CONTROL LINE COMBAT - 2005/05

THESE PAST FEW months I have been at home recuperating
from surgery for tongue cancer that I had in late August 2004. I
have always liked my time off from work, but this is not the way I
wanted it to happen. On the bright side of this ordeal, the time I
have been able to spend in the workshop has been wonderful. I
have built some old all-balsa models from kits that have just been
sitting around.

Control Line Combat - 2004/06

IN THE APRIL column I mentioned the possibility of having a
money contest on Monday and Tuesday July 12 and 13, 2004,
immediately following the Control Line World Championships. I
have begun a serious effort to secure funding so that we might offer
a substantial amount of money. My goal is to have at least $3,000 to
divide among the top finishers. This will be a fairly new approach to
Combat. The idea is to use FAI F2D models with AMA Fast
Combat rules.

CONTROL LINE COMBAT - 2005/03

AT THE START of each flying season,
clubs and individuals think about hosting
contests. There is usually quite a bit of
preparation and planning that needs to take
place before the event actually happens.
Securing a date and location, getting a
sanction, putting together publicity, getting
all of the necessary materials, having the
manpower to officiate, and having trophies
or prizes play a role in having a successful
contest.

CONTROL LINE COMBAT - 2003/08

IN 2003 YOU will see more speed-limit competitions than ever
before. The cash-money format for these contests will be in use
more and more. The fliers in Central California in the Morgan
Hill area advertised a contest in late April that offered a $1,000
first-place prize. I suspect that it will draw quite a few pilots. I
also saw on the Combat Web site that there would be a money
contest in the northeast part of the country.

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