RADIO CONTROL SOARING U nd part interview conducted February Joe Wurts world champion F3B Soaring pilot sailplane designer Slope flier first part featured July Model Aviation F3B multitask competition international event determines world champion Soaring pilot world champion Soaring team involves flying Thermal Duration TD task distance task closed course speed task closed course same sailplane F3B test design flying skill impressive watch Joes F3B achievements 1991 Germanyindividual first team third 1993 Israelindividual second team third 1995 Romaniaindividual third team first 1997 Turkeyindividual sixth team third Joe please say little about similarities diffrrences between F3B multitask competition Thermal Duration contests know US surface lot similarity both using airplanes typically 110-125 inches winch-launched have six control surfaces similarities end however tasks F3Bspeed distance durationare much demanding have no perfect score other duration part typically non-event F3B distance speed always trying evolve skill technique what good enough win 1990 barely good enough finish middle pack now Launching important aspect F3B have optimize airplane technique line winch An extra 50 feet launch height serious achievement will reflect scores TD days launch nonplayer final results Also F3B have bring own winch whereas TD US rely contest organizer supply winches large part recent US successes F3B lies understanding optimization total system along having very good air reading strategy skills have developed flying full spectrum soaring does F3B fit US Soaring scene Although has bit visibility US F3B very much minority event Almost fliers fly F3B have single goalthat making US team fly F3B trying get team stark contrast TD fliers fly attend contests same clearly defined goal F3B does bring new technology TD arena however Much sailplane design construction development originated F3B relatively few F3B fliers US maybe 50 seems less critical massfewer needed F3B grow prosper country What see five-year JO-year future US F3B participation Right now see minor increase number participants F3B although rule have same goal getting team What needed F3B really develop US events held local level average Ive attended about 15 F3B events per year USan annual event held Arizona other year team selection available left coast Until start seeing events F3B will have real increase participants real challenge F3B pilot responsible supplying own winch manpower-intensive run contest whereas 100 Model Aviation Wurts Valencia CA holds Tim Renaud Sapphire Unlimited class contest 1996 Nationals Muncie IN BJ Weisman studies winch Joe Wurts R reads air before launch 1996 Nats Timer Gordon Jennings San Luis Obispo CA spotter BJ Weisman Newberry Park CA stand RED M FUELS FHS excellent clrj FHS Supply Inc1458performance Ver SC 803 222-World Ch 1st Place FHS Winners AMA Air NationalsUsing spaceage lubrication tec nology op 1997 112A CombatFHS Oil Bob Mearsquality components developed refined over 1996 PAl Pattern Kirk Gray28 years experience RED MAX fuels 1996 Sportsman Randy Wolfespecially engineered Maximum Performance MAC Scale Aerobatic NationalsPower Protection RED MAX known 1997 Sportsman Michael Kupersold internationally best fuel can IRCHA Helicopter Internationalsuse model engine Fuel model 1997 10cc TopSpeed Bruce Bennetttypes available planes helicopters boats 1997 10cc TimeToClib Bruce Bennettcars -- racing pattern just fun NAMBA Boat Nationals 1996 A-OPC 36cc Mod Tun Joe Monohan 1996 B-OPC 75cc Mod Tun Don Hirami 1996 C-OPC 11cc Mod Tun Mike McKabney 1996 C-OPC 11cc Stock Tun Joe Monohan Other contests nationwide Numerous awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 2971 0-0009 Sales800 7424484Voice 803 222-7488 lnternetFHSoillaolcom Fax803 222-7285 htto//membersaolcom/FHSoil/RedMaxhtml ElevonMixer ELECTRONIC MIXER elevoos 0-tails flaps spoilers Ulta-sistpln setsp sod instollation Rugged microprovessor based design 100% electronjo high ref ability Simply connects between servos receiver Fealares indioidual setno reversing tour dPereot mioing rates allow tails mver seeds model Will ooerdrioe servos aed options seleoted simple switches Made n U S aed designed work toodeto AM PM PCM radio systems Ultra-low power consumption Less radio connectors Weight S 2Soz size 6 c 09 0 Sd Part No PA $3095 less connectors S3685 complete AccessorySwitch ACCESSORY SWITCH gives pos ability add otnioff fuection channel sacrificing chan sals ability cuntrut serva Accessutywitch designed ta switch trust Ito 30 volts aed up 30 amps mao power dissipation 300 watts Medern escruprucesscr-hased design AccessorySwitch very simple setup aed testalllust connect hetween servo receiver ce channel chesse oft points selected simple dip switches tO different values LEO indicator help ruth setup Unit automatically turns oft transmitter off Made USA aed designed work AM FM aed PCM radio systems Low power consumption Less radio connector Size hu S50 Sd Weight f 2 cz Pert Na 5U $3495 less cossector $3790 complete Engine types 2 4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 0% 75% 6% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic Syn-Cas Blend woCustomer special blends available** Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks at4 12 20 60124 gal Special discount prepaid club orders RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available GlowDriver ft PUAL-OUTFUT SERVO REVERSER gives cIder radics ability o 17 reverse direction semso ope agun muldng amos itwtaltahon esom end nrsm cocomedet Prssidea ho h normal end reversed Output w ho C sue stan eopasscae Y-hoeeaa makes split elevator two-servn ailerons cr douhle-servo rudder installation super-easy Madam microprocessor-based design 00% electrunic Rename very simple tc installiust connect hetween servus aed receiver channel choose Nu setup esthing tu fuss wrthjuat plug forget Made USA aed designed ta work modern AM FM PCM radio systems Ultraluw pcwor consumption Less radio voneectur Size 1 6u S 5u Sd Weight S250z Pert Na 2U $2495 lees cannectar $2790 complete Complete systems andP 0 Box 3129 CortPus CHRIsTi TX 78463-3129Send forAdd 5459 5&H etherpruducts acadable ucss& INFO Sf 2 d-hgd3 f0OM7PttOuiLYCT FREE TX rae add planes cam asdboals sToMceSceviCc FAX& ApTpnHouao lSf2lOfd-50d3 5% Call write details coNicOLSTSFP pmetek@swbellsethatlog stac TDr pilot shows up flies organizer does supply winches does need lot manpower run event Given countervailing forces what accounts remarkable success US F3B teams ttorld competition since