BOY Did get letters past month sub jects varied substantially Only subject repeated Several letters received about con test rules appears groundswell concern part contestants subject competition rules letters about writers frustrations time took change rules rules change proposals last fall 1988 wont until 1990 new rules can put rule book era electronic mail telefax computer networking other communication innovations chugging along antiquated system writers upset powers-that-be AMA Headquarters have dictated two-year rules change cycle way job Efforts change system appear stonewalled least few members Radio Control Aerobatics Contest Board dont know overcome resistance dont know has authority dictate duration rules change cycle Obviously AMA Executive Council has final say com petition rules decision changing one-year rules change cycle seems have made lower level case people frustrated long takes put new rules book Another subject writers concern AMA versus FM rules Turnaround pattern came lot initial resentment part competitors flew AMA pat tern resentment came apparent tempt cram pattern down throats US competitive fliers whether wanted argument Turnaround promoters wave future because Europe flies Turnaround must adopt competitive world competition response AMA fliers wont ever United States team couldnt care less about what Europeans flying leave pattern alone After several years animosity AMA-pattern fliers toward proponents Turn around died down some fliers AMA-pattern side switched sides ever new wave concern has developed wake new rules proposals proposal would combine AMA Expert Master class called Master Another would create new Turnaround class entry level FM called Expert Turnamund Presumably com petitors would able decide moving up Advanced class way go Master Expert Turnaround Sounds logical doesnt However people see new proposals new step Turnaround proponents take over AMA Pattern Theyre quite vocal nor numbers lot Out An idea came writer wants re main anonymous suggests AMA con duct vote fliers competed least Pattern contest during past three years vote would binding AMA policy re garding Pattern competition Essentially vot ing would determine priority world cham pionship competition relative competition 52 Model Aviation Radio Control Sport Aerobatics Ron Van Putte III Sleejiy Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 Mike Harrisons Hot Springs AR new Marquis design FAi Turnaround Pattern Wingspan 67 length 63 wing area 810 sq weight 81/2 lb power OS 61LS Chancy Anderson Redbnidge Ontario Canada designed Flapper Box fun flying exploration slow flight Craft spans 57 has Eppier 193 airfoil uses Royal 45 engIne Note ailerons inset very large flaps Wed love see fly within US results vote would point AMA competition direction desired majority US Pattern fliers would lot risk such vote Should majority favor minimizing effect world championship competition US compe tition push toward FM competition would ob viously mortally wounded enough fliers like Turnaround would sur vive Turnaround Turna round other hand majority could favor em phasizing effect world championship com petition US competition would clear way go all-Turnaround AMA compe tition fast rules change cycle allows two years order better US teams chances world championship competition think such vote would make very clear AMA officials what direction US compet itor wants go favor vote about Editors note AMA s Technical Director has several comments make respect pre ceding material See Note Tech nical Director colunm month s Compe tition Newsletter RMcM way got copy letter Jim White edits very potent newsletter Kan sas wrote Luis Escalona regarding latters Soapbox editorial February edition Model Aviation s Competition Newsletter Luis recommended A institute novice sportsman classes FAI pattern order get US fliers off good start against rest world Jim pointed Out such proposal would expense present AMA classes will end up seven eight classes Pattern contest Jim concluded seven eight classes would bit much went quote some statistics correct teresting clalmed 2500 