RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS Sportsman champion Rick Sweeny Northville Ml starts hisDave von Linsowe likes grass under shelter close GyModels Ariel Vein Koester holdscropped final manicure done scissors LIKE ALL OF CAESARS Gaul 1995 AMA Nationals divided three parts like Gaul division may become lasting Pattern Pylon portion meet took place Mid-American Air Center Lawrenceville Illinois July 8-16 1990 91 93 Pattern Nats 92 N-PAC run Lawrenceville two simple reasons 1 now MidAmerican Air Center premier Pattern site country 2 centrally located regard population density 95 Nats originally scheduled Tn-Cities Washington state affaira repeat successful 89 Nats area fall 94 very late siteapproval process became apparent major problems proposed Pattern Pylon Free Flight sites would allow portions Nats run successfully Tn-Cities few short weeks left made complete change venue another location impractical impossible number solutions proposed including canceling entire event restructuring Muncie 96 Tripartite Solution placing Control Line Scale Indoor Tri-Cities Free Flight Electric Helicopter Soaring Muncie Pattern Pylon Lawrencevillewas late AMA Executive Council compromise make new concept spread-out disconnected Nats work new AMA Competitions Director Steve Kaluf newlold volunteer Nats Manager Ron Morgan solicited cooperation competition Special Interest Groups new Nats command structure new way budgeting allocating Nats funds rapidly developed put operation Under new system National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA fresh running two very successful N-PAC meets 92 94 drew responsibility 95 Nats Pattern events new day age transitioning different sort Nats altogether Exciting stuff yes new system takes time develop implement time fog confusion lifted new dawn figuratively late afternoon few short months left before contest NSRCA very fortunate able almost immediately secure services core team ran very successful 94 N-PAC meet Mike Dunphy Event Director Maureen Dunphy Tim Langlinais scorekeeping crew Charlie Castaing comptroller Mike Maureen Dunphy did despite fact already obligated run FAI/F3A Team Selection Tournament scheduled just three weeks before Nats Without efforts fine group 95 Pattern Nats would have serious trouble very truly saved day Still much newness would expect problems honest came bunches like bananas grapes main logistical difficulty incredible shortage full-time dedicated help wasnt possible advertise solicit help great extent because limited time available Despite word filtered out John Joan Ferrell Julian North Carolina graciously came ran two lines Experienced Nats volunteer Denny Rypkema Symrna Georgia heard about problems drove up looked up Event Director Dunphy field volunteer Site Director Dorothy Speights judged full-time Cheryl Williamson flew Chula Vista California turn efficient tireless performance Chief Judge Sue Asteris gave up calling husband George worked week running FAI site rest help needed run contestincluding judges scribes site directors line directors impound people setup crew sound checkerscame ranks competitors December 1995 13 Ivan Kristensens Two-Meter Gator RIC Typhoon 22 fifth F3A finals aircraft impressive national debut Adding difficulty lighterthan-anticipated turnout late site move some difficulties getting Nats entry forms mailed out HQ soon enough Although 125 pilots registered classes 114 made trip Lawrenceville Most fliers worked three full half-days five flew backbreaking load especially considering conditions Perhaps oppressive problem 95 Nats week nothing organization lack same simply weather accurately temperature Nats remembered something war stories told retold wind Lincoln 87 talked about radio interference problems Tn-Cities 89 always heat humidity Lake Charles Nats 86 Well heat tn Lake Charles legend now has company As week went giant heat wave passed over Midwest temperatures soared above 1000 zeroto-light winds day humidity 90% heat index reached blistering 1100 Friday during FAI finals As overheard someone remark little too hot model airplane fun light turnout obvious need considerable contestant manpower run meet persuaded Event Director Mike Dunphy adopt two-site four-line contest format flying split days mornings Masters class flew three four lines Sportsman flying remaining line afternoons FAI flew two lines single site Advanced flew both lines remaining site need equal exposure judge panels meant Sportsman able normalize scores after round normalization done FAT Advanced second round Masters able normalize after third sixth rounds get traditional six rounds flying AMA classes necessary class double up fly round per day least day Masters split rounds flying round-and-ahalf Monday Tuesday Sportsman flew two rounds Monday Advanced two rounds Wednesday FAI flew round prelims per day leading finals Friday sounds confusing once up running worked rather well Mid-American Air Center provided us crosswinds previous visits 90 91 Nats flown stiff quartering winds 92 N PAC brisk direct crosswind 93 Nats featured shifting direct crosswinds year repeat 93 after first day winds light variable essentially nonfactor Pilots Option rule flight direction effect Event Director Dunphys decree main problem deciding direction fly wind may have factor temperature certainly eye thermometer Event Director Mike Dunphy us started morning 8 am sharp long days extra rounds cleared site 330 4 pm week Considering weather us immediately headed swimming pools air conditioning rather opting practice fields Turnout especially light Sportsman class 13 pilots participating What group lacked quantity certainly made up quality Sportsman pilots well prepared well coached well equipped flying consistently high caliber Eleven 13 pilots least normalized round 900 points Competition top spot fierce Rick Sweeny Northville Michigan Jon Magnuson Pace Florida passing lead back forth nearly round before Rick prevailed last round final margin victory scant four points out 3600 battle third fourth nearly intense John Andy Miller Flemington New Jersey overcoming poor start charging up leader board challenge third spot before being edged out Cliff Bradford Rangley Colorado Cliffs flights strong consistent throughout week Rounding out top 14 Model Aviation Salar readies Advanced round son Matias Dave von Linsowe readies USA Star F3A Finals flight helping Matias fourth Advanced Rudy finished 23rd Geoff Combs assists Dave finished second family affair Nats Cliff Gail Bradford Rangely CO clean up Cliffs Elan grandson Zachary helps Cliff finished third Sportsman Jason Shulmans Dr Jekyll flares landing during FAI finals Good showing placed him fourth overall group Chris Danserau Johnston Rhode Island flew well early faded late drop fifth Advanced class 26 fliers put up 94 Nats Sportsman Champ Kevin Nibur Clovis California doing convincing job leading wire-to-wire winning four six rounds Bob Hat-twig Edgar Wisconsin started slowly finished well winning two last three rounds place strong second Jeff Aranyos St Charles Illinois turned consistent effort good enough third Matias Salar Northridge California fourth Ken Schultz Temple Texas made bid several good flights settled fifth overall As group Advanced fliers solid model aviators showing strong flight skills deep finishing order past few major events Nats N-PACS Masters has fastestgrowing class 95 Nats continued trend 39 pilots turning official flights Jonathan Roberts Fraint California Sean McMurtry Oklahoma City renewed rivalry 94 Nats Sean won Jonathan finished close second Advanced class positions reversed time Roberts putting convincing show finish first Jonathan displayed smooth touch moderate pacing very good maneuver shapes light crosswinds win first four rounds before midair Sportsman flier Dave Gould Kamloops BC forced him backup aircraft Gould able repair Zeus continue eventually finishing seventh Sportsman Dr Jekyll Jonathan sharing friend FAL flier Luke Christian Rohnert Park California destroyed Sean McMurtry flew respectable second coming close several occasions never winning round young man talented pilot will soon force especially can add solid geometric shapes lines entry exit smooth flowing style David Snow Palatine Illinois third Fourth place nailed down Bruce Thompson Denver Colorado Bruce flew very well times won round never consistently found scoring groove Dave Lockhart Abescon New Jersey similar sort Nats also winning round late finish fifth headline news FAI F3A former Nats TOC N-PAC World Champ Chip Hyde failed make finals perhaps first time ever major event finishing disappointing 11th Chip involved mornings Pylon Racing several FAI pilots may have tired Whatever reason flying appeared very close hurried lacked characteristic polish accurately reflected scores Dave von Linsowe man during prelims winning three four rounds real logjam formed early just behind Dave persisted throughout week ending after Round Four second 17th place separated slightly 45 normalized points As far judges concerned lot people flying very well also appeared case casual observer Smoothly executed flights norm way through flight order judges difficult time separating very best rest 41 registered FAT 36 actually flew Event Director Dunphy opted take rounded-up 20% original group finals meant nine pilots would make cut nine order Dave von Linsowe Mt Morris MI Tony Frackowiak Sierra Vista AZ Jason Shulman Windmere FL Ivan Kristensen Guelph ONT Canada Chris Lakin Springfield MO Kirk Gray Florence SC Mike Klein Bedford OH Geoff Combs Pickerington OH Mike December 1995 15 John Andy Miller zips Desire away after finishing third Sportsman seems happy about Harrison Hot Springs AR F3A rules call averaging normalized preliminary scores yield single score competitor taken three-round finals yields four scores best three totaled determine winner draw held establish flight order competitors fly one-at-a-time single flight line front judges Since FAI finals traditionally closing event Pattern Nats judges really means official judges 10 unofficial judges wellevery competitor left site isnt actually working along giant jury peers never shortage opinions peanut gallery lack willingness share same pattern flown F3A preliminaries changes finals present pilots less-familiar schedule aid judges picking winner good idea present C F3A finals schedule has use two years since almost local contests country use both schedules pilots pretty comfortable Nevertheless first round finals featured sloppy flying elite group poor maneuver geometry hurried entries exits showing scores Tony Frackowiak looking very intent