Radio Control Pylon Racing Bill Hager ROOTS time time receive letters asking about Pylon Racing So lets look back beginning see what Radio Control Pylon Racing about urge race dates back early civiliza tion foot chariot races held during Greek Roman periods risk excite ment challenge racing basic human nature Racing appeals due its objective method determining winner ie first cross finish line shortest elapsed time start finish little subjectivity juding outcome race Presently enjoy races involving boats automobiles horses turtles Just about anything moves can used race Races involving aircraft began shortly after advent powered flight Wright brothers Likewise racing soon started field model aviationfirst rubber-pow ered Free Flight planes later Control Line Team Rat Race events ability precisely control model three dimensions provided impetus RC Pylon Racing know today fact first suggestion RC Pylon Racing made 1948 Na tionals Olathe KS initial rules presented AMA RC Committee 1956 first AMA Pylon event flown 1957 won Howard Bonner semi-scale Bonzo Two years later finalized version rules adopted AMA RC Pylon Racing born Early Pylon Racing flown over twopylon course pilot standing mid dle planes flew time winner determined plane posting short est elapsed time would calculated highest speed actually closed course speed rather true racing event early form Pylon Racing no aircraft design restrictions low-drag flying wing delta models dominated event mid-Sixties strong feeling race scale-type aircraft similar fullsize Goodyear midget racers flown late Forties simultaneously over triangle-shaped course Originally flown exhibition event 1965 1966 Nationals Good year model event became official 1967 Nats Los Angeles soon became very popular current RC Pylon Racing has developed five classes events separated aircraft requirements engine specifications fuel restrictions course length five AMA RC Pylon Racing events Formula Quarter Midget FAI Sport Half-A specific rules printed AMA Official Model Aircraft Regula tions book Quickie 500 Formula 500 sometimes called popular variation Sport Pylon has largely replaced event Formula FAI Quarter Midget re tain scalelike aircraft requirement RC Pylon Racing flown basic ad ministrative system used conduct races similar events models launched three- four-plane heats common start-finish line using handicap draw system order takeoff AA uses simultaneous launch pilots fly models via radio control systems attempting navigate craft around triangular course perfectly quickly possible assisted callers inform pilot plane reaches far pylon safe turn Generally flagmen posted far pylon signal planes abeam pylon Lap times order seven seconds common Formula fastest event current US record stands 109 10 laps over total 24-mile course length first aircraft cross finish line after 10 complete laps heat winner awarded four points second place finisher awarded three points third show finisher two points etc flier fails complete 10 laps whatever reason he/she receives zero pilot fails fly around pylons receives cut penalized having fly extra lap sec ond cut produces zero point-score heat pilot given opportunity race five heats during contest highest point-accumulation event winner fliers matched heats using matrix rotation system avoid RC frequency conflicts Ideally pilot will race others possible during five heat races determine final standing ac cumulated points Point ties resolved fly-off no frequency conflict exists fastest posted time conflict plane timed start race its individual finish order provide relative gauge speed heat another As previously noted times may used break ties frequently Fast Time trophy awarded lowest elapsed time recorded during contest actual operation Pylon Race much simpler practice described words What can Pylon Racing offer challenge unsurpassed within sport model aviation thats what Success Pylon Racing requires excellent piloting skills good equip ment strong teamwork between pilot caller tremendous amount concentration re quired fly perfect 10-lap course Consider able effort must expended constructing fastest airplane extracting max imum engine propeller performance great quantity competitive urge mental discipline helpful also preceding statements ring bell perhaps RC Pylon Racing get started recommend follow ing steps 1 Attend race local area watch ask questions suggested volunteer official become familiar race operation before entering first contest 2 Join local racing group ex change ideas ask questionsbeginners always welcome 3 Build plane beginner-oriented events such Quickie 500 Formula 500 Sport Pylon Half-A Pylon enter first race Strive smooth consistent course lap record heat times work reducing times until winning events point probably hooked Pylon Rac ing may consider flying com petitive Quarter Midget and/or Formula events whichever popular area Buzwords specialty closed language buzzwords phrases quickly developed true RC Pylon Racing listed below glossary some its common buzzwords list far complete regional variations exist also Back-to-back heat situation pilot scheduled last heat round first heat next round Continued page 156 Note Mandatory safety barriers omitted sake