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Radio Control: Pylon Racing

Author: B. Hager


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/07
Page Numbers: 86, 87, 88, 89

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\deflang1033\pard\plain\f0\fs17 RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING SOME OF YOU THINK deep dark secret winning races have heard such things gets special engines better airplanes special props list goes onIn past have also guilty some thoughts some cases might have true Some engines use Formula touchy everything perfect competitive everyone fair chance get good engine now can buy engines will run best thanks people like Henry Nelson Dub Jett along modern-day technology state-of-the-art CNC equipment todays machinery can hold very close tolerances over over again bottom line parts same Everyone can now buy special engine because same know people have quit racing just because did feel could buy competitive equipment now true playing field So hey guys come back does mean everyone will become winner As past people win work hardest Example couple weeks ago talking Richard Verano Richard said much practice touched Formula since last September going fly some next weekend get ready Phoenix raceAfter discussion found out real truth Richard fact flying winter testing new Pattern airplane No racing flying Pattern Hey guys going fast just flying circlesyou must accomplished pilot winner Next time go race watch people winning think will find out pretty good fliers Yes still have get right prop combination needle setting Formula have get fuel right easy sounds takes good hard work lots Throw little luck now have chance win So quit complaining come next raceyou will like contest report 11th Lap newsletter Tangerine Sport-PylonDecember 28 1994 Registration started 730 closed 830 advertised first heat 905 52 registered flew 4 x 13 matrix plenty tight races times heard callers saying airplanes falling like flies Actually lost 17 airplanes think highlight crashes Pylon Two got hit hard die-cast poles broke spiked pylon ground kept going Two heats later another smack Pylon Two withstood crunch Yes crash annual someone has hit clubhouse RCACFs airplane lost one-in-a-million hurry get camera type crash occurred Cliff Telford cut base final turn short impaled airplane onto Pylon Three about 12 feet air tilt entire pylon its side remove airplane overheard pilots workers great time five-way tie first Expert fast time went Dub Jett 11077 Fast time Standard went Tom Doe 12077 finished Expert 1Dub Jett 2Bruce Richmond 3Don Moody 4Charlie Poulton 5Ken Fidler Standard 1 2 3 4 5 Don Janssen Jeff Jones Tom Doe James Lyons Gary Freeman Sr 11077 11110 11263 1 15 08 1 1840 13026 12109 12077 12417 12701 Tangerine AMA #428 Pylon Race December 29 1994 registered pilots meeting did matrix 840 am First flight 850 flew 20 heats done 1215 pm Early finish say No because QM 40 kick off remember crashes happening tight races oh yeah plenty Texas guys showed reflexes speed Thanks Powermaster Fuels Predator Fuels 1 Bruce Richmond 2\tab Norm Johnson 3\tab Terry Frazer Fast time Norm Johnson 11758 Tangerine Quarter Midget 40 December 29 1994 16 entries started racing 115 pm class racing though may new sure showed affordable fun class racer fly tight races casualty day Kevin Clarks airplane losing wing due delamination subsequent crash trees top three finishers 1\tab Rick Tocci 2\tab Jerry Small 3\tab Dennis OBrian Fast time Rick Tocci 11307 Just read latest NMPRA newsletter follow-up what just read Dave Doyle So say winner cheats East fly AMA 424 Q-500 event allowing stock K&B 4011 engines APC 9 x 6 props unaltered course really good time event about 130 exceptional time 128 range Well cheat could never find way get under 130 86 Model Aviation ts get engine set right have chance people win miss needle very often mark although did manage hit few times know engine prop August have grand two-day race Ellington just about everybody comes out race Dub Jett going town convinced him should try form Q-500 ran separate 428 version convinced Dub needed bring old AMA-legal Q-500 airframe would supply him engine propa good naturally Dub naturally trouble adjusting blazing speed event cut out times just could seem get things togetherthe first day heard him remark Boy just have got fly right poles get good time event seems got together second day because nothing good timesone set new course record Before Dub headed back Texas gave engine prop back said very quietly powerhouse back Davenow have no excuses know used engine prop rest season still did break 130 mark used same brand airplane ReVlution So next time think fast guys cheating give July1995 87 little slackjust maybe fly better Come think Dub did have slightly different landing gear spinner differentno gave spinner used itwell know shorter rudder things thumbs small almost nobody noticed bet Shadel has too Also same newsletter some help fuel systems Captain Windsock uh oh Lou Rodriguez Fuel systems engine handling Reliability significant factors attaining success Formula racing engine must run eleven laps notable change needle setting have seen engines mined before time because improper no breakin because inadequate fuel system An engine test stand best investments