'81 AMA Texas Nats: CL Speed
THE 1981 NATIONALS was held just 25 miles east of San Antonio. San Antonio is a very romantic city and combines more than 250 years of its rich, traditional past with all the attributes of a busy metropolis. This year I was asked to be the event director for the FAI Speed Team Finals as well as the AMA Speed events. After observing how this year's FAI Team Finals worked out, I strongly support holding them at the Nats. If it were not for the Nats volunteers who run things, there would be no Nats. I would like to thank the members of my staff for doing an excellent job. Leland Morton was the assistant event director, and the timers were Pat Hempel, Betty Morton, Linda Morton and Debra Stewart.
Control Line: Speed
THE U. S. CONTROL LINE CHAMPIONSHIPS, held June 13-14 at Winston-Salem, NC was attended by 132 contestants, and it was by far the best Speed contest I have attended this year. Again this year, I decided to fly by commercial airline to Winston-Salem. This was quite an experience. It is approximately 1,200 miles from Garland, TX to Winston-Salem, and it was very refreshing to cover the distance in only 2 1/2 hours by air, as compared to the usual two-day trip by automobile. The only problem with traveling by air is the transporting of models. Since I was unprepared to do this, I tried packing a model in a suitcase. Everything went according to plan; then I discovered when unpacking my equipment that I had left the flying lines at home.
Control Line: Speed
BEFORE I START rambling on this month's Speed column, I would like to express my thanks and appreciation to all Speed modelers and readers across the world who have taken time to write. From all the letters I have received, there appears to be more enthusiasm for Speed flying outside the U.S. than from within. There are times when I do not know what would be of interest to the modeling fraternity. If you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas, drop me a line and I will attempt to accommodate your request, within reason. This month's column will be devoted to sharing some letters and projects modelers have written about and mailed to me.
Control Line: Speed
THIS MONTH'S column will cover the second and final part of Jerry Bradshaw's article on "How to Construct A 1/2 A Pipe." The first part appeared in the April 1981 issue. After practicing on soldering aluminum and burning my fingers, I wonder if Hot Stuff withstands heat! With burning fingers, then, let's move on to the finishing of that pipe. Flaring tool: The flaring tool is made up of two pieces-the base, and the driver shaft. The base holds the tubing while the shaft is inserted inside the tubing and flares it. The tubing and both parts of the tool must be lubricated with oil (30 wt. motor oil is good) to prevent sticking. Place the base on a hard flat surface.
