Gary Shaw MALICIOUS MISCHIEF received call recently concerned modeler pointed out radio hits sometimes receive flying may actually signals transmitted other modelers intent shooting down RC aircraft could result trim tab settings changed through tampering radios left impound area As described referring select group modelers allegedly spread throughout clubs hometown overheard fun-fly laughing about adverse outcomes outright attempts aimed toward shooting down aircraft caller provided story about particular modeler flying field sunny afternoon received page office required him leave short period time wanting pack up equipment what knew would about hours absence asked another flier keep eye gear until return After short absence returned thanked person watched gear began fly As soon left ground knew trouble aircraft dove toward ground neutral stick pulled hard right Hearing cries help experienced pilot took controls landed aircraft modeler perplexed flown plane earlier no problems weather picture perfect What changed airplane radio Upon investigation discovered electronic trim memory function Futaba Super Seven programmed memorize fully deflected trim settings down elevator right aileron However trim tabs themselves recentered radio giving appearance well conversation individual watched plane revealed unaware tampering next story little disturbing heard same Continued page 127 giy 6 Model Aviation / hro SafetylShaw Continued page 6 group modelers chuckle over crash resulted frequency intentionally turned jam another modeler flying plane Apparently modeler fallen disfavor particular group individuals allegedly set out discourage him hobby because radio interference Although intend mention column passed information events allegedly took place individuals involved have exposed thought content stories significant enough pass hoping might learn can prevent sort thing happening few things come mind time set up field sure range check radio before flying After obtaining frequency pin normally turn receiver first see aircraft responds radio signals emanating radios left impound area radio being used owner has switched crystals frequency flags turn transmitter antenna collapsed walk away plane moving sticks until aircraft stops responding case distance normally 75 feet according owners manual supplied system thats great time pick up transmitter impound area visually check trim settings ensure no roaming hands usually curious kids have changed things Beyond safety check range check having pin frequency theres much can make things foolproof suspect foul play sabotage field take action immediately informing club officers about suspicions Should have stayed bed guess wouldnt fair wrote about everyone elses experiences omitted own note recent blunder began May 1 unplanned unprepared trip kids attend annual Five Flags Pattern meet Pensacola Florida kept hearing wanted compete some best pilots meet attend As luck would have way Memphis Pensacola weather turned sour stayed way entire drive down first morning meet rain appeared holding off sky full aircraft making final trim adjustments preparation 9 am start time knew should have stayed bed assembling LA- 1 dropped belly pan screws grass couldnt find worry though always carry extras assembled plane completed half round sudden rain convinced should land Because rain meet didnt start until 3 pm went smoothly once under way next morning proved little better weatherwise pilots stayed finish out meet After assembling plane checking battery power decided Id feel better topped off juice fast-charger Since charger doesnt have particularly long leads placed aircraft front truck lowered hood just case rained wandered down 200-yard flight line shooting breeze talking folks about hour heard announcement donuts hot coffee available food tent quick glance kids confirmed donuts sounded too good true hopped truck started off down line CRUNCH Waves nausea anger flowed through realized source crunch airplane now located somewhere under right front tire cant describe humiliation felt once buddies gathered around asked what happened Let quote comments made so-called friends Well Mr Safety guess accident column right review few important lessons can learned embarrassment First always preflight aircraft after days flying fully charge batteries before flying again done wouldnt have needed fast-charge top things off Second never place aircraft path something can move especially Ford F-iSO pickup Third fast-charging vehicle whatever necessary give visual cues fast charger still connected aircraft Since hood lowered nothing visible remind about location aircraft Ride em cowboy Probably better driving over own airplane story sent month John B Morris Princeton Kentucky John tells story following letter beautiful day perfect go afternoon flying tied Big Bingo top van drove local airport friend Gunther Priester arrived about 10 minutes later After two flights Sig 4-40 Gunthers making flight two took down Big Bingo After fueling attached glow starter homemade D-sized Ni-Cd 18-inch zip cord connector plug routine start began remove glow starter Thats routine became extraordinary grasped battery left hand Continued page 134 FRENCH VS R/C BATTERY TEST E THATAPPLY TO YOU Li SORRY ICANTFLYTOOAY.IFORGOTTO CHARGE UP LAST NIGHT Li 1 HOPE GIONT COOK MY BA TTERIES CHARGEGATFULL RATE FOR WAY OVER 16 HOURS Li THIS SHOULO REALLY BE MY LAST FLIGHT IM NOT SURE IFMY BATTERIES WERE FULLY CHARGEO Li SUREI CAN FLY TOGA Y TRICKLE CHARGE MYR/C SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY WITH THE FRENCH TRICKLERIP I1 FRENCHY WILL.. Trickle charge kalleries days weeks eves wosIhoI Concenient GIOwLighI assures Ike TRICKLER dsisg its jsk..Be ready fly asytiroel AIso works great GIoIgoilersl $1100 SOR N ordeI ecuCncaaco. Order Irow OsOOc aSog /r/ FRENCH ELECTRONICS INC PO Boo 255 WorthisatOs OH 43085 TILTIMATESPORT RC 255 Eeet Aehiend/PO Baa 727/Soda Spring, Idaho 83276 811II$ATE lOgge BE2085473742ForFcherIIoOendOA5E September 1993 127 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI lust some msl advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becQming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 520 postage EASEOF-FLYING RATINGS OF C TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainersthan good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustration sparing R/C publication have ever read Send check money order 10 JIm Waterman 3518 Oserfisld San Antonio TX 78218 77WisgSpen 10255qIcnhee IEI6IbFIeingVJeiahleGIeeeFoee&CooI Foao Fleing Sorfeoee AIan Lending Gear ClaarCenopy AnelIabIe Builder dm255 Shaared dir 5265Oelooe Sheered dir R495 GoldbergUltimate Cowl/Wheel Pants 615 455-0735 Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo II Wkiq Span AA F WIgiW 85-95 Please send $100 Catalog 215 Big Springs Avenue homa TN 37388 1 ea Radio Shack 6 amp SPST power switch 1 