Scale Flight Routines: For a Winning Combination

U Stan Alexander UGHT ROUTiNES slow airplane like Gary Allens Tigermoth requires set maneuvers flown full-scale aircraft FORA WINNING COMBINATION Preflight preparation very important Jerry Caudle Garland Hamilton doublecheck everythIng Jerrys BVM F-80 Cub flies slowly usIng lots rudder Ken Hadiks scale model makes pictureperfect takeoff April 1998 39 j Hahns practice airplane starts climb out ter break IF YOUVE EVER BEEN Scale meet watching champion modeler finesse aircraft through flight routine realize very soon pilot knows aircraft extremely well no unexpected dives swerves ground toward crowd entire flight like movie time prototype aircrafts flight characteristics realistic detail right down three-point landing flaps landing lights attempt copy type performance goal competition Scale pilot want impress judges knowledge aircraft show everyone crowd fellow modelers spectators have right stuff dont fly Scale competition article will help fly Scale model realistically local flying field Scale Fly-In knows might try Scale competition decide its really funwhich What comprises Scale flight routine competition basic elements flight maneuvers performed full-scale aircraft according rule book Couple Precision maneuvers Placement maneuvers Realism maneuvers have complete flight routineright Well have beginning complete flight routine elements paragraph above lists basics Flight judges usually trained events judge especially true national interuational events like Top Gun Invitational AMA Nationals US Scale Masters Championships FAI World Championships competitions has its own rule book rules similar some respects differences need know readers would surprised know contestants have never cracked rule book before contest Im sure several reading have fudged reading rule book before contest local regional Scale meets judges usually have meetings before during contest go over basics new judges hone actual way rules written have changed can relate competition Any good Scale judge studies rule book before contest prepares him/herself particular type competition he/she will judge competitor should also go over rules continue practice competition flight routine used during upcoming contest season Having second flight routine windy day routine also advisable ln wheels firmly planted ground Gary Fullers BT-1 3 makes approach Aviation decided aircraft want model documented have built model Now should put test flights Time get rid butterflies start feel comfortable Quit boring holes sky beautiful creation put together flight routine upcoming Scale competition season Time dig out rule book AMA Competition Regulations Turn page 121 read section Scale General pretty much will give basics what Scale model what can cant safety regulations etc different classes AMA Scale competition also listed page 137 Radio Control Sport Scale competition described general safety model requirements followed proofof-scale static-judging requirements just take little time go over rules piece cake youre sure about rule call write AMA District Scale Committee member names listed Focus Competition section magazine page 140 Radio Control Scale Flight Judging Guide starts purpose principles judging Scale model flight goes areas Precision Presentation Realism flight Precision Judges picture think maneuver should look air help contestant telling will place maneuver Sometimes contestant will offer diagram maneuver often seen Scale meet such Lazy-8 3600 Degree Descending Circle Competition Regulations Different types aircraft approach perform maneuvers differently such J-3 Cub diving airspeed going wingover expected desired optimum scores type two-place light civil aircraft Presentation maneuvers should have placement directly front judges others should placed off side differences listed rule book follows Maneuvers horizontal symmetry should have midpoint center immediately front judges Some examples follows Cuban Eight Loop Roll Lazy Eight 3600 Descending Circle Barrel Roll Three-Turn Spin Bomb Drop just some examples should have midpoint front judges Other maneuvers give judges best view easier perform off side judges position Some examples maneuvers Wingover Stall Turn Procedure Turn occasion sun may directly front tl low horizon ask judges can offse maneuvers safety reasons selected side right sun will ensure judges c maneuver wont go blind wont los Pilots sometimes try hide errors flying too rar judging position Points would lost prese maneuver isnt centered judging area set judge before contest starts Pilot Sig Spacewalker has taken off would constitute downgrade takeoff ecu Greg Hahns P-47 main gear just touching down Hold tail up until airspeed has bled off let tail settle different contests may asked Chief Judge line personnel Contest Director fly out over back edge runway centerline runway along other safety information should communicated everyone involved pilots meeting therethey everyones benefit safety may have request permission fly certain maneuvers such Touch-and-Go Overshoot aborted landing approach because safety considerations aircraft landing approach Make easy judges yourself presenting maneuvers can easily judged faster able realistically complete flight less time model spends being judged message just common sense need stop think about sometimes Realism What could full-scale aircraft really way maneuvers What its cruise speed top speed What types rolls did aircraft perform aircraft considered aerobatic non-aerobatic some questions should ask yourself considering Scale Realism before make out contest routine Janes Encyclopedia Aviation good source type information specifications etc B-17 flying inverted Top Gun Invitational half-time show would spectacular behold real aircraft isnt capable type maneuver Bombers generally aerobatic Different types aircraft built same scale doing same maneuver can look very different must done correctly -scale 1-3 Cub will make loop other vertical maneuver dive airspeed P-5 1 fighter aircraft have dive will pull up vertical maneuver level flight maneuvers will look same either 1-3 Cub loop states AMA Competition Regulations will smaller diameter performed P-5 1 Mustang both modeled same scale loop Cub will also egg shape fighter P-51 loop will round shape Finally make complete flight So pilots fly maneuvers between maneuvers over sky configuration can imagine Make complete ffight pilot aircraftsmooth entry exits maneuvers no sudden jerks direction no unprototypical maneuvers inverted B 29s example Take time set up maneuvers dont rush anything Make transition maneuver next should have put together beginning flight rn th Right wing F-BO Shooting Star much higher should Gear problem Nick Zirolis TBM Avenger can benot prototypical fighter aircraft landing approach realism retract gear points used mechanica Dick Hansens Proctor Aibatros overhead flyby WW aircraft has good wind penetration An aircraft capable doing maneuvers othe ones listed Competition Regulations FA should prepared prove aircraft performed maneuvers good example Bob Underwoods lL-2-a Russian attack bomber aircraft worked together attacking German tank columns Eastern Front during WW II Russian bombers would circle tank columns cutting off lead rear tanks began flying what called Circle Death bombers would strafe drop bombs tank column kept column pinned down under constant attack flying 3600 circle attacking aircraft spread out least firing tank column times maneuver isnt anyones rule book Bob flies uses IL-2 competition because has written published documentation maneuver being performed aircraft flies handwritten note Joe local expert pilot would considered documentation National Championship eventthe key written published documentation Several years ago top Scale modelers joined Nats team RC Scale Event Director Cliff Tacie gave everyone good education basics RC Scale Nats ran have included table handed out Cliff several Nats lists four flight routines different aircraft types AMA RC Scale National Championships Notice optional mandatory maneuvers mandatory maneuvers must flown pilots competition optional maneuvers limited prototypes aerobatic limitations pilots flight skill table will give some idea types maneuvers aircraft can J 3 Cub listed twice Light Aircraft Aerobatic Light Aircraft Note latter listing Clipped-Wing Cub clipped wings sometimes re-engined Cub capable basic aerobatic aircraft have modified roll Scale kits documentation abound other modified type aircraft Duane Coles ClippedWing Taylorcraft another example RIC SERVICE AT ITS BEST Sales Service Anything Radio Controlled KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Michigan 