Sfirst ____CA new epoxy holds promise reduced skin irrita tion users want modeler opinion weight limitations Giant Scale RC ships John Preston BEFORE readers jump conclusion months photograph goto suggest using Stiktocut2 x4s will start word ex planation photo comes Stephen Peck club safety officer Omahawks Omaha NE reports records indicate 83% injuries occurring modelers flying field requiring some form treatment direct result spinning propellers Stephen goes say am sending photograph Sweet Stik 10-in saw blade attached K&B 40 have used meeting seems effective just setting Out flying day let guys talk about seen person does get point across Propellers cut would suggest other clubs use type display worth thousand times saying Dont put hand other body parts propeller Need remind anyone wishing put similar display club flying field under no circumstances should engine flipped over equipped 10 x 32 teeth prop Back March 1982 column discussed allergies epoxy resins letters received modelers suffer problem also long discussion Frank lacobelis old friend derma tologist Frank concludes no such thing epoxy resin allergenic However Allan Kass hails Big Sky MT wrote told us about article hed read EAA magazine Sport Aviation mentioned epoxy resin marketed Applied Plastics Company El Segundo CA clamed non-irritant skin wrote company received wealth material response name APCO product Safe-T-Poxy According letter Jim Kearns sales representative material. now accepted epoxy laminat ing resin 90% homebuilt aircraft market letter Jim included lab reports showed results Draize tests APCO No 2410 resin No 2183 hardener tests conducted skin rabbits determine degree irritaton score zero means material nonirritant 40-49 rates severe irritant 50 means fails test Both APCO materials scored zero tests have used Safe-T-Poxy nor can guarantee have allergic reactions other brands will have problems solved switching However have experienced allergic reactions might worth try material since packaged quantities appropriate modelers have catalog Aircraft Spruce Continued page 14 ..1 1 2 Model Aviation Some people dont believe read itbut gentle reminder might wake up Two great new accessories Great Planes Switch n GIowT Now can forget about engine flameouts during low throttle maneuvers turning last winters work love pile spare parts U Switch n Glow Great Planes new on-board ignition system links throttle servo Pull throttle back lightweight battery pack puts glow back glow plug throttle setting desire As soon throttie up Switch n Glow cuts out U Its easy install lightweight affordable Great scale builders dont want cut holes engine cowlings o ideal competition pattern flyers cant afford flame-out wrong time mention boaters last time flameout middle lake U Dont take chances favorite R/C project Buy Switch n Glow Its insurance cant afford Only $2495 SportFloatsTM summer go out lake can just fish swim --- can go seaplaning Great Planes new SportFloats 31 foam core floats handle large 60 size designs floats build up fast easy Just install landing gear blocks foam cores cover balsa ply sheeting included finish U its off favorite lake river new R/C thrills youre bound enjoy thanks SportFloatsw Less $2895 Thirty-four Great Planes Tweedy Bird Dirty Birdy 40 Dirty Birdy 60 Super Sportster 40 Sun Fli 420 Quickest 200 Quickest 500 15500 Kacs Super Kans 40 Super Kaos 60 tJ60 Deception Cosmic Wind Rearwin Speedster Chipmunk Corbin Ace Krah Super Fli CAP 20L \T6 Texan PSI Mustang FT Tgercat T26 Aerocommander Shrike Lockheed Sirius favorite R/C dealer P o BOX 721 URBANA ILLINOIS 61801 217 367-2069 Specialty Company Box 424 Fullerton CA 92632 Safe-T-Poxy listed follows -pint kit resin hardener $650 1-pint kit 1 pint resin hardener $8751 -quart kit 1 quart resin 1 pint hardener $1420 catalog also lists five-minute Safe-T-Poxy plastic squeeze bot tles containing4 oz Part and4 oz Part B $635 Another distributor APCO products Wicks Aircraft Supply 410 Pine St Highland IL 62249 dont have Wicks catalog cannot quote prices As stated before endorsing Safe-T Poxy merely suggesting modelers have experienced reactions other brands might want give try would interested hearing anyone follows suggestion Before closing subject let us add APCO also sent us booklet titled Safe Hand ling Resins Laminating booklet contains following tips 1 Avoid excessive skin contact resins 2 Wear use disposable protective gloves preference barrier creams contact resin probable 3 Wear eye protection times dis pensing mixing using laminating resins 4 Do work large areas body exposed resins ie short pants shortsleeved shirts 5 Work well-ventilated areas especially workplace temperatures higher normaL 6 Use dust mask 7 Clean up toolsIf tools must cleaned solvent use mineral spirits Never contact skin solvents contaminated resin Acetone MEK and/or chlorinated solvent unnecessary hazardous should used 8 Preparation work areaCover work areas disposable papers discard after work session 9 Clean up large spills Cover sand other absorbent material dispose Clean contaminated area mineral spirits Needless say tips appropriate using brand resin followed should significant reducing preventing allergic reactions user previously discussed RC frequency controL featured safety column May1982 issue ofMAIncidentallyjustforthe record concluding remark column about calling wife flying field asking bring forgotten trans mitter meant tongue-in-cheek also chauvinistic remarksomething didnt realize time written Sue Kayton lives Los Angeles wrote wound up letter saying Oh way better system getting transmitter delivered field forget call husband phone brings ladies fly RC apologize Sue also stated bring-your-own-flag frequency-control system has use years Sepulveda Model Airport LA also have segregated pit areas assume frequency rather sex sorry Sue just couldnt resist number other readers reported similar success system flying fields Most pointed out its advantage identifying flying rather just somebody flying letter James Preston no relative interesting suggestion FCC finally grants petition additional frequencies suggests tinued page 113 14 Model Aviation TrainerS Trainer 0 Basic Trainer Trainer 20 Trainer 40 GLA 40 Trainer 60 Big Birdy Soar Birdy Letters Editor Continued page 10 ignated aircraft after WW II example P-5 became F-S 1 same way Douglas A-26 became Douglas 8-26 Martin B-26 stricken inventory end war went Air Force Museum before wrote article B-26 P-61 housed annex across field During Korean War flew 50 combat missions navigator Douglas B-26 official records show missions flown 8-26 Air Force always pref aced discussions Douglas Martin ensure knew plane talking about air crews also flown WW II Frank B Baker Madison WI Get FCC RC License read considerable interest Mr Mark Isenbergs comments January 1982 Letters column modelers use airways pursuit hobby comply license requirements FCC results bargain frequencies position weakness have no blame ourselves contend membership AMA should require intend enter form modeling uses RC equipment submit proof compliance FCC licensing rules prior issuance AMA licenses Ham radio enthusiasts hold spectrum radio frequencies very dear Amateur radio operators go great lengths protect police ranks ensure dont lose abuse privileges better same lest given undesirable unusable segments radio spectrum arent careful could end up expensive complex radio equipment satisfy poor frequency assignments Dennis Finch Houston TX Wrote Mr Finch thought would nightmare police policy requiring FCC license before issuing AMA membership though thought well-intentioned other hand just isnt reason anyone should hold back obtaining FCC RC license Theyre free FCC applica tions may obtained AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped envelope request Safety Preston Continued page 14 have 50 channels 72 MHz band model aircraft operation clubs 50 less members could assign frequencies such member different channel may quite simple sounds since some areas country understnd some channels may usable However good idea RC club keep tally whos try distribute frequencies evenly possible among members Finally word caution about bring your-own-flag system comes us Ray Gareau Laval Canada flier Rays club mislaid frequency control flag wooden dowel about 4s-in diameter split end receive color-coded flag about three weeks flier showed up field flag order fly borrowed friend same frequency day Rays son Richard helping flier put model away after day field discovered missing flag stowed rear fuselage time Maybe should check fuselages once knows perhaps squirrels built nest last winter seems letters receive concern subject depicted Dewey Heil mans cartoon Could has knack knowing topic going ring chimes readers written words column superfluous its cartoon its caption meat column Whatever topic June big models asked readers felt about deletion 40-lb weight limit models covered AMA liability insurance policy Letters began arriving subject last week controversy over hazard very large models over40 lbs returned attention through mailbox also tendance RC Scale contest over weekend April 24-25 During break between rounds contest attempt made put demonstration flight 8-29 dis played years Toledo show photograph appeared magazines Giant Scale column also June issue model spans 16 feet has total engine displacement almost 10 cu its four Kioritz engines reported weigh around 150 lb Like Continued page 116 STERLING MODELS Priced Right 82 Rea1 Sporty Radio Control Control Line 1525 Engine Piper Vagabond Kit K7 Wingspan 33 Price $2495 For Radio Control Control Line 049 eng Free Flight Rubber Power PENNY Wingspan SE ANY ONE OR ALL SIX HELLCATCESSNA 180 MUSTANGSABRE JET PIPER CUB T38 ThUNDERBIRD p1 $198 EACHFor mail order auth orized Retailer send $198 Penny Pincher plus $100 minimum Shipping Add $150 kit Catalog Request Catalog entire line airplane control line model kits R/C scale & Trainer Kits boat model kits accessories etc $100 enclosed Secrets Model Building & Con trol Line Book st Class mail delivery add $50 US & Canada Air Mail other countries add $165 Send To STERLING MODELS 3620 G St Phila PA 19134 Name Address CityState___ Zip August1982 113 SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Reliable & durable ity components Easy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashe. Complete around parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell finest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send Complete descriptive literature price list ccz4c7eA9c 68 Morgan Ave Danbury CT 06810 TEL203 743-3312 Kit F538 Wingspan 40-5/16 Scale 2-118 ice $4595 high FEATURES INCLUDE Space battery & meter panel Transmitter compartment Room gallon fuel MASTER AIRSCREW FLIGHTBOX KIT Master Airicrew Flight Box has features larger boxes compact handy arrangement parts cut imported mahogany plywood will take stain varnish paint finishes overall size 19W x 9W x 12 995 dealer $3 postpaid California add 6% Sales Tax Propeller storage Gravity closed small parts storage 7/8 aluminum handle Complete instructions & fasteners WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 384 Tesconi Ct Santa Rosa CA 95401 System Hi-Starts 101 Ceenpleta HIBtaet Kit 116 Mm Aaaatehly 1 14 Pound Pull 100 Feet Black Surgical Laten Continuous 000 Piece eacrion Reel Line Chute Stake Tow Binge Hardorarn nrc*2400 102 Complete 2-Mater Nm-Start Kit 9 Pound Pull 50 Feat 1/4 inch Black Lelno Reni Line Churn Stoke Hardware Etc *1700 103 Replacamneet Tabrtg Opeat Clue Type 100 Feet Black Surgical latec 14 lb Poll SlR00 104 Rapleceeseat Taking 2-Matan B lb Pall$900 106 Nylee Hi-Start Use Twietad 5 329 55 lb Teat White Color Braided $ 426 10* Standard Paranhata Red Celer Tow RIeB * 326 109 Reel Kite Fee Hi-Start Qajok Wind-Up Large * B00 Cantelete Teagh Pleetic Wm5h Hdarre Snoll $ 460 System II Winch 111 Pro-Launch Content Winch MIg Sn Knon Edge Smote 01 tho 00 coinylotnly roody-tO-uon lent battoryl t 2 colt portablo wnoh inoludno wheols hoodle motor toot nwtch md turnoround oIl oloctrical wiring Iron 05010 itOok-uc bottory nod youro roody fly $29900 112 Pro-Laaaoh Witch Frame ReaL Turnaround ncludnndrillndtrorne rool tumnoround&potn $15000 107 Winch Chata lB Inch Ojeameter 230 lb Teat Heacy Dory Tow Riog Cooneoting Ring $ *25 lOB Winch Line 2000 ft Braided Edylen 931k Teat $1B00 Choice Full Tent White Color 11 B lb TonI S2000 Top Duolity Aoailoble Synoinl 163 IS Tent $2B00 Orders Othor LiSted 1 RO lb Tent $3200 System III Power Pod 110 Power Pod designed hy Ed Cooreright 2-motrr noilplonon tiberylOhn built -in notto took ollowo 10 miO ongino run 000 049 motol took nogines51200 RLF PRODUCTS 812 723-4310 R3 Box 178 Psoli IN 47454 Giant Scale column writer Bob Beckman also admire imagination perseverance its creator have some grave reservations about prudence flying such model airplane front audience contest witnessed attempted flight model B-29 accelerated down fullscale aircraft runway reached speed appeared sufficient flight After about 200 yards travel still firmly contact terra firma wandered off edge runway side away spectators de molished runway marker light process nose gear collapsed some props wiped out Subsequent return home contest learned model failed respond radio used control en gine throttle second radio used flight control functions did operate model deliberately steered off runway plot could see location runway llght model collided may seem being critical big models general hasten say merely want point out model size B-29 appears us require some special safety rules concerning separation fly ing area spectator area understand IMAA has stated should least 100 feet between spectators edge flight line hope organi zation always abides its own recommendations now must have seen AMA Voluntary Flying Site Specifications Standard pages 78 82 June issue suggests 65 ft minimum distance edge spectator area edge flight line RC clubs flying field question mind Does apply anything may flown long falls within definition Model Aircraft stated Official AMA Safety Code page 133 1982/83 rule book would appear us answer question would have yes long model over 20 lb also follows rules Paragraph 5 Safety Code think needs special section Safety Code addresses separation spectators flying area whenever models over 20 lb flown Should 100 ft recommended IMAA something Lets have thoughts subject Before signing off month may interested know letters received date addressed removal weight limit big models expressedconceru about AMA Executive Council action time column being written May 1 may have modelers Districts X XI received June issues MA intend wait couple weeks see what else mailman brings subject before dropping line District VP summary responses think Executive Council may want reconsider its action response date true reflection opinion AMA membership Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 116 Model Aviation PRC LRUflCH SYSTEMS - -Ii Rugged Simplicity Top Performance Reasonable Price flirnot So/co/No Middlo Mo, f/i- StortoAw io Kit For, 15 MiroW Aoo,oblvj / Cootyleto lrotoorio,o lnolodOd / No Spoiol bob Roqoirod/ Sood SASE Foflhr lofornotiOi Order Lion products Total Add $200 Shipping / Send Money Order Check orCraditCard Nanther end Eop Date/ COO Add $1501 Alaska Add $360/ Hawaii Will COO Shipping/ Mail Phone / Winch OrdernPayntent Adoanon Will COO / Phooa Ordain Welcome / Mail Ordnr Orders Phone Welcome
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/08
Page Numbers: 12, 14, 113, 116
