108 MODEL AVIATION
[[email protected]]
Radio Control Jets Jim Hiller
An insider’s look at the 2011 Jet World Masters
Left: Gianluca De Marchia brought a
pair of Fiat G.91s. This man can build,
fly, and have fun. Building these two
models has not affected his sense of
humor.
Boris Satovskiy’s MiG-27 features a swing-wing that looked
great as he varied the sweep angle throughout the flight.
US team member Bob Bush has more than 1,000 flights on his
BVM F-100. Not all Scale models are hangar queens.
The models were placed to allow a comparison walk-around by the
judges. At the front is Vitaly Robertus’ first-place-winning Yak-130.
Inset: The MiG-27’s landing gear’s shock-absorbing capability effectively handled
hard landings.
IT WAS INCREDIBLE to be a part of the
2011 Jet World Masters. This year’s event
was held in Dayton, Ohio, at the National
Museum of the United States Air Force at
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Roger
Shipley’s dream was to bring the Jet World
Masters to the United States, and he did.
What an event it was; I’ll bet it exceeded
his dreams.
No get-together such as this happens
without the support of many people. Dewey
Davenport managed the event coordination,
and he brought on the full support of the
staff at the United States Air Force
Museum. CD Lance Campbell had a large
group of dedicated volunteers behind him,
but that’s what it takes to make an
international event of this magnitude a
success.
Much effort was put in place to take care
of the participants and volunteers. And
don’t forget the sponsors; it takes a lot of
money to pull off an event of these
proportions.
contestants, their aircraft, and support
equipment. The tables were arranged so that
each country’s team had its own designated
area, and this helped with issues related to
shipping equipment. Jet A fuel and turbine
oil, along with a battery, were also supplied.
The museum staff cleared an area in the
facility for unpacking aircraft and storing
the shipping boxes. In addition to logistical
support, the staff also opened the museum
for three nights during the two-week event,
allowing participants to enjoy the museum.
There was dinner under the wings on two of
those nights. We owe many thanks and
much appreciation to the dedicated museum
staff.
My role in this event was that of US
Flight Judge. The sponsoring country is
allowed to have one judge. Roger talked me
into it and submitted my name for approval
by the International Jet Model Committee
(IJMC). In preparation, a number of us
received training last year in Cincinnati. We
met a day before competition began for a
review of rules and judging standards.
This group is a professional
organization—thorough and dedicated to
maintaining fair, consistent, and unbiased
judging. David Tappin is the chair of the
judging committee and his efforts include a
detailed review of each flight maneuver.
During competition he reviewed the scores
on each flight with emphasis on maintaining
consistency. It was my honor and pleasure
to be part of his judging staff for this event.
Each day, before the first competition
flight, Andy Andrews put up a calibration
flight for the flight judges to warm up and
for David Tappin to review scoring with the
judges and competitors. Andy was the most
critiqued pilot at the event. Great job,
Andy!
Judging the models—static judging that
is—was done in an enclosed, airconditioned
tent. It’s hot in Southern Ohio
in the summer! The models were set on
custom-fabricated judging tables. These
tables could be raised or lowered to aide the
judges in viewing the model. A lazy Susan
was also built into these custom tables to
rotate the model for viewing on all sides.
Why this much effort? The static outline
judges view the model from all six views:
right side, left side, front, rear, then they lift
the model off the table for the top view and
the bottom view. The aircraft
these six views, and preferably have a
picture of each for cross-reference. If it was
easy everyone would do it.
After outline judging, the model
transfers over to the second table for color,
markings, and craftsmanship. Roughly 15
minutes were allocated at each station for
judging.
The pace of the flying part of this event
is unusual by our standards; they fly one
aircraft at a time. Each flight is allowed 15
minutes, and should we get ahead of
schedule, a judge’s break is taken to allow
competitors time to prepare to fly at their
published flight time. No need to rush the
competitor. This made for a poor spectator
event, but it allowed the pilots to schedule
their activities at and away from the field.
This event is all about the participants
and the competition. I have never seen so
many wonderful Scale jets in one place
before. With contestants from around the
world, the variety was unreal. There were
some highly detailed ARFs, some kit-built
jets, and some of the most intense scratchbuilt-
for-competition-only aircraft that I
have only seen in pictures. What a
collection, and they were all flown by
quality pilots!
