RC Pattern Pete Calias Steve McCann UNDER THE BACKDROP Reno sky line nestled beneath High Sierras six rounds Pattern competition completed 1984 edition AMA National Model Airplane Championships Approximately 150 best Pattern fliers across country braved temptations Renos nightlife well some us didnt some exaggerated stories about effects flying high altitude compete biggest contest year may recognize authors names let us have introduction before really get article Together have compet ing Pattern approximately eight years both us have attended three Nats prior Reno have competing close 20 local Pattern contests year last several years really enjoying Pattern competition especially AMA pattern ever before currently write District 7 column NSRCA National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics newsletter highly critical others flying set high standards ourselves times both very pleased placing first second Masters years Nats hope will able relate some flavor excitement national-level competition both general specifically years Nats Reno right have facts Sunday during after transmitter proces sing NSRCA District 7 Pattern Animals Pattern fliers eat sleep breathe Pat tern flying type hosted party Pattern fliers judges workers first way what saw huge success gave everyone opportunity meet fliers judges other parts country very relaxed fun atmosphere Conversations going throughout suite party held appeared have something Pattern flying Throughout room hands moving about simulation proper method performing various maneuvers Some looked pretty good party brought out fact maybe best part Nationals simply good times people have brought together through common interest hope wlll become continuing tradition future Nation als money putting party raised through raffles held Pattern contest Southern California during first part 1984 Donations raffle prizes received manufacturers hobby shops Pattern fliers thanks supported effort Day 1 Things got off smoothly six llnes fired up 100 pm Everyone getting over first-round jitters including yours truly wasnt nervousSteve site little rough didnt create problems weather nearly ideal surprise 40 Model Aviation Young Chip Hyde runs-up FAi Turnaround Pattern winner just priorto smooth flights Rossi-powered Hanson Daiotei iooksverygood fiying Turnaround maneuvers Co-author Pete caiias shows 0? TIPO iz snat ne new win irss place mamlurm ship powered Rossi 61 weighs 85 iband no troubie Renos altitude Ken Trainor ieft director Pattern events hands Mike Boso trophy win ning Expert ciass Mikes fiying con stantiy Improving Truiy 1984 year first day positive note nearly normal performance aircraft Reno-Stead Airports high altitude Apparently fliers able get some practice flying before contest engines airplanes tuned perfection gone out few days before contest started changes made increase nitro fuel 5% 12% shorten pipes i used same props always sea level changes noticed no decrease engine rpm airplanes seemed little slower coming off ground once up speed seemed fly just like did sea level first round four AMA classes went smoothly FAI Turnaround started bang Turnaround pilots wrote protest regarding judging imaginary box mentioned FAI rules protest taken contest management discussed Nats officials evening changes requested fliers instituted second round During excitement Dave Brown disqualified unsportsman like behavior Whether Dave should should have disqualified really issue opinion Dave Brown great flier means lot Pattern flying fliers throughout coun try look up Dave fliers like him try pattern themselves after hero feel flier Dave Browns stature has responsibility hobby Pattern flying admire him feel incident should never have happened saying should have disqualified saying Dave never should have let himself get situation possibly could get disqualified sure Dave Brown would agree no flier above rules Everyone should remember hobby Wimbledon other problem involving Turnaround took 2 hours run 22 Turnaround Left Some people behind scenes helped make Nats Pattern events happen Right Theres tough hombre Its Chief Judge Ivan Tarbert snapped cruising between six Pattern lines keep everything order fine judging crews December 1984 41 Mike Cecil right Gainesville GA re ceiving first-place trophy Advanced Pattern Contest Director Ken Trainor interesting Turnaround entrycame Mexicovery clean Tipo-like Its lines has cable controls elevator system used planes Pattern classes Bill Rutledge Georgia flew Hanson-designed Turnaround Tipo has larger ele vators ailerons norm Bill super filer ship looks very competitive Tyler Stewart rigni won Ti5T piace 3portsman convincing manner aid Brushfire CD Ken Tremor hands out fliers using two lines other four lines shut down during time period similar problem local contests first started holding Turnaround event other fliers got very irritated other action stopped fly Turnaround started running Turnaround mixed right AMA Pattern classes After no complaints everyone got flights Thats what its about feel now time plan next year Turnaround can brought happy coexist ence AMA Pattern blackjack tables Day 2 good weather good flying Above Steve McCann left starting up another pressure flight Hes known West Coast Mr Phoenix Flying pal Pete Callas holds Right Lone Eagle Russ Nakamura fine-flying Atlanta powered VS Meteor placed well up Masters 42 Model Aviation Gordon Chip Hyde 1984 Nats FAI Turn around Champion exchanges information another Turnaround pilot Bili Rut ledge right No video machine Reno safe being tagged bythe initials GC H still some money left previous night second round progressed smoothly got third round near end day After Day ls excitement Day 2 relief Walking transmitter impounds took note radios used Pattern fliers year heavily dominated Futaba JR Futabas PCM though relatively new heavy use two manufacturers have excellent servos reliability both musts Pattern fliers Day 3 contest began take shape Com petitors class began checking scoreboards find out close competitors flight line order check out flying ability Turnaround Chip Hyde Ivan Kristensen Dave Wilson Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak Jim Kimbro eyeing another dark horse group Bill Rutledge also impressed us someone taken seriously Masters two writers Mike Harrison flying beautifully-finished Cosmos Chuck WahI another mirror finishes Deception having quite battle Only 40 points separated top four places after three rounds Expert Rick Mattie Dave Stuart Mike Boso doing impressive job flying Advanced Mike Cecil Carl Nicklos top Tyler December 1984 43 Expert-class flier Dave Stuart finished strong fourth fine-tunes OS 825 Tipo assisted planes creator Dick Hanson Tipos Nats Jim uoaino u iegenaary 5&U team Rosal-powered Phoenix 8 1984 markIng return Pattern competi tion Jim capably finished 10th Masters Stewart flying Brushfire led second round Sportsman course winner convincing fashion welcome Advanced Tyler Day 4 days conclusion fourth fifth rounds completed ourselves Old West shootout contest going Turnaround Ivan Kristensen within striking distance Chip Hyde surpris ing everyone some fine flying what saw Chip Tony Frackowiak best positioning Turnaround leaders positioning overall impression flying very similar though did notice some differences Tonys flying very crisp quick bit too quick opinion whereas Chips much smoother overall Both airplanes flew basically same speed similar scalelike appearance Tony flying model own design using highly modified OS 120 four-stroke engine three Turnaround fliers running four-strokes Tonys seemed have performance necessary FAI pattern Chip running Rossi 60 long pipe performed well Hanson Dalotel Expert end five rounds Mike Boso command battle second between Mattie Stuart Craig Millet Carl Continued page 140 Left There lot Pattern birds out looks everyone giving eye someones flight years Nats lot flight watching competition between fliers excellent Right Roy Speights difficult month prior Nets account crashes managed finish 9th Mastersno easy feat strong competition present Left in center picture Frank Kelley explaining hands set up Figure M Quarter Rolls super com petitor first year Master-class flier Right Jim Kimbro own design Silhouette placed fifth Turnaround event authors rate Jims Silhouette also Deception excellent choices Pattern competitionsall classes Left Heres better view Steve McCann Rossi-powered Phoenix Steve finished close second Masters after hard-fought battle Pete Cailas Right Tony Frackowiak own Turnaround design Challenge ii plane weighs scant 7 lb powered modified 05 12 four-stroke Pete Steve think thatTonys four-stroke lathe best-running theyve seen Pattern 44 Model Aviation Nats GenerallWort Continued iaqe 39 1983 idea progressed abig problem developed dry lakes got lot rain filled water stayed way However Dick persevered found large ranch could substitute lakes made contacts get use property similarly got separate RC Helicopter site local park need developed separate event RC Soaring Dick also negotiated use Renos Stead Airfield food concessions trash containers block booking hotels dozens detailed things also arranged local modelers help including local manpower coordinator unfortunately moved California just before Nats Nats week before Dick constantly go solving dozens lastminute problems ended up did other Nats officials emptying trash cans clean ing out rooms loading vans soothing neighbors bothered traffic dust Free Flight site putting up taking down signs etc son Laithe put hours day night lost count Marra family gave days weeks months Nats Theres no way repay hours wear tear cars clothes motor bikes can said print know nobody ever gave modeling make event happen fantastic effort deserves thanks Other strong supporters Nats effort Don Burke staff convention center Bob Esperance former Stead Airport man ager successor Gary Schudlich Gen eral Floyd Edsall Reno Air Races Lou Damonte Damonte Ranch Thanks also Washoe County Depart ment Parks Recreation use its beautiful Rancho San Rafael Park local modelers Joe Brownlee handling logistics traffic control Control Line arrangements Stead Airport Phil Abbinanti accept ing just before Nats manpower assign ment proved almost disastrous expected workers didnt showhe did too much himself finally bow out end Nats Nats worlds biggest model meet some would say may too big manage got done again 1984 prospects good help Massachu setts 1985 So Nats goes memorable always seldom perfect always good help can make Nats RC Patternl Callas & McCann Continued aqe 44 Nicholos pulled within 10 points leader Advanced Mike Cecil Sportsman Tyler Stewart way ahead Mark Ross Myron Leal Richard Byrd Jr battling very closely second Masters au thors Steve McCann Pete Callas within 1 points other Round 6 would have decide winner end day clear leaders would turning early night Day 5 Young Chip Hyde held off some impres sive flying Ivan Kristensen Tony Frackowi ak Dave Wilson Jim Kimbro some very 140 Model Aviation ClEVELAND GIANTS kz NEW FOR GIANT SCALE BUFFS Worlds Largest Gas Plans Assorsmegt lnT4...INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS CD QUALITE ER MODELS PLANS 5rSO2oewoieIle 21 $40 '78CooeoI Cat FBY5A 5*2 72 Car 0251/4 L&S 541c Ca, Cat PSYSA 556 62 Howard Race Ike $42 0~t~796 WrigkNanyBaoe 54077 Boeins B-i 70 Parr $35 o53 WWrrcl2l Bad L $26 103 Ba B-17G Fart $55 77W-Wnrel2I Bad L $4D 68 Doag 046A Obe $32 84 Faklcar 07 Pt $30 108 Slkar S38 Anrph $49 60 Hoocad Paa Race $32 60 Ba. 1 08 Sport $26 70 Bayle Gee-Ba $33 90 Baa 100-Sport $49t 60 Saperwarine SAB $24 90 StineALaw Wing $56 ROSaparwarine S6B $32r 80 Martin 74 1dM-i $39 62 Can Hawk P-6D $45 70 HPse 0400 Bowb $42 94 CarWwk P6E Fir $54r 104 H-F5 0600 Baw $56 62 Laokkad Vaga $24 65 MChira Clipper $55 74 Doaliale 0-B 11 $46- 97 MChina Clipper $75 Hall Spr Baildag $43 68 Byan Nanion $39 5 Mananoape Sport $36r 68 Weetl Whirlwind $52 107 Aerana, C-3 Spt 03568 BRorana, VTail $39 61 Danglac 038 Ok, 533 77 icecawbo Sadan $25 122 Doaglee 0-30Ok $49 73 N Mirok Banb $49 94 Page Cart Bacer $45r- 65 MMaraoder B26 $49 71 Martin BlO Banb $29 81 OH Moeqoito Rb $62 78 Towere WW Boo $32 105 OH fXaeqcrsawk $55 3 Car Go hk Ft 1C2 $65 PH Steor Pli7koyd $56 94C Ga kic F1iC2 $54 99 NBlk Widow P61 $69 aHa Cowet Bac $24 71 Doog DC2 Trar $32 62 M Molligar $35 95 Doog OC3 Tm $55 94 N Moligar $45 86 Hawk, Trooco 13 532r 63 Roe-mg P5M Ftr $36 108 Coc52U1/-1 L&S $56 84 Roeing F26A Ftr 64060 Dooglo M2 Mail $26 9 Waco C-A Cakir $36 68 5rictol Boildog FIr $30 66 Beech Ci7B Srag $38 59 BrowetoceMeLA $54 96 Baaoh Ci7B Stag $49 107 Grow Beard FOP $54 55 Look ii Electra$2073 Tranel Air 6000$54 82 Look ii Electra$40107 Mart MB-i Baw$44 62$tiflCfl TW 567$1691 Lindbrrge NO211$39 81 Stinean T/M 567 $24 108 FoirchFTi9 2 $59 Stn,cr 17W SB7 $30 90 Waca Taper-Wing $39 59 Brietol FIr P36$20 75 Weetld Lycorder$32 78 Brietol Pt P2-B$22 100 Weetld Lycarder$49 118 Bridal Fir F2-504557 Ford Triwir 4AT528 74 TL Peeca Spec$4$T 76 Ford Triwtr 4-AT$45 k63 Skyrocket XF5F-i$30 114 Ford Triwir 4AT$59 56Cc Warhk P40 $54 84 BeriJoyce XFJ2 $56r 78 Lock L glrreg P-38 520 92 loarirs C2Arplr $69 56 Rep SeaBae Aw $24 58 GrcwJ2P Dock $39 74 Rep Sea B Awph $29 78 GrcwJ5F Dock $56 106 p pr J 3 Cok $39 59 Gorha GiV Bow $22 98 Lock Hod,o Brrrk $38 117 Gotho oiv saw 839 65 G ow PUP Helicor 520 68 BrorWirkIe Bird $45 O5 0982 T nor Moth 529 54 Cort Snift 0P934 $28 No Sold Thro Denier,Fricoencklrrretranor AmmO rotc Norcoree gineree crar OtANT IL*. ne 1200 Other, 672 Fort, IncI SOc Op Add 10% order, chipping & err USA Car & Men EI,ewhere ire 15% 35c ky niri P cto o cooIog $2 SO inclodee Price LicrI Price icr 4~eoconoiooe$L0SAfke-r4orei0rodd$I0D -~W 103076 DETROIT AVE CLEVELAND OHIO 44102 5P00 rOc 10300 rOlOSO rI0105 13 rcoo c10,roNrrodcec,ce,dnCDroOmrc HLA126 Hobby Lobby SUPER TRAINER 56s 4 chan .