___John Preston___________________________ Safety Comes First RC flying field pilot pro tection pit etiquette Young ster endangered plastic covering Flighttraining program Some models have lots kinetic energy PROTECTING RC pilot first topic disucssion appeared May 1987 Safety column resulted conversation J R Griffith committee member Austin TX RC club JR described change clubs flying field facilities concrete pads installed serve pilot flight boxes ever because pads project about three inches above surrounding ground some out-ofcontrol models sustained damage colliding asked readers opinions suggestion several JR s modeling friends dirt ramps could added around concrete pads prevent damage models problem ramps could result model col liding pilots legs possibly causing injury overwhelming response request opinions took time write opposed addition dirt ramps did surprise least since concrete pilot pads described being some 60 ft edge runway other words model running out-of-control 60 ft away intended path deserves have its prop broken landing gear sheared off No pilot wants have legs nibbled trying concentrate flying own model Two letters describing methods employed other clubs protect pilots worthy note describes grass flying field other paved surface John Violette secretary/treasurer Spillway RC club Norco LA outskirts New Orelans club has natural grass field part Corps Engineers flood-control system quote Johns letter What have short grass run way taxiway elsewhere have long grass three four inches high stop air craft may temporarily out control What would like convey use long grass natural barrier Ive visited other clubs flying fields simi larly use long grass 10 provide automatic braking errant models price such system cant beaten what club fortunate enough have acres paved surface fly fromThe Arizona Model Pilots Society AMPS such club James Trainor secretary AMPS wrote describe flak re ceived al suggestion concrete parking lot bumpers installed separate runway pit area also provide marked boxes pilots stand fully protected ground-borne models parking lot bumpers installed after runaway model veered pit area following hot landing heavily damaged three other planes two James reported Scale Masters quality went say Well its year since bumpers went club still around some members suggesed bumpers would downfall club comments have stoppedbut have close calls know thirdorder problem since put bumpers have no reported accidents pilots pit people planes have least 50 planes have hit bumpers result being broken props sheared-off landing gearbut no injuries people Another thing noticed pilot would try get plane up bad takeoff attempt due crosswinds whatever will now shut down rather risk running bumpers As stated May 87 column Im favor some means protect pilots ground-borne models Props landing gear cheap replace compared current cost medical treatment clubs flying field doesnt already have some means protect pilots flight line perhaps its time con sider some changes Before leaving subject let thank took time write express opinions Without readers letters column wouldnt exist Pit etiquette respondents pilotprotection issue also expounded pet peeves concerned running up engines pits D J Ottomeier Albany OR stated club recently changed its policy direc Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation II I1 DONT WORRY IN ALL ThIS TALL &RASS CANT G-EF 100 F column provided address items concern regarding safety aspects 9 model aviation activities Content column however opinion auther does necessarily represent official position Acadmy Model Aeronautics hands $4 Get first look complete Robbe line 1987boats cars planes gliders accessories full color Packed action photographs 1987 Robbe Catalog next best thing favorite R/O dealer contains everything Robbe makesfor beginner barnstormer Over 450 products available dealer ordering information bring right home Youll find Robbes 1987 Catalog RIO dealer now use coupon send yours today Just $400 Call Rebbe direct 201 359-2115 I4IIIIIIC take pride craft s its hot I I City/State/ZipI Robbe Model Sport 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 08502 tion model must face its engine being tuned pit area flying field Apparently clubs old rule stated model must face pilots field box parking lot its tail directed flight line active pilots would stand logic behind rule thrown prop blades runaway models would threaten en gaged flying models also kept en gine goo off cars parking lot However upon advice expert rule changed orient models pits faced active pilots during engine run-ups logic change old rule jeopardized safety standing pits should prop blade break thrown off crankshaft D J s opinion under new rule active pilots ones might victims event thrown prop blade thereby may inadvertently create second hazard lose control models result D J sug gested might mention controversy column see what reaction comes readers What correct procedure Drop line have few spare minutes let know what clubs rules state regard running up engines pits Responses will discussed future column Heat-shrinkable film coverings asked week ago whether covering materials can hazardous would have responded nega tively However just received letter De bbie Watts RC modelers wife mother five-year-old daugher pointed out un pleasant experience worth passing espe cially also may have young children house Although Mrs Watts letter sped Continued page 18 vvvv $3750$2995 1/6 scale fully poseable 12 action pilots dressed removable fabric flight gear time No painting assembly required WWI & Civilian weigh 6 oz WWII pilot has removable Parachute Mae West weighs 8 oz Add $325 perfigure P&H Calif res add sales tax Allow 10 days delivery Note Pilots can also fly 1/5 scale ships Send Check money order MGA Enterprises PO Box 626 Dept m Fresno Calif 93709 16Model Aviation H put whole Robbe line r mga pilots ] Rush Robbes 1987 full-color Catalog Enclosed $400 LI check LI money order Name Address 0 0~ \ 0 0 cf ~ PLENTY OF FREE 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16 make necklace out yellow film covering wrapped tightly around neck knot face already turning blue unable tear covering off get pair scissors cut off red mark around neck couple small bruises hope letter might prevent such mishap occuring again results could have disastrous' Since regular job deals safety chil drens products am well aware hazard young children presented strings cords However wouldnt have foreseen hazard letting young child play piece film covering Flight-training programs previous Safety columns Ive discussed benefits having formal flight-training program new members join club no previous RC flying expe rience response discussions received number letters clubs have such programs some enclosed copies Continued page 20 Hotiv Hat-n Timer - I2t born 7&VV LarstoS 8 laS IlotEt /l4odsLRECORO BREAKER 1941 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 cabin *ooOoNEWESTo Retail $52 95*oINTRODUCTORY PRICE5 $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 1939 Zipper 5495356 1938 Kloud Kincj 63 $4236 1941 Brigidier 96 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CLEYELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo John oent MAAA Flight Instructorts Manual together RCAS Trainee Pilot Logbook instructors manual copyrighted Im able make copieo US modelers may wish follow path paved fellow modelers down under However copies available RCAS $5 Australian plus postage Im going take liberty publishing John Chadds address may wish purchase copy Flight Instructors Man ual can contact him directly 35 Shoplands Road Annangrove NSW 2154 Australia seems Australian modelers ahead US modelers regard training new comers hobby As mentioned previously number individual clubs have flight-training programs beginners also have means train instructors Just because guy hotshot flier doesnt mean also has ability successfully train beginners fact probably reverse true national organization AMA spends sig nificant amount its PR budget attracting new members join us wonder newcomers stay us just year before like 30% Australia drop out because Continued page 141 IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle 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Checklist RC Flying Field Rules reprint May 1980 Safety column Engine torque vs P-factor January 1987 Safety column published account model crashing spectator area Quarter-Scale Fly-In relayed Henry Thomas via Bill Winter Henry attributed crash uncorrected engine torque However Jim Ruley responded account letter claimed P-factor likely have cause Im going argue Jims claim has discussed several times others better qualified Ito make such judgments see Torque Reaction Don Taylor Letters Editor MA December 1986 Just remember youre low slow model high angle attack sudden burst throttle will inevitably result roll left will re quire quick response controls correct second letter resulting Henry Thomass account January 87 column came Dan Santich editor MAN Dans letter nothing torque P-factor illustrates kinetic energy flying model very graphically Over Dan happened during Pylon Race Winter Nats mid-Seventies heat just ended pilots shutting down engines four airplanes Cosmic Wind came land 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___John Preston___________________________ Safety Comes First RC flying field pilot pro tection pit etiquette Young ster endangered plastic covering Flighttraining program Some models have lots kinetic energy PROTECTING RC pilot first topic disucssion appeared May 1987 Safety column resulted conversation J R Griffith committee member Austin TX RC club JR described change clubs flying field facilities concrete pads installed serve pilot flight boxes ever because pads project about three inches above surrounding ground some out-ofcontrol models sustained damage colliding asked readers opinions suggestion several JR s modeling friends dirt ramps could added around concrete pads prevent damage models problem ramps could result model col liding pilots legs possibly causing injury overwhelming response request opinions took time write opposed addition dirt ramps did surprise least since concrete pilot pads described being some 60 ft edge runway other words model running out-of-control 60 ft away intended path deserves have its prop broken landing gear sheared off No pilot wants have legs nibbled trying concentrate flying own model Two letters describing methods employed other clubs protect pilots worthy note describes grass flying field other paved surface John Violette secretary/treasurer Spillway RC club Norco LA outskirts New Orelans club has natural grass field part Corps Engineers flood-control system quote Johns letter What have short grass run way taxiway elsewhere have long grass three four inches high stop air craft may temporarily out control What would like convey use long grass natural barrier Ive visited other clubs flying fields simi larly use long grass 10 provide automatic braking errant models price such system cant beaten what club fortunate enough have acres paved surface fly fromThe Arizona Model Pilots Society AMPS such club James Trainor secretary AMPS wrote describe flak re ceived al suggestion concrete parking lot bumpers installed separate runway pit area also provide marked boxes pilots stand