The 1998 KRC Electric Fly [Archive]

jbourke

Oct 01, 1998, 12:00 AM

This year's electric fly-in in Allentown, Pennsylvania drew a record 264 pilots from
all over the USA.  The weather behaved fairly well for the second year in a row,
which provided the entrants with two and a half days of flying and buying.  At least
a thousand airplanes were present, much to the delight of the many spectators in
attendance.

 

<big>Jet Activity</big>

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There is no doubt that electric jet activity has continued to grow.  This year
there were many electric ducted fan (EDF) aircraft at the fly-in.  There have been
EDFs in years past, of course, but the size and performance of the aircraft is continually
increasing.  This is due, largely, to the efforts of a few dedicated, hard-working
importers of EDF gear formerly available only overseas.  Andy Fok, of Unbeatenpath Imports, has been importing the <a href="http://www.wemotec.com">WeMoTec</a> fan units and kits in an attempt to encourage
American modelers in their EDF exploits.  In a few years, it is quite possible that
the US will catch up with their EDF modeling friends in Europe.
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Andy shows off a WeMoTec F-16 "Agile" Falcon model.  This is a scale model
in hollow-molded form.  The finish and overall quality are typical of WeMoTec:
superb.</td>
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</center></div>Another person who is really building up the EDF community is Robert
Wagoner, of <a href="http://www.ejets.com">Animated Objects</a>.  Robert, a former
EDF columnist for this webzine, brought his Combat Models A-10, highly modified Kyosho
T-33, and Flying Styro F-16 pusher model to use as demonstration pieces. 
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Robert's A-10 is powered by two Graupner Ultra 930 motors running WeMoTec EcoFan Pro fan
units.  The battery consists of 20 2000RC cells.
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<td colspan="2" align="center">This is Robert's Flying Styro F-16.  
Power comes from an Astro 020 pylon motor and an 8x800AR pack.  The taileron control
surfaces are connected directly to the horns of the micro servos.</td>
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</center></div>Don Belfort, a columnist for Flying Models, brought his Arado 234 twin
EDF to the meet.  Don's Arado flies on 2 Hi-Line Speed 300 fan units wired in
parallel to a 7x800AR pack.  Full throttle current draw of 20 amps easily allows a
take-off from cement followed by spritely performance in the air.  Don tells me that
he is able to throttle back considerably while in flight.  The performance is
excellent for a 23.5 ounce, 200 square inch model.
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Don Belfort and his Speed 300-powered Arado.</td>
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</center></div>Christopher True's Sorceress is a nice flying EDF twin.  Look for
more information in <a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/../edf/edf1098.htm">Christopher's first EDF column</a> in
this month's E Zone.  Chris will be presenting more photos and information on his
models in coming months.
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Chris True's Sorceress EDF</td>
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</center></div>In order to better accomodate EDF models, the KRC club provided a bungee
launching station in the grass landing strip this year.  Many EDF models are too
small for landing gear and a little too large to hand-launch successfully.  The
bungee made it easy to get these models into the air.
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<td width="187" align="center">Walt Bub showed off a handy catapult
launcher for EDF airplanes.  The metal rails guide the model under the pull of the
surgical tubing.</td>
<td width="154" align="center">One of the many Kyosho T-33s at the event.
  Several of these popular models were flown in formation during the Saturday demo.</td>
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<td align="center">This little day-glow orange jet model is powered by an
Astro 020 motor in a pusher configuration.  This plane, being sold by Delta Wings,
has a 28.5" wingspan, 41" length, and weighs 24 ounces with an 8 cell pack.</td>
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</blockquote>

