U Gary Shaw PREFLIGHT CHECKLISTS Since months ModelAviation aimed towards modeling youth beginner pilots seems appropriate pass along few safety tips Mark Clifton Port Orchard Washington developed easy-to-follow preflight Everyday Flying Checklist decided time use checklist after forgot install enough rubber bands Senioritas wing during recent student training flight Rubber bands hold wings place some models arent enough rubber bands fewer 10-12 inflight wing shifting usually occurs Marks case using enough rubber bands resulted violent snap-roll near-loss Marks model wing shifted sideways Although recovered model crash very fortunate review preflight safety checklist could have prevented mishap Before Starting EngineControl Surfaces Move correct direction Throw set proper amount Deflection set takeoff No play hingesfirmly attached Throttle Linkage Moves correct direction full range Fasteners Accessible screws bolts rubber bands wheel collars devises secure tight Radio Transmitter switches set Receiver battery stowed properly Battery charged Range check okay Transmitter antenna fully extended Receiver antenna stretched out straight Engine Secure Prop spinner safe use General Check alignment wings tail landing gear engine Everything firmly attached After Starting EngineControl Surfaces No fluttering Move correct direction Flaps spoilers etc properly set Engine No bubbles fuel line Mixture correct Reliable idle return high throttle full throttle engine runs properly nose pointed up down Before Releasing Check controls throttle again Look over entire aircraft obvious problems Notes First Flight/Overhaul/Repair Checklist Before Starting EngineControl Surfaces No binding linkages between servos control surfaces/throttle Move correct direction Throw set proper amount Centered trim centered No play Firmly attached Flaps spoilers etc operate correctly Throttle Linkage Moves correct direction Closes enough shut engine Opens full throttle Does stall servo Fasteners correctly installed Wing bolts rubber bands wheel collars devises safety locked fuel tubing engine bolts landing gear screws place Radio Receiver battery properly protected secured Dual rates trims etc properly set Batteries charged Range-check okay Receiver antenna stretched out straight Transmitter antenna fully extended Balance CG proper location Balances roll axis well Engine/Fuel Tank height correct Fuel lines kinked Prop balanced Flying Surfaces Incidence washout warps checked incidence meter Landing Gear Wings level aircraft ground Nose wheel aircraft sit proper angle attack After Engine StartEngine Fuel tank full Reliable idle return high throttle Can shut off transmitter Mixture correct No air bubbles fuel line full throttle runs correctly nose pointed up down Control Surfaces No fluttering throttle setting Check again move correct direction just move Taxi Airplane tracks straight Steering too sensitive General Covering paint applied correctly Cowlings wheel pants other accessories properly attached Watch Prop Line have witnessed prop thrown running engine no doubt believe prop hits something severe injury just remote possibility Props rotate incredible speed have ability depart shafts phenomenal power Most props thrown engine backfires because fuel mixture too lean because prop nut worked loose lock nut can prevent rare occasions often prop tampered props have failed broken spinning help illustrate point story about thrown props prop line longtime Pattem flier Rick Helmke recently bought Escape Pattern contest idea could Continued page 75 70 Model Aviation D YOU FLY THIS P / / 1 SafetylShaw Continued page 70 run some old two-stroke engines taking up space boxes last couple years finally decided install Webra Racing 61 rear-exhaust complete pipe worry about much noise thing made since noise isnt problem home field dig around find rightsized prop glow plug finally put thing together ready test run took out back yard fueled it started up quickly remembered enough get pipe length close engine came right pipe mean really came forgotten about fast short-strokes turn preparing tach about two three minutes run whenat full throttlethe prop shed blade surprised took couple seconds shut thing down Fortunately no injured nothing damaged took few minutes regain composure Shedding prop blade time cause concern high speeds using high-performance equipment results could have much worse spent some time thinking about several things occurred First old prop least two years old didnt see damage initially looked again what left saw scrub mark back remaining blade dont know before ran engine Also prop shaft hole enlarged original size second thing occurred ran engine competition aircraft using 10% Cool Power fueled yesterday giving second thoughtI filled 25% Pattern blend fuel same company think maybe surprised rpm power engine developing point of remind everyone never let spectator stand prop arc running engine particularly high-powered engine Modelers should know better others probably dont have big back yard still havent found missing blade thing Im sure its sticking somebody Remember change type setup another might forget some what used know Ive flying four-stroke awhile now its clear didnt put enough thought what doing Finally want say absolutely indictment prop its maker Ive used will continue use products will however find out what needs to store used props what rpm limitation what might apply fb CHALlES TRYJAIG KEEP efA- e DowN Ar THE FZEL vim I IItIII il' V IIi V IIIf II 93 January 1995 75 Charlie S SEA CRUISER AVAILABLE IN TWO SIZES 59 Wingspan 40 51 PWR $9895 49 Wingspan 20 28 PWR $6995 Outperforms Most 40 Sizes EASY BUILDING TH FLYING KITS FEATURE Cut/Sanded Parts Complete Hardware Package Rolled Plans Semi-Symmetrical Airfoil Step Step Instructions Photos Requires Standard 4 Ch RadioHANGAR DESIGNS ORDER YOURS TODAY SEND TO 2 Raccoon Court Include $500 S & H KitJacksonville AR 72076 Check MO-US Funds COD $400 Extra INFO 501 834-8177 Send SASE WIHE UENUEH BENDS AND FORMS WIRE AND STRIPS OF METAL IN ANGLES CURl/ES LOOPS EFC No WB100 $400 PUNCH SET cuTS SQUARES AND SLOTS SET INCLUDES SEES I/B 3/1B 1/4 SIIB3/B MADE FM NICKEL PlATED STEEL No SPS5 -$1200 ZONA SAWS 15042 TEETh 314$230 20032 TEETH 3/4230 250MrTRE BOX250 450 LONG & SNORT BLADE 260 500 1 1/4 WIDE 270 600 ZONA HAKA JUNIOR HACKsAw 165 DRILL SETS FIRST QUAUTY HIGH SPEED STEEL ALL BESS WJPPUED IN CASE 35100 70 Z po- 5350 NEEDLE FILE SET 61/2- 12SHAFES PLASTIC HANDLE WITh EACH FILE GREAT ON WOOD PLASliC METAL No NFS1O1 -$500 INDUSTRIAL OUALITY X-TRA HEAW DUTY 12 SHAPE 4 LONG $650 6 LONG $800 DREMEL 3950 TOP OF ThE UNE MOTO POWER TOOL SET INCLUDES 40 ACCESSORIES AND CASE No 3950 $7000 RUES MADE IN USA 12/PACK No E812-$l00 Doz No EB144 -7O0 Gross PIN VISE STAINLESS STEEL-S TO lIE CAR PV4 W LONG $400 PV6 ES LONG 600 PV1O-10-LONG- 800 PV15-15-LONG-1000 