serious after disappointing Masters Tournament failed make sixth US team moved strongly front round winning decisively good shapes moderate pacing group judges seemed looking As soon first raw-score tearsheets Round filtered back flightline flying tightened up considerably pilots making determined effort fly rule book figures properly go along ultra-smooth no correction presentations judges buying during prelims Tony again took Round Two time substantial margin dropping Dave von Linsowe second Chris Lakin laid very strong precise effort second round pulling up seventh after Round third Round Three finals again featured Tony Frackowiak Show Frack salted away victory another strong clean performance Dave von Linsowe held second place another consistent flight Chris Lakin followed Fracks lead finished powerfully again second round good third overall Young Jason Shulman another good outing come up fourth overall longtime Canadian competitor former Nats Champ Ivan Kristensen fifth Kirk Gray unfortunately some otherwise excellent flights marred single major errors finished sixth Mike Klein seventh Geoff Combs eighth Mike Harrison ninth 95 Nats noteworthy lots reasons First foremost quality flying classes highest Ive seen since advent turnaround style 84 may reflect fact maneuver schedules classes have remained relatively stable last few years may equipment better may practice can wonders three reasons likely case first Two-Meter behemoths made splashy impressive national debut 22 Typhoon Gator R/C placed first fifth FAI capable hands Tony Frackowiak Ivan Kristensen respectively new YS 1 20S C engine replaces older 1 2OAC Air Chamber engine made its first appearance flightline powering FAI aircraft Steve Helms Tony Stillman what saw claims 30% power increase over old airbox accurate probably conservative predict 16 x 13 going very popular propeller size next year landing-gear struts will longer Geoff Combs flew new Airtronics Stylus radio respectable eighth-place finish FAI thereby serving notice new choice exists Pattern radios national competition two-stroke engine nearly dead dodo great auk passenger pigeon quite several flown did well ever-shrinking participation Sportsman class national level may eventually mean class wont run future Nats mystery because Sportsman still largest class local contests Nevertheless todays Sportsman doesnt travel national events some reason Like 94 N-PAC 95 Nats almost totally contestant judged would have say whole judging could have better classes because contestant judging per Se because poorly advertised hurried ill-attended 95 Nats judging school Almost contestant judges attended judging definitely lacked same page coherence cohesiveness apparent N-PAC 94 definitely noted will corrected contestant-run major Pattern contest ever held load far too great pilots design lack design happened again steps being taken remedy Everyone may still have work affairs three five days certainly undue burden Nationals transition almost cliche say didnt feel like Nats didnt us little time meter things may never feel like Nats again day super all-in-one combined Nats appears over 16 Model Aviation 4FAIIF3A winner Tony Frackowiak fires up Typhoon 22 hisKen Schultz Temple Texas Todd Blose-designed last finals flight good oneAssociate Ken placed fifth Advanced crazy giddy three-ring flying-circus atmosphere gone future Pattern Nats will likely scheduled game town during its time period probable NSRCA will run less help AMA future Pattern Nats feel like anything weve held far will probably feel like N-PACs thats bad two N-PACs very successful infused sense Pattern community pride togetherness has lacking recent Nats Plainly everything did go planned 95 Nats Some things didnt go because never planned Still despite lack time scarcity help inevitable confusion major changes operating system things got done overall done too badly Credit core crew truly heroic effort certainly dont mean give impression terrible little adversity has way bringing people together watched happen year Lawrenceville pilots meeting Sunday evening folks found out about problems right through awards ceremony Friday evening closed event attitude pulling together make things work same attitude willing cooperation can maintained between AMA HQ NSRCA lessons learned mean things will work far better Muncie next year know attitude prevails among NSRCA leadership because attended meeting contest bones stripped bare problems laid naked table planning started Muncie really want old-time Nats spirit No hype no rah-rah just determination make better contestants next time Nats has always phoenix reborn year constantly reinventing itself format may change organization may change certainly people will change doubt very much will ever change See Muncie 96 x1/2 socket caps sell $435/i 00 alloy steel $665/i 00 stainless $750150 aluminum Fcr im ~b1equni1i yound frmoddhiilding call 1iteorfrcmr~ki MICRO FASTENERS800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-788-2607 Super Dou6ler II Designed Brad Shepherd Wood Premium Quality Hand-Cut Kit Appreciate Craftsmanship KU Features Pre-Cut Machined Balsa & Lite Ply Parts Built Up Balsa Lite Ply Construction Two Sheets Full-Size Rolled Plans Extensive Hardware Package Pre-Bent Landing Gear Wire Extremely aerobatic yet capable slow predictable flight Model Snecificonons wing Span 51 Inches 0 WingArea 517 Sq Weight 4 3/4 5 1/4 Ihs Recommended Radio Four Channel Make Check Mosey Order Out LTNCK MODELS $8495 Add $500 S&H Mans Residents add 5% Tax $425 LINCK MODELS Dept MA 141 Moulton Hill Road Monson MA 01057 4l3 267-9545 December 1995 17 NEW! THE EXTERMINATOR 15 25 Size RIC Combat Plane Keviar on Fiber rglass Foam nium Construction 36 Wing Span uselage ounds Worth 10 TheirsIll Combat Provenlil Motor Mount Tank & Hardware included Kit Tail Fuselage Are Removeable Quick Replacement Field Special introductory Price $9900 Regular Price 512g 00 Pius Shipping ror L U U uruer LdII 407-689-7664 Or Send Check Money Order Bulletproof Models Inc 1099 N Military Trail West Palm Beach FL 33409 Oeaier inquiries Weicoee nt Pending Area 520 sq Sukhoi Su-2 6 R/G Sport Scale Wing Span 54 lhs -II Sii ARt httk AitpIJItC MADF IN THE ISA th 0 4C Color Blue Red Radio 4 Channels Covering High Quality llyester him tuel Fuselage Designed untradition ally circular luselage made ut une piece Ihie plywuod some vacuum brined parts Wing Made hy loam sore Covered hy 1/16 Balsa sheets Aeruhalics Perlormance plane made 10 have same aerohatic qualities lull scale II can rolls loops spins Inmsmaake ate
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/12
Page Numbers: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS Sportsman champion Rick Sweeny Northville Ml starts hisDave von Linsowe likes grass under shelter close GyModels Ariel Vein Koester holdscropped final manicure done scissors LIKE ALL OF CAESARS Gaul 1995 AMA Nationals divided three parts like Gaul division may become lasting Pattern Pylon portion meet took place Mid-American Air Center Lawrenceville Illinois July 8-16 1990 91 93 Pattern Nats 92 N-PAC run Lawrenceville two simple reasons 1 now MidAmerican Air Center premier Pattern site country 2 centrally located regard population density 95 Nats originally scheduled Tn-Cities Washington state affaira repeat successful 89 Nats area fall 94 very late siteapproval process became apparent major problems proposed Pattern Pylon Free Flight sites would allow portions Nats run successfully Tn-Cities few short weeks left made complete change venue another location impractical impossible number solutions proposed including canceling entire event restructuring Muncie 96 Tripartite Solution placing Control Line Scale Indoor Tri-Cities Free Flight Electric Helicopter Soaring Muncie Pattern Pylon Lawrencevillewas late AMA Executive Council compromise make new concept spread-out disconnected Nats work new AMA Competitions Director Steve Kaluf newlold volunteer Nats Manager Ron Morgan solicited cooperation competition Special Interest Groups new Nats command structure new way budgeting allocating Nats funds rapidly developed put operation Under new system National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA fresh running two very successful N-PAC meets 92 94 drew responsibility 95 Nats Pattern events new day age transitioning different sort Nats altogether Exciting stuff yes new system takes time develop implement time fog confusion lifted new dawn figuratively late afternoon few short months left before contest NSRCA very fortunate able almost immediately secure services core team ran very successful 94 N-PAC meet Mike Dunphy Event Director Maureen Dunphy Tim Langlinais scorekeeping crew Charlie Castaing comptroller Mike Maureen Dunphy did despite fact already obligated run FAI/F3A Team Selection Tournament scheduled just three weeks before Nats Without efforts fine group 95 Pattern Nats would have serious trouble very truly saved day Still much newness would expect problems honest came bunches like bananas grapes main logistical difficulty incredible shortage full-time dedicated help wasnt possible advertise solicit help great extent because limited time available Despite word filtered out John Joan Ferrell Julian North Carolina graciously came ran two lines Experienced Nats volunteer Denny Rypkema Symrna Georgia heard about problems drove up looked up Event Director Dunphy field volunteer Site Director Dorothy Speights judged full-time Cheryl Williamson flew Chula Vista California turn efficient tireless performance Chief Judge Sue Asteris gave up calling husband George worked week running FAI site rest help needed run contestincluding judges scribes site directors line directors impound people setup crew sound checkerscame ranks competitors December 1995 13 Ivan Kristensens Two-Meter Gator RIC Typhoon 22 fifth F3A finals aircraft impressive national debut Adding difficulty lighterthan-anticipated turnout late site move some difficulties getting Nats entry forms mailed out HQ soon enough Although 125 pilots registered classes 114 made trip Lawrenceville Most fliers worked three full half-days five flew backbreaking load especially considering conditions Perhaps oppressive problem 95 Nats week nothing organization lack same simply weather accurately temperature Nats remembered something war stories told retold wind Lincoln 87 talked about radio interference problems Tn-Cities 89 always heat humidity Lake Charles Nats 86 Well heat tn Lake Charles legend now has company As week went giant heat wave passed over Midwest temperatures soared above 1000 zeroto-light winds day humidity 90% heat index