<big>Scale Models</big>

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One of the best reasons to attend the KRC is to see what kind of scale subjects are
possible for electric power.  One quickly realizes how diverse the interests of
electric flyers are.  It is very rare to see a scale model of a Piper Cub at the KRC,
for instance.  The attendees typically go for more obscure, difficult subjects.
</blockquote>
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<td colspan="2" align="center">Robert Pike's Liberty Sport is a conversion
of the Sig kit.  An Astro 40G motor and Zinger 13x6/10 propeller is used up front.
  Battery is a 20 cell pack of 1700 SCRs.  The motor draws 26 amps at full
throttle.  37" wingspan, 775 square inches, 7.5 lbs ready to fly.  Robert
reports that he gets 7 minutes of flight with this plane. </td>
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<td align="center"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/9.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/9_small.jpg" alt="9.jpg (61346 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="170" HEIGHT="100"></a></td>
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<td colspan="2" align="center">Keith Shaw's Fokker D-VIII parasol model is
a reproduction of Ernst Udet's famous Airshow plane.  The 1/4 scale model is powered
by a giant scale MaxCim motor.  The power system provides enough power for Keith's
D-VIII to do a very respectable torque roll. </td>
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<td align="center" valign="top"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/33.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/33_small.jpg" alt="33.jpg (16745 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="155" HEIGHT="100"></a> 
Grant Calkins' Global ARF T-6, an excellent choice for conversion using an Astro 05 motor
and 7 cells.</td>
<td align="center" valign="top"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/28.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/28_small.jpg" alt="28.jpg (23209 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="212" HEIGHT="100"></a> 
The B-25 Mitchell is an ARF Speed 400 powered twin available from Hobby Lobby.</td>
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<td valign="top"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/32.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/32_small.jpg" alt="32.jpg (11368 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="209" HEIGHT="100"></a> 
This Corsair is a 26 inch wingspan model from Flying Styro.  The owner, Joe
Malinchak, flies it with a DC1717 motor from Wes-Tek and 8 50 mah cells.  All up
weight of 6.5 ounces.  The model features 3 channel operation - rudder, elevator, and
throttle.</td>
<td valign="top"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/7.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/7_small.jpg" alt="7.jpg (38598 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="164" HEIGHT="100"></a> 
Dave Grife's 1/4 scale Fokker DVII, powered by an Astro 60 motor with an Astro Superbox
and 36 2000RC cells.</td>
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<td align="center" valign="top"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/27.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/27_small.jpg" alt="27.jpg (36309 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="155" HEIGHT="100"></a> 
Marc Thomson's CL-245 Water Bomber and Skat models.  Sadly, the Skat was removed
before takeoff.</td>
<td align="center" valign="top"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/4.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/4_small.jpg" alt="4.jpg (39187 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="126" HEIGHT="100"></a> 
This House-of-Balsa BF-109 conversion was performed by Tom Hunt using a Kress Jets KR-8 41
Turn motor.  The original plane was built 20 years ago for glow power. </td>
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<td align="center"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/50.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/50_small.jpg" alt="50.jpg (48342 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="161" HEIGHT="100"></a></td>
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<td colspan="2" align="center">Bill Wargo's giant scale V-173 "Flying
Pancake" won Best Multi-Motor on saturday. </td>
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<td align="center" colspan="2"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/49.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/49_small.jpg" alt="49.jpg (84669 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="145" HEIGHT="100"></a> 
Another wonderful model by Bill Wargo. </td>
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<td align="center" valign="top"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/51.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/51_small.jpg" alt="51.jpg (26028 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="161" HEIGHT="100"></a> 
Dave Baron lugs his B-17 back to the pit area after another successful bombing mission. </td>
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Martin Irvine's Hawker Sea Fury. </td>
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<td align="center" valign="top"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/39.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/39_small.jpg" alt="39.jpg (20535 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="154" HEIGHT="100"></a> 
Keith Shaw and Scott Black prepare to bungee launch Scott's Pond Racer. </td>
<td align="center" valign="top"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/41.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/41_small.jpg" alt="41.jpg (14509 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="176" HEIGHT="100"></a> 
The Pond Racer on a fly-by.  Vibration problems meant the spinners had to be removed. </td>
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<td align="center"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/24.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/24_small.jpg" alt="24.jpg (40363 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="112" HEIGHT="100"></a></td>
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<td colspan="2" align="center">This wonderful Brown B-2 "Miss Los
Angeles" is the work of Mark Senior.  The 73 inch span model weighs in at 15 lbs
and is hauled around by an Astro 60 pattern motor, Astro Superbox, and a 36 cell pack of
2000RC cells.</td>
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<big>Sport Planes</big>