48167 Ph 248-486-4800 Fax 248-486-1603 Repairs Updates Custom Modifications Frequency Changes 6 Send Legal sized SAE 1997 Meter conversions ACE Airtronics Aristo-craft Cirrus EK Catalog containing lists RIC maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE Kline Discover MCard VISA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & others UPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaround Walk-in daily service 800 am-500 pm Send E-Mail PTWaters@junocom 44 Model Aviation owing example what considered good flight plan seasoned Scale pilotnot particular pilot combinations some best pilots have pleasure judge Before flight pilot has learned much possible about aircraft Using history particular aircraft type has found out stall cruising top speeds may have talked owner original aircraft obtain information type information also available library pilot has also found out flight characteristics chosen aircraft maneuvers might AMA rule book can document use permission Contest Director pilot/builder has also practiced contest aircraft varying weather conditions crosswind etc familiarize himself aircrafts oddities flight wont surprises meet has written flight plan follows practices local field calling maneuvers front set judges pilot has also flown contest aircraft practice airplane other area fields keep depth perception best level possible varying types terrain background different distances pilot walks up judges announces himself something like Good morning gentlemen Today will flying de Havilland DH 82 Tigermoth maximum level speed 109 mph cruising speed 93 mph will fly following maneuvers order Using call sheet goes over order caller checking order score sheets will keep caller making mistakes order routine judges pilot tells following probably less detail asterisk denotes required maneuvers TakeofP will have aircraft handler walk aircraft out takeoff point prototype equipped tail skid full-scale aircraft 6 3750 l/lhX3850 3/32x24061 l/0x24965 3/it x 26074 1/4x26090 3/0x2Ot119 1/2x23811042143 1/32 x 33043 50 60 1/20 x 3 36435069 1/10 x 3 36445060 3/32 x 3 43526107 1/0x3 52637304 3/lOx 3 627084101 1/4x3 7094113130 5/16x3109152 3/0x3105115140170 1/2x3135150175205 3/4x3225310 1/32 x 4 56667992 1/20 x 4 50667002 1/1614 56007902 3/32 x 4 6082106114 1/0x4 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U Stan Alexander UGHT ROUTiNES slow airplane like Gary Allens Tigermoth requires set maneuvers flown full-scale aircraft FORA WINNING COMBINATION Preflight preparation very important Jerry Caudle Garland Hamilton doublecheck everythIng Jerrys BVM F-80 Cub flies slowly usIng lots rudder Ken Hadiks scale model makes pictureperfect takeoff April 1998 39 j Hahns practice airplane starts climb out ter break IF YOUVE EVER BEEN Scale meet watching champion modeler finesse aircraft through flight routine realize very soon pilot knows aircraft extremely well no unexpected dives swerves ground toward crowd entire flight like movie time prototype aircrafts flight characteristics realistic detail right down three-point landing flaps landing lights attempt copy type performance goal competition Scale pilot want impress judges knowledge aircraft show everyone crowd fellow modelers spectators have right stuff dont fly Scale competition article will help fly Scale model realistically local flying field Scale Fly-In knows might try Scale competition decide its really funwhich What comprises Scale flight routine competition basic elements flight maneuvers performed full-scale aircraft according rule book Couple Precision maneuvers Placement maneuvers Realism maneuvers have complete flight routineright Well have beginning complete flight routine elements paragraph above lists basics Flight judges usually trained events judge especially true national interuational events like Top Gun Invitational AMA Nationals US Scale Masters Championships FAI World Championships competitions has its own rule book rules similar some respects differences need know readers would surprised know contestants have never cracked rule book before contest Im sure several reading have fudged reading rule book before contest local regional Scale meets judges usually have meetings before during contest go over basics new judges hone actual way rules written have changed can relate competition Any good Scale judge studies rule book before contest prepares him/herself particular type competition he/she will judge competitor should also go over rules continue practice competition flight routine used during upcoming contest season Having second flight routine windy day routine also advisable ln wheels firmly planted ground Gary Fullers BT-1 3 makes approach Aviation decided aircraft want model documented have built model Now should put test flights Time get rid butterflies start feel comfortable Quit boring holes sky beautiful creation put together flight routine upcoming Scale competition season Time dig out rule book AMA Competition Regulations Turn page 121 read section Scale General pretty much will give basics what Scale model what can cant safety regulations etc different classes AMA Scale competition also listed page 137 Radio Control Sport Scale competition described general safety model requirements followed proofof-scale static-judging requirements just take little time go over rules piece cake youre sure about rule call write AMA District Scale Committee member names listed Focus Competition section magazine page 140 Radio Control Scale Flight Judging Guide starts purpose principles judging Scale model flight goes areas Precision Presentation Realism flight Precision Judges picture think maneuver should look air help contestant telling will place maneuver Sometimes contestant will offer diagram maneuver often seen Scale meet such Lazy-8 3600 Degree Descending Circle Competition Regulations Different types aircraft approach perform maneuvers differently such J-3 Cub diving airspeed going wingover expected desired optimum scores type two-place light civil aircraft Presentation maneuvers should have placement directly front judges others should placed off side differences listed rule book follows Maneuvers horizontal symmetry should have midpoint center immediately front judges Some examples follows Cuban Eight Loop Roll Lazy Eight 3600 Descending Circle Barrel Roll Three-Turn Spin Bomb Drop just some examples should have midpoint front judges Other maneuvers give judges best view easier perform off side judges position Some examples maneuvers Wingover Stall Turn Procedure Turn occasion sun may directly front tl low horizon ask judges can offse maneuvers safety reasons selected side right sun will ensure judges c maneuver wont go blind wont los Pilots sometimes try hide errors flying too rar judging position Points would lost prese maneuver isnt centered judging area set judge before contest starts Pilot Sig Spacewalker has taken off would constitute downgrade takeoff ecu Greg Hahns P-47 main gear just touching down Hold tail up until airspeed has bled off let tail settle different contests may asked Chief Judge line personnel Contest Director fly out over back edge runway centerline runway along other safety information should communicated everyone involved pilots meeting therethey everyones benefit safety may have request permission fly certain maneuvers such Touch-and-Go Overshoot aborted landing approach because safety considerations aircraft landing approach Make easy judges yourself presenting maneuvers can easily judged faster able realistically complete flight less time model spends being judged message just common sense need stop think about sometimes Realism What could full-scale aircraft really way maneuvers What its cruise speed top speed What types rolls did aircraft perform aircraft considered aerobatic non-aerobatic some questions should ask yourself considering Scale Realism before make out contest routine Janes Encyclopedia Aviation good source type information specifications etc B-17 flying inverted Top Gun Invitational half-time show would spectacular behold real aircraft isnt capable type maneuver Bombers generally aerobatic Different types aircraft built same scale doing same maneuver can look very different must done correctly -scale 1-3 Cub will make loop other vertical maneuver dive airspeed P-5 1 fighter aircraft have dive will pull up vertical maneuver level flight maneuvers will look same either 1-3 Cub loop states AMA Competition Regulations will smaller diameter performed P-5 1 Mustang both modeled same scale loop Cub will also egg shape fighter P-51 loop will round shape Finally make complete flight So pilots fly maneuvers between maneuvers