Pattern fliers en ter three contests year addition says 96 paid money sign up current US team selection pro gram 42 have qualified 16 still pending means about 2% US Pattern com petitors currentiy US RC Aerobatics team selection program Now about change pace Bill Bolger Montevideo Uruguay wrote Regarding way sticking down glass cloth balsa never could understand usc rolls rolls toilet paper slush up what splashed down Lets leave toilet paper bathroom does splendid job Now go about glassing make up mixture epoxy alcohol put shallow tin consistency can jug gled around bit because right will get weave nicely soaked epoxy glass cloth nice close balsa NO EXCESS EPOXY LEFT ON THE MODEL As per instructions lay down glass cloth slightly oversizemaking sure what di rection want weave grab piece plastic sponge about 5cm about 2 -RVP wide 10cm about 4 inR VP long about 2cm just under inchR VP thick Next dip end sponge epoxy soak some up go model press down bring sponge UP press down force epoxy INTO weave onto balsa release sponge comes up gradually soaks back excess Once epoxy hardens Continued page 156 LINE DRIVE RY TO LINEAR Nc $795 EMIT Patent Perx1irIf aeatlabe write direct add SiQO 5200 outside US nK SI GIVE 475 580 TU1AI ThAV FR 90 S FCThTII IR wrur ELfl4I IA&L IcRI MI TAII1 ILES RLTflE IN IIE SAME M7rII FP IS & IS FLI~T TRfl4 IPT LINE IIVE GIVE 3IL SIWXE IN ICl EVEI WINI THE SYO IS lUP 1ATKY 1I LINE IPIVE IUNIS iSILY CI Y S AWE WITH V 3RDE 4B 11 STAINL S1 AIR TO THE STAflS S1 F WITS 1 F OM.Y WITH MIIWWJ FRICrICN AREBAS MODEL PRODUCTS CORP 2/89 PO BOX 100 ALLAMUCHY NEW JERSEY 078204 r major decals ABCD DECALS PRESSURE SENSITIVE R TRANSFER Authentic model insignias pressure sensitive mete transfer 1/4 scale 40 60 size propeller decals Wortd War kill mark ings stars ttags tetters numbers trim sheets Over 750 Select *7 1/4 Scale18 Sheets *60 Size 38 Sheets *40 Size38 Sheets *Propeller Deculs . WT 6 Sheets-3sizes onee *Kitt Markings onty6 Sheets *Nomenctature Markings 3 Sizes12 Sheets Black Whitecopy *Letters Numbers l/4-3/g-1/2-5/8-3/4-7/8-1-2-3-4-4-13/16 10 cotors See color chart * Flags. American United Kingdom confederate * Stars Cotors 6 Sizes plus Sheet Assorted Sizen * Trim Sheets 5 26 n OCos s see coo cha major decals II I NORTHEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS 21 FISHER AVE. EAST LONGMEABBW MA 01026 TEL 413-525-4110 HANGER LOG Order yours todayl SEND $2 * NEW C%L & R/C Innovative Unusual Kits OR Plans Books Quick & Easy Build Inexpensive Stable Durable STANGEL ENTERPRISES F 0 BOX 336M WAUKESHA WISCONSIN 53187-0336 MEMBER EAA e AOPA e AMA April 1989 53 COMPLETE LINE AVIALABLI AT QUALITY HOBBY SHOPS judges elected downgrade landing rather zero prompted protest USA After being reviewed FAI Jury protest denied since judges down graded both landing approach Rules rulesor sufficient time three rounds flying fact could have flown four rounds think majority teams wanted organizers permitted some odd rea son seem hung up maximum three rounds factor As turned Out split third round over two days Friday Satur day just public pars event watch Final flights completed about noon Saturday awards took place back grandstand opening ceremonies began Previous writings have alluded winners final placements wont get aspect However congratulations Phil Avonds 1988 World Champion flying FLS Eagle ducted fan Great Britain 1st Place Team Peter McDermott Brian Tay lor Mick Reeves contestants standpoint became highly obvious requisite winning combination scratch-built high-static highcomplexity-bonus four-stroke-powered model flew slowly appeared might fall out sky Any model sounded fast appar ently going too fast eyes judges un less course ducted fan WW Il-type aircraft faster went im pressed judges summary rhe US team must never overlook iota rule book doubt should get number opinions close coveted Team Championship years team little luck some better planning could have placed notch two higher Congratulations fellow team members Ramon Torres Miami FL Bob Hanft Al berta AL first world champion ships certainly last Congratulations also veteran