Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/04
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COMPETITION NEWSLETTER

CL Safety Proposal

This item is published to fulfill the Contest Board Procedures' requirements for publicizing a Safety Proposal.

The Control Line Contest Board recently received a proposal originated by James F. Ricketts (Sioux Falls, SD) and submitted by Bill Lee, CL Contest Board member from District VIII. The proposer wants all CL Racing events (except 1/2A) restricted to the use of 10% nitro fuel, with not less than 20% lubricant, the remainder being methanol.

In accordance with approved procedures, the CL Contest Board chairman polled the Board to determine how this proposal should be handled: Immediate enforcement; No immediate ruling; or Denial. The result of the vote was that the proposal should be handled with No immediate ruling. That is, it is accepted as a Safety Proposal, but no enforcement will occur until after a further Ratification Vote.

The Next Step

Within four to six weeks from the publication of this vote, the CLCB chairman will send the Board a ballot requiring them to approve or disapprove adoption of this rule. Modelers are invited to express their opinions on the proposed rule to their AMA District CL Contest Board members.

Unusual Circumstance

This proposal is also being handled in the regular rules proposal cycle as CL-86-37. It has passed the Initial Vote.

'85 RC Pylon World Champs Moving to U.S.?

At press time, the possibility was rapidly developing that the 1985 RC Pylon World Championships would be relocated to the U.S. Previously, the Canadians received FAI approval to hold both the RC Helicopter and RC Pylon World Championships in London, Ontario, Canada on July 14–19, 1985. However, a problem developed with respect to holding both events, and at the end of January 1985 it was announced that while the Helicopter event would proceed as scheduled, Canada would have to withdraw from hosting the Pylon event.

AMA officials, concerned that cancellation of the first Pylon World Championships might set the event back for years to come, produced a plan to host the event in the U.S. at Chicopee, MA, immediately following the 1985 Nationals. The event is now tentatively scheduled for August 3–7, 1985 at Westover AFB. Many details were still being developed; a more complete report will be published next month.

U.S. Indoor Team: Call for Bids for Finals Site

The next Indoor World Championships will be in 1986, and the team selection process for the U.S. team is already under way. Erv Rodemsky, Chairman of the Team Selection Committee, has advised AMA HQ that a site for the Team Finals is needed (and a Contest Director).

Clubs or individuals are invited to send responses directly to: Erv Rodemsky 26 Warmspring Irvine, CA 92714 Telephone: (714) 786-0277

RC Aerobatics Team: Finals Site Bids

Three site offers have been received for the RC Aerobatics Team Finals (Masters Tournament), to be held later in 1985 (either June 21–23 or June 28–30). The three sites to be voted on by the contestants eligible for the Masters Tournament are:

  1. Dalhart, TX (submitted by the Dalhart chamber/organization)
  2. Chenault AFB, Lake Charles, LA (submitted by the Lake Area Radio Kontrol Society)
  3. Pueblo, CO (submitted by the Pueblo Chamber of Commerce and the Pueblo Sky Coral RC Group)

Finals participants will be informed directly of the winning site. Notice of the ballot result will be published at the earliest possible date.

1986 Scale World Champs: U.S. Team Selection Program

The team selection meet for the 1986 U.S. Scale team will be held near Louisville, KY (at E. P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park) on August 23–25, 1985. This will be for both RC and CL fliers.

Deadlines to Remember

  • Entry deadline: August 4, 1985.
  • Entry fee: $50 (half of the fee will be used to defray the cost of running the Finals).
  • All competitors must have the $10 FAA stamp affixed to their AMA license.
  • Refunds of the entry fee may be obtained through August 19, 1985.

Contest organizers: The National Association of Scale Aeromodelers (NASA — a special-interest group) will coordinate the event with Louisville-area host clubs and the Southern Indiana RC Modelers.