One of my favorites was Vitaly
Robertus’ event-winning Yak-130. Vitaly is
a detail fanatic, and the results paid off with
a decisive win. The Yak-130 is of
composite construction with a strong
emphasis on weight; in this competition the
maximum empty weight is limited to 20
kilograms, or roughly 44 pounds.
Congratulations to Vitaly.
Bill White was responsible for
accurately weighing each model, and in the
final round all the trophy models were
weighed again. Bill did not let anything slip
past him.
As the models arrived late Tuesday
night, the Russian team got to work. These
quiet, professional team members knew
what had to be done—assemble the four
aircraft, including the Yak-130. Vitaly
occasionally stopped assembly to show off
special details such as the instrument panel,
three large LCD displays programmed for
moving maps, flight instruments, and
armament and radar displays. He had way
too much fun building this aircraft. The
landing gear on this model is a work of art;
it is a miniature of the full-scale version,
including its operation.
My favorite model at this event was the
MiG-27, flown by Boris Satovskiy and
Oleg Zahkarov, also of the Russian team.
This model included the full swing-wing,
LE flaps, spoilerons, and incredible landing
gear that duplicated the full-scale operations
to an unbelievable degree. The highly
detailed landing gear proved to be durable,
reliable, and was able to soak up a harsh
landing without rebound. The model just
stuck on landing—no bounces.
A walk around the MiG-27 revealed
stainless steel metal parts in the aft end, a
complicated exhaust nozzle, and stabilizer
heat shields of impeccable workmanship.
Boris brought a scale tow truck vehicle and
highly detailed scale tow bar to haul the
MiG-27 to the flightline. This man enjoys
the hobby.
Ron Ballard and “Goose” invited the
Russian team (which led to more team
invites) to a barbecue at the Man Grille, and
what a party this turned into. I don’t believe
the Russians went anywhere without their
vodka—party time for all.
Russian Team Manager Victor
Lahmanov summed up the emotions of this
event by saying that he was so proud to be
part of the team representing Russia, his
home country, in the United States of
America, proving that the Cold War is over;
we, as modelers, now enjoy flying together.
After years of flying quality models built
from the kit expertise of Philip Avonds of
Belgium, I finally got to meet Philip at the
Jet World Masters. He was showing the
modeling skills that have made his
reputation by winning the 13-kilogram
category with his new Fouga Magister.
Philip has many hours in Magisters,
including his solos flight. This project is
near and dear to him and it shows in the
details. Philip told me a few minutes before
his final flight that he received a telephone
call from his son to tell him he had just
completed his first solo flight in a glider. It
was an emotional final competition flight
for dad; Philip couldn’t help thinking about
his son’s first solo during his own flight.
The Italian team was a strong and
enjoyable group of contenders, including
the father-and-son competitors Sandro and
Federico Rosina, flying in the 13-kilogram
class with a pair of nice L-39s.
But I reserve my vote for most fun
character of the event to the Italian secondplace
finisher, Gianluca De Marchia,
flying his Fiat G.91. Gianluca even
brought along an indoor foamie to kick
around at night. He set up a large display
board showing the G.91’s build. It was
quite a project, and I can’t believe he kept
it less than 44 pounds.
The well-prepared and well-practiced
German and Swiss teams came ready to
win. To maintain consistently high
standards, these teams worked closely with
one another to ensure success. It was no
accident that these teams took the top two
places; these modelers worked hard on the
models and their flying skills. They flew
big, lightweight models with plenty of
power. The teams combined the skills of
top-quality pattern fliers flying precision
models.
It was great to see our Team USA
working and flying together. There was the
international experience of Rod Snyder,
Scott Harris, and David Shulman working
closely with Bob Bush and Jason Bauer and
they did us proud. Scott Harris built a new
BVM F-86 for this event, and what a beauty
it was; this one was just his best effort.