Team Manager John Guenther complete tireless effort will notice valleys weave clearly noticeablea clear sign no ex cess epoxy sure avoids pile sticky paper throw away detail Sometimes epoxy forms light surface coating damp substance remove brush soapy water spray auto primer using very light abra sive paper sand down till get tips PEAKS weave showing repeated until valleys properly filled dont need tell careful sanding down through epoxy working glass cloth As soon peaks appear stop sanding Believe technique messy usually wind up just cleaning hands throwing sponge away Thanks Bill Ill try Bill would like hear anyone finds technique useful can reached Verdi 4580 Bit A-102 Montevideo Uruguay Attention FAI judges/fliers Mike Harrison Hot Springs AR asked announce first annual FAI Judging Scboolfeaturing Ron Chidgeywould held April 8-9 1989 800 am noon Radisson Hotel ledo OH Ron Chidgey international FAI/CIAM RC Aerobatics Subcommittee Chair man obviously well qualified conduct such school reservations call 419 2413000 holes tongue depressors mounted just about fast took read line Charlie just shook head lean still re member laughter Charlies Bell 47 lifted off perfect trim stayed airborne over minute cold dark night still wonder what guy driving home late night thought Charlies fluorescent orange 47 floated silently overhead lit glow cars headlights felt real sense honor have pilot Charlie worked little developing ship lost interest became consumed business Last year old Nl8A Bell 47G passed possession will brought back its orig inal form night Charlie Gilbert made history early Eighties heard rumors Jap anese designed successful Electric Heli copter being legendary Ishimasa Skylark 156 Model Aviation .I CALE PROPILE LLENT TRAINEEPEN SPORT PLANE M64 SEMIUSMEYSICAL WINO WINE ASIA ANNEL 4 /495WH laM9A* 58 SPAN522 HENS AREA LITE WEISIT 2QLR * 3 CHAN 60 2 CYCLE 90 4 CYCLE LETE WESOST 5L5 1S L NULIA SHEET CONSTSUCTION SEAS *COMPLETE KIT POLISHES ALUM LANEIHO SEASALL HEWE * ELEC OS GAS SUILUS EASY SIZE SOLLEI PLANS IL WHEELH OZ HAYES PEEL TANK3 MASS WHEELS * ALL HEWS ELTHA LYTE ISIS LOAIINS HOTElS HENS * ENJOY PESPOEMSHS LHOPS S O UPIHI * LEAIIKS LIKE CUR PLUS LIKE CUR THE SPORT CUR * SNAP ROLLS L TORSO EPPOSThESS TOUCH AHI III RC Aerobatics/Van PutteRC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 53Continued page 54 PRESENTING FL INGER THE ULTIMATE SMALL SAILPLANE HANDLAUNCH HI-STARTorSLOPE WINGSPAN 57 WEIGHT l2oz MACHINE CUT PARTS DEALERS&DIST INQUIRIES INVITEDFLINGER LJMP 110 $2995 ELECTRA L ITE-ICARUS-PANTERAMETEOR-ELECTRICUS-WHISTLER PR ELUDE-COMET LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS 5501 W COMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826 6861
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/04
Page Numbers: 52, 53, 156
BOY Did get letters past month sub jects varied substantially Only subject repeated Several letters received about con test rules appears groundswell concern part contestants subject competition rules letters about writers frustrations time took change rules rules change proposals last fall 1988 wont until 1990 new rules can put rule book era electronic mail telefax computer networking other communication innovations chugging along antiquated system writers upset powers-that-be AMA Headquarters have dictated two-year rules change cycle way job Efforts change system appear stonewalled least few members Radio Control Aerobatics Contest Board dont know overcome resistance dont know has authority dictate duration rules change cycle Obviously AMA Executive Council has final say com petition rules decision changing one-year rules change cycle seems have made lower level case people frustrated long takes put new rules book Another subject writers concern AMA versus FM rules Turnaround pattern came lot initial resentment part competitors flew AMA pat tern resentment came apparent tempt cram pattern down throats US competitive fliers whether wanted argument Turnaround promoters wave future because Europe flies Turnaround must adopt competitive world competition response AMA fliers wont ever United