$3950 fuselage Super Trainer assembles very few minutes fuse lage sides die-cut balsa plywood Assembly interlocking tuselage pieces will take about 15 minutes fuselage can easily sanded because its made balsa plywood 56ee span 19-20 size engines Ready-sheeted foam wing ower Soar New Heights LT-50 GEAR MOTOR Leisures Gear Drive conversion 311 powerful LT-50 develops up 2 lbs static trhrust Gear Drive also features ball bearing Deirin/brass gearing glass loaded polycarbonate housing Send self-addressed stamped 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Name Street Address City zen code windy conditions saw Chips Tonys last flights wind both did fine jobs Ivan Kristensen put up second-highest score contest last flight very impressive performance airplane YS-powered Atlan ta did much better high winds either Chips Tonys Expert Mike Boso put up good flight windy conditions score first Nats victory Advanced Mike Cecil leading since third round hung win class Tyler Stewart new Advanced flier No 1 Sportsman Finally Masters Pete Callas put better windy-weather flight did learn fly like windSteve became Masters National Champion takes volunteers put Nationals judges scorekeepers Contest Direc tors AMA officials on people spend vacations put Nats benefit bchalf Pattern fliers want extend thanks efforts people exempli1 motto adopted 1984 Nationals Dont sweat little things everyihings little thing Pat tern Philosopher Jim Oddino saw lot new Pattern designs Chal lenge II Atlanta Citation Cosmos Dalotel ever-improving breed Tipos Phoe nixes Quite few fliers running YS engines having good success though Rossis still seem dominate set performance standards engines compared best place stay abreast hot Pattern setups NSRCA K-Factor monthly newsletter written Pattern fliers fliers Nationals 127 NSRCA members top five finishers class NSRCA special interest group recognized AMA Pattern issues love Pattern talk NSRCA member area get involved great organization NSRCA dues $10 year Send Linda Lukachek 869 Cedar Hill Dr Allenton PA 18103 gether name address AMA num ber present Pattern class indicate whether new renewal membership hope see 1985 Nats Chicopee MA Nate RC PylonlYeager Continued pane 47 Stenberg Eddy zeroed same round Gary Hover mid-aired Paul Stenberg lost control airplane top plane climbed higher higher finally nosing over very high apogee Gary stand helplessly screamed earthward Continued page 144 CHUCK WOOD byl-IankCiark DAWN PATROL THATS 714E ONLYY UT KNOW MECWAWICS -SINCE TI-IREE GIRLS N WORD TI4AT COMESXI FIGURED OUT HAZEL6ALLCANT ALL HE ONET cx9UTSECAUSE CKTRlCI7 IM GOING TO5oy--AND J AMA- MYU SP OFLVTIIIBTI41N5 _ DA U6T MY CONTROLS PRETTIEST __ _ ILL "v PROBLEM BY MYSELF! 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RC Pattern Pete Calias Steve McCann UNDER THE BACKDROP Reno sky line nestled beneath High Sierras six rounds Pattern competition completed 1984 edition AMA National Model Airplane Championships Approximately 150 best Pattern fliers across country braved temptations Renos nightlife well some us didnt some exaggerated stories about effects flying high altitude compete biggest contest year may recognize authors names let us have introduction before really get article Together have compet ing Pattern approximately eight years both us have attended three Nats prior Reno have competing close 20 local Pattern contests year last several years really enjoying Pattern competition especially AMA pattern ever before currently write District 7 column NSRCA National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics newsletter highly critical others flying set high standards ourselves times both very pleased placing first second Masters years Nats hope will able relate some flavor excitement national-level competition both general specifically years Nats Reno right have facts Sunday during after transmitter proces sing NSRCA District 7 Pattern Animals Pattern fliers eat sleep breathe Pat tern flying type hosted party Pattern fliers judges workers first way what saw huge success gave everyone opportunity meet fliers judges other parts country very relaxed fun atmosphere Conversations going throughout suite party held appeared have something Pattern flying Throughout room hands moving about simulation proper method performing various maneuvers Some looked pretty good party brought out fact maybe best part Nationals simply good times people have brought together through common interest hope wlll become continuing tradition future Nation als money putting party raised through raffles held Pattern contest Southern California during first part 1984 Donations raffle prizes received manufacturers hobby shops Pattern fliers thanks supported effort Day 1 Things got off smoothly six llnes fired up 100 pm Everyone getting over first-round jitters including yours truly wasnt nervousSteve site little rough didnt create problems weather nearly ideal surprise 40 Model Aviation Young Chip Hyde runs-up FAi Turnaround Pattern winner just priorto smooth flights Rossi-powered Hanson Daiotei iooksverygood fiying Turnaround maneuvers Co-author Pete caiias shows 0? TIPO iz snat ne new win irss place mamlurm ship powered Rossi 61 weighs 85 iband no troubie Renos altitude Ken Trainor ieft director Pattern events hands Mike Boso trophy win ning Expert ciass Mikes fiying con stantiy Improving Truiy 1984 year first day positive note nearly normal performance aircraft Reno-Stead Airports high altitude Apparently fliers able get some practice flying before contest engines airplanes tuned perfection gone out few days before contest started changes made increase nitro fuel 5% 12% shorten pipes i used same props always sea level changes noticed no decrease engine rpm airplanes seemed little slower coming off ground once up speed seemed fly just like did sea level first round four AMA classes went smoothly FAI Turnaround started bang Turnaround pilots wrote protest regarding judging imaginary box mentioned FAI rules protest taken contest management discussed Nats officials evening changes requested fliers instituted second round During excitement Dave Brown disqualified unsportsman like behavior Whether Dave should should have disqualified really issue opinion Dave Brown great flier means lot Pattern flying fliers throughout coun try look up Dave fliers like him try pattern themselves after hero feel flier Dave Browns stature has responsibility hobby Pattern flying admire him feel incident should never have happened saying should have disqualified saying Dave never should have let himself get situation possibly could get disqualified sure Dave Brown would agree no flier above rules Everyone should remember hobby Wimbledon other problem involving Turnaround took 2 hours run 22 Turnaround Left Some people behind scenes helped make Nats Pattern events happen Right Theres tough hombre Its Chief Judge Ivan Tarbert snapped cruising between six Pattern lines keep everything order fine judging crews December 1984 41 Mike Cecil right Gainesville GA re ceiving first-place trophy Advanced Pattern Contest Director Ken Trainor interesting Turnaround entrycame Mexicovery clean Tipo-like Its lines has cable controls elevator system used planes Pattern classes Bill Rutledge Georgia flew Hanson-designed Turnaround Tipo has larger ele vators ailerons norm Bill super filer ship looks very competitive Tyler Stewart rigni won Ti5T piace 3portsman convincing manner aid Brushfire CD Ken Tremor hands out fliers using two lines other four lines shut down during time period similar problem local contests first started holding Turnaround event other fliers got very irritated other action stopped fly Turnaround started running Turnaround mixed right AMA Pattern classes After no complaints everyone got flights Thats what its about feel now time plan next year Turnaround can brought happy coexist ence AMA Pattern blackjack tables Day 2 good weather good flying Above Steve McCann left starting up another pressure flight Hes known West Coast Mr Phoenix Flying pal Pete Callas holds Right Lone Eagle Russ Nakamura fine-flying Atlanta powered VS Meteor placed well up Masters 42 Model Aviation Gordon Chip Hyde 1984 Nats FAI Turn around Champion exchanges information another Turnaround pilot Bili Rut ledge right No video machine Reno safe being tagged bythe initials GC H still some money left previous night second round progressed smoothly got third round near end day After Day ls excitement Day 2 relief Walking transmitter impounds took note radios used Pattern fliers year heavily dominated Futaba JR Futabas PCM though relatively new heavy use two manufacturers have excellent servos reliability both musts Pattern fliers Day 3 contest began take shape Com petitors class began checking scoreboards find out close competitors flight line order check out flying ability Turnaround Chip Hyde Ivan Kristensen Dave Wilson Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak Jim Kimbro eyeing another dark horse group Bill Rutledge also impressed us someone taken seriously Masters two writers Mike Harrison flying beautifully-finished Cosmos Chuck WahI another mirror finishes Deception having quite battle Only 40 points separated top four places after three rounds Expert Rick Mattie Dave Stuart Mike Boso doing impressive job flying Advanced Mike Cecil Carl Nicklos top Tyler December 1984 43 Expert-class flier Dave Stuart finished strong fourth fine-tunes OS 825 Tipo assisted planes creator Dick Hanson Tipos Nats Jim uoaino u iegenaary 5&U team Rosal-powered Phoenix 8 1984 markIng return Pattern competi tion Jim capably finished 10th Masters Stewart flying Brushfire led second round Sportsman course winner convincing fashion welcome Advanced Tyler Day 4 days conclusion fourth fifth rounds completed ourselves Old West shootout contest going Turnaround Ivan Kristensen within striking distance Chip Hyde surpris ing everyone some fine flying what saw Chip Tony Frackowiak best positioning Turnaround leaders positioning overall impression flying very similar though did notice some differences Tonys flying very crisp quick bit too quick opinion whereas Chips much smoother overall Both airplanes flew basically same speed similar scalelike appearance Tony flying model own design using highly modified OS 120 four-stroke engine three Turnaround fliers running four-strokes Tonys seemed have performance necessary FAI pattern Chip running Rossi 60 long pipe performed well Hanson Dalotel Expert end five rounds Mike Boso command battle second between Mattie Stuart Craig Millet Carl Continued page 140 Left There lot Pattern birds out looks everyone giving eye someones flight years Nats lot flight watching competition between fliers excellent Right Roy Speights difficult month prior Nets account crashes managed finish 9th Mastersno easy feat strong competition present Left in center picture Frank Kelley explaining hands set up Figure M Quarter Rolls super com petitor first year Master-class flier Right Jim Kimbro own design Silhouette placed fifth Turnaround event authors rate Jims Silhouette also Deception excellent choices Pattern competitionsall classes Left Heres better view Steve McCann Rossi-powered Phoenix Steve finished close second Masters after hard-fought battle Pete Cailas Right Tony Frackowiak own Turnaround design Challenge ii plane weighs scant 7 lb powered modified 05 12 four-stroke Pete Steve think thatTonys four-stroke lathe best-running theyve seen Pattern 44 Model Aviation Nats GenerallWort Continued iaqe 39 1983 idea progressed abig problem developed dry lakes got lot rain filled water stayed way However Dick persevered found large ranch could substitute lakes made contacts get use property similarly got separate RC Helicopter site local park need developed separate event RC Soaring Dick also negotiated use Renos Stead Airfield food concessions trash containers block booking hotels dozens detailed things also arranged local modelers help including local manpower coordinator unfortunately moved California just before Nats Nats week before Dick constantly go solving dozens lastminute problems ended up did other Nats officials emptying trash cans clean ing out rooms loading vans soothing neighbors bothered traffic dust Free Flight site putting up taking down signs etc son Laithe put hours day night lost count Marra family gave days weeks months Nats Theres no way repay hours wear tear cars clothes motor bikes can said print know nobody ever gave modeling make event happen fantastic effort deserves thanks Other strong supporters Nats effort Don Burke staff convention center Bob Esperance former Stead Airport man ager successor Gary Schudlich Gen eral Floyd Edsall Reno Air Races Lou Damonte Damonte Ranch Thanks also Washoe County Depart ment Parks Recreation use its beautiful Rancho San Rafael Park local modelers Joe Brownlee handling logistics traffic control Control Line arrangements Stead Airport Phil Abbinanti accept ing just before Nats manpower assign ment proved almost disastrous expected workers didnt showhe did too much himself finally bow out end Nats Nats worlds biggest model meet some would say may too big manage got done again 1984 prospects good help Massachu setts 1985 So Nats goes memorable always seldom perfect always good help can make Nats RC Patternl Callas & McCann Continued aqe 44 Nicholos pulled within 10 points leader Advanced Mike Cecil Sportsman Tyler Stewart way ahead Mark Ross Myron Leal Richard Byrd Jr battling very closely second Masters au thors Steve McCann Pete Callas within 1 points other Round 6 would have decide winner end day clear leaders would turning early night Day 5 Young Chip Hyde held off some impres sive flying Ivan Kristensen Tony Frackowi ak Dave Wilson Jim Kimbro some very 140 Model Aviation ClEVELAND GIANTS kz NEW FOR GIANT SCALE BUFFS Worlds Largest Gas Plans Assorsmegt lnT4...INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS CD QUALITE ER MODELS PLANS 5rSO2oewoieIle 21 $40 '78CooeoI Cat FBY5A 5*2 72 Car 0251/4 L&S 541c Ca, Cat PSYSA 556 62 Howard Race Ike $42 0~t~796 WrigkNanyBaoe 54077 Boeins B-i 70 Parr $35 o53 WWrrcl2l Bad L $26 103 Ba B-17G Fart $55 77W-Wnrel2I Bad L $4D 68 Doag 046A Obe $32 84 Faklcar 07 Pt $30 108 Slkar S38 Anrph $49 60 Hoocad Paa Race $32 60 Ba. 1 08 Sport $26 70 Bayle Gee-Ba $33 90 Baa 100-Sport $49t 60 Saperwarine SAB $24 90 StineALaw Wing $56 ROSaparwarine S6B $32r 80 Martin 74 1dM-i $39 62 Can Hawk P-6D $45 70 HPse 0400 Bowb $42 94 CarWwk P6E Fir $54r 104 H-F5 0600 Baw $56 62 Laokkad Vaga $24 65 MChira Clipper $55 74 Doaliale 0-B 11 $46- 97 MChina Clipper $75 Hall Spr Baildag $43 68 Byan Nanion $39 5 Mananoape Sport $36r 68 Weetl Whirlwind $52 107 Aerana, C-3 Spt 03568 BRorana, VTail $39 61 Danglac 038 Ok, 533 77 icecawbo Sadan $25 122 Doaglee 0-30Ok $49 73 N Mirok Banb $49 94 Page Cart Bacer $45r- 65 MMaraoder B26 $49 71 Martin BlO Banb $29 81 OH Moeqoito Rb $62 78 Towere WW Boo $32 105 OH fXaeqcrsawk $55 3 Car Go hk Ft 1C2 $65 PH Steor Pli7koyd $56 94C Ga kic F1iC2 $54 99 NBlk Widow P61 $69 aHa Cowet Bac $24 71 Doog DC2 Trar $32 62 M Molligar $35 95 Doog OC3 Tm $55 94 N Moligar $45 86 Hawk, Trooco 13 532r 63 Roe-mg P5M Ftr $36 108 Coc52U1/-1 L&S $56 84 Roeing F26A Ftr 64060 Dooglo M2 Mail $26 9 Waco C-A Cakir $36 68 5rictol Boildog FIr $30 66 Beech Ci7B Srag $38 59 BrowetoceMeLA $54 96 Baaoh Ci7B Stag $49 107 Grow Beard FOP $54 55 Look ii Electra$2073 Tranel Air 6000$54 82 Look ii Electra$40107 Mart MB-i Baw$44 62$tiflCfl TW 567$1691 Lindbrrge NO211$39 81 Stinean T/M 567 $24 108 FoirchFTi9 2 $59 Stn,cr 17W SB7 $30 90 Waca Taper-Wing $39 59 Brietol FIr P36$20 75 Weetld Lycorder$32 78 Brietol Pt P2-B$22 100 Weetld Lycarder$49 118 Bridal Fir F2-504557 Ford Triwir 4AT528 74 TL Peeca Spec$4$T 76 Ford Triwtr 4-AT$45 k63 Skyrocket XF5F-i$30 114 Ford Triwir 4AT$59 56Cc Warhk P40 $54 84 BeriJoyce XFJ2 $56r 78 Lock L glrreg P-38 520 92 loarirs C2Arplr $69 56 Rep SeaBae Aw $24 58 GrcwJ2P Dock $39 74 Rep Sea B Awph $29 78 GrcwJ5F Dock $56 106 p pr J 3 Cok $39 59 Gorha GiV Bow $22 98 Lock Hod,o Brrrk $38 117 Gotho oiv saw 839 65 G ow PUP Helicor 520 68 BrorWirkIe Bird $45 O5 0982 T nor Moth 529 54 Cort Snift 0P934 $28 No Sold Thro Denier,Fricoencklrrretranor AmmO rotc Norcoree gineree crar OtANT IL*. ne 1200 Other, 672 Fort, IncI SOc Op Add 10% order, chipping & err USA Car & Men EI,ewhere ire 15% 35c ky niri P cto o cooIog $2 SO inclodee Price LicrI Price icr 4~eoconoiooe$L0SAfke-r4orei0rodd$I0D -~W 103076 DETROIT AVE CLEVELAND OHIO 44102 5P00 rOc 10300 rOlOSO rI0105 13 rcoo c10,roNrrodcec,ce,dnCDroOmrc HLA126 Hobby Lobby SUPER TRAINER 56s 4 chan .