can make lot cheaper burned up engines An 11-12-ounce fuel tank should raised approximate elevation will airplane will need test prop will turn about 2000 rpm higher flying props use carbon-fiber prop weather does affect Run engine least three times test stand 35% 50% nitro Start engine rich let engine run minute before leaning needle Take engine near peak let run about 30 seconds go back rich another minute Repeat process being sure run engine rich before shutting off Alternating rich near peak will temperature-cycle piston allow molecular structure within piston stabilize Put flying prop flying fuel 60-65% run test stand look about 22500 rpm racing props rpm right needle sets well engine now ready fly fuel system airplane must 88 Model Aviation BOX FLIGHT SUPPORT THE FLIGHT BOX THAT BRINGS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO THE FIELD PLUS * Super Po war Panel Reverse Polarity Protected * Expanded Scale Voltmeter Monitor IIX& TX Charge * Lighted Fused MasterAnd Panel Control Switches d Glow Plug Battery Charger Auto Glow Driver t 12V Glow Fuel Pump /Drain Switch 4 Holds 12V-7amp Gall Cell Batteries Sure Starte tors Charge Status Main 12 Volt Battery 412 Volt Engine Ste rter Outlet lElectrical Terminals 4 Use Pre/Post flight Sea4 SCOIb capacity 4 Large Storage Area Lift out Storage Tray FL/EL PLA TFORM AND 32oz FUEL BO77LE CON VENIENT PROPELLER STORAGE &fa df*atarjdRcapted TOLL FREE 1-500-468-2692 Mar West Aft & DiaL Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite Rancho Cordova CA 95742 TEL 910 96 1-4 703 FAX916 983-1923 THE LAIRD SUPER SOLUTION IS THE NEWEST IN WILLIAMS BROS COLLECTiON OF THE FAMOUS GOLDEN ERA RACERS THAT INCLUDE THE GEE BEE Z GEE BEE RI-R2 HALLS BULLDOG RACER AND WEDELL WILLIAMS RACER ThE CAUDRON RACER AND THE SCHOENFELOT FIRECRACKER HIGHLY DETAILED WITH COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS DECALS CHOICE OF HARD OR SOFT TIRESI SEND SASE FOR IL WSTRA TED ORDER FORM OR $300 FOR COWR TALOC4f~I ISJ PAWVEF ST SA MARCOSCA 92065BROS INC THE BEST IN SCALE ELITE PLANS BY UENNJS BRYANT D hhying h cmoEns1andBtop noah IIUII9III dfllwn nl DiUlIbno ordi UKS neal oe p4mm non CAD nwn bot s 1 mv bam linuS mmd Ini Down mc hid. Ilk DriuiTayIm Tn1Mu48 Mt ad plan till 1mg bu ocanpiagly I. flown i nil pm jblam1 uxinfrnrl4md uumr kaittO mcfhw CATALOGS TbdDstmScalo. ... . 3400 ASPAkcnfl 3300 ASPScnI Inwkmgm.... 5500 RCN4W Plum caglos ... 0O 5800 PLEASE AD 5266FF Call intoomtkin mmd inrindil mid 909 383 3959 lkx 889 9307 No DorbuTwIlulent 114 mcml 63. 3300 No2 AwnTutor 1/09 mcnlAr .ssooo No33E5a 114 & mIs nh 80 & 53 53500 NoA WagInoud WMgeon IMIhnk..S3000 No9 Wail. LyundnrlP mim...S35h0 NolSNtDlO3KoauilMlbmh....j3000 No21 DHTiautMolluttapan 300 lb. ml 2431k phen momlhhh A8Wpp W SPAN 205400 S0UO 2SF 014 SF Plm& Tmxlalen 54000 pp EpcaCyg nowI 33300 Wingdb 3200018 p40mw plmohhpc SI7AOA* mlmomutlcmlpmla mduliomk sUit BOB\tab HOLMAN PLANS P0 BOX 741-MA SAN BERNARDINO CA 24O2 \bullet 10x10 etsu lnunder6u seco s No ropes no assembly! 131 RAVENWOCO RD VERSAILLES KY 40383 reliable test stand Three critical aspects fuel tank installation elevation attitude isolation vibration Use small block Styrofoam make platform fuel tank will fit inside fuselage ahead wing firewall should hold tank high possible allowing foam rubber padding way around tank tank should sit about /s inch lower back fuselage level flight attitude satisfied fit tank fuselage use few dabs silicon secure platform inside fuselage Make bumper tank /16 sheet balsa will extend past front tank keep fuel lines pinching Tape bottom tank Make blanket sleeve wraps way around tank 1/4 foam rubber Install tank being sure fuel lines pinched manner Pack around tank additional foam needed sure will shift flight plumbing engine should direct possible possibility fuel lines pinching have now replicated test-stand setup airplane engine runs properly prop tachs okay sure fuel shutoff works reliably before flying Now go fly Start conservatively rich needle setting first few flights Work gradually toward ideal needle settingyour engine will run better last longer classified information share freely advised shortcut breakin tank installation will cost dont get too greedy needle setting have yet see engine produces horsepower going lean SINCE 1936 p & MODEL RAILROAD 7QUIPMENT RADIO CONTROL PRODUCTS carry full line Byron Originals Bob Parkerson Tom Cook Bob Violet products COD Orders Accepted 7 18 983-9735 128 WATCHOGUE ROAD N StAlE 0314 WATER JET CUT CARBON FIBER STRIPS Latest Technology No Sanding Necessary Smooth Edges Greet Spar Caps Precision Cut Strips Foe Vmg Reinforceueat Bondable Surfaces Lowest Prices Li OOrThidcl 1/4x4r 2/pkgl $315 3/Fx4r 2 plcol $350 12 014Thkk 1/4x4r 2/pkgl $400 3/8x4F 2 p&gl $475 L3 02T Thickl 1/4x4F 2/pkg S500 3/rx4r 2 CL4 030 ThKkl 114xW 2/plcol $600 3/rx4r 2 pkg $900 Send SASE information add itionol sizes products Add $500 shipping handlinq Calif residents add 825% tax Overseas orders add 1 5% Order COD MCI VISA seed check money order Aerospace Composite Products Mswe6t#tw 4210 flOOtfiltE DR. SAN ttAiIDIO 94577 3522022 FAX 510 352-2021 battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 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 July1995 89 J B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM
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Author: B. Hager


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/07
Page Numbers: 86, 87, 88, 89

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\deflang1033\pard\plain\f0\fs17 RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING SOME OF YOU THINK deep dark secret winning races have heard such things gets special engines better airplanes special props list goes onIn past have also guilty some thoughts some cases might have true Some engines use Formula touchy everything perfect competitive everyone fair chance get good engine now can buy engines will run best thanks people like Henry Nelson Dub Jett along modern-day technology state-of-the-art CNC equipment todays machinery can hold very close tolerances over over again bottom line parts same Everyone can now buy special engine because same know people have quit racing just because did feel could buy competitive equipment now true playing field So hey guys come back does mean everyone will become winner As past people win work hardest Example couple weeks ago talking Richard Verano Richard said much practice touched Formula since last September going fly some next weekend get ready Phoenix raceAfter discussion found out real truth Richard fact flying winter testing new Pattern airplane No racing flying Pattern Hey guys going fast just flying circlesyou must accomplished pilot winner Next time go race watch people winning think will find out pretty good fliers Yes still have get right prop combination needle setting Formula have get fuel right easy sounds takes good hard work lots Throw little luck now have chance win So quit complaining come next raceyou will like contest report 11th Lap newsletter Tangerine Sport-PylonDecember 28 1994 Registration started 730 closed 830 advertised first heat 905 52 registered flew 4 x 13 matrix plenty tight races times heard callers saying airplanes falling like flies Actually lost 17 airplanes think highlight crashes Pylon Two got hit hard die-cast poles broke spiked pylon ground kept going Two heats later another smack Pylon Two withstood crunch Yes crash annual someone has hit clubhouse RCACFs airplane lost one-in-a-million hurry get camera type crash occurred Cliff Telford cut base final turn short impaled airplane onto Pylon Three about 12 feet air tilt entire pylon its side remove airplane overheard pilots workers great time five-way tie first Expert fast time went Dub Jett 11077 Fast time Standard went Tom Doe 12077 finished Expert 1Dub Jett 2Bruce Richmond 3Don Moody 4Charlie Poulton 5Ken Fidler Standard 1 2 3 4 5 Don Janssen Jeff Jones Tom Doe James Lyons Gary Freeman Sr 11077 11110 11263 1 15 08 1 1840 13026 12109 12077 12417 12701 Tangerine AMA #428 Pylon Race December 29 1994 registered pilots meeting did matrix 840 am First flight 850 flew 20 heats done 1215 pm Early finish say No because QM 40 kick off remember crashes happening tight races oh yeah plenty Texas guys showed reflexes speed Thanks Powermaster Fuels Predator Fuels 1 Bruce Richmond 2\tab Norm Johnson 3\tab Terry Frazer Fast time Norm Johnson 11758 Tangerine Quarter Midget 40 December 29 1994 16 entries started racing 115 pm class racing though may new sure showed affordable fun class racer fly tight races casualty day Kevin Clarks airplane losing wing due delamination subsequent crash trees top three finishers 1\tab Rick Tocci 2\tab Jerry Small 3\tab Dennis OBrian Fast time Rick Tocci 11307 Just read latest NMPRA newsletter follow-up what just read Dave Doyle So say winner cheats East fly AMA 424 Q-500 event allowing stock K&B 4011 engines APC 9 x 6 props unaltered course really good time event about 130 exceptional time 128 range Well cheat could never find way get under 130 86 Model Aviation ts get engine set right have chance people win miss needle very often mark although did manage hit few times know engine prop August have grand two-day race Ellington just about everybody comes out race Dub Jett going town convinced him should try form Q-500 ran separate 428 version convinced Dub needed bring old AMA-legal Q-500 airframe would supply him engine propa good naturally Dub naturally trouble adjusting blazing speed event cut out times just could seem get things togetherthe first day heard him remark Boy just have got fly right poles get good time event seems got together second day because nothing good timesone set new course record Before Dub headed back Texas gave engine prop back said very quietly powerhouse back Davenow have no excuses know used engine prop rest season still did break 130 mark used same brand airplane ReVlution So next time think fast guys cheating give July1995 87 little slackjust maybe fly better Come think Dub did have slightly different landing gear spinner differentno gave spinner used itwell know shorter rudder things thumbs small almost nobody noticed bet Shadel has too Also same newsletter some help fuel systems Captain Windsock uh oh Lou Rodriguez Fuel systems engine handling Reliability significant factors attaining success Formula racing engine must run eleven laps notable change needle setting have seen engines mined before time because improper no breakin because inadequate fuel system An engine test stand best investments can make