Women in Modeling

in LI surprising US model flying sites have no women pilots women spectators According Academy Model Aeronautics AMA extremely small percentage its membership women However Federal Aviation Administration FAA reports active part its membership women full-scale aircraft pilots see sidebar statistics fly jets helicopters aircraft passenger airlines freight etc Patty Wagstaff has won full-scale aircraft World Aerobatic Championships three years row Women also involved nonpilot aircraft careers such mechanics ground instructors flight engineers navigators dispatchers female full-scale aircraft pilots common model flying unpopular women spoke wives some longtime modelers said would rather spend free time shopping reading doing crafts few honest enough admit glad have husbands away house weekends several interested learning fly lacked confidence However although number women fliers small compared number men fliers enthusiastic fly well following women across US involved different phases hobby ladies consider husbands best friends everything including modeling except Patty Violett Generali Jessica Thurrott became involved because fathers women supplied identical questions regarding family career flying background also option give advice aspiring women fliers chance relate favorite humorous flying story U Elaine Jackson wide range modeling interests shown profiles accomplished female fliers question about male fliers treat learned fly helicopters 60size Schluter Champion husband Les helped build Flying helicopters can rewarding sometimes frustrating always challenging Les best flying buddies spend three days week flying site Eying has become way life colunm international RC helicopter magazine Heliscene now Im freelance writer articles published RC Modeler Model Airplane News Rotory Modeler German magazine Rotor also have small hobby business Central Coast area California advice women learn modelsitting across dinner table after crashing mates favorite model confidence-booster favorite story happened flying two weeks could hover steadily training gear removed Near end flight husband said time learn walk fly helicopter back pits hard could thought Ive walking life got helicopter steady hover could move legs struck some strange paralyzing disease Les reached down pulled pants legs time puppet until got helicopter back pits took about four trips before walking quit resembling Frankensteins daughter Whenever hear husband tell new students time learn walk helicopters snicker fan well-known respected female RC pilots country Patty has surrounded models since young father Bob Violett competitive world-class Pylon racer Pattern flier eventually pioneer US ducted-fan industry Patty seriously interested learning fly RC 14 approached father asking him teach fly almost immediately local flying field Ugly Stik said Eying sessions increased Sundays three times week Patty fondly remembers dad picking up school going straight field did homework way flying until sunset quickly outgrew Ugly Stik progressed Super Kaosthen concentrated Aerobatics flying Five months later entered first Pattern contest finished top 10 Tangerine Patty graduated University Florida 1990 degree finance married husband Michael very supportive 1991 live small town Florida account caller DEING travels country April October year attending various Jet Fan Fly events has met some great people developed lifelong friendships memones Pattys advice women keep practicing learning Dont get discouraged takes awhile get hang Patty remembers being frustrated thought maneuver right next time looked first attempt Dad always would encourage insisting continue practice would reach plateau things would just click placeand right Pattys favorite model BVM Kansas Tornado F-SOC Shooting Star flew Top Gun 1994 placed second Team Scale Patty feels male modelers have always offered encouragement enthusiasm would like see females hobby Flying has helped develop close relationship father gives great sense accomplishment feels strongly flying entire family inspired learn RC helicopters compete has flying almost five years Although Dana hasnt accomplished forward flight yet has done well Class competition involves hovering maneuvers has entered Kyosho Challenge National Aeromodeling Championships Nats three consecutive years Dana enjoys camaraderie much flying served club secretary three years Male modelers have always treated fellow flier have given great amount support Dayton Fun Fly attempted forward flight first time received standing ovation Norm Dana have held Class competition seminars IRCHA International Radio Control Helicopter Association Jamboree Ohio Dana served Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI helicopter judge 1994 National Aeromodeling Championships Nats recently took temporary leave flying have baby Although Norm does work Danas helicopter put rotor blades 1993 Kyosho Challenge unfortunately wrong blades flew entire competition unstable helicopter Danas competition results 1991 Kyosho Challenge 17th 1991 Nats 11th 1991 Midwest Championship 10th 1992 Kyosho Challenge 10th 1992 Nats 3rd 1992 Midwest Championship 1st 1993 Michigan Contest 1st 1993 Nats 4th 1993 Midwest Championship 4th Joan Anastasio Redmond Washington Pattern Joan electrical engineer specializing software electronic system design testing started flying 1983 year after husband Rick Allison Model Aviation columnist began flying Aerobatics seriouslyonce tried no looking back Flying came easy landing hard Flying addiction go too long flying get itchy thumbs nose starts run said Joan loves RC Aerobatics derives great satisfaction enjoyment competing against herself others always striving become better pilot Dana Labbart East Bernstadt Kentuckyhelicopters Dana commercial artist owns business outdoor person never flown RC until married husband Norm During first year helicopter competition became Active Full-Scale Airmen Airwomen December 31 1995 Pilots Pilotstotal Students Private Commercial Airline Transport Other* 639184 101279 261 399 133980 123877 18649 *Includes helicopter glider recreational pilot certificates Nonpilotstotal Mechanics Ground Instructor Flight Engineer Other* 651341 466527 96165 60267 28382 *lncludes flight navigators parachute riggers dispatchers 23 12 63 25 68 Flight Instructors7214755 executive Bob Violett Models BVM member BVM Jet Show Team % Women 60 125 59 42 25 59 Simply Best GBG Industries Inc PO Box 650 Elgin TX 78621 512-285-9595 Fax 512-285-9400 E-mail MP421@aolcom El Visit us httpllwwwaero-sportscom/powermaster Sky Harbor RC Presents Mike Del Pontes Reviution V-Tail Q-500 Specifically designed Nelson Jett 0-500 Motors Pilots choice NATs four years running Holds numerous Q-500 Pylon records Standard equipment top pilots like Chip Hyde Richard Verano Mike Parker & Tony Lopez Hand crafted custom built ARF Light weight pre-built fuse lage piece sheeted wing epoxy carbon fiber reinforcing hand select weigh piece balsa ensure 35 lbs airplane Aluminum back plate motor mount Nelson & Jeff motors well other racing items available Predictable racing plane yet stable docile sport plane Proven race winning building set up details included Rick love hobby support other through triumphs tragedies flying brings balance life keeps workaholic tendencies check admits Joan president Marymoor RC Club two years Snohomish Radio Control Club executive board four years 21/2 years president also AMA Contest Director has run numerous Pattern contests throughout years has involved judging serving second two terms chairperson NSRCA National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics rules committee Joan associate vice president NSCRA District 8 1993 1994 vice president 1995 Pattern fliers may familiar Joans column NSRCAs newsletter K Factor started competing Pattern events 1986 Rick travel across Pacific Northwest summer compete have least national contest year since 1989 except 1991 Joans national Pattern competition results 1989 Nats 7th Sportsman 1990 Nats 22nd Expert Turnaround 1992 NSRCA Pan American Championships 8th Advanced 1993 Nats 12th Advanced 1994 NSRCA Pan American Championships 15th Masters 1995 Nats 24th Masters Joan also won 1988 NSRCA District 8 Novice Championship Sportsman Championship 1989 1994 Reserve Masters Champion currently among small number women sponsored Japan Radio JR advice women get involved interestednot please husband boyfriend flying fun easy first women can well men thinks majority male modelers have accepted gang AnnMarie Cross Huntington Beach CaliforniaInternational Miniature Aerobatic Club LMACIPattern AnnMarie 52 Model Aviation WERMASTER Fuel inside Long-EZ Looking something unique canard pusher nay look strange dont worry lies lust like conventional plane wont stall KiS teuaureu piece sisergiuso suseiuge/insuuru wing panels fiberglass canopy cowl landing gear wheel pants Foam core wingu canurd $185 e4 span fur 40-45 eugines Kerr Aircraft PO Don 2554 includes shipping cant 051 Newport RI 02840 f401847-0218 e-mail kernaing@idtnet www page hetp/Iidtnet/kerraitg True Scale Outline 60 size a & Ploud Construction ize designed fur Nelson & Jeff ize designed 140 Foam Wing Cores r Canopy plus ABS cowl Scoop Euhausl Build Kil ARE Kit ges Rolled Plans ls Available Stable Racing/Spurt Plane e Warbird Racing association Champion Flame 40 Size Sport Nelson & Jett build & Fly husband Michael always done everything together missed being part favorite hobby Shortly after second baby born Michael let AnnMarie try Goldberg Extra 300 hooked Extra quickly became hers first contest three months later placed third Novice IMAC third Team Scale next weekend moved Sportsman class placed third met AnnMarie November 1994 covered Goldberg Classic RIC Modeler placed fourth Sportsman flying experience amounted less year impressed Although AnnMarie flying very well met Michael still landing dead-stick fence demolished Extra halted interest landing flying has come long way since confidently lands Bucker Extra alone AnnMarie competes regular basis has earned various place finishes Pattern events including second place 1995 Goldberg Classic especially enjoys participating Ding Abuse Resistance Education DARE programs Toys Tots benefits draw outsiders hobby support two excellent causes also writes column RIC Trader Guide does reviews Radio Control Modeler Scale RC Modeler AnnMarie has bachelors degree animal science Cornell University has finished half Masters degree teach high-school biology chemistry operations manager mainframe computer resaler assists husband RC alrcraft construction business Michael AnnMaries two daughters share passion airplanes 10I year-old flies three-year-old spends considerable time simulator Goldberg Classic amazing observe well AnnMarie Michael balance competing spending time girls wife wants learn fly AnnMarie recommends getting airplane instructor husband August1997 53 Beechcraft 1160 Duke 96 span 00 1350 sq 17 23 lbs 90 120 engines Fiberglass fuselage engine nacelles cowls foam wing cores f,lt size rolled plans instructions 1/4 scale Smokin 40 & Hi-Per 40 35 span ial 00 fury575 sq 3 4 lbs 40 50 Cu fiberglass airplane builds fast flies fast Two models cboose fast faster IKON offers largest selection giant scale kits world 1/4 SCALE 96 order kits call 1-800-327-71980 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax 1/4 SCALE 96 F7FTigercat Wingspan68 inches Wing area807 sqinches Engines 45-75 / 61-91 4 stroke Weight12-l4lbs Radio 4 6 channel $34999 1 B Mustang Wingspan inches Wing area5635 sqinches Engine60-75/91-l2O4stroke Weight 75 85 lbs Radio 4 6 channel $17499 &a p4A4 Working Tomorrows Technology ---- 140 S Camino Seco #415 Tucson AZ 85710 Phone/FAX 520 886-3678 HTTP//members aol com/jrcustom/indexhtml trust As learning drive etc spouse generally objective teacher AnnMarie says tries guysjust another pilot dont mind wisecracks jokes Ive known tell few tries respect mens turf wants learn can about airplanes especially enjoys helping newcomers Holli Bechard Upland Californiaducted fan Holli has passion flying airplanes ever since young dreams became reality met husband Ron initially