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Radio Control: Aerobatics

Author: R. Allison


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/07
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81

RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS IF YOUVE BEEN following along last several months youre aware quite bit column space has devoted how-tos straightening up squaring away almost aspect aerobatic game discussion has dealt mainly techniques building automatic eye-to-hand connection physical core sporta see model fly model approach However much performing well under pressure just learned skills physical ability New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra once remarked 90% everything 100% mental Regardless scrambled syntax Yogi 100% right Mental toughness popular term modern sports used describe athletes compete well mentally physically never heat themselves mental mistakes dont become unnerved heat refuse fold clutch ice veins ideal much-admired competitors think its safe say us aspire sort poised casual coolness under fire has made Michael Jordan popular athlete planet us can Michael Jordan probably already knew us can learn better job under pressure Which good because judging some questions get area great us realize could stand improvement underlying question always same form varies handle nerves get ready important flight remember breathc stock reply probably asking wrong guy because get just nervous anybody else Competition excitingif wasnt bit rush involved suspect few us would bother old joke about remembering call takeoff loud enough judges can hear over sound knees knocking funny us simply because experience universal However very important remember con test just contest Win lose wont bring world peace cure disease solve situation Middle East Winning doesnt confer sainthood losing doesnt make bad person idea enjoy rush dont take too seriously Performance anxiety label psychologists hang jitters Anxiety funny thing little bit beneficial tunes up sharpens reflexes focuses attentionall things necessary prepare body mind maximum effort mouth dries out heart rate increases blood gets diverted internal organs skeletal muscles eyes dilate admit light enable see better ready either face run whatever steps out jungle basic fight-or-flight mechanism old life planet able read today because distant ancestors took job being processed cave bear saber-toothed tiger manure very seriously problem starts body doesnt know quit chemical cascade anxiety-mediating neurotransmitters adrenal hormones pouring through veins hard-wired instant good thing because charging cave bears onrushing semi-trucks arefast can easily get out hand July1998 79 Don Weitz holds prototype new K&B 150 Pattern engine Front intake rear exhaust rear mounted needle valve Bobby Tom cradles latest Stylus eight-channel Airtronics fully capable contender Aerobatics use happens heart pounds muscles tense until fine motor control like thumbs instance impaired vision gets fuzzy light brain focused executing orders well minute ago now frozen like deer headlights cant seem make little things work like feet lungs vocal cords Somehow mild beneficial performance anxiety marched right through panic stage stark terror line director has just put clock its turn fly scenario sounds familiar its because time another us have deal being little too nervous own good flightline ideal obviously able consistently achieve front judges 100% what capable doing practice Nice theory say walking out front fly contest line has tendency shrink JockeyTM shorts So what about cant really tell because answers come individual sizes flavors can offer what works what Ive seen work others Understand very few people totally impervious pressure heat athletic performance routinely degrades NBA stars can shoot 20- 30-straight free throws missing practice will shoot just 70% games often cant hit two row overtime NFL quarterbacks can pitch football through tire 50 yards away practice cant hit 60% passes open receivers Sundayand figure often goes down playoffs Adrenaline may provide boost strength/speed events like running weightlifting sports require quick decisionmaking precise movements high degree hand-eye coordination whole idea taking next level under pressure large myth Most honest coaches skill sports will tell being able deliver 80% optimum performance game day good 90% excellent Athletes can consistently bring somewhere last 10% called superstars 1 10% performance doesnt exist except pregame speeches Experience counts can push percentages up Veteran performers sports can often compensate declining skills increased ability focus pressure situations Been done slogan Pattern people can reach 80% level