RADIO CONTROL SLOPE SOARING WOW WHAT GIG Im flattered follow some true Soaring giants slot hope can live up expectations Ive aeromodeler about 20 years have played just about kind flying machine imaginable exception RC helicopters Im glad have exposed facets model aviation cant see clear path solution particular problem answer can often readily gained talking fly other disciplines learning experiences Slope Soaring activities have primarily concentrated last five six years definitely current passion avocation said Ill go right ahead move meat-andpotatoes little corner sport Few things stir soul aggressive pursuit raw speed two kids fast machines meet up itll usually result m race no less true Slope Soaring good-natured braggadocio spontaneous speed contest something us witness participate regular basis Sure its fun really want know whos hottest hill real contest has So slope racing alive dead Youd surprised divergent opinions youre talking about local fliers local hills Anytown USA getting together run quickly laid-out course no will never die youre talking about official contests people come faraway places meet up another regions best fliers engineers thats much delicate matter Could official slope racing events made popular US think some steps taken Event organizers need support 60-inch 15-meter class Unlimited models though considered pinnacle competition just plain outside justifiable expense window rank-and-file competition flier may also rationing hobby funds other disciplines good exceptional practically prebuilt 60-inch airframe can obtained less $300 large number manufacturers lot less typical $1000 price tag competitive one-of-a-kind Unlimited airplane slope fliers already own 60-inch racing airplanes sport flying After taste racing smaller class some fliers will undoubtably make investment necessary participate Unlimited An auto-racing analogy Todays greatest NASCAR Indy drivers ran first races open-wheeled cars dirt tracks Events need well-organized start schedule have well-defined rules known Another part organizers responsibility provide human elements needed conduct event example sticks mind vividly turn callers slope race Ive attended turn callers literally pulled out crowd given cursory explanation what expected turned loose far pylon flag light box pickle call sometimes legendary fliers can pilots accept know July1997 109 John Roes Apex McLeans Models recent Unlimited race Miguelito California Scott Toohers Molded Eagle Billy Highfields own-design V-Tool airframe has enjoyed great popularity example has no pigment paint wing among West Coast Unlimited racers panelslayup plainly visible disputes races have variable root contrast Formula Quickee 500 Pylon Racing events same race officials often utilized contest knowledgeable trained experts mechanical aspects running event Ive seen top competitors turning own judgment turn-callers signal guys have practiced lot know turn instinct Most fliers dont possess sixth sense long time best defense may provide own caller alone could drastically change times course heres argument near pylon pilots stand turns made aircraft just barely 5m USM Hobby Full Line Model Airplanes Helicopters Boats Cars JAGUAR 4OIARF 40 51 SPORTS ALL TRIM PAINTED Na DECALS Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 48 lbs -57 lbs JAGUAR 40 ARF Wing Span 48 .ength 40 Weight 48 Ins 5 7 lbs PIPER CUB J-3/ARC 25-36 ALL WOOD CONST SDt- Wing Span 54 Length 36$rA9 WeIght 3 SIbs ltem#857-N PIPER CUB J-3/ARF 40 YELLOW1 ALL WOOD CONAT 5NL Wing Span 67 Length 43 Weight 79 lbs lteme867 SOPRANO-II/ARF 40-60 SPORTS Et PATTERN AL ACtS CGNSt Al TRIM PArNIED NA AEGALS Wing Span 61 Length 48 Weight 48 lbs 57 lbs Item#869 S FIRE FLY ARF 10-15 20 GLOW INTHE DARK AFTER SUNSET 5Il- Wing Span 49 Length 34 7 $B7 li 22 Ibs- 24 lbs Item #940...j9459t SKY BABY-S/ ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER SPLl~ Wing Span 51 5 Length 36 WeigAt 3 3 lbs Items852.jO6C5 DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES WELCOME QRRIRLRNL 1-800-249-0544 INFORMATION 1-201460-0544 24 HOUR FAX LINE 1-2014604770 WE ACCEPT