Edition: Model Aviation - 1975/09
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COMPETITION NEWSLETTER

COMPETITION RULES QUESTIONNAIRE-- YOUR CHANCE TO SPEAK UP!

This month the "Competition Newsletter" devotes several pages to questionnaires concerning competition rules proposals. Contained, to the best of our knowledge, are all of the proposals under considera- tion for possible implementation as new rules or changed rules to be effective in 1976 and 1977 (except for the omission of several proposals having the sole purpose of rearrangement of present rules for clarity). Presented in this manner, it is easy for the AMA member to check off his desires, clip the page, and send to the appropriate Contest Board member. WE URGE ALL MEMBERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS QUESTIONNAIRE AND MAIL BY AUGUST 15 (or sooner if possible).

Note that there are separate question- naires for Radio Control, Free Flight, Control Line, Scale and General proposals.

It is suggested that a questionnaire be submitted when any proposal is within a competitor's area of interest. Do so even if no change to existing rules is de- sired, for only in this way can all points of view be represented adequately. Use a separate sheet of paper to elaborate on your opinion, if desired, always iden- tifying the proposal number.

Note that the questionnaires, in most all cases, state the proposed change (or addition) and present the current rule. Those in favor of adopting the change (or addition) should check off the "yes" space, whereas those wishing to retain the current rule should check off the "no" space.

In a few instances there is more than one choice concerning a particular kind of proposed revision. Here, first indi- cate yes or no as to whether any change is needed, then -- even if your response is no -- indicate which of the choices is best. Where there are only two choices, simply check off the best one; where there are three choices, rank them in order of desirability -- with 1 going to the best, 2 to next best and 3 to the least desired.

The proposals of the questionnaires are, generally, arranged in rule book se- quence. In this presentation there was insufficient space to make comparisons between the existing rule and the proposed new rule, so it is suggested that the rule book be reviewed as the questionnaire forms are filled out. Utmost care was used in wording the questionnaire proposed changes, but in case of any error, the ori- ginal proposal or cross-proposal governs. The numbers preceding each item identify the proposal or cross-proposal for refer- ence to summaries previously published in CN.

YOUR OPINIONS ARE IMPORTANT. Each Con- test Board member is expected to utilize the results of his category question- naires, together with opinions expressed to him in letters or in person from individ- uals and clubs, and all other inputs avail- able to him, in determining the vote for his district.

1975 NATIONAL CONTEST

LAST-MINUTE INFO

The deadline for entering the 1975 Na- tionals in advance by mail (for the low- est cost) has already passed, but so-called late entry at the site, Chenault Airbase, Lake Charles, La., is still possible. And entered or not, everyone is invited to come and watch. The dates: August 3-10, 1975.

Scale

The Scale events this year will be held on the scheduled dates. The last- minute rescheduling of 1974 made Nats management vividly aware of how far people came just to spectate; so a lesson was learned, and spectators shouldn't en- counter that situation again. Also the RC layout has been revised for 1975 so that where necessary grass area (which gets muddy following rain) will be minimized; everyone will be on a paved surface.

RC Pylon Racing

The following conditions will apply.

  1. An NMPRA (National Miniature Pylon

Racing Assn.) type safety check will be made on all models. The entire airplane will be checked for structural integrity in- cluding control surfaces and radio instal- lation. Safety keepers will be required on all push rod ends (rubber tubing over cle- vis, or wheel collars, or 'Z' bend rod ends).

  1. Heat racing will be conducted Formula

1 and Quarter Midget—no qualifi- cation rounds. A ready line and back-up line will be formed at the pit area. If contestants are late coming to the ready line when planes are released to flight line, he will automatically take off last.

  1. For Quarter Midgets an idling demon-

stration (not an idling contest) at takeoff will be required for the first round. Landing deadstick will be penalized 1/2 point for each round in which such landing is made. Order of takeoff will be determ- ined by a coin toss at the ready line.

