Control Line: Speed
HAVING DISCUSSED the method of developing flying skill for Speed in our last article, it is now essential to select a plane that will fly consistently smooth. The following listed guidelines are probably open to debate from an engineering and aerodynamic standpoint; however, these guidelines stem totally from having been successful with Jr./Sr. competitors winning A) Big airplanes fly faster and are more stable than little airplanes. No matter what class you decide to pursue the following table of dimensions should provide a good basis on which to start.
Ole Reliable
OLE RELIABLE was the handle put on this aircraft by my son Max. Its derivation stems from the fact that my son describes my abilities in setting the needle valves of our speed jobs as anything but reliable. However, the performance of this machine has defied his chastisement from the start. The airplane has done reasonably well. In addition to its first-place win at last year's Nats, it won first for appearance and originality of design at the 1976 Anaheim Trade Show; also first at the Oregon Northwest Regionals where it set a national record. It can do 165 mph-one of these days we might get lucky and do it officially.
Control Line: Speed
IT WAS an exceptionally pleasant surprise to receive all the well wishes and mail so soon after my taking over this column. I was totally surprised that so many people read my first two. The following is a synopsis of the more pertinent info received. Nick Arpino (301 Wood Acres Rd., East Patchogue, NY 11772) has speed pans for sale in most classes. It is his recommendation that no (AMA) speed flier may propose a rule in any class unless he or she has participated in that class in three AMA-sanctioned meets within the year. To paraphrase, "If you don't play the game you don't make rules."