over sky configuration can imagine Make complete ffight pilot aircraftsmooth entry exits maneuvers no sudden jerks direction no unprototypical maneuvers inverted B 29s example Take time set up maneuvers dont rush anything Make transition maneuver next should have put together beginning flight rn th Right wing F-BO Shooting Star much higher should Gear problem Nick Zirolis TBM Avenger can benot prototypical fighter aircraft landing approach realism retract gear points used mechanica Dick Hansens Proctor Aibatros overhead flyby WW aircraft has good wind penetration An aircraft capable doing maneuvers othe ones listed Competition Regulations FA should prepared prove aircraft performed maneuvers good example Bob Underwoods lL-2-a Russian attack bomber aircraft worked together attacking German tank columns Eastern Front during WW II Russian bombers would circle tank columns cutting off lead rear tanks began flying what called Circle Death bombers would strafe drop bombs tank column kept column pinned down under constant attack flying 3600 circle attacking aircraft spread out least firing tank column times maneuver isnt anyones rule book Bob flies uses IL-2 competition because has written published documentation maneuver being performed aircraft flies handwritten note Joe local expert pilot would considered documentation National Championship eventthe key written published documentation Several years ago top Scale modelers joined Nats team RC Scale Event Director Cliff Tacie gave everyone good education basics RC Scale Nats ran have included table handed out Cliff several Nats lists four flight routines different aircraft types AMA RC Scale National Championships Notice optional mandatory maneuvers mandatory maneuvers must flown pilots competition optional maneuvers limited prototypes aerobatic limitations pilots flight skill table will give some idea types maneuvers aircraft can J 3 Cub listed twice Light Aircraft Aerobatic Light Aircraft Note latter listing Clipped-Wing Cub clipped wings sometimes re-engined Cub capable basic aerobatic aircraft have modified roll Scale kits documentation abound other modified type aircraft Duane Coles ClippedWing Taylorcraft another example RIC SERVICE AT ITS BEST Sales Service Anything Radio Controlled KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Michigan 48167 Ph 248-486-4800 Fax 248-486-1603 Repairs Updates Custom Modifications Frequency Changes 6 Send Legal sized SAE 1997 Meter conversions ACE Airtronics Aristo-craft Cirrus EK Catalog containing lists RIC maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE Kline Discover MCard VISA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & others UPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaround Walk-in daily service 800 am-500 pm Send E-Mail PTWaters@junocom 44 Model Aviation owing example what considered good flight plan seasoned Scale pilotnot particular pilot combinations some best pilots have pleasure judge Before flight pilot has learned much possible about aircraft Using history particular aircraft type has found out stall cruising top speeds may have talked owner original aircraft obtain information type information also available library pilot has also found out flight characteristics chosen aircraft maneuvers might AMA rule book can document use permission Contest Director pilot/builder has also practiced contest aircraft varying weather conditions crosswind etc familiarize himself aircrafts oddities flight wont surprises meet has written flight plan follows practices local field calling maneuvers front set judges pilot has also flown contest aircraft practice airplane other area fields keep depth perception best level possible varying types terrain background different distances pilot walks up judges announces himself something like Good morning gentlemen Today will flying de Havilland DH 82 Tigermoth maximum level speed 109 mph cruising speed 93 mph will fly following maneuvers order Using call sheet goes over order caller checking order score sheets will keep caller making mistakes order routine judges pilot tells following probably less detail asterisk denotes required maneuvers TakeofP will have aircraft handler walk aircraft out takeoff point prototype equipped tail skid full-scale aircraft 6 3750 l/lhX3850 3/32x24061 l/0x24965 3/it x 26074 1/4x26090 3/0x2Ot119 1/2x23811042143 1/32 x 33043 50 60 1/20 x 3 36435069 1/10 x 3 36445060 3/32 x 3 43526107 1/0x3 52637304 3/lOx 3 627084101 1/4x3 7094113130 5/16x3109152 3/0x3105115140170 1/2x3135150175205 3/4x3225310 1/32 x 4 56667992 1/20 x 4 50667002 1/1614 56007902 3/32 x 4 6082106114 1/0x4 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51/Ox 4 10 3/16 x4 53/16x4 101/4x4 51/4x4 53/0x4 51/2x4 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 10 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 28 35 14 10 21 24 30 38 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 81 99 36 799 970 075 1050 075 1050 695 1235 1150 875 1000 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 50 70 35 45 57 68 06 64 02 104 06 111 132 48 900 1075 625 735 835 36 29 33 40 54 60 131 225 18 1/32x370119 1/20x370119LI 1/16x370119 3/32x393144 1/0x3114175 3/16 x 3132202 l/4x3157237 3/8x3100307I. 1/2x3236382C 3/4x3375519 1 x3532719 1/32x4123180c 1/20x4123108c 1/16x4123108 3/32 x 4149232 1/0x4169262 3/16x4197300 1/4 x 4237332-I 3/8x4357563 1/2 x 4402688 4-1 lb woo/I sub/Oct txxcxilxbdio/ SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/0x6250395 1/Ox 12 395 750 1/4 x 12 495 950 LITE PLY1224 48 1/0x695125 240 1/Ox 12125240 475 1/4x6125175 345 1/4x12185345 675 3 PLY BIRCH 12 24 48 1/64x6 145 295 535 1/64 x 12 295 5351035 1/32x6 95190345 1/32x12190355675 1/1616 95190345 1/lOx 12190355675 1/8x6 95190345 1/Ox 12190355695 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/16x6 100 200 345 3/16 12 200 345 605 5 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/32x6140275525 3/32x122755251020 1/Ox 6150295 585 1/Ox 12 295 5751120 1/4x6125250 380 1/4x12230300 735 7 PLY BIRCH 12 24 48 3/OxO 150 285 525 3/Ox 12 285 5501 000 8 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/216215375 015 1/2x1237561512 00 HARD MAPLE18 1/4x1/445 1/4x3/850 1/4x1/250 3/9x3/O50 3/Oxl/256 3/013/465 3/Oxi75 3/Oxl-1/2115 1/2 x 1/275 78 5/8x3/4 05 3/4x3/4 92 SPRUCE/ BA553648 68 1/lOxl/424 30 3/32x1/425 39 1/OSO21 29 1/8x1/42036 1/0x3/Ou3546 l/8x1/241 55 1/Ox 3/44763 3/16 SO2030 3/1613/04053 3/16x1/240 64 3/16x3/4c6580 1/4S04557100 1/4 x 3/05369 1/4x1/261 81130 1/4x3/41831110186 3/8S0 64 85130 3/Oxl/2 1 154 1/2S085105180 1/2 x 3/494125200 Al/I 93/I/I EXIIA F/Il PACKA/IIN/I GROOVED 10 MOUNTS 3/0x3/41/O50 3/8x3/45/32 50 1/2x3/43/16 55 WING 5K1N536 36 1/32112479535 1/20112479535 1/16112479535 3/32x12579845 TRAILING EDGES36 1/Oxl/229 3/16x3/435 1/4x139 5/16x1-1/450 3/811-1/256 1/2x2 90 EPOXY 4-1/2 OZ 902 5 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team judges fligbtline after flight finished No judge should dominate conversation judge should share his/her opinion score conferring takes place other zero score maneuver safety violation Some pilots give judges oral description flight progresswhat airplane doing Some tell little history know aircrafts owner pilot might announce brings aircraft around patch maneuver Okay judges have heading have altitude beginning loopIwill dive airspeed per prototype aircraft has cruising speed 97mphloop beginning now pilot will announce judges cuts throttle top loop will call maneuver complete aircraft resumes fair prices sensible quantities af fas teners need far model building call write fax free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington Ni 08822fax 908-788-2607 e-mail microf@blesteetInternet http//mkrofastenerscom April 1998 47 Sky Harbor RC Presents Mike Del Pontes Revution V-Tail 0-500 Fits 40 size motors Handcrafted custom ARC Lightweight pro-built fuse 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winning flight combination Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nashville TN 3721] Information sources AMA Competition Regulations Federation Aeronautique Internationale Sporting Code Jane s Encyclopedia Aviation US Scale Masters Judging Guide 1996 Obtain Rule Books AMA Competition Regulations Write AMA Supply & Service ask stock #3 145 Price $250 shipping non-members members receive book no charge request proof membership FAA Sporting Code stock #3 146 AMA Supply Service $5 shipping US Scale Masters Judging Guide Send $250 National Association Scale Aeromodelers Cathy Burnstine SecretaryiTreasurer 303 Finch St Sandusky OH 44870 p SPAD XIII A*iiSR D14dg ALca/t

