SAFE IY COMES FIRST Radio failure often occurs trans mitter receiver servos just fine Dont take battery packs grant ed Transporting glow fuel Read John Preston AS Sit down write column April spring has just arrived Washington DC area arrival yet another flying season wonder fliers will merely blow dust winter off radios charge batteries expect trouble-free operation throughout summer Perhaps some will throw quick range check field confirm everything operating did last fall guess will number mysterious crashes lot flying fields spring can attributed lack attention vital link between flier modelthe radio subject radio reliability recently drawn attention upon receipt letter Ed Farabaugh Fleetwood PA Al though Ed strictly helicopter pilot sug gestions letter apply equally fliers both fixed rotary wing models following examples possible reasons myster ious crashes pertain lack care know ledge nicad batteries power vast majority radios believe battery problems probably cause 90% cases radio malfunction heed Eds advice model might survive summer letter Dear John great interest read May issue MA Since lam strictly helicopter flier naturally went Chesneys column first noticed George Myers now involved choppers next hope dont mind being third place read column next really feel however safety should come first Lets face ita 12-pound helicopter rotor tips moving 175 mph could really number someone out control have never serious accident helicopter have witnessed some pretty spectacular crashes have friend required emergency room treatment dig lot bass wood splinters behind muscles arm quite few stitches close up wound So am aware what helicopter can human body Before propose article heli copter safety Ill give some good raw material Id like make addition rather lengthy necessary list safety rules May article rules involving radio system itself frequency conflict range testing least 50% crashes have witnessed attributed radio failure rather pilot error cases radio failed simply because ground crew didnt know enough about nicad batteries Some examples 1 If forgot charge night before dont fly 2 servo pots dirty draining battery may manage 1 outside loops after takeoffi 3 dont have connectors secure sticky tape whatever receiver may quit 300 feet 4 mechanical linkage binding battery may run out fuel before engine does 5 If using wrong charger particular battery may start day half-full battery end day completely discharged 6 You can range-test system find out youre already close critical voltage until after crash 7 Load test battery before flight Expanded-scale voltmeters built-in load cheaper new rebuilt aircraft dont know talk local electronics expert club has 8 Use esv establish normal dis charge curve 9 Determine minimum safe takeoff voltage under load add couple oftenths volt safety dont take off below voltage no matter nice weather 10 If must fly some keep spare fully charged battery pack flight box 11 If fly airborne pack determine time limit transmitter 12 If dont understand above see local electronics whiz Hes nice guy doesnt want airplane through windshield either point am trying make lot ways abuse radio system some worst abusers proficient pilots Maintenance skills just important flying skills Dazzling spectators wonderful protecting important Clubs should designate someone experienced electronics conduct classes subject just point out hidden dangers have couple articles modeling press recently make simple harness allow insertion milliameter system allow direct reading current flow system operating Some crashes can prevented type setup doesnt take very long load test battery equipment lot cheaper crash Without relatively simple tools no way find out failure about happen Its easy enough blame uncontrollable aircraft radio failure little bit effort understanding system radio failures can prevented Its lot easier building new model paying new windshield someones caror worse would difficult condense above ideas simple concise ground rule Ill try Become thoroughly familiar hidden dangers inherent radio systems particularly regard electrical hook-up mechanical linkage systems battery maintenance Find expert get help expert conduct seminars preventive maintenance John didnt mean try tell job safety person did miss important aspect RC safety radio itself particularly battery full danger Range-checking system will tell system working distance isnt enough warn imminent failure An expert charges batteries goes field flies week after week thorough inspections expert may fly like after crash someone gets hurt isnt enough say radio failed. couldnt control it. t fault. have dealing some negative aspects hobby would label anyone talks about safety spoil sport fanatic After model aviation supposed hobby Its supposed fun Heres point ponder Model aviation hobby like golf horseback riding skiing hang gliding stock car racing