I have so many memories from this
event and so many stories; it was a great
experience. Roger Shipley, Dewey
Davenport, and the entire support staff did a
good job. MA
Sources:
9th Jet World Masters 2011
www.jwm2011.com/welcome.html
Jet Pilots’ Organization
www.jetpilots.org
Edition: Model Aviation - 2011/12
Page Numbers: 108,109,111
Edition: Model Aviation - 2011/12
Page Numbers: 108,109,111
108 MODEL AVIATION
[[email protected]]
Radio Control Jets Jim Hiller
An insider’s look at the 2011 Jet World Masters
Left: Gianluca De Marchia brought a
pair of Fiat G.91s. This man can build,
fly, and have fun. Building these two
models has not affected his sense of
humor.
Boris Satovskiy’s MiG-27 features a swing-wing that looked
great as he varied the sweep angle throughout the flight.
US team member Bob Bush has more than 1,000 flights on his
BVM F-100. Not all Scale models are hangar queens.
The models were placed to allow a comparison walk-around by the
judges. At the front is Vitaly Robertus’ first-place-winning Yak-130.
Inset: The MiG-27’s landing gear’s shock-absorbing capability effectively handled
hard landings.
IT WAS INCREDIBLE to be a part of the
2011 Jet World Masters. This year’s event
was held in Dayton, Ohio, at the National
Museum of the United States Air Force at
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Roger
Shipley’s dream was to bring the Jet World
Masters to the United States, and he did.
What an event it was; I’ll bet it exceeded
his dreams.
No get-together such as this happens
without the support of many people. Dewey
Davenport managed the event coordination,
and he brought on the full support of the
staff at the United States Air Force
Museum. CD Lance Campbell had a large
group of dedicated volunteers behind him,
but that’s what it takes to make an
international event of this magnitude a
success.
Much effort was put in place to take care
of the participants and volunteers. And
don’t forget the sponsors; it takes a lot of
money to pull off an event of these
proportions.
contestants, their aircraft, and support
equipment. The tables were arranged so that
each country’s team had its own designated
area, and this helped with issues related to
shipping equipment. Jet A fuel and turbine
oil, along with a battery, were also supplied.
The museum staff cleared an area in the
facility for unpacking aircraft and storing
the shipping boxes. In addition to logistical
support, the staff also opened the museum
for three nights during the two-week event,
allowing participants to enjoy the museum.
There was dinner under the wings on two of
those nights. We owe many thanks and
much appreciation to the dedicated museum
staff.
My role in this event was that of US
Flight Judge. The sponsoring country is
allowed to have one judge. Roger talked me
into it and submitted my name for approval
by the International Jet Model Committee
(IJMC). In preparation, a number of us
received training last year in Cincinnati. We
met a day before competition began for a
review of rules and judging standards.
This group is a professional
organization—thorough and dedicated to
maintaining fair, consistent, and unbiased
judging. David Tappin is the chair of the
judging committee and his efforts include a
detailed review of each flight maneuver.
During competition he reviewed the scores
on each flight with emphasis on maintaining
consistency. It was my honor and pleasure
to be part of his judging staff for this event.
Each day, before the first competition
flight, Andy Andrews put up a calibration
flight for the flight judges to warm up and
for David Tappin to review scoring with the
judges and competitors. Andy was the most
critiqued pilot at the event. Great job,
Andy!
Judging the models—static judging that
is—was done in an enclosed, airconditioned
tent. It’s hot in Southern Ohio
in the summer! The models were set on
custom-fabricated judging tables. These
tables could be raised or lowered to aide the
judges in viewing the model. A lazy Susan
was also built into these custom tables to
rotate the model for viewing on all sides.
Why this much effort? The static outline
judges view the model from all six views:
right side, left side, front, rear, then they lift
the model off the table for the top view and
the bottom view. The aircraft
these six views, and preferably have a
picture of each for cross-reference. If it was
easy everyone would do it.
After outline judging, the model
transfers over to the second table for color,
markings, and craftsmanship. Roughly 15
minutes were allocated at each station for
judging.
The pace of the flying part of this event
is unusual by our standards; they fly one
aircraft at a time. Each flight is allowed 15
minutes, and should we get ahead of
schedule, a judge’s break is taken to allow
competitors time to prepare to fly at their
published flight time. No need to rush the
competitor. This made for a poor spectator
event, but it allowed the pilots to schedule
their activities at and away from the field.
This event is all about the participants
and the competition. I have never seen so
many wonderful Scale jets in one place
before. With contestants from around the
world, the variety was unreal. There were
some highly detailed ARFs, some kit-built
jets, and some of the most intense scratchbuilt-
for-competition-only aircraft that I
have only seen in pictures. What a
collection, and they were all flown by
quality pilots!
