John Preston I] 2812 Northampton St NW Washington DC 20015 Sailplane winch haz ards safe flying just No Accident Choosing suit able RC trainer TRAINERSbasic advanced beyond Al though about 450 people place work seems am counts model aircraft hobby As result weeks just prior Christmas Im writing column January 2 frequently will asked recommendations what model select Uncle Charlie Cousin Jack etc year no exception since co-workers sought advice second model father-in-law Last year asked suggestion first model person come up list included Gold berg Eaglet Sig Kadet PT-20 -40 chose PT-40 apparently father-in-law successful learning fly first RC model Now being asked choose something challenging follow-up So what did pick Before answer lets talk about trainers general number years ago column discussed some length differentiate between basic trainer advanced trainer Some model kit manufacturers will tell up-front adver tisements models product lines fit categories However others opinion leave lot desired comes being honest describing skill level necessary safely fly products Furthermore just parents will overes timate intelligence skill children shopping toys Christmas Ive seen number newcomers hobby similar ly overestimated talent mastering con trolled flight model aircraft number cases latter individuals full-scale pi lots believed abilities cockpit would enable skip basic trainer learning fly RC model Big mistake Im sure theory flight taught fullscale pilots very valuable enabling master RC flying full-scale piloting abili ties little related soon will com fortable flying model recall full-scale pilot tried teach fly RC models number years ago gave up because couldnt master skill have place part blame myself because model chose first model really what would now call basic trainer time didnt see fit try change mind Because no longer subscribe mod el magazines market entirely possible what Im about suggest has al ready published would article discusses attributes necessary model fit basic trainer category together list names typical kits currently being mar keted possess characteristics Similar ly article could go discuss advanced trainers again list appropriate kits body aware such article having pub lished past Id appreciate note reference its whereabouts record recall lengthy letter editor Model Aviation several years ago very topic Its author offered forward list choice trainers anyone sending SASE time did write list cannot now locate files Eight years writing column has resulted lot material files Im far being best organiz ing easy retrieval Anyway going back subject started rambling choice second model friends father-in-law Initially hand ed list possible subjects friends wife gleaned pages Tower Hobbies catalog forget models list recall Tiporare competition Pattern model highest caliber oth ers similar nature used guide fact fath er good craftsman stated wanted sporty-looking low-wing model big enough accommodate 60 engine capable Aerobatics guess way Tiporare fits description hurriedly crossed off list No matter skilled person may controlling first model jump basic trainer all-out competition aerobatic model doesnt seem to best interests safety So after going back Tower Hobbies catalog Radio Control Buyers Guide several other manufacturers catalogs came up another list Goldberg Sky Ti ger ultimately chosen added caveat never built flown model seemed have desired features Ill keep posted father-in-law fares second RC model Sale Flying No Accident Several readers warded clippings British model magazine RCM&E concerned colli sion between hang glider RC Sailplane used lead feature February 1988 column thank readers James Ryan Durham NC also included anoth er clipping Radio Modeller magazine other British publication Jims fellow club members Steve Schmidt source British magazines purchased recent visit UK Jims second clipping appeared editori Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation r~1 column provided address items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation activides Content column however opinion author does necessariiy represent official position Academy Model Aeronautics K IN T1415 BO WAS MY SECONI HOtFL BOY YOU SNOUL-DVE SEEN 4 Ft AVAILABLE IN 4-COLORS. 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SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES Ph 712 336-5586 1621 Hill Ave Spirit Lake IA 51360 HEAT SHRINKABLE 4 MILTHICK FILM EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 475 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2 x 48 479 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2 x 48 480 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2 x 60 481 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2x 60 482 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2 x 60 483 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2 x 60 484 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-114x 60 485 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-1/4x 60 486 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-1/4 x 60 487 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-1/4 x 60 Roland Graunchet titled Safe Fly ing No Accident However opening paragraph Roland disagreed cliche stated good expression that thought quite good until recently However have couple meetings recently no accidentsand very little safe flying either Roland went describe overweight models flown accordance rules such laid down British government also questioned foreign vis itors Britain permitted fly criminal ly dangerous fashion can get away would unlikely British subjects statement resutted obser vation flight meetings mod el powered twin pulse-jets equipped glitching radio Since glitches produc ing Down elevator input pilot brilli ant ideafly upside down Roland ended up stating want complain about boys toys image perhaps should stop behaving like boys toys present time USA have virtually no government regulations dictating what can fly however have certain AMA rules recommendations Since AMA members wrote rules can also change whenever see need out going through lot government red tape read AMA News section Model Aviation may have seen February 1988 issue Executive Council meeting October 24/25 1987 maximum weight model aircraft raised 55 lb tOO lb decision subject subsequent approval Executive Council set require ments guidelines produced joint Continued page 18 16 Model Aviation WITH EASY TO APPLY HELICOPTER BLADE COVERING FIVE SIZES 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John Preston I] 2812 Northampton St NW Washington DC 20015 Sailplane winch haz ards safe flying just No Accident Choosing suit able