VISA MASTER CARD & DiSCOVER CARDS PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE STORE HOURS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY lOAM TO 7PM FRIDAY lOAM TO 8PM SATURDAYS lOAM TO 4PM PACKAGING AND SHIPPING FEE 55 50 NEW JERSEY RESIDENtS ADO 6% SALES TAX _ US HOBBY INC 200 MOONACHIE AVE MOONACHIE NJ 07074 US HOBBY INC J July1997 111 Dofonding California stato champion Emroso Kahn assomblos Daryl-Porkins dosignod Mavorick -JI__ SKY BABY-L/ARF 25-35 20 TRAINER Wing Span 51 5 Length 36 Weight 3 3 lbs Iteme8S4 OS A3 Hot new plug Cool new price A3 favorite sport flier heat stays bar Theres no need thicker coil made new alloy allows A3 hold heat needed smooth idling minimum rpm means theres no danger engine damage caused weld failure nothing between fuel vapor instant top-end power except ignition since A3s coil solid platinum resists meltdowns premature failure better plated coil plugs Combine fact A3 05s economical plug ever adds up fewer plugs buy less money spend dependable performance enjoy other sport plug youve ever used 05 A3 heat dollars off Only OS Glow Plugs tough enough take heat location dealer nearest call 1-800-682-8948 mention code #04AA Distributed exclusively through Great Planes Model Distributors Company PO Box 9021 Champaign Ii 61826-9021 Copyright 19963071166 break vertical plane pylon pilots know much space takes make efficient turn anticipate properly far end amateur callers instructed drop flag push light button aircraft cross plane pylon callers reflexes less perfect could calling turns quite lateor early incurring cuts defenseless flier pilot relies callers signal alone will typically overshoot far pylon about 30 feet creating 60-foot extension distance lap After eight far-end turns typical race can add 400 feet total distance flown 60 mph 88 feet per second extra 400 feet costs four seconds races can decided times much less would seem good have caller least ball best signaling turns early aircraft just makes pylon does pilots end course formal F3F format practiced Europe pilots stand middle course callers both ends Understandably put premium highly experienced course personnel Shouldnt reasons Thermal Duration events remain popular spirit mentorship always present often special events strictly aimed beginners held attract capture new inductees discipline obviously lacking racing least West Coast hear launch trial balloon beginner- budget-class racing very few organizers grab its string ride up Thermal Duration event Ive highest-level pilots willing answer newcomers questionsno matter elementary contestants officials shaved well usually smelled good smiled lot may seem trivial Im certainly being little hyperbolic can have real effect comes sheer approachability eyes uninitiated may sound like tough indictments theyre tempered genuine affection think us would like see racing thriveit yields large dividends us ways entire 1997 US F3B team raised slopes popular high-performance modern airframes can trace roots racing Designers racing airframes often take lead developing new technologies methodsmolded airplanes very notable example good trends will likely continue Most Unlimited events going time-trial format opposed man-onman varying lift conditions can spoiler racers seem agree reduced carnage midairs worth risk poor lift Sixty inch still being run man-on-man seek extra adrenaline rush close-proximity flying have kept home future Slope Racing up very few willing take initiative knuckle down run events properly Can happen us Well soon know sure some fine people out trying make happen Lets lend support encouragement LU1TLF VIIMD-POVaELIeOPTEear FLY LIKE KITE ITS- ONLY $1995 Plus $450 shipping& handling VISA/MasterCard Accepted 7 10 days delivery CHALLENGING 1-800-99-ROTOR & EDUCATIONAL year-round fun flies over 100 feet highADVENTURE PRODUCTS hoversdoes touch & goes 1769 N Lexington Ave off vertically aul MN 55113 Idises lands nL5 1988 I997AIiRgi88R 112 Model Aviation Please welcome Model Aviations new Slope Soaring columnist Dave Sanders Photo courtesy Dave Garwood
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 109, 111, 112