inception event 1977 large part recent US successes F3B lies understanding optimization total system along having very good air reading strategy skills have developed flying full spectrum soaring European pilots tend focus much narrowly F3B typically fly wide variety some skills quite valuable F3B learned much easier elsewhere such air reading easily learned HLG [Hand-Launched Glider] Could lessons US F3J hand-tow team orforfliers local regional national contests country F3J has large dependence launch optimizes bit differently does F3B methodology launch optimization does transfer will find out August stack up versus rest world fortunate having talented pilots manufacturers US has helped tremendously typical pilot realizing potentials What kind offlying enjoy fun-flying have extended slope-flying binge both foamie Combat along flying real fast F3B ships Slope Racer type ships Most slope flying last couple years has excellent site SoCal Parker Mountain Ive probably flown 60 times ever having enough lift fly although couple times Ive wait bit lift develop thing very good about 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell $435/i 00 alloy steel S665/1 00 stainless S150/50 aluminum fair prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fax free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemingtan Ni 08822fax 908-188-2607 e-mail micrgf@blaetnef Inlernelhitp//aiuefantenenwm 102 Model Aviation owet campstems Dual-Output ServoReverser Aveox Sweens Electric NATS F LMR mo o took tsp 8 places p C ass LMR Sa p lane Cong afula ons o Day d El Class 8 Aveos took 6 top 7 places inclgditg first p lace tie Both 3 poists perfect George Joy won Class Bflyotf using F7LMFt motor onl2 cells Call Write tax e-mail gs FREE catalog Shown new FlO Competition model sew lightened sersion Weighs Only 21 5g wires capable nearly 1 horsepower whtn used 10 cell F58 competition also worlds powerful 7 cell motor used new Hyhridriiie L60 controller can get oser 700 watts 96 oence package Ave ox Inc 31324 Via Colinas #103 Westake Village CA 91362 Phone 8185978915 Fax 8185970617 httpllwwwaveoxcorn info@aveoxcom Aveox High Performance Brushess DC Motors site flyable both two normal wind conditions along local geography funneling wind hill Also due hill shape allows dynamic soaring has seen believed flat land fun-flying really enjoy HLG along pushing thermal envelope either Emerald Diamond Which sailplane memorable early 80s attending college Cal Poly San Luis Obispo designed built plane 251 aspect ratio about 120-inch span about week flew about four times before euphemism alert set free flying during storm front sand cliffs Montana de Oro local state park few miles living wind about 60 mph about five pounds ballast plane weighed just over three pounds empty windwhipped whitecaps over ocean below sand blowing up cliff getting eyes took eyes off just second step back out wind never saw again skinny wings suspect just could pick out white caps white plane huge carbonfiber spar ballast carrying would give beautiful elliptical flex wings during high-speed turn its limited life graceful plane Ive seen What developments see RC sailplanes future easy foresee evolutionary growth difficult predict revolutionary am gratified see EPP [expanded polypropylene] foamie plane explosion currently happening Ever since got hobby have seen greying population majority sailplane modelers lifers few new people entering sport Thanks Jef Raskin Anabat fame Pat Bowman Ruffneck fame entering new growing phase hobby Jef started small lightweight foamie revolution off Anabat Slope Soarer ii U I] 1 TU MPH DELTA WINGS SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc PO Box 3786 Center Line Michigan 40015 Add $250 shipping igan residents add 4% sales tax August1998 105 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 PkI2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP P-51---102 DUKE---96 FULL KITS VISA 1/3SCALEPITTS---72 D11 GRINGD---82 SEMI-KITS VlasterCard ALL FIBERGLASS PREMIER DISTRIBUTING205-974-1307 httpI/hiwaaynetl- rfrady PRECISION FIB ERGI Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 9am -6 pm EDTDept 3 I~Li Big Bend Dr ville TN 37803 first step cheap durable gliders still did wear very well however after would selfdestruct Pat discovered EPP foam remember evening came house sample foam wondering would really work foamie couple weeks later built plane started marketing Ruffneck still have original prototype flying condition although its third covering job amazing have glider can brought back virtually new condition just peeling off old covering applying new Since advent foamies have seen new young fliers enter hobby new pilots will stay hobby primarily Slope Soarers few transitioning full realm sailplane flying high end seeing transition ARF [Almost Ready-to-Fly] molded airplanes rather high technology embedded design manufacture trend bound continue although feel will bit backlash near future some people would like return bit simpler airplanes past development expect see near future implementation stabilization system sailplanes next couple years suspect few pilots will start flying gyros pitch roll stabilization will free pilot having quite much concentration focused plane will allow pilot start paying attention reading air conditions around him/her Another development expect advent leading edge devices some models feel potential large benefit integrated correctly system challenge plane has designed around structurally aerodynamically trend stronger lighter will continue have gotten anywhere close possible best strength weight ratios possible F3J will driving force evolving better manufacturing techniques although will cheap TION— cBU 4 Ft Bend Fair Grounds Rosenberg TL Houston suburb USS9s 0 TxHwy 36 follow signs south air conditioned indoor events District 8 AMA Club Expo & Swap Meet Free booth space clubs mp meet participants 5pm until 10 pm AMA Youth Modeling Program YMP* 12 yrs & up supervised build & fly rubber powered planes Begins 5pm $3 *Static Judging & STSC Contestant Display Scale Masters format noon til 10pm open free public Ft Bend RIC Clubs Airpark S Ft Bend F&ir Grounds AMA & US Scale Masters Regional Quaiifier Fight Nrtion 9am 5pm AMA Classes 511 512 513 520 & Team Scale US Scale Masters Sportsman Expert & Tesm Scale Classes RJC Channels 35 & 36 can used Ovent Info Lln 281-530-5823 6pm 9pm S~1c A& wwwscaleaerocom August1998 107
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
Page Numbers: 100, 102, 105, 107
