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Vintage Stunt Championships

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/08
Page Numbers: 31, 32, 33, 34, 35

7j U Frank McMilIan 1997 Vintage Stunt Championships VSC held March Tuscon Arizona although event organized contest much moreit celebration history Stunt legends names airplanes experience share attraction attend once return times thereafter VSC opportunity return youth visit old cherished friends opportunity experts beginners share circle people made event what ninth VSC eighth held Tucson first rnnning held 1988 Whittier Narrows Southern California marked realization dream Mike Keville great ideas wont Vintage Stunt Championships conceived four am discussion around Mikes kitchen table initial idea reunion of legends Stunts early daysMike wanted opportunity meet After tossing idea around decided contest would likely attract participants volunteers helped put first VSC 19 Old Time contestants 17 Nostalgia now Classic contestants Bob Palmer George Aldrich Left Ron Bishops Impala bit nice original Excellent example powered 05 35 Above Fabulous Trixter Invert Warren Tiahrt Highestquality construction finish Flies very well OS 35 August1997 31 J ViNTAGE STUNT CHAMPioNSHiPS others although weather up Southern California standards people great time desire strong again following year Mike Keville family moved Los Angeles Phoenix Arizona set stage VSCs continued growth Mike investigating Phoenix area found wonderful facility nearby Tucson willing group volunteers Cholla Choppers Control Line Club Lou Wolgast Robin Sizemore very supportive club ensured second paved circle installed time second VSC site excellent two hard surfaces three grass circles strong willing club support equally important city government support wonderful weather Although Mike originated concept VSC person has moving force behind 32 Model Aviation lie Bruce gets Foxy designed Odell Reynolds ready flight first cowled sleek Stunters Power long-shaft Fox 59 Another fine Chizler Ted Fancher Model has Teds usual fine finish won first place Classic event Keith Trostle proudly displays Chizier design Dick Mathis Model weighs 45 ounces powered OS 35 Ron Silvers Tempest design Bafl Klapinski Paint scheme open canopy same Bails Nationals winner Red Reinhart Old Time design Galloping Comedian beautifully executed Jerry Silver Fox 35 power 37 ounces Right Tony Addle Naccaratos Big Job Addle famous quality construction flying Fox 59 long shaft Mikes wife J0 Ann As Contest Director receives entries processes paperwork contest has also blessed two women serve tabulators events just have National Aeromodeling Championships Nats Shareen Fancher also PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association treasurer Lila Lee perform tasks efficiently almost transparent operation smoothly-run contest Everyone has enjoyed VSC throughout years owes debt gratitude walk onto field VSC never can tell will tap shoulder Some people will have gray hair some people will have less hair maybe some will have few pounds look eyes same love Stunt Among legends have attended George Aldrich Bob Palmer Bill Werwage Lew McFarland Rolland McDonald Bob Gialdini Mario Rondinelli Bill Netzeband Larry Scarinzi Jack Sheeks Keith Trostle Bob Hunt Bart Klapinski Ed Southwick Ted Fancher Can imagine thrill Dale Gleason Dallas Model Aircraft Association Newsletter editor felt have Bill Werwage launch American August 1997 33 Bob McDonald displays Strathmoorwon Best I-Beam Stunt its formative stages ignition engine source power glow plug wasnt market until approximately 1949 Ray Arden today nothing compares big ignition 60 thundering through Old Time pattern enhanced smell gas/oil fuel Its wonderful change rules year has allowed designs flown era published flown competition much keeping spirit VSC recreating history worthy winning designs such Don Stills Victory havent eligible should documented flown see really year Charlie Bruce recreated Foxy tapered-wing upright speed cowled model sleek lines neat design featured first long-shaft Fox 59s rear ignition Rusty Brown again demonstrated well huge graceful Icarus performs win event Old Time event features designs 1952 earlier Several trends worthy mention first quality airplanes going up Second several modelers seeking out designs have yet recreated Wanen Tiahrt Nats F2B team selection event director demonstrated both trends beautiful Trixter Invert very light great performer wonderful stories surface VSC Tony Addie Naccarato Since 1940s mother-and-son team has run famous hobby shops Los Angles area early days Addie husband active phases modeling usually own unique designs Addie designer builder models year constructed brought Big Job second Fox 59 long shaft engine it advanced design late 1940s thrilled listen characteristic bellow Fox smooth flight Big Job hope plans will available Tony talked about dad doing model-engine design work actually making engines during after World War II Duke Fox starting