  1. Formula 1 transmitter processing

and airplane specification check will be made at 3:00 pm and end at 6:00 pm. Formula 1 handicap judging will begin promptly at 6 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 6. All models to be judged must be on hand at that time. A special larger scale will be used for judging. This, together with a simpli- fied ranking system, should avoid last year's crowding and late hours.

  1. Scale judging for Formula 1 will be

conducted at the end of processing by a simplified ranking system. Planes will be divided into six groups, and given a number from one to six. Takeoff orders will be determined by handicap numbers. If two planes ranked the same come up in the same heat, a coin toss will decide the starting order between them. This sys- tem is similar to the 1-through-4 groupings used at other meets, but is an NMPRA-recommended adaptation for large meets.

  1. A special trophy award will be

given to the best in F-1 scale judging, and for the fastest times for F-1 and Q-M.

  1. An NMPRA annual meeting will be held.

held at 7:30 pm Thursday, Aug. 7. Place will be announced at the contest.

Free Flight

In the July issue of FF and in the August issue (CN section) it was indicated that much land clearing was being done at the Chenault Airbase, so that Free Flight conditions would be improved. That's still true but not quite to the extent that had been hoped. It has turned out that a major segment of the land clearing, involving a future golf course, will not be of much help to FF—too many trees will remain, and the terrain will be too rough.

So our hopes for a greatly improved situation for FF have been dimmed somewhat. However, the situation still will be better than last year, which was much better than the year before. Additional land clearing that is underway will provide more distance at an angle to the main runway in the event of a drift shift from our worst situation last year. In summary: better than last year although not quite as good as we had expected.

RC Soaring

The Rodeway Inn in Sulphur, La., is the HQ motel for Nats Soaring events, but should the Rodeway become filled, the alternate suggested is the Delta Downs Motor Inn, 10 miles west of Sulphur on I-10 (the next exit west).

NATS "UNOFFICIAL" EVENTS

In addition to the more than 50 official competition events at the 1975 National Contests, there are a number of "unofficial" events held in cooperation with, but just outside of, Nats management; for these, direction and prizes are furnished by their sponsors. The 1975 Nats "unofficial" events known to us are as follows.

Radio Control

RC Helicopter. Competition on August 2 and 3 (practice and judge training on August 1) in the classifications of Novice, Intermediate, Expert and Standoff Scale. Organized and directed by Walt Schoonover; there will be awards through 3rd in each class plus special awards for the most realistic and technically best helicopter and for the single best performance.

FF Old Timer with Radio Assist. Three events (Class AB, Class C and Texaco) are planned to be flown on Wednesday, August 6, 9 am to 4 pm, at the Larks Club Field (about 8 miles west of Chenault Airbase). Enter and process at the field. Organized by John Pond.

Indoor

Pennyplane. On Sunday, August 3, this event will be flown at the Lake Charles Civic Center from 5-9 pm under sponsorship of the Chicago Aeronuts. There will be separate Junior, Senior and Open competitions, with trophies through third in each class. Rules same as last year.

Peanut Scale. Sponsored by the MIAMA Club and using the proposed AMA rules (identified as SC-76-36), this event will be flown in two age classes (Jr.-Sr. and Open) on Sunday, August 3, from 5-9 pm. Enter (no fee) and present models for judging on Sunday morning. Prizes to 3rd in each class.

Navy Scale. For rubber scale models of any nation's Navy aircraft; enter on Sunday morning, August 3, fly from 5-9 in the evening. Prizes to 3rd. Sponsored by the MIAMA Club and Dr. John Martin. No charge for entry.

Free Flight (Unofficial Events)

Rubber Speed. For prop-driven models having no dimension over 36". Must ROG (takeoff) or ground tow. Best time from a table top and traverse a 200-ft. time course during which it must not rotate more than 36 degrees. Proxy flying permitted. Scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, 4-7:30 pm, under sponsorship of Don Lockwood and the Illinois Model Aero Club. Trophies to 3rd in two groups: Jr.-Sr. and Open. The Don Lockwood trophy goes to the top speed regardless of age.