One of my favorites was Vitaly
Robertus’ event-winning Yak-130. Vitaly is
a detail fanatic, and the results paid off with
a decisive win. The Yak-130 is of
composite construction with a strong
emphasis on weight; in this competition the
maximum empty weight is limited to 20
kilograms, or roughly 44 pounds.
Congratulations to Vitaly.
Bill White was responsible for
accurately weighing each model, and in the
final round all the trophy models were
weighed again. Bill did not let anything slip
past him.
As the models arrived late Tuesday
night, the Russian team got to work. These
quiet, professional team members knew
what had to be done—assemble the four
aircraft, including the Yak-130. Vitaly
occasionally stopped assembly to show off
special details such as the instrument panel,
three large LCD displays programmed for
moving maps, flight instruments, and
armament and radar displays. He had way
too much fun building this aircraft. The
landing gear on this model is a work of art;
it is a miniature of the full-scale version,
including its operation.
My favorite model at this event was the
MiG-27, flown by Boris Satovskiy and
Oleg Zahkarov, also of the Russian team.
This model included the full swing-wing,
LE flaps, spoilerons, and incredible landing
gear that duplicated the full-scale operations
to an unbelievable degree. The highly
detailed landing gear proved to be durable,
reliable, and was able to soak up a harsh
landing without rebound. The model just
stuck on landing—no bounces.
A walk around the MiG-27 revealed
stainless steel metal parts in the aft end, a
complicated exhaust nozzle, and stabilizer
heat shields of impeccable workmanship.
Boris brought a scale tow truck vehicle and
highly detailed scale tow bar to haul the
MiG-27 to the flightline. This man enjoys
the hobby.
Ron Ballard and “Goose” invited the
Russian team (which led to more team
invites) to a barbecue at the Man Grille, and
what a party this turned into. I don’t believe
the Russians went anywhere without their
vodka—party time for all.
Russian Team Manager Victor
Lahmanov summed up the emotions of this
event by saying that he was so proud to be
part of the team representing Russia, his
home country, in the United States of
America, proving that the Cold War is over;
we, as modelers, now enjoy flying together.
After years of flying quality models built
from the kit expertise of Philip Avonds of
Belgium, I finally got to meet Philip at the
Jet World Masters. He was showing the
modeling skills that have made his
reputation by winning the 13-kilogram
category with his new Fouga Magister.
Philip has many hours in Magisters,
including his solos flight. This project is
near and dear to him and it shows in the
details. Philip told me a few minutes before
his final flight that he received a telephone
call from his son to tell him he had just
completed his first solo flight in a glider. It
was an emotional final competition flight
for dad; Philip couldn’t help thinking about
his son’s first solo during his own flight.
The Italian team was a strong and
enjoyable group of contenders, including
the father-and-son competitors Sandro and
Federico Rosina, flying in the 13-kilogram
class with a pair of nice L-39s.
But I reserve my vote for most fun
character of the event to the Italian secondplace
finisher, Gianluca De Marchia,
flying his Fiat G.91. Gianluca even
brought along an indoor foamie to kick
around at night. He set up a large display
board showing the G.91’s build. It was
quite a project, and I can’t believe he kept
it less than 44 pounds.
The well-prepared and well-practiced
German and Swiss teams came ready to
win. To maintain consistently high
standards, these teams worked closely with
one another to ensure success. It was no
accident that these teams took the top two
places; these modelers worked hard on the
models and their flying skills. They flew
big, lightweight models with plenty of
power. The teams combined the skills of
top-quality pattern fliers flying precision
models.
It was great to see our Team USA
working and flying together. There was the
international experience of Rod Snyder,
Scott Harris, and David Shulman working
closely with Bob Bush and Jason Bauer and
they did us proud. Scott Harris built a new
BVM F-86 for this event, and what a beauty
it was; this one was just his best effort.