U Stan Alexander UGHT ROUTiNES slow airplane like Gary Allens Tigermoth requires set maneuvers flown full-scale aircraft FORA WINNING COMBINATION Preflight preparation very important Jerry Caudle Garland Hamilton doublecheck everythIng Jerrys BVM F-80 Cub flies slowly usIng lots rudder Ken Hadiks scale model makes pictureperfect takeoff April 1998 39 j Hahns practice airplane starts climb out ter break IF YOUVE EVER BEEN Scale meet watching champion modeler finesse aircraft through flight routine realize very soon pilot knows aircraft extremely well no unexpected dives swerves ground toward crowd entire flight like movie time prototype aircrafts flight characteristics realistic detail right down three-point landing flaps landing lights attempt copy type performance goal competition Scale pilot want impress judges knowledge aircraft show everyone crowd fellow modelers spectators have right stuff dont fly Scale competition article will help fly Scale model realistically local flying field Scale Fly-In knows might try Scale competition decide its really funwhich What comprises Scale flight routine competition basic elements flight maneuvers performed full-scale aircraft according rule book Couple Precision maneuvers Placement maneuvers Realism maneuvers have complete flight routineright Well have beginning complete flight routine elements paragraph above lists basics Flight judges usually trained events judge especially true national interuational events like Top Gun Invitational AMA Nationals US Scale Masters Championships FAI World Championships competitions has its own rule book rules similar some respects differences need know readers would surprised know contestants have never cracked rule book before contest Im sure several reading have fudged reading rule book before contest local regional Scale meets judges usually have meetings before during contest go over basics new judges hone actual way rules written have changed can relate competition Any good Scale judge studies rule book before contest prepares him/herself particular type competition he/she will judge competitor should also go over rules continue practice competition flight routine used during upcoming contest season Having second flight routine windy day routine also advisable ln wheels firmly planted ground Gary Fullers BT-1 3 makes approach Aviation decided aircraft want model documented have built model Now should put test flights Time get rid butterflies start feel comfortable Quit boring holes sky beautiful creation put together flight routine upcoming Scale competition season Time dig out rule book AMA Competition Regulations Turn page 121 read section Scale General pretty much will give basics what Scale model what can cant safety regulations etc different classes AMA Scale competition also listed page 137 Radio Control Sport Scale competition described general safety model requirements followed proofof-scale static-judging requirements just take little time go over rules piece cake youre sure about rule call write AMA District Scale Committee member names listed Focus Competition section magazine page 140 Radio Control Scale Flight Judging Guide starts purpose principles judging Scale model flight goes areas Precision Presentation Realism flight Precision Judges picture think maneuver should look air help contestant telling will place maneuver Sometimes contestant will offer diagram maneuver often seen Scale meet such Lazy-8 3600 Degree Descending Circle Competition Regulations Different types aircraft approach perform maneuvers differently such J-3 Cub diving airspeed going wingover expected desired optimum scores type two-place light civil aircraft Presentation maneuvers should have placement directly front judges others should placed off side differences listed rule book follows Maneuvers horizontal symmetry should have midpoint center immediately front judges Some examples follows Cuban Eight Loop Roll Lazy Eight 3600 Descending Circle Barrel Roll Three-Turn Spin Bomb Drop just some examples should have midpoint front judges Other maneuvers give judges best view easier perform off side judges position Some examples maneuvers Wingover Stall Turn Procedure Turn occasion sun may directly front tl low horizon ask judges can offse maneuvers safety reasons selected side right sun will ensure judges c maneuver wont go blind wont los Pilots sometimes try hide errors flying too rar judging position Points would lost prese maneuver isnt centered judging area set judge before contest starts Pilot Sig Spacewalker has taken off would constitute downgrade takeoff ecu Greg Hahns P-47 main gear just touching down Hold tail up until airspeed has bled off let tail settle different contests may asked Chief Judge line personnel Contest Director fly out over back edge runway centerline runway along other safety information should communicated everyone involved pilots meeting therethey everyones benefit safety may have request permission fly certain maneuvers such Touch-and-Go Overshoot aborted landing approach because safety considerations aircraft landing approach Make easy judges yourself presenting maneuvers can easily judged faster able realistically complete flight less time model spends being judged message just common sense need stop think about sometimes Realism What could full-scale aircraft really way maneuvers What its cruise speed top speed What types rolls did aircraft perform aircraft considered aerobatic non-aerobatic some questions should ask yourself considering Scale Realism before make out contest routine Janes Encyclopedia Aviation good source type information specifications etc B-17 flying inverted Top Gun Invitational half-time show would spectacular behold real aircraft isnt capable type maneuver Bombers generally aerobatic Different types aircraft built same scale doing same maneuver can look very different must done correctly -scale 1-3 Cub will make loop other vertical maneuver dive airspeed P-5 1 fighter aircraft have dive will pull up vertical maneuver level flight maneuvers will look same either 1-3 Cub loop states AMA Competition Regulations will smaller diameter performed P-5 1 Mustang both modeled same scale loop Cub will also egg shape fighter P-51 loop will round shape Finally make complete flight So pilots fly maneuvers between maneuvers over sky configuration can imagine Make complete ffight pilot aircraftsmooth entry exits maneuvers no sudden jerks direction no unprototypical maneuvers inverted B 29s example Take time set up maneuvers dont rush anything Make transition maneuver next should have put together beginning flight rn th Right wing F-BO Shooting Star much higher should Gear problem Nick Zirolis TBM Avenger can benot prototypical fighter aircraft landing approach realism retract gear points used mechanica Dick Hansens Proctor Aibatros overhead flyby WW aircraft has good wind penetration An aircraft capable doing maneuvers othe ones listed Competition Regulations FA should prepared prove aircraft performed maneuvers good example Bob Underwoods lL-2-a Russian attack bomber aircraft worked together attacking German tank columns Eastern Front during WW II Russian bombers would circle tank columns cutting off lead rear tanks began flying what called Circle Death bombers would strafe drop bombs tank column kept column pinned down under constant attack flying 3600 circle attacking aircraft spread out least firing tank column times maneuver isnt anyones rule book Bob flies uses IL-2 competition because has written published documentation maneuver being performed aircraft flies handwritten note Joe local expert pilot would considered documentation National Championship eventthe key written published documentation Several years ago top Scale modelers joined Nats team RC Scale Event Director Cliff Tacie gave everyone good education basics RC Scale Nats ran have included table handed out Cliff several Nats lists four flight routines different aircraft types AMA RC Scale National Championships Notice optional mandatory maneuvers mandatory maneuvers must flown pilots competition optional maneuvers limited prototypes aerobatic limitations pilots flight skill table will give some idea types maneuvers aircraft can J 3 Cub listed twice Light Aircraft Aerobatic Light Aircraft Note latter listing Clipped-Wing Cub clipped wings sometimes re-engined Cub capable basic aerobatic aircraft have modified roll Scale kits documentation abound other modified type aircraft Duane Coles ClippedWing Taylorcraft another example RIC SERVICE AT ITS BEST Sales Service Anything Radio Controlled KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Michigan 48167 Ph 248-486-4800 Fax 248-486-1603 Repairs Updates Custom Modifications Frequency Changes 6 Send Legal sized SAE 1997 