Advance notice: Any RC or CL Scale modeler planning to attend should contact: John Guenther RR 1, Box 715 Borden, IN 47106

1986 RC Electroflight World Champs: U.S. Team Selection Program

It is very likely that Switzerland will host the first FAI F3E Electroflight World Championships in 1986 (final FAI approval is required). A U.S. team will be selected to compete in the World Championships. The team will be composed of three fliers, one each for the three F3E events: Soaring, Pylon Racing, and Pattern.

Time Is Short!

Team selection planning must be completed by April 1985. Qualifying meet locations will be planned based on the roster of modelers who indicate participation, so interested modelers should register intentions as soon as possible. Register with: Joe Beshar 198 Merit Dr. Oradell, NJ 07649 Telephone: (201) 261-1281

"Foxberg" Rules (brief)

Except for facing vent tubes into the airstream, AMA Slow Rat rules will be used for racing and circle layout. The Slow Rat model specifications which do not conflict with the organizer's rules will be used. There will be no fuel or prop restrictions. Models need not be built from a kit; however, they must be identical to kit-built models in size and shape. Any model-modification features listed on the kit plans may be used.

Organizers: Norfolk Aeromodelers MAC (Norfolk, VA). Event Director: either Robert Ward or Gene Daniels. Sponsors: Carl Goldberg Models and the Landing Strip Hobby Shop (Virginia Beach, VA).

Competition Newsletter — Qualifying Trials and Finals (FAI program details)

  • Selected Contests: Winning at one of the limited Selected Contests will also qualify a contestant for the Finals. Any contest on the FAI calendar is automatically a Selected Contest. Selected Contests are planned in eight geographic areas: Northwest (2 contests); West (4); Mountain (1); South Central (1); U.S. Nationals; East (3); General Midwest (3).
  • Fees: Entry fee for a Selected Contest is $10, in addition to Program fee ($5), Qualification fee ($20), and Semi-Final fee ($20). There is an option to qualify by payment of an additional $20 fee (in addition to the $20 Semi-Finals fee).
  • Automatic advancement: The 1985 team manager, assistant team manager, and the three team members will be allowed to advance to the Finals automatically. Junior contestants will not have to pay Semi-Final or Final entry fees. All contestants must have the $10 FAA stamp on their 1985 AMA licenses.

Limits to Finals

To keep the number of contestants at the Finals reasonable, the number of contestants advanced from a Semi-Final meet will be restricted by the formula: Number = (number of fliers at local Semi-Final x 30) / (total number of fliers in all Semi-Finals)

Additional provisions:

  • At least one flier will be advanced in each event from each Semi-Final, regardless of the number of fliers.
  • Any flier making at least 95% of the winning time in his event at a Semi-Final will also be advanced, even if he would not have been advanced under the formula.
  • Alternates will be chosen; alternates must have scored at least 80% of the score of the lowest-placing Finalist at that Semi-Final.

Schedule

  • Qualification Trials: December 1, 1984 – August 18, 1985.
  • Semi-Finals: from Labor Day weekend 1985 through the first weekend in November 1985.
  • Finals: to be held at a location west of Seguin, TX, within a three-day period between June 15, 1986 and the first weekend in November 1986.
  • Finals entry fee: $40 per flier per event (except Juniors).

To enter the program, send a $5 fee to AMA HQ, attention Micheline Madison, FAI Director.

Note: There are more details available to official entrants when they enter the program.

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GENERAL CONTEST BOARD TABULATION — INITIAL VOTE

Y = Yes P = Passed N = No D = Defeated

Boards:

  • IN = Indoor Contest Board
  • CL = Control Line Contest Board
  • FF = Free Flight Contest Board
  • SC = Scale Contest Board
  • RCA = Radio Control Aerobatics Contest Board
  • RCH = Radio Control Helicopter Contest Board
  • RCR = Radio Control Racing Contest Board
  • RCS = Radio Control Soaring Contest Board
  1. Create new Elementary Modelers age classification (R. Roberts).
  2. Eliminate Senior contestant-age classification (J.M. Thompson).
  3. Establish National Records for Combat (G. Frost).
  4. Establish electric motor classes for AMA events (Roland Boucher).
  5. CD response to "petty" protests (D.J. Lindley).