clarity < 50 50 Formula Pylon course Ten laps heat flagmen single pylon scatter pylon indicate plane has reached pylon sate turn turning short cutting pylon requires violater fly extra lap two cuts bring disqualification Draw ing depicts 4-plane heat just starting June1986 57 itches. rformance system TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneMarine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH KAB Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER POXY RESIN KAB SUPER POXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER FOXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS ROUSH KITS Made USA Super Kwick Fli Span 70 Area 927 Power 75to 12 Two Ugly Stick Span 70 Area 1290 Power 75 12 $9995 Kitten Span 45 Area 290 Power iS 19 $3495 Taylorcraft Full Span 1 GB Area 1670 Clipped Span B4 Area 1300 Power 75 12 ca Balsa cosCr. 10-12 lbs Introductory Price 5 Direct Sales Only Send $100 Catalog ROUSH MFG 1728 Bywood St SE Canton OH 44707 216 484-6810 Once have documentation can decide scale new Helicopter going varying degrees Scale end FAI-Eype Scale encom passes anything EhaE pod boom other exEreme museum scale represented BK-I 17 great extent bird closest actual scale will friendly fly sport scale machine because detail comes obvious weight weight means engine mechanics must work just much harder As result quite few museum-scale machines become hangar queens not-socomplex brothers get taken out fresh air lot often proficient stick-and-bubble hot rod no reason cannot tackle tasks involved building scale model would suggest first project tackle machine has two-bladed main tail rotor am Bell fan might sug gest take look stable now assume have decided Helicopter intend scale have successful hunt docu mentation Next agenda decide going purchase scale kit fuse lage perhaps youre ambitious have decided roll own scale kits market well glass fuselages might suggest give thought investing some money Its carving plug pulling mold immense project its just does take some time dont want lose enthus sasm looks like good spot place continued next month note have much space Ill leave sub ject until next month meantime check out ads scale goodies decide what have way mechanics Next month going tackle sticking mechanics fuselage care fill ing fiberglass Three-view month time MBB/Kawasaki BK-l 17 MBB abbrevia tion three parent companies Messer schmitt Boelkow Blohm Kawasaki Japanese industrial firm builds Hughes helicopters under license 1962 MBB Ger began studies would lead new type rigid-rotor helicopter concept use titanium rotor hub fiberglass com posite rotor blades type head relies blades elastomeric tendencies dampen ing also creates incredibly maneuverable rotor can sustain high loadings both posi tive negative research programs bore fruit 1972 MBB-105 full-scale produc tion 1977 agreement between Ger mans Japanese companies formed goal being BK-l 17 obvious ly owes much MBB-105 rotor com ponents tail boom hydraulic systems handled MBB land ing gear fuselage transmissions designed Kawasaki BK-i 17 de signed seven-to-ten-passenger executive helicopter However such versatile machine will undoubtedly see military service 1982 BK-I 17 received type approval German authorities has since gone series production appears have bright future orders coming US MBB group has distinction being German company producing indigenous machines Models both MBB-105 BK-117 available Schluter via Miniature Air craft Supply also MBB-105 avail able Capstan Rotors BCNU Larry Jolly S501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 57 Cut judge course official tasked determining planes turn inside pylon receive cut Double-cut frequent cause zero-point score pilot cuts two pylons suc cession Also termed cut-out Freebie heat lone pilot scheduled due frequency conflicts and/or scratches other contestants Goose-egg dreaded zero point-score may obtained infinite number reasons Grudge race heat between two equallymatched pilots long-term rivalry Handicap judging judging Formula aircraft scale fidelity workmanship appearance determine order takeoff Lap-counter course official counts laps generally displays information pilot/caller via flip cards Accumulated cuts also displayed lap-counter assigned pilot Matrix system matching pilots heat races radio frequency heat make up rotated round-to-round Continued page 158 156 Model Aviation MONOCOUPE 90A QUARTER SCALE QUADRA4 CYCLE SEND S2OO FOR COMPLETE CATALOG OF FINE KITS IKON NWST PO Box 566 Auburn WA 98071 206941-8248 L g 11995 plus postage l~bV 4 Racehorse start starting procedure planes launched simultaneously Ready box An area located outside safe ty zone pilots planes assembled heats fueling/defueling station located events using stand ard fuel mixture Safety zone zone around Pylon course no personnel permitted during conduct race distances different events prescribed AMA rule book Safety inspection mandatory aircraft spection check proper radio installation structural integrity Scatter pylon distant pylon start-finish line Also termed No 1 pylon Starter important course official flags start determines finish order heat starter also coordi nates actions pylon course including safety Trick Any advantage