RC trainer TRAINERSbasic advanced beyond Al though about 450 people place work seems am counts model aircraft hobby As result weeks just prior Christmas Im writing column January 2 frequently will asked recommendations what model select Uncle Charlie Cousin Jack etc year no exception since co-workers sought advice second model father-in-law Last year asked suggestion first model person come up list included Gold berg Eaglet Sig Kadet PT-20 -40 chose PT-40 apparently father-in-law successful learning fly first RC model Now being asked choose something challenging follow-up So what did pick Before answer lets talk about trainers general number years ago column discussed some length differentiate between basic trainer advanced trainer Some model kit manufacturers will tell up-front adver tisements models product lines fit categories However others opinion leave lot desired comes being honest describing skill level necessary safely fly products Furthermore just parents will overes timate intelligence skill children shopping toys Christmas Ive seen number newcomers hobby similar ly overestimated talent mastering con trolled flight model aircraft number cases latter individuals full-scale pi lots believed abilities cockpit would enable skip basic trainer learning fly RC model Big mistake Im sure theory flight taught fullscale pilots very valuable enabling master RC flying full-scale piloting abili ties little related soon will com fortable flying model recall full-scale pilot tried teach fly RC models number years ago gave up because couldnt master skill have place part blame myself because model chose first model really what would now call basic trainer time didnt see fit try change mind Because no longer subscribe mod el magazines market entirely possible what Im about suggest has al ready published would article discusses attributes necessary model fit basic trainer category together list names typical kits currently being mar keted possess characteristics Similar ly article could go discuss advanced trainers again list appropriate kits body aware such article having pub lished past Id appreciate note reference its whereabouts record recall lengthy letter editor Model Aviation several years ago very topic Its author offered forward list choice trainers anyone sending SASE time did write list cannot now locate files Eight years writing column has resulted lot material files Im far being best organiz ing easy retrieval Anyway going back subject started rambling choice second model friends father-in-law Initially hand ed list possible subjects friends wife gleaned pages Tower Hobbies catalog forget models list recall Tiporare competition Pattern model highest caliber oth ers similar nature used guide fact fath er good craftsman stated wanted sporty-looking low-wing model big enough accommodate 60 engine capable Aerobatics guess way Tiporare fits description hurriedly crossed off list No matter skilled person may controlling first model jump basic trainer all-out competition aerobatic model doesnt seem to best interests safety So after going back Tower Hobbies catalog Radio Control Buyers Guide several other manufacturers catalogs came up another list Goldberg Sky Ti ger ultimately chosen added caveat never built flown model seemed have desired features Ill keep posted father-in-law fares second RC model Sale Flying No Accident Several readers warded clippings British model magazine RCM&E concerned colli sion between hang glider RC Sailplane used lead feature February 1988 column thank readers James Ryan Durham NC also included anoth er clipping Radio Modeller magazine other British publication Jims fellow club members Steve Schmidt source British magazines purchased recent visit UK Jims second clipping appeared editori Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation r~1 column provided address items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation activides Content column however opinion author does necessariiy represent official position Academy Model Aeronautics K IN T1415 BO WAS MY SECONI HOtFL BOY YOU SNOUL-DVE SEEN 4 Ft AVAILABLE IN 4-COLORS. Red Yellow White Black Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade Covering 7/8 x 9 Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade Covering 7/8 x 9 Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade Covering 7/8 x 9 Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade Covering 7/8 x 9 Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade Covering 1-7/16x 12 Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade Covering 1-7/16x 12 Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade Covering 1-7/1 6 x 12 Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade Covering 1-7116x 12 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2 x 48 Heiicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2 x 48 Span85 Length66 Wing area 1213 sq Weight.. 165 lbs Power035-040 G38G62 Ftd Kit $21500 plus shipping 81100 Everything ucrutch kit plus ull pre-etat wood puts complete model DELUXE Kit $28500 plus shipping $1100 Everything full kit wing spurs instullett wings stab turtle deck butch 6 flu preuirinnert 1116 balsa MAKES BUlL WAG tUICK *AII wood & foam construction Fiberglas cowl & pants *2piece piug-in wings * Foam core airfolled tail surfaces INS tail brace wires required FOR MORE INFO ONTO PLACE ORDER CONTACT SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES Ph 712 336-5586 1621 Hill Ave Spirit Lake IA 51360 HEAT SHRINKABLE 4 MILTHICK FILM EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 475 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2 x 48 479 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2 x 48 480 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2 x 60 481 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2x 60 482 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2 x 60 483 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2 x 60 484 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-114x 60 485 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-1/4x 60 486 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-1/4 x 60 487 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-1/4 x 60 Roland Graunchet titled Safe Fly ing No Accident However opening paragraph Roland disagreed cliche stated good expression that thought quite good until recently However have couple meetings recently no accidentsand very little safe flying either Roland went describe overweight models flown accordance rules such laid down British government also questioned foreign vis itors Britain permitted fly criminal ly dangerous fashion can get away would unlikely