reached blistering 1100 Friday during FAI finals As overheard someone remark little too hot model airplane fun light turnout obvious need considerable contestant manpower run meet persuaded Event Director Mike Dunphy adopt two-site four-line contest format flying split days mornings Masters class flew three four lines Sportsman flying remaining line afternoons FAI flew two lines single site Advanced flew both lines remaining site need equal exposure judge panels meant Sportsman able normalize scores after round normalization done FAT Advanced second round Masters able normalize after third sixth rounds get traditional six rounds flying AMA classes necessary class double up fly round per day least day Masters split rounds flying round-and-ahalf Monday Tuesday Sportsman flew two rounds Monday Advanced two rounds Wednesday FAI flew round prelims per day leading finals Friday sounds confusing once up running worked rather well Mid-American Air Center provided us crosswinds previous visits 90 91 Nats flown stiff quartering winds 92 N PAC brisk direct crosswind 93 Nats featured shifting direct crosswinds year repeat 93 after first day winds light variable essentially nonfactor Pilots Option rule flight direction effect Event Director Dunphys decree main problem deciding direction fly wind may have factor temperature certainly eye thermometer Event Director Mike Dunphy us started morning 8 am sharp long days extra rounds cleared site 330 4 pm week Considering weather us immediately headed swimming pools air conditioning rather opting practice fields Turnout especially light Sportsman class 13 pilots participating What group lacked quantity certainly made up quality Sportsman pilots well prepared well coached well equipped flying consistently high caliber Eleven 13 pilots least normalized round 900 points Competition top spot fierce Rick Sweeny Northville Michigan Jon Magnuson Pace Florida passing lead back forth nearly round before Rick prevailed last round final margin victory scant four points out 3600 battle third fourth nearly intense John Andy Miller Flemington New Jersey overcoming poor start charging up leader board challenge third spot before being edged out Cliff Bradford Rangley Colorado Cliffs flights strong consistent throughout week Rounding out top 14 Model Aviation Salar readies Advanced round son Matias Dave von Linsowe readies USA Star F3A Finals flight helping Matias fourth Advanced Rudy finished 23rd Geoff Combs assists Dave finished second family affair Nats Cliff Gail Bradford Rangely CO clean up Cliffs Elan grandson Zachary helps Cliff finished third Sportsman Jason Shulmans Dr Jekyll flares landing during FAI finals Good showing placed him fourth overall group Chris Danserau Johnston Rhode Island flew well early faded late drop fifth Advanced class 26 fliers put up 94 Nats Sportsman Champ Kevin Nibur Clovis California doing convincing job leading wire-to-wire winning four six rounds Bob Hat-twig Edgar Wisconsin started slowly finished well winning two last three rounds place strong second Jeff Aranyos St Charles Illinois turned consistent effort good enough third Matias Salar Northridge California fourth Ken Schultz Temple Texas made bid several good flights settled fifth overall As group Advanced fliers solid model aviators showing strong flight skills deep finishing order past few major events Nats N-PACS Masters has fastestgrowing class 95 Nats continued trend 39 pilots turning official flights Jonathan Roberts Fraint California Sean McMurtry Oklahoma City renewed rivalry 94 Nats Sean won Jonathan finished close second Advanced class positions reversed time Roberts putting convincing show finish first Jonathan displayed smooth touch moderate pacing very good maneuver shapes light crosswinds win first four rounds before midair Sportsman flier Dave Gould Kamloops BC forced him backup aircraft Gould able repair Zeus continue eventually finishing seventh Sportsman Dr Jekyll Jonathan sharing friend FAL flier Luke Christian Rohnert Park California destroyed Sean McMurtry flew respectable second coming close several occasions never winning round young man talented pilot will soon force especially can add solid geometric shapes lines entry exit smooth flowing style David Snow Palatine Illinois third Fourth place nailed down Bruce Thompson Denver Colorado Bruce flew very well times won round never consistently found scoring groove Dave Lockhart Abescon New Jersey similar sort Nats also winning round late finish fifth headline news FAI F3A former Nats TOC N-PAC World Champ Chip Hyde failed make finals perhaps first time ever major event finishing disappointing 11th Chip involved mornings Pylon Racing several FAI pilots may have tired Whatever reason flying appeared very close hurried lacked characteristic polish accurately reflected scores Dave von Linsowe man during prelims winning three four rounds real logjam formed early just behind Dave persisted throughout week ending after Round Four second 17th place separated slightly 45 normalized points As far judges concerned lot people flying very well also appeared case casual observer Smoothly executed flights norm way through flight order judges difficult time separating very best rest 41 registered FAT 36 actually flew Event Director Dunphy opted take rounded-up 20% original group finals meant nine pilots would make cut nine order Dave von Linsowe Mt Morris MI Tony Frackowiak Sierra Vista AZ Jason Shulman Windmere FL Ivan Kristensen Guelph ONT Canada Chris Lakin Springfield MO Kirk Gray Florence SC Mike Klein Bedford OH Geoff Combs Pickerington OH Mike December 1995 15 John Andy Miller zips Desire away after finishing third Sportsman seems happy about Harrison Hot Springs AR F3A rules call averaging normalized preliminary scores yield single score competitor taken three-round finals yields four scores best three totaled determine winner draw held establish flight order competitors fly one-at-a-time single flight line front judges Since FAI finals traditionally closing event Pattern Nats judges really means official judges 10 unofficial judges wellevery competitor left site isnt actually working along giant jury peers never shortage opinions peanut gallery lack willingness share same pattern flown F3A preliminaries changes finals present pilots less-familiar schedule aid judges picking winner good idea present C F3A finals schedule has use two years since almost local contests country use both schedules pilots pretty comfortable Nevertheless first round finals featured sloppy flying elite group poor maneuver geometry hurried entries exits showing scores Tony Frackowiak looking very intent serious after disappointing Masters Tournament failed make sixth US team moved strongly front round winning decisively good shapes moderate pacing group judges seemed looking As soon first raw-score tearsheets Round filtered back flightline flying tightened up considerably pilots making determined effort fly rule book figures properly go along ultra-smooth no correction presentations judges buying during prelims Tony again took Round Two time substantial margin dropping Dave von Linsowe second Chris Lakin laid very strong precise effort second round pulling up seventh after Round third Round Three finals again featured Tony Frackowiak Show Frack salted away victory another strong clean performance Dave von Linsowe held second place another consistent flight Chris Lakin followed Fracks lead finished powerfully again second round good third overall Young Jason Shulman another good outing come up fourth overall longtime Canadian competitor former Nats Champ Ivan Kristensen fifth Kirk Gray unfortunately some otherwise excellent flights marred single major errors finished sixth Mike Klein seventh Geoff Combs eighth Mike Harrison ninth 95 Nats noteworthy lots reasons First foremost quality flying classes highest Ive seen since advent turnaround style 84 may reflect fact maneuver schedules classes have remained relatively stable last few years may equipment better may practice can wonders three reasons likely case first Two-Meter behemoths made splashy impressive national debut 22 Typhoon Gator R/C placed first fifth FAI capable hands Tony Frackowiak Ivan Kristensen respectively new YS 1 20S C engine replaces older 1 2OAC Air Chamber engine made its first appearance flightline powering FAI aircraft Steve Helms Tony Stillman what saw claims 30% power increase over old airbox accurate probably conservative predict 16 x 13 going very popular propeller size next year landing-gear struts will longer Geoff Combs flew new Airtronics Stylus radio respectable eighth-place finish FAI thereby serving notice new choice exists Pattern radios national competition two-stroke engine nearly dead dodo great auk passenger pigeon quite several flown did well ever-shrinking participation Sportsman class national level may eventually mean class wont run future Nats mystery because Sportsman still largest class local contests Nevertheless todays Sportsman doesnt travel national events some reason Like 94 N-PAC 95 Nats almost totally contestant judged would have say whole judging could have better classes because contestant judging per Se because poorly advertised hurried ill-attended 95 Nats judging school Almost contestant judges attended judging definitely lacked same page coherence cohesiveness apparent N-PAC 94 definitely noted will corrected contestant-run major Pattern contest ever held load far too great pilots design lack design happened again steps being taken remedy Everyone may still have work affairs three five days certainly undue burden Nationals transition almost cliche say didnt feel like Nats didnt us little time meter things may never feel like Nats again day super all-in-one combined Nats appears over 16 Model Aviation 4FAIIF3A winner Tony Frackowiak fires up Typhoon 22 hisKen Schultz Temple Texas Todd Blose-designed last finals flight good oneAssociate Ken placed fifth Advanced crazy giddy three-ring flying-circus atmosphere gone future Pattern Nats will likely scheduled game town during its time period probable NSRCA will run less help AMA future Pattern Nats feel like anything weve held far will probably feel like N-PACs thats bad two N-PACs very successful infused sense Pattern community pride togetherness has lacking recent Nats Plainly everything did go planned 95 Nats Some things didnt go because never planned Still despite lack time scarcity help inevitable confusion major changes operating system things got done overall done too badly Credit core crew truly heroic effort certainly dont mean give impression terrible little adversity has way