ea 220-mAb variable resistor blinking LED 4 ea nail-in casters feet 1 pkg assorted tie wraps/nylon cable clamps 1 can Krylon paint So thats handle chargers has made flying Electrics convenient fun know will same Happy Flying tylShaw Continued page 127 reaching around prop brushed transmitter throttle control YS-120 four-stroke roared life pump blower did job plane became living thing head its own started car hung battery turned plane immediately became airborne flew around 18-inch control line friend could nothing grabbed wing available right hand plane would fly directly After four complete circles control line 18 inches long able pick up transmitter reduce throttle setting plane sitting concrete collapsed lawn chair exhaled great sigh relief flying often become careless things put us others great danger have resolved safety conscious can say John must really love airplane hold onto until could reach transmitter believe faced same dilemma would have tossed plane sure wouldnt thrown toward bystander Thinking about little John probably completed circles record time didnt have time think Would have safer ask another modeler start aircraft John held transmitter Thanks Ni-Cd least John will get another chance lost battery packs June 93 column did short piece entitled Migratory Battery Packs modeler shared some insight what happens receiver battery pack disconnects inside airplane month received another letter describing related incident involving helicopter Modeler F Meichner tells following story pilot just run up helicopter needed little trim idled down moment board battery fell out onto ground allowing fun begin Just gust wind picked up heli swept downwind toward flight line Everyone scattered except lying flat ground breeze stopped heli settled down bumping blade stopping engineno injured time moral storyanchor battery servos securely lock electrical connectors tape twist ties rope whatever will fight vibrations As mentioned June column Ive used Velcro mount equipment everything Piper Cubs wildly gyrating helicopters total success trick success clean surface plenty epoxy taped tied connectors Bullets ballast Letters four modelers month took strong issue regarding Exploding Payload portion June 93 column four letters received shared same opinion no danger live ammunition ammo used aircraft ballast letter particular Bob Hans Coventry Connecticut provided some clarifying information tone pleasant others Bob wrote following Concerning portion piece titled Exploding Payload feel clarification 134 Model Aviation berg 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants WingSpwic100 Wing Area 965sq EngIne 60 Irresli Aire Wing Span 68 WeIgt 85-95 t WIngArea9cflsqhEngine 120 Wing Span w weigri -90 Wing span -95 Wing Area 940 sq h Engine 120 Wing Area 860 sq EngIrw 120 FAX 615 455-0677 EAA forefront of sport aviations new developments offers something everyone As member youll enjoy benefits including monthly Sport Aviation magazine worldwide Chapter network grass roots aviation enthusiasts shares love avia tion Technical Counselors available help build restore airplane Three dynamic EAA Divisions offer specialized magazines catering interests ranging antiques classics warbirds aerobatic airplanes Momebuilders ultralight light plane enthusiasts have opportunity receive EAA Experimenter magazine young people theres Sport Aviation Club own bi-monthly magazine Sport Aviation Kids world flight open year [AA Fly-In Convention short [AA offers something everyone join today EAA skys limit EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION RO Box 3086 Oshkosh WI 54903-3086 414 426-4800 EAA Oshkosh 93 29 st 4 inan Regional Airport ecial Offer Join renew EAA membership receive outstanding video covers wide range sport aviation activities limited time can order Fascination Flight $595 Includes postage TO JOIN CALL 1-800-843-3612 Major credit caoepted dangers using live 22 caliber ammo ballast should considered dont advocate use cartridges dead weight model dont think has overly concerned about danger cartridges explosives fuel used engine probably dangerous cartridges can shown few 22 rounds carelessly thrown fire heat ignites primer/powder cartridge since cartridge con fined chamber gun designed fire no dangerous pressures developed cartridge usually makes loud pop bullet separates case enough velocity damage Ammunition has its proper place use putting model weight also important cause alarm out proportion facts statement What kind fool would risk several lives sake tail weight out place understandable builder model probably thought ammo heavy likely set off thinkit. right Ill agree could debate danger ammo used ballast weight plane cant help think countless other alternatives could used eliminate potential risk and/or controversy altogether review paragraph 8 AMA Safety Code may lend assistance some area As Ill stick lead weight time happy landings ers Editor Continued page 38 plan trim -scale T-craft like Dons however feel Mr Simpsons also quite attractive sold Cessna L-2 prior going southwest Asia 1968 have out flying game since Don Pratt died lung cancer 1976 great loss aviation modeling still think him kids farm crude makeshift models Charles Ben Holmes Sr St Petersburg Florida Removal Standardization am appalled continuing standardization models used competition includes Q-500 fun-fly Old-Timers much severely limited Q-500 plane design old standards allowed scratch-designed built planes could tear up Dodgers Outlaws today Did some us get too tired design build Q-500 just too easy buy kit Now move underfoot standardize fun-fly plane Go board design build better plane allow some new design OldTimers Texacos Too much trouble Yes agree wing areas aspect ratio engine-type size brand may limited make wing width wing length wing thickness fuse cross section restrictive limits home-designed planes Last season saw Q-500 races narrow long wing beat tar out other kit planes old sportsman rules should reinstalled betterment RC modeling would result plus speed would increase no telling design models new real airplanes could evolve Gary G Antene Oklahoma City Oklahoma Scale Speed Discussed Miniature aircraft good definition what can expect see scale model contest models really capture essence full-size brothers until take air Unfortunately point realistic similarity often disappears Realism static display mode blue-ribbon quality same realism could should extended flight mode However flight scale model Continued page 174 September 1993 135 EAA What world coming E1LPThe Little Angel Alde Bat Man . $2495 Guardian Angel Super Ru Mun ... $3995 Auto-Trickle Adapter CtlaerMe ... $3995 Available leading Hobby dealers send check money order plus $300 S&H T[1E Tejera Microsystems Eng Inc PO Box 340608-MA Tampa FL 33694 InnovativeProdacts YoaCanDependOn PREDATOR $4995 kr $6996 sosaw & H Span 48 19-45 Radio 4 oh ht 35-45 lbs. As docile trainer 40 loops per mm unlimited rolls Incredible maneuverability qE Orders Call 1 -800-645-KITS Information call 6e9-448-1 122 P0 Box 771 GENERIX East Windsor NJ easse Tomorrows Kits Affordable Pricesl Write Free Catalog Add $500 COD Custom Kit Cutters s Anyone Elses