PVBI4-Ofo 1/4 CBPBCBY$60G TUBE CUTTER lIE TO 5/8 cAPAcnY DUTI MADE FROM SEMI-STEEL No T058 $400 HOBBY KNIFE BLADES No11 MADE IN USA 100 PACK NoHKBI 1- $650 SINGLE EDGE BLADES MADE IN USA FIRST OUALIIY NO9 100PACK NoSEB102450 HEAVY DUTY NO 12 FIRST QUALITY 100 PACK Z PLIERS MAKES PERFECT Z BENDS WITH SQUEEZE No ZPL $1650 LONG DRILLS-- -SET---1 FIRST QUALITY HIGH SPEED STEEL 1/16 1/8 12 LONG18 LONG LG1 1/16 $450 LG6 3/16 sisoo 5I32 3/161/4 1/8 450 LG7 7/32 1500 12 LONG LG3 5/32 450 LG8 1/4 1500 LG9 $2100 3S1B3-No Ito 60 t60Ps$1850 LG4 3/16 450 4-Noel toBOSOpc1200 LGS 114 550WHEN ORDERING RRDADDS3OO EASTERN TOOL&SUPPLYCOCOD ADD $750 149 GRAND STREET NEW YORK NY 10013 ORDERS 212-825-1006 WRITE FOR CATALOG $300- OR FREE WITH ORDER OFFiCE 212-226-3749 AX 212-925-1010 CUlliNG MATS HEALS ITSELF AFTER EACH CUT AND SURFACE STAYS SMOOTh NONGLARE GREEN FINISH CUT ON BOTH SIDES CM8 9 x 12 $1000 CM1212x18 HELPING HAND FIRST QUALITY THREE ARMS 2 ARMS WITh ALLIGATOR CUPS 1 ARM WITh 2X GLASS 2 1/2 MAGNIFIER HH1 -$700 NORTHWESTERN CHOP SAW ~SPRFECT MITRE CUTS 000 OR PLASTIC USES SINGLE EDGE BLADE ADJ STOP NC 145O I-UAH ANUH ALUMINUM IN USA Til 11 LONG $230 T22 22 LONG $350 SANDPAPER RUFF TUFF ADHESIVE SACK $1OS EA ISPEQPYPINEIRSF MEDIUM RSM1 flO flflAflCCtOfl ELECTRONIC CALIPER 1ST INDUSTRIAL QUALITY READS IN INCHES AND METRIC 050155MM EC6 $5500 DIAL CALIPER 1ST INDUSTRIAL QUALITY G 6 100 SINGLE REVOLUTION GRAD IN 001 SAliN CHROME FINISH WITh FITTED CASE DC6 2100 first dont need second Ricks advice right mark should heeded whenever notice someone standing arc revolving prop Longtime readers may remember story column about thrown prop found its way modelers chest Yes thats right sticking out chest like Ninja dagger something us wish repeat definitely preventable prevent similar accident occurring Tell around stand clear prop arc start and/or run engine Its early September write column once again find myself vacation Montana enjoying cool crisp mountain air Quite welcome reprieve central Floridas summer heat high humidity mention perfect time year practice little Pattern before attending annual Billings Flying Mustangs State Championship Pattern meet Allowing share compete modef vacation local friend Helenawhat bud afternoon weather outstanding took turns flying craft until seven eight rounds flown having blast time flying refueling model yet another round suggested kick back little put fast-charge model No need friend said 500 mA flight pack gets least 15 20 rounds up no problem arent serious replied have 1200 mA pack model get worried after six flights short discussion ensued regarding battery maintenance charging etc continued until somewhat satisfied knew batteries better did F oin Giants Help PromoteI I0Non-CompetitiveI i..wt.... Flying Large WC Air craft I II IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I MEMBERSHIP APPUCAllON l NEW I] RENEWAL Date19I Yeaily Dues$1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US EisewhereI Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNAllONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ I Street _____________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ State/Province ________________Zip _________________ IMAA________ AMA Number________ MAAC ________SFA _______ Chapter_______ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 205S HiIIdaIe Road naKS 67401 mfl 76 Model Aviation HES 3 PCS MINLATURE WIRE BRUSH SET ONE EACH BRAS5 NYLON BTNNLESS MWB3 $300 T-PINS1 11/4I 100 PACK TP1 4 $200 WEVE GOT THE CURE. WHETHER YOURE TORN RIPPED SHREDDED FRAZZLED SMASHED CRUSHED CRACKED CHIPPED FRAC TURED SPLIT SNAPPED SHATTERED OR JUST LITFEL BIT STRESSED Sheldons epoxy products have long known strength flexibility reliability reasonable prices Whether choose quick setting 5minute field repair just hurry extremely strong 30minute can confident using best price 27625 MtN EPOXY 8oz596 276312 MIN EPOXY 8oz596 276430 MIN EPOXY Soz596 27595 MIN EPOXY 9oz749 2760tS MIN EPOXY 9oz749 276130 MtN EPOXY 9oz749 accomplice took air yet another flight enjoyed carving sky knife-edge after knife-edge made look easy Upon landing refueling again suggested check battery status recharge necessary before next round After being informed didnt have voltmeter along partner took note elapsed flying time displayed transmitter indicated still okay Up afternoon sky went As fuel got short decided land activated retract switch instantly obvious activating retracts took last bit juice battery now out-of-control aircraft gyrated around sky like singed moth fluttering ground took less minute seemed like forever model auger gravel end runway almost got back Fudge Boy did feel terrible Both us walked over wreckage made conscious effort stay arms length away stunned friend What sport Although indicated hated proven wrong through crash model focused bright side talked about what learned What did learn 1 Never rely elapsed battery time judge condition battery 2 Always bring voltmeter field 3 Always use voltmeter built-in load provide estimate remaining battery power 4 Never fly someone elses model gut tells batteries almost dead Check voltage recharge necessary call day 5 Install pack capacity normally use whenever heavy use model expected Until next month put meter marketing POSt-CURE since 1984 have always best product avail able modeler absolute lowest possi ble price always assured finest adhesives available POSt-CURE products specially formulated very best avalable raw materials use no second grade stock warehouse inventory stored refriger ated maintain very best quality possible Lots imitators good POSt-CURE modelers choice 2752 P051-CURE THtN 2oz 539 2753 POSt-CURE GAP-FILLING 2ez. 539 2754 P051-CURE TI-tIN loz 349 2755 POSt-CURE GAP FILLING loz 2756 tNSTA-5ET SPRAY 2ez 349 2757 INSTA-SET REFILL t0oz 796 2758 UN-CURE DEBONDER lez 296 LDONS HOBBIES 2135 OLD OAKLAND ROAD SAN JOSE CA 95131 QUESTIONS CUSTOMER SERVICEORDER DEPT 408 943-0872 FAX 408 943-0904 800 822-1688 DEALER INQUIRES INVITED SHIPPING UPS Ground Continental USA $5 95 UPS 2nd DAY AIR & UPS NEXT DAY AIR available COD OK add $550 COD fee 78 Model Aviation TING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best NRAM 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 02Strobe Light Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 03Landing Lights 4BV$3995 #RAM 04Mars Rotating Beacon Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 #RAM 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9V$2495 #RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 #RAM 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally send check money order full credit card Info cost item plus $400 $500 foreignfor Immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sorry no COD 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 70, 75, 76, 78