Meter conversions ACE Airtronics Aristo-craft Cirrus EK Catalog containing lists RIC maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE Kline Discover MCard VISA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & others UPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaround Walk-in daily service 800 am-500 pm Send E-Mail PTWaters@junocom 44 Model Aviation owing example what considered good flight plan seasoned Scale pilotnot particular pilot combinations some best pilots have pleasure judge Before flight pilot has learned much possible about aircraft Using history particular aircraft type has found out stall cruising top speeds may have talked owner original aircraft obtain information type information also available library pilot has also found out flight characteristics chosen aircraft maneuvers might AMA rule book can document use permission Contest Director pilot/builder has also practiced contest aircraft varying weather conditions crosswind etc familiarize himself aircrafts oddities flight wont surprises meet has written flight plan follows practices local field calling maneuvers front set judges pilot has also flown contest aircraft practice airplane other area fields keep depth perception best level possible varying types terrain background different distances pilot walks up judges announces himself something like Good morning gentlemen Today will flying de Havilland DH 82 Tigermoth maximum level speed 109 mph cruising speed 93 mph will fly following maneuvers order Using call sheet goes over order caller checking order score sheets will keep caller making mistakes order routine judges pilot tells following probably less detail asterisk denotes required maneuvers TakeofP will have aircraft handler walk aircraft out takeoff point prototype equipped tail skid full-scale aircraft 6 3750 l/lhX3850 3/32x24061 l/0x24965 3/it x 26074 1/4x26090 3/0x2Ot119 1/2x23811042143 1/32 x 33043 50 60 1/20 x 3 36435069 1/10 x 3 36445060 3/32 x 3 43526107 1/0x3 52637304 3/lOx 3 627084101 1/4x3 7094113130 5/16x3109152 3/0x3105115140170 1/2x3135150175205 3/4x3225310 1/32 x 4 56667992 1/20 x 4 50667002 1/1614 56007902 3/32 x 4 6082106114 1/0x4 7693112134 3/16x4 071091401St 1/414106152162179 5/16x4182234 3/tx 4165210239285 1/2 x 4249205315336 3/4x4350471 MATCHED SHEETS 42 48 3/32 x 4125142 1/6x4150169 3/lOx 4164109 1/4x4176295 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/816 3/1617 1/420 5/1627 3/037 1/254 5/074 AILERONS3648 1/4x15792 1/411-1/46590 1/411-1/274195 1/4x280115 5/1601-1/474105 5/16x1-1/275196 5/16 x 286129 3/tx 1-1/480115 3/8x1-1/283116 3/8x295135 1/2x1-1/295140 1/2x2106150 1/4x275 1/4x3109 3/8x290 3/0x3131 1/2x3154 A/I/IF2lSnAPE/IEA/Ilh/IE/I8E 2130 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/8x3/854 1/211/275 3/4 x 3/4 95 1/lOx 1/0 1/lOx 1/4 1/16x3/0 1/16 x 1/2 3/32 SQ 3/32 x 1/4 3/3213/6 3/32x1/2 1/0 SO 1/Ox 3/16 1/Ox 1/4 1/8 x 3/8 1/8x1/2 1/Ox 3/4 I/Ox 1 3/16 SO 3/1 Ox 1/4 3/16 x 3/8 3/16 x 1/2 3/16 x 3/4 3/16 x 1 1/4 SO 1/4 x 3/0 1/4x1/2 1/4 x 3/4 1/4x1 5/16 SO 3/8 SO 3/Ox 1/2 3/Ox 3/4 3/8 x 1 1/2 SO 1/2x3/4 1/2 x 1 5/8 50 3/4 50 3/4 x 1 BUNDLE DEALS 201/16x3 203/32x3 151/0x3 153/16x3 10 1/4x3 103/0x3 51/2x3 20 l/10x4 101/16x4 153/32x4 103/32x4 10 1/0x4 51/Ox 4 10 3/16 x4 53/16x4 101/4x4 51/4x4 53/0x4 51/2x4 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 10 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 28 35 14 10 21 24 30 38 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 81 99 36 799 970 075 1050 075 1050 695 1235 1150 875 1000 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 50 70 35 45 57 68 06 64 02 104 06 111 132 48 900 1075 625 735 835 36 29 33 40 54 60 131 225 18 1/32x370119 1/20x370119LI 1/16x370119 3/32x393144 1/0x3114175 3/16 x 3132202 l/4x3157237 3/8x3100307I. 1/2x3236382C 3/4x3375519 1 x3532719 1/32x4123180c 1/20x4123108c 1/16x4123108 3/32 x 4149232 1/0x4169262 3/16x4197300 1/4 x 4237332-I 3/8x4357563 1/2 x 4402688 4-1 lb woo/I sub/Oct txxcxilxbdio/ SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/0x6250395 1/Ox 12 395 750 1/4 x 12 495 950 LITE PLY1224 48 1/0x695125 240 1/Ox 12125240 475 1/4x6125175 345 1/4x12185345 675 3 PLY BIRCH 12 24 48 1/64x6 145 295 535 1/64 x 12 295 5351035 1/32x6 95190345 1/32x12190355675 1/1616 95190345 1/lOx 12190355675 1/8x6 95190345 1/Ox 12190355695 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/16x6 100 200 345 3/16 12 200 345 605 5 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/32x6140275525 3/32x122755251020 1/Ox 6150295 585 1/Ox 12 295 5751120 1/4x6125250 380 1/4x12230300 735 7 PLY BIRCH 12 24 48 3/OxO 150 285 525 3/Ox 12 285 5501 000 8 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/216215375 015 1/2x1237561512 00 HARD MAPLE18 1/4x1/445 1/4x3/850 1/4x1/250 3/9x3/O50 3/Oxl/256 3/013/465 3/Oxi75 3/Oxl-1/2115 1/2 x 1/275 78 5/8x3/4 05 3/4x3/4 92 SPRUCE/ BA553648 68 1/lOxl/424 30 3/32x1/425 39 1/OSO21 29 1/8x1/42036 1/0x3/Ou3546 l/8x1/241 55 1/Ox 3/44763 3/16 SO2030 3/1613/04053 3/16x1/240 64 3/16x3/4c6580 1/4S04557100 1/4 x 3/05369 1/4x1/261 81130 1/4x3/41831110186 3/8S0 64 85130 3/Oxl/2 1 154 1/2S085105180 1/2 x 3/494125200 Al/I 93/I/I EXIIA F/Il PACKA/IIN/I GROOVED 10 MOUNTS 3/0x3/41/O50 3/8x3/45/32 50 1/2x3/43/16 55 WING 5K1N536 36 1/32112479535 1/20112479535 1/16112479535 3/32x12579845 TRAILING EDGES36 1/Oxl/229 3/16x3/435 1/4x139 5/16x1-1/450 3/811-1/256 1/2x2 90 EPOXY 4-1/2 OZ 902 5 Minute425669 15 Minute425689 38 Minute425669 2 Hxur425669 28 Mixote429840 INSTANT GLUE 1/2 Thin xrOF185 1 xx Thin GE300 2 oz Thin SF550 8oz Tom GE1650 1/2 ox Extra Thick 200 1 Extra thick330 2/In tx/na Thick600 0/Il Extra tOick1000 ODORLESS FOR FOAM 1/2 oz Thin /Ir SF425 1 no Thin SF785 201 Thin IrOF1305 2/In Accelerator315 8ox Acc RetilI 695 tat tip/I 6 149 Ext tipo x tine 8 149 SEND 81 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG INFO & HELP 806-745-6394 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-687-5555 24 HR FAX 806-745-6483 ThIt 48 Slate Oandl 10 Charge 1050 pay UPS Add $551 CII SEN 1111 extra PP API FF1 accept Visa MC Discolor personal checes0 MAILLONE STAR MODELS I/COO 6 3/x % tax Texas OS correnco Mm wood oroer hOod ORDERS TO Rt9 Box 437 Lubbock TX 79423 BPLGAIN CONIBOL Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves walletl Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control AFTC E5 Futaba K N Pace Ii ~y Pensacola FL 32505 Viol home page ol hHp//wwwIPoet/DIEST/rodiosoijllVRSl html repair information 904 434-09091I7TT 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line lOrders Only Pleasell April 1998 45 JUST THINK HOW GREAT YOUR PLANE WOULD LOOK WITH THIS SENSATIONAL PROPELLER new SYNTEC variable pitch pTOpeUers will make model look great will fly great well pitch two three four blade propellers fully adjustable 4 24 beautifully finished hard maple blades produced three styles size range 18 3O Blade pitch controlled calibrated dial front SYNTEC hub Mounting hardware available engines 120c1 larger Try airplane today experience convenience variable Ditch beautu SYNTEC source MOKI engines BISSON mu4fflers equipped used wheeled dolly towed mechanic aircraft handler takeoff point Always sure obtain clearance model handler cross runway especially true two flightlines operating model equipped tail wheel nose gear will expected taxi out onto runway stop check flying surfaces deflection announce takeoff begins next maneuver will Figure Eight* will center crossover point front judges entering maneuver left judges exiting right third maneuver will FlyPast* 10-20 feet keeping consistent heading altitude during maneuver pilot will also keep heading altitude before after maneuver gradual ascent climb out maneuver fourth maneuver today will Inside Loop will dive airspeed will slight egg shape loop aircraft did have high airspeed will center loop directly front judges top loop will cut throttle proceeding last half maneuver will fly past same altitude before starting maneuver fifth maneuver will Immelmann Turn Again slight dive airspeed will pull up half loop aircraft inverted perform half-roll continue flight opposite direction same heading higher altitude Split-S will sixth maneuver today straight-and-level flight will perform half-roll recover same heading lower altitude opposite direction seventh maneuver will Straight-Ahead Stall have maneuver cleared Contest Director have made diagram judges aircraft will proceed normal pass field line parallel zero line opposite side runway point front judges will increase altitude 450 angle OK Cub 049B Lug & radial mount Metal tank High RPM True Carburetion $1695 EACH shpg mper order OK Cub 049A Radial mount Nylon tank High RPM True Carburetion 58 years OK engine