RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS few months ago March 99 MA looked balsa-dustcovered crystal ball effort divine future Pattern events speculation 100% driven rumored rules changes FAI F3A expected result March 99 ClAM meetings changes commented March column amounted nothing pure old-fashioned rumor Internet smoke press time way some comfort mentioned natural history things initial rumors usually far radical what actually proposed voted existence small measure comfort has dispelled synopsis actual ClAM F3A sub-committee proposals published NSRCAs January K-Factor issue contains Tournament Champions-type maneuver schedule changes mentioned such Tail Slides Rolling Circles multiple snaps cross-box maneuvers instead format three overlapping sequential schedules published 1996-99 C D Efour new schedules proposed two preliminary schedules designated P-0 years 2000-01 P-02 years 2002-03 two finals schedules designated F-0l F-02 cover same time period proposed finals schedules supposedly intended F3A Finals use World Continental championships possibly other major events like US Nats team trials new preliminary schedules used both preliminary elimination rounds major events complete program local meets paper finals schedules F-01 F-02 look good deal difficult TOC scalelike Rolling Circles four rolls opposite directions Rolling Loop roll Loop 8-point roll top Tail Slide /2 roll up /4 roll up down Wheels up down exit inverted etc two proposed preliminary schedules Unknowns proposed new finals format well used two four finals flights method constructing Unknowns allowing finals competitors themselves propose maneuvers turn lot order included biggest bombshell proposal require stalled maneuvers such spins stall turns tail slides judged attitude rather track maneuvers downgraded changes attitude wind driftand means will no longer allowed wind-corrected italics highlight abrupt 1800 paradigm shift FAI thinking regarding judging criteria Pattern events Carbon-fiber Mejzlik props beautiful very stiff proposal approved will mean major difference judging criteria between F3A AMA Pattern will have legislated existence FAI voting delegates will come after solid decade effort part NSRCA AMA Pattern competitors country track down eliminate differences judging criteria between FAI F3A event own AMA Pattern events proposals will have voted time read cards calls letters quite useless FAI system such matters always seem become public far too late meaningful public comment havent printed text proposal synopsis maneuver schedules because write final official small changes may happen However chances significant change late date vanishingly small ClAM final vote usually rubber-stamp deal after Technical Committee changes few commas dots overlooked i two AMAs own Rules Cycle just starting new Competition Regulations book has just come out will use through 2001 NSRCA Rules Committee cycle has just formed NSRCA members should see new Rules Survey ballot year have no doubt some very important questions will included ballot about far AMA 84 Model Aviation 40L not-yet-available factory soft mount Bobby Shaw Cactus Aviation shows off new fuel fillers Pattern events should go following latest FAI lead whether lead should followed As AMA RC Aerobatics Contest Board member know will paying very close attention results NSRCA Survey developing attitudes opinions Aerobatics community move proposal phase new AMA cycle own survey date unscientific very incomplete trend has already started emerge have yet talk hear single US Pattern competitor favor changes Most pilots Ive talked think combination five-kilogram model airplane non-wind-corrected stalled maneuvers flawed idea opinionsjudging language used seem strongly held also have reservations point What happens non-wind-corrected center spin maneuver 25-30 mph direct blow-in Northwest routinely fly contests failing wind-correct entries sorts maneuvers will cause leave aerobatic box entire postal ZIP Code perhaps county well safety standpoint just dont believe good policy partially abdicate complete control model especially strong wind main effect change surgically remove precision term precision aerobatics proposed Unknowns F3A Finals seen almost everyone too burdensome use local contests Based personal experience think would greatly add contest management loadeven Nats reason alone dont believe would useful addition AMA classes F3A pilot Flying Models columnist Dean Pappas has pointed out including Unknowns changes entire nature Pattern eventfrom pilot-centered event pilot/caller team event regard very cogent comment 97 3cd5 83 n3 93 rIP 70 lb La IiIW Prop26x 12$ 1225 Inmnally available for3W78 100120/140 B2 Johnson Smoke Mufflers 3W 2 cycle oil 170 mix 33t5 oz $1375 l99tTOCHans$1250 Fuel Line Foot $70 3WVe ocity Stacia $1795 3W Front Intake43% Giles G 2O. Designed byTOC Pilot Wolfgang Matt Wingspan 114 Fuse length 110 available Innake motors well The G 202 features Motors Gel-coaned Fiberglass fuselage prebailt w ngs 20iB2-F 135and stabs removab e 1196cc/729in3~0 Sleeves Wingtube asd Stabsube installed llShp74Lx122W Ailerons elevator rudder ready 3W-I40iB2-Fhinged 1376cc / 839 in5Lansing gear support instamled & F remain 857 lbs 135 hp74L x 125Win5ts ed G 202 Kit$ 3W-240i82 Twin 23 HP3W-I Giles G 202 Ports 2Plugspercylinder IS HP 4cylwith 3W 120152fF 295 $2195 GiI0 I4OiB2IF $ 3295 Quality repair service 3W factory trained technician 3W-60i 3W-70i 3W-48 iB2 3W-78 B2 3W-120 iB2 3W-140 1B2 60 cc/36 in3 •60 HP 528 lb601 x 40W Prop 22 x 12 70 ccI42 in3 65 HP 528 lb x 40W Prop 22 x 12 48 cc/29 in3 50 HP 454 lb x 03W Prop 20 x 12 78 cc/465 in3 P 65 lb x II OW Prop 24 x 10 1196 cc/729 in3 • 115 HP 847 lb 69Lx 124W Prop 28 x 12 1376 cc/839 in3 • 135 HP 858 lb x 30W Prop 30 x 12 $585 $675 $795 $1095 $1350 $1530 Aircraft International Inc Phone 73276k0997 3W Sales & Service Center 8 