F2C - 2004/11
F2C: This event provided a unique
opportunity for many in the US to see some
of the best in Team Race compete. Although
there was a noticeable decrease in the
number of competitors at this WC and the
reigning World Champion did not attend,
there was still competition at a level unseen
in this country.
Control Line Racing - 2004/02
FROM TIME TO time I am asked the same
question: How do I make a shutoff? I make
and use a rotary shutoff, which I first
observed Stoo Willoughby using. It may look
complicated, but the concept is fairly easy
once you understand the design.
CONTROL LINE RACING - 2003/02
THE 2002 TOURNAMENT of the New Millennium was a
tremendous success. Julio Isidro rolled out the red carpet and
welcomed competitors from eight countries to Portugal for a great
time and three days of great competition and wonderful memories.
CONTROL LINE RACING - 2001/02
I hAve receIved many letters and
questions regarding a previous column about
the Du Pont™ ChromaSystem™ paint, and
its ability to withstand model fuel.
I have learned from a local boat racer
that the paint does handle highnitromethane
fuel very well, providing you
apply two coats of clear instead of the
normal one coat. This should provide
ample protection for as much as 70% nitro.
F2c Thoughts: F2C models are usually
purchased from the former soviet bloc countries.
Rest assured that just buying the model is no
guarantee of success. When the airplane arrives,
fine-tuning is needed to get it race-ready.
For those who choose not to buy a model,
one option is to build it yourself. Kenny Perkins
recently completed a new F2C aircraft; he has
built several, and he sent photos of the latest.
The model was built with a Vorobiev
wing, which was covered in Kevlar™. The
Kevlar™ makes the wing extremely stiff.
The fuselage is from a Walt Perkins kit,
which are available through me.
Kenny makes a front crutch from
hardwood that provides a good base on
which to mount the engine, and it keeps
vibration to a minimum. It not only gives a good place to mount the
engine, but it also helps stabilize the wing. This is a must-have for
success in making a good-performing model.
Kenny used an identical model to record a good time of 3:26 at
the 2000 Nationals.
You can have an F2C model for a minimal investment. Although
it may not be state of the art, it will certainly be a good model to
practice with and to compete with in the United States.
CL Racing
DOUG MAYER sent me a report on this year's Northwest Regionals. so I thought I would share it. Thanks, Doug. Each year the Northwest Regionals is held Memorial Day weekend. This event is probably the second biggest Control Line (CL) contest in the United States, just behind the Nationals (Nats) in Muncie. Indiana. Three full days of all the CL events are held, including Stunt. Speed, Carrier. Scale, Combat, and of course. Racing! This year there was a smaller turnout than usual, but the level
