Salt Mine Saga

Bud Romak Team Manager 1998 Indoor World Championships held famous underground Romanian salt site Slanic starts enter elevator sends 500 feet below surface earth Ding ding ding away go doors open eighth wonder worldcool gray quiet salt looks taken panel Styrofoam cut dirty heavy saw blade 80-grit sort gray-white US team before except Larry Coslick Prior leaving US talked Larry times about hazards difficulties flying really enjoyed moment After being selected Team Manager insisted use Lufthansa Air Lines air travel Romania past have given us super service special handling model boxes always exception rule occasion handling model boxes close disaster team Larry Coslick s box left Frankfurt wait additional day get box Bucharest thankfully wing wiped out 76 Model Aviation winners US second far left Coslick Randolph Richmond Hungary first place C Britain third R Nick Leonard Jr US Junior flier Did well first WC won Junior Euro Cup following event Photos courtesy Dave Thomson graphic design Carla Kunz Slanic salt unlike other Indoor site Third-best world according author June1999 77 Many-time world champion Jim Richmond placed third time Text details unusual flight pattern models Fl D World Champs competitors await elevator ride several hundred feet underground flying site Bob Randolphs box used football field goal attempts think Four six models box severely damaged took hours repair work get least two four ready fly thanks Aurel Morar 1982 World Champ assistance rest team World Champ Steve Brown flew individual defend title came out minor field repair work Looking back probably should have two extra days previous contest testing didnt will always wonder would have won extra days World Championship set up differently others can visualize plan view shape like letter T left side T 30 feet right side T 800 feet stem T 400 feet 205 feet high Contest Director Marius Conu Romanian Aero Federation did excellent job competitors helpers stay area separate competition area team manager flier helper could official flying area official flight would go team member process model select launch spot team member would wind model would have searchlight torque meter model hookup would also have balloon hand model ready launch team supporter Dave Thomson would set searchlight model would start stopwatch hand balloon team member 45 seconds would call off seconds have minute abort flight up minute abort flights twice during World Champs 78 Model Aviation y Coslick center has flying Fl D short time did well WC won Euro Cup contest Steve Brown US defended individual title Andras Ree L second Jim Richmond R third Once model off would remove boxes equipment flying area go next wall Dave stationed system used teams made great flying conditions little drift Ballooning minimum Aurel Popa purchased two 12-volt batteries us Aurel Morar fabricated two battery carts team worked out perfectly purchased three one-million candlepower searchlights best WC needed like needed eyes Repair work went testing proceeded Everyone seemed doing fine except Bob Randolph models completely retested Day Round Coslick went off great shape hung up salt 1437 Jim Richmond next Jims models very scary launch d crab right after two minutes would resume circle left got off center Jim flew throat T flights because large circle launch Jims model went up about 190 feet hit wall did bounce off slid down breaking wingtip tailboom 1324 Randolph went off enough torque best us Round 3235 Round Two Jims model flew super close wall once again touched three times hanging up climbed about 175 feet 4137 Coslicks flight fine needed power lower-pitch prop 3029 Randolph used same model turns easy flight stayed centered nice 3717 knew first two rounds would really full testing team knew would have put together next four rounds Going during time battle World Champion between Steve Brown Andras Ree full competition put real show entire WC Day Two Round Three best round longest flights made Jims wing folded after launch able save remainder model next attempt got off super flight 4307 really pleasure able help six-time