RADIO CONTROL SOARING U nd part interview conducted February Joe Wurts world champion F3B Soaring pilot sailplane designer Slope flier first part featured July Model Aviation F3B multitask competition international event determines world champion Soaring pilot world champion Soaring team involves flying Thermal Duration TD task distance task closed course speed task closed course same sailplane F3B test design flying skill impressive watch Joes F3B achievements 1991 Germanyindividual first team third 1993 Israelindividual second team third 1995 Romaniaindividual third team first 1997 Turkeyindividual sixth team third Joe please say little about similarities diffrrences between F3B multitask competition Thermal Duration contests know US surface lot similarity both using airplanes typically 110-125 inches winch-launched have six control surfaces similarities end however tasks F3Bspeed distance durationare much demanding have no perfect score other duration part typically non-event F3B distance speed always trying evolve skill technique what good enough win 1990 barely good enough finish middle pack now Launching important aspect F3B have optimize airplane technique line winch An extra 50 feet launch height serious achievement will reflect scores TD days launch nonplayer final results Also F3B have bring own winch whereas TD US rely contest organizer supply winches large part recent US successes F3B lies understanding optimization total system along having very good air reading strategy skills have developed flying full spectrum soaring does F3B fit US Soaring scene Although has bit visibility US F3B very much minority event Almost fliers fly F3B have single goalthat making US team fly F3B trying get team stark contrast TD fliers fly attend contests same clearly defined goal F3B does bring new technology TD arena however Much sailplane design construction development originated F3B relatively few F3B fliers US maybe 50 seems less critical massfewer needed F3B grow prosper country What see five-year JO-year future US F3B participation Right now see minor increase number participants F3B although rule have same goal getting team What needed F3B really develop US events held local level average Ive attended about 15 F3B events per year USan annual event held Arizona other year team selection available left coast Until start seeing events F3B will have real increase participants real challenge F3B pilot responsible supplying own winch manpower-intensive run contest whereas 100 Model Aviation Wurts Valencia CA holds Tim Renaud Sapphire Unlimited class contest 1996 Nationals Muncie IN BJ Weisman studies winch Joe Wurts R reads air before launch 1996 Nats Timer Gordon Jennings San Luis Obispo CA spotter BJ Weisman Newberry Park CA stand RED M FUELS FHS excellent clrj FHS Supply Inc1458performance Ver SC 803 222-World Ch 1st Place FHS Winners AMA Air NationalsUsing spaceage lubrication tec nology op 1997 112A CombatFHS Oil Bob Mearsquality components developed refined over 1996 PAl Pattern Kirk Gray28 years experience RED MAX fuels 1996 Sportsman Randy Wolfespecially engineered Maximum Performance MAC Scale Aerobatic NationalsPower Protection RED MAX known 1997 Sportsman Michael Kupersold internationally best fuel can IRCHA Helicopter Internationalsuse model engine Fuel model 1997 10cc TopSpeed Bruce Bennetttypes available planes helicopters boats 1997 10cc TimeToClib Bruce Bennettcars -- racing pattern just fun NAMBA Boat Nationals 1996 A-OPC 36cc Mod Tun Joe Monohan 1996 B-OPC 75cc Mod Tun Don Hirami 1996 C-OPC 11cc Mod Tun Mike McKabney 1996 C-OPC 11cc Stock Tun Joe Monohan Other contests nationwide Numerous awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 2971 0-0009 Sales800 7424484Voice 803 222-7488 lnternetFHSoillaolcom Fax803 222-7285 htto//membersaolcom/FHSoil/RedMaxhtml ElevonMixer ELECTRONIC MIXER elevoos 0-tails flaps spoilers Ulta-sistpln setsp sod instollation Rugged microprovessor based design 100% electronjo high ref ability Simply connects between servos receiver Fealares indioidual setno reversing tour dPereot mioing rates allow tails mver seeds model Will ooerdrioe servos aed options seleoted simple switches Made n U S aed designed work toodeto AM PM PCM radio systems Ultra-low power consumption Less radio connectors Weight S 2Soz size 6 c 09 0 Sd Part No PA $3095 less connectors S3685 complete AccessorySwitch ACCESSORY SWITCH gives pos ability add otnioff fuection channel sacrificing chan sals ability cuntrut serva Accessutywitch designed ta switch trust Ito 30 volts aed up 30 amps mao power dissipation 300 watts Medern escruprucesscr-hased design AccessorySwitch very simple setup aed testalllust connect hetween servo receiver ce channel chesse oft points selected simple dip switches tO different values LEO indicator help ruth setup Unit automatically turns oft transmitter off Made USA aed designed work AM FM aed PCM radio systems Low power consumption Less radio connector Size hu S50 Sd Weight f 2 cz Pert Na 5U $3495 less cossector $3790 complete Engine types 2 4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 0% 75% 6% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic Syn-Cas Blend woCustomer special blends available** Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks at4 12 20 60124 gal Special discount prepaid club orders RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available GlowDriver ft PUAL-OUTFUT SERVO REVERSER gives cIder radics ability o 17 reverse direction semso ope agun muldng amos itwtaltahon esom end nrsm cocomedet Prssidea ho h normal end reversed Output w ho C sue stan eopasscae Y-hoeeaa makes split elevator two-servn ailerons cr douhle-servo rudder installation super-easy Madam microprocessor-based design 00% electrunic Rename very simple tc installiust connect hetween servus aed receiver channel choose Nu setup esthing tu fuss wrthjuat plug forget Made USA aed designed ta work modern AM FM PCM radio systems Ultraluw pcwor consumption Less radio voneectur Size 1 6u S 5u Sd Weight S250z Pert Na 2U $2495 lees cannectar $2790 complete Complete systems andP 0 Box 3129 CortPus CHRIsTi TX 78463-3129Send forAdd 5459 5&H etherpruducts acadable ucss& INFO Sf 2 d-hgd3 f0OM7PttOuiLYCT FREE TX rae add planes cam asdboals sToMceSceviCc FAX& ApTpnHouao lSf2lOfd-50d3 5% Call write details coNicOLSTSFP pmetek@swbellsethatlog stac TDr pilot shows up flies organizer does supply winches does need lot manpower run event Given countervailing forces what accounts remarkable success US F3B teams ttorld competition since inception event 1977 large part recent US