front judges usually very successful 90% guys win championships As other sports experience does help quiet shakes raise performance level Along way gathering experience some strategies can help Making very sure equipment proper order number-one list Nothing can disrupt calm focus INTRODUCING NEW LINE PRECISION PROP NUTS AND HUBS Now greater choice quality Tru-Turn products 3 sizes PROP NUTS ranging 5/8 7/8 diameter 2 shapes available stock RIC engine thread sizes 5 sizes PROP HUBS ranging 1 2 diameter 2 shapes new PROP NUTS PROP HUBS addition existing line precision aluminum spinners range 1-1/2 6 over 90 shapes sizes blade configurations new Tru-Turn PROP HUB line complimented extensive line over 70 adapter kits Tru-Turn makes adapter production RIO engine market have adapter problem.help phone call away.See hobby dealer call us direct. UsA TM RU Made n U S PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Ronco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY ATILITY T LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 80 Model Aviation V5 53 Baby VS monster its size should make quite splash MINIMAC-sized models need last-minute glow plug change other repair ready box dont remember ever seeing good flight put after ready box fiasco last few minutes before official attempt should yours use willfor anything routine maintenance Visualization very big right now pro sports RC Aerobatics approach consists mentally flying through maneuvers seeing yourself putting great flight way negative images thoughts failure etc creep exorcized like little demons good stuff surely cant hurt just spend little quiet time before big flight thinking excellent thoughts about pretty maneuvers have flown past Some guys find calmness rituals White pants lucky hats lucky pins lucky shirts wearing socks wore last time won fall category So does talking right before flight constantly talking right before flight arranging starting equipment airplane particular pattern ready box about hundred other odd little things Chuck Yeager used borrow stick gum right before important test flight might seem silly sort thing can really help frame mind calming effect probably comes repetition familiar actions Youve before know what youre acting like few people take Zen approach meditate recite little aerobatic mantras themselves listen soft music WalkmanTM practice self-hypnosis yoga breath-regulating exercises commune fuel-soaked navels otherwise attempt spiritual union gods RC flight works too especially believe lean little direction myself idea balance anxiety relaxation let emotions take control very effective have skills self-discipline make work real fix knocking knees contest experience coupled confidence comes adequate preparation repetitions practice have effect drilling task deep innards Come contest day mind may little confused scattered eyeballs fingers thumbs will know what After pull through couple times youll learn trust little confidence level will go up anxiety level will go down process circular confidence brings success success builds confidence times walk out fly front judges comfortable focused will big contests fly easier will fly contest encourage people attend Nationals early often competitive careers After trip Nats local contests can seem like walk park often hear Im ready fly Nats Im just good enough yet kind thinking couldnt misguided detrimental progress up competition ladder common myth everyone competes Nats hotshot simply ludicrousor would didnt stop making trip As being ready Nats few first-timers best way get ready go wallow experience will learn about event grow competitor sportsman week will years knocking around local circuitand contest jitters will undergo giant improvement result addition fun youll have youll find Nats experience concentrated aerobic exercise nervous system Two last things remember cant front judges consistently dont really know yet stuff works you can always buy larger JockeyT5/ shorts RSSuperior Balsa & Hobby Supply 700 http/Ipw2netcomcornlbalsaisuperior htrnbalsaQix netoom corn Cal/or poses PST CA TIME 1 2020-G Centralia Hawaiian Gardens CA 90716 Monday Saturday se add sufficient amount excess refunded tar shipping UPS Parcel Post PLUS $285 handling 800 488-9525 $1500 Mm order accept Visa Mastercard Checks CA sates add 825% sales tax rosm ----Info 562865-3220 FAX 562860-0327 Complete price lisi-SASE Shop hours 800AM 300PM Mon/FriPnnos su/sad clngo 5/98 BALSA Aircraft Siika Spruce 3 x balsa price BALSA SHEETS TRAILING EDGES 36 LEADING EDGES Aircraft Grade Birch P1 STICKSBass 2 x balsa pricet3tt......I6U 48 Corlvenialral55115ne5cal 634CM3848i/s 34CMaas3/32013142lr4 139641 -j-- I-I/lSii 1/16101/4 2i/a1354816 11i44871 1116 12853/16 3/43547zii0x1212x24 