World Champ patient knows models respect Jim balloon model oncea great steering job Larry did ithe wound model torque flew way Larrys models always fly great Cracking 40-minute barrier second team FOIL & SHIM CENTER STOCK NO 6000 industry leader metals K&S Engineering proud announce addition ot Foil & Shim Center displayteatures Adifterenttypes otmetals ft applications 01 hobbyists craftsman Available 12 wide x 30 loot rolls lightweight metals easy form tabricate tor multitude ot isis Foil & Shims excellentformetalembossing punching scale model detailing numerous jewelry art craft projects Display Dimensions 9/2 wide x 18 high x 12 deep CONTENTS 3 packs ALUMINUM 004 Thick BRASS- 002 & 005 Thick COPPER 002 & 005 Thick STAINLESS STEEL 002 Thick CDNTACTYDUR DISTRIBUTDR TD PLACE YDUR DRDER TODAY ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th Street Chicago IL 60638 773 586-8503 773 586-8556 IMAA Membership Application Renewal LI FamilyD Date________ IName Address AnY person flys resides United States must show proof membership Academy Model Aeronautics AMA order obtain IMAA membership Include copy AMA License number application Mail Remittance Type IMAA Secretary/TreasurerCheck D Money Order D Cashiers Check D DonE Vineyard1 year D 2 years D 3 years D Amount$______ 205S Hilidale RoadFamily memberships available no magazine included Sal ma KS 67401for $750 US year details contact secretary I High Flight magazine printed quarterly mailed 2nd Class Bulk US & Canada AMA 99For 1st Class Postage Add $1000 US United States & Canada June 1999 79 City/Town State / Province________________________________________ Zip Code_______________________ Phone__________________________________________ Fax___________________________________ IMAA#Chapter #AMA#____ MAAC Canada Annual Dues $1500 USA Add $1000 First Class $15OOUS Canada& Mexico $30OOUS Foreign Make Check Money Order payable International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA I SPECIALISTS IN COX AND AME ENGINES & CUSTOM PARTS COMPETITION ACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS SOLID LINES CUSTOM NEEDLE VALVES OLD TIMER KITS & SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT PH 760-761-0511 FAX 761-0937 VISA MC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS $300 SHIPPING INSURANCE $200 member meant race gold 4101 Randolphs model flew again steady 3711 Bobs repaired models really straining get 40minute mark knew Bob hands full helped him much could Bob great competitor has held eight Indoor world records flying wounded model makes quite difficult Round Four Coslick flew first round got model off no fanfaresmooth slow got up about 170 feet really expected 44minute flight good team flight 4000 Richmond chosen fly second because Randolph rebrace wing some test flying Jims model turned right first T big circle centered right side T climbed top hung up catwalk 200 feet 1222 Randolphs model did get up flew around around several circles climbing until torque diminished 1703 Day Three Round Five Richmond said Ill back off little because last flights went little too high think backed off just little too much model got about 120 feet high did fine 3933 Coslick steer model few times reduced altitude quite bit 3404 Randolphs first-attempt model really wound get 40-minute gold flight started out fine about 40 seconds out decided too much torque Bob ballooned model caught attempt rewound got off again fold wing Round Six last chance grab gold Larry went off did best couldnot quite enough torque really dont know because wound model up before did what supposed 3748 Richmond went Another launch throat off went huge circle start climbed right ceiling centered really thought going longest flight WC bronze medal Jims hand 4421 Randolph got model off patched broken weakbut away went prayers good flight didnt happen 2833 Second place team end world did best could lots fun doing English team nipping heels Hungarians super closest WC finals since 1966 Hungary Steve Brown Andras Ree standouts consistent smooth Steve has ice veinsso competent cool collected great Indoor flier good hobby