lot cheaper burned up engines An 11-12-ounce fuel tank should raised approximate elevation will airplane will need test prop will turn about 2000 rpm higher flying props use carbon-fiber prop weather does affect Run engine least three times test stand 35% 50% nitro Start engine rich let engine run minute before leaning needle Take engine near peak let run about 30 seconds go back rich another minute Repeat process being sure run engine rich before shutting off Alternating rich near peak will temperature-cycle piston allow molecular structure within piston stabilize Put flying prop flying fuel 60-65% run test stand look about 22500 rpm racing props rpm right needle sets well engine now ready fly fuel system airplane must 88 Model Aviation BOX FLIGHT SUPPORT THE FLIGHT BOX THAT BRINGS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO THE FIELD PLUS * Super Po war Panel Reverse Polarity Protected * Expanded Scale Voltmeter Monitor IIX& TX Charge * Lighted Fused MasterAnd Panel Control Switches d Glow Plug Battery Charger Auto Glow Driver t 12V Glow Fuel Pump /Drain Switch 4 Holds 12V-7amp Gall Cell Batteries Sure Starte tors Charge Status Main 12 Volt Battery 412 Volt Engine Ste rter Outlet lElectrical Terminals 4 Use Pre/Post flight Sea4 SCOIb capacity 4 Large Storage Area Lift out Storage Tray FL/EL PLA TFORM AND 32oz FUEL BO77LE CON VENIENT PROPELLER STORAGE &fa df*atarjdRcapted TOLL FREE 1-500-468-2692 Mar West Aft & DiaL Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite Rancho Cordova CA 95742 TEL 910 96 1-4 703 FAX916 983-1923 THE LAIRD SUPER SOLUTION IS THE NEWEST IN WILLIAMS BROS COLLECTiON OF THE FAMOUS GOLDEN ERA RACERS THAT INCLUDE THE GEE BEE Z GEE BEE RI-R2 HALLS BULLDOG RACER AND WEDELL WILLIAMS RACER ThE CAUDRON RACER AND THE SCHOENFELOT FIRECRACKER HIGHLY DETAILED WITH COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS DECALS CHOICE OF HARD OR SOFT TIRESI SEND SASE FOR IL WSTRA TED ORDER FORM OR $300 FOR COWR TALOC4f~I ISJ PAWVEF ST SA MARCOSCA 92065BROS INC THE BEST IN SCALE ELITE PLANS BY UENNJS BRYANT D hhying h cmoEns1andBtop noah IIUII9III dfllwn nl DiUlIbno ordi UKS neal oe p4mm non CAD nwn bot s 1 mv bam linuS mmd Ini Down mc hid. Ilk DriuiTayIm Tn1Mu48 Mt ad plan till 1mg bu ocanpiagly I. flown i nil pm jblam1 uxinfrnrl4md uumr kaittO mcfhw CATALOGS TbdDstmScalo. ... . 3400 ASPAkcnfl 3300 ASPScnI Inwkmgm.... 5500 RCN4W Plum caglos ... 0O 5800 PLEASE AD 5266FF Call intoomtkin mmd inrindil mid 909 383 3959 lkx 889 9307 No DorbuTwIlulent 114 mcml 63. 3300 No2 AwnTutor 1/09 mcnlAr .ssooo No33E5a 114 & mIs nh 80 & 53 53500 NoA WagInoud WMgeon IMIhnk..S3000 No9 Wail. LyundnrlP mim...S35h0 NolSNtDlO3KoauilMlbmh....j3000 No21 DHTiautMolluttapan 300 lb. ml 2431k phen momlhhh A8Wpp W SPAN 205400 S0UO 2SF 014 SF Plm& Tmxlalen 54000 pp EpcaCyg nowI 33300 Wingdb 3200018 p40mw plmohhpc SI7AOA* mlmomutlcmlpmla mduliomk sUit BOB\tab HOLMAN PLANS P0 BOX 741-MA SAN BERNARDINO CA 24O2 \bullet 10x10 etsu lnunder6u seco s No ropes no assembly! 131 RAVENWOCO RD VERSAILLES KY 40383 reliable test stand Three critical aspects fuel tank installation elevation attitude isolation vibration Use small block Styrofoam make platform fuel tank will fit inside fuselage ahead wing firewall should hold tank high possible allowing foam rubber padding way around tank tank should sit about /s inch lower back fuselage level flight attitude satisfied fit tank fuselage use few dabs silicon secure platform inside fuselage Make bumper tank /16 sheet balsa will extend past front tank keep fuel lines pinching Tape bottom tank Make blanket sleeve wraps way around tank 1/4 foam rubber Install tank being sure fuel lines pinched manner Pack around tank additional foam needed sure will shift flight plumbing engine should direct possible possibility fuel lines pinching have now replicated test-stand setup airplane engine runs properly prop tachs okay sure fuel shutoff works reliably before flying Now go fly Start conservatively rich needle setting first few flights Work gradually toward ideal needle settingyour engine will run better last longer classified information share freely advised shortcut breakin tank installation will cost dont get too greedy needle setting have yet see engine produces horsepower going lean SINCE 1936 p & MODEL RAILROAD 7QUIPMENT RADIO CONTROL PRODUCTS carry full line Byron Originals Bob Parkerson Tom Cook Bob Violet products COD Orders Accepted 7 18 983-9735 128 WATCHOGUE ROAD N StAlE 0314 WATER JET CUT CARBON FIBER STRIPS Latest Technology No Sanding Necessary Smooth Edges Greet Spar Caps Precision Cut Strips Foe Vmg Reinforceueat Bondable Surfaces Lowest Prices Li OOrThidcl 1/4x4r 2/pkgl $315 3/Fx4r 2 plcol $350 12 014Thkk 1/4x4r 2/pkgl $400 3/8x4F 2 p&gl $475 L3 02T Thickl 1/4x4F 2/pkg S500 3/rx4r 2 CL4 030 ThKkl 114xW 2/plcol $600 3/rx4r 2 pkg $900 Send SASE information add itionol sizes products Add $500 shipping handlinq Calif residents add 825% tax Overseas orders add 1 5% Order COD MCI VISA seed check money order Aerospace Composite Products Mswe6t#tw 4210 flOOtfiltE DR. SAN ttAiIDIO 94577 3522022 FAX 510 352-2021 battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 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 July1995 89 J B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM
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Author: B. Hager


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/07
Page Numbers: 86, 87, 88, 89

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\deflang1033\pard\plain\f0\fs17 RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING SOME OF YOU THINK deep dark secret winning races have heard such things gets special engines better airplanes special props list goes onIn past have also guilty some thoughts some cases might have true Some engines use Formula touchy everything perfect competitive everyone fair chance get good engine now can buy engines will run best thanks people like Henry Nelson Dub Jett along modern-day technology state-of-the-art CNC equipment todays machinery can hold very close tolerances over over again bottom line parts same Everyone can now buy special engine because same know people have quit racing just because did feel could buy competitive equipment now true playing field So hey guys come back does mean everyone will become winner As past people win work hardest Example couple weeks ago talking Richard Verano Richard said much practice touched Formula since last September going fly some next weekend get ready Phoenix raceAfter discussion found out real truth Richard fact flying winter testing new Pattern airplane No racing flying Pattern Hey guys going fast just flying circlesyou must accomplished pilot winner Next time go race watch people winning think will find out pretty good fliers Yes still have get right prop combination needle setting Formula have get fuel right easy sounds takes good hard work lots Throw little luck now have chance win So quit complaining come next raceyou will like contest report 11th Lap newsletter Tangerine Sport-PylonDecember 28 1994 Registration started 730 closed 830 advertised first heat 905 52 registered flew 4 x 13 matrix plenty tight races times heard callers saying airplanes falling like flies Actually lost 17 airplanes think highlight crashes Pylon Two got hit hard die-cast poles broke spiked pylon ground kept going Two heats later another smack Pylon Two withstood crunch Yes crash annual someone has hit clubhouse RCACFs airplane lost one-in-a-million hurry get camera type crash occurred Cliff Telford cut base final turn short impaled airplane onto Pylon Three about 12 feet air tilt entire pylon its side remove airplane overheard pilots workers great time five-way tie first Expert fast time went Dub Jett 11077 Fast time Standard went Tom Doe 12077 finished Expert 1Dub Jett 2Bruce Richmond 3Don Moody 4Charlie Poulton 5Ken Fidler Standard 1 2 3 4 5 Don Janssen Jeff Jones Tom Doe James Lyons Gary Freeman Sr 11077 11110 11263 1 15 08 1 1840 13026 12109 12077 12417 12701 Tangerine AMA #428 Pylon Race December 29 1994 registered pilots meeting did matrix 840 am First flight 850 flew 20 heats done 1215 pm Early finish say No because QM 40 kick off remember crashes happening tight races oh yeah plenty Texas guys showed reflexes speed Thanks Powermaster Fuels Predator Fuels 1 Bruce Richmond 2\tab Norm Johnson 3\tab Terry Frazer Fast time Norm Johnson 11758 Tangerine Quarter Midget 40 December 29 1994 16 entries started racing 115 pm class racing though may new sure showed affordable fun class racer fly tight races casualty day Kevin Clarks airplane losing wing due delamination subsequent crash trees top three finishers 1\tab Rick Tocci 2\tab Jerry Small 3\tab Dennis OBrian Fast time Rick Tocci 11307 Just read latest NMPRA newsletter follow-up what just read Dave Doyle So say winner cheats East fly AMA 424 Q-500 event allowing stock K&B 4011 engines APC 9 x 6 props unaltered course really good time event about 130 exceptional time 128 range Well cheat could never find way get under 130 86 Model Aviation ts get engine set right have chance people win miss needle very often mark although did manage hit few times know engine prop August have grand two-day race Ellington just about everybody comes out race Dub Jett going town convinced him should try form Q-500 ran separate 428 version convinced Dub needed bring old AMA-legal Q-500 airframe would supply him engine propa good naturally Dub naturally trouble adjusting blazing speed event cut out times just could seem get things togetherthe first day heard him remark Boy just have got fly right poles get good time event seems got together second day because nothing good timesone set new course record Before Dub headed back Texas gave engine prop back said very quietly powerhouse back Davenow have no excuses know used engine prop rest season still did break 130 mark used same brand airplane ReVlution So next time think fast guys cheating give July1995 87 little slackjust maybe fly better Come think Dub did have slightly different landing gear spinner differentno gave spinner used itwell know shorter rudder things thumbs small almost nobody noticed bet Shadel has too Also same newsletter some help fuel systems Captain Windsock uh oh Lou Rodriguez Fuel systems engine handling Reliability significant factors attaining success Formula racing engine must run eleven laps notable change needle setting have seen engines mined before time because improper no breakin because inadequate fuel system An engine test stand best investments can make lot cheaper burned