RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS U IY W1 IN THE COURSE writing publication another Ive regurgitated 99% everything ever learned about Pattern Ive covered building designing flying practicing trimming judging engines props visibility radio installation coaching plus numerous subsets sub-subsets topics Ive just about run out new stuff However aspect competitive RC Aerobatics Ive never covered chagrin recently reminded really embarrassing thing isnt minor easily overlooked item its major spoke wheel Its something us other something depend something practice something contests can win lose contests us yet treat afterthought almost never talk about Its calling little doubt good caller can aid pilot no doubt bad caller can literally trash So casual about last thing could think write about did need reminded dont other writers cover subject often Good questions really dont have answers Guessing Id say good caller something pilot wants something pilot feels its important obviously very shortsighted attitude because case what goes around definitely comes aroundoften very next round Part personal reason overlooking subject might simple unconscious avoidance difficult subject because Im renowned crown prince callers really have concentrate decent job am fortunate wife Joan world-class caller well being better-than-decent Pattern pilot own right admit some bias matter much opinion confirmed number requests besieged contest attend What makes good isnt difficult analyze maneuver call comes calmly distinctly exact moment need complete contains no extraneous information requiring thought response never ever well almost never makes mistake has bad tendencies have sit such calling late because caught up watching maneuver coaching getting excited because pilot has either very good very bad round going good bad habits plus few observations Ive made over years have derived some general principles Calmness good pilot excited enough person already vibrating like tuning fork doesnt need extra whack tines caller should anchor flapping sail Timing very important perfect time call next maneuver will vary pilot pilot will usually fall last 1/3 previous maneuver pace todays turnaround style waiting until exit late late late proper time discuss pilot before flight realize removes certain element spontaneity life actually prefer practice pilot several times before tee up front judges right data important favor Joe Friday approach just facts maam call should short concise unambiguous might have time Figure M 3/4 rolls up down will have time Figure M h rolls Dont leave out essential information such inverted exit full roll up pilot may have flown sequence 500 times practice will still perfectly capable forgetting minor details under pressure Concentration task hand important Ideally caller concentrates hard pilot judge Call maneuver fix next maneuver firmly mind Check again call Watching airplane fly has purpose allow properly time next call list don ts longer just important isnt attempt funny Ive seen everything list have done once different people yes bad habit have list Dont coach time coaching long past Imagine being batters box facing Randy Johnsons best high heat game line Now imagine batting coach standing right behind telling square up shoulders spread stance stay back ball etc Some pilots especially inexperienced ones may want little help out they should ask ask keep minimum never never coach pilot hasnt asked huge concentration-breaker Dont criticize know youve screwed up pilots After bad maneuver pilot needs forget get back track 88 Model Aviation e Washer Puller PTX Products handy littleChuck Smith calls Dennis Bastian 95 Nats have gadget VS 91 120 enginesworked together shows Chucks thumb marks next maneuver rapidly possible He/she certainly doesnt need listen respond humble perhaps wrong opinionat least until after flight Confidence often fragile thing Respect Dont cheerlead old days judges callers time obnoxious tactic great vogue attempt influence score Great set loops Ralphie offends pilot really offends judge pilot concentrating just extra noise decode isnt wont help Dont touch pilot Save pat back afterwards saw really good Sportsman pilot ruin great flight almost crash because caller slapped him back after nearperfect maneuver Crowding pilot comes under heading well Its hard fly someone practically helping wear clothes Remember touching pilots transmitter under circumstances zero flight Dont lose cool just really extension calmness dictum talking about calmness baseline attitude about poise under pressure Strange things tend happen line judges watching dont make stranger pilot might involved near-midair scary infinitely preferable actual Big Bang pass through sun may cause disorientation nervousness may result maneuver bailout Screaming pilot already confused very very busy usually doesnt helpeven advice 100% good may time pilot reacts Pull up might have right hollered poor schmo low inverted two seconds later Help can stay low-key matter-of-fact about things Like coaching Novice pilot Marguerite Gargiulo gets start fellow Novice Frank Granelli MAAW contest Westchester NY time flight instruction has also passed Pilots constantly practice fly same caller definitely have sizable advantage becomes team relationship out line two words can come take place whole sentences Picking up new caller contest exactly like Forrest Gumps box chocolates comes down personal decision some people like comfortable shoes warm place fly some like surprises meeting new people Im kind solid traditional dinner show first kind guy favors longterm relationships New Products recently got look neat little gadget manufactured Canadian Pattern pilot Peter Thannhauser calls Drive Washer Puller specifically designed YS 120 91 engines though looks would work others well Its available direct PTX Products 1190 Ranchview Road Calgary Alberta Canada T3G 1Y2 Tel 403 239-6890 Fax 403 547-3246 see local hobby store Price $2195 US plus usual shipping handling stuff uary 1996 89 1935 WIMPY 94 DELUXE SPECIFICAIIJNS Engine 45 61 2 cycle 65 804 cycle Radio 4-channel B & M MODEL CO 290 W 1050 N LAYTON UT 84041 Call Send $100 Color Info sheet ADO $1395 SHIPPJNO/IIANDLINO liT RES ADD 625% TAX WANTED Ignition Model Engines 1930s 1950s Elf Baby Cyclone Brown Jr Super Cyclone Ohlsson Hornet Dooling Etc Model Race Cars & Boats Parts Spark Plugs Etc Parts Available Most Ignition Engines Catalog $600 US $800 Intl Woody Bartelt 3706 N 33rd St Galesburg MI 49053 800-982-5464 or 616-665-9693
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/02