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Just when you thought that Speed 400 pylon racers couldn't get any smaller or lighter,
along comes Martin Bamert to prove you wrong.  Martin's pylon design weighs in at 12
ounces ready to fly.  Part of his secret is the carbon fiber spinner and propeller
that he custom makes.  The spinner is slightly smaller than the Graupner version, but
of roughly the same design.   
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<td align="center" valign="top">Martin's handmade spinner and propeller</td>
<td align="center" valign="top">The spinner and prop attached to the
business end of Martin's ultra-lightweight pylon plane.</td>
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</center></div>If slow airplanes are your thing, then this year's fly-in was for you.
  Lots of slow-flyer and park-flyer designs flew during the weekend.  This part
of the e-flight market is really growing, as is evidenced by a quick scan of all the
vendor's booths.  Just about everyone is selling something related to lightweight
aircraft.  The Elfi, being sold by <a href="http://www.nesail.com">Northeast
Sailplane Products</a>, is a 260 square inch ARF Park Flyer that weighs in at 13 ounces.
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The FVK Elfi, available from NSP.  39 inch wingspan, 8 ounce/square foot wing
loading.  Comes with motor, propeller, and 6:1 reduction drive.</td>
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</center></div>Hobby Lobby spent quite a bit of their demonstration time presenting
their "Wingo" Park Flyer.  Two of these brightly colored aircraft flew in
formation several times over the weekend.  The Wingo comes with a carrying harness
for easy transportation to and from the flying field.
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The Hobby-Lobby Wingo, an ARF Park Flyer that comes complete with a motor and propeller.</td>
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</center></div>Marc Thomson flew his scratch-built "Disc-Functional" design,
a Speed 400 flying disc made of pink foam.  Rudder/Elevator controls allow high
angle-of-attack flying, and curiously slow spins.  Marc made a good show of
demonstrating how fun an inexpensive airplane can be.
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Marc with his pink foam flying disk named: Disc-Functional</td>
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</center></div>James Bhasin brought along a <a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/../../aug/kolibri/kolibri.htm">Kolibri
Slow-Flyer</a> powered by a DC1717 motor from Wes-Tek.  All up weight varies from 100
to 120 grams depending on the battery being used at the time.  A 3 cell, lithium
battery provides 2 hours of flight time.  With a lighter battery the Kolibri can loop
and perform rolls.
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<td align="center"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/40.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/40_small.jpg" alt="40.jpg (44167 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="107" HEIGHT="100"></a></td>
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<td align="center" valign="top">James with his Kolibri</td>
<td align="center" valign="top">A close-up of the Kolibri's radio, motor,
and battery installation.</td>
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</center></div>Looking for a lightweight receiver for indoor models?  Its hard to
get much lighter than Sergio Zigras' offerings, available from Z-Tron.  The new ZN
Combo unit is an Infrared based, 2 gram receiver/ proportional
servo/motor controller.  This is an excellent unit for any indoor plane requiring
rudder control and motor on/off capability.  For more information, contact Sergio at:
<blockquote>
<address>
Z Tron 
171 Arundel Road 
Paramus, NJ 07652. 
</address>
</blockquote>
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<td align="center"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/17.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/17_small.jpg" alt="17.jpg (19641 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="146" HEIGHT="100"></a></td>
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<td align="center" valign="top">This fingernail-sized device is an
Infrared-based receiver, proportional servo, and motor on/off control.  The metal
wiper arm is the servo.</td>
<td align="center" valign="top">Its meant for indoor airplanes, but the 2
gram ZN Combo unit works well in this miniature R/C car.</td>
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</center></div>Old-timer fans probably already know all about Spirit of Yesteryear.
  All new for '98 is the Dallaire Sportster for Speed 400 power.  Another
interesting plane is the Boomer Bus, a 1939 Henry Struck design.  Spirit of
Yesteryear's version is a 25% enlargement of the plans available from John Pond.  
This 75" wingspan design may become a kit if the demand warrants.
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<td align="center"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/15.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/15_small.jpg" alt="15.jpg (26605 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="151" HEIGHT="100"></a></td>
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<td align="center">The Dallaire Sportster</td>
<td align="center">An elegant model: The Boomer Bus.</td>
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</center></div>Sal at Northeast Sailplane Products showed off the new Kontronik 40-6-18
sensorless brushless controller.  This controller is different from most brushless
ESCs in that there are no signal wires.  The controller is rated for 6 to 18 cells at
a 40 amp current draw.  Also on display was the Kontronik Micro 10 for 5 to 8 cells,
a small ESC for conventional, brushed motors.
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<td align="center"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/47.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/47_small.jpg" alt="47.jpg (9614 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="235" HEIGHT="100"></a> 
The Kontronik Sensorless 40-6-18. </td>
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<td align="center"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/46.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/46_small.jpg" alt="46.jpg (27073 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="173" HEIGHT="100"></a> 
The Micro 10, a small ESC for 5 to 8 cell batteries and brushed motors.</td>
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</center></div>There are, of course, many sport planes present at the KRC.  By
far, the 16-cell class is the most popular.  I've included photos of a few that
caught my eye.
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<td align="center"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/6.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/6_small.jpg" alt="6.jpg (32723 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="129" HEIGHT="100"></a></td>
<td align="center"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/43.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/43_small.jpg" alt="43.jpg (47121 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="151" HEIGHT="100"></a></td>
</tr>
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<td align="center" valign="top">John Chapis with his Polutionless Pig
design.  The 560 square inch model is powered by a 12x1700 pack and an Astro 15G
motor.  All up weight is 4.5 lbs.</td>
<td align="center" valign="top">Dana Gantt's Hobby Lobby Flame.  By
the looks of it, the kit was somewhat "bashed" to change the appearance.  
Power is a MaxCim 15-13Y motor on a 3:1 Gearbox and 20 2000RC cells.  66 inch
wingspan, 682 square inch wing.  All up weight of 108 ounces.</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="2" align="center"><a href="/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/29.jpg"><img src="http://static.rcgroups.com/articles/ezonemag/1998/oct/krc/tnails/29_small.jpg" alt="29.jpg (40571 bytes)" border="2" WIDTH="96" HEIGHT="100"></a> 
Robert Pike with his Ace Cloud Dancer 40, a popular conversion subject.  Robert
powers his with an Astro 25G motor and 16 cells.  All up weight of 96 ounces.  
Hobbico retracts.</td>
</tr>
</table>
</center></div> 
</blockquote>

