Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/12
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Competition Newsletter

ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 815 Fifteenth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005

1980 Nats Trophies

Some contestants at the Nats did not pick up their trophies. Contestants may, upon written request and payment of a $5 handling fee, have trophies mailed to their homes. This offer cannot be extended beyond December 31, 1980.

The Nats results listed in this issue of the CN include, to the best of our knowledge, all of the trophy-winners at this year’s contest. If you find your name there and you did not get your trophy, you can still have it mailed to you by AMA Headquarters.

When requesting your trophy, include your name, AMA number, return address, and a $5 payment by check or money order. If you wish to make comments or recommendations directly, write to:

  • Bill Mathews

2712 S.W. 34th St., Apt. 8 Gainesville, FL 32608

  • Phone: (904) 371-0363

A Last Word

As a footnote to this announcement, we correct some misguided zeal displayed by a few in private communications and the modeling press: the NFFS has not declared war on either the AMA or the Nats Committee. The NFFS is undertaking its responsibility as the Free Flight Special Interest Group by preparing carefully detailed and well-considered recommendations. We need everyone’s input — NFFS members or not — and especially the consensus of each FF-oriented AMA-chartered club.

FF at Future Nats

Hardy G. Brodersen Executive Director, NFFS

In its role as the Special Interest Group for Free Flight, the NFFS has undertaken a Nats study project. The end product will be broad, detailed recommendations to the AMA Executive Council and the Nats Executive Committee.

At a special meeting at the 1980 Dayton Nats, a committee was formed with Bill Mathews (Gainesville, FL; AMA VP, District V) serving as chairman. Committee members include:

  • Homer Smith
  • Harry Murphy
  • Dick Smith
  • Tony Italiano
  • Charlie Sotich
  • Steve Geraghty
  • Sal Taibi
  • Stan Stoy
  • Terry Rimert
  • (Possibles) Jim Scarborough, Mark Drela

During the meeting, chaired by NFFS Executive Director Hardy Brodersen, several major questions concerning Free Flight at the Nats were identified. The committee agreed on objectives and timetable for recommendations:

  1. Prepare a preliminary report for the November Executive Council meeting addressing 1981 Nats site options and other aspects of competition quality and format.
  2. Prepare a full review in time for 1982 Nats planning covering Nats philosophy, competition emphasis, separation from other categories, separation of indoor and outdoor events, and related issues.

FF Interest Questionnaire

A questionnaire titled "Free Flight and the Nats" has been widely distributed by Chairman Mathews as the first step in information gathering. If your club has not yet seen this questionnaire, or if you wish to comment directly, write or phone Bill Mathews at the address and number above.

Progress Report: The 1981 RC Aerobatics Team

Additional Competitors Qualified for the Masters Tournament (as of late September 1980)

  • James C. Bennett, Glenview, IL
  • Joe Bridi, Harbor City, CA
  • Ron Chidgey, Pensacola, FL
  • Denis Donohue, Bergenfield, NJ
  • Mark Doucey, Bedford, IN
  • James M. Edwards, New Albany, MS
  • Anthony Frackowiak, Milford, OH
  • Steve Helms, Pensacola, FL
  • William Hempel, Tucson, AZ
  • Jess Hogan, Louisville, KY
  • Robert J. Kelly, Brighton, CO
  • James R. Kimbro, Jr., Visalia, CA
  • Robert Krafft, Duxbury, MA
  • Kenneth C. Meyer, Tucson, AZ
  • Lloyd Nicholson, Aurora, CO
  • Charles W. Reed III, Raytown, MO
  • Stephen Rojecki, Xenia, OH
  • Bruce Underwood, Guntersville, AL

Team Finals Site Bids

A request for clubs to bid to host the RC Masters Team Selection Finals was printed in the November issue of Model Aviation (CN section). As of mid-September, two bids have been received by AMA Headquarters:

  • Sky Corral R/C Club, Pueblo, CO
  • Rocket City Radio Controllers, Inc., Huntsville, AL

Program finalists will vote on which bid to accept sometime after January 1, 1981.

1981 World Championships

The 1981 World Championships site has not yet been officially approved; the tentative location is Guadalajara, Mexico. Contest dates are expected in late September or early October 1981.