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/09
Page Numbers: 6, 127, 134, 135
Gary Shaw MALICIOUS MISCHIEF received call recently concerned modeler pointed out radio hits sometimes receive flying may actually signals transmitted other modelers intent shooting down RC aircraft could result trim tab settings changed through tampering radios left impound area As described referring select group modelers allegedly spread throughout clubs hometown overheard fun-fly laughing about adverse outcomes outright attempts aimed toward shooting down aircraft caller provided story about particular modeler flying field sunny afternoon received page office required him leave short period time wanting pack up equipment what knew would about hours absence asked another flier keep eye gear until return After short absence returned thanked person watched gear began fly As soon left ground knew trouble aircraft dove toward ground neutral stick pulled hard right Hearing cries help experienced pilot took controls landed aircraft modeler perplexed flown plane earlier no problems weather picture perfect What changed airplane radio Upon investigation discovered electronic trim memory function Futaba Super Seven programmed memorize fully deflected trim settings down elevator right aileron However trim tabs themselves recentered radio giving appearance well conversation individual watched plane revealed unaware tampering next story little disturbing heard same Continued page 127 giy 6 Model Aviation / hro SafetylShaw Continued page 6 group modelers chuckle over crash resulted frequency intentionally turned jam another modeler flying plane Apparently modeler fallen disfavor particular group individuals allegedly set out discourage him hobby because radio interference Although intend mention column passed information events allegedly took place individuals involved have exposed thought content stories significant enough pass hoping might learn can prevent sort thing happening few things come mind time set up field sure range check radio before flying After obtaining frequency pin normally turn receiver first see aircraft responds radio signals emanating radios left impound area radio being used owner has switched crystals frequency flags turn transmitter antenna collapsed walk away plane moving sticks until aircraft stops responding case distance normally 75 feet according owners manual supplied system thats great time pick up transmitter impound area visually check trim settings ensure no roaming hands usually curious kids have changed things Beyond safety check range check having pin frequency theres much can make things foolproof suspect foul play sabotage field take action immediately informing club officers about suspicions Should have stayed bed guess wouldnt fair wrote about everyone elses experiences omitted own note recent blunder began May 1 unplanned unprepared trip kids attend annual Five Flags Pattern meet Pensacola Florida kept hearing wanted compete some best pilots meet attend As luck would have way Memphis Pensacola weather turned sour stayed way entire drive down first morning meet rain appeared holding off sky full aircraft making final trim adjustments preparation 9 am start time knew should have stayed bed assembling LA- 1 dropped belly pan screws grass couldnt find worry though always carry extras assembled plane completed half round sudden rain convinced should land Because rain meet didnt start until 3 pm went smoothly once under way next morning proved little better weatherwise pilots stayed finish out meet After assembling plane checking battery power decided Id feel better topped off juice fast-charger Since charger doesnt have particularly long leads placed aircraft front truck lowered hood just case rained wandered down 200-yard flight line shooting breeze talking folks about hour heard announcement donuts hot coffee available food tent quick glance kids confirmed donuts sounded too good true hopped truck started off down line CRUNCH Waves nausea anger flowed through realized source crunch airplane now located somewhere under right front tire cant describe humiliation felt once buddies gathered around asked what happened Let quote comments made so-called friends Well Mr Safety guess accident column right review few important lessons can learned embarrassment First always preflight aircraft after days flying fully charge batteries before flying again done wouldnt have needed fast-charge top things off Second never place aircraft path something can move especially Ford F-iSO pickup Third fast-charging vehicle whatever necessary give visual cues fast charger still connected aircraft Since hood lowered nothing visible remind about location aircraft Ride em cowboy Probably better driving over own airplane story sent month John B Morris Princeton Kentucky John tells story following letter beautiful day perfect go afternoon flying tied Big Bingo top van drove local airport friend Gunther Priester arrived about 10 minutes later After two flights Sig 4-40 Gunthers making flight two took down Big Bingo After fueling attached glow starter homemade D-sized Ni-Cd 18-inch zip cord connector plug routine start began remove glow starter Thats routine became extraordinary grasped battery left hand Continued page 134 FRENCH VS R/C BATTERY TEST E THATAPPLY TO YOU Li SORRY ICANTFLYTOOAY.IFORGOTTO CHARGE UP LAST NIGHT Li 1 HOPE GIONT COOK MY BA TTERIES CHARGEGATFULL RATE FOR WAY OVER 16 HOURS Li THIS SHOULO REALLY BE MY LAST FLIGHT IM NOT SURE IFMY BATTERIES WERE FULLY CHARGEO Li SUREI CAN FLY TOGA Y TRICKLE CHARGE MYR/C SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY WITH THE FRENCH TRICKLERIP I1 FRENCHY WILL.. Trickle charge kalleries days weeks eves wosIhoI Concenient GIOwLighI assures Ike TRICKLER dsisg its jsk..Be ready fly asytiroel AIso works great GIoIgoilersl $1100 SOR N ordeI ecuCncaaco. Order Irow OsOOc aSog /r/ FRENCH ELECTRONICS INC PO Boo 255 WorthisatOs OH 43085 TILTIMATESPORT RC 255 Eeet Aehiend/PO Baa 727/Soda Spring, Idaho 83276 811II$ATE lOgge BE2085473742ForFcherIIoOendOA5E September 1993 127 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI lust some msl advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becQming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 520 postage EASEOF-FLYING RATINGS OF C TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainersthan good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustration sparing R/C publication have ever read Send check money order 10 JIm Waterman 3518 Oserfisld San Antonio TX 78218 77WisgSpen 10255qIcnhee