$3950 fuselage Super Trainer assembles very few minutes fuse lage sides die-cut balsa plywood Assembly interlocking tuselage pieces will take about 15 minutes fuselage can easily sanded because its made balsa plywood 56ee span 19-20 size engines Ready-sheeted foam wing ower Soar New Heights LT-50 GEAR MOTOR Leisures Gear Drive conversion 311 powerful LT-50 develops up 2 lbs static trhrust Gear Drive also features ball bearing Deirin/brass gearing glass loaded polycarbonate housing Send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog ap plication notes Leisure 11 Deerspring/IrvinelCA 92714 I. Name Street Address City zen code windy conditions saw Chips Tonys last flights wind both did fine jobs Ivan Kristensen put up second-highest score contest last flight very impressive performance airplane YS-powered Atlan ta did much better high winds either Chips Tonys Expert Mike Boso put up good flight windy conditions score first Nats victory Advanced Mike Cecil leading since third round hung win class Tyler Stewart new Advanced flier No 1 Sportsman Finally Masters Pete Callas put better windy-weather flight did learn fly like windSteve became Masters National Champion takes volunteers put Nationals judges scorekeepers Contest Direc tors AMA officials on people spend vacations put Nats benefit bchalf Pattern fliers want extend thanks efforts people exempli1 motto adopted 1984 Nationals Dont sweat little things everyihings little thing Pat tern Philosopher Jim Oddino saw lot new Pattern designs Chal lenge II Atlanta Citation Cosmos Dalotel ever-improving breed Tipos Phoe nixes Quite few fliers running YS engines having good success though Rossis still seem dominate set performance standards engines compared best place stay abreast hot Pattern setups NSRCA K-Factor monthly newsletter written Pattern fliers fliers Nationals 127 NSRCA members top five finishers class NSRCA special interest group recognized AMA Pattern issues love Pattern talk NSRCA member area get involved great organization NSRCA dues $10 year Send Linda Lukachek 869 Cedar Hill Dr Allenton PA 18103 gether name address AMA num ber present Pattern class indicate whether new renewal membership hope see 1985 Nats Chicopee MA Nate RC PylonlYeager Continued pane 47 Stenberg Eddy zeroed same round Gary Hover mid-aired Paul Stenberg lost control airplane top plane climbed higher higher finally nosing over very high apogee Gary stand helplessly screamed earthward Continued page 144 CHUCK WOOD byl-IankCiark DAWN PATROL THATS 714E ONLYY UT KNOW MECWAWICS -SINCE TI-IREE GIRLS N WORD TI4AT COMESXI FIGURED OUT HAZEL6ALLCANT ALL HE ONET cx9UTSECAUSE CKTRlCI7 IM GOING TO5oy--AND J AMA- MYU SP OFLVTIIIBTI41N5 _ DA U6T MY CONTROLS PRETTIEST __ _ ILL "v PROBLEM BY MYSELF! I-IENI WAS BENG %M.:...* December 1984 141 EIGHTH ANNUAL lii] fi ii J JANUARY 12 & 13 1985 SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MODEL AIRCRAFT L ENGINES MODEL BOATS O CONTROL SYSTEMS MODEL CARS LING ACCESSORIES REST WEST *ir IC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES Az tr,B, IALLY INVIIcU I INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW OFFICE PO Box 10127 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Ph 714 548-4700 64548301
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/12
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 140, 141
RC Pattern Pete Calias Steve McCann UNDER THE BACKDROP Reno sky line nestled beneath High Sierras six rounds Pattern competition completed 1984 edition AMA National Model Airplane Championships Approximately 150 best Pattern fliers across country braved temptations Renos nightlife well some us didnt some exaggerated stories about effects flying high altitude compete biggest contest year may recognize authors names let us have introduction before really get article Together have compet ing Pattern approximately eight years both us have attended three Nats prior Reno have competing close 20 local Pattern contests year last several years really enjoying Pattern competition especially AMA pattern ever before currently write District 7 column NSRCA National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics newsletter highly critical others flying set high standards ourselves times both very pleased placing first second Masters years Nats hope will able relate some flavor excitement national-level competition both general specifically years Nats Reno right have facts Sunday during after transmitter proces sing NSRCA District 7 Pattern Animals Pattern fliers eat sleep breathe Pat tern flying type hosted party Pattern fliers judges workers first way what saw huge success gave everyone opportunity meet fliers judges other parts country very relaxed fun atmosphere Conversations going throughout suite party held appeared have something Pattern flying Throughout room hands moving about simulation proper method performing various maneuvers Some looked pretty good party brought out fact maybe best part Nationals simply good times people have brought together through common interest hope wlll become continuing tradition future Nation als money putting party raised through raffles held Pattern contest Southern California during first part 1984 Donations raffle prizes received manufacturers hobby shops Pattern fliers thanks supported effort Day 1 Things got off smoothly six llnes fired up 100 pm Everyone getting over first-round jitters including yours truly wasnt nervousSteve site little rough didnt create problems weather nearly ideal surprise 40 Model Aviation Young Chip Hyde runs-up FAi Turnaround Pattern winner just priorto smooth flights Rossi-powered Hanson Daiotei iooksverygood fiying Turnaround maneuvers Co-author Pete caiias shows 0? TIPO iz snat ne new win irss place mamlurm ship powered Rossi 61 weighs 85 iband no troubie Renos altitude Ken Trainor ieft director Pattern events hands Mike Boso trophy win ning Expert ciass Mikes fiying con stantiy Improving Truiy 1984 year first day positive note nearly normal performance aircraft Reno-Stead Airports high altitude Apparently fliers able get some practice flying before contest engines airplanes tuned perfection gone out few days before contest started changes made increase nitro fuel 5% 12% shorten pipes i used same props always sea level changes noticed no decrease engine rpm airplanes seemed little slower coming off ground once up speed seemed fly just like did sea level first round four AMA classes went smoothly FAI Turnaround started bang Turnaround pilots wrote protest regarding judging imaginary box mentioned FAI rules protest taken contest management discussed Nats officials evening changes requested fliers instituted second round During excitement Dave Brown disqualified unsportsman like behavior Whether Dave should should have disqualified really issue opinion Dave Brown great flier means lot Pattern flying fliers throughout coun try look up Dave fliers like him try pattern themselves after hero feel flier Dave Browns stature has responsibility hobby Pattern flying admire him feel incident should never have happened saying should have disqualified saying Dave never should have let himself get situation possibly could get disqualified sure Dave Brown would agree no flier above rules Everyone should remember hobby Wimbledon other problem involving Turnaround took 2 hours run 22 Turnaround Left Some people behind scenes helped make Nats Pattern events happen Right Theres tough hombre Its Chief Judge Ivan Tarbert snapped cruising between six Pattern lines keep everything order fine judging crews December 1984 41 Mike Cecil right Gainesville GA re ceiving first-place trophy Advanced Pattern Contest Director Ken Trainor interesting Turnaround entrycame Mexicovery clean Tipo-like Its lines has cable controls elevator system used planes Pattern classes Bill Rutledge Georgia flew Hanson-designed Turnaround Tipo has larger ele vators ailerons norm Bill super filer ship looks very competitive Tyler Stewart rigni won Ti5T piace 3portsman convincing manner aid Brushfire CD Ken Tremor hands out fliers using two lines other four lines shut down during time period similar problem local contests first started holding Turnaround event other fliers got very irritated other action stopped fly Turnaround started running Turnaround mixed right AMA Pattern classes After no complaints everyone got flights Thats what its about feel now time plan next year Turnaround can brought happy coexist ence AMA Pattern blackjack tables Day 2 good weather good flying Above Steve McCann left starting up another pressure flight Hes known West Coast Mr Phoenix Flying pal Pete Callas holds Right Lone Eagle Russ Nakamura fine-flying Atlanta powered VS Meteor placed well up Masters 42 Model Aviation Gordon Chip Hyde 1984 Nats FAI Turn around Champion exchanges information another Turnaround pilot Bili Rut ledge right No video machine Reno safe being tagged bythe initials GC H still some money left previous night second round progressed smoothly got third round near end day After Day ls excitement Day 2 relief Walking transmitter impounds took note radios used Pattern fliers year heavily dominated Futaba JR Futabas PCM though relatively new heavy use two manufacturers have excellent servos reliability both musts Pattern fliers Day 3 contest began take shape Com petitors class began checking scoreboards find out close competitors flight line order check out flying ability Turnaround Chip Hyde Ivan Kristensen Dave Wilson Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak Jim Kimbro eyeing another dark horse group Bill Rutledge also impressed us someone taken seriously Masters two writers Mike Harrison flying beautifully-finished Cosmos Chuck WahI another mirror finishes Deception having quite battle Only 40 points separated top four places after three rounds Expert Rick Mattie Dave Stuart Mike Boso doing impressive job flying Advanced Mike Cecil Carl Nicklos top Tyler December 1984 43 Expert-class flier Dave Stuart finished strong fourth fine-tunes OS 825 Tipo assisted planes creator Dick Hanson Tipos Nats Jim uoaino u iegenaary 5&U team Rosal-powered Phoenix 8 1984 markIng return Pattern competi tion Jim capably finished 10th Masters Stewart flying Brushfire led second round Sportsman course winner convincing fashion welcome Advanced Tyler Day 4 days conclusion fourth fifth rounds completed ourselves Old West shootout contest going Turnaround Ivan Kristensen within striking distance Chip Hyde surpris ing everyone some fine flying what saw Chip Tony Frackowiak best positioning Turnaround leaders positioning overall impression flying very similar though did notice some differences Tonys flying very crisp quick bit too quick opinion whereas Chips much smoother overall Both airplanes flew basically same speed similar scalelike appearance Tony flying model own design using highly modified OS 120 four-stroke engine three Turnaround fliers running four-strokes Tonys seemed have performance necessary FAI pattern Chip running Rossi 60 long pipe performed well Hanson Dalotel Expert end five rounds Mike Boso command battle second between Mattie Stuart Craig Millet Carl Continued page 140 Left There lot Pattern birds out looks everyone giving eye someones flight years Nats lot flight watching competition between fliers excellent Right Roy Speights difficult month prior Nets account crashes managed finish 9th Mastersno easy feat strong competition present Left in center picture Frank Kelley explaining hands set up Figure M Quarter Rolls super com petitor first year Master-class flier Right Jim Kimbro own design Silhouette placed fifth Turnaround event authors rate Jims Silhouette also Deception excellent choices Pattern competitionsall classes Left Heres better view Steve McCann Rossi-powered Phoenix Steve finished close second Masters after hard-fought battle Pete Cailas Right Tony Frackowiak own Turnaround design Challenge ii plane weighs scant 7 lb powered modified 05 12 four-stroke Pete Steve think thatTonys four-stroke lathe best-running theyve seen Pattern 44 Model Aviation Nats GenerallWort Continued iaqe 39 1983 idea progressed abig problem developed dry lakes got lot rain filled water stayed way However Dick persevered found large ranch could substitute lakes made contacts get use property similarly got separate RC Helicopter site local park need developed separate event RC Soaring Dick also negotiated use Renos Stead Airfield food concessions trash containers block booking hotels dozens detailed things also arranged local modelers help including local manpower coordinator unfortunately moved California just before Nats Nats week before Dick constantly go solving dozens lastminute problems ended up did other Nats officials emptying trash cans clean ing out rooms loading vans soothing neighbors bothered traffic dust Free Flight site putting up taking down signs etc son Laithe put hours day night lost count Marra family gave days weeks months Nats Theres no way repay hours wear tear cars clothes motor bikes can said print know nobody ever gave modeling make event happen fantastic effort deserves thanks Other strong supporters Nats effort Don Burke staff convention center Bob Esperance former Stead Airport man ager successor Gary Schudlich Gen eral Floyd Edsall Reno Air Races Lou Damonte Damonte Ranch Thanks also Washoe County Depart ment Parks Recreation use its beautiful Rancho San Rafael Park local modelers Joe Brownlee handling logistics traffic control Control Line arrangements Stead Airport Phil Abbinanti accept ing just before Nats manpower assign ment proved almost disastrous expected workers didnt showhe did too much himself finally bow out end Nats Nats worlds biggest model meet some would say may too big manage got done again 1984 prospects good help Massachu setts 1985 So Nats goes memorable always seldom perfect always good help can make Nats RC Patternl Callas & McCann Continued aqe 44 Nicholos pulled within 10 points leader Advanced Mike Cecil Sportsman Tyler Stewart way ahead