RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING U 11K p Last month started review new NMPRA Pylon Racing Procedure Guide last half Handicap Judges CriteriaFormula object Formula R/C Pylon Racing race miniature aircraft resemble specific full-scale Formula aircraft Since semi-scale event pure scale event purpose judging insure models entered event will high quality contestant may required supply three-view drawing and/or photographic proof plane entered resembles full-size Formula aircraft Judging should done two impartial officials aircraft should lined up after registration 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 two photographs three-view drawings should allowed participate event CD should make final decision approach has worked well select four six pilots random have rate model 1 4 throw Out high low 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 joints used construction showing through finish fillets blend smoothiy fuselage wing finish should smooth texture material underneath should show through multi 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 detennines rough field conditions make removal necessary original wheel pants have destroyed CD may allow contestant replace original set similar pair event wheel pants required Three Pylon Race Course Cage barrier tj S5 c9Pyion 2 B 1C D Danger area k Start/ C nish line WARNING Judges Stay clear walls ceiling planes flight Sideline judge E Staging ready defuel/fuel areas Pit area * ]Wind Cage barrier Spectators Angle cages corner points toward direction OT iignt Two Pylon Race Course IAj / Pylon 2Pylon 1 1/2A Barrier CutI judges line Pilots/callers area lOOftcounters c,j Z Staging ready defuel/fuel areas Pit area Barrier Cut judges Source National Miniature Pylon Racing Association 13 Appendix A-i 8 1715 1322 16 917162623 16 1017172624 29 1132182625 29 1232192626 29 1332202627 29 1432212628 29 Appendix A-7 Pyion 1 CLASSIC PROPELLERS Scale replicas nostalgic propellers Golden Years Avaition R/G aircraft -Precision Scale -Hand crafted maple -Balanced & ready flight -Highest quality -Simulated brass leading edge -Authentic manufacturers markings -Dynamic display LIY ace order information write call Advanced Marketing Inc 8989 W Central Wichita Kansas 67212 Phone/Fax 316 721-4164 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 degree workmanship realism judges should just consider scale outline should go far however measure accuracy outline ruler slide rule Scale outline should used deciding factor between aircraft equivalent workmanship realism no event should judge pick up handle model unless move judge Best Show aircraft designated Best Show shall qualify award flying least heat judging should done quickly standing position no reason closer four five feet model being judged airplanes should marked some way ie 1 2 ABetc ensure proper handicap assigned correct aircraft judges should have list contestants names rank aircraft according AMA rule book Alternate Handicap Judging Method [Refer Focus Competition section] Scorekeeper 1 person persons may also people involved registration since assigned tasks have completed contestant disqualified heat ie penalty under weight etc other contestants will move up accordingly heat positions scorekeeper can convert heat finish positions points First place should receive four points secondthree points third-two points fourthone point heats three plane heats first place receives three points second-two points third-one point No finish zero points times recorded score board contestant disqualified during after completion contest cheating unsportsmanlike conduct points will reduced zero everyone affected will move up final standings CD will go back individual heats change scores Matrix Overview purpose section serve guide toward organizing aircraft frequencies 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 mimmum five rounds must flown 80 Model Aviation 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ailCODs VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8VSQ race order classified official contest Formula race scheduled Saturday separate race scheduled Sunday minimum five rounds must flown day racing [Refer Appendix A] Transmitter Impound 1 transmitter impound area should provided near ready area contestants shall impound transmitters between heats contestant doing can disqualified contest transmitter impound should staffed someone will confirm transmitters off Transmitters should released contestant back-up position fly Registration workers may also task Contest Equipment Pylons15 feet min20 feet max highly visible Barriers pylons 1 2 3 lap counters 4 sides ceiling Combination hay bales chain link fencing Chain link fencing 9 gage x 1 inches ml Provide adequate fencing frame fasteners 6 inch oc heavy gage wire may substituted 7 feet high 4 feet sq cage material should obstnict officials vision Composite multi-layered barriers encouraged may chain link fencing plus Lexan Kevlar two staggered layers chain link fencing Steel mesh equivalent material sufficient strength stop capture race model being flown cases place warning sign appropriate size cages facing inside Lap/cut cards contestant heat Shutter system light system flags Stop watches timer/lap counter starter Rags startergreen checkered black Clip boards paper pencils 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Next PA announcer whoever responsible keeping heats flowing will announce lineheat 1 name name name name Ready box 1heat 2 name name name name Ready box 2heat 3 name name name name heat lands announcer will repeat above shifting heat numbers up incoming heat winner shall weigh aircraft turn score card procedure continues until end race Other items consider during race re-flys worker rotation breaks lunch break equipment malfunction weather wind direction etc End two contestants have equal number points should fly-offs racehorse stan through least trophy positions frequencies time permit contestants involved fly-off finish positions will determined individual fast times Ties should otherwise broken contestants fastest time CD should have either top three five aircraft checked legality according AlMA Rule Book awards should handed out CD Report Responsibility addition fulfilling requirements AMA sanction CD shall also send results contest NMPRA District Vice Ptesident contest held report should include name NIvIPRA number place fast time contestant contestant considered official have attempted make least flight CD should break ties way down last place report Appendix-A Matrix Development 1 Take registration cards separate different classes ie expert standard etc example use class count shuffle separate different frequencies groups [See figure] 2 Divide total number cards four assuming four plane heats result STYLE 2 CESSNAJPIPER STYLE 4 MSJThRY SThNCIL HUNDREDS OF AIRCRAFT GRAPIIICS PAy 5 COMPLETE EXTERIOR PLACARD KITS SCALED TO ANY SE MODEL Also Nd Auliutlo Rsprodusdm VNUp IvIIlin, EliNry Loge GAbI rounded next whole number ideal number heats per round Assume 26 contestants divided 4 ounded 7 number heats per round can less largest frequency group four plane heats simply can worked out frequency grouping too large 7 frequency group divide three use three columns 3 Pick numbered ball hat 1-4 will starting column fill Lets say column three 4 Take largest frequency group lay card out vertically starting bottom random column picked column filled get next largest frequency group will fit continue filling column Repeat process until column filled close possible selecting frequency groups always select largest group possible 5 Go next column four Repeat step four filling column bottom up 6 Now same columns two Always fill columns sequentially left right bottom top random starting column 7 In example columns should now filled two positions empty [See figure] top columns heat read across columns lesser plane heats run first help unfamiliar workers adjust workings pylon racing Remember four plane heats preferred three plane Never have two plane heats running four plane heats Break up four plane heats make three plane heats Depending frequencies example could produce five four plane heats two three plane heats Never deliberately position contestant go against other specific contestant Let cards fall fall luck draw 8 With cards now positioned start upper left 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/08
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING U 11K p Last month started review new NMPRA Pylon Racing Procedure Guide last half Handicap Judges CriteriaFormula object Formula R/C Pylon Racing race miniature aircraft resemble specific full-scale Formula aircraft Since semi-scale event pure scale event purpose judging insure models entered event will high quality contestant may required supply three-view drawing and/or photographic proof plane entered resembles full-size Formula aircraft Judging should done two impartial officials aircraft should lined up after registration 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 two photographs three-view drawings should allowed participate event CD should make final decision approach has worked well select four six pilots random have rate model 1 4 throw Out high low 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 joints used construction showing through finish fillets blend smoothiy fuselage wing finish should smooth texture material underneath should show through multi 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 detennines rough field conditions make removal necessary original wheel pants have destroyed CD may allow contestant replace original set similar pair event wheel pants required Three Pylon Race Course Cage barrier tj S5 c9Pyion 2 B 1C D Danger area k Start/ C nish line WARNING Judges Stay clear walls ceiling planes flight Sideline judge E Staging ready defuel/fuel areas Pit area * ]Wind Cage barrier Spectators Angle cages corner points toward direction OT iignt Two Pylon Race Course IAj / Pylon 2Pylon 1 1/2A Barrier CutI judges line Pilots/callers area lOOftcounters c,j Z Staging ready defuel/fuel areas Pit area Barrier Cut judges Source National Miniature Pylon Racing Association 13 Appendix A-i 8 1715 1322 16 917162623 16 1017172624 29 1132182625 29 1232192626 29 1332202627 29 1432212628 29 Appendix A-7 Pyion 1 CLASSIC PROPELLERS Scale replicas nostalgic propellers Golden Years Avaition R/G aircraft -Precision Scale -Hand crafted maple -Balanced & ready flight -Highest quality -Simulated brass leading edge -Authentic manufacturers markings -Dynamic display LIY ace order information write call Advanced Marketing Inc 8989 W Central Wichita Kansas 67212 Phone/Fax 316 721-4164 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 degree workmanship realism judges should just consider scale outline should go far however measure accuracy outline ruler slide rule Scale outline should used deciding factor between aircraft equivalent workmanship realism no event should judge pick up handle model unless move judge Best Show aircraft designated Best Show shall qualify award flying least heat judging should done quickly standing position no reason closer four five feet model being judged airplanes should marked some way ie 1 2 ABetc ensure