U Gary Shaw JI SI U 1 1 @1 U 101 1114t1 LI-U d MORE ABOUT RETRIEVING MODELS Several informative letters arrived response segment November column titled Re-Tree-ving Models letters contained additional ways solve annoying dilemma Clyde Wealand Akron Pennsylvania writes few years ago young flier about 16 years old flying sailplane small engine flew tree about 30-foot-level Said tree also covered poison ivy adjusted plastic kite string tied high inside giving kite sudden amount slack line would dive ground used enough line fly kite right tree past adjusting distance tree got line right above limb plane resting moved left allowing line position itself between trunk tree model sudden slack line brought kite down disconnected kite line tied long rope wash rope line kite line pulled up over limb down myself grasping both ends could shake limb violently boy hold full up elevator transmitter model did flat spin ground flew again 15 minutes later second letter Roy Prichard Maryville Tennessee revealed use slingshot Apparently needs goodquality slingshot ball twine appropriately sized nut job Roy ties nut end twine has assistant hold ball twine opening feed facing towards model fires nut over branch holding model weight nut will bring back earth twine attached Attach heavy line twine pull back over offending tree limb shake model loose word caution attempt use system loose twine laying ground twine may snag grass nut returned sender high velocity Roy says trust him knows Use fresh twine time cost minimal compared cost model emergency room bills last letter Slidell Louisianas Charles Thibodeaux modeler cable television employee presented safest ideas date story told taping poles together November issue reminded tool use cable television industry item am talking about called measuring stick use measure height different utilities telephone poles sticks collapse about five feet tall extend approximately 40-50 feet extend section time section locks place Some padding small padded piece PVC could easily taped end stick used lift nudge plane out tree power company also uses familiar device pull switches top telephone poles items can somewhat expensive person buy retrieve model may never get stuck tree Im sure club member club good relation local cable power company could get help using stick devices bucket truck am field operations supervisor cable 30 Model Aviation company asked would help have several ideas contemplate continue building projects flight-box cleaning during winter Speaking building projects Bob De Mattei asked notify anyone contemplating using respirator should receive appropriate medical exam physician familiar use should properly fitted Respirators different manufacturers have different fits course come different sizes letter contains information regarding respirator protection factors PF threshold limit values may limit specific types respirator use Ill cover subject future column Modeler Receives Mild Beating An interesting letter arrived recently Gerald Ewell Manchester Tennessee regarding up close personal thrown spinner Although us understand dangers standing arc spinning prop could hit comes off shaft rarely hear much about give enough thought what might happen spinner backplate nut screw suddenly departed shaft headed way Sound unusual whole shootin matchspinner nut screw backplate spacer etcnormally comes off prop gets tossed has potential scatter power high-speed shrapnel Having recently learned firsthand Gerald provided snapshot mishap hopes others would able avoid similar beating Upon returning Zimmermans Giant Scale fly-in Walter Hill Tennessee test running OS longstroke Sukhoi model recently finished using 14 x 6 Master retaining scale details F/A-18 highly prefabricated jet easy build maintain operate also process flight characteristics high performance sport jet grass field take-ott high speed low-pass gentle landing jet agile highly maneuverable also rock stable OPTIONAL CUSTOM RETRACT YELLOW AIRCRAFT CESSORIES Excellence Engineering Quality Manufacturing F-14 SR-71 F-16A F-16C F-4E A-4 ALSO AVAILABLE Send $3 within USA $5 rest world Product Info Pack 203 Mass Ave Lexington MA 02173 617 674-2222 Fax 617 674-2188 Fiorenze Hobby 420 W 5R434 Winter Springs FL 32708 Tel 407 327-6353 Price sublect change prior notice shipping handling estra III I,5aire FIX IT YOURSELF sEasy use Save Money Save Time low $1095 FREE 1 RAN4or write Smithy Dept MA 8003023 E 2nd Street Ask operator MAThe Daltes OR 9705t THE yO9pPECKER2T NOW YOU CAN COVER LIKE THE PROS No Bubbles Covering Looks Great Long After Its Applied Film Over Film No Problem tHE WrnDPHIKEte- easily converts allow appl9 trims choice See Hobby Dealer First $1895 add $20055 pylng visa & ic Acceptedcuresdents add 5775% sales lao Mdoe 0 USAFor orders onlyAll SIOOI Cooslr,oron1-800-336-5602 TflS snot toy y No 000s No Saga Works Iron-On Coverings No Need Uae Any Prep Easy Use mEwOODPEctER0 will weaken integrity structure Send Check/Money Order Directly UNtQUE MODEL PRODUCTS RO eos 2229 Lake Arrowhead CA 92352-2229 lotororatiOo Cdl 000 336 5632 FAO 19091 336-2710 DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME February 1995 31 Following tne vi caie win engine -IM-itir YLLLUW AIHUHAI- IS proud introduce another sure winner 1/10 scale single engine F/A-18 Hornet Airscrew prop spinner furnished kit After two three hard starts electric starter two starts chicken stick now remember noticing compression position prop changed about 230 12 oclock time 1 ignored symptom realize now big mistake After starting engine running low-to-medium speed everything suddenly came apart learned later spinner came off hit below right eye broke safety sunglasses wearing tore off both earpieces twisted regular glasses bruised bridge nose glasses fit left knot right cheek just below eye generally shocked ran hand across face found no blood ran truck