Focus on Competition

Edition: Model Aviation - 1991/11
Page Numbers: 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118

Focus on Competition

A Note From the Technical Director

Bob Underwood

Almost everything we do in our lives is in some way subject to interpretation. Each opinion we utter falls into that category. Often, however, the carefully prepared documents of an organization fall prey to interpretative concerns.

It's fairly safe to say that the questions or concerns that arrive here at Headquarters regarding the Safety Code are the most challenging to answer. In one way a Safety Code question may be very simple to address. On the other hand, it's often the most difficult. This paradox results from the very nature of the Code and the manner in which our society operates today.

There are three individuals or departments at Headquarters who may field questions regarding the Code. Carl Maroney, who handles the Academy's insurance matters, more often than not must provide the definitive response because many concerns revolve around accidents or potential accidents. Geoff Styles, who manages flying site concerns, fields many questions due not only to flying-site involvement but because he is also the Academy's liaison with the FAA. Lastly, as Technical Director, I often respond due to my involvement with the Academy rules, the Safety Committee, and technical considerations. The three of us work together very closely and, while only one may respond to a concern, the response usually carries the considered judgment of all three.

Changes to the Code are carefully considered. Recommendations come from a variety of sources, including the membership at large, headquarters staff, the executive council, and insurance experts. Changes occur as a result of executive council action. The usual practice is to make changes effective the first of a calendar year, rather than during the year.

From an insurance viewpoint the most difficult questions to answer are those that begin, "What if—" These hypothetical questions are almost always tied to whether the club or individual will have insurance coverage under certain conditions. From a practical standpoint this type of question is very difficult to answer meaningfully because it will always lack the array of supportive documentation and facts essential to giving a definitive answer on coverage. Providing an opinion on coverage for a particular situation almost always involves giving a legal opinion.

A further concern surfaces because should litigation result from the suggested "infraction" listed, much of what might happen is predicated on where the incident occurs. Each state may well treat identical situations in an entirely different manner. So there are a number of reasons why a specific answer to hypothetical questions is inappropriate.

Meantime, there are no two accidents, while similar, that have the identical set of facts which result in the same outcome or settlement.

Some questions regarding the Safety Code are very easy to answer. If someone contacts us and asks whether the Code is being violated when he or she continues to use radio equipment operating on one of the so‑called "old" frequencies, such as 72.080 MHz, the answer is a simple "Yes — you are violating the Code!" (Not to mention federal law.)

As you study the Code you will find a number of rules that are very explicit. These are rarely subject to interpretation. Granted, there are times when a degree of clarification may be needed.

Other portions of the Code are less specific. For instance, item 2 in the Radio Control section contains three words that are sometimes the subject of questions: "spectators," "qualified," and "experienced." Those terms are not defined within the document. We each probably feel that we can define the term "spectator." Consider a moment when I am present at the field and do not have a model or am not flying at any given time — could I not be termed a "spectator"? Many clubs have their own definition of what constitutes a "qualified" flier or even an "experienced" helper because they maintain a pilot training program. Collectively, we have an idea of the intent of the rule, but our actual implementation of it may vary greatly.

What it all boils down to is that the Safety Code is a general document that provides a basic flying safety program. Individuals and clubs typically must supplement it with rules needed for their specific flying situation. An analogy might be federal, state, and local constitutions and statutes. The federal "rules" are rather general and leave many areas of concern up to the states so they can handle their specific needs. It would be a sheer impossibility for the Academy to develop a Code that would handle all the various combinations of flying sites or situations that exist around the country. The restrictive nature of such a Code would exclude many sites from being used.

The Safety Code must be maintained as a dynamic document rather than a static one. The Code tends to "move" with the times and reflect changes in modeling activities. It's true that sometimes it lags behind actual conditions. Almost weekly some new product or innovative process will challenge the wording in the Code.

An example of what might be encountered would be the work presently being done with turbojet engines. The development of these engines has been slow and deliberate. The Academy has been attempting to gain insight into their operation so that any potential safety problems can be anticipated. As a result of this concern, an Item 9 was added to the General section until such time as adequate information is obtained.

The area of most concern for us at Headquarters is created by club disputes that develop over safety matters. The routine is quite predictable. A call comes in with a safety concern from a club member or officer. It's usually very easy to tell from the manner the problem is presented that controversy has flared within the club. Sometimes that information is a preamble to the presentation. After treating the issue, it's a solid bet that within the next three working days someone representing the other side of the controversy will call.

Concerns that come by mail vary only in the time frame involved. In many cases the club is attempting to have Headquarters resolve the controversy so they can point toward Reston, VA and say, "They made us do it!"