I have so many memories from this
event and so many stories; it was a great
experience. Roger Shipley, Dewey
Davenport, and the entire support staff did a
good job. MA
Sources:
9th Jet World Masters 2011
www.jwm2011.com/welcome.html
Jet Pilots’ Organization
www.jetpilots.org
Edition: Model Aviation - 2011/12
Page Numbers: 108,109,111
108 MODEL AVIATION
[[email protected]]
Radio Control Jets Jim Hiller
An insider’s look at the 2011 Jet World Masters
Left: Gianluca De Marchia brought a
pair of Fiat G.91s. This man can build,
fly, and have fun. Building these two
models has not affected his sense of
humor.
Boris Satovskiy’s MiG-27 features a swing-wing that looked
great as he varied the sweep angle throughout the flight.
US team member Bob Bush has more than 1,000 flights on his
BVM F-100. Not all Scale models are hangar queens.
The models were placed to allow a comparison walk-around by the
judges. At the front is Vitaly Robertus’ first-place-winning Yak-130.
Inset: The MiG-27’s landing gear’s shock-absorbing capability effectively handled
hard landings.
IT WAS INCREDIBLE to be a part of the
2011 Jet World Masters. This year’s event
was held in Dayton, Ohio, at the National
Museum of the United States Air Force at
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. Roger
Shipley’s dream was to bring the Jet World
Masters to the United States, and he did.
What an event it was; I’ll bet it exceeded
his dreams.
No get-together such as this happens
without the support of many people. Dewey
Davenport managed the event coordination,
and he brought on the full support of the
staff at the United States Air Force
Museum. CD Lance Campbell had a large
group of dedicated volunteers behind him,
but that’s what it takes to make an
international event of this magnitude a
success.
Much effort was put in place to take care
of the participants and volunteers. And
don’t forget the sponsors; it takes a lot of
money to pull off an event of these
proportions.
contestants, their aircraft, and support
equipment. The tables were arranged so that
each country’s team had its own designated
area, and this helped with issues related to
shipping equipment. Jet A fuel and turbine
oil, along with a battery, were also supplied.
The museum staff cleared an area in the
facility for unpacking aircraft and storing
the shipping boxes. In addition to logistical
support, the staff also opened the museum
for three nights during the two-week event,
allowing participants to enjoy the museum.
There was dinner under the wings on two of
those nights. We owe many thanks and
much appreciation to the dedicated museum
staff.
My role in this event was that of US
Flight Judge. The sponsoring country is
allowed to have one judge. Roger talked me
into it and submitted my name for approval
by the International Jet Model Committee
(IJMC). In preparation, a number of us
received training last year in Cincinnati. We
met a day before competition began for a
review of rules and judging standards.
This group is a professional
organization—thorough and dedicated to
maintaining fair, consistent, and unbiased
judging. David Tappin is the chair of the
judging committee and his efforts include a
detailed review of each flight maneuver.
During competition he reviewed the scores
on each flight with emphasis on maintaining
consistency. It was my honor and pleasure
to be part of his judging staff for this event.
Each day, before the first competition
flight, Andy Andrews put up a calibration
flight for the flight judges to warm up and
for David Tappin to review scoring with the
judges and competitors. Andy was the most
critiqued pilot at the event. Great job,
Andy!
Judging the models—static judging that
is—was done in an enclosed, airconditioned
tent. It’s hot in Southern Ohio
in the summer! The models were set on
custom-fabricated judging tables. These
tables could be raised or lowered to aide the
judges in viewing the model. A lazy Susan
was also built into these custom tables to
rotate the model for viewing on all sides.
Why this much effort? The static outline
judges view the model from all six views:
right side, left side, front, rear, then they lift
the model off the table for the top view and
the bottom view. The aircraft
these six views, and preferably have a
picture of each for cross-reference. If it was
easy everyone would do it.
After outline judging, the model
transfers over to the second table for color,
markings, and craftsmanship. Roughly 15
minutes were allocated at each station for
judging.
The pace of the flying part of this event
is unusual by our standards; they fly one
aircraft at a time. Each flight is allowed 15
minutes, and should we get ahead of
schedule, a judge’s break is taken to allow
competitors time to prepare to fly at their
published flight time. No need to rush the
competitor. This made for a poor spectator
event, but it allowed the pilots to schedule
their activities at and away from the field.
This event is all about the participants
and the competition. I have never seen so
many wonderful Scale jets in one place
before. With contestants from around the
world, the variety was unreal. There were
some highly detailed ARFs, some kit-built
jets, and some of the most intense scratchbuilt-
for-competition-only aircraft that I
have only seen in pictures. What a
collection, and they were all flown by
quality pilots!