IEI6IbFIeingVJeiahleGIeeeFoee&CooI Foao Fleing Sorfeoee AIan Lending Gear ClaarCenopy AnelIabIe Builder dm255 Shaared dir 5265Oelooe Sheered dir R495 GoldbergUltimate Cowl/Wheel Pants 615 455-0735 Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo II Wkiq Span AA F WIgiW 85-95 Please send $100 Catalog 215 Big Springs Avenue homa TN 37388 1 ea Radio Shack 6 amp SPST power switch 1 ea 220-mAb variable resistor blinking LED 4 ea nail-in casters feet 1 pkg assorted tie wraps/nylon cable clamps 1 can Krylon paint So thats handle chargers has made flying Electrics convenient fun know will same Happy Flying tylShaw Continued page 127 reaching around prop brushed transmitter throttle control YS-120 four-stroke roared life pump blower did job plane became living thing head its own started car hung battery turned plane immediately became airborne flew around 18-inch control line friend could nothing grabbed wing available right hand plane would fly directly After four complete circles control line 18 inches long able pick up transmitter reduce throttle setting plane sitting concrete collapsed lawn chair exhaled great sigh relief flying often become careless things put us others great danger have resolved safety conscious can say John must really love airplane hold onto until could reach transmitter believe faced same dilemma would have tossed plane sure wouldnt thrown toward bystander Thinking about little John probably completed circles record time didnt have time think Would have safer ask another modeler start aircraft John held transmitter Thanks Ni-Cd least John will get another chance lost battery packs June 93 column did short piece entitled Migratory Battery Packs modeler shared some insight what happens receiver battery pack disconnects inside airplane month received another letter describing related incident involving helicopter Modeler F Meichner tells following story pilot just run up helicopter needed little trim idled down moment board battery fell out onto ground allowing fun begin Just gust wind picked up heli swept downwind toward flight line Everyone scattered except lying flat ground breeze stopped heli settled down bumping blade stopping engineno injured time moral storyanchor battery servos securely lock electrical connectors tape twist ties rope whatever will fight vibrations As mentioned June column Ive used Velcro mount equipment everything Piper Cubs wildly gyrating helicopters total success trick success clean surface plenty epoxy taped tied connectors Bullets ballast Letters four modelers month took strong issue regarding Exploding Payload portion June 93 column four letters received shared same opinion no danger live ammunition ammo used aircraft ballast letter particular Bob Hans Coventry Connecticut provided some clarifying information tone pleasant others Bob wrote following Concerning portion piece titled Exploding Payload feel clarification 134 Model Aviation berg 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants WingSpwic100 Wing Area 965sq EngIne 60 Irresli Aire Wing Span 68 WeIgt 85-95 t WIngArea9cflsqhEngine 120 Wing Span w weigri -90 Wing span -95 Wing Area 940 sq h Engine 120 Wing Area 860 sq EngIrw 120 FAX 615 455-0677 EAA forefront of sport aviations new developments offers something everyone As member youll enjoy benefits including monthly Sport Aviation magazine worldwide Chapter network grass roots aviation enthusiasts shares love avia tion Technical Counselors available help build restore airplane Three dynamic EAA Divisions offer specialized magazines catering interests ranging antiques classics warbirds aerobatic airplanes Momebuilders ultralight light plane enthusiasts have opportunity receive EAA Experimenter magazine young people theres Sport Aviation Club own bi-monthly magazine Sport Aviation Kids world flight open year [AA Fly-In Convention short [AA offers something everyone join today EAA skys limit EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION RO Box 3086 Oshkosh WI 54903-3086 414 426-4800 EAA Oshkosh 93 29 st 4 inan Regional Airport ecial Offer Join renew EAA membership receive outstanding video covers wide range sport aviation activities limited time can order Fascination Flight $595 Includes postage TO JOIN CALL 1-800-843-3612 Major credit caoepted dangers using live 22 caliber ammo ballast should considered dont advocate use cartridges dead weight model dont think has overly concerned about danger cartridges explosives fuel used engine probably dangerous cartridges can shown few 22 rounds carelessly thrown fire heat ignites primer/powder cartridge since cartridge con fined chamber gun designed fire no dangerous pressures developed cartridge usually makes loud pop bullet separates case enough velocity damage Ammunition has its proper place use putting model weight also important cause alarm out proportion facts statement What kind fool would risk several lives sake tail weight out place understandable builder model probably thought ammo heavy likely set off thinkit. right Ill agree could debate danger ammo used ballast weight plane cant help think countless other alternatives could used eliminate potential risk and/or controversy altogether review paragraph 8 AMA Safety Code may lend assistance some area As Ill stick lead weight time happy landings ers Editor Continued page 38 plan trim -scale T-craft like Dons however feel Mr Simpsons also quite attractive sold Cessna L-2 prior going southwest Asia 1968 have out flying game since Don Pratt died lung cancer 1976 great loss aviation modeling still think him kids farm crude makeshift models Charles Ben Holmes Sr St Petersburg Florida Removal Standardization am appalled continuing standardization models used competition includes Q-500 fun-fly Old-Timers much severely limited Q-500 plane design old standards allowed scratch-designed built planes could tear up Dodgers Outlaws today Did some us get too tired design build Q-500 just too easy buy kit Now move underfoot standardize fun-fly plane Go board design build better plane allow some new design OldTimers Texacos Too much trouble Yes agree wing areas aspect ratio engine-type size brand may limited make wing width wing length wing thickness fuse cross section restrictive limits home-designed planes Last season saw Q-500 races narrow long wing beat tar out other kit planes old sportsman rules should reinstalled betterment RC modeling would result plus speed would increase no telling design models new real airplanes could evolve Gary G Antene Oklahoma City Oklahoma Scale Speed Discussed Miniature aircraft good definition what can expect see scale model contest models really capture essence full-size brothers until take air Unfortunately point realistic similarity often disappears Realism static display mode blue-ribbon quality same realism could should extended flight mode However flight scale model Continued page 174 September 1993 135 EAA What world coming E1LPThe Little Angel Alde Bat Man . $2495 Guardian Angel Super Ru Mun ... $3995 Auto-Trickle Adapter CtlaerMe ... $3995 Available leading Hobby dealers send check money order plus $300 S&H T[1E Tejera Microsystems Eng Inc PO Box 340608-MA Tampa FL 33694 InnovativeProdacts YoaCanDependOn PREDATOR $4995 kr $6996 sosaw & H Span 48 19-45 Radio 4 oh ht 35-45 lbs. As docile trainer 40 loops per mm unlimited rolls Incredible maneuverability qE Orders Call 1 -800-645-KITS Information call 6e9-448-1 122 P0 Box 771 GENERIX East Windsor NJ easse Tomorrows Kits Affordable Pricesl Write Free Catalog Add $500 COD Custom Kit Cutters s Anyone Elses
Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/09
Page Numbers: 6, 127, 134, 135
Gary Shaw MALICIOUS MISCHIEF received call recently concerned modeler pointed out radio hits sometimes receive flying may actually signals transmitted other modelers intent shooting down RC aircraft could result trim tab settings changed through tampering radios left impound area As described referring select group modelers allegedly spread throughout clubs hometown overheard fun-fly laughing about adverse outcomes outright attempts aimed toward shooting down aircraft caller provided story about particular modeler flying field sunny afternoon received page office required him leave short period time wanting pack up equipment what knew would about hours absence asked another flier keep eye gear until return After short absence returned thanked person watched gear began fly As soon left ground knew trouble aircraft dove toward ground neutral stick pulled hard right Hearing cries help experienced pilot took controls landed aircraft modeler perplexed flown plane earlier no problems weather picture perfect What changed airplane radio Upon investigation discovered electronic trim memory function Futaba Super Seven programmed memorize fully deflected trim settings down elevator right aileron However trim tabs themselves recentered radio giving appearance well conversation individual watched plane revealed unaware tampering next story little disturbing heard same Continued page 127 giy 6 Model Aviation / hro SafetylShaw Continued page 6 group modelers chuckle over crash resulted frequency intentionally turned jam another modeler flying plane Apparently modeler fallen disfavor particular group individuals allegedly set out discourage him hobby because radio interference Although intend mention column passed information events allegedly took place individuals involved have exposed thought content stories significant enough pass hoping might learn can prevent sort thing happening few things come mind time set up field sure range check radio before flying After obtaining frequency pin normally turn receiver first see aircraft responds radio signals emanating radios left impound area radio being used owner has switched crystals frequency flags turn transmitter antenna collapsed walk away plane moving sticks until aircraft stops responding case distance normally 75 feet according owners manual supplied system thats great time pick up transmitter impound area visually check trim settings ensure no roaming hands usually curious kids have changed things Beyond safety check range check having pin frequency theres much can make things foolproof suspect foul play sabotage field take action immediately informing club officers about suspicions Should have stayed bed guess wouldnt fair wrote about everyone elses experiences omitted own note recent blunder began May 1 unplanned unprepared trip kids attend annual Five Flags Pattern meet Pensacola Florida kept hearing wanted compete some best pilots meet attend As luck would have way Memphis Pensacola weather turned sour stayed way entire drive down first morning meet rain appeared holding off sky full aircraft making final trim adjustments preparation 9 am start time knew should have stayed bed assembling LA- 1 dropped belly pan screws grass couldnt find worry though always carry extras assembled plane completed half round sudden rain convinced should land Because rain meet didnt start until 3 pm went smoothly once under way next morning proved little better weatherwise pilots stayed finish out meet After assembling plane checking battery power decided Id feel better topped off juice fast-charger Since charger doesnt have particularly long leads placed aircraft front truck lowered hood just case rained wandered down 200-yard flight line shooting breeze talking folks about hour heard announcement donuts hot coffee available food tent quick glance kids confirmed donuts sounded too good true hopped truck started off down line CRUNCH Waves nausea anger flowed through realized source crunch airplane now located somewhere under right front tire cant describe humiliation felt once buddies gathered around asked what happened Let quote comments made so-called friends Well Mr Safety guess accident column right review few important lessons can learned embarrassment First always preflight aircraft after days flying fully charge batteries before flying again done wouldnt have needed fast-charge top things off Second never place aircraft path something can move especially Ford F-iSO pickup Third fast-charging vehicle whatever necessary give visual cues fast charger still connected aircraft Since hood lowered nothing visible remind about location aircraft Ride em cowboy Probably better driving over own airplane story sent month John B Morris Princeton Kentucky John tells story following letter beautiful day perfect go afternoon flying tied Big Bingo top van drove local airport friend Gunther Priester arrived about 10 minutes later After two flights Sig 4-40 Gunthers making flight two took down Big Bingo After fueling attached glow starter homemade D-sized Ni-Cd 18-inch zip cord connector plug routine start began remove glow starter Thats routine became extraordinary grasped battery left hand Continued page 134 FRENCH VS R/C BATTERY TEST E THATAPPLY TO YOU Li SORRY ICANTFLYTOOAY.IFORGOTTO CHARGE UP LAST NIGHT Li 1 HOPE GIONT COOK MY BA TTERIES CHARGEGATFULL RATE FOR WAY OVER 16 HOURS Li THIS SHOULO REALLY BE MY LAST FLIGHT IM NOT SURE IFMY BATTERIES WERE FULLY CHARGEO Li SUREI CAN FLY TOGA Y TRICKLE CHARGE MYR/C SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY WITH THE FRENCH TRICKLERIP I1 FRENCHY WILL.. Trickle charge kalleries days weeks eves wosIhoI Concenient GIOwLighI assures Ike TRICKLER dsisg its jsk..Be ready fly asytiroel AIso works great GIoIgoilersl $1100 SOR N ordeI ecuCncaaco. Order Irow OsOOc aSog /r/ FRENCH ELECTRONICS INC PO Boo 255 WorthisatOs OH 43085 TILTIMATESPORT RC 255 Eeet Aehiend/PO Baa 727/Soda Spring, Idaho 83276 811II$ATE lOgge BE2085473742ForFcherIIoOendOA5E September 1993 127 R/C BEGINNERS hobby loses about half its potential fliers because fail successfully solo IT ISNT THEIR FAULT ITS THE PLANES