history 80 page book Includes complete engine listings full color photos COLLECTOR EDITION $1195 p/p Set five color posters $15 year catalog/newsletter $2 accept VISA MASTERCARD OK ENGINES PO BOX 355 M FMOHAWK NY 13407 46 Model Aviation EC van -pitch propellers INININ~ distributed exclusively through Gerard Enteqrlses Inc GERARD ENTERPRISES INC W226 N825 Eastmound Dr Waukesha WI 53186 414 521-0547 Fax 414 521-0551 4 V point front judges will cut throttle stall aircraft wings will remain level aircraft falls back level flight same heading altitude before maneuver started eighth maneuver Barrel Roll will start level flight dive airspeed pull nose up continue around barrel uses soft-drink can illustrate upright position same heading altitude before maneuver Landing* will ninth maneuver will traffic pattern landing after Im cleared land will line up approach continue finish maneuver hopefully sitting aircraft down front judges continue roll out Because paved runway will takeoff landing main wheels runway grass pilot might have opted make threepoint takeoff landing proper wind conditions Again aircraft handler will retrieve model An aircraft tail wheel nose wheel should taxi out back hangar before takeoff after landing last maneuver score sheet Eight Realism* As per rule book shall awarded proportion well model simulates complete flight stability airspeed takeoff landing taxiing characteristics prototype aircraft Flight Realism score usually conferred team judges fligbtline after flight finished No judge should dominate conversation judge should share his/her opinion score conferring takes place other zero score maneuver safety violation Some pilots give judges oral description flight progresswhat airplane doing Some tell little history know aircrafts owner pilot might announce brings aircraft around patch maneuver Okay judges have heading have altitude beginning loopIwill dive airspeed per prototype aircraft has cruising speed 97mphloop beginning now pilot will announce judges cuts throttle top loop will call maneuver complete aircraft resumes fair prices sensible quantities af fas teners need far model building call write fax free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington Ni 08822fax 908-788-2607 e-mail microf@blesteetInternet http//mkrofastenerscom April 1998 47 Sky Harbor RC Presents Mike Del Pontes Revution V-Tail 0-500 Fits 40 size motors Handcrafted custom ARC Lightweight pro-built fuse piece sheeted ming mith epoxy carbon fiber reinforc ing Predictable racing plane yet stable docile sport plane Building set up details included $135 ping Imitations Only Revlution Mod fied p-si Rena Series hurs R68 color Broc EaSY Built Ki i75 ARC Kit $325 Scale Outline ize a & Plywood Construction ize designed tor YS 91 YS 140 Wing Cores r Canopy plus ABS cowl Scoop Exhaust Easy Build Kit ARC Kit ges Rolled Plans ls Available le Racing/Sport Plane e Warbird Racing Association Champion completed airplanes covered norocore also available Phoenix mmwinficadcom/ 4Dennis & Dorinda ThomasZ 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell $435/I 00 alloy steel $665/i 00 stainless $750/SO aluminum Kit Features Wire Spoked Wheels Maclilac Gun Kit Full Cockpit Turnbuckles & Hardware Color Plans Photo Package Scale Documents Book CNC Machined Laser Cut Parts 1/6 1/4 & 1/3 Scales FOR FULL LINE OF Kns AND ACCESSORiES Order Catalog today $500 CK MO VISA MC ARIZONA MODEL AIRCRAIrFERS 9050 EAST GRAY ROAD SCOVrSDALE AZ 85260 TO PLACE ORDER CALL 602 314-9937 FAX ORDERS 602 314-3409 G5 Hobbies HOME OF THE CHAO5 KILLER CHAOS 60 size..$7995 UTTER CHAOS 60 size...$6995 NEW.40 size Miss CHAOS.$6500 NEW .80 Super CHAOS... $15995 FREE CATALOG Pt little CHAO5 life c.all Bob Lisa G45 1-800-628-6065 520-758-1100 50 Model Aviation ight-and-level flight same heading altitude before maneuver started best pilots have oratorical style see contest have chance being way listen what doing may surprise pilots know aircraft exactly going next reasonpractice Some best examples can think Cliff Tacie Teny Nitsch Charlie Nelson Bruce Tharpe Charlie Chambers Mike Barbee just few relax have good time enjoy flight pilots listed good examples sportsmen competition Scale pilots have time will gladly help others competition arent sure about maneuver procedure can always ask flight judge Chief Judge will glad help Flying Scale models having good time sportsmanship fellowship what Scale RC modeling competition about Come join us winning flight combination Alexander 3709 Valley Ridge Dr Nashville TN 3721] Information sources AMA Competition Regulations Federation Aeronautique Internationale Sporting Code Jane s Encyclopedia Aviation US Scale Masters Judging Guide 1996 Obtain Rule Books AMA Competition Regulations Write AMA Supply & Service ask stock #3 145 Price $250 shipping non-members members receive book no charge request proof membership FAA Sporting Code stock #3 146 AMA Supply Service $5 shipping US Scale Masters Judging Guide Send $250 National Association Scale Aeromodelers Cathy Burnstine SecretaryiTreasurer 303 Finch St Sandusky OH 44870 p SPAD XIII A*iiSR D14dg ALca/t

U Stan Alexander UGHT ROUTiNES slow airplane like Gary Allens Tigermoth requires set maneuvers flown full-scale aircraft FORA WINNING COMBINATION Preflight preparation very important Jerry Caudle Garland Hamilton doublecheck everythIng Jerrys BVM F-80 Cub flies slowly usIng lots rudder Ken Hadiks scale model makes pictureperfect takeoff April 1998 39 j Hahns practice airplane starts climb out ter break IF YOUVE EVER BEEN Scale meet watching champion modeler finesse aircraft through flight routine realize very soon pilot knows aircraft extremely well no unexpected dives swerves ground toward crowd entire flight like movie time prototype aircrafts flight characteristics realistic detail right down three-point landing flaps landing lights attempt copy type performance goal competition Scale pilot want impress judges knowledge aircraft show everyone crowd fellow modelers spectators have right stuff dont fly Scale competition article will help fly Scale model realistically local flying field Scale Fly-In knows might try Scale competition decide its really funwhich What comprises Scale flight routine competition basic elements flight maneuvers performed full-scale aircraft according rule book Couple Precision maneuvers Placement maneuvers Realism maneuvers have complete flight routineright Well have beginning complete flight routine elements paragraph above lists basics Flight judges usually trained events judge especially true national interuational events like Top Gun Invitational AMA Nationals US Scale Masters Championships FAI World Championships competitions has its own rule book rules similar some respects differences need know readers would surprised know contestants have never cracked rule book before contest Im sure several reading have fudged reading rule book before contest local regional Scale meets judges usually have meetings before during contest go over basics new judges hone actual way rules written have changed can relate competition Any good Scale judge studies rule book before contest prepares him/herself particular type competition he/she will judge competitor should also go over rules continue practice competition flight routine used during upcoming contest season Having second flight routine windy day routine also advisable ln wheels firmly planted ground Gary Fullers BT-1 3 makes approach Aviation decided aircraft want model documented have built model Now should put test flights Time get rid butterflies start feel comfortable Quit boring holes sky beautiful creation put together flight routine upcoming Scale competition season Time dig out rule book AMA Competition Regulations Turn page 121 read section Scale General pretty much will give basics what Scale model what can cant safety regulations etc different classes AMA Scale competition also listed page 137 Radio Control Sport Scale competition described general safety model requirements followed proofof-scale static-judging requirements just take little time go over rules piece cake youre sure about rule call write AMA District Scale Committee member names listed Focus Competition section magazine page 140 Radio Control Scale Flight Judging Guide starts purpose principles judging Scale model flight goes areas Precision Presentation Realism flight Precision Judges picture think maneuver should look air help contestant telling will place maneuver Sometimes contestant will offer diagram maneuver often seen Scale meet such Lazy-8 3600 Degree Descending Circle Competition Regulations Different types aircraft approach perform maneuvers differently