Radio Control: Pylon Racing

RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING IN PAST YEARS Ive med describe Nats Pylon competition single word year called fragmented Nats year very difficultthe Pylon venue turned over National Miniature Pylon Association NMPRA first time bout Ijust call different Nats first time entire worker pool selected contestants exception few stalwarts including Paul Page Bob Campbell Charlie Robinson Brigette Brown Jim Bernie Allen Since workers have become extinct group Pylon needed new plan details plan developed during Nats planning meeting last fall meeting attended Nats management staff involved AMA Special Interest Groups SIGsin Pylons case NMPRA Unfortunately after plan developed new problem discovered NIvIPRA President Pete Reed original plan involved flying event morning another afternoonthe morning events contestants would staff afternoon event vice versa general conclusion contestant could fly work same event person flying multiple events would excluded working events rub developedat last years Nats approximately 12 contestants flew Quickie people excluded same 12 people would entire worker pool Nats would result shutdown takes least 16 people run event time Pete staff developed plan would divide fliers two matrices fliers matrix would staff other Matrix scheduled fly Monday Wednesday Matrix B scheduled fly Tuesday Thursday top 14 competitors matrix would fly finals Friday plan followed provided sufficient worker pool Although few problems Im certain will worked out next year Other initial scheduling problems Pylon racing went well positive comments contestants Processing conducted same day same location tables set up venue resulted nothing positive comments toward format will certainiy continued Although NMPRA charge Pylon Nats Pete Reed realized certain officials would needed successfulin particular Contest Directors run four events put out appeal NMPRA successful obtaining services Cliff Telford FAI Formula Paul Geders Quarter-40 Teri John Dunham Quickie 500 people did yeoman job commended Formula entries way down Quarter Midget entries much higher predicteda half-day taken Formula schedule added Quarter Midget first day racing would start end Formula year Formula staffed group December 1996 91 Mike Helsel L launches Henry Bartle Jim Shinohara launches Richard Verano Formula flyoff Quarter Midget Juniors Matthew Van Baren second Vendetta Henson Bartle first Mustang Both placed well overall Prince George County R/C Club Maryland ran things professionally completing six rounds flyoffs just hour started Monday morning dreaded Heat Round Richard Verano won followed Bob Brogdon Jason Shulman Canadas Eddie Smith Round heat winners ranked best times Dave Shadel Richard Verano Travis Flynn Harold Sattler Henry Bartle Darrol Cady Shadelposteda 11164 end Round Two Shadel still led tie first reduced three persons Dave Canadas Harold Sattler Travis Flynn Dave also lowered best time 1 0809a time would hold up meets best Following first three rounding out top ten Rusty Van Baren Pete Reed Mike Helsel Henry Bartle Lloyd Burnham Roy Andrassy Matthew Van Baren Rounds Three Four Five went Dave Shadel leading way Harold Sattler Pete Reed Matthew Van Baren fell out top ten replaced Bob Brogdon Jason Shuhnan Richard Verano Round Six final Formula since 4 x 6 matrix would repeat after five rounds Round Six started same participants Round Bob Brogdon Richard Verano Ed Smith Jason Shulman would face other againand outcome exactly same Round end perennial Dave Shadel first followed Rusty Van Baren second Tied third Mike Helsel Travis Flynnthey flew position Mike Helsel won Richard Verano Henry Bartle tied fifth sixth also flew position Richard Verano came out top David Lloyd Bumbam Jason Shulman Bob Brogdon Harold Sattler rounded out top ten went first day Quickie Other Dave Shadel theres another perennial Formula didnt disappoint yearonce again Drew Jerina rnrn Jo Fointhe GiantsHelp Promote I INon-Competitive __ Flying Large RIC Air Craft I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight IMEMBERSHIP APPUCAllON NEW RENEWAL Dote19I Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere I Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIAlURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ Street _____________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ ________________________State/Province _________________Zip 1CIty IMAA ________ AMA Number________ MAAC ________Chapter_______ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 2055 HEdale Road a KS 67401 rn rn 92 Model Aviation est Director Cliff Telford