parked nearby examined face head outside mirror Much relief no further apparent injury WITH FWiTIFIDFiL IF1TELLIOEF1CE creation space age technology 21st CENTURY IRON makes other covering irons obsolete No guesswork major iron-on covering manufacturers recommend specific application shrinking temperatures achieve tightest longest lasting possible finish Only 21st CENTURY IRON has built-in temperature control system accurate within three degrees Fahrenheit dial setting Simply set dial desired temperature Temperature Processing Indicator TPI lights iron temperature rises reach dial setting TPI blinks set temperature reached telling its time cover No thermometer complicated testing needed advanced tool iron allows dial specific temperature 21sthas designed ground up master modelers Itsshoe design will reach places other irons can dream ofmd its fully contoured shape allows dent-freeapplication temperature control dial handle hot shoe no burned fingers Its specially ulated coating delivers remarkable slip characteristics smoothest no-drag slide over virtually covering surface custom-fitted covering sock sturdy table top stand included free costs little conventional irons its last iron youll ever buy smart iron Coverite REAR USER TO STATUS OF TOMFERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM ORWERATURO CONTROL MOUNTOT OS TOOTLE NOTON SHOE ALLOWS-OATh GEAPUALLY ROUNORO SlOE TOT 50000101 TEMFERATORO. ACCIJEATOTOWTTOOIEOOOOEESF*HEENHROCE SHOE TEMFERATURE-- ----SIDEEASESCOUERINGOF FILLETS lOTS SUE j~ EXTENSIVE G-BLADES IMPORTED FROM ENGLAND FLOURESCENT FIBERGLASS ROTOR BLADES 60 SIZE 660 REFLEX BI-CONVEXSYMETRIC 11999 60 SIZE 660 SYMETRICAL11999 4048 FITS MOSKITOX-CELL 407499 30 SIZE6999 MINATURE AIRCRAFT XCELL 66 HEU OFT00999 XCELL 66 CUSTOM KIT 94 VERSION69999 XCELL 40 HEUCOPTER KIT49999 S-CELL GAS NEW99999 XCELL PRO NEW114999 XCELL PRO COW KIT NEW36999 X-CELL 30 HEUCOPTER OFT38999 CARL GOLDBERG MODELS SUKHOISU26 14499 NEWO11GER66 9499 SUPER CHIPMUNK19999 ULTIMATE 91-PLANE12999 EXTRA 30066 129 POWER11999 rebbe OKYFLEX114993194 OKYFLEX 200 NEW!114993294 OKYFLEX V GLOVe 12799 3205 NE ACCEPT VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER CARDS WE 2LADLY SHIP COD SHIPPING & HANDUNG $600 PER KIT CONTINENTAL USA OThER AREAS CALL KY RESIDENTS SOD 6% SALES TAS HOBBY HANGAR ISA FULL SERVICE HOBBY SHOP 99TH OVER 11000 ITEMS IN STOCK 1994 CATALOGS AVAILABLE CALL FOR YOURS TODAY HOBBY HANGAR 163 LLOYD AVENUEFLORENCE KY 41942 6062624688 FASWOBS IEMN& PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME #III6S4AMA 0 --wmuary 191 RC train Ir Bob Thosex may $3 ship THE WOFiLO OFiLY COUEFIF1E3 IFOfl C0VERE 420 BABTLO9 ROAS 8090989 PEHNSYLVAIIIA 19894 After recovering shock later found spinner about 25 feet back gone after glancing off face right shoulder backplate fell just below engine have yet found washer prop nut came off spinner still attached found looked couple hours prop Saturday wife found Sunday afternoon inside six-foot fence about 35 feet away incident Fortunately went opposite direction spinner Sound familiar Personally Ive numerous occurrences over yearsall got adrenaline pumping instantly happens fast youre literally powerless get out way although youre very aware somethings leaving aircraft lickety-split Scary feeling After reading Geralds story would have give him credit wearing safety sunglasses over regular glasses probably saved him tissue damage since spinner glasses chew rather eyeballs Lesson learned pay attention changes engine performance may result loosened spinner nuts thrown props broken engine mounts etc Check Universal Servo Tray o o new Universal Servo fray designed hold over 50 different standard midsize servos Molded tough glass filled plastic Universal Servo Thay built last unique adjustable brackets allow put different size different brand servos same tray providing wide range mounting options Measuring 23 42 inches Universal Servo Thay will fit small radio compartments such Qukkee 500 type planes other trays will tired trying build own servo mounts try Universal Servo Thay will glad did Part #6000$495 and/or tighten nuts bolts routinely replace cracked broken parts new ones Always check thrown parts damage replace necessary Apply following logic reuse bent spinners chipped props doubt throw out As always working around eyehazardous equipment engine safety glasses some type should matter routine Fly Paper As noted December 1994 column used story provided Remote Control Association Central Florida regarding central Florida modeler apparently lost tip finger hand-launching glider After reading column injured individual called let know story completely accurate requested set record straight note let say Ive told no body parts lost however several stitches necessary due encounter running 049 As mentioned original column dont take eyes off spinning blades never fly alone Thats month Keep eyes sky wings level l Chocks S. 0 Model Chocks designed prevent damage can occur model during transport flying field Model Chocks lock onto your planes axle shafts surround wheels prevent model rolling field Model Chocks can prevent plane rolling off table duringawind gust shop Model Chocks keep plane rolling around workbench since lift model up off its wheels Model Chocks will prevent formation flat spots tires during long term storage package contains two Model Chocks will fit 5/32 axle shafts up 3 inch diameter wheels Part #7000$395 Send $2 catalog OK ENGINES BOX 355 MOHAWK NY 13407 Con-Do-It Con-Do-It clear fuel-proof plastic tubing has specifically designed modelers Con-Do-It has 50 outside diameter 023 waIl thickness punching 1/2 holes models ribs wing cores Con-Do-It can mounted inside wing provide simplified installation aileron servo leads retract lines Jet Scale models Con-do-it provides convienient way routing fuel lines air lines other hoses wiring package contains two 24 inch long pieces Con-Do-It Part #7500$395 Order send check money order including $300 S & H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 991-4277 Fax 813 991-4810 Florida Residents add 6% sales tax VISA MASTER CARD Accepted 1994 LDM Industries Inc February 1995 33 OK SPARK & GLOW OK CUB/COMET 049 MOHAWK CHIEF BANTAM OK/BROWN CO-2 Original Factory Parts Accessories 1ALDM IndustriesAll Priced Inc Proud Present 3 Exciting New Products
