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Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 19, 20, 22

U Bob Underwood fPIk i@KU U iu i SU YWHERE YOU LOOK find terse little safety warnings bold print seem spring like dandelions instruction manuals packaging types products Persons retirement age remember warnings far less common individuals relied so-called common-sense approach safety suggest people today necessarily possess lesser degree common sense rather approach issue safety practices has changed Unfortunately now often approach safety viewpoint personally being responsible actions Its sort like person saying Nobody told piece wood plastic whirling about 12000 rpm dangerous ergo responsibility missing finger someone elses cheery note lets consider issue safety NewComer Academy maintains official safety code flying model airplanes Its very general document designed supplemented club rules fill needs specific site local conditions easier items police because before us times having intimate knowledge items often prerequisite using flying site Notice didnt say always followed just followed difficult aspect socalled common sense safety rules ones easily recognized ones get because aware careless sloppy operational techniques small child may have infonned time two object dangerous time individual old enough build fly model should no need instruct concerning dangers spinning prop need inform concerning certain esoteric safety issues Consider individual purchased plastic prop local hobby shop went directly field very cold day put prop engine powerful designed proceeded start engine prop came apart severely injuring individual fault say prop manufacturer hobby dealer must knowing modeler ignored least two written warnings handed him prop verbal warning issued shop owner What saying NewComer 1 Read admonitions provided product manufacturer chances very good instructions because past problem Usually past problem suggests past litigation 2 Make conscientious effort list potential safety areas operating model different model type individual instance older person wearing bifocals trifocals may encounter vision shift through lens change 3 Ask questions fellow modelers 4 Develop specific routine try vary Lets look some less-obvious finger-in-the-prop issues 1 Flying kind model outside nearby electrical storm 2 Flying control line near overhead wires close proximity high-tension lines 3 Checking tie strings jackets transmitter lanyards starting model 4 Having model firmly secured important careful secured rope around stab tied fence has known pull stab off stab properly glued 5 Painting prop tips bright color helps describe prop arc 6 Electric motors start differently develop full rpm almost instantly full throttle 7 Never assume model operating January1996 19 ON A*onuelc OFF -Nonj PowerWeightSize 4BVIIOOmAToz5xrx2 II STA A$-06 Auto Pilot First True Auto Pilot Model Aliplanesi .derlved mIlItary RPV technology. Inflight ON/OFF Switching Total Immunity radio Interference ON Mode Stablizes Pitch & Roll Ads i 00% CompatIble 11 R/C Systems OFF Mode NO change flight control incorrectly will heal itself significant number insurance claims arise incidents away actual flying model may site home 1 Know you going A Identify center control line circle help prevent wandering B Exercise caution walking flying RC model C Know terrain watch going free flight retrieval 2 In RC take walk through pit area arrive see else frequency Keep checking 3 When walking control line area always assume model has lines attached 4 Using wrong tool job can cause accidents months column occasioned letter modeler shifted nonpowered models glow engines concerned about fact engines needle valve adjustment very close prop As machinist wondered whether might produce device use adjusting Remember placing anything near prop problem best bet get needle valve away prop FGrtunately some progress has made direction Most four-stroke engines have needle valve rear engine resulting several inches additional space Some two-stroke engines have introduced slanted remote needle valve assemblies also few aftermarket remote units can actuated via RC transmitter servo critical issue NewComer safety relegate secondary position scheme things easy allow enthusiasm getting started override usual thoroughness reading following directions warnings cast common sense wind Dont allow happen 20 Model Aviation X AU URVOS_ AlLMI ________ ZEROGAIN ROLLTEST4JhBTA PITCHMODEAUrOMATIc m PILOTING SYSTEMS LTD ELEVMadUkS-Oe US Pit 4a64ueE ZERO ONLY *34995 WANTED Ignition Model Engines 1930s 1950s Elf Baby Cyclone Brown Jr Super Cyclone Ohisson Hornet Dooling Etc Model Race Cars & Boats Parts Spark Plugs Etc Parts Available Most Ignition Engines Catalog $600 US $800 Intl Woody Bartelt 3706 N 33rd St Galesburg MI 49053 