real imagined derived special prop shape fuel ingre dient aircraft design engine rework etc Turkey Self-explanatory What NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association special interest group composed RC Pylon Racing enthusi asts throughout US Canada Mex ico organization dedicated promotion betterment RC Pylon Rac ing dates back 1965 first set Goodyear now Formula Racing rules proposed NMRA worcs Academy Model Aeronautics formulate rules reg ulations governing flying radio con trolled miniature Pylon Racers also organizes sponsors annual Championship Races both Quarter Midget Formula event classes addition NMPRA maintains ac cumulated point-standings member flying events sanctioned contest awards trophy shirts Top Ten Formula District QM Champions NMPRA publishes monthly News Release disseminates racing information including race schedules race reports product reviews rule proposals technical discus sions timely basis Selected classified advertisements also printed serve special needs Pylon Racer NMPRA annually elects officers popular ballot positions President Quarter Midget Executive Vice-President Regional Vice-Presidents Associate VicePresidents Formula Quarter Midget classes respectively seven regional districts US Canada ILWANNA CE BEGINNER RACES r 0-500 * FORM-i Instructions Club Programs Information Contact NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 119 DEAN AVEFRANKLIN MASS 02038 Tel 617 528-4043 203 673-2000 Vice-President Associate Vice-Presi dent district officers serve constit uents promoting Pylon Racing reporting district events malntaining point standings member addition Vice-Presi dent recommends top 20% Formula point standees district qualify Annu al Formula Championship Race Presently no qualifications Quarter Midget Championship Race interested Pylon Racing recommend join NMPRA Member ship open AMA members annual dues US $22 includes monthly News Release subscription embroidered patch membership card An individual racing number area letter code assigned member may identify his/her racing aircraft according ly Dues non-flying members $13 per year interested joining NMPRA send dues Bruce Richmond 18816 Belbrook Ln Dallas TX 75252 See races Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 WRAM Show/Myers Continued page 59 Myers/Aberle tests video everywhere Sig Byron selling promo tapes very reasonable prices RC Video Maga zine Vol 5 due out March VCRs running lost count Im complaining cant argue against fact people wouldnt spend precious time watch ing didnt think worthwhile video show its audience wheth er subject covering materials flying models Dave Brown larger-than-usual crowd around airplane Helicopter video simulators now available Commodore 64 selling about $100 now 128 pro duction working Combo price disc airplane Helicopter dual joystick box $11995 price other disc $4995 Some clubs might think worthwhile now set up ground scool around simulators some reason entries beauty 158 Model Aviation TURN UITO TOMALI WITH THERMAL MIXER 7 UZMr4Y 42879l Kc Add 0 sax rudder dimbing yet. fly etealeat hte beet ptttrteet ptibt p. wee etupiee 3800 jeti dttk HIGH SKY 3929 KANSAS SLa9 SAN DIEGO CA 92104 zzziczi NEW P-30 PROP Newest design Adds up 25 sec flight pull better free wheel Introductory price 8O kit specials kit specials kit specials kit P30 Souper 30 Kit /4 lb FAI rubber 1 new P30 prop List-S1825$ IJ69 Through July86 pIus 51 50 ups Fun Bird P30 Kit /4 lb FAI rubber 1 new P30 prop List -$2025$1520 Through July86 plus 5150 us catalogF Model Supply $100 feeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee free order P0 nox 3057 Torrance CA 90512 ZONA SAWS famous line hobby saws Razor #200 $255 Universal #500 Saw set #100 $450 Replacement Blades available dealer
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/06
Page Numbers: 57, 156, 158
Radio Control Pylon Racing Bill Hager ROOTS time time receive letters asking about Pylon Racing So lets look back beginning see what Radio Control Pylon Racing about urge race dates back early civiliza tion foot chariot races held during Greek Roman periods risk excite ment challenge racing basic human nature Racing appeals due its objective method determining winner ie first cross finish line shortest elapsed time start finish little subjectivity juding outcome race Presently enjoy races involving boats automobiles horses turtles Just about anything moves can used race Races involving aircraft began shortly after advent powered flight Wright brothers Likewise racing soon started field model aviationfirst rubber-pow ered Free Flight planes later Control Line Team Rat Race events ability precisely control model three dimensions provided impetus RC Pylon Racing know today fact first suggestion RC Pylon Racing made 1948 Na tionals Olathe KS initial rules presented AMA RC Committee 1956 first AMA Pylon event flown 1957 won Howard Bonner semi-scale Bonzo Two years later finalized version rules adopted AMA RC Pylon Racing born Early Pylon Racing flown over twopylon course pilot standing mid dle planes flew time winner determined plane posting short est elapsed time would calculated highest speed actually closed course speed rather true racing