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/02
Page Numbers: 30, 31, 32, 33
U Gary Shaw JI SI U 1 1 @1 U 101 1114t1 LI-U d MORE ABOUT RETRIEVING MODELS Several informative letters arrived response segment November column titled Re-Tree-ving Models letters contained additional ways solve annoying dilemma Clyde Wealand Akron Pennsylvania writes few years ago young flier about 16 years old flying sailplane small engine flew tree about 30-foot-level Said tree also covered poison ivy adjusted plastic kite string tied high inside giving kite sudden amount slack line would dive ground used enough line fly kite right tree past adjusting distance tree got line right above limb plane resting moved left allowing line position itself between trunk tree model sudden slack line brought kite down disconnected kite line tied long rope wash rope line kite line pulled up over limb down myself grasping both ends could shake limb violently boy hold full up elevator transmitter model did flat spin ground flew again 15 minutes later second letter Roy Prichard Maryville Tennessee revealed use slingshot Apparently needs goodquality slingshot ball twine appropriately sized nut job Roy ties nut end twine has assistant hold ball twine opening feed facing towards model fires nut over branch holding model weight nut will bring back earth twine attached Attach heavy line twine pull back over offending tree limb shake model loose word caution attempt use system loose twine laying ground twine may snag grass nut returned sender high velocity Roy says trust him knows Use fresh twine time cost minimal compared cost model emergency room bills last letter Slidell Louisianas Charles Thibodeaux modeler cable television employee presented safest ideas date story told taping poles together November issue reminded tool use cable television industry item am talking about called measuring stick use measure height different utilities telephone poles sticks collapse about five feet tall extend approximately 40-50 feet extend section time section locks place Some padding small padded piece PVC could easily taped end stick used lift nudge plane out tree power company also uses familiar device pull switches top telephone poles items can somewhat expensive person buy retrieve model may never get stuck tree Im sure club member club good relation local cable power company could get help using stick devices bucket truck am field operations supervisor cable 30 Model Aviation company asked would help have several ideas contemplate continue building projects flight-box cleaning during winter Speaking building projects Bob De Mattei asked notify anyone contemplating using respirator should receive appropriate medical exam physician familiar use should properly fitted Respirators different manufacturers have different fits course come different sizes letter contains information regarding respirator protection factors PF threshold limit values may limit specific types respirator use Ill cover subject future column Modeler Receives Mild Beating An interesting letter arrived recently Gerald Ewell Manchester Tennessee regarding up close personal thrown spinner Although us understand dangers standing arc spinning prop could hit comes off shaft rarely hear much about give enough thought what might happen spinner backplate nut screw suddenly departed shaft headed way Sound unusual whole shootin matchspinner nut screw backplate spacer etcnormally comes off prop gets tossed has potential scatter power high-speed shrapnel Having recently learned firsthand Gerald provided snapshot mishap hopes others would able avoid similar beating Upon returning Zimmermans Giant Scale fly-in Walter Hill Tennessee test running OS longstroke Sukhoi model recently finished using 14 x 6 Master retaining scale details F/A-18 highly prefabricated jet easy build maintain operate also process flight characteristics high performance sport jet grass field take-ott high speed low-pass gentle landing jet agile highly maneuverable also rock stable OPTIONAL CUSTOM RETRACT YELLOW AIRCRAFT CESSORIES Excellence Engineering Quality Manufacturing F-14 SR-71 F-16A F-16C F-4E A-4 ALSO AVAILABLE Send $3 within USA $5 rest world Product Info Pack 203 Mass Ave Lexington MA 02173 617 674-2222 Fax 617 674-2188 Fiorenze Hobby 420 W 5R434 Winter Springs FL 32708 Tel 407 327-6353 Price sublect change prior notice shipping handling estra III I,5aire FIX IT YOURSELF sEasy use Save Money Save Time low $1095 FREE 1 RAN4or write Smithy Dept MA 8003023 E 2nd Street Ask operator MAThe Daltes OR 9705t THE yO9pPECKER2T NOW YOU CAN COVER LIKE THE PROS No Bubbles Covering Looks Great Long After Its Applied Film Over Film No Problem tHE WrnDPHIKEte- easily converts allow appl9 trims choice See Hobby Dealer First $1895 add $20055 pylng visa & ic Acceptedcuresdents add 5775% sales lao Mdoe 0 USAFor orders onlyAll SIOOI Cooslr,oron1-800-336-5602 TflS snot toy y No 000s No Saga Works Iron-On Coverings No Need Uae Any Prep Easy Use mEwOODPEctER0 will weaken integrity structure Send Check/Money Order Directly UNtQUE MODEL PRODUCTS RO eos 2229 Lake Arrowhead CA 92352-2229 lotororatiOo Cdl 000 336 5632 FAO 19091 336-2710 DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME February 1995 31 Following tne vi caie win engine -IM-itir YLLLUW AIHUHAI- IS proud introduce another sure winner 1/10 scale single engine F/A-18 Hornet Airscrew prop spinner furnished kit