Author: B. Hager
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/09
Page Numbers: 91, 97, 99
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RADIO CONTROL: PYLON RACING

Bill Hager 4 Holly Springs Dr., Conroe, TX 77302

Wow — what a year of pylon racing we have had, and it's not over yet. Giant Scale Racing is becoming more popular. There is already an Unlimited and a T-6 class; Formula I will be added in 1994.

Unlimited Madera '93 (Event information)

Plans for The Unlimited Madera '93 are well under way. The race is promoted by Endless Horizons, Inc.; principals Lesley Burnett and Nancy Bridi have total responsibility for the race. They can be contacted with questions and they have technical advisors to address technical problems.

  • Dates: October 6–10 (changed from previous dates; organizers apologize for any inconvenience).
  • AT-6 Class: Closed at 100 entries.
  • Unlimited entries: Starting to come in.
  • Rules: Giant Scale Air Racing Association (GSARA) rules and numbering assignments will be used. You do not have to be a GSARA member to race; nonmembers will be assigned three-digit race numbers.
  • On-site activities: Noontime activities will be expanded and a special BBQ is planned for Saturday night. Races are expected to be very exciting.

Where's Madera?

Madera is in central California on Highway 99, approximately 20 miles north of Fresno (the nearest commercial air service and major community). Madera Airport is well known in the full-size aviation community and hosts other aviation activities such as the Annual Gathering of the Warbirds.

  • Airport access: Limited access to full-size aircraft will be maintained during the event; the airport will be essentially closed during RC racing competition.
  • Facilities: Main runway 5,400 ft long and 150 ft wide, plus an auxiliary runway. The flying area is unrestricted to the horizon to the south, west, and north. There is ample parking for automobiles, trucks, trailers, and RVs, and a large ramp for event activities.

Formula I (for 1994 — brief explanation)

A new Reno-style racing class is being designed (Formula I, Goodyear-type racers), scaled at 42% (approximate wingspan 90–100 inches). The class will introduce new pace planes at Madera '93 and will be run as a new event in 1994.

Key rules and specs:

  • Minimum wing area requirement (wings will be a minimum number of square inches).
  • Wing airfoil: root chord and chord at 14%.
  • Engines: Any engine type may be used up to .45 cu. in. (twin cylinder included as long as it meets the .45 rule). Unlimited engine modifications may be engineered. Straight header exhausts only — no tuned pipes. Engine head may protrude through the cowl up to 20% of its total size. Glow engines, ignition systems, and magneto systems are acceptable.

For more information about Giant Scale Racing: Tel. (310) 320-8369 — Fax (310) 320-8354.

Where to get racing supplies

Formula I kits

  • Lil Toni; Prather Products (Terry Prather), 1660 Revenna, Wilmington, CA 90744; Tel.: (213) 835-4764
  • Denight Special, Cosmic Wind; Paul's Flying Stuff (Paul Stenberg), P.O. Box 121, Escondido, CA 92025; Tel.: (619) 743-5458
  • Denight Special, Shark, Estralitta, Cosmic Wind, Long LA1 Midget Mustang; California Speed Pros, 26612 Las Tunas, Mission Viejo, CA 92692; Tel.: (714) 365-1155
  • Pole Cat; Ritch's Hobbies (Dick Ritch), 4104 Lark, Houston, TX 77025; Tel.: (713) 661-5458
  • Shoestring; Don Rice, 12055 206th, Issaquah, WA 98027; Tel.: (206) 228-4170
  • Shoestring, Lil Toni; Tom Strom, 1420 SW 160th, Seattle, WA 98166; Tel.: (206) 246-4258
  • Estralitta, FAI Midget Mustang, Kaze Killer; Jerry Small, 3204 Johnson Rd., Southlake, TX 76092; Tel.: (817) 379-6468
  • Shoestring, Ole Tiger, Deja Vu; J.P. Hanway, 4932 Brandenburg, The Colony, TX 75056; Tel.: (214) 625-2705

Engines and related parts

  • Nelson Engines — Formula One, Quarter Midget, Q-500; Henry Nelson, 121 Pebble Creek La., Zelienople, PA 16063; Tel.: (412) 538-5282
  • Nelson Engines — Formula One, Quarter Midget, Q-500; Performance Spec. (Dave Shadel), P.O. Box 3146, Gardnerville, NV 89410; Tel.: (702) 265-7523
  • K&B .40; K&B Mfg (J & J Brodbeck), 2100 College Dr., Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
  • Jett Engines — Q-500; Jett Engineering (Dub Jett), 6110 Milwee #J, Houston, TX 77092; Tel.: (713) 680-8113
  • Modified ready-to-race Tiger Jett; Jett Engineering (Dub Jett), 6110 Milwee #J, Houston, TX 77092; Tel.: (713) 680-8113
  • K&B .40; Lee Custom Engines (Clarence Lee), 10112 Woodward Ave., Sunland, CA 91040; Tel.: (818) 352-3766

