Free Flight: Indoor
THE AMA RECORD Application Form: CDs and fliers listen up! When your model makes a record-breaking flight, many details of the flight must be entered on the AMA record application form. Some of the information is furnished by the CD, and the rest by you. A three-view of the model with all pertinent dimensions must accompany the record application, unless the model is a faithful replica of a published model design or the model was built from a commercial kit. CDs: The most important factors of the model-size, weight (if applicable), and other parameters especially defined by the rules, and the flight time, is the responsibility of the Contest Director. From a practical standpoint, the CD or a designated representative must satisfy himself that the model meets all points of the rule before it is flown. The CD has the responsibility to ensure that timers of the flight are familiar with the timing requirements and that their watches are accurate.
Free Flight: Indoor
DICK GANSLEN: Many Indoor fliers will remember Dick Ganslen, who was active for many years until a fall from a ladder resulted in severe injuries that required a long recuperation. He died in late May, 1995. Dick was also a physiologist and world-renowned pole-vault authority-an All-American in the pole vault and the triple jump. (he last competed in his mid or late 60s.) He wrote articles and books on the mechanics of the pole vault; aerodynamics of pole vault, discus, and javelin flight; psychology of sports; and physiology and pharmaceutical applications in sports skills.
Free Flight: Indoor
NATS ALERT! The AMA Executive Council is now requiring Nats events to have at least five advance entries before the event can be scheduled. Presumably, the details of how this will be handled will be announced before distribution of entry forms or explained in the same mailing with entry forms. Contact your District VP (addresses in the "AMA News" section of Model Aviation) for the latest information. Thank You! A recent column presented a discussion of partial-motor test flying. Thanks to Bob Gibbs and Rob Randolph for their initial help and review of the comments, and to Jim Clem and Stan Chilton for their information and comments.
Free Flight: Indoor
A LETTER TO THE EAST Coast Indoor Modelers: "I regret to begin this letter with sad news. Long time ECIM member Manny Radoff left us Wednesday, October 5. Manny's dedication to Indoor modeling and Lakehurst spanned many decades. "His ability to be a keen competitor and light builder won him top honors of a National Record and team member status at the World Championships. He was a pioneer in the evolution of Indoor model design. Not being satisfied with the multirib wings that were the standard, Manny was the first to utilize the five-rib wing planform that we all use in our models today. "Locally, Manny was a good friend. You could always count on seeing him at our flying sessions and at every one of our social gatherings.
Free Flight: Indoor
CDS NOTE! Last year, some experimental Easy B models using wood bracing on the fuselage were flown in contests. Pending a formal clarification from the Indoor Contest Board, be aware that only Easy B wings may have any form of bracing, and that bracing must be wood, according to a limited informal poll of ICB members. Change of Address: A previous column listed two E-mail addresses for me. Both have been replaced by this: [email protected]. It is likely that every FF and Indoor club has at least one member who has an E-mail address. Can we form a quick-response network? Drop me an E-mail and sign up! Also, if you have anything for the column, E-mail is much easier unless you have to send drawings or photos.