L gives former F3D world Formula ls Best Senior Gary Freeman Jr receives trophy champion Richard Verano plaque winning FAI F3D CD Cliff Telford Gary finished 18th place won Best Finish award Shark Drew has paint system patience skill results always great always enjoy painting Formula can compare work Drews best better along shot Matrix Quickie started Monday afternoon 44 entries Matrix B 46 fact co-CDs John Ten Dunham workers course Formula trophies still being awarded Mark Parker won first heat followed Tony Cuneo Tim McGreevy Dan Myer rounds end tied first Jason Shuhnan Seth Tomblin Richard Verano Dave Shadel Joe Ruh Heniy Barfie Rusty Van Baren David Bowman John Fike Mark Parker wife Karen changed end Round Two tie first went 11 four Dave Shadel Henry Bartle Rusty Van Baren Richard Verano experienced Formula guys won second-round heats Shadel posted 1147 best time days end three rounds flown Dave Shadel Richard Verano Rusty Van Baren Mark Parker David Lloyd David Bowman Lloyd Burnham John Fike Michael Delponte Tony Cuneo first through tenth Dave Shadels 1147 still best time ended first day racing Four rounds scheduled would result ton heats crashes cuts midairs no-starts aggravations Pylon racing Did mention weather Im used 1000 Nats no matter theyre held year coolest ever never saw such great weather temperature 70s low 80s puffy clouds no ram Although Quarter Midget Matrix B interspersed sake continuity December 1996 93 Quickie 500 popular Pylon event 90 competitors Two seven-round matrices flown F3D Richard Van Baren Dave Shadel Richard Verano L-R front caller Jim Shinohara Roy Andrassy Hensen Bartle caller Henry Bartle L-R rear Formula Richard Van Baren Dave Shadel Mike Helsel LR front Matthew Van Baren Gary Freeman Travis Flynn caller Jim Shinohara Richard Verano L-R rear Im going stick matrix event next day Quickie continued Matrix B Rounds Four Five Six Seven Matrix continued various happenings Dave Shadel lead first six rounds zeroed Round Seven fell fourth However since qualifying top 14 fliers would move Dave safely flyoff Richard Verano ended Matrix perfect score best time 11132 remaining 12 qualified finals Rusty Van Baren Lloyd Buruham Mark Parker Tony Cuneo Dennis Sumner Michael Delponte David Lloyd Raymond Brown Darrol Cady John Gerhardt David Bowman Dan Kane Jr Heat Matrix B contained Paul Benezra Don Luce Roy Andrassy Roy Andrassy won Paul Benezra second Don Luce third heats rolled blur Since 4 x 12 matrix 12 fliers tied first rounds end Gary Schmidt Jim Allen Craig Grunkemeyer Terry Frazer Joe Dodd Roy Andrassy Santiago Panzardi Richard Tocci Gary Freeman Jr Drew Telford Randy Etken Gary Gau Flying moved fast second day Quickie Matrix B completed four rounds Matrix completed three end day Matrix B Jim Allen Gary Schmidt tied first points Jim faster time 51 next day Quickie Matrix B continued Rounds Five Six Seven some great racing some heartbreak oecasional wrecked airplane However cream always rises top 14 fliers qualified finals Craig Grunkemeyer Richard Tocci Bruce Richmond Jim Allen Gary Schmidt Ken Howell Drew Telford Gary Gau Larry D Stone Gary Freeman Jr Dewey Davenport Raymond Hendriksma Thomas Scott Santiago Panzardi stage set first-ever Quickie finals Nats Qualifying completed slower unluckier fliers eliminated fact luck probably factor speed because looked list hadnt qualified found Dub Jett Michael Condon Gall Jacobson Chip Hyde Norman Johnson John Landers Michael Taliman Richard Moreland Henry Bartle Bob Brogdon fliers usually top ten Since Quickie 90 entries 28 fliers qualified 62 contestants went home disappointed Thats racing 28 very good fliers vying Nats Champion title finals would result some great heat racingthe qualifiers racers note pilots meeting agreed fly maximum five rounds perfect 4 x 7 matrix posted no frequency conflicts Racing began Lloyd Burnham Denais Sumner John Gerhardt Dewey Davenport Lloyd Burriham won followed Dewey Davenport John Gerhardt Denais Sumner double-cut zero 94 Model Aviation * Quarter Midgets best popular event 74 competitors including some best Formula Quickie fliers Drew Jerinas immaculate Formula Shark took Best Finish award Drew always top contender category Matthew Van Baren Formula Toni Matthew entered four Pylon eventshe 12th Formula rounds end Gary Schmidt Richard Verano Jim Allen Telford Lloyd Burnham Mark Parker Dan Kane fled first Gary Schmidt turning best time 11150 Round Two came went tie reduced Gary Schmidt Jim Allen Mark Parker other four ffiers lost second round fell off pace Round Three no change top Jim Allen turned faster time Gary Schmidt recorded moved first point