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Radio Control: Pylon Racing

Author: B. Hager


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/03
Page Numbers: 105, 106, 107

RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING 111 WHILE THE FORMULA fliers heading out California year-end Championship Race lot Q-500 fliers Atlanta Championship Race own report Bob Brassell also CD contest 20th Annual Atlanta Air Racing Championships Atlanta known Crossroads South 20th annual Atlanta Air Racing Championships proved continues true total 31 pilots 9 different states gathered Atlanta R/C Club field weekend October 2 1-22 some competitive racing season racing schedule included AMA 428 Q-500 AMA QM40 Saturday SEMPRA Standard/Advanced/Expert Q-500 Sunday brief rundown action AMA Q-500 chilly crystal-clear Saturday morning greeted 26 pilots entered AMA Q-500 event long course 25 miles set up ready go weather man told us expect 10-15 mph winds late morning sure enough wind did start blow around 10 am start first heat Due light turnout club workers likely due cold wind compelled set up matrix three-airplane heats Thanks cooperation pilots few borrowed workers proved work out wellTo help things along CD made decision operate under 60-second start clock heat fast competitive Most AMA Q-500 pilots possess similar racing skills engines part equal makes competitive racing Right off bat clear Bruce Richmond Dub Jett Ken Howell Mike Stokes very fast Dave Bowman James Barr also showed early speed Although cool wind would permit record performance times came down gradually temperature warmed 60s Lady Luck smiled some pilots frowned upon others generally kind aircraft end Bruce Richmond flying Jett/APC powered Revolution emerged perfect score leaving Mike Stokes David Bowman point down fly off second Left In same heat ID photo Jacobson leads Pete Rickard Bobby Malik around Turns Two Three March 1996 105 so-often overlooked course workers Rear L-R Gray Gelbaum Clayton Chastney Front L-R Wallis Benezra Skey SEMPRA 0-500 heatID aircraft Models belong L-R Bobby Malik Scott Bryant Pete Rickard Jake Jacobson L-R Sam Shimizu caller Kurt Stromburg Authur Harrison Bruce Richmond caller Dub Jett THE INTIMIDATOR PRE BUILT FULL KITS $9999$3999 Wings 10 wid sheetedbalsa wing epoxyskins /ss plyFull lite ply installed insides wing/stabbetter power ruddertransfer Jigged/is ply built fuseedge carbonwing/stahl fiberrudder installed ity wingaluminum landing gear V-TAINATIONAL BALSA THIRD PLACE 97 Cherokee Dr Springfield MA 01109 94 & 95 NATS accept personal check money order COD $475 COD $700 S&H per kit 48 states CONGRATULATIONS H RINALDI AUTO-VAC SYSTEM Introducing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system cornpletely selfmonitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump Auto-Yac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready use Included kit EZ Voc II electric pump rated 24 Hg vacuum switch adjustable 5 22 Hg vacuum gauge large capacity reservoir check valve neoprene tubing EZ Vac connector Iwo Ouick-Lock seals 9 18 wide bagging tube 9 15 wide breather cloth set vacuum230 V System available bagging instructionsAdd 579 tar S&H lied, M0/t0D MtdI5A excepted CA realdeets add 825% Tax 4210 DoolillIe Dr San Leandro CA94577 510352-2022 FAX 510 3522021 413-796-1925 thirdThe flyoff began well brought close Stokes airplanes hit coming around Turn Three Mikes airplane hit weeds David continued complete 10 laps somewhat customized prop Mike Stokes finished third Fast-Time day 11406 Quarter Midget 40 Following brief pilots meeting awards ceremony Q-500 Quarter Midget 40 racing got underway about 330 wind let up little almost 70 degrees ten QM4O pilots made way line small field set up four heats three airplanes Again racing very fast competitive variety airframe engine combinations took air first heat showed Dub Jett Sweet Pea V-tail very fast Sam Shimizu Tsunami moving right along Bruce Richmonds Miss RJ right hunt Attrition greatest event Carl