1980 Nats Results — Special Awards

  • Sterling Models Memorial Award (most scale static points of any category, qualifying by official flight): Granger Williams, San Marcos, CA — Gee Bee R-1.
  • Jim Walker Trophy (winner of JSO CL Precision Aerobatics flyoff, excluding appearance points): Les McDonald, Miami, FL.
  • McNeill Cup (high time, regardless of age, FAI Power): Charles S. Markos, Deerfield, IL — 1,260 sec.
  • Mulvihill Trophy (high time, regardless of age, Mulvihill Rubber): George Perryman, Smyrna, GA — 1,385 sec.
  • Tulsa Glue Dobbers Trophy (high time, regardless of age, Outdoor HL Glider): Stan Stoy, Hazelwood, MO — 408 sec.
  • Stout Indoor Trophy (high time, regardless of age, Indoor Cabin): Larry Loucka, Willoughby, OH — 19:04.5.
  • Stout Commercial Trophy (high time, regardless of age, AMA or FAI Indoor Stick): Clarence Mather, San Diego, CA — 28:29.8 (AMA Stick).
  • Dick Black Trophy (high time, regardless of age, Coupe d’Hiver): David E. Evans, Richburg, NY and Chris M. Matsuno, St. John, MO (tie) — 539 sec.
  • Air Force Association Award (best military scale model): William L. Boss, New Hyde Park, NY — de Havilland Mosquito.
  • Airborne Express Award (best ducted fan scale model): Tom Cook, Raymore, MO — McDonnell F4J.

Best Scale Flight Achievement Awards (presented by the National Association of Scale Aeromodelers):

  • RC Precision Scale: Robert L. Underwood, St. Louis, MO.
  • RC Sport Scale: Arthur H. Johnson, Delray Beach, FL — Curtiss P-40 Warhawk.
  • CL Precision Scale: Edwin Schwertel, Cincinnati, OH — Douglas AD-7 Skyraider.
  • CL Sport Scale: Edward A. Schelwat, Bedford, OH — Spitfire.
  • Outdoor Free Flight Scale: Harold W. Warner, Santa Monica, CA — Lee-Richards monoplane.

1980 Nats Sponsors

The Nationals' costs are covered by sponsorships and contest entry fees. The Academy of Model Aeronautics gratefully acknowledges the following sponsors:

  • Ace R/C, Inc.
  • Airtronics
  • Baltek–Balsalite Corp.
  • Bavarian Precision Products Co.
  • Circus Hobbies
  • Cox Hobbies, Inc.
  • Damon Corp.
  • Double D Buckles
  • Du-Bro Products, Inc.
  • Four J's Enterprises
  • Fox Mfg. Co.
  • Futaba Corp. of America
  • Globe Division–Twinn-K, Inc.
  • Carl Goldberg Models
  • Paul K. Guillow, Inc.
  • Hobby Barn
  • Hobbypoxy Products
  • Hot Stuff Adhesives
  • Jetco Models
  • K & B Manufacturing
  • Mercury Hobbies, Inc.
  • Midwest Model Supply
  • Midwest Products Co.
  • Miniature Aircraft Supply, Inc.
  • Model Airplane News
  • Model Aeronautic Publications
  • Nico Engraving
  • Peck-Polymers
  • RC Modeler Corp.
  • R/N Models
  • Sig Mfg. Co., Inc.
  • Sullivan Products
  • Sterling Models
  • Toledo Weak Signals R/C Club, Inc.
  • Top Flite Models, Inc.
  • Williams Bros., Inc.
  • World Engines, Inc.

1980 Nats Entries

  • Number of contestants: Junior 92, Senior 103, Open 954 — Total 1,149
  • Number of mechanics: 230
  • GRAND TOTAL: 1,379
  • Notes: 2 Junior teams included in Junior count; 1 Senior team included in Senior count.