Mark Ross Myron Leal Richard Byrd Jr battling very closely second Masters au thors Steve McCann Pete Callas within 1 points other Round 6 would have decide winner end day clear leaders would turning early night Day 5 Young Chip Hyde held off some impres sive flying Ivan Kristensen Tony Frackowi ak Dave Wilson Jim Kimbro some very 140 Model Aviation ClEVELAND GIANTS kz NEW FOR GIANT SCALE BUFFS Worlds Largest Gas Plans Assorsmegt lnT4...INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS CD QUALITE ER MODELS PLANS 5rSO2oewoieIle 21 $40 '78CooeoI Cat FBY5A 5*2 72 Car 0251/4 L&S 541c Ca, Cat PSYSA 556 62 Howard Race Ike $42 0~t~796 WrigkNanyBaoe 54077 Boeins B-i 70 Parr $35 o53 WWrrcl2l Bad L $26 103 Ba B-17G Fart $55 77W-Wnrel2I Bad L $4D 68 Doag 046A Obe $32 84 Faklcar 07 Pt $30 108 Slkar S38 Anrph $49 60 Hoocad Paa Race $32 60 Ba. 1 08 Sport $26 70 Bayle Gee-Ba $33 90 Baa 100-Sport $49t 60 Saperwarine SAB $24 90 StineALaw Wing $56 ROSaparwarine S6B $32r 80 Martin 74 1dM-i $39 62 Can Hawk P-6D $45 70 HPse 0400 Bowb $42 94 CarWwk P6E Fir $54r 104 H-F5 0600 Baw $56 62 Laokkad Vaga $24 65 MChira Clipper $55 74 Doaliale 0-B 11 $46- 97 MChina Clipper $75 Hall Spr Baildag $43 68 Byan Nanion $39 5 Mananoape Sport $36r 68 Weetl Whirlwind $52 107 Aerana, C-3 Spt 03568 BRorana, VTail $39 61 Danglac 038 Ok, 533 77 icecawbo Sadan $25 122 Doaglee 0-30Ok $49 73 N Mirok Banb $49 94 Page Cart Bacer $45r- 65 MMaraoder B26 $49 71 Martin BlO Banb $29 81 OH Moeqoito Rb $62 78 Towere WW Boo $32 105 OH fXaeqcrsawk $55 3 Car Go hk Ft 1C2 $65 PH Steor Pli7koyd $56 94C Ga kic F1iC2 $54 99 NBlk Widow P61 $69 aHa Cowet Bac $24 71 Doog DC2 Trar $32 62 M Molligar $35 95 Doog OC3 Tm $55 94 N Moligar $45 86 Hawk, Trooco 13 532r 63 Roe-mg P5M Ftr $36 108 Coc52U1/-1 L&S $56 84 Roeing F26A Ftr 64060 Dooglo M2 Mail $26 9 Waco C-A Cakir $36 68 5rictol Boildog FIr $30 66 Beech Ci7B Srag $38 59 BrowetoceMeLA $54 96 Baaoh Ci7B Stag $49 107 Grow Beard FOP $54 55 Look ii Electra$2073 Tranel Air 6000$54 82 Look ii Electra$40107 Mart MB-i Baw$44 62$tiflCfl TW 567$1691 Lindbrrge NO211$39 81 Stinean T/M 567 $24 108 FoirchFTi9 2 $59 Stn,cr 17W SB7 $30 90 Waca Taper-Wing $39 59 Brietol FIr P36$20 75 Weetld Lycorder$32 78 Brietol Pt P2-B$22 100 Weetld Lycarder$49 118 Bridal Fir F2-504557 Ford Triwir 4AT528 74 TL Peeca Spec$4$T 76 Ford Triwtr 4-AT$45 k63 Skyrocket XF5F-i$30 114 Ford Triwir 4AT$59 56Cc Warhk P40 $54 84 BeriJoyce XFJ2 $56r 78 Lock L glrreg P-38 520 92 loarirs C2Arplr $69 56 Rep SeaBae Aw $24 58 GrcwJ2P Dock $39 74 Rep Sea B Awph $29 78 GrcwJ5F Dock $56 106 p pr J 3 Cok $39 59 Gorha GiV Bow $22 98 Lock Hod,o Brrrk $38 117 Gotho oiv saw 839 65 G ow PUP Helicor 520 68 BrorWirkIe Bird $45 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envelope catalog ap plication notes Leisure 11 Deerspring/IrvinelCA 92714 I. Name Street Address City zen code windy conditions saw Chips Tonys last flights wind both did fine jobs Ivan Kristensen put up second-highest score contest last flight very impressive performance airplane YS-powered Atlan ta did much better high winds either Chips Tonys Expert Mike Boso put up good flight windy conditions score first Nats victory Advanced Mike Cecil leading since third round hung win class Tyler Stewart new Advanced flier No 1 Sportsman Finally Masters Pete Callas put better windy-weather flight did learn fly like windSteve became Masters National Champion takes volunteers put Nationals judges scorekeepers Contest Direc tors AMA officials on people spend vacations put Nats benefit bchalf Pattern fliers want extend thanks efforts people exempli1 motto adopted 1984 Nationals Dont sweat little things everyihings little thing Pat tern Philosopher Jim Oddino saw lot new Pattern designs Chal lenge II Atlanta Citation Cosmos Dalotel ever-improving breed Tipos Phoe nixes Quite few fliers running YS engines having good success though Rossis still seem dominate set performance standards engines compared best place stay abreast hot Pattern setups NSRCA K-Factor monthly newsletter written Pattern fliers fliers Nationals 127 NSRCA members top five finishers class NSRCA special interest group recognized AMA Pattern issues love Pattern talk NSRCA member area get involved great organization NSRCA dues $10 year Send Linda Lukachek 869 Cedar Hill Dr Allenton PA 18103 gether name address AMA num ber present Pattern class indicate whether new renewal membership hope see 1985 Nats Chicopee MA Nate RC PylonlYeager Continued pane 47 Stenberg Eddy zeroed same round Gary Hover mid-aired Paul Stenberg lost control airplane top plane climbed higher higher finally nosing over very high apogee Gary stand helplessly screamed earthward Continued page 144 CHUCK WOOD byl-IankCiark DAWN PATROL THATS 714E ONLYY UT KNOW MECWAWICS -SINCE TI-IREE GIRLS N WORD TI4AT COMESXI FIGURED OUT HAZEL6ALLCANT ALL HE ONET cx9UTSECAUSE CKTRlCI7 IM GOING TO5oy--AND J AMA- MYU SP OFLVTIIIBTI41N5 _ DA U6T MY CONTROLS PRETTIEST __ _ ILL "v PROBLEM BY MYSELF! I-IENI WAS BENG %M.:...* December 1984 141 EIGHTH ANNUAL lii] fi ii J JANUARY 12 & 13 1985 SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MODEL AIRCRAFT L ENGINES MODEL BOATS O CONTROL SYSTEMS MODEL CARS LING ACCESSORIES REST WEST *ir IC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES Az tr,B, IALLY INVIIcU I INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW OFFICE PO Box 10127 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Ph 714 548-4700 64548301
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/12
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 140, 141
RC Pattern Pete Calias Steve McCann UNDER THE BACKDROP Reno sky line nestled beneath High Sierras six rounds Pattern competition completed 1984 edition AMA National Model Airplane Championships Approximately 150 best Pattern fliers across country braved temptations Renos nightlife well some us didnt some exaggerated stories about effects flying high altitude compete biggest contest year may recognize authors names let us have introduction before really get article Together have compet ing Pattern approximately eight years both us have attended three Nats prior Reno have competing close 20 local Pattern contests year last several years really enjoying Pattern competition especially AMA pattern ever before currently write District 7 column NSRCA National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics newsletter highly critical others flying set high standards ourselves times both very pleased placing first second Masters years Nats hope will able relate some flavor excitement national-level competition both general specifically years Nats Reno right have facts Sunday during after transmitter proces sing NSRCA District 7 Pattern Animals Pattern fliers eat sleep breathe Pat tern flying type hosted party Pattern fliers judges workers first way what saw huge success gave everyone opportunity meet fliers judges other parts country very relaxed fun atmosphere Conversations going throughout suite party held appeared have something Pattern flying Throughout room hands moving about simulation proper method performing various maneuvers Some looked pretty good party brought out fact maybe best part Nationals simply good times people have brought together through common interest hope wlll become continuing tradition future Nation als money putting party raised through raffles held Pattern contest Southern California during first part 1984 Donations raffle prizes received manufacturers hobby shops Pattern fliers thanks supported effort Day 1 Things got off smoothly six llnes fired up 100 pm Everyone getting over first-round jitters including yours truly wasnt nervousSteve site little rough didnt create problems weather nearly ideal surprise 40 Model Aviation Young Chip Hyde runs-up FAi Turnaround Pattern winner just priorto smooth flights Rossi-powered Hanson Daiotei iooksverygood fiying Turnaround maneuvers Co-author Pete caiias shows 0? TIPO iz snat ne new win irss place mamlurm ship powered Rossi 61 weighs 85 iband no troubie Renos altitude Ken Trainor ieft director Pattern events hands Mike Boso trophy win ning Expert ciass Mikes fiying con stantiy Improving Truiy 1984 year first day positive note nearly normal performance aircraft Reno-Stead Airports high altitude Apparently fliers able get some practice flying before contest engines airplanes tuned perfection gone out few days before contest started changes made increase nitro fuel 5% 12% shorten pipes i used same props always sea level changes noticed no decrease engine rpm airplanes seemed little slower coming off ground once up speed seemed fly just like did sea level first round four AMA classes went smoothly FAI Turnaround started bang Turnaround pilots wrote protest regarding judging imaginary box mentioned FAI rules protest taken contest management discussed Nats officials evening changes requested fliers instituted second round During excitement Dave Brown disqualified unsportsman like behavior Whether Dave should should have disqualified really issue opinion Dave Brown great flier means lot Pattern flying fliers throughout coun try look up Dave fliers like him try pattern themselves after hero feel flier Dave Browns stature has responsibility hobby Pattern flying admire him feel incident should never have happened saying should have disqualified saying Dave never should have let himself get situation possibly could get disqualified sure Dave Brown would agree no flier above rules Everyone should remember hobby Wimbledon other problem involving Turnaround took 2 hours run 22 Turnaround Left Some people behind scenes helped make Nats Pattern events happen Right Theres tough hombre Its Chief Judge Ivan Tarbert snapped cruising between six Pattern lines keep everything order fine judging crews December 1984 41 Mike Cecil right Gainesville GA re ceiving first-place trophy Advanced Pattern Contest Director Ken Trainor interesting Turnaround entrycame Mexicovery clean Tipo-like Its lines has cable controls elevator system used planes Pattern classes Bill Rutledge Georgia flew Hanson-designed Turnaround Tipo has larger ele vators ailerons norm Bill super filer ship looks very competitive Tyler Stewart rigni won Ti5T piace 3portsman convincing manner aid Brushfire CD Ken Tremor hands out fliers using two lines other four lines shut down during time period similar problem local contests first started holding Turnaround event other fliers got very irritated other action stopped fly Turnaround started running Turnaround mixed right AMA Pattern classes After no complaints everyone got flights Thats what its about feel now time plan next year Turnaround can brought happy coexist ence AMA Pattern blackjack tables Day 2 good weather good flying Above Steve McCann left starting up another pressure flight Hes known West Coast Mr Phoenix Flying pal Pete Callas holds Right Lone Eagle Russ Nakamura fine-flying Atlanta powered VS Meteor placed well up Masters 42 Model Aviation Gordon Chip Hyde 1984 Nats FAI Turn around Champion exchanges information another Turnaround pilot Bili Rut ledge right No video machine Reno safe being tagged bythe initials GC H still some money left previous night second round progressed smoothly got third round near end day After Day ls excitement Day 2 relief Walking transmitter impounds took note radios used Pattern fliers year heavily dominated Futaba JR Futabas PCM though relatively new heavy use two manufacturers have excellent servos reliability both musts Pattern fliers Day 3 contest began take shape Com petitors class began checking scoreboards find out close competitors flight line order check out flying ability Turnaround Chip Hyde Ivan Kristensen Dave Wilson Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak Jim Kimbro eyeing another dark horse group Bill Rutledge also impressed us someone taken seriously Masters two writers Mike Harrison flying beautifully-finished Cosmos Chuck WahI another mirror finishes Deception having quite battle Only 40 points separated top four places after three rounds Expert Rick Mattie Dave Stuart Mike Boso doing impressive job flying Advanced Mike Cecil Carl Nicklos top Tyler December 1984 43 Expert-class flier Dave Stuart finished strong fourth fine-tunes OS 825 Tipo assisted planes creator Dick Hanson Tipos Nats Jim uoaino u iegenaary 5&U team Rosal-powered Phoenix 8 1984 markIng return Pattern competi tion Jim capably finished 10th Masters Stewart flying Brushfire led second round Sportsman course winner convincing fashion welcome Advanced Tyler Day 4 days conclusion fourth fifth rounds completed ourselves Old West shootout contest going Turnaround Ivan Kristensen within striking distance Chip Hyde surpris ing everyone some fine flying what saw Chip Tony Frackowiak best positioning Turnaround leaders positioning overall impression flying very similar though did notice some differences Tonys flying very crisp quick bit too quick opinion whereas Chips much smoother overall Both airplanes flew basically same speed similar scalelike appearance Tony flying model own design using highly modified OS 120 four-stroke engine three Turnaround fliers running four-strokes Tonys seemed have performance necessary FAI pattern Chip running Rossi 60 long pipe performed well Hanson Dalotel Expert end five rounds Mike Boso command battle second between Mattie Stuart Craig Millet Carl Continued page 140 Left There lot Pattern birds out looks everyone giving eye someones flight years Nats lot flight watching competition between fliers excellent Right Roy Speights difficult month prior Nets account crashes managed finish 9th Mastersno easy feat strong competition present Left in center picture Frank Kelley explaining hands set up Figure M Quarter Rolls super com petitor first year Master-class flier Right Jim Kimbro own design Silhouette placed fifth Turnaround event authors rate Jims Silhouette also Deception excellent choices Pattern competitionsall classes Left Heres better view Steve McCann Rossi-powered Phoenix Steve finished close second Masters after hard-fought battle Pete Cailas Right Tony Frackowiak own Turnaround design Challenge ii plane weighs scant 7 lb powered modified 05 12 four-stroke Pete Steve think thatTonys four-stroke lathe best-running theyve seen Pattern 44 Model Aviation Nats GenerallWort Continued iaqe 39 1983 idea progressed abig problem developed dry lakes got lot rain filled water stayed way However Dick persevered found large ranch could substitute lakes made contacts get use property similarly got separate RC Helicopter site local park need developed separate event RC Soaring Dick also negotiated use Renos Stead Airfield food concessions trash containers block booking hotels dozens detailed things also arranged local modelers help including local manpower coordinator unfortunately moved