RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING ALLOW ME TO introduce myself Duane Gall age 41 lawyer trade married divorced once four-year-old daughter helps carve propellers Im originally Ann Arbor Michigan now reside Denver flew Bill Hager Ohio beginner event Quarter Midgetthe original Quarter Midget Superigre 15s time some guy California named Glen Spickler investigating notion using bigger simpler airplanes purpose proposed new class called Quickie 500 Thatll give idea long Ive silly game call silly game apology right print just theres no misunderstanding list silly games also includes baseball football basketball hockey figure skating stock-car racing golfin short everything between birth grave just heck Now some us get pretty serious about model airplane racingto point calling other names get tiff about rules whatnot dont believe thats right shouldnt wont disagree often vigorously care deeply about game end just game worth losing friend tiny community slightly deviant individuals need other support have opinions naturally lawyer am careful separate opinion fact will clearly label Part function column air differing opinions theres controversy brewing keep apprised whats happening nationally regarding rules Ill best see competing positions presented fairly Ill also try make sure theres something other politics after magazine goes out member AMA Some yet heavily involved racing us edit national column sit rules committees believe part job make column rewarding enough will turn first want get involved Pick up magazine random look whats getting ink Jet turbines Giant Scale Aerobatic helicopters What activities have Pylon does notother fact average racing airplane costs less car carry around results heat racing usually more-or-less objective rights RC Pylon should bigtime prestige event too Local clubs should fall over themselves host races Beginners should go sleep night dreaming day can take off land safely can step up next airplane cool Pylon model reason isnt happening right now wethe hard-core racing community myself includedhavent done enough present racing competition user-friendly club-friendly reasonably safe reasonably quiet activity True some members local clubs will always regard racing airplanes scary fast racing pilots bunch louts isnt much can change minds aside lost souls believe have much still terms public relations Thats opinion agree What Let venture little update have just joined us term RC Pylon used column refers three RC racing events flown AMA Nats recognized AMA rule book plus couple others official Nats events known Formula aka Fl event 421 Quarter 40 aka Quarter Midget Q-40 event 422 Quickie 500 aka Q-500 Fast Quickie AMA Quickie event 428 rule formulas specify 40 engine sort another game plan fly 10 laps left three four airplanes time around three-pylon course pilots standing infield H Q-40 airplanes stand-off Scale models full-scale racing airplanes Quickies nonscale boxy models rectangular wings first racing airplane ever saw probably Quickie likely built balsa-and-foam kit such Flyline Models popular Scat Cat also international event called FAI F3D semiscale models hum alcohol no nitro generic category might call Slow Quickie 428 airframe powered off-the-shelf sport engine under similar local-rule formulas intended benefit novice Right now major rule issues table deal enforcement semiscale requirement Q-40 whether anything about slowing down AMA Racing events whether increase weight limit Quickie avoid folded wings fluttering tails Any topics could fill column moment believe would helpful outlined rulerevision process seems Pylon fans across country dark about process works middle rule revision cycle right now maybe quick summary what can done talk about will facilitate constructive discussion opposed usual 20-20 hindsight grumbling addition writing column Im also member RC Racing Contest Board represent District IX 10 other members depending district AMA live chances should talk someone else about vote pending rule proposal However Im happy put columnist hat air views otherwise pertinent AMA used operate two-year rules cycle now its three-year cycle means pending rule proposals will voted March 1998 will effect January 1 1999 through December 31 2001 As write final vote due just over week two issues seem generating much controversy increase weight limit Q-500 3 /2 3 pounds reduction venturi size Q-40 9mm 7mm Its doubtful either will pass time read well know sure rule cycle rather drawn-out process unless youre paying attention its hard know whether latest rule rumor youve heard based mere suggestion actual proposal thats circulated among Board members proposal has passed Initial Vote isnt yet final has passed Final Vote AMA tries keep us informed through magazine publication deadlines lead times make problematical times Thats strongly suggest joining National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA cost dozen glow plugs AMA-recognized Special Interest Group will keep posted latest regional national developments Web site wwwnmpraorg contains updated 100 Model Aviation ion rules among other things newsletter requires less