Performing before crowds non-modelers what Air Show Team program about MODEL AIR-SHOW TEAMS came age Transpo 72 ten-day aviation extravaganza near Washington DC forms sport aviation performing daily large crowds spectators AMA fliers stole show times Transpo especially full-scale aviation acts unable perform due weather equipment problems inspiration beginning several less permanent model flying show teams have developed notably original AMA Air Show Team Delaware Pennsyl vania New Jersey area Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Both teams have presented AMAs Distinguished Service Awards several years model aviation promotional activity AMAs former PR director Bob Lopshire key figure establishing original AMA Team andtheTranspo show format efforts laid ground work nationwide program described has developed AMAs cur rent PR director Larry Bolich AMA HQ assistant Hobie Steele under direc tion AMA Executive Director John Worth Aside AMAs effort individ ual hobby industry firms Hobby Industry Assoc have made new pro gram possibleair shows use lot mod els props fuel engines radio equipment related material Without industry help program could sustained grateful appreciation help hope expanding what has gone before article dedicated have contributed Youve heard words times Show Must Go Theres No Business Like Show Business tainly apply avid modelers currently devoting time energy talents show general public what modern world model aviation about over 1200 chartered AMA clubs throughout country time another have generate en thusiasm club recruit new mem bers get recognition home-town folks especially flying site help needed order Shown scene McGuire AFB NJ AMAs original Team PA flew last May Show model aviation general public September1976 13 Teams New AMA HIA national program promotes Models types make air show exciting Particular crowd pleasers such way-out jobs Snoopys Doghouse Flying Lawnmower course Scale Aerobatic designs Show Teams have planned presented static displays shopping malls given model demon strations local civic groups have helped worthy charitable organization raise funds ingredients upon AMAs new Air Show Team concept has developed An important sidelight need change Toy Airplane image general public seems hold concern ing model aviationmost neighbors still seem think model airplanes something kids should volved Few have appreciation activity now mostly adult hobby/sport AMA HQ has therefore developing plan using program air-show teams national PR vehicle get model aviation sport/hobby message John Q Public Air-Show Team concept has media appeaLit has become valuable way achieve local public recognition program intend ed focus show biz type flying rather type usually seen con tests say competition events have no spectator appeal air shows better relate general public usually easier get P R mileage typical competition events Ex ceptions national international meets have greater prestige uni versal appeal cases however air show helpful contest explain what competition flying about out interfering compromising competition events concept organizing groups model airplane enthusiasts show teams solely purpose presenting model aviation shows has come its own last few years Such teams have nual schedules shows present usu ally during spring summer fall months good weather opportunities available lot dedication involved Members show team spend off-season time build ing new aircraft creating new model avia tion acts exchanging ideas improve show attending rigid practice sessions regular meetings planning next season Typically air-show team flies radiocontrolled aircraft However teams have featured Control-Line acts FreeFlight demonstrations have proven great crowd pleasers Most teams have found best flexible able stage shows various lengths designed fit specific requirements time available nature audience some cases full-scale air show has scratched because inclement weather model aviation show team has flown instead saved day great satisfaction otherwise disap pointed crowd has happened enough times especially low ceilings windy weather has prevailed now show team motto Fly Others Wont make program work AMA together Hobby Industry Assoc sponsoring concept Both AMA HIA contributed matching funds finance segments program Further evidence importance effort reflected fact new AMA Leader Mem ber category has created show team managers Teams classed according number shows performed annually will receive proportional amount sup port Uniform items such patches caps shirts jump suits like well decals signs handouts will furnished joint AMA-HIA sponsorship Using nucleus existing AMA char tered club teams others such AMA show team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio DC/ RC Club Team Washington DC Air Show Team AST concept will ex panded include new groups rapidly can achieve similar performance records Teams will receive incentive both quality quantity shows number requests have come re garding sign towed Graham Lomax Big John AMA teams air show appearances details Attachment point airplane permanent screw-eye underside ship side tail wheel servo activated release pin swivel joined two cords 45-lb test fish line goes top bottom 3/16 dowel forms leading part sign lower end dowel weighted wrapping solder about 8 turns epoxied place body sign wrapped around dowel machine double stitched edges attachments throughout Letters cut red silk double stitched background Double stitching important Sign under con stant whip roughly 60 mph must stand abuse take-off landing Rear sign also attached 3/16 dowel wrapping silk around dowel double stitiching weighted same front top bot tom dowel straight cords go rear ward 12 before joining 8-long yoke two vertical dowels weighted solder wrap strip silk stitched over dowels about 6 apart form anti-whip drag stabilizer Take-offs accomplished rolling sign up rear laying unit runway rear tow plane rubber attach line free rolled unit NOTE place thin white silk open weave starched carpet backing may used place red silk letters ones cut Contact may used addi tional adhesive applied form Pliobond etc End Pennsylvania Teams show comes towing banner Banner construction details well-proven Easy team have its own message Also see Flying Flag articlel LONIAX TOW SIGN20x16 STABILIZER THIN WHITE SILKDOWEL SWIVEL- ------CORD \CORD RED SILK LETTERS WE IGHT .---2 STRANDS 1/8 RUBBERI-b FT SNAP SWIVEL STAB DETAIL 9 3/16 DOWEL WEIGHTS rating system will provide assistance active air-show teams still help ASTs items merchandise fuel accessories signs publicity handouts no mere freebie programsupplies will go to those meet program requirements Administrated through AMA AST concept promises outstanding program introducing masses people excitement fun model avia tion ranks spectators ex pected come new aeromodelers friends sport assistance search additional flying sites Aero modeling activity should grow through AST exposure public becomes better Right Outhouse act goes up cloud smoke target bombed Good simulation timing catches audience surprise Getting close what makes Doghouse-Red Baron act exciting takes good pilots lots practice plus announcer give running account battle Right Snoopy Red Baron dress up air-show duel greatest crowd pleaser model flying actsthe big finish Flying Circus program September 1976 15 Above Aerial combat always goes over big Constant changes direction near misses keep up excitement Show crowds love action McElwees Saucer flies past Washington Monu ment Model has thrilling air-show crowds years Plans available Model Airplane News Super Saucer No 5 Show Teams Below Dick Maloney hand launches McElwees Saucernecessary grass fields such Washington Monument grounds PA DC/RC teams combined provide Air Force Day show last May informed responds sym pathetic ear aeromodelers problems support HIA industry manufacturers administration AST Program AMA headquarters Air-Show Team concept expected eventually cover nation network active top-quality model aviation fliers selling aeromodeling public weekend Only few clubs involved now can get ground floor new well-founded program following information ex plains others can join effort fun Guidelines Rules AMA Sanctioned Air-Show Team An AMA air-show team made up experienced aeromodelers regularly fly demonstrations public pro fessional manner much like barnstorming pilots full-scale airshows criteria show team chosen AMA-sanctioned based perform ance existing teams public rela tions goal promoting model aviation general public three classes AMA show teams depending experience performance level achieved AA & AAA Class team initially signed based documented number shows within past three years 16 Model Aviation team performed prior being officially sanctioned AMA Class AA AAA Number Shows 5-9 10-19 20 After team has assigned class must maintain minimum number shows annually order stay class minimum annual number shows 5 AA 10 AAA 15 team may advance class AA example drop back class lose its AMA sanctioned status depending upon number shows performed dur ing calendar year Uniforms equip ment supplies allocated according class upper classes receiving pro portionally support Documenta tion verify teams performance record may include copies teams program particular shows intinerary schedule performances professional show doesnt mean show need letter-perfect respect show should planned extensively practiced tight minimum lags alternate acts ready go event balky engine like purpose show make exciting possible avoided situation fliers use tank fuel putting show having great time themselves overdo point boredom others air show teams itpublic appreciation skill dedication Al Betkeys Flying Circus known over states Canada spectacular entertainment Team fliers should drilled perform ing two-to-five minutes air time given flightand normally never same thing twice way show ma terial offered Lost time should mini mized least aircraft should air times requires engine starting necessary before preceding act approaches landing Safety prime requisite airshow team AMA safety code must strictly adhered moment Flight paths should parallel spectator barricade lines parachute con fetti drops rocket firing like should done away crowd ab solutely no flight over spectators should permitted Practice makes perfect regular show team members plus essential alter nates should dedicated should practice individually resolved work gether least weekly during show seasonmore often developing acts putting show together initially show team practice field separate regular club flying site help ful asset Team membersincluding pitmen alternates announcersshould willing work together both practice sessions performances total team benefit jobs family re sponsibilities take out town during practice sessions show well model ers regularly fly contest circuit should generally included team since regardless individual incon venience other factors show must go Its merely matter tradi tion its obligation what has promisedthe honoring commitment good show team needs willing build models although builder doesnt necessarily have flier Nat urally actual performance time pilot very little compared time spent preparation ground work includes building model test flying individual practice team practice ses sions develop coordinate overall air show plus travel time shows onsite staging logistical support equipment large elaborate air show should depends upon willing volunteers available also imagi nation initiative minimum num Limbo act demonstrates fun precision flying regular acts performed Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio AMA Sanctioned Air Show Team members six consisting team manager announcer four fliers AAA Team has expanded crew 13 members three six-man teams including captain an nouncer plus coordinator schedules performances assigns shows team turn way requests shows can met fliers need tieup two days month actual per formances although practice required nearly week-end between shows Team Manager must both mother hen drill sergeant over team seeing member notified show dates ensuring man team completely drilled part show man al ways up expectations equipment self back-up ships available keep team airborne times doing necessary building team himself watching over frequency conflicts see ing product reports sent hack HQ supporting manufacturers regular basis managers personality must firm hut understanding commands respect being overbearing Timer show must virtually unflap pable must notify man precise moment start engine stand take off watching timing already airand give command landing must also note engine failure air give command landing warning others may aware must also able stretch act necessary must cool ground zero definite show biz feel timing showmanship importance team manager recognized new AMA Leader Member designation Show Team Manager LM/STM rating just meaningful LM/Judge LM/ Contest Director continued page 76 Col Al Betkey performs unique specialty flying through ring fire beginners requires flying right pilot accuracy Hes close ringnote pull-up Show Teams continued page 17 Team members usually picked team manager good team member committed contest circuit wants just Sunday flying Hes also innovator normally helpful others problem solving aiding newcomer flight training Hes usually has something different flying field air hog scornful safety-first should cooperative soul rather loner short tempered pos sessed good sense humor show team should have minimum family encumbrances limit appear ances ie parental marital situations strain should ever placed situations might cause employment problems due team appearance dates sometimes mid-week etc addition above team member should good builder good repair man keeping equipment show condition times Finally team member must works well others crux team Picked team manager members may removed team descretion missing two three shows practice sessions unsafe flying lack team work announcer team mouthpiece tells public what team aboutand what modeling aboutthe prime reason show teams existence key man chosen carefully need comic must quick thinking should sensitive good speaking voice ability ad-lib necessary need great flier well formed facets aeromodeling will first experience modern miniature aircraft specta tors since outgrew 1O gliders youth extremely important announcer describes accurately what happening explains mechanics aircraft promotes favorable public impression sport aero modeling An AMA sanctioned Air Show Team AST can begin nucleus two three dedicated club members neigh boring fliers develop possible program routines simple rules AST mem bership Recruiting additional members may through announcements club meetings one-to-one basis original members Interest should grow public performances begin AST may eventually have choose members applicants After five shows applications may made AMA HQ AST charter Leader Member STM manager desired Team Requirements following edited care fully prepared proven rules Col Betkeys Flying Circus AMA Ohio area AST recommended good basic guidelines team Members Air-Show Team should chosen because ability person alities capability working well others Technicians team have flying ability should given oppor tunity fill pilots slot opening arises new member being considered team must first demonstrate flying ability before consideration given membership other members team membership should look number following qualities attributes considering new team member Have ability work well others Possess good sportsmanship qualities Have pleasing personality Reflect loyalty past actions Have proficiency area being selected Reflect perseverance Have family support understanding time must put forth team activitiesbuilding sessions meetings practice shows like Have past contributions toward local club efforts Have willingness forgo contests appear shows New Members new member will bring team own aircraft radios certain uniform items time will presented Silver AMA wings wings must worn right collar near tip show team function Failure wear wings will con stituted improper dress member will excused performance function shows static displays speaking engagements radio television appear ances etc new member must complete flying season Team May-Octo ber example least ten shows whichever comes first before receives gold AMA wings full-team bene fits During trial period new member will receive certain supplies depending function availability mate rial Other benefits will reserved unless damages own aircraft during show team performance team manager designates man perform particu lar routine special aircraft needed Responsibility man assigned specific function setting up tearing down packing away equipment show expected ready next performance Aircraft ready uniform shoes clean plus show prop ready responsible member responsible support other members alleviate situation may adverse loose gossip concerning fellow team mem bers No profane language permitted dur ing performance flying routine smoking permitted Personal conduct should times conducive AMA-sanctioned Show-Team Member Show-team meetings will held reg ular intervals emergency meeting called necessary show dates team static displays special functions must agreed upon fore date confirmed sponsoring organization No letters should sent out except team letterhead approval team manager information concerning team dress code safety etc should discussed meetings New routines will intro duced team approval before being used Try suggestions out entire team membership two indi viduals putting ideas before members team can discuss work together make final decisions unit sole aim see entire team moves same proper direction Correct uniform must worn times including wings No tennis shoes pockets empty before line-up dur ing performance No additional patches lettering uniform unless agreed upon full membership Location same also decided full membership crowd anticipated excess 500 people show sponsor must have relief facilities make arrangements Red Cross have first-aid station flying site Immediately upon arrival show site spectator line established no allowed beyond point exception uniformed team members special invited guests No spectator permitted across either end aircraft take-off approach strip anyone disregards rules show must stopped will resume until spectators behind lines pilots meeting will precede show during entire program reiterated double checking assigned fre quencies sequence routines last minute check wiring switches pyrotechnics special effects Pre-flight inspection must Check exterior linkages engine mounting bolts hinges props fractures radio range check like Pilots required sacrifice air craft full-down elevator circum stances requiresuch dead-stick ap proach cross-wind condition would cause apparent landing spectators turns must made away spectators Any flight over spectators 76 Model Aviation NEW FORD TRI MOTOR 1195 Unique because such amazing scale detail achieved kits relatively easy build can built ways such Rubber Powered supplied Electric Motor 020 049 C02 Engine Power Free Flight Control Line R/C pulse Single Channel Static Scale version makes museum-like model Frame members accurately Die Cut finest quality Balsa Wood part numbered insure fast accurate assembly clearly shown easy step-by-step plan Highly detailed Plastic Parts simplify assembly adding touch realism-in-miniature NEW ZERO Nifty control line models Theyre easiest ones world assembleall wood no tissue coveringonly 6 9 parts depending model ex cept Biplanes have few Genuine Nylon motor mount THEYRE AT YOUR DEALER GET OVER AND SEE THEM NOW Show Teams continued time outside radio failure con stitutes immediate dis -enrollment show team Always have team mem ber calling pilot during such events Combat prevent straying over near spectators Certain routines will scratched rough wind conditions could cause air craft turn toward spectators during take-off landing AMA prop nuts plastic rounded spinners no less us re quired powered aircraft sincere thanks Col Al Betkey material preceding edited Betkeys Flying Circus successful air show teams example good model follow Show Acts typical RC show might begin demonstration flight showing control rudder elevator aileron throttle affect aircraft some ma neuvers based combinations controls rolls Immelmann like nouncer must use public address system crowd coverage can contribute much keeping things moving enter taining spectators flight action comes slow powered sailplane makes good appearance soars aloft spectators may safely offered opportunity take stick ship has plenty altitude Aerobatic demonstration using biplane pattern aircraft announcer ex plaining intricacies complex ma neuvers like 4- 8-point rolls can easily included show Smoke bombs can add much solo aerobatic flight formation aeroba tics always crowd-pleasers good closing act dog-fight between Snoopy Red Baron melo drama announcers appeal cheer Snoopy boo Baron Pyrotechnics smoke can heighten excitement Other exciting acts can developed team growsgood acts unlim ited teams imagination ela borate acts require good deal time material practice basic airshow ASTs have added repertoire Banner towing apparatus can added conventional aircraft either towed off ground long towline snatched between standing poles flying lawn mower can get away person cutting grass take off tipsy rube audience can steal plane daring aerobatics end dumping confetti upwind unsuspect ing crowd announcer warns specta tors water ballast aircraft holds types acts require careful timing good script plenty re hearsal between announcer performers make exciting professional show properly done Control Line can exciting airshow work too Competition type flying variations simulations Slow Combat Team Racing Fast Combat Team Stunt Flying Carrier-type events can develop outstanding miniature show within show some circum stances particularly wind conditions favorable Free Right model demonstra tions also appropriatespectators greatly impressed modern enginepowered competition models large rub ber-powered craft graceful tow-line gliders scale models Fund Raising order show teams support community endeavors its highly recommended perform fund raising events such organizations Cancer Society Heart Funds childrens hospitals like Contri butions such events can split help team expenses raising money worthy cause Buddy Box flights can sold general public trainer-type aircraft $1 per minute Program Administration AMA HQ administrates air-show program disbursement kits materials sup plies publicity handouts uniform items including patches caps jumpsuits jackets shirts decals signs stickers Direct contact industry contributors teams members permitted un less arranged through AMA HQ pro tect sponsors unauthorized solici tations Pledges industry solicited AMA national AST effort team will receive items AMA HQ earned required makes better working relationship between teams industry team con tacts manufacturers assistance helterskelter fashion way teams will receive fair share isnt necessary teams solicit material individually Furthermore industry sponsors insist donated material distributed approved AMA HQ prevent abuse good intentions misuse promotional merchandise AST concept potentially offers PR value promotion ever undertaken behalf aeromodeling can start now AST Program community further information AirShow Team Program write Larry Bolich Public Relations Director AMA HQ reprints rules guidelines AMA Sanctioned Show Team ap plication AMA Sanctioned Show Team application Leader Mem bership Air-Show Team Manager 78 Model Aviation TIGER MOTH1295 MESSERSCHMITT 495 ready bolt placeComplete control system less handle lines decals landing gear wheels etc makes building cinch assembly literally minutes can use 049 Pnginp FF Champs/Meuser continued page 8 June issue Model Builder flew beautifully Mather Warner tried level best lose Peanut Scale mcdels thermals Warner put up least flight around five mm Other names such Cover Moss Mulligan promi nent winners lists three scale events also wonder leg being pulled see M Mulligan top list Indoor Peanut Next theyll trying tell Mister Mulligan flying peanut-scale model Bill Warner Night Flying event routine contests arranged Southerncali forniacs might seem bit strange used conventional after-sun down pursuits frequently make seem easy chemical light semi-haywire arrangement batteries wires lamp bulb taped rubber-banded onto fuselage con ventional Gas model usually large B C-class model gasoline lanternor per haps snazzier cordless electrics raises local environment slightly above threshold visibility flier rest conventional competition free flight chaser timer best can said chances contracting sunstroke extremely small Xenakis kids hooked chem light hand-launch glider worked out reasonably well should pardon expressiona radio controlled Old-Timer model out try ing its thing under worst cir cumstances Maybe could hold entire Nats night quiet meet change No blaring radios few motorcyclists demon strated cleverness making noise kicking up dust nobody got Hot Stuff eyes severe lacerations prop nobody sank gurgling quick sand ponds surrounding local kittylitter works scarcely anybody reported loved being eaten rattlesnake Actually sort dull such extra curricular aspects cant win em all. RO KWIK- FILL FUEL PUMP 4c- EI Du NEW CONCEPT IN FUEL PUMPS ONE MOVING PART NOTHING TO BREAK OR WEAR OUT ONLY $1A95 IL No191 iIiUrn LIGHT COMPACT AND RUGGED PUMP IS ONLY 2 WIDE AND 2-7/8 IN DIAMETER HAND OPERATED AND REVERSIBLE PUMPS IN AND OUT HIGH VOLUME FLOW ATTRACTIVE BLACK PUMP COMES ASSEMBLED AND MOUNTS ON GALLON CANS QUICK EASY INSTALLA TION PUMP COMES COMPLETE WITH STEEL MOUNTING BRACKETS HARDWARE AND FUEL TUBING DU-BRO PRODUCTS INCORPORATED 480 Banner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 TANK FILTER Combination weight filter Designed fit clunk tanks Made sintered bronze give ultimate filtering No 16198c Tercel/Trostle continued page 31 little work small penalty weight models can made look good full-scale stunters tank shown large enough give engine run well over 8 mm may desire make tank rter keep engine run within 8-mm limit have measure fuel flying competition uniflow tank shown plans has given very satisfac tory performance flap/elevator movement ori ginal model first set up one-toone ratio During flight testing large flaps appeared create excessive drag during maneuvers flap/elevator movement changed two-tothree ratio shown plans works better flaps smaller deflec tions appear increase lift sufficiently square corners building up ex cessive drag original Tercel con structed adjustable elevator horn using Du-Bro Swiv-Link has worked satisfactorily after flights have found adjustable flap/eleva tor ratio elevator trim capability allows adjustments fine tuning can im prove flying characteristics stunt model balance point should further aft position shown plans model very sensitive balance point Ifyou arewantingto useyourmodel trainer learn stunt pattern funda mentals forward CG location recommended leadout positions shown plans satisfactory wind conditions would want fly though might want use some method adjust leadout positions have used Cox handle recom mend line spacing handle 1 less experi enced fliers line spacing 11/4 1 recommended Cox TD en gine 6-3 Cox gray prop running September 1976 79 kill FUEL TUBING Quality tubing Fuels High heat FEET specifically com pounded Gb resistant noncollapsible No 162 9cL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 76, 78, 79