pastimes have dangers too Skiers check equipment Stock car drivers check brakes steering Horseback riders check saddles Riflemen practice kinds safety shouldnt check model aviation equipment thoroughly regularly safety After six pounds 80 miles hour can lot damage John have lot fun helicopters rye about five years learned lot hard way Ive able help some beginners simply trimming machines make easy handle Im safety fanatic have prevented lot crashes flying skill some time workbench would rather flying checking cant afford 10 15 crashes year keep down two have relatively inexpensive enjoy column Keep up good work youll prevent lot accidents Ed Farabaugh Jr So have feel unsure about check out battery packs see local electronics whiz ship radio off manufacturer authorized repair facilities safe rather sorry wind up months column report about another mysterious incident came us form letter Jack George Brandon FL Dear John interesting item might like include Safety Comes First column Continued page 120 56 Model Aviation PIETUNPOL GIPSY MOTH PIPER J3 CUR ANDREA SO N TURRULENT MILES GANAGOHIE COUGAR ZERO COMPLETE CATALOG $100 GUIDE TO RUBSER MODEL SUPPlIES Yet CaatigarE THE PROPHET2 meter saIlplanedesigned Joe Ruth ADVANCER -With adi Dihedral beginner expert single model airplane. Almost Ready Fly 4 SITS JAMMER cover Way S89 Ready FIyw/K&s4o PRO LINE RADIO price GRUMMAN WIDGEON MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsvillc Nil 4804 SPAN50 LENGTH35-3/4 WEIGHT3-1/2 4 lbs ENGINE40 RADIO4 Channel DESIGNED FORSPORT FLYING Retail Price see DEALER order direct Ost Inc PDBox 22BBISISEE AZ RRGt IEfl2IAO 2Y20 safety regulation may appear necessary future last rule cycle should have taken care questions safety however Much effort Speed Advisory Committee went safety regulation last time Speed fliers probably safety con scious segment modelers reflected thought concern involved last previous rules cycles Again feel regulations should remain status quo anyone feeling opposite should certainly speak up Any proposals should carefully thought out regard following criteria Will benefit activity help increase par ticipation Will easy officiate rules clearly enforceable Will obsolete present equipment Are safety considerations adequate opinion unless ques tions can answered positive type answer proposal should destined round file Now some events have dropped will interesting see effect will positive originally hoped thought classes limited number entrants participation spread thin specific classes some low partici pation classes gone will activity other classes increase certainly hope wont hold breath because probably will make much difference favor dropping events did because minimal value still slight problem about dropping event however because no matter unpopular class may will somebodys favorite may drop out Hmmm maybe favorite class because flying Different ways look Im going give plug newsletter am involved Flying Lines emanates forth northwest region covers area news happenings area though have monthly columns control line activity including speed much same format magazine Seven dollars gets full year 12 issues Address Flying Lines 1411 BryantAve Cottage Grove OR 97424 Keep faith keep flying Speed Thanks Mike Hazel thoughts insights month Once again invite other interested Speed fliers write about favorite event Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Safety Preston continued page 56 AMA magazine Just recently friend son driving flying site RC plane fuel associated equipment car trunk About 15 miles home driving highway loud explosion occured trunk Fortunately Jerry fire extinguisher car after getting son safety opened trunk lid found compartment enveloped flames man aged put out fire save RC gear found gallon metal container fuel exploded no apparent reason no electrical apparatus near fuel can can about fourth full fuel least year old can con cluded fuel became chemically unstable generated highly volatile vapor air 120 Model Aviation PECKS MODEL MENAGERIE PEANUT SCALE KITS $395 Ultimate Flying Boat Th ts P 0 800 2498-MA Pffk-h4es LA MESA CALIF 92061 PHONE 1714 469 $ 4 495 C still win n g BIGl OUR NEW SKY JAMMER selling faster can kit themso better order soon assured r U n SPECIFICATIONS COMING SOON space motion car generated electrical static discharge within can either fuel sloshing can friction against metal object Whatever cause good idea discard old fuel has stored partially-full containers long periods Also fuel cans should transported cardboard box large enough keep can falling over rubbing against other objects rag under can further insurance against spread spilled fuel Jack George Any readers care comment what its worth bet hot Florida sun caused fuel vaporize till trunk fumes Possibly electrical fault cars tail light turn signal wiring produced spark resulted explosion fortunate car