up engines An 11-12-ounce fuel tank should raised approximate elevation will airplane will need test prop will turn about 2000 rpm higher flying props use carbon-fiber prop weather does affect Run engine least three times test stand 35% 50% nitro Start engine rich let engine run minute before leaning needle Take engine near peak let run about 30 seconds go back rich another minute Repeat process being sure run engine rich before shutting off Alternating rich near peak will temperature-cycle piston allow molecular structure within piston stabilize Put flying prop flying fuel 60-65% run test stand look about 22500 rpm racing props rpm right needle sets well engine now ready fly fuel system airplane must 88 Model Aviation BOX FLIGHT SUPPORT THE FLIGHT BOX THAT BRINGS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO THE FIELD PLUS * Super Po war Panel Reverse Polarity Protected * Expanded Scale Voltmeter Monitor IIX& TX Charge * Lighted Fused MasterAnd Panel Control Switches d Glow Plug Battery Charger Auto Glow Driver t 12V Glow Fuel Pump /Drain Switch 4 Holds 12V-7amp Gall Cell Batteries Sure Starte tors Charge Status Main 12 Volt Battery 412 Volt Engine Ste rter Outlet lElectrical Terminals 4 Use Pre/Post flight Sea4 SCOIb capacity 4 Large Storage Area Lift out Storage Tray FL/EL PLA TFORM AND 32oz FUEL BO77LE CON VENIENT PROPELLER STORAGE &fa df*atarjdRcapted TOLL FREE 1-500-468-2692 Mar West Aft & DiaL Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite Rancho Cordova CA 95742 TEL 910 96 1-4 703 FAX916 983-1923 THE LAIRD SUPER SOLUTION IS THE NEWEST IN WILLIAMS BROS COLLECTiON OF THE FAMOUS GOLDEN ERA RACERS THAT INCLUDE THE GEE BEE Z GEE BEE RI-R2 HALLS BULLDOG RACER AND WEDELL WILLIAMS RACER ThE CAUDRON RACER AND THE SCHOENFELOT FIRECRACKER HIGHLY DETAILED WITH COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS DECALS CHOICE OF HARD OR SOFT TIRESI SEND SASE FOR IL WSTRA TED ORDER FORM OR $300 FOR COWR TALOC4f~I ISJ PAWVEF ST SA MARCOSCA 92065BROS INC THE BEST IN SCALE ELITE PLANS BY UENNJS BRYANT D hhying h cmoEns1andBtop noah IIUII9III dfllwn nl DiUlIbno ordi UKS neal oe p4mm non CAD nwn bot s 1 mv bam linuS mmd Ini Down mc hid. Ilk DriuiTayIm Tn1Mu48 Mt ad plan till 1mg bu ocanpiagly I. flown i nil pm jblam1 uxinfrnrl4md uumr kaittO mcfhw CATALOGS TbdDstmScalo. ... . 3400 ASPAkcnfl 3300 ASPScnI Inwkmgm.... 5500 RCN4W Plum caglos ... 0O 5800 PLEASE AD 5266FF Call intoomtkin mmd inrindil mid 909 383 3959 lkx 889 9307 No DorbuTwIlulent 114 mcml 63. 3300 No2 AwnTutor 1/09 mcnlAr .ssooo No33E5a 114 & mIs nh 80 & 53 53500 NoA WagInoud WMgeon IMIhnk..S3000 No9 Wail. LyundnrlP mim...S35h0 NolSNtDlO3KoauilMlbmh....j3000 No21 DHTiautMolluttapan 300 lb. ml 2431k phen momlhhh A8Wpp W SPAN 205400 S0UO 2SF 014 SF Plm& Tmxlalen 54000 pp EpcaCyg nowI 33300 Wingdb 3200018 p40mw plmohhpc SI7AOA* mlmomutlcmlpmla mduliomk sUit BOB\tab HOLMAN PLANS P0 BOX 741-MA SAN BERNARDINO CA 24O2 \bullet 10x10 etsu lnunder6u seco s No ropes no assembly! 131 RAVENWOCO RD VERSAILLES KY 40383 reliable test stand Three critical aspects fuel tank installation elevation attitude isolation vibration Use small block Styrofoam make platform fuel tank will fit inside fuselage ahead wing firewall should hold tank high possible allowing foam rubber padding way around tank tank should sit about /s inch lower back fuselage level flight attitude satisfied fit tank fuselage use few dabs silicon secure platform inside fuselage Make bumper tank /16 sheet balsa will extend past front tank keep fuel lines pinching Tape bottom tank Make blanket sleeve wraps way around tank 1/4 foam rubber Install tank being sure fuel lines pinched manner Pack around tank additional foam needed sure will shift flight plumbing engine should direct possible possibility fuel lines pinching have now replicated test-stand setup airplane engine runs properly prop tachs okay sure fuel shutoff works reliably before flying Now go fly Start conservatively rich needle setting first few flights Work gradually toward ideal needle settingyour engine will run better last longer classified information share freely advised shortcut breakin tank installation will cost dont get too greedy needle setting have yet see engine produces horsepower going lean SINCE 1936 p & MODEL RAILROAD 7QUIPMENT RADIO CONTROL PRODUCTS carry full line Byron Originals Bob Parkerson Tom Cook Bob Violet products COD Orders Accepted 7 18 983-9735 128 WATCHOGUE ROAD N StAlE 0314 WATER JET CUT CARBON FIBER STRIPS Latest Technology No Sanding Necessary Smooth Edges Greet Spar Caps Precision Cut Strips Foe Vmg Reinforceueat Bondable Surfaces Lowest Prices Li OOrThidcl 1/4x4r 2/pkgl $315 3/Fx4r 2 plcol $350 12 014Thkk 1/4x4r 2/pkgl $400 3/8x4F 2 p&gl $475 L3 02T Thickl 1/4x4F 2/pkg S500 3/rx4r 2 CL4 030 ThKkl 114xW 2/plcol $600 3/rx4r 2 pkg $900 Send SASE information add itionol sizes products Add $500 shipping handlinq Calif residents add 825% tax Overseas orders add 1 5% Order COD MCI VISA seed check money order Aerospace Composite Products Mswe6t#tw 4210 flOOtfiltE DR. SAN ttAiIDIO 94577 3522022 FAX 510 352-2021 battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 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 July1995 89 J B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM
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Author: B. Hager


Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/07
Page Numbers: 86, 87, 88, 89

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\deflang1033\pard\plain\f0\fs17 RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING SOME OF YOU THINK deep dark secret winning races have heard such things gets special engines better airplanes special props list goes onIn past have also guilty some thoughts some cases might have true Some engines use Formula touchy everything perfect competitive everyone fair chance get good engine now can buy engines will run best thanks people like Henry Nelson Dub Jett along modern-day technology state-of-the-art CNC equipment todays machinery can hold very close tolerances over over again bottom line parts same Everyone can now buy special engine because same know people have quit racing just because did feel could buy competitive equipment now true playing field So hey guys come back does mean everyone will become winner As past people win work hardest Example couple weeks ago talking Richard Verano Richard said much practice touched Formula since last September going fly some next weekend get ready Phoenix raceAfter discussion found out real truth Richard fact flying winter testing new Pattern airplane No racing flying Pattern Hey guys going fast just flying circlesyou must accomplished pilot winner Next time go race watch people winning think will find out pretty good fliers Yes still have get right prop combination needle setting Formula have get fuel right easy sounds takes good hard work lots Throw little luck now have chance win So quit complaining come next raceyou will like contest report 11th Lap newsletter Tangerine Sport-PylonDecember 28 1994 Registration started 730 closed 830 advertised first heat 905 52 registered flew 4 x 13 matrix plenty tight races times heard callers saying airplanes falling like flies Actually lost 17 airplanes think highlight crashes Pylon Two got hit hard die-cast poles broke spiked pylon ground kept going Two heats later another smack Pylon Two withstood crunch Yes crash annual someone has hit clubhouse RCACFs airplane lost one-in-a-million hurry get camera type crash occurred Cliff Telford cut base final turn short impaled airplane onto Pylon Three about 12 feet air tilt entire pylon its side remove airplane overheard pilots workers great time five-way tie first Expert fast time went Dub Jett 11077 Fast time Standard went Tom Doe 12077 finished Expert 1Dub Jett 2Bruce Richmond 3Don Moody 4Charlie Poulton 5Ken Fidler Standard 1 2 3 4 5 Don Janssen Jeff Jones Tom Doe James Lyons Gary Freeman Sr 11077 11110 11263 1 15 08 1 1840 13026 12109 12077 12417 12701 Tangerine AMA #428 Pylon Race December 29 1994 registered pilots meeting did matrix 840 am First flight 850 flew 20 heats done 1215 pm Early finish say No because QM 40 kick off remember crashes happening tight races oh yeah plenty Texas guys showed reflexes speed Thanks Powermaster Fuels Predator Fuels 1 Bruce Richmond 2\tab Norm Johnson 3\tab Terry Frazer Fast time Norm Johnson 11758 Tangerine Quarter Midget 40 December 29 1994 16 entries started racing 115 pm class racing though may new sure showed affordable fun class racer fly tight races casualty day Kevin Clarks airplane losing wing due delamination subsequent crash trees top three finishers 1\tab Rick Tocci 2\tab Jerry Small 3\tab Dennis OBrian Fast time Rick Tocci 11307 Just read latest NMPRA newsletter follow-up what just read Dave Doyle So say winner cheats East fly AMA 424 Q-500 event allowing stock K&B 4011 engines APC 9 x 6 props unaltered course really good time event about 130 exceptional time 128 range Well cheat could never find way get under 130 86 Model Aviation ts get engine set right have chance people win miss needle very often mark although did manage hit few times know engine prop August have grand two-day race Ellington just about everybody comes out race Dub Jett going town convinced him should try form Q-500 ran separate 428 version convinced Dub needed bring old AMA-legal Q-500 airframe would supply him engine propa good naturally Dub naturally trouble adjusting blazing speed event cut out times just could seem get things togetherthe first day heard him remark Boy just have got fly right poles get good time event seems got together second day because nothing good timesone set new course record Before Dub headed back Texas gave engine prop back said very quietly powerhouse back Davenow have no excuses know used engine prop rest season still did break 130 mark used same brand airplane ReVlution So next time think fast guys cheating give July1995 87 little slackjust maybe fly better Come think Dub did have slightly different landing gear spinner differentno gave spinner used itwell know shorter rudder things thumbs small almost nobody noticed bet Shadel has too Also same newsletter some help fuel systems Captain Windsock uh oh Lou Rodriguez Fuel systems engine handling Reliability significant factors attaining success Formula racing engine must run eleven laps notable change needle setting have seen engines mined before time because improper no breakin because inadequate fuel system An engine test stand best investments can make lot cheaper burned up engines