learned fly helicopters hut after three months Holli realized wanted fly airplanes first airplane basic high-wing trainer learned fly quickly because previous experience helicopters landing after first week bought P-40 Warhawk fun until learned about stalls landingit crashed pretty hard Yes upset first crash Holli said During next six months flew P-51 Pattern airplanes some Speed models before decided get involved ducted-fan jets first ducted-fan model Bob Parkinson Cheetah good trainer because no matter much beat up still flew next jets Bob Violett Aggressor F-16 biggest accomplishments helping husband build F-16 Holli learned quite bit built 75% model decided enter Scale Masters qualifier knew F-16 hardest airplanes fly fun finished sixth didnt qualify determined try again someday Holli has won trophies awards other competitions such Best Scale Peoples Choice Scale Masters various speed awards F-I 6 plans build BVM Viper go speed record 249 mph first woman participate Madera Air Races AT-6 Slimline six months pregnant Holli donates much flying time DARE program get great rewards out showing kids other ways spend time besides drugs violence said Holli 27 years old during six years flying hardest thing has gain respect other pilots Dont get wrong people fly nice people always feeling question always asked Can really fly give credit accomplishments hobby support husband Ron Holli said men might feel threatened wife doing Continued page 59 Superior Balsa &GN & DENSITY Hobby Supply ORDER HOURS ity Balsawood other fine products snce 1970 700AM 700 0-G Centralia Street HawaiIan Gardens CA 9071850% SURCHARGE PST CA TIMEMFGRS & DEALERS Monday SaturdayPlease add sufficient amount excess refunded shipping UPS Parcel Post handlingSEND FOR RESELLER 800 488-9525 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built airplanes Nats Lincoln Norfolk Westover races California two NMPRA Championships placed top 10 Nats has attended third place 1987 NMPRA Championships second Q 500 1992 Nats Westover Jessica learned great deal racing Samurai Team members enjoys Sport flying local racing because great way spend time dad Jessica lived Japan 1988 1990 opportunity fly teams OS JR EZ Models Japanese fliers openly welcomed because knew loved hobby took through factories loaned equipment drove contests almost weekend Jessica earned bachelor arts degree Duke University 1990 Masters education spring Japanese teacher Connecticut president Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club 1992-1994 currently clubs vice president women very competitive although women scattered across country similar Sandy Walts mother three teenage boys started flying husband experienced flier won trainer raffle Sandy enjoys flying sharing hobby family just bought Gulfstream Direct company sells videos RC enthusiast have interest 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in LI surprising US model flying sites have no women pilots women spectators According Academy Model Aeronautics AMA extremely small percentage its membership women However Federal Aviation Administration FAA reports active part its membership women full-scale aircraft pilots see sidebar statistics fly jets helicopters aircraft passenger airlines freight etc Patty Wagstaff has won full-scale aircraft World Aerobatic Championships three years row Women also involved nonpilot aircraft careers such mechanics ground instructors flight engineers navigators dispatchers female full-scale aircraft pilots common model flying unpopular women spoke wives some longtime modelers said would rather spend free time shopping reading doing crafts few honest enough admit glad have husbands away house weekends several interested learning fly lacked confidence However although number women fliers small compared number men fliers enthusiastic fly well following women across US involved different phases hobby ladies consider husbands best friends everything including modeling except Patty Violett Generali Jessica Thurrott became involved because fathers women supplied identical questions regarding family career flying background also option give advice aspiring women fliers chance relate favorite humorous flying story U Elaine Jackson wide range modeling interests shown profiles accomplished female fliers question about male fliers treat learned fly helicopters 60size Schluter Champion husband Les helped build Flying helicopters can rewarding sometimes frustrating always challenging Les best flying buddies spend three days week flying site Eying has become way life colunm international RC helicopter magazine Heliscene now Im freelance writer articles published RC Modeler Model Airplane News Rotory Modeler German magazine Rotor also have small hobby business Central Coast area California advice women learn modelsitting across dinner table after crashing mates favorite model confidence-booster favorite story happened flying two weeks could hover steadily training gear removed Near end flight husband said time learn walk fly helicopter back pits hard could thought Ive walking life got helicopter steady hover could move legs struck some strange paralyzing disease Les reached down pulled pants legs time puppet until got helicopter back pits took about four trips before walking quit resembling Frankensteins daughter Whenever hear husband tell new students time learn walk helicopters snicker fan well-known respected female RC pilots country Patty has surrounded models since young father Bob Violett competitive world-class Pylon racer Pattern flier eventually pioneer US ducted-fan industry Patty seriously interested learning fly RC 14 approached father asking him teach fly almost immediately local flying field Ugly Stik said Eying sessions increased Sundays three times week Patty fondly remembers dad picking up school going straight field did homework way flying until sunset quickly outgrew Ugly Stik progressed Super Kaosthen concentrated Aerobatics flying Five months later entered first Pattern contest finished top 10 Tangerine Patty graduated University Florida 1990 degree