fully protected ground-borne models parking lot bumpers installed after runaway model veered pit area following hot landing heavily damaged three other planes two James reported Scale Masters quality went say Well its year since bumpers went club still around some members suggesed bumpers would downfall club comments have stoppedbut have close calls know thirdorder problem since put bumpers have no reported accidents pilots pit people planes have least 50 planes have hit bumpers result being broken props sheared-off landing gearbut no injuries people Another thing noticed pilot would try get plane up bad takeoff attempt due crosswinds whatever will now shut down rather risk running bumpers As stated May 87 column Im favor some means protect pilots ground-borne models Props landing gear cheap replace compared current cost medical treatment clubs flying field doesnt already have some means protect pilots flight line perhaps its time con sider some changes Before leaving subject let thank took time write express opinions Without readers letters column wouldnt exist Pit etiquette respondents pilotprotection issue also expounded pet peeves concerned running up engines pits D J Ottomeier Albany OR stated club recently changed its policy direc Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation II I1 DONT WORRY IN ALL ThIS TALL &RASS CANT G-EF 100 F column provided address items concern regarding safety aspects 9 model aviation activities Content column however opinion auther does necessarily represent official position Acadmy Model Aeronautics hands $4 Get first look complete Robbe line 1987boats cars planes gliders accessories full color Packed action photographs 1987 Robbe Catalog next best thing favorite R/O dealer contains everything Robbe makesfor beginner barnstormer Over 450 products available dealer ordering information bring right home Youll find Robbes 1987 Catalog RIO dealer now use coupon send yours today Just $400 Call Rebbe direct 201 359-2115 I4IIIIIIC take pride craft s its hot I I City/State/ZipI Robbe Model Sport 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 08502 tion model must face its engine being tuned pit area flying field Apparently clubs old rule stated model must face pilots field box parking lot its tail directed flight line active pilots would stand logic behind rule thrown prop blades runaway models would threaten en gaged flying models also kept en gine goo off cars parking lot However upon advice expert rule changed orient models pits faced active pilots during engine run-ups logic change old rule jeopardized safety standing pits should prop blade break thrown off crankshaft D J s opinion under new rule active pilots ones might victims event thrown prop blade thereby may inadvertently create second hazard lose control models result D J sug gested might mention controversy column see what reaction comes readers What correct procedure Drop line have few spare minutes let know what clubs rules state regard running up engines pits Responses will discussed future column Heat-shrinkable film coverings asked week ago whether covering materials can hazardous would have responded nega tively However just received letter De bbie Watts RC modelers wife mother five-year-old daugher pointed out un pleasant experience worth passing espe cially also may have young children house Although Mrs Watts letter sped Continued page 18 vvvv $3750$2995 1/6 scale fully poseable 12 action pilots dressed removable fabric flight gear time No painting assembly required WWI & Civilian weigh 6 oz WWII pilot has removable Parachute Mae West weighs 8 oz Add $325 perfigure P&H Calif res add sales tax Allow 10 days delivery Note Pilots can also fly 1/5 scale ships Send Check money order MGA Enterprises PO Box 626 Dept m Fresno Calif 93709 16Model Aviation H put whole Robbe line r mga pilots ] Rush Robbes 1987 full-color Catalog Enclosed $400 LI check LI money order Name Address 0 0~ \ 0 0 cf ~ PLENTY OF FREE PARKING YORK ROAD 0 TIMONIUM FAIRGROUNDS TIMONIUM RDa- C1\//- N q- O FREDER69s..jA BALTIMOREw i-- E S $9 101 lU9I0 0555 tr MARC SHOW MID ATLANTIC RADIO CONTROL MAY 30 31 1987 Saturday- 9am 5 pm Sunday- Oam 5pm MARYLAND STATE FAIR GROUNDS TIMONIUM MARYLAND Sponsored THE RADIO CONTROL MODELERS OF BALTIMORE SWAP SHOP $10 FULL TABLE PER DAY $5 /2 TABLE PER DAY NO DEALERS PLEASE Pre-Reg istration CALL WAYNE MELLOR 301 -788-3742 evenings FOR INFORMATION CONTACT MARC DIRECTORS JOHN KIRK & DAN YARCHIN 912 Cromwell Bridge Road Towson MD 21204 301-825-8138 fled particular brand shrink film hazard could associated number brands letter following account husband has building RC airplanes last three years So five-year-old daughter has grown up around hobby Recently came close having disaster could have easily prevented daugh ter very interested daddys hobby sometimes gives scrap wood etc play occasion given piece heat-shrink film covering play aftemoon cooking supper little girl came kitchen trying 16 make necklace out yellow film covering wrapped tightly around neck knot face already turning blue unable tear covering off get pair scissors cut off red mark around neck couple small bruises hope letter might prevent such mishap occuring again results could have disastrous' Since regular job deals safety chil drens products am well aware hazard young children presented strings cords However wouldnt have foreseen hazard letting young child play piece film covering Flight-training programs previous Safety columns Ive discussed benefits having formal flight-training program new members join club no previous RC flying expe rience response discussions received number letters clubs have such programs some enclosed copies Continued page 20 Hotiv Hat-n Timer - I2t born 7&VV LarstoS 8 laS IlotEt /l4odsLRECORO BREAKER 1941 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 cabin *ooOoNEWESTo Retail $52 95*oINTRODUCTORY PRICE5 $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 1939 Zipper 5495356 1938 Kloud Kincj 63 $4236 1941 Brigidier 96 $9076 1941 Super Quaker 70 $7276 1940 So Long 50$3036 1936 Buccaneer 84 $5996 1930 Clipper MKI 72$4156 1937 Dallaire 108 $7516 1935 Miss Anserica 04$7196 1941 Playboy Sr 80 $5116 1941 Playboy Jr 54 $3116 1938 Powerhouse 84 $5356 1940 Sailplane 78 $6976 1930 Trenton Terror 72 $9076 1940 Ranger 46 $3196 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 l939Mercury 72 6 Theoe kito qualify SAM events FF & R/C3 feoture highest quality sachine cut & oanded parts Superior Competition oil sheet strip wood wire 6 window material Plans orig FF models easily convertible 3ch RIG KITS Sailpianes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 78 05s $1800 Midway Model GNOME R/C Hand Launch Glider$2400 Jolly Models FLINGER R/G HLG 58 Span $2400 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Aerobatic /05 Elec$1900 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 09s$32SO Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3080 Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 05 Elect $2258 Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Electrics $2258 Midway ULTRA MK IV 06 Geared 04 EP $3900 Midway PLYING QUAKER 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Available dealer order direct Add 52 shipping additional 53 COD d Save COD send check money order F TIDEWATER HOBBY ENTERPRISES 26 Sapphire Rurt Ocala FL 32672 904-687-2160 9042454653 flight instruction manuals particularly liked program training newcomers received John Chadd time wrote 1986 vice president Radio Control Aircraft Society RCAS New South Wales Australia opinion formal flight-training program invaluable improving safety RC flight operations However safety issue led RCAS develop its training pro gram will see following excerpt Johns letter During 1980 great concem felt over number members joined club just year never seen again recall excess 30% problem thrown around number meetings consensus people left disillusionment disappointment sport felt taking too long students learn fly just gave up raising standard club instruction hoped would reduce time taken new student solo Very few us natural teachers have full-time jobs teach us teaching skills immediately obvious state body RCAS could train newcomer sport could contemplate training instructors president day Bob Young together Australias experienced modelers also full-size glider instructor Tom Prosser devised training program train qualify club instructors start program RCAS appointed both people chief flying instructors duty teaching club instructor skills teaching scheme has now qualified ad ditional chief instructors continue training program NSW has also adopted Model Aeronautical Association Australia Continued page 22 FAI RUBBER Sizes 1/4 3/16 1/8 3/32 1/16 042 thick pound box Price $1300 includes 4 oz Slick Lube $1200 no lube ISlick costs $175 Postpaid US via ups cal add 6/sax SMALL BOX 114 lb rubber $450 size Orders up $1500 114 lb rubber mdse. add $150 UPS Over $15 add 10% NEW le rubber classics P30 props Air Express Mini-Pearl 1/zA Crockef hooks Front end assemblies 3 prop kits Starduster Satellites Winders Hardware Reeks Coupe de Wile - Finished prop $2495Very complexe Tilka Wakefield__ Finished Front End $4195 plus $2S0 UPS FAI Model Supply ~57 Send $1 CatalogTorrance CA 90510 Fuel Shutoff 30 eec $1295 6 mm OT $1295 20 Model Aviation DAVE Parke et 42 span 15- 25 engines Outsxanding small field performance novice & expert alike om airfoils top performance Quality balsa plywood gned 3 channels Precision machinecut balsa plywood $4995 fVELAND GIANTS 84 lobber 07 Pl$38 81 86 loosqoilo 8b$42 7O8oyI GoeBoo$32 1 08 DO MoqoBornb$55 60 Hoocord Pele 8oon $32 96 Sloor PT17Koydo$56 *60 Sopo rroiioe S6B $24 99 N81b Widorn P61$69 j89 Sope ororine S68 $35 71 Doog OC-3 C471$25 63 Co 9ok P68$4295 Doog OC-3 1C47$55 94 Co Horob P68$54 84 Horob Teoooo 13$32 74 Doo leG-B11$48. 64 Slool Sky-Cor$18 95 Monocoope Sport$3672 Cor0261 /4 L&S$46 808o Spr Bolidog $431O8Cor0291/4L&5$56r 07Ao onco C3 $pr $35 60 Dooglo 142 lAoiI $24 62 Hooord Booc Ike $45 68 Brotol Bolidog FIr $50 7.17$ Tornere WW Roc $35 59 BrcorRooe MoLA $54 olrk PIiC 543 lO7Grorn Board F8F $54 hk P1 iC $54- 69 Lindbnrg NO211 $28 Corner Roc $2491 Lirdbergs NO211 839 6390oc MMolligorr$3596WrNWlNoo Boo $48 94 Horn MrMolligon$45 108 FoirobPT1 9 O $58 63 Booing P26A Pl$3660 Woco ToperWing $36 84 Boning P26A Prr$4890 Woco ToperWing $46 49 Waco C6 Cobin$3675 WeelId Lyon4er $32 *44 Beeoh C17B Slog$38100 WoerId Lyconder $49 96 Bneoh C17B Orog84957 Ford Trot 4AT $34 SSLook 11 Eleotro$3074PordTrinrlr4AT $48 82tooli 11 Eleolco$40114FodTrinrc4AT$65 630rrron 51W SRi$1896 BellooogAiroroie $40. 81 S neon 51W SR7$2693 Loening C2Arnph $69 122 Slrron TiW 587 $3858 Groin J2F Oocb $39 59 Brierol Pr P28$3878 Groin J5F DonE $56 118 8rierol Pr P288845124 Lock Air Poprene $48 74TornerPeeoo$4562lookAirEopreee $24. 