Entries by Event:

  • Indoor — 109 entrants
  • Stick — 22
  • Paper Stick — 23
  • Cabin — 24
  • FAI Stick — 31
  • Peanut Scale — 46
  • Control Line — 327 entrants
  • Scale Racing (Goodyear) — 42
  • Rat Racing — 34
  • Radio Control — 543 entrants
  • Novice Pattern — 79
  • Advanced Pattern — 44
  • Expert Pattern — 34
  • Master Pattern — 57
  • Precision Scale — 70
  • Outdoor Free Flight — 286 entrants
  • A Gas — 142
  • B Gas — 89
  • C Gas — 72
  • FAI Power — 22
  • Wakefield Rubber — 35
  • Mulvihill Rubber — 32

(Other event entries and specific class breakdowns are listed on the contest summary tables.)

Nats Scale Results (selected)

RC Precision Scale

  • Junior — No official flights
  • Senior — No official flights

Points:

  1. Bob Wisher, Delafield, WI — 685
  2. Phil Beryl, St. Louis, MO — 666
  3. Robert Underwood, St. Louis, MO — 439

RC Sport Scale — Sportsman

Points:

  1. Tim Mottin, Sterling Hgts., MI — 123.12
  2. Glenn Neilson, Berlin, MA — 134.83
  3. Smith Miniplane, Haughton, TX — 107.33

RC Sport Scale — Expert

Points:

  1. David Nelson, Berlin, MA — 132.51
  2. Greg Brennon, Toledo, OH — 175.17

RC Giant Scale

  • Junior — No official flights
  • Senior — No official flights

Points:

  1. Dick Graham, Bloomfield, IA — 210
  2. Piper Pawnee, Sterling Hgts., MI — 208

RC Scale Helicopters

  • Junior — No official flights
  • Senior — No official flights

Points:

  1. William Cheng, Wilmington, MA — 2,284
  2. Dave Davidson, Brownsville, PA — 2,238
  3. Bruce Buchanan, Winona, MN — 2,159

CL Precision Scale

  • Junior — No official flights
  • Senior Points:
  1. Paula Bauer, Norridge, IL — 265.2
  2. Peter Bauer, Norridge, IL — 227.1

Open:

  1. William Boss, New Hyde Pk., NY — 510.0
  2. Edwin Rhodes, Cinnaminson, NJ — 457.8
  3. Jeffrey Perez, Larned, KS — 413.5

CL Sport Scale — Junior Points

  1. Julie Abel, Florissant, MO — 99.9
  2. Nesmith Cougar, Redwood, CA — 72.6

Indoor AMA Scale — Junior Points

  1. Walter M. Eggert, Huntingdon Valley, PA — 140.0
  2. George Sanford, Dallas, TX — 122.5
  3. Lacey M-10, Dallas, TX — 115.5

(Complete detailed results and full placings appear in the contest results tables.)

Nats Control Line Results (selected)

CL Scale Racing

  • Junior Min./Sec.
  1. Tim Ong, Pineville, LA
  2. Mitchell Cleveland, Kenner, LA
  3. Jimmy Ricketts, Sioux Falls, SD
  • Senior
  1. Tom Fluker, Gainesville, TX
  2. William Hughes, Bolingbrook, IL
  3. Doug Hinkley, Pleasant Hill, CA
  • Open
  1. Harold Lambert, Daytona Bch., FL — 6:01.16
  2. George Cleveland, Kenner, LA — 6:04.30
  3. Dick Stubblefield, Houston, TX — 6:05.85
  4. Victor Garner, Livermore, CA — 6:27.63
  5. Doug Harris, Bethany, OK — 6:47.58
  6. Joseph Saporowski, Chagrin, OH — 6:57.05

CL Rat Racing

  • Junior Min./Sec.
  1. Marc Rhodes, Wichita, KS — 5:47.52
  2. Tim Ong, Pineville, LA — 6:35.22
  3. Mitchell Cleveland, Kenner, LA — 7:06.00
  • Senior
  1. Ron Esman, Houston, TX — 5:42.50
  2. Tom Fluker, Gainesville, TX — 5:43.33
  3. William Hughes, Bolingbrook, IL — 5:47.85
  • Open
  1. Paul Tune, Nolensville, TN — 4:38.88
  2. Danny Driskell, Nashville, TN — 4:39.31
  3. Larry Hill, Murfreesboro, TN — 4:39.82
  4. John Ballard, Louisville, KY — 4:45.60
  5. Richard Doane, Oak Ridge, TN — 5:09.13
  6. Bill Lee, Missouri City, TX — 5:00.47
  7. George Cleveland, Kenner, LA — 5:51.45