12s48 48048 1/16 3/32101/403/S27 333/16il36sars il-tOsaas~1452981 5351 1035 3600 1/4 15278a 250 1/4 3/850 2/8 43/875-- -- .1/161/810141/41/229413/916786 lao3/61i2 1/21/2 105132190355 6752500 1/18x3/16Ii151/45/a37 501/2 ii 176 1041/203/4 143 3/43/4 1803/ 1/161/412151/43/442 501/16T- 1/163/813 16254CM s36 AILERONS3/41i1170 liii1855875 53 13375T37750- WI 1/106 1115 IC17211/16238501/4 157Ldg Edge ReflecOve Tape 350 1/18 3/422295/1651627 353/324246611/4 465332T 5/163/831 38aa 249851/4 3iCM-.361~48T5/161334 483/16260741/4 3WIDEBALSASHEETS140275i 525 1021 3800 3/32 3/3211125/163/446 621/4 i286505/iS -//4743/32 3321/81214-,3/8286 1195/161-1375I 3Pty1i/8n/a425810 3200 3/323/161316&S-W4CM--46----43--1/2 2110 1435/1642961/16141 22520831 3/321/414183/93/8 36 453/8 41-13833/3216/ 247225345jj Ty 3/323/815183/61340 57334CM38 433/92991/6179 279 350 390 150 295575 1120 4000 3321/319 343/65/847 591/33343603/6 82-1/21863/16 206 314 265 440 3323/429 323/843/453 681/163446013 2g1/4235 386 325 8303/16T 332x3029713 821083/9300 477420895 4//sy 002003476092600 118-HCM---18---4843494---.jy.4y1/8 43638413510 586715850 r--i P 1/84 1/01113131/249843/16376103 36 TRIANGLES1252303607302550 I/a 3/1613181385/857761/44394130 5PIo- 1/44211/23/460625/1631091521/481/4 0 fl429BALSABLOCKS /83/818233/9831151703/83/8 i4433 24383648I15028555010003900 1/81321271/2 3150 2051313 loo,}40 Iii 068 878 098128 76ly 1/63/428365/85/a60 863/43/412 080195 1652113 215 5/8193 1141/32446921 6 13 120235 28832sP I375615 1200 4500 3/1634CM38 481/194688214 i87325 378425- 3/163/161423 Othar Fin Product 3324482 11436 BIRCH22 176 245 282338 11/85191 8350423485pop -5 125240478751 3/161/41627NHP Wesi Sysiems1/8 483134DOWELS24260450538715 3/163/82129& Bob SinuS Epoxy3/164loa150 3/1841/22438 3/1983/436Tools Supplies14 41521791/9165/16273233050570888iMLula 442102853/16173/837344607709281236Popia125185 345675 2500 Corn os/is Hardware13 44285 3361/42013 94 44 860990 1250 1800________ Tok CASBob Smith Flash Bargain Balsa Bundles36295 j48395 OSECHl1/32l2/flso/105 -$875 3p or1 oz3493001/323 /9/ 1024 /6/1/81/9 136113/16o3/16 1361 1i4 1/4 /18112/13 /91 FOAM SHEETS 81oa21224 365 3/83/61/24 1/sok2 oz5955001/183 /9/ 1/184 19/1/843/i8 /321 3/181/4122 1/43/8 /151 3/8813 10/ 133/4 /65/15142124241/58i,e2824i481328 9STh 8oz179516503/323 /8/3/324 /5/1/91/4 /30l[3/163/8 136/1/4813/14/3/83/4 8/W1,a2,2448 930 6PP2412424 550 ~I l6oz30001/8 3 /8/ 1/8 o4 4/1/a3/a 129/ 3/1613 171 1/43/4 1101n 2015, gap Pang iso,ora 5503/16 o3/53/1642/1/8131201 2/103/4 /121Limited avaiiabilny Call- 51691441224 350 666218446 1550 068418 1/2oz4553851/4 3 /41 1/4 x4 /3/- 1/803/4 15lDenooesquantitvperbundle51148442448 1075 EPP23648 3400 1/sn Gap or1 oz8456853/a 303/6 44/2Somessainswormhoies& irregularslllCOIle/Fo8illCulOflgWr8Sleel -5300 11o/2 oz1495120013 43 /21 13 44 /2UPS OV8SiZE s/8i531r/8 5/48786 336s July1998 81

Author: R. Allison


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/07
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81

RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS IF YOUVE BEEN following along last several months youre aware quite bit column space has devoted how-tos straightening up squaring away almost aspect aerobatic game discussion has dealt mainly techniques building automatic eye-to-hand connection physical core sporta see model fly model approach However much performing well under pressure just learned skills physical ability New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra once remarked 90% everything 100% mental Regardless scrambled syntax Yogi 100% right Mental toughness popular term modern sports used describe athletes compete well mentally physically never heat themselves mental mistakes dont become unnerved heat refuse fold clutch ice veins ideal much-admired competitors think its safe say us aspire sort poised casual coolness under fire has made Michael Jordan popular athlete planet us can Michael Jordan probably already knew us can learn better job under pressure Which good because judging some questions get area great us realize could stand improvement underlying question always same form varies handle nerves get ready important flight remember breathc stock reply probably asking wrong guy because get just nervous anybody else Competition excitingif wasnt bit rush involved suspect few us would bother old joke about remembering call takeoff loud enough judges can hear over sound knees knocking funny us simply because experience universal However very important remember con test just contest Win lose wont bring world peace cure disease solve situation Middle East Winning doesnt confer sainthood losing doesnt make bad person idea enjoy rush dont take too seriously Performance anxiety label psychologists hang