Country Meadow Drive s Neck N] 07722Fax 73276 8585 Visit website wwwaircraft-intlcom call Grand Opening Specials June1999 87 New battery packs Ohio RIC have clear shrink wrap New JR PCM-1OX transmitter has cast magnesium case new digital servos digital trims flight controls motors include electronic auto advance carry Smoke Mufflers 3W Motors made 3W-Modelimotoren 24rd 42 n3 25 HP h 275 W $ 1550 Prop 18x 10 $ 479 idea demands completely thought through possible consequences Most persons still scratching heads about effect two-tiered F3A preliminary/finals known schedules format easier preliminary schedules designed use local contests Most comments Ive heard come F3A pilots relate mainly added practice burden increased difficulty personal belief change will implemented designed have effect creating two-tiered F3A class structure almost along amateur professional lines major appeal F3A participants point view has always ability Joe Schmo show up local contest test himself model against world-class standard performance will no longer case hardest tests will now exclusively reserved Aerobatics elite However last change isnt likely proposed AMA Pattern good ill affects F3A except very important respect respect F3A changes will affect AMA Pattern Like AMA Pattern competitors will intimately involved F3A changes after first next year because country almost judges F3A event drawn AMA Pattern ranks difficulty judging F3A already very high changes will boost bar higher still Im sure overseeing NSRCA Judging Certification Program will work hard catch everyone up hardly expect changes improve quality F3A judging near term Ive already heard fair amount resentment expressed notinconsiderable extra F3A support work will reqaired asked oJ competitors dont participate F3A Im certain fallout effects proposals will impact AMA Pattern competitors contest organizers local US F3A competitors over next few years never considered ClAM F3A sub committee formulated its proposals revamping direction F3A primarily because PAl rules written first foremost World Continental championships mind modified necessary make workable local level respect driven top 88 Model Aviation TER VANES~7 Build Gredi r Yard Field 24 very little public participant input ever actively sought considered contrast AMA rules process grass roots participant-oriented rules considered local national meets mind Any AMA member able propose rules AiNIA eventand extension AMA member may oppose proposed rule us directly involved AMA rulemaking machinery voting Contest Board members afforded luxury ignoring consequences votes AMA member input whether comes AMA Special Interest Groups like NSRCA individual members AMA Contest Board Procedures demand rules changes carefully considered Contest Board members effectslocal national charged consider changes may affect competitors contest organizers officials equipment manufacturers As result AMA rules-making apparatus slow clumsy messy Major mistakes certainly possible system does afford everyone interested chance heard over time best ideas generally float top end result almost always greatest good greatest number District Contest Board members name address listed Focus Competition section magazine top column month momentous times care about future direction event get involved early process stay involved way through above pay attention AMA proposals counterproposals summarized Model Aviation several times during cycle Rules Cycle timelines detailing submittal voting deadlines rules proposal submittal forms available request Competitions Department AMA Headquarters addition NSRCA K-Factor newsletter does excellent job keeping NSRCA members informed Ive just returned Northwest Model Exposition Puyallup thats Pewyowl-up Washington Several new gottahaveits caught eye Desert Aircraft showing extraordinary high-quality Mejzlik carbonfiber props Czech Republic now available Pattern sizes 144 x 13 15 x 12 155 x 13n 16 x 81012 14 Prices mid-$20 range Get Desert Aircraft 140S Camino Seco #418 Tucson AZ 85710 Tel 520 722-0607 Don Weitz K&B showing new K&B 4-Cycle glow plug nice piece technology platinum element thats welded swaged both ends 24K gold-plated highconductivity stem Initial reports field say its winner price user-friendly $595 favorite hobby dealer Cactus Aviation new fuel-dot-type fuel filler dubbed E-Z Filler includes its own filler T-fitting package price missing notes competitive Im sure will glad fill Cactus Call 520 721-0087 Mike Ankay Ohio R/C Models some nice airborne Ni-Cd packs done clear shrink wrap make easier check tab cell condition high-grade Sanyo cells available popular sizes configurations Call prices have him phone ask about new 74-inchspan Giles G-202 75-inch-span G-200 models build up about 105 pounds accept wide variety engines should fit bill Pattern IMAC events telephone number 937 859-1660 star Futaba booth new YS 1 40L squatting serenely its clever new factory soft mount new crankshaft design provides small power increase over 1 4OFZ some new bosses crankcase casting accept mount engine available now mount no data available may street price new engine sans mount approximately $525 various sources mail Horizon Hobby Distributors came picture new JR PCM- lOX will become flagship JR line soon arrives shores should time read lOX system has cast magnesium case new digital servos unique trim systemdigital trims flight controls mechanical trim throttle system includes JRs new DataSafe PC Interface software allows upload download model setups PC thus providing almost unlimited model setup memory storage plus new features have room mention 4LJLLWI Products designed modelers modelers. Start Smart new Du-Bro Remote Safety Ignitor Designed safety mind modeler Remote Safety Ignitor Safety first safety time new Remote Safety Ignitor Removing gb-plug ignitor started engine can tricky sometimes accidents happen Weve eliminated prob 1cm new Remote Safety Ignitor new Remote Safety Ignitor puts safety first can installed five minutes fits anywhere fuselage Once engine started gb-plug ignitor can safely removed going near prop small door shut keep dirt debris out fuselage Perfect ARF flyers anyone concerned about adding another safety factor aircraft Cat No 793 Cat No 794 recessed gb-plugs Call Write free catalog Du-Bro Products Inc 480 Bonner Rd PO Box 815 Wauconda IL 60084 1-800-848-9411 fax 847-526-1604 email rc@dubrocom website http//wwwdubrocom June 1999 91