company area sought Out Tonys dad because good reputation association became famous because rumors man fitted Fox 35 cylinders pistons responsible part early success series fun visit Tony Addie share scrapbooks listen old days 70 competitors Old Time event competition participation top-notch Bart Klapinski John Wright fought out dead heat first place Charlie Reeves Bob Hunt Jim Hoffman rounded out top five succeeding placings separated just few points Participants searching unusual designs Classic designs 1953-1969 34 Model Aviation Granderson preps Lark Ted Fancher assists him JC Yates Madman Old Time ignition design executed Tom Lay model has Orwich 64 ignitIon power really unusual designs Tandem Twister resurrected VSC Lucky Pyatt Powered OS 20 competition just Old Time overall quality continues approach front-row Nats levels cases connection between flier airplane lends warm feeling participating such Bob McDonald recreated Strathmoor Detroiter original colors father Rolland successfully campaigned 1950s 1960s Bill Werwage flew 59 Ares identical breakthrough 1959 Nats winner Lew McFarland first-time VSC competitor multiple Nats winner campaigned original refinished Shark built 1965 said model 10% larger published/kitted design Art Adamisin built Roger Lavrun French design original kit presented him overseas judging/flying clinics Classic designs fly modem AMA pattern realizing models perform remarkably well Trimming techniques propellers dissemination knowledge have allowed airplanes perform level always very few could achieve Its fun fly smaller designs comparison current monsters year competition reflected higher level flying Ted Fanchers consistency just nosing out Bill Werwages highest-scoring flight first place Bob Hunt close behind has become customary recognize wonderful recreations VSC just list doesnt justice goes Shawn Whitely awarded Spirit 52 award John Simpson recieved Spirit 64 Cavalier design Ignition Spirit 46 went Don Hutchinson Best-Appearing Old Timer went Warren Tiahrt Trixter Invert Bill Werwage received Classic Concours award Ares Bob McDonald won Bob Daily award I-Beam Congratulations Vintage Stunt Championships must experienced person renewal Precision Aerobatics roots set desert spring superb location winter north left far behind sights smells sounds beckon year Make plans become part history k McMillan 12106 Gunter Grove San Antonio iX 78231 HANDY jig-built sail plane manufactured Czech Republic exacting standards HAN DY covered *cote 2 colors As name suggests excellent band launch glider responds light thermal conditions flying small slopes San Marcos Wingspan 150cm 59 profile Selig3O2 lweight radio 75-8 oz Full up wing loading will considerably less 6 oz/ft2 HANDY also available electric version ready mount SPEED-400 motor 6x3 folding prop 7-cell pack get 3 4 climbs charge HAN DY HAN DY-E ARF $11800 Home TRIFFIK TRIFFIK 70cm 275 span SPEED-400 pylon racer/acrobatic ARF manufactured glass fiber carbon fiber epoxy motor 7-cell pack help transform little beauty very exciting miniature pattern plane competitive pylon racer experienced pilot also carry complete power package airplanes TRIFFIK stock hot color combinations special price $15800 L RIC ctlook us up http/Iwwwrc-directcommail order 760 752-9330 August1997 35 Home HANDY

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/08
Page Numbers: 31, 32, 33, 34, 35

7j U Frank McMilIan 1997 Vintage Stunt Championships VSC held March Tuscon Arizona although event organized contest much moreit celebration history Stunt legends names airplanes experience share attraction attend once return times thereafter VSC opportunity return youth visit old cherished friends opportunity experts beginners share circle people made event what ninth VSC eighth held Tucson first rnnning held 1988 Whittier Narrows Southern California marked realization dream Mike Keville great ideas wont Vintage Stunt Championships conceived four am discussion around Mikes kitchen table initial idea reunion of legends Stunts early daysMike wanted opportunity meet After tossing idea around decided contest would likely attract participants volunteers helped put first VSC 19 Old Time contestants 17 Nostalgia now Classic contestants Bob Palmer George Aldrich Left Ron Bishops Impala bit nice original Excellent example powered 05 35 Above Fabulous Trixter Invert Warren Tiahrt Highestquality construction finish Flies very well OS 35 August1997 31 J ViNTAGE STUNT CHAMPioNSHiPS others although weather up Southern California standards people great time desire strong again following year Mike Keville family moved Los Angeles Phoenix Arizona set stage VSCs continued growth Mike investigating Phoenix area found wonderful facility nearby Tucson willing group volunteers Cholla Choppers Control Line Club Lou Wolgast Robin Sizemore very supportive club ensured second paved circle installed time second VSC site excellent two hard surfaces three grass circles strong willing club support equally important city government support