Performing before crowds non-modelers what Air Show Team program about MODEL AIR-SHOW TEAMS came age Transpo 72 ten-day aviation extravaganza near Washington DC forms sport aviation performing daily large crowds spectators AMA fliers stole show times Transpo especially full-scale aviation acts unable perform due weather equipment problems inspiration beginning several less permanent model flying show teams have developed notably original AMA Air Show Team Delaware Pennsyl vania New Jersey area Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Both teams have presented AMAs Distinguished Service Awards several years model aviation promotional activity AMAs former PR director Bob Lopshire key figure establishing original AMA Team andtheTranspo show format efforts laid ground work nationwide program described has developed AMAs cur rent PR director Larry Bolich AMA HQ assistant Hobie Steele under direc tion AMA Executive Director John Worth Aside AMAs effort individ ual hobby industry firms Hobby Industry Assoc have made new pro gram possibleair shows use lot mod els props fuel engines radio equipment related material Without industry help program could sustained grateful appreciation help hope expanding what has gone before article dedicated have contributed Youve heard words times Show Must Go Theres No Business Like Show Business tainly apply avid modelers currently devoting time energy talents show general public what modern world model aviation about over 1200 chartered AMA clubs throughout country time another have generate en thusiasm club recruit new mem bers get recognition home-town folks especially flying site help needed order Shown scene McGuire AFB NJ AMAs original Team PA flew last May Show model aviation general public September1976 13 Teams New AMA HIA national program promotes Models types make air show exciting Particular crowd pleasers such way-out jobs Snoopys Doghouse Flying Lawnmower course Scale Aerobatic designs Show Teams have planned presented static displays shopping malls given model demon strations local civic groups have helped worthy charitable organization raise funds ingredients upon AMAs new Air Show Team concept has developed An important sidelight need change Toy Airplane image general public seems hold concern ing model aviationmost neighbors still seem think model airplanes something kids should volved Few have appreciation activity now mostly adult hobby/sport AMA HQ has therefore developing plan using program air-show teams national PR vehicle get model aviation sport/hobby message John Q Public Air-Show Team concept has media appeaLit has become valuable way achieve local public recognition program intend ed focus show biz type flying rather type usually seen con tests say competition events have no spectator appeal air shows better relate general public usually easier get P R mileage typical competition events Ex ceptions national international meets have greater prestige uni versal appeal cases however air show helpful contest explain what competition flying about out interfering compromising competition events concept organizing groups model airplane enthusiasts show teams solely purpose presenting model aviation shows has come its own last few years Such teams have nual schedules shows present usu ally during spring summer fall months good weather opportunities available lot dedication involved Members show team spend off-season time build ing new aircraft creating new model avia tion acts exchanging ideas improve show attending rigid practice sessions regular meetings planning next season Typically air-show team flies radiocontrolled aircraft However teams have featured Control-Line acts FreeFlight demonstrations have proven great crowd pleasers Most teams have found best flexible able stage shows various lengths designed fit specific requirements time available nature audience some cases full-scale air show has scratched because inclement weather model aviation show team has flown instead saved day great satisfaction otherwise disap pointed crowd has happened enough times especially low ceilings windy weather has prevailed now show team motto Fly Others Wont make program work AMA together Hobby Industry Assoc sponsoring concept Both AMA HIA contributed matching funds finance segments program Further evidence importance effort reflected fact new AMA Leader Mem ber category has created show team managers Teams classed according number shows performed annually will receive proportional amount sup port Uniform items such patches caps shirts jump suits like well decals signs handouts will furnished joint AMA-HIA sponsorship Using nucleus existing AMA char tered club teams others such AMA show team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio DC/ RC Club Team Washington DC Air Show Team AST concept will ex panded include new groups rapidly can achieve similar performance records Teams will receive incentive both quality quantity shows number requests have come re garding sign towed Graham Lomax Big John AMA teams air show appearances details Attachment point airplane permanent screw-eye underside ship side tail wheel servo activated release pin swivel joined two cords 45-lb test fish line goes top bottom 3/16 dowel forms leading part sign lower end dowel weighted wrapping solder about 8 turns epoxied place body sign wrapped around dowel machine double stitched edges attachments throughout Letters cut red silk double stitched background Double stitching important Sign under con stant whip roughly 60 mph must stand abuse take-off landing Rear sign also attached 3/16 dowel wrapping silk around dowel double stitiching weighted same front top bot tom dowel straight cords go rear ward 12 before joining 8-long yoke two vertical dowels weighted solder wrap strip silk stitched over dowels about 6 apart form anti-whip drag stabilizer Take-offs accomplished rolling sign up rear laying unit runway rear tow plane rubber attach line free rolled unit NOTE place thin white silk open weave starched carpet backing may used place red silk letters ones cut Contact may used addi tional adhesive applied form Pliobond etc End Pennsylvania Teams show comes towing banner Banner construction details well-proven Easy team have its own message Also see Flying Flag articlel LONIAX TOW SIGN20x16 STABILIZER THIN WHITE SILKDOWEL SWIVEL- ------CORD \CORD RED SILK LETTERS WE IGHT .---2 STRANDS 1/8 RUBBERI-b FT SNAP SWIVEL STAB DETAIL 9 3/16 DOWEL WEIGHTS rating system will provide assistance active air-show teams still help ASTs items merchandise fuel accessories signs publicity handouts no mere freebie programsupplies will go to those meet program requirements Administrated through AMA AST concept promises outstanding program introducing masses people excitement fun model avia tion ranks spectators ex pected come new aeromodelers friends sport assistance search additional flying sites Aero modeling activity should grow through AST exposure public becomes better Right Outhouse act goes up cloud smoke target bombed Good simulation timing catches audience surprise Getting close what makes Doghouse-Red Baron act exciting takes good pilots lots practice plus announcer give running account battle Right Snoopy Red Baron dress up air-show duel greatest crowd pleaser model flying actsthe big finish Flying Circus program September 1976 15 Above Aerial combat always goes over big Constant changes direction near misses keep up excitement Show crowds love action McElwees Saucer flies past Washington Monu ment Model has thrilling air-show crowds years Plans available Model Airplane News Super Saucer No 5 Show Teams Below Dick Maloney hand launches McElwees Saucernecessary grass fields such Washington Monument grounds PA DC/RC teams combined provide Air Force Day show last May informed responds sym pathetic ear aeromodelers problems support HIA industry manufacturers administration AST Program AMA headquarters Air-Show Team concept expected eventually cover nation network active top-quality model aviation fliers selling aeromodeling public weekend Only few clubs involved now can get ground floor new well-founded program following information ex plains others can join effort fun Guidelines Rules AMA Sanctioned Air-Show Team An AMA air-show team made up experienced aeromodelers regularly fly demonstrations public pro fessional manner much like barnstorming pilots full-scale airshows criteria show team chosen AMA-sanctioned based perform ance existing teams public rela tions goal promoting model aviation general public three classes AMA show teams depending experience performance level achieved AA & AAA Class team initially signed based documented number shows within past three years 16 Model Aviation team performed prior being officially sanctioned AMA Class AA AAA Number Shows 5-9 10-19 20 After team has assigned class must maintain minimum number shows annually order stay class minimum annual number shows 5 AA 10 AAA 15 team may advance class AA example drop back class lose its AMA sanctioned status depending upon number shows performed dur ing calendar year Uniforms equip ment supplies allocated according class upper classes receiving pro portionally support Documenta tion verify teams performance record may include copies teams program particular shows intinerary schedule performances professional show doesnt mean show need letter-perfect respect show should planned extensively practiced tight minimum lags alternate acts ready go event balky engine like purpose show make exciting possible avoided situation fliers use tank fuel putting show having great time themselves overdo point boredom others air show teams itpublic appreciation skill dedication Al Betkeys Flying Circus known over states Canada spectacular entertainment Team fliers should drilled perform ing two-to-five minutes air time given flightand normally never same thing twice way show ma terial offered Lost time should mini mized least aircraft should air times requires engine starting necessary before preceding act approaches landing Safety prime requisite airshow team AMA safety code must strictly adhered moment Flight paths should parallel spectator barricade lines parachute con fetti drops rocket firing like should done away crowd ab solutely no flight over spectators should permitted Practice makes perfect regular show team members plus essential alter nates should dedicated should practice individually resolved work gether least weekly during show seasonmore often developing acts putting show together initially show team practice field separate regular club flying site help ful asset Team membersincluding pitmen alternates announcersshould willing work together both practice sessions performances total team benefit jobs family re sponsibilities take out town during practice sessions show well model ers regularly fly contest circuit should generally included team since regardless individual incon venience other factors show must go Its merely matter tradi tion its obligation what has promisedthe honoring commitment good show team needs willing build models although builder doesnt necessarily have flier Nat urally actual performance time pilot very little compared time spent preparation ground work includes building model test flying individual practice team practice ses sions develop coordinate overall air show plus travel time shows onsite staging logistical support equipment large elaborate air show should depends upon willing volunteers available also imagi nation initiative minimum num Limbo act demonstrates fun precision flying regular acts performed Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio AMA Sanctioned Air Show Team members six consisting team manager announcer four fliers AAA Team has expanded crew 13 members three six-man teams including captain an nouncer plus coordinator schedules performances assigns shows team turn way requests shows can met fliers need tieup two days month actual per formances although practice required nearly week-end between shows Team Manager must both mother hen drill sergeant over team seeing member notified show dates ensuring man team completely drilled part show man al ways up expectations equipment self back-up ships available keep team airborne times doing necessary building team himself watching over frequency conflicts see ing product reports sent hack HQ supporting manufacturers regular basis managers personality must firm hut understanding commands respect being overbearing Timer show must virtually unflap pable must notify man precise moment start engine stand take off watching timing already airand give command landing must also note engine failure air give command landing warning others may aware must also able stretch act necessary must cool ground zero definite show biz feel timing showmanship importance team manager recognized new AMA Leader Member designation Show Team Manager LM/STM rating just meaningful LM/Judge LM/ Contest Director continued page 76 Col Al Betkey performs unique specialty flying through ring fire beginners requires flying right pilot accuracy Hes close ringnote pull-up Show Teams continued page 17 Team members usually picked team manager good team member committed contest circuit wants just Sunday flying Hes also innovator normally helpful others problem solving aiding newcomer flight training Hes usually has something different flying field air hog scornful safety-first should cooperative soul rather loner short tempered pos sessed good sense humor show team should have minimum family encumbrances limit appear ances ie parental marital situations strain should ever placed situations might cause employment problems due team appearance dates sometimes mid-week etc addition above team member should good builder good repair man keeping equipment show condition times Finally team member must works well others crux team Picked team manager members may removed team descretion missing two three shows practice sessions unsafe flying lack team work announcer team mouthpiece tells public what team aboutand what modeling aboutthe prime reason show teams existence key man chosen carefully need comic must quick thinking should sensitive good speaking voice ability ad-lib necessary need great flier well formed facets aeromodeling will first experience modern miniature aircraft specta tors since outgrew 1O gliders youth extremely important announcer describes accurately what happening explains mechanics aircraft promotes favorable public impression sport aero modeling An AMA sanctioned Air Show Team AST can begin nucleus two three dedicated club members neigh boring fliers develop possible program routines simple rules AST mem bership Recruiting additional members may through announcements club meetings one-to-one basis original members Interest should grow public performances begin AST may eventually have choose members applicants After five shows applications may made AMA HQ AST charter Leader Member STM manager desired Team Requirements following edited care fully prepared proven rules Col Betkeys Flying Circus AMA Ohio area AST recommended good basic guidelines team Members Air-Show Team should chosen because ability person alities capability working well others Technicians team have flying ability should given oppor tunity fill pilots slot opening arises new member being considered team must first demonstrate flying ability before consideration given membership other members team membership should look number following qualities attributes considering new team member Have ability work well others Possess good sportsmanship qualities Have pleasing personality Reflect loyalty past actions Have proficiency area being selected Reflect perseverance Have family support understanding time must put forth team activitiesbuilding sessions meetings practice shows like Have past contributions toward local club efforts Have willingness forgo contests appear shows New Members new member will bring team own aircraft radios certain uniform items time will presented Silver AMA wings wings must worn right collar near tip show team function Failure wear wings will con stituted improper dress member will excused performance function shows static displays speaking engagements radio television appear ances etc new member must complete flying season Team May-Octo ber example least ten shows whichever comes first before receives gold AMA wings full-team bene fits During trial period new member will receive certain supplies depending function availability mate rial Other benefits will reserved unless damages own aircraft during show team performance team manager designates man perform particu lar routine special aircraft needed Responsibility man assigned specific function setting up tearing down packing away equipment show expected ready next performance Aircraft ready uniform shoes clean plus show prop ready responsible member responsible support other members alleviate situation may adverse loose gossip concerning fellow team mem bers No profane language permitted dur ing performance flying routine smoking permitted Personal conduct should times conducive AMA-sanctioned Show-Team Member Show-team meetings will held reg ular intervals emergency meeting called necessary show dates team static displays special functions must agreed upon fore date confirmed sponsoring organization No letters should sent out except team letterhead approval team manager information concerning team dress code safety etc should discussed meetings New routines will intro duced team approval before being used Try suggestions out entire team membership two indi viduals putting ideas before members team can discuss work together make final decisions unit sole aim see entire team moves same proper direction Correct uniform must worn times including wings No tennis shoes pockets empty before line-up dur ing performance No additional patches lettering uniform unless agreed upon full membership Location same also decided full membership crowd anticipated excess 500 people show sponsor must have relief facilities make arrangements Red Cross have first-aid station flying site Immediately upon arrival show site spectator line established no allowed beyond point exception uniformed team members special invited guests No spectator permitted across either end aircraft take-off approach strip anyone disregards rules show must stopped will resume until spectators behind lines pilots meeting will precede show during entire program reiterated double checking assigned fre quencies sequence routines last minute check wiring switches pyrotechnics special effects Pre-flight inspection must Check exterior linkages engine mounting bolts hinges props fractures radio range check like Pilots required sacrifice air craft full-down elevator circum stances requiresuch dead-stick ap proach cross-wind condition would cause apparent landing spectators turns must made away spectators Any flight over spectators 76 Model Aviation NEW FORD TRI MOTOR 1195 Unique because such amazing scale detail achieved kits relatively easy build can built ways such Rubber Powered supplied Electric Motor 020 049 C02 Engine Power Free Flight Control Line R/C pulse Single Channel Static Scale version makes museum-like model Frame members accurately Die Cut finest quality Balsa Wood part numbered insure fast accurate assembly clearly shown easy step-by-step plan Highly detailed Plastic Parts simplify assembly adding touch realism-in-miniature NEW ZERO Nifty control line models Theyre easiest ones world assembleall wood no tissue coveringonly 6 9 parts depending model ex cept Biplanes have few Genuine Nylon motor mount THEYRE AT YOUR DEALER GET OVER AND SEE THEM NOW Show Teams continued time outside radio failure con stitutes immediate dis -enrollment show team Always have team mem ber calling pilot during such events Combat prevent straying over near spectators Certain routines will scratched rough wind conditions could cause air craft turn toward spectators during take-off landing AMA prop nuts plastic rounded spinners no less us re quired powered aircraft sincere thanks Col Al Betkey material preceding edited Betkeys Flying Circus successful air show teams example good model follow Show Acts typical RC show might begin demonstration flight showing control rudder elevator aileron throttle affect aircraft some ma neuvers based combinations controls rolls Immelmann like nouncer must use public address system crowd coverage can contribute much keeping things moving enter taining spectators flight action comes slow powered sailplane makes good appearance soars aloft spectators may safely offered opportunity take stick ship has plenty altitude Aerobatic demonstration using biplane pattern aircraft announcer ex plaining intricacies complex ma neuvers like 4- 8-point rolls can easily included show Smoke bombs can add much solo aerobatic flight formation aeroba tics always crowd-pleasers good closing act dog-fight between Snoopy Red Baron melo drama announcers appeal cheer Snoopy boo Baron Pyrotechnics smoke can heighten excitement Other exciting acts can developed team growsgood acts unlim ited teams imagination ela borate acts require good deal time material practice basic airshow ASTs have added repertoire Banner towing apparatus can added conventional aircraft either towed off ground long towline snatched between standing poles flying lawn mower can get away person cutting grass take off tipsy rube audience can steal plane daring aerobatics end dumping confetti upwind unsuspect ing crowd announcer warns specta tors water ballast aircraft holds types acts require careful timing good script plenty re hearsal between announcer performers make exciting professional show properly done Control Line can exciting airshow work too Competition type flying variations simulations Slow Combat Team Racing Fast Combat Team Stunt Flying Carrier-type events can develop outstanding miniature show within show some circum stances particularly wind conditions favorable Free Right model demonstra tions also appropriatespectators greatly impressed modern enginepowered competition models large rub ber-powered craft graceful tow-line gliders scale models Fund Raising order show teams support community endeavors its highly recommended perform fund raising events such organizations Cancer Society Heart Funds childrens hospitals like Contri butions such events can split help team expenses raising money worthy cause Buddy Box flights can sold general public trainer-type aircraft $1 per minute Program Administration AMA HQ administrates air-show program disbursement kits materials sup plies publicity handouts uniform items including patches caps jumpsuits jackets shirts decals signs stickers Direct contact industry contributors teams members permitted un less arranged through AMA HQ pro tect sponsors unauthorized solici tations Pledges industry solicited AMA national AST effort team will receive items AMA HQ earned required makes better working relationship between teams industry team con tacts manufacturers assistance helterskelter fashion way teams will receive fair share isnt necessary teams solicit material individually Furthermore industry sponsors insist donated material distributed approved AMA HQ prevent abuse good intentions misuse promotional merchandise AST concept potentially offers PR value promotion ever undertaken behalf aeromodeling can start now AST Program community further information AirShow Team Program write Larry Bolich Public Relations Director AMA HQ reprints rules guidelines AMA Sanctioned Show Team ap plication AMA Sanctioned Show Team application Leader Mem bership Air-Show Team Manager 78 Model Aviation TIGER MOTH1295 MESSERSCHMITT 495 ready bolt placeComplete control system less handle lines decals landing gear wheels etc makes building cinch assembly literally minutes can use 049 Pnginp FF Champs/Meuser continued page 8 June issue Model Builder flew beautifully Mather Warner tried level best lose Peanut Scale mcdels thermals Warner put up least flight around five mm Other names such Cover Moss Mulligan promi nent winners lists three scale events also wonder leg being pulled see M Mulligan top list Indoor Peanut Next theyll trying tell Mister Mulligan flying peanut-scale model Bill Warner Night Flying event routine contests arranged Southerncali forniacs might seem bit strange used conventional after-sun down pursuits frequently make seem easy chemical light semi-haywire arrangement batteries wires lamp bulb taped rubber-banded onto fuselage con ventional Gas model usually large B C-class model gasoline lanternor per haps snazzier cordless electrics raises local environment slightly above threshold visibility flier rest conventional competition free flight chaser timer best can said chances contracting sunstroke extremely small Xenakis kids hooked chem light hand-launch glider worked out reasonably well should pardon expressiona radio controlled Old-Timer model out try ing its thing under worst cir cumstances Maybe could hold entire Nats night quiet meet change No blaring radios few motorcyclists demon strated cleverness making noise kicking up dust nobody got Hot Stuff eyes severe lacerations prop nobody sank gurgling quick sand ponds surrounding local kittylitter works scarcely anybody reported loved being eaten rattlesnake Actually sort dull such extra curricular aspects cant win em all. RO KWIK- FILL FUEL PUMP 4c- EI Du NEW CONCEPT IN FUEL PUMPS ONE MOVING PART NOTHING TO BREAK OR WEAR OUT ONLY $1A95 IL No191 iIiUrn LIGHT COMPACT AND RUGGED PUMP IS ONLY 2 WIDE AND 2-7/8 IN DIAMETER HAND OPERATED AND REVERSIBLE PUMPS IN AND OUT HIGH VOLUME FLOW ATTRACTIVE BLACK PUMP COMES ASSEMBLED AND MOUNTS ON GALLON CANS QUICK EASY INSTALLA TION PUMP COMES COMPLETE WITH STEEL MOUNTING BRACKETS HARDWARE AND FUEL TUBING DU-BRO PRODUCTS INCORPORATED 480 Banner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 TANK FILTER Combination weight filter Designed fit clunk tanks Made sintered bronze give ultimate filtering No 16198c Tercel/Trostle continued page 31 little work small penalty weight models can made look good full-scale stunters tank shown large enough give engine run well over 8 mm may desire make tank rter keep engine run within 8-mm limit have measure fuel flying competition uniflow tank shown plans has given very satisfac tory performance flap/elevator movement ori ginal model first set up one-toone ratio During flight testing large flaps appeared create excessive drag during maneuvers flap/elevator movement changed two-tothree ratio shown plans works better flaps smaller deflec tions appear increase lift sufficiently square corners building up ex cessive drag original Tercel con structed adjustable elevator horn using Du-Bro Swiv-Link has worked satisfactorily after flights have found adjustable flap/eleva tor ratio elevator trim capability allows adjustments fine tuning can im prove flying characteristics stunt model balance point should further aft position shown plans model very sensitive balance point Ifyou arewantingto useyourmodel trainer learn stunt pattern funda mentals forward CG location recommended leadout positions shown plans satisfactory wind conditions would want fly though might want use some method adjust leadout positions have used Cox handle recom mend line spacing handle 1 less experi enced fliers line spacing 11/4 1 recommended Cox TD en gine 6-3 Cox gray prop running September 1976 79 kill FUEL TUBING Quality tubing Fuels High heat FEET specifically com pounded Gb resistant noncollapsible No 162 9cL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 76, 78, 79