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/06
Page Numbers: 84, 87, 88, 91
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS few months ago March 99 MA looked balsa-dustcovered crystal ball effort divine future Pattern events speculation 100% driven rumored rules changes FAI F3A expected result March 99 ClAM meetings changes commented March column amounted nothing pure old-fashioned rumor Internet smoke press time way some comfort mentioned natural history things initial rumors usually far radical what actually proposed voted existence small measure comfort has dispelled synopsis actual ClAM F3A sub-committee proposals published NSRCAs January K-Factor issue contains Tournament Champions-type maneuver schedule changes mentioned such Tail Slides Rolling Circles multiple snaps cross-box maneuvers instead format three overlapping sequential schedules published 1996-99 C D Efour new schedules proposed two preliminary schedules designated P-0 years 2000-01 P-02 years 2002-03 two finals schedules designated F-0l F-02 cover same time period proposed finals schedules supposedly intended F3A Finals use World Continental championships possibly other major events like US Nats team trials new preliminary schedules used both preliminary elimination rounds major events complete program local meets paper finals schedules F-01 F-02 look good deal difficult TOC scalelike Rolling Circles four rolls opposite directions Rolling Loop roll Loop 8-point roll top Tail Slide /2 roll up /4 roll up down Wheels up down exit inverted etc two proposed preliminary schedules Unknowns proposed new finals format well used two four finals flights method constructing Unknowns allowing finals competitors themselves propose maneuvers turn lot order included biggest bombshell proposal require stalled maneuvers such spins stall turns tail slides judged attitude rather track maneuvers downgraded changes attitude wind driftand means will no longer allowed wind-corrected italics highlight abrupt 1800 paradigm shift FAI thinking regarding judging criteria Pattern events Carbon-fiber Mejzlik props beautiful very stiff proposal approved will mean major difference judging criteria between F3A AMA Pattern will have legislated existence FAI voting delegates will come after solid decade effort part NSRCA AMA Pattern competitors country track down eliminate differences judging criteria between FAI F3A event own AMA Pattern events proposals will have voted time read cards calls letters quite useless FAI system such matters always seem become public far too late meaningful public comment havent printed text proposal synopsis maneuver schedules because write final official small changes may happen However chances significant change late date vanishingly small ClAM final vote usually rubber-stamp deal after Technical Committee changes few commas dots overlooked i two AMAs own Rules Cycle just starting new Competition Regulations book has just come out will use through 2001 NSRCA Rules Committee cycle has just formed NSRCA members should see new Rules Survey ballot year have no doubt some very important questions will included ballot about far AMA 84 Model Aviation 40L not-yet-available factory soft mount Bobby Shaw Cactus Aviation shows off new fuel fillers Pattern events should go following latest FAI lead whether lead should followed As AMA RC Aerobatics Contest Board member know will paying very close attention results NSRCA Survey developing attitudes opinions Aerobatics community move proposal phase new AMA cycle own survey date unscientific very incomplete trend has already started emerge have yet talk hear single US Pattern competitor favor changes Most pilots Ive talked think combination five-kilogram model airplane non-wind-corrected stalled maneuvers flawed idea opinionsjudging language used seem strongly held also have reservations point What happens non-wind-corrected center spin maneuver 25-30 mph direct blow-in Northwest routinely fly contests failing wind-correct entries sorts maneuvers will cause leave aerobatic box entire postal ZIP Code perhaps county well safety standpoint just dont believe good policy partially abdicate complete control model especially strong wind main effect change surgically remove precision term precision aerobatics proposed Unknowns F3A Finals seen almost everyone too burdensome use local contests Based personal experience think would greatly add contest management loadeven Nats reason alone dont believe would useful addition AMA classes F3A pilot Flying Models columnist Dean Pappas has pointed out including Unknowns changes entire nature Pattern eventfrom pilot-centered event pilot/caller team event regard very cogent comment 97 3cd5 83 n3 93 rIP 70 lb La IiIW Prop26x 12$ 1225 Inmnally available for3W78 100120/140 B2 Johnson Smoke Mufflers 3W 2 cycle oil 170 mix 33t5 oz $1375 l99tTOCHans$1250 Fuel Line Foot $70 3WVe ocity Stacia $1795 3W Front Intake43% Giles G 2O. Designed byTOC Pilot Wolfgang Matt Wingspan 114 Fuse length 110 available Innake motors well The G 202 features Motors Gel-coaned Fiberglass fuselage prebailt w ngs 20iB2-F 135and stabs removab e 1196cc/729in3~0 Sleeves Wingtube asd Stabsube installed llShp74Lx122W Ailerons elevator rudder ready 3W-I40iB2-Fhinged 1376cc / 839 in5Lansing gear support instamled & F remain 857 lbs 135 hp74L x 125Win5ts