Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-22
John PendIetOn's idea.

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John PendIeton's idea.
The idea for an adult model plane
class was born to John Pendleton in
structor Of the model aircraft section OF
the legion.
John says that in his contact with
model plane building and flying he has
discovered growing interest of adults
In the movement.
He says that there are thousands of
enthusiasts all over the country, full
grown men and women, whose main
sport Is the building and sailing of
model yachts. So he contends that il
adults are interested in model yachts
why shouldn't they have the same in
terest in model planes?
Glass to Open Soon.
Model building and flying is a much
greater sport than the sailing of the
tiny boats, says John.
At any rate, the legion is to give a
try to the plan. So grandpop, father and
mother and big brother and sister must
come up and take a crack at model
plane building and flying.
You older folks can give John a ring
ct the Air Legion and have your names
put down as prospective members for
the class. Announcement of the start
Of the class will be given in this column
at later date.
New Workshop Open.
The legion has something new for
the younger model plane enthusiasts.
The store formerly used by the In
ternational Engineering Co. at Twenti-
eth and K streets is to be used as a
workshop for model builders in the
Junior section of the legion. The work.
shop Is we'll lighted and is equipped
with work benches and plenty of tools
which will be at the disposal of the
pilots.
Paul siple, the Boy Scout who accom-
panied Admiral Byrd on his Polar ex-
petition, spoke to young model plane
pilots on his experiences at Central
High School yesterday afternoon. The
meet scheduled for yesterday was post
poned so the boys could hear his talk.
Rules for National Meet.
Here are the rules for the fourth ma
tional playground miniature aircraft
tournament to be held at Atlantic City
October 10 and IL:
Each contestant may have three
flights in each event. Each launching
will count as a fight regardless of time
of flight or distance attained. ANY
flights accidentally interfered with by
officials or others will be given another
trial If the contestant desires. The same
or different planes may be used The
best flight only scores except in case
OF tie. then second best flight will deter
mine the winner and the other contest
ant second. r. o. G. and r. o. w.
planes must rise unaided by operators.
All planes must be made and oper-
ated by the contestant. If, in the
opinion Of the judges, special conditions
warrant, substitute may be allowed to
operate a plane. In addition to raw
material, contestants are allowed to
purchase in f1pished form only bearings,
propeller shaft, small metal fittings and
wheels. Special attention is called to
the requirement that floats and pro-
pellers must be made by contestants.
ANY plans or patterns may be used pro-
vided the models come within the con-
test requirements.
In outdoor events Nos. and for
planes with power other than rubber
contestants are allowed to purchase
spring motors, compressed air motors,
tank outfits and other motor devices
but in all other respects the planes
must comply with the above regula-
tons Of being built by the contestants.
Fuselage Model Explained.
Fuselage Models.-These planes must
have the rubber within the fuselage.
The fusslage covering must extend at
least four-flfths of the length of the
rubber motor measured from the inner