States team couldnt care less about what Europeans flying leave pattern alone After several years animosity AMA-pattern fliers toward proponents Turn around died down some fliers AMA-pattern side switched sides ever new wave concern has developed wake new rules proposals proposal would combine AMA Expert Master class called Master Another would create new Turnaround class entry level FM called Expert Turnamund Presumably com petitors would able decide moving up Advanced class way go Master Expert Turnaround Sounds logical doesnt However people see new proposals new step Turnaround proponents take over AMA Pattern Theyre quite vocal nor numbers lot Out An idea came writer wants re main anonymous suggests AMA con duct vote fliers competed least Pattern contest during past three years vote would binding AMA policy re garding Pattern competition Essentially vot ing would determine priority world cham pionship competition relative competition 52 Model Aviation Radio Control Sport Aerobatics Ron Van Putte III Sleejiy Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 Mike Harrisons Hot Springs AR new Marquis design FAi Turnaround Pattern Wingspan 67 length 63 wing area 810 sq weight 81/2 lb power OS 61LS Chancy Anderson Redbnidge Ontario Canada designed Flapper Box fun flying exploration slow flight Craft spans 57 has Eppier 193 airfoil uses Royal 45 engIne Note ailerons inset very large flaps Wed love see fly within US results vote would point AMA competition direction desired majority US Pattern fliers would lot risk such vote Should majority favor minimizing effect world championship competition US compe tition push toward FM competition would ob viously mortally wounded enough fliers like Turnaround would sur vive Turnaround Turna round other hand majority could favor em phasizing effect world championship com petition US competition would clear way go all-Turnaround AMA compe tition fast rules change cycle allows two years order better US teams chances world championship competition think such vote would make very clear AMA officials what direction US compet itor wants go favor vote about Editors note AMA s Technical Director has several comments make respect pre ceding material See Note Tech nical Director colunm month s Compe tition Newsletter RMcM way got copy letter Jim White edits very potent newsletter Kan sas wrote Luis Escalona regarding latters Soapbox editorial February edition Model Aviation s Competition Newsletter Luis recommended A institute novice sportsman classes FAI pattern order get US fliers off good start against rest world Jim pointed Out such proposal would expense present AMA classes will end up seven eight classes Pattern contest Jim concluded seven eight classes would bit much went quote some statistics correct teresting clalmed 2500 Pattern fliers en ter three contests year addition says 96 paid money sign up current US team selection pro gram 42 have qualified 16 still pending means about 2% US Pattern com petitors currentiy US RC Aerobatics team selection program Now about change pace Bill Bolger Montevideo Uruguay wrote Regarding way sticking down glass cloth balsa never could understand usc rolls rolls toilet paper slush up what splashed down Lets leave toilet paper bathroom does splendid job Now go about glassing make up mixture epoxy alcohol put shallow tin consistency can jug gled around bit because right will get weave nicely soaked epoxy glass cloth nice close balsa NO EXCESS EPOXY LEFT ON THE MODEL As per instructions lay down glass cloth slightly oversizemaking sure what di rection want weave grab piece plastic sponge about 5cm about 2 -RVP wide 10cm about 4 inR VP long about 2cm just under inchR VP thick Next dip end sponge epoxy soak some up go model press down bring sponge UP press down force epoxy INTO weave onto balsa release sponge comes up gradually soaks back excess Once epoxy hardens Continued page 156 LINE DRIVE RY TO LINEAR Nc $795 EMIT Patent Perx1irIf aeatlabe write direct add SiQO 5200 outside US nK SI GIVE 475 580 TU1AI ThAV FR 90 S FCThTII IR wrur ELfl4I IA&L IcRI MI TAII1 ILES RLTflE IN