56 Cor Worhk P40$3483 Look Air Eoproee $36 55 HeolIr Boby Boll82477 WWnie 131 Bedt $48 60 Vogr Corcoir P48$3563 ocob P7C1 845 88 Vog Coroir P4686994 C Seokocob P7Cl 857 78 Look Liglilng P38 $38108 Sikor 538 Anrpl $49 56 BenSeoBee An82460 Boeing 100 Sporl $36 BepSoo8oe Arrr$39 90 Boonn 100 Sporr $49 78 Pleer J3 Cob$39 72 Norlbrop Goinoro $48 106 Piper J3 Cob$38 86 Norrhron Gonrno $75 98 Look Hodeon Brb828 O0SrirreA Loo 3/14 $56 OSriocA Lono 3/14 $43 77 Booing 8170Forl$35 138 SlineA Loin 3/14 $82 Boo B17G PorI 78 ConoIColPBY5A 843 68 Whirlocind$32 104 ConCnrPBYSA $56 68 N Anror Noojon$3965 MChino Clippei 865 48 B Bononeo VOoji$39 97 MChino Clipper $75 P77 Looorrrbo Sodon$25 62 Cornet NC4 $59 72 N B 25 Boorbor$49 94 Corrire NC4 $69 No Sold ThroDeolere Prioeeeobjeol 10 ohorge 00000 PRICetoOtCoteO QeARTER SlOE 01000 PL*N Ooo 1*80 SOcU9 6122 Poll. Alocoyc Inc1 Add 10% tO eliorder siripping & in. elo USACon&MeoEleeoohereit15%35%ifbyoirl Pictoriol ootolog$208 inolodee Price tier Pioe icr olone 8188If oir foreigo odd $1 80 . CLEYELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo John oent MAAA Flight Instructorts Manual together RCAS Trainee Pilot Logbook instructors manual copyrighted Im able make copieo US modelers may wish follow path paved fellow modelers down under However copies available RCAS $5 Australian plus postage Im going take liberty publishing John Chadds address may wish purchase copy Flight Instructors Man ual can contact him directly 35 Shoplands Road Annangrove NSW 2154 Australia seems Australian modelers ahead US modelers regard training new comers hobby As mentioned previously number individual clubs have flight-training programs beginners also have means train instructors Just because guy hotshot flier doesnt mean also has ability successfully train beginners fact probably reverse true national organization AMA spends sig nificant amount its PR budget attracting new members join us wonder newcomers stay us just year before like 30% Australia drop out because Continued page 141 IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations read Make engine before Make 60 120 four-stroke less means 1 Quieter glow 2 More mellow sounding four-cycle 3 More usable power both 4 Highest power-to-weight ratio 5 The lowest idle ever 6 Increase mileage up 4 times 7 Runs cooler glow 8 No glowplugs fail 9 Increased reliability 10 Fuel available concentrate Conversion kits available 049 30 cid Schnuerle ported engines Its sim ple just change heads fuel What waiting Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Send self-addressed stamped enve lope $100 infoation call 203-877-1670 between 730 pm and 930 pm EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 The leader quiet combustion technology since 1976 22 Model Aviation MAAA now qualifying chief instruc tors other states Australia ensure standard method instruction uniform original aim program keep new members feel has successful non-renewed membership has dropped over 10% total membership association has risen 800 1980 2500 1985 cannot attribute success solely training scheme sure major contributing factor Travel Air 2000 Span 79 Length 58875 Wing Loading 14 lbs z Introductory Price $15495 Travel Air D4000 04D Span 785 Length 5675 Wing Loading 15 lbs z Clip Wing Span Introductory Price $17495 Fleet Model 2 Span68 Lengthsl Wing Loading 13 lbs z Introductory Price $15495 1/5 Sport Scale Miniature Aircraft Highly Prefab Kit Form Featuring ULTRALOK Construction Techniques Super Fast Assembly Suitable 90 2 Cycle 2 Cubic Inch Gas Plans $2500 $2500 $2500 $2500 $2500 y5u Kit $250 00 $26000 $26000 $27500 $27500 Mark 4 JR Special Convertible ow Wing 18 lbs 1 plan rsions iplane 18 lbs Fokker D-VII 88 German WWI Fighter Biplane 23 lbs Waco UPF-7 iplane 23 lbs Sopwith Tripehound WI Triplane 17 lbs Also Available Preformed Landing Gear Ca bones kits complete contain fiberglass parts performed landing gear cabanas machined & die cut wood full hardware package Plans included comprehensive construction manual containing photos additional drawings Full rigging kits requiring little skill included * iTT P1Tfl4y b17 mternotched self-aligning goof-proof assembly method Construction fast simple will able ULi hilL till frame airplane about 25 hours Plans designed byAir Kit Experts Jerry Behrens Behrlan Corp PO Box 174 Inwood NY 11696718 337-6987 516 868-5194 Safety/Preston Continued page 22 disappointed lack progress mastering necessary skills pilot model airplane Shouldnt AMA have formal training materials available clubs desire think should What opinion IMAA safety guidelines April Safety column mentioned would pleased mail out copies IMAAs safety guidelines reader sends request together SASE Joan Alyea Safety Officer IMAA apparently reads column because sent copy 1986 revision guidelines So requestors will receive updated version subject requests infor mation have other safety-related material may interest clubs will forward anyone requesting copies Again please clude SASE following RC Preflight Inspection Checklists RC Pylon Safety Checklist RC Flying Field Rules reprint May 1980 Safety column Engine torque vs P-factor January 1987 Safety column published account model crashing spectator area Quarter-Scale Fly-In relayed Henry Thomas via Bill Winter Henry attributed crash uncorrected engine torque However Jim Ruley responded account letter claimed P-factor likely have cause Im going argue Jims claim has discussed several times others better qualified Ito make such judgments see Torque Reaction Don Taylor Letters Editor MA December 1986 Just remember youre low slow model high angle attack sudden burst throttle will inevitably result roll left will re quire quick response controls correct second letter resulting Henry Thomass account January 87 column came Dan Santich editor MAN Dans letter nothing torque P-factor illustrates kinetic energy flying model very graphically Over Dan happened during Pylon Race Winter Nats mid-Seventies heat just ended pilots shutting down engines four airplanes Cosmic Wind came land still going quite fast touched down bounced air headed crowd gathered sidelines just hap pened directly flight path As approached struck fear life limb yet virtually helpless since no way contemplate its direction top nothing hide behind ever doubt about energy behind five-pound model airplane flying 60 70 miles per hour well defined en suing events Coming directly height about seven feet put hands up caught perfect catch felt leading edge wing slam palms watched amaze ment feet left ground force behind model lifted propelled backwards about five feet crowd caught broke fall model didnt have scratch story does speak torque Thomas letter does relate energy motion models enjoyed grace ability please us should also respected potential inflict grave injury Like pet lion can admire its beauty should never take granted its teeth dont think need add comments own Dans letter except say Have safe month John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 I When responding advertisers 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___John Preston___________________________ Safety Comes First RC flying field pilot pro tection pit etiquette Young ster endangered plastic covering Flighttraining program Some models have lots kinetic energy PROTECTING RC pilot first topic disucssion appeared May 1987 Safety column resulted conversation J R Griffith committee member Austin TX RC club JR described change clubs flying field facilities concrete pads installed serve pilot flight boxes ever because pads project about three inches above surrounding ground some out-ofcontrol models sustained damage colliding asked readers opinions suggestion several JR s modeling friends dirt ramps could added around concrete pads prevent damage models problem ramps could result model col liding pilots legs possibly causing injury overwhelming response request opinions took time write opposed addition dirt ramps did surprise least since concrete pilot pads described being some 60 ft edge runway other words model running out-of-control 60 ft away intended path deserves have its prop broken landing gear sheared off No pilot wants have legs nibbled trying concentrate flying own model Two letters describing methods employed other clubs protect pilots worthy note describes grass flying field other paved surface John Violette secretary/treasurer Spillway RC club Norco LA outskirts New Orelans club has natural grass field part Corps Engineers flood-control system quote Johns letter What have short grass run way taxiway elsewhere have long grass three four inches high stop air craft may temporarily out control What would like convey use long grass natural barrier Ive visited other clubs flying fields simi larly use long grass 10 provide automatic braking errant models price such system cant beaten what club fortunate enough have acres paved surface fly fromThe Arizona Model Pilots Society AMPS such club James Trainor secretary AMPS wrote describe flak re ceived al suggestion concrete parking lot bumpers installed separate runway pit area also provide marked boxes pilots stand fully protected ground-borne models parking lot bumpers installed after runaway model veered pit area following hot landing heavily damaged three other planes two James reported Scale Masters quality went say Well its year since bumpers went club still around some members suggesed bumpers would downfall club comments have stoppedbut have close calls know thirdorder problem since put bumpers have no reported accidents pilots pit people planes have least 50 planes have hit bumpers result being broken props sheared-off landing gearbut no injuries people Another thing noticed pilot would try get plane up bad takeoff attempt due crosswinds whatever will now shut down rather risk running bumpers As stated May 87 column Im favor some means protect pilots ground-borne models Props landing gear cheap replace compared current cost medical treatment clubs flying field doesnt already have some means protect pilots flight line perhaps its time con sider some changes Before leaving subject let thank took time write express opinions Without readers letters column wouldnt exist Pit etiquette respondents pilotprotection issue also expounded pet peeves concerned running up engines pits D J Ottomeier Albany OR stated club recently changed its policy direc Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation II I1 DONT WORRY IN ALL ThIS TALL &RASS CANT G-EF 100 F column provided address items concern regarding safety aspects 9 model aviation activities Content column however opinion auther does necessarily represent official position Acadmy Model Aeronautics hands $4 Get first look complete Robbe line 1987boats cars planes gliders accessories full color Packed action photographs 1987 Robbe Catalog next best thing favorite R/O dealer contains everything Robbe makesfor beginner barnstormer Over 450 products available dealer ordering information bring right home Youll find Robbes 1987 Catalog RIO dealer now use coupon send yours today Just $400 Call Rebbe direct 201 359-2115 I4IIIIIIC take pride craft s its hot I I City/State/ZipI Robbe Model Sport 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 08502 tion model must face its engine being tuned pit area flying field Apparently clubs old rule stated model must face pilots field box parking lot its tail directed flight line active pilots would stand logic behind rule thrown prop blades runaway models would threaten en gaged flying models also kept en gine goo off cars parking lot However upon advice expert rule changed orient models pits faced active pilots during engine run-ups logic change old rule jeopardized safety standing pits should prop blade break thrown off crankshaft D J s opinion under new rule active pilots ones might victims event