/16x1/410 3/322401/18x3/811 1/8x2431/161/215 3/16x2493/32x1/412 1/42563/32x3/813 1/32x3373/32s1/217 1/20x3371/8s1/809 1/1833749 311/8x1/412 3/3234458 371/8x3/813 1/835574 451/8x1/218 3/1836384 553/163/1812 1/437598 613/lBs3/818 5/18387115 16 2 3/8x390128 711/41/418 1/2x3114180 4 8 3/43110200 4x 2 1/1645876 481/43/434 3/32x47297 561/4x142 1/8x482109 865/18x5/1823 3/16x498126 753/83/829 1/44115139 843/881/233 3/84170235 1443/8x3/444 1/24235273 2003/8x154 MATCHEDSHEETS42 1/2 1/2 38 3/3241091/2x3/448 1/8 x41291/2x160 3/16x41445/8x5/852 1/4 x41553/4 3/4 75 BALSA HOT LINE Cull 506 745 6394 10.- 6 p CeniruI Time CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% serious modeler want performance TRIAIES IALSA36 1414 38 3830 121235 34 3445 I. 55 SALU PLANKS36 1190 12197 13219 14293 11123302 11124399 22231 23335 24475 33519 34715 TAPERED SHEETS 36 14265 14385 39269 38309 123120 LIGHT 4-6 LB WOOD 36 1/32x378 1/2078 1/1678 3/3293 1/8114 3/16132 1/4157 3/8188 1/2238 3/4375 1532 1/1604123 3/32149 1/8169 3/16197 1/4237 3/8357 1/2482 18 19 24 19 21 31 26 28 32 45 57 30 39 49 58 73 55 66 82 70 98 LONESTAR EPOXY INSTANT ALUE 9 OZLi 10991 oz Thick300 5 Mm6691 oz Thin300 15 Mm6692oz Thick550 30 MiA8692oz Thin550 TRAILINO EDGE 36 14132 51911439 3911244 12270 must try 4-6 lb balsa * NEW * Hundreds new sizes accessories finishing materials Send #10 SASE latest catalog SPRUCESTICKS 36 48 18 181725 16 142026 19 392232 316w 3192839 14 143450 14 384055 14 124565 38384969 39126077 12128689 12347597 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 383847 121264 34 3491 LI7ZPLY4A 118x6 11812 114 x6 114 x 12 SASS WOOD48 31631626 3161430 3163939 3161249 3163490 141442 143849 143490 393990 391270 393490 121290 234100 SUNDLE DEALS 20-1/16338899 20-1/184301035 20-3/32336875 1 5-3/32436999 15-1/8x336775 10-1/8436775 153/18330940 103/18430899 101/4336699 10-1/44x361090 103/8338890 5-3/8438855 5-1 /2x3x36540 5-1/24x381110 1Q3/324x48930 51/8448525 53/16448620 51 /4448680 HARD MAPLE 14 39 3938 38 1 2 3934 1234 16 40 45 50 59 99 BIRCH DOWELS 36 1/812 3/1617 1/419 5/1625 3/832 3 PLYBIRCH 48 118412835 1I32x12550 1116x12550 11812496 5PLYBIRCH48 3/3212725 1/812825 3/16x12825 1/4x12650 3/8x12750 1/212900 OROOWD LA MOUNTS 13 bch. 1753/8x3/4/1/845 3503/83/45/3246 1/23/43/1650 580 LONE STAR MODELS Cont 48 States Handling Charge pay UPS Add $400 COD $500 extra PP APO FPO 1623 57th Sf Lubbock TX 79412 accept VISA MC Discover personal check, COD 6/4% tax Texas US currency Mm wood order $1000 V. during entire event Thank goodness will going Lawrenceville again least will have fly crosswinds Regarding two- versus four-stroke issue cant believe anyone went Pattern contest last year observed what happening competition would conclude manufactured issue comments merely reflected what Id heard fliers may have highlighted issue certainly didnt create Tonys next point judging issue problem subjective sport always will wish would drop opinion some judges auto maticallyjudge four-strokes higher sounding too much like sour grapes someone against progress As far Im concerned some judges automatically judge four-strokes higher Other fliers have attributed statements certain judges said generally scored four-stroke airplanes higher because four-stroke airplanes ability make bigger maneuvers though maneuver size judging factor judge 1991 Team Selection Finals told exacfly pointed out maneuver size judging fac tor told going anyway because thought bigger ma neuvers looked better dont like thatand sounds like Im against progress Tony wrote As issue squabbling pettiness Pattern sure some Ive guilty [as] maybe Ive given some have surely received some think Pattern bad go race scale meet sounds something like bad others must okay Sorry doesnt cut Ive never cared much squabbling pettiness whether sport somebody elses really bothers person seems doing own benefit entertain other fliers flight line dont think its problem please just try listen objectively talk next Pattern contest think need clean up act Nevertheless examples demonstrate