Sfirst ____CA new epoxy holds promise reduced skin irrita tion users want modeler opinion weight limitations Giant Scale RC ships John Preston BEFORE readers jump conclusion months photograph goto suggest using Stiktocut2 x4s will start word ex planation photo comes Stephen Peck club safety officer Omahawks Omaha NE reports records indicate 83% injuries occurring modelers flying field requiring some form treatment direct result spinning propellers Stephen goes say am sending photograph Sweet Stik 10-in saw blade attached K&B 40 have used meeting seems effective just setting Out flying day let guys talk about seen person does get point across Propellers cut would suggest other clubs use type display worth thousand times saying Dont put hand other body parts propeller Need remind anyone wishing put similar display club flying field under no circumstances should engine flipped over equipped 10 x 32 teeth prop Back March 1982 column discussed allergies epoxy resins letters received modelers suffer problem also long discussion Frank lacobelis old friend derma tologist Frank concludes no such thing epoxy resin allergenic However Allan Kass hails Big Sky MT wrote told us about article hed read EAA magazine Sport Aviation mentioned epoxy resin marketed Applied Plastics Company El Segundo CA clamed non-irritant skin wrote company received wealth material response name APCO product Safe-T-Poxy According letter Jim Kearns sales representative material. now accepted epoxy laminat ing resin 90% homebuilt aircraft market letter Jim included lab reports showed results Draize tests APCO No 2410 resin No 2183 hardener tests conducted skin rabbits determine degree irritaton score zero means material nonirritant 40-49 rates severe irritant 50 means fails test Both APCO materials scored zero tests have used Safe-T-Poxy nor can guarantee have allergic reactions other brands will have problems solved switching However have experienced allergic reactions might worth try material since packaged quantities appropriate modelers have catalog Aircraft Spruce Continued page 14 ..1 1 2 Model Aviation Some people dont believe read itbut gentle reminder might wake up Two great new accessories Great Planes Switch n GIowT Now can forget about engine flameouts during low throttle maneuvers turning last winters work love pile spare parts U Switch n Glow Great Planes new on-board ignition system links throttle servo Pull throttle back lightweight battery pack puts glow back glow plug throttle setting desire As soon throttie up Switch n Glow cuts out U Its easy install lightweight affordable Great scale builders dont want cut holes engine cowlings o ideal competition pattern flyers cant afford flame-out wrong time mention boaters last time flameout middle lake U Dont take chances favorite R/C project Buy Switch n Glow Its insurance cant afford Only $2495 SportFloatsTM summer go out lake can just fish swim --- can go seaplaning Great Planes new SportFloats 31 foam core floats handle large 60 size designs floats build up fast easy Just install landing gear blocks foam cores cover balsa ply sheeting included finish U its off favorite lake river new R/C thrills youre bound enjoy thanks SportFloatsw Less $2895 Thirty-four Great Planes Tweedy Bird Dirty Birdy 40 Dirty Birdy 60 Super Sportster 40 Sun Fli 420 Quickest 200 Quickest 500 15500 Kacs Super Kans 40 Super Kaos 60 tJ60 Deception Cosmic Wind Rearwin Speedster Chipmunk Corbin Ace Krah Super Fli CAP 20L \T6 Texan PSI Mustang FT Tgercat T26 Aerocommander Shrike Lockheed Sirius favorite R/C dealer P o BOX 721 URBANA ILLINOIS 61801 217 367-2069 Specialty Company Box 424 Fullerton CA 92632 Safe-T-Poxy listed follows -pint kit resin hardener $650 1-pint kit 1 pint resin hardener $8751 -quart kit 1 quart resin 1 pint hardener $1420 catalog also lists five-minute Safe-T-Poxy plastic squeeze bot tles containing4 oz Part and4 oz Part B $635 Another distributor APCO products Wicks Aircraft Supply 410 Pine St Highland IL 62249 dont have Wicks catalog cannot quote prices As stated before endorsing Safe-T Poxy merely suggesting modelers have experienced reactions other brands might want give try would interested hearing anyone follows suggestion Before closing subject let us add APCO also sent us booklet titled Safe Hand ling Resins Laminating booklet contains following tips 1 Avoid excessive skin contact resins 2 Wear use disposable protective gloves preference barrier creams contact resin probable 3 Wear eye protection times dis pensing mixing using laminating resins 4 Do work large areas body exposed resins ie short pants shortsleeved shirts 5 Work well-ventilated areas especially workplace temperatures higher normaL 6 Use dust mask 7 Clean up toolsIf tools must cleaned solvent use mineral spirits Never contact skin solvents contaminated resin Acetone MEK and/or chlorinated solvent unnecessary hazardous should used 8 Preparation work areaCover work areas disposable papers discard after work session 9 Clean up large spills Cover sand other absorbent material dispose Clean contaminated area mineral spirits Needless say tips appropriate using brand resin followed should significant reducing preventing allergic reactions user previously discussed RC frequency controL featured safety column May1982 issue ofMAIncidentallyjustforthe record concluding remark column about calling wife flying field asking bring forgotten trans mitter meant tongue-in-cheek also chauvinistic remarksomething didnt realize time written Sue Kayton lives Los Angeles wrote wound up letter saying Oh way better system getting transmitter delivered field forget call husband phone brings ladies fly RC apologize Sue also stated bring-your-own-flag frequency-control system has use years Sepulveda Model Airport LA also have segregated pit areas assume frequency rather sex sorry Sue just couldnt resist number other readers reported similar success system flying fields Most pointed out its advantage identifying flying rather just somebody flying letter James Preston no relative interesting suggestion FCC finally grants petition additional frequencies suggests tinued page 113 14 Model Aviation TrainerS Trainer 0 Basic Trainer Trainer 20 Trainer 40 GLA 40 Trainer 60 Big Birdy Soar Birdy Letters Editor Continued page 10 ignated aircraft after WW II example P-5 became F-S 1 same way Douglas A-26 became Douglas 8-26 Martin B-26 stricken inventory end war went Air Force Museum before wrote article B-26 P-61 housed annex across field During Korean War flew 50 combat missions navigator Douglas B-26 official records show missions flown 8-26 Air Force always pref aced discussions Douglas Martin ensure knew plane talking about air crews also flown WW II Frank B Baker Madison WI Get FCC RC License read considerable interest Mr Mark Isenbergs comments January 1982 Letters column modelers use airways pursuit hobby comply license requirements FCC results bargain frequencies position weakness have no blame ourselves contend membership AMA should require intend enter form modeling uses RC equipment submit proof compliance FCC licensing rules prior issuance AMA licenses Ham radio enthusiasts hold spectrum radio frequencies very dear Amateur radio operators go great lengths protect police ranks ensure dont lose abuse privileges better same lest given undesirable unusable segments radio spectrum arent careful could end up expensive complex radio equipment satisfy poor frequency assignments Dennis Finch Houston TX Wrote Mr Finch thought would nightmare police policy requiring FCC license before issuing AMA membership though thought well-intentioned other hand just isnt reason anyone should hold back obtaining FCC RC license Theyre free FCC applica tions may obtained AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped envelope request Safety Preston Continued page 14 have 50 channels 72 MHz band model aircraft operation clubs 50 less members could assign frequencies such member different channel may quite simple sounds since some areas country understnd some channels may usable However good idea RC club keep tally whos try distribute frequencies evenly possible among members Finally word caution about bring your-own-flag system comes us Ray Gareau Laval Canada flier Rays club mislaid frequency control flag wooden dowel about 4s-in diameter split end receive color-coded flag about three weeks flier showed up field flag order fly borrowed friend same frequency day Rays son Richard helping flier put model away after day field discovered missing flag stowed rear fuselage time Maybe should check fuselages once knows perhaps squirrels built nest last winter seems letters receive concern subject depicted Dewey Heil mans cartoon Could has knack knowing topic going ring chimes readers written words column superfluous its cartoon its caption meat column Whatever topic June big models asked readers felt about deletion 40-lb weight limit models covered AMA liability insurance policy Letters began arriving subject last week controversy over hazard very large models over40 lbs returned attention through mailbox also tendance RC Scale contest over weekend April 24-25 During break between rounds contest attempt made put demonstration flight 8-29 dis played years Toledo show photograph appeared magazines Giant Scale column also June issue model spans 16 feet has total engine displacement almost 10 cu its four Kioritz engines reported weigh around 150 lb Like Continued page 116 STERLING MODELS Priced Right 82 Rea1 Sporty Radio Control Control Line 1525 Engine Piper Vagabond Kit K7 Wingspan 33 Price $2495 For Radio Control Control Line 049 eng Free Flight Rubber Power PENNY Wingspan SE ANY ONE OR ALL SIX HELLCATCESSNA 180 MUSTANGSABRE JET PIPER CUB T38 ThUNDERBIRD p1 $198 EACHFor mail order auth orized Retailer send $198 Penny Pincher plus $100 minimum Shipping Add $150 kit Catalog Request Catalog entire line airplane control line model kits R/C scale & Trainer Kits boat model kits accessories etc $100 enclosed Secrets Model Building & Con trol Line Book st Class mail delivery add $50 US & Canada Air Mail other countries add $165 Send To STERLING MODELS 3620 G St Phila PA 19134 Name Address CityState___ Zip August1982 113 SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Reliable & durable ity components Easy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashe. Complete around parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell finest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send Complete descriptive literature price list ccz4c7eA9c 68 Morgan Ave Danbury CT 06810 TEL203 743-3312 Kit F538 Wingspan 40-5/16 Scale 2-118 ice $4595 high FEATURES INCLUDE Space battery & meter panel Transmitter compartment Room gallon fuel MASTER AIRSCREW FLIGHTBOX KIT Master Airicrew Flight Box has features larger boxes compact handy arrangement parts cut imported mahogany plywood will take stain varnish paint finishes overall size 19W x 9W x 12 995 dealer $3 postpaid California add 6% Sales Tax Propeller storage Gravity closed small parts storage 7/8 aluminum handle Complete instructions & fasteners WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 384 Tesconi Ct Santa Rosa CA 95401 System Hi-Starts 101 Ceenpleta HIBtaet Kit 116 Mm Aaaatehly 1 14 Pound Pull 100 Feet Black Surgical Laten Continuous 000 Piece eacrion Reel Line Chute Stake Tow Binge Hardorarn nrc*2400 102 Complete 2-Mater Nm-Start Kit 9 Pound Pull 50 Feat 1/4 inch Black Lelno Reni Line Churn Stoke Hardware Etc *1700 103 Replacamneet Tabrtg Opeat Clue Type 100 Feet Black Surgical latec 14 lb Poll SlR00 104 Rapleceeseat Taking 2-Matan B lb Pall$900 106 Nylee Hi-Start Use Twietad 5 329 55 lb Teat White Color Braided $ 426 10* Standard Paranhata Red Celer Tow RIeB * 326 109 Reel Kite Fee Hi-Start Qajok Wind-Up Large * B00 Cantelete Teagh Pleetic Wm5h Hdarre Snoll $ 460 System II Winch 111 Pro-Launch Content Winch MIg Sn Knon Edge Smote 01 tho 00 coinylotnly roody-tO-uon lent battoryl t 2 colt portablo wnoh inoludno wheols hoodle motor toot nwtch md turnoround oIl oloctrical wiring Iron 05010 itOok-uc bottory nod youro roody fly $29900 112 Pro-Laaaoh Witch Frame ReaL Turnaround ncludnndrillndtrorne rool tumnoround&potn $15000 107 Winch Chata lB Inch Ojeameter 230 lb Teat Heacy Dory Tow Riog Cooneoting Ring $ *25 lOB Winch Line 2000 ft Braided Edylen 931k Teat $1B00 Choice Full Tent White Color 11 B lb TonI S2000 Top Duolity Aoailoble Synoinl 163 IS Tent $2B00 Orders Othor LiSted 1 RO lb Tent $3200 System III Power Pod 110 Power Pod designed hy Ed Cooreright 2-motrr noilplonon tiberylOhn built -in notto took ollowo 10 miO ongino run 000 049 motol took nogines51200 RLF PRODUCTS 812 723-4310 R3 Box 178 Psoli IN 47454 Giant Scale column writer Bob Beckman also admire imagination perseverance its creator have some grave reservations about prudence flying such model airplane front audience contest witnessed attempted flight model B-29 accelerated down fullscale aircraft runway reached speed appeared sufficient flight After about 200 yards travel still firmly contact terra firma wandered off edge runway side away spectators de molished runway marker light process nose gear collapsed some props wiped out Subsequent return home contest learned model failed respond radio used control en gine throttle second radio used flight control functions did operate model deliberately steered off runway plot could see location runway llght model collided may seem being critical big models general hasten say merely want point out model size B-29 appears us require some special safety rules concerning separation fly ing area spectator area understand IMAA has stated should least 100 feet between spectators edge flight line hope organi zation always abides its own recommendations now must have seen AMA Voluntary Flying Site Specifications Standard pages 78 82 June issue suggests 65 ft minimum distance edge spectator area edge flight line RC clubs flying field question mind Does apply anything may flown long falls within definition Model Aircraft stated Official AMA Safety Code page 133 1982/83 rule book would appear us answer question would have yes long model over 20 lb also follows rules Paragraph 5 Safety Code think needs special section Safety Code addresses separation spectators flying area whenever models over 20 lb flown Should 100 ft recommended IMAA something Lets have thoughts subject Before signing off month may interested know letters received date addressed removal weight limit big models expressedconceru about AMA Executive Council action time column being written May 1 may have modelers Districts X XI received June issues MA intend wait couple weeks see what else mailman brings subject before dropping line District VP summary responses think Executive Council may want reconsider its action response date true reflection opinion AMA membership Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 116 Model Aviation PRC LRUflCH SYSTEMS - -Ii Rugged Simplicity Top Performance Reasonable Price flirnot So/co/No Middlo Mo, f/i- StortoAw io Kit For, 15 MiroW Aoo,oblvj / Cootyleto lrotoorio,o lnolodOd / No Spoiol bob Roqoirod/ Sood SASE Foflhr lofornotiOi Order Lion products Total Add $200 Shipping / Send Money Order Check orCraditCard Nanther end Eop Date/ COO Add $1501 Alaska Add $360/ Hawaii Will COO Shipping/ Mail Phone / Winch OrdernPayntent Adoanon Will COO / Phooa Ordain Welcome / Mail Ordnr Orders Phone Welcome
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/08
Page Numbers: 12, 14, 113, 116
