L0 OVOO7O RADIO ____ ___CONTROL Ron Van Putte 111 Sleepy Oaks Rd Ft Walton Beach FL 32548 THE SPORTSMAN rules change snafu over RC Aerobatics Contest Board voted accept proposal add three turnaround maneuvers existing schedule hope saw news Focus Competition section June issue Clair Sieverling Phoenix AZ sent letter response Eric Hawkinsons letter published comments April column already responded similar discussion Don Lowe column November 1991 Radio Control Modeler Don published Clair s response April column long short Clair offers alternative way level field managing two-stroke versus four-stroke engines Pattern competition give 5% bonus fliers using two-stroke engines 5% penalty using four-stroke 120 engines pointed out since early four-stroke engines inferior two-stroke ones given displacement waiver make up lack power encourage development four-stroke Pattern engines objective overachieved Todays four-stroke 1 20-cu-in engines make much potent Pattern engines piped 060 two-strokers Clair thinks its time level field again According Clair 5% bonus penalty would amount 50 points 1000-point roundenough make 120 user ponder somewhat since usually less 50 points between first second third places normal competitive round flying would hazard guess extra power etc 120 may worth nearly 50 points per flight over 61 engine concept lets 120 pilot continue use preference game would little equal pilot prefers piped 61 can continue use equipment prefers has equal chance pilot skill alone will determine outcome No manufacturers end up obsolete engines fuselage molds wont have million dollars worth Pattern planes suddenly plummeting sport plane prices over country like idea have written Clair inquire whether plans submit rules change proposal implement does Ill support doesnt Ill submit myself have summer see 5% bonus penalty would affect outcome contests around country course such rules change proposal would affect AMA classes Being governed own rules FAI members would immune Since RC Aerobatics Contest Board members FAI fliers Im concerned may perceive such rules change proposal potential threat down road other words may fear rules change would eventually work its way class would interesting compare votes see board members use four-stroke engines vote proposal 42 Model Aviation Charles Norriss Wesley Chapel FL R/C City Eclipse uses VS 60 long-stroke sports acrylic enamel finish Like other models pictured built Sam Turner Also RIC City Alejanaro uizonaos Liesire Luls Uarcias Typhoon 1000 VS 120 Gator R/C soft mount Both modelers hail Mexico City Richard Fletchers SL-1 uses VS 120 up front has acrylic enamel fuselage aria Mono Kote wing stab Richard New York NV yourself favor IKON NY/ST Kit n world wide finest scale kits GEE BEE MODEL Y 1/4 SCALE 91 curious thing happened during production rule book submitted rules change proposal delete rule book maneuver descriptions Eight Point Roll Reverse Point Roll Three Reverse Inside Loops because maneuvers included AMA Pattern maneuver schedules proposal defeated yet three maneuver descriptions deleted rule book wonder happened Also mailbag recently letter Jef Raskin Pacifica California requesting publicize Aerobatics contest Now thats unusual request rule dont publicize contests basic reason contest everybody will expect So should tell San Francisco Vultures will host its fourth annual Aerobatics contest July 26th Simple probably sanctioned Sailplane Aerobatics competition country meet will held Milagra Ridge Pacifica California information send SASE Jef Raskin 8 Gypsy Hill Rd Pacifica CA 94044 call him 415 359-8588 Thanks great feedback Senior Pattern Association contest report February issue SPA Contest Judging number letters phone calls must lot us enjoy nostalgia surrounding SPA negative response received contest coverage host club forgot identify make amends North Georgia Flying Circus hosted 1991 SPA contest will host 1992 SPA Championships September 26 27 Write CD Mickey Walker 3121 Northview Place Smyrna GA 30080 phone him 404 435-8158 information Have ever airplane crash because switch failure have suspect switch failure downed A-6 Intruder Senior Pattern Association contest last fall noticed receiver didnt always come turned switch Sometimes servos would twitch system wouldnt respond transmitter Yet turned receiver switch off back system would always wake up first thought hadnt moved switch way off reasoned moving switch back forth may well have removed some oxidation contacts permitted switch function properly thought switch functioning properlyuntil Intruder crashed Recently same symptoms occurred Pattern airplane has different STINSON SR-B 1/5 SCALE 