RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING U r PICTURE IS WORTH waiting hope Matt Mikkos Q40 Dago Red Lyle Larson kit seen JR Gold Cup race Phoenix Matt also built beautiful Miss Ashley featured July issue Ashley Matts #1 racer brought Dago along DOBUS Dirty Old Backup Ship Mere photos dont justice Its two-tone red white trim panel lines rivet detail Matt doesnt like well Ashley because little American flag visible just behind canopy decal Everything else hand-masked -painted dont static judging Q40 class Formula Matt just decided put extra effort because well just because yes goes fast Gizmo Patrol other photos also come Phoenix race Norm Johnson Oklahoma City producer Wild Turkey Q40 equipped some nifty tools modifying propellers first stand built securely hold prop hes working picture should self-explanatory bolt holes ends base secure device table can have both hands free other nifty items Norms prop box PermagritTu abrasive tools sanding blocks although work same way Instead sandpaper employ ultra-hard nonfilling abrasive material cuts faster sandpaper will last virtually forever long use wood fiberglass other familiar modeling materials So unless rules change allow concrete propellers tools probably good investment Norm sells does Bob Violett Models wwwbvmjetscom Prices around $10 $65 set including carrying case Speaking gizmos heres something suggest might financing next birthday celebration Its TNC Sensi Tachometer highquality digital tach TNC Electronics Ive always favored analog tachs myself because after human brain analog computer watch little needle go up scale down again theres no need math head know immediately youve gone over peak need richen needle setting right away before fry engine However advantage analog tach comes steep price terms reliability needs meter Meters delicate After managing break three 3 over years decided cave go cheaper easily replaceable digital kind saw sport pilots using local field 124 Model Aviation Mikkos Dago Red 040 scale color scheme decal used tiny US flag behind cockpit other markings painted hand Norm Johnson Oklahoma City OK built stand hold PermagritTM abrasive tools cut faster sandpaper last propellers securely place hes working indefinitely used wood fiberglass etc first got $40 Brand X worked found three-digit readout thing precise enough within 100 rpm getting annoying situation last digit flutters shifts because device reading somewhere between two values cant decide show However also required perfect light conditions order work once awhile just decided wasnt going work Changing battery didnt help encouragement hoping little better quality decided gamble $80 three-digit Model PT offered TNC Its worth does tach read low-light conditions also persuaded proprietor Tony Criscimagna install timeout switch small additional fee So now Im starting line can just pick up press button confirm rpm set down Itll turn itself off Other custom features available Visit TNCs Web site wwwulsternet/-tnc/tncwebhtml Otherwise call 914 679-8549 Moresophisticated models Sensi Tach will read resolution 10 rpm course cost Ditto ones go up 150000 rpm figure 1 can get standard 99990 rpm . now Go silver bronze iron chrome too As read 1999 Nats have wrapped up winners circle probably includes usual suspects perennial champ Dave Shadel has always gone out way encourage new pilots something depend RC Pylon acquired taste Anything can whet appetite new pilotshelp overcome early disappointments inevitable competitionwill work everyones benefit doesnt mean giving people something nothing may mean taking fresh look way competition structured way trophies handed out Dave Shadel has suggestion about believe its time change way conduct races have lost sizable number racing participants last ten years because tired putting forth substantial effort reward Racing has become dead end Virtually competitive sport have ever involved has class category system allows participants pit skills against others similar ability people have attended Pylon races over years simply never competitive top-drawer pilots never could no matter much effort put forth Weve lost lots people because believe what follows may get us back growth mode rather shrinkage mode Under system everyone attends event has equal opportunity rewarded effort competitors modest skills will have chance because theyll competing appropriate league Its simple works like Fly five rounds chasing national points Note refers NMPRA national point system requires minimum five rounds results counted DHG determines place contest national points no awards other accrued points Take best times contestant group top three four depending big race number contestants second three four down list Group way best times set up flyoff category wont cost clubs awards need first-place trophy group fly-offs gives contestant shot award won against others similar ability promises some very exciting closely matched flyoff excitement re worried about sandbaggers thats easy deal too Anyone beats previous best time five seconds flyoff disqualified beauty system everyone has have up-to-date combination aircraft engine etc order compete ability operate given level thats necessary have spoken numerous racers about proposal past few months have yet find argument against discussion now open lets hear side Thanks Dave As mentioned Nats now over happen rule-change cycle Rule proposals will accepted AMA Headquarters until September 30 1999 Any changes adopted Contest Board will govern three years until next rule cycle begins 2002 Proposals may submitted three Open-class AMA members Forms available HQTel 765 287-1256 Fax 765 289-4248 4September 1999 125
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/09
Page Numbers: 124, 125