 

<big>Event Results</big>

<big><big>Saturday's Events</big></big>
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<tbody>
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<td width="34%">Event</td>
<td width="12%">Place</td>
<td width="28%">Pilot</td>
<td width="26%">Airplane</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%"></td>
<td width="28%"></td>
<td width="26%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%">Smallest Model</td>
<td width="12%">1st</td>
<td width="28%">Pat Mattes</td>
<td width="26%">Delta Wing</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%"></td>
<td width="28%"></td>
<td width="26%"></td>
</tr>
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<td width="34%">Best Multi-wing</td>
<td width="12%">1st</td>
<td width="28%">Dave Grife</td>
<td width="26%">Fokker DVII</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">2nd</td>
<td width="28%">Don Bosquet</td>
<td width="26%">Four of a Kind</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">3rd</td>
<td width="28%">Martin Irvine</td>
<td width="26%">Hawker Fury</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="100%" colspan="4"></td>
</tr>
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<td width="34%">All Up Last Down</td>
<td width="12%">1st</td>
<td width="28%">Karl Benson</td>
<td width="26%">2 hr 10 min 18 sec</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">2nd</td>
<td width="28%">Cliff Schaible</td>
<td width="26%">2 hr 3 min 33 sec</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">3rd</td>
<td width="28%">James Adversalo</td>
<td width="26%">1 hr 43 min 44 sec</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">4th</td>
<td width="28%">John McCullogh</td>
<td width="26%">1 hr 17 min 5 sec</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%"></td>
<td width="28%"></td>
<td width="26%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%">Best Vintage Class</td>
<td width="12%">1st</td>
<td width="28%">Colin McKinley</td>
<td width="26%">DeBolt Champ</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">2nd</td>
<td width="28%">Art Thomas</td>
<td width="26%">Custom Privateer</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%"></td>
<td width="28%"></td>
<td width="26%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%">Best Multi-Motor</td>
<td width="12%">1st</td>
<td width="28%">Bill Wargo</td>
<td width="26%">V-173 Flying Pancake</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">2nd</td>
<td width="28%">Scott Black</td>
<td width="26%">Pond Racer</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">3rd</td>
<td width="28%">Chris True</td>
<td width="26%">Sorcerer</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%"></td>
<td width="28%"></td>
<td width="26%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%">Best Technical Effort</td>
<td width="12%">1st</td>
<td width="28%">Gerhard Spielmann</td>
<td width="26%">FI-156 Fiesler Storch</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">2nd</td>
<td width="28%">Robert Wagoner</td>
<td width="26%">A-10 Warthog</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">3rd</td>
<td width="28%">Keith Shaw</td>
<td width="26%">Fokker DVIII</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%"></td>
<td width="28%"></td>
<td width="26%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%">Best Scale Model</td>
<td width="12%">1st</td>
<td width="28%">Dave Grife</td>
<td width="26%">Fokker D-VII</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">2nd</td>
<td width="28%">Gerhard Spielmann</td>
<td width="26%">FI-156 Fiesler Storch</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">3rd</td>
<td width="28%">Martin Irvine</td>
<td width="26%">Hawker Fury</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</center></div>