jitters Anxiety funny thing little bit beneficial tunes up sharpens reflexes focuses attentionall things necessary prepare body mind maximum effort mouth dries out heart rate increases blood gets diverted internal organs skeletal muscles eyes dilate admit light enable see better ready either face run whatever steps out jungle basic fight-or-flight mechanism old life planet able read today because distant ancestors took job being processed cave bear saber-toothed tiger manure very seriously problem starts body doesnt know quit chemical cascade anxiety-mediating neurotransmitters adrenal hormones pouring through veins hard-wired instant good thing because charging cave bears onrushing semi-trucks arefast can easily get out hand July1998 79 Don Weitz holds prototype new K&B 150 Pattern engine Front intake rear exhaust rear mounted needle valve Bobby Tom cradles latest Stylus eight-channel Airtronics fully capable contender Aerobatics use happens heart pounds muscles tense until fine motor control like thumbs instance impaired vision gets fuzzy light brain focused executing orders well minute ago now frozen like deer headlights cant seem make little things work like feet lungs vocal cords Somehow mild beneficial performance anxiety marched right through panic stage stark terror line director has just put clock its turn fly scenario sounds familiar its because time another us have deal being little too nervous own good flightline ideal obviously able consistently achieve front judges 100% what capable doing practice Nice theory say walking out front fly contest line has tendency shrink JockeyTM shorts So what about cant really tell because answers come individual sizes flavors can offer what works what Ive seen work others Understand very few people totally impervious pressure heat athletic performance routinely degrades NBA stars can shoot 20- 30-straight free throws missing practice will shoot just 70% games often cant hit two row overtime NFL quarterbacks can pitch football through tire 50 yards away practice cant hit 60% passes open receivers Sundayand figure often goes down playoffs Adrenaline may provide boost strength/speed events like running weightlifting sports require quick decisionmaking precise movements high degree hand-eye coordination whole idea taking next level under pressure large myth Most honest coaches skill sports will tell being able deliver 80% optimum performance game day good 90% excellent Athletes can consistently bring somewhere last 10% called superstars 1 10% performance doesnt exist except pregame speeches Experience counts can push percentages up Veteran performers sports can often compensate declining skills increased ability focus pressure situations Been done slogan Pattern people can reach 80% level front judges usually very successful 90% guys win championships As other sports experience does help quiet shakes raise performance level Along way gathering experience some strategies can help Making very sure equipment proper order number-one list Nothing can disrupt calm focus INTRODUCING NEW LINE PRECISION PROP NUTS AND HUBS Now greater choice quality Tru-Turn products 3 sizes PROP NUTS ranging 5/8 7/8 diameter 2 shapes available stock RIC engine thread sizes 5 sizes PROP HUBS ranging 1 2 diameter 2 shapes new PROP NUTS PROP HUBS addition existing line precision aluminum spinners range 1-1/2 6 over 90 shapes sizes blade configurations new Tru-Turn PROP HUB line complimented extensive line over 70 adapter kits Tru-Turn makes adapter production RIO engine market have adapter problem.help phone call away.See hobby dealer call us direct. UsA TM RU Made n U S PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Ronco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY ATILITY T LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 80 Model Aviation V5 53 Baby VS monster its size should make quite splash MINIMAC-sized models need last-minute glow plug change other repair ready box dont remember ever seeing good flight put after ready box fiasco last few minutes before official attempt should yours use willfor anything routine maintenance Visualization very big right now pro sports RC Aerobatics approach consists mentally flying through maneuvers seeing yourself putting great flight way negative images thoughts failure etc creep exorcized like little demons good stuff surely cant hurt just spend little quiet time before big flight thinking excellent thoughts about pretty maneuvers have flown past Some guys find calmness rituals White pants lucky hats lucky pins lucky shirts wearing socks wore last time won fall category So does talking right before flight constantly talking right before flight arranging starting equipment airplane particular