proper handicap assigned correct aircraft judges should have list contestants names rank aircraft according AMA rule book Alternate Handicap Judging Method [Refer Focus Competition section] Scorekeeper 1 person persons may also people involved registration since assigned tasks have completed contestant disqualified heat ie penalty under weight etc other contestants will move up accordingly heat positions scorekeeper can convert heat finish positions points First place should receive four points secondthree points third-two points fourthone point heats three plane heats first place receives three points second-two points third-one point No finish zero points times recorded score board contestant disqualified during after completion contest cheating unsportsmanlike conduct points will reduced zero everyone affected will move up final standings CD will go back individual heats change scores Matrix Overview purpose section serve guide toward organizing aircraft frequencies 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 mimmum five rounds must flown 80 Model Aviation 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ailCODs VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8VSQ race order classified official contest Formula race scheduled Saturday separate race scheduled Sunday minimum five rounds must flown day racing [Refer Appendix A] Transmitter Impound 1 transmitter impound area should provided near ready area contestants shall impound transmitters between heats contestant doing can disqualified contest transmitter impound should staffed someone will confirm transmitters off Transmitters should released contestant back-up position fly Registration workers may also task Contest Equipment Pylons15 feet min20 feet max highly visible Barriers pylons 1 2 3 lap counters 4 sides ceiling Combination hay bales chain link fencing Chain link fencing 9 gage x 1 inches ml Provide adequate fencing frame fasteners 6 inch oc heavy gage wire may substituted 7 feet high 4 feet sq cage material should obstnict officials vision Composite multi-layered barriers encouraged may chain link fencing plus Lexan Kevlar two staggered layers chain link fencing Steel mesh equivalent material sufficient strength stop capture race model being flown cases place warning sign appropriate size cages facing inside Lap/cut cards contestant heat Shutter system light system flags Stop watches timer/lap counter starter Rags startergreen checkered black Clip boards paper pencils Communications between pylons 1 2 3 starter pit boss Fuel fuel pumps Q500 QM FM PA system Scale weighing aircraft Score board Course course should laid out accordance diagram mandatory safety procedures shall incorporated layout landing area should set up outside course opposite pit area Landings will made between #2 #3 pylons anytime [See figures] Pre-Race must publicize race well advance announcements R/C Pylon Contest should contain following information type event time date entry fee prizes/trophies what place Hot Box Flight SupportLands IT BRINGS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO THE FIELD Seat Capacity 300lbs Built Fuel Pump Large Tra,srnitter / Storage Area L/i -out Five Conipartnient Storage Tray Power Panel md Hobbico Shorn Photo Brands Vary Security Lock KEEPS YOU OFF YOUR KNEES Hot Box M 3DollaR Comoo Waco220202tt$26604 ./3$7268 40VooghO COOS Ecu2002030$2660.045l 15Car 3940 Joony2101832024650381 o0$$2~V7o 16Standard J1 Or22S2232$3065045 i 29Waco TaporWiog150022$2O450341 60948 90062 36Wooliod Cyoacdor2501837 $24750303 00052 08 0464 0000o23$234$326B046 RIng 100 Sport1501622$2445036I60008 900062 33Scm 5 Toiootor30 $304503090062-020$751. 39LacA LLghOogF3O2Th$193902670$45 39Car 7364 F igloo18I$1$2822056$3L~12 $56 25Vgt CorS 0201/41802027$2854$44110 554108060 30Coo CaOIoa POOSa52040L806IoI1400Z~iT 19Cariao NCa *L29$6694$89~j440 17IOOkkrr 07 FOr14$1221$16o4030 84049 31Baylro GerBeruS$1217h0143$$3247$44 7O~056 13$oprroarico 56815010221o$1344o026600381 89052 36Cr40 Go106OokI4$1441501843030 ISCOCO PLANS 35Lock 01 rctro VII2 7 $2541 $3255 $30Lock 01cc $6 430 rooovoogor 0883052040036000521Food 38 4oCOO 42000 0170 FlyFort5104077$52000 0170 $05 387. 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pre paid confirm registration card correct contestants pre-entered must also fill out registration card contests low entries usually day events registration safety/dimensional inspections optional handicap judging occur before event starts Larger two day events normally conduct registration safety dimensional inspections optional handicap judging night before registration closes personnel involved generating matrix use registration cards develop matrix Pilots Meeting CD starter shall brief contestants before racing starts following outline points should mentioned 1 Stress contestants should keep safety primary concern times 2 Explain deviation established contest procedures will used contest ie takeoff options 424428 Q500 FlI 234 13-24 QMracehorse 1234 Decide whether contestants can fly wheel pants due rough field conditions Formula 1 3 Point out Ready Box 1 Ready Box 2 etc de-fuel/fuel transmitter impound Super Dou6fer II Clipped Wing Veision Designed Brad Stephad Wood Premium Quality 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restrictions 7 Explain option early starting before 90 second clock expires QM 428 Q500 starting clock used starter should explain method used designate amount time contestant has left start engine 8 Point out hazards flying field has may affect contestants flying landing 9 Starters policy flutter parts falling off mid-airs re-flys aircraft damaged during heat continues flying starter may disqualify contestant his/her opinion aircraft has sustained enough damage make flying unsafe situation contestant must land aircraft immediately after notification face automatic disqualification contest refly should granted cause organizational means internal radio problems transmitter left impounded etc does constitute refly pylon judge error lap counter error transmitter impound checking transmitters being off etc 82 Model Aviation Check Money uruer out L1rti MULiL LINCK MODELS $ 8495Dept MA Add $450 S&H141 MoultonHill Road Mass Residents addMonson MA 01057 5% Tax413 267-9545 does constitute refly Next PA announcer whoever responsible keeping heats flowing will announce lineheat 1 name name name name Ready box 1heat 2 name name name name Ready box 2heat 3 name name name name heat lands announcer will repeat above shifting heat numbers up incoming heat winner shall weigh aircraft turn score card procedure continues until end race Other items consider during race re-flys worker rotation breaks lunch break equipment malfunction weather wind direction etc End two contestants have equal number points should fly-offs racehorse stan through least trophy positions frequencies time permit contestants involved fly-off finish positions will determined individual fast times Ties should otherwise broken contestants fastest time CD should have either top three five aircraft checked legality according AlMA Rule Book awards should handed out CD Report Responsibility addition fulfilling requirements AMA sanction CD shall also send results contest NMPRA District Vice Ptesident contest held report should include name NIvIPRA number place fast time contestant contestant considered official have attempted make least flight CD should break ties way down last place report Appendix-A Matrix Development 1 Take registration cards separate different classes ie expert standard etc example use class count shuffle separate different frequencies groups [See figure] 2 Divide total number cards four assuming four plane heats result STYLE 2 CESSNAJPIPER STYLE 4 MSJThRY SThNCIL HUNDREDS OF AIRCRAFT GRAPIIICS PAy 5 COMPLETE EXTERIOR PLACARD KITS SCALED TO ANY SE MODEL Also Nd Auliutlo Rsprodusdm VNUp IvIIlin, EliNry Loge GAbI rounded next whole number ideal number heats per round Assume 26 contestants divided 4 ounded 7 number heats per round can less largest frequency group four plane heats simply can worked out frequency grouping too large 7 frequency group divide three use three columns 3 Pick numbered ball hat 1-4 will starting column fill Lets say column three 4 Take largest frequency group lay card out vertically starting bottom random column picked column filled get next largest frequency group will fit continue filling column Repeat process until column filled close possible selecting frequency groups always select largest group possible 5 Go next column four Repeat step four filling column bottom up 6 Now same columns two Always fill columns sequentially left right bottom top random starting column 7 In example columns should now filled two positions empty [See figure] top columns heat read across columns lesser plane heats run first help unfamiliar workers adjust workings pylon racing Remember four plane heats preferred three plane Never have two plane heats running four plane heats Break up four plane heats make three plane heats Depending frequencies example could produce five four plane heats two three plane heats Never deliberately position contestant go against other specific contestant Let cards fall fall luck draw 8 With cards now positioned start upper left 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/08
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING U 11K p Last month started review new NMPRA Pylon Racing Procedure Guide last half Handicap Judges CriteriaFormula object Formula R/C Pylon Racing race miniature aircraft resemble specific full-scale Formula aircraft Since semi-scale event pure scale event purpose judging insure models entered event will high quality contestant may required supply three-view drawing and/or photographic proof plane entered resembles full-size Formula aircraft Judging should done two impartial officials aircraft should lined up after registration 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 two photographs three-view drawings should allowed participate event CD should make final decision approach has worked well select four six pilots random have rate model 1 4 throw Out high low 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 joints used construction showing through finish fillets blend smoothiy fuselage wing finish should smooth texture material underneath should show through multi 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 detennines rough field conditions make removal necessary original wheel pants have destroyed CD may allow contestant replace original set similar pair event wheel pants required Three Pylon Race Course Cage barrier tj S5 c9Pyion 2 B 1C D Danger area k Start/ C nish line WARNING Judges Stay clear walls ceiling planes flight Sideline judge E Staging ready defuel/fuel areas Pit area * ]Wind Cage barrier Spectators Angle cages corner points toward direction OT iignt Two Pylon Race Course IAj / Pylon 2Pylon 1 1/2A Barrier CutI judges line Pilots/callers area lOOftcounters c,j Z Staging ready defuel/fuel areas Pit area Barrier Cut judges Source National Miniature Pylon Racing Association 13 Appendix A-i 8 1715 1322 16 917162623 16 1017172624 29 1132182625 29 1232192626 29 1332202627 29 1432212628 29 Appendix A-7 Pyion 1 CLASSIC PROPELLERS Scale replicas nostalgic propellers