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ground position model youre ready start V Built 3/4 steel tubing 3/8 steel down rod V Arc-welded down rod angled provide secure grip V Protective padding uprights protect model V White powder coat finish prevent corrosion Stock #811 Al RNATt Let ters tc Editor Christmas Eve aeromodeling fraternity lost its oldest ardent supporters Ned Kragness just passed 84th birthday contributor model media years will remembered enlightening articles aerodynamics structures Ned born Excelsior Minnesota 20 December 1913 prominent family Norwegian background father practiced banking profession until late 90s Ned graduated degrees both mining engineering Minnesota School Mines commissioned 2nd Lt Coast Artillery ROTC program Upon outbreak World War II called active duty US Army Harbor Defenses Boston promptly moved Panama transferred US Army Air Corps given rating Service Pilot After combat assignments 47 instructor pilot flight test engineer prior release active duty career followed industry CAA Civil Service Executive Army served until retirement Ned modeler note true pioneer aviation life flying adventure reminds Nevel Shute novel learned fly World War surplus flying boat ultimately became earliest pilots fly jet captured Axis airplane well experiences extended Ford engine powered early home built aircraft barnstorming airline flying 1930s also flew combat tour B-24 s evaluated captured enemy airplanes WWJI ultimately became chief scientist Army Ned active member several modeling clubs Washington Area member Academy Model Aeronautics Quiet Birdmen well resided Alexandria Virginia wife Jannet since 1970 survived widow home son John Kragness Manassas daughter Sarah Kragness Alexandria will greatly missed modeling well professional friends Hurst Bowers McLean Virginia Little Bitty Received Model Aviation March issue article Chupp Little Bitty am pleased am especially pleased see Carl Chupp Continued page 56 rulE UTLE WIMO-POWELIeOPTENM FLV LIKE farE -ONLY $1995 Plus $450 shipping& handling VISA/MasterCard Accepted EXCITIN 10 days delivery 1-800-99-ROTOR & EDUCATIONAl-. -round funADVENTURE PRODUCTS flies over 100 feet high hovetsdoes touch & 1769 N Lexington Ave gSt Paul MN 55113 takes off lands vertically #5381988 01997 Au 818188 6 Model Aviation Kragness Lau1e Length 12 Depend hold its own V Easy use insert firm Available favorite hobby source qp MIDWEST PRODUCTS CO INC 400 S Indiana St PD Box 564 Hobart IN 46342 800 348-3497 E-Mail midwWts@pla-netnet NEUIWWhUNU&LFWEWIWIiIUiWiWiLWMW51AyNgjqggj~ SANYO RC-2000 md Cells$650 Ea SANYO RC-2000 Matched md Cells$700 Ea SANYO 1700 SCRC Matched lnd Cells$500 Ea SANYO N 1700 SCRC Ind Cells$450 Ea SANYO N1400 SCR Ind Cells$300 Ea SANYO NiOQO SCR Ind Cells$350 Ea SANYO N800 AR Ind Cells$350 Ea SANYO KR600 AE Ind Cells$250 Ea SANYO N350 AA Ind Cells$250 Ea SANYO 600 AA Rechargeable$ 150 Ea SAFT Full C Rechargeable Batteries$ 100 Ea 4 Cell 270 AA Receiver Pk$1000 Pk 5 Cell 1000 AE Receiver Pk$1800 Pk CONNECTORS red black$ 150 Pr IA/ILC AND BRAIDS AVAILABLE SNITCH will aid trouble shooting glitch problems microcontroller counts records gitiches missed signal trunres during flight playhuck later ground counting out audible tones Great troshle ohoot ing noisy ignition syotem glitcheo try ing out difterent equipment configura tions Also warns ot intertemence trequency reminds turn ott recoiner roust enery flight boo Ooh hence nuluable elec tronic accessories come along recenflyt Electronico Corner Model Builder September59 Size t32 o t32 u fid weight gg ounco Price $3995 ULTIMATE BATIERY BACKER BEST way income reliable power model Use wdh two bacery packs two swdch hamenses Runs MAIN pack till drops out owdohes BACK-Up puck moms standard ri cell 5 coIl GEL-CELL pucks Buttery packs con ditterent capacity like 1295 650 Solid state design uses MOSFET transistors Used ectensinely profesaiccal RPVs add own swdch hamesses wiring th 0 19 o 79 weight 6 ounce wrihout connectors $4995 NEWt Now unuiluble wired cocoectors $6995 Electronic Model Systems 22609 La Palms Ann Ste 519 Yarba Linde CA 92687 714-692-1393 Info Only 600-845-8978 Orders Only OPTICALLY ISO LATE channels use separate basery pack tsr semo pawerl Totally eliminates glitching caused heany duty semos long leads giant scale airplanes nd gliders can