Mike Keville n contrast last years rainout El Nub edition 11 Vintage Stunt Championships VSC blessed perfect weather hundred participants 27 states eight nations gathered Tucson AZ March 18-21 annual trip down memory lane VSC has evolved one-time experiment 1989 four-day celebration largest Stunt Control Line Precision Aerobatics-only meet existence Its called contest has given fancy name its really reunion fly-in Joe Belicrank mingles current-day experts legendary designers fliers terms relevant Model Aviation readers picture Radio Control sport flier sharing flightline personalities such Chip Hyde Walt Good Several VSC participants primarily Radio Control fliers enjoy less-complex lower-cost form modeling have game will likely recognize names Bob Palmer George Aldrich Bill Werwage being among dominated Stunt circles three four decades ago Werwage still does men peers 46 Model Aviation time world champ Bill Werwage during inverted flight 1956 original-design Vulcan Has Thunder Tiger 36 power Won third place Classic event Navy Nationals days Tucson March Theyre joined dozens others share profound affection Control Line CL Stunt designs late 1940s through 1960sthe so-called Golden Era VSC events start early first official flights going up S am two reasons first allows official flying completed early- mid-afternoon giving everyone ample time socialize view other models Second later day stronger wind Sonora Desert after things can get bit breezy noon site featuring two asphalt three grass circles large pond model boating maintained Tucson Parks & Photos courtesy author Graphic Deain hy Carla Kunz Retired Swiss MD-li captain Rene Berger center tunes Fox 35 Veco Squaw 1978 world champ Bob Hunt videotapes David FigemId second 1998 CL World Champs judged Old-Time flew RingmasterNeco 19 13th Classic August 1999 47 Grady Widener launches Jim Hoffmans Classic F7F profile 0S 15s power Bob Adair design won Most Unusual award Englands Tom Jolley wife Jo Tom won Old-Time Ignition MonitorAnderson Spitfire power Kaler photo L-R Ted Fancher US Rene Berger Switzerland Christoph Holterman Germany Henk de Jong Holland Thom Ryan US 48 Model Aviation Werwage L Lifetime Achievement award Floyd Carter R won Spirit 46 Ignition entry Wildman 60/Orwick 64 Recreation Department Its drawback somewhat-limited practice space once competition begins its delightful field darned lucky have days disappearing flying sites events Old-Time Stunt Glow Ignition categories models designed before 1953 flown 195 1-52 AMA pattern Classic Stunt designs prior 1970 using current AMA Precision Aerobatics pattern flight scores secondary importance few contestants since emphasis preserving Stunt history rather collecting trophies Fidelity original design mandatory Old-Time Stunt its optional Classic severe reduction appearance points obvious modifications use traditional materials accessories encouraged awards models best represent spirit respective eras Other awards include beautiful crystal Sportsmanship trophy donated past national champion Bob Gialdini designer Olympic Pilots Choice appearance awards specials addition plaques top five scores event Jim Aron Richmond VA earned VSCs first-ever maximum 20 points Classic appearance judgingwith Ringmaster Pilots Choice Jerry Silvers gleaming metallic-green Atom 1958 I-beam design Art Pawloski spark Ignition event helps remind us glow plug attained instant popularity Entries tend fewer two other categories because nature event however Ignition contestants closely-knit group spending much time helping other guys get air Ive seen senior-citizen spectators cruise Ignition area thousand yard stare eyes past several years categorys undisputed king Don Hutchinson Mansfield TX year Don August1999 49 Eleven-year-old Josh Condon Markieville IN learned fly inverted Wednesday flew officially Thursday Friday dad Scott 1 coaches Kaler photo Clarence Bull Eugene OR O&R-powered Fireball Cronenwett photo Rusty Browns Greeley 00 rare Fireball Bipe published design Nostalgia has spread other CL events Owen Vick restored 1949 legendary Cal Smithignition O&R 33 Carter photo Hell Razor Dooling 61 Did 142 mph built can dethroned Englands Tom Jolley firsttime attendee Charlie Bruce former president MECA Model Engine Collectors Association takes things step further hosting special one-design event Jim Walker Fireball Although three people entered event 60-year-old pioneering design models well-built well-flown VSC does attract current masters artincluding three 1998 US F2B team membersmost attend recreational fliers enjoy old designs traditional materials eg balsa Ambroid silkspan VSC has attracted participants Holland Australia Germany England Switzerland Cuba Japan Canada Republic South Africadelightful considering contest essentially mom-and-pop operation Contest Director wife JoAnn cheerfully kept thing going during seven years employed Kuwait Site preparation amenities courtesy local CL club Cholla Choppers Tucson Tabulation handled smoothly Nationals veterans Shareen Fancher Lila Lee other chores handled corps volunteer judges pit bosses pulltesters other officials might imagine Vintage Stunt Championships convention grayhaired retirees its true us did begin