finance married husband Michael very supportive 1991 live small town Florida account caller DEING travels country April October year attending various Jet Fan Fly events has met some great people developed lifelong friendships memones Pattys advice women keep practicing learning Dont get discouraged takes awhile get hang Patty remembers being frustrated thought maneuver right next time looked first attempt Dad always would encourage insisting continue practice would reach plateau things would just click placeand right Pattys favorite model BVM Kansas Tornado F-SOC Shooting Star flew Top Gun 1994 placed second Team Scale Patty feels male modelers have always offered encouragement enthusiasm would like see females hobby Flying has helped develop close relationship father gives great sense accomplishment feels strongly flying entire family inspired learn RC helicopters compete has flying almost five years Although Dana hasnt accomplished forward flight yet has done well Class competition involves hovering maneuvers has entered Kyosho Challenge National Aeromodeling Championships Nats three consecutive years Dana enjoys camaraderie much flying served club secretary three years Male modelers have always treated fellow flier have given great amount support Dayton Fun Fly attempted forward flight first time received standing ovation Norm Dana have held Class competition seminars IRCHA International Radio Control Helicopter Association Jamboree Ohio Dana served Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI helicopter judge 1994 National Aeromodeling Championships Nats recently took temporary leave flying have baby Although Norm does work Danas helicopter put rotor blades 1993 Kyosho Challenge unfortunately wrong blades flew entire competition unstable helicopter Danas competition results 1991 Kyosho Challenge 17th 1991 Nats 11th 1991 Midwest Championship 10th 1992 Kyosho Challenge 10th 1992 Nats 3rd 1992 Midwest Championship 1st 1993 Michigan Contest 1st 1993 Nats 4th 1993 Midwest Championship 4th Joan Anastasio Redmond Washington Pattern Joan electrical engineer specializing software electronic system design testing started flying 1983 year after husband Rick Allison Model Aviation columnist began flying Aerobatics seriouslyonce tried no looking back Flying came easy landing hard Flying addiction go too long flying get itchy thumbs nose starts run said Joan loves RC Aerobatics derives great satisfaction enjoyment competing against herself others always striving become better pilot Dana Labbart East Bernstadt Kentuckyhelicopters Dana commercial artist owns business outdoor person never flown RC until married husband Norm During first year helicopter competition became Active Full-Scale Airmen Airwomen December 31 1995 Pilots Pilotstotal Students Private Commercial Airline Transport Other* 639184 101279 261 399 133980 123877 18649 *Includes helicopter glider recreational pilot certificates Nonpilotstotal Mechanics Ground Instructor Flight Engineer Other* 651341 466527 96165 60267 28382 *lncludes flight navigators parachute riggers dispatchers 23 12 63 25 68 Flight Instructors7214755 executive Bob Violett Models BVM member BVM Jet Show Team % Women 60 125 59 42 25 59 Simply Best GBG Industries Inc PO Box 650 Elgin TX 78621 512-285-9595 Fax 512-285-9400 E-mail MP421@aolcom El Visit us httpllwwwaero-sportscom/powermaster Sky Harbor RC Presents Mike Del Pontes Reviution V-Tail Q-500 Specifically designed Nelson Jett 0-500 Motors Pilots choice NATs four years running Holds numerous Q-500 Pylon records Standard equipment top pilots like Chip Hyde Richard Verano Mike Parker & Tony Lopez Hand crafted custom built ARF Light weight pre-built fuse lage piece sheeted wing epoxy carbon fiber reinforcing hand select weigh piece balsa ensure 35 lbs airplane Aluminum back plate motor mount Nelson & Jeff motors well other racing items available Predictable racing plane yet stable docile sport plane Proven race winning building set up details included Rick love hobby support other through triumphs tragedies flying brings balance life keeps workaholic tendencies check admits Joan president Marymoor RC Club two years Snohomish Radio Control Club executive board four years 21/2 years president also AMA Contest Director has run numerous Pattern contests throughout years has involved judging serving second two terms chairperson NSRCA National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics rules committee Joan associate vice president NSCRA District 8 1993 1994 vice president 1995 Pattern fliers may familiar Joans column NSRCAs newsletter K Factor started competing Pattern events 1986 Rick travel across Pacific Northwest summer compete have least national contest year since 1989 except 1991 Joans national Pattern competition results 1989 Nats 7th Sportsman 1990 Nats 22nd Expert Turnaround 1992 NSRCA Pan American Championships 8th Advanced 1993 Nats 12th Advanced 1994 NSRCA Pan American Championships 15th Masters 1995 Nats 24th Masters Joan also won 1988 NSRCA District 8 Novice Championship Sportsman Championship 1989 1994 Reserve Masters Champion currently among small number women sponsored Japan Radio JR advice women get involved interestednot please husband boyfriend flying fun easy first women can well men thinks majority male modelers have accepted gang AnnMarie Cross Huntington Beach CaliforniaInternational Miniature Aerobatic Club LMACIPattern AnnMarie 52 Model Aviation WERMASTER Fuel inside Long-EZ Looking something unique canard pusher nay look strange dont worry lies lust like conventional plane wont stall KiS teuaureu piece sisergiuso suseiuge/insuuru wing panels fiberglass canopy cowl landing gear wheel pants Foam core wingu canurd $185 e4 span fur 40-45 eugines Kerr Aircraft PO Don 2554 includes shipping cant 051 Newport RI 02840 f401847-0218 e-mail kernaing@idtnet www page hetp/Iidtnet/kerraitg True Scale Outline 60 size a & Ploud Construction ize designed fur Nelson & Jeff ize designed 140 Foam Wing Cores r Canopy plus ABS cowl Scoop Euhausl Build Kil ARE Kit ges Rolled Plans ls Available Stable