successes F3B lies understanding optimization total system along having very good air reading strategy skills have developed flying full spectrum soaring European pilots tend focus much narrowly F3B typically fly wide variety some skills quite valuable F3B learned much easier elsewhere such air reading easily learned HLG [Hand-Launched Glider] Could lessons US F3J hand-tow team orforfliers local regional national contests country F3J has large dependence launch optimizes bit differently does F3B methodology launch optimization does transfer will find out August stack up versus rest world fortunate having talented pilots manufacturers US has helped tremendously typical pilot realizing potentials What kind offlying enjoy fun-flying have extended slope-flying binge both foamie Combat along flying real fast F3B ships Slope Racer type ships Most slope flying last couple years has excellent site SoCal Parker Mountain Ive probably flown 60 times ever having enough lift fly although couple times Ive wait bit lift develop thing very good about 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell $435/i 00 alloy steel S665/1 00 stainless S150/50 aluminum fair prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fax free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemingtan Ni 08822fax 908-188-2607 e-mail micrgf@blaetnef Inlernelhitp//aiuefantenenwm 102 Model Aviation owet campstems Dual-Output ServoReverser Aveox Sweens Electric NATS F LMR mo o took tsp 8 places p C ass LMR Sa p lane Cong afula ons o Day d El Class 8 Aveos took 6 top 7 places inclgditg first p lace tie Both 3 poists perfect George Joy won Class Bflyotf using F7LMFt motor onl2 cells Call Write tax e-mail gs FREE catalog Shown new FlO Competition model sew lightened sersion Weighs Only 21 5g wires capable nearly 1 horsepower whtn used 10 cell F58 competition also worlds powerful 7 cell motor used new Hyhridriiie L60 controller can get oser 700 watts 96 oence package Ave ox Inc 31324 Via Colinas #103 Westake Village CA 91362 Phone 8185978915 Fax 8185970617 httpllwwwaveoxcorn info@aveoxcom Aveox High Performance Brushess DC Motors site flyable both two normal wind conditions along local geography funneling wind hill Also due hill shape allows dynamic soaring has seen believed flat land fun-flying really enjoy HLG along pushing thermal envelope either Emerald Diamond Which sailplane memorable early 80s attending college Cal Poly San Luis Obispo designed built plane 251 aspect ratio about 120-inch span about week flew about four times before euphemism alert set free flying during storm front sand cliffs Montana de Oro local state park few miles living wind about 60 mph about five pounds ballast plane weighed just over three pounds empty windwhipped whitecaps over ocean below sand blowing up cliff getting eyes took eyes off just second step back out wind never saw again skinny wings suspect just could pick out white caps white plane huge carbonfiber spar ballast carrying would give beautiful elliptical flex wings during high-speed turn its limited life graceful plane Ive seen What developments see RC sailplanes future easy foresee evolutionary growth difficult predict revolutionary am gratified see EPP [expanded polypropylene] foamie plane explosion currently happening Ever since got hobby have seen greying population majority sailplane modelers lifers few new people entering sport Thanks Jef Raskin Anabat fame Pat Bowman Ruffneck fame entering new growing phase hobby Jef started small lightweight foamie revolution off Anabat Slope Soarer ii U I] 1 TU MPH DELTA WINGS SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc PO Box 3786 Center Line Michigan 40015 Add $250 shipping igan residents add 4% sales tax August1998 105 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 PkI2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP P-51---102 DUKE---96 FULL KITS VISA 1/3SCALEPITTS---72 D11 GRINGD---82 SEMI-KITS VlasterCard ALL FIBERGLASS PREMIER DISTRIBUTING205-974-1307 httpI/hiwaaynetl- rfrady PRECISION FIB ERGI Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 9am -6 pm EDTDept 3 I~Li Big Bend Dr ville TN 37803 first step cheap durable gliders still did wear very well however after would selfdestruct Pat discovered EPP foam remember evening came house sample foam wondering would really work foamie couple weeks later built plane started marketing Ruffneck still have original prototype flying condition although its third covering job amazing have glider can brought back virtually new condition just peeling off old covering applying new Since advent foamies have seen new young fliers enter hobby new pilots will stay hobby primarily Slope Soarers few transitioning full realm sailplane flying high end seeing transition ARF [Almost Ready-to-Fly] molded airplanes rather high technology embedded design manufacture trend bound continue although feel will bit backlash near future some people would like return bit simpler airplanes past development expect see near future implementation stabilization system sailplanes next couple years suspect few pilots will start flying gyros pitch roll stabilization will free pilot having quite much concentration focused plane will allow pilot start paying attention reading air conditions around him/her Another development expect advent leading edge devices some models feel potential large benefit integrated correctly system challenge plane has designed around structurally aerodynamically trend stronger lighter will continue have gotten anywhere close possible best strength weight ratios possible F3J will driving force evolving better manufacturing techniques although will cheap TION— cBU 4 Ft Bend Fair Grounds Rosenberg TL Houston suburb USS9s 0 TxHwy 36 follow signs south air conditioned indoor events District 8 AMA Club Expo & Swap Meet Free booth space clubs mp meet participants 5pm until 10 pm AMA Youth Modeling Program YMP* 12 yrs & up supervised build & fly rubber powered planes Begins 5pm $3 *Static Judging & STSC Contestant Display Scale Masters format noon til 10pm open free public Ft Bend RIC Clubs Airpark S Ft Bend F&ir Grounds AMA & US Scale Masters Regional Quaiifier Fight Nrtion 9am 5pm AMA Classes 511 512 513 520 & Team Scale US Scale Masters Sportsman Expert & Tesm Scale Classes RJC Channels 35 & 36 can used Ovent Info Lln 281-530-5823 6pm 9pm S~1c A& wwwscaleaerocom August1998 107
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
Page Numbers: 100, 102, 105, 107