British subjects statement resutted obser vation flight meetings mod el powered twin pulse-jets equipped glitching radio Since glitches produc ing Down elevator input pilot brilli ant ideafly upside down Roland ended up stating want complain about boys toys image perhaps should stop behaving like boys toys present time USA have virtually no government regulations dictating what can fly however have certain AMA rules recommendations Since AMA members wrote rules can also change whenever see need out going through lot government red tape read AMA News section Model Aviation may have seen February 1988 issue Executive Council meeting October 24/25 1987 maximum weight model aircraft raised 55 lb tOO lb decision subject subsequent approval Executive Council set require ments guidelines produced joint Continued page 18 16 Model Aviation WITH EASY TO APPLY HELICOPTER BLADE COVERING FIVE SIZES 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batteries As result batteries get pretty hot both during flight during recharging Don has recurring sore throat ap pears coincide extensive testing motor/battery combinations indoors wellsealed house also mentioned Canadian modeler has corresponded attributed sore throat cough charging Ni-Cds indoors intend contact some electrical engineer friends information re spond Dons inquiry Meanwhile read ers have answer Id appreciate hearing Sailplane winches Last month received letter Rich Madden Anniston AL began As Soaring pilot am people feel relatively safe comparison other forms RC activity suppose Id have agree Rich compared being close proximity whirling props models top speeds neighborhood 100 mph feel pretty safe around Sailplane flying activities However title segment suggests potential hazard associated Sailplane flying form winch/ retrieval system Richs own words two such incidents experienced follow first incident involved runaway winch tow winch stuck immediately upon release 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/04
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John Preston I] 2812 Northampton St NW Washington DC 20015 Sailplane winch haz ards safe flying just No Accident Choosing suit able RC trainer TRAINERSbasic advanced beyond Al though about 450 people place work seems am counts model aircraft hobby As result weeks just prior Christmas Im writing column January 2 frequently will asked recommendations what model select Uncle Charlie Cousin Jack etc year no exception since co-workers sought advice second model father-in-law Last year asked suggestion first model person come up list included Gold berg Eaglet Sig Kadet PT-20 -40 chose PT-40 apparently father-in-law successful learning fly first RC model Now being asked choose something challenging follow-up So what did pick Before answer lets talk about trainers general number years ago column discussed some length differentiate between basic trainer advanced trainer Some model kit manufacturers will tell up-front adver tisements models product lines fit categories However others opinion leave lot desired comes being honest describing skill level necessary safely fly products Furthermore just parents will overes timate intelligence skill children shopping toys Christmas Ive seen number newcomers hobby similar ly overestimated talent mastering con trolled flight model aircraft number cases latter individuals full-scale pi lots believed abilities cockpit would enable skip basic trainer learning fly RC model Big mistake Im sure theory flight taught fullscale pilots very valuable enabling master RC flying full-scale piloting abili ties little related soon will com fortable flying model recall full-scale pilot tried teach fly RC models number years ago gave up because couldnt master skill have place part blame myself because model chose first model really what would now call basic trainer time didnt see fit try change mind Because no longer subscribe mod el magazines market entirely possible what Im about suggest has al ready published would article discusses attributes necessary model fit basic trainer category together list names typical kits currently being mar keted possess characteristics Similar ly article could go discuss advanced trainers again list appropriate kits body aware such article having pub lished past Id appreciate note reference its whereabouts record recall lengthy letter editor Model Aviation several years ago very topic Its author offered forward list choice trainers anyone sending SASE time did write list cannot now locate files Eight years writing column has resulted lot material files Im far being best organiz ing easy retrieval Anyway going back subject started rambling choice second model friends father-in-law Initially hand ed list possible subjects friends wife gleaned pages Tower Hobbies catalog forget models list recall Tiporare competition Pattern model highest caliber oth ers similar nature used guide fact fath er good craftsman stated wanted sporty-looking low-wing model big enough accommodate 60 engine capable Aerobatics guess way Tiporare fits description hurriedly crossed off list No matter skilled person may controlling first model jump basic trainer all-out competition aerobatic model doesnt seem to best interests safety So after going back Tower Hobbies catalog Radio Control Buyers Guide several other manufacturers catalogs came up another list Goldberg Sky Ti ger ultimately chosen added caveat never built flown model seemed have desired features Ill keep posted father-in-law fares second RC model Sale Flying No Accident Several readers warded clippings British model magazine RCM&E concerned colli sion between hang glider RC Sailplane used lead feature February 1988 column thank readers James Ryan Durham NC also included anoth er clipping Radio Modeller magazine other British publication Jims fellow club members Steve Schmidt source British magazines purchased recent visit UK Jims second clipping appeared editori Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation r~1 column provided address items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation activides Content column however opinion author does necessariiy represent official position Academy Model Aeronautics K IN T1415 BO WAS MY SECONI HOtFL BOY YOU SNOUL-DVE SEEN 4 Ft AVAILABLE IN 4-COLORS. 