Electric Power. Sponsored by the National Free Flight Society and scheduled for Wednesday, August 6, there will be two classifications. Class I is for all Mattel units (except the Signal Command) and the Monogram motor models may be of any design. Class II allows any kind of electric motor with 20-second run (and which has a cut-off satisfactory to the CD). These events are to be directed by Mrs. Gail Gwinn.

Towline Flying Wing. Nordic A-1 rules apply except that gliders must be of flying wing design (truly tailless), not exceeding 48" wingspan. Sponsored by the NFFS and planned for Thursday, August 7.

Rubber Helicopter Duration. This NFFS-sponsored event on Friday, August 8, uses rules of the 1974-75 rule book.

Rise-off-Water. There will be competitions for ROG Power models and ROG Outdoor Rubber models, both on Saturday, August 9, with Power sponsored by the NFFS and Rubber sponsored by George Perriman. Sam Casey will be CD.

Class "D" Gas. Same as AMA Class C except for engines from .41 to .65 cu. in. Sponsored by NFFS, to be held on Saturday, August 9, and directed by Sam Casey.

Compressed Air. We have heard that Banazsak will sponsor such an event "to be held when the air's right." See him there.

FF Old-Timer. John Pond is heading up these events planned to be flown on Friday, August 8, as follows: C1. A Antique (.020 Class) C1. B up to .200 cu. in. C1. C (.201 to .300) C1. D (.301 to .650) C1. IIa Cabin Rubber (ROG req'd) C1. IIIB Stick Rubber Combined Rubber Stick/Cabin (Jr. only)

Entering and processing of models is slated for Thursday evening, from 7 pm to 10 pm. Entry fee is $1 per event.

CONTROL LINE RULES QUESTIONNAIRE

CL GENERAL

  • 47—Line Size Tolerances (W. Lee). Make applicable to all categories the system of rounding of measurements as exists in Speed para. 96. (a) 1/16", 3/32", 1/8" and 3/16" sizes permitted where appropriate; (b) Allowable tolerance ± 1/64". Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 48—Alternate Single Line Construction. (A. Cheek) Permit single-line construction for control systems where the single-line system provides equivalent control. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 49—Air-Frame Strength Determination. (M. Lee) Require a standard strength test for all models in speed and combat events. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 50—Change Aircraft Identification. (C. Lord) Require identification marking to include the AMA number. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 51—Weighted Surface Limits. (H. King) Establish limits for mass of control surfaces relative to total model weight. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 52—Fuel Tank Location. (R. Smith) Define acceptable locations and shielding for fuel tanks to minimize fire risk. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 53—Use of Nylon Fuel Lines. (S. Clark) Permit approved nylon fuel lines in all classes. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 54—Starter Rules. (N. West) Prohibit the use of certain starter types judged unsafe. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 55—Brake Installation Requirement. (V. Jones) Require a functional braking system on models over specified weight. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 56—Competition Entry Fees. (Contest Board) Clarify handling of combined-event entry fees. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 57—Model Registration. (G. Parker) Require advance registration of all models at nationals. Yes [ ] No [ ]

CL SPEED

  • 110—Classification Re-write (Pardue). Identify as Class I. 50.00-100.00 cu. in. and Class II 0.049-0.049? (This item contains classification revisions; check rule book). Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 120—Tuned Pipe Prohibition. (S. Hall) Prohibit tuned pipes in specified classes where advantages create inequality. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 125—Engine Starting Requirements. (J. Roe) Require engines to be started and run under their own power prior to flight. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 130—Propeller Diameter Limits. (T. Adams) Set maximum and minimum propeller diameters for each speed class. Yes [ ] No [ ]

