Control Line: Speed
THIS MONTH'S COLUMN will cover the second and final part of Charlie Lieber's article on "How to Fly FAI Speed." The first part appeared in the July issue. With visions of flying splendor, let's move on to the design of that FAI Speed model. The airplane. Although the airplane drag is only about 20% of the total system drag, it is still necessary to minimize its contribution. Table 1 shows the penalty paid for aircraft drag, in terms of horsepower required, at 165 mph. The classifications in terms of drag coefficient flows from Reference 2, where "Clean" is a totally-streamlined configuration and "Dirty" lets it all hang out.
Control Line: Speed
FAST. There has been quite a bit of interest in B Speed recently, and I have asked Nick Sher if he would supply the necessary information to write a column about setting up the Supertigre X-.29. Since Nick now holds the Open B Speed record, he has agreed to furnish the information. This will be done in two parts, because of the amount of information to be covered. First, disassemble the X-.29 except for bearings. Then, heat the case in an oven (approximately 350º F) to facilitate removal of the bearings from the cae. You may have to rap the case on a piece of wood so that the bearings will fall out.
Control Line: Speed
BREATHING SPELL. With the contest season almost finished, I finally have some time to gather all my notes together and write this month's column. The first noteworthy item is a graphite material from Twinn-K, Inc. Graphite material was developed by aerospace scientists who needed lightweight material which would supply tremendous strength, withstand intense heat, and hold its shape and dimension. Graphite can be easily bonded to any modeling material, including honeycomb, foam, wood, etc. Unbelievable strength is obtained from common modeling materials when bonded to graphite. Any CyA adhesive can be used.
AMA Nats 1983: CL Speed
THIS YEAR's Nats site, Westover AFB, MA, has a very historic past and is today considered one of our major national defense resources. The primary mission of the base is to support the 439th Tactical Airlift Wing, Air Force Reserve. The wing is headquartered at Westover, with Colonel Roy E. Ayers as the Base Commander. Colonel Ayers really went out of his way to make this year's Nats something special. I would like to thank him and his staff for a job well done. I personally enjoyed my stay at Westover very much. The number of contestants in control Line Speed was up from previous years. This was attributed to quite a few fliers coming to this year's Nats from the Eastern part of the U.S., plus the emergence of a few newcomers.
Control Line: Speed
MY FIRST order of business this month will be to mention several organizations pertaining to Control Line speed. The monthly newsletter Gazette, edited by Laird Jackson, will be incorporated into a new organization called the National Control Line Coalition. This developing organization is intended to provide a representative body for all Control Line modelers. The intent is to provide a means for modelers to have an ability to speak with one voice of authority to AMA or to any other group pertaining to Control Line matters of interest. The Gazette has an international audience but needs new subscribers to cover printing cost.