One of my favorites was Vitaly
Robertus’ event-winning Yak-130. Vitaly is
a detail fanatic, and the results paid off with
a decisive win. The Yak-130 is of
composite construction with a strong
emphasis on weight; in this competition the
maximum empty weight is limited to 20
kilograms, or roughly 44 pounds.
Congratulations to Vitaly.
Bill White was responsible for
accurately weighing each model, and in the
final round all the trophy models were
weighed again. Bill did not let anything slip
past him.
As the models arrived late Tuesday
night, the Russian team got to work. These
quiet, professional team members knew
what had to be done—assemble the four
aircraft, including the Yak-130. Vitaly
occasionally stopped assembly to show off
special details such as the instrument panel,
three large LCD displays programmed for
moving maps, flight instruments, and
armament and radar displays. He had way
too much fun building this aircraft. The
landing gear on this model is a work of art;
it is a miniature of the full-scale version,
including its operation.
My favorite model at this event was the
MiG-27, flown by Boris Satovskiy and
Oleg Zahkarov, also of the Russian team.
This model included the full swing-wing,
LE flaps, spoilerons, and incredible landing
gear that duplicated the full-scale operations
to an unbelievable degree. The highly
detailed landing gear proved to be durable,
reliable, and was able to soak up a harsh
landing without rebound. The model just
stuck on landing—no bounces.
A walk around the MiG-27 revealed
stainless steel metal parts in the aft end, a
complicated exhaust nozzle, and stabilizer
heat shields of impeccable workmanship.
Boris brought a scale tow truck vehicle and
highly detailed scale tow bar to haul the
MiG-27 to the flightline. This man enjoys
the hobby.
Ron Ballard and “Goose” invited the
Russian team (which led to more team
invites) to a barbecue at the Man Grille, and
what a party this turned into. I don’t believe
the Russians went anywhere without their
vodka—party time for all.
Russian Team Manager Victor
Lahmanov summed up the emotions of this
event by saying that he was so proud to be
part of the team representing Russia, his
home country, in the United States of
America, proving that the Cold War is over;
we, as modelers, now enjoy flying together.
After years of flying quality models built
from the kit expertise of Philip Avonds of
Belgium, I finally got to meet Philip at the
Jet World Masters. He was showing the
modeling skills that have made his
reputation by winning the 13-kilogram
category with his new Fouga Magister.
Philip has many hours in Magisters,
including his solos flight. This project is
near and dear to him and it shows in the
details. Philip told me a few minutes before
his final flight that he received a telephone
call from his son to tell him he had just
completed his first solo flight in a glider. It
was an emotional final competition flight
for dad; Philip couldn’t help thinking about
his son’s first solo during his own flight.
The Italian team was a strong and
enjoyable group of contenders, including
the father-and-son competitors Sandro and
Federico Rosina, flying in the 13-kilogram
class with a pair of nice L-39s.
But I reserve my vote for most fun
character of the event to the Italian secondplace
finisher, Gianluca De Marchia,
flying his Fiat G.91. Gianluca even
brought along an indoor foamie to kick
around at night. He set up a large display
board showing the G.91’s build. It was
quite a project, and I can’t believe he kept
it less than 44 pounds.
The well-prepared and well-practiced
German and Swiss teams came ready to
win. To maintain consistently high
standards, these teams worked closely with
one another to ensure success. It was no
accident that these teams took the top two
places; these modelers worked hard on the
models and their flying skills. They flew
big, lightweight models with plenty of
power. The teams combined the skills of
top-quality pattern fliers flying precision
models.
It was great to see our Team USA
working and flying together. There was the
international experience of Rod Snyder,
Scott Harris, and David Shulman working
closely with Bob Bush and Jason Bauer and
they did us proud. Scott Harris built a new
BVM F-86 for this event, and what a beauty
it was; this one was just his best effort.
I have so many memories from this
event and so many stories; it was a great
experience. Roger Shipley, Dewey
Davenport, and the entire support staff did a
good job. MA
Sources:
9th Jet World Masters 2011
www.jwm2011.com/welcome.html
Jet Pilots’ Organization
www.jetpilots.org