Sfirst ____CA new epoxy holds promise reduced skin irrita tion users want modeler opinion weight limitations Giant Scale RC ships John Preston BEFORE readers jump conclusion months photograph goto suggest using Stiktocut2 x4s will start word ex planation photo comes Stephen Peck club safety officer Omahawks Omaha NE reports records indicate 83% injuries occurring modelers flying field requiring some form treatment direct result spinning propellers Stephen goes say am sending photograph Sweet Stik 10-in saw blade attached K&B 40 have used meeting seems effective just setting Out flying day let guys talk about seen person does get point across Propellers cut would suggest other clubs use type display worth thousand times saying Dont put hand other body parts propeller Need remind anyone wishing put similar display club flying field under no circumstances should engine flipped over equipped 10 x 32 teeth prop Back March 1982 column discussed allergies epoxy resins letters received modelers suffer problem also long discussion Frank lacobelis old friend derma tologist Frank concludes no such thing epoxy resin allergenic However Allan Kass hails Big Sky MT wrote told us about article hed read EAA magazine Sport Aviation mentioned epoxy resin marketed Applied Plastics Company El Segundo CA clamed non-irritant skin wrote company received wealth material response name APCO product Safe-T-Poxy According letter Jim Kearns sales representative material. now accepted epoxy laminat ing resin 90% homebuilt aircraft market letter Jim included lab reports showed results Draize tests APCO No 2410 resin No 2183 hardener tests conducted skin rabbits determine degree irritaton score zero means material nonirritant 40-49 rates severe irritant 50 means fails test Both APCO materials scored zero tests have used Safe-T-Poxy nor can guarantee have allergic reactions other brands will have problems solved switching However have experienced allergic reactions might worth try material since packaged quantities appropriate modelers have catalog Aircraft Spruce Continued page 14 ..1 1 2 Model Aviation Some people dont believe read itbut gentle reminder might wake up Two great new accessories Great Planes Switch n GIowT Now can forget about engine flameouts during low throttle maneuvers turning last winters work love pile spare parts U Switch n Glow Great Planes new on-board ignition system links throttle servo Pull throttle back lightweight battery pack puts glow back glow plug throttle setting desire As soon throttie up Switch n Glow cuts out U Its easy install lightweight affordable Great scale builders dont want cut holes engine cowlings o ideal competition pattern flyers cant afford flame-out wrong time mention boaters last time flameout middle lake U Dont take chances favorite R/C project Buy Switch n Glow Its insurance cant afford Only $2495 SportFloatsTM summer go out lake can just fish swim --- can go seaplaning Great Planes new SportFloats 31 foam core floats handle large 60 size designs floats build up fast easy Just install landing gear blocks foam cores cover balsa ply sheeting included finish U its off favorite lake river new R/C thrills youre bound enjoy thanks SportFloatsw Less $2895 Thirty-four Great Planes Tweedy Bird Dirty Birdy 40 Dirty Birdy 60 Super Sportster 40 Sun Fli 420 Quickest 200 Quickest 500 15500 Kacs Super Kans 40 Super Kaos 60 tJ60 Deception Cosmic Wind Rearwin Speedster Chipmunk Corbin Ace Krah Super Fli CAP 20L \T6 Texan PSI Mustang FT Tgercat T26 Aerocommander Shrike Lockheed Sirius favorite R/C dealer P o BOX 721 URBANA ILLINOIS 61801 217 367-2069 Specialty Company Box 424 Fullerton CA 92632 Safe-T-Poxy listed follows -pint kit resin hardener $650 1-pint kit 1 pint resin hardener $8751 -quart kit 1 quart resin 1 pint hardener $1420 catalog also lists five-minute Safe-T-Poxy plastic squeeze bot tles containing4 oz Part and4 oz Part B $635 Another distributor APCO products Wicks Aircraft Supply 410 Pine St Highland IL 62249 dont have Wicks catalog cannot quote prices As stated before endorsing Safe-T Poxy merely suggesting modelers have experienced reactions other brands might want give try would interested hearing anyone follows suggestion Before closing subject let us add APCO also sent us booklet titled Safe Hand ling Resins Laminating booklet contains following tips 1 Avoid excessive skin contact resins 2 Wear use disposable protective gloves preference barrier creams contact resin probable 3 Wear eye protection times dis pensing mixing using laminating resins 4 Do work large areas body exposed resins ie short pants shortsleeved shirts 5 Work well-ventilated areas especially workplace temperatures higher normaL 6 Use dust mask 7 Clean up toolsIf tools must cleaned solvent use mineral spirits Never contact skin solvents contaminated resin Acetone MEK and/or chlorinated solvent unnecessary hazardous should used 8 Preparation work areaCover work areas disposable papers discard after work session 9 Clean up large spills Cover sand other absorbent material dispose Clean contaminated area mineral spirits Needless say tips appropriate using brand resin followed should significant reducing preventing allergic reactions user previously discussed RC frequency controL featured safety column May1982 issue ofMAIncidentallyjustforthe record concluding remark column about calling wife flying field asking bring forgotten trans mitter meant tongue-in-cheek also chauvinistic remarksomething didnt realize time written Sue Kayton lives Los Angeles wrote wound up letter saying Oh way better system getting transmitter delivered field forget call husband phone brings ladies fly RC apologize Sue also stated bring-your-own-flag frequency-control system has use years Sepulveda Model Airport LA also have segregated pit areas assume frequency rather sex sorry Sue just couldnt resist number other readers reported similar success system flying fields Most pointed out its advantage identifying flying rather just somebody flying letter James Preston no relative interesting suggestion FCC finally grants petition additional frequencies suggests tinued page 113 14 Model Aviation TrainerS Trainer 0 Basic Trainer Trainer 20 Trainer 40 GLA 40 Trainer 60 Big Birdy Soar Birdy Letters Editor Continued page 10 ignated aircraft after WW II example P-5 became F-S 1 same way Douglas A-26 became Douglas 8-26 Martin B-26 stricken inventory end war went Air Force Museum before wrote article B-26 P-61 housed annex across field During Korean War flew 50 combat missions navigator Douglas B-26 official records show missions flown 8-26 Air Force always pref aced discussions Douglas Martin ensure knew plane talking about air crews also flown WW II Frank B Baker Madison WI Get FCC RC License read considerable interest Mr Mark Isenbergs comments January 1982 Letters column modelers use airways pursuit hobby comply license requirements FCC results bargain frequencies position weakness have no blame ourselves contend membership AMA should require intend enter form modeling uses RC equipment submit proof compliance FCC licensing rules prior issuance AMA licenses Ham radio enthusiasts hold spectrum radio frequencies very dear Amateur radio operators go great lengths protect police ranks ensure dont lose abuse privileges better same lest given undesirable unusable segments radio spectrum arent careful could end up expensive complex radio equipment satisfy poor frequency assignments Dennis Finch Houston TX Wrote Mr Finch thought would nightmare police policy requiring FCC license before issuing AMA membership though thought well-intentioned other hand just isnt reason anyone should hold back obtaining FCC RC license Theyre free FCC applica tions may obtained AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped envelope request Safety Preston Continued page 14 have 50 channels 72 MHz band model aircraft operation clubs 50 less members could assign frequencies such member different channel may quite simple sounds since some areas country understnd some channels may usable However good idea RC club keep tally whos try distribute frequencies evenly possible among members Finally word caution about bring your-own-flag system comes us Ray Gareau Laval Canada flier Rays club mislaid frequency control flag wooden dowel about 4s-in diameter split end receive color-coded flag about three weeks flier showed up field flag order fly borrowed friend same frequency day Rays son Richard helping flier put model away after day field discovered missing flag stowed rear fuselage time Maybe should check fuselages once knows perhaps squirrels built nest last winter seems letters receive concern subject depicted Dewey Heil mans cartoon Could has knack knowing topic going ring chimes readers written words column superfluous its cartoon its caption meat column Whatever topic June big models asked readers felt about deletion 40-lb weight limit models covered AMA liability insurance policy Letters began arriving subject last week controversy over hazard very large models over40 lbs returned attention through mailbox also tendance RC Scale contest over weekend April 24-25 During break between rounds contest attempt made put demonstration flight 8-29 dis played years Toledo show photograph appeared magazines Giant Scale column also June issue model spans 16 feet has total engine displacement almost 10 cu its four Kioritz engines reported weigh around 150 lb Like Continued page 116 STERLING MODELS Priced Right 82 Rea1 Sporty Radio Control Control Line 1525 Engine Piper Vagabond Kit K7 Wingspan 33 Price $2495 For Radio Control Control Line 049 eng Free Flight Rubber Power PENNY Wingspan SE ANY ONE OR ALL SIX HELLCATCESSNA 180 MUSTANGSABRE JET PIPER CUB T38 ThUNDERBIRD p1 $198 EACHFor mail order auth orized Retailer send $198 Penny Pincher plus $100 minimum Shipping Add $150 kit Catalog Request Catalog entire line airplane control line model kits R/C scale & Trainer Kits boat model kits accessories etc $100 enclosed Secrets Model Building & Con trol Line Book st Class mail delivery add $50 US & Canada Air Mail other countries add $165 Send To STERLING MODELS 3620 G St Phila PA 19134 Name Address CityState___ Zip August1982 113 SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Reliable & durable ity components Easy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashe. Complete around parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell finest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send Complete descriptive literature price list ccz4c7eA9c 68 Morgan Ave Danbury CT 06810 TEL203 743-3312 Kit F538 Wingspan 40-5/16 Scale 2-118 ice $4595 high FEATURES INCLUDE Space battery & meter panel Transmitter compartment Room gallon fuel MASTER AIRSCREW FLIGHTBOX KIT Master Airicrew Flight Box has features larger boxes compact handy arrangement parts cut imported mahogany plywood will take stain varnish paint finishes overall size 19W x 9W x 12 995 dealer $3 postpaid California add 6% Sales Tax Propeller storage Gravity closed small parts storage 7/8 aluminum handle Complete instructions & fasteners WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 384 Tesconi Ct Santa Rosa CA 95401 System Hi-Starts 101 Ceenpleta HIBtaet Kit 116 Mm Aaaatehly 1 14 Pound Pull 100 Feet Black Surgical Laten Continuous 000 Piece eacrion Reel Line Chute Stake Tow Binge Hardorarn nrc*2400 102 Complete 2-Mater Nm-Start Kit 9 Pound Pull 50 Feat 1/4 inch Black Lelno Reni Line Churn Stoke Hardware Etc *1700 103 Replacamneet Tabrtg Opeat Clue Type 100 Feet Black Surgical latec 14 lb Poll SlR00 104 Rapleceeseat Taking 2-Matan B lb Pall$900 106 Nylee Hi-Start Use Twietad 5 329 55 lb Teat White Color Braided $ 426 10* Standard Paranhata Red Celer Tow RIeB * 326 109 Reel Kite Fee Hi-Start Qajok Wind-Up Large * B00 Cantelete Teagh Pleetic Wm5h Hdarre Snoll $ 460 System II Winch 111 Pro-Launch Content Winch MIg Sn Knon Edge Smote 01 tho 00 coinylotnly roody-tO-uon lent battoryl t 2 colt portablo wnoh inoludno wheols hoodle motor toot nwtch md turnoround oIl oloctrical wiring Iron 05010 itOok-uc bottory nod youro roody fly $29900 112 Pro-Laaaoh Witch Frame ReaL Turnaround ncludnndrillndtrorne rool tumnoround&potn $15000 107 Winch Chata lB Inch Ojeameter 230 lb Teat Heacy Dory Tow Riog Cooneoting Ring $ *25 lOB Winch Line 2000 ft Braided Edylen 931k Teat $1B00 Choice Full Tent White Color 11 B lb TonI S2000 Top Duolity Aoailoble Synoinl 163 IS Tent $2B00 Orders Othor LiSted 1 RO lb Tent $3200 System III Power Pod 110 Power Pod designed hy Ed Cooreright 2-motrr noilplonon tiberylOhn built -in notto took ollowo 10 miO ongino run 000 049 motol took nogines51200 RLF PRODUCTS 812 723-4310 R3 Box 178 Psoli IN 47454 Giant Scale column writer Bob Beckman also admire imagination perseverance its creator have some grave reservations about prudence flying such model airplane front audience contest witnessed attempted flight model B-29 accelerated down fullscale aircraft runway reached speed appeared sufficient flight After about 200 yards travel still firmly contact terra firma wandered off edge runway side away spectators de molished runway marker light process nose gear collapsed some props wiped out Subsequent return home contest learned model failed respond radio used control en gine throttle second radio used flight control functions did operate model deliberately steered off runway plot could see location runway llght model collided may seem being critical big models general hasten say merely want point out model size B-29 appears us require some special safety rules concerning separation fly ing area spectator area understand IMAA has stated should least 100 feet between spectators edge flight line hope organi zation always abides its own recommendations now must have seen AMA Voluntary Flying Site Specifications Standard pages 78 82 June issue suggests 65 ft minimum distance edge spectator area edge flight line RC clubs flying field question mind Does apply anything may flown long falls within definition Model Aircraft stated Official AMA Safety Code page 133 1982/83 rule book would appear us answer question would have yes long model over 20 lb also follows rules Paragraph 5 Safety Code think needs special section Safety Code addresses separation spectators flying area whenever models over 20 lb flown Should 100 ft recommended IMAA something Lets have thoughts subject Before signing off month may interested know letters received date addressed removal weight limit big models expressedconceru about AMA Executive Council action time column being written May 1 may have modelers Districts X XI received June issues MA intend wait couple weeks see what else mailman brings subject before dropping line District VP summary responses think Executive Council may want reconsider its action response date true reflection opinion AMA membership Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 116 Model Aviation PRC LRUflCH SYSTEMS - -Ii Rugged Simplicity Top Performance Reasonable Price flirnot So/co/No Middlo Mo, f/i- StortoAw io Kit For, 15 MiroW Aoo,oblvj / Cootyleto lrotoorio,o lnolodOd / No Spoiol bob Roqoirod/ Sood SASE Foflhr lofornotiOi Order Lion products Total Add $200 Shipping / Send Money Order Check orCraditCard Nanther end Eop Date/ COO Add $1501 Alaska Add $360/ Hawaii Will COO Shipping/ Mail Phone / Winch OrdernPayntent Adoanon Will COO / Phooa Ordain Welcome / Mail Ordnr Orders Phone Welcome
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/08
Page Numbers: 12, 14, 113, 116