Performing before crowds non-modelers what Air Show Team program about MODEL AIR-SHOW TEAMS came age Transpo 72 ten-day aviation extravaganza near Washington DC forms sport aviation performing daily large crowds spectators AMA fliers stole show times Transpo especially full-scale aviation acts unable perform due weather equipment problems inspiration beginning several less permanent model flying show teams have developed notably original AMA Air Show Team Delaware Pennsyl vania New Jersey area Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Both teams have presented AMAs Distinguished Service Awards several years model aviation promotional activity AMAs former PR director Bob Lopshire key figure establishing original AMA Team andtheTranspo show format efforts laid ground work nationwide program described has developed AMAs cur rent PR director Larry Bolich AMA HQ assistant Hobie Steele under direc tion AMA Executive Director John Worth Aside AMAs effort individ ual hobby industry firms Hobby Industry Assoc have made new pro gram possibleair shows use lot mod els props fuel engines radio equipment related material Without industry help program could sustained grateful appreciation help hope expanding what has gone before article dedicated have contributed Youve heard words times Show Must Go Theres No Business Like Show Business tainly apply avid modelers currently devoting time energy talents show general public what modern world model aviation about over 1200 chartered AMA clubs throughout country time another have generate en thusiasm club recruit new mem bers get recognition home-town folks especially flying site help needed order Shown scene McGuire AFB NJ AMAs original Team PA flew last May Show model aviation general public September1976 13 Teams New AMA HIA national program promotes Models types make air show exciting Particular crowd pleasers such way-out jobs Snoopys Doghouse Flying Lawnmower course Scale Aerobatic designs Show Teams have planned presented static displays shopping malls given model demon strations local civic groups have helped worthy charitable organization raise funds ingredients upon AMAs new Air Show Team concept has developed An important sidelight need change Toy Airplane image general public seems hold concern ing model aviationmost neighbors still seem think model airplanes something kids should volved Few have appreciation activity now mostly adult hobby/sport AMA HQ has therefore developing plan using program air-show teams national PR vehicle get model aviation sport/hobby message John Q Public Air-Show Team concept has media appeaLit has become valuable way achieve local public recognition program intend ed focus show biz type flying rather type usually seen con tests say competition events have no spectator appeal air shows better relate general public usually easier get P R mileage typical competition events Ex ceptions national international meets have greater prestige uni versal appeal cases however air show helpful contest explain what competition flying about out interfering compromising competition events concept organizing groups model airplane enthusiasts show teams solely purpose presenting model aviation shows has come its own last few years Such teams have nual schedules shows present usu ally during spring summer fall months good weather opportunities available lot dedication involved Members show team spend off-season time build ing new aircraft creating new model avia tion acts exchanging ideas improve show attending rigid practice sessions regular meetings planning next season Typically air-show team flies radiocontrolled aircraft However teams have featured Control-Line acts FreeFlight demonstrations have proven great crowd pleasers Most teams have found best flexible able stage shows various lengths designed fit specific requirements time available nature audience some cases full-scale air show has scratched because inclement weather model aviation show team has flown instead saved day great satisfaction otherwise disap pointed crowd has happened enough times especially low ceilings windy weather has prevailed now show team motto Fly Others Wont make program work AMA together Hobby Industry Assoc sponsoring concept Both AMA HIA contributed matching funds finance segments program Further evidence importance effort reflected fact new AMA Leader Mem ber category has created show team managers Teams classed according number shows performed annually will receive proportional amount sup port Uniform items such patches caps shirts jump suits like well decals signs handouts will furnished joint AMA-HIA sponsorship Using nucleus existing AMA char tered club teams others such AMA show team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio DC/ RC Club Team Washington DC Air Show Team AST concept will ex panded include new groups rapidly can achieve similar performance records Teams will receive incentive both quality quantity shows number requests have come re garding sign towed Graham Lomax Big John AMA teams air show appearances details Attachment point airplane permanent screw-eye underside ship side tail wheel servo activated release pin swivel joined two cords 45-lb test fish line goes top bottom 3/16 dowel forms leading part sign lower end dowel weighted wrapping solder about 8 turns epoxied place body sign wrapped around dowel machine double stitched edges attachments throughout Letters cut red silk double stitched background Double stitching important Sign under con stant whip roughly 60 mph must stand abuse take-off landing Rear sign also attached 3/16 dowel wrapping silk around dowel double stitiching weighted same front top bot tom dowel straight cords go rear ward 12 before joining 8-long yoke two vertical dowels weighted solder wrap strip silk stitched over dowels about 6 apart form anti-whip drag stabilizer Take-offs accomplished rolling sign up rear laying unit runway rear tow plane rubber attach line free rolled unit NOTE place thin white silk open weave starched carpet backing may used place red silk letters ones cut Contact may used addi tional adhesive applied form Pliobond etc End Pennsylvania Teams show comes towing banner Banner construction details well-proven Easy team have its own message Also see Flying Flag articlel LONIAX TOW SIGN20x16 STABILIZER THIN WHITE SILKDOWEL SWIVEL- ------CORD \CORD RED SILK LETTERS WE IGHT .---2 STRANDS 1/8 RUBBERI-b FT SNAP SWIVEL STAB DETAIL 9 3/16 DOWEL WEIGHTS rating system will provide assistance active air-show teams still help ASTs items merchandise fuel accessories signs publicity handouts no mere freebie programsupplies will go to those meet program requirements Administrated through AMA AST concept promises outstanding program introducing masses people excitement fun model avia tion ranks spectators ex pected come new aeromodelers friends sport assistance search additional flying sites Aero modeling activity should grow through AST exposure public becomes better Right Outhouse act goes up cloud smoke target bombed Good simulation timing catches audience surprise Getting close what makes Doghouse-Red Baron act exciting takes good pilots lots practice plus announcer give running account battle Right Snoopy Red Baron dress up air-show duel greatest crowd pleaser model flying actsthe big finish Flying Circus program September 1976 15 Above Aerial combat always goes over big Constant changes direction near misses keep up excitement Show crowds love action McElwees Saucer flies past Washington Monu ment Model has thrilling air-show crowds years Plans available Model Airplane News Super Saucer No 5 Show Teams Below Dick Maloney hand launches McElwees Saucernecessary grass fields such Washington Monument grounds PA DC/RC teams combined provide Air Force Day show last May informed responds sym pathetic ear aeromodelers problems support HIA industry manufacturers administration AST Program AMA headquarters Air-Show Team concept expected eventually cover nation network active top-quality model aviation fliers selling aeromodeling public weekend Only few clubs involved now can get ground floor new well-founded program following information ex plains others can join effort fun Guidelines Rules AMA Sanctioned Air-Show Team An AMA air-show team made up experienced aeromodelers regularly fly demonstrations public pro fessional manner much like barnstorming pilots full-scale airshows criteria show team chosen AMA-sanctioned based perform ance existing teams public rela tions goal promoting model aviation general public three classes AMA show teams depending experience performance level achieved AA & AAA Class team initially signed based documented number shows within past three years 16 Model Aviation team performed prior being officially sanctioned AMA Class AA AAA Number Shows 5-9 10-19 20 After team has assigned class must maintain minimum number shows annually order stay class minimum annual number shows 5 AA 10 AAA 15 team may advance class AA example drop back class lose its AMA sanctioned status depending upon number shows performed dur ing calendar year Uniforms equip ment supplies allocated according class upper classes receiving pro portionally support Documenta tion verify teams performance record may include copies teams program particular shows intinerary schedule performances professional show doesnt mean show need letter-perfect respect show should planned extensively practiced tight minimum lags alternate acts ready go event balky engine like purpose show make exciting possible avoided situation fliers use tank fuel putting show having great time themselves overdo point boredom others air show teams itpublic appreciation skill dedication Al Betkeys Flying Circus known over states Canada spectacular entertainment Team fliers should drilled perform ing two-to-five minutes air time given flightand normally never same thing twice way show ma terial offered Lost time should mini mized least aircraft should air times requires engine starting necessary before preceding act approaches landing Safety prime requisite airshow team AMA safety code must strictly adhered moment Flight paths should parallel spectator barricade lines parachute con fetti drops rocket firing like should done away crowd ab solutely no flight over spectators should permitted Practice makes perfect regular show team members plus essential alter nates should dedicated should practice individually resolved work gether least weekly during show seasonmore often developing acts putting show together initially show team practice field separate regular club flying site help ful asset Team membersincluding pitmen alternates announcersshould willing work together both practice sessions performances total team benefit jobs family re sponsibilities take out town during practice sessions show well model ers regularly fly contest circuit should generally included team since regardless individual incon venience other factors show must go Its merely matter tradi tion its obligation what has promisedthe honoring commitment good show team needs willing build models although builder doesnt necessarily have flier Nat urally actual performance time pilot very little compared time spent preparation ground work includes building model test flying individual practice team practice ses sions develop coordinate overall air show plus travel time shows onsite staging logistical support equipment large elaborate air show should depends upon willing volunteers available also imagi nation initiative minimum num Limbo act demonstrates fun precision flying regular acts performed Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio AMA Sanctioned Air Show Team members six consisting team manager announcer four fliers AAA Team has expanded crew 13 members three six-man teams including captain an nouncer plus coordinator schedules performances assigns shows team turn way requests shows can met fliers need tieup two days month actual per formances although practice required nearly week-end between shows Team Manager must both mother hen drill sergeant over team seeing member notified show dates ensuring man team completely drilled part show man al ways up expectations equipment self back-up ships available keep team airborne times doing necessary building team himself watching over frequency conflicts see ing product reports sent hack HQ supporting manufacturers regular basis managers personality must firm hut understanding commands respect being overbearing Timer show must virtually unflap pable must notify man precise moment start engine stand take off watching timing already airand give command landing must also note engine failure air give command landing warning others may aware must also able stretch act necessary must cool ground zero definite show biz feel timing showmanship importance team manager recognized new AMA Leader Member designation Show Team Manager LM/STM rating just meaningful LM/Judge LM/ Contest Director continued page 76 Col Al Betkey performs unique specialty flying through ring fire beginners requires flying right pilot accuracy Hes close ringnote pull-up Show Teams continued page 17 Team members usually picked team manager good team member committed contest circuit wants just Sunday flying Hes also innovator normally helpful others problem solving aiding newcomer flight training Hes usually has something different flying field air hog scornful safety-first should cooperative soul rather loner short tempered pos sessed good sense humor show team should have minimum family encumbrances limit appear ances ie parental marital situations strain should ever placed situations might cause employment problems due team appearance dates sometimes mid-week etc addition above team member should good builder good repair man keeping equipment show condition times Finally team member must works well others crux team Picked team manager members may removed team descretion missing two three shows practice sessions unsafe flying lack team work announcer team mouthpiece tells public what team aboutand what modeling aboutthe prime reason show teams existence key man chosen carefully need comic must quick thinking should sensitive good speaking voice ability ad-lib necessary need great flier well formed facets aeromodeling will first experience modern miniature aircraft specta tors since outgrew 1O gliders youth extremely important announcer describes accurately what happening explains mechanics aircraft promotes favorable public impression sport aero modeling An AMA sanctioned Air Show Team AST can begin nucleus two three dedicated club members neigh boring fliers develop possible program routines simple rules AST mem bership Recruiting additional members may through announcements club meetings one-to-one basis original members Interest should grow public performances begin AST may eventually have choose members applicants After five shows applications may made AMA HQ AST charter Leader Member STM manager desired Team Requirements following edited care fully prepared proven rules Col Betkeys Flying Circus AMA Ohio area AST recommended good basic guidelines team Members Air-Show Team should chosen because ability person alities capability working well others Technicians team have flying ability should given oppor tunity fill pilots slot opening arises new member being considered team must first demonstrate flying ability before consideration given membership other members team membership should look number following qualities attributes considering new team member Have ability work well others Possess good sportsmanship qualities Have pleasing personality Reflect loyalty past actions Have proficiency area being selected Reflect perseverance Have family support understanding time must put forth team activitiesbuilding sessions meetings practice shows like Have past contributions toward local club efforts Have willingness forgo contests appear shows New Members new member will bring team own aircraft radios certain uniform items time will presented Silver AMA wings wings must worn right collar near tip show team function Failure wear wings will con stituted improper dress member will excused performance function shows static displays speaking engagements radio television appear ances etc new member must complete flying season Team May-Octo ber example least ten shows whichever comes first before receives gold AMA wings full-team bene fits During trial period new member will receive certain supplies depending function availability mate rial Other benefits will reserved unless damages own aircraft during show team performance team manager designates man perform particu lar routine special aircraft needed Responsibility man assigned specific function setting up tearing down packing away equipment show expected ready next performance Aircraft ready uniform shoes clean plus show prop ready responsible member responsible support other members alleviate situation may adverse loose gossip concerning fellow team mem bers No profane language permitted dur ing performance flying routine smoking permitted Personal conduct should times conducive AMA-sanctioned Show-Team Member Show-team meetings will held reg ular intervals emergency meeting called necessary show dates team static displays special functions must agreed upon fore date confirmed sponsoring organization No letters should sent out except team letterhead approval team manager information concerning team dress code safety etc should discussed meetings New routines will intro duced team approval before being used Try suggestions out entire team membership two indi viduals putting ideas before members team can discuss work together make final decisions unit sole aim see entire team moves same proper direction Correct uniform must worn times including wings No tennis shoes pockets empty before line-up dur ing performance No additional patches lettering uniform unless agreed upon full membership Location same also decided full membership crowd anticipated excess 500 people show sponsor must have relief facilities make arrangements Red Cross have first-aid station flying site Immediately upon arrival show site spectator line established no allowed beyond point exception uniformed team members special invited guests No spectator permitted across either end aircraft take-off approach strip anyone disregards rules show must stopped will resume until spectators behind lines pilots meeting will precede show during entire program reiterated double checking assigned fre quencies sequence routines last minute check wiring switches pyrotechnics special effects Pre-flight inspection must Check exterior linkages engine mounting bolts hinges props fractures radio range check like Pilots required sacrifice air craft full-down elevator circum stances requiresuch dead-stick ap proach cross-wind condition would cause apparent landing spectators turns must made away spectators Any flight over spectators 76 Model Aviation NEW FORD TRI MOTOR 1195 Unique because such amazing scale detail achieved kits relatively easy build can built ways such Rubber Powered supplied Electric Motor 020 049 C02 Engine Power Free Flight Control Line R/C pulse Single Channel Static Scale version makes museum-like model Frame members accurately Die Cut finest quality Balsa Wood part numbered insure fast accurate assembly clearly shown easy step-by-step plan Highly detailed Plastic Parts simplify assembly adding touch realism-in-miniature NEW ZERO Nifty control line models Theyre easiest ones world assembleall wood no tissue coveringonly 6 9 parts depending model ex cept Biplanes have few Genuine Nylon motor mount THEYRE AT YOUR DEALER GET OVER AND SEE THEM NOW Show Teams continued time outside radio failure con stitutes immediate dis -enrollment show team Always have team mem ber calling pilot during such events Combat prevent straying over near spectators Certain routines will scratched rough wind conditions could cause air craft turn toward spectators during take-off landing AMA prop nuts plastic rounded spinners no less us re quired powered aircraft sincere thanks Col Al Betkey material preceding edited Betkeys Flying Circus successful air show teams example good model follow Show Acts typical RC show might begin demonstration flight showing control rudder elevator aileron throttle affect aircraft some ma neuvers based combinations controls rolls Immelmann like nouncer must use public address system crowd coverage can contribute much keeping things moving enter taining spectators flight action comes slow powered sailplane makes good appearance soars aloft spectators may safely offered opportunity take stick ship has plenty altitude Aerobatic demonstration using biplane pattern aircraft announcer ex plaining intricacies complex ma neuvers like 4- 8-point rolls can easily included show Smoke bombs can add much solo aerobatic flight formation aeroba tics always crowd-pleasers good closing act dog-fight between Snoopy Red Baron melo drama announcers appeal cheer Snoopy boo Baron Pyrotechnics smoke can heighten excitement Other exciting acts can developed team growsgood acts unlim ited teams imagination ela borate acts require good deal time material practice basic airshow ASTs have added repertoire Banner towing apparatus can added conventional aircraft either towed off ground long towline snatched between standing poles flying lawn mower can get away person cutting grass take off tipsy rube audience can steal plane daring aerobatics end dumping confetti upwind unsuspect ing crowd announcer warns specta tors water ballast aircraft holds types acts require careful timing good script plenty re hearsal between announcer performers make exciting professional show properly done Control Line can exciting airshow work too Competition type flying variations simulations Slow Combat Team Racing Fast Combat Team Stunt Flying Carrier-type events can develop outstanding miniature show within show some circum stances particularly wind conditions favorable Free Right model demonstra tions also appropriatespectators greatly impressed modern enginepowered competition models large rub ber-powered craft graceful tow-line gliders scale models Fund Raising order show teams support community endeavors its highly recommended perform fund raising events such organizations Cancer Society Heart Funds childrens hospitals like Contri butions such events can split help team expenses raising money worthy cause Buddy Box flights can sold general public trainer-type aircraft $1 per minute Program Administration AMA HQ administrates air-show program disbursement kits materials sup plies publicity handouts uniform items including patches caps jumpsuits jackets shirts decals signs stickers Direct contact industry contributors teams members permitted un less arranged through AMA HQ pro tect sponsors unauthorized solici tations Pledges industry solicited AMA national AST effort team will receive items AMA HQ earned required makes better working relationship between teams industry team con tacts manufacturers assistance helterskelter fashion way teams will receive fair share isnt necessary teams solicit material individually Furthermore industry sponsors insist donated material distributed approved AMA HQ prevent abuse good intentions misuse promotional merchandise AST concept potentially offers PR value promotion ever undertaken behalf aeromodeling can start now AST Program community further information AirShow Team Program write Larry Bolich Public Relations Director AMA HQ reprints rules guidelines AMA Sanctioned Show Team ap plication AMA Sanctioned Show Team application Leader Mem bership Air-Show Team Manager 78 Model Aviation TIGER MOTH1295 MESSERSCHMITT 495 ready bolt placeComplete control system less handle lines decals landing gear wheels etc makes building cinch assembly literally minutes can use 049 Pnginp FF Champs/Meuser continued page 8 June issue Model Builder flew beautifully Mather Warner tried level best lose Peanut Scale mcdels thermals Warner put up least flight around five mm Other names such Cover Moss Mulligan promi nent winners lists three scale events also wonder leg being pulled see M Mulligan top list Indoor Peanut Next theyll trying tell Mister Mulligan flying peanut-scale model Bill Warner Night Flying event routine contests arranged Southerncali forniacs might seem bit strange used conventional after-sun down pursuits frequently make seem easy chemical light semi-haywire arrangement batteries wires lamp bulb taped rubber-banded onto fuselage con ventional Gas model usually large B C-class model gasoline lanternor per haps snazzier cordless electrics raises local environment slightly above threshold visibility flier rest conventional competition free flight chaser timer best can said chances contracting sunstroke extremely small Xenakis kids hooked chem light hand-launch glider worked out reasonably well should pardon expressiona radio controlled Old-Timer model out try ing its thing under worst cir cumstances Maybe could hold entire Nats night quiet meet change No blaring radios few motorcyclists demon strated cleverness making noise kicking up dust nobody got Hot Stuff eyes severe lacerations prop nobody sank gurgling quick sand ponds surrounding local kittylitter works scarcely anybody reported loved being eaten rattlesnake Actually sort dull such extra curricular aspects cant win em all. RO KWIK- FILL FUEL PUMP 4c- EI Du NEW CONCEPT IN FUEL PUMPS ONE MOVING PART NOTHING TO BREAK OR WEAR OUT ONLY $1A95 IL No191 iIiUrn LIGHT COMPACT AND RUGGED PUMP IS ONLY 2 WIDE AND 2-7/8 IN DIAMETER HAND OPERATED AND REVERSIBLE PUMPS IN AND OUT HIGH VOLUME FLOW ATTRACTIVE BLACK PUMP COMES ASSEMBLED AND MOUNTS ON GALLON CANS QUICK EASY INSTALLA TION PUMP COMES COMPLETE WITH STEEL MOUNTING BRACKETS HARDWARE AND FUEL TUBING DU-BRO PRODUCTS INCORPORATED 480 Banner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 TANK FILTER Combination weight filter Designed fit clunk tanks Made sintered bronze give ultimate filtering No 16198c Tercel/Trostle continued page 31 little work small penalty weight models can made look good full-scale stunters tank shown large enough give engine run well over 8 mm may desire make tank rter keep engine run within 8-mm limit have measure fuel flying competition uniflow tank shown plans has given very satisfac tory performance flap/elevator movement ori ginal model first set up one-toone ratio During flight testing large flaps appeared create excessive drag during maneuvers flap/elevator movement changed two-tothree ratio shown plans works better flaps smaller deflec tions appear increase lift sufficiently square corners building up ex cessive drag original Tercel con structed adjustable elevator horn using Du-Bro Swiv-Link has worked satisfactorily after flights have found adjustable flap/eleva tor ratio elevator trim capability allows adjustments fine tuning can im prove flying characteristics stunt model balance point should further aft position shown plans model very sensitive balance point Ifyou arewantingto useyourmodel trainer learn stunt pattern funda mentals forward CG location recommended leadout positions shown plans satisfactory wind conditions would want fly though might want use some method adjust leadout positions have used Cox handle recom mend line spacing handle 1 less experi enced fliers line spacing 11/4 1 recommended Cox TD en gine 6-3 Cox gray prop running September 1976 79 kill FUEL TUBING Quality tubing Fuels High heat FEET specifically com pounded Gb resistant noncollapsible No 162 9cL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 76, 78, 79