RADIO CONTROL SOARING U nd part interview conducted February Joe Wurts world champion F3B Soaring pilot sailplane designer Slope flier first part featured July Model Aviation F3B multitask competition international event determines world champion Soaring pilot world champion Soaring team involves flying Thermal Duration TD task distance task closed course speed task closed course same sailplane F3B test design flying skill impressive watch Joes F3B achievements 1991 Germanyindividual first team third 1993 Israelindividual second team third 1995 Romaniaindividual third team first 1997 Turkeyindividual sixth team third Joe please say little about similarities diffrrences between F3B multitask competition Thermal Duration contests know US surface lot similarity both using airplanes typically 110-125 inches winch-launched have six control surfaces similarities end however tasks F3Bspeed distance durationare much demanding have no perfect score other duration part typically non-event F3B distance speed always trying evolve skill technique what good enough win 1990 barely good enough finish middle pack now Launching important aspect F3B have optimize airplane technique line winch An extra 50 feet launch height serious achievement will reflect scores TD days launch nonplayer final results Also F3B have bring own winch whereas TD US rely contest organizer supply winches large part recent US successes F3B lies understanding optimization total system along having very good air reading strategy skills have developed flying full spectrum soaring does F3B fit US Soaring scene Although has bit visibility US F3B very much minority event Almost fliers fly F3B have single goalthat making US team fly F3B trying get team stark contrast TD fliers fly attend contests same clearly defined goal F3B does bring new technology TD arena however Much sailplane design construction development originated F3B relatively few F3B fliers US maybe 50 seems less critical massfewer needed F3B grow prosper country What see five-year JO-year future US F3B participation Right now see minor increase number participants F3B although rule have same goal getting team What needed F3B really develop US events held local level average Ive attended about 15 F3B events per year USan annual event held Arizona other year team selection available left coast Until start seeing events F3B will have real increase participants real challenge F3B pilot responsible supplying own winch manpower-intensive run contest whereas 100 Model Aviation Wurts Valencia CA holds Tim Renaud Sapphire Unlimited class contest 1996 Nationals Muncie IN BJ Weisman studies winch Joe Wurts R reads air before launch 1996 Nats Timer Gordon Jennings San Luis Obispo CA spotter BJ Weisman Newberry Park CA stand RED M FUELS FHS excellent clrj FHS Supply Inc1458performance Ver SC 803 222-World Ch 1st Place FHS Winners AMA Air NationalsUsing spaceage lubrication tec nology op 1997 112A CombatFHS Oil Bob Mearsquality components developed refined over 1996 PAl Pattern Kirk Gray28 years experience RED MAX fuels 1996 Sportsman Randy Wolfespecially engineered Maximum Performance MAC Scale Aerobatic NationalsPower Protection RED MAX known 1997 Sportsman Michael Kupersold internationally best fuel can IRCHA Helicopter Internationalsuse model engine Fuel model 1997 10cc TopSpeed Bruce Bennetttypes available planes helicopters boats 1997 10cc TimeToClib Bruce Bennettcars -- racing pattern just fun NAMBA Boat Nationals 1996 A-OPC 36cc Mod Tun Joe Monohan 1996 B-OPC 75cc Mod Tun Don Hirami 1996 C-OPC 11cc Mod Tun Mike McKabney 1996 C-OPC 11cc Stock Tun Joe Monohan Other contests nationwide Numerous awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 2971 0-0009 Sales800 7424484Voice 803 222-7488 lnternetFHSoillaolcom Fax803 222-7285 htto//membersaolcom/FHSoil/RedMaxhtml ElevonMixer ELECTRONIC MIXER elevoos 0-tails flaps spoilers Ulta-sistpln setsp sod instollation Rugged microprovessor based design 100% electronjo high ref ability Simply connects between servos receiver Fealares indioidual setno reversing tour dPereot mioing rates allow tails mver seeds model Will ooerdrioe servos aed options seleoted simple switches Made n U S aed designed work toodeto AM PM PCM radio systems Ultra-low power consumption Less radio connectors Weight S 2Soz size 6 c 09 0 Sd Part No PA $3095 less connectors S3685 complete AccessorySwitch ACCESSORY SWITCH gives pos ability add otnioff fuection channel sacrificing chan sals ability cuntrut serva Accessutywitch designed ta switch trust Ito 30 volts aed up 30 amps mao power dissipation 300 watts Medern escruprucesscr-hased design AccessorySwitch very simple setup aed testalllust connect hetween servo receiver ce channel chesse oft points selected simple dip switches tO different values LEO indicator help ruth setup Unit automatically turns oft transmitter off Made USA aed designed work AM FM aed PCM radio systems Low power consumption Less radio connector Size hu S50 Sd Weight f 2 cz Pert Na 5U $3495 less cossector $3790 complete Engine types 2 4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 0% 75% 6% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic Syn-Cas Blend woCustomer special blends available** Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks at4 12 20 60124 gal Special discount prepaid club orders RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available GlowDriver ft PUAL-OUTFUT SERVO REVERSER gives cIder radics ability o 17 reverse direction semso ope agun muldng amos itwtaltahon esom end nrsm cocomedet Prssidea ho h normal end reversed Output w ho C sue stan eopasscae Y-hoeeaa makes split elevator two-servn ailerons cr douhle-servo rudder installation super-easy Madam microprocessor-based design 00% electrunic Rename very simple tc installiust connect hetween servus aed receiver channel choose Nu setup esthing tu fuss wrthjuat plug forget Made USA aed designed ta work modern AM FM PCM radio systems Ultraluw pcwor consumption Less radio voneectur Size 1 6u S 5u Sd Weight S250z Pert Na 2U $2495 lees cannectar $2790 complete Complete systems andP 0 Box 3129 CortPus CHRIsTi TX 78463-3129Send forAdd 5459 5&H etherpruducts acadable ucss& INFO Sf 2 d-hgd3 f0OM7PttOuiLYCT FREE TX rae add planes cam asdboals sToMceSceviCc FAX& ApTpnHouao lSf2lOfd-50d3 5% Call write details coNicOLSTSFP pmetek@swbellsethatlog stac TDr pilot shows up flies organizer does supply winches does need lot manpower run event Given countervailing forces what accounts remarkable success US F3B teams ttorld competition since inception event 1977 large part recent US successes F3B lies understanding optimization