such J-3 Cub diving airspeed going wingover expected desired optimum scores type two-place light civil aircraft Presentation maneuvers should have placement directly front judges others should placed off side differences listed rule book follows Maneuvers horizontal symmetry should have midpoint center immediately front judges Some examples follows Cuban Eight Loop Roll Lazy Eight 3600 Descending Circle Barrel Roll Three-Turn Spin Bomb Drop just some examples should have midpoint front judges Other maneuvers give judges best view easier perform off side judges position Some examples maneuvers Wingover Stall Turn Procedure Turn occasion sun may directly front tl low horizon ask judges can offse maneuvers safety reasons selected side right sun will ensure judges c maneuver wont go blind wont los Pilots sometimes try hide errors flying too rar judging position Points would lost prese maneuver isnt centered judging area set judge before contest starts Pilot Sig Spacewalker has taken off would constitute downgrade takeoff ecu Greg Hahns P-47 main gear just touching down Hold tail up until airspeed has bled off let tail settle different contests may asked Chief Judge line personnel Contest Director fly out over back edge runway centerline runway along other safety information should communicated everyone involved pilots meeting therethey everyones benefit safety may have request permission fly certain maneuvers such Touch-and-Go Overshoot aborted landing approach because safety considerations aircraft landing approach Make easy judges yourself presenting maneuvers can easily judged faster able realistically complete flight less time model spends being judged message just common sense need stop think about sometimes Realism What could full-scale aircraft really way maneuvers What its cruise speed top speed What types rolls did aircraft perform aircraft considered aerobatic non-aerobatic some questions should ask yourself considering Scale Realism before make out contest routine Janes Encyclopedia Aviation good source type information specifications etc B-17 flying inverted Top Gun Invitational half-time show would spectacular behold real aircraft isnt capable type maneuver Bombers generally aerobatic Different types aircraft built same scale doing same maneuver can look very different must done correctly -scale 1-3 Cub will make loop other vertical maneuver dive airspeed P-5 1 fighter aircraft have dive will pull up vertical maneuver level flight maneuvers will look same either 1-3 Cub loop states AMA Competition Regulations will smaller diameter performed P-5 1 Mustang both modeled same scale loop Cub will also egg shape fighter P-51 loop will round shape Finally make complete flight So pilots fly maneuvers between maneuvers over sky configuration can imagine Make complete ffight pilot aircraftsmooth entry exits maneuvers no sudden jerks direction no unprototypical maneuvers inverted B 29s example Take time set up maneuvers dont rush anything Make transition maneuver next should have put together beginning flight rn th Right wing F-BO Shooting Star much higher should Gear problem Nick Zirolis TBM Avenger can benot prototypical fighter aircraft landing approach realism retract gear points used mechanica Dick Hansens Proctor Aibatros overhead flyby WW aircraft has good wind penetration An aircraft capable doing maneuvers othe ones listed Competition Regulations FA should prepared prove aircraft performed maneuvers good example Bob Underwoods lL-2-a Russian attack bomber aircraft worked together attacking German tank columns Eastern Front during WW II Russian bombers would circle tank columns cutting off lead rear tanks began flying what called Circle Death bombers would strafe drop bombs tank column kept column pinned down under constant attack flying 3600 circle attacking aircraft spread out least firing tank column times maneuver isnt anyones rule book Bob flies uses IL-2 competition because has written published documentation maneuver being performed aircraft flies handwritten note Joe local expert pilot would considered documentation National Championship eventthe key written published documentation Several years ago top Scale modelers joined Nats team RC Scale Event Director Cliff Tacie gave everyone good education basics RC Scale Nats ran have included table handed out Cliff several Nats lists four flight routines different aircraft types AMA RC Scale National Championships Notice optional mandatory maneuvers mandatory maneuvers must flown pilots competition optional maneuvers limited prototypes aerobatic limitations pilots flight skill table will give some idea types maneuvers aircraft can J 3 Cub listed twice Light Aircraft Aerobatic Light Aircraft Note latter listing Clipped-Wing Cub clipped wings sometimes re-engined Cub capable basic aerobatic aircraft have modified roll Scale kits documentation abound other modified type aircraft Duane Coles ClippedWing Taylorcraft another example RIC SERVICE AT ITS BEST Sales Service Anything Radio Controlled KMI 7420 Seven Mile Rd Northville Michigan 48167 Ph 248-486-4800 Fax 248-486-1603 Repairs Updates Custom Modifications Frequency Changes 6 Send Legal sized SAE 1997 Meter conversions ACE Airtronics Aristo-craft Cirrus EK Catalog containing lists RIC maintenance hints Futaba Hitec Heathkit Hobby Shack JR Kraft KGL KSE Kline Discover MCard VISA COD KoPropo Pro-Line RCD Tower Hobbies World Engines & others UPS USMAIL FEDEX etc Calibrated Equipment Quick Turnaround Walk-in daily service 800 am-500 pm Send E-Mail PTWaters@junocom 44 Model Aviation owing example what considered good flight plan seasoned Scale pilotnot particular pilot combinations some best pilots have pleasure judge Before flight pilot has learned much possible about aircraft Using history particular aircraft type has found out stall cruising top speeds may have talked owner original aircraft obtain information type information also available library pilot has also found out flight characteristics chosen aircraft maneuvers might AMA rule book can document use permission Contest Director pilot/builder has also practiced contest aircraft varying weather conditions crosswind etc familiarize himself aircrafts oddities flight wont surprises meet has written flight plan follows practices local field calling maneuvers front set judges pilot has also flown contest aircraft practice airplane other area fields keep depth perception best level possible varying types terrain background different distances pilot walks up judges announces himself something like Good morning gentlemen Today will flying de Havilland DH 82 Tigermoth maximum level speed 109 mph cruising speed 93 mph will fly following maneuvers order Using call sheet goes over order caller checking order score sheets will keep caller making mistakes order routine judges pilot tells following probably less detail asterisk denotes required maneuvers TakeofP will have aircraft handler walk aircraft out takeoff point prototype equipped tail skid full-scale aircraft 6 3750 l/lhX3850 3/32x24061 l/0x24965 3/it x 26074 1/4x26090 3/0x2Ot119 1/2x23811042143 1/32 x 33043 50 60 1/20 x 3 36435069 1/10 x 3 36445060 3/32 x 3 43526107 1/0x3 52637304 3/lOx 3 627084101 1/4x3 7094113130 5/16x3109152 3/0x3105115140170 1/2x3135150175205 3/4x3225310 1/32 x 4 56667992 1/20 x 4 50667002 1/1614 56007902 3/32 x 4 6082106114 1/0x4 7693112134 3/16x4 071091401St 1/414106152162179 5/16x4182234 3/tx 4165210239285 1/2 x 4249205315336 3/4x4350471 MATCHED SHEETS 42 48 3/32 x 4125142 1/6x4150169 3/lOx 4164109 1/4x4176295 BIRCH DOWELS36 1/816 3/1617 1/420 5/1627 3/037 1/254 5/074 AILERONS3648 1/4x15792 1/411-1/46590 1/411-1/274195 1/4x280115 5/1601-1/474105 5/16x1-1/275196 5/16 x 286129 3/tx 1-1/480115 3/8x1-1/283116 3/8x295135 1/2x1-1/295140 1/2x2106150 1/4x275 1/4x3109 3/8x290 3/0x3131 1/2x3154 A/I/IF2lSnAPE/IEA/Ilh/IE/I8E 2130 SPRUCE TRIANGLES 36 3/8x3/854 1/211/275 3/4 x 3/4 95 1/lOx 1/0 1/lOx 1/4 1/16x3/0 1/16 x 1/2 3/32 SQ 3/32 x 1/4 3/3213/6 3/32x1/2 1/0 SO 1/Ox 3/16 1/Ox 1/4 1/8 x 3/8 1/8x1/2 1/Ox 3/4 I/Ox 1 3/16 SO 3/1 Ox 1/4 3/16 x 3/8 3/16 x 1/2 3/16 x 3/4 3/16 x 1 1/4 SO 1/4 x 3/0 1/4x1/2 1/4 x 3/4 1/4x1 5/16 SO 3/8 SO 3/Ox 1/2 3/Ox 3/4 3/8 x 1 1/2 SO 1/2x3/4 1/2 x 1 5/8 50 3/4 50 3/4 x 1 BUNDLE DEALS 201/16x3 203/32x3 151/0x3 153/16x3 10 1/4x3 103/0x3 51/2x3 20 l/10x4 101/16x4 153/32x4 103/32x4 10 1/0x4 51/Ox 4 10 3/16 x4 53/16x4 101/4x4 51/4x4 53/0x4 51/2x4 TRIANGLES 1/4 3/8 1/2 3/4 1-1/2 10 10 12 13 17 11 14 15 19 11 13 14 15 21 28 35 14 10 21 24 30 38 22 27 29 42 52 27 36 40 53 67 49 60 76 60 81 99 36 799 970 075 1050 075 1050 695 1235 1150 875 1000 1400 950 1300 21 23 27 36 45 23 27 29 36 45 59 30 33 41 50 70 35 45 57 