After two three hard starts electric starter two starts chicken stick now remember noticing compression position prop changed about 230 12 oclock time 1 ignored symptom realize now big mistake After starting engine running low-to-medium speed everything suddenly came apart learned later spinner came off hit below right eye broke safety sunglasses wearing tore off both earpieces twisted regular glasses bruised bridge nose glasses fit left knot right cheek just below eye generally shocked ran hand across face found no blood ran truck parked nearby examined face head outside mirror Much relief no further apparent injury WITH FWiTIFIDFiL IF1TELLIOEF1CE creation space age technology 21st CENTURY IRON makes other covering irons obsolete No guesswork major iron-on covering manufacturers recommend specific application shrinking temperatures achieve tightest longest lasting possible finish Only 21st CENTURY IRON has built-in temperature control system accurate within three degrees Fahrenheit dial setting Simply set dial desired temperature Temperature Processing Indicator TPI lights iron temperature rises reach dial setting TPI blinks set temperature reached telling its time cover No thermometer complicated testing needed advanced tool iron allows dial specific temperature 21sthas designed ground up master modelers Itsshoe design will reach places other irons can dream ofmd its fully contoured shape allows dent-freeapplication temperature control dial handle hot shoe no burned fingers Its specially ulated coating delivers remarkable slip characteristics smoothest no-drag slide over virtually covering surface custom-fitted covering sock sturdy table top stand included free costs little conventional irons its last iron youll ever buy smart iron Coverite REAR USER TO STATUS OF TOMFERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM ORWERATURO CONTROL MOUNTOT OS TOOTLE NOTON SHOE ALLOWS-OATh GEAPUALLY ROUNORO SlOE TOT 50000101 TEMFERATORO. ACCIJEATOTOWTTOOIEOOOOEESF*HEENHROCE SHOE TEMFERATURE-- ----SIDEEASESCOUERINGOF FILLETS lOTS SUE j~ EXTENSIVE G-BLADES IMPORTED FROM ENGLAND FLOURESCENT FIBERGLASS ROTOR BLADES 60 SIZE 660 REFLEX BI-CONVEXSYMETRIC 11999 60 SIZE 660 SYMETRICAL11999 4048 FITS MOSKITOX-CELL 407499 30 SIZE6999 MINATURE AIRCRAFT XCELL 66 HEU OFT00999 XCELL 66 CUSTOM KIT 94 VERSION69999 XCELL 40 HEUCOPTER KIT49999 S-CELL GAS NEW99999 XCELL PRO NEW114999 XCELL PRO COW KIT NEW36999 X-CELL 30 HEUCOPTER OFT38999 CARL GOLDBERG MODELS SUKHOISU26 14499 NEWO11GER66 9499 SUPER CHIPMUNK19999 ULTIMATE 91-PLANE12999 EXTRA 30066 129 POWER11999 rebbe OKYFLEX114993194 OKYFLEX 200 NEW!114993294 OKYFLEX V GLOVe 12799 3205 NE ACCEPT VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER CARDS WE 2LADLY SHIP COD SHIPPING & HANDUNG $600 PER KIT CONTINENTAL USA OThER AREAS CALL KY RESIDENTS SOD 6% SALES TAS HOBBY HANGAR ISA FULL SERVICE HOBBY SHOP 99TH OVER 11000 ITEMS IN STOCK 1994 CATALOGS AVAILABLE CALL FOR YOURS TODAY HOBBY HANGAR 163 LLOYD AVENUEFLORENCE KY 41942 6062624688 FASWOBS IEMN& PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME #III6S4AMA 0 --wmuary 191 RC train Ir Bob Thosex may $3 ship THE WOFiLO OFiLY COUEFIF1E3 IFOfl C0VERE 420 BABTLO9 ROAS 8090989 PEHNSYLVAIIIA 19894 After recovering shock later found spinner about 25 feet back gone after glancing off face right shoulder backplate fell just below engine have yet found washer prop nut came off spinner still attached found looked couple hours prop Saturday wife found Sunday afternoon inside six-foot fence about 35 feet away incident Fortunately went opposite direction spinner Sound familiar Personally Ive numerous occurrences over yearsall got adrenaline pumping instantly happens fast youre literally powerless get out way although youre very aware somethings leaving aircraft lickety-split Scary feeling After reading Geralds story would have give him credit wearing safety sunglasses over regular glasses probably saved him tissue damage since spinner glasses chew rather eyeballs Lesson learned pay attention changes engine performance may result loosened spinner nuts thrown props broken engine mounts etc Check Universal Servo Tray o o new Universal Servo fray designed hold over 50 different standard midsize servos Molded tough glass filled plastic Universal Servo Thay built last unique adjustable brackets allow put different size different brand servos same tray providing wide range mounting options Measuring 23 42 inches Universal Servo Thay will fit small radio compartments such Qukkee 500 type planes other trays will tired trying build own servo mounts try Universal Servo Thay will glad did Part #6000$495 and/or tighten nuts bolts routinely replace cracked broken parts new ones Always check thrown parts damage replace necessary Apply following logic reuse bent spinners chipped props doubt throw out As always working around eyehazardous equipment engine safety glasses some type should matter routine Fly Paper As noted December 1994 column used story provided Remote Control Association Central Florida regarding central Florida modeler apparently lost tip finger hand-launching glider After reading column injured individual called let know story completely accurate requested set record straight note let say Ive told no body parts lost however several stitches necessary due encounter running 049 As mentioned original column dont take eyes off spinning blades never fly alone Thats month Keep eyes sky wings level l Chocks S. 0 Model Chocks designed prevent damage can occur model during transport flying field Model Chocks lock onto your planes axle shafts surround wheels prevent model rolling field Model Chocks can prevent plane rolling off table duringawind gust shop Model Chocks keep plane rolling around workbench since lift model up off its wheels Model Chocks will prevent formation flat spots tires during long term storage package