pattern ready box about hundred other odd little things Chuck Yeager used borrow stick gum right before important test flight might seem silly sort thing can really help frame mind calming effect probably comes repetition familiar actions Youve before know what youre acting like few people take Zen approach meditate recite little aerobatic mantras themselves listen soft music WalkmanTM practice self-hypnosis yoga breath-regulating exercises commune fuel-soaked navels otherwise attempt spiritual union gods RC flight works too especially believe lean little direction myself idea balance anxiety relaxation let emotions take control very effective have skills self-discipline make work real fix knocking knees contest experience coupled confidence comes adequate preparation repetitions practice have effect drilling task deep innards Come contest day mind may little confused scattered eyeballs fingers thumbs will know what After pull through couple times youll learn trust little confidence level will go up anxiety level will go down process circular confidence brings success success builds confidence times walk out fly front judges comfortable focused will big contests fly easier will fly contest encourage people attend Nationals early often competitive careers After trip Nats local contests can seem like walk park often hear Im ready fly Nats Im just good enough yet kind thinking couldnt misguided detrimental progress up competition ladder common myth everyone competes Nats hotshot simply ludicrousor would didnt stop making trip As being ready Nats few first-timers best way get ready go wallow experience will learn about event grow competitor sportsman week will years knocking around local circuitand contest jitters will undergo giant improvement result addition fun youll have youll find Nats experience concentrated aerobic exercise nervous system Two last things remember cant front judges consistently dont really know yet stuff works you can always buy larger JockeyT5/ shorts RSSuperior Balsa & Hobby Supply 700 http/Ipw2netcomcornlbalsaisuperior htrnbalsaQix netoom corn Cal/or poses PST CA TIME 1 2020-G Centralia Hawaiian Gardens CA 90716 Monday Saturday se add sufficient amount excess refunded tar shipping UPS Parcel Post PLUS $285 handling 800 488-9525 $1500 Mm order accept Visa Mastercard Checks CA sates add 825% sales tax rosm ----Info 562865-3220 FAX 562860-0327 Complete price lisi-SASE Shop hours 800AM 300PM Mon/FriPnnos su/sad clngo 5/98 BALSA Aircraft Siika Spruce 3 x balsa price BALSA SHEETS TRAILING EDGES 36 LEADING EDGES Aircraft Grade Birch P1 STICKSBass 2 x balsa pricet3tt......I6U 48 Corlvenialral55115ne5cal 634CM3848i/s 34CMaas3/32013142lr4 139641 -j-- I-I/lSii 1/16101/4 2i/a1354816 11i44871 1116 12853/16 3/43547zii0x1212x24 12s48 48048 1/16 3/32101/403/S27 333/16il36sars il-tOsaas~1452981 5351 1035 3600 1/4 15278a 250 1/4 3/850 2/8 43/875-- -- .1/161/810141/41/229413/916786 lao3/61i2 1/21/2 105132190355 6752500 1/18x3/16Ii151/45/a37 501/2 ii 176 1041/203/4 143 3/43/4 1803/ 1/161/412151/43/442 501/16T- 1/163/813 16254CM s36 AILERONS3/41i1170 liii1855875 53 13375T37750- WI 1/106 1115 IC17211/16238501/4 157Ldg Edge ReflecOve Tape 350 1/18 3/422295/1651627 353/324246611/4 465332T 5/163/831 38aa 249851/4 3iCM-.361~48T5/161334 483/16260741/4 3WIDEBALSASHEETS140275i 525 1021 3800 3/32 3/3211125/163/446 621/4 i286505/iS -//4743/32 3321/81214-,3/8286 1195/161-1375I 3Pty1i/8n/a425810 3200 3/323/161316&S-W4CM--46----43--1/2 2110 1435/1642961/16141 22520831 3/321/414183/93/8 36 453/8 41-13833/3216/ 247225345jj Ty 3/323/815183/61340 57334CM38 433/92991/6179 279 350 390 150 295575 1120 4000 3321/319 343/65/847 591/33343603/6 82-1/21863/16 206 314 265 440 3323/429 323/843/453 681/163446013 2g1/4235 386 325 8303/16T 332x3029713 821083/9300 477420895 4//sy 002003476092600 118-HCM---18---4843494---.jy.4y1/8 43638413510 586715850 r--i P 1/84 1/01113131/249843/16376103 36 TRIANGLES1252303607302550 I/a 3/1613181385/857761/44394130 5PIo- 1/44211/23/460625/1631091521/481/4 0 fl429BALSABLOCKS /83/818233/9831151703/83/8 i4433 24383648I15028555010003900 1/81321271/2 3150 2051313 loo,}40 Iii 068 878 098128 76ly 1/63/428365/85/a60 863/43/412 080195 1652113 215 5/8193 1141/32446921 6 13 120235 28832sP I375615 1200 4500 3/1634CM38 481/194688214 i87325 378425- 3/163/161423 Othar Fin Product 3324482 11436 BIRCH22 176 245 282338 11/85191 8350423485pop -5 125240478751 3/161/41627NHP Wesi Sysiems1/8 483134DOWELS24260450538715 3/163/82129& Bob SinuS Epoxy3/164loa150 3/1841/22438 3/1983/436Tools Supplies14 41521791/9165/16273233050570888iMLula 442102853/16173/837344607709281236Popia125185 345675 2500 Corn os/is Hardware13 44285 3361/42013 94 44 860990 1250 1800________ Tok CASBob Smith Flash