total system along having very good air reading strategy skills have developed flying full spectrum soaring European pilots tend focus much narrowly F3B typically fly wide variety some skills quite valuable F3B learned much easier elsewhere such air reading easily learned HLG [Hand-Launched Glider] Could lessons US F3J hand-tow team orforfliers local regional national contests country F3J has large dependence launch optimizes bit differently does F3B methodology launch optimization does transfer will find out August stack up versus rest world fortunate having talented pilots manufacturers US has helped tremendously typical pilot realizing potentials What kind offlying enjoy fun-flying have extended slope-flying binge both foamie Combat along flying real fast F3B ships Slope Racer type ships Most slope flying last couple years has excellent site SoCal Parker Mountain Ive probably flown 60 times ever having enough lift fly although couple times Ive wait bit lift develop thing very good about 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell $435/i 00 alloy steel S665/1 00 stainless S150/50 aluminum fair prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fax free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemingtan Ni 08822fax 908-188-2607 e-mail micrgf@blaetnef Inlernelhitp//aiuefantenenwm 102 Model Aviation owet campstems Dual-Output ServoReverser Aveox Sweens Electric NATS F LMR mo o took tsp 8 places p C ass LMR Sa p lane Cong afula ons o Day d El Class 8 Aveos took 6 top 7 places inclgditg first p lace tie Both 3 poists perfect George Joy won Class Bflyotf using F7LMFt motor onl2 cells Call Write tax e-mail gs FREE catalog Shown new FlO Competition model sew lightened sersion Weighs Only 21 5g wires capable nearly 1 horsepower whtn used 10 cell F58 competition also worlds powerful 7 cell motor used new Hyhridriiie L60 controller can get oser 700 watts 96 oence package Ave ox Inc 31324 Via Colinas #103 Westake Village CA 91362 Phone 8185978915 Fax 8185970617 httpllwwwaveoxcorn info@aveoxcom Aveox High Performance Brushess DC Motors site flyable both two normal wind conditions along local geography funneling wind hill Also due hill shape allows dynamic soaring has seen believed flat land fun-flying really enjoy HLG along pushing thermal envelope either Emerald Diamond Which sailplane memorable early 80s attending college Cal Poly San Luis Obispo designed built plane 251 aspect ratio about 120-inch span about week flew about four times before euphemism alert set free flying during storm front sand cliffs Montana de Oro local state park few miles living wind about 60 mph about five pounds ballast plane weighed just over three pounds empty windwhipped whitecaps over ocean below sand blowing up cliff getting eyes took eyes off just second step back out wind never saw again skinny wings suspect just could pick out white caps white plane huge carbonfiber spar ballast carrying would give beautiful elliptical flex wings during high-speed turn its limited life graceful plane Ive seen What developments see RC sailplanes future easy foresee evolutionary growth difficult predict revolutionary am gratified see EPP [expanded polypropylene] foamie plane explosion currently happening Ever since got hobby have seen greying population majority sailplane modelers lifers few new people entering sport Thanks Jef Raskin Anabat fame Pat Bowman Ruffneck fame entering new growing phase hobby Jef started small lightweight foamie revolution off Anabat Slope Soarer ii U I] 1 TU MPH DELTA WINGS SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc PO Box 3786 Center Line Michigan 40015 Add $250 shipping igan residents add 4% sales tax August1998 105 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 PkI2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP P-51---102 DUKE---96 FULL KITS VISA 1/3SCALEPITTS---72 D11 GRINGD---82 SEMI-KITS VlasterCard ALL FIBERGLASS PREMIER DISTRIBUTING205-974-1307 httpI/hiwaaynetl- rfrady PRECISION FIB ERGI Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 9am -6 pm EDTDept 3 I~Li Big Bend Dr ville TN 37803 first step cheap durable gliders still did wear very well however after would selfdestruct Pat discovered EPP foam remember evening came house sample foam wondering would really work foamie couple weeks later built plane started marketing Ruffneck still have original prototype flying condition although its third covering job amazing have glider can brought back virtually new condition just peeling off old covering applying new Since advent foamies have seen new young fliers enter hobby new pilots will stay hobby primarily Slope Soarers few transitioning full realm sailplane flying high end seeing transition ARF [Almost Ready-to-Fly] molded airplanes rather high technology embedded design manufacture trend bound continue although feel will bit backlash near future some people would like return bit simpler airplanes past development expect see near future implementation stabilization system sailplanes next couple years suspect few pilots will start flying gyros pitch roll stabilization will free pilot having quite much concentration focused plane will allow pilot start paying attention reading air conditions around him/her Another development expect advent leading edge devices some models feel potential large benefit integrated correctly system challenge plane has designed around structurally aerodynamically trend stronger lighter will continue have gotten anywhere close possible best strength weight ratios possible F3J will driving force evolving better manufacturing techniques although will cheap TION— cBU 4 Ft Bend Fair Grounds Rosenberg TL Houston suburb USS9s 0 TxHwy 36 follow signs south air conditioned indoor events District 8 AMA Club Expo & Swap Meet Free booth space clubs mp meet participants 5pm until 10 pm AMA Youth Modeling Program YMP* 12 yrs & up supervised build & fly rubber powered planes Begins 5pm $3 *Static Judging & STSC Contestant Display Scale Masters format noon til 10pm open free public Ft Bend RIC Clubs Airpark S Ft Bend F&ir Grounds AMA & US Scale Masters Regional Quaiifier Fight Nrtion 9am 5pm AMA Classes 511 512 513 520 & Team Scale US Scale Masters Sportsman Expert & Tesm Scale Classes RJC Channels 35 & 36 can used Ovent Info Lln 281-530-5823 6pm 9pm S~1c A& wwwscaleaerocom August1998 107
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/08
Page Numbers: 100, 102, 105, 107