Performing before crowds non-modelers what Air Show Team program about MODEL AIR-SHOW TEAMS came age Transpo 72 ten-day aviation extravaganza near Washington DC forms sport aviation performing daily large crowds spectators AMA fliers stole show times Transpo especially full-scale aviation acts unable perform due weather equipment problems inspiration beginning several less permanent model flying show teams have developed notably original AMA Air Show Team Delaware Pennsyl vania New Jersey area Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Both teams have presented AMAs Distinguished Service Awards several years model aviation promotional activity AMAs former PR director Bob Lopshire key figure establishing original AMA Team andtheTranspo show format efforts laid ground work nationwide program described has developed AMAs cur rent PR director Larry Bolich AMA HQ assistant Hobie Steele under direc tion AMA Executive Director John Worth Aside AMAs effort individ ual hobby industry firms Hobby Industry Assoc have made new pro gram possibleair shows use lot mod els props fuel engines radio equipment related material Without industry help program could sustained grateful appreciation help hope expanding what has gone before article dedicated have contributed Youve heard words times Show Must Go Theres No Business Like Show Business tainly apply avid modelers currently devoting time energy talents show general public what modern world model aviation about over 1200 chartered AMA clubs throughout country time another have generate en thusiasm club recruit new mem bers get recognition home-town folks especially flying site help needed order Shown scene McGuire AFB NJ AMAs original Team PA flew last May Show model aviation general public September1976 13 Teams New AMA HIA national program promotes Models types make air show exciting Particular crowd pleasers such way-out jobs Snoopys Doghouse Flying Lawnmower course Scale Aerobatic designs Show Teams have planned presented static displays shopping malls given model demon strations local civic groups have helped worthy charitable organization raise funds ingredients upon AMAs new Air Show Team concept has developed An important sidelight need change Toy Airplane image general public seems hold concern ing model aviationmost neighbors still seem think model airplanes something kids should volved Few have appreciation activity now mostly adult hobby/sport AMA HQ has therefore developing plan using program air-show teams national PR vehicle get model aviation sport/hobby message John Q Public Air-Show Team concept has media appeaLit has become valuable way achieve local public recognition program intend ed focus show biz type flying rather type usually seen con tests say competition events have no spectator appeal air shows better relate general public usually easier get P R mileage typical competition events Ex ceptions national international meets have greater prestige uni versal appeal cases however air show helpful contest explain what competition flying about out interfering compromising competition events concept organizing groups model airplane enthusiasts show teams solely purpose presenting model aviation shows has come its own last few years Such teams have nual schedules shows present usu ally during spring summer fall months good weather opportunities available lot dedication involved Members show team spend off-season time build ing new aircraft creating new model avia tion acts exchanging ideas improve show attending rigid practice sessions regular meetings planning next season Typically air-show team flies radiocontrolled aircraft However teams have featured Control-Line acts FreeFlight demonstrations have proven great crowd pleasers Most teams have found best flexible able stage shows various lengths designed fit specific requirements time available nature audience some cases full-scale air show has scratched because inclement weather model aviation show team has flown instead saved day great satisfaction otherwise disap pointed crowd has happened enough times especially low ceilings windy weather has prevailed now show team motto Fly Others Wont make program work AMA together Hobby Industry Assoc sponsoring concept Both AMA HIA contributed matching funds finance segments program Further evidence importance effort reflected fact new AMA Leader Mem ber category has created show team managers Teams classed according number shows performed annually will receive proportional amount sup port Uniform items such patches caps shirts jump suits like well decals signs handouts will furnished joint AMA-HIA sponsorship Using nucleus existing AMA char tered club teams others such AMA show team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio DC/ RC Club Team Washington DC Air Show Team AST concept will ex panded include new groups rapidly can achieve similar performance records Teams will receive incentive both quality quantity shows number requests have come re garding sign towed Graham Lomax Big John AMA teams air show appearances details Attachment point airplane permanent screw-eye underside ship side tail wheel servo activated release pin swivel joined two cords 45-lb test fish line goes top bottom 3/16 dowel forms leading part sign lower end dowel weighted wrapping solder about 8 turns epoxied place body sign wrapped around dowel machine double stitched edges attachments throughout Letters cut red silk double stitched background Double stitching important Sign under con stant whip roughly 60 mph must stand abuse take-off landing Rear sign also attached 3/16 dowel wrapping silk around dowel double stitiching weighted same front top bot tom dowel straight cords go rear ward 12 before joining 8-long yoke two vertical dowels weighted solder wrap strip silk stitched over dowels about 6 apart form anti-whip drag stabilizer Take-offs accomplished rolling sign up rear laying unit runway rear tow plane rubber attach line free rolled unit NOTE place thin white silk open weave starched carpet backing may used place red silk letters ones cut Contact may used addi tional adhesive applied form Pliobond etc End Pennsylvania Teams show comes towing banner Banner construction details well-proven Easy team have its own message Also see Flying Flag articlel LONIAX TOW SIGN20x16 STABILIZER THIN WHITE SILKDOWEL SWIVEL- ------CORD \CORD RED SILK LETTERS WE IGHT .---2 STRANDS 1/8 RUBBERI-b FT SNAP SWIVEL STAB DETAIL 9 3/16 DOWEL WEIGHTS rating system will provide assistance active air-show teams still help ASTs items merchandise fuel accessories signs publicity handouts no mere freebie programsupplies will go to those meet program requirements Administrated through AMA AST concept promises outstanding program introducing masses people excitement fun model avia tion ranks spectators ex pected come new aeromodelers friends sport assistance search additional flying sites Aero modeling activity should grow through AST exposure public becomes better Right Outhouse act goes up cloud smoke target bombed Good simulation timing catches audience surprise Getting close what makes Doghouse-Red Baron act exciting takes good pilots lots practice plus announcer give running account battle Right Snoopy Red Baron dress up air-show duel greatest crowd pleaser model flying actsthe big finish Flying Circus program September 1976 15 Above Aerial combat always goes over big Constant changes direction near misses keep up excitement Show crowds love action McElwees Saucer flies past Washington Monu ment Model has thrilling air-show crowds years Plans available Model Airplane News Super Saucer No 5 Show Teams Below Dick Maloney hand launches McElwees Saucernecessary grass fields such Washington Monument grounds PA DC/RC teams combined provide Air Force Day show last May informed responds sym pathetic ear aeromodelers problems support HIA industry manufacturers administration AST Program AMA headquarters Air-Show Team concept expected eventually cover nation network active top-quality model aviation fliers selling aeromodeling public weekend Only few clubs involved now can get ground floor new well-founded program following information ex plains others can join effort fun Guidelines Rules AMA Sanctioned Air-Show Team An AMA air-show team made up experienced aeromodelers regularly fly demonstrations public pro fessional manner much like barnstorming pilots full-scale airshows criteria show team chosen AMA-sanctioned based perform ance existing teams public rela tions goal promoting model aviation general public three classes AMA show teams depending experience performance level achieved AA & AAA Class team initially signed based documented number shows within past three years 16 Model Aviation team performed prior being officially sanctioned AMA Class AA AAA Number Shows 5-9 10-19 20 After team has assigned class must maintain minimum number shows annually order stay class minimum annual number shows 5 AA 10 AAA 15 team may advance class AA example drop back class lose its AMA sanctioned status depending upon number shows performed dur ing calendar year Uniforms equip ment supplies allocated according class upper classes receiving pro portionally support Documenta tion verify teams performance record may include copies teams program particular shows intinerary schedule performances professional show doesnt mean show need letter-perfect respect show should planned extensively practiced tight minimum lags alternate acts ready go event balky engine like purpose show make exciting possible avoided situation fliers use tank fuel putting show having great time themselves overdo point boredom others air show teams itpublic appreciation skill dedication Al Betkeys Flying Circus known over states Canada spectacular entertainment Team fliers should drilled perform ing two-to-five minutes air time given flightand normally never same thing twice way show ma terial offered Lost time should mini mized least aircraft should air times requires engine starting necessary before preceding act approaches landing Safety prime requisite airshow team AMA safety code must strictly adhered moment Flight paths should parallel spectator barricade lines parachute con fetti drops rocket firing like should done away crowd ab solutely no flight over spectators should permitted Practice makes perfect regular show team members plus essential alter nates should dedicated should practice individually resolved work gether least weekly during show seasonmore often developing acts putting show together initially show team practice field separate regular club flying site help ful asset Team membersincluding pitmen alternates announcersshould willing work together both practice sessions performances total team benefit jobs family re sponsibilities take out town during practice sessions show well model ers regularly fly contest circuit should generally included team since regardless individual incon venience other factors show must go Its merely matter tradi tion its obligation what has promisedthe honoring commitment good show team needs willing build models although builder doesnt necessarily have flier Nat urally actual performance time pilot very little compared time spent preparation ground work includes building model test flying individual practice team practice ses sions develop coordinate overall air show plus travel time shows onsite staging logistical support equipment large elaborate air show should depends upon willing volunteers available also imagi nation initiative minimum num Limbo act demonstrates fun precision flying regular acts performed Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio AMA Sanctioned Air Show Team members six consisting team manager announcer four fliers AAA Team has expanded crew 13 members three six-man teams including captain an nouncer plus coordinator schedules performances assigns shows team turn way requests shows can met fliers need tieup two days month actual per formances although practice required nearly week-end between shows Team Manager must both mother hen drill sergeant over team seeing member notified show dates ensuring man team completely drilled part show man al ways up expectations equipment self back-up ships available keep team airborne times doing necessary building team himself watching over frequency conflicts see ing product reports sent hack HQ supporting manufacturers regular basis managers personality must firm hut understanding commands respect being overbearing Timer show must virtually unflap pable must notify man precise moment start engine stand take off watching timing already airand give command landing must also note engine failure air give command landing warning others may aware must also able stretch act necessary must cool ground zero definite show biz feel timing showmanship importance team manager recognized new AMA Leader Member designation Show Team Manager LM/STM rating just meaningful LM/Judge LM/ Contest Director continued page 76 Col Al Betkey performs unique specialty flying through ring fire beginners requires flying right pilot accuracy Hes close ringnote pull-up Show Teams continued page 17 Team members usually picked team manager good team member committed contest circuit wants just Sunday flying Hes also innovator normally helpful others problem solving aiding newcomer flight training Hes usually has something different flying field air hog scornful safety-first should cooperative soul rather loner short tempered pos sessed good sense humor show team should have minimum family encumbrances limit appear ances ie parental marital situations strain should ever placed situations might cause employment problems due team appearance dates sometimes mid-week etc addition above team member should good builder good repair man keeping equipment show condition times Finally team member must works well others crux team Picked team manager members may removed team descretion missing two three shows practice sessions unsafe flying lack team work announcer team mouthpiece tells public what team aboutand what modeling aboutthe prime reason show teams existence key man chosen carefully need comic must quick thinking should sensitive good speaking voice ability ad-lib necessary need great flier well formed facets aeromodeling will first experience modern miniature aircraft specta tors since outgrew 1O gliders youth extremely important announcer describes accurately what happening explains mechanics aircraft promotes favorable public impression sport aero modeling An AMA sanctioned Air Show Team AST can begin nucleus two three dedicated club members neigh boring fliers develop possible program routines simple rules AST mem bership Recruiting additional members may through announcements club meetings one-to-one basis original members Interest should grow public performances begin AST may eventually have choose members applicants After five shows applications may made AMA HQ AST charter Leader Member STM manager desired Team Requirements following edited care fully prepared proven rules Col Betkeys Flying Circus AMA Ohio area AST recommended good basic guidelines team Members Air-Show Team should chosen because ability person alities capability working well others Technicians team have flying ability should given oppor tunity fill pilots slot opening arises new member being considered team must first demonstrate flying ability before consideration given membership other members team membership should look number following qualities attributes considering new team member Have ability work well others Possess good sportsmanship qualities Have pleasing personality Reflect loyalty past actions Have proficiency area being selected Reflect perseverance Have family support understanding time must put forth team activitiesbuilding sessions meetings practice shows like Have past contributions toward local club efforts Have willingness forgo contests appear shows New Members new member will bring team own aircraft radios certain uniform items time will presented Silver AMA wings wings must worn right collar near tip show team function Failure wear wings will con stituted improper dress member will excused performance function shows static displays speaking engagements radio television appear ances etc new member must complete flying season Team May-Octo ber example least ten shows whichever comes first before receives gold AMA wings full-team bene fits During trial period new member will receive certain supplies depending function availability mate rial Other benefits will reserved unless damages own aircraft during show team performance team manager designates man perform particu lar routine special aircraft needed Responsibility man assigned specific function setting up tearing down packing away equipment show expected ready next performance Aircraft ready uniform shoes clean plus show prop ready responsible member responsible support other members alleviate situation may adverse loose gossip concerning fellow team mem bers No profane language permitted dur ing performance flying routine smoking permitted Personal conduct should times conducive AMA-sanctioned Show-Team Member Show-team meetings will held reg ular intervals emergency meeting called necessary show dates team static displays special functions must agreed upon fore date confirmed sponsoring organization No letters should sent out except team letterhead approval team manager information concerning team dress code safety etc should discussed meetings New routines will intro duced team approval before being used Try suggestions out entire team membership two indi viduals putting ideas before members team can discuss work together make final decisions unit sole aim see entire team moves same proper direction Correct uniform must worn times including wings No tennis shoes pockets empty before line-up dur ing performance No additional patches lettering uniform unless agreed upon full membership Location same also decided full membership crowd anticipated excess 500 people show sponsor must have relief facilities make arrangements Red Cross have first-aid station flying site Immediately upon arrival show site spectator line established no allowed beyond point exception uniformed team members special invited guests No spectator permitted across either end aircraft take-off approach strip anyone disregards rules show must stopped will resume until spectators behind lines pilots meeting will precede show during entire program reiterated double checking assigned fre quencies sequence routines last minute check wiring switches pyrotechnics special effects Pre-flight inspection must Check exterior linkages engine mounting bolts hinges props fractures radio range check like Pilots required sacrifice air craft full-down elevator circum stances requiresuch dead-stick ap proach cross-wind condition would cause apparent landing spectators turns must made away spectators Any flight over spectators 76 Model Aviation NEW FORD TRI MOTOR 1195 Unique because such amazing scale detail achieved kits relatively easy build can built ways such Rubber Powered supplied Electric Motor 020 049 C02 Engine Power Free Flight Control Line R/C pulse Single Channel Static Scale version makes museum-like model Frame members accurately Die Cut finest quality Balsa Wood part numbered insure fast accurate assembly clearly shown easy step-by-step plan Highly detailed Plastic Parts simplify assembly adding touch realism-in-miniature NEW ZERO Nifty control line models Theyre easiest ones world assembleall wood no tissue coveringonly 6 9 parts depending model ex cept Biplanes have few Genuine Nylon motor mount THEYRE AT YOUR DEALER GET OVER AND SEE THEM NOW Show Teams continued time outside radio failure con stitutes immediate dis -enrollment show team Always have team mem ber calling pilot during such events Combat prevent straying over near spectators Certain routines will scratched rough wind conditions could cause air craft turn toward spectators during take-off landing AMA prop nuts plastic rounded spinners no less us re quired powered aircraft sincere thanks Col Al Betkey material preceding edited Betkeys Flying Circus successful air show teams example good model follow Show Acts typical RC show might begin demonstration flight showing control rudder elevator aileron throttle affect aircraft some ma neuvers based combinations controls rolls Immelmann like nouncer must use public address system crowd coverage can contribute much keeping things moving enter taining spectators flight action comes slow powered sailplane makes good appearance soars aloft spectators may safely offered opportunity take stick ship has plenty altitude Aerobatic demonstration using biplane pattern aircraft announcer ex plaining intricacies complex ma neuvers like 4- 8-point rolls can easily included show Smoke bombs can add much solo aerobatic flight formation aeroba tics always crowd-pleasers good closing act dog-fight between Snoopy Red Baron melo drama announcers appeal cheer Snoopy boo Baron Pyrotechnics smoke can heighten excitement Other exciting acts can developed team growsgood acts unlim ited teams imagination ela borate acts require good deal time material practice basic airshow ASTs have added repertoire Banner towing apparatus can added conventional aircraft either towed off ground long towline snatched between standing poles flying lawn mower can get away person cutting grass take off tipsy rube audience can steal plane daring aerobatics end dumping confetti upwind unsuspect ing crowd announcer warns specta tors water ballast aircraft holds types acts require careful timing good script plenty re hearsal between announcer performers make exciting professional show properly done Control Line can exciting airshow work too Competition type flying variations simulations Slow Combat Team Racing Fast Combat Team Stunt Flying Carrier-type events can develop outstanding miniature show within show some circum stances particularly wind conditions favorable Free Right model demonstra tions also appropriatespectators greatly impressed modern enginepowered competition models large rub ber-powered craft graceful tow-line gliders scale models Fund Raising order show teams support community endeavors its highly recommended perform fund raising events such organizations Cancer Society Heart Funds childrens hospitals like Contri butions such events can split help team expenses raising money worthy cause Buddy Box flights can sold general public trainer-type aircraft $1 per minute Program Administration AMA HQ administrates air-show program disbursement kits materials sup plies publicity handouts uniform items including patches caps jumpsuits jackets shirts decals signs stickers Direct contact industry contributors teams members permitted un less arranged through AMA HQ pro tect sponsors unauthorized solici tations Pledges industry solicited AMA national AST effort team will receive items AMA HQ earned required makes better working relationship between teams industry team con tacts manufacturers assistance helterskelter fashion way teams will receive fair share isnt necessary teams solicit material individually Furthermore industry sponsors insist donated material distributed approved AMA HQ prevent abuse good intentions misuse promotional merchandise AST concept potentially offers PR value promotion ever undertaken behalf aeromodeling can start now AST Program community further information AirShow Team Program write Larry Bolich Public Relations Director AMA HQ reprints rules guidelines AMA Sanctioned Show Team ap plication AMA Sanctioned Show Team application Leader Mem bership Air-Show Team Manager 78 Model Aviation TIGER MOTH1295 MESSERSCHMITT 495 ready bolt placeComplete control system less handle lines decals landing gear wheels etc makes building cinch assembly literally minutes can use 049 Pnginp FF Champs/Meuser continued page 8 June issue Model Builder flew beautifully Mather Warner tried level best lose Peanut Scale mcdels thermals Warner put up least flight around five mm Other names such Cover Moss Mulligan promi nent winners lists three scale events also wonder leg being pulled see M Mulligan top list Indoor Peanut Next theyll trying tell Mister Mulligan flying peanut-scale model Bill Warner Night Flying event routine contests arranged Southerncali forniacs might seem bit strange used conventional after-sun down pursuits frequently make seem easy chemical light semi-haywire arrangement batteries wires lamp bulb taped rubber-banded onto fuselage con ventional Gas model usually large B C-class model gasoline lanternor per haps snazzier cordless electrics raises local environment slightly above threshold visibility flier rest conventional competition free flight chaser timer best can said chances contracting sunstroke extremely small Xenakis kids hooked chem light hand-launch glider worked out reasonably well should pardon expressiona radio controlled Old-Timer model out try ing its thing under worst cir cumstances Maybe could hold entire Nats night quiet meet change No blaring radios few motorcyclists demon strated cleverness making noise kicking up dust nobody got Hot Stuff eyes severe lacerations prop nobody sank gurgling quick sand ponds surrounding local kittylitter works scarcely anybody reported loved being eaten rattlesnake Actually sort dull such extra curricular aspects cant win em all. RO KWIK- FILL FUEL PUMP 4c- EI Du NEW CONCEPT IN FUEL PUMPS ONE MOVING PART NOTHING TO BREAK OR WEAR OUT ONLY $1A95 IL No191 iIiUrn LIGHT COMPACT AND RUGGED PUMP IS ONLY 2 WIDE AND 2-7/8 IN DIAMETER HAND OPERATED AND REVERSIBLE PUMPS IN AND OUT HIGH VOLUME FLOW ATTRACTIVE BLACK PUMP COMES ASSEMBLED AND MOUNTS ON GALLON CANS QUICK EASY INSTALLA TION PUMP COMES COMPLETE WITH STEEL MOUNTING BRACKETS HARDWARE AND FUEL TUBING DU-BRO PRODUCTS INCORPORATED 480 Banner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 TANK FILTER Combination weight filter Designed fit clunk tanks Made sintered bronze give ultimate filtering No 16198c Tercel/Trostle continued page 31 little work small penalty weight models can made look good full-scale stunters tank shown large enough give engine run well over 8 mm may desire make tank rter keep engine run within 8-mm limit have measure fuel flying competition uniflow tank shown plans has given very satisfac tory performance flap/elevator movement ori ginal model first set up one-toone ratio During flight testing large flaps appeared create excessive drag during maneuvers flap/elevator movement changed two-tothree ratio shown plans works better flaps smaller deflec tions appear increase lift sufficiently square corners building up ex cessive drag original Tercel con structed adjustable elevator horn using Du-Bro Swiv-Link has worked satisfactorily after flights have found adjustable flap/eleva tor ratio elevator trim capability allows adjustments fine tuning can im prove flying characteristics stunt model balance point should further aft position shown plans model very sensitive balance point Ifyou arewantingto useyourmodel trainer learn stunt pattern funda mentals forward CG location recommended leadout positions shown plans satisfactory wind conditions would want fly though might want use some method adjust leadout positions have used Cox handle recom mend line spacing handle 1 less experi enced fliers line spacing 11/4 1 recommended Cox TD en gine 6-3 Cox gray prop running September 1976 79 kill FUEL TUBING Quality tubing Fuels High heat FEET specifically com pounded Gb resistant noncollapsible No 162 9cL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 76, 78, 79