modeling 50 years ago increasing number young people events Unlike us older guys arent nostalgia trip nostalgia being disco certainly seem enjoy atmosphere dont mean suggest have solution so-called Junior problem since probably no solution age instant gratificationbut sure nice seeing young faces out Thanks Australias Dennis Bonnie Percival Up & Coming trophy went home 11-year-old Josh Condon Indiana Saturday evening VSC crowd gathers large hall headquarters hotel annual banquet year AMA District X Vice President Richard Hanson joined us third time presented Cholla Choppers AMA Gold Leader Club certificatereportedly two CL introductions presentation final awards few misty eyes including bestowed upon some surprised individuals special recognition Several awards beautiful custom plaques created De Hill Tulsa OK runs Old-Timer Ignition event generosity prime reasons VSCs success Space precludes listing entire finishing order Ban Klapinski topped 63 Old-Time entries Tom Jolley bested 14 Ignition fliers Paul Walker finished first among 77 Classic entries Best Fireball award went Colorados Rusty Brown complete listing appears July-August Stunt News photos tell part story 1999 VSC Present some finest silk-and-dope finishes working examples early engines Orwicks Ohlssons Atwoods sand-cast Foxes looking though just came out box beautiful Detroiter style I-beam wings hand-rubbed dope iron-on coverings rivaling anything seen trade shows Frequently seen display old-rule Combat Speed Team Race models kaleidoscope sound color can bit overwhelming thought CL dead Since photography skills par flying abilitymediocrethanks go Fred Cronenwett Robert Compton Dawn Kaler Floyd Carter captured action what believed first VSC highlights featured Smithsonians Air & Space magazine its Web site http//wwwairspacemagcom fact PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association member Lany Lowe webmaster everything view some published comments newcomers visitors welcomenot VSC CL general Perhaps CL fliers harder find since arent us write E-mail Ill hook up pun intended CL fliers area Control Line backbig time youre interested consider joining PAMPA AMA Special Interest Group Members receive bimonthly 100-pluspage Stunt News contains photos color modelers worldwide hints tips contest reports ads cottage industry CL sources features devoted beginners sport fliers Old-Time enthusiasts information about PAMPA write E-mail Shareen Fancher 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 713523203 @compuservecom Join us next March 12th annual dare say VSC-Y2K information open-arms welcome drop note l September 29 1999 IlT-FSIC Unit 69905 APO AE 09889 kevillem@exchkuwaitarmymil After October 1 1999 6218 E Evergreen St Mesa AZ 85205 Ikeville @ ext remezonecom RYMOj ww SrEl N McInYtreet 5490] Tel 920 303 1100 F 303 2021 August 1999 51 iiuie wwj sui-t snowroom n ivodels stock SlowFlyer Hotliner Gas-glow electric D 200 Micro Servos preferred Control Ailerons Electric Airplanes 34 oz torque Weight /2oz othet lypes Dymond servos avoilable N4otors Speed Controllers Propellers Batteries
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/08
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 48, 49, 51
Mike Keville n contrast last years rainout El Nub edition 11 Vintage Stunt Championships VSC blessed perfect weather hundred participants 27 states eight nations gathered Tucson AZ March 18-21 annual trip down memory lane VSC has evolved one-time experiment 1989 four-day celebration largest Stunt Control Line Precision Aerobatics-only meet existence Its called contest has given fancy name its really reunion fly-in Joe Belicrank mingles current-day experts legendary designers fliers terms relevant Model Aviation readers picture Radio Control sport flier sharing flightline personalities such Chip Hyde Walt Good Several VSC participants primarily Radio Control fliers enjoy less-complex lower-cost form modeling have game will likely recognize names Bob Palmer George Aldrich Bill Werwage being among dominated Stunt circles three four decades ago Werwage still does men peers 46 Model Aviation time world champ Bill Werwage during inverted flight 1956 original-design Vulcan Has Thunder Tiger 36 power Won third place Classic event Navy Nationals days Tucson March Theyre joined dozens others share profound affection Control Line CL Stunt designs late 1940s through 1960sthe so-called Golden Era VSC events start early first official flights going up S am two reasons first allows official flying completed early- mid-afternoon giving everyone ample time socialize view other models Second later day stronger wind Sonora Desert after things can get bit breezy noon site featuring two asphalt three grass circles large pond model boating maintained Tucson Parks & Photos courtesy author Graphic Deain hy Carla Kunz Retired Swiss MD-li captain Rene Berger center tunes Fox 35 Veco Squaw 1978 world champ Bob Hunt videotapes David FigemId second 1998 CL World Champs judged Old-Time flew RingmasterNeco 19 13th Classic August 1999 47 Grady Widener launches Jim Hoffmans Classic F7F profile 0S 15s power Bob Adair design won Most Unusual award Englands Tom Jolley wife Jo Tom won Old-Time Ignition