wonderful weather Although Mike originated concept VSC person has moving force behind 32 Model Aviation lie Bruce gets Foxy designed Odell Reynolds ready flight first cowled sleek Stunters Power long-shaft Fox 59 Another fine Chizler Ted Fancher Model has Teds usual fine finish won first place Classic event Keith Trostle proudly displays Chizier design Dick Mathis Model weighs 45 ounces powered OS 35 Ron Silvers Tempest design Bafl Klapinski Paint scheme open canopy same Bails Nationals winner Red Reinhart Old Time design Galloping Comedian beautifully executed Jerry Silver Fox 35 power 37 ounces Right Tony Addle Naccaratos Big Job Addle famous quality construction flying Fox 59 long shaft Mikes wife J0 Ann As Contest Director receives entries processes paperwork contest has also blessed two women serve tabulators events just have National Aeromodeling Championships Nats Shareen Fancher also PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association treasurer Lila Lee perform tasks efficiently almost transparent operation smoothly-run contest Everyone has enjoyed VSC throughout years owes debt gratitude walk onto field VSC never can tell will tap shoulder Some people will have gray hair some people will have less hair maybe some will have few pounds look eyes same love Stunt Among legends have attended George Aldrich Bob Palmer Bill Werwage Lew McFarland Rolland McDonald Bob Gialdini Mario Rondinelli Bill Netzeband Larry Scarinzi Jack Sheeks Keith Trostle Bob Hunt Bart Klapinski Ed Southwick Ted Fancher Can imagine thrill Dale Gleason Dallas Model Aircraft Association Newsletter editor felt have Bill Werwage launch American August 1997 33 Bob McDonald displays Strathmoorwon Best I-Beam Stunt its formative stages ignition engine source power glow plug wasnt market until approximately 1949 Ray Arden today nothing compares big ignition 60 thundering through Old Time pattern enhanced smell gas/oil fuel Its wonderful change rules year has allowed designs flown era published flown competition much keeping spirit VSC recreating history worthy winning designs such Don Stills Victory havent eligible should documented flown see really year Charlie Bruce recreated Foxy tapered-wing upright speed cowled model sleek lines neat design featured first long-shaft Fox 59s rear ignition Rusty Brown again demonstrated well huge graceful Icarus performs win event Old Time event features designs 1952 earlier Several trends worthy mention first quality airplanes going up Second several modelers seeking out designs have yet recreated Wanen Tiahrt Nats F2B team selection event director demonstrated both trends beautiful Trixter Invert very light great performer wonderful stories surface VSC Tony Addie Naccarato Since 1940s mother-and-son team has run famous hobby shops Los Angles area early days Addie husband active phases modeling usually own unique designs Addie designer builder models year constructed brought Big Job second Fox 59 long shaft engine it advanced design late 1940s thrilled listen characteristic bellow Fox smooth flight Big Job hope plans will available Tony talked about dad doing model-engine design work actually making engines during after World War II Duke Fox starting company area sought Out Tonys dad because good reputation association became famous because rumors man fitted Fox 35 cylinders pistons responsible part early success series fun visit Tony Addie share scrapbooks listen old days 70 competitors Old Time event competition participation top-notch Bart Klapinski John Wright fought out dead heat first place Charlie Reeves Bob Hunt Jim Hoffman rounded out top five succeeding placings separated just few points Participants searching unusual designs Classic designs 1953-1969 34 Model Aviation Granderson preps Lark Ted Fancher assists him JC Yates Madman Old Time ignition design executed Tom Lay model has Orwich 64 ignitIon power really unusual designs Tandem Twister resurrected VSC Lucky Pyatt Powered OS 20 competition just Old Time overall quality continues approach front-row Nats levels cases connection between flier airplane lends warm feeling participating such Bob McDonald recreated Strathmoor Detroiter original colors father Rolland successfully campaigned 1950s 1960s Bill Werwage flew 59 Ares identical breakthrough 1959 Nats winner Lew McFarland first-time VSC competitor multiple Nats winner campaigned original refinished Shark built 1965 said model 10% larger published/kitted design Art Adamisin built Roger Lavrun French design original kit presented him overseas judging/flying clinics Classic designs fly modem AMA pattern realizing models perform remarkably well Trimming techniques propellers dissemination knowledge have allowed airplanes perform level always very few could achieve Its fun fly smaller designs comparison current monsters year competition reflected higher level flying Ted Fanchers consistency just nosing out Bill Werwages highest-scoring flight first place Bob Hunt close behind has become customary recognize wonderful