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SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES Ph 712 336-5586 1621 Hill Ave Spirit Lake IA 51360 HEAT SHRINKABLE 4 MILTHICK FILM EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 475 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2 x 48 479 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2 x 48 480 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2 x 60 481 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2x 60 482 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2 x 60 483 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2 x 60 484 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-114x 60 485 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-1/4x 60 486 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-1/4 x 60 487 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-1/4 x 60 Roland Graunchet titled Safe Fly ing No Accident However opening paragraph Roland disagreed cliche stated good expression that thought quite good until recently However have couple meetings recently no accidentsand very little safe flying either Roland went describe overweight models flown accordance rules such laid down British government also questioned foreign vis itors Britain permitted fly criminal ly dangerous fashion can get away would unlikely British subjects statement resutted obser vation flight meetings mod el powered twin pulse-jets equipped glitching radio Since glitches produc ing Down elevator input pilot brilli ant ideafly upside down Roland ended up stating want complain about boys toys image perhaps should stop behaving like boys toys present time USA have virtually no government regulations dictating what can fly however have certain AMA rules recommendations Since AMA members wrote rules can also change whenever see need out going through lot government red tape read AMA News section Model Aviation may have seen February 1988 issue Executive Council meeting October 24/25 1987 maximum weight model aircraft raised 55 lb tOO lb decision subject subsequent approval Executive Council set require ments guidelines produced joint Continued page 18 16 Model Aviation WITH EASY TO APPLY HELICOPTER BLADE COVERING FIVE SIZES AVAILABLE-7/8x 9 1-7/16X 12 2x 48 2-1/2x 60and 3-1/4x 60 468WhtRed 469BIkYel 470RedWhI 471YelBIk 472WhIRed 473BIkYel 474RedWht 475YelBIk 476WhtRed 477BIkYel "" TR260 ~- New French Ambaiic Rtnnd-nff rnl Ktt 7 Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 Phone 216 282-8354 PEANUT SCALE Piper Vagabond Piper Cub Stinson 125 Outdoor kits Light Indoor kite $796 Screk $10300 pius shipping $1100 Cewi pants canupy landing gear plans tuaw cures fur wing tat surtaces turtle deck & hatcb Z OUTDOOR PEANUT Super Scale 0 NEW Micro X Hornet P30 95 SPORT SCALE PC-S Porter Taylor Creft Stinson Voyager Rubber CO Power Kite each. 8850 SPORT MODELS An Embryo Model 18 Span designed wint beginners end experts .$850 HARD-TO-FIND ITEMS Eurly Bird tissue Aatique Aircraft*636 True OldeJapaness Tissue lOin 3 colors*616 JapaneeeTlesuel2intlcolors8396 Microlirs Silver*356 Microfllm84E Glue$175Solverrt81UO Condenuer Paper 3 eheete8460 Plan Service over 17 Scale Sport Scale & Peanut Scale Rubber Strip 020 thru 066sect 8116 3132thru5/32ascIi 8260 Windsr&1 8636Merkll61 . 81296 complete Une Brown COS Motors Bales Wood Outdoor & Indoor Sheets & Strips Add 10% Postage mum Postuge*160 COMPLETE CATALOG *150 WE ARE SHOOTING DOWN HIGH BALSA PRICES WITH SUPER QUALITY Satisfaction Guaranteed Direct Only BALSA SHEETS 36 48 ioI 1/16233 3/32 240 1/8 243 3/16249 1/4 256 1/32337 1/20337 1/163374931 3/32 3445437 1/6 3547145 3/16 3628255 1/4 03730561 5/16385 3/8 38812471 1/2 3110165 3/4 3165 1/164547648 3/32 4705454 1/8 46010654 31640312278 1/4 411013484 3/8 ,4166225 1/2 n4225261 MATCHED SHEETS 42 3/324104 1/84108 3164120 1/44131 BALSA STICKS 36 48 1/16 1/400 1/14 3/810 1/18 1/214 3/32 1/410 332 3/812 3/32 1/216 1/8 1/808 1/8 141116 18 3/81218 1/8 1/21624 3/143/161116 3/16 3/617 3/14 1/22230 1/4 1/41624 14 3/81426 1/4 1/22130 1/4 343444 1/4 140 5/165162128 3/8 382737 38 1/23246 3/8 3/44255 3/6 152 12 1/23653 12 3/44662 12 158 6/8 5/848 34 3/467 BALSA HOT LINE Call 806 74S-6394 10 am- 6pm Central Time LONE STAR MODELS 1623 57th St Lubbock TX 79412 v CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa LIGHT46LB36 48 BALSA TRIANGLES 36 1/41/4 3/8 3/8 1/21/2 3/434 1' 1 BALSA PLANKS 11 12 13 14 11/23 1124 22 23 24 33 34 TAPERED SHEETS 1/42 143 3/82 3/83 1/23 LONE STAR EPOXY 0,L/,.845 5 win508 lSn/506 30 er/n508 WOOD36 251/32340 30120340 35116340 453/32354 561/8347 3/16376 3614385 853/83115 1541/23130 200343220 28013300 2751/16470 360332441 2251/84100 3253/164117 435144130 4053/84207 480124282 36 65TRAILING EDGE36 851/4132 5451611/430 983/811246 12012270 INS TANTGLUE 1 298 1 , TO,208 2nz Throk550 2, TO/n554 BASSWOOD 3/163/16 3/16 1/4 3/16 3/8 3/161/2 3/16 3/4 1/41/4 143/8 1/43/4 3/83/8 3/81/2 3/8 3/4 1/21/2 123/4 45 26 30 38 46 60 42 40 80 60 70 00 90 100 PINE STICKS 18 1/8 1 8 14 1838 316 3/16 3163/6 31612 14 14 14 3/8 14 / 2 3838 1317 1623 2027 1724 2332 3040 2637 3042 3447 3752 5/16 SPRUCE STICKS 36 48 38 1/8 1815 1/8 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establishing own rules operation will send Bob list suggestions urge read Bobs February 1988 col umn havent already done send him brief note also have suggestions concerning safe operation model aircraft Note didnt say RC models Although RC flying pursuit majority AMA modelers ac cidents have known befall CL FF modelers too Ni-Cd batteries recent letter California modeler Don Hughes inquired toxic gases given off Ni-Cd batteries subjected rapid charge discharge Don active Continued page 20 HObbY H0 Kits P& W Model Service 1935 Miss America 44$71061936 8ccaneer 84$5006 1037 ttallaire 108$75161930 Clipper MS / 72$4156 1038 KIoud King 63$42361938 POwerSoane 8450356 1936 Record 8168661 06$69861838 Trenton Terror 72$4076 1939 Korda 80866 44$19161030 Mercury 72$5836 1930 Zipper 54$53561040 Ranger 46$3196 1940 Sailplane 78$84761940 So Long 80$3036 1941 Brigidier 06$40761041 Super Quaker 78$7274 1041 PlaybOy Jr 84$31161941 Playboy Sr 80$0114 1041 Brooklyn Dodger 86$4236 Midway Model Co Full 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batteries As result batteries get pretty hot both during flight during recharging Don has recurring sore throat ap pears coincide extensive testing motor/battery combinations indoors wellsealed house also mentioned Canadian modeler has corresponded attributed sore throat cough charging Ni-Cds indoors intend contact some electrical engineer friends information re spond Dons inquiry Meanwhile read ers have answer Id appreciate hearing Sailplane winches Last month received letter Rich Madden Anniston AL began As Soaring pilot am people feel relatively safe comparison other forms RC activity suppose Id have agree Rich compared being close proximity whirling props models top speeds neighborhood 100 mph feel pretty safe around Sailplane flying activities However title segment suggests potential