CL Slow Rat Racing

  • Junior Min./Sec.
  1. Mitchell Cleveland, Kenner, LA — 7:40.57
  2. Tim Ong, Pineville, LA — 7:56.26
  3. Jimmy Ricketts, Sioux Falls, SD — 8:49.25
  • Senior
  1. Tom Fluker, Gainesville, TX — 8:31.72
  2. Spencer Wallace, Kewanee, IL — 12:01.90
  3. Ron Esman, Houston, TX — D.N.F.
  • Open
  1. Donald Esman, Houston, TX — 5:28.43
  2. Doug Harris, Bethany, OK — 5:26.83
  3. U.W. Harris, Bethany, OK — 5:38.63
  4. Dick Stubblefield, Houston, TX — 5:38.87
  5. Pete Storlie, Denton, TX — 5:52.72
  6. Mike Greb, Sulphur Spgs., TX — 11:18.82

CL J/A Profile Proto Speed (Junior MPH)

  1. Quay J. Barber, North Olmstead, OH — 88.55
  2. David Yurtare, Brentwood, NY — 84.95
  3. Mike Clem, Dallas, TX — 80.79

(Open and Senior placings and additional speed classes follow in results tables.)

CL FAI Speed

  • Junior — No official flights
  • Senior
  1. Doug Hinkley, Pleasant Hill, CA — 134.51 MPH
  • Open
  1. Charles Libber, Moorestown, NJ — 162.21 MPH
  2. Sam Burke, Cambridge, Ont., CN — 147.46 MPH
  3. Randell Dodge Team, Canal Fulton, OH — 138.77 MPH

CL Precision Aerobatics

  • Junior Points
  1. Jim McClellan, Burlingame, CA — 772.76
  2. Steven E. Siebert, Philadelphia, PA — 635.50
  3. Chuck Mulidoro, Meadville, PA — 144.50
  • Senior Points (selected)
  1. David Fitzgerald, San Mateo, CA — 966.60
  2. Dan McClellan, Burlingame, CA — 906.06
  3. Andrew Hoksn?, Verona, NJ — 870.34

...

  1. Dennis Anzalone, Allen Park, MI — 993.5

CL Combat (selected)

  • Junior
  1. Michael Kupinski, Rochester, MI
  2. John Duane, Jacksonville, FL
  3. William Duane, Rochester, MI
  4. Dan Reedy, Mechanicsburg, PA
  5. Tom Fluker, Gainesville, TX
  6. Mike Balfany, Huronville, MN
  • Open
  1. Phillip Carter, Palmyra, PA
  2. George Cleveland, Kenner, LA
  3. Mark Smith, Ft. Worth, TX
  4. Jordan Segal, Niles, IL
  5. Chuck Rudner, Cleveland Hts., OH
  6. Peter Athans, Inglewood, CA
  7. Max Reams, Rockaway, WV
  8. Gil Remy, Mechanicsburg, PA

(Additional Control Line results are included in the contest results tables.)

Nats Free Flight Results (selected)

FF A Gas

  • Junior Seconds (sample)
  1. Mike Wineland, Boulder, CO — 427
  2. David Turgeon, Spring Valley, CA — 340
  3. John O. Renken, Ann Arbor, MI — 332
  4. Bryan Fulmer, Mishawaka, IN — 324
  5. Bradley Fulmer, Mishawaka, IN — 320
  • Senior Seconds (sample)
  1. Barry Zeigfuss, Reading, PA — 620
  2. Geoffrey Sass, Frederick, MD — 321
  3. Toni Jones, North Olmstead, OH — 345
  4. Michael Brown, Birmingham, AL — 316
  5. Peter Brown, Stone Mountain, GA — 308

(Additional senior times listed; note some high times recorded.)