MonitorAnderson Spitfire power Kaler photo L-R Ted Fancher US Rene Berger Switzerland Christoph Holterman Germany Henk de Jong Holland Thom Ryan US 48 Model Aviation Werwage L Lifetime Achievement award Floyd Carter R won Spirit 46 Ignition entry Wildman 60/Orwick 64 Recreation Department Its drawback somewhat-limited practice space once competition begins its delightful field darned lucky have days disappearing flying sites events Old-Time Stunt Glow Ignition categories models designed before 1953 flown 195 1-52 AMA pattern Classic Stunt designs prior 1970 using current AMA Precision Aerobatics pattern flight scores secondary importance few contestants since emphasis preserving Stunt history rather collecting trophies Fidelity original design mandatory Old-Time Stunt its optional Classic severe reduction appearance points obvious modifications use traditional materials accessories encouraged awards models best represent spirit respective eras Other awards include beautiful crystal Sportsmanship trophy donated past national champion Bob Gialdini designer Olympic Pilots Choice appearance awards specials addition plaques top five scores event Jim Aron Richmond VA earned VSCs first-ever maximum 20 points Classic appearance judgingwith Ringmaster Pilots Choice Jerry Silvers gleaming metallic-green Atom 1958 I-beam design Art Pawloski spark Ignition event helps remind us glow plug attained instant popularity Entries tend fewer two other categories because nature event however Ignition contestants closely-knit group spending much time helping other guys get air Ive seen senior-citizen spectators cruise Ignition area thousand yard stare eyes past several years categorys undisputed king Don Hutchinson Mansfield TX year Don August1999 49 Eleven-year-old Josh Condon Markieville IN learned fly inverted Wednesday flew officially Thursday Friday dad Scott 1 coaches Kaler photo Clarence Bull Eugene OR O&R-powered Fireball Cronenwett photo Rusty Browns Greeley 00 rare Fireball Bipe published design Nostalgia has spread other CL events Owen Vick restored 1949 legendary Cal Smithignition O&R 33 Carter photo Hell Razor Dooling 61 Did 142 mph built can dethroned Englands Tom Jolley firsttime attendee Charlie Bruce former president MECA Model Engine Collectors Association takes things step further hosting special one-design event Jim Walker Fireball Although three people entered event 60-year-old pioneering design models well-built well-flown VSC does attract current masters artincluding three 1998 US F2B team membersmost attend recreational fliers enjoy old designs traditional materials eg balsa Ambroid silkspan VSC has attracted participants Holland Australia Germany England Switzerland Cuba Japan Canada Republic South Africadelightful considering contest essentially mom-and-pop operation Contest Director wife JoAnn cheerfully kept thing going during seven years employed Kuwait Site preparation amenities courtesy local CL club Cholla Choppers Tucson Tabulation handled smoothly Nationals veterans Shareen Fancher Lila Lee other chores handled corps volunteer judges pit bosses pulltesters other officials might imagine Vintage Stunt Championships convention grayhaired retirees its true us did begin modeling 50 years ago increasing number young people events Unlike us older guys arent nostalgia trip nostalgia being disco certainly seem enjoy atmosphere dont mean suggest have solution so-called Junior problem since probably no solution age instant gratificationbut sure nice seeing young faces out Thanks Australias Dennis Bonnie Percival Up & Coming trophy went home 11-year-old Josh Condon Indiana Saturday evening VSC crowd gathers large hall headquarters hotel annual banquet year AMA District X Vice President Richard Hanson joined us third time presented Cholla Choppers AMA Gold Leader Club certificatereportedly two CL introductions presentation final awards few misty eyes including bestowed upon some surprised individuals special recognition Several awards beautiful custom plaques created De Hill Tulsa OK runs Old-Timer Ignition event generosity prime reasons VSCs success Space precludes listing entire finishing order Ban Klapinski topped 63 Old-Time entries Tom Jolley bested 14 Ignition fliers Paul Walker finished first among 77 Classic entries Best Fireball award went Colorados Rusty Brown complete listing appears July-August Stunt News photos tell part story 1999 VSC Present some finest silk-and-dope finishes working examples early engines Orwicks Ohlssons Atwoods sand-cast Foxes looking though just came out box beautiful Detroiter style I-beam wings hand-rubbed dope iron-on coverings rivaling anything seen trade shows Frequently seen display old-rule Combat Speed Team Race models kaleidoscope sound color can bit overwhelming thought CL dead Since photography skills par flying abilitymediocrethanks go Fred Cronenwett Robert Compton Dawn Kaler Floyd Carter captured action what believed first VSC highlights featured Smithsonians Air & Space magazine its Web site http//wwwairspacemagcom fact PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association member Lany Lowe webmaster everything view some published comments newcomers visitors welcomenot VSC CL general