California just before Nats Nats week before Dick constantly go solving dozens lastminute problems ended up did other Nats officials emptying trash cans clean ing out rooms loading vans soothing neighbors bothered traffic dust Free Flight site putting up taking down signs etc son Laithe put hours day night lost count Marra family gave days weeks months Nats Theres no way repay hours wear tear cars clothes motor bikes can said print know nobody ever gave modeling make event happen fantastic effort deserves thanks Other strong supporters Nats effort Don Burke staff convention center Bob Esperance former Stead Airport man ager successor Gary Schudlich Gen eral Floyd Edsall Reno Air Races Lou Damonte Damonte Ranch Thanks also Washoe County Depart ment Parks Recreation use its beautiful Rancho San Rafael Park local modelers Joe Brownlee handling logistics traffic control Control Line arrangements Stead Airport Phil Abbinanti accept ing just before Nats manpower assign ment proved almost disastrous expected workers didnt showhe did too much himself finally bow out end Nats Nats worlds biggest model meet some would say may too big manage got done again 1984 prospects good help Massachu setts 1985 So Nats goes memorable always seldom perfect always good help can make Nats RC Patternl Callas & McCann Continued aqe 44 Nicholos pulled within 10 points leader Advanced Mike Cecil Sportsman Tyler Stewart way ahead Mark Ross Myron Leal Richard Byrd Jr battling very closely second Masters au thors Steve McCann Pete Callas within 1 points other Round 6 would have decide winner end day clear leaders would turning early night Day 5 Young Chip Hyde held off some impres sive flying Ivan Kristensen Tony Frackowi ak Dave Wilson Jim Kimbro some very 140 Model Aviation ClEVELAND GIANTS kz NEW FOR GIANT SCALE BUFFS Worlds Largest Gas Plans Assorsmegt lnT4...INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS CD QUALITE ER MODELS PLANS 5rSO2oewoieIle 21 $40 '78CooeoI Cat FBY5A 5*2 72 Car 0251/4 L&S 541c Ca, Cat PSYSA 556 62 Howard Race Ike $42 0~t~796 WrigkNanyBaoe 54077 Boeins B-i 70 Parr $35 o53 WWrrcl2l Bad L $26 103 Ba B-17G Fart $55 77W-Wnrel2I Bad L $4D 68 Doag 046A Obe $32 84 Faklcar 07 Pt $30 108 Slkar S38 Anrph $49 60 Hoocad Paa Race $32 60 Ba. 1 08 Sport $26 70 Bayle Gee-Ba $33 90 Baa 100-Sport $49t 60 Saperwarine SAB $24 90 StineALaw Wing $56 ROSaparwarine S6B $32r 80 Martin 74 1dM-i $39 62 Can Hawk P-6D $45 70 HPse 0400 Bowb $42 94 CarWwk P6E Fir $54r 104 H-F5 0600 Baw $56 62 Laokkad Vaga $24 65 MChira Clipper $55 74 Doaliale 0-B 11 $46- 97 MChina Clipper $75 Hall Spr Baildag $43 68 Byan Nanion $39 5 Mananoape Sport $36r 68 Weetl Whirlwind $52 107 Aerana, C-3 Spt 03568 BRorana, VTail $39 61 Danglac 038 Ok, 533 77 icecawbo Sadan $25 122 Doaglee 0-30Ok $49 73 N Mirok Banb $49 94 Page Cart Bacer $45r- 65 MMaraoder B26 $49 71 Martin BlO Banb $29 81 OH Moeqoito Rb $62 78 Towere WW Boo $32 105 OH fXaeqcrsawk $55 3 Car Go hk Ft 1C2 $65 PH Steor Pli7koyd $56 94C Ga kic F1iC2 $54 99 NBlk Widow P61 $69 aHa Cowet Bac $24 71 Doog DC2 Trar $32 62 M Molligar $35 95 Doog OC3 Tm $55 94 N Moligar $45 86 Hawk, Trooco 13 532r 63 Roe-mg P5M Ftr $36 108 Coc52U1/-1 L&S $56 84 Roeing F26A Ftr 64060 Dooglo M2 Mail $26 9 Waco C-A Cakir $36 68 5rictol Boildog FIr $30 66 Beech Ci7B Srag $38 59 BrowetoceMeLA $54 96 Baaoh Ci7B Stag $49 107 Grow Beard FOP $54 55 Look ii Electra$2073 Tranel Air 6000$54 82 Look ii Electra$40107 Mart MB-i Baw$44 62$tiflCfl TW 567$1691 Lindbrrge NO211$39 81 Stinean T/M 567 $24 108 FoirchFTi9 2 $59 Stn,cr 17W SB7 $30 90 Waca Taper-Wing $39 59 Brietol FIr P36$20 75 Weetld Lycorder$32 78 Brietol Pt P2-B$22 100 Weetld Lycarder$49 118 Bridal Fir F2-504557 Ford Triwir 4AT528 74 TL Peeca Spec$4$T 76 Ford Triwtr 4-AT$45 k63 Skyrocket XF5F-i$30 114 Ford Triwir 4AT$59 56Cc Warhk P40 $54 84 BeriJoyce XFJ2 $56r 78 Lock L glrreg P-38 520 92 loarirs C2Arplr $69 56 Rep SeaBae Aw $24 58 GrcwJ2P Dock $39 74 Rep Sea B Awph $29 78 GrcwJ5F Dock $56 106 p pr J 3 Cok $39 59 Gorha GiV Bow $22 98 Lock Hod,o Brrrk $38 117 Gotho oiv saw 839 65 G ow PUP Helicor 520 68 BrorWirkIe Bird $45 O5 0982 T nor Moth 529 54 Cort Snift 0P934 $28 No Sold Thro Denier,Fricoencklrrretranor AmmO rotc Norcoree gineree crar OtANT IL*. ne 1200 Other, 672 Fort, IncI SOc Op Add 10% order, chipping & err USA Car & Men EI,ewhere ire 15% 35c ky niri P cto o cooIog $2 SO inclodee Price LicrI Price icr 4~eoconoiooe$L0SAfke-r4orei0rodd$I0D -~W 103076 DETROIT AVE CLEVELAND OHIO 44102 5P00 rOc 10300 rOlOSO rI0105 13 rcoo c10,roNrrodcec,ce,dnCDroOmrc HLA126 Hobby Lobby SUPER TRAINER 56s 4 chan .$3950 fuselage Super Trainer assembles very few minutes fuse lage sides die-cut balsa plywood Assembly interlocking tuselage pieces will take about 15 minutes fuselage can easily sanded because its made balsa plywood 56ee span 19-20 size engines Ready-sheeted foam wing ower Soar New Heights LT-50 GEAR MOTOR Leisures Gear Drive conversion 311 powerful LT-50 develops up 2 lbs static trhrust Gear Drive also features ball bearing Deirin/brass gearing glass loaded polycarbonate housing Send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog ap plication notes Leisure 11 Deerspring/IrvinelCA 92714 I. Name Street Address City zen code windy conditions saw Chips Tonys last flights wind both did fine jobs Ivan Kristensen put up second-highest score contest last flight very impressive performance airplane YS-powered Atlan ta did much better high winds either Chips Tonys Expert Mike Boso put up good flight windy conditions score first Nats victory Advanced Mike Cecil leading since third round hung win class Tyler Stewart new Advanced flier No 1 Sportsman Finally Masters Pete Callas put better windy-weather flight did learn fly like windSteve became Masters National Champion takes volunteers put Nationals judges scorekeepers Contest Direc tors AMA officials on people spend vacations put Nats benefit bchalf Pattern fliers want extend thanks efforts people exempli1 motto adopted 1984 Nationals Dont sweat little things everyihings little thing Pat tern Philosopher Jim Oddino saw lot new Pattern designs Chal lenge II Atlanta Citation Cosmos Dalotel ever-improving breed Tipos Phoe nixes Quite few fliers running YS engines having good success though Rossis still seem dominate set performance standards engines compared best place stay abreast hot Pattern setups NSRCA K-Factor monthly newsletter written Pattern fliers fliers Nationals 127 NSRCA members top five finishers class NSRCA special interest group recognized AMA Pattern issues love Pattern talk NSRCA member area get involved great organization NSRCA dues $10 year Send Linda Lukachek 869 Cedar Hill Dr Allenton PA 18103 gether name address AMA num ber present Pattern class indicate whether new renewal membership hope see 1985 Nats Chicopee MA Nate RC PylonlYeager Continued pane 47 Stenberg Eddy zeroed same round Gary Hover mid-aired Paul Stenberg lost control airplane top plane climbed higher higher finally nosing over very high apogee Gary stand helplessly screamed earthward Continued page 144 CHUCK WOOD byl-IankCiark DAWN PATROL THATS 714E ONLYY UT KNOW MECWAWICS -SINCE TI-IREE GIRLS N WORD TI4AT COMESXI FIGURED OUT HAZEL6ALLCANT ALL HE ONET cx9UTSECAUSE CKTRlCI7 IM GOING TO5oy--AND J AMA- MYU SP OFLVTIIIBTI41N5 _ DA U6T MY CONTROLS PRETTIEST __ _ ILL "v PROBLEM BY MYSELF! I-IENI WAS BENG %M.:...* December 1984 141 EIGHTH ANNUAL lii] fi ii J JANUARY 12 & 13 1985 SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MODEL AIRCRAFT L ENGINES MODEL BOATS O CONTROL SYSTEMS MODEL CARS LING ACCESSORIES REST WEST *ir IC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES Az tr,B, IALLY INVIIcU I INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW OFFICE PO Box 10127 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Ph 714 548-4700 64548301
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/12
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 140, 141
RC Pattern Pete Calias Steve McCann UNDER THE BACKDROP Reno sky line nestled beneath High Sierras six rounds Pattern competition completed 1984 edition AMA National Model Airplane Championships Approximately 150 best Pattern fliers across country braved temptations Renos nightlife well some us didnt some exaggerated stories about effects flying high altitude compete biggest contest year may recognize authors names let us have introduction before really get article Together have compet ing Pattern approximately eight years both us have attended three Nats prior Reno have competing close 20 local Pattern contests year last several years really enjoying Pattern competition especially AMA pattern ever before currently write District 7 column NSRCA National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics newsletter highly critical others flying set high standards ourselves times both very pleased placing first second Masters years Nats hope will able relate some flavor excitement national-level competition both general specifically years Nats Reno right have facts Sunday during after transmitter proces sing NSRCA District 7 Pattern Animals Pattern fliers eat sleep breathe Pat tern flying type hosted party Pattern fliers judges workers first way what saw huge success gave everyone opportunity meet fliers judges other parts country very relaxed fun atmosphere Conversations going throughout suite party held appeared have something Pattern flying Throughout room hands moving about simulation proper method performing various maneuvers Some looked pretty good party brought out fact maybe best part Nationals simply good times people have brought together through common interest hope wlll become continuing tradition future Nation als money putting party raised through raffles held Pattern contest Southern California during first part 1984 Donations raffle prizes received manufacturers hobby shops Pattern fliers thanks supported effort Day 1 Things got off smoothly six llnes fired up 100 pm Everyone getting over first-round jitters including yours truly wasnt nervousSteve site little rough didnt create problems weather nearly ideal surprise 40 Model Aviation Young Chip Hyde runs-up FAi Turnaround Pattern winner just priorto smooth flights Rossi-powered Hanson Daiotei iooksverygood fiying Turnaround maneuvers Co-author Pete caiias shows 0? TIPO iz snat ne new win irss place mamlurm ship powered Rossi 61 weighs 85 iband no troubie Renos altitude Ken Trainor ieft director Pattern events hands Mike Boso trophy win ning Expert ciass Mikes fiying con stantiy Improving Truiy 1984 year first day positive note nearly normal performance aircraft Reno-Stead Airports high altitude Apparently fliers able get some practice flying before contest engines airplanes tuned perfection gone out few days before contest started changes made increase nitro fuel 5% 12% shorten pipes i used same props always sea level changes noticed no decrease engine rpm airplanes seemed little slower coming off ground once up speed seemed fly just like did sea level first round four AMA classes went smoothly FAI Turnaround started bang Turnaround pilots wrote protest regarding judging imaginary box mentioned FAI rules protest taken contest management discussed Nats officials evening changes requested fliers instituted second round During excitement Dave Brown disqualified unsportsman like behavior Whether Dave should should have disqualified really issue opinion Dave Brown great flier means lot Pattern flying fliers throughout coun try look up Dave fliers like him try pattern themselves after hero feel flier Dave Browns stature has responsibility hobby Pattern flying admire him feel incident should never have happened saying should have disqualified saying Dave never should have let himself get situation possibly could get disqualified sure Dave Brown would agree no flier above rules Everyone should remember hobby Wimbledon other problem involving Turnaround took 2 hours run 22 Turnaround Left Some people behind scenes helped make Nats Pattern events happen Right Theres tough hombre Its Chief Judge Ivan Tarbert snapped cruising between six Pattern lines keep everything order fine judging crews December 1984 41 Mike Cecil right Gainesville GA re ceiving first-place trophy Advanced Pattern Contest Director Ken Trainor interesting Turnaround entrycame Mexicovery clean Tipo-like Its lines has cable controls elevator system used planes Pattern classes Bill Rutledge Georgia flew Hanson-designed Turnaround Tipo has larger ele vators ailerons norm Bill super filer ship looks very competitive Tyler Stewart rigni won Ti5T piace 3portsman convincing manner aid Brushfire CD Ken Tremor hands out fliers using two lines other four lines shut down during time period similar problem local contests first started holding Turnaround event other fliers got very irritated other action stopped fly Turnaround started running Turnaround mixed right AMA Pattern classes After no complaints everyone got flights Thats what its about feel now time plan next year Turnaround can brought happy coexist ence AMA Pattern blackjack tables Day 2 good weather good flying Above Steve McCann left starting up another pressure flight Hes known West Coast Mr Phoenix Flying pal Pete Callas holds Right Lone Eagle Russ Nakamura fine-flying Atlanta powered VS Meteor placed well up Masters 42 Model Aviation Gordon Chip Hyde 1984 Nats FAI Turn around Champion exchanges information another Turnaround pilot Bili Rut ledge right No video machine Reno safe being tagged bythe initials GC H still some money left previous night second round progressed smoothly got third round near end day After Day ls excitement Day 2 relief Walking transmitter impounds took note radios used Pattern fliers year heavily dominated Futaba JR Futabas PCM though relatively new heavy use two manufacturers have excellent servos reliability both musts Pattern fliers Day 3 contest began take shape Com petitors class began checking scoreboards find out close competitors flight line order check out flying ability Turnaround Chip Hyde Ivan Kristensen Dave Wilson Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak Jim Kimbro eyeing another dark horse group Bill Rutledge also impressed us someone taken seriously Masters two writers Mike Harrison flying beautifully-finished Cosmos Chuck WahI another mirror finishes Deception having quite battle Only 40 points separated top four places after three rounds Expert Rick Mattie Dave Stuart Mike Boso doing impressive job flying Advanced Mike Cecil Carl Nicklos top Tyler December 1984 43 Expert-class flier Dave Stuart finished strong fourth fine-tunes OS 825 Tipo assisted planes creator Dick Hanson Tipos Nats Jim uoaino u iegenaary 5&U team Rosal-powered Phoenix 8 1984 markIng return Pattern competi tion Jim capably finished 10th Masters Stewart flying Brushfire