RADIO CONTROL SOARING U nd part interview conducted February Joe Wurts world champion F3B Soaring pilot sailplane designer Slope flier first part featured July Model Aviation F3B multitask competition international event determines world champion Soaring pilot world champion Soaring team involves flying Thermal Duration TD task distance task closed course speed task closed course same sailplane F3B test design flying skill impressive watch Joes F3B achievements 1991 Germanyindividual first team third 1993 Israelindividual second team third 1995 Romaniaindividual third team first 1997 Turkeyindividual sixth team third Joe please say little about similarities diffrrences between F3B multitask competition Thermal Duration contests know US surface lot similarity both using airplanes typically 110-125 inches winch-launched have six control surfaces similarities end however tasks F3Bspeed distance durationare much demanding have no perfect score other duration part typically non-event F3B distance speed always trying evolve skill technique what good enough win 1990 barely good enough finish middle pack now Launching important aspect F3B have optimize airplane technique line winch An extra 50 feet launch height serious achievement will reflect scores TD days launch nonplayer final results Also F3B have bring own winch whereas TD US rely contest organizer supply winches large part recent US successes F3B lies understanding optimization total system along having very good air reading strategy skills have developed flying full spectrum soaring does F3B fit US Soaring scene Although has bit visibility US F3B very much minority event Almost fliers fly F3B have single goalthat making US team fly F3B trying get team stark contrast TD fliers fly attend contests same clearly defined goal F3B does bring new technology TD arena however Much sailplane design construction development originated F3B relatively few F3B fliers US maybe 50 seems less critical massfewer needed F3B grow prosper country What see five-year JO-year future US F3B participation Right now see minor increase number participants F3B although rule have same goal getting team What needed F3B really develop US events held local level average Ive attended about 15 F3B events per year USan annual event held Arizona other year team selection available left coast Until start seeing events F3B will have real increase participants real challenge F3B pilot responsible supplying own winch manpower-intensive run contest whereas 100 Model Aviation Wurts Valencia CA holds Tim Renaud Sapphire Unlimited class contest 1996 Nationals Muncie IN BJ Weisman studies winch Joe Wurts R reads air before launch 1996 Nats Timer Gordon Jennings San Luis Obispo CA spotter BJ Weisman Newberry Park CA stand RED M FUELS FHS excellent clrj FHS Supply Inc1458performance Ver SC 803 222-World Ch 1st Place FHS Winners AMA Air NationalsUsing spaceage lubrication tec nology op 1997 112A CombatFHS Oil Bob Mearsquality components developed refined over 1996 PAl Pattern Kirk Gray28 years experience RED MAX fuels 1996 Sportsman Randy Wolfespecially engineered Maximum Performance MAC Scale Aerobatic NationalsPower Protection RED MAX known 1997 Sportsman Michael Kupersold internationally best fuel can IRCHA Helicopter Internationalsuse model engine Fuel model 1997 10cc TopSpeed Bruce Bennetttypes available planes helicopters boats 1997 10cc TimeToClib Bruce Bennettcars -- racing pattern just fun NAMBA Boat Nationals 1996 A-OPC 36cc Mod Tun Joe Monohan 1996 B-OPC 75cc Mod Tun Don Hirami 1996 C-OPC 11cc Mod Tun Mike McKabney 1996 C-OPC 11cc Stock Tun Joe Monohan Other contests nationwide Numerous awards year FHS Supply lncPO Box 9CloverSC 2971 0-0009 Sales800 7424484Voice 803 222-7488 lnternetFHSoillaolcom Fax803 222-7285 htto//membersaolcom/FHSoil/RedMaxhtml ElevonMixer ELECTRONIC MIXER elevoos 0-tails flaps spoilers Ulta-sistpln setsp sod instollation Rugged microprovessor based design 100% electronjo high ref ability Simply connects between servos receiver Fealares indioidual setno reversing tour dPereot mioing rates allow tails mver seeds model Will ooerdrioe servos aed options seleoted simple switches Made n U S aed designed work toodeto AM PM PCM radio systems Ultra-low power consumption Less radio connectors Weight S 2Soz size 6 c 09 0 Sd Part No PA $3095 less connectors S3685 complete AccessorySwitch ACCESSORY SWITCH gives pos ability add otnioff fuection channel sacrificing chan sals ability cuntrut serva Accessutywitch designed ta switch trust Ito 30 volts aed up 30 amps mao power dissipation 300 watts Medern escruprucesscr-hased design AccessorySwitch very simple setup aed testalllust connect hetween servo receiver ce channel chesse oft points selected simple dip switches tO different values LEO indicator help ruth setup Unit automatically turns oft transmitter off Made USA aed designed work AM FM aed PCM radio systems Low power consumption Less radio connector Size hu S50 Sd Weight f 2 cz Pert Na 5U $3495 less cossector $3790 complete Engine types 2 4 cycle Glow Diesel Nitro Power blends 0% 75% 6% Oil blends RED MAX Synthetic Syn-Cas Blend woCustomer special blends available** Minimum gal Standard 4-gal 20-qt Cases Shipping UPS door 12 gal motorfreight commercial address Price breaks at4 12 20 60124 gal Special discount prepaid club orders RED MAX Shirts Hats & Stickers available GlowDriver ft PUAL-OUTFUT SERVO REVERSER gives cIder radics ability o 17 reverse direction semso ope agun muldng amos itwtaltahon esom end nrsm cocomedet Prssidea ho h normal end reversed Output w ho C sue stan eopasscae Y-hoeeaa makes split elevator two-servn ailerons cr douhle-servo rudder installation super-easy Madam microprocessor-based design 00% electrunic Rename very simple tc installiust connect hetween servus aed receiver channel choose Nu setup esthing tu fuss wrthjuat plug forget Made USA aed designed ta work modern AM FM PCM radio systems Ultraluw pcwor consumption Less radio voneectur Size 1 6u S 5u Sd Weight S250z Pert Na 2U $2495 lees cannectar $2790 complete Complete systems andP 0 Box 3129 CortPus CHRIsTi TX 78463-3129Send forAdd 5459 5&H etherpruducts acadable ucss& INFO Sf 2 d-hgd3 f0OM7PttOuiLYCT FREE TX rae add planes cam asdboals sToMceSceviCc FAX& ApTpnHouao lSf2lOfd-50d3 5% Call write details coNicOLSTSFP pmetek@swbellsethatlog stac TDr pilot shows up flies organizer does supply winches does need lot manpower run event Given countervailing forces what accounts remarkable success US F3B teams ttorld competition since inception event 1977 large part recent US successes F3B lies understanding optimization total system along having very good air reading strategy skills