Racing/Spurt Plane e Warbird Racing association Champion Flame 40 Size Sport Nelson & Jett build & Fly husband Michael always done everything together missed being part favorite hobby Shortly after second baby born Michael let AnnMarie try Goldberg Extra 300 hooked Extra quickly became hers first contest three months later placed third Novice IMAC third Team Scale next weekend moved Sportsman class placed third met AnnMarie November 1994 covered Goldberg Classic RIC Modeler placed fourth Sportsman flying experience amounted less year impressed Although AnnMarie flying very well met Michael still landing dead-stick fence demolished Extra halted interest landing flying has come long way since confidently lands Bucker Extra alone AnnMarie competes regular basis has earned various place finishes Pattern events including second place 1995 Goldberg Classic especially enjoys participating Ding Abuse Resistance Education DARE programs Toys Tots benefits draw outsiders hobby support two excellent causes also writes column RIC Trader Guide does reviews Radio Control Modeler Scale RC Modeler AnnMarie has bachelors degree animal science Cornell University has finished half Masters degree teach high-school biology chemistry operations manager mainframe computer resaler assists husband RC alrcraft construction business Michael AnnMaries two daughters share passion airplanes 10I year-old flies three-year-old spends considerable time simulator Goldberg Classic amazing observe well AnnMarie Michael balance competing spending time girls wife wants learn fly AnnMarie recommends getting airplane instructor husband August1997 53 Beechcraft 1160 Duke 96 span 00 1350 sq 17 23 lbs 90 120 engines Fiberglass fuselage engine nacelles cowls foam wing cores f,lt size rolled plans instructions 1/4 scale Smokin 40 & Hi-Per 40 35 span ial 00 fury575 sq 3 4 lbs 40 50 Cu fiberglass airplane builds fast flies fast Two models cboose fast faster IKON offers largest selection giant scale kits world 1/4 SCALE 96 order kits call 1-800-327-71980 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax 1/4 SCALE 96 F7FTigercat Wingspan68 inches Wing area807 sqinches Engines 45-75 / 61-91 4 stroke Weight12-l4lbs Radio 4 6 channel $34999 1 B Mustang Wingspan inches Wing area5635 sqinches Engine60-75/91-l2O4stroke Weight 75 85 lbs Radio 4 6 channel $17499 &a p4A4 Working Tomorrows Technology ---- 140 S Camino Seco #415 Tucson AZ 85710 Phone/FAX 520 886-3678 HTTP//members aol com/jrcustom/indexhtml trust As learning drive etc spouse generally objective teacher AnnMarie says tries guysjust another pilot dont mind wisecracks jokes Ive known tell few tries respect mens turf wants learn can about airplanes especially enjoys helping newcomers Holli Bechard Upland Californiaducted fan Holli has passion flying airplanes ever since young dreams became reality met husband Ron initially learned fly helicopters hut after three months Holli realized wanted fly airplanes first airplane basic high-wing trainer learned fly quickly because previous experience helicopters landing after first week bought P-40 Warhawk fun until learned about stalls landingit crashed pretty hard Yes upset first crash Holli said During next six months flew P-51 Pattern airplanes some Speed models before decided get involved ducted-fan jets first ducted-fan model Bob Parkinson Cheetah good trainer because no matter much beat up still flew next jets Bob Violett Aggressor F-16 biggest accomplishments helping husband build F-16 Holli learned quite bit built 75% model decided enter Scale Masters qualifier knew F-16 hardest airplanes fly fun finished sixth didnt qualify determined try again someday Holli has won trophies awards other competitions such Best Scale Peoples Choice Scale Masters various speed awards F-I 6 plans build BVM Viper go speed record 249 mph first woman participate Madera Air Races AT-6 Slimline six months pregnant Holli donates much flying time DARE program get great rewards out showing kids other ways spend time besides drugs violence said Holli 27 years old during six years flying hardest thing has gain respect other pilots Dont get wrong people fly nice people always feeling question always asked Can really fly give credit accomplishments hobby support husband Ron Holli said men might feel threatened wife doing Continued page 59 Superior Balsa &GN & DENSITY Hobby Supply ORDER HOURS ity Balsawood other fine products snce 1970 700AM 700 0-G Centralia Street HawaiIan Gardens CA 9071850% SURCHARGE PST CA TIMEMFGRS & DEALERS Monday SaturdayPlease add sufficient amount excess refunded shipping UPS Parcel Post handlingSEND FOR RESELLER 800 488-9525 600 Mm order accept Visa Mastercard Checks CA sales add 825% sales tax OGRAM Info 562885-3220 FAX 562860-0327 E-Mail balsa@ixnetcomcomP80s siMsct change 5/97 E complete pnce list Shop hours 800AM 300PM Mon Fri BALSAWRuCE/mMs sricsBALSA SHEETS TRAILING EDGES 36 LEADING EDGESAircraft Grade Birch Plywood STICKSDOUBLE BALSA PRICES45 racoaiSengietricaf iiJS..4EA6x12 12x12 12x24 12x43 48x48 1/4013984 Ijlsg4cN 38 48--3132x131423/16x2/4 3547-Ce] ui1iio----1/8 0135465/IBo 1-1/44871L..Jiina 1116a3/3210114o3/82733114 ~ 5636 o11I2503/8c3675279 510 9503600 1/ISa 118101411401/22941315 ~ o2 U90 1/4o361/2cm1051/32 1/15031161115114x683750in xl 3/4 o3180 3/So 112 8595 180 3356352475 781041/203/4 145 314a314 160 1/16 1118 1/41215114a3144258 11180361316264CM38433/4x1 170 lxi 18595 180 335 6252400 3Pty 1/lOam17211/2202.oe50 36AILERONSdgEdgeRefi50SveTape 350 1/16a31422295118a5/1627351/16023850 3132024681114 xl57136 263 504 9753800 5/l6c3/83139118 o24985114 011/485WIDE BALSASHEETSAE.. 