Control Line: Speed
How to build a 1/2A pipe. This column and the next will be devoted to a construction article written by Jerry Bradshaw of Sacramento, CA. On March 14, 1980, I asked Jerry if he would be willing to share some of his valuable 1/2A pipe information and construction techniques. After some arm twisting and a bunch of "pleases," he consented. Last month, Jerry bestowed upon me this fantastic construction article, which follows. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with Jerry, and would like to express my appreciation to him for a job very well done. So-read on, guys; I'm sure you will agree with me.
Control Line: Speed
I HAVE received several letters and hot phone calls concerning the new rule proposals the CLCB (Control Line Contest Board) has before it. Before we proceed any further into discussing the rules, however, I would like to back up a little and point out one important and related event that took place at the 1978 Nats. There was an outstanding Control Line Speed meeting held on Thursday night, August 3, 1978. The subject of dropping some speed events was brought up by Ron McNally, CLCB chairman, but which events were to be dropped was the primary hangup. Some speed fliers feel you will take away their favorite event-they have a selfish attitude about the whole subject-but lo and behold, this meeting proved refreshingly different. All speed modelers agreed, even the Juniors and Seniors, that something had to be done, even if it meant dropping their favorite events. The first event discussed was 1/2A Profile Proto and the Juniors suggested it be dropped because they couldn't handle the quick takeoff. After some lengthy discussions, the vote to eliminate 1/2 A Profile Proto was unanimous!
Control Line: Speed
BEFORE starting into this month's column, let me mention that I was delighted to hear from some inquisitive readers. I was beginning to wonder if anyone ever read this column. It is difficult to write about something if you have no feedback from the readers. I appeal to you-keep those cards and letters coming-even if it's just to say, "hi." If there is something you would like to share, send it on, especially if it pertains to engine work. It may seem unimportant to you, but there are many modelers who are just starting and are interested in all sorts of "good poop." There are many boaters that read this column for engine information. Hope you boaters write about your engine problems and solutions! I finally "blackmailed" Nick Sher into writing an article on 1/2 A speed. Nick has done an outstanding job making the COX T.D. .049 perform extremely well. He has agreed to share "all" his secrets in this month's column. His copy follows:
Control Line: Speed
WHO'S Leland Morton? He is a "Joe Modeler" who appeared one day out of the woods and caused a lot of control line champions to tear up their books on engine secrets. Since then, guys like John Shannon, Dubby Jett, Tom Upton, and many others have caused me to tear up three or four books on engine secrets. Nowdays, the books don't contain engine secrets. Instead, they contain good engineering and machining principles and beyond the "state of the art" endeavors which anyone can attain if he keeps his mind open and works at it. Well, so much for history. This article is to keep people informed of activity in control-line speed. So, without further hesitation here is a rundown on Frank Hunt's contest held at Merced, California, September 3, 1978. Speed results for A and 1/2A Category (figured on percentage of record) are as follows: First place in A speed was won by the team of Fred and Joyce Margarito at 160.94 mph, second place in 1/2A was again the team of Fred and Joyce Margarito at 95.40 mph, third place was Patty Sasnett at 70.51 mph. Seems as though more and more women are getting into Speed and doing very well at it.
Control Line: Speed
WITH the Nats over we have opportunity to print information from some of the letters we have received. First, congratulations to Glen Van Sant who entered the Cleveland Junior Air Races in Ohio on July 1st and 2nd, 1978. Glen won the beautiful high point trophy by a 50 point margin over Quay Barber who had previously won it for two years. Also, for those who missed the BRM All Speed Meet, Robert Moher, CD, indicated that speeds were very good, with the rain holding off until all the awards were given out. There were several records set by Glen Van Sant and Quay Barber. The Texas gang held their Annual Southwestern Model Championships at Hobby Park over Labor Day weekend at Dallas, Texas. For all those who missed this contest, you missed a goodie. Al Stegens from Cleveland, Ohio and the Ytuarte family from New York made it down. Numerous records were established, with the majority going to Dennis Ytuarte of New York. The trophies were beautiful etched glass vases, something certainly different from the usual pot metal trophy. Saturday night saw the dinner banquet at the Bedford's Steak House where everyone enjoyed themselves, and the chow wasn't too bad either.