recreations VSC just list doesnt justice goes Shawn Whitely awarded Spirit 52 award John Simpson recieved Spirit 64 Cavalier design Ignition Spirit 46 went Don Hutchinson Best-Appearing Old Timer went Warren Tiahrt Trixter Invert Bill Werwage received Classic Concours award Ares Bob McDonald won Bob Daily award I-Beam Congratulations Vintage Stunt Championships must experienced person renewal Precision Aerobatics roots set desert spring superb location winter north left far behind sights smells sounds beckon year Make plans become part history k McMillan 12106 Gunter Grove San Antonio iX 78231 HANDY jig-built sail plane manufactured Czech Republic exacting standards HAN DY covered *cote 2 colors As name suggests excellent band launch glider responds light thermal conditions flying small slopes San Marcos Wingspan 150cm 59 profile Selig3O2 lweight radio 75-8 oz Full up wing loading will considerably less 6 oz/ft2 HANDY also available electric version ready mount SPEED-400 motor 6x3 folding prop 7-cell pack get 3 4 climbs charge HAN DY HAN DY-E ARF $11800 Home TRIFFIK TRIFFIK 70cm 275 span SPEED-400 pylon racer/acrobatic ARF manufactured glass fiber carbon fiber epoxy motor 7-cell pack help transform little beauty very exciting miniature pattern plane competitive pylon racer experienced pilot also carry complete power package airplanes TRIFFIK stock hot color combinations special price $15800 L RIC ctlook us up http/Iwwwrc-directcommail order 760 752-9330 August1997 35 Home HANDY

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/08
Page Numbers: 31, 32, 33, 34, 35

7j U Frank McMilIan 1997 Vintage Stunt Championships VSC held March Tuscon Arizona although event organized contest much moreit celebration history Stunt legends names airplanes experience share attraction attend once return times thereafter VSC opportunity return youth visit old cherished friends opportunity experts beginners share circle people made event what ninth VSC eighth held Tucson first rnnning held 1988 Whittier Narrows Southern California marked realization dream Mike Keville great ideas wont Vintage Stunt Championships conceived four am discussion around Mikes kitchen table initial idea reunion of legends Stunts early daysMike wanted opportunity meet After tossing idea around decided contest would likely attract participants volunteers helped put first VSC 19 Old Time contestants 17 Nostalgia now Classic contestants Bob Palmer George Aldrich Left Ron Bishops Impala bit nice original Excellent example powered 05 35 Above Fabulous Trixter Invert Warren Tiahrt Highestquality construction finish Flies very well OS 35 August1997 31 J ViNTAGE STUNT CHAMPioNSHiPS others although weather up Southern California standards people great time desire strong again following year Mike Keville family moved Los Angeles Phoenix Arizona set stage VSCs continued growth Mike investigating Phoenix area found wonderful facility nearby Tucson willing group volunteers Cholla Choppers Control Line Club Lou Wolgast Robin Sizemore very supportive club ensured second paved circle installed time second VSC site excellent two hard surfaces three grass circles strong willing club support equally important city government support wonderful weather Although Mike originated concept VSC person has moving force behind 32 Model Aviation lie Bruce gets Foxy designed Odell Reynolds ready flight first cowled sleek Stunters Power long-shaft Fox 59 Another fine Chizler Ted Fancher Model has Teds usual fine finish won first place Classic event Keith Trostle proudly displays Chizier design Dick Mathis Model weighs 45 ounces powered OS 35 Ron Silvers Tempest design Bafl Klapinski Paint scheme open canopy same Bails Nationals winner Red Reinhart Old Time design Galloping Comedian beautifully executed Jerry Silver Fox 35 power 37 ounces Right Tony Addle Naccaratos Big Job Addle famous quality construction flying Fox 59 long shaft Mikes wife J0 Ann As Contest Director receives entries processes paperwork contest has also blessed two women serve tabulators events just have National Aeromodeling Championships Nats Shareen Fancher also PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association treasurer Lila Lee perform tasks efficiently almost transparent operation smoothly-run contest Everyone has enjoyed VSC throughout years owes debt gratitude walk onto field VSC never can tell will tap shoulder Some people will have gray hair some people will have less hair maybe some will have few pounds look eyes same love Stunt Among legends have attended George Aldrich Bob Palmer Bill Werwage Lew McFarland Rolland McDonald Bob Gialdini Mario Rondinelli Bill Netzeband Larry Scarinzi Jack Sheeks Keith Trostle Bob Hunt Bart Klapinski Ed Southwick Ted Fancher Can imagine thrill Dale Gleason Dallas Model Aircraft Association Newsletter editor felt have Bill Werwage launch American August 1997 33 Bob McDonald displays Strathmoorwon Best I-Beam Stunt its formative stages ignition engine source power glow plug wasnt market until