hazard associated Sailplane flying form winch/ retrieval system Richs own words two such incidents experienced follow first incident involved runaway winch tow winch stuck immediately upon release 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John Preston I] 2812 Northampton St NW Washington DC 20015 Sailplane winch haz ards safe flying just No Accident Choosing suit able RC trainer TRAINERSbasic advanced beyond Al though about 450 people place work seems am counts model aircraft hobby As result weeks just prior Christmas Im writing column January 2 frequently will asked recommendations what model select Uncle Charlie Cousin Jack etc year no exception since co-workers sought advice second model father-in-law Last year asked suggestion first model person come up list included Gold berg Eaglet Sig Kadet PT-20 -40 chose PT-40 apparently father-in-law successful learning fly first RC model Now being asked choose something challenging follow-up So what did pick Before answer lets talk about trainers general number years ago column discussed some length differentiate between basic trainer advanced trainer Some model kit manufacturers will tell up-front adver tisements models product lines fit categories However others opinion leave lot desired comes being honest describing skill level necessary safely fly products Furthermore just parents will overes timate intelligence skill children shopping toys Christmas Ive seen number newcomers hobby similar ly overestimated talent mastering con trolled flight model aircraft number cases latter individuals full-scale pi lots believed abilities cockpit would enable skip basic trainer learning fly RC model Big mistake Im sure theory flight taught fullscale pilots very valuable enabling master RC flying full-scale piloting abili ties little related soon will com fortable flying model recall full-scale pilot tried teach fly RC models number years ago gave up because couldnt master skill have place part blame myself because model chose first model really what would now call basic trainer time didnt see fit try change mind Because no longer subscribe mod el magazines market entirely possible what Im about suggest has al ready published would article discusses attributes necessary model fit basic trainer category together list names typical kits currently being mar keted possess characteristics Similar ly article could go discuss advanced trainers again list appropriate kits body aware such article having pub lished past Id appreciate note reference its whereabouts record recall lengthy letter editor Model Aviation several years ago very topic Its author offered forward list choice trainers anyone sending SASE time did write list cannot now locate files Eight years writing column has resulted lot material files Im far being best organiz ing easy retrieval Anyway going back subject started rambling choice second model friends father-in-law Initially hand ed list possible subjects friends wife gleaned pages Tower Hobbies catalog forget models list recall Tiporare competition Pattern model highest caliber oth ers similar nature used guide fact fath er good craftsman stated wanted sporty-looking low-wing model big enough accommodate 60 engine capable Aerobatics guess way Tiporare fits description hurriedly crossed off list No matter skilled person may controlling first model jump basic trainer all-out competition aerobatic model doesnt seem to best interests safety So after going back Tower Hobbies catalog Radio Control Buyers Guide several other manufacturers catalogs came up another list Goldberg Sky Ti ger ultimately chosen added caveat never built flown model seemed have desired features Ill keep posted father-in-law fares second RC model Sale Flying No Accident Several readers warded clippings British model magazine RCM&E concerned colli sion between hang glider RC Sailplane used lead feature February 1988 column thank readers James Ryan Durham NC also included anoth er clipping Radio Modeller magazine other British publication Jims fellow club members Steve Schmidt source British magazines purchased recent visit UK Jims second clipping appeared editori Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation r~1 column provided address items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation activides Content column however opinion author does necessariiy represent official position Academy Model Aeronautics K IN T1415 BO WAS MY SECONI HOtFL BOY YOU SNOUL-DVE SEEN 4 Ft AVAILABLE IN 4-COLORS. 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SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES Ph 712 336-5586 1621 Hill Ave Spirit Lake IA 51360 HEAT SHRINKABLE 4 MILTHICK FILM EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 475 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2 x 48 479 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2 x 48 480 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2 x 60 481 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2x 60 482 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2 x 60 483 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2 x 60 484 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-114x 60 485 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-1/4x 60 486 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-1/4 x 60 487 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-1/4 x 60 Roland Graunchet titled Safe Fly ing No Accident However opening paragraph Roland disagreed cliche stated good expression that thought quite good until recently However have couple meetings recently no accidentsand very little safe flying either Roland went describe overweight models flown accordance rules such laid down British government also questioned foreign vis itors Britain permitted fly criminal ly dangerous fashion can get away would unlikely British subjects statement resutted obser vation flight meetings mod el powered twin pulse-jets equipped glitching radio Since glitches produc ing Down elevator input pilot brilli ant ideafly upside down Roland ended up stating want complain about boys toys image perhaps should stop behaving like boys toys present time USA have virtually no government regulations dictating what can fly however have certain AMA rules recommendations Since AMA members wrote rules can also change whenever see need out going through lot government red tape read AMA News section Model Aviation may have seen February 1988 issue Executive Council meeting October 24/25 1987 maximum weight model aircraft raised 55 lb tOO lb decision subject subsequent approval Executive Council set require ments guidelines produced joint Continued page 18 16 