contains two Model Chocks will fit 5/32 axle shafts up 3 inch diameter wheels Part #7000$395 Send $2 catalog OK ENGINES BOX 355 MOHAWK NY 13407 Con-Do-It Con-Do-It clear fuel-proof plastic tubing has specifically designed modelers Con-Do-It has 50 outside diameter 023 waIl thickness punching 1/2 holes models ribs wing cores Con-Do-It can mounted inside wing provide simplified installation aileron servo leads retract lines Jet Scale models Con-do-it provides convienient way routing fuel lines air lines other hoses wiring package contains two 24 inch long pieces Con-Do-It Part #7500$395 Order send check money order including $300 S & H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 991-4277 Fax 813 991-4810 Florida Residents add 6% sales tax VISA MASTER CARD Accepted 1994 LDM Industries Inc February 1995 33 OK SPARK & GLOW OK CUB/COMET 049 MOHAWK CHIEF BANTAM OK/BROWN CO-2 Original Factory Parts Accessories 1ALDM IndustriesAll Priced Inc Proud Present 3 Exciting New Products
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/02
Page Numbers: 30, 31, 32, 33
U Gary Shaw JI SI U 1 1 @1 U 101 1114t1 LI-U d MORE ABOUT RETRIEVING MODELS Several informative letters arrived response segment November column titled Re-Tree-ving Models letters contained additional ways solve annoying dilemma Clyde Wealand Akron Pennsylvania writes few years ago young flier about 16 years old flying sailplane small engine flew tree about 30-foot-level Said tree also covered poison ivy adjusted plastic kite string tied high inside giving kite sudden amount slack line would dive ground used enough line fly kite right tree past adjusting distance tree got line right above limb plane resting moved left allowing line position itself between trunk tree model sudden slack line brought kite down disconnected kite line tied long rope wash rope line kite line pulled up over limb down myself grasping both ends could shake limb violently boy hold full up elevator transmitter model did flat spin ground flew again 15 minutes later second letter Roy Prichard Maryville Tennessee revealed use slingshot Apparently needs goodquality slingshot ball twine appropriately sized nut job Roy ties nut end twine has assistant hold ball twine opening feed facing towards model fires nut over branch holding model weight nut will bring back earth twine attached Attach heavy line twine pull back over offending tree limb shake model loose word caution attempt use system loose twine laying ground twine may snag grass nut returned sender high velocity Roy says trust him knows Use fresh twine time cost minimal compared cost model emergency room bills last letter Slidell Louisianas Charles Thibodeaux modeler cable television employee presented safest ideas date story told taping poles together November issue reminded tool use cable television industry item am talking about called measuring stick use measure height different utilities telephone poles sticks collapse about five feet tall extend approximately 40-50 feet extend section time section locks place Some padding small padded piece PVC could easily taped end stick used lift nudge plane out tree power company also uses familiar device pull switches top telephone poles items can somewhat expensive person buy retrieve model may never get stuck tree Im sure club member club good relation local cable power company could get help using stick devices bucket truck am field operations supervisor cable 30 Model Aviation company asked would help have several ideas contemplate continue building projects flight-box cleaning during winter Speaking building projects Bob De Mattei asked notify anyone contemplating using respirator should receive appropriate medical exam physician familiar use should properly fitted Respirators different manufacturers have different fits course come different sizes letter contains information regarding respirator protection factors PF threshold limit values may limit specific types respirator use Ill cover subject future column Modeler Receives Mild Beating An interesting letter arrived recently Gerald Ewell Manchester Tennessee regarding up close personal thrown spinner Although us understand dangers standing arc spinning prop could hit comes off shaft rarely hear much about give enough thought what might happen spinner backplate nut screw suddenly departed shaft headed way Sound unusual whole shootin matchspinner nut screw backplate spacer etcnormally comes off prop gets tossed has potential scatter power high-speed shrapnel Having recently learned firsthand Gerald provided snapshot mishap hopes others would able avoid similar beating Upon returning Zimmermans Giant Scale fly-in Walter Hill Tennessee test running OS longstroke Sukhoi model recently finished using 14 x 6 Master retaining scale details F/A-18 highly prefabricated jet easy build maintain operate also process flight characteristics high performance sport jet grass field take-ott high speed low-pass gentle landing jet agile highly maneuverable also rock stable OPTIONAL CUSTOM RETRACT YELLOW AIRCRAFT CESSORIES Excellence Engineering Quality Manufacturing F-14 SR-71 F-16A F-16C F-4E A-4 ALSO AVAILABLE Send $3 within USA $5 rest world Product Info Pack 203 Mass Ave Lexington MA 02173 617 674-2222 Fax 617 674-2188 Fiorenze Hobby 420 W 5R434 Winter Springs FL 32708 Tel 407 327-6353 Price sublect change prior notice shipping handling estra III I,5aire FIX IT YOURSELF sEasy use Save Money Save Time low $1095 FREE 1 RAN4or write Smithy Dept MA 8003023 E 2nd Street Ask operator MAThe Daltes OR 9705t THE yO9pPECKER2T NOW YOU CAN COVER LIKE THE PROS No Bubbles Covering Looks Great Long After Its Applied Film Over Film No Problem tHE WrnDPHIKEte- easily converts allow appl9 trims choice See Hobby Dealer First $1895 add $20055 pylng visa & ic Acceptedcuresdents add 5775% sales lao Mdoe 0 USAFor orders onlyAll SIOOI