approximately 1949 Ray Arden today nothing compares big ignition 60 thundering through Old Time pattern enhanced smell gas/oil fuel Its wonderful change rules year has allowed designs flown era published flown competition much keeping spirit VSC recreating history worthy winning designs such Don Stills Victory havent eligible should documented flown see really year Charlie Bruce recreated Foxy tapered-wing upright speed cowled model sleek lines neat design featured first long-shaft Fox 59s rear ignition Rusty Brown again demonstrated well huge graceful Icarus performs win event Old Time event features designs 1952 earlier Several trends worthy mention first quality airplanes going up Second several modelers seeking out designs have yet recreated Wanen Tiahrt Nats F2B team selection event director demonstrated both trends beautiful Trixter Invert very light great performer wonderful stories surface VSC Tony Addie Naccarato Since 1940s mother-and-son team has run famous hobby shops Los Angles area early days Addie husband active phases modeling usually own unique designs Addie designer builder models year constructed brought Big Job second Fox 59 long shaft engine it advanced design late 1940s thrilled listen characteristic bellow Fox smooth flight Big Job hope plans will available Tony talked about dad doing model-engine design work actually making engines during after World War II Duke Fox starting company area sought Out Tonys dad because good reputation association became famous because rumors man fitted Fox 35 cylinders pistons responsible part early success series fun visit Tony Addie share scrapbooks listen old days 70 competitors Old Time event competition participation top-notch Bart Klapinski John Wright fought out dead heat first place Charlie Reeves Bob Hunt Jim Hoffman rounded out top five succeeding placings separated just few points Participants searching unusual designs Classic designs 1953-1969 34 Model Aviation Granderson preps Lark Ted Fancher assists him JC Yates Madman Old Time ignition design executed Tom Lay model has Orwich 64 ignitIon power really unusual designs Tandem Twister resurrected VSC Lucky Pyatt Powered OS 20 competition just Old Time overall quality continues approach front-row Nats levels cases connection between flier airplane lends warm feeling participating such Bob McDonald recreated Strathmoor Detroiter original colors father Rolland successfully campaigned 1950s 1960s Bill Werwage flew 59 Ares identical breakthrough 1959 Nats winner Lew McFarland first-time VSC competitor multiple Nats winner campaigned original refinished Shark built 1965 said model 10% larger published/kitted design Art Adamisin built Roger Lavrun French design original kit presented him overseas judging/flying clinics Classic designs fly modem AMA pattern realizing models perform remarkably well Trimming techniques propellers dissemination knowledge have allowed airplanes perform level always very few could achieve Its fun fly smaller designs comparison current monsters year competition reflected higher level flying Ted Fanchers consistency just nosing out Bill Werwages highest-scoring flight first place Bob Hunt close behind has become customary recognize wonderful recreations VSC just list doesnt justice goes Shawn Whitely awarded Spirit 52 award John Simpson recieved Spirit 64 Cavalier design Ignition Spirit 46 went Don Hutchinson Best-Appearing Old Timer went Warren Tiahrt Trixter Invert Bill Werwage received Classic Concours award Ares Bob McDonald won Bob Daily award I-Beam Congratulations Vintage Stunt Championships must experienced person renewal Precision Aerobatics roots set desert spring superb location winter north left far behind sights smells sounds beckon year Make plans become part history k McMillan 12106 Gunter Grove San Antonio iX 78231 HANDY jig-built sail plane manufactured Czech Republic exacting standards HAN DY covered *cote 2 colors As name suggests excellent band launch glider responds light thermal conditions flying small slopes San Marcos Wingspan 150cm 59 profile Selig3O2 lweight radio 75-8 oz Full up wing loading will considerably less 6 oz/ft2 HANDY also available electric version ready mount SPEED-400 motor 6x3 folding prop 7-cell pack get 3 4 climbs charge HAN DY HAN DY-E ARF $11800 Home TRIFFIK TRIFFIK 70cm 275 span SPEED-400 pylon racer/acrobatic ARF manufactured glass fiber carbon fiber epoxy motor 7-cell pack help transform little beauty very exciting miniature pattern plane competitive pylon racer experienced pilot also carry complete power package airplanes TRIFFIK stock hot color combinations special price $15800 L RIC ctlook us up http/Iwwwrc-directcommail order 760 752-9330 August1997 35 Home HANDY

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/08
Page Numbers: 31, 32, 33, 34, 35