U Gary Shaw PREFLIGHT CHECKLISTS Since months ModelAviation aimed towards modeling youth beginner pilots seems appropriate pass along few safety tips Mark Clifton Port Orchard Washington developed easy-to-follow preflight Everyday Flying Checklist decided time use checklist after forgot install enough rubber bands Senioritas wing during recent student training flight Rubber bands hold wings place some models arent enough rubber bands fewer 10-12 inflight wing shifting usually occurs Marks case using enough rubber bands resulted violent snap-roll near-loss Marks model wing shifted sideways Although recovered model crash very fortunate review preflight safety checklist could have prevented mishap Before Starting EngineControl Surfaces Move correct direction Throw set proper amount Deflection set takeoff No play hingesfirmly attached Throttle Linkage Moves correct direction full range Fasteners Accessible screws bolts rubber bands wheel collars devises secure tight Radio Transmitter switches set Receiver battery stowed properly Battery charged Range check okay Transmitter antenna fully extended Receiver antenna stretched out straight Engine Secure Prop spinner safe use General Check alignment wings tail landing gear engine Everything firmly attached After Starting EngineControl Surfaces No fluttering Move correct direction Flaps spoilers etc properly set Engine No bubbles fuel line Mixture correct Reliable idle return high throttle full throttle engine runs properly nose pointed up down Before Releasing Check controls throttle again Look over entire aircraft obvious problems Notes First Flight/Overhaul/Repair Checklist Before Starting EngineControl Surfaces No binding linkages between servos control surfaces/throttle Move correct direction Throw set proper amount Centered trim centered No play Firmly attached Flaps spoilers etc operate correctly Throttle Linkage Moves correct direction Closes enough shut engine Opens full throttle Does stall servo Fasteners correctly installed Wing bolts rubber bands wheel collars devises safety locked fuel tubing engine bolts landing gear screws place Radio Receiver battery properly protected secured Dual rates trims etc properly set Batteries charged Range-check okay Receiver antenna stretched out straight Transmitter antenna fully extended Balance CG proper location Balances roll axis well Engine/Fuel Tank height correct Fuel lines kinked Prop balanced Flying Surfaces Incidence washout warps checked incidence meter Landing Gear Wings level aircraft ground Nose wheel aircraft sit proper angle attack After Engine StartEngine Fuel tank full Reliable idle return high throttle Can shut off transmitter Mixture correct No air bubbles fuel line full throttle runs correctly nose pointed up down Control Surfaces No fluttering throttle setting Check again move correct direction just move Taxi Airplane tracks straight Steering too sensitive General Covering paint applied correctly Cowlings wheel pants other accessories properly attached Watch Prop Line have witnessed prop thrown running engine no doubt believe prop hits something severe injury just remote possibility Props rotate incredible speed have ability depart shafts phenomenal power Most props thrown engine backfires because fuel mixture too lean because prop nut worked loose lock nut can prevent rare occasions often prop tampered props have failed broken spinning help illustrate point story about thrown props prop line longtime Pattem flier Rick Helmke recently bought Escape Pattern contest idea could Continued page 75 70 Model Aviation D YOU FLY THIS P / / 1 SafetylShaw Continued page 70 run some old two-stroke engines taking up space boxes last couple years finally decided install Webra Racing 61 rear-exhaust complete pipe worry about much noise thing made since noise isnt problem home field dig around find rightsized prop glow plug finally put thing together ready test run took out back yard fueled it started up quickly remembered enough get pipe length close engine came right pipe mean really came forgotten about fast short-strokes turn preparing tach about two three minutes run whenat full throttlethe prop shed blade surprised took couple seconds shut thing down Fortunately no injured nothing damaged took few minutes regain composure Shedding prop blade time cause concern high speeds using high-performance equipment results could have much worse spent some time thinking about several things occurred First old prop least two years old didnt see damage initially looked again what left saw scrub mark back remaining blade dont know before ran engine Also prop shaft hole enlarged original size second thing occurred ran engine competition aircraft using 10% Cool Power fueled yesterday giving second thoughtI filled 25% Pattern blend fuel same company think maybe surprised rpm power engine developing point of remind everyone never let spectator stand prop arc running engine particularly high-powered engine Modelers should know better others probably dont have big back yard still havent found missing blade thing Im sure its sticking somebody Remember change type setup another might forget some what used know Ive flying four-stroke awhile now its clear didnt put enough thought what doing Finally want say absolutely indictment prop its maker Ive used will continue use products will however find out what needs to store used props what rpm limitation what might apply fb CHALlES TRYJAIG KEEP efA- e DowN Ar THE FZEL vim I IItIII il' V IIi V IIIf II 93 January 1995 75 Charlie S SEA CRUISER AVAILABLE IN TWO SIZES 59 Wingspan 40 51 PWR $9895 49 Wingspan 20 28 PWR $6995 Outperforms Most 40 Sizes EASY BUILDING TH FLYING KITS FEATURE Cut/Sanded Parts Complete Hardware Package Rolled Plans Semi-Symmetrical Airfoil Step Step Instructions Photos Requires Standard 4 Ch RadioHANGAR DESIGNS ORDER YOURS TODAY SEND TO 2 Raccoon Court Include $500 S & H KitJacksonville AR 72076 Check MO-US Funds COD $400 Extra INFO 501 834-8177 Send SASE WIHE UENUEH BENDS AND FORMS WIRE AND STRIPS OF METAL IN ANGLES CURl/ES LOOPS EFC No WB100 $400 PUNCH SET cuTS SQUARES AND SLOTS SET INCLUDES SEES I/B 3/1B 1/4 SIIB3/B MADE FM NICKEL PlATED STEEL No SPS5 -$1200 ZONA SAWS 15042 TEETh 314$230 20032 TEETH 3/4230 250MrTRE BOX250 450 LONG & SNORT BLADE 260 500 1 1/4 WIDE 270 600 ZONA HAKA JUNIOR HACKsAw 165 DRILL SETS FIRST QUAUTY HIGH SPEED STEEL ALL BESS WJPPUED IN CASE 35100 70 Z po- 5350 NEEDLE FILE SET 61/2- 12SHAFES PLASTIC HANDLE WITh EACH FILE GREAT ON WOOD PLASliC METAL No NFS1O1 -$500 INDUSTRIAL OUALITY X-TRA HEAW DUTY 12 SHAPE 4 LONG $650 6 LONG $800 DREMEL 3950 TOP OF ThE UNE MOTO POWER TOOL SET INCLUDES 40 ACCESSORIES AND CASE No 3950 $7000 RUES MADE IN USA 12/PACK No E812-$l00 Doz No EB144 -7O0 Gross PIN VISE STAINLESS STEEL-S TO lIE CAR PV4 W LONG $400 PV6 ES LONG 600 PV1O-10-LONG- 800 PV15-15-LONG-1000 PVBI4-Ofo 1/4 CBPBCBY$60G