ed G 202 Kit$ 3W-240i82 Twin 23 HP3W-I Giles G 202 Ports 2Plugspercylinder IS HP 4cylwith 3W 120152fF 295 $2195 GiI0 I4OiB2IF $ 3295 Quality repair service 3W factory trained technician 3W-60i 3W-70i 3W-48 iB2 3W-78 B2 3W-120 iB2 3W-140 1B2 60 cc/36 in3 •60 HP 528 lb601 x 40W Prop 22 x 12 70 ccI42 in3 65 HP 528 lb x 40W Prop 22 x 12 48 cc/29 in3 50 HP 454 lb x 03W Prop 20 x 12 78 cc/465 in3 P 65 lb x II OW Prop 24 x 10 1196 cc/729 in3 • 115 HP 847 lb 69Lx 124W Prop 28 x 12 1376 cc/839 in3 • 135 HP 858 lb x 30W Prop 30 x 12 $585 $675 $795 $1095 $1350 $1530 Aircraft International Inc Phone 73276k0997 3W Sales & Service Center 8 Country Meadow Drive s Neck N] 07722Fax 73276 8585 Visit website wwwaircraft-intlcom call Grand Opening Specials June1999 87 New battery packs Ohio RIC have clear shrink wrap New JR PCM-1OX transmitter has cast magnesium case new digital servos digital trims flight controls motors include electronic auto advance carry Smoke Mufflers 3W Motors made 3W-Modelimotoren 24rd 42 n3 25 HP h 275 W $ 1550 Prop 18x 10 $ 479 idea demands completely thought through possible consequences Most persons still scratching heads about effect two-tiered F3A preliminary/finals known schedules format easier preliminary schedules designed use local contests Most comments Ive heard come F3A pilots relate mainly added practice burden increased difficulty personal belief change will implemented designed have effect creating two-tiered F3A class structure almost along amateur professional lines major appeal F3A participants point view has always ability Joe Schmo show up local contest test himself model against world-class standard performance will no longer case hardest tests will now exclusively reserved Aerobatics elite However last change isnt likely proposed AMA Pattern good ill affects F3A except very important respect respect F3A changes will affect AMA Pattern Like AMA Pattern competitors will intimately involved F3A changes after first next year because country almost judges F3A event drawn AMA Pattern ranks difficulty judging F3A already very high changes will boost bar higher still Im sure overseeing NSRCA Judging Certification Program will work hard catch everyone up hardly expect changes improve quality F3A judging near term Ive already heard fair amount resentment expressed notinconsiderable extra F3A support work will reqaired asked oJ competitors dont participate F3A Im certain fallout effects proposals will impact AMA Pattern competitors contest organizers local US F3A competitors over next few years never considered ClAM F3A sub committee formulated its proposals revamping direction F3A primarily because PAl rules written first foremost World Continental championships mind modified necessary make workable local level respect driven top 88 Model Aviation TER VANES~7 Build Gredi r Yard Field 24 very little public participant input ever actively sought considered contrast AMA rules process grass roots participant-oriented rules considered local national meets mind Any AMA member able propose rules AiNIA eventand extension AMA member may oppose proposed rule us directly involved AMA rulemaking machinery voting Contest Board members afforded luxury ignoring consequences votes AMA member input whether comes AMA Special Interest Groups like NSRCA individual members AMA Contest Board Procedures demand rules changes carefully considered Contest Board members effectslocal national charged consider changes may affect competitors contest organizers officials equipment manufacturers As result AMA rules-making apparatus slow clumsy messy Major mistakes certainly possible system does afford everyone interested chance heard over time best ideas generally float top end result almost always greatest good greatest number District Contest Board members name address listed Focus Competition section magazine top column month momentous times care about future direction event get involved early process stay involved way through above pay attention AMA proposals counterproposals summarized Model Aviation several times during cycle Rules Cycle timelines detailing submittal voting deadlines rules proposal submittal forms available request Competitions Department AMA Headquarters addition NSRCA K-Factor newsletter does excellent job keeping NSRCA members informed Ive just returned Northwest Model Exposition Puyallup thats Pewyowl-up Washington Several new gottahaveits caught eye Desert Aircraft showing extraordinary high-quality Mejzlik carbonfiber props Czech Republic now available Pattern sizes 144 x 13 15 x 12 155 x 13n 16 x 81012 14 Prices mid-$20 range Get Desert Aircraft 140S Camino Seco #418 Tucson AZ 85710 Tel 520 722-0607 Don Weitz K&B showing new K&B 4-Cycle glow plug nice piece technology platinum element thats welded swaged both ends 24K gold-plated highconductivity stem Initial reports field say its winner price user-friendly $595 favorite hobby dealer Cactus Aviation new fuel-dot-type fuel filler dubbed E-Z Filler includes its own filler T-fitting package price missing notes competitive Im sure will glad fill Cactus Call 520 721-0087 Mike Ankay Ohio R/C Models some nice airborne Ni-Cd packs done clear shrink wrap make easier check tab cell condition high-grade Sanyo cells available popular sizes configurations Call prices have him phone ask about new 74-inchspan Giles G-202 75-inch-span G-200 models build up about 105 pounds accept wide variety engines should fit bill Pattern IMAC events telephone number 937 859-1660 star Futaba booth new YS 1 40L squatting serenely its clever new factory soft mount new crankshaft design provides small power increase over 1 4OFZ some new bosses crankcase casting accept mount engine available now mount no data available may street price new engine sans mount approximately $525 various sources mail Horizon Hobby Distributors came picture new JR PCM- lOX will become flagship