some actions occurred found little disturbing Several people having good meet dropped out competition instead continuing race made easier leaders Its unfortunate some fliers wont continue race discover have no chance winning Some contests would have different endings certain fliers stayed fight regardless personal placing perhaps make difficult leaders also happened qualifying rounds some fliers realized would make finals dropped out wouldnt risk losing airplane dont agree philosophyyou came race its too bad guys dont stick out until end suppose drawbacks associated qualifying system dont have better answer defense fliers have always times people quit flying thought numbers higher normal year Round Four ended three-way tie first same people Round Five would decide would 1996 Nationals champ unless disaster struck would Jim Allen Gary Schmidt Mark Parker Dave Shadel took Mark Parker down point Gary Schmidt Jim Allen won heats resulting tie between two fliers incidentally flying partners flyoff resulted Jim Allen became 1996 Nationals Champion Craig Grunkemeyer posted best time 11097 top ten Jim Allen Gary Schmidt Mark Parker Darrol Cady Lloyd Burnham Craig Grunkemeyer Dan Kane Rusty Van Baren Santiago Panzardi Bruce Richmond Quarter Midget 74 entriesonly 16 less Quickie large number entries speaks highiy growing popularity event matrix 4 x 19 racing would undoubtedly active because ranks full some best Formula Quickie fliers airplanes event sleek slightly smaller Formula brothers sport same excellent paint schemes noted several great-looking airplanesthe Formula guys thought upstart event would result simple sportingtype airplanes concern obviously unfounded fliers letting great finishes become thing past Contest Director Paul Geders held pilots meeting started racing first seven rounds Since 19 heats round 19-way tie first would result after Round save space wont list names Ill wait ties diminish will tell however guy won Quickie leader-of-the-pack after first round After Two rounds tie first place reduced seven places Henry Bartle Rusty Van Baren Mike Helsel Harold Sattler Gary Schmidt Michael Condon Drew Jerina After three rounds order changed slightly six seven leaders remained tied Only Harold Sattler fell off pace result losing Dennis Sumner Steven Kovach Round Four proceeded its end tie first place reduced Michael Condon Rusty Van Baren Hemy Bartle order result time points Rounds Four Five Six flew Henry Bartle alone first place perfect score followed Dave Shadel Rusty Van Baren Michael Condon Ray Brown tied second place point back Henry Bartle charge win last heatwhich did became 1996 Nationals Quarter Midget championa repeat 1995 Rusty Van Baren Dave Shadel point behind Hemy followed Richard Verano Jim Allen Chip Hyde Michael Condon Dan Kane Mike Helsel David Lloyd December 1996 95 last event FAI F3D usually has low number entrants However Canadian fliers decided AMA Nationals would good place hold team-selection race Although advertised throughout Canada three fliers attendedeasily settling issue Roy Andrassy Ed Smith Harold Sattler will represent Canada World Championships Czech Republic three able relax have fun flying also flew other events placed very well eight fliers F3D year Formula CD Cliff Telford held pilots meeting five rounds flying acceptable everyone couple hours needed run entire event started Rusty Van Baren Harold Sattler continued two heats complete round After Round order Richard Verano Dave Shadel Roy Andrassy Gary Gau Harold Sattler Ed Smith Rusty Van Baren Hensen Bartle posted zeros resulting scores 200 points Richard Verano turned best time 10977 however Dave Shadel turned 11447 cut current World Champion motoring right along Round Two ended Shadel first place followed Verano Sattler Gau Andrassy Smith Van Baren Bartle Rounds Three Four went rather quickly Round Five seesaw battle between Dave Shadel Richard Verano continued very close points end Richard Verano nose Richard ended 27627 points Dave ended 27896 two followed Rusty Van Baren Roy Andrassy Gary Gau Ed Smith Harold Sattler Hensen Baffle Racing 96 Nats finished Jon Bartoshek JBK Products deserves thanks coming rescue needed rescuing very badly Bev Wisniewski has obtaming fuel Nats events years year no different Bev conversed great length about amount fuel would needed Pylon since amount flying going increased year agreed raise amount various events 64 gallonsa healthy increase over past years Somewhere around third day chief fueler Jim Allen called aside tell current rate consumption would run out fuel before flying completed Jim noted amount fuel being used day