thrown prop blade thereby may inadvertently create second hazard lose control models result D J sug gested might mention controversy column see what reaction comes readers What correct procedure Drop line have few spare minutes let know what clubs rules state regard running up engines pits Responses will discussed future column Heat-shrinkable film coverings asked week ago whether covering materials can hazardous would have responded nega tively However just received letter De bbie Watts RC modelers wife mother five-year-old daugher pointed out un pleasant experience worth passing espe cially also may have young children house Although Mrs Watts letter sped Continued page 18 vvvv $3750$2995 1/6 scale fully poseable 12 action pilots dressed removable fabric flight gear time No painting assembly required WWI & Civilian weigh 6 oz WWII pilot has removable Parachute Mae West weighs 8 oz Add $325 perfigure P&H Calif res add sales tax Allow 10 days delivery Note Pilots can also fly 1/5 scale ships Send Check money order MGA Enterprises PO Box 626 Dept m Fresno Calif 93709 16Model Aviation H put whole Robbe line r mga pilots ] Rush Robbes 1987 full-color Catalog Enclosed $400 LI check LI money order Name Address 0 0~ \ 0 0 cf ~ PLENTY OF FREE 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16 make necklace out yellow film covering wrapped tightly around neck knot face already turning blue unable tear covering off get pair scissors cut off red mark around neck couple small bruises hope letter might prevent such mishap occuring again results could have disastrous' Since regular job deals safety chil drens products am well aware hazard young children presented strings cords However wouldnt have foreseen hazard letting young child play piece film covering Flight-training programs previous Safety columns Ive discussed benefits having formal flight-training program new members join club no previous RC flying expe rience response discussions received number letters clubs have such programs some enclosed copies Continued page 20 Hotiv Hat-n Timer - I2t born 7&VV LarstoS 8 laS IlotEt /l4odsLRECORO BREAKER 1941 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 cabin *ooOoNEWESTo Retail $52 95*oINTRODUCTORY PRICE5 $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 1939 Zipper 5495356 1938 Kloud Kincj 63 $4236 1941 Brigidier 96 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Available dealer order direct Add 52 shipping additional 53 COD d Save COD send check money order F TIDEWATER HOBBY ENTERPRISES 26 Sapphire Rurt Ocala FL 32672 904-687-2160 9042454653 flight instruction manuals particularly liked program training newcomers received John Chadd time wrote 1986 vice president Radio Control Aircraft Society RCAS New South Wales Australia opinion formal flight-training program invaluable improving safety RC flight operations However safety issue led RCAS develop its training pro gram will see following excerpt Johns letter During 1980 great concem felt over number members joined club just year never seen again recall excess 30% problem thrown around number meetings consensus people left disillusionment disappointment sport felt taking too long students learn fly just gave up raising standard club instruction hoped would reduce time taken new student solo Very few us natural teachers have full-time jobs teach us teaching skills immediately obvious state body RCAS could train newcomer sport could contemplate training instructors president day Bob Young together Australias experienced modelers also full-size glider instructor Tom Prosser devised training program train qualify club instructors start program RCAS appointed both people chief flying instructors duty teaching club instructor skills teaching scheme has now qualified ad ditional chief instructors continue training program NSW has also adopted Model Aeronautical Association Australia Continued page 22 FAI RUBBER Sizes 1/4 3/16 1/8 3/32 1/16 042 thick pound box Price $1300 includes 4 oz Slick Lube $1200 no lube ISlick costs $175 Postpaid US via ups cal add 6/sax SMALL BOX 114 lb rubber $450 size Orders up $1500 114 lb rubber mdse. add $150 UPS Over $15 add 10% NEW le rubber classics P30 props Air Express Mini-Pearl 1/zA Crockef hooks Front end assemblies 3 prop kits Starduster Satellites Winders Hardware Reeks Coupe de Wile - Finished prop $2495Very complexe Tilka Wakefield__ 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Norlbrop Goinoro $48 106 Piper J3 Cob$38 86 Norrhron Gonrno $75 98 Look Hodeon Brb828 O0SrirreA Loo 3/14 $56 OSriocA Lono 3/14 $43 77 Booing 8170Forl$35 138 SlineA Loin 3/14 $82 Boo B17G PorI 78 ConoIColPBY5A 843 68 Whirlocind$32 104 ConCnrPBYSA $56 68 N Anror Noojon$3965 MChino Clippei 865 48 B Bononeo VOoji$39 97 MChino Clipper $75 P77 Looorrrbo Sodon$25 62 Cornet NC4 $59 72 N B 25 Boorbor$49 94 Corrire NC4 $69 No Sold ThroDeolere Prioeeeobjeol 10 ohorge 00000 PRICetoOtCoteO QeARTER SlOE 01000 PL*N Ooo 1*80 SOcU9 6122 Poll. Alocoyc Inc1 Add 10% tO eliorder siripping & in. elo USACon&MeoEleeoohereit15%35%ifbyoirl Pictoriol ootolog$208 inolodee Price tier Pioe icr olone 8188If oir foreigo odd $1 80 . CLEYELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo John oent MAAA Flight Instructorts Manual together RCAS Trainee Pilot Logbook instructors manual copyrighted Im able make copieo US modelers may wish follow path paved fellow modelers down under However copies available RCAS $5 Australian plus postage Im going take liberty publishing John Chadds address may wish purchase copy Flight Instructors Man ual can contact him directly 35 Shoplands Road Annangrove NSW 2154 Australia seems Australian modelers ahead US modelers regard training new comers hobby As mentioned previously number individual clubs have flight-training programs beginners also have means train instructors Just because guy hotshot flier doesnt mean also has ability successfully train beginners fact probably reverse true national organization AMA spends sig nificant amount its PR budget attracting new members join us wonder newcomers stay us just year before like 30% Australia drop out because Continued page 141 IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations read Make engine before Make 60 120 four-stroke less means 1 Quieter glow 2 More mellow sounding four-cycle 3 More usable power both 4 Highest power-to-weight ratio 5 The lowest idle ever 6 Increase mileage up 4 times 7 Runs cooler glow 8 No glowplugs fail 9 Increased reliability 10 Fuel available concentrate Conversion kits available 049 30 cid Schnuerle ported engines Its sim ple just change heads fuel What waiting Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Send self-addressed stamped enve lope $100 infoation call 203-877-1670 between 730 pm and 930 pm EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 The leader quiet combustion technology since 1976 22 Model Aviation MAAA now qualifying chief instruc tors other states Australia ensure standard method instruction uniform original aim program keep new members feel has successful non-renewed membership has dropped over 10% total membership association has risen 800 1980 2500 1985 cannot attribute success solely training scheme sure major contributing factor Travel Air 2000 Span 79 Length 58875 Wing Loading 14 lbs z Introductory Price $15495 Travel Air D4000 04D Span 785 Length 5675 Wing Loading 15 lbs z Clip Wing Span Introductory Price $17495 Fleet Model 2 Span68 Lengthsl Wing Loading 13 lbs z Introductory Price $15495 1/5 Sport Scale Miniature Aircraft Highly Prefab Kit Form Featuring ULTRALOK Construction Techniques Super Fast Assembly Suitable 90 2 Cycle 2 Cubic Inch Gas Plans $2500 $2500 $2500 $2500 $2500 y5u Kit $250 00 $26000 $26000 $27500 $27500 Mark 4 JR Special Convertible ow Wing 18 lbs 1 plan rsions iplane 18 lbs Fokker D-VII 88 German WWI Fighter Biplane 23 lbs Waco UPF-7 iplane 23 lbs Sopwith Tripehound WI Triplane 17 lbs Also Available Preformed Landing Gear Ca bones kits complete contain fiberglass parts performed landing gear cabanas machined & die cut wood full hardware package Plans included comprehensive construction manual containing photos additional drawings Full rigging kits requiring little skill included * iTT P1Tfl4y b17 mternotched self-aligning goof-proof assembly method Construction fast simple will able ULi hilL till frame airplane about 25 hours Plans designed byAir Kit Experts Jerry Behrens Behrlan Corp PO Box 174 Inwood NY 11696718 337-6987 516 868-5194 Safety/Preston Continued page 22 disappointed lack progress mastering necessary skills pilot model airplane Shouldnt AMA have formal training materials available clubs desire think should What opinion IMAA safety guidelines April Safety column mentioned would pleased mail out copies IMAAs safety guidelines reader sends request together SASE Joan Alyea Safety Officer IMAA apparently reads column because sent copy 1986 revision guidelines So requestors will receive updated version subject requests infor mation have other safety-related material may interest clubs will forward anyone requesting copies Again please clude SASE following RC Preflight Inspection Checklists RC Pylon Safety Checklist RC Flying Field Rules reprint May 1980 Safety column Engine torque vs P-factor January 1987 Safety column published account model crashing spectator area Quarter-Scale Fly-In relayed Henry Thomas via Bill Winter Henry attributed crash uncorrected engine torque However Jim Ruley responded account letter claimed P-factor likely have cause Im going argue Jims claim has discussed several times others better qualified Ito make such judgments see Torque Reaction Don Taylor Letters Editor MA December 1986 Just remember youre low slow model high angle attack sudden burst throttle will inevitably result roll left will re quire quick response controls correct second letter resulting Henry Thomass account January 87 column came Dan Santich editor MAN Dans letter nothing torque P-factor illustrates kinetic energy flying model very graphically Over Dan happened during Pylon Race Winter Nats mid-Seventies heat just ended pilots shutting down engines four airplanes Cosmic Wind came land still going quite fast touched down bounced air headed crowd gathered sidelines just hap pened directly flight path As approached struck fear life limb yet virtually helpless since no way contemplate its direction top nothing hide behind ever doubt about energy behind five-pound model airplane flying 60 70 miles per hour well defined en suing events Coming directly height about seven feet put hands up caught perfect catch felt leading edge wing slam palms watched amaze ment feet left ground force behind model lifted propelled backwards about five feet crowd caught broke fall model didnt have scratch story does speak torque Thomas letter does relate energy motion models enjoyed grace ability please us should also respected potential inflict grave injury Like pet lion can admire its beauty should never take granted its teeth dont think need add comments own Dans letter except say Have safe month John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 I When responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation *7 Giant Scale heets *60 Size 38 Sheets *40 Size 38 Sheets *Propeller Decals inWT 6 Sheets -3 sizes *Kill Markings.. 12 Sheets *Nomenclature Markings 3 Sizes12 Sheetsin Black White copy *Letters Numbers 12 34 4-13/16 10 Colors *Stars 10 Colors 11 Sizes plus Sheet Assorted Sizes Major Decal pass flying colors DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES INVITED Call Paul Major 413 525-4110major decals Custem decals few Manufacturers___ NORTHEAST SCREtN GRAPHICS 21 FISHER AVE. EAST LONGMEADQW MA 01020 TEt 413 525 4110 June1987 141 NEW LITTLE GIANTS ULTRALOK* Fokker D-VII VK Model Aircraft PO Box 3007 Aurora 1160505 312-357-1883
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/06