Perhaps CL fliers harder find since arent us write E-mail Ill hook up pun intended CL fliers area Control Line backbig time youre interested consider joining PAMPA AMA Special Interest Group Members receive bimonthly 100-pluspage Stunt News contains photos color modelers worldwide hints tips contest reports ads cottage industry CL sources features devoted beginners sport fliers Old-Time enthusiasts information about PAMPA write E-mail Shareen Fancher 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 713523203 @compuservecom Join us next March 12th annual dare say VSC-Y2K information open-arms welcome drop note l September 29 1999 IlT-FSIC Unit 69905 APO AE 09889 kevillem@exchkuwaitarmymil After October 1 1999 6218 E Evergreen St Mesa AZ 85205 Ikeville @ ext remezonecom RYMOj ww SrEl N McInYtreet 5490] Tel 920 303 1100 F 303 2021 August 1999 51 iiuie wwj sui-t snowroom n ivodels stock SlowFlyer Hotliner Gas-glow electric D 200 Micro Servos preferred Control Ailerons Electric Airplanes 34 oz torque Weight /2oz othet lypes Dymond servos avoilable N4otors Speed Controllers Propellers Batteries
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/08
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 48, 49, 51
Mike Keville n contrast last years rainout El Nub edition 11 Vintage Stunt Championships VSC blessed perfect weather hundred participants 27 states eight nations gathered Tucson AZ March 18-21 annual trip down memory lane VSC has evolved one-time experiment 1989 four-day celebration largest Stunt Control Line Precision Aerobatics-only meet existence Its called contest has given fancy name its really reunion fly-in Joe Belicrank mingles current-day experts legendary designers fliers terms relevant Model Aviation readers picture Radio Control sport flier sharing flightline personalities such Chip Hyde Walt Good Several VSC participants primarily Radio Control fliers enjoy less-complex lower-cost form modeling have game will likely recognize names Bob Palmer George Aldrich Bill Werwage being among dominated Stunt circles three four decades ago Werwage still does men peers 46 Model Aviation time world champ Bill Werwage during inverted flight 1956 original-design Vulcan Has Thunder Tiger 36 power Won third place Classic event Navy Nationals days Tucson March Theyre joined dozens others share profound affection Control Line CL Stunt designs late 1940s through 1960sthe so-called Golden Era VSC events start early first official flights going up S am two reasons first allows official flying completed early- mid-afternoon giving everyone ample time socialize view other models Second later day stronger wind Sonora Desert after things can get bit breezy noon site featuring two asphalt three grass circles large pond model boating maintained Tucson Parks & Photos courtesy author Graphic Deain hy Carla Kunz Retired Swiss MD-li captain Rene Berger center tunes Fox 35 Veco Squaw 1978 world champ Bob Hunt videotapes David FigemId second 1998 CL World Champs judged Old-Time flew RingmasterNeco 19 13th Classic August 1999 47 Grady Widener launches Jim Hoffmans Classic F7F profile 0S 15s power Bob Adair design won Most Unusual award Englands Tom Jolley wife Jo Tom won Old-Time Ignition MonitorAnderson Spitfire power Kaler photo L-R Ted Fancher US Rene Berger Switzerland Christoph Holterman Germany Henk de Jong Holland Thom Ryan US 48 Model Aviation Werwage L Lifetime Achievement award Floyd Carter R won Spirit 46 Ignition entry Wildman 60/Orwick 64 Recreation Department Its drawback somewhat-limited practice space once competition begins its delightful field darned lucky have days disappearing flying sites events Old-Time Stunt Glow Ignition categories models designed before 1953 flown 195 1-52 AMA pattern Classic Stunt designs prior 1970 using current AMA Precision Aerobatics pattern flight scores secondary importance few contestants since emphasis preserving Stunt history rather collecting trophies Fidelity original design mandatory Old-Time Stunt its optional Classic severe reduction appearance points obvious modifications use traditional materials accessories encouraged awards models best represent spirit respective eras Other awards include beautiful crystal Sportsmanship trophy donated past national champion Bob Gialdini designer Olympic Pilots Choice appearance awards specials addition plaques top five scores event Jim Aron Richmond VA earned VSCs first-ever maximum 20 points Classic appearance judgingwith Ringmaster Pilots Choice Jerry Silvers gleaming metallic-green Atom 1958 I-beam design Art Pawloski spark Ignition event helps remind us glow plug attained instant popularity Entries tend fewer two other categories because nature event however Ignition contestants closely-knit group spending much time helping other guys get air Ive seen senior-citizen spectators cruise Ignition area thousand yard stare eyes past several years categorys undisputed king Don Hutchinson Mansfield TX year Don August1999 49 Eleven-year-old Josh Condon Markieville IN learned fly inverted Wednesday flew officially Thursday Friday dad Scott 1 coaches Kaler photo Clarence Bull Eugene OR O&R-powered Fireball Cronenwett photo Rusty Browns Greeley 00 rare Fireball Bipe