detennined would short end about nine gallons Oh-oh what now wondered went Headquarters look some additional fuel AMA small hobby shop set up Nats headquarters building some Sig fuel stocked about three gallonsnot nearly enough contacted Horizons Mike Stokes called around discovered no within 200 miles enough fuel Fortunately AMA exhibitor tent set up JBK Products attendance just happens sell fuel Nats Manager Ron Morgan AMA Competitions Director Steve Kaluf went visit Mr Bartoshekwe asked 12 gallons safe eight hand didnt think would enough Jon answer gallon 30% three gallons 10% Jon poured five-gallon can shook up poured 4% back 15% bottles business Jon said wasnt crazy about mixing fuel way because always small possibility absorbing little moisture However since going using immediately assured us would no problemand absolutely correct addition rescuing us practically gave fuel us greatly reduced price Jon Bartoshek JBK Productsa big thanks competition included usual mishaps midairs over-rolls radio problems pilot Gary Freeman Jr tested brand-new AMA #6 wire cages airplane lost pylon worker Paul Benezra fully protected Paul said accident woke him up nothing penetrated cage resulted little assurance type cage going required future Clubs around country should start thinking about upgrading equipment #6 wire Most current cages built #9 #11 wire can upgraded simply welding #6 wire right over older wire Speaking safety Pylon CDs should note Competition Regulations now shows pylon middle cage moves judge away cage walla very important safety feature ty- Minute Tote GPUu Ground Power Unit USAP3000Accessories included finally finished puffing plane together make field caddy another assembly project US AirCores low-cost long-lasting GPU easy put together can way field ything need le 30 minutes Made durable fuel-resistant US AirCore corrugated plastic material Easy buildl Takes screwdriver anding gluing painting Lightweight well-balanced carrying comfort Offers room gallon can jug fuel fuel pump power panel 1 2V battery 1 2V starter props plenty odds ends location dealer nearest please call 1 -800-682-8948 Mention code 041 ii US AirCore~ Distributed exclusively through Great Planes Model Distributors PO Box 9021 Champaign IL 61826-9021 Copyrigkt 19963077018 December 1996 97

RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING IN PAST YEARS Ive med describe Nats Pylon competition single word year called fragmented Nats year very difficultthe Pylon venue turned over National Miniature Pylon Association NMPRA first time bout Ijust call different Nats first time entire worker pool selected contestants exception few stalwarts including Paul Page Bob Campbell Charlie Robinson Brigette Brown Jim Bernie Allen Since workers have become extinct group Pylon needed new plan details plan developed during Nats planning meeting last fall meeting attended Nats management staff involved AMA Special Interest Groups SIGsin Pylons case NMPRA Unfortunately after plan developed new problem discovered NIvIPRA President Pete Reed original plan involved flying event morning another afternoonthe morning events contestants would staff afternoon event vice versa general conclusion contestant could fly work same event person flying multiple events would excluded working events rub developedat last years Nats approximately 12 contestants flew Quickie people excluded same 12 people would entire worker pool Nats would result shutdown takes least 16 people run event time Pete staff developed plan would divide fliers two matrices fliers matrix would staff other Matrix scheduled fly Monday Wednesday Matrix B scheduled fly Tuesday Thursday top 14 competitors matrix would fly finals Friday plan followed provided sufficient worker pool Although few problems Im certain will worked out next year Other initial scheduling problems Pylon racing went well positive comments contestants Processing conducted same day same location tables set up venue resulted nothing positive comments toward format will certainiy continued Although NMPRA charge Pylon Nats Pete Reed realized certain officials would needed successfulin particular Contest Directors run four events put out appeal NMPRA successful obtaining services Cliff Telford FAI Formula Paul Geders Quarter-40 Teri John Dunham Quickie 500 people did yeoman job commended Formula entries way down Quarter Midget entries much higher predicteda half-day taken Formula schedule added Quarter Midget first day racing would start end Formula year Formula staffed group December 1996 91 Mike Helsel L launches Henry Bartle Jim Shinohara launches Richard Verano Formula