  • Open Seconds (sample)
  1. Rolland Anderson, Toledo, OH — 680
  2. Bill Duntup?, Greensburg, PA — 676
  3. William Frenky, Frederick, MD — 660
  4. Rodman Maple, Clinton, NY — 586
  5. Chris Brownhall, Toronto, Ont., CN — 583

FF B Gas Seconds (sample)

  1. Geoffrey Sass, Frederick, MD — 321
  2. Gilbert Morris, Columbus, OH — 320
  3. Richard Covill, Anderson, IN — 297
  4. Norman Platt, Dayton, OH — 293
  5. Harry Murphy, Anderson, IN — 289

(Additional junior and senior placings follow in full results.)

(End of selected Free Flight results. Note: some entries and exact times/points were difficult to read in the scan; spellings and hometowns have been corrected where evident.)

Rules Proposals Information

The cycle of rules changes for the 1982–83 rulebook has reached its first milestone: the cut-off date for submission of all new rules proposals (September 1) has passed. All new proposals have been received at AMA Headquarters, numbered, and distributed to the various Contest Boards. No new proposals can be accepted now, except a few cross-proposals that relate to some CL proposals submitted by recognized Advisory Committees; the main body of cross-proposals can be accepted only after the Contest Boards’ initial votes and their publication (March 1981 issue).

The complete rulemaking procedure was published in the CN section of the August 1980 issue of Model Aviation (pages 90–95). Since proposal submittals have ended, the summaries begun in October and continued in November can now be concluded here.

How You Can Become Involved

All interested modelers are encouraged to comment in writing to the appropriate Contest Board member in their AMA district. Names and addresses are in the CN Directory. The Contest Boards must make their first vote by December 1, so hurry: the more input they receive, the better their decisions. Under present procedures, the effective date for any new rules from this cycle will be January 1, 1982 (though a proposal may change that timing).

Writing Your Comments

Send comments to your AMA district Contest Board member — not to AMA Headquarters. Make your comments complete and specific: if you oppose a proposal, explain why; if you approve, say why; if mixed, indicate which parts you like and dislike.

Cross-Proposals

Only a few cross-proposals can be accepted immediately (those submitted by recognized Advisory Committees). Most cross-proposals must await publication of proposals that survive the initial Contest Board votes (in the March 1981 issue). There will be an approximate four-week cross-proposal window after that publication, with a cross-proposal cutoff date of March 1, 1981. Use the Official Rules Change Proposal Form (available from AMA Headquarters or printed in the August 1980 issue).

General Rules Proposals

  • GEN-82-6 — Add rules proposals information to the AMA rule book: add the complete rulemaking process (as published in August CN) to the AMA rule book to give all members direct access to the process.
  • GEN-82-8 — Replace current AMA contestant age groupings: redefine Junior (up to 18), Senior (18 and older), and add Expert (experienced competitors) or specialty groups; restrict national records to Junior and Expert classes and require Novice/Expert contestant classification at contests.

Scale Rules Proposals (selected highlights)