event early form Pylon Racing no aircraft design restrictions low-drag flying wing delta models dominated event mid-Sixties strong feeling race scale-type aircraft similar fullsize Goodyear midget racers flown late Forties simultaneously over triangle-shaped course Originally flown exhibition event 1965 1966 Nationals Good year model event became official 1967 Nats Los Angeles soon became very popular current RC Pylon Racing has developed five classes events separated aircraft requirements engine specifications fuel restrictions course length five AMA RC Pylon Racing events Formula Quarter Midget FAI Sport Half-A specific rules printed AMA Official Model Aircraft Regula tions book Quickie 500 Formula 500 sometimes called popular variation Sport Pylon has largely replaced event Formula FAI Quarter Midget re tain scalelike aircraft requirement RC Pylon Racing flown basic ad ministrative system used conduct races similar events models launched three- four-plane heats common start-finish line using handicap draw system order takeoff AA uses simultaneous launch pilots fly models via radio control systems attempting navigate craft around triangular course perfectly quickly possible assisted callers inform pilot plane reaches far pylon safe turn Generally flagmen posted far pylon signal planes abeam pylon Lap times order seven seconds common Formula fastest event current US record stands 109 10 laps over total 24-mile course length first aircraft cross finish line after 10 complete laps heat winner awarded four points second place finisher awarded three points third show finisher two points etc flier fails complete 10 laps whatever reason he/she receives zero pilot fails fly around pylons receives cut penalized having fly extra lap sec ond cut produces zero point-score heat pilot given opportunity race five heats during contest highest point-accumulation event winner fliers matched heats using matrix rotation system avoid RC frequency conflicts Ideally pilot will race others possible during five heat races determine final standing ac cumulated points Point ties resolved fly-off no frequency conflict exists fastest posted time conflict plane timed start race its individual finish order provide relative gauge speed heat another As previously noted times may used break ties frequently Fast Time trophy awarded lowest elapsed time recorded during contest actual operation Pylon Race much simpler practice described words What can Pylon Racing offer challenge unsurpassed within sport model aviation thats what Success Pylon Racing requires excellent piloting skills good equip ment strong teamwork between pilot caller tremendous amount concentration re quired fly perfect 10-lap course Consider able effort must expended constructing fastest airplane extracting max imum engine propeller performance great quantity competitive urge mental discipline helpful also preceding statements ring bell perhaps RC Pylon Racing get started recommend follow ing steps 1 Attend race local area watch ask questions suggested volunteer official become familiar race operation before entering first contest 2 Join local racing group ex change ideas ask questionsbeginners always welcome 3 Build plane beginner-oriented events such Quickie 500 Formula 500 Sport Pylon Half-A Pylon enter first race Strive smooth consistent course lap record heat times work reducing times until winning events point probably hooked Pylon Rac ing may consider flying com petitive Quarter Midget and/or Formula events whichever popular area Buzwords specialty closed language buzzwords phrases quickly developed true RC Pylon Racing listed below glossary some its common buzzwords list far complete regional variations exist also Back-to-back heat situation pilot scheduled last heat round first heat next round Continued page 156 Note Mandatory safety barriers omitted sake clarity < 50 50 Formula Pylon course Ten laps heat flagmen single pylon scatter pylon indicate plane has reached pylon sate turn turning short cutting pylon requires violater fly extra lap two cuts bring disqualification Draw ing depicts 4-plane heat just starting June1986 57 itches. rformance system TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneMarine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH KAB Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER POXY RESIN KAB SUPER POXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER FOXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS ROUSH KITS Made USA Super Kwick Fli Span 70 Area 927 Power 75to 12 Two Ugly Stick Span 70 Area 1290 Power 75 12 $9995 Kitten Span 45 Area 290 Power iS 19 $3495 Taylorcraft Full Span 1 GB Area 1670 Clipped Span B4 Area 1300 Power 75 12 ca Balsa cosCr. 