tsr notra power opoownnniurrno losullanon OT I radio sews leads Compatible wrih PCM Racers acd NASA tool 5 u 15 c 3/4 weight 8 ounce $4495 NEssl Now anuilable wired wdh connectors $7995 Mini-Max Throttle microprocessorcontrolled supec-smoll MINI M features high-rate adjustment osto-setup soft start broke throttle-guard wont stort ormed stick position motoroff foil sofa ond ectensive glitch filter software Designed 1-16 cells 30 amps 50 omps peak Includes salvo connector ond SEAMO5ce Connectors Measures lot SoS Weight 1 Introductory price $7995 $300 Shipping & Handling Per Order CredB Cards Aecepted- American Eapress Discover Mastercard & Visa Letters Continued page 6 recognized work response efforts article am donating airplane museum will fill out deed gift papers upon delivery am 71 years old need wait good weather make trip Muncie will need table assemble upon arrival have made correspondence Carl Chupps daughter owns engine hope being will donate AMA Museum displayed along side airplane will correspond event can done Thank very much article will touch prior airplane possibly engine delivery Wesley DeLong Toledo Ohio Diesel Tip Diesel Model Engines 2/97 excellent introduction fine power source have enjoyed flying diesel engines appreciate benefits area addressed article exhaust color indicator engine adjustment Adjust compression produce translucent cocoa-brown exhaust Avoid black exhaust Black indicates engine overcompressed running hot route exhaust away fuselage through clear plastic tubing model will stay cleaner exhaust color will easily visible Robert Horn Durham Connecticut Help Wanted have miniMax e kit sold Hobby Lobby Int Purchased 1987 missing assembly instructions readers have set please photocopy forward address below have asked assistance finding set assembly instructions other model magazines have received no responses backyardg flying fields across nation people using Lazy Sees slow graceful flight crazy stunts TheVre teaching friends loved ones flatly Clubs having Lazy See fun fly events such pylon races fastest slowest loops minute rolla touch-and-goes etc STOP MISSING ALL THE FUN 86 Model Aviation ANNEL GLITCH BUSTER BEES ARE EVERYWHERE BEES AT CHETS RC COUNTRY FUN FLY SACRAMENTO PHONE Start getting new video guaranteed amazing 602 649-1534 model airplane video have seen 10 buckscatalag included FAX 1 free purchase month Videoslwayg free clubsand 602 649-9040 hobby stares Catalogsare $2 orfree yaurorder can orderbyCLANCY AVIATION phone faa mail major credit cards acceptedP0 B0X4125 MESA AZ 55211-4125 Mark Isenberg 16 Rolling Meadow Dr Wallingford CT 06492 am 73 years old have building flying model airplanes 60 years always loved Golden Age racers have built except two Art Chesters Jeep racer Hall Bulldog racer anyone out has knows can get plans 40size models above planes would gratefully appreciated old-timer Harold Lake RDJ Box 1323 Tama qua PA 18252 Pleasant Experience very pleasant experience hobbys retract specialists recently would like relate Over years have several different brands retracts among Spring Air Spring Air Products Satellite Beach Florida recently took set gear used several planes installed Top Flight P-47 learned hard way several years ago check ground before flying did found intermittent operation returned Bill Watton Spring Air Products along note giving authority repair charge MasterCard called several days later inquire recd gear said hadnt chance repair did state noted older model would update repaired ask about cost said wouldnt much told him go ahead Four days later got gear back via priority mail statement NC no charge repair didnt charge cost priority mail dont think manufacturers would rebuild products out warranty several years return via priority mail charge Continued page 174 New LDM Industries MiG-25 Foxb Length38 Wingspan43-1/2 Wing Area500 Sq Weight4 4-1/2 Lbs LDM Industries introduces newest member Combat Fighter Series MiG-25 Foxbat five Combat Fighter Series aircraft use 40 46 engine 4 channel radio kits feature foam core wings balsa tail surfaces extensive hardware pack rugged PVC fuselage simple modular construction allows planes built 8-10 hours Combat Fighter Series Video now available $795 ordered kit video $500 Also Available A-1O WarthogKit #4010 F-15 EagleKit #4015 F-16 FalconKit #4016 F-18 HornetKit #4018 Send check money order $4495 plus $500 S&H per kit LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 991-4277 Fax 813 991-4810 Florida residents add 6% sales tax VISA MASTER CARD Accepted Ill I191 II11 b Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailplanes hove worlds largest aircraft documentation collection 6400 different full wior photo studies 1905-1996 35000 3-view line drawings 1997 Catalog/Guide 200 pages Canada/Mexico $1000 Bob Bankas Only $8w Overseas $15 00 Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 9798058 Look us net ot http//imtnet/ims/scaiehtnii/ S799 plus 5OO iilpyigq wwv~r4nnacenm/rn/hnmehtmCALL FOR U take G&S HobbiesHak Bullhead City Az 86442520-7584100 oP 1-800-628-6065 CAiIT CARDS May 1997 89 SUPK CHAOS SO NEW FROM BRIDI UTTh CHAOS 82 span Tricycle gear IMMA V 60 size engines Lowest 80 Span price US $500 S&HCHAOS Bob Godfrey Designs Bones Complete Kits Available Built Bones 1/3 Scale Laser 200 1/3 Scale Davis Acro Pro 375% Design 37% TOC Extra 3008 L 42% 202 New 1st July fuse built light weight ply straight true ready cover install radio engine equipment wings built jigs hinged control horns installed aluminum tubes 035 049 Complete kits have Wings prebuilt jigs wood parts numbered named Canopies Epoxy cowls wheel pants Foam batches turtle decks rolled plans video instructions hardware packages have axles bolts nuts blind nuts hinges wheel collars tail wheel assemblies wheels Also Zippy Control Horn packages needed Zippy Tail Wire packages also sell Cowls Wheelpants Hardware packages Foam Front Hatches Turtle Decks Lanier Kits Bob designed Supergears available everything Call write information Precision Aviation Design P0 Box 158 Palmetto FL 34220-01 58 Phone 941-729-2971 Fax 941-729-6761 Home Airplanes Bob Godfrey Designer T0CWinners Letters Continued page 89 postage Needless say shall certainly use Spring Air gear plane used retracts size market Gary Sparks Tucson Arizona Drive System Twins have interested twins years would like build P-38 However bad experiences others twins have kept putting lot effort project could lost just because engine quits Like other weekend fliers frequently have problems engine performance prospects having major crash time happens would enjoyable possible problems twins could solved single engine used drive two props guess got idea drive system used electric P-38 Kress Jets Has anyone tried approach fuel non-electric engines Such setup might cause some problems Probably important question concerns loss efficiency However reduction thrust excessive could compensated light construction low wing loading Other problems such engine starting cooling might dealt ducted fan helicopter models would like receive information might have type drive system fuel engines Dan Loegering Delmar New York Re Mr Walter E Bass suggestion about throttle safety thumb January 1997 issue have flying proportional RC since 1964 instructor since 1965 long after always novice fliers apply safety apparently drifted California like procedure starting engines low idle throttle setting never thinks passing things like along says am going never case May add suggestion Letters Fliers use neck strap flying have no comments about practice flying always ask students unhook transmitter strap before taxiing near taxi strip pit transmitter isnt removed flier bends down make last-minute correction transmitter will swing forward flier reaches fin/rudder make corrections swing back transmitter will brush tummy move throttle stick high result plane dashing pit area parked planes legs pilots preparing own planes removing transmitter neck strap soon landing complete very dangerous RA Gareau Laval Quebec Canada Plan-Building February 1997 issue noticed contents refer Next Step being first time plan-builders aware Mr Troy [RC Scale columnist] now writing entire magazine As far can tell read four other model magazines cover-to-cover month Jeff Troy person entire hobby uses phrase must responsible Its bad enough allowed column permitting outside column outrageous particularly author Mr Pyatt doesnt use offending term anywhere article AMA wants put vote thats fine otherwise leave current terminology alone may no official dictionary modeling terms need look what living legends modeling say articles Ziroli deBolt Platt 