always available questions being helpful possible has great models knows work reminds watching Fred Astaire dance effortlessly under control times Andras Ree has competitor years deserved lot credit team gold medal longest flight WC 4513 two seconds longer Steve OK 049 tank2 props Adhesives1 pint Sig DopeFuel 25% EControl linesFuel Pump HandleUst Price Over 885s TC Fox 15DB CLi Wheels engine Adhesive BrassUst Price Over $15O Fuel Tank TCI Price $12000 hi Fnv KAR II AflflhI1A sdd 1 fls t El WXU7L~LkL SigGolden Golden Mustang Twister @g State @fl State @I3 Brodak Yak9P5 ID Tomahawk L7 following 35 Stunt Wheels engine Adhesive BrassUst Price Over $195 Fuel Tank 80 Model Aviation SCALE CATALOGS SPPS160SupetsieCcnstiudionPIa1s$500 SPPS120ODoajnenlabonPhot 3Vs$500 ASP s$500 Asp scesi Drawngs3Vs$500 WACO YMF-5 1/4 Scale 90 Plans $3500 VIC Jim Pepinos SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SER VICE 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 PHONEIFAX 336-292-5239 U. E OW U Any single engine 1/2A kitSigBrodak Flite owingAkromaster ak Jr a Glow Plugthe following El Ree 23 seconds out first place US also Junior flying Junior World Championship competition Nick Leonard Jr did outstanding job flying making friends large contingent Junior fliers dad help him great time totally caught up WC past salt Frankenstein Indoor sites think everyone has different outlook about site now would say its thirdbest site world behind Santa Ana California Cardington England Congratulations thanks hearts must go very good friends Romania Aurel Morar Aurel Popa Nicoara Vasile Manalea Cornel gave us redcarpet treatment thanks also timekeepers officials memorable World Championship team best supporters WC Lighthouse Dave Thomson managed searchlight official flight team made Herb Robbins everywhere helped us ways call 24 hours day Without would have handicapped day after WC Euro Indoor Cup held winner Larry Coslick 8607 Nick Leonard Jr Junior winner Larry has flying FlD two years Everyone should watch out guy Romak 85 Sullivan Dr Moraga CA 94556 Pickup IKONS Lockheed VEGA Today 1/5 Scale 102 Wingspan 18-20 lbs Weight Power 120 4-stroke G-38 2-stroke Hand Selected Wood Fiberglass Cowl & Pants Complete Plans Parts Hand Cut re Fun also make Ultra Thrust Mufflers Other Engines Call application Complete Engine Muffler Combos Available Call Prices Availability Send $300 Catalog Dealer Inquiries Welcome PERFORMANCE SPECIALTIES P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 e 775-265-7523 775-265-7522 E-mail perfspec@acinet Take look chart below An Ultra Thrust Muffler will add power hassle tuned pipes No Hangers No Couplers No Problems Dont limit performance fun Ultra Thrust Muffler 0S32 FX 0S40 FX 0S46 FX 0546 SF 0S61 FX 0S61 SF-P ST GS 40 ST GS 45 ABC STG61 ABC TTPro46 TT Pro 61 Webra 40 GT Webra50GT Stock Muffler 15500 13700 14400 14000 11700 12400 13600 14600 11600 14000 11400 13800 14600 OS 32 Fx tested APC 1/6 Prop Al 40 through 50 engises tested APC 11/6 Prop 61 engines APC 11/7 prop 15% Nitro Fuel results moy vury local cooditloos June1999 81 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best RAM 01Adi Flash Nay Lights 9V NEW 94 span w/ wing light conn$2995 RAM 02Strobe Light 9V adjustable flash rate1995 RAM 03Landing Lights 48V receiver controlled3995 RAM 04Mars Rotating Beacon 9V adjustable rate1995 RAM 06 Sky Lights 18 Light Set 72-9V 94 best way fly night 2995 RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V 168 span non flashing2495 RAM 15Non Flash Nay Lights 9V NEW 94 span wi wing light conn1495 RAM 16Econo Landing Lights 9V seno controlled brightest1995 RAM 23Real Strobe Li9ht 3V brightest2995 RAM 65 T6 Lg Scale Lighting 72-9V Comb #s 04 14 & 16 100 span 5995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER e SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavaliabie iocaiiy send check money order full credit card info cost item 8lus $400 l$500 foreign immediate shipment inciude fuii address UPS Sorry no co 229B E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Catalog tine scale kits 500 call us 1-208-773-9001 Kit order line 1-800-327-7198 A