equipped fire extinguisher car similarly equipped Have safe month John Presroz 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 FF Duration/Meuser continued page 53 Champs real Gieskiengs Folly #89 follows wings hollow moldings silicone rubber During climb wings rolled up like New Years Eve things just Climb Transition tid Front views shown c1ESFIGt2cS POLIAJ * Stan Stoy watch out Bill Geiskieng has two new folder/flapper-type concepts other column before engine cuts exhaust directed wing cavities brrr-ap. out go glide mode position practical details either schemes have totally solved felt should warn OK Perryman move Rather good airfoil Having already presented what editor referred Worlds Best Low Speed Airfoil April issue what am supposed encore gh act follow item about Lissaman airfoil used Gossamer Albatross mentioned Id present Peter Allnutts airfoils next month Peters material got buried twixt pages old NFFS Sympo report floated surface again recently airfoil shown series representing combined efforts Brian Egglestone deHavilland Canada Dr David Surry University Western Ontario members Toronto FAI Group Earlier work appeared Name Address CityStateZip II IAdd $2 shipping N Y State residents add tax Dealer inquiries invited II II II IC Master Charge C VisaI] Expiration DateI ICard NoI I0 Check enclosed $I SignatureI 1 August 1980 1 21 INDIAN CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB PRESENTS GREATER MICHIGAN MODELERS SHOW & EXPO II PLANESBOATSCARS MANUFACTURERSSTATIC DISPLAYSSWAP SHOP October 34 5 1980 West Eight Mile Artillery Armory Oak Park Michigan
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 56, 120, 121
SAFE IY COMES FIRST Radio failure often occurs trans mitter receiver servos just fine Dont take battery packs grant ed Transporting glow fuel Read John Preston AS Sit down write column April spring has just arrived Washington DC area arrival yet another flying season wonder fliers will merely blow dust winter off radios charge batteries expect trouble-free operation throughout summer Perhaps some will throw quick range check field confirm everything operating did last fall guess will number mysterious crashes lot flying fields spring can attributed lack attention vital link between flier modelthe radio subject radio reliability recently drawn attention upon receipt letter Ed Farabaugh Fleetwood PA Al though Ed strictly helicopter pilot sug gestions letter apply equally fliers both fixed rotary wing models following examples possible reasons myster ious crashes pertain lack care know ledge nicad batteries power vast majority radios believe battery problems probably cause 90% cases radio malfunction heed Eds advice model might survive summer letter Dear John great interest read May issue MA Since lam strictly helicopter flier naturally went Chesneys column first noticed George Myers now involved choppers next hope dont mind being third place read column next really feel however safety should come first Lets face ita 12-pound helicopter rotor tips moving 175 mph could really number someone out control have never serious accident helicopter have witnessed some pretty spectacular crashes have friend required emergency room treatment dig lot bass wood splinters behind muscles arm quite few stitches close up wound So am aware what helicopter can human body Before propose article heli copter safety Ill give some good raw material Id like make addition rather lengthy necessary list safety rules May article rules involving radio system itself frequency conflict range testing least 50% crashes have witnessed attributed radio failure rather pilot error cases radio failed simply because ground crew didnt know enough about nicad batteries Some examples 1 If forgot charge night before dont fly 2 servo pots dirty draining battery may manage 1 outside loops after takeoffi 3 dont have connectors secure sticky tape whatever receiver may quit 300 feet 4 mechanical linkage binding battery may run out fuel before engine does 5 If using wrong charger particular battery may start day half-full battery end day completely discharged 6 You can range-test system find out youre already close critical voltage until after crash 7 Load test battery before flight Expanded-scale voltmeters built-in load cheaper new rebuilt aircraft dont know talk local electronics expert club has 8 Use esv establish normal dis charge curve 9 Determine minimum safe takeoff voltage under load add couple oftenths volt safety dont take off below voltage no matter nice weather 10 If must fly some keep spare fully charged battery pack flight box 11 If fly airborne pack determine time limit transmitter 12 If dont understand above see local electronics whiz Hes nice guy doesnt want airplane through windshield either point am trying make lot ways abuse radio system some worst abusers proficient pilots Maintenance skills just