Radio Control PYLON RA CING Bill Hager IN MY SEPTEMBER 1981 article wrote about new race taking place old Bakersfield races time drew over 100 entries Well everyones surprise looks though Bakersfield just taking couple years break report sent Gary Hover what may start great racing Bakersfield new Bakersfield Barks Organization ended Western Districts season hosting its first Formula race three years CD Chuck Wahner Barks put well-run pro fessional race 30 entrants assembled Friday nights judging Since racer received number Best Finish Award easily determined familiar name Gary McPike once again surfaced winner another newly finished Denight SpeciaL Oh well between Gary Ron Schorr much room left comes best-of-show total 12 rounds flown seven Saturday five Sunday Saturday after noon also included beef barbecue understand 86 attended contest led entire way Ron Schorr didnt have fly Round 12 did anyway flamed out contest can best summed up following honorable mention awards Most Frustrate& Ron Gilman thing goes well fast start did give zeros Most Fastest Ron Gilman takes heat A11213 inRoundli surefeltgood andit good enough fast time Bad Luck Dave ShadeL losing two Pole Cats Round 2 Round 3 Thats got some kinds record Most Costly Eric Ristrim Bakersfield saw Eric tying teammates Dave Shadel Gary Hover losing five racers year Most Agonizing Gary McPike spending last three weeks preparing new Denight very sore back center-punched *3 pylon racing first heat. half lap back Most Nervous Ron Schorr leading entire race knowing wolves heels tried convince Ron should fly 14 rounds some reason just wouldnt have Well thats season looking forward next year area havent heard much Wichita KS area short write-up Jim COL Continued page 108 42 Model Aviation Things get SunuuiS flUAl flUUI UIU[IU LIV fl JUFY LWUflUIU Jr UUI1E UUFUfl nguiu Tosti Bob L*vington Lea Key Arthur Weiss Photos Dan Broadrick Wichita race aftracted friendly group pilots neighboring states Kneeiing Ito R Dana Dunn Bob Lavington Larry Perry Standing Vic Hasenbank Lea Sawyer Jim Combs nappygroup oiwinners suns wicnita ML IUD Mace LW H Jerryianey uon rioaen ana son iim Cox C R Comegys CD Loren Tregelias Tired flying same old thing fly future TIJNI3IJIAIFIrlF TOTALLY UNIQUE first its kind radio controlled ring wing aircraft having flight performance helicopter complexities A very complete precision kit can easily assembled ready operation 8 12 hours All required minimum standard 3 channel radio good 60 90 engine DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED FLYING SENSATION complete details contact FIJTIJNFLITEE 214 Dolomite Drive Downsview Ontario M3J 2P8416 661 5562 Matched Performance System TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES Airplane 4 Marine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 7 Blends4 choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE KAB FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER KAB SUPER POXY RESIN K&B SUPER POXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER POXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS club newsletters sent way AMA HQ found gem share contained Prop Wash newsletter Heart Texas Model Aircraft Club Waco TX suspect canoe else An edited version follows air craft manufacturers research facilities mili tary squadrons National Board Aircraft Improvement Subject effective military civilian aircraft constructions utilization following directives im plemented immediately reduce cost improve efficiency improve front line readiness 1 funding research will cease bullet proof balloon project 2 Concrete will used airframes despite its availability 3 Wagers shall conducted between designers within hearing test pilots 4 pilots encouraged raise wheels after aircraft airborne 5 Use sandbags engine test facilities encouraged Use sand desir able though straw makes bags easier handle 6 Parachutes should packed before leaving ground Attempting air asking trouble Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Oaks Rd Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Co ntinued page 42 May 31 Wichita Radio Control Club sponsored its two sanctioned Q-500 races beautiful day light winds out east-southeast elected set * 1 pylon up south end 400-ft runway Registration started 900 am race started 1000 am Atthe days end 14 entries seven out town seven Wichita Five out-of-towners Kansas City area Salina KS Emporia KS truly enjoyed day lots good comments well complete race nm thanks expertise CD Loren Tregellas day destined pro-Wichita three four trophies staying place ments awards ended up like i st CP Comegy-Wichita 2nd Jim Cox-Wichita 3rd Don Moden-Salina 4th Jerry Carley-Wichita Loeklng ahead looks though 1982 season going bit good better 1981 1982 Nats will held Lincoln NE should have more-or-less same crew Lincoln Seguin 1981 i 982 NMPRA Championship Race will somewhere Texas probably end October also looks like some clubs quit sponsoring some great races past getting back again have thinking getting racing now time get started As reading probably snowing outside nothing build up fleet racers 1982 need some help just look up local Pylon fliers Please keep contest reports pictures hints ideas coming will print can Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe iX 773 02 read about Model Aviation writing advertisers mention 108 Model Aviation S ti1UIaIUtJ BALANLt IC ALL UIItUIIUNS Heres equipment yea need pine year props nery Best balance--balance directions Carefully crafted top grade materials BUBBLE BALAPJCER accomodates 3/181/49/32 prep holes Other sizes available en special order Dealers incited $1595 Add $15Bfnr HOWARD B HUEBL age handhng hr Mine add 4%oules tan No Ctllis Box 82 Ru B Mankeno MN 56001