Bud Romak Team Manager 1998 Indoor World Championships held famous underground Romanian salt site Slanic starts enter elevator sends 500 feet below surface earth Ding ding ding away go doors open eighth wonder worldcool gray quiet salt looks taken panel Styrofoam cut dirty heavy saw blade 80-grit sort gray-white US team before except Larry Coslick Prior leaving US talked Larry times about hazards difficulties flying really enjoyed moment After being selected Team Manager insisted use Lufthansa Air Lines air travel Romania past have given us super service special handling model boxes always exception rule occasion handling model boxes close disaster team Larry Coslick s box left Frankfurt wait additional day get box Bucharest thankfully wing wiped out 76 Model Aviation winners US second far left Coslick Randolph Richmond Hungary first place C Britain third R Nick Leonard Jr US Junior flier Did well first WC won Junior Euro Cup following event Photos courtesy Dave Thomson graphic design Carla Kunz Slanic salt unlike other Indoor site Third-best world according author June1999 77 Many-time world champion Jim Richmond placed third time Text details unusual flight pattern models Fl D World Champs competitors await elevator ride several hundred feet underground flying site Bob Randolphs box used football field goal attempts think Four six models box severely damaged took hours repair work get least two four ready fly thanks Aurel Morar 1982 World Champ assistance rest team World Champ Steve Brown flew individual defend title came out minor field repair work Looking back probably should have two extra days previous contest testing didnt will always wonder would have won extra days World Championship set up differently others can visualize plan view shape like letter T left side T 30 feet right side T 800 feet stem T 400 feet 205 feet high Contest Director Marius Conu Romanian Aero Federation did excellent job competitors helpers stay area separate competition area team manager flier helper could official flying area official flight would go team member process model select launch spot team member would wind model would have searchlight torque meter model hookup would also have balloon hand model ready launch team supporter Dave Thomson would set searchlight model would start stopwatch hand balloon team member 45 seconds would call off seconds have minute abort flight up minute abort flights twice during World Champs 78 Model Aviation y Coslick center has flying Fl D short time did well WC won Euro Cup contest Steve Brown US defended individual title Andras Ree L second Jim Richmond R third Once model off would remove boxes equipment flying area go next wall Dave stationed system used teams made great flying conditions little drift Ballooning minimum Aurel Popa purchased two 12-volt batteries us Aurel Morar fabricated two battery carts team worked out perfectly purchased three one-million candlepower searchlights best WC needed like needed eyes Repair work went testing proceeded Everyone seemed doing fine except Bob Randolph models completely retested Day Round Coslick went off great shape hung up salt 1437 Jim Richmond next Jims models very scary launch d crab right after two minutes would resume circle left got off center Jim flew throat T flights because large circle launch Jims model went up about 190 feet hit wall did bounce off slid down breaking wingtip tailboom 1324 Randolph went off enough torque best us Round 3235 Round Two Jims model flew super close wall once again touched three times hanging up climbed about 175 feet 4137 Coslicks flight fine needed power lower-pitch prop 3029 Randolph used same model turns easy flight stayed centered nice 3717 knew first two rounds would really full testing team knew would have put together next four rounds Going during time battle World Champion between Steve Brown Andras Ree full competition put real show entire WC Day Two Round Three best round longest flights made Jims wing folded after launch able save remainder model next attempt got off super flight 4307 really pleasure able help