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 109, 111, 112
RADIO CONTROL SLOPE SOARING WOW WHAT GIG Im flattered follow some true Soaring giants slot hope can live up expectations Ive aeromodeler about 20 years have played just about kind flying machine imaginable exception RC helicopters Im glad have exposed facets model aviation cant see clear path solution particular problem answer can often readily gained talking fly other disciplines learning experiences Slope Soaring activities have primarily concentrated last five six years definitely current passion avocation said Ill go right ahead move meat-andpotatoes little corner sport Few things stir soul aggressive pursuit raw speed two kids fast machines meet up itll usually result m race no less true Slope Soaring good-natured braggadocio spontaneous speed contest something us witness participate regular basis Sure its fun really want know whos hottest hill real contest has So slope racing alive dead Youd surprised divergent opinions youre talking about local fliers local hills Anytown USA getting together run quickly laid-out course no will never die youre talking about official contests people come faraway places meet up another regions best fliers engineers thats much delicate matter Could official slope racing events made popular US think some steps taken Event organizers need support 60-inch 15-meter class Unlimited models though considered pinnacle competition just plain outside justifiable expense window rank-and-file competition flier may also rationing hobby funds other disciplines good exceptional practically prebuilt 60-inch airframe can obtained less $300 large number manufacturers lot less typical $1000 price tag competitive one-of-a-kind Unlimited airplane slope fliers already own 60-inch racing airplanes sport flying After taste racing smaller class some fliers will undoubtably make investment necessary participate Unlimited An auto-racing analogy Todays greatest NASCAR Indy drivers ran first races open-wheeled cars dirt tracks Events need well-organized start schedule have well-defined rules known Another part organizers responsibility provide human elements needed conduct event example sticks mind vividly turn callers slope race Ive attended turn callers literally pulled out crowd given cursory explanation what expected turned loose far pylon flag light box pickle call sometimes legendary fliers can pilots accept know July1997 109 John Roes Apex McLeans Models recent Unlimited race Miguelito California Scott Toohers Molded Eagle Billy Highfields own-design V-Tool airframe has enjoyed great popularity example has no pigment paint wing among West Coast Unlimited racers panelslayup plainly visible disputes races have variable root contrast Formula Quickee 500 Pylon Racing events same race officials often utilized contest knowledgeable trained experts mechanical aspects running event Ive seen top competitors turning own judgment turn-callers signal guys have practiced lot know turn instinct Most fliers dont possess sixth sense long time best defense may provide own caller alone could drastically change times course heres argument near pylon pilots stand turns made aircraft just barely 5m USM Hobby Full Line Model Airplanes Helicopters Boats Cars JAGUAR 4OIARF 40 51 SPORTS ALL TRIM PAINTED Na DECALS Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 48 lbs -57 lbs JAGUAR 40 ARF Wing Span 48 .ength 40 Weight 48 Ins 5 7 lbs PIPER CUB J-3/ARC 25-36 ALL WOOD CONST SDt- Wing Span 54 Length 36$rA9 WeIght 3 SIbs ltem#857-N PIPER CUB J-3/ARF 40 YELLOW1 ALL WOOD CONAT 5NL Wing Span 67 Length 43 Weight 79 lbs lteme867 SOPRANO-II/ARF 40-60 SPORTS Et PATTERN AL ACtS CGNSt Al TRIM PArNIED NA AEGALS Wing Span 61 Length 48 Weight 48 lbs 57 lbs Item#869 S FIRE FLY ARF 10-15 20 GLOW INTHE DARK AFTER SUNSET 5Il- Wing Span 49 Length 34 7 $B7 li 22 Ibs- 24 lbs Item #940...j9459t SKY BABY-S/ ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER SPLl~ Wing Span 51 5 Length 36 WeigAt 3 3 lbs Items852.jO6C5 DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES WELCOME QRRIRLRNL 1-800-249-0544 INFORMATION 1-201460-0544 24 HOUR FAX LINE 1-2014604770 WE ACCEPT VISA MASTER CARD & DiSCOVER CARDS PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE STORE HOURS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY lOAM TO 7PM FRIDAY lOAM TO 8PM SATURDAYS lOAM TO 4PM PACKAGING AND SHIPPING FEE 55 50 NEW JERSEY RESIDENtS ADO 6% SALES TAX _ US HOBBY INC 200 MOONACHIE AVE MOONACHIE NJ 07074 US HOBBY INC J July1997 111 Dofonding California stato champion Emroso Kahn assomblos Daryl-Porkins dosignod Mavorick -JI__ SKY BABY-L/ARF 25-35 20 TRAINER Wing Span 51 5 Length 36 Weight 3 3 lbs Iteme8S4 OS A3 Hot new plug Cool new price A3 favorite sport flier heat stays bar Theres no need thicker coil made new alloy allows A3 hold heat needed smooth idling minimum rpm means theres no danger engine damage caused weld failure nothing between fuel vapor instant top-end power except ignition since A3s coil solid platinum resists meltdowns premature failure better plated coil plugs Combine fact A3 05s economical plug ever adds up fewer plugs buy less money spend dependable performance enjoy other sport plug youve ever used 05 A3 heat dollars off Only OS Glow Plugs tough enough take heat location dealer nearest call 1-800-682-8948 mention code #04AA Distributed exclusively through Great Planes Model Distributors Company PO Box 9021 Champaign Ii 61826-9021 Copyright 19963071166 break vertical plane pylon pilots know much space takes make efficient turn anticipate properly far end amateur callers instructed drop flag push light button aircraft cross plane pylon callers reflexes less perfect could calling turns quite lateor early incurring cuts defenseless flier pilot relies callers signal alone will typically overshoot far pylon about 30 feet creating 60-foot extension distance lap After eight far-end turns typical race can add 400 feet total distance flown 60 mph 88 feet per second extra 400 feet costs four seconds races can decided times much less would seem good have caller least ball best signaling turns early aircraft just makes pylon does pilots end course formal F3F format practiced Europe pilots stand middle course callers both ends Understandably put premium highly experienced course personnel Shouldnt reasons Thermal Duration events remain popular spirit mentorship always present often special events strictly aimed beginners held attract capture new inductees discipline obviously lacking racing least West Coast hear launch trial balloon beginner- budget-class racing very few organizers grab its string ride up Thermal Duration event Ive highest-level pilots willing answer newcomers questionsno matter elementary contestants officials shaved well usually smelled good smiled lot may seem trivial Im certainly being little hyperbolic can have real effect comes sheer approachability eyes uninitiated may sound like tough indictments theyre tempered genuine affection think us would like see racing thriveit yields large dividends us ways entire 1997 US F3B team raised slopes popular high-performance modern airframes can trace roots racing Designers racing airframes often take lead developing new technologies methodsmolded airplanes very notable example good trends will likely continue Most Unlimited events going time-trial format opposed man-onman varying lift conditions can spoiler racers seem agree reduced carnage midairs worth risk poor lift Sixty inch still being run man-on-man seek extra adrenaline rush close-proximity flying have kept home future Slope Racing up very few willing take initiative knuckle down run events properly Can happen us Well soon know sure some fine people out trying make happen Lets lend support encouragement LU1TLF VIIMD-POVaELIeOPTEear FLY LIKE KITE ITS- ONLY $1995 Plus $450 shipping& handling VISA/MasterCard Accepted 7 10 days delivery CHALLENGING 1-800-99-ROTOR & EDUCATIONAL year-round fun flies over 100 feet highADVENTURE PRODUCTS hoversdoes touch & goes 1769 N Lexington Ave off vertically aul MN 55113 Idises lands nL5 1988 I997AIiRgi88R 112 Model Aviation Please welcome Model Aviations new Slope Soaring columnist Dave Sanders Photo courtesy Dave Garwood