TUBE CUTTER lIE TO 5/8 cAPAcnY DUTI MADE FROM SEMI-STEEL No T058 $400 HOBBY KNIFE BLADES No11 MADE IN USA 100 PACK NoHKBI 1- $650 SINGLE EDGE BLADES MADE IN USA FIRST OUALIIY NO9 100PACK NoSEB102450 HEAVY DUTY NO 12 FIRST QUALITY 100 PACK Z PLIERS MAKES PERFECT Z BENDS WITH SQUEEZE No ZPL $1650 LONG DRILLS-- -SET---1 FIRST QUALITY HIGH SPEED STEEL 1/16 1/8 12 LONG18 LONG LG1 1/16 $450 LG6 3/16 sisoo 5I32 3/161/4 1/8 450 LG7 7/32 1500 12 LONG LG3 5/32 450 LG8 1/4 1500 LG9 $2100 3S1B3-No Ito 60 t60Ps$1850 LG4 3/16 450 4-Noel toBOSOpc1200 LGS 114 550WHEN ORDERING RRDADDS3OO EASTERN TOOL&SUPPLYCOCOD ADD $750 149 GRAND STREET NEW YORK NY 10013 ORDERS 212-825-1006 WRITE FOR CATALOG $300- OR FREE WITH ORDER OFFiCE 212-226-3749 AX 212-925-1010 CUlliNG MATS HEALS ITSELF AFTER EACH CUT AND SURFACE STAYS SMOOTh NONGLARE GREEN FINISH CUT ON BOTH SIDES CM8 9 x 12 $1000 CM1212x18 HELPING HAND FIRST QUALITY THREE ARMS 2 ARMS WITh ALLIGATOR CUPS 1 ARM WITh 2X GLASS 2 1/2 MAGNIFIER HH1 -$700 NORTHWESTERN CHOP SAW ~SPRFECT MITRE CUTS 000 OR PLASTIC USES SINGLE EDGE BLADE ADJ STOP NC 145O I-UAH ANUH ALUMINUM IN USA Til 11 LONG $230 T22 22 LONG $350 SANDPAPER RUFF TUFF ADHESIVE SACK $1OS EA ISPEQPYPINEIRSF MEDIUM RSM1 flO flflAflCCtOfl ELECTRONIC CALIPER 1ST INDUSTRIAL QUALITY READS IN INCHES AND METRIC 050155MM EC6 $5500 DIAL CALIPER 1ST INDUSTRIAL QUALITY G 6 100 SINGLE REVOLUTION GRAD IN 001 SAliN CHROME FINISH WITh FITTED CASE DC6 2100 first dont need second Ricks advice right mark should heeded whenever notice someone standing arc revolving prop Longtime readers may remember story column about thrown prop found its way modelers chest Yes thats right sticking out chest like Ninja dagger something us wish repeat definitely preventable prevent similar accident occurring Tell around stand clear prop arc start and/or run engine Its early September write column once again find myself vacation Montana enjoying cool crisp mountain air Quite welcome reprieve central Floridas summer heat high humidity mention perfect time year practice little Pattern before attending annual Billings Flying Mustangs State Championship Pattern meet Allowing share compete modef vacation local friend Helenawhat bud afternoon weather outstanding took turns flying craft until seven eight rounds flown having blast time flying refueling model yet another round suggested kick back little put fast-charge model No need friend said 500 mA flight pack gets least 15 20 rounds up no problem arent serious replied have 1200 mA pack model get worried after six flights short discussion ensued regarding battery maintenance charging etc continued until somewhat satisfied knew batteries better did F oin Giants Help PromoteI I0Non-CompetitiveI i..wt.... Flying Large WC Air craft I II IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I MEMBERSHIP APPUCAllON l NEW I] RENEWAL Date19I Yeaily Dues$1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US EisewhereI Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNAllONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ I Street _____________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ State/Province ________________Zip _________________ IMAA________ AMA Number________ MAAC ________SFA _______ Chapter_______ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 205S HiIIdaIe Road naKS 67401 mfl 76 Model Aviation HES 3 PCS MINLATURE WIRE BRUSH SET ONE EACH BRAS5 NYLON BTNNLESS MWB3 $300 T-PINS1 11/4I 100 PACK TP1 4 $200 WEVE GOT THE CURE. WHETHER YOURE TORN RIPPED SHREDDED FRAZZLED SMASHED CRUSHED CRACKED CHIPPED FRAC TURED SPLIT SNAPPED SHATTERED OR JUST LITFEL BIT STRESSED Sheldons epoxy products have long known strength flexibility reliability reasonable prices Whether choose quick setting 5minute field repair just hurry extremely strong 30minute can confident using best price 27625 MtN EPOXY 8oz596 276312 MIN EPOXY 8oz596 276430 MIN EPOXY Soz596 27595 MIN EPOXY 9oz749 2760tS MIN EPOXY 9oz749 276130 MtN EPOXY 9oz749 accomplice took air yet another flight enjoyed carving sky knife-edge after knife-edge made look easy Upon landing refueling again suggested check battery status recharge necessary before next round After being informed didnt have voltmeter along partner took note elapsed flying time displayed transmitter indicated still okay Up afternoon sky went As fuel got short decided land activated retract switch instantly obvious activating retracts took last bit juice battery now out-of-control aircraft gyrated around sky like singed moth fluttering ground took less minute seemed like forever model auger gravel end runway almost got back Fudge Boy did feel terrible Both us walked over wreckage made conscious effort stay arms length away stunned friend What sport Although indicated hated proven wrong through crash model focused bright side talked about what learned What did learn 1 Never rely elapsed battery time judge condition battery 2 Always bring voltmeter field 3 Always use voltmeter built-in load provide estimate remaining battery power 4 Never fly someone elses model gut tells batteries almost dead Check voltage recharge necessary call day 5 Install pack capacity normally use whenever heavy use model expected Until next month put meter marketing POSt-CURE since 1984 have always best product avail able modeler absolute lowest possi ble price always assured finest adhesives available POSt-CURE products specially formulated very best avalable raw materials use no second grade stock warehouse inventory stored refriger ated maintain very best quality possible Lots imitators good POSt-CURE modelers choice 2752 P051-CURE THtN 2oz 539 2753 POSt-CURE GAP-FILLING 2ez. 539 2754 P051-CURE TI-tIN loz 349 2755 POSt-CURE GAP FILLING loz 2756 tNSTA-5ET SPRAY 2ez 349 2757 INSTA-SET REFILL t0oz 796 2758 UN-CURE DEBONDER lez 296 LDONS HOBBIES 2135 OLD OAKLAND ROAD SAN JOSE CA 95131 QUESTIONS CUSTOMER SERVICEORDER DEPT 408 943-0872 FAX 408 943-0904 800 822-1688 DEALER INQUIRES INVITED SHIPPING UPS Ground Continental USA $5 95 UPS 2nd DAY AIR & UPS NEXT DAY AIR available COD OK add $550 COD fee 78 Model Aviation TING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best NRAM 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 02Strobe Light Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 03Landing Lights 4BV$3995 #RAM 04Mars Rotating Beacon Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 #RAM 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9V$2495 #RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 #RAM 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally send check money order full credit card Info cost item plus $400 $500 foreignfor Immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sorry no COD 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 70, 75, 76, 78