Simms losing Pole Kitty cause unknown Steve Kovach losing Larson Mustang flew through sun Jerry Salisbury losing Mustang between Two Three CFIT Bruce Richmond withdrawing after minor damage landing wind Through allRacer Rick Landers smooth fast flying Napier Heston fast time 11104 perfect score win Racing concluded end four rounds consensus remaining pilots SEMPRA Q-500 Sunday morning brought absolutely clear skies absolutely no wind first frost season Atlanta area day full complement workers set up matrix seven four-airplane heats per round pylons relocated two-mile short course pilots meeting held 26 pilots registered event 920 off flying 945 Temperature just before Heat already warmed nearly 50 degrees 106 Model Aviation forget units remember! NOT JUST CHARGERS. COMPLETE AUTOMATIC BATTER V MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS Ca Ra Products 21 Urban Dr P0 Box 436 Paineaville OH 44077 216-639-8274 Hra 912 2 7 central Time SASE information ers inquiries invited 60-second clock worked well Saturday continued its use Sunday Round saw some very competitive racing few surprises cool air kept fast times 113-116 save day went Mike Klutz vertical fin came off aircraft during heat remained attached aircraft pushrod piece MonoKote Mike bolted new Super Sport Jett 40 morning failed arrange sufficient throttle throw Flying about throttle Mike kept airplane its side turning until fuel ran out managed land minor damage After excitement wing folded next heat subsequent rounds saw times drop air warmed further mid-70s Both Sport-Jetts Webras moving well Jett clearly class field saw several different APC props being used James Barr Ken Howell pushed fast time mark high 1 lOs Bruce Richmond continued consistent effort Saturday keeping perfect score group Ken Howell Dub Jett Bruce set fast time mark 10995 after wingtip-to-wingtip battle Bob Brassell Bruce made tight last turn just beat Bobs 11005 Now thats what racing about Standard Advanced class flyers really put spectacular show Steve Adams two times under 120 Curt Stromberg has once again found racing groove Standard class pilots going real threat very soon Hey watch out David Vinson After five rounds Bruce Richmond Dub Jett & Ken Howell perfect scores elected no flyoff Richmond got win fast time Racing Tips Over several years racing have learned few golden rules help finish heats competitive saw few Standard Advanced Expert racers may benefit knowledge First check glow plug before heat tighten doubt replace plug save old sport airplane Second always fly 11 laps fly lap after 10-lap card showingjust case cut last turn Last have completed 11th lap carefully pull up off course safe altitude Have caller inform airplanes done racing shut down land Remember caller second set eyes ears Make sure he/she understands what expect Summary 20th annual Atlanta Air Racing Championships biggest best Atlanta event ever AMA 428 Q-500 field biggest have ever Pilots now realize SEMPRA AMA Q-500 models much different speed cost have decided give try Some pilots prefer run AMA Several pilots very impressed QM40 class expect several new pilots entering QM4O ranks early Tangerines Special thanks Atlanta R/C workers especially emergency workers Mark Clayton Mike Simms Steve Clayton Pete Rickard Mike Klutz others helped out sorry missed course thank pilots Pylon Racing alive well Atlanta South Oddly enough potential racers know about Atlanta races SEMPRA organization area interest Q-500 racing contact Bob Brassell 1515 Cedar Bluff Trail Marietta GA 30062 am willing share racing experience new potential racers cannot believe Atlanta R/C Club club Georgia interest Pylon Racing contains about 98% Pylon pilots Georgia must others out EST QUALITY TOP PERFORMANCE COMPETITIVE PRICES ALL ENGINES INCLUDE Sache Doimar cylinder Crankshaft Assemblies CH Electronics heavy duty ignition system Bosch plug cover year limited warranty parts labor Tapped smoke Waibro carburetor ran ready fly OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Single