Control Line: Speed
I'M ELATED. The Control Line World Championships ended a few weeks ago, and I am still filled with a great sense of pride. Proud, because I felt a real friendship for the personnel who pulled together, worked so hard, and made this a momentous event. It was an honor to be F2A (Speed) Event Director for the Control Line World Championships held at Westover AFB, Chicopee, MA. I would like to thank the members of my staff: Frank Garzon, Glenn Lee, Bob Lieber, Cliff Norman, Al Stegens, Bill Wisniewski, Walter Bellmer, and Charlie Davis.
Reno 1984 Nats: CL Speed
RESURGENCE. The number of contestants in the Control Line Speed event was up from previous years. This was attributed to quite a few of the retired Speed fliers coming to this year's Nats, plus the emergence of many new ones. This year saw the greatest number of Speed entrants since the early Seventies. The speed site for this year was excellent, as compared to many previous Nats. Again, this year the model processing was done early in the morning (7:00 to 9:00 a.m.) at the flying circles. This eliminated any need to come back later in the evening to process models for the next day. Everyone agreed this system worked very well.
Control Line: Speed
BAN MODELS! Now that I have your attention, please read on. This is the first time modelers have taken a reasonable effort to write concerning an editorial written by AMA President John C. Grigg. (Editor's note: August 1984 AMA News, "President's Corner" item titled "Noise Standards.") From the letters and phone calls I have received, the editorial covers noise pollution by model engines. I have not had the opportunity to either read the editorial or converse with John concerning this subject. It appears everyone is concerned about their equipment becoming obsolete. My suggestion would be for you to write John Grigg-do not phone-concerning the noise problem. I am sure he had some justification in writing that editorial.
Control Line: Speed
REVIVAL TIME-Part II. The last Speed column (July 1984) really generated quite a bit of interest. In fact, there was so much that I didn't realize there were so many people concerned about changing the Speed rules. A number of suggestions presented have merit to be submitted as rules proposals for the upcoming rules cycle. The most interesting of all letters written was one from Ross McMullen (Silver Spring, MD). The letter reads as follows: OK, Hempel, you asked for it, again! Here's another double-barrelled blast about Speed from a non-Speed flier (but who always wanted to).
Control Line: Speed
GO FAST (part II). This column is a continuation of the one in the February 1984 issue. Nick Sher is describing the rework needed to set up the Supertigre X-29 for suction fuel feed. I hope by the time you read this, all the previously described engine rework is finished. Engine modifications (continued). The venturi is the next part that requires careful attention. Disassemble the needle valve assembly from the venturi. Set the needle valve assembly aside for later use. Machine the venturi from any type of aluminum material (I prefer 2024-T6) to fit the venturi opening on the backplate. Drill 5/16-in. hole through the venturi. This hole dimension has been found to be best-suited for a good suction on the X-29 engine. Be sure to smooth out the airflow passage in the venturi.