Unfortunately, many of the issues involved must, by their very nature, be left to the club's discretion. Even if they're not, it will still take club action to rectify the situation. The problem simply must be thrashed out by the club.

Bear in mind that these disputes within the club involve distinct groups. The first to be heard from will almost always be the "literalists." These individuals will tear the Safety Code and the club regulations apart, word by word, and apply legalistic meanings to each one. Their logic will be strong, persuasive, and very trenchant.

The second group to respond will be the "pragmatists." Their philosophical approach will be more in line with the actual intent of the Code. It is, however, a starting point for sensible, safe operation and in some ways is designed to be flexible.

The last group heard from will probably be the largest in number but quiet for several meetings of debate. Finally, they will mandate that the controversy be ended by a vote so everybody can get on with flying and having fun. It should be noted that if the debate becomes extended over too long a period some portion of groups one and three will find another club (or form a new one).

In the final analysis please understand that any Code or set of rules is only designed to be our individual or collective conscience for exercising good common sense. Unfortunately, our society today has often substituted litigation for the practicing of common sense. If we cause an injury or property damage to occur, or even suffer personal injury, in many cases we attempt to transfer the blame to other parties.

Personally, I don't need a Code to tell me that flying over spectators is dangerous any more than I need a law to tell me that driving my car through a red light is dangerous. Should such an incident occur and result in property damage or injury it will without exception be referred to as an "accident." To perform actions that I knowingly understand may result in injury or property damage stretches the meaning of the word "accident."

Interestingly, if you check back through dictionaries from a generation or two ago, you will find the definition of the word "accident" to be much more restrictive than is offered in recent editions. Surely, this is the result of society's failure to exercise common sense and the abdication of personal responsibility by the substitution of litigation.

Fly wisely and safely!

International Team / Contest Report

Randy Archer (Scottsdale, AZ) had a slight left launch and didn't reach good altitude; he glided in for 180 seconds. In the past this would have been a max, but new rules mandated a four‑minute max for power models in the first round. Randy Archer and Ken Phair (Denver, CO) maxed with no problems.

The team maxed out for the remaining flights except for Ken Phair in the third round. After Ken's engines stopped, his model stalled several times and didn't stay in lift.

There were 18 fliers in the flyoff at the end of the seventh round and Randy Archer was one of them. Before the four‑minute round started, the officials decided to move the flight line upwind about a mile because the prevailing wind would have taken the models into the swamp area.

Fourteen fliers made the four‑minute flight. The quality of the models was very high and we knew this was going to be a long flyoff. Randy made his five‑minute flight with no problems, but the six‑minute flight was a different story.

The model reached excellent altitude, but the breeze was taking it out of sight quite fast. Three of the four timers stopped timing the model at about the five‑minute point. Hector couldn't see the model but we knew it had excellent height. The remaining timer, Victor Stamov, had the model in sight for the max with good binoculars. The jury met to review the flight and Randy was officially awarded the max. This ended flying for the day.

There were nine fliers left and with the sun setting there was not enough time to end the contest with another flight. It was decided that the flyoff would continue at 6:30 AM the next day, before the F1B contests started.

The next day had the best flying conditions. The wind had dropped off and it was going to be a warm day. The F1C flyoff was scheduled for 6:30 AM. Only four fliers made the seven‑minute flight. The same four—Randy, two Russians, and a Chinese flier—also made the eight‑minute flight. Again, the flyoff was stopped as strong thermals were forming and it was time to start the Wakefield contest. The F1C flyoff was restarted that evening after the F1B flyoff. Conditions were perfect with only a slight drift. Randy, Yevgeny Verbitsky, and Wang Xian made their nine‑minute flights. Valeriy Strukov didn't make it.

The next round started at 8:15 P.M. With the sun about to set, I suggested Randy fly at the very start of the round to take advantage of any remaining warm air. He agreed and flew first. Verbitsky flew next, followed by Xian. Both made decent launches. With Randy's excellent climb and glide, he made 512 seconds and the U.S.A. had a World Champion in F1C. Verbitsky came in second with 442 seconds and Xian captured third place with 392 seconds.

The F1B (Wakefield) contest started on time, after the morning F1C flyoff. It was getting warm and light lift was noticeable on test flights. The max was 3:30 minutes for this round. Roger Maves (Colorado Springs, CO) and Norm Furutani (Gardena, CA) had no problems in the first round. George Xenakis (San Jose, CA) didn't reach his usual height and recorded 122 seconds.

Roger dropped time in the second round with George and Norm making the max. In the third round George and Roger made the max and Norm had a flight of 133 seconds. The only other time lost was in the sixth round when both George and Norm missed the lift.