10-12 lbs Introductory Price 5 Direct Sales Only Send $100 Catalog ROUSH MFG 1728 Bywood St SE Canton OH 44707 216 484-6810 Once have documentation can decide scale new Helicopter going varying degrees Scale end FAI-Eype Scale encom passes anything EhaE pod boom other exEreme museum scale represented BK-I 17 great extent bird closest actual scale will friendly fly sport scale machine because detail comes obvious weight weight means engine mechanics must work just much harder As result quite few museum-scale machines become hangar queens not-socomplex brothers get taken out fresh air lot often proficient stick-and-bubble hot rod no reason cannot tackle tasks involved building scale model would suggest first project tackle machine has two-bladed main tail rotor am Bell fan might sug gest take look stable now assume have decided Helicopter intend scale have successful hunt docu mentation Next agenda decide going purchase scale kit fuse lage perhaps youre ambitious have decided roll own scale kits market well glass fuselages might suggest give thought investing some money Its carving plug pulling mold immense project its just does take some time dont want lose enthus sasm looks like good spot place continued next month note have much space Ill leave sub ject until next month meantime check out ads scale goodies decide what have way mechanics Next month going tackle sticking mechanics fuselage care fill ing fiberglass Three-view month time MBB/Kawasaki BK-l 17 MBB abbrevia tion three parent companies Messer schmitt Boelkow Blohm Kawasaki Japanese industrial firm builds Hughes helicopters under license 1962 MBB Ger began studies would lead new type rigid-rotor helicopter concept use titanium rotor hub fiberglass com posite rotor blades type head relies blades elastomeric tendencies dampen ing also creates incredibly maneuverable rotor can sustain high loadings both posi tive negative research programs bore fruit 1972 MBB-105 full-scale produc tion 1977 agreement between Ger mans Japanese companies formed goal being BK-l 17 obvious ly owes much MBB-105 rotor com ponents tail boom hydraulic systems handled MBB land ing gear fuselage transmissions designed Kawasaki BK-i 17 de signed seven-to-ten-passenger executive helicopter However such versatile machine will undoubtedly see military service 1982 BK-I 17 received type approval German authorities has since gone series production appears have bright future orders coming US MBB group has distinction being German company producing indigenous machines Models both MBB-105 BK-117 available Schluter via Miniature Air craft Supply also MBB-105 avail able Capstan Rotors BCNU Larry Jolly S501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 57 Cut judge course official tasked determining planes turn inside pylon receive cut Double-cut frequent cause zero-point score pilot cuts two pylons suc cession Also termed cut-out Freebie heat lone pilot scheduled due frequency conflicts and/or scratches other contestants Goose-egg dreaded zero point-score may obtained infinite number reasons Grudge race heat between two equallymatched pilots long-term rivalry Handicap judging judging Formula aircraft scale fidelity workmanship appearance determine order takeoff Lap-counter course official counts laps generally displays information pilot/caller via flip cards Accumulated cuts also displayed lap-counter assigned pilot Matrix system matching pilots heat races radio frequency heat make up rotated round-to-round Continued page 158 156 Model Aviation MONOCOUPE 90A QUARTER SCALE QUADRA4 CYCLE SEND S2OO FOR COMPLETE CATALOG OF FINE KITS IKON NWST PO Box 566 Auburn WA 98071 206941-8248 L g 11995 plus postage l~bV 4 Racehorse start starting procedure planes launched simultaneously Ready box An area located outside safe ty zone pilots planes assembled heats fueling/defueling station located events using stand ard fuel mixture Safety zone zone around Pylon course no personnel permitted during conduct race distances different events prescribed AMA rule book Safety inspection mandatory aircraft spection check proper radio installation structural integrity Scatter pylon distant pylon start-finish line Also termed No 1 pylon Starter important course official flags start determines finish order heat starter also coordi nates actions pylon course including safety Trick Any advantage real imagined derived special prop shape fuel ingre dient aircraft design engine rework etc Turkey Self-explanatory What NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association special interest group composed RC Pylon Racing enthusi asts throughout US Canada Mex ico organization dedicated promotion betterment RC Pylon Rac ing dates back 1965 first set Goodyear now Formula Racing rules proposed NMRA worcs Academy Model Aeronautics formulate rules reg ulations governing flying radio con trolled miniature Pylon Racers also organizes sponsors annual Championship Races both Quarter Midget Formula event classes addition NMPRA maintains ac cumulated point-standings member flying events sanctioned contest awards trophy shirts Top Ten Formula District QM Champions NMPRA publishes monthly News Release disseminates racing information including race schedules race reports product reviews rule proposals technical discus sions timely basis Selected classified advertisements also printed serve special needs Pylon Racer NMPRA annually elects officers popular ballot positions President Quarter Midget Executive Vice-President Regional Vice-Presidents Associate VicePresidents Formula Quarter Midget classes respectively seven regional districts US Canada ILWANNA CE BEGINNER RACES r 0-500 * FORM-i Instructions Club Programs Information Contact NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 119 DEAN AVEFRANKLIN MASS 02038 Tel 617 528-4043 203 673-2000 Vice-President Associate Vice-Presi dent district officers serve constit uents promoting Pylon Racing reporting district events malntaining point standings member addition Vice-Presi dent recommends top 20% Formula point standees district qualify Annu al Formula Championship Race Presently no qualifications Quarter Midget Championship Race interested Pylon Racing recommend join NMPRA Member ship open AMA members annual dues US $22 includes monthly News Release subscription embroidered patch membership card An individual racing number area letter code assigned member may identify his/her racing aircraft according ly Dues non-flying members $13 per year interested joining NMPRA send dues Bruce Richmond 18816 Belbrook Ln Dallas TX 75252 See races Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 WRAM Show/Myers Continued page 59 Myers/Aberle tests video everywhere Sig Byron selling promo tapes very reasonable prices RC Video Maga zine Vol 5 due out March VCRs running lost count Im complaining cant argue against fact people wouldnt spend precious time watch ing didnt think worthwhile video show its audience wheth er subject covering materials flying models Dave Brown larger-than-usual crowd around airplane Helicopter video simulators now available Commodore 64 selling about $100 now 128 pro duction working Combo price disc airplane Helicopter dual joystick box $11995 price other disc $4995 Some clubs might think worthwhile now set up ground scool around simulators some reason entries beauty 158 Model Aviation TURN UITO TOMALI WITH THERMAL MIXER 7 UZMr4Y 42879l Kc Add 0 sax rudder dimbing yet. fly etealeat hte beet ptttrteet ptibt p. wee etupiee 3800 jeti dttk HIGH SKY 3929 KANSAS SLa9 SAN DIEGO CA 92104 zzziczi NEW P-30 PROP Newest design Adds up 25 sec flight pull better free wheel Introductory price 8O kit specials kit specials kit specials kit P30 Souper 30 Kit /4 lb FAI rubber 1 new P30 prop List-S1825$ IJ69 Through July86 pIus 51 50 ups Fun Bird P30 Kit /4 lb FAI rubber 1 new P30 prop List -$2025$1520 Through July86 plus 5150 us catalogF Model Supply $100 feeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee free order P0 nox 3057 Torrance CA 90512 ZONA SAWS famous line hobby saws Razor #200 $255 Universal #500 Saw set #100 $450 Replacement Blades available dealer
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/06
Page Numbers: 57, 156, 158
Radio Control Pylon Racing Bill Hager ROOTS time time receive letters asking about Pylon Racing So lets look back beginning see what Radio Control Pylon Racing about urge race dates back early civiliza tion foot chariot races held during Greek Roman periods risk excite ment challenge racing basic human nature Racing appeals due its objective method determining winner ie first cross finish line shortest elapsed time start finish little subjectivity juding outcome race Presently enjoy races involving boats automobiles horses turtles Just about anything moves can used race Races involving aircraft began shortly after advent powered flight Wright brothers Likewise racing soon started field model aviationfirst rubber-pow ered Free Flight planes later Control Line Team Rat Race events ability precisely control model three dimensions provided impetus RC Pylon Racing know today fact first suggestion RC Pylon Racing made 1948 Na tionals Olathe KS initial rules presented AMA RC Committee 1956 first AMA Pylon event flown 1957 won Howard Bonner semi-scale Bonzo Two years later finalized version rules adopted AMA RC Pylon Racing born Early Pylon Racing flown over twopylon course pilot standing mid dle planes flew time winner determined plane posting short est elapsed time would calculated highest speed actually closed course speed rather true racing event early form Pylon Racing no aircraft design restrictions low-drag flying wing delta models dominated event mid-Sixties strong feeling race scale-type aircraft similar fullsize Goodyear midget racers flown late Forties simultaneously over triangle-shaped course Originally flown exhibition event 1965 1966 Nationals Good year model event became official 1967 Nats Los Angeles soon became very popular current RC Pylon Racing has developed five classes events separated aircraft requirements engine specifications fuel restrictions course length five AMA RC Pylon Racing events Formula Quarter Midget FAI Sport Half-A specific rules printed AMA Official Model Aircraft Regula tions book Quickie 500 Formula 500 sometimes called popular variation Sport Pylon has largely replaced event Formula FAI Quarter Midget re tain scalelike aircraft requirement RC Pylon Racing flown basic ad ministrative system used conduct races similar events models launched three- four-plane heats common start-finish line using handicap draw system order takeoff AA uses simultaneous launch pilots fly models via radio control systems attempting navigate craft around triangular course perfectly quickly possible assisted callers inform pilot plane reaches far pylon safe turn Generally flagmen posted far pylon signal planes abeam pylon Lap times order seven seconds common