Radio Control: Pylon Racing

Bill Hagers column continues month reprinting National Miniature Pylon Racing Associations NMPRA 1991 Race Procedure Guide Handicap Scale judging object Formula RC Pylon Racing race miniature aircraft resemble specific full-scale Formula aircraft Since semi-scale event pure scale purpose scale judging ensure models entered event will realistic high quality contestant may required supply three-view drawings and/or photographic proof plane has entered resembles fullsized Formula aircraft Scale judging should done two impartial officials aircraft three-view drawings photos attached required should lined up after registration Contestants must specify aircraft primary back-up aircraft large number aircraft judges should begin tentatively dividing aircraft three four rows based average good excellent workmanship Any model judges opinion does resemble recognized full-scale Formula aircraft does have three-views should allowed participate event CD should make final decision matter approach has worked well select four six pilots random have rate model 1 4 throw out high low score average remaining two four scores yield final rating 1 course would best rating judging workmanship officials should inspect quality construction finish should check such things whether joints used construction show through finish whether fillets blend smoothly fuselage wing finish should smooth texture material underneath should show through two three color paint scheme should generally judged above aircraft solid color however below average workmanship three color aircraft should rated below good workmanship aircraft color should necessary have super hand-rubbed finish aircraft considered excellent judges judging realism officials should consider such things cockpit detail instruments headrest whether aircraft has pilot Duplication full size construction methods rivets corrugated control surfaces fuselage stringers etc should also considered judging realism should given much importance plane judged wheel pants aircraft must flown judged pants unless CD determines rough field conditions make removal necessary original wheel pants have destroyed CD can allow contestant replace original set similar pair event wheel pants required take off last Exposed engine heads should down graded however exaggerated bumps cowling cover engine otherwise would exposed should also downgraded bumps extend beyond scale outline top side views After roughly ranking aircraft according degree workmanship realism judges should consider scale outline should go far however measure accuracy outline ruler slide rule Scale outline should used deciding factor between aircraft equivalent workmanship realism judges should have list contestant names rank aircraft according AMA Rule Book no event should judge pick up handle model unless merely move judging Best Finish judging should done quickly standing position reason closer 4 5 feet model being judged Pilots Callers Briefing CD starter should brief contestants before racing started following outline points should mentioned 1 Stress contestants should keep safety primary concern times 2 Explain deviation established contest procedure will used contest 3 Decide whether contestants can fly wheel pants because rough field conditions 4 Point out back-up ready transmitter impound areas located 5 Designate area engine testing noise will interfere communication within pit spectator areas 6 Explain situation can lead disqualification contestant heat contest 7 Instruct callers stay pilot lands aircraft caller may tell pilot obstructions landing path 8 starting clock used Starter should explain method will use designate amount time contestant has left start engine 9 Point out hazards flying Continued page 70 16 Model Aviation Pylon Racing Bill Hager 4 Holly Springs Dr Conroe TX 77302 Dick Ritch flags off another heat Formula several races Space City RC Club hosted 1990 guys great lob better yet love -J Yours truly pose Mustang Fu tabs Rapid First Place trophy Space City RC Club Pylon Racers RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 16 field has may affect contestants flying 10 Detail what items considered infractions relative penalties following deserve warning first offense zero round second offense a Early late launch b A blatant early launch launching ahead adjacent aircraft should result zero heat Transmitter Impound Area transmitter impound area should provided near ready area contestants must impound transmitters between heats contestant doing can disqualified contest transmitter impound should manned someone will confirm transmitters off antennas removed possible Transmitters should released contestant back-up position fly Race Set-Up section serve guide organizing aircraft frequencies handicaps such manner arrive reasonably equitable series heat races contest participants methods selecting recording can tailored suit individual preferences forms important thing sure frequency groups conflict list groups readily available easily interpreted throughout event Some basic rules should kept mind operating pylon race 1 A minimum five rounds must flown order race classified official contest race scheduled Saturday separate race scheduled Sunday minimum five rounds must flown day racing 2 A re-fly should granted cause within control offended contestant means internal radio problems glitches etc justify re-fly unless someone else cause 3 Look registration numbers sure model entered has correct contestants registration number required AMA Rule Book Sometimes pilot will loan another pilot backup model times done registration numbers wont changed proper registration numbers must aircraft prior scale judging following list some items used during race set-up Round/heat listA list contestants GUIIWAR 6 Sup Constrn Made USA No Advanced Modeling Skills Neceaaary Build Accepts X-Cell Kalt Hirobo GMP & Schiuter Kit includes Bodys Clear Canopy Landing r Flesable Tail Drive Unit Wood U L 11 II iv Hardware Manual Blueprint some fl 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contestant heat starting System will make construction position code number recorded racing matrix much easier Copies card required heat available form NMPRA district Vice round Pilot warnings posted President area Read understand starter appropriate heat card use should contain both name frequency contestant Some Hints Pitfalls Score boardBlackboard prepared 1 using latest set chart whatever used record matrix schedules should running score contestant contestant scheduled back round Times should also recorded back heats may pitfall Post warnings received aware case starter 2 Sooner later two contestants will Matrix Development Excedrin Self starting line same explanatory use whoever does frequency reason job aircraft being Contestant Code List Find handicapped contestants information list compare frequencies what cards should divided put information cards 99 cases respective frequencies total number out 100 will have written contestants divided four down wrong frequency hit result ideal number contestants 100th time youd better run fast four frequency groups 4-plane 3 starters decision final Record races what sends direct assassins number happens come up CD whole number water will probably run up- 4 re-fly should allowed hill day So assuming there breakdown equipment 26 entries group must adjusted problem decision race whole numbers such Group Group II Group 1117 cards Group IV5 Cont/nued page 78 VOL1- entertainment otner aircratt satire setting incluiiing helpful hints vOL 2-Mid Atlantic Oucted Fan jet Show-Chesapeake VA vOL 3-Giant Scale Fly tn Show-tn Air Action wiclose ups VOL 4-Full Scale Fly tn-Eotra 230 Bud Light Lacer Pitts aerobatic team Wingwalkers vOL 5- tMAA Fly ltW RId Virginia Full Scale jets vOL 6 Scale Masters Rivercity KY Avail Aug 1 0t995 earl $350 5&H VA Rn add 90 tax Cf MO COD AIRPLANE VtDEO PO Boo 8577 olk VA 23503 480-1553 Easy Assemble Finish THE LEADER IN COMPETITION NEW DIA 12 13 14 15 16 PROPELLERS CYCLE TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALL THE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW PITCH THP 66 77 /28 677/ 8 677/ 8 67 678 PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10 TO 20% INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 534 634 72533/s456 833/4565 845667 9455677/ 1045667 106W5W 106EW II4677/7h75/e5 115W 11BEW ll/67 124W 125W 1256 1356 1456 1556 164N 16678 August 1991 71 Litelike Latex Rubber Build As Sportsman Barnstormer NEW T7 SERIES lug THP DESIGN RC PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIAPITCH 75N5N 5f67/78 SERIES 400C 86/a677A7 977A7 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE N NARROW THE ORIDINAL seen 90-91 WRAM Show & 91 Toledo Show Dont Fooled Imitators Scale Markings airplanes cars boats Stars Circles Triangles Club logos Pre-Spaced Letters & Numbers options choose 80 Colors Select Pin Stripe Tape 2 mu thin Trim Sheets line sheets 6 x 36 Wing Designs create yourown orwe can Pin Line Tape 48 long Stencil Tape 16 Type Faces Select SEND $300 FOR 37-PAGE CATALOG CUSTOM R/C GRAPHICS 4138 Boston Rd Bronx NY 10475 324-7858 phone/tax between two pieces balsa Finally whole assembly shaped closely matches inside diameter hollow