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ground position model youre ready start V Built 3/4 steel tubing 3/8 steel down rod V Arc-welded down rod angled provide secure grip V Protective padding uprights protect model V White powder coat finish prevent corrosion Stock #811 Al RNATt Let ters tc Editor Christmas Eve aeromodeling fraternity lost its oldest ardent supporters Ned Kragness just passed 84th birthday contributor model media years will remembered enlightening articles aerodynamics structures Ned born Excelsior Minnesota 20 December 1913 prominent family Norwegian background father practiced banking profession until late 90s Ned graduated degrees both mining engineering Minnesota School Mines commissioned 2nd Lt Coast Artillery ROTC program Upon outbreak World War II called active duty US Army Harbor Defenses Boston promptly moved Panama transferred US Army Air Corps given rating Service Pilot After combat assignments 47 instructor pilot flight test engineer prior release active duty career followed industry CAA Civil Service Executive Army served until retirement Ned modeler note true pioneer aviation life flying adventure reminds Nevel Shute novel learned fly World War surplus flying boat ultimately became earliest pilots fly jet captured Axis airplane well experiences extended Ford engine powered early home built aircraft barnstorming airline flying 1930s also flew combat tour B-24 s evaluated captured enemy airplanes WWJI ultimately became chief scientist Army Ned active member several modeling clubs Washington Area member Academy Model Aeronautics Quiet Birdmen well resided Alexandria Virginia wife Jannet since 1970 survived widow home son John Kragness Manassas daughter Sarah Kragness Alexandria will greatly missed modeling well professional friends Hurst Bowers McLean Virginia Little Bitty Received Model Aviation March issue article Chupp Little Bitty am pleased am especially pleased see Carl Chupp Continued page 56 rulE UTLE WIMO-POWELIeOPTENM FLV LIKE farE -ONLY $1995 Plus $450 shipping& handling VISA/MasterCard Accepted EXCITIN 10 days delivery 1-800-99-ROTOR & EDUCATIONAl-. -round funADVENTURE PRODUCTS flies over 100 feet high hovetsdoes touch & 1769 N Lexington Ave gSt Paul MN 55113 takes off lands vertically #5381988 01997 Au 818188 6 Model Aviation Kragness Lau1e Length 12 Depend hold its own V Easy use insert firm Available favorite hobby source qp MIDWEST PRODUCTS CO INC 400 S Indiana St PD Box 564 Hobart IN 46342 800 348-3497 E-Mail midwWts@pla-netnet NEUIWWhUNU&LFWEWIWIiIUiWiWiLWMW51AyNgjqggj~ SANYO RC-2000 md Cells$650 Ea SANYO RC-2000 Matched md Cells$700 Ea SANYO 1700 SCRC Matched lnd Cells$500 Ea SANYO N 1700 SCRC Ind Cells$450 Ea SANYO N1400 SCR Ind Cells$300 Ea SANYO NiOQO SCR Ind Cells$350 Ea SANYO N800 AR Ind Cells$350 Ea SANYO KR600 AE Ind Cells$250 Ea SANYO N350 AA Ind Cells$250 Ea SANYO 600 AA Rechargeable$ 150 Ea SAFT Full C Rechargeable Batteries$ 100 Ea 4 Cell 270 AA Receiver Pk$1000 Pk 5 Cell 1000 AE Receiver Pk$1800 Pk CONNECTORS red black$ 150 Pr IA/ILC AND BRAIDS AVAILABLE SNITCH will aid trouble shooting glitch problems microcontroller counts records gitiches missed signal trunres during flight playhuck later ground counting out audible tones Great troshle ohoot ing noisy ignition syotem glitcheo try ing out difterent equipment configura tions Also warns ot intertemence trequency reminds turn ott recoiner roust enery flight boo Ooh hence nuluable elec tronic accessories come along recenflyt Electronico Corner Model Builder September59 Size t32 o t32 u fid weight gg ounco Price $3995 ULTIMATE BATIERY BACKER BEST way income reliable power model Use wdh two bacery packs two swdch hamenses Runs MAIN pack till drops out owdohes BACK-Up puck moms standard ri cell 5 coIl GEL-CELL pucks Buttery packs con ditterent capacity like 1295 650 Solid state design uses MOSFET transistors Used ectensinely profesaiccal RPVs add own swdch hamesses wiring th 0 19 o 79 weight 6 ounce wrihout connectors $4995 NEWt Now unuiluble wired cocoectors $6995 Electronic Model Systems 22609 La Palms Ann Ste 519 Yarba Linde CA 92687 714-692-1393 Info Only 600-845-8978 Orders Only OPTICALLY ISO LATE channels use separate basery pack tsr semo pawerl Totally eliminates glitching caused heany duty semos long leads giant scale airplanes nd gliders can tsr notra power