Radio Control: Pylon Racing
WE are always looking for new and better ways to finish our Pylon Racers. Here is an update on glass cloth application sent to me by Art Arro: "This article is a sequel to one written several years ago on applying lightweight (1/2-3/4 oz.) fiberglas cloth over balsa-sheeted surfaces. The original article recommended K&B Superpoxy clear paint to adhere the cloth to the sheeted surface. At that time I felt that this method was better than the near-universal procedure of polyester resin and toilet paper. Although the clear epoxy paint excelled in application, it required many coats to fill the weave, and the adhesion wasn't up to par.
NMPRA Form. I Champs
HERE WE ARE at the end of our 1988 racing season. We have had our Q-500 Championship Race and our Rough River Race in Quarter Midget. Just about last on the list is the NMPRA Formula One Championship Race. Participants must qualify to race in this NMPRA event. All who did so received a letter from this year's NMPRA President, Gary Hover. The letter begins: "Congratulations! "You have qualified for the 1988 NMPRA Formula One Championship Race. As a result of your efforts in 1988 you are invited to participate in this year's race, which is being held on October 22 and 23 in Gainesville, TX."
Radio Control: Pylon Racing
DEEP FREEZE-As I write this, most of the country is locked in an icebox, and it's not even winter yet. It's building time for most of us. We'll spend the winter getting our Pylon Racers ready for the 1990 season. Come the first warm weather, we'll go out to see how they'll fly, and a lot of us will bang up or lose a plane or two on its maiden flight. What can we do to prevent-or at least help-with the problems of trimming our new Racers? I'll assume that over the winter you have maintained your radio correctly and have kept your batteries charged. OK, let's go fly.
Radio Control: Pylon Racing
RACING is over for the summer. The Formula One flier sets his sights on the NMPRA (National Miniature Pylon Racing Association-Ed.) Championship Race. This year, we will go to Phoenix, AZ for our Race on October 28-29, 1989. Only those who qualify are invited to attend. "How do you qualify?" you say. Well, you must finish in the top 20% of your district, or finish in the top 10 at the AMA Nats, or be a past Championship Race winner, or be an officer in the NMPRA. (It seems as though I've said this before. Yes, every year about this time.) I'm putting the finishing touches on my two Midget Mustangs for this race. I'll let you know how it turns out.
Radio Control: Pylon Racing
BUILDING TIME is upon us-unless, of course, you like to fly in the snow. Here are some hints for storing your radio till spring. First of all, if you have had any problems with your radio, now is the time to send it in for repair. The technicians are under immense pressure during the regular season. They have more time during the winter season, and will probably do a better job. At the very least, check out the radio yourself. You don't have to be an expert, just use a little common sense. Open the servos. Check the gear train for any chipped or missing teeth. Check for damaged wires or bad connections. You'd be surprised at the damage that can be done in a short summer of flying. Silverware cleaner works well for cleaning connections.