800-982-5464 or 616-665-9693 f LU L mu r-il W Ills] i] [SI LYm MASIE 11 Al RSC flEW Master Airscrew propellers develop greater thrust lower rpms Thin airfoil sections efficient tips combine greater thrust noise suppression true tip path engines optimum power band Available six different series broad range diameters pitches Series include distinctive scimitar-shaped S Series semi-scale Classic Series G/F K Series sport flying Nylon props made glass-filled nylon strength durability Wood Series made lightweight kiln-dried beechwood 9 1 6 diameters Heavier maple used 18 24 range SeriesS black glass-filled nylon8x4 8x6$1 49 55x4 55x45$1299x4 9x5 9x6 9x8 95x6$169 6x3 6x35 6x4$12910x6 10x7 10x8$199 7x47x6$13911x6 11x7 11x75 11x9$219 K Series black glass-filled nylon14x6 14x8$559 12x6 12x8$28915x8 15x10$659 13x6 13x8$39916x6 16x8$759 Classic Series black glass-filled nylonI 8x6 1 8x8 8x1 0$1325 16x6 16x8 16x10$79520x620x820x10$1525 Wood Series beechwood ormaple14x6 14x8 14x10$555 9x4 9x5 9x6 9x8$21016x6 16x8 16x10$950 IOxS 10x6 10x7 10x8$24018x6 18x8 18x10$1500 11x6 11x7 11x8 11x10$27020x620x820x10$1700 12x6 12x8 12x9$34522x8 22x10 22x12$1925 13x6 13x8 13x10$42024x824x1024x12$2100 Series charcoal gray glass-fillednylonIi 1x6 1 1x7 1 1x8$229 8x4 8x5 8x6$159I 12x6 12x8$299 9x59x69x7$179I 13x6 13x8$429 10x5 10x6 10x7 10x8$209 14x8$599 Wood Series Propellers Electric wood props designed specifically electric flight Wide thin undercambered blades give greater thrust Available following sizes 10x6 10x8$41512x8 12x10$445 11x7 11x9$42513x8 13x10$465 See local Hobby Dealer Master Airscrew Propellers & Accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANY 3219 Monier Circle ho Cordova CA 95742 631-8385 Think carefully develop well-thoughtout set procedures stick religiously list safety recommendations can found page 3 Membership Manual directly under Safety Code must insert plea accept proper degree personal responsibility impossible develop set rules will cover contingencies willing accept consequences actions its true accidents unplanned incidents so-called accidents Technically caused through lack preparation proper execution know things necessaty operate safely postscript As being written early September pleased report September 30 first meeting newly formed Education Committee will take place Muncie items plate discussion action Next months column will bring news meeting direction plans implemented near future members committee active modelers educators either profession andlor working field members Dr Gordon Schimmel school superintendent Connecticut Charles Kelley leader 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy California Travis McGinnis former teacherladmiinistrator Executive Council member Colorado Charlie Bauer Vice President District VI involved highereducation activities former elementary teacher AMA Technical Director Supplementing committee first meeting will three other individuals very much involved interested model education activities Chuck Larsen Education Director Experimental Aircraft Association EAA JJ Levine founder Modeling 101 Tom Sanders has very much involved introduction modeling tool school instructional purposes have high hopes development viable purposeful modeling educational activities will definitely information follow 4liJbill Glow Plugs Introduces NEW SUPER COOL Plug Hi Temp Insulator o8Iy $209 addition . FIREBALL RIG IDLE BAR plug $209 Hot & Standard Non-Idle Bar plugs still $169 Swanson Associates PO Box 151 e 1948 Wayne NJ 07470 22 Model Aviation

Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 19, 20, 22

U Bob Underwood fPIk i@KU U iu i SU YWHERE YOU LOOK find terse little safety warnings bold print seem spring like dandelions instruction manuals packaging types products Persons retirement age remember warnings far less common individuals relied so-called common-sense approach safety suggest people today necessarily possess lesser degree common sense rather approach issue safety practices has changed Unfortunately now often approach safety viewpoint personally being responsible actions Its sort like person saying Nobody told piece wood plastic whirling about 12000 rpm dangerous ergo responsibility missing finger someone elses cheery note lets consider issue safety NewComer Academy maintains official safety code flying model airplanes Its very general document designed supplemented club rules fill needs specific site local conditions easier items police because before us times having intimate knowledge items often prerequisite using flying site Notice didnt say always followed just followed difficult aspect socalled common sense safety rules ones easily recognized ones get because aware careless sloppy operational techniques small child may have infonned time two object dangerous time individual old