bringing people together watched happen year Lawrenceville pilots meeting Sunday evening folks found out about problems right through awards ceremony Friday evening closed event attitude pulling together make things work same attitude willing cooperation can maintained between AMA HQ NSRCA lessons learned mean things will work far better Muncie next year know attitude prevails among NSRCA leadership because attended meeting contest bones stripped bare problems laid naked table planning started Muncie really want old-time Nats spirit No hype no rah-rah just determination make better contestants next time Nats has always phoenix reborn year constantly reinventing itself format may change organization may change certainly people will change doubt very much will ever change See Muncie 96 x1/2 socket caps sell $435/i 00 alloy steel $665/i 00 stainless $750150 aluminum Fcr im ~b1equni1i yound frmoddhiilding call 1iteorfrcmr~ki MICRO FASTENERS800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-788-2607 Super Dou6ler II Designed Brad Shepherd Wood Premium Quality Hand-Cut Kit Appreciate Craftsmanship KU Features Pre-Cut Machined Balsa & Lite Ply Parts Built Up Balsa Lite Ply Construction Two Sheets Full-Size Rolled Plans Extensive Hardware Package Pre-Bent Landing Gear Wire Extremely aerobatic yet capable slow predictable flight Model Snecificonons wing Span 51 Inches 0 WingArea 517 Sq Weight 4 3/4 5 1/4 Ihs Recommended Radio Four Channel Make Check Mosey Order Out LTNCK MODELS $8495 Add $500 S&H Mans Residents add 5% Tax $425 LINCK MODELS Dept MA 141 Moulton Hill Road Monson MA 01057 4l3 267-9545 December 1995 17 NEW! THE EXTERMINATOR 15 25 Size RIC Combat Plane Keviar on Fiber rglass Foam nium Construction 36 Wing Span uselage ounds Worth 10 TheirsIll Combat Provenlil Motor Mount Tank & Hardware included Kit Tail Fuselage Are Removeable Quick Replacement Field Special introductory Price $9900 Regular Price 512g 00 Pius Shipping ror L U U uruer LdII 407-689-7664 Or Send Check Money Order Bulletproof Models Inc 1099 N Military Trail West Palm Beach FL 33409 Oeaier inquiries Weicoee nt Pending Area 520 sq Sukhoi Su-2 6 R/G Sport Scale Wing Span 54 lhs -II Sii ARt httk AitpIJItC MADF IN THE ISA th 0 4C Color Blue Red Radio 4 Channels Covering High Quality llyester him tuel Fuselage Designed untradition ally circular luselage made ut une piece Ihie plywuod some vacuum brined parts Wing Made hy loam sore Covered hy 1/16 Balsa sheets Aeruhalics Perlormance plane made 10 have same aerohatic qualities lull scale II can rolls loops spins Inmsmaake ate
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/12
Page Numbers: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS Sportsman champion Rick Sweeny Northville Ml starts hisDave von Linsowe likes grass under shelter close GyModels Ariel Vein Koester holdscropped final manicure done scissors LIKE ALL OF CAESARS Gaul 1995 AMA Nationals divided three parts like Gaul division may become lasting Pattern Pylon portion meet took place Mid-American Air Center Lawrenceville Illinois July 8-16 1990 91 93 Pattern Nats 92 N-PAC run Lawrenceville two simple reasons 1 now MidAmerican Air Center premier Pattern site country 2 centrally located regard population density 95 Nats originally scheduled Tn-Cities Washington state affaira repeat successful 89 Nats area fall 94 very late siteapproval process became apparent major problems proposed Pattern Pylon Free Flight sites would allow portions Nats run successfully Tn-Cities few short weeks left made complete change venue another location impractical impossible number solutions proposed including canceling entire event restructuring Muncie 96 Tripartite Solution placing Control Line Scale Indoor Tri-Cities Free Flight Electric Helicopter Soaring Muncie Pattern Pylon Lawrencevillewas late AMA Executive Council compromise make new concept spread-out disconnected Nats work new AMA Competitions Director Steve Kaluf newlold volunteer Nats Manager Ron Morgan solicited cooperation competition Special Interest Groups new Nats command structure new way budgeting allocating Nats funds rapidly developed put operation Under new system National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA fresh running two very successful N-PAC meets 92 94 drew responsibility 95 Nats Pattern events new day age transitioning different sort Nats altogether Exciting stuff yes new system takes time develop implement time fog confusion lifted new dawn figuratively late afternoon few short months left before contest NSRCA very fortunate able almost immediately secure services core team ran very successful 94 N-PAC meet Mike Dunphy Event Director Maureen Dunphy Tim Langlinais scorekeeping crew Charlie Castaing comptroller Mike Maureen Dunphy did despite fact already obligated run FAI/F3A Team Selection Tournament scheduled just three weeks before Nats Without efforts fine group 95 Pattern Nats would have serious trouble very truly saved day Still much newness would expect problems honest came bunches like bananas grapes main logistical difficulty incredible shortage full-time dedicated help wasnt possible advertise solicit help great extent because limited time available Despite word filtered out John Joan Ferrell Julian North Carolina graciously came ran two lines Experienced Nats volunteer Denny Rypkema Symrna Georgia heard about problems drove up looked up Event Director Dunphy field volunteer Site Director Dorothy Speights judged full-time Cheryl Williamson flew Chula Vista California turn efficient tireless performance Chief Judge Sue Asteris gave up calling husband George worked week running FAI site rest help needed run contestincluding judges scribes site directors line directors impound people setup crew sound checkerscame ranks competitors December 1995 13 Ivan Kristensens Two-Meter Gator RIC Typhoon 22 fifth F3A finals aircraft impressive national debut Adding difficulty lighterthan-anticipated turnout late site move some difficulties getting Nats entry forms mailed out HQ soon enough Although 125 pilots registered classes 114 made trip Lawrenceville Most fliers worked three full half-days five flew backbreaking load especially considering conditions Perhaps oppressive problem 95 Nats week nothing organization lack same simply weather accurately temperature Nats remembered something war stories told retold wind Lincoln 87 talked about radio interference problems Tn-Cities 89 always heat humidity Lake Charles Nats 86 Well heat tn Lake Charles legend now has company As week went giant heat wave passed over Midwest temperatures soared above 1000 zeroto-light winds day humidity 90% heat index reached blistering 1100 Friday during FAI finals As overheard someone remark little too hot model airplane fun light turnout obvious need considerable contestant manpower run meet persuaded Event Director Mike Dunphy adopt two-site four-line contest format flying split days mornings Masters class flew three four lines Sportsman flying remaining line afternoons FAI flew two lines single site Advanced flew both lines remaining site need equal exposure judge panels meant Sportsman able normalize scores after round normalization done FAT Advanced second round Masters able normalize after third sixth rounds get traditional six rounds flying AMA classes necessary class double up fly round per day least day Masters split rounds flying round-and-ahalf Monday Tuesday Sportsman flew two rounds Monday Advanced two rounds Wednesday FAI flew round prelims per day leading finals Friday sounds confusing once up running worked rather well Mid-American Air Center provided us crosswinds previous visits 90 91 Nats flown stiff quartering winds 92 N PAC brisk direct crosswind 93 Nats featured shifting direct crosswinds year repeat 93 after first day winds light variable essentially nonfactor Pilots Option rule flight direction effect Event Director Dunphys decree main problem deciding direction fly wind may have factor temperature certainly eye thermometer Event Director Mike Dunphy us started morning 8 am sharp long days extra rounds cleared site 330 4 pm week Considering weather us immediately headed swimming pools air conditioning rather opting practice fields Turnout especially light Sportsman class 13 pilots participating What group lacked quantity certainly made up quality Sportsman pilots well prepared well coached well equipped flying consistently high caliber Eleven 13 pilots least normalized round 900 points Competition top spot fierce Rick Sweeny Northville Michigan Jon Magnuson Pace Florida passing lead back forth nearly round before Rick prevailed last round final margin victory scant four points out 3600 battle third fourth nearly intense John Andy Miller Flemington New Jersey overcoming poor start charging up leader board challenge third spot before being edged out Cliff Bradford Rangley Colorado Cliffs flights strong consistent throughout week Rounding out top 14 Model Aviation Salar readies Advanced round son Matias Dave von Linsowe readies USA Star F3A Finals flight helping Matias fourth Advanced Rudy finished 23rd Geoff Combs assists Dave finished second family affair Nats Cliff Gail Bradford Rangely CO clean up Cliffs Elan grandson Zachary helps Cliff finished third Sportsman Jason Shulmans Dr Jekyll flares landing during FAI finals Good showing placed him fourth overall group Chris Danserau Johnston Rhode Island flew well early faded late drop fifth Advanced class 26 fliers put up 94 Nats Sportsman Champ Kevin Nibur Clovis California doing convincing job leading wire-to-wire winning four six rounds Bob Hat-twig Edgar Wisconsin started slowly finished well winning two last three rounds place strong second Jeff Aranyos St Charles Illinois turned consistent effort good enough third Matias Salar Northridge California fourth Ken Schultz Temple Texas made bid several good flights settled fifth overall As group Advanced fliers solid model aviators showing strong flight skills deep finishing order past few major events Nats N-PACS Masters has fastestgrowing class 95 Nats continued trend 39 pilots turning official flights Jonathan Roberts Fraint California Sean McMurtry Oklahoma City renewed rivalry 94 Nats Sean won Jonathan finished close second Advanced class positions reversed time Roberts putting convincing show finish first Jonathan displayed smooth touch moderate pacing very good maneuver shapes light crosswinds win first four rounds before midair Sportsman flier Dave Gould Kamloops BC forced him backup aircraft Gould able repair Zeus continue eventually finishing seventh Sportsman Dr Jekyll Jonathan sharing friend FAL flier Luke Christian Rohnert