Golden Years Avaition R/G aircraft -Precision Scale -Hand crafted maple -Balanced & ready flight -Highest quality -Simulated brass leading edge -Authentic manufacturers markings -Dynamic display LIY ace order information write call Advanced Marketing Inc 8989 W Central Wichita Kansas 67212 Phone/Fax 316 721-4164 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 degree workmanship realism judges should just consider scale outline should go far however measure accuracy outline ruler slide rule Scale outline should used deciding factor between aircraft equivalent workmanship realism no event should judge pick up handle model unless move judge Best Show aircraft designated Best Show shall qualify award flying least heat judging should done quickly standing position no reason closer four five feet model being judged airplanes should marked some way ie 1 2 ABetc ensure proper handicap assigned correct aircraft judges should have list contestants names rank aircraft according AMA rule book Alternate Handicap Judging Method [Refer Focus Competition section] Scorekeeper 1 person persons may also people involved registration since assigned tasks have completed contestant disqualified heat ie penalty under weight etc other contestants will move up accordingly heat positions scorekeeper can convert heat finish positions points First place should receive four points secondthree points third-two points fourthone point heats three plane heats first place receives three points second-two points third-one point No finish zero points times recorded score board contestant disqualified during after completion contest cheating unsportsmanlike conduct points will reduced zero everyone affected will move up final standings CD will go back individual heats change scores Matrix Overview purpose section serve guide toward organizing aircraft frequencies 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 mimmum five rounds must flown 80 Model Aviation 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ailCODs VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8VSQ race order classified official contest Formula race scheduled Saturday separate race scheduled Sunday minimum five rounds must flown day racing [Refer Appendix A] Transmitter Impound 1 transmitter impound area should provided near ready area contestants shall impound transmitters between heats contestant doing can disqualified contest transmitter impound should staffed someone will confirm transmitters off Transmitters should released contestant back-up position fly Registration workers may also task Contest Equipment Pylons15 feet min20 feet max highly visible Barriers pylons 1 2 3 lap counters 4 sides ceiling Combination hay bales chain link fencing Chain link fencing 9 gage x 1 inches ml Provide adequate fencing frame fasteners 6 inch oc heavy gage wire may substituted 7 feet high 4 feet sq cage material should obstnict officials vision Composite multi-layered barriers encouraged may chain link fencing plus Lexan Kevlar two staggered layers chain link fencing Steel mesh equivalent material sufficient strength stop capture race model being flown cases place warning sign appropriate size cages facing inside Lap/cut cards contestant heat Shutter system light system flags Stop watches timer/lap counter starter Rags startergreen checkered black Clip boards paper pencils Communications between pylons 1 2 3 starter pit boss Fuel fuel pumps Q500 QM FM PA system Scale weighing aircraft Score board Course course should laid out accordance diagram mandatory safety procedures shall incorporated layout landing area should set up outside course opposite pit area Landings will made between #2 #3 pylons anytime [See figures] Pre-Race must publicize race well advance announcements R/C Pylon Contest should contain following information type event time date entry fee prizes/trophies what place Hot Box Flight SupportLands IT BRINGS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO THE FIELD Seat Capacity 300lbs Built Fuel Pump Large Tra,srnitter / Storage Area L/i -out Five Conipartnient Storage Tray Power Panel md Hobbico Shorn Photo Brands Vary Security Lock KEEPS YOU OFF YOUR KNEES Hot Box M 3DollaR Comoo Waco220202tt$26604 ./3$7268 40VooghO COOS Ecu2002030$2660.045l 15Car 3940 Joony2101832024650381 o0$$2~V7o 16Standard J1 Or22S2232$3065045 i 29Waco TaporWiog150022$2O450341 60948 90062 36Wooliod Cyoacdor2501837 $24750303 00052 08 0464 0000o23$234$326B046 RIng 100 Sport1501622$2445036I60008 900062 33Scm 5 Toiootor30 $304503090062-020$751. 39LacA LLghOogF3O2Th$193902670$45 39Car 7364 F igloo18I$1$2822056$3L~12 $56 25Vgt CorS 0201/41802027$2854$44110 554108060 30Coo CaOIoa POOSa52040L806IoI1400Z~iT 19Cariao NCa *L29$6694$89~j440 17IOOkkrr 07 FOr14$1221$16o4030 84049 31Baylro GerBeruS$1217h0143$$3247$44 7O~056 13$oprroarico 56815010221o$1344o026600381 89052 36Cr40 Go106OokI4$1441501843030 ISCOCO PLANS 35Lock 01 rctro VII2 7 $2541 $3255 $30Lock 01cc $6 430 rooovoogor 0883052040036000521Food 38 4oCOO 42000 0170 FlyFort5104077$52000 0170 $05 387. OlcohoIl 02530$37550527-N.. 025 $02 34OocolCaoco1MC725501523-022b$35Oro V 826 62 37Car Navy 503C129$1828002457$3c3010 4 Tn 42 25000400 63C1 0211215165$2033034WndOyPagr 65 340004 000007 0034704071$50Ooa OC3 64 33Cooc Hook 760 H25$1523502247$446 0 9406 32Doolocciro 00*1112 sO 17o8 50223703549046 74058 314cr Fo83&4 712015 $16229020445032595$44 09$50 32SprOld BallDog130016200204003253 544 00050 32Hooord Lkro7lLIoo105012159$15310263 LA $45 34Torooro 451 Oacor130121950003902052$oO 78$52 35400 roolllgon16015235020470326044 94056 33Boo 7264 LOw Wog14$152102042$3263045 84056 353000000 74 5672090163150256204582$55173/06 4200 000901cc 0oaL375024410358105100005- 000000 1117 *1001024502249$3~8S59 430 000 Wtdoo 76133$ $499$So99075.y 010 3014705 4060 1001315$1321521043 0381 86052 42COrildLvr5O2C42502537603574064~ 26Ford Trimocr 4413803057 $48114$72 31OolIoocO 410 8003222248 $3096 $52 3300000 328 Dock -1950282904050$5570068 4000006 770115$18235$2o47 $3063 $501 9o $07 28516 407010 53836034500421086jEi4~jO 768740 4440 booS500o57505& 31Liodyo 00101402101631o$22~~ 31kOcord kac7000140121501530030-0I 60042 31C Sraclok F90212501519022380350C578 76058 3340001000 03 0701001427 $14$35520 o7 440 371410000 710400772537006o$2u37 $30 06 7 o$56 3400400 111cr20501830002464503800 READ BEFORE OROERINGA 3/8 SCALE 0732 SIZE PLAN* 0Ikooo 00000 00500 BE SORE TO 400 THE USUAL* AVAILABLE AT ONE DOLLAR* 10 FOR PACOOGUG POST-.* ONORO 100 172 SCALE AGE 007 INSAOANC7-4000T- ICES FOE ALL DESIGNS* 0 THOoNANO AOOITIONAI PIONSMONO SIZES 0 o 128 0 -000 COT4OG 52 00 00 PRICE LIST ALONE 51 NONE 7078 BY 0 FOREIGN 700 040 5 FOEXi 03 g S o 110 001 0000 - RObE DETROIT AVENLE CLEVELAND 081044702 Master 121 Power Swit cli 1oom Two l2VBatteries Fuel Proof Beverage /Cup Holder Aircraft Quality Dimensions 202SX155X13 Accessorv Kit August1994 81 Liii Price $151 N iiviiiuaFuuiuuii UFflil $l1WDIpiua $91551 Send checI Afoncy Oder COD Make Payable Mar West california ResideEstS add Sales Tax Afar WestAffg & 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WITH RC 40 mm getting hobby $1295 $300 S/H $600 toreign ground tapes ara NOW available PAL SECAM Please add $2500 additional per tape PAL SECAM Mall Check Money Order PLANE VIDEO PO BOX 231 28 0TotI Free0 OLIVE IA 50325 call 1-800-383-8251 1-515-223-0897 3194 IOWA RESIOSNTS PLEASE ADD 5% SALES TAX PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS /ZZZIj7 i$AV Made USA BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Retail Pan No Size Price TT-1502-B 11/2$1495 TT-1752-B 1-3/41595 TT-2002-B 21895 TT-2252-B 21/41995 TT-2262-B 2-114 FAIl . 2195 TT-2502-B 2-1122195 TT-2512-B FAt2395 TT-2752-8 23/42695 TT-2762-B 4FAI . 2895 TT-3002-B 33095 TT-301 2-B 3 FAt TT-3252-B 3-1/44195 TT-3502-B 3-1/25495 TT-3752-B 3-3/46495 TT-4002-B 47995 Approx Weight 058 ox 095 oz 100 oz 160 oz 150 oz 190 oz 170 220 oz 200 oz 260 oz 250 ox 340 oz 470 oz 520 570 oz 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $3 00 Per Spinner PROP NUT ADAPTORS V 0 ReiaiiApprox Pan NoSizePriceWeight TT-01 40-A 1/4-28 .$595061 oz TT-0147-A 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pre paid confirm registration card correct contestants pre-entered must also fill out registration card contests low entries usually day events registration safety/dimensional inspections optional handicap judging occur before event starts Larger two day events normally conduct registration safety dimensional inspections optional handicap judging night before registration closes personnel involved generating matrix use registration cards develop matrix Pilots Meeting CD starter shall brief contestants before racing starts following outline points should mentioned 1 Stress contestants should keep safety primary concern times 2 Explain deviation established contest procedures will used contest ie takeoff options 424428 Q500 FlI 234 13-24 QMracehorse 1234 Decide whether contestants can fly wheel pants due rough field conditions Formula 1 3 Point out Ready Box 1 Ready Box 2 etc de-fuel/fuel transmitter impound Super Dou6fer II Clipped Wing Veision Designed Brad Stephad Wood Premium Quality Hand-Cut Kit Kit Featijres Pre-Cut Machined Balsa & Lite Ply Paris Built Up Balsa Ply Construction Built Up Balsa Ply Wheel Pants Cowl Two Sheets Fult-Size Rotted Plans Extensive Hardware Package Pre-Bent Landing Gear Wire Extremely acrobatic yet capable slow predictable flight Mode/Specifications Wing Span 51 Inches WingArea 517 Sq Weight 4 3/4-5 1/4 lbs Recommended Radio Four Channel Recommended Engine 45-50 Four Stroke / Sport 40 Two Cycle used areas located 4 Designate area engine testing noise will interfere communications within pit spectator area 5 Explain operation shutter system light system flags lap counter cards flip cards cuts will posted 6 Explain situation can lead wamings zero heat disqualification contestant heat - or contest Low flyingwaming zero points b Retriever landing flight path Instruct callers stay pilot landing aircraft obstructions landing path can pointed out c Early launch warning zero points d Flying over restricted areas pits spectators etc e Altitude restrictions 7 Explain option early starting before 90 second clock expires QM 428 Q500 starting clock used starter should explain method used designate amount time contestant has left start engine 8 Point out hazards flying field has may affect contestants flying landing 9 Starters policy flutter parts falling off mid-airs re-flys aircraft damaged during heat continues flying starter may disqualify contestant his/her opinion aircraft has sustained enough damage make flying unsafe situation contestant must land aircraft immediately after notification face automatic disqualification contest refly should granted cause organizational means internal radio problems transmitter left impounded etc does constitute refly pylon judge error lap counter error transmitter impound checking transmitters being off etc 82 Model Aviation Check Money uruer out L1rti MULiL LINCK MODELS $ 8495Dept MA Add $450 S&H141 MoultonHill Road Mass Residents addMonson MA 01057 5% Tax413 267-9545 does constitute refly Next PA announcer whoever responsible keeping heats flowing will announce lineheat 1 name name name name Ready box 1heat 2 name name name name Ready box 