IIE SAME M7rII FP IS & IS FLI~T TRfl4 IPT LINE IIVE GIVE 3IL SIWXE IN ICl EVEI WINI THE SYO IS lUP 1ATKY 1I LINE IPIVE IUNIS iSILY CI Y S AWE WITH V 3RDE 4B 11 STAINL S1 AIR TO THE STAflS S1 F WITS 1 F OM.Y WITH MIIWWJ FRICrICN AREBAS MODEL PRODUCTS CORP 2/89 PO BOX 100 ALLAMUCHY NEW JERSEY 078204 r major decals ABCD DECALS PRESSURE SENSITIVE R TRANSFER Authentic model insignias pressure sensitive mete transfer 1/4 scale 40 60 size propeller decals Wortd War kill mark ings stars ttags tetters numbers trim sheets Over 750 Select *7 1/4 Scale18 Sheets *60 Size 38 Sheets *40 Size38 Sheets *Propeller Deculs . WT 6 Sheets-3sizes onee *Kitt Markings onty6 Sheets *Nomenctature Markings 3 Sizes12 Sheets Black Whitecopy *Letters Numbers l/4-3/g-1/2-5/8-3/4-7/8-1-2-3-4-4-13/16 10 cotors See color chart * Flags. American United Kingdom confederate * Stars Cotors 6 Sizes plus Sheet Assorted Sizen * Trim Sheets 5 26 n OCos s see coo cha major decals II I NORTHEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS 21 FISHER AVE. EAST LONGMEABBW MA 01026 TEL 413-525-4110 HANGER LOG Order yours todayl SEND $2 * NEW C%L & R/C Innovative Unusual Kits OR Plans Books Quick & Easy Build Inexpensive Stable Durable STANGEL ENTERPRISES F 0 BOX 336M WAUKESHA WISCONSIN 53187-0336 MEMBER EAA e AOPA e AMA April 1989 53 COMPLETE LINE AVIALABLI AT QUALITY HOBBY SHOPS judges elected downgrade landing rather zero prompted protest USA After being reviewed FAI Jury protest denied since judges down graded both landing approach Rules rulesor sufficient time three rounds flying fact could have flown four rounds think majority teams wanted organizers permitted some odd rea son seem hung up maximum three rounds factor As turned Out split third round over two days Friday Satur day just public pars event watch Final flights completed about noon Saturday awards took place back grandstand opening ceremonies began Previous writings have alluded winners final placements wont get aspect However congratulations Phil Avonds 1988 World Champion flying FLS Eagle ducted fan Great Britain 1st Place Team Peter McDermott Brian Tay lor Mick Reeves contestants standpoint became highly obvious requisite winning combination scratch-built high-static highcomplexity-bonus four-stroke-powered model flew slowly appeared might fall out sky Any model sounded fast appar ently going too fast eyes judges un less course ducted fan WW Il-type aircraft faster went im pressed judges summary rhe US team must never overlook iota rule book doubt should get number opinions close coveted Team Championship years team little luck some better planning could have placed notch two higher Congratulations fellow team members Ramon Torres Miami FL Bob Hanft Al berta AL first world champion ships certainly last Congratulations also veteran Team Manager John Guenther complete tireless effort will notice valleys weave clearly noticeablea clear sign no ex cess epoxy sure avoids pile sticky paper throw away detail Sometimes epoxy forms light surface coating damp substance remove brush soapy water spray auto primer using very light abra sive paper sand down till get tips PEAKS weave showing repeated until valleys properly filled dont need tell careful sanding down through epoxy working glass cloth As soon peaks appear stop sanding Believe technique messy usually wind up just cleaning hands throwing sponge away Thanks Bill Ill try Bill would like hear anyone finds technique useful can reached Verdi 4580 Bit A-102 Montevideo Uruguay Attention FAI judges/fliers Mike Harrison Hot Springs AR asked announce first annual FAI Judging Scboolfeaturing Ron Chidgeywould held April 8-9 1989 800 am noon Radisson Hotel ledo OH Ron Chidgey international FAI/CIAM RC Aerobatics Subcommittee Chair man obviously well qualified conduct such school reservations call 419 2413000 holes tongue depressors mounted just about fast took read line Charlie just shook head lean still re member laughter Charlies Bell 47 lifted off perfect trim stayed airborne over minute cold dark night still wonder what guy driving home late night thought Charlies fluorescent orange 