flyoff Quarter Midget Juniors Matthew Van Baren second Vendetta Henson Bartle first Mustang Both placed well overall Prince George County R/C Club Maryland ran things professionally completing six rounds flyoffs just hour started Monday morning dreaded Heat Round Richard Verano won followed Bob Brogdon Jason Shulman Canadas Eddie Smith Round heat winners ranked best times Dave Shadel Richard Verano Travis Flynn Harold Sattler Henry Bartle Darrol Cady Shadelposteda 11164 end Round Two Shadel still led tie first reduced three persons Dave Canadas Harold Sattler Travis Flynn Dave also lowered best time 1 0809a time would hold up meets best Following first three rounding out top ten Rusty Van Baren Pete Reed Mike Helsel Henry Bartle Lloyd Burnham Roy Andrassy Matthew Van Baren Rounds Three Four Five went Dave Shadel leading way Harold Sattler Pete Reed Matthew Van Baren fell out top ten replaced Bob Brogdon Jason Shuhnan Richard Verano Round Six final Formula since 4 x 6 matrix would repeat after five rounds Round Six started same participants Round Bob Brogdon Richard Verano Ed Smith Jason Shulman would face other againand outcome exactly same Round end perennial Dave Shadel first followed Rusty Van Baren second Tied third Mike Helsel Travis Flynnthey flew position Mike Helsel won Richard Verano Henry Bartle tied fifth sixth also flew position Richard Verano came out top David Lloyd Bumbam Jason Shulman Bob Brogdon Harold Sattler rounded out top ten went first day Quickie Other Dave Shadel theres another perennial Formula didnt disappoint yearonce again Drew Jerina rnrn Jo Fointhe GiantsHelp Promote I INon-Competitive __ Flying Large RIC Air Craft I IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight IMEMBERSHIP APPUCAllON NEW RENEWAL Dote19I Yearly Dues $1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US Elsewhere I Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNATIONAL MINIAlURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________ Phone ___________ Street _____________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ ________________________State/Province _________________Zip 1CIty IMAA ________ AMA Number________ MAAC ________Chapter_______ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 2055 HEdale Road a KS 67401 rn rn 92 Model Aviation est Director Cliff Telford L gives former F3D world Formula ls Best Senior Gary Freeman Jr receives trophy champion Richard Verano plaque winning FAI F3D CD Cliff Telford Gary finished 18th place won Best Finish award Shark Drew has paint system patience skill results always great always enjoy painting Formula can compare work Drews best better along shot Matrix Quickie started Monday afternoon 44 entries Matrix B 46 fact co-CDs John Ten Dunham workers course Formula trophies still being awarded Mark Parker won first heat followed Tony Cuneo Tim McGreevy Dan Myer rounds end tied first Jason Shuhnan Seth Tomblin Richard Verano Dave Shadel Joe Ruh Heniy Barfie Rusty Van Baren David Bowman John Fike Mark Parker wife Karen changed end Round Two tie first went 11 four Dave Shadel Henry Bartle Rusty Van Baren Richard Verano experienced Formula guys won second-round heats Shadel posted 1147 best time days end three rounds flown Dave Shadel Richard Verano Rusty Van Baren Mark Parker David Lloyd David Bowman Lloyd Burnham John Fike Michael Delponte Tony Cuneo first through tenth Dave Shadels 1147 still best time ended first day racing Four rounds scheduled would result ton heats crashes cuts midairs no-starts aggravations Pylon racing Did mention weather Im used 1000 Nats no matter theyre held year coolest ever never saw such great weather temperature 70s low 80s puffy clouds no ram Although Quarter Midget Matrix B interspersed sake continuity December 1996 93 Quickie 500 popular Pylon event 90 competitors Two seven-round matrices flown F3D Richard Van Baren Dave Shadel Richard Verano L-R front caller Jim Shinohara Roy Andrassy Hensen Bartle caller Henry Bartle L-R rear Formula Richard Van Baren Dave Shadel Mike Helsel LR front Matthew Van Baren Gary Freeman Travis Flynn caller Jim Shinohara Richard Verano L-R rear Im going stick matrix event next day Quickie continued Matrix B Rounds Four Five Six Seven Matrix continued various happenings Dave Shadel lead first six rounds zeroed Round Seven fell fourth However since qualifying top 14 fliers would move Dave safely flyoff Richard Verano ended Matrix perfect score best time 11132 remaining 12 qualified finals Rusty Van Baren Lloyd Buruham Mark Parker Tony Cuneo Dennis Sumner Michael Delponte David Lloyd Raymond Brown Darrol Cady John Gerhardt David