published design Nostalgia has spread other CL events Owen Vick restored 1949 legendary Cal Smithignition O&R 33 Carter photo Hell Razor Dooling 61 Did 142 mph built can dethroned Englands Tom Jolley firsttime attendee Charlie Bruce former president MECA Model Engine Collectors Association takes things step further hosting special one-design event Jim Walker Fireball Although three people entered event 60-year-old pioneering design models well-built well-flown VSC does attract current masters artincluding three 1998 US F2B team membersmost attend recreational fliers enjoy old designs traditional materials eg balsa Ambroid silkspan VSC has attracted participants Holland Australia Germany England Switzerland Cuba Japan Canada Republic South Africadelightful considering contest essentially mom-and-pop operation Contest Director wife JoAnn cheerfully kept thing going during seven years employed Kuwait Site preparation amenities courtesy local CL club Cholla Choppers Tucson Tabulation handled smoothly Nationals veterans Shareen Fancher Lila Lee other chores handled corps volunteer judges pit bosses pulltesters other officials might imagine Vintage Stunt Championships convention grayhaired retirees its true us did begin modeling 50 years ago increasing number young people events Unlike us older guys arent nostalgia trip nostalgia being disco certainly seem enjoy atmosphere dont mean suggest have solution so-called Junior problem since probably no solution age instant gratificationbut sure nice seeing young faces out Thanks Australias Dennis Bonnie Percival Up & Coming trophy went home 11-year-old Josh Condon Indiana Saturday evening VSC crowd gathers large hall headquarters hotel annual banquet year AMA District X Vice President Richard Hanson joined us third time presented Cholla Choppers AMA Gold Leader Club certificatereportedly two CL introductions presentation final awards few misty eyes including bestowed upon some surprised individuals special recognition Several awards beautiful custom plaques created De Hill Tulsa OK runs Old-Timer Ignition event generosity prime reasons VSCs success Space precludes listing entire finishing order Ban Klapinski topped 63 Old-Time entries Tom Jolley bested 14 Ignition fliers Paul Walker finished first among 77 Classic entries Best Fireball award went Colorados Rusty Brown complete listing appears July-August Stunt News photos tell part story 1999 VSC Present some finest silk-and-dope finishes working examples early engines Orwicks Ohlssons Atwoods sand-cast Foxes looking though just came out box beautiful Detroiter style I-beam wings hand-rubbed dope iron-on coverings rivaling anything seen trade shows Frequently seen display old-rule Combat Speed Team Race models kaleidoscope sound color can bit overwhelming thought CL dead Since photography skills par flying abilitymediocrethanks go Fred Cronenwett Robert Compton Dawn Kaler Floyd Carter captured action what believed first VSC highlights featured Smithsonians Air & Space magazine its Web site http//wwwairspacemagcom fact PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association member Lany Lowe webmaster everything view some published comments newcomers visitors welcomenot VSC CL general Perhaps CL fliers harder find since arent us write E-mail Ill hook up pun intended CL fliers area Control Line backbig time youre interested consider joining PAMPA AMA Special Interest Group Members receive bimonthly 100-pluspage Stunt News contains photos color modelers worldwide hints tips contest reports ads cottage industry CL sources features devoted beginners sport fliers Old-Time enthusiasts information about PAMPA write E-mail Shareen Fancher 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 713523203 @compuservecom Join us next March 12th annual dare say VSC-Y2K information open-arms welcome drop note l September 29 1999 IlT-FSIC Unit 69905 APO AE 09889 kevillem@exchkuwaitarmymil After October 1 1999 6218 E Evergreen St Mesa AZ 85205 Ikeville @ ext remezonecom RYMOj ww SrEl N McInYtreet 5490] Tel 920 303 1100 F 303 2021 August 1999 51 iiuie wwj sui-t snowroom n ivodels stock SlowFlyer Hotliner Gas-glow electric D 200 Micro Servos preferred Control Ailerons Electric Airplanes 34 oz torque Weight /2oz othet lypes Dymond servos avoilable N4otors Speed Controllers Propellers Batteries
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/08
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 48, 49, 51