Sfirst ____CA new epoxy holds promise reduced skin irrita tion users want modeler opinion weight limitations Giant Scale RC ships John Preston BEFORE readers jump conclusion months photograph goto suggest using Stiktocut2 x4s will start word ex planation photo comes Stephen Peck club safety officer Omahawks Omaha NE reports records indicate 83% injuries occurring modelers flying field requiring some form treatment direct result spinning propellers Stephen goes say am sending photograph Sweet Stik 10-in saw blade attached K&B 40 have used meeting seems effective just setting Out flying day let guys talk about seen person does get point across Propellers cut would suggest other clubs use type display worth thousand times saying Dont put hand other body parts propeller Need remind anyone wishing put similar display club flying field under no circumstances should engine flipped over equipped 10 x 32 teeth prop Back March 1982 column discussed allergies epoxy resins letters received modelers suffer problem also long discussion Frank lacobelis old friend derma tologist Frank concludes no such thing epoxy resin allergenic However Allan Kass hails Big Sky MT wrote told us about article hed read EAA magazine Sport Aviation mentioned epoxy resin marketed Applied Plastics Company El Segundo CA clamed non-irritant skin wrote company received wealth material response name APCO product Safe-T-Poxy According letter Jim Kearns sales representative material. now accepted epoxy laminat ing resin 90% homebuilt aircraft market letter Jim included lab reports showed results Draize tests APCO No 2410 resin No 2183 hardener tests conducted skin rabbits determine degree irritaton score zero means material nonirritant 40-49 rates severe irritant 50 means fails test Both APCO materials scored zero tests have used Safe-T-Poxy nor can guarantee have allergic reactions other brands will have problems solved switching However have experienced allergic reactions might worth try material since packaged quantities appropriate modelers have catalog Aircraft Spruce Continued page 14 ..1 1 2 Model Aviation Some people dont believe read itbut gentle reminder might wake up Two great new accessories Great Planes Switch n GIowT Now can forget about engine flameouts during low throttle maneuvers turning last winters work love pile spare parts U Switch n Glow Great Planes new on-board ignition system links throttle servo Pull throttle back lightweight battery pack puts glow back glow plug throttle setting desire As soon throttie up Switch n Glow cuts out U Its easy install lightweight affordable Great scale builders dont want cut holes engine cowlings o ideal competition pattern flyers cant afford flame-out wrong time mention boaters last time flameout middle lake U Dont take chances favorite R/C project Buy Switch n Glow Its insurance cant afford Only $2495 SportFloatsTM summer go out lake can just fish swim --- can go seaplaning Great Planes new SportFloats 31 foam core floats handle large 60 size designs floats build up fast easy Just install landing gear blocks foam cores cover balsa ply sheeting included finish U its off favorite lake river new R/C thrills youre bound enjoy thanks SportFloatsw Less $2895 Thirty-four Great Planes Tweedy Bird Dirty Birdy 40 Dirty Birdy 60 Super Sportster 40 Sun Fli 420 Quickest 200 Quickest 500 15500 Kacs Super Kans 40 Super Kaos 60 tJ60 Deception Cosmic Wind Rearwin Speedster Chipmunk Corbin Ace Krah Super Fli CAP 20L \T6 Texan PSI Mustang FT Tgercat T26 Aerocommander Shrike Lockheed Sirius favorite R/C dealer P o BOX 721 URBANA ILLINOIS 61801 217 367-2069 Specialty Company Box 424 Fullerton CA 92632 Safe-T-Poxy listed follows -pint kit resin hardener $650 1-pint kit 1 pint resin hardener $8751 -quart kit 1 quart resin 1 pint hardener $1420 catalog also lists five-minute Safe-T-Poxy plastic squeeze bot tles containing4 oz Part and4 oz Part B $635 Another distributor APCO products Wicks Aircraft Supply 410 Pine St Highland IL 62249 dont have Wicks catalog cannot quote prices As stated before endorsing Safe-T Poxy merely suggesting modelers have experienced reactions other brands might want give try would interested hearing anyone follows suggestion Before closing subject let us add APCO also sent us booklet titled Safe Hand ling Resins Laminating booklet contains following tips 1 Avoid excessive skin contact resins 2 Wear use disposable protective gloves preference barrier creams contact resin probable 3 Wear eye protection times dis pensing mixing using laminating resins 4 Do work large areas body exposed resins ie short pants shortsleeved shirts 5 Work well-ventilated areas especially workplace temperatures higher normaL 6 Use dust mask 7 Clean up toolsIf tools must cleaned solvent use mineral spirits Never contact skin solvents contaminated resin Acetone MEK and/or chlorinated solvent unnecessary hazardous should used 8 Preparation work areaCover work areas disposable papers discard after work session 9 Clean up large spills Cover sand other absorbent material dispose Clean contaminated area mineral spirits Needless say tips appropriate using brand resin followed should significant reducing preventing allergic reactions user previously discussed RC frequency controL featured safety column May1982 issue ofMAIncidentallyjustforthe record concluding remark column about calling wife flying field asking bring forgotten trans mitter meant tongue-in-cheek also chauvinistic remarksomething didnt realize time written Sue Kayton lives Los Angeles wrote wound up letter saying Oh way better system getting transmitter delivered field forget call husband phone brings ladies fly RC apologize Sue also stated bring-your-own-flag frequency-control system has use years Sepulveda Model Airport LA also have segregated pit areas assume frequency rather sex sorry Sue just couldnt resist number other readers reported similar success system flying fields Most pointed out its advantage identifying flying rather just somebody flying letter James Preston no relative interesting suggestion FCC finally grants petition additional frequencies suggests tinued page 113 14 Model Aviation TrainerS Trainer 0 Basic Trainer Trainer 20 Trainer 40 GLA 40 Trainer 60 Big Birdy Soar Birdy Letters Editor Continued page 10 ignated aircraft after WW II example P-5 became F-S 1 same way Douglas A-26 became Douglas 8-26 Martin B-26 stricken inventory end war went Air Force Museum before wrote article B-26 P-61 housed annex across field During Korean War flew 50 combat missions navigator Douglas B-26 official records show missions flown 8-26 Air Force always pref aced discussions Douglas Martin ensure knew plane talking about air crews also flown WW II Frank B Baker Madison WI Get FCC RC License read considerable interest Mr Mark Isenbergs comments January 1982 Letters column modelers use airways pursuit hobby comply license requirements FCC results bargain frequencies position weakness have no blame ourselves contend membership AMA should require intend enter form modeling uses RC equipment submit proof compliance FCC licensing rules prior issuance AMA licenses Ham radio enthusiasts hold spectrum radio frequencies very dear Amateur radio operators go great lengths protect police ranks ensure dont lose abuse privileges better same lest given undesirable unusable segments radio spectrum arent careful could end up expensive complex radio equipment satisfy poor frequency assignments Dennis Finch Houston TX Wrote Mr Finch thought would nightmare police policy requiring FCC license before issuing AMA membership though thought well-intentioned other hand just isnt reason anyone should hold back obtaining FCC RC license Theyre free FCC applica tions may obtained AMA HQ please include pre-addressed