wing spars trailing edges wing panels held position short length wire glued wing rib wire will stay put better its wrapped few layers cotton thread before being epoxied place wire slips metal tube fuselage Glider last thing Alexey explained builds stabilizer exception leading edge construction similar used wing ribs 0024-in-thick balsa carbon fiber trailing edge 002 thick 004 wide leading edge formed sheet 0012 aluminum alloy two sheets 0032 balsa laid flat true surface balsa adhered aluminum epoxy epoxy cured under pressure high temperature leaves little chink between edges balsa sheets epoxy has cured puts about 20 threads Kevlar chink bends aluminum balsa laminate around leading edge stab glues place uses plastic film covering Gliders fin balsa fiberglass plate glued top covered same way wings Alexey builds fuselage wood covers fiberglass future however intends use same methods described wing stabilizer leading edges way hell get better surface finish Alexeys construction techniques encompass fine points can described article length models use innovative methods throughout course Alexeys finished yet knows may discover totally new way building Free Flight models hope hell agree tell us about RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 71 official no event should re-fly granted contestant has problem equipment Ready Area addition aircraft starting line aircraft should called back-up ready line front registration desk ready line should course between No 2 No 3 pylons see safety section Pit Boss pit boss could also transmitter impound boss impound ready areas adjacent should get heat cards registration desk using PA system call contestants heat back-up line contestant will called again heat moves ready line responsibility contestant ready line time heat moves starting line An efficient contest will turn around heats six minutes less start start next back-up line pit boss should inform contestant starting position heat moves starting line pit boss should see heat cards get starting line correct sequence Either pit boss some other contest official should notify starter either through intercom waving black flag aircraft flies over pit spectator area Flight Recorder flight recorder will have heat cards heat starting line will confirm contestants correct starting order recommended flight recorder have watch time first place finisher Near end race should help starter ascertain order finish As aircraft cross finish line flight Continued page 82 THERMAL CHARGER what looking electric sailplane good looks easy build fun fly great performance Thermal Charger Wing Span Wing Area Motor Included 60 Inches 545 Sq Inches Leisure 05 Electric %fl PRECISION PRODUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 78 Model Aviation AIR WOLF EPOXY 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Non-military Awards ist2nd&Srdplaces 6th Static Scale Event Nags Choice Award Award 1st 7th Static Scale Event UUk 2bO Soul Beat Uttle Toot Build atthe MOdel rule enforee& Awards tot 2nd & 3rd places 8th Static Scale Event Vet Scale classes combined military & civilian Fuselage er bettor Awards 1st 2nd & 3rd places 9th Static Scale Event Geo~e W M &u$amanehip Mar Builder must present Award 1st Pilots Name Address Event Entered Scale Only o PreWWI & WWI Era 3 Military WWII 3 Civilian 3 Airliner o Jet Scale 3 am Types 3 Little Ibot A/C Name A/C Name A/C Name A/C Name A/C Name A/C Name A/C Name AMAE __________________ IMAAE ____________________ City _________________ State .....ZiP Freq FreqC Preq Freq Freq Freq Fr q Pre-Ragretration Donation$1100 Field Regietiation81600 No charge additional airplanee Return re5ietraon form tac Mr Dennis Catt Flight Director 3912 Palo Duro Drive Piano Ixss 76074 Phone 214 424-3171 Signature Flight Selety DsolssUmi signature torni vent lee Aircrafts has bean flown successfully pnion Fly-In RC Pylon RacinglHager Continued page 78 recorder should write down heat card position contestant finishes flight recorder should record times contestant lap counters stop watchesThe heat card sent back registration desk positions should converted points First place should receive 4 points second 3 third 2 fourth 1 no finish 0 heats three plane heats first receives 3 second 2 third 1 no finish 0 points times recorded score board announced over PA system Starter starter should have stop watch green checkered flag hard hat starter head official flight line expected fully backed up CD decisions starter CD should two separate people gives starter back-up second opinion event dispute will calm arguments starter should stand left starting line closest No 1 aircraft aircraft lined up left right starting line hat starter should have contestant starting No 1 position hold aircraft above head identification appropriate flagmen No 1 pylon top bottom sides aircraft should shown planes identified starter should remind contestants turn radio systems announce beginning starting period starting clock system should established whereby starter will notify contestants amount time left may wave flag over head below waist preset time intervals example engines started before end starting period starter should check pilot confirm ready plane released starter should flag aircraft off quickly 82 Model Aviation possible approximately one-half second intervals after starting time has expired starter should start stop watch drops first flag contestants should have difficulty starting engines starter should flag off first aircraft starting period has elapsed whether pilots having difficulty ready aircraft must released its flag dropped ie No 1 aircraft released flag dropped first time No 2 aircraft released flag dropped second time etc means No 2 aircraft example does get its engine started No 3 aircraft must still wait flag dropped third time before being released aircraft blatantly released before receives its flag contestant disqualified heat aircraft damaged during heat continues flying starter may disqualify contestant opinion aircraft has sustained enough damage make flying unsafe starter plans enforce recommendation contestants must notified such possible action pilots briefing situation contestant must land aircraft immediately after notification face automatic disqualification contest contestant disqualified unsafe flying receives two cuts during heat must pull out race immediately after being personally notified face automatic disqualification next heat disqualified pilot should land aircraft until remaining aircraft heat have finished racing disqualified aircraft should flown higher altitude out way other aircraft however pilot experiencing radio problems must land immediately starter has sole authority disqualify contestant unsafe flying decision final starter should flag aircraft crosses finish line its last lap should stop watch first aircraft finishes will serve backup lap counters watch starter may disqualify contestant lands aircraft between No 2 No 3 pylons situation pilot cuts either No 2 No 3 pylon last lap still receives flag pilot must fly another lap before officially considered have finished race cut last lap pilots second cut heat still disqualified received checkered flag case photo finish starter assisted flight recorder sole judge aircraft finished front disagreement between pilots officials concerning results race matter should settled immediately flight line starter pilot feels mistake lap counting has caused him place lower should have official results can changed oaly lap counter freely admits making mistake pilots heat agree results should changed pilots disagree matter should dropped further discussion foul-up No 1 pylon such flagman flagging wrong aircraft malfunction light offended contestant has option requesting re-flown Only aircraft involved contested position will re-flown re-fly will determine finish position aircraft contested heat Radio problems unless proven contestants fault will grounds re-fly Lap Counters contest director should select experienced workers lap counters should equipped stop watches hard hats has found use cards reliable easy manage system counting laps lap counter should have cards numbered 0 10 plus checkered card signify heat over cards should color corresponding position recommended No 1 position yellow No 2 green No 3 white No 4 orange card should slightly larger previous card example card No 6 should slightly larger card No 5 helps ensure card time will flipped over lap counters should positioned cards visible contestants heat should begin No 0 cards showing Lap cards should always show number lap contestant has completed time lap counters should look aircraft carefully starting line ensure recognition throughout heat should consistently keep eyes aircraft during heat lap counter informed aircraft has cut pylon should flip over card lap Instead should Continued page 84 IIILHFOAMAIRE 10 SPAN 30-33 LBb oO-75 CC POWER 74 IN WING SPAN 6-7 LBS 45-60 POWER 10 SPAN 19-22 I POWER 5-10 LB PAYLOAD OPTIONAL SPREADER4 OH PLY FOAM AND BALSA WOODCHOOSE 3 OR 4 OH SLOW AND STABLE KIT $26995 SPDKIT$1995KIT $69953 CH $14995 4 CH $16495 SEND $100 FOR CATALOGCArRT 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 OF SAC KITS AND ACC 325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERS SA/MASTERCARD August 1991 83 9III1#0 4NAMLS olMIfr*vmND Q MdMNYBACEY P&R INCIA WED UJQ$W NJ$19~- flip over cut card should three cut cards card should white should card showing beginning race since signifies no cuts second card should red signifies cut third card should black signifies two cuts pilot informed aircraft has two cuts must pull out race land after heat race over lap counters should start watches starter drops first flag aircraft its last lap lap counter should stand point starter knows aircraft about finish Lap counters should stop watches starter drops checkered flag aircraft Due lack reliability watches may aid determining finish order should determining factor duties head lap counter may combined flight recorder enough help available should intercom set up between head lap counter No 1 pylon judge possible should also communications system set up between head lap counter No 2 No 3 pylon judges registration desk Between heat head lap counter should write down color aircraft starting position No 2 No 3 judges call cut should identify color plane cut pylon example pylon judge should say white red aircraft just cut No 2 pylon head lap counter would see what starting position aircraft notify appropriate lap counter No 1 pylon judge calls cut should identify aircraft its starting position head lap counter must inform lap counters cut occurs during heat should check lap counter follows correct procedures throughout race Number 1 Pylon Judge Flagmen No 1 pylon judge should responsible adult worker should have communication head lap counter should relay cuts called flagmen Both judge flagmen should immediate agreement cut No 1 pylon judge being final authority general consensus among contestants officials use shutters No 1 pylon preferred use lights shutters available good alternative flags recommended four flagmen has flag corresponding position ie No 1 flagman should have yellow flag No 2 flagman should have green flag No 3 flagman white flag No 4 flagman orange flag No 1 flagman should closest pylon aircraft identified flagman should wave flag over head plane held up acknowledge recognizes craft plane heat painted same color head lap counter should describe aircraft detail No 1 pylon judge should relay information appropriate flagman flagmen must watch aircraft times during heat Before heat started flagman should have flag raised over head flagman should drop flag smartly aircraft draws No 1 pylon No 1 pylon judge should check flagman standing front behind pylon flagmen dropping flags too early too late flagmen should have flags raised lap least time aircraft round No 3 pylon aircraft does fly around No 1 pylon flagman should repeatedly wave flag over head yell out number pylon judge Decisions cuts must made immediately doubt about whether aircraft cut pylon cut should called same basic procedure should adhered use shutters lights No 1 pylon Number 2 Number 3 Pylon Judges Continued page 90 84 Model Aviation Slow Fast THE FUN FLY 40 Will Maneuver Real Performer LANEER RC Fuselage Length 35Wing Span 48 Rec Engine Size 19 46Area 516 sq Flying Wetght 3 5 lbsRadio Channels 4 Send SUASE FREE Color Catalog PO Box 458Phone 404-532-6401 Oakwood GA 30566 FAX 404-532-2163 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 84 No 2 No 3 pylon judges should equipped hard hats freon powered air horns equivalent sound producing device possible intercoms head lap counter pylon judges should blow airhorns immediately after aircraft flies inside either No 2 No 3 pylon two aircraft fly inside pylon simultaneously air horn should blown twice pylon judge should tell head lap counter aircraft has cut Public Address Announcer number spectators warrants should PA announcer should carefully picked both entertaining informative contestants spectators should use contestants information cards fullest extent describing race heat over should announce official results re-file information cards get cards next heat rounds completed points earned contestant should totaled score board two contestants have equal number total points should fly-off frequency time permit Ties should otherwise broken contestants fastest time CD should have either top three top five finishers checked legality according AMA Rule Book awards should handed out addition fulfilling requirements AMA sanction CD must send results contest Vice President NMPRA district contest held results should include name NMPRA number place official contestant contestants fastest time contestant considered official has attempted make least flight CD should break ties way down last LANDER 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Bill Hagers column continues month reprinting National Miniature Pylon Racing Associations NMPRA 1991 Race Procedure Guide Handicap Scale judging object Formula RC Pylon Racing race miniature aircraft resemble specific full-scale Formula aircraft Since semi-scale event pure scale purpose scale judging ensure models entered event will realistic high quality contestant may required supply three-view drawings and/or photographic proof plane has entered resembles fullsized Formula aircraft Scale judging should done two impartial officials aircraft three-view drawings photos attached required should lined up after registration Contestants must specify aircraft primary back-up aircraft large number aircraft judges should begin tentatively dividing aircraft three four rows based average good excellent workmanship Any model judges opinion does resemble recognized full-scale Formula aircraft does have three-views should allowed participate event CD should make final decision matter approach has worked well select four six pilots random have rate model 1 4 throw out high low score average remaining two four scores yield final rating 1 course would best rating judging workmanship officials should inspect quality construction finish should check such things whether joints used construction show through finish whether fillets blend smoothly fuselage wing finish should smooth texture material underneath should show through two three color paint scheme should generally judged above aircraft solid color however below average workmanship three color aircraft should rated below good workmanship aircraft color should necessary have super hand-rubbed finish aircraft considered excellent judges judging realism officials should consider such things cockpit detail instruments headrest whether aircraft has pilot Duplication full size construction methods rivets corrugated control surfaces fuselage stringers etc should also considered judging realism should given much importance plane judged wheel pants aircraft must flown judged pants unless CD determines rough field conditions make removal necessary original wheel pants have destroyed CD can allow contestant replace original set similar pair event wheel pants required take off last Exposed engine heads should down graded however exaggerated bumps cowling cover engine otherwise would exposed should also downgraded bumps extend beyond scale outline top side views After roughly ranking aircraft according degree workmanship realism judges should consider scale outline should go far however measure accuracy outline ruler slide rule Scale outline should used deciding factor between aircraft equivalent workmanship realism judges should have list contestant names rank aircraft according AMA Rule Book no event should judge pick up handle model unless merely move judging Best Finish judging should done quickly standing position reason closer 4 5 feet model being judged Pilots Callers Briefing CD starter should brief contestants before racing started following outline points should mentioned 1 Stress contestants should keep safety primary concern times 2 Explain deviation established contest procedure will used contest 3 Decide whether contestants can fly wheel pants because rough field conditions 4 Point out back-up ready transmitter impound areas located 5 Designate area engine testing noise will interfere communication within pit spectator areas 6 Explain situation can lead disqualification contestant heat contest 7 Instruct callers stay pilot lands aircraft caller may tell pilot obstructions landing path 8 starting clock used Starter should explain method will use designate amount time contestant has left start engine 9 Point out hazards flying Continued page 70 16 Model Aviation Pylon Racing Bill Hager 4 Holly Springs Dr Conroe TX 77302 Dick Ritch flags off another heat Formula several races Space City RC Club hosted 1990 guys great lob better yet love -J Yours truly pose Mustang Fu tabs Rapid First Place trophy Space City RC Club Pylon Racers RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 16 field has may affect contestants flying 10 Detail what items considered infractions relative penalties following deserve warning first offense zero round second offense a Early late launch b A blatant early launch launching ahead adjacent aircraft should result zero heat Transmitter Impound Area transmitter impound area should provided near ready area contestants must impound transmitters between heats contestant doing can disqualified contest transmitter impound should manned someone will confirm transmitters off antennas removed possible