47 floated silently overhead lit glow cars headlights felt real sense honor have pilot Charlie worked little developing ship lost interest became consumed business Last year old Nl8A Bell 47G passed possession will brought back its orig inal form night Charlie Gilbert made history early Eighties heard rumors Jap anese designed successful Electric Heli copter being legendary Ishimasa Skylark 156 Model Aviation .I CALE PROPILE LLENT TRAINEEPEN SPORT PLANE M64 SEMIUSMEYSICAL WINO WINE ASIA ANNEL 4 /495WH laM9A* 58 SPAN522 HENS AREA LITE WEISIT 2QLR * 3 CHAN 60 2 CYCLE 90 4 CYCLE LETE WESOST 5L5 1S L NULIA SHEET CONSTSUCTION SEAS *COMPLETE KIT POLISHES ALUM LANEIHO SEASALL HEWE * ELEC OS GAS SUILUS EASY SIZE SOLLEI PLANS IL WHEELH OZ HAYES PEEL TANK3 MASS WHEELS * ALL HEWS ELTHA LYTE ISIS LOAIINS HOTElS HENS * ENJOY PESPOEMSHS LHOPS S O UPIHI * LEAIIKS LIKE CUR PLUS LIKE CUR THE SPORT CUR * SNAP ROLLS L TORSO EPPOSThESS TOUCH AHI III RC Aerobatics/Van PutteRC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 53Continued page 54 PRESENTING FL INGER THE ULTIMATE SMALL SAILPLANE HANDLAUNCH HI-STARTorSLOPE WINGSPAN 57 WEIGHT l2oz MACHINE CUT PARTS DEALERS&DIST INQUIRIES INVITEDFLINGER LJMP 110 $2995 ELECTRA L ITE-ICARUS-PANTERAMETEOR-ELECTRICUS-WHISTLER PR ELUDE-COMET LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS 5501 W COMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826 6861
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/04
Page Numbers: 52, 53, 156
BOY Did get letters past month sub jects varied substantially Only subject repeated Several letters received about con test rules appears groundswell concern part contestants subject competition rules letters about writers frustrations time took change rules rules change proposals last fall 1988 wont until 1990 new rules can put rule book era electronic mail telefax computer networking other communication innovations chugging along antiquated system writers upset powers-that-be AMA Headquarters have dictated two-year rules change cycle way job Efforts change system appear stonewalled least few members Radio Control Aerobatics Contest Board dont know overcome resistance dont know has authority dictate duration rules change cycle Obviously AMA Executive Council has final say com petition rules decision changing one-year rules change cycle seems have made lower level case people frustrated long takes put new rules book Another subject writers concern AMA versus FM rules Turnaround pattern came lot initial resentment part competitors flew AMA pat tern resentment came apparent tempt cram pattern down throats US competitive fliers whether wanted argument Turnaround promoters wave future because Europe flies Turnaround must adopt competitive world competition response AMA fliers wont ever United States team couldnt care less about what Europeans flying leave pattern alone After several years animosity AMA-pattern fliers toward proponents Turn around died down some fliers AMA-pattern side switched sides ever new wave concern has developed wake new rules proposals proposal would combine AMA Expert Master class called Master Another would create new Turnaround class entry level FM called Expert Turnamund Presumably com petitors would able decide moving up Advanced class way go Master Expert Turnaround Sounds logical doesnt However people see new proposals new step Turnaround proponents take over AMA Pattern Theyre quite vocal nor numbers lot Out An idea came writer wants re main anonymous suggests AMA con duct vote fliers competed least Pattern contest during past three years vote would binding AMA policy re garding Pattern competition Essentially vot ing would determine priority world cham pionship competition relative competition 52 Model Aviation Radio Control Sport Aerobatics Ron Van Putte III Sleejiy Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 Mike Harrisons Hot Springs AR new Marquis design FAi Turnaround Pattern Wingspan 67 length 63 wing area 810 sq weight 81/2 lb power OS 61LS Chancy Anderson Redbnidge Ontario Canada designed Flapper Box fun flying exploration slow