2heat 3 name name name name heat lands announcer will repeat above shifting heat numbers up incoming heat winner shall weigh aircraft turn score card procedure continues until end race Other items consider during race re-flys worker rotation breaks lunch break equipment malfunction weather wind direction etc End two contestants have equal number points should fly-offs racehorse stan through least trophy positions frequencies time permit contestants involved fly-off finish positions will determined individual fast times Ties should otherwise broken contestants fastest time CD should have either top three five aircraft checked legality according AlMA Rule Book awards should handed out CD Report Responsibility addition fulfilling requirements AMA sanction CD shall also send results contest NMPRA District Vice Ptesident contest held report should include name NIvIPRA number place fast time contestant contestant considered official have attempted make least flight CD should break ties way down last place report Appendix-A Matrix Development 1 Take registration cards separate different classes ie expert standard etc example use class count shuffle separate different frequencies groups [See figure] 2 Divide total number cards four assuming four plane heats result STYLE 2 CESSNAJPIPER STYLE 4 MSJThRY SThNCIL HUNDREDS OF AIRCRAFT GRAPIIICS PAy 5 COMPLETE EXTERIOR PLACARD KITS SCALED TO ANY SE MODEL Also Nd Auliutlo Rsprodusdm VNUp IvIIlin, EliNry Loge GAbI rounded next whole number ideal number heats per round Assume 26 contestants divided 4 ounded 7 number heats per round can less largest frequency group four plane heats simply can worked out frequency grouping too large 7 frequency group divide three use three columns 3 Pick numbered ball hat 1-4 will starting column fill Lets say column three 4 Take largest frequency group lay card out vertically starting bottom random column picked column filled get next largest frequency group will fit continue filling column Repeat process until column filled close possible selecting frequency groups always select largest group possible 5 Go next column four Repeat step four filling column bottom up 6 Now same columns two Always fill columns sequentially left right bottom top random starting column 7 In example columns should now filled two positions empty [See figure] top columns heat read across columns lesser plane heats run first help unfamiliar workers adjust workings pylon racing Remember four plane heats preferred three plane Never have two plane heats running four plane heats Break up four plane heats make three plane heats Depending frequencies example could produce five four plane heats two three plane heats Never deliberately position contestant go against other specific contestant Let cards fall fall luck draw 8 With cards now positioned start upper left 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SJp1pu4IE1ISLULZrL 131 RAVENWOCO RD VERSAILLES KY 40383 Treatment after all2and4 engines rem crops after day operation makes run cooler taster last much longer less maintenance [VENOMOUS TIP Use Engine Treatment along Fiwi Treatment Max RPM Performance] Power Rev RIC Treatment added glow R/C o renders strik tg improvements engine Arfditioning stabi g tuel output ter RPMs improve starting idle high speed operatton t also cleans lubricates entire tuel system Power Rev RIC 2-Cycle Oil 50-06 mixes evenly types ot gasoline give best gas/oil mix gasoline pow ered model engines Improved protection trom trictional heat wear makes engine run smoother harder longer [VENOMOUS TIP Add Power Rex RIG Fuel Treatment lSO-021 yoor 2-Cycle gaalxil tool miorore ror grearer overall fuel performancell 84 Model Aviation r Glide R/C Bearing Grease 50-03 enhances differential drive shaft gearbox output SNAKE OIL smooths seals pro tects parts trom high pressure trictiona wear Differentialt treated Powet Glide run smootner ana quIeter SPlOResistant water Power Glide grease pertect oft road FORMULA ARE R/G cars R/G model boats too [VENOMOUS TIP Adds drop Power Glide RIG Eeanng Lutmcant SO-041 foal metal pada before DKIIMrwLIILLY applying grease total friction-f roe performance] IMPROVING THE RIC MODELING WORLD sequentially top bottom left right skipping number blank position 9 Create Master Round/Heat list recording heats horizontal rows case heats through seven get contest going start filling score cards someone else continues master mund/heat list 10 There published matrix tables AMA Rule Book may used place steps 11 12 Simply match matrix number contestant number tables also maintain contestants interval between rounds Oddly enough same contestant number may used tag transmitters identification necessary 11 Round two created shifting column two up shift column three up two shift column four up three Again record horizontal rows onto Master Round/Heat list heats eight through fourteen 12 Repeat step 11 until repeats start occur Because seven evenly divisible two three seven rounds can created ie four six matrix will produce five rounds using tables before repeating Using shift method repeat occur after two rounds 13 During contests total number table rounds may never reached Some contestants may never fly against some other contestants luck draw takes place Make decision before hand save yourself some work rounds make may times desired number rounds exceeds tables tables could repeated will cause contestants fly against same people Referring first round layout move contestants same frequency groupings different columns example chl3 could moved column 3 column 1 chl6 moved column 4 column 2 Care must exercised maintain contestants interval previous heats up coming heats satisfied re-number contest cards using different color marker Again repeat step 12 As before contest may never complete rounds Again luck draw Once Master Round/Heat sheet completed start transferring names individual Heat sheets score cards will go line Also include contestants frequency handicap applicable Dont concern yourself starting lane positions Pit Boss will assign lanes Next month get back what going racing early 1994 See ya 4B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 WWMEW slamped self-addressed business size envelope rhe address below Snake Oil Lubricants improving RIG equipment reduced friction corrosion wear increasing speed power overall performance Get CANTS virtues ot Snake Oil Lubricants Aval/able RIGSP-1 0 working tor today tlutlwto Nwtinnwiria
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/08
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING U 11K p Last month started review new NMPRA Pylon Racing Procedure Guide last half Handicap Judges CriteriaFormula object Formula R/C Pylon Racing race miniature aircraft resemble specific full-scale Formula aircraft Since semi-scale event pure scale event purpose judging insure models entered event will high quality contestant may required supply three-view drawing and/or photographic proof plane entered resembles full-size Formula aircraft Judging should done two impartial officials aircraft should lined up after registration 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 two photographs three-view drawings should allowed participate event CD should make final decision approach has worked well select four six pilots random have rate model 1 4 throw Out high low 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 joints used construction showing through finish fillets blend smoothiy fuselage wing finish should smooth texture material underneath should show through multi 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 detennines rough field conditions make removal necessary original wheel pants have destroyed CD may allow contestant replace original set similar pair event wheel pants required Three Pylon Race Course Cage barrier tj S5 c9Pyion 2 B 1C D Danger area k Start/ C nish line WARNING Judges Stay clear walls ceiling planes flight Sideline judge E Staging ready defuel/fuel areas Pit area * ]Wind Cage barrier Spectators Angle cages corner points toward direction OT iignt Two Pylon Race Course IAj / Pylon 2Pylon 1 1/2A Barrier CutI judges line Pilots/callers area lOOftcounters c,j Z Staging ready defuel/fuel areas Pit area Barrier Cut judges Source National Miniature Pylon Racing Association 13 Appendix A-i 8 1715 1322 16 917162623 16 1017172624 29 1132182625 29 1232192626 29 1332202627 29 1432212628 29 Appendix A-7 Pyion 1 CLASSIC PROPELLERS Scale replicas nostalgic propellers Golden Years Avaition R/G aircraft -Precision Scale -Hand crafted maple -Balanced & ready flight -Highest quality -Simulated brass leading edge -Authentic manufacturers markings -Dynamic display LIY ace order information write call Advanced Marketing Inc 8989 W Central Wichita Kansas 67212 Phone/Fax 316 721-4164 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 degree workmanship realism judges should just consider scale outline should go far however measure accuracy outline ruler slide rule Scale outline should used deciding factor between aircraft equivalent workmanship realism no event should judge pick up handle model unless move judge Best Show aircraft designated Best Show shall qualify award flying least heat judging should done quickly standing position no reason closer four five feet model being judged airplanes should marked some way ie 1 2 ABetc ensure proper handicap assigned correct aircraft judges should have list contestants names rank aircraft according AMA rule book Alternate Handicap Judging Method [Refer Focus Competition section] Scorekeeper 1 person persons may also people involved registration since assigned tasks have completed contestant disqualified heat ie penalty under weight etc other contestants will move up accordingly heat positions scorekeeper can convert heat finish positions points First place should receive four points secondthree points third-two points fourthone point heats three plane heats first place receives three points second-two points third-one point No finish zero points times recorded score board contestant disqualified during after completion contest cheating unsportsmanlike conduct points will reduced zero everyone affected will move up final standings CD will go back individual heats change scores Matrix Overview purpose section serve guide toward organizing aircraft frequencies 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 mimmum five rounds must flown 80 Model Aviation 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ailCODs VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8VSQ race order classified official contest Formula race scheduled Saturday separate race scheduled Sunday minimum five rounds must flown day racing [Refer Appendix A] Transmitter Impound 1 transmitter impound area should provided near ready area contestants shall impound transmitters between heats contestant doing can disqualified contest transmitter impound should staffed someone will confirm transmitters off Transmitters should released contestant back-up position fly Registration workers may also task Contest Equipment Pylons15 feet min20 feet max highly visible Barriers pylons 1 2 3 lap counters 4 sides ceiling Combination hay bales chain link fencing Chain link fencing 9 gage x 1 inches ml Provide adequate fencing