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 141
___John Preston___________________________ Safety Comes First RC flying field pilot pro tection pit etiquette Young ster endangered plastic covering Flighttraining program Some models have lots kinetic energy PROTECTING RC pilot first topic disucssion appeared May 1987 Safety column resulted conversation J R Griffith committee member Austin TX RC club JR described change clubs flying field facilities concrete pads installed serve pilot flight boxes ever because pads project about three inches above surrounding ground some out-ofcontrol models sustained damage colliding asked readers opinions suggestion several JR s modeling friends dirt ramps could added around concrete pads prevent damage models problem ramps could result model col liding pilots legs possibly causing injury overwhelming response request opinions took time write opposed addition dirt ramps did surprise least since concrete pilot pads described being some 60 ft edge runway other words model running out-of-control 60 ft away intended path deserves have its prop broken landing gear sheared off No pilot wants have legs nibbled trying concentrate flying own model Two letters describing methods employed other clubs protect pilots worthy note describes grass flying field other paved surface John Violette secretary/treasurer Spillway RC club Norco LA outskirts New Orelans club has natural grass field part Corps Engineers flood-control system quote Johns letter What have short grass run way taxiway elsewhere have long grass three four inches high stop air craft may temporarily out control What would like convey use long grass natural barrier Ive visited other clubs flying fields simi larly use long grass 10 provide automatic braking errant models price such system cant beaten what club fortunate enough have acres paved surface fly fromThe Arizona Model Pilots Society AMPS such club James Trainor secretary AMPS wrote describe flak re ceived al suggestion concrete parking lot bumpers installed separate runway pit area also provide marked boxes pilots stand fully protected ground-borne models parking lot bumpers installed after runaway model veered pit area following hot landing heavily damaged three other planes two James reported Scale Masters quality went say Well its year since bumpers went club still around some members suggesed bumpers would downfall club comments have stoppedbut have close calls know thirdorder problem since put bumpers have no reported accidents pilots pit people planes have least 50 planes have hit bumpers result being broken props sheared-off landing gearbut no injuries people Another thing noticed pilot would try get plane up bad takeoff attempt due crosswinds whatever will now shut down rather risk running bumpers As stated May 87 column Im favor some means protect pilots ground-borne models Props landing gear cheap replace compared current cost medical treatment clubs flying field doesnt already have some means protect pilots flight line perhaps its time con sider some changes Before leaving subject let thank took time write express opinions Without readers letters column wouldnt exist Pit etiquette respondents pilotprotection issue also expounded pet peeves concerned running up engines pits D J Ottomeier Albany OR stated club recently changed its policy direc Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation II I1 DONT WORRY IN ALL ThIS TALL &RASS CANT G-EF 100 F column provided address items concern regarding safety aspects 9 model aviation activities Content column however opinion auther does necessarily represent official position Acadmy Model Aeronautics hands $4 Get first look complete Robbe line 1987boats cars planes gliders accessories full color Packed action photographs 1987 Robbe Catalog next best thing favorite R/O dealer contains everything Robbe makesfor beginner barnstormer Over 450 products available dealer ordering information bring right home Youll find Robbes 1987 Catalog RIO dealer now use coupon send yours today Just $400 Call Rebbe 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Alocoyc Inc1 Add 10% tO eliorder siripping & in. elo USACon&MeoEleeoohereit15%35%ifbyoirl Pictoriol ootolog$208 inolodee Price tier Pioe icr olone 8188If oir foreigo odd $1 80 . CLEYELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo John oent MAAA Flight Instructorts Manual together RCAS Trainee Pilot Logbook instructors manual copyrighted Im able make copieo US modelers may wish follow path paved fellow modelers down under However copies available RCAS $5 Australian plus postage Im going take liberty publishing John Chadds address may wish purchase copy Flight Instructors Man ual can contact him directly 35 Shoplands Road Annangrove NSW 2154 Australia seems Australian modelers ahead US modelers regard training new comers hobby As mentioned previously number individual clubs have flight-training programs beginners also have means train instructors Just because guy hotshot flier doesnt mean also has ability successfully train beginners fact probably reverse true national organization AMA spends sig nificant amount its PR budget attracting new members join us wonder newcomers stay us just year before like 30% Australia drop out because Continued page 141 IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations read Make engine before Make 60 120 four-stroke less means 1 Quieter glow 2 More mellow sounding four-cycle 3 More usable power both 4 Highest power-to-weight ratio 5 The lowest idle ever 6 Increase mileage up 4 times 7 Runs cooler glow 8 No glowplugs fail 9 Increased reliability 10 Fuel available concentrate Conversion kits available 049 30 cid Schnuerle ported engines Its sim ple just change heads fuel What waiting Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Send self-addressed stamped enve lope $100 infoation call 203-877-1670 between 730 pm and 930 pm EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 The leader quiet combustion technology since 1976 22 Model Aviation MAAA now qualifying chief instruc tors other states Australia ensure standard method instruction uniform original aim program keep new members feel has successful non-renewed membership has dropped over 10% total membership association has risen 800 1980 2500 1985 cannot attribute success solely training scheme sure major contributing factor Travel Air 2000 Span 79 Length 58875 Wing Loading 14 lbs z Introductory Price $15495 Travel Air D4000 04D Span 785 Length 5675 Wing Loading 15 lbs z Clip Wing Span Introductory Price $17495 Fleet Model 2 Span68 Lengthsl Wing Loading 13 lbs z Introductory Price $15495 1/5 Sport Scale Miniature Aircraft Highly Prefab Kit Form Featuring ULTRALOK Construction Techniques Super Fast Assembly Suitable 90 2 Cycle 2 Cubic Inch Gas Plans $2500 $2500 $2500 $2500 $2500 y5u Kit $250 00 $26000 $26000 $27500 $27500 Mark 4 JR Special Convertible ow Wing 18 lbs 1 plan rsions iplane 18 lbs Fokker D-VII 88 German WWI Fighter Biplane 23 lbs Waco UPF-7 iplane 23 lbs Sopwith Tripehound WI Triplane 17 lbs Also Available Preformed Landing Gear Ca bones kits complete contain fiberglass parts performed landing gear cabanas machined & die cut wood full hardware package Plans included comprehensive construction manual containing photos additional drawings Full rigging kits requiring little skill included * iTT P1Tfl4y b17 mternotched self-aligning goof-proof assembly method Construction fast simple will able ULi hilL till frame airplane about 25 hours Plans designed byAir Kit Experts Jerry Behrens Behrlan Corp PO Box 174 Inwood NY 11696718 337-6987 516 868-5194 Safety/Preston Continued page 22 disappointed lack progress mastering necessary skills pilot model airplane Shouldnt AMA have formal training materials available clubs desire think should What opinion IMAA safety guidelines April Safety column mentioned would pleased mail out copies IMAAs safety guidelines reader sends request together SASE Joan Alyea Safety Officer IMAA apparently reads column because sent copy 1986 revision guidelines So requestors will receive updated version subject requests infor mation have other safety-related material may interest clubs will forward anyone requesting copies Again please clude SASE following RC Preflight Inspection Checklists RC Pylon Safety Checklist RC Flying Field Rules reprint May 1980 Safety column Engine torque vs P-factor January 1987 Safety column published account model crashing spectator area Quarter-Scale Fly-In relayed Henry Thomas via Bill Winter Henry attributed crash uncorrected engine torque However Jim Ruley responded account letter claimed P-factor likely have cause Im going argue Jims claim has discussed several times others better qualified Ito make such judgments see Torque Reaction Don Taylor Letters Editor MA December 1986 Just remember youre low slow model high angle attack sudden burst throttle will inevitably result roll left will re quire quick response controls correct second letter resulting Henry Thomass account January 87 column came Dan Santich editor MAN Dans letter nothing torque P-factor illustrates kinetic energy flying model very graphically Over Dan happened during Pylon Race Winter Nats mid-Seventies heat just ended pilots shutting down engines four airplanes Cosmic Wind came land still going quite fast touched down bounced air headed crowd gathered sidelines just hap pened directly flight path As approached struck fear life limb yet virtually helpless since no way contemplate its direction top nothing hide behind ever doubt about energy behind five-pound model airplane flying 60 70 miles per hour well defined en suing events Coming directly height about seven feet put hands up caught perfect catch felt leading edge wing slam palms watched amaze ment feet left ground force behind model lifted propelled backwards about five feet crowd caught broke fall model didnt have scratch story does speak torque Thomas letter does relate energy motion models enjoyed grace ability please us should also respected potential inflict grave injury Like pet lion can admire its beauty should never take granted its teeth dont think need add comments own Dans letter except say Have safe month John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 I When responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation *7 Giant Scale heets *60 Size 38 Sheets *40 Size 38 Sheets *Propeller Decals inWT 6 Sheets -3 sizes *Kill Markings.. 12 Sheets *Nomenclature Markings 3 Sizes12 Sheetsin Black White copy *Letters Numbers 12 34 4-13/16 10 Colors *Stars 10 Colors 11 Sizes plus Sheet Assorted Sizes Major Decal pass flying colors DISTRIBUTORS INQUIRIES INVITED Call Paul Major 413 525-4110major decals Custem decals few Manufacturers___ NORTHEAST SCREtN GRAPHICS 21 FISHER AVE. EAST LONGMEADQW MA 01020 TEt 413 525 4110 June1987 141 NEW LITTLE GIANTS ULTRALOK* Fokker D-VII VK Model Aircraft PO Box 3007 Aurora 1160505 312-357-1883
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/06