Drift was light and variable for the entire day. It was a very good day for flying, but the conditions were difficult. Only 17 fliers made the flyoff, which included the entire Polish and Russian teams along with Canadians Tony Mathews and Doug Roussell. The four‑minute round had drift along the flight line and 14 fliers made the max.

The drift was again along the flight line for the five‑minute flight and 12 contestants made the max. For the six‑minute flight the drift was at an angle to the flight line and only two fliers recorded a max. There should have been three maxes, but Doug Roussell D/T'd early and missed the max by seven seconds. Alexander Andrikov and Tony Mathews had a World Champion battle with Alexander recording a seven‑minute max for first place and Tony's flight of 401 seconds bringing him a credible second place.

This was my second contest as team manager. I've learned a lot about organizing the team and I had great cooperation from all the team members and from my assistant team managers, Marty Cowley and Hector Diaz. I want to thank each of you, and I hope to be on your teams with you.

1991 AMA Outdoor Nationals Winners

Nats Control Line Results

#### 1/2A SPEED Junior

1. Bobby Fogg, San Diego, CA — 122.40 MPH
2. Jeremiah McMillin, Huntington Beach, CA — 51.17
3. Russell Whitney, Coral Springs, FL — 46.78

Senior

1. Todd N. Lee, Topeka, KS — 81.26

Open

1. Akeshi Kusumoto, Nishikyoku Kyoto, JA — 140.35
2. Stegens/Montag, Olmsted Twp., OH — 131.33
3. George W. Brown Jr., Staten Island, NY — 121.74
4. Charles E. Legg, Council Bluffs, IA — 118.22

#### A SPEED Junior

1. Bobby Fogg, San Diego, CA — 160.94
2. Russell Whitney, Coral Springs, FL — 140.10

Senior

1. Jim Buxton, Bethel Park, PA — 125.21

Open

1. Carlos A. Aloise, Irwindale, CA — 185.30
2. Carl Dodge, Richmond Hts., OH — 168.63
3. Perkins/Perkins, Houston, TX — 158.25
4. George W. Brown Jr., Staten Island, NY — 154.58
5. Franklin/Blankm, Afton, MO — 153.33
6. Thomas F. Brown, Silverdale, PA — 151.07

#### B SPEED Open

1. Carlos A. Aloise, Irwindale, CA — 211.30
2. Bill Wisniewski, Lake Havasu City, AZ — 197.84
3. George W. Brown Jr., Staten Island, NY — 190.65
4. Perkins/Perkins, Houston, TX — 188.51
5. George W. Brown III, Chandler, AZ — 185.23
6. Santo S. Rizzotto, Fall River, MA — 174.22

#### D SPEED Open

1. George W. Brown Jr., Staten Island, NY — 209.46
2. Akeshi Kusumoto, Nishikyoku Kyoto, JA — 208.98
3. Carlos A. Aloise, Irwindale, CA — 208.25
4. Thomas F. Brown, Silverdale, PA — 204.46
5. Ted R. Black, Mattoon, IL — 204.44
6. Frank Garzon, Central Islip, NY — 203.54

#### 1/2 A PROFILE PROTO Junior

1. John Curtis, Rockford, IL — 72.23
2. Russell Whitney, Coral Springs, FL — 45.78

Senior

1. Charles Curtis, Rockford, IL — 82.91
2. Todd N. Lee, Topeka, KS — 78.30
3. Jim Buxton, Bethel Park, PA — 73.32

Open

1. Warren Kurth, Davenport, IA — 107.61
2. Stephens/Montag, Olmsted Twp., OH — 103.70
3. Tom Hartvings, Winchester, TN — 99.19

#### SPORT SPEED Junior

1. Russell Whitney, Coral Springs, FL — 122.48

Senior

1. Jim Buxton, Bethel Park, PA — 134.07

Open

1. Frank Garzon, Central Islip, NY — 155.11
2. Carlos A. Aloise, Irwindale, CA — 154.71
3. Connie J. Branca, Chino, CA — 153.29
4. Frank Garzon Jr., Central Islip, NY — 147.36
5. Glenn Lee, Batavia, IL — 146.88

#### FORMULA 40 Senior

1. Michael N. Pugh, Stephenville, TX — 66.69 MPH

Open

1. Bill Wisniewski, Lake Havasu City, AZ — 161.59
2. Carlos A. Aloise, Irwindale, CA — 157.86
3. Paul Gebauer, Alberta, CA — 157.69
4. Howard Shahan, Poway, CA — 153.92
5. William F. Hughes, Lisle, IL — 153.92
6. Thomas F. Brown, Silverdale, PA — 153.20