frame fasteners 6 inch oc heavy gage wire may substituted 7 feet high 4 feet sq cage material should obstnict officials vision Composite multi-layered barriers encouraged may chain link fencing plus Lexan Kevlar two staggered layers chain link fencing Steel mesh equivalent material sufficient strength stop capture race model being flown cases place warning sign appropriate size cages facing inside Lap/cut cards contestant heat Shutter system light system flags Stop watches timer/lap counter starter Rags startergreen checkered black Clip boards paper pencils 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Dist Co PO Box 1206 Fotsom CA 9S763-1206 916 961-4703 HOTBOX ORDER HOT LINE 1-800-HO T-BOX2 FAX 916 983-1923 AIRCRAFT CONSTRUCTION VIDEOS 000000000000000000100000 PLANE VIDEO THE WORLD LEADER IN RC AIRPLANE CONSTRUCTION VIDEOS BRINGS YOU LIBRARY OF VIDEOS WITH EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BUILDING ARF2 Hrs ALMOST READY TO FLY thia tape build ROYAL 40 Dize ARF beginning end-- leaving nothing out $1995 S/H $600 foreign ground TECHNIQUES WITH FIBERGLASS 2 Hrs Depicts all aspects working fibergiasa fuselagea Glassing formers-hatchea-alignment priming-painting spray cans $1995 S/H $600 foreign ground BUILDING IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME 4 Hre 2-2 hour videos constructing 510 KADET MKII Trainer necessary details included construct wood aircraft Wing construction-radio installation-pushrods-balancing engine installation-fuel tank-covering film covering $3495 S/H $800 Foreign ground OTHER TITLES AEROBATICS AND GROUND SCHOOL 105 Mm BUILDING WITH FOAM 2 Hrs $1995 S/H $600 foreign ground FLYING HIGH WITH RC 40 mm getting hobby $1295 $300 S/H $600 toreign ground tapes ara NOW available PAL SECAM Please add $2500 additional per tape PAL SECAM Mall Check Money Order PLANE VIDEO PO BOX 231 28 0TotI Free0 OLIVE IA 50325 call 1-800-383-8251 1-515-223-0897 3194 IOWA RESIOSNTS PLEASE ADD 5% SALES TAX PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS /ZZZIj7 i$AV Made USA BARSTOCK ALUMINUM SPINNERS Retail Pan No Size Price TT-1502-B 11/2$1495 TT-1752-B 1-3/41595 TT-2002-B 21895 TT-2252-B 21/41995 TT-2262-B 2-114 FAIl . 2195 TT-2502-B 2-1122195 TT-2512-B FAt2395 TT-2752-8 23/42695 TT-2762-B 4FAI . 2895 TT-3002-B 33095 TT-301 2-B 3 FAt TT-3252-B 3-1/44195 TT-3502-B 3-1/25495 TT-3752-B 3-3/46495 TT-4002-B 47995 Approx Weight 058 ox 095 oz 100 oz 160 oz 150 oz 190 oz 170 220 oz 200 oz 260 oz 250 ox 340 oz 470 oz 520 570 oz 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $3 00 Per Spinner PROP NUT ADAPTORS V 0 ReiaiiApprox Pan NoSizePriceWeight TT-01 40-A 1/4-28 .$595061 oz TT-0147-A 1/4-28/7mm595.061 TT-0610-A 6x 10mm595.063 TT-071 0-A 7x 10mm595 .082 oz TT-051 6-A. 5/16-24 76 oz TT-051 8-A 5/16-24/8mm595076 TT-0810-A 8x 10mm595076 oz TT-0825-A 8 x 125mm595075 TT-0375-A 3/8-24 .695117 oz TT-01 25-A. lOx 125mm 695 115 oz 3 Pieces Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 deviations normal race procedures frequencies barred road map hotels flying site food will available etc Pre-entry form optional recommend since simplifies registration frequency control form should include pilots name address AMA FCC license Ham numbers radio frequency channel NMPRA number type aircraft make engine radio manufacturer pre-entry information should transferred contestants registration card before contest Race Day registration desk should staffed persons depending expected number entries contestants shall register desk must show current AMA FCC licenses Ham Frequencies pay entry fee pre paid confirm registration card correct contestants pre-entered must also fill out registration card contests low entries usually day events registration safety/dimensional inspections optional handicap judging occur before event starts Larger two day events normally conduct registration safety dimensional inspections optional handicap judging night before registration closes personnel involved generating matrix use registration cards develop matrix Pilots Meeting CD starter shall brief contestants before racing starts following outline points should mentioned 1 Stress contestants should keep safety primary concern times 2 Explain deviation established contest procedures will used contest ie takeoff options 424428 Q500 FlI 234 13-24 QMracehorse 1234 Decide whether contestants can fly wheel pants due rough field conditions Formula 1 3 Point out Ready Box 1 Ready Box 2 etc de-fuel/fuel transmitter impound Super Dou6fer II Clipped Wing Veision Designed Brad Stephad Wood Premium Quality Hand-Cut Kit Kit Featijres Pre-Cut Machined Balsa & Lite Ply Paris Built Up Balsa Ply Construction Built Up Balsa Ply Wheel Pants Cowl Two Sheets Fult-Size Rotted Plans Extensive Hardware Package Pre-Bent Landing Gear Wire Extremely acrobatic yet capable slow predictable flight Mode/Specifications Wing Span 51 Inches WingArea 517 Sq Weight 4 3/4-5 1/4 lbs Recommended Radio Four Channel Recommended Engine 45-50 Four Stroke / Sport 40 Two Cycle used areas located 4 Designate area engine testing noise will interfere communications within pit spectator area 5 Explain operation shutter system light system flags lap counter cards flip cards cuts will posted 6 Explain situation can lead wamings zero heat disqualification contestant heat - or contest Low flyingwaming zero points b Retriever landing flight path Instruct callers stay pilot landing aircraft obstructions landing path can pointed out c Early launch warning zero points d Flying over restricted areas pits spectators etc e Altitude restrictions 7 Explain option early starting before 90 second clock expires QM 428 Q500 starting clock used starter should explain method used designate amount time contestant has left start engine 8 Point out hazards flying field has may affect contestants flying landing 9 Starters policy flutter parts falling off mid-airs re-flys aircraft damaged during heat continues flying starter may disqualify contestant his/her opinion aircraft has sustained enough damage make flying unsafe situation contestant must land aircraft immediately after notification face automatic disqualification contest refly should granted cause organizational means internal radio problems transmitter left impounded etc does constitute refly pylon judge error lap counter error transmitter impound checking transmitters being off etc 82 Model Aviation Check Money uruer out L1rti MULiL LINCK MODELS $ 8495Dept MA Add $450 S&H141 MoultonHill Road Mass Residents addMonson MA 01057 5% Tax413 267-9545 does constitute refly Next PA announcer whoever responsible keeping heats flowing will announce lineheat 1 name name name name Ready box 1heat 2 name name name name Ready box 2heat 3 name name name name heat lands announcer will repeat above shifting heat numbers up incoming heat winner shall weigh aircraft turn score card procedure continues until end race Other items consider during race re-flys worker rotation breaks lunch break equipment malfunction weather wind direction etc End two contestants have equal number points should fly-offs racehorse stan through least trophy positions frequencies time permit contestants involved fly-off finish positions will determined individual fast times Ties should otherwise broken contestants fastest time CD should have either top three five aircraft checked legality according AlMA Rule Book awards should handed out CD Report Responsibility addition fulfilling requirements AMA sanction CD shall also send results contest NMPRA District Vice Ptesident contest held report should include name NIvIPRA number place fast time contestant contestant considered official have attempted make least flight CD should break ties way down last place report Appendix-A Matrix Development 1 Take registration cards separate different classes ie expert standard etc example use class count shuffle separate different frequencies groups [See figure] 2 Divide total number cards four assuming four plane heats result STYLE 2 CESSNAJPIPER STYLE 4 MSJThRY SThNCIL HUNDREDS OF AIRCRAFT GRAPIIICS PAy 5 COMPLETE EXTERIOR PLACARD KITS SCALED TO ANY SE MODEL Also Nd Auliutlo Rsprodusdm VNUp IvIIlin, EliNry Loge GAbI rounded next whole number ideal number heats per round Assume 26 contestants divided 4 ounded 7 number heats per round can less largest frequency group four plane heats simply can worked out frequency grouping too large 7 frequency group divide three use three columns 3 Pick numbered ball hat 1-4 will starting column fill Lets say column three 4 Take largest frequency group lay card out vertically starting bottom random column picked column filled get next largest frequency group will fit continue filling column Repeat process until column filled close possible selecting frequency groups always select largest group possible 5 Go next column four Repeat step four filling column bottom up 6 Now same columns two Always fill columns sequentially left right bottom top random starting column 7 In example columns should now filled two positions empty [See figure] top columns heat read across columns lesser plane heats run first help unfamiliar workers adjust workings pylon racing Remember four plane heats preferred three plane Never have two plane heats running four plane heats Break up four plane heats make three plane heats Depending frequencies example could produce five four plane heats two three plane heats Never deliberately position contestant go against other specific contestant Let cards fall fall luck draw 8 With cards now positioned start upper left hand column number card contestant number DECALS 115 W4ACWiMI*UCRAFT 3M SsIfA*waea Vh4 Fuel Asu4 s Veer Oqidoar OwIMy No Memy WdeTaieiwa Slide Woa M P9i Palo PLEASE CALL 904 -245-2460 OR FAX 904-245-2463 Y C-GmpIUcs P0 9w 1350 Sells. 