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 141
___John Preston___________________________ Safety Comes First RC flying field pilot pro tection pit etiquette Young ster endangered plastic covering Flighttraining program Some models have lots kinetic energy PROTECTING RC pilot first topic disucssion appeared May 1987 Safety column resulted conversation J R Griffith committee member Austin TX RC club JR described change clubs flying field facilities concrete pads installed serve pilot flight boxes ever because pads project about three inches above surrounding ground some out-ofcontrol models sustained damage colliding asked readers opinions suggestion several JR s modeling friends dirt ramps could added around concrete pads prevent damage models problem ramps could result model col liding pilots legs possibly causing injury overwhelming response request opinions took time write opposed addition dirt ramps did surprise least since concrete pilot pads described being some 60 ft edge runway other words model running out-of-control 60 ft away intended path deserves have its prop broken landing gear sheared off No pilot wants have legs nibbled trying concentrate flying own model Two letters describing methods employed other clubs protect pilots worthy note describes grass flying field other paved surface John Violette secretary/treasurer Spillway RC club Norco LA outskirts New Orelans club has natural grass field part Corps Engineers flood-control system quote Johns letter What have short grass run way taxiway elsewhere have long grass three four inches high stop air craft may temporarily out control What would like convey use long grass natural barrier Ive visited other clubs flying fields simi larly use long grass 10 provide automatic braking errant models price such system cant beaten what club fortunate enough have acres paved surface fly fromThe Arizona Model Pilots Society AMPS such club James Trainor secretary AMPS wrote describe flak re ceived al suggestion concrete parking lot bumpers installed separate runway pit area also provide marked boxes pilots stand fully protected ground-borne models parking lot bumpers installed after runaway model veered pit area following hot landing heavily damaged three other planes two James reported Scale Masters quality went say Well its year since bumpers went club still around some members suggesed bumpers would downfall club comments have stoppedbut have close calls know thirdorder problem since put bumpers have no reported accidents pilots pit people planes have least 50 planes have hit bumpers result being broken props sheared-off landing gearbut no injuries people Another thing noticed pilot would try get plane up bad takeoff attempt due crosswinds whatever will now shut down rather risk running bumpers As stated May 87 column Im favor some means protect pilots ground-borne models Props landing gear cheap replace compared current cost medical treatment clubs flying field doesnt already have some means protect pilots flight line perhaps its time con sider some changes Before leaving subject let thank took time write express opinions Without readers letters column wouldnt exist Pit etiquette respondents pilotprotection issue also expounded pet peeves concerned running up engines pits D J Ottomeier Albany OR stated club recently changed its policy direc Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation II I1 DONT WORRY IN ALL ThIS TALL &RASS CANT G-EF 100 F column provided address items concern regarding safety aspects 9 model aviation activities Content column however opinion auther does necessarily represent official position Acadmy Model Aeronautics hands $4 Get first look complete Robbe line 1987boats cars planes gliders accessories full color Packed action photographs 1987 Robbe Catalog next best thing favorite R/O dealer contains everything Robbe makesfor beginner barnstormer Over 450 products available dealer ordering information bring right home Youll find Robbes 1987 Catalog RIO dealer now use coupon send yours today Just $400 Call Rebbe direct 201 359-2115 I4IIIIIIC take pride craft s its hot I I City/State/ZipI Robbe Model Sport 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 08502 tion model must face its engine being tuned pit area flying field Apparently clubs old rule stated model must face pilots field box parking lot its tail directed flight line active pilots would stand logic behind rule thrown prop blades runaway models would threaten en gaged flying models also kept en gine goo off cars parking lot However upon advice expert rule changed orient models pits faced active pilots during engine run-ups logic change old rule jeopardized safety standing pits should prop blade break thrown off crankshaft D J s opinion under new rule active pilots ones might victims event thrown prop blade thereby may inadvertently create second hazard lose control models result D J sug gested might mention controversy column see what reaction comes readers What correct procedure Drop line have few spare minutes let know what clubs rules state regard running up engines pits Responses will discussed future column Heat-shrinkable film coverings asked week ago whether covering materials can hazardous would have responded nega tively However just received letter De bbie Watts RC modelers wife mother five-year-old daugher pointed out un pleasant experience worth passing espe cially also may have young children house Although Mrs Watts letter sped Continued page 18 vvvv $3750$2995 1/6 scale fully poseable 12 action pilots dressed removable fabric flight gear time No painting assembly required WWI & Civilian weigh 6 oz WWII pilot has removable Parachute Mae West weighs 8 oz Add $325 perfigure P&H Calif res add sales tax Allow 10 days delivery Note Pilots can also fly 1/5 scale ships Send Check money order MGA Enterprises PO Box 626 Dept m Fresno Calif 93709 16Model Aviation H put whole Robbe line r mga pilots ] Rush Robbes 1987 full-color Catalog Enclosed $400 LI check LI money order Name Address 0 0~ \ 0 0 cf ~ PLENTY OF FREE PARKING YORK ROAD 0 TIMONIUM FAIRGROUNDS TIMONIUM RDa- C1\//- N q- O FREDER69s..jA BALTIMOREw i-- E S $9 101 lU9I0 0555 tr MARC SHOW MID ATLANTIC RADIO CONTROL MAY 30 31 1987 Saturday- 9am 5 pm Sunday- Oam 5pm MARYLAND STATE FAIR GROUNDS TIMONIUM MARYLAND Sponsored THE RADIO CONTROL MODELERS OF BALTIMORE SWAP SHOP $10 FULL TABLE PER DAY $5 /2 TABLE PER DAY NO DEALERS PLEASE Pre-Reg istration CALL WAYNE MELLOR 301 -788-3742 evenings FOR INFORMATION CONTACT MARC DIRECTORS JOHN KIRK & DAN YARCHIN 912 Cromwell Bridge Road Towson MD 21204 301-825-8138 fled particular brand shrink film hazard could associated number brands letter following account husband has building RC airplanes last three years So five-year-old daughter has grown up around hobby Recently came close having disaster could have easily prevented daugh ter very interested daddys hobby sometimes gives scrap wood etc play occasion given piece heat-shrink film covering play aftemoon cooking supper little girl came kitchen trying 16 make necklace out yellow film covering wrapped tightly around neck knot face already turning blue unable tear covering off get pair scissors cut off red mark around neck couple small bruises hope letter might prevent such mishap occuring again results could have disastrous' Since regular job deals safety chil drens products am well aware hazard young children presented strings cords However wouldnt have foreseen hazard letting young child play piece film covering Flight-training programs previous Safety columns Ive discussed benefits having formal flight-training program new members join club no previous RC flying expe rience response discussions received number letters clubs have such programs some enclosed copies Continued page 20 Hotiv Hat-n Timer - I2t born 7&VV LarstoS 8 laS IlotEt /l4odsLRECORO BREAKER 1941 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 cabin *ooOoNEWESTo Retail $52 95*oINTRODUCTORY PRICE5 $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 1939 Zipper 5495356 1938 Kloud Kincj 63 $4236 1941 Brigidier 96 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Available dealer order direct Add 52 shipping additional 53 COD d Save COD send check money order F TIDEWATER HOBBY ENTERPRISES 26 Sapphire Rurt Ocala FL 32672 904-687-2160 9042454653 flight instruction manuals particularly liked program training newcomers received John Chadd time wrote 1986 vice president Radio Control Aircraft Society RCAS New South Wales Australia opinion formal flight-training program invaluable improving safety RC flight operations However safety issue led RCAS develop its training pro gram will see following excerpt Johns letter During 1980 great concem felt over number members joined club just year never seen again recall excess 30% problem thrown around number meetings consensus people left disillusionment disappointment sport felt taking too long students learn fly just gave up raising standard club instruction hoped would reduce time taken new student solo Very few us natural teachers have full-time jobs teach us teaching skills immediately obvious state body 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CLEYELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo John oent MAAA Flight Instructorts Manual together RCAS Trainee Pilot Logbook instructors manual copyrighted Im able make copieo US modelers may wish follow path paved fellow modelers down under However copies available RCAS $5 Australian plus postage Im going take liberty publishing John Chadds address may wish purchase copy Flight Instructors Man ual can contact him directly 35 Shoplands Road Annangrove NSW 2154 Australia seems Australian modelers ahead US modelers regard training new comers hobby As mentioned previously number individual clubs have flight-training programs beginners also have means train instructors Just because guy hotshot flier doesnt mean also has ability successfully train beginners fact probably reverse true national organization AMA spends sig nificant amount its PR budget attracting new members join us wonder newcomers stay us just year before like 30% Australia drop out because Continued page 141 IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations read Make engine before Make 60 120 four-stroke less means 1 Quieter glow 2 More mellow sounding four-cycle 3 More usable power both 4 Highest power-to-weight ratio 5 The lowest idle ever 6 Increase mileage up 4 times 7 Runs cooler glow 8 No glowplugs fail 9 Increased reliability 10 Fuel available concentrate Conversion kits available 049 30 cid Schnuerle ported engines Its sim ple just change heads fuel What waiting Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Send self-addressed stamped enve lope $100 infoation call 203-877-1670 between 730 pm and 930 pm EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 The leader quiet combustion technology since 1976 22 Model Aviation MAAA now qualifying chief instruc tors other states Australia ensure standard method instruction uniform original aim program keep new members feel has successful non-renewed membership