JR line soon arrives shores should time read lOX system has cast magnesium case new digital servos unique trim systemdigital trims flight controls mechanical trim throttle system includes JRs new DataSafe PC Interface software allows upload download model setups PC thus providing almost unlimited model setup memory storage plus new features have room mention 4LJLLWI Products designed modelers modelers. Start Smart new Du-Bro Remote Safety Ignitor Designed safety mind modeler Remote Safety Ignitor Safety first safety time new Remote Safety Ignitor Removing gb-plug ignitor started engine can tricky sometimes accidents happen Weve eliminated prob 1cm new Remote Safety Ignitor new Remote Safety Ignitor puts safety first can installed five minutes fits anywhere fuselage Once engine started gb-plug ignitor can safely removed going near prop small door shut keep dirt debris out fuselage Perfect ARF flyers anyone concerned about adding another safety factor aircraft Cat No 793 Cat No 794 recessed gb-plugs Call Write free catalog Du-Bro Products Inc 480 Bonner Rd PO Box 815 Wauconda IL 60084 1-800-848-9411 fax 847-526-1604 email rc@dubrocom website http//wwwdubrocom June 1999 91
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/06
Page Numbers: 84, 87, 88, 91
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS few months ago March 99 MA looked balsa-dustcovered crystal ball effort divine future Pattern events speculation 100% driven rumored rules changes FAI F3A expected result March 99 ClAM meetings changes commented March column amounted nothing pure old-fashioned rumor Internet smoke press time way some comfort mentioned natural history things initial rumors usually far radical what actually proposed voted existence small measure comfort has dispelled synopsis actual ClAM F3A sub-committee proposals published NSRCAs January K-Factor issue contains Tournament Champions-type maneuver schedule changes mentioned such Tail Slides Rolling Circles multiple snaps cross-box maneuvers instead format three overlapping sequential schedules published 1996-99 C D Efour new schedules proposed two preliminary schedules designated P-0 years 2000-01 P-02 years 2002-03 two finals schedules designated F-0l F-02 cover same time period proposed finals schedules supposedly intended F3A Finals use World Continental championships possibly other major events like US Nats team trials new preliminary schedules used both preliminary elimination rounds major events complete program local meets paper finals schedules F-01 F-02 look good deal difficult TOC scalelike Rolling Circles four rolls opposite directions Rolling Loop roll Loop 8-point roll top Tail Slide /2 roll up /4 roll up down Wheels up down exit inverted etc two proposed preliminary schedules Unknowns proposed new finals format well used two four finals flights method constructing Unknowns allowing finals competitors themselves propose maneuvers turn lot order included biggest bombshell proposal require stalled maneuvers such spins stall turns tail slides judged attitude rather track maneuvers downgraded changes attitude wind driftand means will no longer allowed wind-corrected italics highlight abrupt 1800 paradigm shift FAI thinking regarding judging criteria Pattern events Carbon-fiber Mejzlik props beautiful very stiff proposal approved will mean major difference judging criteria between F3A AMA Pattern will have legislated existence FAI voting delegates will come after solid decade effort part NSRCA AMA Pattern competitors country track down eliminate differences judging criteria between FAI F3A event own AMA Pattern events proposals will have voted time read cards calls letters quite useless FAI system such matters always seem become public far too late meaningful public comment havent printed text proposal synopsis maneuver schedules because write final official small changes may happen However chances significant change late date vanishingly small ClAM final vote usually rubber-stamp deal after Technical Committee changes few commas dots overlooked i two AMAs own Rules Cycle just starting new Competition Regulations book has just come out will use through 2001 NSRCA Rules Committee cycle has just formed NSRCA members should see new Rules Survey ballot year have no doubt some very important questions will included ballot about far AMA 84 Model Aviation 40L not-yet-available factory soft mount Bobby Shaw Cactus Aviation shows off new fuel fillers Pattern events should go following latest FAI lead whether lead should followed As AMA RC Aerobatics Contest Board member know will paying very close attention results NSRCA Survey developing attitudes opinions Aerobatics community move proposal phase new AMA cycle own survey date unscientific very incomplete trend has already started emerge have yet talk hear single US Pattern competitor favor changes Most pilots Ive talked think combination five-kilogram model airplane non-wind-corrected stalled maneuvers flawed idea opinionsjudging language used seem strongly held also have reservations point What happens non-wind-corrected center spin maneuver 25-30 mph direct blow-in Northwest routinely fly contests failing wind-correct entries sorts maneuvers will cause leave aerobatic box entire postal ZIP Code perhaps county well safety standpoint just dont believe good policy partially abdicate complete control model especially strong wind main effect change surgically remove precision term precision aerobatics proposed Unknowns F3A Finals seen almost everyone too burdensome use local contests Based personal experience think would greatly add contest management loadeven Nats reason alone dont believe would useful addition AMA classes F3A pilot Flying Models columnist Dean Pappas has pointed out including Unknowns changes entire nature Pattern eventfrom pilot-centered event pilot/caller team event regard very cogent comment 97 3cd5 