bolt nroo adanter Tilloston HOURS pm 10 pm Mon.Frl 10 am-4 pm Sat & Sun Central ltd lime J bbles Order Line 1-3OO-3O9-831 Info Line 1Z-795-93 Zlihr Fax 412-793-9357 Everyday Low Low Hhtec Prices Radios Focus Flash 5 Prism 7 Focus 4 Trainer Box wlcord 115-80 jIS-BOME l15-101 IlS-2OSBB lIS-300 IIS-422 lIS-425BB iIS-6OSBB I1S605M6 IIS61SMG 1IS-700BB Supreme Servos $12995 19995 22995 3500 2495 3395 2195 2595 1095 1295 1795 3295 4095 4095 2395 Receiver w/crystai 5995 Call for other ilitec Discounts J&C Sound Security $1995 jac Fun-Bat ARF $2995 Beginners Pack ARF. Right Flyer 40 Magnum EPA 46 Focus 4 Radio $28900 Lite Machine Ilelicopter Complete wlengine Gyro see revue flugust RCM $211995 Come see asi new store just 15 minutes east Pittsburgh JaC Hobbles 100 Street Penn 111115 PA 15235 Visa Mastercard Accepted SUJOOSH IEtm BAflS OUT Release scalelike Parachutist real crowd pleaser lot fun Brilliant colorsl FL oronge Fl pink yellow red white blue gold Complete figure & release system $1895 eo plus $325 5/i-I Model Aviation Special Red White & Blue Red & Gold Combo $1895 325 SIHl SEND ORDER TODAY TO HOBBY HUT MANUFACTURING 2020 W List St N Suite #77 Wichita KS 67203-2107 Dept MflV send SASE brochure March 1996 107 ULJAUIY L... ENGINES SSORIES ICE S&H S1200 Prices sublect 114 QE AVENLEto change EXCELSIOR SRINGS notice MISSOLFiI 64024 8E 630-5140

Author: B. Hager


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/03
Page Numbers: 105, 106, 107

RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING 111 WHILE THE FORMULA fliers heading out California year-end Championship Race lot Q-500 fliers Atlanta Championship Race own report Bob Brassell also CD contest 20th Annual Atlanta Air Racing Championships Atlanta known Crossroads South 20th annual Atlanta Air Racing Championships proved continues true total 31 pilots 9 different states gathered Atlanta R/C Club field weekend October 2 1-22 some competitive racing season racing schedule included AMA 428 Q-500 AMA QM40 Saturday SEMPRA Standard/Advanced/Expert Q-500 Sunday brief rundown action AMA Q-500 chilly crystal-clear Saturday morning greeted 26 pilots entered AMA Q-500 event long course 25 miles set up ready go weather man told us expect 10-15 mph winds late morning sure enough wind did start blow around 10 am start first heat Due light turnout club workers likely due cold wind compelled set up matrix three-airplane heats Thanks cooperation pilots few borrowed workers proved work out wellTo help things along CD made decision operate under 60-second start clock heat fast competitive Most AMA Q-500 pilots possess similar racing skills engines part equal makes competitive racing Right off bat clear Bruce Richmond Dub Jett Ken Howell Mike Stokes very fast Dave Bowman James Barr also showed early speed Although cool wind would permit record performance times came down gradually temperature warmed 60s Lady Luck smiled some pilots frowned upon others generally kind aircraft end Bruce Richmond flying Jett/APC powered Revolution emerged perfect score leaving Mike Stokes David Bowman point down fly off second Left In same heat ID photo Jacobson leads Pete Rickard Bobby Malik around Turns Two Three March 1996 105 so-often overlooked course workers Rear L-R Gray Gelbaum Clayton Chastney Front L-R Wallis Benezra Skey SEMPRA 0-500 heatID aircraft Models belong L-R Bobby Malik Scott Bryant Pete Rickard Jake Jacobson L-R Sam Shimizu caller Kurt Stromburg Authur Harrison Bruce Richmond caller Dub Jett THE INTIMIDATOR PRE BUILT FULL KITS $9999$3999 Wings 10 wid sheetedbalsa wing epoxyskins /ss plyFull lite ply installed insides wing/stabbetter power ruddertransfer Jigged/is ply built fuseedge carbonwing/stahl fiberrudder installed ity wingaluminum landing gear V-TAINATIONAL BALSA THIRD PLACE 97 Cherokee Dr Springfield MA 01109 94 & 95 NATS accept personal check money order COD $475 COD $700 S&H per kit 48 states CONGRATULATIONS H RINALDI AUTO-VAC SYSTEM Introducing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system