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SJp1pu4IE1ISLULZrL 131 RAVENWOCO RD VERSAILLES KY 40383 Treatment after all2and4 engines rem crops after day operation makes run cooler taster last much longer less maintenance [VENOMOUS TIP Use Engine Treatment along Fiwi Treatment Max RPM Performance] Power Rev RIC Treatment added glow R/C o renders strik tg improvements engine Arfditioning stabi g tuel output ter RPMs improve starting idle high speed operatton t also cleans lubricates entire tuel system Power Rev RIC 2-Cycle Oil 50-06 mixes evenly types ot gasoline give best gas/oil mix gasoline pow ered model engines Improved protection trom trictional heat wear makes engine run smoother harder longer [VENOMOUS TIP Add Power Rex RIG Fuel Treatment lSO-021 yoor 2-Cycle gaalxil tool miorore ror grearer overall fuel performancell 84 Model Aviation r Glide R/C Bearing Grease 50-03 enhances differential drive shaft gearbox output SNAKE OIL smooths seals pro tects parts trom high pressure trictiona wear Differentialt treated Powet Glide run smootner ana quIeter SPlOResistant water Power Glide grease pertect oft road FORMULA ARE R/G cars R/G model boats too [VENOMOUS TIP Adds drop Power Glide RIG Eeanng Lutmcant SO-041 foal metal pada before DKIIMrwLIILLY applying grease total friction-f roe performance] IMPROVING THE RIC MODELING WORLD sequentially top bottom left right skipping number blank position 9 Create Master Round/Heat list recording heats horizontal rows case heats through seven get contest going start filling score cards someone else continues master mund/heat list 10 There published matrix tables AMA Rule Book may used place steps 11 12 Simply match matrix number contestant number tables also maintain contestants interval between rounds Oddly enough same contestant number may used tag transmitters identification necessary 11 Round two created shifting column two up shift column three up two shift column four up three Again record horizontal rows onto Master Round/Heat list heats eight through fourteen 12 Repeat step 11 until repeats start occur Because seven evenly divisible two three seven rounds can created ie four six matrix will produce five rounds using tables before repeating Using shift method repeat occur after two rounds 13 During contests total number table rounds may never reached Some contestants may never fly against some other contestants luck draw takes place Make decision before hand save yourself some work rounds make may times desired number rounds exceeds tables tables could repeated will cause contestants fly against same people Referring first round layout move contestants same frequency groupings different columns example chl3 could moved column 3 column 1 chl6 moved column 4 column 2 Care must exercised maintain contestants interval previous heats up coming heats satisfied re-number contest cards using different color marker Again repeat step 12 As before contest may never complete rounds Again luck draw Once Master Round/Heat sheet completed start transferring names individual Heat sheets score cards will go line Also include contestants frequency handicap applicable Dont concern yourself starting lane positions Pit Boss will assign lanes Next month get back what going racing early 1994 See ya 4B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 WWMEW slamped self-addressed business size envelope rhe address below Snake Oil Lubricants improving RIG equipment reduced friction corrosion wear increasing speed power overall performance Get CANTS virtues ot Snake Oil Lubricants Aval/able RIGSP-1 0 working tor today tlutlwto Nwtinnwiria
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/08
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING U 11K p Last month started review new NMPRA Pylon Racing Procedure Guide last half Handicap Judges CriteriaFormula object Formula R/C Pylon Racing race miniature aircraft resemble specific full-scale Formula aircraft Since semi-scale event pure scale event purpose judging insure models entered event will high quality contestant may required supply three-view drawing and/or photographic proof plane entered resembles full-size Formula aircraft Judging should done two impartial officials aircraft should lined up after registration 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 two photographs three-view drawings should allowed participate event CD should make final decision approach has worked well select four six pilots random have rate model 1 4 throw Out high low 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 joints used construction showing through finish fillets blend smoothiy fuselage wing finish should smooth texture material underneath should show through multi 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 detennines rough field conditions make removal necessary original wheel pants have destroyed CD may allow contestant replace original set similar pair event wheel pants required Three Pylon Race Course Cage barrier tj S5 c9Pyion 2 B 1C D Danger area k Start/ C nish line WARNING Judges Stay clear walls ceiling planes flight Sideline judge E Staging ready defuel/fuel areas Pit area * ]Wind Cage barrier Spectators Angle cages corner points toward direction OT iignt Two Pylon Race Course IAj / Pylon 2Pylon 1 1/2A Barrier CutI judges line Pilots/callers area lOOftcounters c,j Z Staging ready defuel/fuel areas Pit area Barrier Cut judges Source National Miniature Pylon Racing Association 13 Appendix A-i 8 1715 1322 16 917162623 16 1017172624 29 1132182625 29 1232192626 29 1332202627 29 1432212628 29 Appendix A-7 Pyion 1 CLASSIC PROPELLERS Scale replicas nostalgic propellers Golden Years Avaition R/G aircraft -Precision Scale -Hand crafted maple -Balanced & ready flight -Highest quality -Simulated brass leading edge -Authentic manufacturers markings -Dynamic display LIY ace order information write call Advanced Marketing Inc 8989 W Central Wichita Kansas 67212 Phone/Fax 316 721-4164 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 degree workmanship realism judges should just consider scale outline should go far however measure accuracy outline ruler slide rule Scale outline should used deciding factor between aircraft equivalent workmanship realism no event should judge pick up handle model unless move judge Best Show aircraft designated Best Show shall qualify award flying least heat judging should done quickly standing position no reason closer four five feet model being judged airplanes should marked some way ie 1 2 ABetc ensure proper handicap assigned correct aircraft judges should have list contestants names rank aircraft according AMA rule book Alternate Handicap Judging Method [Refer Focus Competition section] Scorekeeper 1 person persons may also people involved registration since assigned tasks have completed contestant disqualified heat ie penalty under weight etc other contestants will move up accordingly heat positions scorekeeper can convert heat finish positions points First place should receive four points secondthree points third-two points fourthone point heats three plane heats first place receives three points second-two points third-one point No finish zero points times recorded score board contestant disqualified during after completion contest cheating unsportsmanlike conduct points will reduced zero everyone affected will move up final standings CD will go back individual heats change scores Matrix Overview purpose section serve guide toward organizing aircraft frequencies 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 mimmum five rounds must flown 80 Model Aviation 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ailCODs VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8VSQ race order classified official contest Formula race scheduled Saturday separate race scheduled Sunday minimum five rounds must flown day racing [Refer Appendix A] Transmitter Impound 1 transmitter impound area should provided near ready area contestants shall impound transmitters between heats contestant doing can disqualified contest transmitter impound should staffed someone will confirm transmitters off Transmitters should released contestant back-up position fly Registration workers may also task Contest Equipment Pylons15 feet min20 feet max highly visible Barriers pylons 1 2 3 lap counters 4 sides ceiling Combination hay bales chain link fencing Chain link fencing 9 gage x 1 inches ml Provide adequate fencing frame fasteners 6 inch oc heavy gage wire may substituted 7 feet high 4 feet sq cage material should obstnict officials vision Composite multi-layered barriers encouraged may chain link fencing plus Lexan Kevlar two staggered layers chain link fencing Steel mesh equivalent material sufficient strength stop capture race model being flown cases place warning sign appropriate size cages facing inside Lap/cut cards contestant heat Shutter system light system flags Stop watches timer/lap counter starter Rags startergreen checkered black Clip boards paper pencils 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pre paid confirm registration card correct contestants pre-entered must also fill out registration card contests low entries usually day events registration safety/dimensional inspections optional handicap judging occur before event starts Larger two day events normally conduct registration safety dimensional inspections optional handicap judging night before registration closes personnel involved generating matrix use registration cards develop matrix Pilots Meeting CD starter shall brief contestants before racing starts following outline points should mentioned 1 Stress contestants should keep safety primary concern times 2 Explain deviation established contest procedures will used contest ie takeoff options 424428 Q500 FlI 234 13-24 QMracehorse 1234 Decide whether contestants can fly wheel pants due rough field conditions Formula 1 3 Point out Ready Box 1 Ready Box 2 etc de-fuel/fuel transmitter impound Super Dou6fer II Clipped Wing Veision Designed Brad Stephad Wood Premium Quality Hand-Cut Kit Kit Featijres Pre-Cut Machined Balsa & Lite Ply Paris Built Up Balsa Ply Construction Built Up Balsa Ply Wheel Pants Cowl Two Sheets Fult-Size Rotted Plans Extensive Hardware Package Pre-Bent Landing Gear Wire Extremely acrobatic yet capable slow predictable flight Mode/Specifications Wing Span 51 Inches WingArea 517 Sq Weight 4 3/4-5 1/4 lbs Recommended Radio Four Channel Recommended Engine 45-50 Four Stroke / Sport 40 Two Cycle used areas located 4 Designate area engine testing noise will interfere communications within pit spectator area 5 Explain operation shutter system light system flags lap counter cards flip cards cuts will posted 6 Explain situation can lead wamings zero heat disqualification contestant heat - or contest Low flyingwaming zero points b Retriever landing flight path Instruct callers stay pilot landing aircraft obstructions landing path can pointed out c Early launch warning zero points d Flying over restricted areas pits spectators etc e Altitude restrictions 7 Explain option early starting before 90 second clock expires QM 428 Q500 starting clock used starter should explain method used designate amount time contestant has left start engine 8 Point out hazards flying field has may affect contestants flying landing 9 Starters policy flutter parts falling off mid-airs re-flys aircraft damaged during heat continues flying starter may disqualify contestant his/her opinion aircraft has sustained enough damage make flying unsafe situation contestant must land aircraft immediately after notification face automatic disqualification contest refly should granted cause organizational means internal radio problems transmitter left impounded etc does constitute refly pylon judge error lap counter error transmitter impound checking transmitters being off etc 82 Model Aviation Check Money uruer out L1rti MULiL LINCK MODELS $ 8495Dept MA Add $450 S&H141 MoultonHill Road Mass Residents addMonson MA 01057 5% Tax413 267-9545 does constitute refly Next PA announcer whoever responsible keeping heats flowing will announce lineheat 1 name name name name Ready box 1heat 2 name name name name Ready box 2heat 3 name name name name heat lands announcer will repeat above shifting heat numbers up incoming heat winner shall weigh aircraft turn score card procedure continues until end race Other items consider during race re-flys worker rotation breaks lunch break equipment malfunction weather wind direction etc End two contestants have equal number points should fly-offs racehorse stan through least trophy positions frequencies time permit contestants involved fly-off finish positions will determined individual fast times Ties should otherwise broken contestants fastest time CD should have either