Transmitters should released contestant back-up position fly Race Set-Up section serve guide organizing aircraft frequencies handicaps such manner arrive reasonably equitable series heat races contest participants methods selecting recording can tailored suit individual preferences forms important thing sure frequency groups conflict list groups readily available easily interpreted throughout event Some basic rules should kept mind operating pylon race 1 A minimum five rounds must flown order race classified official contest race scheduled Saturday separate race scheduled Sunday minimum five rounds must flown day racing 2 A re-fly should granted cause within control offended contestant means internal radio problems glitches etc justify re-fly unless someone else cause 3 Look registration numbers sure model entered has correct contestants registration number required AMA Rule Book Sometimes pilot will loan another pilot backup model times done registration numbers wont changed proper registration numbers must aircraft prior scale judging following list some items used during race set-up Round/heat listA list contestants GUIIWAR 6 Sup Constrn Made USA No Advanced Modeling Skills Neceaaary Build Accepts X-Cell Kalt Hirobo GMP & Schiuter Kit includes Bodys Clear Canopy Landing r Flesable Tail Drive Unit Wood U L 11 II iv Hardware Manual Blueprint some fl i i models also include Pilotatation Machine Gun Rocket Radar Dome & Shocks88 p 0 18 T & C X P 0 18 r 759 E BROKAW RD JOSE CA 95112 AH-1 STOW COBRA 36995 AH-64 APACHE 38995 UH-1B HUEY 27995 UH-60A BLACK HAWK 36995 WESTLANO SEAKING 34995 NEW AIRWOLE w/Retracts . 28995 TEL & FAX 408 436-1325 70 Model Aviation 850 PHOTOGRAPHS NEARLY 100 PAGES EXPLAINS EVERYTHING ABOUT ELECTRIC POWERED R/C AIRPLANES $1395 HARRY B HIGLEY & SONS INC PO Box 532 Glenwood IL 60425 Cleveland Giant Scales GIANT SCALE BUFFS ds Largest Gas Plans Assortm INTERNAnIONALLY FAMOUS cD OUALITY 48STE8MO5EL5PLANS 5S55ooooOi00II0 21548 0C,,I Co P895A565 750 02004 LbS $56 lOuCO COO P8YSA $7462 8o.,d 800 I6$45 96 W1s00NoyRoOo $56 077 Boeos 8170 Foo$52 52 WWooo121 Rod 1 $56 102 8o 8170 F, $6$o ,. 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contestant heat starting System will make construction position code number recorded racing matrix much easier Copies card required heat available form NMPRA district Vice round Pilot warnings posted President area Read understand starter appropriate heat card use should contain both name frequency contestant Some Hints Pitfalls Score boardBlackboard prepared 1 using latest set chart whatever used record matrix schedules should running score contestant contestant scheduled back round Times should also recorded back heats may pitfall Post warnings received aware case starter 2 Sooner later two contestants will Matrix Development Excedrin Self starting line same explanatory use whoever does frequency reason job aircraft being Contestant Code List Find handicapped contestants information list compare frequencies what cards should divided put information cards 99 cases respective frequencies total number out 100 will have written contestants divided four down wrong frequency hit result ideal number contestants 100th time youd better run fast four frequency groups 4-plane 3 starters decision final Record races what sends direct assassins number happens come up CD whole number water will probably run up- 4 re-fly should allowed hill day So assuming there breakdown equipment 26 entries group must adjusted problem decision race whole numbers such Group Group II Group 1117 cards Group IV5 Cont/nued page 78 VOL1- entertainment otner aircratt satire setting incluiiing helpful hints vOL 2-Mid Atlantic Oucted Fan jet Show-Chesapeake VA vOL 3-Giant Scale Fly tn Show-tn Air Action wiclose ups VOL 4-Full Scale Fly tn-Eotra 230 Bud Light Lacer Pitts aerobatic team Wingwalkers vOL 5- tMAA Fly ltW RId Virginia Full Scale jets vOL 6 Scale Masters Rivercity KY Avail Aug 1 0t995 earl $350 5&H VA Rn add 90 tax Cf MO COD AIRPLANE VtDEO PO Boo 8577 olk VA 23503 480-1553 Easy Assemble Finish THE LEADER IN COMPETITION NEW DIA 12 13 14 15 16 PROPELLERS CYCLE TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALL THE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW PITCH THP 66 77 /28 677/ 8 677/ 8 67 678 PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10 TO 20% INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 534 634 72533/s456 833/4565 845667 9455677/ 1045667 106W5W 106EW II4677/7h75/e5 115W 11BEW ll/67 124W 125W 1256 1356 1456 1556 164N 16678 August 1991 71 Litelike Latex Rubber Build As Sportsman Barnstormer NEW T7 SERIES lug THP DESIGN RC PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIAPITCH 75N5N 5f67/78 SERIES 400C 86/a677A7 977A7 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE N NARROW THE ORIDINAL seen 90-91 WRAM Show & 91 Toledo Show Dont Fooled Imitators Scale Markings airplanes cars boats Stars Circles Triangles Club logos Pre-Spaced Letters & Numbers options choose 80 Colors Select Pin Stripe Tape 2 mu thin Trim Sheets line sheets 6 x 36 Wing Designs create yourown orwe can Pin Line Tape 48 long Stencil Tape 16 Type Faces Select SEND $300 FOR 37-PAGE CATALOG CUSTOM R/C GRAPHICS 4138 Boston Rd Bronx NY 10475 324-7858 phone/tax between two pieces balsa Finally whole assembly shaped closely matches inside diameter hollow wing spars trailing edges wing panels held position short length wire glued wing rib wire will stay put better its wrapped few layers cotton thread before being epoxied place wire slips metal tube fuselage Glider last thing Alexey explained builds stabilizer exception leading edge construction similar used wing ribs 0024-in-thick balsa carbon fiber trailing edge 002 thick 004 wide leading edge formed sheet 0012 aluminum alloy two sheets 0032 balsa laid flat true surface balsa adhered aluminum epoxy epoxy cured under pressure high temperature leaves little chink between edges balsa sheets epoxy has cured puts about 20 threads Kevlar chink bends aluminum balsa laminate around leading edge stab glues place uses plastic film covering Gliders fin balsa fiberglass plate glued top covered same way wings Alexey builds fuselage wood covers fiberglass future however intends use same methods described wing stabilizer leading edges way hell get better surface finish Alexeys construction techniques encompass fine points can described article length models use innovative methods throughout course Alexeys finished yet knows may discover totally new way building Free Flight models hope hell agree tell us about RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 71 official no event should re-fly granted contestant has problem equipment Ready Area addition aircraft starting line aircraft should called back-up ready line front registration desk ready line should course between No 2 No 3 pylons see safety section Pit Boss pit boss could also transmitter impound boss impound ready areas adjacent should get heat cards registration desk using PA system call contestants heat back-up line contestant will called again heat moves ready line responsibility contestant ready line time heat moves starting line An efficient contest will turn around heats six minutes less start start next back-up line pit boss should inform contestant starting position heat moves starting line pit boss should see heat cards get starting line correct sequence Either pit boss some other contest official should notify starter either through intercom waving black flag aircraft flies over pit spectator area Flight Recorder flight recorder will have heat cards heat starting line will confirm contestants correct starting order recommended flight recorder have watch time first place finisher Near end race should help starter ascertain order finish As aircraft cross finish line flight Continued page 82 THERMAL CHARGER what looking electric sailplane good looks easy build fun fly great performance Thermal Charger Wing Span Wing Area Motor Included 60 Inches 545 Sq Inches Leisure 05 Electric %fl PRECISION PRODUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 78 Model Aviation AIR WOLF EPOXY FIBERGLASS FUSELAGES TAKES MOST 50-60 MECHANICS OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS $21000 5501 WCOMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826-6861 MG R/C FLYERS ASSOCIATION INC 00 ~eorge W Meyer Memorial / craftsmanship Fly-In October 18201991 North Lake Park Flying Field Irving Texas Mobil Crvi ng Deparusnt Parks Recaatlon Fun Fly-In Scale Only Static Scale JudgIa Judging performed out town judge. airplane will static judged Modeler discretion lit Static Scale Event iw-WarLd War Em World War FAIC Awards lzt 2nd & 3rd places 2nd Static Scale Event Milisa7 WWII Awards 1st 2nd & 3rd places 3rd Static Scale Event AwUw Cotqory An exciting event sponsored Mikes Hobby Hanger aircraft must have documented Airline paint acheme Any dated airline will qualifjt Awards 1st 2nd & 3rd places 4th Static Scale Event 2bem ScoW aircraft types Iot buys aircraft th builder has another 1d1t fly aircraft Awards preaented owner Awards 1st 2nd 3rd places 5th StatIc Scale Event Civilian Soak Non-military Awards ist2nd&Srdplaces 6th Static Scale Event Nags Choice Award Award 1st 7th Static