Performing before crowds non-modelers what Air Show Team program about MODEL AIR-SHOW TEAMS came age Transpo 72 ten-day aviation extravaganza near Washington DC forms sport aviation performing daily large crowds spectators AMA fliers stole show times Transpo especially full-scale aviation acts unable perform due weather equipment problems inspiration beginning several less permanent model flying show teams have developed notably original AMA Air Show Team Delaware Pennsyl vania New Jersey area Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Both teams have presented AMAs Distinguished Service Awards several years model aviation promotional activity AMAs former PR director Bob Lopshire key figure establishing original AMA Team andtheTranspo show format efforts laid ground work nationwide program described has developed AMAs cur rent PR director Larry Bolich AMA HQ assistant Hobie Steele under direc tion AMA Executive Director John Worth Aside AMAs effort individ ual hobby industry firms Hobby Industry Assoc have made new pro gram possibleair shows use lot mod els props fuel engines radio equipment related material Without industry help program could sustained grateful appreciation help hope expanding what has gone before article dedicated have contributed Youve heard words times Show Must Go Theres No Business Like Show Business tainly apply avid modelers currently devoting time energy talents show general public what modern world model aviation about over 1200 chartered AMA clubs throughout country time another have generate en thusiasm club recruit new mem bers get recognition home-town folks especially flying site help needed order Shown scene McGuire AFB NJ AMAs original Team PA flew last May Show model aviation general public September1976 13 Teams New AMA HIA national program promotes Models types make air show exciting Particular crowd pleasers such way-out jobs Snoopys Doghouse Flying Lawnmower course Scale Aerobatic designs Show Teams have planned presented static displays shopping malls given model demon strations local civic groups have helped worthy charitable organization raise funds ingredients upon AMAs new Air Show Team concept has developed An important sidelight need change Toy Airplane image general public seems hold concern ing model aviationmost neighbors still seem think model airplanes something kids should volved Few have appreciation activity now mostly adult hobby/sport AMA HQ has therefore developing plan using program air-show teams national PR vehicle get model aviation sport/hobby message John Q Public Air-Show Team concept has media appeaLit has become valuable way achieve local public recognition program intend ed focus show biz type flying rather type usually seen con tests say competition events have no spectator appeal air shows better relate general public usually easier get P R mileage typical competition events Ex ceptions national international meets have greater prestige uni versal appeal cases however air show helpful contest explain what competition flying about out interfering compromising competition events concept organizing groups model airplane enthusiasts show teams solely purpose presenting model aviation shows has come its own last few years Such teams have nual schedules shows present usu ally during spring summer fall months good weather opportunities available lot dedication involved Members show team spend off-season time build ing new aircraft creating new model avia tion acts exchanging ideas improve show attending rigid practice sessions regular meetings planning next season Typically air-show team flies radiocontrolled aircraft However teams have featured Control-Line acts FreeFlight demonstrations have proven great crowd pleasers Most teams have found best flexible able stage shows various lengths designed fit specific requirements time available nature audience some cases full-scale air show has scratched because inclement weather model aviation show team has flown instead saved day great satisfaction otherwise disap pointed crowd has happened enough times especially low ceilings windy weather has prevailed now show team motto Fly Others Wont make program work AMA together Hobby Industry Assoc sponsoring concept Both AMA HIA contributed matching funds finance segments program Further evidence importance effort reflected fact new AMA Leader Mem ber category has created show team managers Teams classed according number shows performed annually will receive proportional amount sup port Uniform items such patches caps shirts jump suits like well decals signs handouts will furnished joint AMA-HIA sponsorship Using nucleus existing AMA char tered club teams others such AMA show team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio DC/ RC Club Team Washington DC Air Show Team AST concept will ex panded include new groups rapidly can achieve similar performance records Teams will receive incentive both quality quantity shows number requests have come re garding sign towed Graham Lomax Big John AMA teams air show appearances details Attachment point airplane permanent screw-eye underside ship side tail wheel servo activated release pin swivel joined two cords 45-lb test fish line goes top bottom 3/16 dowel forms leading part sign lower end dowel weighted wrapping solder about 8 turns epoxied place body sign wrapped around dowel machine double stitched edges attachments throughout Letters cut red silk double stitched background Double stitching important Sign under con stant whip roughly 60 mph must stand abuse take-off landing Rear sign also attached 3/16 dowel wrapping silk around dowel double stitiching weighted same front top bot tom dowel straight cords go rear ward 12 before joining 8-long yoke two vertical dowels weighted solder wrap strip silk stitched over dowels about 6 apart form anti-whip drag stabilizer Take-offs accomplished rolling sign up rear laying unit runway rear tow plane rubber attach line free rolled unit NOTE place thin white silk open weave starched carpet backing may used place red silk letters ones cut Contact may used addi tional adhesive applied form Pliobond etc End Pennsylvania Teams show comes towing banner Banner construction details well-proven Easy team have its own message Also see Flying Flag articlel LONIAX TOW SIGN20x16 STABILIZER THIN WHITE SILKDOWEL SWIVEL- ------CORD \CORD RED SILK LETTERS WE IGHT .---2 STRANDS 1/8 RUBBERI-b FT SNAP SWIVEL STAB DETAIL 9 3/16 DOWEL WEIGHTS rating system will provide assistance active air-show teams still help ASTs items merchandise fuel accessories signs publicity handouts no mere freebie programsupplies will go to those meet program requirements Administrated through AMA AST concept promises outstanding program introducing masses people excitement fun model avia tion ranks spectators ex pected come new aeromodelers friends sport assistance search additional flying sites Aero modeling activity should grow through AST exposure public becomes better Right Outhouse act goes up cloud smoke target bombed Good simulation timing catches audience surprise Getting close what makes Doghouse-Red Baron act exciting takes good pilots lots practice plus announcer give running account battle Right Snoopy Red Baron dress up air-show duel greatest crowd pleaser model flying actsthe big finish Flying Circus program September 1976 15 Above Aerial combat always goes over big Constant changes direction near misses keep up excitement Show crowds love action McElwees Saucer flies past Washington Monu ment Model has thrilling air-show crowds years Plans available Model Airplane News Super Saucer No 5 Show Teams Below Dick Maloney hand launches McElwees Saucernecessary grass fields such Washington Monument grounds PA DC/RC teams combined provide Air Force Day show last May informed responds sym pathetic ear aeromodelers problems support HIA industry manufacturers administration AST Program AMA headquarters Air-Show Team concept expected eventually cover nation network active top-quality model aviation fliers selling aeromodeling public weekend Only few clubs involved now can get ground floor new well-founded program following information ex plains others can join effort fun Guidelines Rules AMA Sanctioned Air-Show Team An AMA air-show team made up experienced aeromodelers regularly fly demonstrations public pro fessional manner much like barnstorming pilots full-scale airshows criteria show team chosen AMA-sanctioned based perform ance existing teams public rela tions goal promoting model aviation general public three classes AMA show teams depending experience performance level achieved AA & AAA Class team initially signed based documented number shows within past three years 16 Model Aviation team performed prior being officially sanctioned AMA Class AA AAA Number Shows 5-9 10-19 20 After team has assigned class must maintain minimum number shows annually order stay class minimum annual number shows 5 AA 10 AAA 15 team may advance class AA example drop back class lose its AMA sanctioned status depending upon number shows performed dur ing calendar year Uniforms equip ment supplies allocated according class upper classes receiving pro portionally support Documenta tion verify teams performance record may include copies teams program particular shows intinerary schedule performances professional show doesnt mean show need letter-perfect respect show should planned extensively practiced tight minimum lags alternate acts ready go event balky engine like purpose show make exciting possible avoided situation fliers use tank fuel putting show having great time themselves overdo point boredom others air show teams itpublic appreciation skill dedication Al Betkeys Flying Circus known over states Canada spectacular entertainment Team fliers should drilled perform ing two-to-five minutes air time given flightand normally never same thing twice way show ma terial offered Lost time should mini mized least aircraft should air times requires engine starting necessary before preceding act approaches landing Safety prime requisite airshow team AMA safety code must strictly adhered moment Flight paths should parallel spectator barricade lines parachute con fetti drops rocket firing like should done away crowd ab solutely no flight over spectators should permitted Practice makes perfect regular show team members plus essential alter nates should dedicated should practice individually resolved work gether least weekly during show seasonmore often developing acts putting show together initially show team practice field separate regular club flying site help ful asset Team membersincluding pitmen alternates announcersshould willing work together both practice sessions performances total team benefit jobs family re sponsibilities take out town during practice sessions show well model ers regularly fly contest circuit should generally included team since regardless individual incon venience other factors show must go Its merely matter tradi tion its obligation what has promisedthe honoring commitment good show team needs willing build models although builder doesnt necessarily have flier Nat urally actual performance time pilot very little compared time spent preparation ground work includes building model test flying individual practice team practice ses sions develop coordinate overall air show plus travel time shows onsite staging logistical support equipment large elaborate air show should depends upon willing volunteers available also imagi nation initiative minimum num Limbo act demonstrates fun precision flying regular acts performed Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio AMA Sanctioned Air Show Team members six consisting team manager announcer four fliers AAA Team has expanded crew 13 members three six-man teams including captain an nouncer plus coordinator schedules performances assigns shows team turn way requests shows can met fliers need tieup two days month actual per formances although practice required nearly week-end between shows Team Manager must both mother hen drill sergeant over team seeing member notified show dates ensuring man team completely drilled part show man al ways up expectations equipment self back-up ships available keep team airborne times doing necessary building team himself watching over frequency conflicts see ing product reports sent hack HQ supporting manufacturers regular basis managers personality must firm hut understanding commands respect being overbearing Timer show must virtually unflap pable must notify man precise moment start engine stand take off watching timing already airand give command landing must also note engine failure air give command landing warning others may aware must also able stretch act necessary must cool ground zero definite show biz feel timing showmanship importance team manager recognized new AMA Leader Member designation Show Team Manager LM/STM rating just meaningful LM/Judge LM/ Contest Director continued page 76 Col Al Betkey performs unique specialty flying through ring fire beginners requires flying right pilot accuracy Hes close ringnote pull-up Show Teams continued page 17 Team members usually picked team manager good team member committed contest circuit wants just Sunday flying Hes also innovator normally helpful others problem solving aiding newcomer flight training Hes usually has something different flying field air hog scornful safety-first should cooperative soul rather loner short tempered pos sessed good sense humor show team should have minimum family encumbrances limit appear ances ie parental marital situations strain should ever placed situations might cause employment problems due team appearance dates sometimes mid-week etc addition above team member should good builder good repair man keeping equipment show condition times Finally team member must works well others crux team Picked team manager members may removed team descretion missing two three shows practice sessions unsafe flying lack team work announcer team mouthpiece tells public what team aboutand what modeling aboutthe prime reason show teams existence key man chosen carefully need comic must quick thinking should sensitive good speaking voice ability ad-lib necessary need great flier well formed facets aeromodeling will first experience modern miniature aircraft specta tors since outgrew 1O gliders youth extremely important announcer describes accurately what happening explains mechanics aircraft promotes favorable public impression sport aero modeling An AMA sanctioned Air Show Team AST can begin nucleus two three dedicated club members neigh boring fliers develop possible program routines simple rules AST mem bership Recruiting additional members may through announcements club meetings one-to-one basis original members Interest should grow public performances begin AST may eventually have choose members applicants After five shows applications may made AMA HQ AST charter Leader Member STM manager desired Team Requirements following edited care fully prepared proven rules Col Betkeys Flying Circus AMA Ohio area AST recommended good basic guidelines team Members Air-Show Team should chosen because ability person alities capability working well others Technicians team have flying ability should given oppor tunity fill pilots slot opening arises new member being considered team must first demonstrate flying ability before consideration given membership other members team membership should look number following qualities attributes considering new team member Have ability work well others Possess good sportsmanship qualities Have pleasing personality Reflect loyalty past actions Have proficiency area being selected Reflect perseverance Have family support understanding time must put forth team activitiesbuilding sessions meetings practice shows like Have past contributions toward local club efforts Have willingness forgo contests appear shows New Members new member will bring team own aircraft radios certain uniform items time will presented Silver AMA wings wings must worn right collar near tip show team function Failure wear wings will con stituted improper dress member will excused performance function shows static displays speaking engagements radio television appear ances etc new member must complete flying season Team May-Octo ber example least ten shows whichever comes first before receives gold AMA wings full-team bene fits During trial period new member will receive certain supplies depending function availability mate rial Other benefits will reserved unless damages own aircraft during show team performance team manager designates man perform particu lar routine special aircraft needed Responsibility man assigned specific function setting up tearing down packing away equipment show expected ready next performance Aircraft ready uniform shoes clean plus show prop ready responsible member responsible support other members alleviate situation may adverse loose gossip concerning fellow team mem bers No profane language permitted dur ing performance flying routine smoking permitted Personal conduct should times conducive AMA-sanctioned Show-Team Member Show-team meetings will held reg ular intervals emergency meeting called necessary show dates team static displays special functions must agreed upon fore date confirmed sponsoring organization No letters should sent out except team letterhead approval team manager information concerning team dress code safety etc should discussed meetings New routines will intro duced team approval before being used Try suggestions out entire team membership two indi viduals putting ideas before members team can discuss work together make final decisions unit sole aim see entire team moves same proper direction Correct uniform must worn times including wings No tennis shoes pockets empty before line-up dur ing performance No additional patches lettering uniform unless agreed upon full membership Location same also decided full membership crowd anticipated excess 500 people show sponsor must have relief facilities make arrangements Red Cross have first-aid station flying site Immediately upon arrival show site spectator line established no allowed beyond point exception uniformed team members special invited guests No spectator permitted across either end aircraft take-off approach strip anyone disregards rules show must stopped will resume until spectators behind lines pilots meeting will precede show during entire program reiterated double checking assigned fre quencies sequence routines last minute check wiring switches pyrotechnics special effects Pre-flight inspection must Check exterior linkages engine mounting bolts hinges props fractures radio range check like Pilots required sacrifice air craft full-down elevator circum stances requiresuch dead-stick ap proach cross-wind condition would cause apparent landing spectators turns must made away spectators Any flight over spectators 76 Model Aviation NEW FORD TRI MOTOR 1195 Unique because such amazing scale detail achieved kits relatively easy build can built ways such Rubber Powered supplied Electric Motor 020 049 C02 Engine Power Free Flight Control Line R/C pulse Single Channel Static Scale version makes museum-like model Frame members accurately Die Cut finest quality Balsa Wood part numbered insure fast accurate assembly clearly shown easy step-by-step plan Highly detailed Plastic Parts simplify assembly adding touch realism-in-miniature NEW ZERO Nifty control line models Theyre easiest ones world assembleall wood no tissue coveringonly 6 9 parts depending model ex cept Biplanes have few Genuine Nylon motor mount THEYRE AT YOUR DEALER GET OVER AND SEE THEM NOW Show Teams continued time outside radio failure con stitutes immediate dis -enrollment show team Always have team mem ber calling pilot during such events Combat prevent straying over near spectators Certain routines will scratched rough wind conditions could cause air craft turn toward spectators during take-off landing AMA prop nuts plastic rounded spinners no less us re quired powered aircraft sincere thanks Col Al Betkey material preceding edited Betkeys Flying Circus successful air show teams example good model follow Show Acts typical RC show might begin demonstration flight showing control rudder elevator aileron throttle affect aircraft some ma neuvers based combinations controls rolls Immelmann like nouncer must use public address system crowd coverage can contribute much keeping things moving enter taining spectators flight action comes slow powered sailplane makes good appearance soars aloft spectators may safely offered opportunity take stick ship has plenty altitude Aerobatic demonstration using biplane pattern aircraft announcer ex plaining intricacies complex ma neuvers like 4- 8-point rolls can easily included show Smoke bombs can add much solo aerobatic flight formation aeroba tics always crowd-pleasers good closing act dog-fight between Snoopy Red Baron melo drama announcers appeal cheer Snoopy boo Baron Pyrotechnics smoke can heighten excitement Other exciting acts can developed team growsgood acts unlim ited teams imagination ela borate acts require good deal time material practice basic airshow ASTs have added repertoire Banner towing apparatus can added conventional aircraft either towed off ground long towline snatched between standing poles flying lawn mower can get away person cutting grass take off tipsy rube audience can steal plane daring aerobatics end dumping confetti upwind unsuspect ing crowd announcer warns specta tors water ballast aircraft holds types acts require careful timing good script plenty re hearsal between announcer performers make exciting professional show properly done Control Line can exciting airshow work too Competition type flying variations simulations Slow Combat Team Racing Fast Combat Team Stunt Flying Carrier-type events can develop outstanding miniature show within show some circum stances particularly wind conditions favorable Free Right model demonstra tions also appropriatespectators greatly impressed modern enginepowered competition models large rub ber-powered craft graceful tow-line gliders scale models Fund Raising order show teams support community endeavors its highly recommended perform fund raising events such organizations Cancer Society Heart Funds childrens hospitals like Contri butions such events can split help team expenses raising money worthy cause Buddy Box flights can sold general public trainer-type aircraft $1 per minute Program Administration AMA HQ administrates air-show program disbursement kits materials sup plies publicity handouts uniform items including patches caps jumpsuits jackets shirts decals signs stickers Direct contact industry contributors teams members permitted un less arranged through AMA HQ pro tect sponsors unauthorized solici tations Pledges industry solicited AMA national AST effort team will receive items AMA HQ earned required makes better working relationship between teams industry team con tacts manufacturers assistance helterskelter fashion way teams will receive fair share isnt necessary teams solicit material individually Furthermore industry sponsors insist donated material distributed approved AMA HQ prevent abuse good intentions misuse promotional merchandise AST concept potentially offers PR value promotion ever undertaken behalf aeromodeling can start now AST Program community further information AirShow Team Program write Larry Bolich Public Relations Director AMA HQ reprints rules guidelines AMA Sanctioned Show Team ap plication AMA Sanctioned Show Team application Leader Mem bership Air-Show Team Manager 78 Model Aviation TIGER MOTH1295 MESSERSCHMITT 495 ready bolt placeComplete control system less handle lines decals landing gear wheels etc makes building cinch assembly literally minutes can use 049 Pnginp FF Champs/Meuser continued page 8 June issue Model Builder flew beautifully Mather Warner tried level best lose Peanut Scale mcdels thermals Warner put up least flight around five mm Other names such Cover Moss Mulligan promi nent winners lists three scale events also wonder leg being pulled see M Mulligan top list Indoor Peanut Next theyll trying tell Mister Mulligan flying peanut-scale model Bill Warner Night Flying event routine contests arranged Southerncali forniacs might seem bit strange used conventional after-sun down pursuits frequently make seem easy chemical light semi-haywire arrangement batteries wires lamp bulb taped rubber-banded onto fuselage con ventional Gas model usually large B C-class model gasoline lanternor per haps snazzier cordless electrics raises local environment slightly above threshold visibility flier rest conventional competition free flight chaser timer best can said chances contracting sunstroke extremely small Xenakis kids hooked chem light hand-launch glider worked out reasonably well should pardon expressiona radio controlled Old-Timer model out try ing its thing under worst cir cumstances Maybe could hold entire Nats night quiet meet change No blaring radios few motorcyclists demon strated cleverness making noise kicking up dust nobody got Hot Stuff eyes severe lacerations prop nobody sank gurgling quick sand ponds surrounding local kittylitter works scarcely anybody reported loved being eaten rattlesnake Actually sort dull such extra curricular aspects cant win em all. RO KWIK- FILL FUEL PUMP 4c- EI Du NEW CONCEPT IN FUEL PUMPS ONE MOVING PART NOTHING TO BREAK OR WEAR OUT ONLY $1A95 IL No191 iIiUrn LIGHT COMPACT AND RUGGED PUMP IS ONLY 2 WIDE AND 2-7/8 IN DIAMETER HAND OPERATED AND REVERSIBLE PUMPS IN AND OUT HIGH VOLUME FLOW ATTRACTIVE BLACK PUMP COMES ASSEMBLED AND MOUNTS ON GALLON CANS QUICK EASY INSTALLA TION PUMP COMES COMPLETE WITH STEEL MOUNTING BRACKETS HARDWARE AND FUEL TUBING DU-BRO PRODUCTS INCORPORATED 480 Banner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 TANK FILTER Combination weight filter Designed fit clunk tanks Made sintered bronze give ultimate filtering No 16198c Tercel/Trostle continued page 31 little work small penalty weight models can made look good full-scale stunters tank shown large enough give engine run well over 8 mm may desire make tank rter keep engine run within 8-mm limit have measure fuel flying competition uniflow tank shown plans has given very satisfac tory performance flap/elevator movement ori ginal model first set up one-toone ratio During flight testing large flaps appeared create excessive drag during maneuvers flap/elevator movement changed two-tothree ratio shown plans works better flaps smaller deflec tions appear increase lift sufficiently square corners building up ex cessive drag original Tercel con structed adjustable elevator horn using Du-Bro Swiv-Link has worked satisfactorily after flights have found adjustable flap/eleva tor ratio elevator trim capability allows adjustments fine tuning can im prove flying characteristics stunt model balance point should further aft position shown plans model very sensitive balance point Ifyou arewantingto useyourmodel trainer learn stunt pattern funda mentals forward CG location recommended leadout positions shown plans satisfactory wind conditions would want fly though might want use some method adjust leadout positions have used Cox handle recom mend line spacing handle 1 less experi enced fliers line spacing 11/4 1 recommended Cox TD en gine 6-3 Cox gray prop running September 1976 79 kill FUEL TUBING Quality tubing Fuels High heat FEET specifically com pounded Gb resistant noncollapsible No 162 9cL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 76, 78, 79