FAULTI lust some msl advertised trainers impossible average beginner solo seems norm crash ruin 4 5 planes before becQming successful both stupid costly mention real turn-off new student quite unnecessary YOU COULD SOLO YOUR FIRST TIME UP Thanks extensive trainer flighttesting ever conducted hobby can now know advance ones fly slow handsoff stable easy enough Grandma just so-so intermediate ones deserve trainer label Send $350 plus 520 postage EASEOF-FLYING RATINGS OF C TRAINERS Over 40 currently available train ers evaluated including ARFs Also grades easeof-building explains trainer aerodynamics dares address questions poor trainersthan good trainers marketed does no warn about Guarantee money back say eye-opening candid enlight ening time-saving money-saving frustration sparing R/C publication have ever read Send check money order 10 JIm Waterman 3518 Oserfisld San Antonio TX 78218 77WisgSpen 10255qIcnhee IEI6IbFIeingVJeiahleGIeeeFoee&CooI Foao Fleing Sorfeoee AIan Lending Gear ClaarCenopy AnelIabIe Builder dm255 Shaared dir 5265Oelooe Sheered dir R495 GoldbergUltimate Cowl/Wheel Pants 615 455-0735 Wing Sldnning Video Desaflo II Wkiq Span AA F WIgiW 85-95 Please send $100 Catalog 215 Big Springs Avenue homa TN 37388 1 ea Radio Shack 6 amp SPST power switch 1 ea 220-mAb variable resistor blinking LED 4 ea nail-in casters feet 1 pkg assorted tie wraps/nylon cable clamps 1 can Krylon paint So thats handle chargers has made flying Electrics convenient fun know will same Happy Flying tylShaw Continued page 127 reaching around prop brushed transmitter throttle control YS-120 four-stroke roared life pump blower did job plane became living thing head its own started car hung battery turned plane immediately became airborne flew around 18-inch control line friend could nothing grabbed wing available right hand plane would fly directly After four complete circles control line 18 inches long able pick up transmitter reduce throttle setting plane sitting concrete collapsed lawn chair exhaled great sigh relief flying often become careless things put us others great danger have resolved safety conscious can say John must really love airplane hold onto until could reach transmitter believe faced same dilemma would have tossed plane sure wouldnt thrown toward bystander Thinking about little John probably completed circles record time didnt have time think Would have safer ask another modeler start aircraft John held transmitter Thanks Ni-Cd least John will get another chance lost battery packs June 93 column did short piece entitled Migratory Battery Packs modeler shared some insight what happens receiver battery pack disconnects inside airplane month received another letter describing related incident involving helicopter Modeler F Meichner tells following story pilot just run up helicopter needed little trim idled down moment board battery fell out onto ground allowing fun begin Just gust wind picked up heli swept downwind toward flight line Everyone scattered except lying flat ground breeze stopped heli settled down bumping blade stopping engineno injured time moral storyanchor battery servos securely lock electrical connectors tape twist ties rope whatever will fight vibrations As mentioned June column Ive used Velcro mount equipment everything Piper Cubs wildly gyrating helicopters total success trick success clean surface plenty epoxy taped tied connectors Bullets ballast Letters four modelers month took strong issue regarding Exploding Payload portion June 93 column four letters received shared same opinion no danger live ammunition ammo used aircraft ballast letter particular Bob Hans Coventry Connecticut provided some clarifying information tone pleasant others Bob wrote following Concerning portion piece titled Exploding Payload feel clarification 134 Model Aviation berg 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants WingSpwic100 Wing Area 965sq EngIne 60 Irresli Aire Wing Span 68 WeIgt 85-95 t WIngArea9cflsqhEngine 120 Wing Span w weigri -90 Wing span -95 Wing Area 940 sq h Engine 120 Wing Area 860 sq EngIrw 120 FAX 615 455-0677 EAA forefront of sport aviations new developments offers something everyone As member youll enjoy benefits including monthly Sport Aviation magazine worldwide Chapter network grass roots aviation enthusiasts shares love avia tion Technical Counselors available help build restore airplane Three dynamic EAA Divisions offer specialized magazines catering interests ranging antiques classics warbirds aerobatic airplanes Momebuilders ultralight light plane enthusiasts have opportunity receive EAA Experimenter magazine young people theres Sport Aviation Club own bi-monthly magazine Sport Aviation Kids world flight open year [AA Fly-In Convention short [AA offers something everyone join today EAA skys limit EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION RO Box 3086 Oshkosh WI 54903-3086 414 426-4800 EAA Oshkosh 93 29 st 4 inan Regional Airport ecial Offer Join renew EAA membership receive outstanding video covers wide range sport aviation activities limited time can order Fascination Flight $595 Includes postage TO JOIN CALL 1-800-843-3612 Major credit caoepted dangers using live 22 caliber ammo ballast should considered dont advocate use cartridges dead weight model dont think has overly concerned about danger cartridges explosives fuel used engine probably dangerous cartridges can shown few 22 rounds carelessly thrown fire heat ignites primer/powder cartridge since cartridge con fined chamber gun designed fire no dangerous pressures developed cartridge usually makes loud pop bullet separates case enough velocity damage Ammunition has its proper place use putting model weight also important cause alarm out proportion facts statement What kind fool would risk several lives sake tail weight out place understandable builder model probably thought ammo heavy likely set off thinkit. right Ill agree could debate danger ammo used ballast weight plane cant help think countless other alternatives could used eliminate potential risk and/or controversy altogether review paragraph 8 AMA Safety Code may lend assistance some area As Ill stick lead weight time happy landings ers Editor Continued page 38 plan trim -scale T-craft like Dons however feel Mr Simpsons also quite attractive sold Cessna L-2 prior going southwest Asia 1968 have out flying game since Don Pratt died lung cancer 1976 great loss aviation modeling still think him kids farm crude makeshift models Charles Ben Holmes Sr St Petersburg Florida Removal Standardization am appalled continuing standardization models used competition includes Q-500 fun-fly Old-Timers much severely limited Q-500 plane design old standards allowed scratch-designed built planes could tear up Dodgers Outlaws today Did some us get too tired design build Q-500 just too easy buy kit Now move underfoot standardize fun-fly plane