Park California destroyed Sean McMurtry flew respectable second coming close several occasions never winning round young man talented pilot will soon force especially can add solid geometric shapes lines entry exit smooth flowing style David Snow Palatine Illinois third Fourth place nailed down Bruce Thompson Denver Colorado Bruce flew very well times won round never consistently found scoring groove Dave Lockhart Abescon New Jersey similar sort Nats also winning round late finish fifth headline news FAI F3A former Nats TOC N-PAC World Champ Chip Hyde failed make finals perhaps first time ever major event finishing disappointing 11th Chip involved mornings Pylon Racing several FAI pilots may have tired Whatever reason flying appeared very close hurried lacked characteristic polish accurately reflected scores Dave von Linsowe man during prelims winning three four rounds real logjam formed early just behind Dave persisted throughout week ending after Round Four second 17th place separated slightly 45 normalized points As far judges concerned lot people flying very well also appeared case casual observer Smoothly executed flights norm way through flight order judges difficult time separating very best rest 41 registered FAT 36 actually flew Event Director Dunphy opted take rounded-up 20% original group finals meant nine pilots would make cut nine order Dave von Linsowe Mt Morris MI Tony Frackowiak Sierra Vista AZ Jason Shulman Windmere FL Ivan Kristensen Guelph ONT Canada Chris Lakin Springfield MO Kirk Gray Florence SC Mike Klein Bedford OH Geoff Combs Pickerington OH Mike December 1995 15 John Andy Miller zips Desire away after finishing third Sportsman seems happy about Harrison Hot Springs AR F3A rules call averaging normalized preliminary scores yield single score competitor taken three-round finals yields four scores best three totaled determine winner draw held establish flight order competitors fly one-at-a-time single flight line front judges Since FAI finals traditionally closing event Pattern Nats judges really means official judges 10 unofficial judges wellevery competitor left site isnt actually working along giant jury peers never shortage opinions peanut gallery lack willingness share same pattern flown F3A preliminaries changes finals present pilots less-familiar schedule aid judges picking winner good idea present C F3A finals schedule has use two years since almost local contests country use both schedules pilots pretty comfortable Nevertheless first round finals featured sloppy flying elite group poor maneuver geometry hurried entries exits showing scores Tony Frackowiak looking very intent serious after disappointing Masters Tournament failed make sixth US team moved strongly front round winning decisively good shapes moderate pacing group judges seemed looking As soon first raw-score tearsheets Round filtered back flightline flying tightened up considerably pilots making determined effort fly rule book figures properly go along ultra-smooth no correction presentations judges buying during prelims Tony again took Round Two time substantial margin dropping Dave von Linsowe second Chris Lakin laid very strong precise effort second round pulling up seventh after Round third Round Three finals again featured Tony Frackowiak Show Frack salted away victory another strong clean performance Dave von Linsowe held second place another consistent flight Chris Lakin followed Fracks lead finished powerfully again second round good third overall Young Jason Shulman another good outing come up fourth overall longtime Canadian competitor former Nats Champ Ivan Kristensen fifth Kirk Gray unfortunately some otherwise excellent flights marred single major errors finished sixth Mike Klein seventh Geoff Combs eighth Mike Harrison ninth 95 Nats noteworthy lots reasons First foremost quality flying classes highest Ive seen since advent turnaround style 84 may reflect fact maneuver schedules classes have remained relatively stable last few years may equipment better may practice can wonders three reasons likely case first Two-Meter behemoths made splashy impressive national debut 22 Typhoon Gator R/C placed first fifth FAI capable hands Tony Frackowiak Ivan Kristensen respectively new YS 1 20S C engine replaces older 1 2OAC Air Chamber engine made its first appearance flightline powering FAI aircraft Steve Helms Tony Stillman what saw claims 30% power increase over old airbox accurate probably conservative predict 16 x 13 going very popular propeller size next year landing-gear struts will longer Geoff Combs flew new Airtronics Stylus radio respectable eighth-place finish FAI thereby serving notice new choice exists Pattern radios national competition two-stroke engine nearly dead dodo great auk passenger pigeon quite several flown did well ever-shrinking participation Sportsman class national level may eventually mean class wont run future Nats mystery because Sportsman still largest class local contests Nevertheless todays Sportsman doesnt travel national events some reason Like 94 N-PAC 95 Nats almost totally contestant judged would have say whole judging could have better classes because contestant judging per Se because poorly advertised hurried ill-attended 95 Nats judging school Almost contestant judges attended judging definitely lacked same page coherence cohesiveness apparent N-PAC 94 definitely noted will corrected contestant-run major Pattern contest ever held load far too great pilots design lack design happened again steps being taken remedy Everyone may still have work affairs three five days certainly undue burden Nationals transition almost cliche say didnt feel like Nats didnt us little time meter things may never feel like Nats again day super all-in-one combined Nats appears over 16 Model Aviation 4FAIIF3A winner Tony Frackowiak fires up Typhoon 22 hisKen Schultz Temple Texas Todd Blose-designed last finals flight good oneAssociate Ken placed fifth Advanced crazy giddy three-ring flying-circus atmosphere gone future Pattern Nats will likely scheduled game town during its time period probable NSRCA will run less help AMA future Pattern Nats feel like anything weve held far will probably feel like N-PACs thats bad two N-PACs very successful infused sense Pattern community pride togetherness has lacking recent Nats Plainly everything did go planned 95 Nats Some things didnt go because never planned Still despite lack time scarcity help inevitable confusion major changes operating system things got done overall done too badly Credit core crew truly heroic effort certainly dont mean give impression terrible little adversity has way bringing people together watched happen year Lawrenceville pilots meeting Sunday evening folks found out about problems right through awards ceremony Friday evening closed event attitude pulling together make things work same attitude willing cooperation can maintained between AMA HQ NSRCA lessons learned mean things will work far better Muncie next year know attitude prevails among NSRCA leadership because attended meeting contest bones stripped bare problems laid naked table planning started Muncie really want old-time Nats spirit No hype no rah-rah just determination make better contestants next time Nats has always phoenix reborn year constantly reinventing itself format may change organization may change certainly people will change doubt very much will ever change See Muncie 96 x1/2 socket caps sell $435/i 00 alloy steel $665/i 00 stainless $750150 aluminum Fcr im ~b1equni1i yound frmoddhiilding call 1iteorfrcmr~ki MICRO FASTENERS800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-788-2607 Super Dou6ler II Designed Brad Shepherd Wood Premium Quality Hand-Cut Kit Appreciate Craftsmanship KU Features Pre-Cut Machined Balsa & Lite Ply Parts Built Up Balsa Lite Ply Construction Two Sheets Full-Size Rolled Plans Extensive Hardware Package Pre-Bent Landing Gear Wire Extremely aerobatic yet capable slow predictable flight Model Snecificonons wing Span 51 Inches 0 WingArea 517 Sq Weight 4 3/4 5 1/4 Ihs Recommended Radio Four Channel Make Check Mosey Order Out LTNCK MODELS $8495 Add $500 S&H Mans Residents add 5% Tax $425 LINCK MODELS Dept MA 141 Moulton Hill Road Monson MA 01057 4l3 267-9545 December 1995 17 NEW! THE EXTERMINATOR 15 25 Size RIC Combat Plane Keviar on Fiber rglass Foam nium Construction 36 Wing Span uselage ounds Worth 10 TheirsIll Combat Provenlil Motor Mount Tank & Hardware included Kit Tail Fuselage Are Removeable Quick Replacement Field Special introductory Price $9900 Regular Price 512g 00 Pius Shipping ror L U U uruer LdII 407-689-7664 Or Send Check Money Order Bulletproof Models Inc 1099 N Military Trail West Palm Beach FL 33409 Oeaier inquiries Weicoee nt Pending Area 520 sq Sukhoi Su-2 6 R/G Sport Scale Wing Span 54 lhs -II Sii ARt httk AitpIJItC MADF IN THE ISA th 0 4C Color Blue Red Radio 4 Channels Covering High Quality llyester him tuel Fuselage Designed untradition ally circular luselage made ut une piece Ihie plywuod some vacuum brined parts Wing Made hy loam sore Covered hy 1/16 Balsa sheets Aeruhalics Perlormance plane made 10 have same aerohatic qualities lull scale II can rolls loops spins Inmsmaake ate
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/12