Page Numbers: 88, 89
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS U IY W1 IN THE COURSE writing publication another Ive regurgitated 99% everything ever learned about Pattern Ive covered building designing flying practicing trimming judging engines props visibility radio installation coaching plus numerous subsets sub-subsets topics Ive just about run out new stuff However aspect competitive RC Aerobatics Ive never covered chagrin recently reminded really embarrassing thing isnt minor easily overlooked item its major spoke wheel Its something us other something depend something practice something contests can win lose contests us yet treat afterthought almost never talk about Its calling little doubt good caller can aid pilot no doubt bad caller can literally trash So casual about last thing could think write about did need reminded dont other writers cover subject often Good questions really dont have answers Guessing Id say good caller something pilot wants something pilot feels its important obviously very shortsighted attitude because case what goes around definitely comes aroundoften very next round Part personal reason overlooking subject might simple unconscious avoidance difficult subject because Im renowned crown prince callers really have concentrate decent job am fortunate wife Joan world-class caller well being better-than-decent Pattern pilot own right admit some bias matter much opinion confirmed number requests besieged contest attend What makes good isnt difficult analyze maneuver call comes calmly distinctly exact moment need complete contains no extraneous information requiring thought response never ever well almost never makes mistake has bad tendencies have sit such calling late because caught up watching maneuver coaching getting excited because pilot has either very good very bad round going good bad habits plus few observations Ive made over years have derived some general principles Calmness good pilot excited enough person already vibrating like tuning fork doesnt need extra whack tines caller should anchor flapping sail Timing very important perfect time call next maneuver will vary pilot pilot will usually fall last 1/3 previous maneuver pace todays turnaround style waiting until exit late late late proper time discuss pilot before flight realize removes certain element spontaneity life actually prefer practice pilot several times before tee up front judges right data important favor Joe Friday approach just facts maam call should short concise unambiguous might have time Figure M 3/4 rolls up down will have time Figure M h rolls Dont leave out essential information such inverted exit full roll up pilot may have flown sequence 500 times practice will still perfectly capable forgetting minor details under pressure Concentration task hand important Ideally caller concentrates hard pilot judge Call maneuver fix next maneuver firmly mind Check again call Watching airplane fly has purpose allow properly time next call list don ts longer just important isnt attempt funny Ive seen everything list have done once different people yes bad habit have list Dont coach time coaching long past Imagine being batters box facing Randy Johnsons best high heat game line Now imagine batting coach standing right behind telling square up shoulders spread stance stay back ball etc Some pilots especially inexperienced ones may want little help out they should ask ask keep minimum never never coach pilot hasnt asked huge concentration-breaker Dont criticize know youve screwed up pilots After bad maneuver pilot needs forget get back track 88 Model Aviation e Washer Puller PTX Products handy littleChuck Smith calls Dennis Bastian 95 Nats have gadget VS 91 120 enginesworked together shows Chucks thumb marks next maneuver rapidly possible He/she certainly doesnt need listen respond humble perhaps wrong opinionat least until after flight Confidence often fragile thing Respect Dont cheerlead old days judges callers time obnoxious tactic great vogue attempt influence score Great set loops Ralphie offends pilot really offends judge pilot concentrating just extra noise decode isnt wont help Dont touch pilot Save pat back afterwards saw really good Sportsman pilot ruin great flight almost crash because caller slapped him back after nearperfect maneuver Crowding pilot comes under heading well Its hard fly someone practically helping wear clothes Remember touching pilots transmitter under circumstances zero flight Dont lose cool just really extension calmness dictum talking about calmness baseline attitude about poise under pressure Strange things tend happen line judges watching dont make stranger pilot might involved near-midair scary infinitely preferable actual Big Bang pass through sun may cause disorientation nervousness may result maneuver bailout Screaming pilot already confused very very busy usually doesnt helpeven advice 100% good may time pilot reacts Pull up might have right hollered poor schmo low inverted two seconds later Help can stay low-key matter-of-fact about things Like coaching Novice pilot Marguerite Gargiulo gets start fellow Novice Frank Granelli MAAW contest Westchester NY time flight instruction has also passed Pilots constantly practice fly same caller definitely have sizable advantage becomes team relationship out line two words can come take place whole sentences Picking up new caller contest exactly like Forrest Gumps box chocolates comes down personal decision some people like comfortable shoes warm place fly some like surprises meeting new people Im kind solid traditional dinner show first kind guy favors longterm relationships New Products recently got look neat little gadget manufactured Canadian Pattern pilot Peter Thannhauser calls Drive Washer Puller specifically designed YS 120 91 engines though looks would work others well Its available direct PTX Products 1190 Ranchview Road Calgary Alberta Canada T3G 1Y2 Tel 403 239-6890 Fax 403 547-3246 see local hobby store Price $2195 US plus usual shipping handling stuff uary 1996 89 1935 WIMPY 94 DELUXE SPECIFICAIIJNS Engine 45 61 2 cycle 65 804 cycle Radio 4-channel B & M MODEL CO 290 W 1050 N LAYTON UT 84041 Call Send $100 Color Info sheet ADO $1395 SHIPPJNO/IIANDLINO liT RES ADD 625% TAX WANTED Ignition Model Engines 1930s 1950s Elf Baby Cyclone Brown Jr Super Cyclone Ohlsson Hornet Dooling Etc Model Race Cars & Boats Parts Spark Plugs Etc Parts Available Most Ignition Engines Catalog $600 US $800 Intl Woody Bartelt 3706 N 33rd St Galesburg MI 49053 800-982-5464 or 616-665-9693