important flying skills Dazzling spectators wonderful protecting important Clubs should designate someone experienced electronics conduct classes subject just point out hidden dangers have couple articles modeling press recently make simple harness allow insertion milliameter system allow direct reading current flow system operating Some crashes can prevented type setup doesnt take very long load test battery equipment lot cheaper crash Without relatively simple tools no way find out failure about happen Its easy enough blame uncontrollable aircraft radio failure little bit effort understanding system radio failures can prevented Its lot easier building new model paying new windshield someones caror worse would difficult condense above ideas simple concise ground rule Ill try Become thoroughly familiar hidden dangers inherent radio systems particularly regard electrical hook-up mechanical linkage systems battery maintenance Find expert get help expert conduct seminars preventive maintenance John didnt mean try tell job safety person did miss important aspect RC safety radio itself particularly battery full danger Range-checking system will tell system working distance isnt enough warn imminent failure An expert charges batteries goes field flies week after week thorough inspections expert may fly like after crash someone gets hurt isnt enough say radio failed. couldnt control it. t fault. have dealing some negative aspects hobby would label anyone talks about safety spoil sport fanatic After model aviation supposed hobby Its supposed fun Heres point ponder Model aviation hobby like golf horseback riding skiing hang gliding stock car racing pastimes have dangers too Skiers check equipment Stock car drivers check brakes steering Horseback riders check saddles Riflemen practice kinds safety shouldnt check model aviation equipment thoroughly regularly safety After six pounds 80 miles hour can lot damage John have lot fun helicopters rye about five years learned lot hard way Ive able help some beginners simply trimming machines make easy handle Im safety fanatic have prevented lot crashes flying skill some time workbench would rather flying checking cant afford 10 15 crashes year keep down two have relatively inexpensive enjoy column Keep up good work youll prevent lot accidents Ed Farabaugh Jr So have feel unsure about check out battery packs see local electronics whiz ship radio off manufacturer authorized repair facilities safe rather sorry wind up months column report about another mysterious incident came us form letter Jack George Brandon FL Dear John interesting item might like include Safety Comes First column Continued page 120 56 Model Aviation PIETUNPOL GIPSY MOTH PIPER J3 CUR ANDREA SO N TURRULENT MILES GANAGOHIE COUGAR ZERO COMPLETE CATALOG $100 GUIDE TO RUBSER MODEL SUPPlIES Yet CaatigarE THE PROPHET2 meter saIlplanedesigned Joe Ruth ADVANCER -With adi Dihedral beginner expert single model airplane. Almost Ready Fly 4 SITS JAMMER cover Way S89 Ready FIyw/K&s4o PRO LINE RADIO price GRUMMAN WIDGEON MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsvillc Nil 4804 SPAN50 LENGTH35-3/4 WEIGHT3-1/2 4 lbs ENGINE40 RADIO4 Channel DESIGNED FORSPORT FLYING Retail Price see DEALER order direct Ost Inc PDBox 22BBISISEE AZ RRGt IEfl2IAO 2Y20 safety regulation may appear necessary future last rule cycle should have taken care questions safety however Much effort Speed Advisory Committee went safety regulation last time Speed fliers probably safety con scious segment modelers reflected thought concern involved last previous rules cycles Again feel regulations should remain status quo anyone feeling opposite should certainly speak up Any proposals should carefully thought out regard following criteria Will benefit activity help increase par ticipation Will easy officiate rules clearly enforceable Will obsolete present equipment Are safety considerations adequate opinion unless ques tions can answered positive type answer proposal should destined round file Now some events have dropped will interesting see effect will positive originally hoped thought classes limited number entrants participation spread thin specific classes some low partici pation classes gone will activity other classes increase certainly hope wont hold breath because probably will make much difference favor dropping events did because minimal value still slight problem about dropping event however because no matter unpopular class may will somebodys favorite may drop out Hmmm maybe favorite class because flying Different ways look Im going give plug newsletter am involved Flying Lines emanates forth northwest region covers area news happenings area though have monthly columns control line activity including speed much same format magazine Seven dollars gets full year 12 issues Address Flying Lines 1411 BryantAve Cottage Grove OR 97424 