Bargain Balsa Bundles36295 j48395 OSECHl1/32l2/flso/105 -$875 3p or1 oz3493001/323 /9/ 1024 /6/1/81/9 136113/16o3/16 1361 1i4 1/4 /18112/13 /91 FOAM SHEETS 81oa21224 365 3/83/61/24 1/sok2 oz5955001/183 /9/ 1/184 19/1/843/i8 /321 3/181/4122 1/43/8 /151 3/8813 10/ 133/4 /65/15142124241/58i,e2824i481328 9STh 8oz179516503/323 /8/3/324 /5/1/91/4 /30l[3/163/8 136/1/4813/14/3/83/4 8/W1,a2,2448 930 6PP2412424 550 ~I l6oz30001/8 3 /8/ 1/8 o4 4/1/a3/a 129/ 3/1613 171 1/43/4 1101n 2015, gap Pang iso,ora 5503/16 o3/53/1642/1/8131201 2/103/4 /121Limited avaiiabilny Call- 51691441224 350 666218446 1550 068418 1/2oz4553851/4 3 /41 1/4 x4 /3/- 1/803/4 15lDenooesquantitvperbundle51148442448 1075 EPP23648 3400 1/sn Gap or1 oz8456853/a 303/6 44/2Somessainswormhoies& irregularslllCOIle/Fo8illCulOflgWr8Sleel -5300 11o/2 oz1495120013 43 /21 13 44 /2UPS OV8SiZE s/8i531r/8 5/48786 336s July1998 81

Author: R. Allison


Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/07
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81

RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS IF YOUVE BEEN following along last several months youre aware quite bit column space has devoted how-tos straightening up squaring away almost aspect aerobatic game discussion has dealt mainly techniques building automatic eye-to-hand connection physical core sporta see model fly model approach However much performing well under pressure just learned skills physical ability New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra once remarked 90% everything 100% mental Regardless scrambled syntax Yogi 100% right Mental toughness popular term modern sports used describe athletes compete well mentally physically never heat themselves mental mistakes dont become unnerved heat refuse fold clutch ice veins ideal much-admired competitors think its safe say us aspire sort poised casual coolness under fire has made Michael Jordan popular athlete planet us can Michael Jordan probably already knew us can learn better job under pressure Which good because judging some questions get area great us realize could stand improvement underlying question always same form varies handle nerves get ready important flight remember breathc stock reply probably asking wrong guy because get just nervous anybody else Competition excitingif wasnt bit rush involved suspect few us would bother old joke about remembering call takeoff loud enough judges can hear over sound knees knocking funny us simply because experience universal However very important remember con test just contest Win lose wont bring world peace cure disease solve situation Middle East Winning doesnt confer sainthood losing doesnt make bad person idea enjoy rush dont take too seriously Performance anxiety label psychologists hang jitters Anxiety funny thing little bit beneficial tunes up sharpens reflexes focuses attentionall things necessary prepare body mind maximum effort mouth dries out heart rate increases blood gets diverted internal organs skeletal muscles eyes dilate admit light enable see better ready either face run whatever steps out jungle basic fight-or-flight mechanism old life planet able read today because distant ancestors took job being processed cave bear saber-toothed tiger manure very seriously problem starts body doesnt know quit chemical cascade anxiety-mediating neurotransmitters adrenal hormones pouring through veins hard-wired instant good thing because charging cave bears onrushing semi-trucks arefast can easily get out hand July1998 79 Don Weitz holds prototype new K&B 150 Pattern engine Front intake rear exhaust rear mounted needle valve Bobby Tom cradles latest Stylus eight-channel Airtronics fully capable contender Aerobatics use happens heart pounds muscles tense until fine motor control like thumbs instance impaired vision gets fuzzy light brain focused executing orders well minute ago now frozen like deer headlights cant seem make little things work like feet lungs vocal cords Somehow mild beneficial performance anxiety marched right through panic stage stark terror line director has just put clock its turn fly scenario sounds familiar its because time another us have deal being little too nervous own good flightline ideal obviously able consistently achieve front judges 100% what capable doing practice Nice theory say walking out front fly contest line has tendency shrink JockeyTM shorts So what about cant really tell because answers come individual sizes flavors can offer what works what Ive seen work others Understand very few people totally impervious pressure heat athletic performance routinely degrades NBA stars can shoot 20- 30-straight free throws missing practice will shoot just 70% games often cant hit two row overtime