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 109, 111, 112
RADIO CONTROL SLOPE SOARING WOW WHAT GIG Im flattered follow some true Soaring giants slot hope can live up expectations Ive aeromodeler about 20 years have played just about kind flying machine imaginable exception RC helicopters Im glad have exposed facets model aviation cant see clear path solution particular problem answer can often readily gained talking fly other disciplines learning experiences Slope Soaring activities have primarily concentrated last five six years definitely current passion avocation said Ill go right ahead move meat-andpotatoes little corner sport Few things stir soul aggressive pursuit raw speed two kids fast machines meet up itll usually result m race no less true Slope Soaring good-natured braggadocio spontaneous speed contest something us witness participate regular basis Sure its fun really want know whos hottest hill real contest has So slope racing alive dead Youd surprised divergent opinions youre talking about local fliers local hills Anytown USA getting together run quickly laid-out course no will never die youre talking about official contests people come faraway places meet up another regions best fliers engineers thats much delicate matter Could official slope racing events made popular US think some steps taken Event organizers need support 60-inch 15-meter class Unlimited models though considered pinnacle competition just plain outside justifiable expense window rank-and-file competition flier may also rationing hobby funds other disciplines good exceptional practically prebuilt 60-inch airframe can obtained less $300 large number manufacturers lot less typical $1000 price tag competitive one-of-a-kind Unlimited airplane slope fliers already own 60-inch racing airplanes sport flying After taste racing smaller class some fliers will undoubtably make investment necessary participate Unlimited An auto-racing analogy Todays greatest NASCAR Indy drivers ran first races open-wheeled cars dirt tracks Events need well-organized start schedule have well-defined rules known Another part organizers responsibility provide human elements needed conduct event example sticks mind vividly turn callers slope race Ive attended turn callers literally pulled out crowd given cursory explanation what expected turned loose far pylon flag light box pickle call sometimes legendary fliers can pilots accept know July1997 109 John Roes Apex McLeans Models recent Unlimited race Miguelito California Scott Toohers Molded Eagle Billy Highfields own-design V-Tool airframe has enjoyed great popularity example has no pigment paint wing among West Coast Unlimited racers panelslayup plainly visible disputes races have variable root contrast Formula Quickee 500 Pylon Racing events same race officials often utilized contest knowledgeable trained experts mechanical aspects running event Ive seen top competitors turning own judgment turn-callers signal guys have practiced lot know turn instinct Most fliers dont possess sixth sense long time best defense may provide own caller alone could drastically change times course heres argument near pylon pilots stand turns made aircraft just barely 5m USM Hobby Full Line Model Airplanes Helicopters Boats Cars JAGUAR 4OIARF 40 51 SPORTS ALL TRIM PAINTED Na DECALS Wing Span 48 Length 40 Weight 48 lbs -57 lbs JAGUAR 40 ARF Wing Span 48 .ength 40 Weight 48 Ins 5 7 lbs PIPER CUB J-3/ARC 25-36 ALL WOOD CONST SDt- Wing Span 54 Length 36$rA9 WeIght 3 SIbs ltem#857-N PIPER CUB J-3/ARF 40 YELLOW1 ALL WOOD CONAT 5NL Wing Span 67 Length 43 Weight 79 lbs lteme867 SOPRANO-II/ARF 40-60 SPORTS Et PATTERN AL ACtS CGNSt Al TRIM PArNIED NA AEGALS Wing Span 61 Length 48 Weight 48 lbs 57 lbs Item#869 S FIRE FLY ARF 10-15 20 GLOW INTHE DARK AFTER SUNSET 5Il- Wing Span 49 Length 34 7 $B7 li 22 Ibs- 24 lbs Item #940...j9459t SKY BABY-S/ ARF 25-35 2C TRAINER SPLl~ Wing Span 51 5 Length 36 WeigAt 3 3 lbs Items852.jO6C5 DEALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES WELCOME QRRIRLRNL 1-800-249-0544 