Keep faith keep flying Speed Thanks Mike Hazel thoughts insights month Once again invite other interested Speed fliers write about favorite event Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Safety Preston continued page 56 AMA magazine Just recently friend son driving flying site RC plane fuel associated equipment car trunk About 15 miles home driving highway loud explosion occured trunk Fortunately Jerry fire extinguisher car after getting son safety opened trunk lid found compartment enveloped flames man aged put out fire save RC gear found gallon metal container fuel exploded no apparent reason no electrical apparatus near fuel can can about fourth full fuel least year old can con cluded fuel became chemically unstable generated highly volatile vapor air 120 Model Aviation PECKS MODEL MENAGERIE PEANUT SCALE KITS $395 Ultimate Flying Boat Th ts P 0 800 2498-MA Pffk-h4es LA MESA CALIF 92061 PHONE 1714 469 $ 4 495 C still win n g BIGl OUR NEW SKY JAMMER selling faster can kit themso better order soon assured r U n SPECIFICATIONS COMING SOON space motion car generated electrical static discharge within can either fuel sloshing can friction against metal object Whatever cause good idea discard old fuel has stored partially-full containers long periods Also fuel cans should transported cardboard box large enough keep can falling over rubbing against other objects rag under can further insurance against spread spilled fuel Jack George Any readers care comment what its worth bet hot Florida sun caused fuel vaporize till trunk fumes Possibly electrical fault cars tail light turn signal wiring produced spark resulted explosion fortunate car equipped fire extinguisher car similarly equipped Have safe month John Presroz 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 FF Duration/Meuser continued page 53 Champs real Gieskiengs Folly #89 follows wings hollow moldings silicone rubber During climb wings rolled up like New Years Eve things just Climb Transition tid Front views shown c1ESFIGt2cS POLIAJ * Stan Stoy watch out Bill Geiskieng has two new folder/flapper-type concepts other column before engine cuts exhaust directed wing cavities brrr-ap. out go glide mode position practical details either schemes have totally solved felt should warn OK Perryman move Rather good airfoil Having already presented what editor referred Worlds Best Low Speed Airfoil April issue what am supposed encore gh act follow item about Lissaman airfoil used Gossamer Albatross mentioned Id present Peter Allnutts airfoils next month Peters material got buried twixt pages old NFFS Sympo report floated surface again recently airfoil shown series representing combined efforts Brian Egglestone deHavilland Canada Dr David Surry University Western Ontario members Toronto FAI Group Earlier work appeared Name Address CityStateZip II IAdd $2 shipping N Y State residents add tax Dealer inquiries invited II II II IC Master Charge C VisaI] Expiration DateI ICard NoI I0 Check enclosed $I SignatureI 1 August 1980 1 21 INDIAN CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB PRESENTS GREATER MICHIGAN MODELERS SHOW & EXPO II PLANESBOATSCARS MANUFACTURERSSTATIC DISPLAYSSWAP SHOP October 34 5 1980 West Eight Mile Artillery Armory Oak Park Michigan
Edition: Model Aviation - 1980/08
Page Numbers: 56, 120, 121
SAFE IY COMES FIRST Radio failure often occurs trans mitter receiver servos just fine Dont take battery packs grant ed Transporting glow fuel Read John Preston AS Sit down write column April spring has just arrived Washington DC area arrival yet another flying season wonder fliers will merely blow dust winter off radios charge batteries expect trouble-free operation throughout summer Perhaps some will throw quick range check field confirm everything operating did last fall guess will number mysterious crashes lot flying fields spring can attributed lack attention vital link between flier modelthe radio subject radio reliability recently drawn attention upon receipt letter Ed Farabaugh Fleetwood PA Al though Ed strictly helicopter pilot sug gestions letter apply equally fliers both fixed rotary wing models following examples possible reasons myster ious crashes pertain lack care know ledge nicad batteries power vast majority radios believe battery problems probably cause 90% cases radio malfunction heed Eds advice model might survive summer letter Dear John great interest read May issue MA Since lam strictly helicopter flier naturally went Chesneys column first noticed George Myers now involved choppers next hope dont mind being third place read column next really feel however safety should come first Lets face ita 12-pound helicopter rotor tips moving 175 mph could really number someone out control have never serious accident helicopter have witnessed some pretty spectacular crashes have friend required emergency room treatment dig