RC AEROBATICS CONTEST BOARD TABULATION — INITIAL VOTE

Y = Yes P = Passed N = No D = Defeated

  1. Add Giant Scale class to RC Sport Aerobatics (R. Coy).
  2. Add new RC Sport (Fun) Fly event (R. Coy).
  3. Establish new event: RC Combat (T. Trefethen).
  4. Combine Master and Expert classes (R.E. Hesselbrock).
  5. Prohibit flier from entering both FAI and another class at one contest (R.E. Hesselbrock).
  6. Can't fly Master and another class at same contest (T. Trefethen).
  7. Revise RC Sport Aerobatics section (IMAC).
  8. Figure M: allow stall turn either direction (B. Crossley).
  9. Reduce number of classes from six to three (T. Trefethen).
  10. Define Turnaround pattern and Aerobatic Box (T. Trefethen).
  11. Sportsman Turnaround Pattern (T. Trefethen).
  12. Advanced class: Turnaround pattern (T. Trefethen).
  13. Master Class: flies FAI rules (T. Trefethen).
  14. Delete Novice Class (T. Trefethen).
  15. Delete Expert Class (T. Trefethen).
  16. Delete "Old" Master class (T. Trefethen).
  17. Don't call completion of maneuver (T. Trefethen).
  18. Delete reference to Novice and Expert classes (T. Trefethen).
  19. Missed approach: Delete reference to Expert and Master classes (T. Trefethen).
  20. Clarify K-Factor applicability (T. Trefethen).
  21. Enforce Aerobatic Box (T. Trefethen).
  22. Noise limits (T. Trefethen).
  23. Delete Missed Approach (Novice) (T. Trefethen).
  24. Delete reference to Novice class (T. Trefethen).
  25. Delete Novice class aircraft restrictions (T. Trefethen).
  26. Clarify definition of "automatic pilot" and delete reference to Novice class (T. Trefethen).
  27. Delete reference to Novice class (T. Trefethen).
  28. Change number of flights to determine winner (T. Trefethen).
  29. Mandatory upwind/downwind maneuver orientation even after errors (T. Trefethen).
  30. No make up flights allowed (T. Trefethen).
  31. Clarify responsibility for monitor receivers (T. Trefethen).
  32. Redefine flight after midair collision (T. Trefethen).
  33. Revise Pattern Contestant Classification rule (K. Castanlag).

CONTROL LINE CONTEST BOARD TABULATION — INITIAL VOTE

Y = Yes P = Passed N = No D = Defeated

  1. Mufflers on all CL models (T. Dixon). D (0Y, 10N)
  2. Exempt Combat events from muffler requirements/noise standards (P.M. Smith). P (8Y, 2N)
  3. Don't end Combat matches for collisions/line tangles/flyaways (P.M. Smith).
  4. Combat circle layout change (D. Miles).
  5. Aerobatics: Change level flight to circling flight (J.H. Hunton).
  6. Aerobatics: Encourage 4-stroke engines (D.G. Copeman).
  7. Establish procedure for countdown/start of Combat matches (P.M. Smith).
  8. Create Monoline and Two-Line Speed classes (T.R. Passen).
  9. Combat: use .40 engines (T.R. Passen).
  10. Combat: Use jury system for protests (G. Frost).
  11. Combat: Can't change handle during match (J. Thompson).
  12. Non-jet Speed events: use open-face exhaust or mini-joie only (T.M. Blankmann).
  13. Aerobatics: Lose pattern points; one maneuver attempt (C.E. Robbert).
  14. Aerobatics: Use skill-class system (C.E. Robbert).
  15. Mouse Race: Change pull-test to 7½ pounds (T. Rimert).
  16. Mouse Race: Use .008 multi-strand lines (T. Rimert).
  17. Profile Carrier: Delete scale bonus points (T. Naccarato).
  18. Profile Carrier: Bonus points outside of Scale fidelity (T. Naccarato).
  19. Carrier: Move deck for wind direction (T. Naccarato).
  20. Aerobatics: Clarify maneuver drawings (J. Renkar).
  21. Aerobatics: Correct Vertical Eight maneuver diagram (B. Zimmer).
  22. Aerobatics: No hand signal for official flight (J. Renkar).
  23. CLPA: Hand signal before starting engine (B. Zimmer).
  24. CLPA: Lose starting points if engine starter is used (B. Zimmer).
  25. CLPA: Cut grass short on flying sites (B. Zimmer).
  26. CLPA: Site takeoff facilities (B. Zimmer).
  27. CLPA: Adopt modified FAI rules (F2B) for AMA (B. Zimmer).
  28. CLPA: Simpler score sheet; use FAI system (B. Zimmer).
  29. Revise Slow Rat (F.E. Williams).
  30. Racing: Use .010 lines instead of .008 (J.E. Ricketts).
  31. Carrier: Use standard fuel for all classes (W. Pratt).
  32. Carrier: Allow use of mufflers (NCAC).
  33. Carrier: Exempt from noise abatement regulations (NCAC).
  34. Carrier: Weight models without fuel (NCAC).
  35. Carrier: Preserve scale contours (NCAC).
  36. Non-proposal (W. Lee).
  37. Racing: Use standard fuel (J. Ricketts).
  38. Slow Rat: Smaller engines, stranded lines, etc. (W.R. Lee).
  39. Racing: Exempt all events from mufflers/noise standards (W.R. Lee).
  40. Scale: Require all CL models to run mufflers (C.C. Arnold).