enough build fly model should no need instruct concerning dangers spinning prop need inform concerning certain esoteric safety issues Consider individual purchased plastic prop local hobby shop went directly field very cold day put prop engine powerful designed proceeded start engine prop came apart severely injuring individual fault say prop manufacturer hobby dealer must knowing modeler ignored least two written warnings handed him prop verbal warning issued shop owner What saying NewComer 1 Read admonitions provided product manufacturer chances very good instructions because past problem Usually past problem suggests past litigation 2 Make conscientious effort list potential safety areas operating model different model type individual instance older person wearing bifocals trifocals may encounter vision shift through lens change 3 Ask questions fellow modelers 4 Develop specific routine try vary Lets look some less-obvious finger-in-the-prop issues 1 Flying kind model outside nearby electrical storm 2 Flying control line near overhead wires close proximity high-tension lines 3 Checking tie strings jackets transmitter lanyards starting model 4 Having model firmly secured important careful secured rope around stab tied fence has known pull stab off stab properly glued 5 Painting prop tips bright color helps describe prop arc 6 Electric motors start differently develop full rpm almost instantly full throttle 7 Never assume model operating January1996 19 ON A*onuelc OFF -Nonj PowerWeightSize 4BVIIOOmAToz5xrx2 II STA A$-06 Auto Pilot First True Auto Pilot Model Aliplanesi .derlved mIlItary RPV technology. Inflight ON/OFF Switching Total Immunity radio Interference ON Mode Stablizes Pitch & Roll Ads i 00% CompatIble 11 R/C Systems OFF Mode NO change flight control incorrectly will heal itself significant number insurance claims arise incidents away actual flying model may site home 1 Know you going A Identify center control line circle help prevent wandering B Exercise caution walking flying RC model C Know terrain watch going free flight retrieval 2 In RC take walk through pit area arrive see else frequency Keep checking 3 When walking control line area always assume model has lines attached 4 Using wrong tool job can cause accidents months column occasioned letter modeler shifted nonpowered models glow engines concerned about fact engines needle valve adjustment very close prop As machinist wondered whether might produce device use adjusting Remember placing anything near prop problem best bet get needle valve away prop FGrtunately some progress has made direction Most four-stroke engines have needle valve rear engine resulting several inches additional space Some two-stroke engines have introduced slanted remote needle valve assemblies also few aftermarket remote units can actuated via RC transmitter servo critical issue NewComer safety relegate secondary position scheme things easy allow enthusiasm getting started override usual thoroughness reading following directions warnings cast common sense wind Dont allow happen 20 Model Aviation X AU URVOS_ AlLMI ________ ZEROGAIN ROLLTEST4JhBTA PITCHMODEAUrOMATIc m PILOTING SYSTEMS LTD ELEVMadUkS-Oe US Pit 4a64ueE ZERO ONLY *34995 WANTED Ignition Model Engines 1930s 1950s Elf Baby Cyclone Brown Jr Super Cyclone Ohisson Hornet Dooling Etc Model Race Cars & Boats Parts Spark Plugs Etc Parts Available Most Ignition Engines Catalog $600 US $800 Intl Woody Bartelt 3706 N 33rd St Galesburg MI 49053 800-982-5464 or 616-665-9693 f LU L mu r-il W Ills] i] [SI LYm MASIE 11 Al RSC flEW Master Airscrew propellers develop greater thrust lower rpms Thin airfoil sections efficient tips combine greater thrust noise suppression true tip path engines optimum power band Available six different series broad range diameters pitches Series include distinctive scimitar-shaped S Series semi-scale Classic Series G/F K Series sport flying Nylon props made glass-filled nylon strength durability Wood Series made lightweight kiln-dried beechwood 9 1 6 diameters Heavier maple used 18 24 range SeriesS black glass-filled nylon8x4 8x6$1 49 55x4 55x45$1299x4 9x5 9x6 9x8 95x6$169 6x3 6x35 6x4$12910x6 10x7 10x8$199 7x47x6$13911x6 11x7 11x75 11x9$219 K Series black glass-filled nylon14x6 14x8$559 12x6 12x8$28915x8 15x10$659 13x6 13x8$39916x6 16x8$759 Classic Series black glass-filled nylonI 8x6 1 8x8 8x1 0$1325 16x6 16x8 16x10$79520x620x820x10$1525 Wood Series beechwood ormaple14x6 14x8 14x10$555 9x4 9x5 9x6 9x8$21016x6 16x8 16x10$950 IOxS 10x6 10x7 10x8$24018x6 18x8 18x10$1500 11x6 11x7 11x8 11x10$27020x620x820x10$1700 12x6 12x8 12x9$34522x8 22x10 22x12$1925 13x6 13x8 13x10$42024x824x1024x12$2100 Series charcoal gray glass-fillednylonIi 1x6 1 1x7 1 1x8$229 8x4 8x5 8x6$159I 12x6 12x8$299 9x59x69x7$179I 13x6 13x8$429 10x5 10x6 10x7 10x8$209 