CL SPORT SPEED

  • 121—Pilot Test (Pardue). Require a pull test of .15 lb. per sq. in. (details in rule book). Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 122—Landing Gear (Pardue). Require a full fixed gear with certain structure. Yes [ ] No [ ]

CL RAT RACING

  • 139—Profiles for Juniors (Stow). Require defined exterior profiles for .020 size for junior competition. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 142—Snagging Lines (W. Lee). Provide for disqualification where lines snag during flight. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 143—Handling Requirements (Lord). Provide for minimum handling standards for safe racing. Yes [ ] No [ ]

CL SLOW RAT RACING

  • New Category—Do you favor establishing a new category to fly the Slow Rat event? Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 40—Wheel Profile Revisions (Wright). Modify allowable wheel profiles to increase durability. Yes [ ] No [ ]

CL FORMULA "40" SPEED

  • 123—Rules Status (Pardue). Elevate from provisional to official rules. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • Exhaust Extensions—Do you favor a limitation? Yes [ ] No [ ]

CL 1/2A MOUSE & SCALE RACING

  • 12—Line Length (Claxton). Increase from 13'—15' to 14'—16'? Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 13—Circle Radii (Hauze). Increase inner circle radius for all classes to 5' and inner race circle to allow increases accordingly. Yes [ ] No [ ]

CL FORM, V 1/2A SCALE TEAM RACE

  • 145 (Sargent). Establish such a category to test the popularity of this event vs. Scale & Mouse & Scale Racing. Proposed rules require profile fuselage (3/8" thick max) similar to Goodyear or formula 1 aircraft at 3/4" to 1" scale. Yes [ ] No [ ]

CL SCALE RACING

  • 146—Scale Cowls (Penhallow). Require cowls in certain classes to be within +/- 5° of true scale and in plan view accept certain scale configurations. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 144—Canopy & Nacelle Construction (Y. Lee). Propose to be either clear or painted in accordance with scale. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 148—Racing Interface Rules (Yates). Require teams of 2 to cross pit lines and maintain staging order; enforce penalties for fouls. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 242—Max Number (Penchal). Require placement such that in the size and location of full-scale racer's lines, teams or assemblies are not closer than 3' to each other. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 143—(Partridge). Raise 52" to 53" line length, but require all lines to be 53" finished. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 145—Pilot Test (T. Ward). Change from 16 ft. to a constant standard; include completed checks for continuity and safety before the race. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 48—Snagged Lines (W. Lee). Provide for disqualification if the starter loses contact with lines due to snagging in the launch area. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 160—Heat Races (G. Lee). Allow either present single FSB lap run/handicap or the present multi-lap type. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 174—Plastic Pad Requirement (V. Peck). Provide for replacement pads where applicable. Yes [ ] No [ ]

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SCALE RULES QUESTIONNAIRE

UNIFIED SCALE JUDGING

  • Unified Scales Judging Procedure (Misc.). Provide one judging system for all scales; combine features from existing procedures. Yes [ ] No [ ]

RC SCALE SAILPLANES

  • 36—Flight Plan & Official Score (Kendle). Adopt a new flight plan combining an autopilot to make two official flights (120 secs each) with specific criteria for duration scoring. Yes [ ] No [ ]

RC & CL SPORT SCALE

  • 188—Rules Status (Atkinson). Elevate from provisional to official. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • Engine Displacement. Do you favor allowing larger engine displacements? Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • Check which of following is preferred: (a) Keep present limits; (b) Increase to larger sizes; (c) Remove displacement limit entirely. Rank choices 1-3.
  • 19—Static Judging Procedure (Yates). Do not permit modifications after static judging. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 22—Static Judging Considerations (McCullough). Clarify combined judging for authenticity and workmanship; allow for deductibles for flight safety items. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 26—Alterations (McCullough). For this category, accept minor alterations for flight safety provided they do not alter true scale appearance. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 17—Bonus Points (Yates). Add bonus points for originality, construction quality and accurate systems representation. Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 5—Model Display Requirements. Require models to be presented with documentation showing prototype references. Yes [ ] No [ ]

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Competition Newsletter

CONTROL LINE QUESTIONNAIRE (cont.)