Scale Event UUk 2bO Soul Beat Uttle Toot Build atthe MOdel rule enforee& Awards tot 2nd & 3rd places 8th Static Scale Event Vet Scale classes combined military & civilian Fuselage er bettor Awards 1st 2nd & 3rd places 9th Static Scale Event Geo~e W M &u$amanehip Mar Builder must present Award 1st Pilots Name Address Event Entered Scale Only o PreWWI & WWI Era 3 Military WWII 3 Civilian 3 Airliner o Jet Scale 3 am Types 3 Little Ibot A/C Name A/C Name A/C Name A/C Name A/C Name A/C Name A/C Name AMAE __________________ IMAAE ____________________ City _________________ State .....ZiP Freq FreqC Preq Freq Freq Freq Fr q Pre-Ragretration Donation$1100 Field Regietiation81600 No charge additional airplanee Return re5ietraon form tac Mr Dennis Catt Flight Director 3912 Palo Duro Drive Piano Ixss 76074 Phone 214 424-3171 Signature Flight Selety DsolssUmi signature torni vent lee Aircrafts has bean flown successfully pnion Fly-In RC Pylon RacinglHager Continued page 78 recorder should write down heat card position contestant finishes flight recorder should record times contestant lap counters stop watchesThe heat card sent back registration desk positions should converted points First place should receive 4 points second 3 third 2 fourth 1 no finish 0 heats three plane heats first receives 3 second 2 third 1 no finish 0 points times recorded score board announced over PA system Starter starter should have stop watch green checkered flag hard hat starter head official flight line expected fully backed up CD decisions starter CD should two separate people gives starter back-up second opinion event dispute will calm arguments starter should stand left starting line closest No 1 aircraft aircraft lined up left right starting line hat starter should have contestant starting No 1 position hold aircraft above head identification appropriate flagmen No 1 pylon top bottom sides aircraft should shown planes identified starter should remind contestants turn radio systems announce beginning starting period starting clock system should established whereby starter will notify contestants amount time left may wave flag over head below waist preset time intervals example engines started before end starting period starter should check pilot confirm ready plane released starter should flag aircraft off quickly 82 Model Aviation possible approximately one-half second intervals after starting time has expired starter should start stop watch drops first flag contestants should have difficulty starting engines starter should flag off first aircraft starting period has elapsed whether pilots having difficulty ready aircraft must released its flag dropped ie No 1 aircraft released flag dropped first time No 2 aircraft released flag dropped second time etc means No 2 aircraft example does get its engine started No 3 aircraft must still wait flag dropped third time before being released aircraft blatantly released before receives its flag contestant disqualified heat aircraft damaged during heat continues flying starter may disqualify contestant opinion aircraft has sustained enough damage make flying unsafe starter plans enforce recommendation contestants must notified such possible action pilots briefing situation contestant must land aircraft immediately after notification face automatic disqualification contest contestant disqualified unsafe flying receives two cuts during heat must pull out race immediately after being personally notified face automatic disqualification next heat disqualified pilot should land aircraft until remaining aircraft heat have finished racing disqualified aircraft should flown higher altitude out way other aircraft however pilot experiencing radio problems must land immediately starter has sole authority disqualify contestant unsafe flying decision final starter should flag aircraft crosses finish line its last lap should stop watch first aircraft finishes will serve backup lap counters watch starter may disqualify contestant lands aircraft between No 2 No 3 pylons situation pilot cuts either No 2 No 3 pylon last lap still receives flag pilot must fly another lap before officially considered have finished race cut last lap pilots second cut heat still disqualified received checkered flag case photo finish starter assisted flight recorder sole judge aircraft finished front disagreement between pilots officials concerning results race matter should settled immediately flight line starter pilot feels mistake lap counting has caused him place lower should have official results can changed oaly lap counter freely admits making mistake pilots heat agree results should changed pilots disagree matter should dropped further discussion foul-up No 1 pylon such flagman flagging wrong aircraft malfunction light offended contestant has option requesting re-flown Only aircraft involved contested position will re-flown re-fly will determine finish position aircraft contested heat Radio problems unless proven contestants fault will grounds re-fly Lap Counters contest director should select experienced workers lap counters should equipped stop watches hard hats has found use cards reliable easy manage system counting laps lap counter should have cards numbered 0 10 plus checkered card signify heat over cards should color corresponding position recommended No 1 position yellow No 2 green No 3 white No 4 orange card should slightly larger previous card example card No 6 should slightly larger card No 5 helps ensure card time will flipped over lap counters should positioned cards visible contestants heat should begin No 0 cards showing Lap cards should always show number lap contestant has completed time lap counters should look aircraft carefully starting line ensure recognition throughout heat should consistently keep eyes aircraft during heat lap counter informed aircraft has cut pylon should flip over card lap Instead should Continued page 84 IIILHFOAMAIRE 10 SPAN 30-33 LBb oO-75 CC POWER 74 IN WING SPAN 6-7 LBS 45-60 POWER 10 SPAN 19-22 I POWER 5-10 LB PAYLOAD OPTIONAL SPREADER4 OH PLY FOAM AND BALSA WOODCHOOSE 3 OR 4 OH SLOW AND STABLE KIT $26995 SPDKIT$1995KIT $69953 CH $14995 4 CH $16495 SEND $100 FOR CATALOGCArRT 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 OF SAC KITS AND ACC 325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERS SA/MASTERCARD August 1991 83 9III1#0 4NAMLS olMIfr*vmND Q MdMNYBACEY P&R INCIA WED UJQ$W NJ$19~- flip over cut card should three cut cards card should white should card showing beginning race since signifies no cuts second card should red signifies cut third card should black signifies two cuts pilot informed aircraft has two cuts must pull out race land after heat race over lap counters should start watches starter drops first flag aircraft its last lap lap counter should stand point starter knows aircraft about finish Lap counters should stop watches starter drops checkered flag aircraft Due lack reliability watches may aid determining finish order should determining factor duties head lap counter may combined flight recorder enough help available should intercom set up between head lap counter No 1 pylon judge possible should also communications system set up between head lap counter No 2 No 3 pylon judges registration desk Between heat head lap counter should write down color aircraft starting position No 2 No 3 judges call cut should identify color plane cut pylon example pylon judge should say white red aircraft just cut No 2 pylon head lap counter would see what starting position aircraft notify appropriate lap counter No 1 pylon judge calls cut should identify aircraft its starting position head lap counter must inform lap counters cut occurs during heat should check lap counter follows correct procedures throughout race Number 1 Pylon Judge Flagmen No 1 pylon judge should responsible adult worker should have communication head lap counter should relay cuts called flagmen Both judge flagmen should immediate agreement cut No 1 pylon judge being final authority general consensus among contestants officials use shutters No 1 pylon preferred use lights shutters available good alternative flags recommended four flagmen has flag corresponding position ie No 1 flagman should have yellow flag No 2 flagman should have green flag No 3 flagman white flag No 4 flagman orange flag No 1 flagman should closest pylon aircraft identified flagman should wave flag over head plane held up acknowledge recognizes craft plane heat painted same color head lap counter should describe aircraft detail No 1 pylon judge should relay information appropriate flagman flagmen must watch aircraft times during heat Before heat started flagman should have flag raised over head flagman should drop flag smartly aircraft draws No 1 pylon No 1 pylon judge should check flagman standing front behind pylon flagmen dropping flags too early too late flagmen should have flags raised lap least time aircraft round No 3 pylon aircraft does fly around No 1 pylon flagman should repeatedly wave flag over head yell out number pylon judge Decisions cuts must made immediately doubt about whether aircraft cut pylon cut should called same basic procedure should adhered use shutters lights No 1 pylon Number 2 Number 3 Pylon Judges Continued