14x8$599 Wood Series Propellers Electric wood props designed specifically electric flight Wide thin undercambered blades give greater thrust Available following sizes 10x6 10x8$41512x8 12x10$445 11x7 11x9$42513x8 13x10$465 See local Hobby Dealer Master Airscrew Propellers & Accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANY 3219 Monier Circle ho Cordova CA 95742 631-8385 Think carefully develop well-thoughtout set procedures stick religiously list safety recommendations can found page 3 Membership Manual directly under Safety Code must insert plea accept proper degree personal responsibility impossible develop set rules will cover contingencies willing accept consequences actions its true accidents unplanned incidents so-called accidents Technically caused through lack preparation proper execution know things necessaty operate safely postscript As being written early September pleased report September 30 first meeting newly formed Education Committee will take place Muncie items plate discussion action Next months column will bring news meeting direction plans implemented near future members committee active modelers educators either profession andlor working field members Dr Gordon Schimmel school superintendent Connecticut Charles Kelley leader 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy California Travis McGinnis former teacherladmiinistrator Executive Council member Colorado Charlie Bauer Vice President District VI involved highereducation activities former elementary teacher AMA Technical Director Supplementing committee first meeting will three other individuals very much involved interested model education activities Chuck Larsen Education Director Experimental Aircraft Association EAA JJ Levine founder Modeling 101 Tom Sanders has very much involved introduction modeling tool school instructional purposes have high hopes development viable purposeful modeling educational activities will definitely information follow 4liJbill Glow Plugs Introduces NEW SUPER COOL Plug Hi Temp Insulator o8Iy $209 addition . FIREBALL RIG IDLE BAR plug $209 Hot & Standard Non-Idle Bar plugs still $169 Swanson Associates PO Box 151 e 1948 Wayne NJ 07470 22 Model Aviation

Author: B. Underwood


Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/01
Page Numbers: 19, 20, 22

U Bob Underwood fPIk i@KU U iu i SU YWHERE YOU LOOK find terse little safety warnings bold print seem spring like dandelions instruction manuals packaging types products Persons retirement age remember warnings far less common individuals relied so-called common-sense approach safety suggest people today necessarily possess lesser degree common sense rather approach issue safety practices has changed Unfortunately now often approach safety viewpoint personally being responsible actions Its sort like person saying Nobody told piece wood plastic whirling about 12000 rpm dangerous ergo responsibility missing finger someone elses cheery note lets consider issue safety NewComer Academy maintains official safety code flying model airplanes Its very general document designed supplemented club rules fill needs specific site local conditions easier items police because before us times having intimate knowledge items often prerequisite using flying site Notice didnt say always followed just followed difficult aspect socalled common sense safety rules ones easily recognized ones get because aware careless sloppy operational techniques small child may have infonned time two object dangerous time individual old enough build fly model should no need instruct concerning dangers spinning prop need inform concerning certain esoteric safety issues Consider individual purchased plastic prop local hobby shop went directly field very cold day put prop engine powerful designed proceeded start engine prop came apart severely injuring individual fault say prop manufacturer hobby dealer must knowing modeler ignored least two written warnings handed him prop verbal warning issued shop owner What saying NewComer 1 Read admonitions provided product manufacturer chances very good instructions because past problem Usually past problem suggests past litigation 2 Make conscientious effort list potential safety areas operating model different model type individual instance older person wearing bifocals trifocals may encounter vision shift through lens change 3 Ask questions fellow modelers 4 Develop specific routine try vary Lets look some less-obvious finger-in-the-prop issues 1 Flying kind model outside nearby electrical storm 2 Flying control line near overhead wires close proximity high-tension lines 3 Checking tie strings jackets transmitter lanyards starting model 4 Having model firmly secured important careful secured rope around stab tied fence has known pull stab off stab properly glued 5 Painting