Cooslr,oron1-800-336-5602 TflS snot toy y No 000s No Saga Works Iron-On Coverings No Need Uae Any Prep Easy Use mEwOODPEctER0 will weaken integrity structure Send Check/Money Order Directly UNtQUE MODEL PRODUCTS RO eos 2229 Lake Arrowhead CA 92352-2229 lotororatiOo Cdl 000 336 5632 FAO 19091 336-2710 DEALER INQUIRIES WELCOME February 1995 31 Following tne vi caie win engine -IM-itir YLLLUW AIHUHAI- IS proud introduce another sure winner 1/10 scale single engine F/A-18 Hornet Airscrew prop spinner furnished kit After two three hard starts electric starter two starts chicken stick now remember noticing compression position prop changed about 230 12 oclock time 1 ignored symptom realize now big mistake After starting engine running low-to-medium speed everything suddenly came apart learned later spinner came off hit below right eye broke safety sunglasses wearing tore off both earpieces twisted regular glasses bruised bridge nose glasses fit left knot right cheek just below eye generally shocked ran hand across face found no blood ran truck parked nearby examined face head outside mirror Much relief no further apparent injury WITH FWiTIFIDFiL IF1TELLIOEF1CE creation space age technology 21st CENTURY IRON makes other covering irons obsolete No guesswork major iron-on covering manufacturers recommend specific application shrinking temperatures achieve tightest longest lasting possible finish Only 21st CENTURY IRON has built-in temperature control system accurate within three degrees Fahrenheit dial setting Simply set dial desired temperature Temperature Processing Indicator TPI lights iron temperature rises reach dial setting TPI blinks set temperature reached telling its time cover No thermometer complicated testing needed advanced tool iron allows dial specific temperature 21sthas designed ground up master modelers Itsshoe design will reach places other irons can dream ofmd its fully contoured shape allows dent-freeapplication temperature control dial handle hot shoe no burned fingers Its specially ulated coating delivers remarkable slip characteristics smoothest no-drag slide over virtually covering surface custom-fitted covering sock sturdy table top stand included free costs little conventional irons its last iron youll ever buy smart iron Coverite REAR USER TO STATUS OF TOMFERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM ORWERATURO CONTROL MOUNTOT OS TOOTLE NOTON SHOE ALLOWS-OATh GEAPUALLY ROUNORO SlOE TOT 50000101 TEMFERATORO. ACCIJEATOTOWTTOOIEOOOOEESF*HEENHROCE SHOE TEMFERATURE-- ----SIDEEASESCOUERINGOF FILLETS lOTS SUE j~ EXTENSIVE G-BLADES IMPORTED FROM ENGLAND FLOURESCENT FIBERGLASS ROTOR BLADES 60 SIZE 660 REFLEX BI-CONVEXSYMETRIC 11999 60 SIZE 660 SYMETRICAL11999 4048 FITS MOSKITOX-CELL 407499 30 SIZE6999 MINATURE AIRCRAFT XCELL 66 HEU OFT00999 XCELL 66 CUSTOM KIT 94 VERSION69999 XCELL 40 HEUCOPTER KIT49999 S-CELL GAS NEW99999 XCELL PRO NEW114999 XCELL PRO COW KIT NEW36999 X-CELL 30 HEUCOPTER OFT38999 CARL GOLDBERG MODELS SUKHOISU26 14499 NEWO11GER66 9499 SUPER CHIPMUNK19999 ULTIMATE 91-PLANE12999 EXTRA 30066 129 POWER11999 rebbe OKYFLEX114993194 OKYFLEX 200 NEW!114993294 OKYFLEX V GLOVe 12799 3205 NE ACCEPT VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER CARDS WE 2LADLY SHIP COD SHIPPING & HANDUNG $600 PER KIT CONTINENTAL USA OThER AREAS CALL KY RESIDENTS SOD 6% SALES TAS HOBBY HANGAR ISA FULL SERVICE HOBBY SHOP 99TH OVER 11000 ITEMS IN STOCK 1994 CATALOGS AVAILABLE CALL FOR YOURS TODAY HOBBY HANGAR 163 LLOYD AVENUEFLORENCE KY 41942 6062624688 FASWOBS IEMN& PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME #III6S4AMA 0 --wmuary 191 RC train Ir Bob Thosex may $3 ship THE WOFiLO OFiLY COUEFIF1E3 IFOfl C0VERE 420 BABTLO9 ROAS 8090989 PEHNSYLVAIIIA 19894 After recovering shock later found spinner about 25 feet back gone after glancing off face right shoulder backplate fell just below engine have yet found washer prop nut came off spinner still attached found looked couple hours prop Saturday wife found Sunday afternoon inside six-foot fence about 35 feet away incident Fortunately went opposite direction spinner Sound familiar Personally Ive numerous occurrences over yearsall got adrenaline pumping instantly happens fast youre literally powerless get out way although youre very aware somethings leaving aircraft lickety-split Scary feeling After reading Geralds story would have give him credit wearing safety sunglasses over regular glasses probably saved him tissue damage since spinner glasses chew rather eyeballs Lesson learned pay attention changes engine performance may result loosened spinner nuts thrown props broken engine mounts etc Check Universal Servo Tray o o new Universal Servo fray designed hold over 50 different standard midsize servos Molded tough glass filled plastic Universal Servo Thay built last unique adjustable brackets allow put different size different brand servos same tray providing wide range mounting options Measuring 23 42 inches Universal Servo Thay will fit small radio compartments such Qukkee 500 type planes other trays will tired trying build own servo mounts try Universal Servo Thay will glad did Part #6000$495 and/or tighten nuts bolts routinely replace cracked broken parts new ones Always check thrown parts damage replace necessary Apply following logic reuse bent spinners chipped props doubt throw out As always working around eyehazardous equipment engine safety glasses some type should matter routine Fly Paper As noted December 1994 column used story provided Remote Control Association Central Florida regarding central Florida modeler apparently lost tip finger hand-launching glider After reading column injured individual called let know story completely accurate requested set record straight note let say Ive told no body parts lost however several stitches necessary due encounter running 049 As mentioned original column dont take eyes