led second round Sportsman course winner convincing fashion welcome Advanced Tyler Day 4 days conclusion fourth fifth rounds completed ourselves Old West shootout contest going Turnaround Ivan Kristensen within striking distance Chip Hyde surpris ing everyone some fine flying what saw Chip Tony Frackowiak best positioning Turnaround leaders positioning overall impression flying very similar though did notice some differences Tonys flying very crisp quick bit too quick opinion whereas Chips much smoother overall Both airplanes flew basically same speed similar scalelike appearance Tony flying model own design using highly modified OS 120 four-stroke engine three Turnaround fliers running four-strokes Tonys seemed have performance necessary FAI pattern Chip running Rossi 60 long pipe performed well Hanson Dalotel Expert end five rounds Mike Boso command battle second between Mattie Stuart Craig Millet Carl Continued page 140 Left There lot Pattern birds out looks everyone giving eye someones flight years Nats lot flight watching competition between fliers excellent Right Roy Speights difficult month prior Nets account crashes managed finish 9th Mastersno easy feat strong competition present Left in center picture Frank Kelley explaining hands set up Figure M Quarter Rolls super com petitor first year Master-class flier Right Jim Kimbro own design Silhouette placed fifth Turnaround event authors rate Jims Silhouette also Deception excellent choices Pattern competitionsall classes Left Heres better view Steve McCann Rossi-powered Phoenix Steve finished close second Masters after hard-fought battle Pete Cailas Right Tony Frackowiak own Turnaround design Challenge ii plane weighs scant 7 lb powered modified 05 12 four-stroke Pete Steve think thatTonys four-stroke lathe best-running theyve seen Pattern 44 Model Aviation Nats GenerallWort Continued iaqe 39 1983 idea progressed abig problem developed dry lakes got lot rain filled water stayed way However Dick persevered found large ranch could substitute lakes made contacts get use property similarly got separate RC Helicopter site local park need developed separate event RC Soaring Dick also negotiated use Renos Stead Airfield food concessions trash containers block booking hotels dozens detailed things also arranged local modelers help including local manpower coordinator unfortunately moved California just before Nats Nats week before Dick constantly go solving dozens lastminute problems ended up did other Nats officials emptying trash cans clean ing out rooms loading vans soothing neighbors bothered traffic dust Free Flight site putting up taking down signs etc son Laithe put hours day night lost count Marra family gave days weeks months Nats Theres no way repay hours wear tear cars clothes motor bikes can said print know nobody ever gave modeling make event happen fantastic effort deserves thanks Other strong supporters Nats effort Don Burke staff convention center Bob Esperance former Stead Airport man ager successor Gary Schudlich Gen eral Floyd Edsall Reno Air Races Lou Damonte Damonte Ranch Thanks also Washoe County Depart ment Parks Recreation use its beautiful Rancho San Rafael Park local modelers Joe Brownlee handling logistics traffic control Control Line arrangements Stead Airport Phil Abbinanti accept ing just before Nats manpower assign ment proved almost disastrous expected workers didnt showhe did too much himself finally bow out end Nats Nats worlds biggest model meet some would say may too big manage got done again 1984 prospects good help Massachu setts 1985 So Nats goes memorable always seldom perfect always good help can make Nats RC Patternl Callas & McCann Continued aqe 44 Nicholos pulled within 10 points leader Advanced Mike Cecil Sportsman Tyler Stewart way ahead Mark Ross Myron Leal Richard Byrd Jr battling very closely second Masters au thors Steve McCann Pete Callas within 1 points other Round 6 would have decide winner end day clear leaders would turning early night Day 5 Young Chip Hyde held off some impres sive flying Ivan Kristensen Tony Frackowi ak Dave Wilson Jim Kimbro some very 140 Model Aviation ClEVELAND GIANTS kz NEW FOR GIANT SCALE BUFFS Worlds Largest Gas Plans Assorsmegt lnT4...INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS CD QUALITE ER MODELS PLANS 5rSO2oewoieIle 21 $40 '78CooeoI Cat FBY5A 5*2 72 Car 0251/4 L&S 541c Ca, Cat PSYSA 556 62 Howard Race Ike $42 0~t~796 WrigkNanyBaoe 54077 Boeins B-i 70 Parr $35 o53 WWrrcl2l Bad L $26 103 Ba B-17G Fart $55 77W-Wnrel2I Bad L $4D 68 Doag 046A Obe $32 84 Faklcar 07 Pt $30 108 Slkar S38 Anrph $49 60 Hoocad Paa Race $32 60 Ba. 1 08 Sport $26 70 Bayle Gee-Ba $33 90 Baa 100-Sport $49t 60 Saperwarine SAB $24 90 StineALaw Wing $56 ROSaparwarine S6B $32r 80 Martin 74 1dM-i $39 62 Can Hawk P-6D $45 70 HPse 0400 Bowb $42 94 CarWwk P6E Fir $54r 104 H-F5 0600 Baw $56 62 Laokkad Vaga $24 65 MChira Clipper $55 74 Doaliale 0-B 11 $46- 97 MChina Clipper $75 Hall Spr Baildag $43 68 Byan Nanion $39 5 Mananoape Sport $36r 68 Weetl Whirlwind $52 107 Aerana, C-3 Spt 03568 BRorana, VTail $39 61 Danglac 038 Ok, 533 77 icecawbo Sadan $25 122 Doaglee 0-30Ok $49 73 N Mirok Banb $49 94 Page Cart Bacer $45r- 65 MMaraoder B26 $49 71 Martin BlO Banb $29 81 OH Moeqoito Rb $62 78 Towere WW Boo $32 105 OH fXaeqcrsawk $55 3 Car Go hk Ft 1C2 $65 PH Steor Pli7koyd $56 94C Ga kic F1iC2 $54 99 NBlk Widow P61 $69 aHa Cowet Bac $24 71 Doog DC2 Trar $32 62 M Molligar $35 95 Doog OC3 Tm $55 94 N Moligar $45 86 Hawk, Trooco 13 532r 63 Roe-mg P5M Ftr $36 108 Coc52U1/-1 L&S $56 84 Roeing F26A Ftr 64060 Dooglo M2 Mail $26 9 Waco C-A Cakir $36 68 5rictol Boildog FIr $30 66 Beech Ci7B Srag $38 59 BrowetoceMeLA $54 96 Baaoh Ci7B Stag $49 107 Grow Beard FOP $54 55 Look ii Electra$2073 Tranel Air 6000$54 82 Look ii Electra$40107 Mart MB-i Baw$44 62$tiflCfl TW 567$1691 Lindbrrge NO211$39 81 Stinean T/M 567 $24 108 FoirchFTi9 2 $59 Stn,cr 17W SB7 $30 90 Waca Taper-Wing $39 59 Brietol FIr P36$20 75 Weetld Lycorder$32 78 Brietol Pt P2-B$22 100 Weetld Lycarder$49 118 Bridal Fir F2-504557 Ford Triwir 4AT528 74 TL Peeca Spec$4$T 76 Ford Triwtr 4-AT$45 k63 Skyrocket XF5F-i$30 114 Ford Triwir 4AT$59 56Cc Warhk P40 $54 84 BeriJoyce XFJ2 $56r 78 Lock L glrreg P-38 520 92 loarirs C2Arplr $69 56 Rep SeaBae Aw $24 58 GrcwJ2P Dock $39 74 Rep Sea B Awph $29 78 GrcwJ5F Dock $56 106 p pr J 3 Cok $39 59 Gorha GiV Bow $22 98 Lock Hod,o Brrrk $38 117 Gotho oiv saw 839 65 G ow PUP Helicor 520 68 BrorWirkIe Bird $45 O5 0982 T nor Moth 529 54 Cort Snift 0P934 $28 No Sold Thro Denier,Fricoencklrrretranor AmmO rotc Norcoree gineree crar OtANT IL*. ne 1200 Other, 672 Fort, IncI SOc Op Add 10% order, chipping & err USA Car & Men EI,ewhere ire 15% 35c ky niri P cto o cooIog $2 SO inclodee Price LicrI Price icr 4~eoconoiooe$L0SAfke-r4orei0rodd$I0D -~W 103076 DETROIT AVE CLEVELAND OHIO 44102 5P00 rOc 10300 rOlOSO rI0105 13 rcoo c10,roNrrodcec,ce,dnCDroOmrc HLA126 Hobby Lobby SUPER TRAINER 56s 4 chan .$3950 fuselage Super Trainer assembles very few minutes fuse lage sides die-cut balsa plywood Assembly interlocking tuselage pieces will take about 15 minutes fuselage can easily sanded because its made balsa plywood 56ee span 19-20 size engines Ready-sheeted foam wing ower Soar New Heights LT-50 GEAR MOTOR Leisures Gear Drive conversion 311 powerful LT-50 develops up 2 lbs static trhrust Gear Drive also features ball bearing Deirin/brass gearing glass loaded polycarbonate housing Send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog ap plication notes Leisure 11 Deerspring/IrvinelCA 92714 I. Name Street Address City zen code windy conditions saw Chips Tonys last flights wind both did fine jobs Ivan Kristensen put up second-highest score contest last flight very impressive performance airplane YS-powered Atlan ta did much better high winds either Chips Tonys Expert Mike Boso put up good flight windy conditions score first Nats victory Advanced Mike Cecil leading since third round hung win class Tyler Stewart new Advanced flier No 1 Sportsman Finally Masters Pete Callas put better windy-weather flight did learn fly like windSteve became Masters National Champion takes volunteers put Nationals judges scorekeepers Contest Direc tors AMA officials on people spend vacations put Nats benefit bchalf Pattern fliers want extend thanks efforts people exempli1 motto adopted 1984 Nationals Dont sweat little things everyihings little thing Pat tern Philosopher Jim Oddino saw lot new Pattern designs Chal lenge II Atlanta Citation Cosmos Dalotel ever-improving breed Tipos Phoe nixes Quite few fliers running YS engines having good success though Rossis still seem dominate set performance standards engines compared best place stay abreast hot Pattern setups NSRCA K-Factor monthly newsletter written Pattern fliers fliers Nationals 127 NSRCA members top five finishers class NSRCA special interest group recognized AMA Pattern issues love Pattern talk NSRCA member area get involved great organization NSRCA dues $10 year Send Linda Lukachek 869 Cedar Hill Dr Allenton PA 18103 gether name address AMA num ber present Pattern class indicate whether new renewal membership hope see 1985 Nats Chicopee MA Nate RC PylonlYeager Continued pane 47 Stenberg Eddy zeroed same round Gary Hover mid-aired Paul Stenberg lost control airplane top plane climbed higher higher finally nosing over very high apogee Gary stand helplessly screamed earthward Continued page 144 CHUCK WOOD byl-IankCiark DAWN PATROL THATS 714E ONLYY UT KNOW MECWAWICS -SINCE TI-IREE GIRLS N WORD TI4AT COMESXI FIGURED OUT HAZEL6ALLCANT ALL HE ONET cx9UTSECAUSE CKTRlCI7 IM GOING TO5oy--AND J AMA- MYU SP OFLVTIIIBTI41N5 _ DA U6T MY CONTROLS PRETTIEST __ _ ILL "v PROBLEM BY MYSELF! I-IENI WAS BENG %M.:...* December 1984 141 EIGHTH ANNUAL lii] fi ii J JANUARY 12 & 13 1985 SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MODEL AIRCRAFT L ENGINES MODEL BOATS O CONTROL SYSTEMS MODEL CARS LING ACCESSORIES REST WEST *ir IC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES Az tr,B, IALLY INVIIcU I INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW OFFICE PO Box 10127 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Ph 714 548-4700 64548301
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/12
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 140, 141
RC Pattern Pete Calias Steve McCann UNDER THE BACKDROP Reno sky line nestled beneath High Sierras six rounds Pattern competition completed 1984 edition AMA National Model Airplane Championships Approximately 150 best Pattern fliers across country braved temptations Renos nightlife well some us didnt some exaggerated stories about effects flying high altitude compete biggest contest year may recognize authors names let us have introduction before really get article Together have compet ing Pattern approximately eight years both us have attended three Nats prior Reno have competing close 20 local Pattern contests year last several years really enjoying Pattern competition especially AMA pattern ever before currently write District 7 column NSRCA National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics newsletter highly critical others flying set high standards ourselves times both very pleased placing first second Masters years Nats hope will able relate some flavor excitement national-level competition both general specifically years Nats Reno right have facts Sunday during after transmitter proces sing NSRCA District 7 Pattern Animals Pattern fliers eat sleep breathe Pat tern flying type hosted party Pattern fliers judges workers first way what saw huge success gave everyone opportunity meet fliers judges other parts country very relaxed fun atmosphere Conversations going throughout suite party held appeared have something Pattern flying Throughout room hands moving about simulation proper method performing various maneuvers Some looked pretty good party brought out fact maybe best part Nationals simply good times people have brought together through common interest hope wlll become continuing tradition future Nation als money putting party raised through raffles held Pattern contest Southern California during first part 1984 Donations raffle prizes received manufacturers hobby shops Pattern fliers thanks supported effort Day 1 Things got off smoothly six llnes fired up 100 pm Everyone getting over first-round jitters including yours truly wasnt nervousSteve site little rough didnt create problems weather nearly ideal surprise 40 Model Aviation Young Chip Hyde runs-up FAi Turnaround Pattern winner just priorto smooth flights Rossi-powered Hanson Daiotei iooksverygood fiying Turnaround maneuvers Co-author Pete caiias shows 0? TIPO iz snat ne new win irss place mamlurm ship powered Rossi 61 weighs 85 iband no troubie Renos altitude Ken Trainor ieft director Pattern events hands Mike Boso trophy win ning Expert ciass Mikes fiying con stantiy Improving Truiy 1984 year first day positive note nearly normal performance aircraft Reno-Stead Airports high altitude Apparently fliers able get some practice flying before contest engines airplanes tuned perfection gone out few days before contest started changes made increase nitro fuel 5% 12% shorten pipes i used same props always sea level changes noticed no decrease engine rpm airplanes seemed little slower coming off ground once up speed seemed fly just like did sea level first round four AMA classes went smoothly FAI Turnaround started bang Turnaround pilots wrote protest regarding judging imaginary box mentioned FAI rules protest taken contest management discussed Nats officials evening changes requested fliers instituted second round During excitement Dave Brown disqualified unsportsman like behavior Whether Dave should should have disqualified really issue opinion Dave Brown great flier means lot Pattern flying fliers throughout coun try look up Dave fliers like him try pattern themselves after hero feel flier Dave Browns stature has responsibility hobby Pattern flying admire him feel incident should never have happened saying should have disqualified saying Dave never should have let himself get situation possibly could get disqualified sure Dave Brown would agree no flier above rules Everyone should remember hobby Wimbledon other problem involving Turnaround took 2 hours run 22 Turnaround Left Some people behind scenes helped make Nats Pattern events happen Right Theres tough hombre Its Chief Judge Ivan Tarbert snapped cruising between six Pattern lines keep everything order fine judging crews December 1984 41 Mike Cecil right Gainesville GA re ceiving first-place trophy Advanced Pattern Contest Director Ken Trainor interesting Turnaround entrycame Mexicovery clean Tipo-like Its lines has cable controls elevator system used planes Pattern classes Bill Rutledge Georgia flew Hanson-designed