An 11-12-ounce fuel tank should raised approximate elevation will airplane will need test prop will turn about 2000 rpm higher flying props use carbon-fiber prop weather does affect Run engine least three times test stand 35% 50% nitro Start engine rich let engine run minute before leaning needle Take engine near peak let run about 30 seconds go back rich another minute Repeat process being sure run engine rich before shutting off Alternating rich near peak will temperature-cycle piston allow molecular structure within piston stabilize Put flying prop flying fuel 60-65% run test stand look about 22500 rpm racing props rpm right needle sets well engine now ready fly fuel system airplane must 88 Model Aviation BOX FLIGHT SUPPORT THE FLIGHT BOX THAT BRINGS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO THE FIELD PLUS * Super Po war Panel Reverse Polarity Protected * Expanded Scale Voltmeter Monitor IIX& TX Charge * Lighted Fused MasterAnd Panel Control Switches d Glow Plug Battery Charger Auto Glow Driver t 12V Glow Fuel Pump /Drain Switch 4 Holds 12V-7amp Gall Cell Batteries Sure Starte tors Charge Status Main 12 Volt Battery 412 Volt Engine Ste rter Outlet lElectrical Terminals 4 Use Pre/Post flight Sea4 SCOIb capacity 4 Large Storage Area Lift out Storage Tray FL/EL PLA TFORM AND 32oz FUEL BO77LE CON VENIENT PROPELLER STORAGE &fa df*atarjdRcapted TOLL FREE 1-500-468-2692 Mar West Aft & DiaL Co Inc 3339 Fitzgerald Rd Suite Rancho Cordova CA 95742 TEL 910 96 1-4 703 FAX916 983-1923 THE LAIRD SUPER SOLUTION IS THE NEWEST IN WILLIAMS BROS COLLECTiON OF THE FAMOUS GOLDEN ERA RACERS THAT INCLUDE THE GEE BEE Z GEE BEE RI-R2 HALLS BULLDOG RACER AND WEDELL WILLIAMS RACER ThE CAUDRON RACER AND THE SCHOENFELOT FIRECRACKER HIGHLY DETAILED WITH COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS DECALS CHOICE OF HARD OR SOFT TIRESI SEND SASE FOR IL WSTRA TED ORDER FORM OR $300 FOR COWR TALOC4f~I ISJ PAWVEF ST SA MARCOSCA 92065BROS INC THE BEST IN SCALE ELITE PLANS BY UENNJS BRYANT D hhying h cmoEns1andBtop noah IIUII9III dfllwn nl DiUlIbno ordi UKS neal oe p4mm non CAD nwn bot s 1 mv bam linuS mmd Ini Down mc hid. Ilk DriuiTayIm Tn1Mu48 Mt ad plan till 1mg bu ocanpiagly I. flown i nil pm jblam1 uxinfrnrl4md uumr kaittO mcfhw CATALOGS TbdDstmScalo. ... . 3400 ASPAkcnfl 3300 ASPScnI Inwkmgm.... 5500 RCN4W Plum caglos ... 0O 5800 PLEASE AD 5266FF Call intoomtkin mmd inrindil mid 909 383 3959 lkx 889 9307 No DorbuTwIlulent 114 mcml 63. 3300 No2 AwnTutor 1/09 mcnlAr .ssooo No33E5a 114 & mIs nh 80 & 53 53500 NoA WagInoud WMgeon IMIhnk..S3000 No9 Wail. LyundnrlP mim...S35h0 NolSNtDlO3KoauilMlbmh....j3000 No21 DHTiautMolluttapan 300 lb. ml 2431k phen momlhhh A8Wpp W SPAN 205400 S0UO 2SF 014 SF Plm& Tmxlalen 54000 pp EpcaCyg nowI 33300 Wingdb 3200018 p40mw plmohhpc SI7AOA* mlmomutlcmlpmla mduliomk sUit BOB\tab HOLMAN PLANS P0 BOX 741-MA SAN BERNARDINO CA 24O2 \bullet 10x10 etsu lnunder6u seco s No ropes no assembly! 131 RAVENWOCO RD VERSAILLES KY 40383 reliable test stand Three critical aspects fuel tank installation elevation attitude isolation vibration Use small block Styrofoam make platform fuel tank will fit inside fuselage ahead wing firewall should hold tank high possible allowing foam rubber padding way around tank tank should sit about /s inch lower back fuselage level flight attitude satisfied fit tank fuselage use few dabs silicon secure platform inside fuselage Make bumper tank /16 sheet balsa will extend past front tank keep fuel lines pinching Tape bottom tank Make blanket sleeve wraps way around tank 1/4 foam rubber Install tank being sure fuel lines pinched manner Pack around tank additional foam needed sure will shift flight plumbing engine should direct possible possibility fuel lines pinching have now replicated test-stand setup airplane engine runs properly prop tachs okay sure fuel shutoff works reliably before flying Now go fly Start conservatively rich needle setting first few flights Work gradually toward ideal needle settingyour engine will run better last longer classified information share freely advised shortcut breakin tank installation will cost dont get too greedy needle setting have yet see engine produces horsepower going lean SINCE 1936 p & MODEL RAILROAD 7QUIPMENT RADIO CONTROL PRODUCTS carry full line Byron Originals Bob Parkerson Tom Cook Bob Violet products COD Orders Accepted 7 18 983-9735 128 WATCHOGUE ROAD N StAlE 0314 WATER JET CUT CARBON FIBER STRIPS Latest Technology No Sanding Necessary Smooth Edges Greet Spar Caps Precision Cut Strips Foe Vmg Reinforceueat Bondable Surfaces Lowest Prices Li OOrThidcl 1/4x4r 2/pkgl $315 3/Fx4r 2 plcol $350 12 014Thkk 1/4x4r 2/pkgl $400 3/8x4F 2 p&gl $475 L3 02T Thickl 1/4x4F 2/pkg S500 3/rx4r 2 CL4 030 ThKkl 114xW 2/plcol $600 3/rx4r 2 pkg $900 Send SASE information add itionol sizes products Add $500 shipping handlinq Calif residents add 825% tax Overseas orders add 1 5% Order COD MCI VISA seed check money order Aerospace Composite Products Mswe6t#tw 4210 flOOtfiltE DR. SAN ttAiIDIO 94577 3522022 FAX 510 352-2021 battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 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 July1995 89 J B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM
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