Page Numbers: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS Sportsman champion Rick Sweeny Northville Ml starts hisDave von Linsowe likes grass under shelter close GyModels Ariel Vein Koester holdscropped final manicure done scissors LIKE ALL OF CAESARS Gaul 1995 AMA Nationals divided three parts like Gaul division may become lasting Pattern Pylon portion meet took place Mid-American Air Center Lawrenceville Illinois July 8-16 1990 91 93 Pattern Nats 92 N-PAC run Lawrenceville two simple reasons 1 now MidAmerican Air Center premier Pattern site country 2 centrally located regard population density 95 Nats originally scheduled Tn-Cities Washington state affaira repeat successful 89 Nats area fall 94 very late siteapproval process became apparent major problems proposed Pattern Pylon Free Flight sites would allow portions Nats run successfully Tn-Cities few short weeks left made complete change venue another location impractical impossible number solutions proposed including canceling entire event restructuring Muncie 96 Tripartite Solution placing Control Line Scale Indoor Tri-Cities Free Flight Electric Helicopter Soaring Muncie Pattern Pylon Lawrencevillewas late AMA Executive Council compromise make new concept spread-out disconnected Nats work new AMA Competitions Director Steve Kaluf newlold volunteer Nats Manager Ron Morgan solicited cooperation competition Special Interest Groups new Nats command structure new way budgeting allocating Nats funds rapidly developed put operation Under new system National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA fresh running two very successful N-PAC meets 92 94 drew responsibility 95 Nats Pattern events new day age transitioning different sort Nats altogether Exciting stuff yes new system takes time develop implement time fog confusion lifted new dawn figuratively late afternoon few short months left before contest NSRCA very fortunate able almost immediately secure services core team ran very successful 94 N-PAC meet Mike Dunphy Event Director Maureen Dunphy Tim Langlinais scorekeeping crew Charlie Castaing comptroller Mike Maureen Dunphy did despite fact already obligated run FAI/F3A Team Selection Tournament scheduled just three weeks before Nats Without efforts fine group 95 Pattern Nats would have serious trouble very truly saved day Still much newness would expect problems honest came bunches like bananas grapes main logistical difficulty incredible shortage full-time dedicated help wasnt possible advertise solicit help great extent because limited time available Despite word filtered out John Joan Ferrell Julian North Carolina graciously came ran two lines Experienced Nats volunteer Denny Rypkema Symrna Georgia heard about problems drove up looked up Event Director Dunphy field volunteer Site Director Dorothy Speights judged full-time Cheryl Williamson flew Chula Vista California turn efficient tireless performance Chief Judge Sue Asteris gave up calling husband George worked week running FAI site rest help needed run contestincluding judges scribes site directors line directors impound people setup crew sound checkerscame ranks competitors December 1995 13 Ivan Kristensens Two-Meter Gator RIC Typhoon 22 fifth F3A finals aircraft impressive national debut Adding difficulty lighterthan-anticipated turnout late site move some difficulties getting Nats entry forms mailed out HQ soon enough Although 125 pilots registered classes 114 made trip Lawrenceville Most fliers worked three full half-days five flew backbreaking load especially considering conditions Perhaps oppressive problem 95 Nats week nothing organization lack same simply weather accurately temperature Nats remembered something war stories told retold wind Lincoln 87 talked about radio interference problems Tn-Cities 89 always heat humidity Lake Charles Nats 86 Well heat tn Lake Charles legend now has company As week went giant heat wave passed over Midwest temperatures soared above 1000 zeroto-light winds day humidity 90% heat index reached blistering 1100 Friday during FAI finals As overheard someone remark little too hot model airplane fun light turnout obvious need considerable contestant manpower run meet persuaded Event Director Mike Dunphy adopt two-site four-line contest format flying split days mornings Masters class flew three four lines Sportsman flying remaining line afternoons FAI flew two lines single site Advanced flew both lines remaining site need equal exposure judge panels meant Sportsman able normalize scores after round normalization done FAT Advanced second round Masters able normalize after third sixth rounds get traditional six rounds flying AMA classes necessary class double up fly round per day least day Masters split rounds flying round-and-ahalf Monday Tuesday Sportsman flew two rounds Monday Advanced two rounds Wednesday FAI flew round prelims per day leading finals Friday sounds confusing once up running worked rather well Mid-American Air Center provided us crosswinds previous visits 90 91 Nats flown stiff quartering winds 92 N PAC brisk direct crosswind 93 Nats featured shifting direct crosswinds year repeat 93 after first day winds light variable essentially nonfactor Pilots Option rule flight direction effect Event Director Dunphys decree main problem deciding direction fly wind may have factor temperature certainly eye thermometer Event Director Mike Dunphy us started morning 8 am sharp long days extra rounds cleared site 330 4 pm week Considering weather us immediately headed swimming pools air conditioning rather opting practice fields Turnout especially light Sportsman class 13 pilots participating What group lacked quantity certainly made up quality Sportsman pilots well prepared well coached well equipped flying consistently high caliber Eleven 13 pilots least normalized round 900 points Competition top spot fierce Rick Sweeny Northville Michigan Jon Magnuson Pace Florida passing lead back forth nearly round before Rick prevailed last round final margin victory scant four points out 3600 battle third fourth nearly intense John Andy Miller Flemington New Jersey overcoming poor start charging up leader board challenge third spot before being edged out Cliff Bradford Rangley Colorado Cliffs flights strong consistent throughout week Rounding out top 14 Model Aviation Salar readies Advanced round son Matias Dave von Linsowe readies USA Star F3A Finals flight helping Matias fourth Advanced Rudy finished 23rd Geoff Combs assists Dave finished second family affair Nats Cliff Gail Bradford Rangely CO clean up Cliffs Elan grandson Zachary helps Cliff finished third Sportsman Jason Shulmans Dr Jekyll flares landing during FAI finals Good showing placed him fourth overall group Chris Danserau Johnston Rhode Island flew well early faded late drop fifth Advanced class 26 fliers put up 94 Nats Sportsman Champ Kevin Nibur Clovis California doing convincing job leading wire-to-wire winning four six rounds Bob Hat-twig Edgar Wisconsin started slowly finished well winning two last three rounds place strong second Jeff Aranyos St Charles Illinois turned consistent effort good enough third Matias Salar Northridge California fourth Ken Schultz Temple Texas made bid several good flights settled fifth overall As group Advanced fliers solid model aviators showing strong flight skills deep finishing order past few major events Nats N-PACS Masters has fastestgrowing class 95 Nats continued trend 39 pilots turning official flights Jonathan Roberts Fraint California Sean McMurtry Oklahoma City renewed rivalry 94 Nats Sean won Jonathan finished close second Advanced class positions reversed time Roberts putting convincing show finish first Jonathan displayed smooth touch moderate pacing very good maneuver shapes light crosswinds win first four rounds before midair Sportsman flier Dave Gould Kamloops BC forced him backup aircraft Gould able repair Zeus continue eventually finishing seventh Sportsman Dr Jekyll Jonathan sharing friend FAL flier Luke Christian Rohnert Park California destroyed Sean McMurtry flew respectable second coming close several occasions never winning round young man talented pilot will soon force especially can add solid geometric shapes lines entry exit smooth flowing style David Snow Palatine Illinois third Fourth place nailed down Bruce Thompson Denver Colorado Bruce flew very well times won round never consistently found scoring groove Dave Lockhart Abescon New Jersey similar sort Nats also winning round late finish fifth headline news FAI F3A former Nats TOC N-PAC World Champ Chip Hyde failed make finals perhaps first time ever major event finishing disappointing 11th Chip involved mornings Pylon Racing several FAI pilots may have tired Whatever reason flying appeared very close hurried lacked characteristic polish accurately reflected scores Dave von Linsowe man during prelims winning three four rounds real logjam formed early just behind Dave persisted throughout week ending after Round Four second 17th place separated slightly 45 normalized points As far judges concerned lot people flying very well also appeared case casual observer Smoothly executed flights norm way through flight order judges difficult time separating very best rest 41 registered FAT 36 actually flew Event Director Dunphy opted take rounded-up 20% original group finals meant nine pilots would make cut nine order Dave von Linsowe Mt Morris MI Tony Frackowiak Sierra Vista AZ Jason Shulman Windmere FL Ivan Kristensen Guelph ONT Canada Chris Lakin Springfield MO Kirk Gray Florence SC Mike Klein Bedford OH Geoff Combs Pickerington OH Mike December 1995 15 John Andy Miller zips Desire away after finishing third Sportsman seems happy about Harrison Hot Springs AR F3A rules call averaging normalized preliminary scores yield single score competitor taken three-round finals yields four scores best three totaled determine winner draw held establish flight order competitors fly one-at-a-time single flight line front judges Since FAI finals traditionally closing event Pattern Nats judges really means official judges 10 unofficial judges wellevery competitor left site isnt actually working along giant jury peers never shortage opinions peanut gallery lack willingness share same pattern flown F3A preliminaries changes finals present pilots less-familiar schedule aid judges picking winner good idea present C F3A finals schedule has use two years since almost local contests country use both schedules pilots pretty comfortable Nevertheless first round finals featured sloppy flying elite group poor maneuver geometry hurried entries exits showing scores Tony Frackowiak looking very intent serious after disappointing Masters Tournament failed make sixth US team moved strongly front round winning decisively good shapes moderate pacing group judges seemed looking As soon first raw-score tearsheets Round filtered back flightline flying tightened up considerably pilots making determined effort fly rule book figures properly go along ultra-smooth no correction presentations judges buying during prelims Tony again took Round Two time substantial margin dropping Dave von Linsowe second Chris Lakin laid very strong precise effort second round pulling up seventh after Round third Round Three finals again featured Tony Frackowiak Show Frack salted away victory another strong clean performance Dave von Linsowe held second place another consistent flight Chris Lakin followed Fracks lead finished powerfully again second round good third overall Young Jason Shulman another good outing come up fourth overall longtime Canadian competitor former Nats Champ Ivan Kristensen fifth Kirk Gray unfortunately some otherwise excellent flights marred single major errors finished sixth Mike Klein seventh Geoff Combs eighth Mike Harrison ninth 95 Nats noteworthy lots reasons First foremost quality flying classes highest Ive seen since advent turnaround style 84 may reflect fact maneuver schedules classes have remained relatively stable last few years