Turnaround Tipo has larger ele vators ailerons norm Bill super filer ship looks very competitive Tyler Stewart rigni won Ti5T piace 3portsman convincing manner aid Brushfire CD Ken Tremor hands out fliers using two lines other four lines shut down during time period similar problem local contests first started holding Turnaround event other fliers got very irritated other action stopped fly Turnaround started running Turnaround mixed right AMA Pattern classes After no complaints everyone got flights Thats what its about feel now time plan next year Turnaround can brought happy coexist ence AMA Pattern blackjack tables Day 2 good weather good flying Above Steve McCann left starting up another pressure flight Hes known West Coast Mr Phoenix Flying pal Pete Callas holds Right Lone Eagle Russ Nakamura fine-flying Atlanta powered VS Meteor placed well up Masters 42 Model Aviation Gordon Chip Hyde 1984 Nats FAI Turn around Champion exchanges information another Turnaround pilot Bili Rut ledge right No video machine Reno safe being tagged bythe initials GC H still some money left previous night second round progressed smoothly got third round near end day After Day ls excitement Day 2 relief Walking transmitter impounds took note radios used Pattern fliers year heavily dominated Futaba JR Futabas PCM though relatively new heavy use two manufacturers have excellent servos reliability both musts Pattern fliers Day 3 contest began take shape Com petitors class began checking scoreboards find out close competitors flight line order check out flying ability Turnaround Chip Hyde Ivan Kristensen Dave Wilson Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak Jim Kimbro eyeing another dark horse group Bill Rutledge also impressed us someone taken seriously Masters two writers Mike Harrison flying beautifully-finished Cosmos Chuck WahI another mirror finishes Deception having quite battle Only 40 points separated top four places after three rounds Expert Rick Mattie Dave Stuart Mike Boso doing impressive job flying Advanced Mike Cecil Carl Nicklos top Tyler December 1984 43 Expert-class flier Dave Stuart finished strong fourth fine-tunes OS 825 Tipo assisted planes creator Dick Hanson Tipos Nats Jim uoaino u iegenaary 5&U team Rosal-powered Phoenix 8 1984 markIng return Pattern competi tion Jim capably finished 10th Masters Stewart flying Brushfire led second round Sportsman course winner convincing fashion welcome Advanced Tyler Day 4 days conclusion fourth fifth rounds completed ourselves Old West shootout contest going Turnaround Ivan Kristensen within striking distance Chip Hyde surpris ing everyone some fine flying what saw Chip Tony Frackowiak best positioning Turnaround leaders positioning overall impression flying very similar though did notice some differences Tonys flying very crisp quick bit too quick opinion whereas Chips much smoother overall Both airplanes flew basically same speed similar scalelike appearance Tony flying model own design using highly modified OS 120 four-stroke engine three Turnaround fliers running four-strokes Tonys seemed have performance necessary FAI pattern Chip running Rossi 60 long pipe performed well Hanson Dalotel Expert end five rounds Mike Boso command battle second between Mattie Stuart Craig Millet Carl Continued page 140 Left There lot Pattern birds out looks everyone giving eye someones flight years Nats lot flight watching competition between fliers excellent Right Roy Speights difficult month prior Nets account crashes managed finish 9th Mastersno easy feat strong competition present Left in center picture Frank Kelley explaining hands set up Figure M Quarter Rolls super com petitor first year Master-class flier Right Jim Kimbro own design Silhouette placed fifth Turnaround event authors rate Jims Silhouette also Deception excellent choices Pattern competitionsall classes Left Heres better view Steve McCann Rossi-powered Phoenix Steve finished close second Masters after hard-fought battle Pete Cailas Right Tony Frackowiak own Turnaround design Challenge ii plane weighs scant 7 lb powered modified 05 12 four-stroke Pete Steve think thatTonys four-stroke lathe best-running theyve seen Pattern 44 Model Aviation Nats GenerallWort Continued iaqe 39 1983 idea progressed abig problem developed dry lakes got lot rain filled water stayed way However Dick persevered found large ranch could substitute lakes made contacts get use property similarly got separate RC Helicopter site local park need developed separate event RC Soaring Dick also negotiated use Renos Stead Airfield food concessions trash containers block booking hotels dozens detailed things also arranged local modelers help including local manpower coordinator unfortunately moved California just before Nats Nats week before Dick constantly go solving dozens lastminute problems ended up did other Nats officials emptying trash cans clean ing out rooms loading vans soothing neighbors bothered traffic dust Free Flight site putting up taking down signs etc son Laithe put hours day night lost count Marra family gave days weeks months Nats Theres no way repay hours wear tear cars clothes motor bikes can said print know nobody ever gave modeling make event happen fantastic effort deserves thanks Other strong supporters Nats effort Don Burke staff convention center Bob Esperance former Stead Airport man ager successor Gary Schudlich Gen eral Floyd Edsall Reno Air Races Lou Damonte Damonte Ranch Thanks also Washoe County Depart ment Parks Recreation use its beautiful Rancho San Rafael Park local modelers Joe Brownlee handling logistics traffic control Control Line arrangements Stead Airport Phil Abbinanti accept ing just before Nats manpower assign ment proved almost disastrous expected workers didnt showhe did too much himself finally bow out end Nats Nats worlds biggest model meet some would say may too big manage got done again 1984 prospects good help Massachu setts 1985 So Nats goes memorable always seldom perfect always good help can make Nats RC Patternl Callas & McCann Continued aqe 44 Nicholos pulled within 10 points leader Advanced Mike Cecil Sportsman Tyler Stewart way ahead Mark Ross Myron Leal Richard Byrd Jr battling very closely second Masters au thors Steve McCann Pete Callas within 1 points other Round 6 would have decide winner end day clear leaders would turning early night Day 5 Young Chip Hyde held off some impres sive flying Ivan Kristensen Tony Frackowi ak Dave Wilson Jim Kimbro some very 140 Model Aviation ClEVELAND GIANTS kz NEW FOR GIANT SCALE BUFFS Worlds Largest Gas Plans Assorsmegt lnT4...INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS CD QUALITE ER MODELS PLANS 5rSO2oewoieIle 21 $40 '78CooeoI Cat FBY5A 5*2 72 Car 0251/4 L&S 541c Ca, Cat PSYSA 556 62 Howard Race Ike $42 0~t~796 WrigkNanyBaoe 54077 Boeins B-i 70 Parr $35 o53 WWrrcl2l Bad L $26 103 Ba B-17G Fart $55 77W-Wnrel2I Bad L $4D 68 Doag 046A Obe $32 84 Faklcar 07 Pt $30 108 Slkar S38 Anrph $49 60 Hoocad Paa Race $32 60 Ba. 1 08 Sport $26 70 Bayle Gee-Ba $33 90 Baa 100-Sport $49t 60 Saperwarine SAB $24 90 StineALaw Wing $56 ROSaparwarine S6B $32r 80 Martin 74 1dM-i $39 62 Can Hawk P-6D $45 70 HPse 0400 Bowb $42 94 CarWwk P6E Fir $54r 104 H-F5 0600 Baw $56 62 Laokkad Vaga $24 65 MChira Clipper $55 74 Doaliale 0-B 11 $46- 97 MChina Clipper $75 Hall Spr Baildag $43 68 Byan Nanion $39 5 Mananoape Sport $36r 68 Weetl Whirlwind $52 107 Aerana, C-3 Spt 03568 BRorana, VTail $39 61 Danglac 038 Ok, 533 77 icecawbo Sadan $25 122 Doaglee 0-30Ok $49 73 N Mirok Banb $49 94 Page Cart Bacer $45r- 65 MMaraoder B26 $49 71 Martin BlO Banb $29 81 OH Moeqoito Rb $62 78 Towere WW Boo $32 105 OH fXaeqcrsawk $55 3 Car Go hk Ft 1C2 $65 PH Steor Pli7koyd $56 94C Ga kic F1iC2 $54 99 NBlk Widow P61 $69 aHa Cowet Bac $24 71 Doog DC2 Trar $32 62 M Molligar $35 95 Doog OC3 Tm $55 94 N Moligar $45 86 Hawk, Trooco 13 532r 63 Roe-mg P5M Ftr $36 108 Coc52U1/-1 L&S $56 84 Roeing F26A Ftr 64060 Dooglo M2 Mail $26 9 Waco C-A Cakir $36 68 5rictol Boildog FIr $30 66 Beech Ci7B Srag $38 59 BrowetoceMeLA $54 96 Baaoh Ci7B Stag $49 107 Grow Beard FOP $54 55 Look ii Electra$2073 Tranel Air 6000$54 82 Look ii Electra$40107 Mart MB-i Baw$44 62$tiflCfl TW 567$1691 Lindbrrge NO211$39 81 Stinean T/M 567 $24 108 FoirchFTi9 2 $59 Stn,cr 17W SB7 $30 90 Waca Taper-Wing $39 59 Brietol FIr P36$20 75 Weetld Lycorder$32 78 Brietol Pt P2-B$22 100 Weetld Lycarder$49 118 Bridal Fir F2-504557 Ford Triwir 4AT528 74 TL Peeca Spec$4$T 76 Ford Triwtr 4-AT$45 k63 Skyrocket XF5F-i$30 114 Ford Triwir 4AT$59 56Cc Warhk P40 $54 84 BeriJoyce XFJ2 $56r 78 Lock L glrreg P-38 520 92 loarirs C2Arplr $69 56 Rep SeaBae Aw $24 58 GrcwJ2P Dock $39 74 Rep Sea B Awph $29 78 GrcwJ5F Dock $56 106 p pr J 3 Cok $39 59 Gorha GiV Bow $22 98 Lock Hod,o Brrrk $38 117 Gotho oiv saw 839 65 G ow PUP Helicor 520 68 BrorWirkIe Bird $45 O5 0982 T nor Moth 529 54 Cort Snift 0P934 $28 No Sold Thro Denier,Fricoencklrrretranor AmmO rotc Norcoree gineree crar OtANT IL*. ne 1200 Other, 672 Fort, IncI SOc Op Add 10% order, chipping & err USA Car & Men EI,ewhere ire 15% 35c ky niri P cto o cooIog $2 SO inclodee Price LicrI Price icr 4~eoconoiooe$L0SAfke-r4orei0rodd$I0D -~W 103076 DETROIT AVE CLEVELAND OHIO 44102 5P00 rOc 10300 rOlOSO rI0105 13 rcoo c10,roNrrodcec,ce,dnCDroOmrc HLA126 Hobby Lobby SUPER TRAINER 56s 4 chan .$3950 fuselage Super Trainer assembles very few minutes fuse lage sides die-cut balsa plywood Assembly interlocking tuselage pieces will take about 15 minutes fuselage can easily sanded because its made balsa plywood 56ee span 19-20 size engines Ready-sheeted foam wing ower Soar New Heights LT-50 GEAR MOTOR Leisures Gear Drive conversion 311 powerful LT-50 develops up 2 lbs static trhrust Gear Drive also features ball bearing Deirin/brass gearing glass loaded polycarbonate housing Send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog ap plication notes Leisure 11 Deerspring/IrvinelCA 92714 I. Name Street Address City zen code windy conditions saw Chips Tonys last flights wind both did fine jobs Ivan Kristensen put up second-highest score contest last flight very impressive performance airplane YS-powered Atlan ta did much better high winds either Chips Tonys Expert Mike Boso put up good flight windy conditions score first Nats victory Advanced Mike Cecil leading since third round hung win class Tyler Stewart new Advanced flier No 1 Sportsman Finally Masters Pete Callas put better windy-weather flight did learn fly like windSteve became Masters National Champion takes volunteers put Nationals judges scorekeepers Contest Direc tors AMA officials on people spend vacations put Nats benefit bchalf Pattern fliers want extend thanks efforts people exempli1 motto adopted 1984 Nationals Dont sweat little things everyihings little thing Pat tern Philosopher Jim Oddino saw lot new Pattern designs Chal lenge II Atlanta Citation Cosmos Dalotel ever-improving breed Tipos Phoe nixes Quite few fliers running YS engines having good success though Rossis still seem dominate set performance standards engines compared best place stay abreast hot Pattern setups NSRCA K-Factor monthly newsletter written Pattern fliers fliers Nationals 127 NSRCA members top five finishers class NSRCA special interest group recognized AMA Pattern issues love Pattern talk NSRCA member area get involved great organization NSRCA dues $10 year Send Linda Lukachek 869 Cedar Hill Dr Allenton PA 18103 gether name address AMA num ber present Pattern class indicate whether new renewal membership hope see 1985 Nats Chicopee MA Nate RC PylonlYeager Continued pane 47 Stenberg Eddy zeroed same round Gary Hover mid-aired Paul Stenberg lost control airplane top plane climbed higher higher finally nosing over very high apogee Gary stand helplessly screamed earthward Continued page 144 CHUCK WOOD byl-IankCiark DAWN PATROL THATS 714E ONLYY UT KNOW MECWAWICS -SINCE TI-IREE GIRLS N WORD TI4AT COMESXI FIGURED OUT HAZEL6ALLCANT ALL HE ONET cx9UTSECAUSE CKTRlCI7 IM GOING TO5oy--AND J AMA- MYU SP OFLVTIIIBTI41N5 _ DA U6T MY CONTROLS PRETTIEST __ _ ILL "v PROBLEM BY MYSELF! I-IENI WAS BENG %M.:...* December 1984 141 EIGHTH ANNUAL lii] fi ii J JANUARY 12 & 13 1985 SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MODEL AIRCRAFT L ENGINES MODEL BOATS O CONTROL SYSTEMS MODEL CARS LING ACCESSORIES REST WEST *ir IC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES Az tr,B, IALLY INVIIcU I INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW OFFICE PO Box 10127 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Ph 714 548-4700 64548301
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/12
Page Numbers: 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 140, 141