lead time magazine important thing Id like convey right now about AMA rule process takes least two 2 votes anything become official happens proposal same subjectas case last cycle three alternative numbers submitted handle smaller venturi issue Q-40they grouped initial ballot Board asked choose should go final ballot survives initial vote doesnt necessarily mean majority Board supports instead could think simply lesser two evils source of rumor speculation controversy little world Emergency Proposals can come up time regardless regular rule cycle ostensibly limited safety-related issuesalthough racing could argue just about anything safety-related Since advent three-year regular rule cycle weve rely Emergency Proposals would otherwise have case Hence theres less opportunity discussion less chance get word out ahead time FUD Fear Uncertainty Doubt about what sort rule changes coming down pike lets get Chicken Little skys falling Instead let conclude three general observations bad day racing better good day just about anything elseno matter particular rules happen effect moment Racers argue Theyre like green flag drops fun begins ufacturing and0 -I WARBIRD SERIES P-51B MUSTANGCLP-33 $6995 Profile Semi-Scale Stunt Model Wing Span48 inOverall Length 37 1/2 Wing Area480 sq inEngine Size28 40 A6M ZERO Wing Span Wing Area CLP-34 $6995 Profile Semi-Scale Stunt Model 48 inOverall Length35 1/2 480 sq inEngine Size28 40 MESSERSCHMIDT ME-i 09 CLP-35 $6995 Profile Semi-Scale Stunt Model Wing Span Wing Area 48 inOverall Length 35 1/2 480 sq inEngine Size28 40 FOCKE WULF FW 190CLP-36 $6995 Profile Semi-Scale Stunt Model Wing Span Wing Area 46 inOverall Length 35 1/2 470 sq inEngine Size28 40 MARTIN AM-i MAULERCLP-37 $6995 Profile Semi-Scale Stunt Model Wing Span Wing Area 46 inOverall Length33 1/2 470 sq inEngine Size28 40 HAWKER SEA HURRICANE CLP-38 $6995 Profile Semi-Scale Stunt Model Wing Span Wing Area 48 inOverall Length36 1/2 480 sq inEngine Size28 40 AF-2 GRUMMAN GUARDIAN CLP-39 $5995 High Performance Semi-Scale Navy Carrier Overall Length 30 Engine Size 32 36 0 COMING SOONWing Span42 1/2 Wing Area407 sq sale hobby shops information contact 0 BRODAK Manufacturing Distributing Company Inc 100 Park Avenue ichaels PA15320 724 966-2726 voice 966-5670 fax CORPORTED WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS & ACCESSORIES CALL NOW 810 677-0213 810 677-0414 orders July 1998 i0i U U 11 m I1 W .%.1 Li JUl Send $100 COpen $200 CanadaMonday Friday $300 oulside USA10 am 4 pm EST
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/07
Page Numbers: 100, 101
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/07
Page Numbers: 100, 101
RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING ALLOW ME TO introduce myself Duane Gall age 41 lawyer trade married divorced once four-year-old daughter helps carve propellers Im originally Ann Arbor Michigan now reside Denver flew Bill Hager Ohio beginner event Quarter Midgetthe original Quarter Midget Superigre 15s time some guy California named Glen Spickler investigating notion using bigger simpler airplanes purpose proposed new class called Quickie 500 Thatll give idea long Ive silly game call silly game apology right print just theres no misunderstanding list silly games also includes baseball football basketball hockey figure skating stock-car racing golfin short everything between birth grave just heck Now some us get pretty serious about model airplane racingto point calling other names get tiff about rules whatnot dont believe thats right shouldnt wont disagree often vigorously care deeply about game end just game worth losing friend tiny community slightly deviant individuals need other support have opinions naturally lawyer am careful separate opinion fact will clearly label Part function column air differing opinions theres controversy brewing keep apprised whats happening nationally regarding rules Ill best see competing positions presented fairly Ill also try make sure theres something other politics after magazine goes out member AMA Some yet heavily involved racing us edit national column sit rules committees believe part job make column rewarding enough will turn first want get involved Pick up magazine random look whats getting ink Jet turbines Giant Scale Aerobatic helicopters What activities have Pylon does notother fact average racing airplane costs less car carry around results heat racing usually more-or-less objective rights RC Pylon should bigtime prestige event too Local clubs should fall over themselves host races Beginners should go sleep night dreaming day can take off land safely can step up next airplane cool Pylon model reason isnt happening right now wethe hard-core racing community myself includedhavent done enough present racing competition user-friendly club-friendly reasonably safe reasonably quiet activity True some members local clubs will always regard racing airplanes scary fast racing pilots bunch louts isnt much can change minds aside lost souls believe have much still terms public relations Thats opinion agree What Let venture little update have just joined us term RC Pylon used column refers three RC