Go board design build better plane allow some new design OldTimers Texacos Too much trouble Yes agree wing areas aspect ratio engine-type size brand may limited make wing width wing length wing thickness fuse cross section restrictive limits home-designed planes Last season saw Q-500 races narrow long wing beat tar out other kit planes old sportsman rules should reinstalled betterment RC modeling would result plus speed would increase no telling design models new real airplanes could evolve Gary G Antene Oklahoma City Oklahoma Scale Speed Discussed Miniature aircraft good definition what can expect see scale model contest models really capture essence full-size brothers until take air Unfortunately point realistic similarity often disappears Realism static display mode blue-ribbon quality same realism could should extended flight mode However flight scale model Continued page 174 September 1993 135 EAA What world coming E1LPThe Little Angel Alde Bat Man . $2495 Guardian Angel Super Ru Mun ... $3995 Auto-Trickle Adapter CtlaerMe ... $3995 Available leading Hobby dealers send check money order plus $300 S&H T[1E Tejera Microsystems Eng Inc PO Box 340608-MA Tampa FL 33694 InnovativeProdacts YoaCanDependOn PREDATOR $4995 kr $6996 sosaw & H Span 48 19-45 Radio 4 oh ht 35-45 lbs. 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1993/09
Page Numbers: 6, 127, 134, 135
Gary Shaw MALICIOUS MISCHIEF received call recently concerned modeler pointed out radio hits sometimes receive flying may actually signals transmitted other modelers intent shooting down RC aircraft could result trim tab settings changed through tampering radios left impound area As described referring select group modelers allegedly spread throughout clubs hometown overheard fun-fly laughing about adverse outcomes outright attempts aimed toward shooting down aircraft caller provided story about particular modeler flying field sunny afternoon received page office required him leave short period time wanting pack up equipment what knew would about hours absence asked another flier keep eye gear until return After short absence returned thanked person watched gear began fly As soon left ground knew trouble aircraft dove toward ground neutral stick pulled hard right Hearing cries help experienced pilot took controls landed aircraft modeler perplexed flown plane earlier no problems weather picture perfect What changed airplane radio Upon investigation discovered electronic trim memory function Futaba Super Seven programmed memorize fully deflected trim settings down elevator right aileron However trim tabs themselves recentered radio giving appearance well conversation individual watched plane revealed unaware tampering next story little disturbing heard same Continued page 127 giy 6 Model Aviation / hro SafetylShaw Continued page 6 group modelers chuckle over crash resulted frequency intentionally turned jam another modeler flying plane Apparently modeler fallen disfavor particular group individuals allegedly set out discourage him hobby because radio interference Although intend mention column passed information events allegedly took place individuals involved have exposed thought content stories significant enough pass hoping might learn can prevent sort thing happening few things come mind time set up field sure range check radio before flying After obtaining frequency pin normally turn receiver first see aircraft responds radio signals emanating radios left impound area radio being used owner has switched crystals frequency flags turn transmitter antenna collapsed walk away plane moving sticks until aircraft stops responding case distance normally 75 feet according owners manual supplied system thats great time pick up transmitter impound area visually check trim settings ensure no roaming hands usually curious kids have changed things Beyond safety check range check having pin frequency theres much can make things foolproof suspect foul play sabotage field take action immediately informing club officers about suspicions Should have stayed bed guess wouldnt fair wrote about everyone elses experiences omitted own note recent blunder began May 1 unplanned unprepared trip kids attend annual Five Flags Pattern meet Pensacola Florida kept hearing wanted compete some best pilots meet attend As luck would have way Memphis Pensacola weather turned sour stayed way entire drive down first morning meet rain appeared holding off sky full aircraft making final trim adjustments preparation 9 am start time knew should have stayed bed assembling LA- 1 dropped belly pan screws grass couldnt find worry though always carry extras assembled plane completed half round sudden rain convinced should land Because rain meet didnt start until 3 pm went smoothly once under way next morning proved little better weatherwise pilots stayed finish out meet After assembling plane checking battery power decided Id feel better topped off juice fast-charger Since charger doesnt have particularly long leads placed aircraft front truck lowered hood just case rained wandered down 200-yard flight line shooting breeze talking folks about hour heard announcement donuts hot coffee available food tent quick glance kids confirmed donuts sounded too good true hopped truck started off down line CRUNCH Waves nausea anger flowed through realized source crunch airplane now located somewhere under right front tire cant describe humiliation felt once buddies gathered around asked what happened Let quote comments made so-called friends Well Mr Safety guess accident column right review few important lessons can learned embarrassment First always preflight aircraft after days flying fully charge batteries before flying again done wouldnt have needed fast-charge top things off Second never place aircraft path something can move especially Ford F-iSO pickup Third fast-charging vehicle whatever necessary give visual cues fast charger still connected aircraft Since hood lowered nothing visible remind about location aircraft Ride em cowboy Probably better driving over own airplane story sent month John B Morris Princeton Kentucky John tells story following letter beautiful day perfect go afternoon flying tied Big Bingo top van drove local airport friend Gunther Priester arrived about 10 minutes later After two flights Sig 4-40 Gunthers making flight two took down Big Bingo After fueling attached glow starter homemade D-sized Ni-Cd 18-inch zip cord connector plug routine start began remove glow starter Thats routine became extraordinary grasped battery left hand Continued page 134 FRENCH VS R/C BATTERY TEST E THATAPPLY TO YOU Li SORRY ICANTFLYTOOAY.IFORGOTTO CHARGE UP LAST NIGHT Li 1 HOPE GIONT COOK MY BA TTERIES CHARGEGATFULL RATE FOR WAY OVER 16 HOURS Li THIS SHOULO REALLY BE MY LAST FLIGHT IM NOT SURE IFMY BATTERIES WERE FULLY CHARGEO Li SUREI CAN FLY TOGA Y TRICKLE CHARGE MYR/C SYSTEM CONTINUOUSLY WITH THE FRENCH TRICKLERIP I1 FRENCHY WILL.. 