  • SC-82-18 — No dummy pilot in Scale: delete section 49.2.10; argues dummy pilot requirement is ill-advised.
  • SC-82-19 — Review Sport Scale classes: replace Expert/Sportsman with Class A and B (engine and weight limits), to simplify administration.
  • SC-82-20 — Static points bonus for scratch-built: award 20% bonus to static points when all components are modeler-built (excluding plans, engine, wheels, decals).
  • SC-82-21 — Exclude preprogrammed flight maneuvers: prohibit use of radio preprogrammed roll/spin buttons during Scale flying portion.
  • SC-82-22 — Discourage use of prefabricated parts: disqualify non-worked prefabricated parts from workmanship points in static judging.
  • SC-82-23 — Takeoff complete at 10 feet: define completion of takeoff as attainment of approximately 10 ft. altitude.
  • SC-82-24 — Define “official flight” for RC Sport Scale: propose that an official flight include two or more judged maneuvers; allow two attempts per official flight.
  • SC-82-25 — Hand-launch Rubber Scale: allow hand-launch in addition to ROG for Indoor and Outdoor Rubber Scale.
  • SC-82-26 — Peanut length restriction: change length restriction to 9 in., exclusive of propeller, to avoid loopholes.
  • SC-82-27 — Profile-type models in Peanut: allow profile-type models in Peanut Scale.
  • SC-82-30 — Apply Unified Scale rules to Peanut: reference section 48 for eligible prototypes in Peanut alternate rules.
  • SC-82-32 — Unified Scale Judging for RC Sport and Giant Scale: apply section 48.2 to RC Sport and Giant Scale to reduce ambiguity.
  • SC-82-34 — Discontinue RC Precision Scale Sailplanes: delete section 51; event lacks popularity and is costly to stage.
  • SC-82-35 — Flier initiates Procedure Turn: make flier solely responsible for commencing Procedure Turn in Straight Flight Out maneuver.
  • SC-82-36 — Judge's discretion on scale-speed scoring: delete fixed percentage weighting; leave to judges’ judgment.
  • SC-82-37 — Sport Scale must fly for award: prevent model from receiving placing unless it has become airborne.
  • SC-82-38 — Standardize RC Sport and Giant Scale rules: allow Scale Contest Board to select standardized scoring.
  • SC-82-39 — After dihedral without penalty: allow sliding-scale dihedral deviation based on prototype wing configuration.
  • SC-82-40 — Allow horizontal stabilizer area at 20%: raise allowable tail area for rubber models (20%) and gas models (14%) with documentation.
  • SC-82-41 — Stringer and tissue replace solid surfaces: allow lighter construction methods on rubber models without penalty.
  • SC-82-42 — Prop length limit at 1/3 wingspan: allow rubber models props up to 1/3 wingspan and small gear lengthening.
  • SC-82-43 — Nonscale airfoil sections allowed for rubber models: permit non-scale airfoils (unless prototype used undercamber).
  • SC-82-44 — Fly without struts/wires/protuberances: allow removal of vulnerable external items for flight without penalty.
  • SC-82-45 — Eliminate duration from Rubber: replace duration scoring with requirement of minimum official flight time.
  • SC-82-46 — Peanut prop limit of 5/13 wingspan: limit Peanut prop diameter relative to span for realism and handling.
  • SC-82-47 — Single prop for multi-engine Rubber: allow multi-engine models to fly with single nose prop without penalty.
  • SC-82-48 — Peanut engine content reduced: allow non-scale engine representations in Peanut Scale to reduce weight.
  • SC-82-49 — Peanut scoring — allow flat finish: permit flat (non-gloss) finish without loss of scale points.
  • SC-82-50 — Maximum total engine displacement of .125 cu. in. in CL Precision Scale: limit total engine displacement for safety.
  • SC-82-51 — Restrict aerobatics in CL Sport Scale: maintain restrictions on exotic aerobatics in Scale contests.
  • SC-82-52 — RC Scale flight presentation at 60 degrees elevation: raise presentation-elevation limit from 45 to 60 degrees.
  • SC-82-53 — RC Scale maneuver 60/40 split on realism versus perfection: guideline for maneuver scoring (60% perfection / 40% realism).
  • SC-82-54 — Half-point scoring for maneuvers: allow half-point scores in RC Scale maneuvers.
  • SC-82-55 — Judge RC Scale options 1/3: provide guideline 1/3 positioning, 1/3 realism, 1/3 function quality for certain operations.
  • SC-82-56 — Score "Complicated Gear Operation" in RC Sport Scale: allow higher scoring for complicated gear operation.
  • SC-82-57 — Scale takeoff defined same as Pattern: align Scale takeoff definition with RC Pattern Takeoff.
  • SC-82-58 — Use FAI Figure Eight: substitute FAI Figure Eight maneuver for easier judging and consistency.
  • SC-82-59 — Move Fly-Past further out: move Fly-Past away from flight line and spectators for safety.
  • SC-82-60 — Standardize landing height entry: align landing entry height with Pattern takeoff/landing definitions.
  • SC-82-61 — Spot landing optional in Precision: make spot landing optional when contest does not provide a spot.
  • SC-82-62 — More flight path for Straight Flight Out/Back: move flight path further from flight line and center 300-ft length on judges.
  • SC-82-63 — Craftsmanship point loss for kit parts: specify maximum penalty (10%) for use of prefabricated parts.
  • SC-82-64 — Scoring for kit parts in Sport Scale: set maximum deduction guideline (6 points) for kit/prefab parts.
  • SC-82-65 — Eliminate Sport Scale classes: delete Expert and Sportsman classes to leave one unified class.
  • SC-82-66 — Split Sport Scale scores 60/40 fly/static: reduce static points and emphasize flying.
  • SC-82-67 — No "slow cruise" in Fly-Past: revert to the "fast or slow" terminology; remove "slow cruise."
  • SC-82-68 — Eliminate Flap option in Sport Scale: remove flaps operation from Sport Scale flight demonstration.
  • SC-82-69 — Eliminate non-built parts list from Sport Scale: delete requirement for listing parts not made by builder.
  • SC-82-70 — Fewer details in Sport Scale: reduce number of external details scored in static judging.
  • SC-82-71 — Add Proto Taxi/Proto Taxi to Hangar to RC Sport Scale Flight Plan: make these obligatory maneuvers or provide alternatives.
  • SC-82-72 — Reduce Sport Scale static points: propose new static breakdown to emphasize flying.
  • SC-82-73 — Remove Figure Eight from RC Flight Plan in Sport Scale: make it an option rather than required.
  • SC-82-74 — Make Touch and Go one option: treat Touch and Go as one option to increase popularity.