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/03
Page Numbers: 42, 108
Radio Control PYLON RA CING Bill Hager IN MY SEPTEMBER 1981 article wrote about new race taking place old Bakersfield races time drew over 100 entries Well everyones surprise looks though Bakersfield just taking couple years break report sent Gary Hover what may start great racing Bakersfield new Bakersfield Barks Organization ended Western Districts season hosting its first Formula race three years CD Chuck Wahner Barks put well-run pro fessional race 30 entrants assembled Friday nights judging Since racer received number Best Finish Award easily determined familiar name Gary McPike once again surfaced winner another newly finished Denight SpeciaL Oh well between Gary Ron Schorr much room left comes best-of-show total 12 rounds flown seven Saturday five Sunday Saturday after noon also included beef barbecue understand 86 attended contest led entire way Ron Schorr didnt have fly Round 12 did anyway flamed out contest can best summed up following honorable mention awards Most Frustrate& Ron Gilman thing goes well fast start did give zeros Most Fastest Ron Gilman takes heat A11213 inRoundli surefeltgood andit good enough fast time Bad Luck Dave ShadeL losing two Pole Cats Round 2 Round 3 Thats got some kinds record Most Costly Eric Ristrim Bakersfield saw Eric tying teammates Dave Shadel Gary Hover losing five racers year Most Agonizing Gary McPike spending last three weeks preparing new Denight very sore back center-punched *3 pylon racing first heat. half lap back Most Nervous Ron Schorr leading entire race knowing wolves heels tried convince Ron should fly 14 rounds some reason just wouldnt have Well thats season looking forward next year area havent heard much Wichita KS area short write-up Jim COL Continued page 108 42 Model Aviation Things get SunuuiS flUAl flUUI UIU[IU LIV fl JUFY LWUflUIU Jr UUI1E UUFUfl nguiu Tosti Bob L*vington Lea Key Arthur Weiss Photos Dan Broadrick Wichita race aftracted friendly group pilots neighboring states Kneeiing Ito R Dana Dunn Bob Lavington Larry Perry Standing Vic Hasenbank Lea Sawyer Jim Combs nappygroup oiwinners suns wicnita ML IUD Mace LW H Jerryianey uon rioaen ana son iim Cox C R Comegys CD Loren Tregelias Tired flying same old thing fly future TIJNI3IJIAIFIrlF TOTALLY UNIQUE first its kind radio controlled ring wing aircraft having flight performance helicopter complexities A very complete precision kit can easily assembled ready operation 8 12 hours All required minimum standard 3 channel radio good 60 90 engine DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED FLYING SENSATION complete details contact FIJTIJNFLITEE 214 Dolomite Drive Downsview Ontario M3J 2P8416 661 5562 Matched Performance System TOP PERFORMANCE K&B ENGINES Airplane 4 Marine K&B FUELSK&B GLOW PLUGS 7 Blends4 choices Matched Finish System BEST APPEARANCE KAB FIBERGLASS CLOTH K&B Micro-Balloons FILLER KAB SUPER POXY RESIN K&B SUPER POXY THINNER K&B SUPER POXY PRIMER K&B SUPER POXY PAINT K&B MIXING CUPS club newsletters sent way AMA HQ found gem share contained Prop Wash newsletter Heart Texas Model Aircraft Club Waco TX suspect canoe else An edited version follows air craft manufacturers research facilities mili tary squadrons National Board Aircraft Improvement Subject effective military civilian aircraft constructions utilization following directives im plemented immediately reduce cost improve efficiency improve front line readiness 1 funding research will cease bullet proof balloon project 2 Concrete will used airframes despite its availability 3 Wagers shall conducted between designers within hearing test pilots 4 pilots encouraged raise wheels after aircraft airborne 5 Use sandbags engine test facilities encouraged Use sand desir able though straw makes bags easier handle 6 Parachutes should packed before leaving ground Attempting air asking trouble Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Oaks Rd Fort Walton Beach FL 32548 RC Pylon Racing/Hager Co ntinued page 42 May 31 Wichita Radio Control Club sponsored its two sanctioned Q-500 races beautiful day light winds out east-southeast elected set * 1 pylon up south end 400-ft runway Registration started 900 am race started 1000 am Atthe days end 14 entries seven out town seven Wichita Five out-of-towners Kansas City area Salina KS Emporia KS truly enjoyed day lots good comments well complete race nm thanks expertise CD Loren Tregellas day destined pro-Wichita three four trophies staying place ments awards ended up like i st CP Comegy-Wichita 2nd Jim Cox-Wichita 3rd Don Moden-Salina 4th Jerry Carley-Wichita Loeklng ahead looks though 1982 season going bit good better 1981 1982 Nats will held Lincoln NE should have more-or-less same crew Lincoln Seguin 1981 i 982 NMPRA Championship Race will somewhere Texas probably end October also looks like some clubs quit sponsoring some great races past getting back again have thinking getting racing now time get started As reading probably snowing outside nothing build up fleet racers 1982 need some help just look up local Pylon fliers Please keep contest reports pictures hints ideas coming will print can Bill Hager 706 Glen Haven Dr Conroe iX 773 02 read about Model Aviation writing advertisers mention 108 Model Aviation S ti1UIaIUtJ BALANLt IC ALL UIItUIIUNS Heres equipment yea need pine year props nery Best balance--balance directions Carefully crafted top grade materials BUBBLE BALAPJCER accomodates 3/181/49/32 prep holes Other sizes available en special order Dealers incited $1595 Add $15Bfnr HOWARD B HUEBL age handhng hr Mine add 4%oules tan No Ctllis Box 82 Ru B Mankeno MN 56001