opoownnniurrno losullanon OT I radio sews leads Compatible wrih PCM Racers acd NASA tool 5 u 15 c 3/4 weight 8 ounce $4495 NEssl Now anuilable wired wdh connectors $7995 Mini-Max Throttle microprocessorcontrolled supec-smoll MINI M features high-rate adjustment osto-setup soft start broke throttle-guard wont stort ormed stick position motoroff foil sofa ond ectensive glitch filter software Designed 1-16 cells 30 amps 50 omps peak Includes salvo connector ond SEAMO5ce Connectors Measures lot SoS Weight 1 Introductory price $7995 $300 Shipping & Handling Per Order CredB Cards Aecepted- American Eapress Discover Mastercard & Visa Letters Continued page 6 recognized work response efforts article am donating airplane museum will fill out deed gift papers upon delivery am 71 years old need wait good weather make trip Muncie will need table assemble upon arrival have made correspondence Carl Chupps daughter owns engine hope being will donate AMA Museum displayed along side airplane will correspond event can done Thank very much article will touch prior airplane possibly engine delivery Wesley DeLong Toledo Ohio Diesel Tip Diesel Model Engines 2/97 excellent introduction fine power source have enjoyed flying diesel engines appreciate benefits area addressed article exhaust color indicator engine adjustment Adjust compression produce translucent cocoa-brown exhaust Avoid black exhaust Black indicates engine overcompressed running hot route exhaust away fuselage through clear plastic tubing model will stay cleaner exhaust color will easily visible Robert Horn Durham Connecticut Help Wanted have miniMax e kit sold Hobby Lobby Int Purchased 1987 missing assembly instructions readers have set please photocopy forward address below have asked assistance finding set assembly instructions other model magazines have received no responses backyardg flying fields across nation people using Lazy Sees slow graceful flight crazy stunts TheVre teaching friends loved ones flatly Clubs having Lazy See fun fly events such pylon races fastest slowest loops minute rolla touch-and-goes etc STOP MISSING ALL THE FUN 86 Model Aviation ANNEL GLITCH BUSTER BEES ARE EVERYWHERE BEES AT CHETS RC COUNTRY FUN FLY SACRAMENTO PHONE Start getting new video guaranteed amazing 602 649-1534 model airplane video have seen 10 buckscatalag included FAX 1 free purchase month Videoslwayg free clubsand 602 649-9040 hobby stares Catalogsare $2 orfree yaurorder can orderbyCLANCY AVIATION phone faa mail major credit cards acceptedP0 B0X4125 MESA AZ 55211-4125 Mark Isenberg 16 Rolling Meadow Dr Wallingford CT 06492 am 73 years old have building flying model airplanes 60 years always loved Golden Age racers have built except two Art Chesters Jeep racer Hall Bulldog racer anyone out has knows can get plans 40size models above planes would gratefully appreciated old-timer Harold Lake RDJ Box 1323 Tama qua PA 18252 Pleasant Experience very pleasant experience hobbys retract specialists recently would like relate Over years have several different brands retracts among Spring Air Spring Air Products Satellite Beach Florida recently took set gear used several planes installed Top Flight P-47 learned hard way several years ago check ground before flying did found intermittent operation returned Bill Watton Spring Air Products along note giving authority repair charge MasterCard called several days later inquire recd gear said hadnt chance repair did state noted older model would update repaired ask about cost said wouldnt much told him go ahead Four days later got gear back via priority mail statement NC no charge repair didnt charge cost priority mail dont think manufacturers would rebuild products out warranty several years return via priority mail charge Continued page 174 New LDM Industries MiG-25 Foxb Length38 Wingspan43-1/2 Wing Area500 Sq Weight4 4-1/2 Lbs LDM Industries introduces newest member Combat Fighter Series MiG-25 Foxbat five Combat Fighter Series aircraft use 40 46 engine 4 channel radio kits feature foam core wings balsa tail surfaces extensive hardware pack rugged PVC fuselage simple modular construction allows planes built 8-10 hours Combat Fighter Series Video now available $795 ordered kit video $500 Also Available A-1O WarthogKit #4010 F-15 EagleKit #4015 F-16 FalconKit #4016 F-18 HornetKit #4018 Send check money