page 90 84 Model Aviation Slow Fast THE FUN FLY 40 Will Maneuver Real Performer LANEER RC Fuselage Length 35Wing Span 48 Rec Engine Size 19 46Area 516 sq Flying Wetght 3 5 lbsRadio Channels 4 Send SUASE FREE Color Catalog PO Box 458Phone 404-532-6401 Oakwood GA 30566 FAX 404-532-2163 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 84 No 2 No 3 pylon judges should equipped hard hats freon powered air horns equivalent sound producing device possible intercoms head lap counter pylon judges should blow airhorns immediately after aircraft flies inside either No 2 No 3 pylon two aircraft fly inside pylon simultaneously air horn should blown twice pylon judge should tell head lap counter aircraft has cut Public Address Announcer number spectators warrants should PA announcer should carefully picked both entertaining informative contestants spectators should use contestants information cards fullest extent describing race heat over should announce official results re-file information cards get cards next heat rounds completed points earned contestant should totaled score board two contestants have equal number total points should fly-off frequency time permit Ties should otherwise broken contestants fastest time CD should have either top three top five finishers checked legality according AMA Rule Book awards should handed out addition fulfilling requirements AMA sanction CD must send results contest Vice President NMPRA district contest held results should include name NMPRA number place official contestant contestants fastest time contestant considered official has attempted make least flight CD should break ties way down last LANDER INDUST 1005 19TH ST cT HAVRE MONTANA 59501 4062656529 VISAI BUILDING BOARD 24 x 48 5 mci Frt 30 x 48 5 mci Frt 24 x 66 5 mci Frt 24 x 72 5 mci Frt CANADIAN ORDERS ADD 250/c Build straight spending torlune durable high density 1/2 pin surface bonded 3/4' heavy warp free base straight true work surface will last years years place report QM Q-500 FAI previously described contest procedures also apply QM Q-500 FM except determination contestant starting position QM Q-500 FAI no handicap scale judging pit boss should have contestant draw number either 1 2 3 4 will starting position heat pit boss should transfer information heat cards addition two workers should man refueling station near back-up area should two fuel pumps fuel must supplied contest management contestant must refuel aircraft pumps before enters back-up area prevent rule bending aircraft should allowed return pit area after refueling operation appropriate regulations AMA Rule Book apply event See next month II RENEW 2 See 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Bill Hagers column continues month reprinting National Miniature Pylon Racing Associations NMPRA 1991 Race Procedure Guide Handicap Scale judging object Formula RC Pylon Racing race miniature aircraft resemble specific full-scale Formula aircraft Since semi-scale event pure scale purpose scale judging ensure models entered event will realistic high quality contestant may required supply three-view drawings and/or photographic proof plane has entered resembles fullsized Formula aircraft Scale judging should done two impartial officials aircraft three-view drawings photos attached required should lined up after registration Contestants must specify aircraft primary back-up aircraft large number aircraft judges should begin tentatively dividing aircraft three four rows based average good excellent workmanship Any model judges opinion does resemble recognized full-scale Formula aircraft does have three-views should allowed participate event CD should make final decision matter approach has worked well select four six pilots random have rate model 1 4 throw out high low score average remaining two four scores yield final rating 1 course would best rating judging workmanship officials should inspect quality construction finish should check such things whether joints used construction show through finish whether fillets blend smoothly fuselage wing finish should smooth texture material underneath should show through two three color paint scheme should generally judged above aircraft solid color however below average workmanship three color aircraft should rated below good workmanship aircraft color should necessary have super hand-rubbed finish aircraft considered excellent judges judging realism officials should consider such things cockpit detail instruments headrest whether aircraft has pilot Duplication full size construction methods rivets corrugated control surfaces fuselage stringers etc should also considered judging realism should given much importance plane judged wheel pants aircraft must flown judged pants unless CD determines rough field conditions make removal necessary original wheel pants have destroyed CD can allow contestant replace original set similar pair event wheel pants required take off last Exposed engine heads should down graded however exaggerated bumps cowling cover engine otherwise would exposed should also downgraded bumps extend beyond scale outline top side views After roughly ranking aircraft according degree workmanship realism judges should consider scale outline should go far however measure accuracy outline ruler slide rule Scale outline should used deciding factor between aircraft equivalent workmanship realism judges should have list contestant names rank aircraft according AMA Rule Book no event should judge pick up handle model unless merely move judging Best Finish judging should done quickly standing position reason closer 4 5 feet model being judged Pilots Callers Briefing CD starter should brief contestants before racing started following outline points should mentioned 1 Stress contestants should keep safety primary concern times 2 Explain deviation established contest procedure will used contest 3 Decide whether contestants can fly wheel pants because rough field conditions 4 Point out back-up ready transmitter impound areas located 5 Designate area engine testing noise will interfere communication within pit spectator areas 6 Explain situation can lead disqualification contestant heat contest 7 Instruct callers stay pilot lands aircraft caller may tell pilot obstructions landing path 8 starting clock used Starter should explain method will use designate amount time contestant has left start engine 9 Point out hazards flying Continued page 70 16 Model Aviation Pylon Racing Bill Hager 4 Holly Springs Dr Conroe TX 77302 Dick Ritch flags off another heat Formula several races Space City RC Club hosted 1990 guys great lob better yet love -J Yours truly pose Mustang Fu tabs Rapid First Place trophy Space City RC Club Pylon Racers RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 16 field has may affect contestants flying 10 Detail what items considered infractions relative penalties following deserve warning first offense zero round second offense a Early late launch b A blatant early launch launching ahead adjacent aircraft should result zero heat Transmitter Impound Area transmitter impound area should provided near ready area contestants must impound transmitters between heats contestant doing can disqualified contest transmitter impound should manned someone will confirm transmitters off antennas removed possible Transmitters should released contestant back-up position fly Race Set-Up section serve guide organizing aircraft frequencies handicaps such manner arrive reasonably equitable series heat races contest participants methods selecting recording can tailored suit individual preferences forms important thing sure frequency groups conflict list groups readily available easily interpreted throughout event Some basic rules should kept mind operating pylon race 1 A minimum five rounds must flown order race classified official contest race scheduled Saturday separate race scheduled Sunday minimum five rounds must flown day racing 2 A re-fly should granted cause within control offended contestant means internal radio problems glitches etc justify re-fly unless someone else cause 3 Look registration numbers sure model entered has correct contestants registration number required AMA Rule Book Sometimes pilot will loan another pilot backup model times done registration numbers wont changed proper registration numbers must aircraft prior scale judging following list some items used during race set-up Round/heat listA list contestants GUIIWAR 6 Sup Constrn Made USA No Advanced Modeling Skills Neceaaary Build Accepts X-Cell Kalt Hirobo GMP & Schiuter Kit includes Bodys Clear Canopy Landing r Flesable Tail Drive Unit Wood U L 11 II iv Hardware Manual Blueprint some fl 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contestant heat starting System will make construction position code number recorded racing matrix much easier Copies card required heat available form NMPRA district Vice round Pilot warnings posted President area Read understand starter appropriate heat card use should contain both name frequency contestant Some Hints Pitfalls Score boardBlackboard prepared 1 using latest set chart whatever used record matrix schedules should running score contestant contestant scheduled back round Times should also recorded