may equipment better may practice can wonders three reasons likely case first Two-Meter behemoths made splashy impressive national debut 22 Typhoon Gator R/C placed first fifth FAI capable hands Tony Frackowiak Ivan Kristensen respectively new YS 1 20S C engine replaces older 1 2OAC Air Chamber engine made its first appearance flightline powering FAI aircraft Steve Helms Tony Stillman what saw claims 30% power increase over old airbox accurate probably conservative predict 16 x 13 going very popular propeller size next year landing-gear struts will longer Geoff Combs flew new Airtronics Stylus radio respectable eighth-place finish FAI thereby serving notice new choice exists Pattern radios national competition two-stroke engine nearly dead dodo great auk passenger pigeon quite several flown did well ever-shrinking participation Sportsman class national level may eventually mean class wont run future Nats mystery because Sportsman still largest class local contests Nevertheless todays Sportsman doesnt travel national events some reason Like 94 N-PAC 95 Nats almost totally contestant judged would have say whole judging could have better classes because contestant judging per Se because poorly advertised hurried ill-attended 95 Nats judging school Almost contestant judges attended judging definitely lacked same page coherence cohesiveness apparent N-PAC 94 definitely noted will corrected contestant-run major Pattern contest ever held load far too great pilots design lack design happened again steps being taken remedy Everyone may still have work affairs three five days certainly undue burden Nationals transition almost cliche say didnt feel like Nats didnt us little time meter things may never feel like Nats again day super all-in-one combined Nats appears over 16 Model Aviation 4FAIIF3A winner Tony Frackowiak fires up Typhoon 22 hisKen Schultz Temple Texas Todd Blose-designed last finals flight good oneAssociate Ken placed fifth Advanced crazy giddy three-ring flying-circus atmosphere gone future Pattern Nats will likely scheduled game town during its time period probable NSRCA will run less help AMA future Pattern Nats feel like anything weve held far will probably feel like N-PACs thats bad two N-PACs very successful infused sense Pattern community pride togetherness has lacking recent Nats Plainly everything did go planned 95 Nats Some things didnt go because never planned Still despite lack time scarcity help inevitable confusion major changes operating system things got done overall done too badly Credit core crew truly heroic effort certainly dont mean give impression terrible little adversity has way bringing people together watched happen year Lawrenceville pilots meeting Sunday evening folks found out about problems right through awards ceremony Friday evening closed event attitude pulling together make things work same attitude willing cooperation can maintained between AMA HQ NSRCA lessons learned mean things will work far better Muncie next year know attitude prevails among NSRCA leadership because attended meeting contest bones stripped bare problems laid naked table planning started Muncie really want old-time Nats spirit No hype no rah-rah just determination make better contestants next time Nats has always phoenix reborn year constantly reinventing itself format may change organization may change certainly people will change doubt very much will ever change See Muncie 96 x1/2 socket caps sell $435/i 00 alloy steel $665/i 00 stainless $750150 aluminum Fcr im ~b1equni1i yound frmoddhiilding call 1iteorfrcmr~ki MICRO FASTENERS800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-788-2607 Super Dou6ler II Designed Brad Shepherd Wood Premium Quality Hand-Cut Kit Appreciate Craftsmanship KU Features Pre-Cut Machined Balsa & Lite Ply Parts Built Up Balsa Lite Ply Construction Two Sheets Full-Size Rolled Plans Extensive Hardware Package Pre-Bent Landing Gear Wire Extremely aerobatic yet capable slow predictable flight Model Snecificonons wing Span 51 Inches 0 WingArea 517 Sq Weight 4 3/4 5 1/4 Ihs Recommended Radio Four Channel Make Check Mosey Order Out LTNCK MODELS $8495 Add $500 S&H Mans Residents add 5% Tax $425 LINCK MODELS Dept MA 141 Moulton Hill Road Monson MA 01057 4l3 267-9545 December 1995 17 NEW! THE EXTERMINATOR 15 25 Size RIC Combat Plane Keviar on Fiber rglass Foam nium Construction 36 Wing Span uselage ounds Worth 10 TheirsIll Combat Provenlil Motor Mount Tank & Hardware included Kit Tail Fuselage Are Removeable Quick Replacement Field Special introductory Price $9900 Regular Price 512g 00 Pius Shipping ror L U U uruer LdII 407-689-7664 Or Send Check Money Order Bulletproof Models Inc 1099 N Military Trail West Palm Beach FL 33409 Oeaier inquiries Weicoee nt Pending Area 520 sq Sukhoi Su-2 6 R/G Sport Scale Wing Span 54 lhs -II Sii ARt httk AitpIJItC MADF IN THE ISA th 0 4C Color Blue Red Radio 4 Channels Covering High Quality llyester him tuel Fuselage Designed untradition ally circular luselage made ut une piece Ihie plywuod some vacuum brined parts Wing Made hy loam sore Covered hy 1/16 Balsa sheets Aeruhalics Perlormance plane made 10 have same aerohatic qualities lull scale II can rolls loops spins Inmsmaake ate
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/12
Page Numbers: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS Sportsman champion Rick Sweeny Northville Ml starts hisDave von Linsowe likes grass under shelter close GyModels Ariel Vein Koester holdscropped final manicure done scissors LIKE ALL OF CAESARS Gaul 1995 AMA Nationals divided three parts like Gaul division may become lasting Pattern Pylon portion meet took place Mid-American Air Center Lawrenceville Illinois July 8-16 1990 91 93 Pattern Nats 92 N-PAC run Lawrenceville two simple reasons 1 now MidAmerican Air Center premier Pattern site country 2 centrally located regard population density 95 Nats originally scheduled Tn-Cities Washington state affaira repeat successful 89 Nats area fall 94 very late siteapproval process became apparent major problems proposed Pattern Pylon Free Flight sites would allow portions Nats run successfully Tn-Cities few short weeks left made complete change venue another location impractical impossible number solutions proposed including canceling entire event restructuring Muncie 96 Tripartite Solution placing Control Line Scale Indoor Tri-Cities Free Flight Electric Helicopter Soaring Muncie Pattern Pylon Lawrencevillewas late AMA Executive Council compromise make new concept spread-out disconnected Nats work new AMA Competitions Director Steve Kaluf newlold volunteer Nats Manager Ron Morgan solicited cooperation competition Special Interest Groups new Nats command structure new way budgeting allocating Nats funds rapidly developed put operation Under new system National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics NSRCA fresh running two very successful N-PAC meets 92 94 drew responsibility 95 Nats Pattern events new day age transitioning different sort Nats altogether Exciting stuff yes new system takes time develop implement time fog confusion lifted new dawn figuratively late afternoon few short months left before contest NSRCA very fortunate able almost immediately secure services core team ran very successful 94 N-PAC meet Mike Dunphy Event Director Maureen Dunphy Tim Langlinais scorekeeping crew Charlie Castaing comptroller Mike Maureen Dunphy did despite fact already obligated run FAI/F3A Team Selection Tournament scheduled just three weeks before Nats Without efforts fine group 95 Pattern Nats would have serious trouble very truly saved day Still much newness would expect problems honest came bunches like bananas grapes main logistical difficulty incredible shortage full-time dedicated help wasnt possible advertise solicit help great extent because limited time available Despite word filtered out John Joan Ferrell Julian North Carolina graciously came ran two lines Experienced Nats volunteer Denny Rypkema Symrna Georgia heard about problems drove up looked up Event Director Dunphy field volunteer Site Director Dorothy Speights judged full-time Cheryl Williamson flew Chula Vista California turn efficient tireless performance Chief Judge Sue Asteris gave up calling husband George worked week running FAI site rest help needed run contestincluding judges scribes site directors line directors impound people setup crew sound checkerscame ranks competitors December 1995 13 Ivan Kristensens Two-Meter Gator RIC Typhoon 22 fifth F3A finals aircraft impressive national debut Adding difficulty lighterthan-anticipated turnout late site move some difficulties getting Nats entry forms mailed out HQ soon enough Although 125 pilots registered classes 114 made trip Lawrenceville Most fliers worked three full half-days five flew backbreaking load especially considering conditions Perhaps oppressive problem 95 Nats week nothing organization lack same simply weather accurately temperature Nats remembered something war stories told retold wind Lincoln 87 talked about radio interference problems Tn-Cities 89 always heat humidity Lake Charles Nats 86 Well heat tn Lake Charles legend now has company As week went giant heat wave passed over Midwest temperatures soared above 1000 zeroto-light winds day humidity 90% heat index reached blistering 1100 Friday during FAI finals As overheard someone remark little too hot model airplane fun light turnout obvious need considerable contestant manpower run meet persuaded Event Director Mike Dunphy adopt two-site four-line contest format flying split days mornings Masters class flew three four lines Sportsman flying remaining line afternoons FAI flew two lines single site Advanced flew both lines remaining site need equal exposure judge panels meant Sportsman able normalize scores after round normalization done FAT Advanced second round Masters able normalize after third sixth rounds get traditional six rounds flying AMA classes necessary class double up fly round per day least day Masters split rounds flying round-and-ahalf Monday Tuesday Sportsman flew two rounds Monday Advanced two rounds Wednesday FAI flew round prelims per day leading finals Friday sounds confusing once up running worked rather well Mid-American Air Center provided us crosswinds previous visits 90 91 Nats flown stiff quartering winds 92 N PAC brisk direct crosswind 93 Nats featured shifting direct crosswinds year repeat 93 after first day winds light variable essentially nonfactor Pilots Option rule flight direction effect Event Director Dunphys decree main problem deciding direction fly wind may have factor temperature certainly eye thermometer