Performing before crowds non-modelers what Air Show Team program about MODEL AIR-SHOW TEAMS came age Transpo 72 ten-day aviation extravaganza near Washington DC forms sport aviation performing daily large crowds spectators AMA fliers stole show times Transpo especially full-scale aviation acts unable perform due weather equipment problems inspiration beginning several less permanent model flying show teams have developed notably original AMA Air Show Team Delaware Pennsyl vania New Jersey area Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Both teams have presented AMAs Distinguished Service Awards several years model aviation promotional activity AMAs former PR director Bob Lopshire key figure establishing original AMA Team andtheTranspo show format efforts laid ground work nationwide program described has developed AMAs cur rent PR director Larry Bolich AMA HQ assistant Hobie Steele under direc tion AMA Executive Director John Worth Aside AMAs effort individ ual hobby industry firms Hobby Industry Assoc have made new pro gram possibleair shows use lot mod els props fuel engines radio equipment related material Without industry help program could sustained grateful appreciation help hope expanding what has gone before article dedicated have contributed Youve heard words times Show Must Go Theres No Business Like Show Business tainly apply avid modelers currently devoting time energy talents show general public what modern world model aviation about over 1200 chartered AMA clubs throughout country time another have generate en thusiasm club recruit new mem bers get recognition home-town folks especially flying site help needed order Shown scene McGuire AFB NJ AMAs original Team PA flew last May Show model aviation general public September1976 13 Teams New AMA HIA national program promotes Models types make air show exciting Particular crowd pleasers such way-out jobs Snoopys Doghouse Flying Lawnmower course Scale Aerobatic designs Show Teams have planned presented static displays shopping malls given model demon strations local civic groups have helped worthy charitable organization raise funds ingredients upon AMAs new Air Show Team concept has developed An important sidelight need change Toy Airplane image general public seems hold concern ing model aviationmost neighbors still seem think model airplanes something kids should volved Few have appreciation activity now mostly adult hobby/sport AMA HQ has therefore developing plan using program air-show teams national PR vehicle get model aviation sport/hobby message John Q Public Air-Show Team concept has media appeaLit has become valuable way achieve local public recognition program intend ed focus show biz type flying rather type usually seen con tests say competition events have no spectator appeal air shows better relate general public usually easier get P R mileage typical competition events Ex ceptions national international meets have greater prestige uni versal appeal cases however air show helpful contest explain what competition flying about out interfering compromising competition events concept organizing groups model airplane enthusiasts show teams solely purpose presenting model aviation shows has come its own last few years Such teams have nual schedules shows present usu ally during spring summer fall months good weather opportunities available lot dedication involved Members show team spend off-season time build ing new aircraft creating new model avia tion acts exchanging ideas improve show attending rigid practice sessions regular meetings planning next season Typically air-show team flies radiocontrolled aircraft However teams have featured Control-Line acts FreeFlight demonstrations have proven great crowd pleasers Most teams have found best flexible able stage shows various lengths designed fit specific requirements time available nature audience some cases full-scale air show has scratched because inclement weather model aviation show team has flown instead saved day great satisfaction otherwise disap pointed crowd has happened enough times especially low ceilings windy weather has prevailed now show team motto Fly Others Wont make program work AMA together Hobby Industry Assoc sponsoring concept Both AMA HIA contributed matching funds finance segments program Further evidence importance effort reflected fact new AMA Leader Mem ber category has created show team managers Teams classed according number shows performed annually will receive proportional amount sup port Uniform items such patches caps shirts jump suits like well decals signs handouts will furnished joint AMA-HIA sponsorship Using nucleus existing AMA char tered club teams others such AMA show team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio DC/ RC Club Team Washington DC Air Show Team AST concept will ex panded include new groups rapidly can achieve similar performance records Teams will receive incentive both quality quantity shows number requests have come re garding sign towed Graham Lomax Big John AMA teams air show appearances details Attachment point airplane permanent screw-eye underside ship side tail wheel servo activated release pin swivel joined two cords 45-lb test fish line goes top bottom 3/16 dowel forms leading part sign lower end dowel weighted wrapping solder about 8 turns epoxied place body sign wrapped around dowel machine double stitched edges attachments throughout Letters cut red silk double stitched background Double stitching important Sign under con stant whip roughly 60 mph must stand abuse take-off landing Rear sign also attached 3/16 dowel wrapping silk around dowel double stitiching weighted same front top bot tom dowel straight cords go rear ward 12 before joining 8-long yoke two vertical dowels weighted solder wrap strip silk stitched over dowels about 6 apart form anti-whip drag stabilizer Take-offs accomplished rolling sign up rear laying unit runway rear tow plane rubber attach line free rolled unit NOTE place thin white silk open weave starched carpet backing may used place red silk letters ones cut Contact may used addi tional adhesive applied form Pliobond etc End Pennsylvania Teams show comes towing banner Banner construction details well-proven Easy team have its own message Also see Flying Flag articlel LONIAX TOW SIGN20x16 STABILIZER THIN WHITE SILKDOWEL SWIVEL- ------CORD \CORD RED SILK LETTERS WE IGHT .---2 STRANDS 1/8 RUBBERI-b FT SNAP SWIVEL STAB DETAIL 9 3/16 DOWEL WEIGHTS rating system will provide assistance active air-show teams still help ASTs items merchandise fuel accessories signs publicity handouts no mere freebie programsupplies will go to those meet program requirements Administrated through AMA AST concept promises outstanding program introducing masses people excitement fun model avia tion ranks spectators ex pected come new aeromodelers friends sport assistance search additional flying sites Aero modeling activity should grow through AST exposure public becomes better Right Outhouse act goes up cloud smoke target bombed Good simulation timing catches audience surprise Getting close what makes Doghouse-Red Baron act exciting takes good pilots lots practice plus announcer give running account battle Right Snoopy Red Baron dress up air-show duel greatest crowd pleaser model flying actsthe big finish Flying Circus program September 1976 15 Above Aerial combat always goes over big Constant changes direction near misses keep up excitement Show crowds love action McElwees Saucer flies past Washington Monu ment Model has thrilling air-show crowds years Plans available Model Airplane News Super Saucer No 5 Show Teams Below Dick Maloney hand launches McElwees Saucernecessary grass fields such Washington Monument grounds PA DC/RC teams combined provide Air Force Day show last May informed responds sym pathetic ear aeromodelers problems support HIA industry manufacturers administration AST Program AMA headquarters Air-Show Team concept expected eventually cover nation network active top-quality model aviation fliers selling aeromodeling public weekend Only few clubs involved now can get ground floor new well-founded program following information ex plains others can join effort fun Guidelines Rules AMA Sanctioned Air-Show Team An AMA air-show team made up experienced aeromodelers regularly fly demonstrations public pro fessional manner much like barnstorming pilots full-scale airshows criteria show team chosen AMA-sanctioned based perform ance existing teams public rela tions goal promoting model aviation general public three classes AMA show teams depending experience performance level achieved AA & AAA Class team initially signed based documented number shows within past three years 16 Model Aviation team performed prior being officially sanctioned AMA Class AA AAA Number Shows 5-9 10-19 20 After team has assigned class must maintain minimum number shows annually order stay class minimum annual number shows 5 AA 10 AAA 15 team may advance class AA example drop back class lose its AMA sanctioned status depending upon number shows performed dur ing calendar year Uniforms equip ment supplies allocated according class upper classes receiving pro portionally support Documenta tion verify teams performance record may include copies teams program particular shows intinerary schedule performances professional show doesnt mean show need letter-perfect respect show should planned extensively practiced tight minimum lags alternate acts ready go event balky engine like purpose show make exciting possible avoided situation fliers use tank fuel putting show having great time themselves overdo point boredom others air show teams itpublic appreciation skill dedication Al Betkeys Flying Circus known over states Canada spectacular entertainment Team fliers should drilled perform ing two-to-five minutes air time given flightand normally never same thing twice way show ma terial offered Lost time should mini mized least aircraft should air times requires engine starting necessary before preceding act approaches landing Safety prime requisite airshow team AMA safety code must strictly adhered moment Flight paths should parallel spectator barricade lines parachute con fetti drops rocket firing like should done away crowd ab solutely no flight over spectators should permitted Practice makes perfect regular show team members plus essential alter nates should dedicated should practice individually resolved work gether least weekly during show seasonmore often developing acts putting show together initially show team practice field separate regular club flying site help ful asset Team membersincluding pitmen alternates announcersshould willing work together both practice sessions performances total team benefit jobs family re sponsibilities take out town during practice sessions show well model ers regularly fly contest circuit should generally included team since regardless individual incon venience other factors show must go Its merely matter tradi tion its obligation what has promisedthe honoring commitment good show team needs willing build models although builder doesnt necessarily have flier Nat urally actual performance time pilot very little compared time spent preparation ground work includes building model test flying individual practice team practice ses sions develop coordinate overall air show plus travel time shows onsite staging logistical support equipment large elaborate air show should depends upon willing volunteers available also imagi nation initiative minimum num Limbo act demonstrates fun precision flying regular acts performed Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio AMA Sanctioned Air Show Team members six consisting team manager announcer four fliers AAA Team has expanded crew 13 members three six-man teams including captain an nouncer plus coordinator schedules performances assigns shows team turn way requests shows can met fliers need tieup two days month actual per formances although practice required nearly week-end between shows Team Manager must both mother hen drill sergeant over team seeing member notified show dates ensuring man team completely drilled part show man al ways up expectations equipment self back-up ships available keep team airborne times doing necessary building team himself watching over frequency conflicts see ing product reports sent hack HQ supporting manufacturers regular basis managers personality must firm hut understanding commands respect being overbearing Timer show must virtually unflap pable must notify man precise moment start engine stand take off watching timing already airand give command landing must also note engine failure air give command landing warning others may aware must also able stretch act necessary must cool ground zero definite show biz feel timing showmanship importance team manager recognized new AMA Leader Member designation Show Team Manager LM/STM rating just meaningful LM/Judge LM/ Contest Director continued page 76 Col Al Betkey performs unique specialty flying through ring fire beginners requires flying right pilot accuracy Hes close ringnote pull-up Show Teams continued page 17 Team members usually picked team manager good team member committed contest circuit wants just Sunday flying Hes also innovator normally helpful others problem solving aiding newcomer flight training Hes usually has something different flying field air hog scornful safety-first should cooperative soul rather loner short tempered pos sessed good sense humor show team should have minimum family encumbrances limit appear ances ie parental marital situations strain should ever placed situations might cause employment problems due team appearance dates sometimes mid-week etc addition above team member should good builder good repair man keeping equipment show condition times Finally team member must works well others crux team Picked team manager members may removed team descretion missing two three shows practice sessions unsafe flying lack team work announcer team mouthpiece tells public what team aboutand what modeling aboutthe prime reason show teams existence key man chosen carefully need comic must quick thinking should sensitive good speaking voice ability ad-lib necessary need great flier well formed facets aeromodeling will first experience modern miniature aircraft specta tors since outgrew 1O gliders youth extremely important announcer describes accurately what happening explains mechanics aircraft promotes favorable public impression sport aero modeling An AMA sanctioned Air Show Team AST can begin nucleus two three dedicated club members neigh boring fliers develop possible program routines simple rules AST mem bership Recruiting additional members may through announcements club meetings one-to-one basis original members Interest should grow public performances begin AST may eventually have choose members applicants After five shows applications may made AMA HQ AST charter Leader Member STM manager desired Team Requirements following edited care fully prepared proven rules Col Betkeys Flying Circus AMA Ohio area AST recommended good basic guidelines team Members Air-Show Team should chosen because ability person alities capability working well others Technicians team have flying ability should given oppor tunity fill pilots slot opening arises new member being considered team must first demonstrate flying ability before consideration given membership other members team membership should look number following qualities attributes considering new team member Have ability work well others Possess good sportsmanship qualities Have pleasing personality Reflect loyalty past actions Have proficiency area being selected Reflect perseverance Have family support understanding time must put forth team activitiesbuilding sessions meetings practice shows like Have past contributions toward local club efforts Have willingness forgo contests appear shows New Members new member will bring team own aircraft radios certain uniform items time will presented Silver AMA wings wings must worn right collar near tip show team function Failure wear wings will con stituted improper dress member will excused performance function shows static displays speaking engagements radio television appear ances etc new member must complete flying season Team May-Octo ber example least ten shows whichever comes first before receives gold AMA wings full-team bene fits During trial period new member will receive certain supplies depending function availability mate rial Other benefits will reserved unless damages own aircraft during show team performance team manager designates man perform particu lar routine special aircraft needed Responsibility man assigned specific function setting up tearing down packing away equipment show expected ready next performance Aircraft ready uniform shoes clean plus show prop ready responsible member responsible support other members alleviate situation may adverse loose gossip concerning fellow team mem bers No profane language permitted dur ing performance flying routine smoking permitted Personal conduct should times conducive AMA-sanctioned Show-Team Member Show-team meetings will held reg ular intervals emergency meeting called necessary show dates team static displays special functions must agreed upon fore date confirmed sponsoring organization No letters should sent out except team letterhead approval team manager information concerning team dress code safety etc should discussed meetings New routines will intro duced team approval before being used Try suggestions out entire team membership two indi viduals putting ideas before members team can discuss work together make final decisions unit sole aim see entire team moves same proper direction Correct uniform must worn times including wings No tennis shoes pockets empty before line-up dur ing performance No additional patches lettering uniform unless agreed upon full membership Location same also decided full membership crowd anticipated excess 500 people show sponsor must have relief facilities make arrangements Red Cross have first-aid station flying site Immediately upon arrival show site spectator line established no allowed beyond point exception uniformed team members special invited guests No spectator permitted across either end aircraft take-off approach strip anyone disregards rules show must stopped will resume until spectators behind lines pilots meeting will precede show during entire program reiterated double checking assigned fre quencies sequence routines last minute check wiring switches pyrotechnics special effects Pre-flight inspection must Check exterior linkages engine mounting bolts hinges props fractures radio range check like Pilots required sacrifice air craft full-down elevator circum stances requiresuch dead-stick ap proach cross-wind condition would cause apparent landing spectators turns must made away spectators Any flight over spectators 76 Model Aviation NEW FORD TRI MOTOR 1195 Unique because such amazing scale detail achieved kits relatively easy build can built ways such Rubber Powered supplied Electric Motor 020 049 C02 Engine Power Free Flight Control Line R/C pulse Single Channel Static Scale version makes museum-like model Frame members accurately Die Cut finest quality Balsa Wood part numbered insure fast accurate assembly clearly shown easy step-by-step plan Highly detailed Plastic Parts simplify assembly adding touch realism-in-miniature NEW ZERO Nifty control line models Theyre easiest ones world assembleall wood no tissue coveringonly 6 9 parts depending model ex cept Biplanes have few Genuine Nylon motor mount THEYRE AT YOUR DEALER GET OVER AND SEE THEM NOW Show Teams continued time outside radio failure con stitutes immediate dis -enrollment show team Always have team mem ber calling pilot during such events Combat prevent straying over near spectators Certain routines will scratched rough wind conditions could cause air craft turn toward spectators during take-off landing AMA prop nuts plastic rounded spinners no less us re quired powered aircraft sincere thanks Col Al Betkey material preceding edited Betkeys Flying Circus successful air show teams example good model follow Show Acts typical RC show might begin demonstration flight showing control rudder elevator aileron throttle affect aircraft some ma neuvers based combinations controls rolls Immelmann like nouncer must use public address system crowd coverage can contribute much keeping things moving enter taining spectators flight action comes slow powered sailplane makes good appearance soars aloft spectators may safely offered opportunity take stick ship has plenty altitude Aerobatic demonstration using biplane pattern aircraft announcer ex plaining intricacies complex ma neuvers like 4- 8-point rolls can easily included show Smoke bombs can add much solo aerobatic flight formation aeroba tics always crowd-pleasers good closing act dog-fight between Snoopy Red Baron melo drama announcers appeal cheer Snoopy boo Baron Pyrotechnics smoke can heighten excitement Other exciting acts can developed team growsgood acts unlim ited teams imagination ela borate acts require good deal time material practice basic airshow ASTs have added repertoire Banner towing apparatus can added conventional aircraft either towed off ground long towline snatched between standing poles flying lawn mower can get away person cutting grass take off tipsy rube audience can steal plane daring aerobatics end dumping confetti upwind unsuspect ing crowd announcer warns specta tors water ballast aircraft holds types acts require careful timing good script plenty re hearsal between announcer performers make exciting professional show properly done Control Line can exciting airshow work too Competition type flying variations simulations Slow Combat Team Racing Fast Combat Team Stunt Flying Carrier-type events can develop outstanding miniature show within show some circum stances particularly wind conditions favorable Free Right model demonstra tions also appropriatespectators greatly impressed modern enginepowered competition models large rub ber-powered craft graceful tow-line gliders scale models Fund Raising order show teams support community endeavors its highly recommended perform fund raising events such organizations Cancer Society Heart Funds childrens hospitals like Contri butions such events can split help team expenses raising money worthy cause Buddy Box flights can sold general public trainer-type aircraft $1 per minute Program Administration AMA HQ administrates air-show program disbursement kits materials sup plies publicity handouts uniform items including patches caps jumpsuits jackets shirts decals signs stickers Direct contact industry contributors teams members permitted un less arranged through AMA HQ pro tect sponsors unauthorized solici tations Pledges industry solicited AMA national AST effort team will receive items AMA HQ earned required makes better working relationship between teams industry team con tacts manufacturers assistance helterskelter fashion way teams will receive fair share isnt necessary teams solicit material individually Furthermore industry sponsors insist donated material distributed approved AMA HQ prevent abuse good intentions misuse promotional merchandise AST concept potentially offers PR value promotion ever undertaken behalf aeromodeling can start now AST Program community further information AirShow Team Program write Larry Bolich Public Relations Director AMA HQ reprints rules guidelines AMA Sanctioned Show Team ap plication AMA Sanctioned Show Team application Leader Mem bership Air-Show Team Manager 78 Model Aviation TIGER MOTH1295 MESSERSCHMITT 495 ready bolt placeComplete control system less handle lines decals landing gear wheels etc makes building cinch assembly literally minutes can use 049 Pnginp FF Champs/Meuser continued page 8 June issue Model Builder flew beautifully Mather Warner tried level best lose Peanut Scale mcdels thermals Warner put up least flight around five mm Other names such Cover Moss Mulligan promi nent winners lists three scale events also wonder leg being pulled see M Mulligan top list Indoor Peanut Next theyll trying tell Mister Mulligan flying peanut-scale model Bill Warner Night Flying event routine contests arranged Southerncali forniacs might seem bit strange used conventional after-sun down pursuits frequently make seem easy chemical light semi-haywire arrangement batteries wires lamp bulb taped rubber-banded onto fuselage con ventional Gas model usually large B C-class model gasoline lanternor per haps snazzier cordless electrics raises local environment slightly above threshold visibility flier rest conventional competition free flight chaser timer best can said chances contracting sunstroke extremely small Xenakis kids hooked chem light hand-launch glider worked out reasonably well should pardon expressiona radio controlled Old-Timer model out try ing its thing under worst cir cumstances Maybe could hold entire Nats night quiet meet change No blaring radios few motorcyclists demon strated cleverness making noise kicking up dust nobody got Hot Stuff eyes severe lacerations prop nobody sank gurgling quick sand ponds surrounding local kittylitter works scarcely anybody reported loved being eaten rattlesnake Actually sort dull such extra curricular aspects cant win em all. RO KWIK- FILL FUEL PUMP 4c- EI Du NEW CONCEPT IN FUEL PUMPS ONE MOVING PART NOTHING TO BREAK OR WEAR OUT ONLY $1A95 IL No191 iIiUrn LIGHT COMPACT AND RUGGED PUMP IS ONLY 2 WIDE AND 2-7/8 IN DIAMETER HAND OPERATED AND REVERSIBLE PUMPS IN AND OUT HIGH VOLUME FLOW ATTRACTIVE BLACK PUMP COMES ASSEMBLED AND MOUNTS ON GALLON CANS QUICK EASY INSTALLA TION PUMP COMES COMPLETE WITH STEEL MOUNTING BRACKETS HARDWARE AND FUEL TUBING DU-BRO PRODUCTS INCORPORATED 480 Banner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 TANK FILTER Combination weight filter Designed fit clunk tanks Made sintered bronze give ultimate filtering No 16198c Tercel/Trostle continued page 31 little work small penalty weight models can made look good full-scale stunters tank shown large enough give engine run well over 8 mm may desire make tank rter keep engine run within 8-mm limit have measure fuel flying competition uniflow tank shown plans has given very satisfac tory performance flap/elevator movement ori ginal model first set up one-toone ratio During flight testing large flaps appeared create excessive drag during maneuvers flap/elevator movement changed two-tothree ratio shown plans works better flaps smaller deflec tions appear increase lift sufficiently square corners building up ex cessive drag original Tercel con structed adjustable elevator horn using Du-Bro Swiv-Link has worked satisfactorily after flights have found adjustable flap/eleva tor ratio elevator trim capability allows adjustments fine tuning can im prove flying characteristics stunt model balance point should further aft position shown plans model very sensitive balance point Ifyou arewantingto useyourmodel trainer learn stunt pattern funda mentals forward CG location recommended leadout positions shown plans satisfactory wind conditions would want fly though might want use some method adjust leadout positions have used Cox handle recom mend line spacing handle 1 less experi enced fliers line spacing 11/4 1 recommended Cox TD en gine 6-3 Cox gray prop running September 1976 79 kill FUEL TUBING Quality tubing Fuels High heat FEET specifically com pounded Gb resistant noncollapsible No 162 9cL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 76, 78, 79
