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FOR MOST of us Pylon Racers-or, for that matter, just about anyone who flies RC planes-the most intense, critical, and demanding time is that first flight with a new airplane. You don't know for sure what your plane is going to do. So let's look at a few things that can help you with your first trim flight. But first, I have a correction to make. For those of you who have been trying to call Jerry Small about his Kazi Killer Formula One or quarter-midget kit, his correct phone number is (817) 481-6456. Also, let's take time to plug the people who are responsible for making us go fast:
Radio Control: Pylon Racing
LET'S START this month with a special thanks to the people at Futaba for their continuing support of Pylon Racing. Flash! New record in Formula One. Here is a short report from Dave English on the Bob Downey Memorial Formula One race, held at Whittier Narrows, California, on March 28 and 29, 1992: "Well, we made it through another Bob Downey Memorial Formula One race. The 11th annual, to be exact. Many thanks to John Krohn and all of his friendly help for putting up with us that long. "Twenty-five entrants showed up for Saturday's racing, with who else but Richard Verano coming out on top with a fast time of 1:03.16. He was consistently in the 1:06-1:07 range-tough to beat.
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THIS MONTH'S column features the final section of the series on finishing your Pylon Racer. But first, the last time I listed kit manufacturers, I left someone out: Paul's Flying Stuff has been in business for a long time. Sorry, Paul! Items sold by Paul's Flying Stuff include the following: Cosmic Wind-Formula I Racer; Denight Special-Formula I Racer; Thunder Quickie II; Bar Stock Motor Mounts: X40, K&B, O.S. .40 VRP; Quickie 500. For more information, write 1281 Rincon Rd., Escondido, CA 92025; Tel. 619/743-5458.
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FORMULA I PYLON, PART TWO. This month I'll present Part Two on finishing your Formula One Pylon Racing plane, by Gary McPike: "Now that the primer is sanded off, it's time to think about colors. Choose your colors carefully. I recommend using a light base color with a medium trim. I do not recommend dark colors. They hold heat and can fry radios and melt wing foam if left out in the direct sun for too long. Maybe this is a good time to stop and talk about the paint. You may be painting with one of the model epoxy paints, K&B Superpoxy, Hobbypoxy, or perhaps Pactra's Formula U. However, there are several builders around the country who are using automotive acrylic-enamels and acrylic-urethane paints.
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WE HAVEN'T had much as far as race reports this summer, so let's try to catch up. First, don't forget the NMPRA Championship race for Formula One to be held in Dallas, Texas November 2-3, 1991. I'm trying to get a head start this year. More later. Our first report is taken from the Pylon Racers of Puget Sound. Here we go . . . . Bremerton Season Opener 1991: Well, we finally had our first Formula One Race of the 1991 season last weekend, and I wish I could say that the season started out with a bang, but it didn't. We had only 11 entrants show up for Formula One on Saturday, and one of the contestants withdrew before it started because of a mishap during a test flight. (See why I never test fly in the morning?)