Accessories and services

  • Travel Box — first-class aircraft transport container; The Brown Box (Chuck Brown), 12033 Caminito Corriente, San Diego, CA 92128; Tel.: (619) 487-5670
  • Bar stock motor mounts, Formula I accessories; Paul's Flying Stuff (Paul Stenberg), P.O. Box 121, Escondido, CA 92025; Tel.: (619) 743-5458
  • Custom built models; Kristopher Wilson; Tel.: (714) 731-5602
  • Painted pilots; K & M McDaniels, 14601 Alkosh, Jamul, CA 92035; Tel.: (619) 698-9307
  • Custom built Formula I's; California Speed Pro's (Lyle Larson), 26612 Las Tunas, Mission Viejo, CA 92692; Tel.: (714) 365-1155 — includes a complete video on building F-I's (engines and props)
  • Custom built Formula I's; Drew Jerina, 3109 Bluffview, Garland, TX 75043; Tel.: (214) 240-7725
  • Engine mount (closed-in type); Fourmost Products; available at hobby stores
  • Engine mount; Paul's Flying Stuff; Tel.: (619) 743-5458
  • Wheels; Performance Spec.; Tel.: (702) 265-7523
  • Kraft wheels; California Speed Pro's; Tel.: (714) 365-1155
  • Prop balancer; High Point; available at hobby stores
  • Pitch gage; Prather Products; Tel.: (213) 835-4764
  • Royal Pro Tack; Tack R/C, Box 24593, Denver, CO 80224; Tel.: (303) 757-4082
  • Carbon props, Sport props, custom foam work; Barry's Model Products (Barry West), 600 Vincent, Mt. Dora, FL 32757; Tel.: (904) 383-1122

Quickie-500 kits

  • Thunder Q-II; Paul's Flying Stuff (Paul Stenberg), P.O. Box 121, Escondido, CA 92025; Tel.: (619) 743-5458
  • China Clipper; Model Tech; available via hobby stores
  • T-Tailed; California Speed Pro's, 26612 Las Tunas, Mission Viejo, CA 92692; Tel.: (714) 365-1155
  • Spickler; Spickler Models; available via hobby stores
  • Texas Outlaw; Dickie Ritch, 4104 Lark, Houston, TX 77025; Tel.: (713) 661-5458
  • Scat Cat; Flite Line Models; available via hobby stores
  • Yellow Jacket; Mills Airplane Mfg., 2868 Hambleton, Riva, MD 21140; Tel.: (301) 956-3308
  • A Glass Q-500; Barry's Model Products (Barry West), 600 Vincent, Mt. Dora, FL 32757; Tel.: (904) 383-1122
  • Regulator; J.P. Hanway, 4932 Brandenburg, The Colony, TX 75056; Tel.: (214) 625-2705

Quarter Midget kits

  • Estralitta, Heinkel II, Spitfire, Toni, Firecracker; Gager Aircraft Supply, 8425 Auburn, Ft. Wayne, IN 46825; Tel.: (219) 489-5060
  • Napair, Heston; California Speed Pros, 26612 Las Tunas, Mission Viejo, CA 92692; Tel.: (714) 365-1155
  • Shark, Deja Vu, Napair; Quality Fiberglass (Bob Sealy), 521 96th, Blaine, MN 55434; Tel.: (612) 780-2737
  • Rivets (Latasha), A J Special, Me 109; Matney Models (Kevin Matney), 11325 Harold, Luna Pier, MI 48157; Tel.: (313) 848-8195
  • Folkerts; Jim DeYoung, 16627 Dobson, South Holland, IL 60473; Tel.: (312) 399-9541
  • P-39 / P-63; Greg Doe, 407 Pony, Smyrna, TN 37167; Tel.: (615) 459-6845
  • Pole Kitty; Gail Jacobson, 2205 Brittley Terrace, College Park, GA 30349; Tel.: (404) 763-0361
  • P-51; Duane Gall, 12800 Asbury, Lakewood, CO 80228
  • Pole Cat, Denight; Barry's Model Products (Barry West), 600 Vincent, Mt. Dora, FL 32757; Tel.: (904) 383-1122

For additional information or specific inquiries about entries, rules, or supplies, contact the event organizers or the suppliers listed above.

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