U Gary Shaw PREFLIGHT CHECKLISTS Since months ModelAviation aimed towards modeling youth beginner pilots seems appropriate pass along few safety tips Mark Clifton Port Orchard Washington developed easy-to-follow preflight Everyday Flying Checklist decided time use checklist after forgot install enough rubber bands Senioritas wing during recent student training flight Rubber bands hold wings place some models arent enough rubber bands fewer 10-12 inflight wing shifting usually occurs Marks case using enough rubber bands resulted violent snap-roll near-loss Marks model wing shifted sideways Although recovered model crash very fortunate review preflight safety checklist could have prevented mishap Before Starting EngineControl Surfaces Move correct direction Throw set proper amount Deflection set takeoff No play hingesfirmly attached Throttle Linkage Moves correct direction full range Fasteners Accessible screws bolts rubber bands wheel collars devises secure tight Radio Transmitter switches set Receiver battery stowed properly Battery charged Range check okay Transmitter antenna fully extended Receiver antenna stretched out straight Engine Secure Prop spinner safe use General Check alignment wings tail landing gear engine Everything firmly attached After Starting EngineControl Surfaces No fluttering Move correct direction Flaps spoilers etc properly set Engine No bubbles fuel line Mixture correct Reliable idle return high throttle full throttle engine runs properly nose pointed up down Before Releasing Check controls throttle again Look over entire aircraft obvious problems Notes First Flight/Overhaul/Repair Checklist Before Starting EngineControl Surfaces No binding linkages between servos control surfaces/throttle Move correct direction Throw set proper amount Centered trim centered No play Firmly attached Flaps spoilers etc operate correctly Throttle Linkage Moves correct direction Closes enough shut engine Opens full throttle Does stall servo Fasteners correctly installed Wing bolts rubber bands wheel collars devises safety locked fuel tubing engine bolts landing gear screws place Radio Receiver battery properly protected secured Dual rates trims etc properly set Batteries charged Range-check okay Receiver antenna stretched out straight Transmitter antenna fully extended Balance CG proper location Balances roll axis well Engine/Fuel Tank height correct Fuel lines kinked Prop balanced Flying Surfaces Incidence washout warps checked incidence meter Landing Gear Wings level aircraft ground Nose wheel aircraft sit proper angle attack After Engine StartEngine Fuel tank full Reliable idle return high throttle Can shut off transmitter Mixture correct No air bubbles fuel line full throttle runs correctly nose pointed up down Control Surfaces No fluttering throttle setting Check again move correct direction just move Taxi Airplane tracks straight Steering too sensitive General Covering paint applied correctly Cowlings wheel pants other accessories properly attached Watch Prop Line have witnessed prop thrown running engine no doubt believe prop hits something severe injury just remote possibility Props rotate incredible speed have ability depart shafts phenomenal power Most props thrown engine backfires because fuel mixture too lean because prop nut worked loose lock nut can prevent rare occasions often prop tampered props have failed broken spinning help illustrate point story about thrown props prop line longtime Pattem flier Rick Helmke recently bought Escape Pattern contest idea could Continued page 75 70 Model Aviation D YOU FLY THIS P / / 1 SafetylShaw Continued page 70 run some old two-stroke engines taking up space boxes last couple years finally decided install Webra Racing 61 rear-exhaust complete pipe worry about much noise thing made since noise isnt problem home field dig around find rightsized prop glow plug finally put thing together ready test run took out back yard fueled it started up quickly remembered enough get pipe length close engine came right pipe mean really came forgotten about fast short-strokes turn preparing tach about two three minutes run whenat full throttlethe prop shed blade surprised took couple seconds shut thing down Fortunately no injured nothing damaged took few minutes regain composure Shedding prop blade time cause concern high speeds using high-performance equipment results could have much worse spent some time thinking about several things occurred First old prop least two years old didnt see damage initially looked again what left saw scrub mark back remaining blade dont know before ran engine Also prop shaft hole enlarged original size second thing occurred ran engine competition aircraft using 10% Cool Power fueled yesterday giving second thoughtI filled 25% Pattern blend fuel same company think maybe surprised rpm power engine developing point of remind everyone never let spectator stand prop arc running engine particularly high-powered engine Modelers should know better others probably dont have big back yard still havent found missing blade thing Im sure its sticking somebody Remember change type setup another might forget some what used know Ive flying four-stroke awhile now its clear didnt put enough thought what doing Finally want say absolutely indictment prop its maker Ive used will continue use products will however find out what needs to store used props what rpm limitation what might apply fb CHALlES TRYJAIG KEEP efA- e DowN Ar THE FZEL vim I IItIII il' V IIi V IIIf II 93 January 1995 75 Charlie S SEA CRUISER AVAILABLE IN TWO SIZES 59 Wingspan 40 51 PWR $9895 49 Wingspan 20 28 PWR $6995 Outperforms Most 40 Sizes EASY BUILDING TH FLYING KITS FEATURE Cut/Sanded Parts Complete Hardware Package Rolled Plans Semi-Symmetrical Airfoil Step Step Instructions Photos Requires Standard 4 Ch RadioHANGAR DESIGNS ORDER YOURS TODAY SEND TO 2 Raccoon Court Include $500 S & H KitJacksonville AR 72076 Check MO-US Funds COD $400 Extra INFO 501 834-8177 Send SASE WIHE UENUEH BENDS AND FORMS WIRE AND STRIPS OF METAL IN ANGLES CURl/ES LOOPS EFC No WB100 $400 PUNCH SET cuTS SQUARES AND SLOTS SET INCLUDES SEES I/B 3/1B 1/4 SIIB3/B MADE FM NICKEL PlATED STEEL No SPS5 -$1200 ZONA SAWS 15042 TEETh 314$230 20032 TEETH 3/4230 250MrTRE BOX250 450 LONG & SNORT BLADE 260 500 1 1/4 WIDE 270 600 ZONA HAKA JUNIOR HACKsAw 165 DRILL SETS FIRST QUAUTY HIGH SPEED STEEL ALL BESS WJPPUED IN CASE 35100 70 Z po- 5350 NEEDLE FILE SET 61/2- 12SHAFES PLASTIC HANDLE WITh EACH FILE GREAT ON WOOD PLASliC METAL No NFS1O1 -$500 INDUSTRIAL OUALITY X-TRA HEAW DUTY 12 SHAPE 4 LONG $650 6 LONG $800 DREMEL 3950 TOP OF ThE UNE MOTO POWER TOOL SET INCLUDES 40 ACCESSORIES AND CASE No 3950 $7000 RUES MADE IN USA 12/PACK No E812-$l00 Doz No EB144 -7O0 Gross PIN VISE STAINLESS STEEL-S TO lIE CAR PV4 W LONG $400 PV6 ES LONG 600 PV1O-10-LONG- 800 PV15-15-LONG-1000 PVBI4-Ofo 1/4 CBPBCBY$60G TUBE CUTTER lIE TO 5/8 cAPAcnY