has dropped over 10% total membership association has risen 800 1980 2500 1985 cannot attribute success solely training scheme sure major contributing factor Travel Air 2000 Span 79 Length 58875 Wing Loading 14 lbs z Introductory Price $15495 Travel Air D4000 04D Span 785 Length 5675 Wing Loading 15 lbs z Clip Wing Span Introductory Price $17495 Fleet Model 2 Span68 Lengthsl Wing Loading 13 lbs z Introductory Price $15495 1/5 Sport Scale Miniature Aircraft Highly Prefab Kit Form Featuring ULTRALOK Construction Techniques Super Fast Assembly Suitable 90 2 Cycle 2 Cubic Inch Gas Plans $2500 $2500 $2500 $2500 $2500 y5u Kit $250 00 $26000 $26000 $27500 $27500 Mark 4 JR Special Convertible ow Wing 18 lbs 1 plan rsions iplane 18 lbs Fokker D-VII 88 German WWI Fighter Biplane 23 lbs Waco UPF-7 iplane 23 lbs Sopwith Tripehound WI Triplane 17 lbs Also Available Preformed Landing Gear Ca bones kits complete contain fiberglass parts performed landing gear cabanas machined & die cut wood full hardware package Plans included comprehensive construction manual containing photos additional drawings Full rigging kits requiring little skill included * iTT P1Tfl4y b17 mternotched self-aligning goof-proof assembly method Construction fast simple will able ULi hilL till frame airplane about 25 hours Plans designed byAir Kit Experts Jerry Behrens Behrlan Corp PO Box 174 Inwood NY 11696718 337-6987 516 868-5194 Safety/Preston Continued page 22 disappointed lack progress mastering necessary skills pilot model airplane Shouldnt AMA have formal training materials available clubs desire think should What opinion IMAA safety guidelines April Safety column mentioned would pleased mail out copies IMAAs safety guidelines reader sends request together SASE Joan Alyea Safety Officer IMAA apparently reads column because sent copy 1986 revision guidelines So requestors will receive updated version subject requests infor mation have other safety-related material may interest clubs will forward anyone requesting copies Again please clude SASE following RC Preflight Inspection Checklists RC Pylon Safety Checklist RC Flying Field Rules reprint May 1980 Safety column Engine torque vs P-factor January 1987 Safety column published account model crashing spectator area Quarter-Scale Fly-In relayed Henry Thomas via Bill Winter Henry attributed crash uncorrected engine torque However Jim Ruley responded account letter claimed P-factor likely have cause Im going argue Jims claim has discussed several times others better qualified Ito make such judgments see Torque Reaction Don Taylor Letters Editor MA December 1986 Just remember youre low slow model high angle attack sudden burst throttle will inevitably result roll left will re quire quick response controls correct second letter resulting Henry Thomass account January 87 column came Dan Santich editor MAN Dans letter nothing torque P-factor illustrates kinetic energy flying model very graphically Over Dan happened during Pylon Race Winter Nats mid-Seventies heat just ended pilots shutting down engines four airplanes Cosmic Wind came land still going quite fast touched down bounced air headed crowd gathered sidelines just hap pened directly flight path As approached struck fear life limb yet virtually helpless since no way contemplate its direction top nothing hide behind ever doubt about energy behind five-pound model airplane flying 60 70 miles per hour well defined en suing events Coming directly height about seven feet put hands up caught perfect catch felt leading edge wing slam palms watched amaze ment feet left ground force behind model lifted propelled backwards about five feet crowd caught broke fall model didnt have scratch story does speak torque Thomas letter does relate energy motion models enjoyed grace ability please us should also respected potential inflict grave injury Like pet lion can admire its beauty should never take granted its teeth dont think need add comments own Dans letter except say Have safe month John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 I When responding advertisers 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___John Preston___________________________ Safety Comes First RC flying field pilot pro tection pit etiquette Young ster endangered plastic covering Flighttraining program Some models have lots kinetic energy PROTECTING RC pilot first topic disucssion appeared May 1987 Safety column resulted conversation J R Griffith committee member Austin TX RC club JR described change clubs flying field facilities concrete pads installed serve pilot flight boxes ever because pads project about three inches above surrounding ground some out-ofcontrol models sustained damage colliding asked readers opinions suggestion several JR s modeling friends dirt ramps could added around concrete pads prevent damage models problem ramps could result model col liding pilots legs possibly causing injury overwhelming response request opinions took time write opposed addition dirt ramps did surprise least since concrete pilot pads described being some 60 ft edge runway other words model running out-of-control 60 ft away intended path deserves have its prop broken landing gear sheared off No pilot wants have legs nibbled trying concentrate flying own model Two letters describing methods employed other clubs protect pilots worthy note describes grass flying field other paved surface John Violette secretary/treasurer Spillway RC club Norco LA outskirts New Orelans club has natural grass field part Corps Engineers flood-control system quote Johns letter What have short grass run way taxiway elsewhere have long grass three four inches high stop air craft may temporarily out control What would like convey use long grass natural barrier Ive visited other clubs flying fields simi larly use long grass 10 provide automatic braking errant models price such system cant beaten what club fortunate enough have acres paved surface fly fromThe Arizona Model Pilots Society AMPS such club James Trainor secretary AMPS wrote describe flak re ceived al suggestion concrete parking lot bumpers installed separate runway pit area also provide marked boxes pilots stand fully protected ground-borne models parking lot bumpers installed after runaway model veered pit area following hot landing heavily damaged three other planes two James reported Scale Masters quality went say Well its year since bumpers went club still around some members suggesed bumpers would downfall club comments have stoppedbut have close calls know thirdorder problem since put bumpers have no reported accidents pilots pit people planes have least 50 planes have hit bumpers result being broken props sheared-off landing gearbut no injuries people Another thing noticed pilot would try get plane up bad takeoff attempt due crosswinds whatever will now shut down rather risk running bumpers As stated May 87 column Im favor some means protect pilots ground-borne models Props landing gear cheap replace compared current cost medical treatment clubs flying field doesnt already have some means protect pilots flight line perhaps its time con sider some changes Before leaving subject let thank took time write express opinions Without readers letters column wouldnt exist Pit etiquette respondents pilotprotection issue also expounded pet peeves concerned running up engines pits D J Ottomeier Albany OR stated club recently changed its policy direc Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation II I1 DONT WORRY IN ALL ThIS TALL &RASS CANT G-EF 100 F column provided address items concern regarding safety aspects 9 model aviation activities Content column however opinion auther does necessarily represent official position Acadmy Model Aeronautics hands $4 Get first look complete Robbe line 1987boats cars planes gliders accessories full color Packed action photographs 1987 Robbe Catalog next best thing favorite R/O dealer contains everything Robbe makesfor beginner barnstormer Over 450 products available dealer ordering information bring right home Youll find Robbes 1987 Catalog RIO dealer now use coupon send yours today Just $400 Call Rebbe direct 201 359-2115 I4IIIIIIC take pride craft s its hot I I City/State/ZipI Robbe Model Sport 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 08502 tion model must face its engine being tuned pit area flying field Apparently clubs old rule stated model must face pilots field box parking lot its tail directed flight line active pilots would stand logic behind rule thrown prop blades runaway models would threaten en gaged flying models also kept en gine goo off cars parking lot However upon advice expert rule changed orient models pits faced active pilots during engine run-ups logic change old rule jeopardized safety standing pits should prop blade break thrown off crankshaft D J s opinion under new rule active pilots ones might victims event thrown prop blade thereby may inadvertently create second hazard lose control models result D J sug gested might mention controversy column see what reaction comes readers What correct procedure Drop line have few spare minutes let know what clubs rules state regard running up engines pits Responses will discussed future column Heat-shrinkable film coverings asked week ago whether covering materials can hazardous would have responded nega tively However just received letter De bbie Watts RC modelers wife mother five-year-old daugher pointed out un pleasant experience worth passing espe cially also may have young children house Although Mrs Watts letter sped Continued page 18 vvvv $3750$2995 1/6 scale fully poseable 12 action pilots dressed removable fabric flight gear time No painting assembly required WWI & Civilian weigh 6 oz WWII pilot has removable Parachute Mae West weighs 8 oz Add $325 perfigure P&H Calif res add sales tax Allow 10 days delivery Note Pilots can also fly 1/5 scale ships Send Check money order MGA Enterprises PO Box 626 Dept m Fresno Calif 93709 16Model Aviation H put whole Robbe line r mga pilots ] Rush Robbes 1987 full-color Catalog Enclosed $400 LI check LI money order Name Address 0 0~ \ 0 0 cf ~ PLENTY OF FREE PARKING YORK ROAD 0 TIMONIUM FAIRGROUNDS TIMONIUM RDa- C1\//- N q- O FREDER69s..jA BALTIMOREw i-- E S $9 101 lU9I0 0555 tr MARC SHOW MID ATLANTIC RADIO CONTROL MAY 30 31 1987 Saturday- 9am 5 pm Sunday- Oam 5pm MARYLAND STATE FAIR GROUNDS TIMONIUM MARYLAND Sponsored THE RADIO CONTROL MODELERS OF BALTIMORE SWAP SHOP $10 FULL TABLE PER DAY $5 /2 TABLE PER DAY NO DEALERS PLEASE Pre-Reg istration CALL WAYNE MELLOR 301 -788-3742 evenings FOR INFORMATION CONTACT MARC DIRECTORS JOHN KIRK & DAN YARCHIN 912 Cromwell Bridge Road Towson MD 21204 301-825-8138 fled particular brand shrink film hazard could associated number brands letter following account husband has building RC airplanes last three years So five-year-old daughter has grown up around hobby Recently came close having disaster could have easily prevented daugh ter very interested daddys hobby sometimes gives scrap wood etc play occasion given piece heat-shrink film covering play aftemoon cooking supper little girl came kitchen trying 16 make necklace out yellow film covering wrapped tightly around neck knot face already turning blue unable tear covering off get pair scissors cut off red mark around neck couple small bruises hope letter might prevent