RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING N agqluIh r niIem1v~ AS YOU READ Racing season nearing its end northern climes deadline rule proposals 20022005 rule book almost upon us Get signed sent AMA HQ September 30 1999 forever hold peace Now lets sit back enjoy couple race reports earlier year first Orv Steinmetz Rockford IL May 16 What great day racing Thanks excellent help workers forbearance rain clouds got five rounds racing 17 pilots real good lunch 150 pm Ray Blake Detroit MI got spectacular takeoff award did reverse course ground lifted off did Immelmann turn headed #1 pylon think gusty 20-30 mph crosswind lot helping Ray win award Round Three Dave Gustafson St Charles IL managed catch Archie Adamisin Taylor MI right after takeoff before reaching #1 pylon Daves propeller cut tail off Archies airplane predictable results Daves airplane remained undamaged continued finish heat get-even gods caught up Dave next round reaching up pulling Daves airplane terra firma rounded pylon #3 went ahead did same thing Tom DeGroodt Quad Cities IL #1 just good measure refly came LeRoy Webb insisted cut called son Wayne rightly belonged Glen Wierschke Although alleged bad call would have affected outcome race pilots happy enough get some additional stick time reran heat order finish same second time around first refly Rockford four years racing will likely time life can say Craig Grunkemeyer Westerville OH didnt lap Thats because heat didnt get airborneand neither did way huge thank workers food preparers help Final standings top ten Glen Wierschke Leroy Webb Craig Grunkemeyer Paul Sieden Jim Nikodem Dan Kane Wayne Webb Ray Blake Mike Parker John Logli 10981 11877 10627 11428 13200 11694 12361 159 123 134 next report comes Hal Garwood Evergreen CO reflects first field test remote signaling system described March 1999 issue didnt have feedback lights display panels up running However did use sideline judging three pylons worked fine Over Hal Sunday May 2 held first three-pole Pylon race seven years held Jefco Aeromodlers Airfield southwest Denver Chatfield State Park excellent turnout 27 pilots ran Colorado Quickie Class using APRA rules class bad 22 entries first-time racer flying nine laps taking home first place ten entries 428 Q-500 decision made run Q-40 because fact CD yours truly Duane Gall Mike DelPonte entries Instead three us dedicated time making Quickie races success new wrinkle contest judged entirely sidelines workers course starter assistant flaggers pylon #1 operated got lights 500-watt halogen bulbs powered II OV AC generator base pylon used low-voltage relays powered 12-volt battery turn lights carried over 350 feet 22-gauge telephone wire flaggers past lights #1 typically consisted automobile headlights powered 12-volt batteries notoriously slow come Using 110-volt AC solves problem lights come right away take moment wink off element cools down airplanes way back #2 50 doesnt matter lights worked flawlessly problem inexperienced judges After round two on-thejob training whole system running like well-oiled machine also used sideline cut judges #2 #3 no problems judges stationed 300 angle perpendicular 300 feet away sideline lap counters used large flip cards display laps completed airplane complaint difficulty seeing cards 300 feet away going solve problem next phase light system will transmit laps completed well cut information three pylons Christmas tree display starting line youve ever seen staging lights drag race get idea lap-counting part will look used walkie-talkies airplane identification calling cuts purpose lucky enough find family radios sale Tech America $60 Rather sock club expense three us volunteered buy pair keep maintain own just bring out race day six field enough started lose its batteries best part about system eliminates cage issue still used couple old cages put around #1 judges lap counters turned out overabundance caution since least 300 feet away course airplanes got near eagerly anticipating next outing September 18-19 also Chatfield Park hope have second phase light system place well much bigger turnout Q40 Hal also constructed starters clock works flawlessly Look how-to photos future column just cant wait details Hal has volunteered furnish basics request Send SASE Ill broker transaction also still have info light system again its yours price SASE Newbie Patrol As airplanes become ever faster expensive becomes harder persuade new people give Racing try Letting fly racer 108 Model Aviation However approach doesnt always work Handing off transmitter beginner easy enough APRA-legal Quickie going 70 100 mph gets dicey AMA Quickie 160 downright dangerous Q40 180 airplanes dont have throttles what As happens nice folks SuperTigre make three