Mike Keville n contrast last years rainout El Nub edition 11 Vintage Stunt Championships VSC blessed perfect weather hundred participants 27 states eight nations gathered Tucson AZ March 18-21 annual trip down memory lane VSC has evolved one-time experiment 1989 four-day celebration largest Stunt Control Line Precision Aerobatics-only meet existence Its called contest has given fancy name its really reunion fly-in Joe Belicrank mingles current-day experts legendary designers fliers terms relevant Model Aviation readers picture Radio Control sport flier sharing flightline personalities such Chip Hyde Walt Good Several VSC participants primarily Radio Control fliers enjoy less-complex lower-cost form modeling have game will likely recognize names Bob Palmer George Aldrich Bill Werwage being among dominated Stunt circles three four decades ago Werwage still does men peers 46 Model Aviation time world champ Bill Werwage during inverted flight 1956 original-design Vulcan Has Thunder Tiger 36 power Won third place Classic event Navy Nationals days Tucson March Theyre joined dozens others share profound affection Control Line CL Stunt designs late 1940s through 1960sthe so-called Golden Era VSC events start early first official flights going up S am two reasons first allows official flying completed early- mid-afternoon giving everyone ample time socialize view other models Second later day stronger wind Sonora Desert after things can get bit breezy noon site featuring two asphalt three grass circles large pond model boating maintained Tucson Parks & Photos courtesy author Graphic Deain hy Carla Kunz Retired Swiss MD-li captain Rene Berger center tunes Fox 35 Veco Squaw 1978 world champ Bob Hunt videotapes David FigemId second 1998 CL World Champs judged Old-Time flew RingmasterNeco 19 13th Classic August 1999 47 Grady Widener launches Jim Hoffmans Classic F7F profile 0S 15s power Bob Adair design won Most Unusual award Englands Tom Jolley wife Jo Tom won Old-Time Ignition MonitorAnderson Spitfire power Kaler photo L-R Ted Fancher US Rene Berger Switzerland Christoph Holterman Germany Henk de Jong Holland Thom Ryan US 48 Model Aviation Werwage L Lifetime Achievement award Floyd Carter R won Spirit 46 Ignition entry Wildman 60/Orwick 64 Recreation Department Its drawback somewhat-limited practice space once competition begins its delightful field darned lucky have days disappearing flying sites events Old-Time Stunt Glow Ignition categories models designed before 1953 flown 195 1-52 AMA pattern Classic Stunt designs prior 1970 using current AMA Precision Aerobatics pattern flight scores secondary importance few contestants since emphasis preserving Stunt history rather collecting trophies Fidelity original design mandatory Old-Time Stunt its optional Classic severe reduction appearance points obvious modifications use traditional materials accessories encouraged awards models best represent spirit respective eras Other awards include beautiful crystal Sportsmanship trophy donated past national champion Bob Gialdini designer Olympic Pilots Choice appearance awards specials addition plaques top five scores event Jim Aron Richmond VA earned VSCs first-ever maximum 20 points Classic appearance judgingwith Ringmaster Pilots Choice Jerry Silvers gleaming metallic-green Atom 1958 I-beam design Art Pawloski spark Ignition event helps remind us glow plug attained instant popularity Entries tend fewer two other categories because nature event however Ignition contestants closely-knit group spending much time helping other guys get air Ive seen senior-citizen spectators cruise Ignition area thousand yard stare eyes past several years categorys undisputed king Don Hutchinson Mansfield TX year Don August1999 49 Eleven-year-old Josh Condon Markieville IN learned fly inverted Wednesday flew officially Thursday Friday dad Scott 1 coaches Kaler photo Clarence Bull Eugene OR O&R-powered Fireball Cronenwett photo Rusty Browns Greeley 00 rare Fireball Bipe published design Nostalgia has spread other CL events Owen Vick restored 1949 legendary Cal Smithignition O&R 33 Carter photo Hell Razor Dooling 61 Did 142 mph built can dethroned Englands Tom Jolley firsttime attendee Charlie Bruce former president MECA Model Engine Collectors Association takes things step further hosting special one-design event Jim Walker Fireball Although three people entered event 60-year-old pioneering design models well-built well-flown VSC does attract current masters artincluding three 1998 US F2B team membersmost attend recreational fliers enjoy old designs traditional materials eg balsa Ambroid silkspan VSC has attracted participants Holland Australia Germany England Switzerland Cuba Japan Canada Republic South Africadelightful considering contest essentially mom-and-pop operation Contest Director wife JoAnn cheerfully kept thing going during seven years employed Kuwait Site preparation amenities courtesy local CL club Cholla Choppers Tucson Tabulation handled smoothly Nationals veterans Shareen Fancher Lila Lee other chores handled corps volunteer judges pit bosses pulltesters other officials might imagine Vintage Stunt Championships convention grayhaired retirees its true us did begin modeling 50 years ago increasing number young people events Unlike us older guys arent nostalgia trip nostalgia being disco certainly seem enjoy atmosphere dont mean suggest have solution so-called Junior problem since probably no solution age instant gratificationbut sure nice seeing young faces out Thanks Australias Dennis Bonnie Percival Up & Coming trophy went home 11-year-old Josh Condon Indiana Saturday evening VSC crowd gathers large hall headquarters hotel annual banquet year AMA District X Vice President Richard Hanson joined us third time presented Cholla Choppers AMA Gold Leader Club certificatereportedly two CL introductions presentation final awards few misty eyes including bestowed upon some surprised individuals special recognition Several awards