flight Craft spans 57 has Eppier 193 airfoil uses Royal 45 engIne Note ailerons inset very large flaps Wed love see fly within US results vote would point AMA competition direction desired majority US Pattern fliers would lot risk such vote Should majority favor minimizing effect world championship competition US compe tition push toward FM competition would ob viously mortally wounded enough fliers like Turnaround would sur vive Turnaround Turna round other hand majority could favor em phasizing effect world championship com petition US competition would clear way go all-Turnaround AMA compe tition fast rules change cycle allows two years order better US teams chances world championship competition think such vote would make very clear AMA officials what direction US compet itor wants go favor vote about Editors note AMA s Technical Director has several comments make respect pre ceding material See Note Tech nical Director colunm month s Compe tition Newsletter RMcM way got copy letter Jim White edits very potent newsletter Kan sas wrote Luis Escalona regarding latters Soapbox editorial February edition Model Aviation s Competition Newsletter Luis recommended A institute novice sportsman classes FAI pattern order get US fliers off good start against rest world Jim pointed Out such proposal would expense present AMA classes will end up seven eight classes Pattern contest Jim concluded seven eight classes would bit much went quote some statistics correct teresting clalmed 2500 Pattern fliers en ter three contests year addition says 96 paid money sign up current US team selection pro gram 42 have qualified 16 still pending means about 2% US Pattern com petitors currentiy US RC Aerobatics team selection program Now about change pace Bill Bolger Montevideo Uruguay wrote Regarding way sticking down glass cloth balsa never could understand usc rolls rolls toilet paper slush up what splashed down Lets leave toilet paper bathroom does splendid job Now go about glassing make up mixture epoxy alcohol put shallow tin consistency can jug gled around bit because right will get weave nicely soaked epoxy glass cloth nice close balsa NO EXCESS EPOXY LEFT ON THE MODEL As per instructions lay down glass cloth slightly oversizemaking sure what di rection want weave grab piece plastic sponge about 5cm about 2 -RVP wide 10cm about 4 inR VP long about 2cm just under inchR VP thick Next dip end sponge epoxy soak some up go model press down bring sponge UP press down force epoxy INTO weave onto balsa release sponge comes up gradually soaks back excess Once epoxy hardens Continued page 156 LINE DRIVE RY TO LINEAR Nc $795 EMIT Patent Perx1irIf aeatlabe write direct add SiQO 5200 outside US nK SI GIVE 475 580 TU1AI ThAV FR 90 S FCThTII IR wrur ELfl4I IA&L IcRI MI TAII1 ILES RLTflE IN IIE SAME M7rII FP IS & IS FLI~T TRfl4 IPT LINE IIVE GIVE 3IL SIWXE IN ICl EVEI WINI THE SYO IS lUP 1ATKY 1I LINE IPIVE IUNIS iSILY CI Y S AWE WITH V 3RDE 4B 11 STAINL S1 AIR TO THE STAflS S1 F WITS 1 F OM.Y WITH MIIWWJ FRICrICN AREBAS MODEL PRODUCTS CORP 2/89 PO BOX 100 ALLAMUCHY NEW JERSEY 078204 r major decals ABCD DECALS PRESSURE SENSITIVE R TRANSFER Authentic model insignias pressure sensitive mete transfer 1/4 scale 40 60 size propeller decals Wortd War kill mark ings stars ttags tetters numbers trim sheets Over 750 Select *7 1/4 Scale18 Sheets *60 Size 38 Sheets *40 Size38 Sheets *Propeller Deculs . WT 6 Sheets-3sizes onee *Kitt Markings onty6 Sheets *Nomenctature Markings 3 Sizes12 Sheets Black Whitecopy *Letters Numbers l/4-3/g-1/2-5/8-3/4-7/8-1-2-3-4-4-13/16 10 cotors See color chart * Flags. American United Kingdom confederate * Stars Cotors 6 Sizes plus Sheet Assorted Sizen * Trim Sheets 5 26 n OCos s see coo cha major decals II I NORTHEAST SCREEN GRAPHICS 21 FISHER AVE. EAST LONGMEABBW MA 01026 TEL 413-525-4110 HANGER LOG Order yours todayl SEND $2 * NEW C%L & R/C Innovative Unusual Kits OR Plans Books Quick & Easy Build Inexpensive Stable Durable STANGEL ENTERPRISES F 0 BOX 336M WAUKESHA WISCONSIN 53187-0336 MEMBER EAA e AOPA e AMA April 1989 53 COMPLETE LINE AVIALABLI AT QUALITY