7j U Frank McMilIan 1997 Vintage Stunt Championships VSC held March Tuscon Arizona although event organized contest much moreit celebration history Stunt legends names airplanes experience share attraction attend once return times thereafter VSC opportunity return youth visit old cherished friends opportunity experts beginners share circle people made event what ninth VSC eighth held Tucson first rnnning held 1988 Whittier Narrows Southern California marked realization dream Mike Keville great ideas wont Vintage Stunt Championships conceived four am discussion around Mikes kitchen table initial idea reunion of legends Stunts early daysMike wanted opportunity meet After tossing idea around decided contest would likely attract participants volunteers helped put first VSC 19 Old Time contestants 17 Nostalgia now Classic contestants Bob Palmer George Aldrich Left Ron Bishops Impala bit nice original Excellent example powered 05 35 Above Fabulous Trixter Invert Warren Tiahrt Highestquality construction finish Flies very well OS 35 August1997 31 J ViNTAGE STUNT CHAMPioNSHiPS others although weather up Southern California standards people great time desire strong again following year Mike Keville family moved Los Angeles Phoenix Arizona set stage VSCs continued growth Mike investigating Phoenix area found wonderful facility nearby Tucson willing group volunteers Cholla Choppers Control Line Club Lou Wolgast Robin Sizemore very supportive club ensured second paved circle installed time second VSC site excellent two hard surfaces three grass circles strong willing club support equally important city government support wonderful weather Although Mike originated concept VSC person has moving force behind 32 Model Aviation lie Bruce gets Foxy designed Odell Reynolds ready flight first cowled sleek Stunters Power long-shaft Fox 59 Another fine Chizler Ted Fancher Model has Teds usual fine finish won first place Classic event Keith Trostle proudly displays Chizier design Dick Mathis Model weighs 45 ounces powered OS 35 Ron Silvers Tempest design Bafl Klapinski Paint scheme open canopy same Bails Nationals winner Red Reinhart Old Time design Galloping Comedian beautifully executed Jerry Silver Fox 35 power 37 ounces Right Tony Addle Naccaratos Big Job Addle famous quality construction flying Fox 59 long shaft Mikes wife J0 Ann As Contest Director receives entries processes paperwork contest has also blessed two women serve tabulators events just have National Aeromodeling Championships Nats Shareen Fancher also PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association treasurer Lila Lee perform tasks efficiently almost transparent operation smoothly-run contest Everyone has enjoyed VSC throughout years owes debt gratitude walk onto field VSC never can tell will tap shoulder Some people will have gray hair some people will have less hair maybe some will have few pounds look eyes same love Stunt Among legends have attended George Aldrich Bob Palmer Bill Werwage Lew McFarland Rolland McDonald Bob Gialdini Mario Rondinelli Bill Netzeband Larry Scarinzi Jack Sheeks Keith Trostle Bob Hunt Bart Klapinski Ed Southwick Ted Fancher Can imagine thrill Dale Gleason Dallas Model Aircraft Association Newsletter editor felt have Bill Werwage launch American August 1997 33 Bob McDonald displays Strathmoorwon Best I-Beam Stunt its formative stages ignition engine source power glow plug wasnt market until approximately 1949 Ray Arden today nothing compares big ignition 60 thundering through Old Time pattern enhanced smell gas/oil fuel Its wonderful change rules year has allowed designs flown era published flown competition much keeping spirit VSC recreating history worthy winning designs such Don Stills Victory havent eligible should documented flown see really year Charlie Bruce recreated Foxy tapered-wing upright speed cowled model sleek lines neat design featured first long-shaft Fox 59s rear ignition Rusty Brown again demonstrated well huge graceful Icarus performs win event Old Time event features designs 1952 earlier Several trends worthy mention first quality airplanes going up Second several modelers seeking out designs have yet recreated Wanen Tiahrt Nats F2B team selection event director demonstrated both trends beautiful Trixter Invert very light great performer wonderful stories surface VSC Tony Addie Naccarato Since 1940s mother-and-son team has run famous hobby shops Los Angles area early days Addie husband active phases modeling usually own unique designs Addie designer builder models year constructed brought Big Job second Fox 59 long shaft engine it advanced design late 1940s thrilled listen characteristic bellow Fox smooth flight Big Job hope plans will available Tony talked about dad doing model-engine design work actually making engines during after World War II Duke Fox starting company area sought Out Tonys dad because good reputation association became famous because rumors man fitted Fox 35 cylinders pistons responsible part early success series fun visit Tony Addie share scrapbooks listen old days 70 competitors Old Time event competition participation top-notch Bart Klapinski John Wright fought out dead heat first place Charlie Reeves Bob Hunt Jim Hoffman rounded