DUTI MADE FROM SEMI-STEEL No T058 $400 HOBBY KNIFE BLADES No11 MADE IN USA 100 PACK NoHKBI 1- $650 SINGLE EDGE BLADES MADE IN USA FIRST OUALIIY NO9 100PACK NoSEB102450 HEAVY DUTY NO 12 FIRST QUALITY 100 PACK Z PLIERS MAKES PERFECT Z BENDS WITH SQUEEZE No ZPL $1650 LONG DRILLS-- -SET---1 FIRST QUALITY HIGH SPEED STEEL 1/16 1/8 12 LONG18 LONG LG1 1/16 $450 LG6 3/16 sisoo 5I32 3/161/4 1/8 450 LG7 7/32 1500 12 LONG LG3 5/32 450 LG8 1/4 1500 LG9 $2100 3S1B3-No Ito 60 t60Ps$1850 LG4 3/16 450 4-Noel toBOSOpc1200 LGS 114 550WHEN ORDERING RRDADDS3OO EASTERN TOOL&SUPPLYCOCOD ADD $750 149 GRAND STREET NEW YORK NY 10013 ORDERS 212-825-1006 WRITE FOR CATALOG $300- OR FREE WITH ORDER OFFiCE 212-226-3749 AX 212-925-1010 CUlliNG MATS HEALS ITSELF AFTER EACH CUT AND SURFACE STAYS SMOOTh NONGLARE GREEN FINISH CUT ON BOTH SIDES CM8 9 x 12 $1000 CM1212x18 HELPING HAND FIRST QUALITY THREE ARMS 2 ARMS WITh ALLIGATOR CUPS 1 ARM WITh 2X GLASS 2 1/2 MAGNIFIER HH1 -$700 NORTHWESTERN CHOP SAW ~SPRFECT MITRE CUTS 000 OR PLASTIC USES SINGLE EDGE BLADE ADJ STOP NC 145O I-UAH ANUH ALUMINUM IN USA Til 11 LONG $230 T22 22 LONG $350 SANDPAPER RUFF TUFF ADHESIVE SACK $1OS EA ISPEQPYPINEIRSF MEDIUM RSM1 flO flflAflCCtOfl ELECTRONIC CALIPER 1ST INDUSTRIAL QUALITY READS IN INCHES AND METRIC 050155MM EC6 $5500 DIAL CALIPER 1ST INDUSTRIAL QUALITY G 6 100 SINGLE REVOLUTION GRAD IN 001 SAliN CHROME FINISH WITh FITTED CASE DC6 2100 first dont need second Ricks advice right mark should heeded whenever notice someone standing arc revolving prop Longtime readers may remember story column about thrown prop found its way modelers chest Yes thats right sticking out chest like Ninja dagger something us wish repeat definitely preventable prevent similar accident occurring Tell around stand clear prop arc start and/or run engine Its early September write column once again find myself vacation Montana enjoying cool crisp mountain air Quite welcome reprieve central Floridas summer heat high humidity mention perfect time year practice little Pattern before attending annual Billings Flying Mustangs State Championship Pattern meet Allowing share compete modef vacation local friend Helenawhat bud afternoon weather outstanding took turns flying craft until seven eight rounds flown having blast time flying refueling model yet another round suggested kick back little put fast-charge model No need friend said 500 mA flight pack gets least 15 20 rounds up no problem arent serious replied have 1200 mA pack model get worried after six flights short discussion ensued regarding battery maintenance charging etc continued until somewhat satisfied knew batteries better did F oin Giants Help PromoteI I0Non-CompetitiveI i..wt.... Flying Large WC Air craft I II IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I MEMBERSHIP APPUCAllON l NEW I] RENEWAL Date19I Yeaily Dues$1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US EisewhereI Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNAllONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ I Street _____________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ State/Province ________________Zip _________________ IMAA________ AMA Number________ MAAC ________SFA _______ Chapter_______ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 205S HiIIdaIe Road naKS 67401 mfl 76 Model Aviation HES 3 PCS MINLATURE WIRE BRUSH SET ONE EACH BRAS5 NYLON BTNNLESS MWB3 $300 T-PINS1 11/4I 100 PACK TP1 4 $200 WEVE GOT THE CURE. WHETHER YOURE TORN RIPPED SHREDDED FRAZZLED SMASHED CRUSHED CRACKED CHIPPED FRAC TURED SPLIT SNAPPED SHATTERED OR JUST LITFEL BIT STRESSED Sheldons epoxy products have long known strength flexibility reliability reasonable prices Whether choose quick setting 5minute field repair just hurry extremely strong 30minute can confident using best price 27625 MtN EPOXY 8oz596 276312 MIN EPOXY 8oz596 276430 MIN EPOXY Soz596 27595 MIN EPOXY 9oz749 2760tS MIN EPOXY 9oz749 276130 MtN EPOXY 9oz749 accomplice took air yet another flight enjoyed carving sky knife-edge after knife-edge made look easy Upon landing refueling again suggested check battery status recharge necessary before next round After being informed didnt have voltmeter along partner took note elapsed flying time displayed transmitter indicated still okay Up afternoon sky went As fuel got short decided land activated retract switch instantly obvious activating retracts took last bit juice battery now out-of-control aircraft gyrated around sky like singed moth fluttering ground took less minute seemed like forever model auger gravel end runway almost got back Fudge Boy did feel terrible Both us walked over wreckage made conscious effort stay arms length away stunned friend What sport Although indicated hated proven wrong through crash model focused bright side talked about what learned What did learn 1 Never rely elapsed battery time judge condition battery 2 Always bring voltmeter field 3 Always use voltmeter built-in load provide estimate remaining battery power 4 Never fly someone elses model gut tells batteries almost dead Check voltage recharge necessary call day 5 Install pack capacity normally use whenever heavy use model expected Until next month put meter marketing POSt-CURE since 1984 have always best product avail able modeler absolute lowest possi ble price always assured finest adhesives available POSt-CURE products specially formulated very best avalable raw materials use no second grade stock warehouse inventory stored refriger ated maintain very best quality possible Lots imitators good POSt-CURE modelers choice 2752 P051-CURE THtN 2oz 539 2753 POSt-CURE GAP-FILLING 2ez. 539 2754 P051-CURE TI-tIN loz 349 2755 POSt-CURE GAP FILLING loz 2756 tNSTA-5ET SPRAY 2ez 349 2757 INSTA-SET REFILL t0oz 796 2758 UN-CURE DEBONDER lez 296 LDONS HOBBIES 2135 OLD OAKLAND ROAD SAN JOSE CA 95131 QUESTIONS CUSTOMER SERVICEORDER DEPT 408 943-0872 FAX 408 943-0904 800 822-1688 DEALER INQUIRES INVITED SHIPPING UPS Ground Continental USA $5 95 UPS 2nd DAY AIR & UPS NEXT DAY AIR available COD OK add $550 COD fee 78 Model Aviation TING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best NRAM 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 02Strobe Light Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 03Landing Lights 4BV$3995 #RAM 04Mars Rotating Beacon Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 #RAM 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9V$2495 #RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 #RAM 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally send check money order full credit card Info cost item plus $400 $500 foreignfor Immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sorry no COD 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/01
Page Numbers: 70, 75, 76, 78