top three five aircraft checked legality according AlMA Rule Book awards should handed out CD Report Responsibility addition fulfilling requirements AMA sanction CD shall also send results contest NMPRA District Vice Ptesident contest held report should include name NIvIPRA number place fast time contestant contestant considered official have attempted make least flight CD should break ties way down last place report Appendix-A Matrix Development 1 Take registration cards separate different classes ie expert standard etc example use class count shuffle separate different frequencies groups [See figure] 2 Divide total number cards four assuming four plane heats result STYLE 2 CESSNAJPIPER STYLE 4 MSJThRY SThNCIL HUNDREDS OF AIRCRAFT GRAPIIICS PAy 5 COMPLETE EXTERIOR PLACARD KITS SCALED TO ANY SE MODEL Also Nd Auliutlo Rsprodusdm VNUp IvIIlin, EliNry Loge GAbI rounded next whole number ideal number heats per round Assume 26 contestants divided 4 ounded 7 number heats per round can less largest frequency group four plane heats simply can worked out frequency grouping too large 7 frequency group divide three use three columns 3 Pick numbered ball hat 1-4 will starting column fill Lets say column three 4 Take largest frequency group lay card out vertically starting bottom random column picked column filled get next largest frequency group will fit continue filling column Repeat process until column filled close possible selecting frequency groups always select largest group possible 5 Go next column four Repeat step four filling column bottom up 6 Now same columns two Always fill columns sequentially left right bottom top random starting column 7 In example columns should now filled two positions empty [See figure] top columns heat read across columns lesser plane heats run first help unfamiliar workers adjust workings pylon racing Remember four plane heats preferred three plane Never have two plane heats running four plane heats Break up four plane heats make three plane heats Depending frequencies example could produce five four plane heats two three plane heats Never deliberately position contestant go against other specific contestant Let cards fall fall luck draw 8 With cards now positioned start upper left hand column number card contestant number DECALS 115 W4ACWiMI*UCRAFT 3M SsIfA*waea Vh4 Fuel Asu4 s Veer Oqidoar OwIMy No Memy WdeTaieiwa Slide Woa M P9i Palo PLEASE CALL 904 -245-2460 OR FAX 904-245-2463 Y C-GmpIUcs P0 9w 1350 Sells. FL 34421 REVERSE *V*TE Servo reversing module fits between Rx Servo Adjusts/sets neutral reverses servo direction Supplied wires add servo leads $1995 [gr5gpgJ* SAE fox atalog ACE* AIRTRuNK ARISTO CRAFT CIRRUS EK FUTABA REATHKIT HITEC* HOBBY SHACK JR* KLINE* KO PROPO* KRAFT* NOVAK PROLINE RCD* ROYAL TOWER BOBBIES WORLD ENGINES ETC. * FACTORY TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED* RCMA #21 August 1994 83 SAIlS AND SERVICE FOR EVERYTHING R/C EJRI KRAJT IIIDWUOT INC 116 EAST MAIN NORTIIVILLB ILICRIGAI 48107 313348DOSS FAX 5133454175 SMALL SIZE X 100 X 100 SHOWS ANTENNAS RFOUTPUT FITS ALL DIAMETER ANTENNAS WORKS WITH AM FM OR PCM SIMPLE SNAP-ON MOUNTING m l i ±[v32]E am kVi ± i i SaSS FOR COSPLS1U MOE CATALOG LSAVALAULEINUORTCOOAS ____________ 4to 4 SIoIt LoOms . Tax SM S75adTSI4 ASOIhaxacailP9w %LSQ STYLE 1 HELVETICA MEDIUMSTYLI 2 MEITARY BLOCK -8x8 SISCOfl~ No ropesi 109055availableno assembly! SJp1pu4IE1ISLULZrL 131 RAVENWOCO RD VERSAILLES KY 40383 Treatment after all2and4 engines rem crops after day operation makes run cooler taster last much longer less maintenance [VENOMOUS TIP Use Engine Treatment along Fiwi Treatment Max RPM Performance] Power Rev RIC Treatment added glow R/C o renders strik tg improvements engine Arfditioning stabi g tuel output ter RPMs improve starting idle high speed operatton t also cleans lubricates entire tuel system Power Rev RIC 2-Cycle Oil 50-06 mixes evenly types ot gasoline give best gas/oil mix gasoline pow ered model engines Improved protection trom trictional heat wear makes engine run smoother harder longer [VENOMOUS TIP Add Power Rex RIG Fuel Treatment lSO-021 yoor 2-Cycle gaalxil tool miorore ror grearer overall fuel performancell 84 Model Aviation r Glide R/C Bearing Grease 50-03 enhances differential drive shaft gearbox output SNAKE OIL smooths seals pro tects parts trom high pressure trictiona wear Differentialt treated Powet Glide run smootner ana quIeter SPlOResistant water Power Glide grease pertect oft road FORMULA ARE R/G cars R/G model boats too [VENOMOUS TIP Adds drop Power Glide RIG Eeanng Lutmcant SO-041 foal metal pada before DKIIMrwLIILLY applying grease total friction-f roe performance] IMPROVING THE RIC MODELING WORLD sequentially top bottom left right skipping number blank position 9 Create Master Round/Heat list recording heats horizontal rows case heats through seven get contest going start filling score cards someone else continues master mund/heat list 10 There published matrix tables AMA Rule Book may used place steps 11 12 Simply match matrix number contestant number tables also maintain contestants interval between rounds Oddly enough same contestant number may used tag transmitters identification necessary 11 Round two created shifting column two up shift column three up two shift column four up three Again record horizontal rows onto Master Round/Heat list heats eight through fourteen 12 Repeat step 11 until repeats start occur Because seven evenly divisible two three seven rounds can created ie four six matrix will produce five rounds using tables before repeating Using shift method repeat occur after two rounds 13 During contests total number table rounds may never reached Some contestants may never fly against some other contestants luck draw takes place Make decision before hand save yourself some work rounds make may times desired number rounds exceeds tables tables could repeated will cause contestants fly against same people Referring first round layout move contestants same frequency groupings different columns example chl3 could moved column 3 column 1 chl6 moved column 4 column 2 Care must exercised maintain contestants interval previous heats up coming heats satisfied re-number contest cards using different color marker Again repeat step 12 As before contest may never complete rounds Again luck draw Once Master Round/Heat sheet completed start transferring names individual Heat sheets score cards will go line Also include contestants frequency handicap applicable Dont concern yourself starting lane positions Pit Boss will assign lanes Next month get back what going racing early 1994 See ya 4B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 WWMEW slamped self-addressed business size envelope rhe address below Snake Oil Lubricants improving RIG equipment reduced friction corrosion wear increasing speed power overall performance Get CANTS virtues ot Snake Oil Lubricants Aval/able RIGSP-1 0 working tor today tlutlwto Nwtinnwiria
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/08
Page Numbers: 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84
RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING U 11K p Last month started review new NMPRA Pylon Racing Procedure Guide last half Handicap Judges CriteriaFormula object Formula R/C Pylon Racing race miniature aircraft resemble specific full-scale Formula aircraft Since semi-scale event pure scale event purpose judging insure models entered event will high quality contestant may required supply three-view drawing and/or photographic proof plane entered resembles full-size Formula aircraft Judging should done two impartial officials aircraft should lined up after registration 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 two photographs three-view drawings should allowed participate event CD should make final decision approach has worked well select four six pilots random have rate model 1 4 throw Out high low 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 joints used construction showing through finish fillets blend smoothiy fuselage wing finish should smooth texture material underneath should show through multi 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 detennines rough field conditions make removal necessary original wheel pants have destroyed CD may allow contestant replace original set similar pair event wheel pants required Three Pylon Race Course Cage barrier tj S5 c9Pyion 2 B 1C D Danger area k Start/ C nish line WARNING Judges Stay clear walls ceiling planes flight Sideline judge E Staging ready defuel/fuel areas Pit area * ]Wind Cage barrier Spectators Angle cages corner points toward direction OT iignt Two Pylon Race Course IAj / Pylon 2Pylon 1 1/2A Barrier CutI judges line Pilots/callers area lOOftcounters c,j Z Staging ready defuel/fuel areas Pit area Barrier Cut judges Source National Miniature Pylon Racing Association 13 Appendix A-i 8 1715 1322 16 917162623 16 1017172624 29 1132182625 29 1232192626 29 1332202627 29 1432212628 29 Appendix A-7 Pyion 1 CLASSIC PROPELLERS Scale replicas nostalgic propellers Golden Years Avaition R/G aircraft -Precision Scale -Hand crafted maple -Balanced & ready flight -Highest quality -Simulated brass leading edge -Authentic manufacturers markings -Dynamic display LIY ace order information write call Advanced Marketing Inc 8989 W Central Wichita Kansas 67212 Phone/Fax 316 721-4164 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 degree workmanship realism judges should just consider scale outline should go far however measure accuracy outline ruler slide rule Scale outline should used deciding factor between aircraft equivalent workmanship realism no event should judge pick up handle model unless move judge Best Show aircraft designated Best Show shall qualify award flying least heat judging should done quickly standing position no reason closer four five feet model being judged airplanes should marked some way ie 1 2 ABetc ensure proper handicap assigned correct aircraft judges should have list contestants names rank aircraft according AMA rule book Alternate Handicap Judging Method [Refer Focus Competition section] Scorekeeper 1 person persons may also people involved registration since assigned tasks have completed contestant disqualified heat ie penalty under weight etc other contestants will move up accordingly heat positions scorekeeper can convert heat finish positions points First place should receive four points secondthree points third-two points fourthone point heats three plane heats first place receives three points second-two points third-one point No finish zero points times recorded score board contestant disqualified during after completion contest cheating unsportsmanlike conduct points will reduced zero everyone affected will move up final standings CD will go back individual heats change scores Matrix Overview purpose section serve guide toward organizing aircraft frequencies 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 mimmum five rounds must flown 80 Model Aviation 517-546-2644 Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers Endorsed AMA/RCMA Sticker Station #105 Futaba Airtronics JR Ace HiTec Tower Cirrus World Engines & WE USE GENUINE FACTORY REPLACEMENT PARTS Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades RCD / HITEC R/C DEALER FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs Quality Service Fast Turn Around Shipping & Insurance ExtraUPS ailCODs VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER WELCOMED AMA #256123ARRLWB8VSQ race order classified official contest Formula race scheduled Saturday separate race scheduled Sunday minimum five rounds must flown day racing [Refer Appendix A] Transmitter Impound 1 transmitter impound area should provided near ready area contestants shall impound transmitters between heats contestant doing can disqualified contest transmitter impound should staffed someone will confirm transmitters off Transmitters should released contestant back-up position fly Registration workers may also task Contest Equipment Pylons15 feet min20 feet max highly visible Barriers pylons 1 2 3 lap counters 4 sides ceiling Combination hay bales chain link fencing Chain link fencing 9 gage x 1 inches ml Provide adequate fencing frame fasteners 6 inch oc heavy gage wire may substituted 7 feet high 4 feet sq cage material should obstnict officials vision Composite multi-layered barriers encouraged may chain link fencing plus Lexan Kevlar two staggered layers chain link fencing Steel mesh equivalent material sufficient strength stop capture race model being flown cases place warning sign appropriate size cages facing inside Lap/cut cards contestant heat Shutter system light system flags Stop watches timer/lap counter starter Rags startergreen checkered black Clip boards paper pencils 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pre paid confirm registration card correct contestants pre-entered must also fill out registration card contests low entries usually day events registration safety/dimensional inspections optional handicap judging occur before event starts Larger two day events normally conduct registration safety dimensional inspections optional handicap judging night before registration closes personnel involved generating matrix use registration cards develop matrix Pilots Meeting CD starter shall brief contestants before racing starts following outline points should mentioned 1 Stress contestants should keep safety primary concern times 2 Explain deviation established contest procedures will used contest ie takeoff options 424428 Q500 FlI 234 13-24 QMracehorse 1234 Decide whether contestants can fly wheel pants due rough field conditions Formula 1 3 Point out Ready Box 1 Ready Box 2 etc de-fuel/fuel transmitter impound Super Dou6fer II Clipped Wing Veision Designed Brad Stephad Wood Premium Quality 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restrictions 7 Explain option early starting before 90 second clock expires QM 428 Q500 starting clock used starter should explain method used designate amount time contestant has left start engine 8 Point out hazards flying field has may affect contestants flying landing 9 Starters policy flutter parts falling off mid-airs re-flys aircraft damaged during heat continues flying starter may disqualify contestant his/her opinion aircraft has sustained enough damage make flying unsafe situation contestant must land aircraft immediately after notification face automatic disqualification contest refly should granted cause organizational means internal radio problems transmitter left impounded etc does constitute refly pylon judge error lap counter error transmitter impound checking transmitters being off etc 82 Model Aviation Check Money uruer out L1rti MULiL LINCK MODELS $ 8495Dept MA Add $450 S&H141 MoultonHill Road Mass Residents addMonson MA 01057 5% Tax413 267-9545 does constitute refly Next PA announcer whoever responsible keeping heats flowing will announce lineheat 1 name name name name Ready box 1heat 2 name name name name Ready box 2heat 3 name name name name heat lands announcer will repeat above shifting heat numbers up incoming heat winner shall weigh aircraft turn score card procedure continues until end race Other items consider during race re-flys worker rotation breaks lunch break equipment malfunction weather wind direction etc End two contestants have equal number points should fly-offs racehorse stan through least trophy positions frequencies time permit contestants involved fly-off finish positions will determined individual fast times Ties should otherwise broken contestants fastest time CD should have either top three five aircraft checked legality according AlMA Rule Book awards should handed out CD Report Responsibility addition fulfilling requirements AMA sanction CD shall also send results contest NMPRA District Vice Ptesident contest held report should include name NIvIPRA number place fast time contestant contestant considered official have attempted make least flight CD should break ties way down last place report Appendix-A Matrix Development 1 Take registration cards separate different classes ie expert standard etc example use class count shuffle separate different frequencies groups [See figure] 2 Divide total number cards four assuming four plane heats result STYLE 2 CESSNAJPIPER STYLE 4 MSJThRY SThNCIL HUNDREDS OF AIRCRAFT GRAPIIICS PAy 5 COMPLETE EXTERIOR PLACARD KITS SCALED TO ANY SE MODEL Also Nd Auliutlo Rsprodusdm VNUp IvIIlin, EliNry Loge GAbI rounded next whole number ideal number heats per round Assume 26 contestants divided 4 ounded 7 number heats per round can less largest frequency group four plane heats simply can worked out frequency grouping too large 7 frequency group divide three use three columns 3 Pick numbered ball hat 1-4 will starting column fill Lets say column three 4 Take largest frequency group lay card out vertically starting bottom random column picked column filled get next largest frequency group will fit continue filling column Repeat process until column filled close possible selecting frequency groups always select largest group possible 5 Go next column four Repeat step four filling column bottom up 6 Now same columns two Always fill columns sequentially left right bottom top random starting column 7 In example columns should now filled two positions empty [See figure] top columns heat read across columns lesser plane heats run first help unfamiliar workers adjust workings pylon racing Remember four plane heats preferred three plane Never have two plane heats running four plane heats Break up four plane heats make three plane heats Depending frequencies example could produce five four plane heats two three plane heats Never deliberately position contestant go against other specific contestant Let cards fall fall luck draw 8 With cards now positioned start upper left hand column number card contestant number DECALS 115 W4ACWiMI*UCRAFT 3M SsIfA*waea Vh4 Fuel Asu4 s Veer Oqidoar OwIMy No Memy WdeTaieiwa Slide Woa M P9i Palo PLEASE CALL 904 -245-2460 OR FAX 904-245-2463 Y C-GmpIUcs P0 9w 1350 Sells. FL 34421 REVERSE *V*TE Servo reversing module fits between Rx Servo Adjusts/sets neutral reverses servo direction Supplied wires add servo leads $1995 [gr5gpgJ* SAE fox atalog ACE* AIRTRuNK ARISTO CRAFT CIRRUS EK FUTABA REATHKIT HITEC* HOBBY SHACK JR* KLINE* KO PROPO* KRAFT* NOVAK PROLINE RCD* ROYAL TOWER BOBBIES WORLD ENGINES ETC. * FACTORY TRAINED AND AUTHORIZED* RCMA #21 August 1994 83 SAIlS AND SERVICE FOR EVERYTHING R/C EJRI KRAJT IIIDWUOT INC 116 EAST MAIN NORTIIVILLB ILICRIGAI 48107 313348DOSS FAX 5133454175 SMALL SIZE X 100 X 100 SHOWS ANTENNAS RFOUTPUT FITS ALL DIAMETER ANTENNAS WORKS WITH AM FM OR PCM SIMPLE SNAP-ON MOUNTING m l i ±[v32]E am kVi ± i i SaSS FOR COSPLS1U MOE CATALOG LSAVALAULEINUORTCOOAS ____________ 4to 4 SIoIt LoOms . Tax SM S75adTSI4 ASOIhaxacailP9w %LSQ STYLE 1 HELVETICA MEDIUMSTYLI 2 MEITARY BLOCK -8x8 SISCOfl~ No ropesi 109055availableno assembly! SJp1pu4IE1ISLULZrL 131 RAVENWOCO RD VERSAILLES KY 40383 Treatment after all2and4 engines rem crops after day operation makes run cooler taster last much longer less maintenance [VENOMOUS TIP Use Engine Treatment along Fiwi Treatment Max RPM Performance] Power Rev RIC Treatment added glow R/C o renders strik tg improvements engine Arfditioning stabi g tuel output ter RPMs improve starting idle high speed operatton t also cleans lubricates entire tuel system Power Rev RIC 2-Cycle Oil 50-06 mixes evenly types ot gasoline give best gas/oil mix gasoline pow ered model engines Improved protection trom trictional heat wear makes engine run smoother harder longer [VENOMOUS TIP Add Power Rex RIG Fuel Treatment lSO-021 yoor 2-Cycle gaalxil tool miorore ror grearer overall fuel performancell 84 Model Aviation r Glide R/C Bearing Grease 50-03 enhances differential drive shaft gearbox output SNAKE OIL smooths seals pro tects parts trom high pressure trictiona wear Differentialt treated Powet Glide run smootner ana quIeter SPlOResistant water Power Glide grease pertect oft road FORMULA ARE R/G cars R/G model boats too [VENOMOUS TIP Adds drop Power Glide RIG Eeanng Lutmcant SO-041 foal metal pada before DKIIMrwLIILLY applying grease total friction-f roe performance] IMPROVING THE RIC MODELING WORLD sequentially top bottom left right skipping number blank position 9 Create Master Round/Heat list recording heats horizontal rows case heats through seven get contest going start filling score cards someone else continues master mund/heat list 10 There published matrix tables AMA Rule Book may used place steps 11 12 Simply match matrix number contestant number tables also maintain contestants interval between rounds Oddly enough same contestant number may used tag transmitters identification necessary 11 Round two created shifting column two up shift column three up two shift column four up three Again record horizontal rows onto Master Round/Heat list heats eight through fourteen 12 Repeat step 11 until repeats start occur Because seven evenly divisible two three seven rounds can created ie four six matrix will produce five rounds using tables before repeating Using shift method repeat occur after two rounds 13 During contests total number table rounds may never reached Some contestants may never fly against some other contestants luck draw takes place Make decision before hand save yourself some work rounds make may times desired number rounds exceeds tables tables could repeated will cause contestants fly against same people Referring first round layout move contestants same frequency groupings different columns example chl3 could moved column 3 column 1 chl6 moved column 4 column 2 Care must exercised maintain contestants interval previous heats up coming heats satisfied re-number contest cards using different color marker Again repeat step 12 As before contest may never complete rounds Again luck draw Once Master Round/Heat sheet completed start transferring names individual Heat sheets score cards will go line Also include contestants frequency handicap applicable Dont concern yourself starting lane positions Pit Boss will assign lanes Next month get back what going racing early 1994 See ya 4B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 WWMEW slamped self-addressed business size envelope rhe address below Snake Oil Lubricants improving RIG equipment reduced friction corrosion wear increasing speed power overall performance Get CANTS virtues ot Snake Oil Lubricants Aval/able RIGSP-1 0 working tor today tlutlwto Nwtinnwiria