lot bass wood splinters behind muscles arm quite few stitches close up wound So am aware what helicopter can human body Before propose article heli copter safety Ill give some good raw material Id like make addition rather lengthy necessary list safety rules May article rules involving radio system itself frequency conflict range testing least 50% crashes have witnessed attributed radio failure rather pilot error cases radio failed simply because ground crew didnt know enough about nicad batteries Some examples 1 If forgot charge night before dont fly 2 servo pots dirty draining battery may manage 1 outside loops after takeoffi 3 dont have connectors secure sticky tape whatever receiver may quit 300 feet 4 mechanical linkage binding battery may run out fuel before engine does 5 If using wrong charger particular battery may start day half-full battery end day completely discharged 6 You can range-test system find out youre already close critical voltage until after crash 7 Load test battery before flight Expanded-scale voltmeters built-in load cheaper new rebuilt aircraft dont know talk local electronics expert club has 8 Use esv establish normal dis charge curve 9 Determine minimum safe takeoff voltage under load add couple oftenths volt safety dont take off below voltage no matter nice weather 10 If must fly some keep spare fully charged battery pack flight box 11 If fly airborne pack determine time limit transmitter 12 If dont understand above see local electronics whiz Hes nice guy doesnt want airplane through windshield either point am trying make lot ways abuse radio system some worst abusers proficient pilots Maintenance skills just important flying skills Dazzling spectators wonderful protecting important Clubs should designate someone experienced electronics conduct classes subject just point out hidden dangers have couple articles modeling press recently make simple harness allow insertion milliameter system allow direct reading current flow system operating Some crashes can prevented type setup doesnt take very long load test battery equipment lot cheaper crash Without relatively simple tools no way find out failure about happen Its easy enough blame uncontrollable aircraft radio failure little bit effort understanding system radio failures can prevented Its lot easier building new model paying new windshield someones caror worse would difficult condense above ideas simple concise ground rule Ill try Become thoroughly familiar hidden dangers inherent radio systems particularly regard electrical hook-up mechanical linkage systems battery maintenance Find expert get help expert conduct seminars preventive maintenance John didnt mean try tell job safety person did miss important aspect RC safety radio itself particularly battery full danger Range-checking system will tell system working distance isnt enough warn imminent failure An expert charges batteries goes field flies week after week thorough inspections expert may fly like after crash someone gets hurt isnt enough say radio failed. couldnt control it. t fault. have dealing some negative aspects hobby would label anyone talks about safety spoil sport fanatic After model aviation supposed hobby Its supposed fun Heres point ponder Model aviation hobby like golf horseback riding skiing hang gliding stock car racing pastimes have dangers too Skiers check equipment Stock car drivers check brakes steering Horseback riders check saddles Riflemen practice kinds safety shouldnt check model aviation equipment thoroughly regularly safety After six pounds 80 miles hour can lot damage John have lot fun helicopters rye about five years learned lot hard way Ive able help some beginners simply trimming machines make easy handle Im safety fanatic have prevented lot crashes flying skill some time workbench would rather flying checking cant afford 10 15 crashes year keep down two have relatively inexpensive enjoy column Keep up good work youll prevent lot accidents Ed Farabaugh Jr So have feel unsure about check out battery packs see local electronics whiz ship radio off manufacturer authorized repair facilities safe rather sorry wind up months column report about another mysterious incident came us form letter Jack George Brandon FL Dear John interesting item might like include Safety Comes First column Continued page 120 56 Model Aviation PIETUNPOL GIPSY MOTH PIPER J3 CUR ANDREA SO N TURRULENT MILES GANAGOHIE COUGAR ZERO COMPLETE CATALOG $100 GUIDE TO RUBSER MODEL SUPPlIES Yet CaatigarE THE PROPHET2 meter saIlplanedesigned Joe Ruth ADVANCER -With adi Dihedral beginner expert single model airplane. Almost Ready Fly 4 SITS JAMMER cover Way S89 Ready FIyw/K&s4o PRO LINE RADIO price GRUMMAN WIDGEON MR Gs PRODUCTS 1100 Michigan Box 161 Marvsvillc Nil 4804 SPAN50 LENGTH35-3/4 WEIGHT3-1/2 4 lbs ENGINE40 RADIO4 Channel DESIGNED FORSPORT FLYING Retail Price see DEALER