Formula fastest event current US record stands 109 10 laps over total 24-mile course length first aircraft cross finish line after 10 complete laps heat winner awarded four points second place finisher awarded three points third show finisher two points etc flier fails complete 10 laps whatever reason he/she receives zero pilot fails fly around pylons receives cut penalized having fly extra lap sec ond cut produces zero point-score heat pilot given opportunity race five heats during contest highest point-accumulation event winner fliers matched heats using matrix rotation system avoid RC frequency conflicts Ideally pilot will race others possible during five heat races determine final standing ac cumulated points Point ties resolved fly-off no frequency conflict exists fastest posted time conflict plane timed start race its individual finish order provide relative gauge speed heat another As previously noted times may used break ties frequently Fast Time trophy awarded lowest elapsed time recorded during contest actual operation Pylon Race much simpler practice described words What can Pylon Racing offer challenge unsurpassed within sport model aviation thats what Success Pylon Racing requires excellent piloting skills good equip ment strong teamwork between pilot caller tremendous amount concentration re quired fly perfect 10-lap course Consider able effort must expended constructing fastest airplane extracting max imum engine propeller performance great quantity competitive urge mental discipline helpful also preceding statements ring bell perhaps RC Pylon Racing get started recommend follow ing steps 1 Attend race local area watch ask questions suggested volunteer official become familiar race operation before entering first contest 2 Join local racing group ex change ideas ask questionsbeginners always welcome 3 Build plane beginner-oriented events such Quickie 500 Formula 500 Sport Pylon Half-A Pylon enter first race Strive smooth consistent course lap record heat times work reducing times until winning events point probably hooked Pylon Rac ing may consider flying com petitive Quarter Midget and/or Formula events whichever popular area Buzwords specialty closed language buzzwords phrases quickly developed true RC Pylon Racing listed below glossary some its common buzzwords list far complete regional variations exist also Back-to-back heat situation pilot scheduled last heat round first heat next round Continued page 156 Note Mandatory safety barriers omitted sake clarity < 50 50 Formula Pylon course Ten laps heat flagmen single pylon scatter pylon indicate plane has reached pylon sate turn turning short cutting pylon requires violater fly extra lap two cuts bring disqualification Draw ing depicts 4-plane heat just starting June1986 57 itches. rformance system TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES AirplaneMarine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 9 Blends4 Choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE K&B FIBERGLASS CLOTH KAB Micro-Balloons FILLER K&B SUPER POXY RESIN KAB SUPER POXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER FOXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS ROUSH KITS Made USA Super Kwick Fli Span 70 Area 927 Power 75to 12 Two Ugly Stick Span 70 Area 1290 Power 75 12 $9995 Kitten Span 45 Area 290 Power iS 19 $3495 Taylorcraft Full Span 1 GB Area 1670 Clipped Span B4 Area 1300 Power 75 12 ca Balsa cosCr. 10-12 lbs Introductory Price 5 Direct Sales Only Send $100 Catalog ROUSH MFG 1728 Bywood St SE Canton OH 44707 216 484-6810 Once have documentation can decide scale new Helicopter going varying degrees Scale end FAI-Eype Scale encom passes anything EhaE pod boom other exEreme museum scale represented BK-I 17 great extent bird closest actual scale will friendly fly sport scale machine because detail comes obvious weight weight means engine mechanics must work just much harder As result quite few museum-scale machines become hangar queens not-socomplex brothers get taken out fresh air lot often proficient stick-and-bubble hot rod no reason cannot tackle tasks involved building scale model would suggest first project tackle machine has two-bladed main tail rotor am Bell fan might sug gest take look stable now assume have decided Helicopter intend scale have successful hunt docu mentation Next agenda decide going purchase scale kit fuse lage perhaps youre ambitious have decided roll own scale kits market well glass fuselages might suggest give thought investing some money Its carving plug pulling mold immense project its just does take some time dont want lose enthus sasm looks like good spot place continued next month note have much space Ill leave sub ject until next month meantime check out ads scale goodies decide what have way mechanics Next month going tackle sticking mechanics fuselage care fill ing fiberglass Three-view month time MBB/Kawasaki BK-l 17 MBB abbrevia tion three parent companies Messer schmitt Boelkow Blohm Kawasaki Japanese industrial firm builds Hughes helicopters under license 1962 MBB Ger began studies would lead new type rigid-rotor helicopter concept use titanium rotor hub fiberglass com posite rotor blades type head relies