terrific engines throttles same crankcase Ones 40 legal sport racing under APRA Arizona Pylon Racing Association rules other two 46 51 three retail same price approximately $99 Performance Specialties makes tuned muffler fits three recently acquired 51 put Perf Spec muffler combination isnt legal racing class APC 9 x 8 propeller front its power output comparable purebred racing 40s such Nelson Jett Yet idles happily weighs almost same fits same mounting holes APRA legal SuperTigre CS 40 means can take entry-level Quickie airplane thats set up CS 40 simply drop piped 51 simulate high-zoot AMA racer Bring field hang sign RACER RIDES $1 prospect shows up need advance throttle stick reprogram high throttle setting transmitter achieve appropriate airspeed level ability find out first-hand easily predictably racing airplanes fly wont long before start relax youll see smile Pretty soon theyll ask crank up some hit 100% theyre still smiling ye done job RUIRDS OVER DELAWARE 5 2NRS LONG AMR PRODUCTIONS P0 BOX 1913 2 WARUIRD SCALE CLASSIC 91 2HRS LONG $1995 EACH PRIORITY MAIL TO TOMS RIVER NJ 01754 rjCJTES~ FREE COLOR CATALOG Choose over 200 exc t ng k tes S unusual & nnovat ye des gnsj~ Call write catalog todayl Into Wind 541 0314 3N 1408-MA Pearl St Boulder CO 80302 m CORPORATED ~eIAircrPa WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS & ACCESSORIES CALL NOW 810 677-0213 FAX 810 677-0414 torders onlyl Send $100 forOpen $200 GanaoaMonday Friday II I i1$300 outside USA 10am -4pm EST WE USE GENUINE FACTORYREPLACEMENTPARTS Endorsed AMNRCMA Sticker Station #105 Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs y Quality Service Fast Turn Around RCD/ HITEC RIC Dealer Miniature Aircraft Dealer X-CELL Helicopters D&i ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartville OH 44632 877-1445 Shipping & Insurance Extra ail Visit home page http//wwwdnjeIectronkscom Email david@dnjeIectrooicscom orjayne@dnleleetrOflkS AMA * 256123-Dave & 431890-JoyneARRLWBSYSQ October1999 109 CLEVELAND MODEL & SUPPLY Co P0 Box 55962AA Indianapolis IN 46205-0962 Phone 317 257-7878 Fax 317 257-7877 MODEL ENGINEERS SINCE 1919 Choose Over 1100 Plans Over 100 Aircraft Manufacturers Represented Five Aviation Eras Spanned Seven Scales Available 48-page Catalog- $500 $800 Foreign Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/10
Page Numbers: 108, 109
RADIO CONTROL PYLON RACING N agqluIh r niIem1v~ AS YOU READ Racing season nearing its end northern climes deadline rule proposals 20022005 rule book almost upon us Get signed sent AMA HQ September 30 1999 forever hold peace Now lets sit back enjoy couple race reports earlier year first Orv Steinmetz Rockford IL May 16 What great day racing Thanks excellent help workers forbearance rain clouds got five rounds racing 17 pilots real good lunch 150 pm Ray Blake Detroit MI got spectacular takeoff award did reverse course ground lifted off did Immelmann turn headed #1 pylon think gusty 20-30 mph crosswind lot helping Ray win award Round Three Dave Gustafson St Charles IL managed catch Archie Adamisin Taylor MI right after takeoff before reaching #1 pylon Daves propeller cut tail off Archies airplane predictable results Daves airplane remained undamaged continued finish heat get-even gods caught up Dave next round reaching up pulling Daves airplane terra firma rounded pylon #3 went ahead did same thing Tom DeGroodt Quad Cities IL #1 just good measure refly came LeRoy Webb insisted cut called son Wayne rightly belonged Glen Wierschke Although alleged bad call would have affected outcome race pilots happy enough get some additional stick time reran heat order finish same second time around first refly Rockford four years racing will likely time life can say Craig Grunkemeyer Westerville OH didnt lap Thats because heat didnt get airborneand neither did way huge thank workers food preparers help Final standings top ten Glen Wierschke Leroy Webb Craig Grunkemeyer Paul Sieden Jim Nikodem Dan Kane Wayne Webb Ray Blake Mike Parker John Logli 10981 11877 10627 11428 13200 11694 12361 159 123 134 next report comes Hal Garwood Evergreen CO reflects first field test remote signaling system described March 1999 issue didnt have feedback lights display panels up running However did use sideline judging three pylons worked fine Over Hal Sunday May 2 held first three-pole Pylon race seven years held Jefco Aeromodlers Airfield southwest Denver Chatfield State Park excellent turnout 27 pilots ran Colorado Quickie Class using APRA rules class bad 22 entries first-time racer flying nine laps taking home first place ten entries 428 Q-500 decision made run Q-40 because fact CD yours truly Duane Gall Mike DelPonte entries Instead three us dedicated time making Quickie races success new wrinkle