CL SCALE RACING (cont.) Last-half the lap, and requires hard-start tripper. 35 [ ] No

88 (W. Lee). Allow up to 3 to 12 prelims, many races to proceed to finals. Are the winners to be determined by points where winners are decided by the winner's heat order? Proposals also provide for hand-flip starters. 89—Racing Procedures (Stay). Clarify, by adding to Scale Racing section that races are governed by section 25.9 (Flying Regulations) and section 25.10 — Penalty section(s) and (sic) 25.10.1? 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

CL NAVY CARRIER

27—Navy Deck Specifications. Incorporate into the rules that the 44" deck length is allowing the centerline. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ] 68—Deck Arresting Gear, (Cable). Incorporate in the intent writers as requirements agreeing with the sketch. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

26—Carrier Profile Bonus Points. Clarify that there will be no scale bonus points, to differentiate from crew or bench bonus points which may be earned. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

Profile Engine Requirement. Do you favor a revision to present rules? 1 Yes [ ] No [ ] Check which of the following is preferred.

  • 11—Allow the current means to accept camber, dihedral, or other necessary engine mountings. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 34—Reduce the displacement limit and have other restrictions. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

960/CCA—Exhaust Extensions. Allow extensions to extend no more than 3" aft of cylinder head #? (Assume 3). 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

25—Starter Lines (cont.). Require models to allow a positive starting system. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

26—Fuel Tanks. Allow up to .04" steel for fuel lines. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

CL AEROBATICS

11—NMPA (National Miniature Pylon Racing Assn.) High Speed Circle. Allow aircraft to be flown on a circle 250 ft diameter to provide high-speed racing. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

100—Check which of the following is preferred. Recommends adopting present rules or present rules with such clarification as may be necessary. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

101—Point of Takeoff Release. Require to clarify that the nose of the model is within the plane to remain airborne. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

CL NOVICE AEROBATICS

33—Manual Flaps. Allow the use of manual flaps in Novice if within certain limits and if safety checks are passed. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

CL COMBAT

73—Engine Change (East). Allow the engine to be changed during a Combat match. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

134—Contestant Matching (McNally). Adopt system similar to P-44 while regrading other rules. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

22—Practice Time. Repeal the rule permitting unsporting practice time advantage. Clarify that each contestant is entitled to a fair practice period. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

46—Bailout Procedures. Allow for minimum requirements to ensure safety and fairness. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

Check which of the following is preferred.

  • 1316—Prohibit repair of lines before or during a match, and allow only immediate replacement of broken lines with equal materials. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 1316A—Prohibit repair except at pits with referee present. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

127—Engine Mounting & Maneuvering (Hurst). Require that pivot point for engine mount be below the wing attachment line and provide specific limits. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

115—Skill Collision Precedence (Prost). Add that when judges are unable to determine the individual cause of a collision and both pilots are at fault, the call will be split into specific procedures. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

122—Rules for Takeoff in Leadouts (Yates). Define required positions and sequence. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

125—Air Time or Tangled or Mid-air (Prost). If 125 is accepted, do you accept seconds etc. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

Mail completed questionnaire to the Control Line Contest Board member in your AMA district; see list and district map on page 54.

Submitted by _______________ AMA # ________ Street Address _______________________________________ City ______________________ State ____ Zip _________

SCALE QUESTIONNAIRE (cont.)

RC & CL SPORT SCALE (cont.)