blades elastomeric tendencies dampen ing also creates incredibly maneuverable rotor can sustain high loadings both posi tive negative research programs bore fruit 1972 MBB-105 full-scale produc tion 1977 agreement between Ger mans Japanese companies formed goal being BK-l 17 obvious ly owes much MBB-105 rotor com ponents tail boom hydraulic systems handled MBB land ing gear fuselage transmissions designed Kawasaki BK-i 17 de signed seven-to-ten-passenger executive helicopter However such versatile machine will undoubtedly see military service 1982 BK-I 17 received type approval German authorities has since gone series production appears have bright future orders coming US MBB group has distinction being German company producing indigenous machines Models both MBB-105 BK-117 available Schluter via Miniature Air craft Supply also MBB-105 avail able Capstan Rotors BCNU Larry Jolly S501 W Como Santa Ana CA 92703 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 57 Cut judge course official tasked determining planes turn inside pylon receive cut Double-cut frequent cause zero-point score pilot cuts two pylons suc cession Also termed cut-out Freebie heat lone pilot scheduled due frequency conflicts and/or scratches other contestants Goose-egg dreaded zero point-score may obtained infinite number reasons Grudge race heat between two equallymatched pilots long-term rivalry Handicap judging judging Formula aircraft scale fidelity workmanship appearance determine order takeoff Lap-counter course official counts laps generally displays information pilot/caller via flip cards Accumulated cuts also displayed lap-counter assigned pilot Matrix system matching pilots heat races radio frequency heat make up rotated round-to-round Continued page 158 156 Model Aviation MONOCOUPE 90A QUARTER SCALE QUADRA4 CYCLE SEND S2OO FOR COMPLETE CATALOG OF FINE KITS IKON NWST PO Box 566 Auburn WA 98071 206941-8248 L g 11995 plus postage l~bV 4 Racehorse start starting procedure planes launched simultaneously Ready box An area located outside safe ty zone pilots planes assembled heats fueling/defueling station located events using stand ard fuel mixture Safety zone zone around Pylon course no personnel permitted during conduct race distances different events prescribed AMA rule book Safety inspection mandatory aircraft spection check proper radio installation structural integrity Scatter pylon distant pylon start-finish line Also termed No 1 pylon Starter important course official flags start determines finish order heat starter also coordi nates actions pylon course including safety Trick Any advantage real imagined derived special prop shape fuel ingre dient aircraft design engine rework etc Turkey Self-explanatory What NMPRA National Miniature Pylon Racing Association special interest group composed RC Pylon Racing enthusi asts throughout US Canada Mex ico organization dedicated promotion betterment RC Pylon Rac ing dates back 1965 first set Goodyear now Formula Racing rules proposed NMRA worcs Academy Model Aeronautics formulate rules reg ulations governing flying radio con trolled miniature Pylon Racers also organizes sponsors annual Championship Races both Quarter Midget Formula event classes addition NMPRA maintains ac cumulated point-standings member flying events sanctioned contest awards trophy shirts Top Ten Formula District QM Champions NMPRA publishes monthly News Release disseminates racing information including race schedules race reports product reviews rule proposals technical discus sions timely basis Selected classified advertisements also printed serve special needs Pylon Racer NMPRA annually elects officers popular ballot positions President Quarter Midget Executive Vice-President Regional Vice-Presidents Associate VicePresidents Formula Quarter Midget classes respectively seven regional districts US Canada ILWANNA CE BEGINNER RACES r 0-500 * FORM-i Instructions Club Programs Information Contact NORTH EAST PYLON RACING ORGANIZATION 119 DEAN AVEFRANKLIN MASS 02038 Tel 617 528-4043 203 673-2000 Vice-President Associate Vice-Presi dent district officers serve constit uents promoting Pylon Racing reporting district events malntaining point standings member addition Vice-Presi dent recommends top 20% Formula point standees district qualify Annu al Formula Championship Race Presently no qualifications Quarter Midget Championship Race interested Pylon Racing recommend join NMPRA Member ship open AMA members annual dues US $22 includes monthly News Release subscription embroidered patch membership card An individual racing number area letter code assigned member may identify his/her racing aircraft according ly Dues non-flying members $13 per year interested joining NMPRA send dues Bruce Richmond 18816 Belbrook Ln Dallas TX 75252 See races Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe TX 77385 WRAM Show/Myers Continued page 59 Myers/Aberle tests video everywhere Sig Byron selling promo tapes very reasonable prices RC Video Maga zine Vol 5 due out March VCRs running lost count Im complaining cant argue against fact people wouldnt spend precious time watch ing didnt think worthwhile video show 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