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became living thing head its own started car hung battery turned plane immediately became airborne flew around 18-inch control line friend could nothing grabbed wing available right hand plane would fly directly After four complete circles control line 18 inches long able pick up transmitter reduce throttle setting plane sitting concrete collapsed lawn chair exhaled great sigh relief flying often become careless things put us others great danger have resolved safety conscious can say John must really love airplane hold onto until could reach transmitter believe faced same dilemma would have tossed plane sure wouldnt thrown toward bystander Thinking about little John probably completed circles record time didnt have time think Would have safer ask another modeler start aircraft John held transmitter Thanks Ni-Cd least John will get another chance lost battery packs June 93 column did short piece entitled Migratory Battery Packs modeler shared some insight what happens receiver battery pack disconnects inside airplane month received another letter describing related incident involving helicopter Modeler F Meichner tells following story pilot just run up helicopter needed little trim idled down moment board battery fell out onto ground allowing fun begin Just gust wind picked up heli swept downwind toward flight line Everyone scattered except lying flat ground breeze stopped heli settled down bumping blade stopping engineno injured time moral storyanchor battery servos securely lock electrical connectors tape twist ties rope whatever will fight vibrations As mentioned June column Ive used Velcro mount equipment everything Piper Cubs wildly gyrating helicopters total success trick success clean surface plenty epoxy taped tied connectors Bullets ballast Letters four modelers month took strong issue regarding Exploding Payload portion June 93 column four letters received shared same opinion no danger live ammunition ammo used aircraft ballast letter particular Bob Hans Coventry Connecticut provided some clarifying information tone pleasant others Bob wrote following Concerning portion piece titled Exploding Payload feel clarification 134 Model Aviation berg 300 Cowl/Wheel Pants WingSpwic100 Wing Area 965sq EngIne 60 Irresli Aire Wing Span 68 WeIgt 85-95 t WIngArea9cflsqhEngine 120 Wing Span w weigri -90 Wing span -95 Wing Area 940 sq h Engine 120 Wing Area 860 sq EngIrw 120 FAX 615 455-0677 EAA forefront of sport aviations new developments offers something everyone As member youll enjoy benefits including monthly Sport Aviation magazine worldwide Chapter network grass roots aviation enthusiasts shares love avia tion Technical Counselors available help build restore airplane Three dynamic EAA Divisions offer specialized magazines catering interests ranging antiques classics warbirds aerobatic airplanes Momebuilders ultralight light plane enthusiasts have opportunity receive EAA Experimenter magazine young people theres Sport Aviation Club own bi-monthly magazine Sport Aviation Kids world flight open year [AA Fly-In Convention short [AA offers something everyone join today EAA skys limit EXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION RO Box 3086 Oshkosh WI 54903-3086 414 426-4800 EAA Oshkosh 93 29 st 4 inan Regional Airport ecial Offer Join renew EAA membership receive outstanding video covers wide range sport aviation activities limited time can order Fascination Flight $595 Includes postage TO JOIN CALL 1-800-843-3612 Major credit caoepted dangers using live 22 caliber ammo ballast should considered dont advocate use cartridges dead weight model dont think has overly concerned about danger cartridges explosives fuel used engine probably dangerous cartridges can shown few 22 rounds carelessly thrown fire heat ignites primer/powder cartridge since cartridge con fined chamber gun designed fire no dangerous pressures developed cartridge usually makes loud pop bullet separates case enough velocity damage Ammunition has its proper place use putting model weight also important cause alarm out proportion facts statement What kind fool would risk several lives sake tail weight out place understandable builder model probably thought ammo heavy likely set off thinkit. right Ill agree could debate danger ammo used ballast weight plane cant help think countless other alternatives could used eliminate potential risk and/or controversy altogether review paragraph 8 AMA Safety Code may lend assistance some area As Ill stick lead weight time happy landings ers Editor Continued page 38 plan trim -scale T-craft like Dons however feel Mr Simpsons also quite attractive sold Cessna L-2 prior going southwest Asia 1968 have out flying game since Don Pratt died lung cancer 1976 great loss aviation modeling still think him kids farm crude makeshift models Charles Ben Holmes Sr St Petersburg Florida Removal Standardization am appalled continuing standardization models used competition includes Q-500 fun-fly Old-Timers much severely limited Q-500 plane design old standards allowed scratch-designed built planes could tear up Dodgers Outlaws today Did some us get too tired design build Q-500 just too easy buy kit Now move underfoot standardize fun-fly plane Go board design build better plane allow some new design OldTimers Texacos Too much trouble Yes agree wing areas aspect ratio engine-type size brand may limited make wing width wing length wing thickness fuse cross section restrictive limits home-designed planes Last season saw Q-500 races narrow long wing beat tar out other kit planes old sportsman rules should reinstalled betterment RC modeling would result plus speed would increase no telling design models new real airplanes could evolve Gary G Antene Oklahoma City Oklahoma Scale Speed Discussed Miniature aircraft good definition what can expect see scale model contest models really capture essence full-size brothers until take air Unfortunately point realistic similarity often disappears Realism static display mode blue-ribbon quality same realism could should extended flight mode However flight scale model Continued page 174 September 1993 135 EAA What world coming E1LPThe Little Angel Alde Bat Man . $2495 Guardian Angel Super Ru Mun ... $3995 Auto-Trickle Adapter CtlaerMe ... $3995 Available leading Hobby dealers send check money order plus $300 S&H T[1E Tejera Microsystems Eng Inc PO Box 340608-MA Tampa FL 33694 InnovativeProdacts YoaCanDependOn PREDATOR $4995 kr $6996 sosaw & H Span 48 19-45 Radio 4 oh ht 35-45 lbs. As docile trainer 40 loops per mm unlimited rolls Incredible maneuverability qE Orders Call 1 -800-645-KITS Information call 6e9-448-1 122 P0 Box 771 GENERIX East Windsor NJ easse Tomorrows Kits Affordable Pricesl Write Free Catalog Add $500 COD Custom Kit Cutters s Anyone Elses