83 n3 93 rIP 70 lb La IiIW Prop26x 12$ 1225 Inmnally available for3W78 100120/140 B2 Johnson Smoke Mufflers 3W 2 cycle oil 170 mix 33t5 oz $1375 l99tTOCHans$1250 Fuel Line Foot $70 3WVe ocity Stacia $1795 3W Front Intake43% Giles G 2O. Designed byTOC Pilot Wolfgang Matt Wingspan 114 Fuse length 110 available Innake motors well The G 202 features Motors Gel-coaned Fiberglass fuselage prebailt w ngs 20iB2-F 135and stabs removab e 1196cc/729in3~0 Sleeves Wingtube asd Stabsube installed llShp74Lx122W Ailerons elevator rudder ready 3W-I40iB2-Fhinged 1376cc / 839 in5Lansing gear support instamled & F remain 857 lbs 135 hp74L x 125Win5ts ed G 202 Kit$ 3W-240i82 Twin 23 HP3W-I Giles G 202 Ports 2Plugspercylinder IS HP 4cylwith 3W 120152fF 295 $2195 GiI0 I4OiB2IF $ 3295 Quality repair service 3W factory trained technician 3W-60i 3W-70i 3W-48 iB2 3W-78 B2 3W-120 iB2 3W-140 1B2 60 cc/36 in3 •60 HP 528 lb601 x 40W Prop 22 x 12 70 ccI42 in3 65 HP 528 lb x 40W Prop 22 x 12 48 cc/29 in3 50 HP 454 lb x 03W Prop 20 x 12 78 cc/465 in3 P 65 lb x II OW Prop 24 x 10 1196 cc/729 in3 • 115 HP 847 lb 69Lx 124W Prop 28 x 12 1376 cc/839 in3 • 135 HP 858 lb x 30W Prop 30 x 12 $585 $675 $795 $1095 $1350 $1530 Aircraft International Inc Phone 73276k0997 3W Sales & Service Center 8 Country Meadow Drive s Neck N] 07722Fax 73276 8585 Visit website wwwaircraft-intlcom call Grand Opening Specials June1999 87 New battery packs Ohio RIC have clear shrink wrap New JR PCM-1OX transmitter has cast magnesium case new digital servos digital trims flight controls motors include electronic auto advance carry Smoke Mufflers 3W Motors made 3W-Modelimotoren 24rd 42 n3 25 HP h 275 W $ 1550 Prop 18x 10 $ 479 idea demands completely thought through possible consequences Most persons still scratching heads about effect two-tiered F3A preliminary/finals known schedules format easier preliminary schedules designed use local contests Most comments Ive heard come F3A pilots relate mainly added practice burden increased difficulty personal belief change will implemented designed have effect creating two-tiered F3A class structure almost along amateur professional lines major appeal F3A participants point view has always ability Joe Schmo show up local contest test himself model against world-class standard performance will no longer case hardest tests will now exclusively reserved Aerobatics elite However last change isnt likely proposed AMA Pattern good ill affects F3A except very important respect respect F3A changes will affect AMA Pattern Like AMA Pattern competitors will intimately involved F3A changes after first next year because country almost judges F3A event drawn AMA Pattern ranks difficulty judging F3A already very high changes will boost bar higher still Im sure overseeing NSRCA Judging Certification Program will work hard catch everyone up hardly expect changes improve quality F3A judging near term Ive already heard fair amount resentment expressed notinconsiderable extra F3A support work will reqaired asked oJ competitors dont participate F3A Im certain fallout effects proposals will impact AMA Pattern competitors contest organizers local US F3A competitors over next few years never considered ClAM F3A sub committee formulated its proposals revamping direction F3A primarily because PAl rules written first foremost World Continental championships mind modified necessary make workable local level respect driven top 88 Model Aviation TER VANES~7 Build Gredi r Yard Field 24 very little public participant input ever actively sought considered contrast AMA rules process grass roots participant-oriented rules considered local national meets mind Any AMA member able propose rules AiNIA eventand extension AMA member may oppose proposed rule us directly involved AMA rulemaking machinery voting Contest Board members afforded luxury ignoring consequences votes AMA member input whether comes AMA Special Interest Groups like NSRCA individual members AMA Contest Board Procedures demand rules changes carefully considered Contest Board members effectslocal national charged consider changes may affect competitors contest organizers officials equipment manufacturers As result AMA rules-making apparatus slow clumsy messy Major mistakes certainly possible system does afford everyone interested chance heard over time best ideas generally float top end result almost always greatest good greatest number District Contest Board members name address listed Focus Competition section magazine top column month momentous times care about future direction event get involved early process stay involved way through above pay attention AMA proposals counterproposals summarized Model Aviation several times during cycle Rules Cycle timelines detailing submittal voting deadlines rules proposal submittal forms available request Competitions Department AMA Headquarters addition NSRCA K-Factor newsletter does excellent job keeping NSRCA members informed Ive just returned Northwest Model Exposition Puyallup thats Pewyowl-up Washington Several new gottahaveits caught eye Desert Aircraft showing extraordinary high-quality Mejzlik carbonfiber props Czech Republic now available Pattern sizes 144 x 13 15 x 12 155 x 13n 16 x 81012 14 Prices mid-$20 range Get Desert Aircraft 140S Camino Seco #418 Tucson AZ 85710 Tel 520 722-0607 Don Weitz K&B showing new K&B 4-Cycle glow plug nice piece technology platinum element thats welded swaged both ends 24K gold-plated highconductivity stem Initial reports field say its winner price user-friendly $595 favorite hobby dealer Cactus Aviation new fuel-dot-type fuel filler dubbed E-Z Filler includes its own filler T-fitting package price missing notes competitive Im sure will glad fill Cactus Call 520 721-0087 Mike Ankay Ohio R/C Models some nice airborne Ni-Cd packs done clear shrink wrap make easier check tab cell condition high-grade Sanyo cells available