six-time World Champ patient knows models respect Jim balloon model oncea great steering job Larry did ithe wound model torque flew way Larrys models always fly great Cracking 40-minute barrier second team FOIL & SHIM CENTER STOCK NO 6000 industry leader metals K&S Engineering proud announce addition ot Foil & Shim Center displayteatures Adifterenttypes otmetals ft applications 01 hobbyists craftsman Available 12 wide x 30 loot rolls lightweight metals easy form tabricate tor multitude ot isis Foil & Shims excellentformetalembossing punching scale model detailing numerous jewelry art craft projects Display Dimensions 9/2 wide x 18 high x 12 deep CONTENTS 3 packs ALUMINUM 004 Thick BRASS- 002 & 005 Thick COPPER 002 & 005 Thick STAINLESS STEEL 002 Thick CDNTACTYDUR DISTRIBUTDR TD PLACE YDUR DRDER TODAY ENGINEERING 6917 W 59th Street Chicago IL 60638 773 586-8503 773 586-8556 IMAA Membership Application Renewal LI FamilyD Date________ IName Address AnY person flys resides United States must show proof membership Academy Model Aeronautics AMA order obtain IMAA membership Include copy AMA License number application Mail Remittance Type IMAA Secretary/TreasurerCheck D Money Order D Cashiers Check D DonE Vineyard1 year D 2 years D 3 years D Amount$______ 205S Hilidale RoadFamily memberships available no magazine included Sal ma KS 67401for $750 US year details contact secretary I High Flight magazine printed quarterly mailed 2nd Class Bulk US & Canada AMA 99For 1st Class Postage Add $1000 US United States & Canada June 1999 79 City/Town State / Province________________________________________ Zip Code_______________________ Phone__________________________________________ Fax___________________________________ IMAA#Chapter #AMA#____ MAAC Canada Annual Dues $1500 USA Add $1000 First Class $15OOUS Canada& Mexico $30OOUS Foreign Make Check Money Order payable International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA I SPECIALISTS IN COX AND AME ENGINES & CUSTOM PARTS COMPETITION ACCESSORIES RACING WHEELS SOLID LINES CUSTOM NEEDLE VALVES OLD TIMER KITS & SUPPLIES COILS CONDENSERS PLUGS SILK QUALITY DOPE BRUSHES TRANSISTOR IGNITION SYSTEMS 112A TEXACO PLAYBOY SR KIT PH 760-761-0511 FAX 761-0937 VISA MC WELCOME NO COD MINIMUM ORDER $1000 PLUS $300 SHIPPING INSURANCE $200 member meant race gold 4101 Randolphs model flew again steady 3711 Bobs repaired models really straining get 40minute mark knew Bob hands full helped him much could Bob great competitor has held eight Indoor world records flying wounded model makes quite difficult Round Four Coslick flew first round got model off no fanfaresmooth slow got up about 170 feet really expected 44minute flight good team flight 4000 Richmond chosen fly second because Randolph rebrace wing some test flying Jims model turned right first T big circle centered right side T climbed top hung up catwalk 200 feet 1222 Randolphs model did get up flew around around several circles climbing until torque diminished 1703 Day Three Round Five Richmond said Ill back off little because last flights went little too high think backed off just little too much model got about 120 feet high did fine 3933 Coslick steer model few times reduced altitude quite bit 3404 Randolphs first-attempt model really wound get 40-minute gold flight started out fine about 40 seconds out decided too much torque Bob ballooned model caught attempt rewound got off again fold wing Round Six last chance grab gold Larry went off did best couldnot quite enough torque really dont know because wound model up before did what supposed 3748 Richmond went Another launch throat off went huge circle start climbed right ceiling centered really thought going longest flight WC bronze medal Jims hand 4421 Randolph got model off patched broken weakbut away went prayers good flight didnt happen 2833 Second place team end world did best could lots fun doing English team nipping heels Hungarians super closest WC finals since 1966 Hungary Steve Brown Andras Ree standouts consistent smooth Steve has ice veinsso competent cool collected great Indoor flier good hobby always