INFORMATION 1-201460-0544 24 HOUR FAX LINE 1-2014604770 WE ACCEPT VISA MASTER CARD & DiSCOVER CARDS PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE STORE HOURS MONDAY THRU THURSDAY lOAM TO 7PM FRIDAY lOAM TO 8PM SATURDAYS lOAM TO 4PM PACKAGING AND SHIPPING FEE 55 50 NEW JERSEY RESIDENtS ADO 6% SALES TAX _ US HOBBY INC 200 MOONACHIE AVE MOONACHIE NJ 07074 US HOBBY INC J July1997 111 Dofonding California stato champion Emroso Kahn assomblos Daryl-Porkins dosignod Mavorick -JI__ SKY BABY-L/ARF 25-35 20 TRAINER Wing Span 51 5 Length 36 Weight 3 3 lbs Iteme8S4 OS A3 Hot new plug Cool new price A3 favorite sport flier heat stays bar Theres no need thicker coil made new alloy allows A3 hold heat needed smooth idling minimum rpm means theres no danger engine damage caused weld failure nothing between fuel vapor instant top-end power except ignition since A3s coil solid platinum resists meltdowns premature failure better plated coil plugs Combine fact A3 05s economical plug ever adds up fewer plugs buy less money spend dependable performance enjoy other sport plug youve ever used 05 A3 heat dollars off Only OS Glow Plugs tough enough take heat location dealer nearest call 1-800-682-8948 mention code #04AA Distributed exclusively through Great Planes Model Distributors Company PO Box 9021 Champaign Ii 61826-9021 Copyright 19963071166 break vertical plane pylon pilots know much space takes make efficient turn anticipate properly far end amateur callers instructed drop flag push light button aircraft cross plane pylon callers reflexes less perfect could calling turns quite lateor early incurring cuts defenseless flier pilot relies callers signal alone will typically overshoot far pylon about 30 feet creating 60-foot extension distance lap After eight far-end turns typical race can add 400 feet total distance flown 60 mph 88 feet per second extra 400 feet costs four seconds races can decided times much less would seem good have caller least ball best signaling turns early aircraft just makes pylon does pilots end course formal F3F format practiced Europe pilots stand middle course callers both ends Understandably put premium highly experienced course personnel Shouldnt reasons Thermal Duration events remain popular spirit mentorship always present often special events strictly aimed beginners held attract capture new inductees discipline obviously lacking racing least West Coast hear launch trial balloon beginner- budget-class racing very few organizers grab its string ride up Thermal Duration event Ive highest-level pilots willing answer newcomers questionsno matter elementary contestants officials shaved well usually smelled good smiled lot may seem trivial Im certainly being little hyperbolic can have real effect comes sheer approachability eyes uninitiated may sound like tough indictments theyre tempered genuine affection think us would like see racing thriveit yields large dividends us ways entire 1997 US F3B team raised slopes popular high-performance modern airframes can trace roots racing Designers racing airframes often take lead developing new technologies methodsmolded airplanes very notable example good trends will likely continue Most Unlimited events going time-trial format opposed man-onman varying lift conditions can spoiler racers seem agree reduced carnage midairs worth risk poor lift Sixty inch still being run man-on-man seek extra adrenaline rush close-proximity flying have kept home future Slope Racing up very few willing take initiative knuckle down run events properly Can happen us Well soon know sure some fine people out trying make happen Lets lend support encouragement LU1TLF VIIMD-POVaELIeOPTEear FLY LIKE KITE ITS- ONLY $1995 Plus $450 shipping& handling VISA/MasterCard Accepted 7 10 days delivery CHALLENGING 1-800-99-ROTOR & EDUCATIONAL year-round fun flies over 100 feet highADVENTURE PRODUCTS hoversdoes touch & goes 1769 N Lexington Ave off vertically aul MN 55113 Idises lands nL5 1988 I997AIiRgi88R 112 Model Aviation Please welcome Model Aviations new Slope Soaring columnist Dave Sanders Photo courtesy Dave Garwood