order direct Ost Inc PDBox 22BBISISEE AZ RRGt IEfl2IAO 2Y20 safety regulation may appear necessary future last rule cycle should have taken care questions safety however Much effort Speed Advisory Committee went safety regulation last time Speed fliers probably safety con scious segment modelers reflected thought concern involved last previous rules cycles Again feel regulations should remain status quo anyone feeling opposite should certainly speak up Any proposals should carefully thought out regard following criteria Will benefit activity help increase par ticipation Will easy officiate rules clearly enforceable Will obsolete present equipment Are safety considerations adequate opinion unless ques tions can answered positive type answer proposal should destined round file Now some events have dropped will interesting see effect will positive originally hoped thought classes limited number entrants participation spread thin specific classes some low partici pation classes gone will activity other classes increase certainly hope wont hold breath because probably will make much difference favor dropping events did because minimal value still slight problem about dropping event however because no matter unpopular class may will somebodys favorite may drop out Hmmm maybe favorite class because flying Different ways look Im going give plug newsletter am involved Flying Lines emanates forth northwest region covers area news happenings area though have monthly columns control line activity including speed much same format magazine Seven dollars gets full year 12 issues Address Flying Lines 1411 BryantAve Cottage Grove OR 97424 Keep faith keep flying Speed Thanks Mike Hazel thoughts insights month Once again invite other interested Speed fliers write about favorite event Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 Safety Preston continued page 56 AMA magazine Just recently friend son driving flying site RC plane fuel associated equipment car trunk About 15 miles home driving highway loud explosion occured trunk Fortunately Jerry fire extinguisher car after getting son safety opened trunk lid found compartment enveloped flames man aged put out fire save RC gear found gallon metal container fuel exploded no apparent reason no electrical apparatus near fuel can can about fourth full fuel least year old can con cluded fuel became chemically unstable generated highly volatile vapor air 120 Model Aviation PECKS MODEL MENAGERIE PEANUT SCALE KITS $395 Ultimate Flying Boat Th ts P 0 800 2498-MA Pffk-h4es LA MESA CALIF 92061 PHONE 1714 469 $ 4 495 C still win n g BIGl OUR NEW SKY JAMMER selling faster can kit themso better order soon assured r U n SPECIFICATIONS COMING SOON space motion car generated electrical static discharge within can either fuel sloshing can friction against metal object Whatever cause good idea discard old fuel has stored partially-full containers long periods Also fuel cans should transported cardboard box large enough keep can falling over rubbing against other objects rag under can further insurance against spread spilled fuel Jack George Any readers care comment what its worth bet hot Florida sun caused fuel vaporize till trunk fumes Possibly electrical fault cars tail light turn signal wiring produced spark resulted explosion fortunate car equipped fire extinguisher car similarly equipped Have safe month John Presroz 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 FF Duration/Meuser continued page 53 Champs real Gieskiengs Folly #89 follows wings hollow moldings silicone rubber During climb wings rolled up like New Years Eve things just Climb Transition tid Front views shown c1ESFIGt2cS POLIAJ * Stan Stoy watch out Bill Geiskieng has two new folder/flapper-type concepts other column before engine cuts exhaust directed wing cavities brrr-ap. out go glide mode position practical details either schemes have totally solved felt should warn OK Perryman move Rather good airfoil Having already presented what editor referred Worlds Best Low Speed Airfoil April issue what am supposed encore gh act follow item about Lissaman airfoil used Gossamer Albatross mentioned Id present Peter Allnutts airfoils next month Peters material got buried twixt pages old NFFS Sympo report floated surface again recently airfoil shown series representing combined efforts Brian Egglestone deHavilland Canada Dr David Surry University Western Ontario members Toronto FAI Group Earlier work appeared Name Address CityStateZip II IAdd $2 shipping N Y State residents add tax Dealer inquiries invited II II II IC Master Charge C VisaI] Expiration DateI ICard NoI I0 Check enclosed $I SignatureI 1 August 1980 1 21 INDIAN CITY RADIO CONTROL CLUB PRESENTS GREATER MICHIGAN MODELERS SHOW & EXPO II PLANESBOATSCARS MANUFACTURERSSTATIC DISPLAYSSWAP SHOP October 34 5 1980 West Eight Mile Artillery Armory Oak Park Michigan