available questions being helpful possible has great models knows work reminds watching Fred Astaire dance effortlessly under control times Andras Ree has competitor years deserved lot credit team gold medal longest flight WC 4513 two seconds longer Steve OK 049 tank2 props Adhesives1 pint Sig DopeFuel 25% EControl linesFuel Pump HandleUst Price Over 885s TC Fox 15DB CLi Wheels engine Adhesive BrassUst Price Over $15O Fuel Tank TCI Price $12000 hi Fnv KAR II AflflhI1A sdd 1 fls t El WXU7L~LkL SigGolden Golden Mustang Twister @g State @fl State @I3 Brodak Yak9P5 ID Tomahawk L7 following 35 Stunt Wheels engine Adhesive BrassUst Price Over $195 Fuel Tank 80 Model Aviation SCALE CATALOGS SPPS160SupetsieCcnstiudionPIa1s$500 SPPS120ODoajnenlabonPhot 3Vs$500 ASP s$500 Asp scesi Drawngs3Vs$500 WACO YMF-5 1/4 Scale 90 Plans $3500 VIC Jim Pepinos SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SER VICE 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 PHONEIFAX 336-292-5239 U. E OW U Any single engine 1/2A kitSigBrodak Flite owingAkromaster ak Jr a Glow Plugthe following El Ree 23 seconds out first place US also Junior flying Junior World Championship competition Nick Leonard Jr did outstanding job flying making friends large contingent Junior fliers dad help him great time totally caught up WC past salt Frankenstein Indoor sites think everyone has different outlook about site now would say its thirdbest site world behind Santa Ana California Cardington England Congratulations thanks hearts must go very good friends Romania Aurel Morar Aurel Popa Nicoara Vasile Manalea Cornel gave us redcarpet treatment thanks also timekeepers officials memorable World Championship team best supporters WC Lighthouse Dave Thomson managed searchlight official flight team made Herb Robbins everywhere helped us ways call 24 hours day Without would have handicapped day after WC Euro Indoor Cup held winner Larry Coslick 8607 Nick Leonard Jr Junior winner Larry has flying FlD two years Everyone should watch out guy Romak 85 Sullivan Dr Moraga CA 94556 Pickup IKONS Lockheed VEGA Today 1/5 Scale 102 Wingspan 18-20 lbs Weight Power 120 4-stroke G-38 2-stroke Hand Selected Wood Fiberglass Cowl & Pants Complete Plans Parts Hand Cut re Fun also make Ultra Thrust Mufflers Other Engines Call application Complete Engine Muffler Combos Available Call Prices Availability Send $300 Catalog Dealer Inquiries Welcome PERFORMANCE SPECIALTIES P 0 Box 3146 nerville NV 89410 e 775-265-7523 775-265-7522 E-mail perfspec@acinet Take look chart below An Ultra Thrust Muffler will add power hassle tuned pipes No Hangers No Couplers No Problems Dont limit performance fun Ultra Thrust Muffler 0S32 FX 0S40 FX 0S46 FX 0546 SF 0S61 FX 0S61 SF-P ST GS 40 ST GS 45 ABC STG61 ABC TTPro46 TT Pro 61 Webra 40 GT Webra50GT Stock Muffler 15500 13700 14400 14000 11700 12400 13600 14600 11600 14000 11400 13800 14600 OS 32 Fx tested APC 1/6 Prop Al 40 through 50 engises tested APC 11/6 Prop 61 engines APC 11/7 prop 15% Nitro Fuel results moy vury local cooditloos June1999 81 LIGHTING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best RAM 01Adi Flash Nay Lights 9V NEW 94 span w/ wing light conn$2995 RAM 02Strobe Light 9V adjustable flash rate1995 RAM 03Landing Lights 48V receiver controlled3995 RAM 04Mars Rotating Beacon 9V adjustable rate1995 RAM 06 Sky Lights 18 Light Set 72-9V 94 best way fly night 2995 RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V 168 span non flashing2495 RAM 15Non Flash Nay Lights 9V NEW 94 span wi wing light conn1495 RAM 16Econo Landing Lights 9V seno controlled brightest1995 RAM 23Real Strobe Li9ht 3V brightest2995 RAM 65 T6 Lg Scale Lighting 72-9V Comb #s 04 14 & 16 100 span 5995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER e SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavaliabie iocaiiy send check money order full credit card info cost item 8lus $400 l$500 foreign immediate shipment inciude fuii address UPS Sorry no co 229B E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073 Catalog tine scale kits 500 call us 1-208-773-9001 Kit order line 1-800-327-7198 A