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/09
Page Numbers: 124, 125
RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING U r PICTURE IS WORTH waiting hope Matt Mikkos Q40 Dago Red Lyle Larson kit seen JR Gold Cup race Phoenix Matt also built beautiful Miss Ashley featured July issue Ashley Matts #1 racer brought Dago along DOBUS Dirty Old Backup Ship Mere photos dont justice Its two-tone red white trim panel lines rivet detail Matt doesnt like well Ashley because little American flag visible just behind canopy decal Everything else hand-masked -painted dont static judging Q40 class Formula Matt just decided put extra effort because well just because yes goes fast Gizmo Patrol other photos also come Phoenix race Norm Johnson Oklahoma City producer Wild Turkey Q40 equipped some nifty tools modifying propellers first stand built securely hold prop hes working picture should self-explanatory bolt holes ends base secure device table can have both hands free other nifty items Norms prop box PermagritTu abrasive tools sanding blocks although work same way Instead sandpaper employ ultra-hard nonfilling abrasive material cuts faster sandpaper will last virtually forever long use wood fiberglass other familiar modeling materials So unless rules change allow concrete propellers tools probably good investment Norm sells does Bob Violett Models wwwbvmjetscom Prices around $10 $65 set including carrying case Speaking gizmos heres something suggest might financing next birthday celebration Its TNC Sensi Tachometer highquality digital tach TNC Electronics Ive always favored analog tachs myself because after human brain analog computer watch little needle go up scale down again theres no need math head know immediately youve gone over peak need richen needle setting right away before fry engine However advantage analog tach comes steep price terms reliability needs meter Meters delicate After managing break three 3 over years decided cave go cheaper easily replaceable digital kind saw sport pilots using local field 124 Model Aviation Mikkos Dago Red 040 scale color scheme decal used tiny US flag behind cockpit other markings painted hand Norm Johnson Oklahoma City OK built stand hold PermagritTM abrasive tools cut faster sandpaper last propellers securely place hes working indefinitely used wood fiberglass etc first got $40 Brand X worked found three-digit readout thing precise enough within 100 rpm getting annoying situation last digit flutters shifts because device reading somewhere between two values cant decide show However also required perfect light conditions order work once awhile just decided wasnt going work Changing battery didnt help encouragement hoping little better quality decided gamble $80 three-digit Model PT offered TNC Its worth does tach read low-light conditions also persuaded proprietor Tony Criscimagna install timeout switch small additional fee So now Im starting line can just pick up press button confirm rpm set down Itll turn itself off Other custom features available Visit TNCs Web site wwwulsternet/-tnc/tncwebhtml Otherwise call 914 679-8549 Moresophisticated models Sensi Tach will read resolution 10 rpm course cost Ditto ones go up 150000 rpm figure 1 can get standard 99990 rpm . now Go silver bronze iron chrome too As read 1999 Nats have wrapped up winners circle probably includes usual suspects perennial champ Dave Shadel has always gone out way encourage new pilots something depend RC Pylon acquired taste Anything can whet appetite new pilotshelp overcome early disappointments inevitable competitionwill work everyones benefit doesnt mean giving people something nothing may mean taking fresh look way competition structured way trophies handed out Dave Shadel has suggestion about believe its time change way conduct races have lost sizable number racing participants last ten years because tired putting forth substantial effort reward Racing has become dead end Virtually competitive sport have ever involved has class category system allows participants pit skills against others similar ability people have attended Pylon races over years simply never competitive top-drawer pilots never could no matter much effort put forth Weve lost lots people because believe what follows may get us back growth mode rather shrinkage mode Under system everyone attends event has equal opportunity rewarded effort competitors modest skills will have chance because theyll competing appropriate league Its simple works like Fly five rounds chasing national points Note refers NMPRA national point system requires minimum five rounds results counted DHG determines place contest national points no awards other accrued points Take best times contestant group top three four depending big race number contestants second three four down list Group way best times set up flyoff category wont cost clubs awards need first-place trophy group fly-offs gives contestant shot award won against others similar ability promises some very exciting closely matched flyoff excitement re worried about sandbaggers thats easy deal too Anyone beats previous best time five seconds flyoff disqualified beauty system everyone has have up-to-date combination aircraft engine etc order compete ability operate given level thats necessary have spoken numerous racers about proposal past few months have yet find argument against discussion now open lets hear side Thanks Dave As mentioned Nats now over happen rule-change cycle Rule proposals will accepted AMA Headquarters until September 30 1999 Any changes adopted Contest Board will govern three years until next rule cycle begins 2002 Proposals may submitted three Open-class AMA members Forms available HQTel 765 287-1256 Fax 765 289-4248 4September 1999 125