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built airplanes Nats Lincoln Norfolk Westover races California two NMPRA Championships placed top 10 Nats has attended third place 1987 NMPRA Championships second Q 500 1992 Nats Westover Jessica learned great deal racing Samurai Team members enjoys Sport flying local racing because great way spend time dad Jessica lived Japan 1988 1990 opportunity fly teams OS JR EZ Models Japanese fliers openly welcomed because knew loved hobby took through factories loaned equipment drove contests almost weekend Jessica earned bachelor arts degree Duke University 1990 Masters education spring Japanese teacher Connecticut president Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club 1992-1994 currently clubs vice president women very competitive although women scattered across country similar Sandy Walts mother three teenage boys started flying husband experienced flier won trainer raffle Sandy enjoys flying sharing hobby family just bought Gulfstream Direct company sells videos RC enthusiast have interest 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in LI surprising US model flying sites have no women pilots women spectators According Academy Model Aeronautics AMA extremely small percentage its membership women However Federal Aviation Administration FAA reports active part its membership women full-scale aircraft pilots see sidebar statistics fly jets helicopters aircraft passenger airlines freight etc Patty Wagstaff has won full-scale aircraft World Aerobatic Championships three years row Women also involved nonpilot aircraft careers such mechanics ground instructors flight engineers navigators dispatchers female full-scale aircraft pilots common model flying unpopular women spoke wives some longtime modelers said would rather spend free time shopping reading doing crafts few honest enough admit glad have husbands away house weekends several interested learning fly lacked confidence However although number women fliers small compared number men fliers enthusiastic fly well following women across US involved different phases hobby ladies consider husbands best friends everything including modeling except Patty Violett Generali Jessica Thurrott became involved because fathers women supplied identical questions regarding family career flying background also option give advice aspiring women fliers chance relate favorite humorous flying story U Elaine Jackson wide range modeling interests shown profiles accomplished female fliers question about male fliers treat learned fly helicopters 60size Schluter Champion husband Les helped build Flying helicopters can rewarding sometimes frustrating always challenging Les best flying buddies spend three days week flying site Eying has become way life colunm international RC helicopter magazine Heliscene now Im freelance writer articles published RC Modeler Model Airplane News Rotory Modeler German magazine Rotor also have small hobby business Central Coast area California advice women learn modelsitting across dinner table after crashing mates favorite model confidence-booster favorite story happened flying two weeks could hover steadily training gear removed Near end flight husband said time learn walk fly helicopter back pits hard could thought Ive walking life got helicopter steady hover could move legs struck some strange paralyzing disease Les reached down pulled pants legs time puppet until got helicopter back pits took about four trips before walking quit resembling Frankensteins daughter Whenever hear husband tell new students time learn walk helicopters snicker fan well-known respected female RC pilots country Patty has surrounded models since young father Bob Violett competitive world-class Pylon racer Pattern flier eventually pioneer US ducted-fan industry Patty seriously interested learning fly RC 14 approached father asking him teach fly almost immediately local flying field Ugly Stik said Eying sessions increased Sundays three times week Patty fondly remembers dad picking up school going straight field did homework way flying until sunset quickly outgrew Ugly Stik progressed Super Kaosthen concentrated Aerobatics flying Five months later entered first Pattern contest finished top 10 Tangerine Patty graduated University Florida 1990 degree finance married husband Michael very supportive 1991 live small town Florida account caller DEING travels country April October year attending various Jet Fan Fly events has met some great people developed lifelong friendships memones Pattys advice women keep practicing learning Dont get discouraged takes awhile get hang Patty remembers being frustrated thought maneuver right next time looked first attempt Dad always would encourage insisting continue practice would reach plateau things would just click placeand right Pattys favorite model BVM Kansas Tornado F-SOC Shooting Star flew Top Gun 1994 placed second Team Scale Patty feels male modelers have always offered encouragement enthusiasm would like see females hobby Flying has helped develop close relationship father gives great sense accomplishment feels strongly flying entire family inspired learn RC helicopters compete has flying almost five years Although Dana hasnt accomplished forward flight yet has done well Class competition involves hovering maneuvers has entered Kyosho Challenge National Aeromodeling Championships Nats three consecutive years Dana enjoys camaraderie much flying served club secretary three years Male modelers have always treated fellow flier have given great amount support Dayton Fun Fly attempted forward flight first time received standing ovation Norm Dana have held Class competition seminars IRCHA International Radio Control Helicopter Association Jamboree Ohio Dana served Federation Aeronautique Internationale FAI helicopter judge 1994 National Aeromodeling Championships Nats recently took temporary leave flying have baby Although Norm does work Danas helicopter put rotor blades 1993 Kyosho Challenge unfortunately wrong blades flew entire competition unstable helicopter Danas competition results 1991 Kyosho Challenge 17th 1991 Nats 11th 1991 Midwest Championship 10th 1992 Kyosho Challenge 10th 1992 Nats 3rd 1992 Midwest Championship 1st 1993 Michigan Contest 1st 1993 Nats 4th 1993 Midwest Championship 4th Joan Anastasio Redmond Washington Pattern Joan electrical engineer specializing software electronic system design testing started flying 1983 year after husband Rick Allison Model Aviation columnist began flying Aerobatics