Model Aviation WITH EASY TO APPLY HELICOPTER BLADE COVERING FIVE SIZES 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57th St Lubbock TX 79412 v CUSTOM CUT CONTEST BALSA Sheets Piece ed Close Tolerances AAA Grade Dried ped 100% serious modeler want performance must try 4-6 lb balsa LIGHT46LB36 48 BALSA TRIANGLES 36 1/41/4 3/8 3/8 1/21/2 3/434 1' 1 BALSA PLANKS 11 12 13 14 11/23 1124 22 23 24 33 34 TAPERED SHEETS 1/42 143 3/82 3/83 1/23 LONE STAR EPOXY 0,L/,.845 5 win508 lSn/506 30 er/n508 WOOD36 251/32340 30120340 35116340 453/32354 561/8347 3/16376 3614385 853/83115 1541/23130 200343220 28013300 2751/16470 360332441 2251/84100 3253/164117 435144130 4053/84207 480124282 36 65TRAILING EDGE36 851/4132 5451611/430 983/811246 12012270 INS TANTGLUE 1 298 1 , TO,208 2nz Throk550 2, TO/n554 BASSWOOD 3/163/16 3/16 1/4 3/16 3/8 3/161/2 3/16 3/4 1/41/4 143/8 1/43/4 3/83/8 3/81/2 3/8 3/4 1/21/2 123/4 45 26 30 38 46 60 42 40 80 60 70 00 90 100 PINE STICKS 18 1/8 1 8 14 1838 316 3/16 3163/6 31612 14 14 14 3/8 14 / 2 3838 1317 1623 2027 1724 2332 3040 2637 3042 3447 3752 5/16 SPRUCE STICKS 36 48 38 1/8 1815 1/8 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Donewith Spectrum Analyzer LANA _K- LINE L1 Also Service lYIZi ACE U/C Futaba f9hBd Only Full Time Servicenter Midwest ll7East Main St Northvil le Michigan 48167 Upper Leret /5/Sq~/ Phone 1 -313-348-0085 AMA/IMAA committee Whether agree Council decision Im say ing feelings lie important point Im trying put across modelers experience establishing rules gov ern hobby Whatever requirements guidelines come out deliberations joint AMA/IMAA committee up us follow lest likc British suddenly find selves government intervention hobby Another piece safety information also ap peared AMA News section February issue page 122 Note Technical Director Bob Underwood also stems Executive Council decision concerns creating list safety items general model use As see list may include number items may already appear clubs flying field rules together some gener al safety recommendations such adjusting nee dle valves behind prop arc etc Bob asking input regarding items think should list Another case mod elers establishing own rules operation will send Bob list suggestions urge read Bobs February 1988 col umn havent already done send him brief note also have suggestions concerning safe operation model aircraft Note didnt say RC models Although RC flying pursuit majority AMA modelers ac cidents have known befall CL FF modelers too Ni-Cd batteries recent letter California modeler Don Hughes inquired toxic gases given off Ni-Cd batteries subjected rapid charge discharge Don active Continued page 20 HObbY H0 Kits P& W Model Service 1935 Miss America 44$71061936 8ccaneer 84$5006 1037 ttallaire 108$75161930 Clipper MS / 72$4156 1038 KIoud King 63$42361938 POwerSoane 8450356 1936 Record 8168661 06$69861838 Trenton Terror 72$4076 1939 Korda 80866 44$19161030 Mercury 72$5836 1930 Zipper 54$53561040 Ranger 46$3196 1940 Sailplane 78$84761940 So Long 80$3036 1941 Brigidier 06$40761041 Super Quaker 78$7274 1041 PlaybOy Jr 84$31161941 Playboy Sr 80$0114 1041 Brooklyn Dodger 86$4236 Midway Model Co Full Kits 1936 Fly/ag Osaher 84864761838Powerhouse 00$2894 1937 Long Cabin 78 $4716 1039 T Spoflser 50 $2996 1937 Quaker Flash 67 $4556 1840 Bozoard Bombshell 1837 Air Chief 61$3S0672opanki$0686 l94ONewRler74$7116S0sfanki$3894 above kits qualify Sam events PP & 14/C feature highest quality machine cot & sanded ports sheet & snip wood wire & window material Most plass see origisal FF bus models easily cosyortible Sch 14/C Sailplanes Electric Power Gas Kits id1QW50dQ08LGQELECTRIC MODEL DESIGN Gnome HLG 60$2408Sky KnIght 44 05 Dl$2400 Gnome 2M Older78$3796Electra Glide II 73 1050$3180 Fast Eddie 05 0$2400L/ghtn/ng 36 105 0$2408 Ultra M6IV 1060$3796Thermic Traveller 08 0010$3100 hIectOc Playboy1050$2680 Hobby Horn sensoar Gl/der 78 05 electric$1608 AsIm Challenger 05 Geared$3200 Astro Viking 05 Geared$3250 AsIm Pooe4ield 15 25 Geared$0996 Astra Sport 37 05 Direct$2096 Daveys Rohiv 05 Geared$3371 Daneys Le Crate 05 Gesred$3596 PULL LINE OF P PSAG S PART14 AVAIL SHIPPING & HANDLING76 Page CATALOGUE Up $800 add$200$200 pp/lss Class free $401 $2000 add$250when reqaested order $2001 $4508 add$325 $4501 $7000 add$375HOBBY HORN Over $7000 add$458 CA Addressees add 6% las Send 3 Moran St IA] MO VISA MC 4 & Eop Check OBox 2212 allow up 1030 days forcheckWestminster Cs 92684 clearaecel 893-8311 COD charges plus $150IIrs Mon-Fri 9AM 5PM handling Cash Only del Aviation Trim Knife designed precisely edge trim excess cover ing material model Can used outside edges straight curved Blade can set 1/16 1/4 mith simple adjustment screw Trim Knife will make perfect overlap butt seams Works coverirg materials 6 blades Trim Knife Set includes 6 blades$900 Trim Knife Blades 5 per pack$300 Notches Straight Cuts Heavy duty extra sharp no notch blade Same size regular blades tip does flex cutting strip ping thicker materials Great big birds Big Bird Blades box 100 blades$950 Trial size package 20 blades$250 20 Model Aviation electric-powered Free Flight major con cern get current out smallest batteries As result batteries get pretty hot both during flight during recharging Don has recurring sore throat ap pears coincide extensive testing motor/battery combinations indoors wellsealed house also mentioned Canadian modeler has corresponded attributed sore throat cough charging Ni-Cds indoors intend contact some electrical engineer friends information re spond Dons inquiry Meanwhile read ers have answer Id appreciate hearing Sailplane winches Last month received letter Rich Madden Anniston AL began As Soaring pilot am people feel relatively safe comparison other forms RC activity suppose Id have agree Rich compared being close proximity whirling props models top speeds neighborhood 100 mph feel pretty safe around Sailplane flying activities However title segment suggests potential hazard associated Sailplane flying form winch/ retrieval system Richs own words two such incidents experienced follow first incident involved runaway winch tow winch stuck immediately upon release 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/04