Bowman Dan Kane Jr Heat Matrix B contained Paul Benezra Don Luce Roy Andrassy Roy Andrassy won Paul Benezra second Don Luce third heats rolled blur Since 4 x 12 matrix 12 fliers tied first rounds end Gary Schmidt Jim Allen Craig Grunkemeyer Terry Frazer Joe Dodd Roy Andrassy Santiago Panzardi Richard Tocci Gary Freeman Jr Drew Telford Randy Etken Gary Gau Flying moved fast second day Quickie Matrix B completed four rounds Matrix completed three end day Matrix B Jim Allen Gary Schmidt tied first points Jim faster time 51 next day Quickie Matrix B continued Rounds Five Six Seven some great racing some heartbreak oecasional wrecked airplane However cream always rises top 14 fliers qualified finals Craig Grunkemeyer Richard Tocci Bruce Richmond Jim Allen Gary Schmidt Ken Howell Drew Telford Gary Gau Larry D Stone Gary Freeman Jr Dewey Davenport Raymond Hendriksma Thomas Scott Santiago Panzardi stage set first-ever Quickie finals Nats Qualifying completed slower unluckier fliers eliminated fact luck probably factor speed because looked list hadnt qualified found Dub Jett Michael Condon Gall Jacobson Chip Hyde Norman Johnson John Landers Michael Taliman Richard Moreland Henry Bartle Bob Brogdon fliers usually top ten Since Quickie 90 entries 28 fliers qualified 62 contestants went home disappointed Thats racing 28 very good fliers vying Nats Champion title finals would result some great heat racingthe qualifiers racers note pilots meeting agreed fly maximum five rounds perfect 4 x 7 matrix posted no frequency conflicts Racing began Lloyd Burnham Denais Sumner John Gerhardt Dewey Davenport Lloyd Burriham won followed Dewey Davenport John Gerhardt Denais Sumner double-cut zero 94 Model Aviation * Quarter Midgets best popular event 74 competitors including some best Formula Quickie fliers Drew Jerinas immaculate Formula Shark took Best Finish award Drew always top contender category Matthew Van Baren Formula Toni Matthew entered four Pylon eventshe 12th Formula rounds end Gary Schmidt Richard Verano Jim Allen Telford Lloyd Burnham Mark Parker Dan Kane fled first Gary Schmidt turning best time 11150 Round Two came went tie reduced Gary Schmidt Jim Allen Mark Parker other four ffiers lost second round fell off pace Round Three no change top Jim Allen turned faster time Gary Schmidt recorded moved first point some actions occurred found little disturbing Several people having good meet dropped out competition instead continuing race made easier leaders Its unfortunate some fliers wont continue race discover have no chance winning Some contests would have different endings certain fliers stayed fight regardless personal placing perhaps make difficult leaders also happened qualifying rounds some fliers realized would make finals dropped out wouldnt risk losing airplane dont agree philosophyyou came race its too bad guys dont stick out until end suppose drawbacks associated qualifying system dont have better answer defense fliers have always times people quit flying thought numbers higher normal year Round Four ended three-way tie first same people Round Five would decide would 1996 Nationals champ unless disaster struck would Jim Allen Gary Schmidt Mark Parker Dave Shadel took Mark Parker down point Gary Schmidt Jim Allen won heats resulting tie between two fliers incidentally flying partners flyoff resulted Jim Allen became 1996 Nationals Champion Craig Grunkemeyer posted best time 11097 top ten Jim Allen Gary Schmidt Mark Parker Darrol Cady Lloyd Burnham Craig Grunkemeyer Dan Kane Rusty Van Baren Santiago Panzardi Bruce Richmond Quarter Midget 74 entriesonly 16 less Quickie large number entries speaks highiy growing popularity event matrix 4 x 19 racing would undoubtedly active because ranks full some best Formula Quickie fliers airplanes event sleek slightly smaller Formula brothers sport same excellent paint schemes noted several great-looking airplanesthe Formula guys thought upstart event would result simple sportingtype airplanes concern obviously unfounded fliers letting great finishes become thing past Contest Director Paul Geders held pilots meeting started racing first seven rounds Since 19 heats round 19-way tie first would result after Round save space wont list names Ill wait ties diminish will tell however guy won Quickie leader-of-the-pack after first round After Two rounds tie first place reduced seven places Henry Bartle Rusty Van Baren Mike Helsel Harold Sattler Gary Schmidt Michael Condon Drew Jerina After three rounds order changed slightly six seven leaders remained tied Only Harold Sattler fell off pace result losing Dennis Sumner Steven Kovach