off spinning blades never fly alone Thats month Keep eyes sky wings level l Chocks S. 0 Model Chocks designed prevent damage can occur model during transport flying field Model Chocks lock onto your planes axle shafts surround wheels prevent model rolling field Model Chocks can prevent plane rolling off table duringawind gust shop Model Chocks keep plane rolling around workbench since lift model up off its wheels Model Chocks will prevent formation flat spots tires during long term storage package contains two Model Chocks will fit 5/32 axle shafts up 3 inch diameter wheels Part #7000$395 Send $2 catalog OK ENGINES BOX 355 MOHAWK NY 13407 Con-Do-It Con-Do-It clear fuel-proof plastic tubing has specifically designed modelers Con-Do-It has 50 outside diameter 023 waIl thickness punching 1/2 holes models ribs wing cores Con-Do-It can mounted inside wing provide simplified installation aileron servo leads retract lines Jet Scale models Con-do-it provides convienient way routing fuel lines air lines other hoses wiring package contains two 24 inch long pieces Con-Do-It Part #7500$395 Order send check money order including $300 S & H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 991-4277 Fax 813 991-4810 Florida Residents add 6% sales tax VISA MASTER CARD Accepted 1994 LDM Industries Inc February 1995 33 OK SPARK & GLOW OK CUB/COMET 049 MOHAWK CHIEF BANTAM OK/BROWN CO-2 Original Factory Parts Accessories 1ALDM IndustriesAll Priced Inc Proud Present 3 Exciting New Products
Edition: Model Aviation - 1995/02
Page Numbers: 30, 31, 32, 33
U Gary Shaw JI SI U 1 1 @1 U 101 1114t1 LI-U d MORE ABOUT RETRIEVING MODELS Several informative letters arrived response segment November column titled Re-Tree-ving Models letters contained additional ways solve annoying dilemma Clyde Wealand Akron Pennsylvania writes few years ago young flier about 16 years old flying sailplane small engine flew tree about 30-foot-level Said tree also covered poison ivy adjusted plastic kite string tied high inside giving kite sudden amount slack line would dive ground used enough line fly kite right tree past adjusting distance tree got line right above limb plane resting moved left allowing line position itself between trunk tree model sudden slack line brought kite down disconnected kite line tied long rope wash rope line kite line pulled up over limb down myself grasping both ends could shake limb violently boy hold full up elevator transmitter model did flat spin ground flew again 15 minutes later second letter Roy Prichard Maryville Tennessee revealed use slingshot Apparently needs goodquality slingshot ball twine appropriately sized nut job Roy ties nut end twine has assistant hold ball twine opening feed facing towards model fires nut over branch holding model weight nut will bring back earth twine attached Attach heavy line twine pull back over offending tree limb shake model loose word caution attempt use system loose twine laying ground twine may snag grass nut returned sender high velocity Roy says trust him knows Use fresh twine time cost minimal compared cost model emergency room bills last letter Slidell Louisianas Charles Thibodeaux modeler cable television employee presented safest ideas date story told taping poles together November issue reminded tool use cable television industry item am talking about called measuring stick use measure height different utilities telephone poles sticks collapse about five feet tall extend approximately 40-50 feet extend section time section locks place Some padding small padded piece PVC could easily taped end stick used lift nudge plane out tree power company also uses familiar device pull switches top telephone poles items can somewhat expensive person buy retrieve model may never get stuck tree Im sure club member club good relation local cable power company could get help using stick devices bucket truck am field operations supervisor cable 30 Model Aviation company asked would help have several ideas contemplate continue building projects flight-box cleaning during winter Speaking building projects Bob De Mattei asked notify anyone contemplating using respirator should receive appropriate medical exam physician familiar use should properly fitted Respirators different manufacturers have different fits course come different sizes letter contains information regarding respirator protection factors PF threshold limit values may limit specific types respirator use Ill cover subject future column Modeler Receives Mild Beating An interesting letter arrived recently Gerald Ewell Manchester Tennessee regarding up close personal thrown spinner Although us understand dangers standing arc spinning prop could hit comes off shaft rarely hear much about give enough thought what might happen spinner backplate nut screw suddenly departed shaft headed way Sound unusual whole shootin matchspinner nut screw backplate spacer etcnormally comes off prop gets tossed has potential scatter power high-speed shrapnel Having recently learned firsthand Gerald provided snapshot mishap hopes others would able avoid similar beating Upon returning Zimmermans Giant Scale fly-in Walter Hill Tennessee test running OS longstroke Sukhoi model recently finished using 14 x 6 Master retaining scale details F/A-18 highly prefabricated jet easy build maintain operate also process flight characteristics high performance sport jet grass field take-ott high speed low-pass gentle landing jet agile highly maneuverable also rock stable OPTIONAL CUSTOM RETRACT YELLOW AIRCRAFT 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space age technology 21st CENTURY IRON makes other covering irons obsolete No guesswork major iron-on covering manufacturers recommend specific application shrinking temperatures achieve tightest longest lasting possible finish Only 21st CENTURY IRON has built-in temperature control system