back heats may pitfall Post warnings received aware case starter 2 Sooner later two contestants will Matrix Development Excedrin Self starting line same explanatory use whoever does frequency reason job aircraft being Contestant Code List Find handicapped contestants information list compare frequencies what cards should divided put information cards 99 cases respective frequencies total number out 100 will have written contestants divided four down wrong frequency hit result ideal number contestants 100th time youd better run fast four frequency groups 4-plane 3 starters decision final Record races what sends direct assassins number happens come up CD whole number water will probably run up- 4 re-fly should allowed hill day So assuming there breakdown equipment 26 entries group must adjusted problem decision race whole numbers such Group Group II Group 1117 cards Group IV5 Cont/nued page 78 VOL1- entertainment otner aircratt satire setting incluiiing helpful hints vOL 2-Mid Atlantic Oucted Fan jet Show-Chesapeake VA vOL 3-Giant Scale Fly tn Show-tn Air Action wiclose ups VOL 4-Full Scale Fly tn-Eotra 230 Bud Light Lacer Pitts aerobatic team Wingwalkers vOL 5- tMAA Fly ltW RId Virginia Full Scale jets vOL 6 Scale Masters Rivercity KY Avail Aug 1 0t995 earl $350 5&H VA Rn add 90 tax Cf MO COD AIRPLANE VtDEO PO Boo 8577 olk VA 23503 480-1553 Easy Assemble Finish THE LEADER IN COMPETITION NEW DIA 12 13 14 15 16 PROPELLERS CYCLE TAILORED HELICAL PITCH DEVELOPED TO GIVE MAXIMUM THRUST AT 4 CYCLE ENGINE RPM ALL THE LATEST TECHNIQUES USED ON OUR PRO SERIES 3 SEE BELOW PITCH THP 66 77 /28 677/ 8 677/ 8 67 678 PRO SERIES 3 NEW HIGH TECH AIRFOIL SECTION 10 TO 20% INCREASE IN THRUST MFG OF SELECT HARD MAPLE WOOD WILL NOT FATIGUE LIKE SYNTHETICS FUEL PROOF HIGH LUSTER FINISH DIAPITCH 534 634 72533/s456 833/4565 845667 9455677/ 1045667 106W5W 106EW II4677/7h75/e5 115W 11BEW ll/67 124W 125W 1256 1356 1456 1556 164N 16678 August 1991 71 Litelike Latex Rubber Build As Sportsman Barnstormer NEW T7 SERIES lug THP DESIGN RC PYLON RACING SERIES 500 DIAPITCH 75N5N 5f67/78 SERIES 400C 86/a677A7 977A7 W WIDE BLADE EW EXTRA WIDE N NARROW THE ORIDINAL seen 90-91 WRAM Show & 91 Toledo Show Dont Fooled Imitators Scale Markings airplanes cars boats Stars Circles Triangles Club logos Pre-Spaced Letters & Numbers options choose 80 Colors Select Pin Stripe Tape 2 mu thin Trim Sheets line sheets 6 x 36 Wing Designs create yourown orwe can Pin Line Tape 48 long Stencil Tape 16 Type Faces Select SEND $300 FOR 37-PAGE CATALOG CUSTOM R/C GRAPHICS 4138 Boston Rd Bronx NY 10475 324-7858 phone/tax between two pieces balsa Finally whole assembly shaped closely matches inside diameter hollow wing spars trailing edges wing panels held position short length wire glued wing rib wire will stay put better its wrapped few layers cotton thread before being epoxied place wire slips metal tube fuselage Glider last thing Alexey explained builds stabilizer exception leading edge construction similar used wing ribs 0024-in-thick balsa carbon fiber trailing edge 002 thick 004 wide leading edge formed sheet 0012 aluminum alloy two sheets 0032 balsa laid flat true surface balsa adhered aluminum epoxy epoxy cured under pressure high temperature leaves little chink between edges balsa sheets epoxy has cured puts about 20 threads Kevlar chink bends aluminum balsa laminate around leading edge stab glues place uses plastic film covering Gliders fin balsa fiberglass plate glued top covered same way wings Alexey builds fuselage wood covers fiberglass future however intends use same methods described wing stabilizer leading edges way hell get better surface finish Alexeys construction techniques encompass fine points can described article length models use innovative methods throughout course Alexeys finished yet knows may discover totally new way building Free Flight models hope hell agree tell us about RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 71 official no event should re-fly granted contestant has problem equipment Ready Area addition aircraft starting line aircraft should called back-up ready line front registration desk ready line should course between No 2 No 3 pylons see safety section Pit Boss pit boss could also transmitter impound boss impound ready areas adjacent should get heat cards registration desk using PA system call contestants heat back-up line contestant will called again heat moves ready line responsibility contestant ready line time heat moves starting line An efficient contest will turn around heats six minutes less start start next back-up line pit boss should inform contestant starting position heat moves starting line pit boss should see heat cards get starting line correct sequence Either pit boss some other contest official should notify starter either through intercom waving black flag aircraft flies over pit spectator area Flight Recorder flight recorder will have heat cards heat starting line will confirm contestants correct starting order recommended flight recorder have watch time first place finisher Near end race should help starter ascertain order finish As aircraft cross finish line flight Continued page 82 THERMAL CHARGER what looking electric sailplane good looks easy build fun fly great performance Thermal Charger Wing Span Wing Area Motor Included 60 Inches 545 Sq Inches Leisure 05 Electric %fl PRECISION PRODUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 78 Model Aviation AIR WOLF EPOXY FIBERGLASS FUSELAGES TAKES MOST 50-60 MECHANICS OTHER MODELS AVAILABLE LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS $21000 5501 WCOMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826-6861 MG R/C FLYERS ASSOCIATION INC 00 ~eorge W Meyer Memorial / craftsmanship Fly-In October 18201991 North Lake Park Flying Field Irving Texas Mobil Crvi ng Deparusnt Parks Recaatlon Fun Fly-In Scale Only Static Scale JudgIa Judging performed out town judge. airplane will static judged Modeler discretion lit Static Scale Event iw-WarLd War Em World War FAIC Awards lzt 2nd & 3rd places 2nd Static Scale Event Milisa7 WWII Awards 1st 2nd & 3rd places 3rd Static Scale Event AwUw Cotqory An exciting event sponsored Mikes Hobby Hanger aircraft must have documented Airline paint acheme Any dated airline will qualifjt Awards 1st 2nd & 3rd places 4th Static Scale Event 2bem ScoW aircraft types Iot buys aircraft th builder has another 1d1t fly aircraft Awards preaented owner Awards 1st 2nd 3rd places 5th StatIc Scale Event Civilian Soak Non-military Awards ist2nd&Srdplaces 6th Static Scale Event Nags Choice Award Award 1st 7th Static Scale Event UUk 2bO Soul Beat Uttle Toot Build atthe MOdel rule enforee& Awards tot 2nd & 3rd places 8th Static Scale Event Vet Scale classes combined military & civilian Fuselage er bettor Awards 1st 2nd & 3rd places 9th Static Scale Event Geo~e W M &u$amanehip Mar Builder must present Award 1st Pilots Name Address Event Entered Scale Only o PreWWI & WWI Era 3 Military WWII 3 Civilian 3 Airliner o Jet Scale 3 am Types 3 Little Ibot A/C Name A/C Name A/C Name A/C Name A/C Name A/C Name A/C Name AMAE __________________ IMAAE ____________________ City _________________ State .....ZiP Freq FreqC Preq Freq Freq Freq Fr q Pre-Ragretration Donation$1100 Field Regietiation81600 No charge additional airplanee Return re5ietraon form tac Mr Dennis Catt Flight Director 3912 Palo Duro Drive Piano Ixss 76074 Phone 214 424-3171 Signature Flight Selety DsolssUmi signature torni vent lee Aircrafts has bean flown successfully pnion Fly-In RC Pylon RacinglHager Continued page 78 recorder should write down heat card position contestant finishes flight recorder should record times contestant lap counters stop watchesThe heat card sent back registration desk positions should converted points First place should receive 4 points second 3 third 2 fourth 1 no finish 0 heats three plane heats first receives 3 second 2 third 1 no finish 0 points times recorded score board announced over PA system Starter starter should have stop watch green checkered flag hard hat starter head official flight line expected fully backed up CD decisions starter CD should two separate people gives starter back-up second opinion event dispute will calm arguments starter should stand left starting line closest No 1 aircraft aircraft lined up left right starting line hat starter should have contestant starting No 1 position hold aircraft above head identification appropriate flagmen No 1 pylon top bottom sides aircraft should shown planes identified starter should remind contestants turn radio systems announce beginning starting period starting clock system should established whereby starter will notify contestants amount time left may wave flag over head below waist preset time intervals example engines started before end starting period starter should check pilot confirm ready plane released starter should flag aircraft off quickly 82 Model Aviation possible approximately one-half second intervals after starting time has expired starter should start stop watch drops first flag contestants should have difficulty starting engines starter should flag off first aircraft starting period has elapsed whether pilots having difficulty ready aircraft must released its flag dropped