racing events flown AMA Nats recognized AMA rule book plus couple others official Nats events known Formula aka Fl event 421 Quarter 40 aka Quarter Midget Q-40 event 422 Quickie 500 aka Q-500 Fast Quickie AMA Quickie event 428 rule formulas specify 40 engine sort another game plan fly 10 laps left three four airplanes time around three-pylon course pilots standing infield H Q-40 airplanes stand-off Scale models full-scale racing airplanes Quickies nonscale boxy models rectangular wings first racing airplane ever saw probably Quickie likely built balsa-and-foam kit such Flyline Models popular Scat Cat also international event called FAI F3D semiscale models hum alcohol no nitro generic category might call Slow Quickie 428 airframe powered off-the-shelf sport engine under similar local-rule formulas intended benefit novice Right now major rule issues table deal enforcement semiscale requirement Q-40 whether anything about slowing down AMA Racing events whether increase weight limit Quickie avoid folded wings fluttering tails Any topics could fill column moment believe would helpful outlined rulerevision process seems Pylon fans across country dark about process works middle rule revision cycle right now maybe quick summary what can done talk about will facilitate constructive discussion opposed usual 20-20 hindsight grumbling addition writing column Im also member RC Racing Contest Board represent District IX 10 other members depending district AMA live chances should talk someone else about vote pending rule proposal However Im happy put columnist hat air views otherwise pertinent AMA used operate two-year rules cycle now its three-year cycle means pending rule proposals will voted March 1998 will effect January 1 1999 through December 31 2001 As write final vote due just over week two issues seem generating much controversy increase weight limit Q-500 3 /2 3 pounds reduction venturi size Q-40 9mm 7mm Its doubtful either will pass time read well know sure rule cycle rather drawn-out process unless youre paying attention its hard know whether latest rule rumor youve heard based mere suggestion actual proposal thats circulated among Board members proposal has passed Initial Vote isnt yet final has passed Final Vote AMA tries keep us informed through magazine publication deadlines lead times make problematical times Thats strongly suggest joining National Miniature Pylon Racing Association NMPRA cost dozen glow plugs AMA-recognized Special Interest Group will keep posted latest regional national developments Web site wwwnmpraorg contains updated 100 Model Aviation ion rules among other things newsletter requires less lead time magazine important thing Id like convey right now about AMA rule process takes least two 2 votes anything become official happens proposal same subjectas case last cycle three alternative numbers submitted handle smaller venturi issue Q-40they grouped initial ballot Board asked choose should go final ballot survives initial vote doesnt necessarily mean majority Board supports instead could think simply lesser two evils source of rumor speculation controversy little world Emergency Proposals can come up time regardless regular rule cycle ostensibly limited safety-related issuesalthough racing could argue just about anything safety-related Since advent three-year regular rule cycle weve rely Emergency Proposals would otherwise have case Hence theres less opportunity discussion less chance get word out ahead time FUD Fear Uncertainty Doubt about what sort rule changes coming down pike lets get Chicken Little skys falling Instead let conclude three general observations bad day racing better good day just about anything elseno matter particular rules happen effect moment Racers argue Theyre like green flag drops fun begins ufacturing and0 -I WARBIRD SERIES P-51B MUSTANGCLP-33 $6995 Profile Semi-Scale Stunt Model Wing Span48 inOverall Length 37 1/2 Wing Area480 sq inEngine Size28 40 A6M ZERO Wing Span Wing Area CLP-34 $6995 Profile Semi-Scale Stunt Model 48 inOverall Length35 1/2 480 sq inEngine Size28 40 MESSERSCHMIDT ME-i 09 CLP-35 $6995 Profile Semi-Scale Stunt Model Wing Span Wing Area 48 inOverall Length 35 1/2 480 sq inEngine Size28 40 FOCKE WULF FW 190CLP-36 $6995 Profile Semi-Scale Stunt Model Wing Span Wing Area 46 inOverall Length 35 1/2 470 sq inEngine Size28 40 MARTIN AM-i MAULERCLP-37 $6995 Profile Semi-Scale Stunt Model Wing Span Wing Area 46 inOverall Length33 1/2 470 sq inEngine Size28 40 HAWKER SEA HURRICANE CLP-38 $6995 Profile Semi-Scale Stunt Model Wing Span Wing Area 48 inOverall Length36 1/2 480 sq inEngine Size28 40 AF-2 GRUMMAN GUARDIAN CLP-39 $5995 High Performance Semi-Scale Navy Carrier Overall Length 30 Engine Size 32 36 0 COMING SOONWing Span42 1/2 Wing Area407 sq sale hobby shops information contact 0 BRODAK Manufacturing Distributing Company Inc 100 Park Avenue ichaels PA15320 724 966-2726 voice 966-5670 fax CORPORTED WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS & ACCESSORIES CALL NOW 810 677-0213 810 677-0414 orders July 1998 i0i U U 11 m I1 W .%.1 Li JUl Send $100 COpen $200 CanadaMonday Friday $300 oulside USA10 am 4 pm EST