accurate within three degrees Fahrenheit dial setting Simply set dial desired temperature Temperature Processing Indicator TPI lights iron temperature rises reach dial setting TPI blinks set temperature reached telling its time cover No thermometer complicated testing needed advanced tool iron allows dial specific temperature 21sthas designed ground up master modelers Itsshoe design will reach places other irons can dream ofmd its fully contoured shape allows dent-freeapplication temperature control dial handle hot shoe no burned fingers Its specially ulated coating delivers remarkable slip characteristics smoothest no-drag slide over virtually covering surface custom-fitted covering sock sturdy table top stand included free costs little conventional irons its last iron youll ever buy smart iron Coverite REAR USER TO STATUS OF TOMFERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM ORWERATURO CONTROL MOUNTOT OS TOOTLE NOTON SHOE ALLOWS-OATh GEAPUALLY ROUNORO SlOE TOT 50000101 TEMFERATORO. ACCIJEATOTOWTTOOIEOOOOEESF*HEENHROCE SHOE TEMFERATURE-- ----SIDEEASESCOUERINGOF FILLETS lOTS SUE j~ EXTENSIVE G-BLADES IMPORTED FROM ENGLAND FLOURESCENT FIBERGLASS ROTOR BLADES 60 SIZE 660 REFLEX BI-CONVEXSYMETRIC 11999 60 SIZE 660 SYMETRICAL11999 4048 FITS MOSKITOX-CELL 407499 30 SIZE6999 MINATURE AIRCRAFT XCELL 66 HEU OFT00999 XCELL 66 CUSTOM KIT 94 VERSION69999 XCELL 40 HEUCOPTER KIT49999 S-CELL GAS NEW99999 XCELL PRO NEW114999 XCELL PRO COW KIT NEW36999 X-CELL 30 HEUCOPTER OFT38999 CARL GOLDBERG MODELS SUKHOISU26 14499 NEWO11GER66 9499 SUPER CHIPMUNK19999 ULTIMATE 91-PLANE12999 EXTRA 30066 129 POWER11999 rebbe OKYFLEX114993194 OKYFLEX 200 NEW!114993294 OKYFLEX V GLOVe 12799 3205 NE ACCEPT VISA MASTERCARD & DISCOVER CARDS WE 2LADLY SHIP COD SHIPPING & HANDUNG $600 PER KIT CONTINENTAL USA OThER AREAS CALL KY RESIDENTS SOD 6% SALES TAS HOBBY HANGAR ISA FULL SERVICE HOBBY SHOP 99TH OVER 11000 ITEMS IN STOCK 1994 CATALOGS AVAILABLE CALL FOR YOURS TODAY HOBBY HANGAR 163 LLOYD AVENUEFLORENCE KY 41942 6062624688 FASWOBS IEMN& PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME #III6S4AMA 0 --wmuary 191 RC train Ir Bob Thosex may $3 ship THE WOFiLO OFiLY COUEFIF1E3 IFOfl C0VERE 420 BABTLO9 ROAS 8090989 PEHNSYLVAIIIA 19894 After recovering shock later found spinner about 25 feet back gone after glancing off face right shoulder backplate fell just below engine have yet found washer prop nut came off spinner still attached found looked couple hours prop Saturday wife found Sunday afternoon inside six-foot fence about 35 feet away incident Fortunately went opposite direction spinner Sound familiar Personally Ive numerous occurrences over yearsall got adrenaline pumping instantly happens fast youre literally powerless get out way although youre very aware somethings leaving aircraft lickety-split Scary feeling After reading Geralds story would have give him credit wearing safety sunglasses over regular glasses probably saved him tissue damage since spinner glasses chew rather eyeballs Lesson learned pay attention changes engine performance may result loosened spinner nuts thrown props broken engine mounts etc Check Universal Servo Tray o o new Universal Servo fray designed hold over 50 different standard midsize servos Molded tough glass filled plastic Universal Servo Thay built last unique adjustable brackets allow put different size different brand servos same tray providing wide range mounting options Measuring 23 42 inches Universal Servo Thay will fit small radio compartments such Qukkee 500 type planes other trays will tired trying build own servo mounts try Universal Servo Thay will glad did Part #6000$495 and/or tighten nuts bolts routinely replace cracked broken parts new ones Always check thrown parts damage replace necessary Apply following logic reuse bent spinners chipped props doubt throw out As always working around eyehazardous equipment engine safety glasses some type should matter routine Fly Paper As noted December 1994 column used story provided Remote Control Association Central Florida regarding central Florida modeler apparently lost tip finger hand-launching glider After reading column injured individual called let know story completely accurate requested set record straight note let say Ive told no body parts lost however several stitches necessary due encounter running 049 As mentioned original column dont take eyes off spinning blades never fly alone Thats month Keep eyes sky wings level l Chocks S. 0 Model Chocks designed prevent damage can occur model during transport flying field Model Chocks lock onto your planes axle shafts surround wheels prevent model rolling field Model Chocks can prevent plane rolling off table duringawind gust shop Model Chocks keep plane rolling around workbench since lift model up off its wheels Model Chocks will prevent formation flat spots tires during long term storage package contains two Model Chocks will fit 5/32 axle shafts up 3 inch diameter wheels Part #7000$395 Send $2 catalog OK ENGINES BOX 355 MOHAWK NY 13407 Con-Do-It Con-Do-It clear fuel-proof plastic tubing has specifically designed modelers Con-Do-It has 50 outside diameter 023 waIl thickness punching 1/2 holes models ribs wing cores Con-Do-It can mounted inside wing provide simplified installation aileron servo leads retract lines Jet Scale models Con-do-it provides convienient way routing fuel lines air lines other hoses wiring package contains two 24 inch long pieces Con-Do-It Part #7500$395 Order send check money order including $300 S & H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 991-4277 Fax 813 991-4810 Florida Residents add 6% sales tax VISA MASTER CARD Accepted 1994 LDM Industries Inc February 1995 33 OK SPARK & GLOW OK CUB/COMET 049 MOHAWK CHIEF BANTAM OK/BROWN CO-2 Original Factory Parts Accessories 1ALDM IndustriesAll Priced Inc Proud Present 3 Exciting New Products