out top five succeeding placings separated just few points Participants searching unusual designs Classic designs 1953-1969 34 Model Aviation Granderson preps Lark Ted Fancher assists him JC Yates Madman Old Time ignition design executed Tom Lay model has Orwich 64 ignitIon power really unusual designs Tandem Twister resurrected VSC Lucky Pyatt Powered OS 20 competition just Old Time overall quality continues approach front-row Nats levels cases connection between flier airplane lends warm feeling participating such Bob McDonald recreated Strathmoor Detroiter original colors father Rolland successfully campaigned 1950s 1960s Bill Werwage flew 59 Ares identical breakthrough 1959 Nats winner Lew McFarland first-time VSC competitor multiple Nats winner campaigned original refinished Shark built 1965 said model 10% larger published/kitted design Art Adamisin built Roger Lavrun French design original kit presented him overseas judging/flying clinics Classic designs fly modem AMA pattern realizing models perform remarkably well Trimming techniques propellers dissemination knowledge have allowed airplanes perform level always very few could achieve Its fun fly smaller designs comparison current monsters year competition reflected higher level flying Ted Fanchers consistency just nosing out Bill Werwages highest-scoring flight first place Bob Hunt close behind has become customary recognize wonderful recreations VSC just list doesnt justice goes Shawn Whitely awarded Spirit 52 award John Simpson recieved Spirit 64 Cavalier design Ignition Spirit 46 went Don Hutchinson Best-Appearing Old Timer went Warren Tiahrt Trixter Invert Bill Werwage received Classic Concours award Ares Bob McDonald won Bob Daily award I-Beam Congratulations Vintage Stunt Championships must experienced person renewal Precision Aerobatics roots set desert spring superb location winter north left far behind sights smells sounds beckon year Make plans become part history k McMillan 12106 Gunter Grove San Antonio iX 78231 HANDY jig-built sail plane manufactured Czech Republic exacting standards HAN DY covered *cote 2 colors As name suggests excellent band launch glider responds light thermal conditions flying small slopes San Marcos Wingspan 150cm 59 profile Selig3O2 lweight radio 75-8 oz Full up wing loading will considerably less 6 oz/ft2 HANDY also available electric version ready mount SPEED-400 motor 6x3 folding prop 7-cell pack get 3 4 climbs charge HAN DY HAN DY-E ARF $11800 Home TRIFFIK TRIFFIK 70cm 275 span SPEED-400 pylon racer/acrobatic ARF manufactured glass fiber carbon fiber epoxy motor 7-cell pack help transform little beauty very exciting miniature pattern plane competitive pylon racer experienced pilot also carry complete power package airplanes TRIFFIK stock hot color combinations special price $15800 L RIC ctlook us up http/Iwwwrc-directcommail order 760 752-9330 August1997 35 Home HANDY

Author: F. McMillan


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/08
Page Numbers: 31, 32, 33, 34, 35

7j U Frank McMilIan 1997 Vintage Stunt Championships VSC held March Tuscon Arizona although event organized contest much moreit celebration history Stunt legends names airplanes experience share attraction attend once return times thereafter VSC opportunity return youth visit old cherished friends opportunity experts beginners share circle people made event what ninth VSC eighth held Tucson first rnnning held 1988 Whittier Narrows Southern California marked realization dream Mike Keville great ideas wont Vintage Stunt Championships conceived four am discussion around Mikes kitchen table initial idea reunion of legends Stunts early daysMike wanted opportunity meet After tossing idea around decided contest would likely attract participants volunteers helped put first VSC 19 Old Time contestants 17 Nostalgia now Classic contestants Bob Palmer George Aldrich Left Ron Bishops Impala bit nice original Excellent example powered 05 35 Above Fabulous Trixter Invert Warren Tiahrt Highestquality construction finish Flies very well OS 35 August1997 31 J ViNTAGE STUNT CHAMPioNSHiPS others although weather up Southern California standards people great time desire strong again following year Mike Keville family moved Los Angeles Phoenix Arizona set stage VSCs continued growth Mike investigating Phoenix area found wonderful facility nearby Tucson willing group volunteers Cholla Choppers Control Line Club Lou Wolgast Robin Sizemore very supportive club ensured second paved circle installed time second VSC site excellent two hard surfaces three grass circles strong willing club support equally important city government support wonderful weather Although Mike originated concept VSC person has moving force behind 32 Model Aviation lie Bruce gets Foxy designed Odell Reynolds ready flight first cowled sleek Stunters Power long-shaft Fox 59 Another fine Chizler Ted Fancher Model has Teds usual fine finish won first place Classic event Keith Trostle proudly displays Chizier design Dick Mathis Model