Event Director Mike Dunphy us started morning 8 am sharp long days extra rounds cleared site 330 4 pm week Considering weather us immediately headed swimming pools air conditioning rather opting practice fields Turnout especially light Sportsman class 13 pilots participating What group lacked quantity certainly made up quality Sportsman pilots well prepared well coached well equipped flying consistently high caliber Eleven 13 pilots least normalized round 900 points Competition top spot fierce Rick Sweeny Northville Michigan Jon Magnuson Pace Florida passing lead back forth nearly round before Rick prevailed last round final margin victory scant four points out 3600 battle third fourth nearly intense John Andy Miller Flemington New Jersey overcoming poor start charging up leader board challenge third spot before being edged out Cliff Bradford Rangley Colorado Cliffs flights strong consistent throughout week Rounding out top 14 Model Aviation Salar readies Advanced round son Matias Dave von Linsowe readies USA Star F3A Finals flight helping Matias fourth Advanced Rudy finished 23rd Geoff Combs assists Dave finished second family affair Nats Cliff Gail Bradford Rangely CO clean up Cliffs Elan grandson Zachary helps Cliff finished third Sportsman Jason Shulmans Dr Jekyll flares landing during FAI finals Good showing placed him fourth overall group Chris Danserau Johnston Rhode Island flew well early faded late drop fifth Advanced class 26 fliers put up 94 Nats Sportsman Champ Kevin Nibur Clovis California doing convincing job leading wire-to-wire winning four six rounds Bob Hat-twig Edgar Wisconsin started slowly finished well winning two last three rounds place strong second Jeff Aranyos St Charles Illinois turned consistent effort good enough third Matias Salar Northridge California fourth Ken Schultz Temple Texas made bid several good flights settled fifth overall As group Advanced fliers solid model aviators showing strong flight skills deep finishing order past few major events Nats N-PACS Masters has fastestgrowing class 95 Nats continued trend 39 pilots turning official flights Jonathan Roberts Fraint California Sean McMurtry Oklahoma City renewed rivalry 94 Nats Sean won Jonathan finished close second Advanced class positions reversed time Roberts putting convincing show finish first Jonathan displayed smooth touch moderate pacing very good maneuver shapes light crosswinds win first four rounds before midair Sportsman flier Dave Gould Kamloops BC forced him backup aircraft Gould able repair Zeus continue eventually finishing seventh Sportsman Dr Jekyll Jonathan sharing friend FAL flier Luke Christian Rohnert Park California destroyed Sean McMurtry flew respectable second coming close several occasions never winning round young man talented pilot will soon force especially can add solid geometric shapes lines entry exit smooth flowing style David Snow Palatine Illinois third Fourth place nailed down Bruce Thompson Denver Colorado Bruce flew very well times won round never consistently found scoring groove Dave Lockhart Abescon New Jersey similar sort Nats also winning round late finish fifth headline news FAI F3A former Nats TOC N-PAC World Champ Chip Hyde failed make finals perhaps first time ever major event finishing disappointing 11th Chip involved mornings Pylon Racing several FAI pilots may have tired Whatever reason flying appeared very close hurried lacked characteristic polish accurately reflected scores Dave von Linsowe man during prelims winning three four rounds real logjam formed early just behind Dave persisted throughout week ending after Round Four second 17th place separated slightly 45 normalized points As far judges concerned lot people flying very well also appeared case casual observer Smoothly executed flights norm way through flight order judges difficult time separating very best rest 41 registered FAT 36 actually flew Event Director Dunphy opted take rounded-up 20% original group finals meant nine pilots would make cut nine order Dave von Linsowe Mt Morris MI Tony Frackowiak Sierra Vista AZ Jason Shulman Windmere FL Ivan Kristensen Guelph ONT Canada Chris Lakin Springfield MO Kirk Gray Florence SC Mike Klein Bedford OH Geoff Combs Pickerington OH Mike December 1995 15 John Andy Miller zips Desire away after finishing third Sportsman seems happy about Harrison Hot Springs AR F3A rules call averaging normalized preliminary scores yield single score competitor taken three-round finals yields four scores best three totaled determine winner draw held establish flight order competitors fly one-at-a-time single flight line front judges Since FAI finals traditionally closing event Pattern Nats judges really means official judges 10 unofficial judges wellevery competitor left site isnt actually working along giant jury peers never shortage opinions peanut gallery lack willingness share same pattern flown F3A preliminaries changes finals present pilots less-familiar schedule aid judges picking winner good idea present C F3A finals schedule has use two years since almost local contests country use both schedules pilots pretty comfortable Nevertheless first round finals featured sloppy flying elite group poor maneuver geometry hurried entries exits showing scores Tony Frackowiak looking very intent serious after disappointing Masters Tournament failed make sixth US team moved strongly front round winning decisively good shapes moderate pacing group judges seemed looking As soon first raw-score tearsheets Round filtered back flightline flying tightened up considerably pilots making determined effort fly rule book figures properly go along ultra-smooth no correction presentations judges buying during prelims Tony again took Round Two time substantial margin dropping Dave von Linsowe second Chris Lakin laid very strong precise effort second round pulling up seventh after Round third Round Three finals again featured Tony Frackowiak Show Frack salted away victory another strong clean performance Dave von Linsowe held second place another consistent flight Chris Lakin followed Fracks lead finished powerfully again second round good third overall Young Jason Shulman another good outing come up fourth overall longtime Canadian competitor former Nats Champ Ivan Kristensen fifth Kirk Gray unfortunately some otherwise excellent flights marred single major errors finished sixth Mike Klein seventh Geoff Combs eighth Mike Harrison ninth 95 Nats noteworthy lots reasons First foremost quality flying classes highest Ive seen since advent turnaround style 84 may reflect fact maneuver schedules classes have remained relatively stable last few years may equipment better may practice can wonders three reasons likely case first Two-Meter behemoths made splashy impressive national debut 22 Typhoon Gator R/C placed first fifth FAI capable hands Tony Frackowiak Ivan Kristensen respectively new YS 1 20S C engine replaces older 1 2OAC Air Chamber engine made its first appearance flightline powering FAI aircraft Steve Helms Tony Stillman what saw claims 30% power increase over old airbox accurate probably conservative predict 16 x 13 going very popular propeller size next year landing-gear struts will longer Geoff Combs flew new Airtronics Stylus radio respectable eighth-place finish FAI thereby serving notice new choice exists Pattern radios national competition two-stroke engine nearly dead dodo great auk passenger pigeon quite several flown did well ever-shrinking participation Sportsman class national level may eventually mean class wont run future Nats mystery because Sportsman still largest class local contests Nevertheless todays Sportsman doesnt travel national events some reason Like 94 N-PAC 95 Nats almost totally contestant judged would have say whole judging could have better classes because contestant judging per Se because poorly advertised hurried ill-attended 95 Nats judging school Almost contestant judges attended judging definitely lacked same page coherence cohesiveness apparent N-PAC 94 definitely noted will corrected contestant-run major Pattern contest ever held load far too great pilots design lack design happened again steps being taken remedy Everyone may still have work affairs three five days certainly undue burden Nationals transition almost cliche say didnt feel like Nats didnt us little time meter things may never feel like Nats again day super all-in-one combined Nats appears over 16 Model Aviation 4FAIIF3A winner Tony Frackowiak fires up Typhoon 22 hisKen Schultz Temple Texas Todd Blose-designed last finals flight good oneAssociate Ken placed fifth Advanced crazy giddy three-ring flying-circus atmosphere gone future Pattern Nats will likely scheduled game town during its time period probable NSRCA will run less help AMA future Pattern Nats feel like anything weve held far will probably feel like N-PACs thats bad two N-PACs very successful infused sense Pattern community pride togetherness has lacking recent Nats Plainly everything did go planned 95 Nats Some things didnt go because never planned Still despite lack time scarcity help inevitable confusion major changes operating system things got done overall done too badly Credit core crew truly heroic effort certainly dont mean give impression terrible little adversity has way bringing people together watched happen year Lawrenceville pilots meeting Sunday evening folks found out about problems right through awards ceremony Friday evening closed event attitude pulling together make things work same attitude willing cooperation can maintained between AMA HQ NSRCA lessons learned mean things will work far better Muncie next year know attitude prevails among NSRCA leadership because attended meeting contest bones stripped bare problems laid naked table planning started Muncie really want old-time Nats spirit No hype no rah-rah just determination make better contestants next time Nats has always phoenix reborn year constantly reinventing itself format may change organization may change certainly people will change doubt very much will ever change See Muncie 96 x1/2 socket caps sell $435/i 00 alloy steel $665/i 00 stainless $750150 aluminum Fcr im ~b1equni1i yound frmoddhiilding call 1iteorfrcmr~ki MICRO FASTENERS800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington NJ 08822fax 908-788-2607 Super Dou6ler II Designed Brad Shepherd Wood Premium Quality Hand-Cut Kit Appreciate Craftsmanship KU Features Pre-Cut Machined Balsa & Lite Ply Parts Built Up Balsa Lite Ply Construction Two Sheets Full-Size Rolled Plans Extensive Hardware Package Pre-Bent Landing 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