56—Retracts Indicate Relative Values (1–2–3) 1—Presence: For Scale-like qualities in retracts or shock absorbing gear shall present fairness to electricity only. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

72—(Wooden) Should scale qualities in retract or shock absorbing gear be required or optional? 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

22 (Allent). Allow the function (or the speed of operation) of retract gear to be less than proportional, and restrict to realism only. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

71—RC Automatic Ballast Score (Voss). Reduce multiplier for automatic ballast. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

33—NRC Fuel System Limits. Allow minimal fuel systems for models competing in Scale. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

CONTROL LINE FLYING SCALES

23—Flight Points (Stott). Increase emphasis on flight points vs. static and also alter balance on some of the judging criteria. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

24—Mandatory Maneuvers (Jones). Provide standard maneuvers to be performed by all contestants. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

FF OUTDOOR RUBBER FLYING SCALE

29—Materials Used (Mathers). Add that any type of materials may be used for structure or finish where scale points are awarded on the basis of realism to the full-size airplane. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

FF INDOOR PEANUT SCALE

Do you favor establishing rules for this category? 1 Yes [ ] No [ ] If yes, do you favor establishing rules for this class as follows:

  • 11—(Gasser). Apply indoor rules in general where applicable. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 12—(Electric). Provide guidelines for electric power for Indoor Peanut Scale. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

FF OUTDOOR PEANUT SCALE

Do you favor applying one set of rules to both Indoor and Outdoor Peanut Scale? 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

FF INDOOR RUBBER FLYING SCALE

30—Flight Points and Winner Determination (Mathers). Revise to provide a maximum of 100 (a 1 point per second) flight points, and determine the winner according to the flying points or the static points, whichever is lower. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

Mail completed questionnaire to the Scale Contest Board member in your AMA district; see list and district map on page 54.

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RADIO CONTROL RULES QUESTIONNAIRE

RC PATTERN

  • 12—Sport Engines (Contest). Allow engines of this type in addition to reciprocating and electric. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 1—Safety, Flight Line (Friend). Define a flight line and area across and behind which wings and flight line control are located. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 13—Contest Classification (Hendricks). Change nomenclature of Classes A, B, C, and D to Novice, Advanced, Expert and Masters; renumber sequence. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 22—Calling Maneuvers (Friend). Give zero score for any maneuver not started or completed within sequence. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 10—General Safety (Briggs). Require presence of a range safety officer during all contest flying. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 14—Start/Stop Procedures (Allen). Define pilot start and landing points and indicate which ground contact is made with model for start and finish. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

RC QUARTER MIDGET PYLON

  • 21—(Safety and Technical Inspection) (Macomber). Require that a complete inspection of the model be made prior to first flight and that proof of such inspection be furnished to the Contest Director. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 22—(Radio Check) (Macomber). Require 10-second radio check for each heat which must be completed within allotted time prior to starting time. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 23—(Finish Procedure) (Macomber). Require finish procedures other than engine running at touchdown (with engine off prior to landing). 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 24—(Minimum Weight) (Macomber). Require a minimum model weight of 24 ounces for Quarter Midget. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

RC CLIPPER CARGO PAYLOAD

  • 30—(Kanwar). Proposed new RC category modeled after Clipper Cargo Payload. Contest will consist of loading a cargo container on a scale Clipper model and flying a timed course; maximum takeoff weight, cargo limits, and scoring to be defined. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

RC SAILPLANES

  • Classification. Do you favor two classes—Standard and Utility—and class limited to ______? 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • Relative Reference for Thermal Soaring. Preference for: (1) [ ] (2) [ ] (Rank if more than one choice.)

Mail completed questionnaire to the Radio Control Contest Board member in your AMA district; see list and district map on page 54.