(Scale proposals continue; scale modelers are particularly invited to review RC-82-65 in the Radio Control proposals concerning a new Scale Points System.)

Radio Control Rules Proposals (selected highlights)

  • RC-82-1 — Allow fiberglass propellers in Quarter Midget Pylon.
  • RC-82-8 — Use 3.5 cc engines in Quarter Midget (change max displacement from 2.5 cc to 3.5 cc).
  • RC-82-9 — Allow engine shutoff (pilot-operated) in Quarter Midget.
  • RC-82-10 — Allow certain engine modifications in Quarter Midget (not changing displacement).
  • RC-82-11 — Define attempts at official flight in RC Sport Aerobatics; limit to two attempts per official flight.
  • RC-82-12 — Allow pressurized fuel systems in AMA Pylon Racing.
  • RC-82-13 — Mix 2.5 cc and 3.5 cc engines in Quarter Midget with wing area and weight adjustments.
  • RC-82-14 — Separate Open event in RC Sport Aerobatics for certain replica acrobatic aircraft.
  • RC-82-15 — Score freestyle maneuvers numerically in RC Sport Aerobatics and require five freestyle maneuvers in Sportsman.
  • RC-82-16 — Delete Pre-Novice scoring progression; require Novice aircraft to fly gear down, flaps up to simplify Novice class.
  • RC-82-17 — Make progression from Expert to Masters voluntary in RC Pattern.
  • RC-82-19 — Raise Reverse Double Immelmann K-factor from 2 to 3.
  • RC-82-20 — Define center points for Pattern roll maneuvers (Split-Point Roll, Roll Point Roll, etc.).
  • RC-82-24 — Require mandatory maneuver calls and add 50 ft. level flight at each end of maneuvers for Pattern.
  • RC-82-27 — Ensure landing is always scored in Pattern even if out of sequence.
  • RC-82-28 — Permit judge to tell flier of flight plan deviations during Pattern flight.
  • RC-82-30 — Delete limits on Pattern flight time (keep engine-starting time limit).
  • RC-82-31 — Rename Pre-Novice/Novice classes to Novice/Sportsman for Pattern.
  • RC-82-32 — Give contest officials control of takeoff/landing direction for Pattern.
  • RC-82-33 — Set Pattern model dry weight limit to align with FAI (max dry weight ~11 lb).
  • RC-82-34 through RC-82-58 — Numerous proposed clarifications, time-limit removals, definition changes, and new maneuvers for the RC Pattern Judges’ Guide aimed at improved judging consistency and allowing more graceful maneuvers (examples: changes to Cobra Roll, Cuban Eight, Double Immelmann, Eight-Point Roll, Slow Roll, Stall Turn, Straight Flight Out, Takeoff definition, etc.).

(See full proposal texts in the CN and March 1981 issue for complete amendments and rationale.)

Control Line Rules Proposals (selected highlights)

Note: proposals marked with "*" in original listings are open to cross-proposal activity immediately.