cornpletely selfmonitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump Auto-Yac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready use Included kit EZ Voc II electric pump rated 24 Hg vacuum switch adjustable 5 22 Hg vacuum gauge large capacity reservoir check valve neoprene tubing EZ Vac connector Iwo Ouick-Lock seals 9 18 wide bagging tube 9 15 wide breather cloth set vacuum230 V System available bagging instructionsAdd 579 tar S&H lied, M0/t0D MtdI5A excepted CA realdeets add 825% Tax 4210 DoolillIe Dr San Leandro CA94577 510352-2022 FAX 510 3522021 413-796-1925 thirdThe flyoff began well brought close Stokes airplanes hit coming around Turn Three Mikes airplane hit weeds David continued complete 10 laps somewhat customized prop Mike Stokes finished third Fast-Time day 11406 Quarter Midget 40 Following brief pilots meeting awards ceremony Q-500 Quarter Midget 40 racing got underway about 330 wind let up little almost 70 degrees ten QM4O pilots made way line small field set up four heats three airplanes Again racing very fast competitive variety airframe engine combinations took air first heat showed Dub Jett Sweet Pea V-tail very fast Sam Shimizu Tsunami moving right along Bruce Richmonds Miss RJ right hunt Attrition greatest event Carl Simms losing Pole Kitty cause unknown Steve Kovach losing Larson Mustang flew through sun Jerry Salisbury losing Mustang between Two Three CFIT Bruce Richmond withdrawing after minor damage landing wind Through allRacer Rick Landers smooth fast flying Napier Heston fast time 11104 perfect score win Racing concluded end four rounds consensus remaining pilots SEMPRA Q-500 Sunday morning brought absolutely clear skies absolutely no wind first frost season Atlanta area day full complement workers set up matrix seven four-airplane heats per round pylons relocated two-mile short course pilots meeting held 26 pilots registered event 920 off flying 945 Temperature just before Heat already warmed nearly 50 degrees 106 Model Aviation forget units remember! NOT JUST CHARGERS. COMPLETE AUTOMATIC BATTER V MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS Ca Ra Products 21 Urban Dr P0 Box 436 Paineaville OH 44077 216-639-8274 Hra 912 2 7 central Time SASE information ers inquiries invited 60-second clock worked well Saturday continued its use Sunday Round saw some very competitive racing few surprises cool air kept fast times 113-116 save day went Mike Klutz vertical fin came off aircraft during heat remained attached aircraft pushrod piece MonoKote Mike bolted new Super Sport Jett 40 morning failed arrange sufficient throttle throw Flying about throttle Mike kept airplane its side turning until fuel ran out managed land minor damage After excitement wing folded next heat subsequent rounds saw times drop air warmed further mid-70s Both Sport-Jetts Webras moving well Jett clearly class field saw several different APC props being used James Barr Ken Howell pushed fast time mark high 1 lOs Bruce Richmond continued consistent effort Saturday keeping perfect score group Ken Howell Dub Jett Bruce set fast time mark 10995 after wingtip-to-wingtip battle Bob Brassell Bruce made tight last turn just beat Bobs 11005 Now thats what racing about Standard Advanced class flyers really put spectacular show Steve Adams two times under 120 Curt Stromberg has once again found racing groove Standard class pilots going real threat very soon Hey watch out David Vinson After five rounds Bruce Richmond Dub Jett & Ken Howell perfect scores elected no flyoff Richmond got win fast time Racing Tips Over several years racing have learned few golden rules help finish heats competitive saw few Standard Advanced Expert racers may benefit knowledge First check glow plug before heat tighten doubt replace plug save old sport airplane Second always fly 11 laps fly lap after 10-lap card showingjust case cut last turn Last have completed 11th lap carefully pull up off course safe altitude Have caller inform airplanes