Submitted by ____________________ AMA # __________

Street Address _______________________________________

City ______________________ State ____ Zip _________

FREE FLIGHT RULES QUESTIONNAIRE

FF GENERAL

  • 1—Movement of classes (Marcus). Clarify that the number must be maintained for contest status; provide for reclassification in the event of decline in entries. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 2—Safety and noise (Friends). Provide procedures for handling complaints and enforcement. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

FF POWER

  • 11—Launching Technical (Warren). Permit only hand launching of gas models; restrict catapult launching to rubber classes. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 6—R.O.W. Engine Run (Norcross). Keep engine run to a maximum of 15 seconds for cat. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

FF PAYLOAD AND CARGO

  • 38—Rules Status (Norcross). Elevate from provisional to official. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 88—Cargo Attempts (Norcross). Allow 12 attempts per official flight. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

FF INDOOR RUBBER

  • 3—Steering of model (Conrad). Allow steering of AMA-rule Indoor models by adjusting fin or rudder within specified limits. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 10—Indoor Easy B Rubber (Vallieri). Adopt new model specifications for Indoor Easy B Rubber. Maximum weight and dimensions specified to standardize competition. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

FF INDOOR PENNYPLANE

  • 12(a)—(Reuser). New category with specified maximum weight of 1.5 grams and wingspan limits; allow small rubber motor. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • 12(b)—Novice Pennyplanc (Reuser). The rules allow for a class with increased weight and simplified construction for beginners. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

Mail completed questionnaire to the Free Flight Contest Board member in your AMA district; see list and district map on page 54.

GENERAL RULES QUESTIONNAIRE

  • Appeal of Contest Coordinator Actions (Forrest). Add the following to the Contest Coordinator Handbook: An individual who is not a district officer may appeal the action of a contest director if he feels that the director acted improperly or in conflict with published rules. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]
  • Procedure for Appeals. Specify that appeals must be filed in writing with the Contest Coordinator within 30 days of the contest and that the Coordinator's decision shall be final subject to review by the Executive Committee. 1 Yes [ ] No [ ]

Mail completed questionnaire to the Free Flight, Control Line, Radio Control or Scale Contest Board member in your AMA district; see list and district map on page 54.

Competition Newsletter

FAI PROPOSALS — AUGUST 1 DEADLINE

Proposals to revise the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI) competition rules may be submitted by any AMA member to AMA HQ for being considered as agenda items for the next CIAM meeting late this year. Proposals need to be submitted by August 1 and should include the exact wording of the rule for which revision is desired, exact wording of the proposed change, and a brief statement of why the change is needed.

CL CONTEST BOARD REPLACEMENTS

District I: George Higgins (21 Edison Park, Quincy, Mass. 02169) has accepted appointment as replacement for John Scott, Jr., who resigned June 1.

District VI: Bob Burch (1442 S. Central, Apt. 4, Cicero, Ill. 60650) replaces Gary Frost who, we are saddened to report, has been charged in the death of his wife. In a related matter, Rich "Von" Lopez, 300 Frankfort St., Daly City, Calif. 94014, has assumed the duties of president of the Miniature Aircraft Combat Assn. Lopez was runner-up to Frost in MACA's election.

ENVELOPES GET MEET RESULTS

Some of the guys in the Northeast are trying to get a little more cooperation among the clubs there by publishing a new newsletter, Flashback, with all contest results, contest photos and comments. This is a cooperative effort, meaning CDs send in results completely typed, ready to photocopy. Subscriptions are only available by sending in as many self-addressed and 10¢-stamped envelopes as you want. Subscription forms run with the last envelope! No charge for subscriptions... just do the work of addressing.

Send typed contest results, photos, commentary... and those envelopes to Ed Whitten, Box 176, Wall St. Sta., New York, N.Y. 10005.

CL MEET TO BENEFIT CHARITY

Besides the likelihood that the August 31 Control Line Meet at DeKalb, Ill. will be an excellent one for its events and outstanding awards, what really makes it special is that it is organized for the benefit of the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation. The Class AAA meet is aptly named 1st Annual Aero Challenge for Muscular Dystrophy.

In addition to contest entry fees, the event will feature several unique aspects in its attempt to raise funds. Contest Director Bill "Moose" Allen says the money collected will be presented to the Illinois chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Foundation which, in turn, will forward the monies to the Jerry Lewis National Telethon in progress that day. A special, live, very worthwhile, is expected coverage of the event on Rockford's WCEE‑TV.

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