100 switch harness the A-6 scared dont want LA- 1 crash because something dumb switch failure As Futaba owners probably aware company has replaced its double-pole single-throw receiver switches single-pole single-throw switches means switches no longer redundant dont think thats good idea reluctant replace switch harnesses ones believe less reliable find switch harnesses compatible Futaba radios except Futaba rescue came Ultra R/C Products makers Ultra Wing Man company offering switch harnesses radios complete ready plug $2995 Inexpensive No switch harness boasts some impressive credentials specifications sheet shows performance capabilities far beyond requirements example test requirement survive 96-hour salt spray test airplanes dont normally get exposed salt spray yours now have Ultra R/C Products switch harness LA-i worrisome symptoms have disappeared After Id removed Du-Bro Kwik Switch Mount fuselage took about minute install switch vacant hole plug Because its toggle Continued page 88 July1992 43 WACO UPF7 1/5 SCALE 72 PILATUS PORTERCURTISS ROBIN OX-5 1/4 SCALE 98115 SCALE 98 WCLI#sv 6 fine kits include Preformed landing gear Hand cut parts aces drawn Control horns Complete plans Fiberglass cowls pants Bellcranks ity hand selected balsa ow acetate ws ruction manual photo page order Call 800 327-7198 ext 10 Inquiries Call 208 773-9001 Catalog fine kits $400 WACO TAPER WING 115 SCALE 72 MONOCOUPE 90A 1/4 SCALE 96 Hundreds cowls radial cowls wheelpants Strong lightweight one-piece construction Exact duplicate manufacturers original Phone orders information call 703 890-6017 9 am-6 pm EDT RC Soaring Reference Catalog s d2h~ N 88 Model Aviation Send $100 catalog Dept MA Rt 1 Box 530 Goodview VA 24095 Just thought safe stop building soaring season. Northeast Sailplane Products carries comprehensive line ef RC Searing kits accessories market today NSP catalog compilation information RC soaring kits related products weli hew-to information articles trom some prominant tigures RC Soaring industry interested RC Soaring NSP catalog reference must have Send $700 check mo first class mailing NSP 16 Kirby Lane Williston Vermont 05495 RC Aerobatics/Van Putt Continued page 43 switch will take some getting used havent toggle switch airplane since early days single-channel RC switch installed will remain position plane moves forward Thats canyover single-channel days hand launched airplanes always installed switch forward motion hand launching airplane would turn switch off hand happened bump Ultra RIC Products switch harness worth Youve got decide yourself Ive made up mind just sent off two order switch harness further information write Ultra R/C Products 5455 Linger Longer Road Cumming GA 30130 telephone 404 899-4758 Ive also using another product LA-l really like Its called Smart Light Battery Voltage Monitor An indicator light mounts side fuselage tells battery voltage good enough flight light glows green receiver battery pack voltage above 48 volts red fails meet threshold can install sensing circuit between switch harness receiver plug unused channel output receiver Has Smart Light Battery Voltage Monitor saved airplane yet first time does will pay itself times over Besides its comforting switch receiver see green indicator come price purchased last July $26 plus $3 shipping handling youre interested contact Anthony Szczur ZZ Enterprises Inc 631 Manchester Rd Norristown PA 19403 call 215 539-7476 Pictured month four models built Sam Turner Land 0 Lakes florida Sams address 2716 Shadecrest Rd Land 0 Lakes FL 34639 telephone 813 996-6421 Correction May issue Model Aviation just arrived noticed big error column reported NSRCA president Bryan Hendersons column December issue K-Factor indicated N-PAC would held July 21st through 26th judging school preceding Saturday Sunday Consequently judging school would have July 18th 19th 50 thats what reported Well actual dates N-PAC July 26th through August 1st means will day judges trainingJuly 25thunless decision made slate Friday 24th additional day training Sorry about mix-up 4it-Style iworEle jug mwuuu Illustrated insinicuons naro ware pacs brined canopy machi cul parts made ot high-quality haI plywood Maybe blown 05 electric power 049 toli glow-engine power Pads instructions bor both versions included Its compact Ready bly easily fits backseat ot car Otters solid big-plane pertormance Its small plane flies like 40 $4995 KSee hobhy dealer first doesnt stock SgIPPER order direct include $250 S&H direct orders LTtW7 DIANA Aviatrix 30s Contains Pilot head Jacket Helmet Goggles Easy assemble tinisti latex parts No 40313Scale No4041/4Scale No4051/5Scale No40616Scale