done racing shut down land Remember caller second set eyes ears Make sure he/she understands what expect Summary 20th annual Atlanta Air Racing Championships biggest best Atlanta event ever AMA 428 Q-500 field biggest have ever Pilots now realize SEMPRA AMA Q-500 models much different speed cost have decided give try Some pilots prefer run AMA Several pilots very impressed QM40 class expect several new pilots entering QM4O ranks early Tangerines Special thanks Atlanta R/C workers especially emergency workers Mark Clayton Mike Simms Steve Clayton Pete Rickard Mike Klutz others helped out sorry missed course thank pilots Pylon Racing alive well Atlanta South Oddly enough potential racers know about Atlanta races SEMPRA organization area interest Q-500 racing contact Bob Brassell 1515 Cedar Bluff Trail Marietta GA 30062 am willing share racing experience new potential racers cannot believe Atlanta R/C Club club Georgia interest Pylon Racing contains about 98% Pylon pilots Georgia must others out EST QUALITY TOP PERFORMANCE COMPETITIVE PRICES ALL ENGINES INCLUDE Sache Doimar cylinder Crankshaft Assemblies CH Electronics heavy duty ignition system Bosch plug cover year limited warranty parts labor Tapped smoke Waibro carburetor ran ready fly OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Single bolt nroo adanter Tilloston HOURS pm 10 pm Mon.Frl 10 am-4 pm Sat & Sun Central ltd lime J bbles Order Line 1-3OO-3O9-831 Info Line 1Z-795-93 Zlihr Fax 412-793-9357 Everyday Low Low Hhtec Prices Radios Focus Flash 5 Prism 7 Focus 4 Trainer Box wlcord 115-80 jIS-BOME l15-101 IlS-2OSBB lIS-300 IIS-422 lIS-425BB iIS-6OSBB I1S605M6 IIS61SMG 1IS-700BB Supreme Servos $12995 19995 22995 3500 2495 3395 2195 2595 1095 1295 1795 3295 4095 4095 2395 Receiver w/crystai 5995 Call for other ilitec Discounts J&C Sound Security $1995 jac Fun-Bat ARF $2995 Beginners Pack ARF. Right Flyer 40 Magnum EPA 46 Focus 4 Radio $28900 Lite Machine Ilelicopter Complete wlengine Gyro see revue flugust RCM $211995 Come see asi new store just 15 minutes east Pittsburgh JaC Hobbles 100 Street Penn 111115 PA 15235 Visa Mastercard Accepted SUJOOSH IEtm BAflS OUT Release scalelike Parachutist real crowd pleaser lot fun Brilliant colorsl FL oronge Fl pink yellow red white blue gold Complete figure & release system $1895 eo plus $325 5/i-I Model Aviation Special Red White & Blue Red & Gold Combo $1895 325 SIHl SEND ORDER TODAY TO HOBBY HUT MANUFACTURING 2020 W List St N Suite #77 Wichita KS 67203-2107 Dept MflV send SASE brochure March 1996 107 ULJAUIY L... ENGINES SSORIES ICE S&H S1200 Prices sublect 114 QE AVENLEto change EXCELSIOR SRINGS notice MISSOLFiI 64024 8E 630-5140

Author: B. Hager


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/03
Page Numbers: 105, 106, 107

RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING 111 WHILE THE FORMULA fliers heading out California year-end Championship Race lot Q-500 fliers Atlanta Championship Race own report Bob Brassell also CD contest 20th Annual Atlanta Air Racing Championships Atlanta known Crossroads South 20th annual Atlanta Air Racing Championships proved continues true total 31 pilots 9 different states gathered Atlanta R/C Club field weekend October 2 1-22 some competitive racing season racing schedule included AMA 428 Q-500 AMA QM40 Saturday SEMPRA Standard/Advanced/Expert Q-500 Sunday brief rundown action AMA Q-500 chilly crystal-clear Saturday morning greeted 26 pilots entered AMA Q-500 event long course 25 miles set up ready go weather man told us expect 10-15 mph winds late morning sure enough wind did start blow around 10 am start first heat Due light turnout club workers likely due cold wind compelled set up matrix three-airplane heats Thanks cooperation pilots few borrowed workers proved work out wellTo help things along CD made decision operate under 60-second start clock heat fast competitive Most AMA Q-500 pilots possess similar racing skills engines part equal makes competitive racing Right off bat clear Bruce