How Dumb Dumb number ntly asked Bill about Pylon readers have pointed out glaring error insituation general particular Stephen Baardsens Kingfisher article inwhether felt changes June MA mixed photo annecessary airplanes themselves A-7E Corsair II same author s airplane specifications Dumb full Corsair article appears inare fine now its very important have another experienced person give preflight inspection model tiniest problems may overlooked someone checking his/her own model fresh set eyes can spot things before cause real difficulties issue Apologies Mr Baardsen discovered mistake Survey Says last report have 13000 responses demographic survey Terrific will take some time analyze data such large response should come up some solid information help AMA MA Spaced out Anything between covers subject space considerations thats what happened Microhenrys June issue Applause Executive Council passing measure provides publication Council members voting record seems logical constituents should see elected able represent districts interests AMA whole way weve asked publication Council meetings minutes lags far behind meeting date have suggestions its done political reasons minutes given meeting considered official until voted Council Approval happens following meeting three months later Council meets quarterly accounts delay typical Council meeting lasts ll1/2 days meeting length possibility transcription/ typographical errors exists Isnt better wait certain minutes perfect representation business conducted applause involved upgrading Pylon cage construction other racing guidelines Sure its unfortunate accident spurred action number people have given great deal thought effort toward making regulations will provide safety making course construction setup feasible Bill Hagers last two columns have illustrated extent changes have shown way keep excitement racing provide adequate safety Modelspeak Recent Letters Editor have questioned use certain phrasing language point bashing use Websters Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary reference James Kemble wrote Brit domiciled USA am constantly dismayed often angered abuse paramount means communication receives English language particularly rich its [sic] vocabulary Well. consider country Man going flying again Aint great dont truly speak write English anyway language really American course isnt Kings English what sometimes considered proper English adaptation have expanded idea recognizing certain conventions terminology particular modelers conscious decision part became Managing Editor MA taken considerable heat stilted phrasing rewriting text point some text difficult read lack better term seemed un modelerlike An example change elimination unit measure after wood sizes stylists grammarians probably some old profs may cringe at. main spar 1/8 x A2 x 1/2 x 1 butfor subscribersI believe its much readable modelerlike .1/sinxin.1A2inx/2inxlin accept idea may correct scientific/engineering notation seriously doubt makes difference majority readers Its rather trite use term like modeler-friendly little idea wont hurt can still use bestest goodest grammar time produce text intelligent comprehensible everyone Knowbutimean Vein June Haught Corner recalled oldest sons introduction powered flight Pee Wee 30 model thrilled C 0 R N E R about whole thing Reader Ralph Evans wrote ask have considered starting son Electric power subject him noisy messy engines Well Ralph have done bit sport Electric flying converted 020 Replica model Its nice model take park let cruise around big lazy circles since I/we primarily competition-oriented FF modelers Electric motors fall well short noisy messy engines required competitive Battery weight still biggest deterrent truly competitive Electric FF models Electrics have loyal following power pun em Theres much enjoyment forms Electric flying just doesnt fit form competition As noise mess Im accustomed Ive around contest flying since about three years old scream 20000-rpm engine smell fuels seems normal Like sound ball meeting bat spring training rites spring first time get hear distinctive engine sound maybe spill little messy fuel myself first time since last flying day previous year feel bit alive awake alert grass seems bit greener sun little brighter Man ready go flying again Aint great JAAAh Jim Haught Managing Editor August 1994 3