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John Preston I] 2812 Northampton St NW Washington DC 20015 Sailplane winch haz ards safe flying just No Accident Choosing suit able RC trainer TRAINERSbasic advanced beyond Al though about 450 people place work seems am counts model aircraft hobby As result weeks just prior Christmas Im writing column January 2 frequently will asked recommendations what model select Uncle Charlie Cousin Jack etc year no exception since co-workers sought advice second model father-in-law Last year asked suggestion first model person come up list included Gold berg Eaglet Sig Kadet PT-20 -40 chose PT-40 apparently father-in-law successful learning fly first RC model Now being asked choose something challenging follow-up So what did pick Before answer lets talk about trainers general number years ago column discussed some length differentiate between basic trainer advanced trainer Some model kit manufacturers will tell up-front adver tisements models product lines fit categories However others opinion leave lot desired comes being honest describing skill level necessary safely fly products Furthermore just parents will overes timate intelligence skill children shopping toys Christmas Ive seen number newcomers hobby similar ly overestimated talent mastering con trolled flight model aircraft number cases latter individuals full-scale pi lots believed abilities cockpit would enable skip basic trainer learning fly RC model Big mistake Im sure theory flight taught fullscale pilots very valuable enabling master RC flying full-scale piloting abili ties little related soon will com fortable flying model recall full-scale pilot tried teach fly RC models number years ago gave up because couldnt master skill have place part blame myself because model chose first model really what would now call basic trainer time didnt see fit try change mind Because no longer subscribe mod el magazines market entirely possible what Im about suggest has al ready published would article discusses attributes necessary model fit basic trainer category together list names typical kits currently being mar keted possess characteristics Similar ly article could go discuss advanced trainers again list appropriate kits body aware such article having pub lished past Id appreciate note reference its whereabouts record recall lengthy letter editor Model Aviation several years ago very topic Its author offered forward list choice trainers anyone sending SASE time did write list cannot now locate files Eight years writing column has resulted lot material files Im far being best organiz ing easy retrieval Anyway going back subject started rambling choice second model friends father-in-law Initially hand ed list possible subjects friends wife gleaned pages Tower Hobbies catalog forget models list recall Tiporare competition Pattern model highest caliber oth ers similar nature used guide fact fath er good craftsman stated wanted sporty-looking low-wing model big enough accommodate 60 engine capable Aerobatics guess way Tiporare fits description hurriedly crossed off list No matter skilled person may controlling first model jump basic trainer all-out competition aerobatic model doesnt seem to best interests safety So after going back Tower Hobbies catalog Radio Control Buyers Guide several other manufacturers catalogs came up another list Goldberg Sky Ti ger ultimately chosen added caveat never built flown model seemed have desired features Ill keep posted father-in-law fares second RC model Sale Flying No Accident Several readers warded clippings British model magazine RCM&E concerned colli sion between hang glider RC Sailplane used lead feature February 1988 column thank readers James Ryan Durham NC also included anoth er clipping Radio Modeller magazine other British publication Jims fellow club members Steve Schmidt source British magazines purchased recent visit UK Jims second clipping appeared editori Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation r~1 column provided address items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation activides Content column however opinion author does necessariiy represent official position Academy Model Aeronautics K IN T1415 BO WAS MY SECONI HOtFL BOY YOU SNOUL-DVE SEEN 4 Ft AVAILABLE IN 4-COLORS. Red Yellow White Black Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade Covering 7/8 x 9 Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade Covering 7/8 x 9 Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade Covering 7/8 x 9 Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade Covering 7/8 x 9 Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade Covering 1-7/16x 12 Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade Covering 1-7/16x 12 Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade Covering 1-7/1 6 x 12 Helicopter Tail Rotor Blade Covering 1-7116x 12 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2 x 48 Heiicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2 x 48 Span85 Length66 Wing area 1213 sq Weight.. 165 lbs Power035-040 G38G62 Ftd Kit $21500 plus shipping 81100 Everything ucrutch kit plus ull pre-etat wood puts complete model DELUXE Kit $28500 plus shipping $1100 Everything full kit wing spurs instullett wings stab turtle deck butch 6 flu preuirinnert 1116 balsa MAKES BUlL WAG tUICK *AII wood & foam construction Fiberglas cowl & pants *2piece piug-in wings * Foam core airfolled tail surfaces INS tail brace wires required FOR MORE INFO ONTO PLACE ORDER CONTACT SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES Ph 712 336-5586 1621 Hill Ave Spirit Lake IA 51360 HEAT SHRINKABLE 4 MILTHICK FILM EASY TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS 475 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2 x 48 479 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2 x 48 480 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2 x 60 481 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2x 60 482 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2 x 60 483 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 2-1/2 x 60 484 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-114x 60 485 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-1/4x 60 486 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-1/4 x 60 487 Helicopter Main Rotor Blade Covering 3-1/4 x 60 Roland Graunchet titled Safe Fly ing No Accident However opening paragraph Roland disagreed cliche stated good expression that thought quite good until recently However have couple meetings recently no accidentsand very little safe flying either Roland went describe overweight models flown accordance rules such laid down British government also questioned foreign vis itors Britain permitted fly criminal ly dangerous fashion can get away would unlikely British subjects statement resutted obser vation flight meetings mod el powered twin pulse-jets equipped glitching radio Since glitches produc ing Down elevator input pilot brilli ant ideafly upside down Roland ended up stating want complain about boys toys image perhaps should stop behaving like boys toys present time USA have virtually