have developed flying full spectrum soaring European pilots tend focus much narrowly F3B typically fly wide variety some skills quite valuable F3B learned much easier elsewhere such air reading easily learned HLG [Hand-Launched Glider] Could lessons US F3J hand-tow team orforfliers local regional national contests country F3J has large dependence launch optimizes bit differently does F3B methodology launch optimization does transfer will find out August stack up versus rest world fortunate having talented pilots manufacturers US has helped tremendously typical pilot realizing potentials What kind offlying enjoy fun-flying have extended slope-flying binge both foamie Combat along flying real fast F3B ships Slope Racer type ships Most slope flying last couple years has excellent site SoCal Parker Mountain Ive probably flown 60 times ever having enough lift fly although couple times Ive wait bit lift develop thing very good about 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell $435/i 00 alloy steel S665/1 00 stainless S150/50 aluminum fair prices sensible quantities fas teners need model building call write fax free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemingtan Ni 08822fax 908-188-2607 e-mail micrgf@blaetnef Inlernelhitp//aiuefantenenwm 102 Model Aviation owet campstems Dual-Output ServoReverser Aveox Sweens Electric NATS F LMR mo o took tsp 8 places p C ass LMR Sa p lane Cong afula ons o Day d El Class 8 Aveos took 6 top 7 places inclgditg first p lace tie Both 3 poists perfect George Joy won Class Bflyotf using F7LMFt motor onl2 cells Call Write tax e-mail gs FREE catalog Shown new FlO Competition model sew lightened sersion Weighs Only 21 5g wires capable nearly 1 horsepower whtn used 10 cell F58 competition also worlds powerful 7 cell motor used new Hyhridriiie L60 controller can get oser 700 watts 96 oence package Ave ox Inc 31324 Via Colinas #103 Westake Village CA 91362 Phone 8185978915 Fax 8185970617 httpllwwwaveoxcorn info@aveoxcom Aveox High Performance Brushess DC Motors site flyable both two normal wind conditions along local geography funneling wind hill Also due hill shape allows dynamic soaring has seen believed flat land fun-flying really enjoy HLG along pushing thermal envelope either Emerald Diamond Which sailplane memorable early 80s attending college Cal Poly San Luis Obispo designed built plane 251 aspect ratio about 120-inch span about week flew about four times before euphemism alert set free flying during storm front sand cliffs Montana de Oro local state park few miles living wind about 60 mph about five pounds ballast plane weighed just over three pounds empty windwhipped whitecaps over ocean below sand blowing up cliff getting eyes took eyes off just second step back out wind never saw again skinny wings suspect just could pick out white caps white plane huge carbonfiber spar ballast carrying would give beautiful elliptical flex wings during high-speed turn its limited life graceful plane Ive seen What developments see RC sailplanes future easy foresee evolutionary growth difficult predict revolutionary am gratified see EPP [expanded polypropylene] foamie plane explosion currently happening Ever since got hobby have seen greying population majority sailplane modelers lifers few new people entering sport Thanks Jef Raskin Anabat fame Pat Bowman Ruffneck fame entering new growing phase hobby Jef started small lightweight foamie revolution off Anabat Slope Soarer ii U I] 1 TU MPH DELTA WINGS SEE YOUR LOCAL HOBBY DEALER IF UNAVAILABLE LOCALLY SEND TO Bru Line Industries Inc PO Box 3786 Center Line Michigan 40015 Add $250 shipping igan residents add 4% sales tax August1998 105 * * Long Engine Life * * Use BRU LINE Air Cleaner Completely Fuel Proof Nylon Rubber Parts Cat No 102 Air Cleaner Coarse $299 Cat No 202 Air Cleaner Fine $299 Replacement Inserts Cat No 104 PkI2 Inserts Coarse $239 Cat No 204 PkI2 Inserts Fine $239 FITS MOST ENGINES 25 UP P-51---102 DUKE---96 FULL KITS VISA 1/3SCALEPITTS---72 D11 GRINGD---82 SEMI-KITS VlasterCard ALL FIBERGLASS PREMIER DISTRIBUTING205-974-1307 httpI/hiwaaynetl- rfrady PRECISION FIB ERGI Hundreds cowls radial cowls & wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 423-984-0828Send $100 catalog $200 Outside US 9am -6 pm EDTDept 3 I~Li Big Bend Dr ville TN 37803 first step cheap durable gliders still did wear very well however after would selfdestruct Pat discovered EPP foam remember evening came house sample foam wondering would really work foamie couple weeks later built plane started marketing Ruffneck still have original prototype flying condition although its third covering job amazing have glider can brought back virtually new condition just peeling off old covering applying new Since advent foamies have seen new young fliers enter hobby new pilots will stay hobby primarily Slope Soarers few transitioning full realm sailplane flying high end seeing transition ARF [Almost Ready-to-Fly] molded airplanes rather high technology embedded design manufacture trend bound continue although feel will bit backlash near future some people would like return bit simpler airplanes past development expect see near future implementation stabilization system sailplanes next couple years suspect few pilots will start flying gyros pitch roll stabilization will free pilot having quite much concentration focused plane will allow pilot start paying attention reading air conditions around him/her Another development expect advent leading edge devices some models feel potential large benefit integrated correctly system challenge plane has designed around structurally aerodynamically trend stronger lighter will continue have gotten anywhere close possible best strength weight ratios possible F3J will driving force evolving better manufacturing techniques although will cheap TION— cBU 4 Ft Bend Fair Grounds Rosenberg TL Houston suburb USS9s 0 TxHwy 36 follow signs south air conditioned indoor events District 8 AMA Club Expo & Swap Meet Free booth space clubs mp meet participants 5pm until 10 pm AMA Youth Modeling Program YMP* 12 yrs & up supervised build & fly rubber powered planes Begins 5pm $3 *Static Judging & STSC Contestant Display Scale Masters format noon til 10pm open free public Ft Bend RIC Clubs Airpark S Ft Bend F&ir Grounds AMA & US Scale Masters Regional Quaiifier Fight Nrtion 9am 5pm AMA Classes 511 512 513 520 & Team Scale US Scale Masters Sportsman Expert & Tesm Scale Classes RJC Channels 35 & 36 can used Ovent Info Lln 281-530-5823 6pm 9pm S~1c A& wwwscaleaerocom August1998 107