Performing before crowds non-modelers what Air Show Team program about MODEL AIR-SHOW TEAMS came age Transpo 72 ten-day aviation extravaganza near Washington DC forms sport aviation performing daily large crowds spectators AMA fliers stole show times Transpo especially full-scale aviation acts unable perform due weather equipment problems inspiration beginning several less permanent model flying show teams have developed notably original AMA Air Show Team Delaware Pennsyl vania New Jersey area Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Both teams have presented AMAs Distinguished Service Awards several years model aviation promotional activity AMAs former PR director Bob Lopshire key figure establishing original AMA Team andtheTranspo show format efforts laid ground work nationwide program described has developed AMAs cur rent PR director Larry Bolich AMA HQ assistant Hobie Steele under direc tion AMA Executive Director John Worth Aside AMAs effort individ ual hobby industry firms Hobby Industry Assoc have made new pro gram possibleair shows use lot mod els props fuel engines radio equipment related material Without industry help program could sustained grateful appreciation help hope expanding what has gone before article dedicated have contributed Youve heard words times Show Must Go Theres No Business Like Show Business tainly apply avid modelers currently devoting time energy talents show general public what modern world model aviation about over 1200 chartered AMA clubs throughout country time another have generate en thusiasm club recruit new mem bers get recognition home-town folks especially flying site help needed order Shown scene McGuire AFB NJ AMAs original Team PA flew last May Show model aviation general public September1976 13 Teams New AMA HIA national program promotes Models types make air show exciting Particular crowd pleasers such way-out jobs Snoopys Doghouse Flying Lawnmower course Scale Aerobatic designs Show Teams have planned presented static displays shopping malls given model demon strations local civic groups have helped worthy charitable organization raise funds ingredients upon AMAs new Air Show Team concept has developed An important sidelight need change Toy Airplane image general public seems hold concern ing model aviationmost neighbors still seem think model airplanes something kids should volved Few have appreciation activity now mostly adult hobby/sport AMA HQ has therefore developing plan using program air-show teams national PR vehicle get model aviation sport/hobby message John Q Public Air-Show Team concept has media appeaLit has become valuable way achieve local public recognition program intend ed focus show biz type flying rather type usually seen con tests say competition events have no spectator appeal air shows better relate general public usually easier get P R mileage typical competition events Ex ceptions national international meets have greater prestige uni versal appeal cases however air show helpful contest explain what competition flying about out interfering compromising competition events concept organizing groups model airplane enthusiasts show teams solely purpose presenting model aviation shows has come its own last few years Such teams have nual schedules shows present usu ally during spring summer fall months good weather opportunities available lot dedication involved Members show team spend off-season time build ing new aircraft creating new model avia tion acts exchanging ideas improve show attending rigid practice sessions regular meetings planning next season Typically air-show team flies radiocontrolled aircraft However teams have featured Control-Line acts FreeFlight demonstrations have proven great crowd pleasers Most teams have found best flexible able stage shows various lengths designed fit specific requirements time available nature audience some cases full-scale air show has scratched because inclement weather model aviation show team has flown instead saved day great satisfaction otherwise disap pointed crowd has happened enough times especially low ceilings windy weather has prevailed now show team motto Fly Others Wont make program work AMA together Hobby Industry Assoc sponsoring concept Both AMA HIA contributed matching funds finance segments program Further evidence importance effort reflected fact new AMA Leader Mem ber category has created show team managers Teams classed according number shows performed annually will receive proportional amount sup port Uniform items such patches caps shirts jump suits like well decals signs handouts will furnished joint AMA-HIA sponsorship Using nucleus existing AMA char tered club teams others such AMA show team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio DC/ RC Club Team Washington DC Air Show Team AST concept will ex panded include new groups rapidly can achieve similar performance records Teams will receive incentive both quality quantity shows number requests have come re garding sign towed Graham Lomax Big John AMA teams air show appearances details Attachment point airplane permanent screw-eye underside ship side tail wheel servo activated release pin swivel joined two cords 45-lb test fish line goes top bottom 3/16 dowel forms leading part sign lower end dowel weighted wrapping solder about 8 turns epoxied place body sign wrapped around dowel machine double stitched edges attachments throughout Letters cut red silk double stitched background Double stitching important Sign under con stant whip roughly 60 mph must stand abuse take-off landing Rear sign also attached 3/16 dowel wrapping silk around dowel double stitiching weighted same front top bot tom dowel straight cords go rear ward 12 before joining 8-long yoke two vertical dowels weighted solder wrap strip silk stitched over dowels about 6 apart form anti-whip drag stabilizer Take-offs accomplished rolling sign up rear laying unit runway rear tow plane rubber attach line free rolled unit NOTE place thin white silk open weave starched carpet backing may used place red silk letters ones cut Contact may used addi tional adhesive applied form Pliobond etc End Pennsylvania Teams show comes towing banner Banner construction details well-proven Easy team have its own message Also see Flying Flag articlel LONIAX TOW SIGN20x16 STABILIZER THIN WHITE SILKDOWEL SWIVEL- ------CORD \CORD RED SILK LETTERS WE IGHT .---2 STRANDS 1/8 RUBBERI-b FT SNAP SWIVEL STAB DETAIL 9 3/16 DOWEL WEIGHTS rating system will provide assistance active air-show teams still help ASTs items merchandise fuel accessories signs publicity handouts no mere freebie programsupplies will go to those meet program requirements Administrated through AMA AST concept promises outstanding program introducing masses people excitement fun model avia tion ranks spectators ex pected come new aeromodelers friends sport assistance search additional flying sites Aero modeling activity should grow through AST exposure public becomes better Right Outhouse act goes up cloud smoke target bombed Good simulation timing catches audience surprise Getting close what makes Doghouse-Red Baron act exciting takes good pilots lots practice plus announcer give running account battle Right Snoopy Red Baron dress up air-show duel greatest crowd pleaser model flying actsthe big finish Flying Circus program September 1976 15 Above Aerial combat always goes over big Constant changes direction near misses keep up excitement Show crowds love action McElwees Saucer flies past Washington Monu ment Model has thrilling air-show crowds years Plans available Model Airplane News Super Saucer No 5 Show Teams Below Dick Maloney hand launches McElwees Saucernecessary grass fields such Washington Monument grounds PA DC/RC teams combined provide Air Force Day show last May informed responds sym pathetic ear aeromodelers problems support HIA industry manufacturers administration AST Program AMA headquarters Air-Show Team concept expected eventually cover nation network active top-quality model aviation fliers selling aeromodeling public weekend Only few clubs involved now can get ground floor new well-founded program following information ex plains others can join effort fun Guidelines Rules AMA Sanctioned Air-Show Team An AMA air-show team made up experienced aeromodelers regularly fly demonstrations public pro fessional manner much like barnstorming pilots full-scale airshows criteria show team chosen AMA-sanctioned based perform ance existing teams public rela tions goal promoting model aviation general public three classes AMA show teams depending experience performance level achieved AA & AAA Class team initially signed based documented number shows within past three years 16 Model Aviation team performed prior being officially sanctioned AMA Class AA AAA Number Shows 5-9 10-19 20 After team has assigned class must maintain minimum number shows annually order stay class minimum annual number shows 5 AA 10 AAA 15 team may advance class AA example drop back class lose its AMA sanctioned status depending upon number shows performed dur ing calendar year Uniforms equip ment supplies allocated according class upper classes receiving pro portionally support Documenta tion verify teams performance record may include copies teams program particular shows intinerary schedule performances professional show doesnt mean show need letter-perfect respect show should planned extensively practiced tight minimum lags alternate acts ready go event balky engine like purpose show make exciting possible avoided situation fliers use tank fuel putting show having great time themselves overdo point boredom others air show teams itpublic appreciation skill dedication Al Betkeys Flying Circus known over states Canada spectacular entertainment Team fliers should drilled perform ing two-to-five minutes air time given flightand normally never same thing twice way show ma terial offered Lost time should mini mized least aircraft should air times requires engine starting necessary before preceding act approaches landing Safety prime requisite airshow team AMA safety code must strictly adhered moment Flight paths should parallel spectator barricade lines parachute con fetti drops rocket firing like should done away crowd ab solutely no flight over spectators should permitted Practice makes perfect regular show team members plus essential alter nates should dedicated should practice individually resolved work gether least weekly during show seasonmore often developing acts putting show together initially show team practice field separate regular club flying site help ful asset Team membersincluding pitmen alternates announcersshould willing work together both practice sessions performances total team benefit jobs family re sponsibilities take out town during practice sessions show well model ers regularly fly contest circuit should generally included team since regardless individual incon venience other factors show must go Its merely matter tradi tion its obligation what has promisedthe honoring commitment good show team needs willing build models although builder doesnt necessarily have flier Nat urally actual performance time pilot very little compared time spent preparation ground work includes building model test flying individual practice team practice ses sions develop coordinate overall air show plus travel time shows onsite staging logistical support equipment large elaborate air show should depends upon willing volunteers available also imagi nation initiative minimum num Limbo act demonstrates fun precision flying regular acts performed Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio AMA Sanctioned Air Show Team members six consisting team manager announcer four fliers AAA Team has expanded crew 13 members three six-man teams including captain an nouncer plus coordinator schedules performances assigns shows team turn way requests shows can met fliers need tieup two days month actual per formances although practice required nearly week-end between shows Team Manager must both mother hen drill sergeant over team seeing member notified show dates ensuring man team completely drilled part show man al ways up expectations equipment self back-up ships available keep team airborne times doing necessary building team himself watching over frequency conflicts see ing product reports sent hack HQ supporting manufacturers regular basis managers personality must firm hut understanding commands respect being overbearing Timer show must virtually unflap pable must notify man precise moment start engine stand take off watching timing already airand give command landing must also note engine failure air give command landing warning others may aware must also able stretch act necessary must cool ground zero definite show biz feel timing showmanship importance team manager recognized new AMA Leader Member designation Show Team Manager LM/STM rating just meaningful LM/Judge LM/ Contest Director continued page 76 Col Al Betkey performs unique specialty flying through ring fire beginners requires flying right pilot accuracy Hes close ringnote pull-up Show Teams continued page 17 Team members usually picked team manager good team member committed contest circuit wants just Sunday flying Hes also innovator normally helpful others problem solving aiding newcomer flight training Hes usually has something different flying field air hog scornful safety-first should cooperative soul rather loner short tempered pos sessed good sense humor show team should have minimum family encumbrances limit appear ances ie parental marital situations strain should ever placed situations might cause employment problems due team appearance dates sometimes mid-week etc addition above team member should good builder good repair man keeping equipment show condition times Finally team member must works well others crux team Picked team manager members may removed team descretion missing two three shows practice sessions unsafe flying lack team work announcer team mouthpiece tells public what team aboutand what modeling aboutthe prime reason show teams existence key man chosen carefully need comic must quick thinking should sensitive good speaking voice ability ad-lib necessary need great flier well formed facets aeromodeling will first experience modern miniature aircraft specta tors since outgrew 1O gliders youth extremely important announcer describes accurately what happening explains mechanics aircraft promotes favorable public impression sport aero modeling An AMA sanctioned Air Show Team AST can begin nucleus two three dedicated club members neigh boring fliers develop possible program routines simple rules AST mem bership Recruiting additional members may through announcements club meetings one-to-one basis original members Interest should grow public performances begin AST may eventually have choose members applicants After five shows applications may made AMA HQ AST charter Leader Member STM manager desired Team Requirements following edited care fully prepared proven rules Col Betkeys Flying Circus AMA Ohio area AST recommended good basic guidelines team Members Air-Show Team should chosen because ability person alities capability working well others Technicians team have flying ability should given oppor tunity fill pilots slot opening arises new member being considered team must first demonstrate flying ability before consideration given membership other members team membership should look number following qualities attributes considering new team member Have ability work well others Possess good sportsmanship qualities Have pleasing personality Reflect loyalty past actions Have proficiency area being selected Reflect perseverance Have family support understanding time must put forth team activitiesbuilding sessions meetings practice shows like Have past contributions toward local club efforts Have willingness forgo contests appear shows New Members new member will bring team own aircraft radios certain uniform items time will presented Silver AMA wings wings must worn right collar near tip show team function Failure wear wings will con stituted improper dress member will excused performance function shows static displays speaking engagements radio television appear ances etc new member must complete flying season Team May-Octo ber example least ten shows whichever comes first before receives gold AMA wings full-team bene fits During trial period new member will receive certain supplies depending function availability mate rial Other benefits will reserved unless damages own aircraft during show team performance team manager designates man perform particu lar routine special aircraft needed Responsibility man assigned specific function setting up tearing down packing away equipment show expected ready next performance Aircraft ready uniform shoes clean plus show prop ready responsible member responsible support other members alleviate situation may adverse loose gossip concerning fellow team mem bers No profane language permitted dur ing performance flying routine smoking permitted Personal conduct should times conducive AMA-sanctioned Show-Team Member Show-team meetings will held reg ular intervals emergency meeting called necessary show dates team static displays special functions must agreed upon fore date confirmed sponsoring organization No letters should sent out except team letterhead approval team manager information concerning team dress code safety etc should discussed meetings New routines will intro duced team approval before being used Try suggestions out entire team membership two indi viduals putting ideas before members team can discuss work together make final decisions unit sole aim see entire team moves same proper direction Correct uniform must worn times including wings No tennis shoes pockets empty before line-up dur ing performance No additional patches lettering uniform unless agreed upon full membership Location same also decided full membership crowd anticipated excess 500 people show sponsor must have relief facilities make arrangements Red Cross have first-aid station flying site Immediately upon arrival show site spectator line established no allowed beyond point exception uniformed team members special invited guests No spectator permitted across either end aircraft take-off approach strip anyone disregards rules show must stopped will resume until spectators behind lines pilots meeting will precede show during entire program reiterated double checking assigned fre quencies sequence routines last minute check wiring switches pyrotechnics special effects Pre-flight inspection must Check exterior linkages engine mounting bolts hinges props fractures radio range check like Pilots required sacrifice air craft full-down elevator circum stances requiresuch dead-stick ap proach cross-wind condition would cause apparent landing spectators turns must made away spectators Any flight over spectators 76 Model Aviation NEW FORD TRI MOTOR 1195 Unique because such amazing scale detail achieved kits relatively easy build can built ways such Rubber Powered supplied Electric Motor 020 049 C02 Engine Power Free Flight Control Line R/C pulse Single Channel Static Scale version makes museum-like model Frame members accurately Die Cut finest quality Balsa Wood part numbered insure fast accurate assembly clearly shown easy step-by-step plan Highly detailed Plastic Parts simplify assembly adding touch realism-in-miniature NEW ZERO Nifty control line models Theyre easiest ones world assembleall wood no tissue coveringonly 6 9 parts depending model ex cept Biplanes have few Genuine Nylon motor mount THEYRE AT YOUR DEALER GET OVER AND SEE THEM NOW Show Teams continued time outside radio failure con stitutes immediate dis -enrollment show team Always have team mem ber calling pilot during such events Combat prevent straying over near spectators Certain routines will scratched rough wind conditions could cause air craft turn toward spectators during take-off landing AMA prop nuts plastic rounded spinners no less us re quired powered aircraft sincere thanks Col Al Betkey material preceding edited Betkeys Flying Circus successful air show teams example good model follow Show Acts typical RC show might begin demonstration flight showing control rudder elevator aileron throttle affect aircraft some ma neuvers based combinations controls rolls Immelmann like nouncer must use public address system crowd coverage can contribute much keeping things moving enter taining spectators flight action comes slow powered sailplane makes good appearance soars aloft spectators may safely offered opportunity take stick ship has plenty altitude Aerobatic demonstration using biplane pattern aircraft announcer ex plaining intricacies complex ma neuvers like 4- 8-point rolls can easily included show Smoke bombs can add much solo aerobatic flight formation aeroba tics always crowd-pleasers good closing act dog-fight between Snoopy Red Baron melo drama announcers appeal cheer Snoopy boo Baron Pyrotechnics smoke can heighten excitement Other exciting acts can developed team growsgood acts unlim ited teams imagination ela borate acts require good deal time material practice basic airshow ASTs have added repertoire Banner towing apparatus can added conventional aircraft either towed off ground long towline snatched between standing poles flying lawn mower can get away person cutting grass take off tipsy rube audience can steal plane daring aerobatics end dumping confetti upwind unsuspect ing crowd announcer warns specta tors water ballast aircraft holds types acts require careful timing good script plenty re hearsal between announcer performers make exciting professional show properly done Control Line can exciting airshow work too Competition type flying variations simulations Slow Combat Team Racing Fast Combat Team Stunt Flying Carrier-type events can develop outstanding miniature show within show some circum stances particularly wind conditions favorable Free Right model demonstra tions also appropriatespectators greatly impressed modern enginepowered competition models large rub ber-powered craft graceful tow-line gliders scale models Fund Raising order show teams support community endeavors its highly recommended perform fund raising events such organizations Cancer Society Heart Funds childrens hospitals like Contri butions such events can split help team expenses raising money worthy cause Buddy Box flights can sold general public trainer-type aircraft $1 per minute Program Administration AMA HQ administrates air-show program disbursement kits materials sup plies publicity handouts uniform items including patches caps jumpsuits jackets shirts decals signs stickers Direct contact industry contributors teams members permitted un less arranged through AMA HQ pro tect sponsors unauthorized solici tations Pledges industry solicited AMA national AST effort team will receive items AMA HQ earned required makes better working relationship between teams industry team con tacts manufacturers assistance helterskelter fashion way teams will receive fair share isnt necessary teams solicit material individually Furthermore industry sponsors insist donated material distributed approved AMA HQ prevent abuse good intentions misuse promotional merchandise AST concept potentially offers PR value promotion ever undertaken behalf aeromodeling can start now AST Program community further information AirShow Team Program write Larry Bolich Public Relations Director AMA HQ reprints rules guidelines AMA Sanctioned Show Team ap plication AMA Sanctioned Show Team application Leader Mem bership Air-Show Team Manager 78 Model Aviation TIGER MOTH1295 MESSERSCHMITT 495 ready bolt placeComplete control system less handle lines decals landing gear wheels etc makes building cinch assembly literally minutes can use 049 Pnginp FF Champs/Meuser continued page 8 June issue Model Builder flew beautifully Mather Warner tried level best lose Peanut Scale mcdels thermals Warner put up least flight around five mm Other names such Cover Moss Mulligan promi nent winners lists three scale events also wonder leg being pulled see M Mulligan top list Indoor Peanut Next theyll trying tell Mister Mulligan flying peanut-scale model Bill Warner Night Flying event routine contests arranged Southerncali forniacs might seem bit strange used conventional after-sun down pursuits frequently make seem easy chemical light semi-haywire arrangement batteries wires lamp bulb taped rubber-banded onto fuselage con ventional Gas model usually large B C-class model gasoline lanternor per haps snazzier cordless electrics raises local environment slightly above threshold visibility flier rest conventional competition free flight chaser timer best can said chances contracting sunstroke extremely small Xenakis kids hooked chem light hand-launch glider worked out reasonably well should pardon expressiona radio controlled Old-Timer model out try ing its thing under worst cir cumstances Maybe could hold entire Nats night quiet meet change No blaring radios few motorcyclists demon strated cleverness making noise kicking up dust nobody got Hot Stuff eyes severe lacerations prop nobody sank gurgling quick sand ponds surrounding local kittylitter works scarcely anybody reported loved being eaten rattlesnake Actually sort dull such extra curricular aspects cant win em all. RO KWIK- FILL FUEL PUMP 4c- EI Du NEW CONCEPT IN FUEL PUMPS ONE MOVING PART NOTHING TO BREAK OR WEAR OUT ONLY $1A95 IL No191 iIiUrn LIGHT COMPACT AND RUGGED PUMP IS ONLY 2 WIDE AND 2-7/8 IN DIAMETER HAND OPERATED AND REVERSIBLE PUMPS IN AND OUT HIGH VOLUME FLOW ATTRACTIVE BLACK PUMP COMES ASSEMBLED AND MOUNTS ON GALLON CANS QUICK EASY INSTALLA TION PUMP COMES COMPLETE WITH STEEL MOUNTING BRACKETS HARDWARE AND FUEL TUBING DU-BRO PRODUCTS INCORPORATED 480 Banner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 TANK FILTER Combination weight filter Designed fit clunk tanks Made sintered bronze give ultimate filtering No 16198c Tercel/Trostle continued page 31 little work small penalty weight models can made look good full-scale stunters tank shown large enough give engine run well over 8 mm may desire make tank rter keep engine run within 8-mm limit have measure fuel flying competition uniflow tank shown plans has given very satisfac tory performance flap/elevator movement ori ginal model first set up one-toone ratio During flight testing large flaps appeared create excessive drag during maneuvers flap/elevator movement changed two-tothree ratio shown plans works better flaps smaller deflec tions appear increase lift sufficiently square corners building up ex cessive drag original Tercel con structed adjustable elevator horn using Du-Bro Swiv-Link has worked satisfactorily after flights have found adjustable flap/eleva tor ratio elevator trim capability allows adjustments fine tuning can im prove flying characteristics stunt model balance point should further aft position shown plans model very sensitive balance point Ifyou arewantingto useyourmodel trainer learn stunt pattern funda mentals forward CG location recommended leadout positions shown plans satisfactory wind conditions would want fly though might want use some method adjust leadout positions have used Cox handle recom mend line spacing handle 1 less experi enced fliers line spacing 11/4 1 recommended Cox TD en gine 6-3 Cox gray prop running September 1976 79 kill FUEL TUBING Quality tubing Fuels High heat FEET specifically com pounded Gb resistant noncollapsible No 162 9cL
Edition: Model Aviation - 1976/09