such mishap occuring again results could have disastrous' Since regular job deals safety chil drens products am well aware hazard young children presented strings cords However wouldnt have foreseen hazard letting young child play piece film covering Flight-training programs previous Safety columns Ive discussed benefits having formal flight-training program new members join club no previous RC flying expe rience response discussions received number letters clubs have such programs some enclosed copies Continued page 20 Hotiv Hat-n Timer - I2t born 7&VV LarstoS 8 laS IlotEt /l4odsLRECORO BREAKER 1941 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 cabin *ooOoNEWESTo Retail $52 95*oINTRODUCTORY PRICE5 $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 1939 Zipper 5495356 1938 Kloud Kincj 63 $4236 1941 Brigidier 96 $9076 1941 Super Quaker 70 $7276 1940 So Long 50$3036 1936 Buccaneer 84 $5996 1930 Clipper MKI 72$4156 1937 Dallaire 108 $7516 1935 Miss Anserica 04$7196 1941 Playboy Sr 80 $5116 1941 Playboy Jr 54 $3116 1938 Powerhouse 84 $5356 1940 Sailplane 78 $6976 1930 Trenton Terror 72 $9076 1940 Ranger 46 $3196 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 l939Mercury 72 6 Theoe kito qualify SAM events FF & R/C3 feoture highest quality sachine cut & oanded parts Superior Competition oil sheet strip wood wire 6 window material Plans orig FF models easily convertible 3ch RIG KITS Sailpianes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 78 05s $1800 Midway Model GNOME R/C Hand Launch Glider$2400 Jolly Models FLINGER R/G HLG 58 Span $2400 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Aerobatic /05 Elec$1900 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 09s$32SO Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3080 Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 05 Elect $2258 Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Electrics $2258 Midway ULTRA MK IV 06 Geared 04 EP $3900 Midway PLYING QUAKER 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MFG 1726 Dywood St SE Canton Ohio 44707 21k 4544610 POSI-CURE CYANOACRYLATE SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER List Sale 1 oz Fast Cure 3-5 Sec Savings 50% f 2 oz Fast Cure 3-5 Sec895$396560/0 Off 1 oz Gap-Filling 5 Sec$250% Off 2 oz Gap-Filling 5 Sec895$396560/0 Off OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU satisfied POSI-CURE please return unused portion within 30 days full refundNo questions asked SHELDONS HOBBY SHOP 2135 Old Oakland Rd Jose CA 95131 FOR ORDERS ONLY PLEASEVISAP 800 228-3237 800 8221688 Out StateIn California SHIPPING INFO 408 943 0872per order Hours Mon-Wed Fri & Sat 930-530 FAST SERVICE Thur 930-900 1200-500 COD ADD $190 Playmate 3 ch 50 sport fun fly 15-25 2 4 cycle fast assembly hand-cut kit$4895 Pronto 50 span 15-252 4 cycle 3 ch. hand-cut kit easily converted elec excellent beginner also challenges expert $3996 Windbreaker 50 span 20-25 2 4 cycle 4 ch aerobatic docile 6-8 hr rapid-fire assembly preci sion pre-cut balsa 8- ply wood complete hardware package md capable complete AMA panern Available dealer order direct Add 52 shipping additional 53 COD d Save COD send check money order F TIDEWATER HOBBY ENTERPRISES 26 Sapphire Rurt Ocala FL 32672 904-687-2160 9042454653 flight instruction manuals particularly liked program training newcomers received John Chadd time wrote 1986 vice president Radio Control Aircraft Society RCAS New South Wales Australia opinion formal flight-training program invaluable improving safety RC flight operations However safety issue led RCAS develop its training pro gram will see following excerpt Johns letter During 1980 great concem felt over number members joined club just year never seen again recall excess 30% problem thrown around number meetings consensus people left disillusionment disappointment sport felt taking too long students learn fly just gave up raising standard club instruction hoped would reduce time taken new student solo Very few us natural teachers have full-time jobs teach us teaching skills immediately obvious state body RCAS could train newcomer sport could contemplate training instructors president day Bob Young together Australias experienced modelers also full-size glider instructor Tom Prosser devised training program train qualify club instructors start program RCAS appointed both people chief flying instructors duty teaching club instructor skills teaching scheme has now qualified ad ditional chief instructors continue training program NSW has also adopted Model Aeronautical Association Australia Continued page 22 FAI RUBBER Sizes 1/4 3/16 1/8 3/32 1/16 042 thick pound box Price $1300 includes 4 oz Slick Lube $1200 no lube ISlick costs $175 Postpaid US via ups cal add 6/sax SMALL BOX 114 lb rubber $450 size Orders up $1500 114 lb rubber mdse. add $150 UPS Over $15 add 10% NEW le rubber classics P30 props Air Express Mini-Pearl 1/zA Crockef hooks Front end assemblies 3 prop kits Starduster Satellites Winders Hardware Reeks Coupe de Wile - Finished prop $2495Very complexe Tilka Wakefield__ 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Alocoyc Inc1 Add 10% tO eliorder siripping & in. elo USACon&MeoEleeoohereit15%35%ifbyoirl Pictoriol ootolog$208 inolodee Price tier Pioe icr olone 8188If oir foreigo odd $1 80 . CLEYELANDMODEL&SUPPLYCo John oent MAAA Flight Instructorts Manual together RCAS Trainee Pilot Logbook instructors manual copyrighted Im able make copieo US modelers may wish follow path paved fellow modelers down under However copies available RCAS $5 Australian plus postage Im going take liberty publishing John Chadds address may wish purchase copy Flight Instructors Man ual can contact him directly 35 Shoplands Road Annangrove NSW 2154 Australia seems Australian modelers ahead US modelers regard training new comers hobby As mentioned previously number individual clubs have flight-training programs beginners also have means train instructors Just because guy hotshot flier doesnt mean also has ability successfully train beginners fact probably reverse true national organization AMA spends sig nificant amount its PR budget attracting new members join us wonder newcomers stay us just year before like 30% Australia drop out because Continued page 141 IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations read Make engine before Make 60 120 four-stroke less means 1 Quieter glow 2 More mellow sounding four-cycle 3 More usable power both 4 Highest power-to-weight ratio 5 The lowest idle ever 6 Increase mileage up 4 times 7 Runs cooler glow 8 No glowplugs fail 9 Increased reliability 10 Fuel available concentrate Conversion kits available 049 30 cid Schnuerle ported engines Its sim ple just change heads fuel What waiting Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Send self-addressed stamped enve lope $100 infoation call 203-877-1670 between 730 pm and 930 pm EST DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO Box 141 Milford CT 06460 The leader quiet combustion technology since 1976 22 Model Aviation MAAA now qualifying chief instruc tors other states Australia ensure standard method instruction uniform original aim program keep new members feel has successful non-renewed membership has dropped over 10% total membership association has risen 800 1980 2500 1985 cannot attribute success solely training scheme sure major contributing factor Travel Air 2000 Span 79 Length 58875 Wing Loading 14 lbs z Introductory Price $15495 Travel Air D4000 04D Span 785 Length 5675 Wing Loading 15 lbs z Clip Wing Span Introductory Price $17495 Fleet Model 2 Span68 Lengthsl Wing Loading 13 lbs z Introductory Price $15495 1/5 Sport Scale Miniature Aircraft Highly Prefab Kit Form Featuring ULTRALOK Construction Techniques Super Fast Assembly Suitable 90 2 Cycle 2 Cubic Inch Gas Plans $2500 $2500 $2500 $2500 $2500 y5u Kit $250 00 $26000 $26000 $27500 $27500 Mark 4 JR Special Convertible ow Wing 18 lbs 1 plan rsions iplane 18 lbs Fokker D-VII 88 German WWI Fighter Biplane 23 lbs Waco UPF-7 iplane 23 lbs Sopwith Tripehound WI Triplane 17 lbs Also Available Preformed Landing Gear Ca bones kits complete contain fiberglass parts performed landing gear cabanas machined & die cut wood full hardware package Plans included comprehensive construction manual containing photos additional drawings Full rigging kits requiring little skill included * iTT P1Tfl4y b17 mternotched self-aligning goof-proof assembly method Construction fast simple will able ULi hilL till frame airplane about 25 hours Plans designed byAir Kit Experts Jerry Behrens Behrlan Corp PO Box 174 Inwood NY 11696718 337-6987 516 868-5194 Safety/Preston Continued page 22 disappointed lack progress mastering necessary skills pilot model airplane Shouldnt AMA have formal training materials available clubs desire think should What opinion IMAA safety guidelines April Safety column mentioned would pleased mail out copies IMAAs safety guidelines reader sends request together SASE Joan Alyea Safety Officer IMAA apparently reads column because sent copy 1986 revision guidelines So requestors will receive updated version subject requests infor mation have other safety-related material may interest clubs will forward anyone requesting copies Again please clude SASE following RC Preflight Inspection Checklists RC Pylon Safety Checklist RC Flying Field Rules reprint May 1980 Safety column Engine torque vs P-factor January 1987 Safety column published account model crashing spectator area Quarter-Scale Fly-In relayed Henry Thomas via Bill Winter Henry attributed crash uncorrected engine torque However Jim Ruley responded account letter claimed P-factor likely have cause Im going argue Jims claim has discussed several times others better qualified Ito make such judgments see Torque Reaction Don Taylor Letters Editor MA December 1986 Just remember youre low slow model high angle attack sudden burst throttle will inevitably result roll left will re quire quick response controls correct second letter resulting Henry Thomass account January 87 column came Dan Santich editor MAN Dans letter nothing torque P-factor illustrates kinetic energy flying model very graphically Over Dan happened during Pylon Race Winter Nats mid-Seventies heat just ended pilots shutting down engines four airplanes Cosmic Wind came land still going quite fast touched down bounced air headed crowd gathered sidelines just hap pened directly flight path As approached struck fear life limb yet virtually helpless since no way contemplate its direction top nothing hide behind ever doubt about energy behind five-pound model airplane flying 60 70 miles per hour well defined en suing events Coming directly height about seven feet put hands up caught perfect catch felt leading edge wing slam palms watched amaze ment feet left ground force behind model lifted propelled backwards about five feet crowd caught broke fall model didnt have scratch story does speak torque Thomas letter does relate energy motion models enjoyed grace ability please us should also respected potential inflict grave injury Like pet lion can admire its beauty should never take granted its teeth dont think need add comments own Dans letter except say Have safe month John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 I When responding advertisers 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