beautiful custom plaques created De Hill Tulsa OK runs Old-Timer Ignition event generosity prime reasons VSCs success Space precludes listing entire finishing order Ban Klapinski topped 63 Old-Time entries Tom Jolley bested 14 Ignition fliers Paul Walker finished first among 77 Classic entries Best Fireball award went Colorados Rusty Brown complete listing appears July-August Stunt News photos tell part story 1999 VSC Present some finest silk-and-dope finishes working examples early engines Orwicks Ohlssons Atwoods sand-cast Foxes looking though just came out box beautiful Detroiter style I-beam wings hand-rubbed dope iron-on coverings rivaling anything seen trade shows Frequently seen display old-rule Combat Speed Team Race models kaleidoscope sound color can bit overwhelming thought CL dead Since photography skills par flying abilitymediocrethanks go Fred Cronenwett Robert Compton Dawn Kaler Floyd Carter captured action what believed first VSC highlights featured Smithsonians Air & Space magazine its Web site http//wwwairspacemagcom fact PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association member Lany Lowe webmaster everything view some published comments newcomers visitors welcomenot VSC CL general Perhaps CL fliers harder find since arent us write E-mail Ill hook up pun intended CL fliers area Control Line backbig time youre interested consider joining PAMPA AMA Special Interest Group Members receive bimonthly 100-pluspage Stunt News contains photos color modelers worldwide hints tips contest reports ads cottage industry CL sources features devoted beginners sport fliers Old-Time enthusiasts information about PAMPA write E-mail Shareen Fancher 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 713523203 @compuservecom Join us next March 12th annual dare say VSC-Y2K information open-arms welcome drop note l September 29 1999 IlT-FSIC Unit 69905 APO AE 09889 kevillem@exchkuwaitarmymil After October 1 1999 6218 E Evergreen St Mesa AZ 85205 Ikeville @ ext remezonecom RYMOj ww SrEl N McInYtreet 5490] Tel 920 303 1100 F 303 2021 August 1999 51 iiuie wwj sui-t snowroom n ivodels stock SlowFlyer Hotliner Gas-glow electric D 200 Micro Servos preferred Control Ailerons Electric Airplanes 34 oz torque Weight /2oz othet lypes Dymond servos avoilable N4otors Speed Controllers Propellers Batteries
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/08
Page Numbers: 46, 47, 48, 49, 51
Mike Keville n contrast last years rainout El Nub edition 11 Vintage Stunt Championships VSC blessed perfect weather hundred participants 27 states eight nations gathered Tucson AZ March 18-21 annual trip down memory lane VSC has evolved one-time experiment 1989 four-day celebration largest Stunt Control Line Precision Aerobatics-only meet existence Its called contest has given fancy name its really reunion fly-in Joe Belicrank mingles current-day experts legendary designers fliers terms relevant Model Aviation readers picture Radio Control sport flier sharing flightline personalities such Chip Hyde Walt Good Several VSC participants primarily Radio Control fliers enjoy less-complex lower-cost form modeling have game will likely recognize names Bob Palmer George Aldrich Bill Werwage being among dominated Stunt circles three four decades ago Werwage still does men peers 46 Model Aviation time world champ Bill Werwage during inverted flight 1956 original-design Vulcan Has Thunder Tiger 36 power Won third place Classic event Navy Nationals days Tucson March Theyre joined dozens others share profound affection Control Line CL Stunt designs late 1940s through 1960sthe so-called Golden Era VSC events start early first official flights going up S am two reasons first allows official flying completed early- mid-afternoon giving everyone ample time socialize view other models Second later day stronger wind Sonora Desert after things can get bit breezy noon site featuring two asphalt three grass circles large pond model boating maintained Tucson Parks & Photos courtesy author Graphic Deain hy Carla Kunz Retired Swiss MD-li captain Rene Berger center tunes Fox 35 Veco Squaw 1978 world champ Bob Hunt videotapes David FigemId second 1998 CL World Champs judged Old-Time flew RingmasterNeco 19 13th Classic August 1999 47 Grady Widener launches Jim Hoffmans Classic F7F profile 0S 15s power Bob Adair design won Most Unusual award Englands Tom Jolley wife Jo Tom won Old-Time Ignition MonitorAnderson Spitfire power Kaler photo L-R Ted Fancher US Rene Berger Switzerland Christoph Holterman Germany Henk de Jong Holland Thom Ryan US 48 Model Aviation Werwage L Lifetime Achievement award Floyd Carter R won Spirit 46 Ignition entry Wildman 60/Orwick 64 Recreation Department Its drawback somewhat-limited practice space once competition begins its delightful field darned lucky have days disappearing flying sites events Old-Time Stunt Glow Ignition categories models designed before 1953 flown 195 1-52 AMA pattern Classic Stunt designs prior 1970 using current AMA Precision Aerobatics pattern flight scores secondary importance few contestants since emphasis preserving Stunt history rather collecting trophies Fidelity original design mandatory Old-Time Stunt its optional Classic severe