Page Numbers: 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 76, 78, 79
Performing before crowds non-modelers what Air Show Team program about MODEL AIR-SHOW TEAMS came age Transpo 72 ten-day aviation extravaganza near Washington DC forms sport aviation performing daily large crowds spectators AMA fliers stole show times Transpo especially full-scale aviation acts unable perform due weather equipment problems inspiration beginning several less permanent model flying show teams have developed notably original AMA Air Show Team Delaware Pennsyl vania New Jersey area Colonel Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio Both teams have presented AMAs Distinguished Service Awards several years model aviation promotional activity AMAs former PR director Bob Lopshire key figure establishing original AMA Team andtheTranspo show format efforts laid ground work nationwide program described has developed AMAs cur rent PR director Larry Bolich AMA HQ assistant Hobie Steele under direc tion AMA Executive Director John Worth Aside AMAs effort individ ual hobby industry firms Hobby Industry Assoc have made new pro gram possibleair shows use lot mod els props fuel engines radio equipment related material Without industry help program could sustained grateful appreciation help hope expanding what has gone before article dedicated have contributed Youve heard words times Show Must Go Theres No Business Like Show Business tainly apply avid modelers currently devoting time energy talents show general public what modern world model aviation about over 1200 chartered AMA clubs throughout country time another have generate en thusiasm club recruit new mem bers get recognition home-town folks especially flying site help needed order Shown scene McGuire AFB NJ AMAs original Team PA flew last May Show model aviation general public September1976 13 Teams New AMA HIA national program promotes Models types make air show exciting Particular crowd pleasers such way-out jobs Snoopys Doghouse Flying Lawnmower course Scale Aerobatic designs Show Teams have planned presented static displays shopping malls given model demon strations local civic groups have helped worthy charitable organization raise funds ingredients upon AMAs new Air Show Team concept has developed An important sidelight need change Toy Airplane image general public seems hold concern ing model aviationmost neighbors still seem think model airplanes something kids should volved Few have appreciation activity now mostly adult hobby/sport AMA HQ has therefore developing plan using program air-show teams national PR vehicle get model aviation sport/hobby message John Q Public Air-Show Team concept has media appeaLit has become valuable way achieve local public recognition program intend ed focus show biz type flying rather type usually seen con tests say competition events have no spectator appeal air shows better relate general public usually easier get P R mileage typical competition events Ex ceptions national international meets have greater prestige uni versal appeal cases however air show helpful contest explain what competition flying about out interfering compromising competition events concept organizing groups model airplane enthusiasts show teams solely purpose presenting model aviation shows has come its own last few years Such teams have nual schedules shows present usu ally during spring summer fall months good weather opportunities available lot dedication involved Members show team spend off-season time build ing new aircraft creating new model avia tion acts exchanging ideas improve show attending rigid practice sessions regular meetings planning next season Typically air-show team flies radiocontrolled aircraft However teams have featured Control-Line acts FreeFlight demonstrations have proven great crowd pleasers Most teams have found best flexible able stage shows various lengths designed fit specific requirements time available nature audience some cases full-scale air show has scratched because inclement weather model aviation show team has flown instead saved day great satisfaction otherwise disap pointed crowd has happened enough times especially low ceilings windy weather has prevailed now show team motto Fly Others Wont make program work AMA together Hobby Industry Assoc sponsoring concept Both AMA HIA contributed matching funds finance segments program Further evidence importance effort reflected fact new AMA Leader Mem ber category has created show team managers Teams classed according number shows performed annually will receive proportional amount sup port Uniform items such patches caps shirts jump suits like well decals signs handouts will furnished joint AMA-HIA sponsorship Using nucleus existing AMA char tered club teams others such AMA show team Pennsylvania Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio DC/ RC Club Team Washington DC Air Show Team AST concept will ex panded include new groups rapidly can achieve similar performance records Teams will receive incentive both quality quantity shows number requests have come re garding sign towed Graham Lomax Big John AMA teams air show appearances details Attachment point airplane permanent screw-eye underside ship side tail wheel servo activated release pin swivel joined two cords 45-lb test fish line goes top bottom 3/16 dowel forms leading part sign lower end dowel weighted wrapping solder about 8 turns epoxied place body sign wrapped around dowel machine double stitched edges attachments throughout Letters cut red silk double stitched background Double stitching important Sign under con stant whip roughly 60 mph must stand abuse take-off landing Rear sign also attached 3/16 dowel wrapping silk around dowel double stitiching weighted same front top bot tom dowel straight cords go rear ward 12 before joining 8-long yoke two vertical dowels weighted solder wrap strip silk stitched over dowels about 6 apart form anti-whip drag stabilizer Take-offs accomplished rolling sign up rear laying unit runway rear tow plane rubber attach line free rolled unit NOTE place thin white silk open weave starched carpet backing may used place red silk letters ones cut Contact may used addi tional adhesive applied form Pliobond etc End Pennsylvania Teams show comes towing banner Banner construction details well-proven Easy team have its own message Also see Flying Flag articlel LONIAX TOW SIGN20x16 STABILIZER THIN WHITE SILKDOWEL SWIVEL- ------CORD \CORD RED SILK LETTERS WE IGHT .---2 STRANDS 1/8 RUBBERI-b FT SNAP SWIVEL STAB DETAIL 9 3/16 DOWEL WEIGHTS rating system will provide assistance active air-show teams still help ASTs items merchandise fuel accessories signs publicity handouts no mere freebie programsupplies will go to those meet program requirements Administrated through AMA AST concept promises outstanding program introducing masses people excitement fun model avia tion ranks spectators ex pected come new aeromodelers friends sport assistance search additional flying sites Aero modeling activity should grow through AST exposure public becomes better Right Outhouse act goes up cloud smoke target bombed Good simulation timing catches audience surprise Getting close what makes Doghouse-Red Baron act exciting takes good pilots lots practice plus announcer give running account battle Right Snoopy Red Baron dress up air-show duel greatest crowd pleaser model flying actsthe big finish Flying Circus program September 1976 15 Above Aerial combat always goes over big Constant changes direction near misses keep up excitement Show crowds love action McElwees Saucer flies past Washington Monu ment Model has thrilling air-show crowds years Plans available Model Airplane News Super Saucer No 5 Show Teams Below Dick Maloney hand launches McElwees Saucernecessary grass fields such Washington Monument grounds PA DC/RC teams combined provide Air Force Day show last May informed responds sym pathetic ear aeromodelers problems support HIA industry manufacturers administration AST Program AMA headquarters Air-Show Team concept expected eventually cover nation network active top-quality model aviation fliers selling aeromodeling public weekend Only few clubs involved now can get ground floor new well-founded program following information ex plains others can join effort fun Guidelines Rules AMA Sanctioned Air-Show Team An AMA air-show team made up experienced aeromodelers regularly fly demonstrations public pro fessional manner much like barnstorming pilots full-scale airshows criteria show team chosen AMA-sanctioned based perform ance existing teams public rela tions goal promoting model aviation general public three classes AMA show teams depending experience performance level achieved AA & AAA Class team initially signed based documented number shows within past three years 16 Model Aviation team performed prior being officially sanctioned AMA Class AA AAA Number Shows 5-9 10-19 20 After team has assigned class must maintain minimum number shows annually order stay class minimum annual number shows 5 AA 10 AAA 15 team may advance class AA example drop back class lose its AMA sanctioned status depending upon number shows performed dur ing calendar year Uniforms equip ment supplies allocated according class upper classes receiving pro portionally support Documenta tion verify teams performance record may include copies teams program particular shows intinerary schedule performances professional show doesnt mean show need letter-perfect respect show should planned extensively practiced tight minimum lags alternate acts ready go event balky engine like purpose show make exciting possible avoided situation fliers use tank fuel putting show having great time themselves overdo point boredom others air show teams itpublic appreciation skill dedication Al Betkeys Flying Circus known over states Canada spectacular entertainment Team fliers should drilled perform ing two-to-five minutes air time given flightand normally never same thing twice way show ma terial offered Lost time should mini mized least aircraft should air times requires engine starting necessary before preceding act approaches landing Safety prime requisite airshow team AMA safety code must strictly adhered moment Flight paths should parallel spectator barricade lines parachute con fetti drops rocket firing like should done away crowd ab solutely no flight over spectators should permitted Practice makes perfect regular show team members plus essential alter nates should dedicated should practice individually resolved work gether least weekly during show seasonmore often developing acts putting show together initially show team practice field separate regular club flying site help ful asset Team membersincluding pitmen alternates announcersshould willing work together both practice sessions performances total team benefit jobs family re sponsibilities take out town during practice sessions show well model ers regularly fly contest circuit should generally included team since regardless individual incon venience other factors show must go Its merely matter tradi tion its obligation what has promisedthe honoring commitment good show team needs willing build models although builder doesnt necessarily have flier Nat urally actual performance time pilot very little compared time spent preparation ground work includes building model test flying individual practice team practice ses sions develop coordinate overall air show plus travel time shows onsite staging logistical support equipment large elaborate air show should depends upon willing volunteers available also imagi nation initiative minimum num Limbo act demonstrates fun precision flying regular acts performed Col Betkeys Flying Circus Ohio AMA Sanctioned Air Show Team members six consisting team manager announcer four fliers AAA Team has expanded crew 13 members three six-man teams including captain an nouncer plus coordinator schedules performances assigns shows team turn way requests shows can met fliers need tieup two days month actual per formances although practice required nearly week-end between shows Team Manager must both mother hen drill sergeant over team seeing member notified show dates ensuring man team completely drilled part show man al ways up expectations equipment self back-up ships available keep team airborne times doing necessary building team himself watching over frequency conflicts see ing product reports sent hack HQ supporting manufacturers regular basis managers personality must firm hut understanding commands respect being overbearing Timer show must virtually unflap pable must notify man precise moment start engine stand take off watching timing already airand give command landing must also note engine failure air give command landing warning others may aware must also able stretch act necessary must cool ground zero definite show biz feel timing showmanship importance team manager recognized new AMA Leader Member designation Show Team Manager LM/STM rating just meaningful LM/Judge LM/ Contest Director continued page 76 Col Al Betkey performs unique specialty flying through ring fire beginners requires flying right pilot accuracy Hes close ringnote pull-up Show Teams continued page 17 Team members usually picked team manager good team member committed contest circuit wants just Sunday flying Hes also innovator normally helpful others problem solving aiding newcomer flight training Hes usually has something different flying field air hog scornful safety-first should cooperative soul rather loner short tempered pos sessed good sense humor show team should have minimum family encumbrances limit appear ances ie parental marital situations strain should ever placed situations might cause employment problems due team appearance dates sometimes mid-week etc addition above team member should good builder good repair man keeping equipment show condition times Finally team member must works well others crux team Picked team manager members may removed team descretion missing two three shows practice sessions unsafe flying lack team work announcer team mouthpiece tells public what team aboutand what modeling aboutthe prime reason show teams existence key man chosen carefully need comic must quick thinking should sensitive good speaking voice ability ad-lib necessary need great flier well formed facets aeromodeling will first experience modern miniature aircraft specta tors since outgrew 1O gliders youth extremely important announcer describes accurately what happening explains mechanics aircraft promotes favorable public impression sport aero modeling An AMA sanctioned Air Show Team AST can begin nucleus two three dedicated club members neigh boring fliers develop possible program routines simple rules AST mem bership Recruiting additional members may through announcements club meetings one-to-one basis original members Interest should grow public performances begin AST may eventually have choose members applicants After five shows applications may made AMA HQ AST charter Leader Member STM manager desired Team Requirements following edited care fully prepared proven rules Col Betkeys Flying Circus AMA Ohio area AST recommended good basic guidelines team Members Air-Show Team should chosen because ability person alities capability working well others Technicians team have flying ability should given oppor tunity fill pilots slot opening arises new member being considered team must first demonstrate flying ability before consideration given membership other members team membership should look number following qualities attributes considering new team member Have ability work well others Possess good sportsmanship qualities Have pleasing personality Reflect loyalty past actions Have proficiency area being selected Reflect perseverance Have family support understanding time must put forth team activitiesbuilding sessions meetings practice shows like Have past contributions toward local club efforts Have willingness forgo contests appear shows New Members new member will bring team own aircraft radios certain uniform items time will presented Silver AMA wings wings must worn right collar near tip show team function Failure wear wings will con stituted improper dress member will excused performance function shows static displays speaking engagements radio television appear ances etc new member must complete flying season Team May-Octo ber example least ten shows whichever comes first before receives gold AMA wings full-team bene fits During trial period new member will receive certain supplies depending function availability mate rial Other benefits will reserved unless damages own aircraft during show team performance team manager designates man perform particu lar routine special aircraft needed Responsibility man assigned specific function setting up tearing down packing away equipment show expected ready next performance Aircraft ready uniform shoes clean plus show prop ready responsible member responsible support other members alleviate situation may adverse loose gossip concerning fellow team mem bers No profane language permitted dur ing performance flying routine smoking permitted Personal conduct should times conducive AMA-sanctioned Show-Team Member Show-team meetings will held reg ular intervals emergency meeting called necessary show dates team static displays special functions must agreed upon fore date confirmed sponsoring organization No letters should sent out except team letterhead approval team manager information concerning team dress code safety etc should discussed meetings New routines will intro duced team approval before being used Try suggestions out entire team membership two indi viduals putting ideas before members team can discuss work together make final decisions unit sole aim see entire team moves same proper direction Correct uniform must worn times including wings No tennis shoes pockets empty before line-up dur ing performance No additional patches lettering uniform unless agreed upon full membership Location same also decided full membership crowd anticipated excess 500 people show sponsor must have relief facilities make arrangements Red Cross have first-aid station flying site Immediately upon arrival show site spectator line established no allowed beyond point exception uniformed team members special invited guests No spectator permitted across either end aircraft take-off approach strip anyone disregards rules show must stopped will resume until spectators behind lines pilots meeting will precede show during entire program reiterated double checking assigned fre quencies sequence routines last minute check wiring switches pyrotechnics special effects Pre-flight inspection must Check exterior linkages engine mounting bolts hinges props fractures radio range check like Pilots required sacrifice air craft full-down elevator circum stances requiresuch dead-stick ap proach cross-wind condition would cause apparent landing spectators turns must made away spectators Any flight over spectators 76 Model Aviation NEW FORD TRI MOTOR 1195 Unique because such amazing scale detail achieved kits relatively easy build can built ways such Rubber Powered supplied Electric Motor 020 049 C02 Engine Power Free Flight Control Line R/C pulse Single Channel Static Scale version makes museum-like model Frame members accurately Die Cut finest quality Balsa Wood part numbered insure fast accurate assembly clearly shown easy step-by-step plan Highly detailed Plastic Parts simplify assembly adding touch realism-in-miniature NEW ZERO Nifty control line models Theyre easiest ones world assembleall wood no tissue coveringonly 6 9 parts depending model ex cept Biplanes have few Genuine Nylon motor mount THEYRE AT YOUR DEALER GET OVER AND SEE THEM NOW Show Teams continued time outside radio failure con stitutes immediate dis -enrollment show team Always have team mem ber calling pilot during such events Combat prevent straying over near spectators Certain routines will scratched rough wind conditions could cause air craft turn toward spectators during take-off landing AMA prop nuts plastic rounded spinners no less us re quired powered aircraft sincere thanks Col Al Betkey material preceding edited Betkeys Flying Circus successful air show teams example good model follow Show Acts typical RC show might begin demonstration flight showing control rudder elevator aileron throttle affect aircraft some ma neuvers based combinations controls rolls Immelmann like nouncer must use public address system crowd coverage can contribute much keeping things moving enter taining spectators flight action comes slow powered sailplane makes good appearance soars aloft spectators may safely offered opportunity take stick ship has plenty altitude Aerobatic demonstration using biplane pattern aircraft announcer ex plaining intricacies complex ma neuvers like 4- 8-point rolls can easily included show Smoke bombs can add much solo aerobatic flight formation aeroba tics always crowd-pleasers good closing act dog-fight between Snoopy Red Baron melo drama announcers appeal cheer Snoopy boo Baron Pyrotechnics smoke can heighten excitement Other exciting acts can developed team growsgood acts unlim ited teams imagination ela borate acts require good deal time material practice basic airshow ASTs have added repertoire Banner towing apparatus can added conventional aircraft either towed off ground long towline snatched between standing poles flying lawn mower can get away person cutting grass take off tipsy rube audience can steal plane daring aerobatics end dumping confetti upwind unsuspect ing crowd announcer warns specta tors water ballast aircraft holds types acts require careful timing good script plenty re hearsal between announcer performers make exciting professional show properly done Control Line can exciting airshow work too Competition type flying variations simulations Slow Combat Team Racing Fast Combat Team Stunt Flying Carrier-type events can develop outstanding miniature show within show some circum stances particularly wind conditions favorable Free Right model demonstra tions also appropriatespectators greatly impressed modern enginepowered competition models large rub ber-powered craft graceful tow-line gliders scale models Fund Raising order show teams support community endeavors its highly recommended perform fund raising events such organizations Cancer Society Heart Funds childrens hospitals like Contri butions such events can split help team expenses raising money worthy cause Buddy Box flights can sold general public trainer-type aircraft $1 per minute Program Administration AMA HQ administrates air-show program disbursement kits materials sup plies publicity handouts uniform items including patches caps jumpsuits jackets shirts decals signs stickers Direct contact industry contributors teams members permitted un less arranged through AMA HQ pro tect sponsors unauthorized solici tations Pledges industry solicited AMA national AST effort team will receive items AMA HQ earned required makes better working relationship between teams industry team con tacts manufacturers assistance helterskelter fashion way teams will receive fair share isnt necessary teams solicit material individually Furthermore industry sponsors insist donated material distributed approved AMA HQ prevent abuse good intentions misuse promotional merchandise AST concept potentially offers PR value promotion ever undertaken behalf aeromodeling can start now AST Program community further information AirShow Team Program write Larry Bolich Public Relations Director AMA HQ reprints rules guidelines AMA Sanctioned Show Team ap plication AMA Sanctioned Show Team application Leader Mem bership Air-Show Team Manager 78 Model Aviation TIGER MOTH1295 MESSERSCHMITT 495 ready bolt placeComplete control system less handle lines decals landing gear wheels etc makes building cinch assembly literally minutes can use 049 Pnginp FF Champs/Meuser continued page 8 June issue Model Builder flew beautifully Mather Warner tried level best lose Peanut Scale mcdels thermals Warner put up least flight around five mm Other names such Cover Moss Mulligan promi nent winners lists three scale events also wonder leg being pulled see M Mulligan top list Indoor Peanut Next theyll trying tell Mister Mulligan flying peanut-scale model Bill Warner Night Flying event routine contests arranged Southerncali forniacs might seem bit strange used conventional after-sun down pursuits frequently make seem easy chemical light semi-haywire arrangement batteries wires lamp bulb taped rubber-banded onto fuselage con ventional Gas model usually large B C-class model gasoline lanternor per haps snazzier cordless electrics raises local environment slightly above threshold visibility flier rest conventional competition free flight chaser timer best can said chances contracting sunstroke extremely small Xenakis kids hooked chem light hand-launch glider worked out reasonably well should pardon expressiona radio controlled Old-Timer model out try ing its thing under worst cir cumstances Maybe could hold entire Nats night quiet meet change No blaring radios few motorcyclists demon strated cleverness making noise kicking up dust nobody got Hot Stuff eyes severe lacerations prop nobody sank gurgling quick sand ponds surrounding local kittylitter works scarcely anybody reported loved being eaten rattlesnake Actually sort dull such extra curricular aspects cant win em all. RO KWIK- FILL FUEL PUMP 4c- EI Du NEW CONCEPT IN FUEL PUMPS ONE MOVING PART NOTHING TO BREAK OR WEAR OUT ONLY $1A95 IL No191 iIiUrn LIGHT COMPACT AND RUGGED PUMP IS ONLY 2 WIDE AND 2-7/8 IN DIAMETER HAND OPERATED AND REVERSIBLE PUMPS IN AND OUT HIGH VOLUME FLOW ATTRACTIVE BLACK PUMP COMES ASSEMBLED AND MOUNTS ON GALLON CANS QUICK EASY INSTALLA TION PUMP COMES COMPLETE WITH STEEL MOUNTING BRACKETS HARDWARE AND FUEL TUBING DU-BRO PRODUCTS INCORPORATED 480 Banner Road Wauconda Illinois 60084 TANK FILTER Combination weight filter Designed fit clunk tanks Made sintered bronze give ultimate filtering No 16198c Tercel/Trostle continued page 31 little work small penalty weight models can made look good full-scale stunters tank shown large enough give engine run well over 8 mm may desire make tank rter keep engine run within 8-mm limit have measure fuel flying competition uniflow tank shown plans has given very satisfac tory performance flap/elevator movement ori ginal model first set up one-toone ratio During flight testing large flaps appeared create excessive drag during maneuvers flap/elevator movement changed two-tothree ratio shown plans works better flaps smaller deflec tions appear increase lift sufficiently square corners building up ex cessive drag original Tercel con structed adjustable elevator horn using Du-Bro Swiv-Link has worked satisfactorily after flights have found adjustable flap/eleva tor ratio elevator trim capability allows adjustments fine tuning can im prove flying characteristics stunt model balance point should further aft position shown plans model very sensitive balance point Ifyou arewantingto useyourmodel trainer learn stunt pattern funda mentals forward CG location recommended leadout positions shown plans satisfactory wind conditions would want fly though might want use some method adjust leadout positions have used Cox handle recom mend line spacing handle 1 less experi enced fliers line spacing 11/4 1 recommended Cox TD en gine 6-3 Cox gray prop running September 1976 79 kill FUEL TUBING Quality tubing Fuels High heat FEET specifically com pounded Gb resistant noncollapsible No 162 9cL