Round Four proceeded its end tie first place reduced Michael Condon Rusty Van Baren Hemy Bartle order result time points Rounds Four Five Six flew Henry Bartle alone first place perfect score followed Dave Shadel Rusty Van Baren Michael Condon Ray Brown tied second place point back Henry Bartle charge win last heatwhich did became 1996 Nationals Quarter Midget championa repeat 1995 Rusty Van Baren Dave Shadel point behind Hemy followed Richard Verano Jim Allen Chip Hyde Michael Condon Dan Kane Mike Helsel David Lloyd December 1996 95 last event FAI F3D usually has low number entrants However Canadian fliers decided AMA Nationals would good place hold team-selection race Although advertised throughout Canada three fliers attendedeasily settling issue Roy Andrassy Ed Smith Harold Sattler will represent Canada World Championships Czech Republic three able relax have fun flying also flew other events placed very well eight fliers F3D year Formula CD Cliff Telford held pilots meeting five rounds flying acceptable everyone couple hours needed run entire event started Rusty Van Baren Harold Sattler continued two heats complete round After Round order Richard Verano Dave Shadel Roy Andrassy Gary Gau Harold Sattler Ed Smith Rusty Van Baren Hensen Bartle posted zeros resulting scores 200 points Richard Verano turned best time 10977 however Dave Shadel turned 11447 cut current World Champion motoring right along Round Two ended Shadel first place followed Verano Sattler Gau Andrassy Smith Van Baren Bartle Rounds Three Four went rather quickly Round Five seesaw battle between Dave Shadel Richard Verano continued very close points end Richard Verano nose Richard ended 27627 points Dave ended 27896 two followed Rusty Van Baren Roy Andrassy Gary Gau Ed Smith Harold Sattler Hensen Baffle Racing 96 Nats finished Jon Bartoshek JBK Products deserves thanks coming rescue needed rescuing very badly Bev Wisniewski has obtaming fuel Nats events years year no different Bev conversed great length about amount fuel would needed Pylon since amount flying going increased year agreed raise amount various events 64 gallonsa healthy increase over past years Somewhere around third day chief fueler Jim Allen called aside tell current rate consumption would run out fuel before flying completed Jim noted amount fuel being used day detennined would short end about nine gallons Oh-oh what now wondered went Headquarters look some additional fuel AMA small hobby shop set up Nats headquarters building some Sig fuel stocked about three gallonsnot nearly enough contacted Horizons Mike Stokes called around discovered no within 200 miles enough fuel Fortunately AMA exhibitor tent set up JBK Products attendance just happens sell fuel Nats Manager Ron Morgan AMA Competitions Director Steve Kaluf went visit Mr Bartoshekwe asked 12 gallons safe eight hand didnt think would enough Jon answer gallon 30% three gallons 10% Jon poured five-gallon can shook up poured 4% back 15% bottles business Jon said wasnt crazy about mixing fuel way because always small possibility absorbing little moisture However since going using immediately assured us would no problemand absolutely correct addition rescuing us practically gave fuel us greatly reduced price Jon Bartoshek JBK Productsa big thanks competition included usual mishaps midairs over-rolls radio problems pilot Gary Freeman Jr tested brand-new AMA #6 wire cages airplane lost pylon worker Paul Benezra fully protected Paul said accident woke him up nothing penetrated cage resulted little assurance type cage going required future Clubs around country should start thinking about upgrading equipment #6 wire Most current cages built #9 #11 wire can upgraded simply welding #6 wire right over older wire Speaking safety Pylon CDs should note Competition Regulations now shows pylon middle cage moves judge away cage walla very important safety feature ty- Minute Tote GPUu Ground Power Unit USAP3000Accessories included finally finished puffing plane together make field caddy another assembly project US AirCores low-cost long-lasting GPU easy put together can way field ything need le 30 minutes Made durable fuel-resistant US AirCore corrugated plastic material Easy buildl Takes screwdriver anding gluing painting Lightweight well-balanced carrying comfort Offers room gallon can jug fuel fuel pump power panel 1 2V battery 1 2V starter props plenty odds ends location dealer nearest please call 1 -800-682-8948 Mention code 041 ii US AirCore~ Distributed exclusively through Great Planes Model Distributors PO Box 9021 Champaign IL 61826-9021 Copyrigkt 19963077018 December 1996 97