popular sizes configurations Call prices have him phone ask about new 74-inchspan Giles G-202 75-inch-span G-200 models build up about 105 pounds accept wide variety engines should fit bill Pattern IMAC events telephone number 937 859-1660 star Futaba booth new YS 1 40L squatting serenely its clever new factory soft mount new crankshaft design provides small power increase over 1 4OFZ some new bosses crankcase casting accept mount engine available now mount no data available may street price new engine sans mount approximately $525 various sources mail Horizon Hobby Distributors came picture new JR PCM- lOX will become flagship JR line soon arrives shores should time read lOX system has cast magnesium case new digital servos unique trim systemdigital trims flight controls mechanical trim throttle system includes JRs new DataSafe PC Interface software allows upload download model setups PC thus providing almost unlimited model setup memory storage plus new features have room mention 4LJLLWI Products designed modelers modelers. Start Smart new Du-Bro Remote Safety Ignitor Designed safety mind modeler Remote Safety Ignitor Safety first safety time new Remote Safety Ignitor Removing gb-plug ignitor started engine can tricky sometimes accidents happen Weve eliminated prob 1cm new Remote Safety Ignitor new Remote Safety Ignitor puts safety first can installed five minutes fits anywhere fuselage Once engine started gb-plug ignitor can safely removed going near prop small door shut keep dirt debris out fuselage Perfect ARF flyers anyone concerned about adding another safety factor aircraft Cat No 793 Cat No 794 recessed gb-plugs Call Write free catalog Du-Bro Products Inc 480 Bonner Rd PO Box 815 Wauconda IL 60084 1-800-848-9411 fax 847-526-1604 email rc@dubrocom website http//wwwdubrocom June 1999 91
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/06
Page Numbers: 84, 87, 88, 91
RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS few months ago March 99 MA looked balsa-dustcovered crystal ball effort divine future Pattern events speculation 100% driven rumored rules changes FAI F3A expected result March 99 ClAM meetings changes commented March column amounted nothing pure old-fashioned rumor Internet smoke press time way some comfort mentioned natural history things initial rumors usually far radical what actually proposed voted existence small measure comfort has dispelled synopsis actual ClAM F3A sub-committee proposals published NSRCAs January K-Factor issue contains Tournament Champions-type maneuver schedule changes mentioned such Tail Slides Rolling Circles multiple snaps cross-box maneuvers instead format three overlapping sequential schedules published 1996-99 C D Efour new schedules proposed two preliminary schedules designated P-0 years 2000-01 P-02 years 2002-03 two finals schedules designated F-0l F-02 cover same time period proposed finals schedules supposedly intended F3A Finals use World Continental championships possibly other major events like US Nats team trials new preliminary schedules used both preliminary elimination rounds major events complete program local meets paper finals schedules F-01 F-02 look good deal difficult TOC scalelike Rolling Circles four rolls opposite directions Rolling Loop roll Loop 8-point roll top Tail Slide /2 roll up /4 roll up down Wheels up down exit inverted etc two proposed preliminary schedules Unknowns proposed new finals format well used two four finals flights method constructing Unknowns allowing finals competitors themselves propose maneuvers turn lot order included biggest bombshell proposal require stalled maneuvers such spins stall turns tail slides judged attitude rather track maneuvers downgraded changes attitude wind driftand means will no longer allowed wind-corrected italics highlight abrupt 1800 paradigm shift FAI thinking regarding judging criteria Pattern events Carbon-fiber Mejzlik props beautiful very stiff proposal approved will mean major difference judging criteria between F3A AMA Pattern will have legislated existence FAI voting delegates will come after solid decade effort part NSRCA AMA Pattern competitors country track down eliminate differences judging criteria between FAI F3A event own AMA Pattern events proposals will have voted time read cards calls letters quite useless FAI system such matters always seem become public far too late meaningful public comment havent printed text proposal synopsis maneuver schedules because write final official small changes may happen However chances significant change late date vanishingly small ClAM final vote usually rubber-stamp deal after Technical Committee changes few commas dots overlooked i two AMAs own Rules Cycle just starting new Competition Regulations book has just come out will use through 2001 NSRCA Rules Committee cycle has just formed NSRCA members should see new Rules Survey ballot year have no doubt some very important questions will included ballot about far AMA 84 Model Aviation 40L not-yet-available factory soft mount Bobby Shaw Cactus Aviation shows off new fuel fillers Pattern events should go following latest FAI lead whether lead should followed As AMA RC Aerobatics Contest Board member know will paying very close attention results NSRCA Survey developing attitudes opinions Aerobatics community move proposal phase new AMA cycle own survey date unscientific very incomplete trend has already started emerge have yet talk hear single US Pattern competitor favor changes Most pilots Ive talked think combination five-kilogram model airplane non-wind-corrected stalled maneuvers flawed idea opinionsjudging language used seem strongly held also have reservations point What happens non-wind-corrected center spin maneuver 25-30 mph direct blow-in Northwest routinely fly contests failing wind-correct entries sorts maneuvers will cause leave aerobatic box entire postal ZIP