contest judged entirely sidelines workers course starter assistant flaggers pylon #1 operated got lights 500-watt halogen bulbs powered II OV AC generator base pylon used low-voltage relays powered 12-volt battery turn lights carried over 350 feet 22-gauge telephone wire flaggers past lights #1 typically consisted automobile headlights powered 12-volt batteries notoriously slow come Using 110-volt AC solves problem lights come right away take moment wink off element cools down airplanes way back #2 50 doesnt matter lights worked flawlessly problem inexperienced judges After round two on-thejob training whole system running like well-oiled machine also used sideline cut judges #2 #3 no problems judges stationed 300 angle perpendicular 300 feet away sideline lap counters used large flip cards display laps completed airplane complaint difficulty seeing cards 300 feet away going solve problem next phase light system will transmit laps completed well cut information three pylons Christmas tree display starting line youve ever seen staging lights drag race get idea lap-counting part will look used walkie-talkies airplane identification calling cuts purpose lucky enough find family radios sale Tech America $60 Rather sock club expense three us volunteered buy pair keep maintain own just bring out race day six field enough started lose its batteries best part about system eliminates cage issue still used couple old cages put around #1 judges lap counters turned out overabundance caution since least 300 feet away course airplanes got near eagerly anticipating next outing September 18-19 also Chatfield Park hope have second phase light system place well much bigger turnout Q40 Hal also constructed starters clock works flawlessly Look how-to photos future column just cant wait details Hal has volunteered furnish basics request Send SASE Ill broker transaction also still have info light system again its yours price SASE Newbie Patrol As airplanes become ever faster expensive becomes harder persuade new people give Racing try Letting fly racer 108 Model Aviation However approach doesnt always work Handing off transmitter beginner easy enough APRA-legal Quickie going 70 100 mph gets dicey AMA Quickie 160 downright dangerous Q40 180 airplanes dont have throttles what As happens nice folks SuperTigre make three terrific engines throttles same crankcase Ones 40 legal sport racing under APRA Arizona Pylon Racing Association rules other two 46 51 three retail same price approximately $99 Performance Specialties makes tuned muffler fits three recently acquired 51 put Perf Spec muffler combination isnt legal racing class APC 9 x 8 propeller front its power output comparable purebred racing 40s such Nelson Jett Yet idles happily weighs almost same fits same mounting holes APRA legal SuperTigre CS 40 means can take entry-level Quickie airplane thats set up CS 40 simply drop piped 51 simulate high-zoot AMA racer Bring field hang sign RACER RIDES $1 prospect shows up need advance throttle stick reprogram high throttle setting transmitter achieve appropriate airspeed level ability find out first-hand easily predictably racing airplanes fly wont long before start relax youll see smile Pretty soon theyll ask crank up some hit 100% theyre still smiling ye done job RUIRDS OVER DELAWARE 5 2NRS LONG AMR PRODUCTIONS P0 BOX 1913 2 WARUIRD SCALE CLASSIC 91 2HRS LONG $1995 EACH PRIORITY MAIL TO TOMS RIVER NJ 01754 rjCJTES~ FREE COLOR CATALOG Choose over 200 exc t ng k tes S unusual & nnovat ye des gnsj~ Call write catalog todayl Into Wind 541 0314 3N 1408-MA Pearl St Boulder CO 80302 m CORPORATED ~eIAircrPa WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURER OF SUPERIOR EPOXY-GLASS COWLS WHEEL PANTS & ACCESSORIES CALL NOW 810 677-0213 FAX 810 677-0414 torders onlyl Send $100 forOpen $200 GanaoaMonday Friday II I i1$300 outside USA 10am -4pm EST WE USE GENUINE FACTORYREPLACEMENTPARTS Endorsed AMNRCMA Sticker Station #105 Complete 1991 Narrow Banding & Upgrades FCC Licensed Speed Control Repairs y Quality Service Fast Turn Around RCD/ HITEC RIC Dealer Miniature Aircraft Dealer X-CELL Helicopters D&i ELECTRONICS Marigold St NW Hartville OH 44632 877-1445 Shipping & Insurance Extra ail Visit home page http//wwwdnjeIectronkscom Email david@dnjeIectrooicscom orjayne@dnleleetrOflkS AMA * 256123-Dave & 431890-JoyneARRLWBSYSQ October1999 109 CLEVELAND MODEL & SUPPLY Co P0 Box 55962AA Indianapolis IN 46205-0962 Phone 317 257-7878 Fax 317 257-7877 MODEL ENGINEERS SINCE 1919 Choose Over 1100 Plans Over 100 Aircraft Manufacturers Represented Five Aviation Eras Spanned Seven Scales Available 48-page Catalog- $500 $800 Foreign Service & Repairs Most Radio Control Systems Utilizing Calibrated Test Equipment & Spectrum Analyzers