Control Line: Aerobatics
KEEP in mind that Stunt now has three offshoots from the traditional "Big Stunt" event; they are: (1) Profile Stunt, (2) Half-A Stunt, (3) Old Time Stunt. Especially for beginners and for those who are primarily interested in other events such as Combat, Racing, or even RC, Profile offers the opportunity to get a taste of the challenge of the Stunt event without having to go through the pains of completing a full-fuselage model. Some contest reports have mentioned that "other-event specialists" are flying Profiles in the Beginner and Intermediate divisions of Stunt, and even having some fun while trying to complete the pattern.
'81 AMA Texas Nats: CL Aerobatics
TEN YEARS is a long time for an impatient, talented flier to wait to win the Nationals. When you have already won the Nationals four previous times and the world title twice, it becomes even more difficult to settle for seconds and thirds-which is what Bill Werwage has had to do since last winning Precision Aerobatics in 1971. However, he put his considerable knowledge and skills all together at the right time to beat an outstanding field at the Texas Nationals. On the Walker Cup finals day, each of the five finalists led the scoring at one time or another; however, the final standings were Werwage (Lakewood, OH), Ted Fancher (Foster City, CA), Les McDonald (Miami, FL), Wynn Paul (Lexington, KY), and Kirk Mullinix (Bellflower, CA).
Control Line: Aerobatics
NOW THAT THE NATIONALS and FAI tryouts are over, the 1982 FAI Team has been chosen, most of the contests are over, the eternal question, "What are those judges looking for?" has been put to sleep until next flying season, and many of us have been reintroduced to families, girl friends, and real jobs, it is time to figure out next year's airplane-"I've just got to build one that will really attract the judges' attention without resorting to twin engines, wing fences, retracts, 1,200 sq. in. of wing, or barber pole stripes."
Control Line: Aerobatics
HERE'S MORE INFORMATION on supplies, since it is evident that Stunt fliers must find parts wherever they can. John Poynter is still making foam wings, but be prepared for a wait of up to two months-simply because he is snowed under and is trying to put out a good product. He has switched to using epoxy glue to adhere the balsa skins, and it takes from two to four hours more per wing to finish the job. So, don't order on May 1 and expect to have it ready for the Nationals! Write John at 10261 Janice Lynn, Cypress, CA 90630; tel. (213) 596-9053. For a while, John had some trouble with the skins lifting, but the use of epoxy glue has cured (no pun) this problem: John is a very conscientious person who wants his product to be well made and is willing to take the time to achieve that end.
Control Line: Aerobatics
AS WE MOVE into the new year and most everybody is busily working on their new plane for the '82 summer season, some of us are still concerned about the administration of the Precision Aerobatics Model Pilots Association and its various activities. One of the initial objectives of PAMPA was to promote communications among Stunt fliers, and through the medium of the newsletter this has been accomplished. Add to this the monthly column in Model Aviation since 1975 and the newly-created Stunt column in Flying Models, and you have more chance to find out what's going on than ever before. Newly-elected PAMPA President Arlie Preszler and the writer agreed that communication probably is the number one objective and responsibility of PAMPA, when we went over objectives, goals, and new projects relating ot PAMPA back at the 1981 Nationals.