#### JET SPEED Open

1. Fiske/Davis, Ft. Worth, TX — 206.58 MPH
2. Perkins/Perkins, Houston, TX — 197.94
3. William R. Nusz, Carmichael, CA — 195.15
4. Tod R. Black, Mattoon, IL — 190.60

#### F2A SPEED JSO

1. Carl Dodge, Richmond Hts., OH — 184.48 MPH
2. William F. Hughes, Lisle, IL — 155.20
3. Bill Johanson, Westerville, OH — 156.25

#### RAT RACE Open

1. Lawrence D. Dziak, Stevens Point, WI — 4:49:42 Min/Sec
2. Robert K. Fogg Jr., San Diego, CA — 4:51:22
3. Lawrence Dziak, Stevens Point, WI — 5:04:34
4. Charles T. Ballard, Louisville, KY — 5:16:80

#### SLOW RAT RACE Open

1. Mike Greb, Sulphur Springs, TX — 3:52:25 Min/Sec
2. John Ballard, Louisville, KY — 5:34:79
3. Jerry Meyer, North Aurora, IL — 5:38:50
4. Richard Lambert, Port Orange, FL — 5:49:51

#### MOUSE RACE Junior

1. Bobby Fogg, San Diego, CA — 6:18:34 Min/Sec
2. Michael Fous, Hanover Park, IL — 8:02:20
3. Russell Whitney, Coral Springs, FL — 8:04:37

Senior

1. Mark Williams, Houston, TX — 6:44:27
2. Jason Kegel, Fargo, ND — 9:22:73

Open

1. Charles T. Ballard, Louisville, KY — 4:58:08
2. John Ballard, Louisville, KY — 4:58:08
3. John McCollum, El Toro, CA — 5:36:62
4. Howard Shahan, Poway, CA — 5:50:00
5. Gabe Manfreddi, Port St. Lucie, FL — 6:50:00

#### SCALE RACE Junior

1. Bobby Fogg, San Diego, CA — 7:03:58 Min/Sec
2. Russell Whitney, Coral Springs, FL — 7:15:46

Senior

1. Jason Kegel, Fargo, ND — 7:36:47

#### F2C TEAM RACE JSO

1. Bill Lee, Missouri City, TX — 7:51:28 Min/Sec
2. Steve G. Willoughby, Lisle, IL — 8:16:09
3. Richard Lambert, Port Orange, FL — 34 Laps

#### CARRIER I Junior

1. Ryan A. Calkins, Sugar Grove, IL — 231.2 Points
2. Howell A. Pugh, Stephenville, TX — 89.6 Points

Senior

1. Jason Kegel, Fargo, ND — 178.9 Points

Open

1. Joseph B. Davis, North Haven, CT — 398.9
2. Billy Melton, Las Cruces, NM — 374.9
3. Peter O. Mazur, Aurora, IL — 334.1
4. Paul D. Kegel, Fargo, ND — 312.5
5. Gary R. Hull, Lakewood, OH — 299.8

#### CARRIER II Open

1. Peter O. Mazur, Aurora, IL — 403.4 Points
2. Billy Melton, Las Cruces, NM — 400.8
3. William R. Calkins, Sugar Grove, IL — 395.6
4. John G. Castiglioni, Hamden, CT — 382.1

#### PROFILE CARRIER Junior

1. Ryan A. Calkins, Sugar Grove, IL — 186.2 Points
2. Howell A. Pugh, Stephenville, TX — 177.5 Points

Senior

1. Jason Kegel, Fargo, ND — 205.2 Points
2. Michael N. Pugh, Stephenville, TX — 193.0
3. Charles Curtis, Rockford, IL — 96.0

Open

1. Carlos A. Aloise, Irwindale, CA — 348.4 Points
2. Marc Warshawsana, Canton, MI — 342.4
3. Billy Melton, Las Cruces, NM — 338.4
4. Gary R. Hull, Lakewood, OH — 318.4
5. Peter O. Mazur, Aurora, IL — 310.9
6. Bill Bischoff, Dallas, TX — 296.0

#### PRECISION AEROBATICS Junior

1. Robert D. Hunt, Stockton, PA — 479.50 Points
2. Derek G. Barney, Villanova, GA — 477.25
3. Joseph Perovich Jr., Philadelphia, PA — 443.25