68 06 64 02 104 06 111 132 48 900 1075 625 735 835 36 29 33 40 54 60 131 225 18 1/32x370119 1/20x370119LI 1/16x370119 3/32x393144 1/0x3114175 3/16 x 3132202 l/4x3157237 3/8x3100307I. 1/2x3236382C 3/4x3375519 1 x3532719 1/32x4123180c 1/20x4123108c 1/16x4123108 3/32 x 4149232 1/0x4169262 3/16x4197300 1/4 x 4237332-I 3/8x4357563 1/2 x 4402688 4-1 lb woo/I sub/Oct txxcxilxbdio/ SUPERIOR LITE1224 48 1/0x6250395 1/Ox 12 395 750 1/4 x 12 495 950 LITE PLY1224 48 1/0x695125 240 1/Ox 12125240 475 1/4x6125175 345 1/4x12185345 675 3 PLY BIRCH 12 24 48 1/64x6 145 295 535 1/64 x 12 295 5351035 1/32x6 95190345 1/32x12190355675 1/1616 95190345 1/lOx 12190355675 1/8x6 95190345 1/Ox 12190355695 4 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/16x6 100 200 345 3/16 12 200 345 605 5 PLY BIRCH 122448 3/32x6140275525 3/32x122755251020 1/Ox 6150295 585 1/Ox 12 295 5751120 1/4x6125250 380 1/4x12230300 735 7 PLY BIRCH 12 24 48 3/OxO 150 285 525 3/Ox 12 285 5501 000 8 PLY BIRCH 122448 1/216215375 015 1/2x1237561512 00 HARD MAPLE18 1/4x1/445 1/4x3/850 1/4x1/250 3/9x3/O50 3/Oxl/256 3/013/465 3/Oxi75 3/Oxl-1/2115 1/2 x 1/275 78 5/8x3/4 05 3/4x3/4 92 SPRUCE/ BA553648 68 1/lOxl/424 30 3/32x1/425 39 1/OSO21 29 1/8x1/42036 1/0x3/Ou3546 l/8x1/241 55 1/Ox 3/44763 3/16 SO2030 3/1613/04053 3/16x1/240 64 3/16x3/4c6580 1/4S04557100 1/4 x 3/05369 1/4x1/261 81130 1/4x3/41831110186 3/8S0 64 85130 3/Oxl/2 1 154 1/2S085105180 1/2 x 3/494125200 Al/I 93/I/I EXIIA F/Il PACKA/IIN/I GROOVED 10 MOUNTS 3/0x3/41/O50 3/8x3/45/32 50 1/2x3/43/16 55 WING 5K1N536 36 1/32112479535 1/20112479535 1/16112479535 3/32x12579845 TRAILING EDGES36 1/Oxl/229 3/16x3/435 1/4x139 5/16x1-1/450 3/811-1/256 1/2x2 90 EPOXY 4-1/2 OZ 902 5 Minute425669 15 Minute425689 38 Minute425669 2 Hxur425669 28 Mixote429840 INSTANT GLUE 1/2 Thin xrOF185 1 xx Thin GE300 2 oz Thin SF550 8oz Tom GE1650 1/2 ox Extra Thick 200 1 Extra thick330 2/In tx/na Thick600 0/Il Extra tOick1000 ODORLESS FOR FOAM 1/2 oz Thin /Ir SF425 1 no Thin SF785 201 Thin IrOF1305 2/In Accelerator315 8ox Acc RetilI 695 tat tip/I 6 149 Ext tipo x tine 8 149 SEND 81 FOR COMPLETE CATALOG INFO & HELP 806-745-6394 ORDERS ONLY 1-800-687-5555 24 HR FAX 806-745-6483 ThIt 48 Slate Oandl 10 Charge 1050 pay UPS Add $551 CII SEN 1111 extra PP API FF1 accept Visa MC Discolor personal checes0 MAILLONE STAR MODELS I/COO 6 3/x % tax Texas OS correnco Mm wood oroer hOod ORDERS TO Rt9 Box 437 Lubbock TX 79423 BPLGAIN CONIBOL Losing control can nightmare wrong response given command can take its toll model nerves walletl Radio South know feel about hobby too avid RC enthusiasts nearly half century combined experience modeling radio repair So avoid inflated repair costs undue service time Radio South fast economical in-house radio service can depend Radio South customer satisfaction isnt just motto Its way life Let us put back control AFTC E5 Futaba K N Pace Ii ~y Pensacola FL 32505 Viol home page ol hHp//wwwIPoet/DIEST/rodiosoijllVRSl html repair information 904 434-09091I7TT 1-800-962-7802 Toll Free Order Line lOrders Only Pleasell April 1998 45 JUST THINK HOW GREAT YOUR PLANE WOULD LOOK WITH THIS SENSATIONAL PROPELLER new SYNTEC variable pitch pTOpeUers will make model look great will fly great well pitch two three four blade propellers fully adjustable 4 24 beautifully finished hard maple blades produced three styles size range 18 3O Blade pitch controlled calibrated dial front SYNTEC hub Mounting hardware available engines 120c1 larger Try airplane today experience convenience variable Ditch beautu SYNTEC source MOKI engines BISSON mu4fflers equipped used wheeled dolly towed mechanic aircraft handler takeoff point Always sure obtain clearance model handler cross runway especially true two flightlines operating model equipped tail wheel nose gear will expected taxi out onto runway stop check flying surfaces deflection announce takeoff begins next maneuver will Figure Eight* will center crossover point front judges entering maneuver left judges exiting right third maneuver will FlyPast* 10-20 feet keeping consistent heading altitude during maneuver pilot will also keep heading altitude before after maneuver gradual ascent climb out maneuver fourth maneuver today will Inside Loop will dive airspeed will slight egg shape loop aircraft did have high airspeed will center loop directly front judges top loop will cut throttle proceeding last half maneuver will fly past same altitude before starting maneuver fifth maneuver will Immelmann Turn Again slight dive airspeed will pull up half loop aircraft inverted perform half-roll continue flight opposite direction same heading higher altitude Split-S will sixth maneuver today straight-and-level flight will perform half-roll recover same heading lower altitude opposite direction seventh maneuver will Straight-Ahead Stall have maneuver cleared Contest Director have made diagram judges aircraft will proceed normal pass field line parallel zero line opposite side runway point front judges will increase altitude 450 angle OK Cub 049B Lug & radial mount Metal tank High RPM True Carburetion $1695 EACH shpg mper order OK Cub 049A Radial mount Nylon tank High RPM True Carburetion 58 years OK engine history 80 page book Includes complete engine listings full color photos COLLECTOR EDITION $1195 p/p Set five color posters $15 year catalog/newsletter $2 accept VISA MASTERCARD OK ENGINES PO BOX 355 M FMOHAWK NY 13407 46 Model Aviation EC van -pitch propellers INININ~ distributed exclusively through Gerard Enteqrlses Inc GERARD ENTERPRISES INC W226 N825 Eastmound Dr Waukesha WI 53186 414 521-0547 Fax 414 521-0551 4 V point front judges will cut throttle stall aircraft wings will remain level aircraft falls back level flight same heading altitude before maneuver started eighth maneuver Barrel Roll will start level flight dive airspeed pull nose up continue around barrel uses soft-drink can illustrate upright position same heading altitude before maneuver Landing* will ninth maneuver will traffic pattern landing after Im cleared land will line up approach continue finish maneuver hopefully sitting aircraft down front judges continue roll out Because paved runway will takeoff landing main wheels runway grass pilot might have opted make threepoint takeoff landing proper wind conditions Again aircraft handler will retrieve model An aircraft tail wheel nose wheel should taxi out back hangar before takeoff after landing last maneuver score sheet Eight Realism* As per rule book shall awarded proportion well model simulates complete flight stability airspeed takeoff landing taxiing characteristics prototype aircraft Flight Realism score usually conferred team judges fligbtline after flight finished No judge should dominate conversation judge should share his/her opinion score conferring takes place other zero score maneuver safety violation Some pilots give judges oral description flight progresswhat airplane doing Some tell little history know aircrafts owner pilot might announce brings aircraft around patch maneuver Okay judges have heading have altitude beginning loopIwill dive airspeed per prototype aircraft has cruising speed 97mphloop beginning now pilot will announce judges cuts throttle top loop will call maneuver complete aircraft resumes fair prices sensible quantities af fas teners need far model building call write fax free catalog Micro Fasteners800-892-6917 110 Hillcrest Road908-806-4050 Flemington Ni 08822fax 908-788-2607 e-mail microf@blesteetInternet http//mkrofastenerscom April 1998 47 Sky Harbor RC Presents Mike Del Pontes Revution V-Tail 0-500 Fits 40 size motors Handcrafted custom ARC Lightweight pro-built fuse piece sheeted ming mith epoxy carbon fiber reinforc ing Predictable racing plane yet stable docile sport plane Building set up details included $135 ping Imitations Only Revlution Mod fied p-si Rena Series hurs R68 color Broc EaSY Built Ki i75 ARC Kit $325 Scale Outline ize a & Plywood Construction ize designed tor YS 91 YS 140 Wing Cores r Canopy plus ABS cowl Scoop Exhaust Easy Build Kit ARC Kit ges Rolled Plans ls Available le Racing/Sport Plane e Warbird Racing Association Champion completed airplanes covered norocore also available Phoenix mmwinficadcom/ 4Dennis & Dorinda ThomasZ 4-40x1/2 socket caps sell $435/I 00 alloy steel $665/i 00 stainless $750/SO aluminum Kit Features Wire Spoked Wheels Maclilac Gun Kit Full Cockpit Turnbuckles & Hardware Color Plans Photo Package Scale Documents Book CNC Machined Laser Cut Parts 1/6 1/4 & 1/3 Scales FOR FULL LINE OF Kns AND ACCESSORiES Order Catalog today $500 CK MO VISA MC ARIZONA MODEL AIRCRAIrFERS 9050 EAST GRAY ROAD SCOVrSDALE AZ 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