Note: Proposals 32–35 were submitted by the NCAC (a special interest group) and thus automatically passed the initial vote.

Result of Vote and Tally: See district-by-district votes and final tallies (published in contest board tables).

RC SOARING CONTEST BOARD TABULATION — INITIAL VOTE

Y = Yes P = Passed N = No D = Defeated

  1. Towline safety measures (O. Peltz).
  2. Skill-level Soaring classes (R. Juschkus).
  3. Limit 2-Meter class to two control surfaces (C. Stevens).
  4. Change class designations/descriptions; eliminate Modified Standard class (D.F. Mulligan).
  5. Revise classes; remove control function restrictions (R.A. Champine).
  6. Establish classes for RC Electro-powered Sailplanes (J.J. Brown).
  7. Man-on-Man scoring (J.J. Brown).
  8. New Power Soaring event provision/National (D.F. Mulligan).
  9. Allow non-scale color on underside of Scale Sailplanes (R.A. Champine). (Originally published as SC-86-21.)

Result of Vote and Tally: See district-by-district votes and final tallies.

HELICOPTER CONTEST BOARD TABULATION — INITIAL VOTE

Y = Yes P = Passed N = No D = Defeated

2A. Modify course layout (R.B. King). 2B. Upgrade AMA Novice class (R.B. King). 2C. Upgrade AMA Intermediate class (R.B. King). 2D. Upgrade AMA Expert to FAI F3C class (R.B. King). 2E. Add class advancement system (R.B. King). 2F. Modify par. 5.3 E (Helicopter Scale) (R.B. King). 2G. Update General section 46 (RC Helicopters) (R.B. King). 2H. AMA Novice maneuvers Judges' Guide (R.B. King).

Note: Proposal RCH-86-2 has been considerably modified from the version published in the December 1984 issue. A condensed version of the revised proposal will be published next month.