Senior

1. Todd N. Lee, Topeka, KS — 496.75 Points
2. Arthur W. Adamisin, Taylor, MI — 482.75
3. ... (continued)

#### PRECISION AEROBATICS ADVANCED JSO

1. Todd N. Lee, Topeka, KS — 449.75 Points
2. Carl E. Rachf, Lutz, FL — 483.75
3. Steven G. Busko, Tivoli, NY — 452.25
4. James M. Rettick, St. Marys, GA — 491.00
5. Dan Winship, Clifton, NY — 485.25
6. Dale Barry, Hamden, GA — 486.75
7. Richard E. Campbell, Salem, NH — 478.50
8. Robert D. Hunt, Stockton, PA — 347.94

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COMBAT

Open

1. Michael P. Wilcox, Kingwood, TX
2. Gary D. Ammack, Whitmore Lake, MI
3. Joe McKinzie, Ft. Worth, TX
4. Ray J. Krupa, Oxford, MI
5. Jeff Dawson, San Antonio, TX
6. Michael T. Evans, Cincinnati, OH

#### SLOW COMBAT Junior

1. Michael A. Carlson, Nashville, TN
2. Matthew Arunski, Manchester, MO

Open

1. Donald W. Cranfill, Lake Jackson, TX
2. Pat Wilcox, Kingwood, TX
3. Dennis Cranfill, Lake Jackson, TX
4. Michael P. Wilcox, Kingwood, TX
5. David L. Owen, Pegram, TN
6. Vince Mankowski, Reston, VA

#### 1/2 A COMBAT Junior

1. J. Dennis Cranfill, Lake Jackson, TX

Open

1. Bill Estill, Houston, TX
2. Roger A. Wheeler, Peoria, IL
3. Donald W. Cranfill, Lake Jackson, TX
4. Michael P. Wilcox, Kingwood, TX

#### F2D COMBAT JSO

1. Tom Fluker, Deer Park, TX
2. Mack Henry, Franklin, TN
3. Michael P. Wilcox, Kingwood, TX

Nats Radio Control Results

#### SPORTSMAN PATTERN JSO

1. Bill Hetherington, Norman, OK — 3953.5834
2. Bob Smyth, Cincinnati, OH — 3948.7988
3. Miguel G. Munoz, Port Chester, NY — 3932.2769
4. Jonas C. Pharr, New Iberia, LA — 3931.3183
5. Dan A. Burns, Citrus Heights, CA — 3883.8787
6. John C. Nosler, Eugene, OR — 3850.2967
7. Jon M. Flickinger, Salina, KS — 3848.5963
*Best Senior

#### ADVANCED PATTERN JSO

1. Ronald C. Segura, New Iberia, LA — 3997.4811
2. Kirk Gray, Florence, SC — 3944.1969
3. Wendell A. Dietz, Baton Rouge, LA — 3943.8742
4. Robert A. Pastorello, El Reno, OK — 3863.4921
5. Bill Ahrens, St. Louis, MO — 3824.9875
6. James L. Joiner, Arlington, TX — 3811.7745
*Best Senior

#### MASTERS PATTERN JSO

1. Larsen Anderson, Murfreesboro, TN — 3983.211
2. Donald J. Szczur, Huntsville, AL — 3974.9431
3. Donald W. Apostolico, Arlington, TX — 3838.4601
4. Dave Lockhart, Absecon, NJ — 3833.7064
5. John Meyer, Louisville, KY — 3739.6957
6. Kearney LeJeune, Baton Rouge, LA — 3750.7134

#### EXPERT PATTERN JSO

1. Danny Peterson, Monticello, NY — 3947.5114
2. Jeff Powell, Ft. Worth, TX — 3941.8829
3. Tony Stillman, Pensacola, FL — 3918.6520
4. Mike Damold, Oklahoma City, OK — 3902.3856
5. Matthew R. Klein, Beachwood, OH — 3892.8661
6. Joe Walker, Maitland, FL — 3885.4770
7. Hal Shapiro, Leawood, KS — 3833.7142
8. Jerad Cheney, Bloomfield, IA — 3824.6712
*Best Senior
*Best Junior

#### F3A AEROBATICS JSO

1. Chip Hyde, Yuma, AZ — 2000.0000
2. David Von Lisnowe, Mt. Morris, MI — 1983.3151
3. Bill Cunningham, Tulsa, OK — 1980.1006
4. Ivan Kristensen, Guelph, ON — 1974.3691
5. Quique Somenzini, Rio Cuarto, AR — 1974.1562
6. Dean Koger, Xenia, OH — 1963.9367
7. Geoff Combs, Pickerington, OH — 1948.1640
8. Steven Stricker, Baltimore, MD — 1945.9407
9. Dave Patrick, Chicago, IL — 1943.1390
10. Greg Marsden, Burlington, ON — 1942.0636
11. Steve Helms, El Toro, CA — 1914.9966
12. Luke Christian, Rochester, NY — 2600.2551
*Best Senior