weighs 45 ounces powered OS 35 Ron Silvers Tempest design Bafl Klapinski Paint scheme open canopy same Bails Nationals winner Red Reinhart Old Time design Galloping Comedian beautifully executed Jerry Silver Fox 35 power 37 ounces Right Tony Addle Naccaratos Big Job Addle famous quality construction flying Fox 59 long shaft Mikes wife J0 Ann As Contest Director receives entries processes paperwork contest has also blessed two women serve tabulators events just have National Aeromodeling Championships Nats Shareen Fancher also PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association treasurer Lila Lee perform tasks efficiently almost transparent operation smoothly-run contest Everyone has enjoyed VSC throughout years owes debt gratitude walk onto field VSC never can tell will tap shoulder Some people will have gray hair some people will have less hair maybe some will have few pounds look eyes same love Stunt Among legends have attended George Aldrich Bob Palmer Bill Werwage Lew McFarland Rolland McDonald Bob Gialdini Mario Rondinelli Bill Netzeband Larry Scarinzi Jack Sheeks Keith Trostle Bob Hunt Bart Klapinski Ed Southwick Ted Fancher Can imagine thrill Dale Gleason Dallas Model Aircraft Association Newsletter editor felt have Bill Werwage launch American August 1997 33 Bob McDonald displays Strathmoorwon Best I-Beam Stunt its formative stages ignition engine source power glow plug wasnt market until approximately 1949 Ray Arden today nothing compares big ignition 60 thundering through Old Time pattern enhanced smell gas/oil fuel Its wonderful change rules year has allowed designs flown era published flown competition much keeping spirit VSC recreating history worthy winning designs such Don Stills Victory havent eligible should documented flown see really year Charlie Bruce recreated Foxy tapered-wing upright speed cowled model sleek lines neat design featured first long-shaft Fox 59s rear ignition Rusty Brown again demonstrated well huge graceful Icarus performs win event Old Time event features designs 1952 earlier Several trends worthy mention first quality airplanes going up Second several modelers seeking out designs have yet recreated Wanen Tiahrt Nats F2B team selection event director demonstrated both trends beautiful Trixter Invert very light great performer wonderful stories surface VSC Tony Addie Naccarato Since 1940s mother-and-son team has run famous hobby shops Los Angles area early days Addie husband active phases modeling usually own unique designs Addie designer builder models year constructed brought Big Job second Fox 59 long shaft engine it advanced design late 1940s thrilled listen characteristic bellow Fox smooth flight Big Job hope plans will available Tony talked about dad doing model-engine design work actually making engines during after World War II Duke Fox starting company area sought Out Tonys dad because good reputation association became famous because rumors man fitted Fox 35 cylinders pistons responsible part early success series fun visit Tony Addie share scrapbooks listen old days 70 competitors Old Time event competition participation top-notch Bart Klapinski John Wright fought out dead heat first place Charlie Reeves Bob Hunt Jim Hoffman rounded out top five succeeding placings separated just few points Participants searching unusual designs Classic designs 1953-1969 34 Model Aviation Granderson preps Lark Ted Fancher assists him JC Yates Madman Old Time ignition design executed Tom Lay model has Orwich 64 ignitIon power really unusual designs Tandem Twister resurrected VSC Lucky Pyatt Powered OS 20 competition just Old Time overall quality continues approach front-row Nats levels cases connection between flier airplane lends warm feeling participating such Bob McDonald recreated Strathmoor Detroiter original colors father Rolland successfully campaigned 1950s 1960s Bill Werwage flew 59 Ares identical breakthrough 1959 Nats winner Lew McFarland first-time VSC competitor multiple Nats winner campaigned original refinished Shark built 1965 said model 10% larger published/kitted design Art Adamisin built Roger Lavrun French design original kit presented him overseas judging/flying clinics Classic designs fly modem AMA pattern realizing models perform remarkably well Trimming techniques propellers dissemination knowledge have allowed airplanes perform level always very few could achieve Its fun fly smaller designs comparison current monsters year competition reflected higher level flying Ted Fanchers consistency just nosing out Bill Werwages highest-scoring flight first place Bob Hunt close behind has become customary recognize wonderful recreations VSC just list doesnt justice goes Shawn Whitely awarded Spirit 52 award John Simpson recieved Spirit 64 Cavalier design Ignition Spirit 46 went Don Hutchinson Best-Appearing Old Timer went Warren Tiahrt Trixter Invert Bill Werwage received Classic Concours award Ares Bob McDonald won Bob Daily award I-Beam 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