U Gary Shaw PREFLIGHT CHECKLISTS Since months ModelAviation aimed towards modeling youth beginner pilots seems appropriate pass along few safety tips Mark Clifton Port Orchard Washington developed easy-to-follow preflight Everyday Flying Checklist decided time use checklist after forgot install enough rubber bands Senioritas wing during recent student training flight Rubber bands hold wings place some models arent enough rubber bands fewer 10-12 inflight wing shifting usually occurs Marks case using enough rubber bands resulted violent snap-roll near-loss Marks model wing shifted sideways Although recovered model crash very fortunate review preflight safety checklist could have prevented mishap Before Starting EngineControl Surfaces Move correct direction Throw set proper amount Deflection set takeoff No play hingesfirmly attached Throttle Linkage Moves correct direction full range Fasteners Accessible screws bolts rubber bands wheel collars devises secure tight Radio Transmitter switches set Receiver battery stowed properly Battery charged Range check okay Transmitter antenna fully extended Receiver antenna stretched out straight Engine Secure Prop spinner safe use General Check alignment wings tail landing gear engine Everything firmly attached After Starting EngineControl Surfaces No fluttering Move correct direction Flaps spoilers etc properly set Engine No bubbles fuel line Mixture correct Reliable idle return high throttle full throttle engine runs properly nose pointed up down Before Releasing Check controls throttle again Look over entire aircraft obvious problems Notes First Flight/Overhaul/Repair Checklist Before Starting EngineControl Surfaces No binding linkages between servos control surfaces/throttle Move correct direction Throw set proper amount Centered trim centered No play Firmly attached Flaps spoilers etc operate correctly Throttle Linkage Moves correct direction Closes enough shut engine Opens full throttle Does stall servo Fasteners correctly installed Wing bolts rubber bands wheel collars devises safety locked fuel tubing engine bolts landing gear screws place Radio Receiver battery properly protected secured Dual rates trims etc properly set Batteries charged Range-check okay Receiver antenna stretched out straight Transmitter antenna fully extended Balance CG proper location Balances roll axis well Engine/Fuel Tank height correct Fuel lines kinked Prop balanced Flying Surfaces Incidence washout warps checked incidence meter Landing Gear Wings level aircraft ground Nose wheel aircraft sit proper angle attack After Engine StartEngine Fuel tank full Reliable idle return high throttle Can shut off transmitter Mixture correct No air bubbles fuel line full throttle runs correctly nose pointed up down Control Surfaces No fluttering throttle setting Check again move correct direction just move Taxi Airplane tracks straight Steering too sensitive General Covering paint applied correctly Cowlings wheel pants other accessories properly attached Watch Prop Line have witnessed prop thrown running engine no doubt believe prop hits something severe injury just remote possibility Props rotate incredible speed have ability depart shafts phenomenal power Most props thrown engine backfires because fuel mixture too lean because prop nut worked loose lock nut can prevent rare occasions often prop tampered props have failed broken spinning help illustrate point story about thrown props prop line longtime Pattem flier Rick Helmke recently bought Escape Pattern contest idea could Continued page 75 70 Model Aviation D YOU FLY THIS P / / 1 SafetylShaw Continued page 70 run some old two-stroke engines taking up space boxes last couple years finally decided install Webra Racing 61 rear-exhaust complete pipe worry about much noise thing made since noise isnt problem home field dig around find rightsized prop glow plug finally put thing together ready test run took out back yard fueled it started up quickly remembered enough get pipe length close engine came right pipe mean really came forgotten about fast short-strokes turn preparing tach about two three minutes run whenat full throttlethe prop shed blade surprised took couple seconds shut thing down Fortunately no injured nothing damaged took few minutes regain composure Shedding prop blade time cause concern high speeds using high-performance equipment results could have much worse spent some time thinking about several things occurred First old prop least two years old didnt see damage initially looked again what left saw scrub mark back remaining blade dont know before ran engine Also prop shaft hole enlarged original size second thing occurred ran engine competition aircraft using 10% Cool Power fueled yesterday giving second thoughtI filled 25% Pattern blend fuel same company think maybe surprised rpm power engine developing point of remind everyone never let spectator stand prop arc running engine particularly high-powered engine Modelers should know better others probably dont have big back yard still havent found missing blade thing Im sure its sticking somebody Remember change type setup another might forget some what used know Ive flying four-stroke awhile now its clear didnt put enough thought what doing Finally want say absolutely indictment prop its maker Ive used will continue use products will however find out what needs to store used props what rpm limitation what might apply fb CHALlES TRYJAIG KEEP efA- e DowN Ar THE FZEL vim I IItIII il' V IIi V IIIf II 93 January 1995 75 Charlie S SEA CRUISER AVAILABLE IN TWO SIZES 59 Wingspan 40 51 PWR $9895 49 Wingspan 20 28 PWR $6995 Outperforms Most 40 Sizes EASY BUILDING TH FLYING KITS FEATURE Cut/Sanded Parts Complete Hardware Package Rolled Plans Semi-Symmetrical Airfoil Step Step Instructions Photos Requires Standard 4 Ch RadioHANGAR DESIGNS ORDER YOURS TODAY SEND TO 2 Raccoon Court Include $500 S & H KitJacksonville AR 72076 Check MO-US Funds COD $400 Extra INFO 501 834-8177 Send SASE WIHE UENUEH BENDS AND FORMS WIRE AND STRIPS OF METAL IN ANGLES CURl/ES LOOPS EFC No WB100 $400 PUNCH SET cuTS SQUARES AND SLOTS SET INCLUDES SEES I/B 3/1B 1/4 SIIB3/B MADE FM NICKEL PlATED STEEL No SPS5 -$1200 ZONA SAWS 15042 TEETh 314$230 20032 TEETH 3/4230 250MrTRE BOX250 450 LONG & SNORT BLADE 260 500 1 1/4 WIDE 270 600 ZONA HAKA JUNIOR HACKsAw 165 DRILL SETS FIRST QUAUTY HIGH SPEED STEEL ALL BESS WJPPUED IN CASE 35100 70 Z po- 5350 NEEDLE FILE SET 61/2- 12SHAFES PLASTIC HANDLE WITh EACH FILE GREAT ON WOOD PLASliC METAL No NFS1O1 -$500 INDUSTRIAL OUALITY X-TRA HEAW DUTY 12 SHAPE 4 LONG $650 6 LONG $800 DREMEL 3950 TOP OF ThE UNE MOTO POWER TOOL SET INCLUDES 40 ACCESSORIES AND CASE No 3950 $7000 RUES MADE IN USA 12/PACK No E812-$l00 Doz No EB144 -7O0 Gross PIN VISE STAINLESS STEEL-S TO lIE CAR PV4 W LONG $400 PV6 ES LONG 600 PV1O-10-LONG- 800 PV15-15-LONG-1000 PVBI4-Ofo 1/4 CBPBCBY$60G TUBE CUTTER lIE TO 5/8 cAPAcnY DUTI MADE FROM