Richmond Dub Jett Ken Howell Mike Stokes very fast Dave Bowman James Barr also showed early speed Although cool wind would permit record performance times came down gradually temperature warmed 60s Lady Luck smiled some pilots frowned upon others generally kind aircraft end Bruce Richmond flying Jett/APC powered Revolution emerged perfect score leaving Mike Stokes David Bowman point down fly off second Left In same heat ID photo Jacobson leads Pete Rickard Bobby Malik around Turns Two Three March 1996 105 so-often overlooked course workers Rear L-R Gray Gelbaum Clayton Chastney Front L-R Wallis Benezra Skey SEMPRA 0-500 heatID aircraft Models belong L-R Bobby Malik Scott Bryant Pete Rickard Jake Jacobson L-R Sam Shimizu caller Kurt Stromburg Authur Harrison Bruce Richmond caller Dub Jett THE INTIMIDATOR PRE BUILT FULL KITS $9999$3999 Wings 10 wid sheetedbalsa wing epoxyskins /ss plyFull lite ply installed insides wing/stabbetter power ruddertransfer Jigged/is ply built fuseedge carbonwing/stahl fiberrudder installed ity wingaluminum landing gear V-TAINATIONAL BALSA THIRD PLACE 97 Cherokee Dr Springfield MA 01109 94 & 95 NATS accept personal check money order COD $475 COD $700 S&H per kit 48 states CONGRATULATIONS H RINALDI AUTO-VAC SYSTEM Introducing new fully automatic vacuum bagging system cornpletely selfmonitoring has fully adjustable vacuum switch large capacity reservoir prevents frequent cycling vacuum pump Auto-Yac kit comes completely assembled mounted wood base ready use Included kit EZ Voc II electric pump rated 24 Hg vacuum switch adjustable 5 22 Hg vacuum gauge large capacity reservoir check valve neoprene tubing EZ Vac connector Iwo Ouick-Lock seals 9 18 wide bagging tube 9 15 wide breather cloth set vacuum230 V System available bagging instructionsAdd 579 tar S&H lied, M0/t0D MtdI5A excepted CA realdeets add 825% Tax 4210 DoolillIe Dr San Leandro CA94577 510352-2022 FAX 510 3522021 413-796-1925 thirdThe flyoff began well brought close Stokes airplanes hit coming around Turn Three Mikes airplane hit weeds David continued complete 10 laps somewhat customized prop Mike Stokes finished third Fast-Time day 11406 Quarter Midget 40 Following brief pilots meeting awards ceremony Q-500 Quarter Midget 40 racing got underway about 330 wind let up little almost 70 degrees ten QM4O pilots made way line small field set up four heats three airplanes Again racing very fast competitive variety airframe engine combinations took air first heat showed Dub Jett Sweet Pea V-tail very fast Sam Shimizu Tsunami moving right along Bruce Richmonds Miss RJ right hunt Attrition greatest event Carl Simms losing Pole Kitty cause unknown Steve Kovach losing Larson Mustang flew through sun Jerry Salisbury losing Mustang between Two Three CFIT Bruce Richmond withdrawing after minor damage landing wind Through allRacer Rick Landers smooth fast flying Napier Heston fast time 11104 perfect score win Racing concluded end four rounds consensus remaining pilots SEMPRA Q-500 Sunday morning brought absolutely clear skies absolutely no wind first frost season Atlanta area day full complement workers set up matrix seven four-airplane heats per round pylons relocated two-mile short course pilots meeting held 26 pilots registered event 920 off flying 945 Temperature just before Heat already warmed nearly 50 degrees 106 Model Aviation forget units remember! NOT JUST CHARGERS. COMPLETE AUTOMATIC BATTER V MAINTENANCE SYSTEMS Ca Ra Products 21 Urban Dr P0 Box 436 Paineaville OH 44077 216-639-8274 Hra 912 2 7 central Time SASE information ers inquiries invited 60-second clock worked well Saturday continued its use Sunday Round saw some very competitive racing few surprises cool air kept fast times 113-116 save day went Mike Klutz vertical fin came off aircraft during heat remained attached aircraft pushrod piece MonoKote Mike bolted new Super Sport Jett 40 morning failed arrange sufficient throttle throw Flying about throttle Mike kept airplane its side turning until fuel ran out managed