#### FORMULA I PYLON JSO

1. Richard Verano, Carson, CA — 32
2. Dave Shadle, Gardnerville, NV — 32
3. Dub Jett, Humble, TX — 31
4. Norm Johnson, Oklahoma City, OK — 30
5. Rich Troci, Coppell, TX — 29
6. Charles B. Brown, San Diego, CA — 28
7. John McDermott Jr., Hickory, NC — 25
8. Robert A. Broder, Marietta, GA — 25
9. William M. Watson, Towanda, NY — 24
10. Bucky Miller, Pearland, TX — 19
*Best Senior

#### QUARTER MIDGET PYLON JSO

1. James R. Katz, Charlotte, NC — 20
2. Dub Jett, Humble, TX — 19
3. Paul Benezra, Jonesboro, CA — 19
4. Bruce duChastel, Queensland, AU — 18
5. Joseph A. Dodd, Westerville, OH — 18
6. Duane Haskett, Lee's Summit, MO — 18
7. Donald Martino, Garland, TX — 17
8. Peter J. Walters, Northville, MI — 17
*Best Senior

#### F3D PYLON JSO

1. Dub Jett, Humble, TX — 428.7
2. Dave Shadle, Gardnerville, NV — 428.6
3. James R. Katz, Charlotte, NC — 476.8
4. Bruce duChastel, Woodford, AU — 476.8
5. Junichi Fujimoto, Higashi, OS — 530.4

#### QUICKIE 500 JSO

1. C. R. Grunkemeyer, Columbia, OH — 31
2. Mike Luttmann, Wichita, KS — 30
3. Fred French, Round Rock, TX — 30
4. Shuichi Shimizu, Peachtree, GA — 29
5. Clifford Tellford, Bethesda, MD — 29
6. Lyle Arlen, San Juan Capistrano, CA — 29
7. James Allen, Mesa, AZ — 28
8. Danny Kane, Chicago, IL — 27
9. Mark Parker, Grapevine, TX — 27
10. Rich Tocci, Coppell, TX — 26
11. Gregory P. Doe, Smyrna, TN — 26
12. Craig A. Davis, Belleville, IL — 26
Jimmy Hitt, Blue Springs, MS — 19
*Best Senior

#### NOVICE HELICOPTER JSO

1. Mark Potts, Lemont, IL — 777.0
2. Wayne Green, Houston, TX — 775.0
3. Forrest Brown, Prairie Village, KS — 775.0
4. Russell D. Prince, College Park, GA — 735.0
5. Daniel Clawson, Angola, IN — 722.5
6. Jason E. Sheets, Carmel, IN — 705.0
7. George Jung, Louisville, KY — 686.5
Scott Oliver, Lisbon, OH — 268.0
*Best Senior
*Best Junior

#### INTERMEDIATE HELICOPTER JSO

1. Robert A. Akkers, New Albany, IN — 745.0
2. Eulce D. Mallory, Hampton, VA — 714.0
3. Kent W. Officer, Edmond, OK — 714.0
4. Michael Fortune, Memphis, TN — 692.0
5. Steve Hodges, Waverlyville, NC — 682.0
6. John P. Adams, Champaign, IL — 661.0

#### F3C HELICOPTER JSO

1. Curtis Youngblood, Austin, TX — 666.6
2. Wayne K. Mann, Randleman, NC — 656.6
3. Robert S. Gorham, Laguna Hills, CA — 652.0
4. Seiji Iwashita, Fuchu-shi, HI — 616.0
5. Tom Dolewy, Norcross, GA — 611.5
6. Fred Schonhardt, Orlando, FL — 558.0
7. Yasunobu Muraki, Lawrenceville, GA — 529.5

#### HAND LAUNCH SAILPLANE Junior

1. Michael Wilson, Louisville, KY — 1070.8003

Senior

1. Sean C. Ernst, North Palm Beach, FL — No Show

Open

1. Brian F. Agnew, Ft. Myers, FL — 4000.0000
2. Walter John Schoen, Beavercreek, OH — 3895.0276
3. Rusty Shaw, Ottumwa, IA — 3745.8105
4. Gregory M. Cole, Huber Heights, OH — 3616.9845
5. Larry Jolly, Westminster, CA — 3562.4227
6. Walter Higgins, Houston, TX — 3577.2828
7. Stewart D. Swanson, Harrisburg, PA — 3542.4268
8. Troy Lawicki, Interlochen, MI — 3370.8063