NFL quarterbacks can pitch football through tire 50 yards away practice cant hit 60% passes open receivers Sundayand figure often goes down playoffs Adrenaline may provide boost strength/speed events like running weightlifting sports require quick decisionmaking precise movements high degree hand-eye coordination whole idea taking next level under pressure large myth Most honest coaches skill sports will tell being able deliver 80% optimum performance game day good 90% excellent Athletes can consistently bring somewhere last 10% called superstars 1 10% performance doesnt exist except pregame speeches Experience counts can push percentages up Veteran performers sports can often compensate declining skills increased ability focus pressure situations Been done slogan Pattern people can reach 80% level front judges usually very successful 90% guys win championships As other sports experience does help quiet shakes raise performance level Along way gathering experience some strategies can help Making very sure equipment proper order number-one list Nothing can disrupt calm focus INTRODUCING NEW LINE PRECISION PROP NUTS AND HUBS Now greater choice quality Tru-Turn products 3 sizes PROP NUTS ranging 5/8 7/8 diameter 2 shapes available stock RIC engine thread sizes 5 sizes PROP HUBS ranging 1 2 diameter 2 shapes new PROP NUTS PROP HUBS addition existing line precision aluminum spinners range 1-1/2 6 over 90 shapes sizes blade configurations new Tru-Turn PROP HUB line complimented extensive line over 70 adapter kits Tru-Turn makes adapter production RIO engine market have adapter problem.help phone call away.See hobby dealer call us direct. UsA TM RU Made n U S PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Ronco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY ATILITY T LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 80 Model Aviation V5 53 Baby VS monster its size should make quite splash MINIMAC-sized models need last-minute glow plug change other repair ready box dont remember ever seeing good flight put after ready box fiasco last few minutes before official attempt should yours use willfor anything routine maintenance Visualization very big right now pro sports RC Aerobatics approach consists mentally flying through maneuvers seeing yourself putting great flight way negative images thoughts failure etc creep exorcized like little demons good stuff surely cant hurt just spend little quiet time before big flight thinking excellent thoughts about pretty maneuvers have flown past Some guys find calmness rituals White pants lucky hats lucky pins lucky shirts wearing socks wore last time won fall category So does talking right before flight constantly talking right before flight arranging starting equipment airplane particular pattern ready box about hundred other odd little things Chuck Yeager used borrow stick gum right before important test flight might seem silly sort thing can really help frame mind calming effect probably comes repetition familiar actions Youve before know what youre acting like few people take Zen approach meditate recite little aerobatic mantras themselves listen soft music WalkmanTM practice self-hypnosis yoga breath-regulating exercises commune fuel-soaked navels otherwise attempt spiritual union gods RC flight works too especially believe lean little direction myself idea balance anxiety relaxation let emotions take control very effective have skills self-discipline make work real fix knocking knees contest experience coupled confidence comes adequate preparation repetitions practice have effect drilling task deep innards Come contest day mind may little confused scattered eyeballs fingers thumbs will know what After pull through couple times youll learn trust little confidence level will go up anxiety level will go down process circular confidence brings success success builds confidence times walk out fly front judges comfortable focused will big contests fly easier will fly contest encourage people attend Nationals early often competitive careers After trip Nats local contests can seem like walk park often hear Im ready fly Nats Im just good enough yet kind thinking couldnt misguided detrimental progress up competition ladder common myth everyone competes Nats hotshot simply ludicrousor would didnt stop making trip As being ready Nats few first-timers best way get ready go wallow experience will learn about event grow competitor sportsman week will years knocking around local circuitand contest jitters will undergo giant improvement result addition fun youll have youll find Nats experience concentrated aerobic exercise nervous system Two last things remember cant front judges 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