 

 

<big><big>Sunday's Events</big></big>
<div align="center"><center>

<table border="0" cellPadding="7" cellSpacing="1" width="85%">
<tbody>
</table>
</center></div><div align="center"><center>

<table border="0" cellPadding="7" cellSpacing="1" width="85%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="34%">Event</td>
<td width="12%">Place</td>
<td width="28%">Pilot</td>
<td width="26%">Airplane</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%"></td>
<td width="28%"></td>
<td width="26%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%">Largest Model</td>
<td width="12%">1st</td>
<td width="28%">Jerry Smart </td>
<td width="26%">15 ft. span, 9 ft. 5 in. fuse. length</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%"></td>
<td width="28%"></td>
<td width="26%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%">Best Solar Application</td>
<td width="12%">1st</td>
<td width="28%">Todd Heimer</td>
<td width="26%">Simple</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%"></td>
<td width="28%"></td>
<td width="26%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%">Best Control Line Model</td>
<td width="12%">1st</td>
<td width="28%">Joe Pasquito</td>
<td width="26%">Sig Twister</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%"></td>
<td width="28%"></td>
<td width="26%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%">Best Sport Scale Model</td>
<td width="12%">1st</td>
<td width="28%">Keith Mey</td>
<td width="26%">Piper J-3 Cub</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">2nd</td>
<td width="28%">Dave Rieco</td>
<td width="26%">Ikarus ECO-8 Helicopter</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">3rd</td>
<td width="28%">Chris McHugh</td>
<td width="26%">Waco Cabin</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%"></td>
<td width="28%"></td>
<td width="26%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%">C.D.’s Choice</td>
<td width="12%">1st</td>
<td width="28%">David Elias</td>
<td width="26%">Bleriot Channel Crosser</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%"></td>
<td width="28%"></td>
<td width="26%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%">Best Speed 400</td>
<td width="12%">1st</td>
<td width="28%">Don Belfort</td>
<td width="26%">B&V 141</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">2nd</td>
<td width="28%">Art Cangialosi</td>
<td width="26%">Peerless Panther</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">3rd</td>
<td width="28%">Bob Armington</td>
<td width="26%">Shrike</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%"></td>
<td width="28%"></td>
<td width="26%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%">Best Junior Modeler</td>
<td width="12%">1st</td>
<td width="28%">Kurt Settembre</td>
<td width="26%">Age 13</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">2nd</td>
<td width="28%">Justin Wolfe</td>
<td width="26%">Age 16</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%">3rd</td>
<td width="28%">Sam Foss</td>
<td width="26%">Age 8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%"></td>
<td width="28%"></td>
<td width="26%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%">Best First Timer KRC</td>
<td width="12%">1st</td>
<td width="28%">Pete Foss</td>
<td width="26%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="34%"></td>
<td width="12%"></td>
<td width="28%"></td>
<td width="26%"></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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