SEMI-STEEL No T058 $400 HOBBY KNIFE BLADES No11 MADE IN USA 100 PACK NoHKBI 1- $650 SINGLE EDGE BLADES MADE IN USA FIRST OUALIIY NO9 100PACK NoSEB102450 HEAVY DUTY NO 12 FIRST QUALITY 100 PACK Z PLIERS MAKES PERFECT Z BENDS WITH SQUEEZE No ZPL $1650 LONG DRILLS-- -SET---1 FIRST QUALITY HIGH SPEED STEEL 1/16 1/8 12 LONG18 LONG LG1 1/16 $450 LG6 3/16 sisoo 5I32 3/161/4 1/8 450 LG7 7/32 1500 12 LONG LG3 5/32 450 LG8 1/4 1500 LG9 $2100 3S1B3-No Ito 60 t60Ps$1850 LG4 3/16 450 4-Noel toBOSOpc1200 LGS 114 550WHEN ORDERING RRDADDS3OO EASTERN TOOL&SUPPLYCOCOD ADD $750 149 GRAND STREET NEW YORK NY 10013 ORDERS 212-825-1006 WRITE FOR CATALOG $300- OR FREE WITH ORDER OFFiCE 212-226-3749 AX 212-925-1010 CUlliNG MATS HEALS ITSELF AFTER EACH CUT AND SURFACE STAYS SMOOTh NONGLARE GREEN FINISH CUT ON BOTH SIDES CM8 9 x 12 $1000 CM1212x18 HELPING HAND FIRST QUALITY THREE ARMS 2 ARMS WITh ALLIGATOR CUPS 1 ARM WITh 2X GLASS 2 1/2 MAGNIFIER HH1 -$700 NORTHWESTERN CHOP SAW ~SPRFECT MITRE CUTS 000 OR PLASTIC USES SINGLE EDGE BLADE ADJ STOP NC 145O I-UAH ANUH ALUMINUM IN USA Til 11 LONG $230 T22 22 LONG $350 SANDPAPER RUFF TUFF ADHESIVE SACK $1OS EA ISPEQPYPINEIRSF MEDIUM RSM1 flO flflAflCCtOfl ELECTRONIC CALIPER 1ST INDUSTRIAL QUALITY READS IN INCHES AND METRIC 050155MM EC6 $5500 DIAL CALIPER 1ST INDUSTRIAL QUALITY G 6 100 SINGLE REVOLUTION GRAD IN 001 SAliN CHROME FINISH WITh FITTED CASE DC6 2100 first dont need second Ricks advice right mark should heeded whenever notice someone standing arc revolving prop Longtime readers may remember story column about thrown prop found its way modelers chest Yes thats right sticking out chest like Ninja dagger something us wish repeat definitely preventable prevent similar accident occurring Tell around stand clear prop arc start and/or run engine Its early September write column once again find myself vacation Montana enjoying cool crisp mountain air Quite welcome reprieve central Floridas summer heat high humidity mention perfect time year practice little Pattern before attending annual Billings Flying Mustangs State Championship Pattern meet Allowing share compete modef vacation local friend Helenawhat bud afternoon weather outstanding took turns flying craft until seven eight rounds flown having blast time flying refueling model yet another round suggested kick back little put fast-charge model No need friend said 500 mA flight pack gets least 15 20 rounds up no problem arent serious replied have 1200 mA pack model get worried after six flights short discussion ensued regarding battery maintenance charging etc continued until somewhat satisfied knew batteries better did F oin Giants Help PromoteI I0Non-CompetitiveI i..wt.... Flying Large WC Air craft I II IMAA membership includes quarterly magazine High Flight I MEMBERSHIP APPUCAllON l NEW I] RENEWAL Date19I Yeaily Dues$1500 USA $2000 US Canada & Mexico $3000 US EisewhereI Make CHECK MONEY ORDER Payable INTERNAllONAL MINIATURE AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION INC I Name _________________________________________ Phone ___________________________ I Street _____________________________________ P0 Box/Route Box ________________ State/Province ________________Zip _________________ IMAA________ AMA Number________ MAAC ________SFA _______ Chapter_______ L TO IMAA Secretary DONE VINEYARD 205S HiIIdaIe Road naKS 67401 mfl 76 Model Aviation HES 3 PCS MINLATURE WIRE BRUSH SET ONE EACH BRAS5 NYLON BTNNLESS MWB3 $300 T-PINS1 11/4I 100 PACK TP1 4 $200 WEVE GOT THE CURE. WHETHER YOURE TORN RIPPED SHREDDED FRAZZLED SMASHED CRUSHED CRACKED CHIPPED FRAC TURED SPLIT SNAPPED SHATTERED OR JUST LITFEL BIT STRESSED Sheldons epoxy products have long known strength flexibility reliability reasonable prices Whether choose quick setting 5minute field repair just hurry extremely strong 30minute can confident using best price 27625 MtN EPOXY 8oz596 276312 MIN EPOXY 8oz596 276430 MIN EPOXY Soz596 27595 MIN EPOXY 9oz749 2760tS MIN EPOXY 9oz749 276130 MtN EPOXY 9oz749 accomplice took air yet another flight enjoyed carving sky knife-edge after knife-edge made look easy Upon landing refueling again suggested check battery status recharge necessary before next round After being informed didnt have voltmeter along partner took note elapsed flying time displayed transmitter indicated still okay Up afternoon sky went As fuel got short decided land activated retract switch instantly obvious activating retracts took last bit juice battery now out-of-control aircraft gyrated around sky like singed moth fluttering ground took less minute seemed like forever model auger gravel end runway almost got back Fudge Boy did feel terrible Both us walked over wreckage made conscious effort stay arms length away stunned friend What sport Although indicated hated proven wrong through crash model focused bright side talked about what learned What did learn 1 Never rely elapsed battery time judge condition battery 2 Always bring voltmeter field 3 Always use voltmeter built-in load provide estimate remaining battery power 4 Never fly someone elses model gut tells batteries almost dead Check voltage recharge necessary call day 5 Install pack capacity normally use whenever heavy use model expected Until next month put meter marketing POSt-CURE since 1984 have always best product avail able modeler absolute lowest possi ble price always assured finest adhesives available POSt-CURE products specially formulated very best avalable raw materials use no second grade stock warehouse inventory stored refriger ated maintain very best quality possible Lots imitators good POSt-CURE modelers choice 2752 P051-CURE THtN 2oz 539 2753 POSt-CURE GAP-FILLING 2ez. 539 2754 P051-CURE TI-tIN loz 349 2755 POSt-CURE GAP FILLING loz 2756 tNSTA-5ET SPRAY 2ez 349 2757 INSTA-SET REFILL t0oz 796 2758 UN-CURE DEBONDER lez 296 LDONS HOBBIES 2135 OLD OAKLAND ROAD SAN JOSE CA 95131 QUESTIONS CUSTOMER SERVICEORDER DEPT 408 943-0872 FAX 408 943-0904 800 822-1688 DEALER INQUIRES INVITED SHIPPING UPS Ground Continental USA $5 95 UPS 2nd DAY AIR & UPS NEXT DAY AIR available COD OK add $550 COD fee 78 Model Aviation TING SYSTEMS THE ORIGINALS. Still Best NRAM 01Programmable Flashing Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 02Strobe Light Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 03Landing Lights 4BV$3995 #RAM 04Mars Rotating Beacon Adj Rate 9V$1995 #RAM 05Marine Navigation Lights nonflashing 9V$1095 #RAM 06Sky Lights 18 Light Set 9V$2495 #RAM 14Big Airplane Navigation Lights 9V$2495 #RAM 16Econo Landing Lights brightest 9V$1995 #RAM 23Real Strobe Light true zenon strobe 3V$2995 0 SEE YOUR DEALER 0 SEND STAMPED ENVELOPE FOR RAM INFO unavailable locally send check money order full credit card Info cost item plus $400 $500 foreignfor Immediate shipment Include full address U PS Sorry no COD 229A E Rollins Rd d Lake Beach IL 60073