RC RACING CONTEST BOARD TABULATION — INITIAL VOTE

Y = Yes P = Passed N = No D = Defeated

  1. Clarify use of alternate/backup models (G.E. Gillburg).
  2. QM: Change engine availability criterion from 500 engines to "sufficient" engines (G.E. Jacobson).
  3. QM: Clarify definition of "mufflers" (G.E. Jacobson).
  4. QM: Safety—clarify collision/contact (G.E. Jacobson).
  5. QM: Clarify use of muffler (D.E. Latsha).
  6. QM: Muffler characteristics and usage (D.T. Latsha).
  7. QM: End "engine legality" confusion (D.T. Latsha).
  8. QM: Revise the Aircraft Contact rule (W. Yeager).
  9. F1: Revise handicap judging system (W. Yeager).
  10. F1: Eliminate scale three-view drawings (W. Yeager).
  11. F1: Delete Flight Requirements demonstrations (W. Yeager).
  12. F1: Adopt exclusion to "builder-of-the-model" rule (W. Yeager).
  13. F1: Add rules for Electric Pylon Racing (J.B. Brown).
  14. F1: Revise safety statement (G.R. Hover).
  15. F1: Clean up General rules (G.R. Hover).
  16. F1: Clarify intent of safety inspection (G.R. Hover).
  17. F1: Clarify rules with QM on safety (G.R. Hover).
  18. F1: Clarify intent and wording of safety inspection (G.R. Hover).
  19. F1: Clarify limits on backup engines (G.R. Hover).
  20. F1: Clarify options to use backup engine parts (G.R. Hover).
  21. F1: Primary and backup model interchanging parts (G.R. Hover).
  22. F1: Eliminate exhaust restrictor test (G.R. Hover).
  23. F1: Clarify fuselage width/height measurement (G.R. Hover).
  24. F1: Further clarification of fuselage width measurement (G.R. Hover).
  25. QM: Muffler definition (G.R. Hover).
  26. F1: Adopt NMPRA handicap system as an option (G.R. Hover).
  27. F1: Clarify scoring procedures (G.R. Hover).
  28. F1: Clarify change from alternate back to primary model under some conditions (Layman).
  29. Non-proposal (W.R. Lee).
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    33. INDOOR CONTEST BOARD TABULATION — INITIAL VOTE

    Y = Yes P = Passed N = No D = Defeated

    1. Redefine fuselage rule for Cabin class (A.J. D'Allesandro).
    2. Modern covering for Paper Stick (C. Stevens).
    3. Modern covering for Easy B (C. Stevens).
    4. Eliminate Pennylane class (C. Stevens).
    5. Revise Paper-Covered Hand-Launched Stick Model Specification (D.J. Lindley).
    6. Revise Easy B rules (D.J. Lindley).
    7. Provisional change to Easy B (D.J. Lindley).
    8. Easy B length limited to 22 in. (D.J. Lindley).
    9. Delete Indoor Cabin class (D.J. Lindley).
    10. Hand-Launched Stick: remove wing area limit (E. Rodemsky).
    11. Steering restrictions (D.J. Lindley).
    12. Replace Pennylane with Novice Pennylane (T. Rimer).
    13. Eliminate Paper Stick event (T. Rimer).
    14. Revise Easy B characteristics (D.W. Barber).
    15. Create Indoor RC Electric-power, heavier-than-air Duration event (Provisional) (T. Naccarato).
    16. Only airborne time is scored (C. Mathers).
    17. Cabin Model characteristics clarified (C.A. Godel).
    18. Ornithopters (R.B. Meuser).
    19. Biplane Ornithopters (R.B. Meuser).
    20. Easy B weights (W.P. Van Gorder).
    21. Longer Easy B (Provisional) (W.P. Van Gorder).
    22. Any Indoor model with wheels must ROG (R.W. Doig).
    23. No time for ROG if plane not airborne (R.W. Doig).
    24. Minimum volume for Cabin models (R.W. Doig).
    25. No lighter-than-air gases in Indoor models (R.W. Doig).
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      29. FREE FLIGHT CONTEST BOARD TABULATION — INITIAL VOTE

      Y = Yes P = Passed N = No D = Defeated

      1. No Circle Tow for A-1 Towline (W.H. Valentine).
      2. Make A-1 Gliders lighter (W.H. Valentine).
      3. New Outdoor FF events for Juniors (W.F. Carson).
      4. Cat III: sixth and subsequent flights have 2-minute max (H.S. Murphy).
      5. Smaller tank volumes for CO2 (D.J. Lindley).
      6. Change model specifications for Ornithopters (R.B. Meuser).
      7. Multi-wing Ornithopter rules clarification (R.B. Meuser).
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