Pattern fliers can some considerate compassionate people around Tony Frackowiak said sometimes guilty squabbling pettiness other Pattern fliers have witnessed another side Tony Seguin Nats young contestant Sportsman fried 0S engine asked Tony could help flier because Tony worked World Engines US importer OS engines time knew some spare parts OS engines him Tony completely rebuilt fried engine using spare parts used part removed own enginesfor free flier finished second event kind image Id like others have event Congrntulntions Rick Allison selection president NSRCA beat Mike Ingalls whopping vote Either candidate would have made fine president Rick brings wealth enthusiasm brains refreshing sense humor tough job Im sure Rick will pull own weight pun intended Im also sure will join thanking Bryan Henderson great job did president invested consid erable amounts time talent money president tremendous growth size responsibilities reputation NSRCA can directly attributed him Thanks Bryansee contest trail get letters lots places got Frank Ellis really caught attention return address envelope Dept Corrections Pro bation Parole Louisiana wasnt sure wanted open Fortunately contents letter nothing return address Apparently Frank works scarfed envelope send letter Heres excerpt Franks letter Last evening two telephone 78 Model Aviation * conversations fellow Contest Directors Albert Glenn Memphis Tennessee Gene Goldstein San Antonio Texas two conversations would appear CDs around country face virtually same problems Alberts discussion centered selection date contest Unfor tunately area well aware limited number fliers entice Pattern contest necessary rely fliers traveling considerable distances provide adequate attendance scheduling two contests same weekend greatly diminishes attendance both contests saw unfortunate experience several occasions NSRCA district [NSRCA District 5RVP] Pattern contest scheduled Georgia same weekend Memphis contest greatly reduced attendance both contests [Both Georgia Memphis Contests also AMA District 5 separated AMA 300-mile requirement RVP] Hiers such yourself have decide between contests similar distance thereby reducing attendance both contests simple solution hand have discussed Paul Verger NSRCA District 3 Vice President possibility Contest Directors area coordinating efforts avoiding duplication contest weekends does provide bigger contests larger selection contests flier participate Genes problem faced CDs Last year several members club Cajun RIC Club made long trip San Antonio areas Pattern contest excellent contest well run well attended Genes problem threatens hosting contest year having sufficient number judges officiate event problem faced clubs Have come time contestant judging norm [In part country contestant judging dirty wordRVP] Hopefully fliers competitors will willing donate time neighboring clubs allowing folks host well-judged contests know members Cajun RJC Club willing part assist Contest Director contest truly feel fliers feel same Hopefully article will generate ideas fellow Pattern fliers assist us solving problems Thanks Frank have couple comments what Frank wrote Ive concluded 300 miles between contests enough Most contests attend 300 miles away Besides 300-mile restriction applies contests same AMA district live about 200 miles Louisiana different district District contest coordinators required coordinate other normally So really left individual CDs coordinate other dont have alternate solution Does anyone else Judging problems getting tougher solve Turnaround style flying places greater load judges time could put least experienced judges lower classes because load wasnt heavy No Now tougher train judges load greater need breaks means need judges believe responsible mix club contestant United States Pattern Judges Association USPJA judges may best way go alternative can conceive Frank suggests adjacent clubs Pattern fliers donate time judge fly negative aspect idea pool 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