reduction appearance points obvious modifications use traditional materials accessories encouraged awards models best represent spirit respective eras Other awards include beautiful crystal Sportsmanship trophy donated past national champion Bob Gialdini designer Olympic Pilots Choice appearance awards specials addition plaques top five scores event Jim Aron Richmond VA earned VSCs first-ever maximum 20 points Classic appearance judgingwith Ringmaster Pilots Choice Jerry Silvers gleaming metallic-green Atom 1958 I-beam design Art Pawloski spark Ignition event helps remind us glow plug attained instant popularity Entries tend fewer two other categories because nature event however Ignition contestants closely-knit group spending much time helping other guys get air Ive seen senior-citizen spectators cruise Ignition area thousand yard stare eyes past several years categorys undisputed king Don Hutchinson Mansfield TX year Don August1999 49 Eleven-year-old Josh Condon Markieville IN learned fly inverted Wednesday flew officially Thursday Friday dad Scott 1 coaches Kaler photo Clarence Bull Eugene OR O&R-powered Fireball Cronenwett photo Rusty Browns Greeley 00 rare Fireball Bipe published design Nostalgia has spread other CL events Owen Vick restored 1949 legendary Cal Smithignition O&R 33 Carter photo Hell Razor Dooling 61 Did 142 mph built can dethroned Englands Tom Jolley firsttime attendee Charlie Bruce former president MECA Model Engine Collectors Association takes things step further hosting special one-design event Jim Walker Fireball Although three people entered event 60-year-old pioneering design models well-built well-flown VSC does attract current masters artincluding three 1998 US F2B team membersmost attend recreational fliers enjoy old designs traditional materials eg balsa Ambroid silkspan VSC has attracted participants Holland Australia Germany England Switzerland Cuba Japan Canada Republic South Africadelightful considering contest essentially mom-and-pop operation Contest Director wife JoAnn cheerfully kept thing going during seven years employed Kuwait Site preparation amenities courtesy local CL club Cholla Choppers Tucson Tabulation handled smoothly Nationals veterans Shareen Fancher Lila Lee other chores handled corps volunteer judges pit bosses pulltesters other officials might imagine Vintage Stunt Championships convention grayhaired retirees its true us did begin modeling 50 years ago increasing number young people events Unlike us older guys arent nostalgia trip nostalgia being disco certainly seem enjoy atmosphere dont mean suggest have solution so-called Junior problem since probably no solution age instant gratificationbut sure nice seeing young faces out Thanks Australias Dennis Bonnie Percival Up & Coming trophy went home 11-year-old Josh Condon Indiana Saturday evening VSC crowd gathers large hall headquarters hotel annual banquet year AMA District X Vice President Richard Hanson joined us third time presented Cholla Choppers AMA Gold Leader Club certificatereportedly two CL introductions presentation final awards few misty eyes including bestowed upon some surprised individuals special recognition Several awards beautiful custom plaques created De Hill Tulsa OK runs Old-Timer Ignition event generosity prime reasons VSCs success Space precludes listing entire finishing order Ban Klapinski topped 63 Old-Time entries Tom Jolley bested 14 Ignition fliers Paul Walker finished first among 77 Classic entries Best Fireball award went Colorados Rusty Brown complete listing appears July-August Stunt News photos tell part story 1999 VSC Present some finest silk-and-dope finishes working examples early engines Orwicks Ohlssons Atwoods sand-cast Foxes looking though just came out box beautiful Detroiter style I-beam wings hand-rubbed dope iron-on coverings rivaling anything seen trade shows Frequently seen display old-rule Combat Speed Team Race models kaleidoscope sound color can bit overwhelming thought CL dead Since photography skills par flying abilitymediocrethanks go Fred Cronenwett Robert Compton Dawn Kaler Floyd Carter captured action what believed first VSC highlights featured Smithsonians Air & Space magazine its Web site http//wwwairspacemagcom fact PAMPA Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association member Lany Lowe webmaster everything view some published comments newcomers visitors welcomenot VSC CL general Perhaps CL fliers harder find since arent us write E-mail Ill hook up pun intended CL fliers area Control Line backbig time youre interested consider joining PAMPA AMA Special Interest Group Members receive bimonthly 100-pluspage Stunt News contains photos color modelers worldwide hints tips contest reports ads cottage industry CL sources features devoted beginners sport fliers Old-Time enthusiasts information about PAMPA write E-mail Shareen Fancher 158 Flying Cloud Isle Foster City CA 94404 713523203 @compuservecom Join us next March 12th annual dare say VSC-Y2K information open-arms welcome drop note l September 29 1999 IlT-FSIC Unit 69905 APO AE 09889 kevillem@exchkuwaitarmymil After October 1 1999 6218 E Evergreen St Mesa AZ 85205 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