HOBBY SHOPS judges elected downgrade landing rather zero prompted protest USA After being reviewed FAI Jury protest denied since judges down graded both landing approach Rules rulesor sufficient time three rounds flying fact could have flown four rounds think majority teams wanted organizers permitted some odd rea son seem hung up maximum three rounds factor As turned Out split third round over two days Friday Satur day just public pars event watch Final flights completed about noon Saturday awards took place back grandstand opening ceremonies began Previous writings have alluded winners final placements wont get aspect However congratulations Phil Avonds 1988 World Champion flying FLS Eagle ducted fan Great Britain 1st Place Team Peter McDermott Brian Tay lor Mick Reeves contestants standpoint became highly obvious requisite winning combination scratch-built high-static highcomplexity-bonus four-stroke-powered model flew slowly appeared might fall out sky Any model sounded fast appar ently going too fast eyes judges un less course ducted fan WW Il-type aircraft faster went im pressed judges summary rhe US team must never overlook iota rule book doubt should get number opinions close coveted Team Championship years team little luck some better planning could have placed notch two higher Congratulations fellow team members Ramon Torres Miami FL Bob Hanft Al berta AL first world champion ships certainly last Congratulations also veteran Team Manager John Guenther complete tireless effort will notice valleys weave clearly noticeablea clear sign no ex cess epoxy sure avoids pile sticky paper throw away detail Sometimes epoxy forms light surface coating damp substance remove brush soapy water spray auto primer using very light abra sive paper sand down till get tips PEAKS weave showing repeated until valleys properly filled dont need tell careful sanding down through epoxy working glass cloth As soon peaks appear stop sanding Believe technique messy usually wind up just cleaning hands throwing sponge away Thanks Bill Ill try Bill would like hear anyone finds technique useful can reached Verdi 4580 Bit A-102 Montevideo Uruguay Attention FAI judges/fliers Mike Harrison Hot Springs AR asked announce first annual FAI Judging Scboolfeaturing Ron Chidgeywould held April 8-9 1989 800 am noon Radisson Hotel ledo OH Ron Chidgey international FAI/CIAM RC Aerobatics Subcommittee Chair man obviously well qualified conduct such school reservations call 419 2413000 holes tongue depressors mounted just about fast took read line Charlie just shook head lean still re member laughter Charlies Bell 47 lifted off perfect trim stayed airborne over minute cold dark night still wonder what guy driving home late night thought Charlies fluorescent orange 47 floated silently overhead lit glow cars headlights felt real sense honor have pilot Charlie worked little developing ship lost interest became consumed business Last year old Nl8A Bell 47G passed possession will brought back its orig inal form night Charlie Gilbert made history early Eighties heard rumors Jap anese designed successful Electric Heli copter being legendary Ishimasa Skylark 156 Model Aviation .I CALE PROPILE LLENT TRAINEEPEN SPORT PLANE M64 SEMIUSMEYSICAL WINO WINE ASIA ANNEL 4 /495WH laM9A* 58 SPAN522 HENS AREA LITE WEISIT 2QLR * 3 CHAN 60 2 CYCLE 90 4 CYCLE LETE WESOST 5L5 1S L NULIA SHEET CONSTSUCTION SEAS *COMPLETE KIT POLISHES ALUM LANEIHO SEASALL HEWE * ELEC OS GAS SUILUS EASY SIZE SOLLEI PLANS IL WHEELH OZ HAYES PEEL TANK3 MASS WHEELS * ALL HEWS ELTHA LYTE ISIS LOAIINS HOTElS HENS * ENJOY PESPOEMSHS LHOPS S O UPIHI * LEAIIKS LIKE CUR PLUS LIKE CUR THE SPORT CUR * SNAP ROLLS L TORSO EPPOSThESS TOUCH AHI III RC Aerobatics/Van PutteRC Helicopters/Jolly Continued page 53Continued page 54 PRESENTING FL INGER THE ULTIMATE SMALL SAILPLANE HANDLAUNCH HI-STARTorSLOPE WINGSPAN 57 WEIGHT l2oz MACHINE CUT PARTS DEALERS&DIST INQUIRIES INVITEDFLINGER LJMP 110 $2995 ELECTRA L ITE-ICARUS-PANTERAMETEOR-ELECTRICUS-WHISTLER PR ELUDE-COMET LARRY JOLLY MODEL PRODUCTS 5501 W COMO SANTA ANA CALIFORNIA 92703 714 826 6861