ie No 1 aircraft released flag dropped first time No 2 aircraft released flag dropped second time etc means No 2 aircraft example does get its engine started No 3 aircraft must still wait flag dropped third time before being released aircraft blatantly released before receives its flag contestant disqualified heat aircraft damaged during heat continues flying starter may disqualify contestant opinion aircraft has sustained enough damage make flying unsafe starter plans enforce recommendation contestants must notified such possible action pilots briefing situation contestant must land aircraft immediately after notification face automatic disqualification contest contestant disqualified unsafe flying receives two cuts during heat must pull out race immediately after being personally notified face automatic disqualification next heat disqualified pilot should land aircraft until remaining aircraft heat have finished racing disqualified aircraft should flown higher altitude out way other aircraft however pilot experiencing radio problems must land immediately starter has sole authority disqualify contestant unsafe flying decision final starter should flag aircraft crosses finish line its last lap should stop watch first aircraft finishes will serve backup lap counters watch starter may disqualify contestant lands aircraft between No 2 No 3 pylons situation pilot cuts either No 2 No 3 pylon last lap still receives flag pilot must fly another lap before officially considered have finished race cut last lap pilots second cut heat still disqualified received checkered flag case photo finish starter assisted flight recorder sole judge aircraft finished front disagreement between pilots officials concerning results race matter should settled immediately flight line starter pilot feels mistake lap counting has caused him place lower should have official results can changed oaly lap counter freely admits making mistake pilots heat agree results should changed pilots disagree matter should dropped further discussion foul-up No 1 pylon such flagman flagging wrong aircraft malfunction light offended contestant has option requesting re-flown Only aircraft involved contested position will re-flown re-fly will determine finish position aircraft contested heat Radio problems unless proven contestants fault will grounds re-fly Lap Counters contest director should select experienced workers lap counters should equipped stop watches hard hats has found use cards reliable easy manage system counting laps lap counter should have cards numbered 0 10 plus checkered card signify heat over cards should color corresponding position recommended No 1 position yellow No 2 green No 3 white No 4 orange card should slightly larger previous card example card No 6 should slightly larger card No 5 helps ensure card time will flipped over lap counters should positioned cards visible contestants heat should begin No 0 cards showing Lap cards should always show number lap contestant has completed time lap counters should look aircraft carefully starting line ensure recognition throughout heat should consistently keep eyes aircraft during heat lap counter informed aircraft has cut pylon should flip over card lap Instead should Continued page 84 IIILHFOAMAIRE 10 SPAN 30-33 LBb oO-75 CC POWER 74 IN WING SPAN 6-7 LBS 45-60 POWER 10 SPAN 19-22 I POWER 5-10 LB PAYLOAD OPTIONAL SPREADER4 OH PLY FOAM AND BALSA WOODCHOOSE 3 OR 4 OH SLOW AND STABLE KIT $26995 SPDKIT$1995KIT $69953 CH $14995 4 CH $16495 SEND $100 FOR CATALOGCArRT 1 NEODESHA KS 66757 OF SAC KITS AND ACC 325-2821 FREE SHIPPING ON KIT ORDERS SA/MASTERCARD August 1991 83 9III1#0 4NAMLS olMIfr*vmND Q MdMNYBACEY P&R INCIA WED UJQ$W NJ$19~- flip over cut card should three cut cards card should white should card showing beginning race since signifies no cuts second card should red signifies cut third card should black signifies two cuts pilot informed aircraft has two cuts must pull out race land after heat race over lap counters should start watches starter drops first flag aircraft its last lap lap counter should stand point starter knows aircraft about finish Lap counters should stop watches starter drops checkered flag aircraft Due lack reliability watches may aid determining finish order should determining factor duties head lap counter may combined flight recorder enough help available should intercom set up between head lap counter No 1 pylon judge possible should also communications system set up between head lap counter No 2 No 3 pylon judges registration desk Between heat head lap counter should write down color aircraft starting position No 2 No 3 judges call cut should identify color plane cut pylon example pylon judge should say white red aircraft just cut No 2 pylon head lap counter would see what starting position aircraft notify appropriate lap counter No 1 pylon judge calls cut should identify aircraft its starting position head lap counter must inform lap counters cut occurs during heat should check lap counter follows correct procedures throughout race Number 1 Pylon Judge Flagmen No 1 pylon judge should responsible adult worker should have communication head lap counter should relay cuts called flagmen Both judge flagmen should immediate agreement cut No 1 pylon judge being final authority general consensus among contestants officials use shutters No 1 pylon preferred use lights shutters available good alternative flags recommended four flagmen has flag corresponding position ie No 1 flagman should have yellow flag No 2 flagman should have green flag No 3 flagman white flag No 4 flagman orange flag No 1 flagman should closest pylon aircraft identified flagman should wave flag over head plane held up acknowledge recognizes craft plane heat painted same color head lap counter should describe aircraft detail No 1 pylon judge should relay information appropriate flagman flagmen must watch aircraft times during heat Before heat started flagman should have flag raised over head flagman should drop flag smartly aircraft draws No 1 pylon No 1 pylon judge should check flagman standing front behind pylon flagmen dropping flags too early too late flagmen should have flags raised lap least time aircraft round No 3 pylon aircraft does fly around No 1 pylon flagman should repeatedly wave flag over head yell out number pylon judge Decisions cuts must made immediately doubt about whether aircraft cut pylon cut should called same basic procedure should adhered use shutters lights No 1 pylon Number 2 Number 3 Pylon Judges Continued page 90 84 Model Aviation Slow Fast THE FUN FLY 40 Will Maneuver Real Performer LANEER RC Fuselage Length 35Wing Span 48 Rec Engine Size 19 46Area 516 sq Flying Wetght 3 5 lbsRadio Channels 4 Send SUASE FREE Color Catalog PO Box 458Phone 404-532-6401 Oakwood GA 30566 FAX 404-532-2163 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Continued page 84 No 2 No 3 pylon judges should equipped hard hats freon powered air horns equivalent sound producing device possible intercoms head lap counter pylon judges should blow airhorns immediately after aircraft flies inside either No 2 No 3 pylon two aircraft fly inside pylon simultaneously air horn should blown twice pylon judge should tell head lap counter aircraft has cut Public Address Announcer number spectators warrants should PA announcer should carefully picked both entertaining informative contestants spectators should use contestants information cards fullest extent describing race heat over should announce official results re-file information cards get cards next heat rounds completed points earned contestant should totaled score board two contestants have equal number total points should fly-off frequency time permit Ties should otherwise broken contestants fastest time CD should have either top three top five finishers checked legality according AMA Rule Book awards should handed out addition fulfilling requirements AMA sanction CD must send results contest Vice President NMPRA district contest held results should include name NMPRA number place official contestant contestants fastest time contestant considered official has attempted make least flight CD should break ties way down last LANDER INDUST 1005 19TH ST cT HAVRE MONTANA 59501 4062656529 VISAI BUILDING BOARD 24 x 48 5 mci Frt 30 x 48 5 mci Frt 24 x 66 5 mci Frt 24 x 72 5 mci Frt CANADIAN ORDERS ADD 250/c Build straight spending torlune durable high density 1/2 pin surface bonded 3/4' heavy warp free base straight true work surface will last years years place report QM Q-500 FAI previously described contest procedures also apply QM Q-500 FM except determination contestant starting position QM Q-500 FAI no handicap scale judging pit boss should have contestant draw number either 1 2 3 4 will starting position heat pit boss should transfer information heat cards addition two workers should man refueling station near back-up area should two fuel pumps fuel must supplied contest management contestant must refuel aircraft pumps before enters back-up area prevent rule bending aircraft should allowed return pit area after refueling operation appropriate regulations AMA Rule Book apply event See next month II RENEW 2 See 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