stamped envelope request Safety Preston Continued page 14 have 50 channels 72 MHz band model aircraft operation clubs 50 less members could assign frequencies such member different channel may quite simple sounds since some areas country understnd some channels may usable However good idea RC club keep tally whos try distribute frequencies evenly possible among members Finally word caution about bring your-own-flag system comes us Ray Gareau Laval Canada flier Rays club mislaid frequency control flag wooden dowel about 4s-in diameter split end receive color-coded flag about three weeks flier showed up field flag order fly borrowed friend same frequency day Rays son Richard helping flier put model away after day field discovered missing flag stowed rear fuselage time Maybe should check fuselages once knows perhaps squirrels built nest last winter seems letters receive concern subject depicted Dewey Heil mans cartoon Could has knack knowing topic going ring chimes readers written words column superfluous its cartoon its caption meat column Whatever topic June big models asked readers felt about deletion 40-lb weight limit models covered AMA liability insurance policy Letters began arriving subject last week controversy over hazard very large models over40 lbs returned attention through mailbox also tendance RC Scale contest over weekend April 24-25 During break between rounds contest attempt made put demonstration flight 8-29 dis played years Toledo show photograph appeared magazines Giant Scale column also June issue model spans 16 feet has total engine displacement almost 10 cu its four Kioritz engines reported weigh around 150 lb Like Continued page 116 STERLING MODELS Priced Right 82 Rea1 Sporty Radio Control Control Line 1525 Engine Piper Vagabond Kit K7 Wingspan 33 Price $2495 For Radio Control Control Line 049 eng Free Flight Rubber Power PENNY Wingspan SE ANY ONE OR ALL SIX HELLCATCESSNA 180 MUSTANGSABRE JET PIPER CUB T38 ThUNDERBIRD p1 $198 EACHFor mail order auth orized Retailer send $198 Penny Pincher plus $100 minimum Shipping Add $150 kit Catalog Request Catalog entire line airplane control line model kits R/C scale & Trainer Kits boat model kits accessories etc $100 enclosed Secrets Model Building & Con trol Line Book st Class mail delivery add $50 US & Canada Air Mail other countries add $165 Send To STERLING MODELS 3620 G St Phila PA 19134 Name Address CityState___ Zip August1982 113 SPORT WINCH Lightweight 34 lbs 155 kg battery Surprising performance r develops 9 HP Reliable & durable ity components Easy use stable electrodynamic brake help prevent backlashe. Complete around parachute 600 meters 90 lb braided nylon line $21500 battery shipping charges included also sell finest 160 lb braided nylon contest towline $19201600 meters plus shipping Send Complete descriptive literature price list ccz4c7eA9c 68 Morgan Ave Danbury CT 06810 TEL203 743-3312 Kit F538 Wingspan 40-5/16 Scale 2-118 ice $4595 high FEATURES INCLUDE Space battery & meter panel Transmitter compartment Room gallon fuel MASTER AIRSCREW FLIGHTBOX KIT Master Airicrew Flight Box has features larger boxes compact handy arrangement parts cut imported mahogany plywood will take stain varnish paint finishes overall size 19W x 9W x 12 995 dealer $3 postpaid California add 6% Sales Tax Propeller storage Gravity closed small parts storage 7/8 aluminum handle Complete instructions & fasteners WINDSOR PROPELLER CO 384 Tesconi Ct Santa Rosa CA 95401 System Hi-Starts 101 Ceenpleta HIBtaet Kit 116 Mm Aaaatehly 1 14 Pound Pull 100 Feet Black Surgical Laten Continuous 000 Piece eacrion Reel Line Chute Stake Tow Binge Hardorarn nrc*2400 102 Complete 2-Mater Nm-Start Kit 9 Pound Pull 50 Feat 1/4 inch Black Lelno Reni Line Churn Stoke Hardware Etc *1700 103 Replacamneet Tabrtg Opeat Clue Type 100 Feet Black Surgical latec 14 lb Poll SlR00 104 Rapleceeseat Taking 2-Matan B lb Pall$900 106 Nylee Hi-Start Use Twietad 5 329 55 lb Teat White Color Braided $ 426 10* Standard Paranhata Red Celer Tow RIeB * 326 109 Reel Kite Fee Hi-Start Qajok Wind-Up Large * B00 Cantelete Teagh Pleetic Wm5h Hdarre Snoll $ 460 System II Winch 111 Pro-Launch Content Winch MIg Sn Knon Edge Smote 01 tho 00 coinylotnly roody-tO-uon lent battoryl t 2 colt portablo wnoh inoludno wheols hoodle motor toot nwtch md turnoround oIl oloctrical wiring Iron 05010 itOok-uc bottory nod youro roody fly $29900 112 Pro-Laaaoh Witch Frame ReaL Turnaround ncludnndrillndtrorne rool tumnoround&potn $15000 107 Winch Chata lB Inch Ojeameter 230 lb Teat Heacy Dory Tow Riog Cooneoting Ring $ *25 lOB Winch Line 2000 ft Braided Edylen 931k Teat $1B00 Choice Full Tent White Color 11 B lb TonI S2000 Top Duolity Aoailoble Synoinl 163 IS Tent $2B00 Orders Othor LiSted 1 RO lb Tent $3200 System III Power Pod 110 Power Pod designed hy Ed Cooreright 2-motrr noilplonon tiberylOhn built -in notto took ollowo 10 miO ongino run 000 049 motol took nogines51200 RLF PRODUCTS 812 723-4310 R3 Box 178 Psoli IN 47454 Giant Scale column writer Bob Beckman also admire imagination perseverance its creator have some grave reservations about prudence flying such model airplane front audience contest witnessed attempted flight model B-29 accelerated down fullscale aircraft runway reached speed appeared sufficient flight After about 200 yards travel still firmly contact terra firma wandered off edge runway side away spectators de molished runway marker light process nose gear collapsed some props wiped out Subsequent return home contest learned model failed respond radio used control en gine throttle second radio used flight control functions did operate model deliberately steered off runway plot could see location runway llght model collided may seem being critical big models general hasten say merely want point out model size B-29 appears us require some special safety rules concerning separation fly ing area spectator area understand IMAA has stated should least 100 feet between spectators edge flight line hope organi zation always abides its own recommendations now must have seen AMA Voluntary Flying Site Specifications Standard pages 78 82 June issue suggests 65 ft minimum distance edge spectator area edge flight line RC clubs flying field question mind Does apply anything may flown long falls within definition Model Aircraft stated Official AMA Safety Code page 133 1982/83 rule book would appear us answer question would have yes long model over 20 lb also follows rules Paragraph 5 Safety Code think needs special section Safety Code addresses separation spectators flying area whenever models over 20 lb flown Should 100 ft recommended IMAA something Lets have thoughts subject Before signing off month may interested know letters received date addressed removal weight limit big models expressedconceru about AMA Executive Council action time column being written May 1 may have modelers Districts X XI received June issues MA intend wait couple weeks see what else mailman brings subject before dropping line District VP summary responses think Executive Council may want reconsider its action response date true reflection opinion AMA membership Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Ct Falls Church VA 22042 SAFE FLYING IS NO ACCIDENT 116 Model Aviation PRC LRUflCH SYSTEMS - -Ii Rugged Simplicity Top Performance Reasonable Price flirnot So/co/No Middlo Mo, f/i- StortoAw io Kit For, 15 MiroW Aoo,oblvj / Cootyleto lrotoorio,o lnolodOd / No Spoiol bob Roqoirod/ Sood SASE Foflhr lofornotiOi Order Lion products Total Add $200 Shipping / Send Money Order Check orCraditCard Nanther end Eop Date/ COO Add $1501 Alaska Add $360/ Hawaii Will COO Shipping/ Mail Phone / Winch OrdernPayntent Adoanon Will COO / Phooa Ordain Welcome / Mail Ordnr Orders Phone Welcome