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2‑METER SAILPLANE

Junior

1. Bryan Gill, Kirkwood, MO — 1948
2. Ryan George, Dinuba, CA — 1907
3. Michael Wilson, Louisville, KY — 956

Senior

1. Charles Maschal, Los Altos, CA — 1788
2. Blayne Chastain, Hollywood, CA — 1769
3. Thomas E. Daniels, Chesapeake, VA — 1559

Open

1. Brian F. Agnew, Ft. Myers, FL — 2054
2. Robert Burke, Los Gatos, CA — 2017
3. Charles (Mike) Fox, Davenport, IA — 2005
4. Walt Schmoll, Kittanning, OH — 1952
5. Stephen George, Sultana, CA — 1951
6. Troy Lawicki, Interlochen, MI — 1939
7. Pat Sullivan, Beulah, MI — 1932
8. Donald Harris, Westerville, OH — 1931
9. Terry Edmonds, Iowa City, IA — 1930
10. Robert Massmann, Wilmington, OH — 1930
11. James McCarthy, Crystal Lake, IL — 1882
12. Cal Posthuma, Coopersville, MI — 1881
13. Julian Tamez, Humble, TX — 1878
14. Michael L. Stump, Cadillac, MI — 1856
15. Walter John Schoen, Beavercreek, OH — 1840

STANDARD SAILPLANE

Junior

1. Bryan Gill, Kirkwood, MO — 1937
2. Ryan George, Dinuba, CA — 1957
3. Cindy Massmann, Wilmington, OH — 1891

Senior

1. Blayne Chastain, Hollywood, CA — 2046
2. Charles Maschal, Los Altos, CA — 1973
3. Jason George, Sultana, CA — 1935

Open

1. Brian F. Agnew, Ft. Myers, FL — 2070
2. Jim Thomas, Holland, MI — 2056
3. Rick Lake, Tecumseh, MI — 2048
4. Robert Wargo, Holiday, FL — 2034
5. Gerald Arena, Santa Cruz, CA — 2031
6. Tom Williams, Edmond, OK — 2030
7. Terry Edmonds, Iowa City, IA — 2030
8. Tom Kallervoy, Wheeling, IL — 2028
9. Charles (Mike) Fox, Davenport, IA — 2024
10. Robert Burke, Los Gatos, CA — 2015
11. Michael Beckman, Whitmore Lake, MI — 2008
12. Stephen George, Sultana, CA — 2006
13. Brian P. Smith, Barberton, OH — 1996
14. Troy Lawicki, Interlochen, MI — 1996

UNLIMITED SAILPLANE

Junior

1. Bryan Gill, Kirkwood, MO — 1915
2. Ryan George, Dinuba, CA — 1904
3. Scott Peterson, Los Altos, CA — 1902

Senior

1. Blayne Chastain, Hollywood, CA — 2093
2. Jason George, Sultana, CA — 2042
3. Charles Maschal, Los Altos, CA — 2025

Open

1. Brian F. Agnew, Ft. Myers, FL — 2058
2. Charles (Mike) Fox, Davenport, IA — 2055
3. Bob Gill, Kirkwood, MO — 2054
4. Paul S. Carlson, Urbana, IL — 2049
5. Mike S. Selig, University Park, PA — 2045
6. Ken Bates, Saline, MI — 2044
7. Bob Natter, Tulsa, OK — 2038
8. Bob Sowder, Cordova, TN — 2036
9. Bernard M. Coleman, West Bend, WI — 2028
10. Edwin B. Wilson, Louisville, KY — 2017
11. Mark N. Rankin, St. Louis, MO — 2010
12. Martin Burggraf, Gainesville, FL — 2006
13. Tom Williams, Edmond, OK — 1998
14. Thomas J. Beckman, Miami, FL — 1996
15. Alan Peterson, Los Altos, CA — 1895
16. Robert Massman, Wilmington, OH — 1895

#### F3B SAILPLANE JSO

1. Larry Jolly, Westminster, CA — 5815.956
2. Jack Hine, Downers Grove, IL — 5477.947
3. Gerald Arana, Santa Cruz, CA — 5315.777
4. John Grigg, Lockport, NY — 5267.1162
5. James McCarthy, Crystal Lake, IL — 5262.1865
6. Ken Bates, Saline, MI — 5057.3720

Nats Scale Results

#### CL PRECISION SCALE Open

1. Bill Logan, London, ON — 522.0
2. Jack R. Sheeks, Indianapolis, IN — 518.0
3. Ralph Burnstine, Port Clinton, OH — 499.0