seriouslyonce tried no looking back Flying came easy landing hard Flying addiction go too long flying get itchy thumbs nose starts run said Joan loves RC Aerobatics derives great satisfaction enjoyment competing against herself others always striving become better pilot Dana Labbart East Bernstadt Kentuckyhelicopters Dana commercial artist owns business outdoor person never flown RC until married husband Norm During first year helicopter competition became Active Full-Scale Airmen Airwomen December 31 1995 Pilots Pilotstotal Students Private Commercial Airline Transport Other* 639184 101279 261 399 133980 123877 18649 *Includes helicopter glider recreational pilot certificates Nonpilotstotal Mechanics Ground Instructor Flight Engineer Other* 651341 466527 96165 60267 28382 *lncludes flight navigators parachute riggers dispatchers 23 12 63 25 68 Flight Instructors7214755 executive Bob Violett Models BVM member BVM Jet Show Team % Women 60 125 59 42 25 59 Simply Best GBG Industries Inc PO Box 650 Elgin TX 78621 512-285-9595 Fax 512-285-9400 E-mail MP421@aolcom El Visit us httpllwwwaero-sportscom/powermaster Sky Harbor RC Presents Mike Del Pontes Reviution V-Tail Q-500 Specifically designed Nelson Jett 0-500 Motors Pilots choice NATs four years running Holds numerous Q-500 Pylon records Standard equipment top pilots like Chip Hyde Richard Verano Mike Parker & Tony Lopez Hand crafted custom built ARF Light weight pre-built fuse lage piece sheeted wing epoxy carbon fiber reinforcing hand select weigh piece balsa ensure 35 lbs airplane Aluminum back plate motor mount Nelson & Jeff motors well other racing items available Predictable racing plane yet stable docile sport plane Proven race winning building set up details included Rick love hobby support other through triumphs tragedies flying brings balance life keeps workaholic tendencies check admits Joan president Marymoor RC Club two years Snohomish Radio Control Club executive board four years 21/2 years president also AMA Contest Director has run numerous Pattern contests throughout years has involved judging serving second two terms chairperson NSRCA National Society Radio Controlled Aerobatics rules committee Joan associate vice president NSCRA District 8 1993 1994 vice president 1995 Pattern fliers may familiar Joans column NSRCAs newsletter K Factor started competing Pattern events 1986 Rick travel across Pacific Northwest summer compete have least national contest year since 1989 except 1991 Joans national Pattern competition results 1989 Nats 7th Sportsman 1990 Nats 22nd Expert Turnaround 1992 NSRCA Pan American Championships 8th Advanced 1993 Nats 12th Advanced 1994 NSRCA Pan American Championships 15th Masters 1995 Nats 24th Masters Joan also won 1988 NSRCA District 8 Novice Championship Sportsman Championship 1989 1994 Reserve Masters Champion currently among small number women sponsored Japan Radio JR advice women get involved interestednot please husband boyfriend flying fun easy first women can well men thinks majority male modelers have accepted gang AnnMarie Cross Huntington Beach CaliforniaInternational Miniature Aerobatic Club LMACIPattern AnnMarie 52 Model Aviation WERMASTER Fuel inside Long-EZ Looking something unique canard pusher nay look strange dont worry lies lust like conventional plane wont stall KiS teuaureu piece sisergiuso suseiuge/insuuru wing panels fiberglass canopy cowl landing gear wheel pants Foam core wingu canurd $185 e4 span fur 40-45 eugines Kerr Aircraft PO Don 2554 includes shipping cant 051 Newport RI 02840 f401847-0218 e-mail kernaing@idtnet www page hetp/Iidtnet/kerraitg True Scale Outline 60 size a & Ploud Construction ize designed fur Nelson & Jeff ize designed 140 Foam Wing Cores r Canopy plus ABS cowl Scoop Euhausl Build Kil ARE Kit ges Rolled Plans ls Available Stable Racing/Spurt Plane e Warbird Racing association Champion Flame 40 Size Sport Nelson & Jett build & Fly husband Michael always done everything together missed being part favorite hobby Shortly after second baby born Michael let AnnMarie try Goldberg Extra 300 hooked Extra quickly became hers first contest three months later placed third Novice IMAC third Team Scale next weekend moved Sportsman class placed third met AnnMarie November 1994 covered Goldberg Classic RIC Modeler placed fourth Sportsman flying experience amounted less year impressed Although AnnMarie flying very well met Michael still landing dead-stick fence demolished Extra halted interest landing flying has come long way since confidently lands Bucker Extra alone AnnMarie competes regular basis has earned various place finishes Pattern events including second place 1995 Goldberg Classic especially enjoys participating Ding Abuse Resistance Education DARE programs Toys Tots benefits draw outsiders hobby support two excellent causes also writes column RIC Trader Guide does reviews Radio Control Modeler Scale RC Modeler AnnMarie has bachelors degree animal science Cornell University has finished half Masters degree teach high-school biology chemistry operations manager mainframe computer resaler assists husband RC alrcraft construction business Michael AnnMaries two daughters share passion airplanes 10I year-old flies three-year-old spends considerable time simulator Goldberg Classic amazing observe well AnnMarie Michael balance competing spending time girls wife wants learn fly AnnMarie recommends getting airplane instructor husband August1997 53 Beechcraft 1160 Duke 96 span 00 1350 sq 17 23 lbs 90 120 engines Fiberglass fuselage engine nacelles cowls foam wing cores f,lt size rolled plans instructions 1/4 scale Smokin 40 & Hi-Per 40 35 span ial 00 fury575 sq 3 4 lbs 40 50 Cu fiberglass airplane builds fast flies fast Two models cboose fast faster IKON offers largest selection giant scale kits world 1/4 SCALE 96 order kits call 1-800-327-71980 catalog fine kits send $400 Idaho Residents Add 5% State Sales Tax 1/4 SCALE 96 F7FTigercat Wingspan68 inches Wing area807 sqinches Engines 45-75 / 61-91 4 stroke Weight12-l4lbs Radio 4 6 channel $34999 1 B Mustang Wingspan inches Wing