Code perhaps county well safety standpoint just dont believe good policy partially abdicate complete control model especially strong wind main effect change surgically remove precision term precision aerobatics proposed Unknowns F3A Finals seen almost everyone too burdensome use local contests Based personal experience think would greatly add contest management loadeven Nats reason alone dont believe would useful addition AMA classes F3A pilot Flying Models columnist Dean Pappas has pointed out including Unknowns changes entire nature Pattern eventfrom pilot-centered event pilot/caller team event regard very cogent comment 97 3cd5 83 n3 93 rIP 70 lb La IiIW Prop26x 12$ 1225 Inmnally available for3W78 100120/140 B2 Johnson Smoke Mufflers 3W 2 cycle oil 170 mix 33t5 oz $1375 l99tTOCHans$1250 Fuel Line Foot $70 3WVe ocity Stacia $1795 3W Front Intake43% Giles G 2O. Designed byTOC Pilot Wolfgang Matt Wingspan 114 Fuse length 110 available Innake motors well The G 202 features Motors Gel-coaned Fiberglass fuselage prebailt w ngs 20iB2-F 135and stabs removab e 1196cc/729in3~0 Sleeves Wingtube asd Stabsube installed llShp74Lx122W Ailerons elevator rudder ready 3W-I40iB2-Fhinged 1376cc / 839 in5Lansing gear support instamled & F remain 857 lbs 135 hp74L x 125Win5ts ed G 202 Kit$ 3W-240i82 Twin 23 HP3W-I Giles G 202 Ports 2Plugspercylinder IS HP 4cylwith 3W 120152fF 295 $2195 GiI0 I4OiB2IF $ 3295 Quality repair service 3W factory trained technician 3W-60i 3W-70i 3W-48 iB2 3W-78 B2 3W-120 iB2 3W-140 1B2 60 cc/36 in3 •60 HP 528 lb601 x 40W Prop 22 x 12 70 ccI42 in3 65 HP 528 lb x 40W Prop 22 x 12 48 cc/29 in3 50 HP 454 lb x 03W Prop 20 x 12 78 cc/465 in3 P 65 lb x II OW Prop 24 x 10 1196 cc/729 in3 • 115 HP 847 lb 69Lx 124W Prop 28 x 12 1376 cc/839 in3 • 135 HP 858 lb x 30W Prop 30 x 12 $585 $675 $795 $1095 $1350 $1530 Aircraft International Inc Phone 73276k0997 3W Sales & Service Center 8 Country Meadow Drive s Neck N] 07722Fax 73276 8585 Visit website wwwaircraft-intlcom call Grand Opening Specials June1999 87 New battery packs Ohio RIC have clear shrink wrap New JR PCM-1OX transmitter has cast magnesium case new digital servos digital trims flight controls motors include electronic auto advance carry Smoke Mufflers 3W Motors made 3W-Modelimotoren 24rd 42 n3 25 HP h 275 W $ 1550 Prop 18x 10 $ 479 idea demands completely thought through possible consequences Most persons still scratching heads about effect two-tiered F3A preliminary/finals known schedules format easier preliminary schedules designed use local contests Most comments Ive heard come F3A pilots relate mainly added practice burden increased difficulty personal belief change will implemented designed have effect creating two-tiered F3A class structure almost along amateur professional lines major appeal F3A participants point view has always ability Joe Schmo show up local contest test himself model against world-class standard performance will no longer case hardest tests will now exclusively reserved Aerobatics elite However last change isnt likely proposed AMA Pattern good ill affects F3A except very important respect respect F3A changes will affect AMA Pattern Like AMA Pattern competitors will intimately involved F3A changes after first next year because country almost judges F3A event drawn AMA Pattern ranks difficulty judging F3A already very high changes will boost bar higher still Im sure overseeing NSRCA Judging Certification Program will work hard catch everyone up hardly expect changes improve quality F3A judging near term Ive already heard fair amount resentment expressed notinconsiderable extra F3A support work will reqaired asked oJ competitors dont participate F3A Im certain fallout effects proposals will impact AMA Pattern competitors contest organizers local US F3A competitors over next few years never considered ClAM F3A sub committee formulated its proposals revamping direction F3A primarily because PAl rules written first foremost World Continental championships mind modified necessary make workable local level respect driven top 88 Model Aviation TER VANES~7 Build Gredi r Yard Field 24 very little public participant input ever actively sought considered contrast AMA rules process grass roots participant-oriented rules considered local national meets mind Any AMA member able propose rules AiNIA eventand extension AMA member may oppose proposed rule us directly involved AMA rulemaking machinery voting Contest Board members afforded luxury ignoring consequences votes AMA member input whether comes AMA Special Interest Groups like NSRCA individual members AMA Contest Board Procedures demand rules changes carefully considered Contest Board members effectslocal national charged consider changes may affect competitors contest organizers officials equipment manufacturers As result AMA rules-making apparatus slow clumsy messy Major mistakes certainly possible system does afford everyone interested chance heard over time best ideas generally float top end result almost always greatest good greatest number District Contest Board members name address listed Focus Competition section magazine top column month momentous times care about future direction event get involved early process stay involved way through above pay attention AMA proposals counterproposals summarized Model Aviation several times during cycle Rules Cycle timelines detailing submittal voting deadlines rules proposal submittal forms available request Competitions Department AMA Headquarters addition NSRCA K-Factor newsletter does excellent job keeping NSRCA members informed Ive just returned Northwest Model Exposition Puyallup thats Pewyowl-up Washington Several new gottahaveits caught eye Desert Aircraft showing extraordinary high-quality Mejzlik carbonfiber props Czech Republic now available Pattern sizes 144 x 13 15 x 12 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