RC Pattern Pete Calias Steve McCann UNDER THE BACKDROP Reno sky line nestled beneath High Sierras six rounds Pattern competition completed 1984 edition AMA National Model Airplane Championships Approximately 150 best Pattern fliers across country braved temptations Renos nightlife well some us didnt some exaggerated stories about effects flying high altitude compete biggest contest year may recognize authors names let us have introduction before really get article Together have compet ing Pattern approximately eight years both us have attended three Nats prior Reno have competing close 20 local Pattern contests year last several years really enjoying Pattern competition especially AMA pattern ever before currently write District 7 column NSRCA National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics newsletter highly critical others flying set high standards ourselves times both very pleased placing first second Masters years Nats hope will able relate some flavor excitement national-level competition both general specifically years Nats Reno right have facts Sunday during after transmitter proces sing NSRCA District 7 Pattern Animals Pattern fliers eat sleep breathe Pat tern flying type hosted party Pattern fliers judges workers first way what saw huge success gave everyone opportunity meet fliers judges other parts country very relaxed fun atmosphere Conversations going throughout suite party held appeared have something Pattern flying Throughout room hands moving about simulation proper method performing various maneuvers Some looked pretty good party brought out fact maybe best part Nationals simply good times people have brought together through common interest hope wlll become continuing tradition future Nation als money putting party raised through raffles held Pattern contest Southern California during first part 1984 Donations raffle prizes received manufacturers hobby shops Pattern fliers thanks supported effort Day 1 Things got off smoothly six llnes fired up 100 pm Everyone getting over first-round jitters including yours truly wasnt nervousSteve site little rough didnt create problems weather nearly ideal surprise 40 Model Aviation Young Chip Hyde runs-up FAi Turnaround Pattern winner just priorto smooth flights Rossi-powered Hanson Daiotei iooksverygood fiying Turnaround maneuvers Co-author Pete caiias shows 0? TIPO iz snat ne new win irss place mamlurm ship powered Rossi 61 weighs 85 iband no troubie Renos altitude Ken Trainor ieft director Pattern events hands Mike Boso trophy win ning Expert ciass Mikes fiying con stantiy Improving Truiy 1984 year first day positive note nearly normal performance aircraft Reno-Stead Airports high altitude Apparently fliers able get some practice flying before contest engines airplanes tuned perfection gone out few days before contest started changes made increase nitro fuel 5% 12% shorten pipes i used same props always sea level changes noticed no decrease engine rpm airplanes seemed little slower coming off ground once up speed seemed fly just like did sea level first round four AMA classes went smoothly FAI Turnaround started bang Turnaround pilots wrote protest regarding judging imaginary box mentioned FAI rules protest taken contest management discussed Nats officials evening changes requested fliers instituted second round During excitement Dave Brown disqualified unsportsman like behavior Whether Dave should should have disqualified really issue opinion Dave Brown great flier means lot Pattern flying fliers throughout coun try look up Dave fliers like him try pattern themselves after hero feel flier Dave Browns stature has responsibility hobby Pattern flying admire him feel incident should never have happened saying should have disqualified saying Dave never should have let himself get situation possibly could get disqualified sure Dave Brown would agree no flier above rules Everyone should remember hobby Wimbledon other problem involving Turnaround took 2 hours run 22 Turnaround Left Some people behind scenes helped make Nats Pattern events happen Right Theres tough hombre Its Chief Judge Ivan Tarbert snapped cruising between six Pattern lines keep everything order fine judging crews December 1984 41 Mike Cecil right Gainesville GA re ceiving first-place trophy Advanced Pattern Contest Director Ken Trainor interesting Turnaround entrycame Mexicovery clean Tipo-like Its lines has cable controls elevator system used planes Pattern classes Bill Rutledge Georgia flew Hanson-designed Turnaround Tipo has larger ele vators ailerons norm Bill super filer ship looks very competitive Tyler Stewart rigni won Ti5T piace 3portsman convincing manner aid Brushfire CD Ken Tremor hands out fliers using two lines other four lines shut down during time period similar problem local contests first started holding Turnaround event other fliers got very irritated other action stopped fly Turnaround started running Turnaround mixed right AMA Pattern classes After no complaints everyone got flights Thats what its about feel now time plan next year Turnaround can brought happy coexist ence AMA Pattern blackjack tables Day 2 good weather good flying Above Steve McCann left starting up another pressure flight Hes known West Coast Mr Phoenix Flying pal Pete Callas holds Right Lone Eagle Russ Nakamura fine-flying Atlanta powered VS Meteor placed well up Masters 42 Model Aviation Gordon Chip Hyde 1984 Nats FAI Turn around Champion exchanges information another Turnaround pilot Bili Rut ledge right No video machine Reno safe being tagged bythe initials GC H still some money left previous night second round progressed smoothly got third round near end day After Day ls excitement Day 2 relief Walking transmitter impounds took note radios used Pattern fliers year heavily dominated Futaba JR Futabas PCM though relatively new heavy use two manufacturers have excellent servos reliability both musts Pattern fliers Day 3 contest began take shape Com petitors class began checking scoreboards find out close competitors flight line order check out flying ability Turnaround Chip Hyde Ivan Kristensen Dave Wilson Steve Helms Tony Frackowiak Jim Kimbro eyeing another dark horse group Bill Rutledge also impressed us someone taken seriously Masters two writers Mike Harrison flying beautifully-finished Cosmos Chuck WahI another mirror finishes Deception having quite battle Only 40 points separated top four places after three rounds Expert Rick Mattie Dave Stuart Mike Boso doing impressive job flying Advanced Mike Cecil Carl Nicklos top Tyler December 1984 43 Expert-class flier Dave Stuart finished strong fourth fine-tunes OS 825 Tipo assisted planes creator Dick Hanson Tipos Nats Jim uoaino u iegenaary 5&U team Rosal-powered Phoenix 8 1984 markIng return Pattern competi tion Jim capably finished 10th Masters Stewart flying Brushfire led second round Sportsman course winner convincing fashion welcome Advanced Tyler Day 4 days conclusion fourth fifth rounds completed ourselves Old West shootout contest going Turnaround Ivan Kristensen within striking distance Chip Hyde surpris ing everyone some fine flying what saw Chip Tony Frackowiak best positioning Turnaround leaders positioning overall impression flying very similar though did notice some differences Tonys flying very crisp quick bit too quick opinion whereas Chips much smoother overall Both airplanes flew basically same speed similar scalelike appearance Tony flying model own design using highly modified OS 120 four-stroke engine three Turnaround fliers running four-strokes Tonys seemed have performance necessary FAI pattern Chip running Rossi 60 long pipe performed well Hanson Dalotel Expert end five rounds Mike Boso command battle second between Mattie Stuart Craig Millet Carl Continued page 140 Left There lot Pattern birds out looks everyone giving eye someones flight years Nats lot flight watching competition between fliers excellent Right Roy Speights difficult month prior Nets account crashes managed finish 9th Mastersno easy feat strong competition present Left in center picture Frank Kelley explaining hands set up Figure M Quarter Rolls super com petitor first year Master-class flier Right Jim Kimbro own design Silhouette placed fifth Turnaround event authors rate Jims Silhouette also Deception excellent choices Pattern competitionsall classes Left Heres better view Steve McCann Rossi-powered Phoenix Steve finished close second Masters after hard-fought battle Pete Cailas Right Tony Frackowiak own Turnaround design Challenge ii plane weighs scant 7 lb powered modified 05 12 four-stroke Pete Steve think thatTonys four-stroke lathe best-running theyve seen Pattern 44 Model Aviation Nats GenerallWort Continued iaqe 39 1983 idea progressed abig problem developed dry lakes got lot rain filled water stayed way However Dick persevered found large ranch could substitute lakes made contacts get use property similarly got separate RC Helicopter site local park need developed separate event RC Soaring Dick also negotiated use Renos Stead Airfield food concessions trash containers block booking hotels dozens detailed things also arranged local modelers help including local manpower coordinator unfortunately moved California just before Nats Nats week before Dick constantly go solving dozens lastminute problems ended up did other Nats officials emptying trash cans clean ing out rooms loading vans soothing neighbors bothered traffic dust Free Flight site putting up taking down signs etc son Laithe put hours day night lost count Marra family gave days weeks months Nats Theres no way repay hours wear tear cars clothes motor bikes can said print know nobody ever gave modeling make event happen fantastic effort deserves thanks Other strong supporters Nats effort Don Burke staff convention center Bob Esperance former Stead Airport man ager successor Gary Schudlich Gen eral Floyd Edsall Reno Air Races Lou Damonte Damonte Ranch Thanks also Washoe County Depart ment Parks Recreation use its beautiful Rancho San Rafael Park local modelers Joe Brownlee handling logistics traffic control Control Line arrangements Stead Airport Phil Abbinanti accept ing just before Nats manpower assign ment proved almost disastrous expected workers didnt showhe did too much himself finally bow out end Nats Nats worlds biggest model meet some would say may too big manage got done again 1984 prospects good help Massachu setts 1985 So Nats goes memorable always seldom perfect always good help can make Nats RC Patternl Callas & McCann Continued aqe 44 Nicholos pulled within 10 points leader Advanced Mike Cecil Sportsman Tyler Stewart way ahead Mark Ross Myron Leal Richard Byrd Jr battling very closely second Masters au thors Steve McCann Pete Callas within 1 points other Round 6 would have decide winner end day clear leaders would turning early night Day 5 Young Chip Hyde held off some impres sive flying Ivan Kristensen Tony Frackowi ak Dave Wilson Jim Kimbro some very 140 Model Aviation ClEVELAND GIANTS kz NEW FOR GIANT SCALE BUFFS Worlds Largest Gas Plans Assorsmegt lnT4...INTERNATIONALLY FAMOUS CD QUALITE ER MODELS PLANS 5rSO2oewoieIle 21 $40 '78CooeoI Cat FBY5A 5*2 72 Car 0251/4 L&S 541c Ca, Cat PSYSA 556 62 Howard Race Ike $42 0~t~796 WrigkNanyBaoe 54077 Boeins B-i 70 Parr $35 o53 WWrrcl2l Bad L $26 103 Ba B-17G Fart $55 77W-Wnrel2I Bad L $4D 68 Doag 046A Obe $32 84 Faklcar 07 Pt $30 108 Slkar S38 Anrph $49 60 Hoocad Paa Race $32 60 Ba. 1 08 Sport $26 70 Bayle Gee-Ba $33 90 Baa 100-Sport $49t 60 Saperwarine SAB $24 90 StineALaw Wing $56 ROSaparwarine S6B $32r 80 Martin 74 1dM-i $39 62 Can Hawk P-6D $45 70 HPse 0400 Bowb $42 94 CarWwk P6E Fir $54r 104 H-F5 0600 Baw $56 62 Laokkad Vaga $24 65 MChira Clipper $55 74 Doaliale 0-B 11 $46- 97 MChina Clipper $75 Hall Spr Baildag $43 68 Byan Nanion $39 5 Mananoape Sport $36r 68 Weetl Whirlwind $52 107 Aerana, C-3 Spt 03568 BRorana, VTail $39 61 Danglac 038 Ok, 533 77 icecawbo Sadan $25 122 Doaglee 0-30Ok $49 73 N Mirok Banb $49 94 Page Cart Bacer $45r- 65 MMaraoder B26 $49 71 Martin BlO Banb $29 81 OH Moeqoito Rb $62 78 Towere WW Boo $32 105 OH fXaeqcrsawk $55 3 Car Go hk Ft 1C2 $65 PH Steor Pli7koyd $56 94C Ga kic F1iC2 $54 99 NBlk Widow P61 $69 aHa Cowet Bac $24 71 Doog DC2 Trar $32 62 M Molligar $35 95 Doog OC3 Tm $55 94 N Moligar $45 86 Hawk, Trooco 13 532r 63 Roe-mg P5M Ftr $36 108 Coc52U1/-1 L&S $56 84 Roeing F26A Ftr 64060 Dooglo M2 Mail $26 9 Waco C-A Cakir $36 68 5rictol Boildog FIr $30 66 Beech Ci7B Srag $38 59 BrowetoceMeLA $54 96 Baaoh Ci7B Stag $49 107 Grow Beard FOP $54 55 Look ii Electra$2073 Tranel Air 6000$54 82 Look ii Electra$40107 Mart MB-i Baw$44 62$tiflCfl TW 567$1691 Lindbrrge NO211$39 81 Stinean T/M 567 $24 108 FoirchFTi9 2 $59 Stn,cr 17W SB7 $30 90 Waca Taper-Wing $39 59 Brietol FIr P36$20 75 Weetld Lycorder$32 78 Brietol Pt P2-B$22 100 Weetld Lycarder$49 118 Bridal Fir F2-504557 Ford Triwir 4AT528 74 TL Peeca Spec$4$T 76 Ford Triwtr 4-AT$45 k63 Skyrocket XF5F-i$30 114 Ford Triwir 4AT$59 56Cc Warhk P40 $54 84 BeriJoyce XFJ2 $56r 78 Lock L glrreg P-38 520 92 loarirs C2Arplr $69 56 Rep SeaBae Aw $24 58 GrcwJ2P Dock $39 74 Rep Sea B Awph $29 78 GrcwJ5F Dock $56 106 p pr J 3 Cok $39 59 Gorha GiV Bow $22 98 Lock Hod,o Brrrk $38 117 Gotho oiv saw 839 65 G ow PUP Helicor 520 68 BrorWirkIe Bird $45 O5 0982 T nor Moth 529 54 Cort Snift 0P934 $28 No Sold Thro Denier,Fricoencklrrretranor AmmO rotc Norcoree gineree crar OtANT IL*. ne 1200 Other, 672 Fort, IncI SOc Op Add 10% order, chipping & err USA Car & Men EI,ewhere ire 15% 35c ky niri P cto o cooIog $2 SO inclodee Price LicrI Price icr 4~eoconoiooe$L0SAfke-r4orei0rodd$I0D -~W 103076 DETROIT AVE CLEVELAND OHIO 44102 5P00 rOc 10300 rOlOSO rI0105 13 rcoo c10,roNrrodcec,ce,dnCDroOmrc HLA126 Hobby Lobby SUPER TRAINER 56s 4 chan .$3950 fuselage Super Trainer assembles very few minutes fuse lage sides die-cut balsa plywood Assembly interlocking tuselage pieces will take about 15 minutes fuselage can easily sanded because its made balsa plywood 56ee span 19-20 size engines Ready-sheeted foam wing ower Soar New Heights LT-50 GEAR MOTOR Leisures Gear Drive conversion 311 powerful LT-50 develops up 2 lbs static trhrust Gear Drive also features ball bearing Deirin/brass gearing glass loaded polycarbonate housing Send self-addressed stamped envelope catalog ap plication notes Leisure 11 Deerspring/IrvinelCA 92714 I. Name Street Address City zen code windy conditions saw Chips Tonys last flights wind both did fine jobs Ivan Kristensen put up second-highest score contest last flight very impressive performance airplane YS-powered Atlan ta did much better high winds either Chips Tonys Expert Mike Boso put up good flight windy conditions score first Nats victory Advanced Mike Cecil leading since third round hung win class Tyler Stewart new Advanced flier No 1 Sportsman Finally Masters Pete Callas put better windy-weather flight did learn fly like windSteve became Masters National Champion takes volunteers put Nationals judges scorekeepers Contest Direc tors AMA officials on people spend vacations put Nats benefit bchalf Pattern fliers want extend thanks efforts people exempli1 motto adopted 1984 Nationals Dont sweat little things everyihings little thing Pat tern Philosopher Jim Oddino saw lot new Pattern designs Chal lenge II Atlanta Citation Cosmos Dalotel ever-improving breed Tipos Phoe nixes Quite few fliers running YS engines having good success though Rossis still seem dominate set performance standards engines compared best place stay abreast hot Pattern setups NSRCA K-Factor monthly newsletter written Pattern fliers fliers Nationals 127 NSRCA members top five finishers class NSRCA special interest group recognized AMA Pattern issues love Pattern talk NSRCA member area get involved great organization NSRCA dues $10 year Send Linda Lukachek 869 Cedar Hill Dr Allenton PA 18103 gether name address AMA num ber present Pattern class indicate whether new renewal membership hope see 1985 Nats Chicopee MA Nate RC PylonlYeager Continued pane 47 Stenberg Eddy zeroed same round Gary Hover mid-aired Paul Stenberg lost control airplane top plane climbed higher higher finally nosing over very high apogee Gary stand helplessly screamed earthward Continued page 144 CHUCK WOOD byl-IankCiark DAWN PATROL THATS 714E ONLYY UT KNOW MECWAWICS -SINCE TI-IREE GIRLS N WORD TI4AT COMESXI FIGURED OUT HAZEL6ALLCANT ALL HE ONET cx9UTSECAUSE CKTRlCI7 IM GOING TO5oy--AND J AMA- MYU SP OFLVTIIIBTI41N5 _ DA U6T MY CONTROLS PRETTIEST __ _ ILL "v PROBLEM BY MYSELF! I-IENI WAS BENG %M.:...* December 1984 141 EIGHTH ANNUAL lii] fi ii J JANUARY 12 & 13 1985 SEE THE LATEST PRODUCTS AND VISIT WITH MAJOR MANUFACTURERS AND DISTRIBUTORS OF MODEL AIRCRAFT L ENGINES MODEL BOATS O CONTROL SYSTEMS MODEL CARS LING ACCESSORIES REST WEST *ir IC DISPLAY COMPETITION IN MANY CATEGORIES Az tr,B, IALLY INVIIcU I INTERNATIONAL MODELER SHOW OFFICE PO Box 10127 Costa Mesa CA 92627 Ph 714 548-4700 64548301