#### CL SPORT SCALE Junior

1. Jeremiah McMillin, Huntington Beach, CA — 78.2

Open

1. Stephen M. Ashby, Greenwood, IN — 181.6
2. Charles W. Reeves, Paducah, KY — 173.6
3. Michael Welshans, Ferndale, MI — 172.4
4. Charles R. Bauer, Norristown, PA — 172.2
5. Ed Rhoads, Cinnaminson, NJ — 172.0

#### CL F4B SCALE JSO

1. Richard Schneider, Marietta, GA — 3361.8
2. Stephen M. Ashby, Greenwood, IN — 3309.5
3. Bill Logan, London, ON — 3100.5
4. Michael Welshans, Ferndale, MI — 2768.3

#### RC SPORTSMAN SPORT SCALE JSO

1. Henry E. Mausolf, Fredericksburg, VA — 164.94
2. Gary Fuller, Claremore, OK — 159.26
3. Buzz Butler, Arvada, CO — 154.10
4. Harold Hester, Montezuma, CO — 153.10

#### RC EXPERT SPORT SCALE JSO

1. Terry Nitsch, Columbus, OH — 166.85
2. Robert Karlson, Middletown, DE — 163.4
3. Chauncey B. Dance, Stamford, CT — 152.70

#### RC GIANT SCALE JSO

1. Bob Florenze, Winter Springs, FL — 178.63
2. Bruce Tharpe, Montezuma, IA — 171.70
3. Roger A. Young, Summerville, SC — 168.37
4. Ed Terry, Decatur, AL — 168.19
5. William Carper, Jackson, OH — 163.23
6. Bill Bucken, Bellbrook, OH — 162.63

#### RC PRECISION SCALE JSO

1. Charlie Chambers, Coral Springs, FL — 760.33
2. Harold Parent, Westchester, FL — 719.33
3. Claude McCullough, Montezuma, IA — 659.00

#### RC F4C SCALE JSO

1. Gary E. Underhill, Evansville, IN — 1256.80

#### RC SPORT SCALE SAILPLANE JSO

1. Terry Edmonds, Iowa City, IA — 177.67
2. Paul E. Morrow, Greensboro, NC — 173.27
3. Thomas J. Beckman, Miami, FL — 163.10

#### RC SCALE HELICOPTER JSO

1. Silas Kwok, Belmont, CA — 104.50

#### RC FUN SCALE JSO

1. Arthur J. Shelton, Fairland, IN — 84.00
2. Jerod Cheney, Bloomfield, IA — 83.00
3. Jerry Lee Chenney, Bloomfield, IA — 79.33
4. Michael R. Smith, Lewistown, IL — 74.67

#### RC F3E SAILPLANE JSO

1. Jerry Bridgeman, Huntington Beach, CA — 1348.0
2. Steve Neu, San Diego, CA — 1327.0
3. Richard H. Messinger II, Clearwater, FL — 1195.0
4. Brian Chan, Hillsborough, CA — 1185.0

#### RC F3E SAILPLANE / 7‑CELL JSO

1. Jerry Bridgeman, Huntington Beach, CA — 918.0
2. Paul S. Carlson, Urbana, IL — 894.0
3. Christer Broman, Louisville, KY — 880.0
4. Jacob Burkart, Louisville, KY — 876.0

#### RC ELECTRIC CLASS A SAILPLANE JSO

1. Larry Jolly, Westminster, CA — 990.0
2. Rick Lake, Tecumseh, MI — 989.0
3. Mike Lachowski, Milford, MI — 982.0
4. Paul S. Carlson, Urbana, IL — 962.0
5. William A. Jenkins, Memphis, TN — 962.0
6. Roger L. Turner, Louisville, KY — 936.0
7. Chris Jennings, Rowlett, TX — 241.0

#### RC ELECTRIC CLASS B SAILPLANE JSO

1. John R. Jennings, Rowlett, TX — 934.0
2. Robert A. Siff, Midway City, CA — 874.0
3. William A. Jenkins, Memphis, TN — 873.0
4. Jacob Burkart, Louisville, KY — 959.0

#### RC ELECTRIC PYLON JSO

1. Steve Neu, San Diego, CA — 232.0
2. John R. Jennings, Rowlett, TX — 222.7
3. Jerry Bridgeman, Huntington Beach, CA — 212.0
4. Steve P. Manganell, San Diego, CA — 207.0

#### RC ELECTRIC CLASS A OLD‑TIMER JSO

1. Jerry Smart, Warsaw, MO — 841.0
2. Jacob Burkart, Louisville, KY — 762.0
3. Tom Williams, Edmond, OK — 695.0
4. Grant H. Messinger II, Clearwater, FL — 635.0

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