land minor damage After excitement wing folded next heat subsequent rounds saw times drop air warmed further mid-70s Both Sport-Jetts Webras moving well Jett clearly class field saw several different APC props being used James Barr Ken Howell pushed fast time mark high 1 lOs Bruce Richmond continued consistent effort Saturday keeping perfect score group Ken Howell Dub Jett Bruce set fast time mark 10995 after wingtip-to-wingtip battle Bob Brassell Bruce made tight last turn just beat Bobs 11005 Now thats what racing about Standard Advanced class flyers really put spectacular show Steve Adams two times under 120 Curt Stromberg has once again found racing groove Standard class pilots going real threat very soon Hey watch out David Vinson After five rounds Bruce Richmond Dub Jett & Ken Howell perfect scores elected no flyoff Richmond got win fast time Racing Tips Over several years racing have learned few golden rules help finish heats competitive saw few Standard Advanced Expert racers may benefit knowledge First check glow plug before heat tighten doubt replace plug save old sport airplane Second always fly 11 laps fly lap after 10-lap card showingjust case cut last turn Last have completed 11th lap carefully pull up off course safe altitude Have caller inform airplanes done racing shut down land Remember caller second set eyes ears Make sure he/she understands what expect Summary 20th annual Atlanta Air Racing Championships biggest best Atlanta event ever AMA 428 Q-500 field biggest have ever Pilots now realize SEMPRA AMA Q-500 models much different speed cost have decided give try Some pilots prefer run AMA Several pilots very impressed QM40 class expect several new pilots entering QM4O ranks early Tangerines Special thanks Atlanta R/C workers especially emergency workers Mark Clayton Mike Simms Steve Clayton Pete Rickard Mike Klutz others helped out sorry missed course thank pilots Pylon Racing alive well Atlanta South Oddly enough potential racers know about Atlanta races SEMPRA organization area interest Q-500 racing contact Bob Brassell 1515 Cedar Bluff Trail Marietta GA 30062 am willing share racing experience new potential racers cannot believe Atlanta R/C Club club Georgia interest Pylon Racing contains about 98% Pylon pilots Georgia must others out EST QUALITY TOP PERFORMANCE COMPETITIVE PRICES ALL ENGINES INCLUDE Sache Doimar cylinder Crankshaft Assemblies CH Electronics heavy duty ignition system Bosch plug cover year limited warranty parts labor Tapped smoke Waibro carburetor ran ready fly OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Single bolt nroo adanter Tilloston HOURS pm 10 pm Mon.Frl 10 am-4 pm Sat & Sun Central ltd lime J bbles Order Line 1-3OO-3O9-831 Info Line 1Z-795-93 Zlihr Fax 412-793-9357 Everyday Low Low Hhtec Prices Radios Focus Flash 5 Prism 7 Focus 4 Trainer Box wlcord 115-80 jIS-BOME l15-101 IlS-2OSBB lIS-300 IIS-422 lIS-425BB iIS-6OSBB I1S605M6 IIS61SMG 1IS-700BB Supreme Servos $12995 19995 22995 3500 2495 3395 2195 2595 1095 1295 1795 3295 4095 4095 2395 Receiver w/crystai 5995 Call for other ilitec Discounts J&C Sound Security $1995 jac Fun-Bat ARF $2995 Beginners Pack ARF. Right Flyer 40 Magnum EPA 46 Focus 4 Radio $28900 Lite Machine Ilelicopter Complete wlengine Gyro see revue flugust RCM $211995 Come see asi new store just 15 minutes east Pittsburgh JaC Hobbles 100 Street Penn 111115 PA 15235 Visa Mastercard Accepted SUJOOSH IEtm BAflS OUT Release scalelike Parachutist real crowd pleaser lot fun Brilliant colorsl FL oronge Fl pink yellow red white blue gold Complete figure & release system $1895 eo plus $325 5/i-I Model Aviation Special Red White & Blue Red & Gold Combo $1895 325 SIHl SEND ORDER TODAY TO HOBBY HUT MANUFACTURING 2020 W List St N Suite #77 Wichita KS 67203-2107 Dept MflV send SASE brochure March 1996 107 ULJAUIY L... ENGINES SSORIES ICE S&H S1200 Prices sublect 114 QE AVENLEto change EXCELSIOR SRINGS notice MISSOLFiI 64024 8E 630-5140

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