order $4495 plus $500 S&H per kit LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 991-4277 Fax 813 991-4810 Florida residents add 6% sales tax VISA MASTER CARD Accepted Ill I191 II11 b Antiques Military Civilian Helicopters Sailplanes hove worlds largest aircraft documentation collection 6400 different full wior photo studies 1905-1996 35000 3-view line drawings 1997 Catalog/Guide 200 pages Canada/Mexico $1000 Bob Bankas Only $8w Overseas $15 00 Scale Model Research 3114 Yukon Avenue a Mesa CA 92626 714 9798058 Look us net ot http//imtnet/ims/scaiehtnii/ S799 plus 5OO iilpyigq wwv~r4nnacenm/rn/hnmehtmCALL FOR U take G&S HobbiesHak Bullhead City Az 86442520-7584100 oP 1-800-628-6065 CAiIT CARDS May 1997 89 SUPK CHAOS SO NEW FROM BRIDI UTTh CHAOS 82 span Tricycle gear IMMA V 60 size engines Lowest 80 Span price US $500 S&HCHAOS Bob Godfrey Designs Bones Complete Kits Available Built Bones 1/3 Scale Laser 200 1/3 Scale Davis Acro Pro 375% Design 37% TOC Extra 3008 L 42% 202 New 1st July fuse built light weight ply straight true ready cover install radio engine equipment wings built jigs hinged control horns installed aluminum tubes 035 049 Complete kits have Wings prebuilt jigs wood parts numbered named Canopies Epoxy cowls wheel pants Foam batches turtle decks rolled plans video instructions hardware packages have axles bolts nuts blind nuts hinges wheel collars tail wheel assemblies wheels Also Zippy Control Horn packages needed Zippy Tail Wire packages also sell Cowls Wheelpants Hardware packages Foam Front Hatches Turtle Decks Lanier Kits Bob designed Supergears available everything Call write information Precision Aviation Design P0 Box 158 Palmetto FL 34220-01 58 Phone 941-729-2971 Fax 941-729-6761 Home Airplanes Bob Godfrey Designer T0CWinners Letters Continued page 89 postage Needless say shall certainly use Spring Air gear plane used retracts size market Gary Sparks Tucson Arizona Drive System Twins have interested twins years would like build P-38 However bad experiences others twins have kept putting lot effort project could lost just because engine quits Like other weekend fliers frequently have problems engine performance prospects having major crash time happens would enjoyable possible problems twins could solved single engine used drive two props guess got idea drive system used electric P-38 Kress Jets Has anyone tried approach fuel non-electric engines Such setup might cause some problems Probably important question concerns loss efficiency However reduction thrust excessive could compensated light construction low wing loading Other problems such engine starting cooling might dealt ducted fan helicopter models would like receive information might have type drive system fuel engines Dan Loegering Delmar New York Re Mr Walter E Bass suggestion about throttle safety thumb January 1997 issue have flying proportional RC since 1964 instructor since 1965 long after always novice fliers apply safety apparently drifted California like procedure starting engines low idle throttle setting never thinks passing things like along says am going never case May add suggestion Letters Fliers use neck strap flying have no comments about practice flying always ask students unhook transmitter strap before taxiing near taxi strip pit transmitter isnt removed flier bends down make last-minute correction transmitter will swing forward flier reaches fin/rudder make corrections swing back transmitter will brush tummy move throttle stick high result plane dashing pit area parked planes legs pilots preparing own planes removing transmitter neck strap soon landing complete very dangerous RA Gareau Laval Quebec Canada Plan-Building February 1997 issue noticed contents refer Next Step being first time plan-builders aware Mr Troy [RC Scale columnist] now writing entire magazine As far can tell read four other model magazines cover-to-cover month Jeff Troy person entire hobby uses phrase must responsible Its bad enough allowed column permitting outside column outrageous particularly author Mr Pyatt doesnt use offending term anywhere article AMA wants put vote thats fine otherwise leave current terminology alone may no official dictionary modeling terms need look what living legends modeling say articles Ziroli deBolt Platt 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