area5635 sqinches Engine60-75/91-l2O4stroke Weight 75 85 lbs Radio 4 6 channel $17499 &a p4A4 Working Tomorrows Technology ---- 140 S Camino Seco #415 Tucson AZ 85710 Phone/FAX 520 886-3678 HTTP//members aol com/jrcustom/indexhtml trust As learning drive etc spouse generally objective teacher AnnMarie says tries guysjust another pilot dont mind wisecracks jokes Ive known tell few tries respect mens turf wants learn can about airplanes especially enjoys helping newcomers Holli Bechard Upland Californiaducted fan Holli has passion flying airplanes ever since young dreams became reality met husband Ron initially learned fly helicopters hut after three months Holli realized wanted fly airplanes first airplane basic high-wing trainer learned fly quickly because previous experience helicopters landing after first week bought P-40 Warhawk fun until learned about stalls landingit crashed pretty hard Yes upset first crash Holli said During next six months flew P-51 Pattern airplanes some Speed models before decided get involved ducted-fan jets first ducted-fan model Bob Parkinson Cheetah good trainer because no matter much beat up still flew next jets Bob Violett Aggressor F-16 biggest accomplishments helping husband build F-16 Holli learned quite bit built 75% model decided enter Scale Masters qualifier knew F-16 hardest airplanes fly fun finished sixth didnt qualify determined try again someday Holli has won trophies awards other competitions such Best Scale Peoples Choice Scale Masters various speed awards F-I 6 plans build BVM Viper go speed record 249 mph first woman participate Madera Air Races AT-6 Slimline six months pregnant Holli donates much flying time DARE program get great rewards out showing kids other ways spend time besides drugs violence said Holli 27 years old during six years flying hardest thing has gain respect other pilots Dont get wrong people fly nice people always feeling question always asked Can really fly give credit accomplishments hobby support husband Ron Holli said men might feel threatened wife doing Continued page 59 Superior Balsa &GN & DENSITY Hobby Supply ORDER HOURS ity Balsawood other fine products snce 1970 700AM 700 0-G Centralia Street HawaiIan Gardens CA 9071850% SURCHARGE PST CA TIMEMFGRS & DEALERS Monday SaturdayPlease add sufficient amount excess refunded shipping UPS Parcel Post handlingSEND FOR RESELLER 800 488-9525 600 Mm order accept Visa Mastercard Checks CA sales add 825% sales tax OGRAM Info 562885-3220 FAX 562860-0327 E-Mail balsa@ixnetcomcomP80s siMsct change 5/97 E complete pnce list Shop hours 800AM 300PM Mon Fri BALSAWRuCE/mMs sricsBALSA SHEETS TRAILING EDGES 36 LEADING EDGESAircraft Grade Birch Plywood STICKSDOUBLE BALSA PRICES45 racoaiSengietricaf iiJS..4EA6x12 12x12 12x24 12x43 48x48 1/4013984 Ijlsg4cN 38 48--3132x131423/16x2/4 3547-Ce] ui1iio----1/8 0135465/IBo 1-1/44871L..Jiina 1116a3/3210114o3/82733114 ~ 5636 o11I2503/8c3675279 510 9503600 1/ISa 118101411401/22941315 ~ o2 U90 1/4o361/2cm1051/32 1/15031161115114x683750in xl 3/4 o3180 3/So 112 8595 180 3356352475 781041/203/4 145 314a314 160 1/16 1118 1/41215114a3144258 11180361316264CM38433/4x1 170 lxi 18595 180 335 6252400 3Pty 1/lOam17211/2202.oe50 36AILERONSdgEdgeRefi50SveTape 350 1/16a31422295118a5/1627351/16023850 3132024681114 xl57136 263 504 9753800 5/l6c3/83139118 o24985114 011/485WIDE BALSASHEETSAE.. 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13Limitedavtitability-CaIl Whit4o24a48 1276 EPP2O36048 3000 112as4553651/403 4 1/4 c4 3i/8a314 15Dcnotesquantityperbundle lnconelFoemcuangvsmre-steet -$300 Tholas545665318033 3/5 042*5cesaiwA1olCo&iffegUI0r0$600HangJPSO4ersiz8SNI/gctge Gap Thci2as149812001/2o3 21/204 2 54 Model Aviation n/Jackson Continued page 54 something like getting lot attention because woman goals future fly Madera again fly Violetts first woman compete Scale Masters Jessica Thurrott East Hartford ConnecticutPylon Racing Jessica went Pattern contests father very young thought uninteresting wasnt until dad started flying Quickee 500 Q-500 12 excitement began appeal flew first Quickee race 14 next year worked Nats Westover Massachusetts made mistake timing member Samurai Racing Team meekly went over apologize met Dave Shadel Jim Shinohara rest Samurai Team Four months later Jim Shinohara called asked what color Formula plane wanted Jessica raced Samurai Team member pink Formula next year Lake Charles Nats team also built airplanes Nats Lincoln Norfolk Westover races California two NMPRA Championships placed top 10 Nats has attended third place 1987 NMPRA Championships second Q 500 1992 Nats Westover Jessica learned great deal racing Samurai Team members enjoys Sport flying local racing because great way spend time dad Jessica lived Japan 1988 1990 opportunity fly teams OS JR EZ Models Japanese fliers openly welcomed because knew loved hobby took through factories loaned equipment drove contests almost weekend Jessica earned bachelor arts degree Duke University 1990 Masters education spring Japanese teacher Connecticut president Northern Connecticut Radio Control Club 1992-1994 currently clubs vice president women very competitive although women scattered across country similar Sandy Walts mother three teenage boys started flying husband experienced flier won trainer raffle Sandy enjoys flying sharing hobby family just bought Gulfstream Direct company sells videos RC enthusiast have interest flying would like share wonderful hobby husband boyfriend Go ne Jackson 14310 San Miguel Rd Atascadero CA 93442 August1997 59 ELectroDynamics Inc 1-800-337-1638 31185 SCHOOLCRAFT LIVONIA MI 48150 __________I Info313 422-5420 Fax 313 422-5338 WINDOW FLANGE 7 Price L.... 4 ft $350 Three sizes availableA Fourmost Window mII- 150 inchqFlange flexible black 250 Large -350 vinyl strip preformed make perfect flange As well securing window place Fourmost Window Flange provides realistic black outline inconvenience tape Fourmost Window Flange easy install rectangular well contoured windows just razor blade CA adhesive 5031 357-2732 FOURMOST PRODUCTS 4040 24TH AVEFOREST GROVE OR 97116