no government regulations dictating what can fly however have certain AMA rules recommendations Since AMA members wrote rules can also change whenever see need out going through lot government red tape read AMA News section Model Aviation may have seen February 1988 issue Executive Council meeting October 24/25 1987 maximum weight model aircraft raised 55 lb tOO lb decision subject subsequent approval Executive Council set require ments guidelines produced joint Continued page 18 16 Model Aviation WITH EASY TO APPLY HELICOPTER BLADE COVERING FIVE SIZES 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Donewith Spectrum Analyzer LANA _K- LINE L1 Also Service lYIZi ACE U/C Futaba f9hBd Only Full Time Servicenter Midwest ll7East Main St Northvil le Michigan 48167 Upper Leret /5/Sq~/ Phone 1 -313-348-0085 AMA/IMAA committee Whether agree Council decision Im say ing feelings lie important point Im trying put across modelers experience establishing rules gov ern hobby Whatever requirements guidelines come out deliberations joint AMA/IMAA committee up us follow lest likc British suddenly find selves government intervention hobby Another piece safety information also ap peared AMA News section February issue page 122 Note Technical Director Bob Underwood also stems Executive Council decision concerns creating list safety items general model use As see list may include number items may already appear clubs flying field rules together some gener al safety recommendations such adjusting nee dle valves behind prop arc etc Bob asking input regarding items think should list Another case mod elers establishing own rules operation will send Bob list suggestions urge read Bobs February 1988 col umn havent already done send him brief note also have suggestions concerning safe operation model aircraft Note didnt say RC models Although RC flying pursuit majority AMA modelers ac cidents have known befall CL FF modelers too Ni-Cd batteries recent letter California modeler Don Hughes inquired toxic gases given off Ni-Cd batteries subjected rapid charge discharge Don active Continued page 20 HObbY H0 Kits P& W Model Service 1935 Miss America 44$71061936 8ccaneer 84$5006 1037 ttallaire 108$75161930 Clipper MS / 72$4156 1038 KIoud King 63$42361938 POwerSoane 8450356 1936 Record 8168661 06$69861838 Trenton Terror 72$4076 1939 Korda 80866 44$19161030 Mercury 72$5836 1930 Zipper 54$53561040 Ranger 46$3196 1940 Sailplane 78$84761940 So Long 80$3036 1941 Brigidier 06$40761041 Super Quaker 78$7274 1041 PlaybOy Jr 84$31161941 Playboy Sr 80$0114 1041 Brooklyn Dodger 86$4236 Midway Model Co Full Kits 1936 Fly/ag Osaher 84864761838Powerhouse 00$2894 1937 Long Cabin 78 $4716 1039 T Spoflser 50 $2996 1937 Quaker Flash 67 $4556 1840 Bozoard Bombshell 1837 Air Chief 61$3S0672opanki$0686 l94ONewRler74$7116S0sfanki$3894 above kits qualify Sam events PP & 14/C feature highest quality machine cot & sanded ports sheet & snip wood wire & window material Most plass see origisal FF bus models easily cosyortible Sch 14/C Sailplanes Electric Power Gas Kits id1QW50dQ08LGQELECTRIC MODEL DESIGN Gnome HLG 60$2408Sky KnIght 44 05 Dl$2400 Gnome 2M Older78$3796Electra Glide II 73 1050$3180 Fast Eddie 05 0$2400L/ghtn/ng 36 105 0$2408 Ultra M6IV 1060$3796Thermic Traveller 08 0010$3100 hIectOc Playboy1050$2680 Hobby Horn sensoar Gl/der 78 05 electric$1608 AsIm Challenger 05 Geared$3200 Astro Viking 05 Geared$3250 AsIm Pooe4ield 15 25 Geared$0996 Astra Sport 37 05 Direct$2096 Daveys Rohiv 05 Geared$3371 Daneys Le Crate 05 Gesred$3596 PULL LINE OF P PSAG S PART14 AVAIL SHIPPING & HANDLING76 Page CATALOGUE Up $800 add$200$200 pp/lss Class free $401 $2000 add$250when reqaested order $2001 $4508 add$325 $4501 $7000 add$375HOBBY HORN Over $7000 add$458 CA Addressees add 6% las Send 3 Moran St IA] MO VISA MC 4 & Eop Check OBox 2212 allow up 1030 days forcheckWestminster Cs 92684 clearaecel 893-8311 COD charges plus $150IIrs Mon-Fri 9AM 5PM handling Cash Only del Aviation Trim Knife designed precisely edge trim excess cover ing material model Can used outside edges straight curved Blade can set 1/16 1/4 mith simple adjustment screw Trim Knife will make perfect overlap butt seams Works coverirg materials 6 blades Trim Knife Set includes 6 blades$900 Trim Knife Blades 5 per pack$300 Notches Straight Cuts Heavy duty extra sharp no notch blade Same size regular blades tip does flex cutting strip ping thicker materials Great big birds Big Bird Blades box 100 blades$950 Trial size package 20 blades$250 20 Model Aviation electric-powered Free Flight major con cern get current out smallest batteries As result batteries get pretty hot both during flight during recharging Don has recurring sore throat ap pears coincide extensive testing motor/battery combinations indoors wellsealed house also mentioned Canadian modeler has corresponded attributed sore throat cough charging Ni-Cds indoors intend contact some electrical engineer friends information re spond Dons inquiry Meanwhile read ers have answer Id appreciate hearing Sailplane winches Last month received letter Rich Madden Anniston AL began As Soaring pilot am people feel relatively safe comparison other forms RC activity suppose Id have agree Rich compared being close proximity whirling props models top speeds neighborhood 100 mph feel pretty safe around Sailplane flying activities However title segment suggests potential hazard associated Sailplane flying form winch/ retrieval system Richs own words two such incidents experienced follow first incident involved runaway winch tow winch stuck immediately upon release 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incidents way DO NOT operate winches retrievers ____________________________________ safety switch electrical lead motor sport flying inviting disaster Secondly winch/retrieval system allows operation retriever tenders hands contact line down right dangerous Use hand switch must pick up after resetting retriever retrieve mode Mine bump-start switch obtained auto parts store has worked very well several years dont think need add anything Richs account about potential hazards associated winches So Ill leave another month hope its safe responding advertisers mention read about ModelAviation 22 Model Aviation PAVEY675 TOWER IAVE YSTEMSWEST CHESTER PA 19380 i oRPoRATIoN Modelers Choice GMP EPOXIES High Quality Model Construction Jr Kwik SetS Minute5oz $ 596 Kwilc SetS Minute10 o $ 996 Giant Kwik Set 6 Minute16 ox $1396 Half Feat 10 MinutelOoz* 896 GMP AIRCRAFT INSTRUMENTS 80 3116114318112$ 149 40 3/4 inch* 149 EASY OFF PULLER proper tool removing drive washersand flywheels$ 796 Gas Model 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