  • CL-82-7 — Navy Carrier class changes: combine classes, change Class I to non-scale, establish Profile Carrier as starting event, revise bonus points and landing definitions, and adjust model specifications.
  • CL-82-8 — Revise Landing in Precision Aerobatics: clarify judging beginning at 4–6 ft descent.
  • CL-82-10 — Add 1/4A Combat as supplemental event with detailed equipment and site specifications.
  • CL-82-11 — Require Open class combat fliers to start their own engines at match start.
  • CL-82-12 — Begin combat only after both planes have completed at least two laps and are approximately 180 degrees apart.
  • CL-82-13 — Automatic loss if engine not started within 2.5 minutes of match start (with exceptions).
  • CL-82-14 — Slow Combat tank must not be enclosed.
  • CL-82-15 / CL-82-16 — Rat Racing engine displacement and line specifications adjustments.
  • CL-82-17 — Profile Navy Carrier: change engine specifications (allow .400 cu. in., ball-bearing crankshafts).
  • CL-82-18 — Navy Carrier: delete 44-in wingspan limit.
  • CL-82-19 / CL-82-32 — Allow ball-bearing crankshafts and delete plain-bearing engine requirement in Profile/Navy Carrier.
  • CL-82-20 — Redefine landing points for Navy Carrier.
  • CL-82-21 — Delete 60-degree nose-high limit for Carrier low-speed flight (enforcement concerns).
  • CL-82-22 — Require .020 in lines for .40 engines in certain speed events (safety).
  • CL-82-23 — Standardize mini-pipes in Speed (max length 6 in., constant inside diameter).
  • CL-82-24 — Prohibit supercharging/turbocharging/gearboxes in Speed events.
  • CL-82-25 — Upgrade Mouse and 1/2A Scale Racing to official status.
  • CL-82-26 / CL-82-27 — Endurance: clarify fuel-carrying rules and propose reducing fuel capacity to 50 cc.
  • CL-82-28 — Make two flights over existing record an automatic new record (under contest conditions).
  • CL-82-29 through CL-82-36 — Various clarifications and additions for Navy Carrier rules: define hook/fuselage lengths, line emergence spacing, low-speed signal timing, define “arrested landing,” scoring method, builder-of-model rule for Junior/Senior, emphasize low-speed scoring, and define emergence spacing.

(Full wording for each CL proposal is provided to help contest boards and members form informed comments.)

Free Flight Rules Proposals (selected highlights)

  • FF-82-14 — Change classes to skill-level basis: replace Junior/Senior/Open with Novice/Sportsman/Open based on skill rather than age for contest grouping.
  • FF-82-18 — Permit short exhaust extensions up to 4 in. (to allow mufflers without tuned-pipe effects).
  • FF-82-19 — Allow use of mufflers and pipes (delete prohibition on exhaust extensions).
  • FF-82-20 — Bring back ROG/VTQ engine-run times for categories (proposed times: Cat I 15 sec.; Cat II 11 sec.; Cat III 9 sec.).
  • FF-82-21 — Standardize ROG/VTQ release definition between indoor and outdoor ROG.
  • FF-82-22 — Indoor Rubber: adopt FAI definitions for official/unofficial flight time and declared times.
  • FF-82-23 — FAI Indoor: scoring for record purposes — clarify that a record flight shall be the best single flight of a series.
  • FF-82-24 — Indoor Rubber: replace AMA steering rules with FAI steering rules (for consistency).
  • FF-82-25 — Indoor Rubber: allow unlimited number of models in any event (subject to number of official timers).
  • FF-82-26 — Clarify that FAI Indoor Model rubber specifications and judging are the same as for world championship Indoor competition.
  • FF-82-27 — Adopt FAI definition for end of flight: ends when model comes to rest on launch surface or an obstruction prevents further flight.
  • FF-82-28 — Reduce official time to nearest whole second for Indoor Rubber (consistency with common timing practice and FAI).

(Additional Free Flight proposals address other technical and procedural changes; see full proposal summaries for details.)

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Note: Some entries, times, and names were difficult to read in the original scan; evidence-based corrections were made where possible. For complete proposal texts and full contest result tables, consult the official CN pages in Model Aviation and the AMA Headquarters distribution.

Transcribed from original scans by AI. Minor OCR errors may remain.