prop tips bright color helps describe prop arc 6 Electric motors start differently develop full rpm almost instantly full throttle 7 Never assume model operating January1996 19 ON A*onuelc OFF -Nonj PowerWeightSize 4BVIIOOmAToz5xrx2 II STA A$-06 Auto Pilot First True Auto Pilot Model Aliplanesi .derlved mIlItary RPV technology. Inflight ON/OFF Switching Total Immunity radio Interference ON Mode Stablizes Pitch & Roll Ads i 00% CompatIble 11 R/C Systems OFF Mode NO change flight control incorrectly will heal itself significant number insurance claims arise incidents away actual flying model may site home 1 Know you going A Identify center control line circle help prevent wandering B Exercise caution walking flying RC model C Know terrain watch going free flight retrieval 2 In RC take walk through pit area arrive see else frequency Keep checking 3 When walking control line area always assume model has lines attached 4 Using wrong tool job can cause accidents months column occasioned letter modeler shifted nonpowered models glow engines concerned about fact engines needle valve adjustment very close prop As machinist wondered whether might produce device use adjusting Remember placing anything near prop problem best bet get needle valve away prop FGrtunately some progress has made direction Most four-stroke engines have needle valve rear engine resulting several inches additional space Some two-stroke engines have introduced slanted remote needle valve assemblies also few aftermarket remote units can actuated via RC transmitter servo critical issue NewComer safety relegate secondary position scheme things easy allow enthusiasm getting started override usual thoroughness reading following directions warnings cast common sense wind Dont allow happen 20 Model Aviation X AU URVOS_ AlLMI ________ ZEROGAIN ROLLTEST4JhBTA PITCHMODEAUrOMATIc m PILOTING SYSTEMS LTD ELEVMadUkS-Oe US Pit 4a64ueE ZERO ONLY *34995 WANTED Ignition Model Engines 1930s 1950s Elf Baby Cyclone Brown Jr Super Cyclone Ohisson Hornet Dooling Etc Model Race Cars & Boats Parts Spark Plugs Etc Parts Available Most Ignition Engines Catalog $600 US $800 Intl Woody Bartelt 3706 N 33rd St Galesburg MI 49053 800-982-5464 or 616-665-9693 f LU L mu r-il W Ills] i] [SI LYm MASIE 11 Al RSC flEW Master Airscrew propellers develop greater thrust lower rpms Thin airfoil sections efficient tips combine greater thrust noise suppression true tip path engines optimum power band Available six different series broad range diameters pitches Series include distinctive scimitar-shaped S Series semi-scale Classic Series G/F K Series sport flying Nylon props made glass-filled nylon strength durability Wood Series made lightweight kiln-dried beechwood 9 1 6 diameters Heavier maple used 18 24 range SeriesS black glass-filled nylon8x4 8x6$1 49 55x4 55x45$1299x4 9x5 9x6 9x8 95x6$169 6x3 6x35 6x4$12910x6 10x7 10x8$199 7x47x6$13911x6 11x7 11x75 11x9$219 K Series black glass-filled nylon14x6 14x8$559 12x6 12x8$28915x8 15x10$659 13x6 13x8$39916x6 16x8$759 Classic Series black glass-filled nylonI 8x6 1 8x8 8x1 0$1325 16x6 16x8 16x10$79520x620x820x10$1525 Wood Series beechwood ormaple14x6 14x8 14x10$555 9x4 9x5 9x6 9x8$21016x6 16x8 16x10$950 IOxS 10x6 10x7 10x8$24018x6 18x8 18x10$1500 11x6 11x7 11x8 11x10$27020x620x820x10$1700 12x6 12x8 12x9$34522x8 22x10 22x12$1925 13x6 13x8 13x10$42024x824x1024x12$2100 Series charcoal gray glass-fillednylonIi 1x6 1 1x7 1 1x8$229 8x4 8x5 8x6$159I 12x6 12x8$299 9x59x69x7$179I 13x6 13x8$429 10x5 10x6 10x7 10x8$209 14x8$599 Wood Series Propellers Electric wood props designed specifically electric flight Wide thin undercambered blades give greater thrust Available following sizes 10x6 10x8$41512x8 12x10$445 11x7 11x9$42513x8 13x10$465 See local Hobby Dealer Master Airscrew Propellers & Accessories WINDSOR PROPELLER COMPANY 3219 Monier Circle ho Cordova CA 95742 631-8385 Think carefully develop well-thoughtout set procedures stick religiously list safety recommendations can found page 3 Membership Manual directly under Safety Code must insert plea accept proper degree personal responsibility impossible develop set rules will cover contingencies willing accept consequences actions its true accidents unplanned incidents so-called accidents Technically caused through lack preparation proper execution know things necessaty operate safely postscript As being written early September pleased report September 30 first meeting newly formed Education Committee will take place Muncie items plate discussion action Next months column will bring news meeting direction plans implemented near future members committee active modelers educators either profession andlor working field members Dr Gordon Schimmel school superintendent Connecticut Charles Kelley leader 7-12 Model Aviation Youth Academy California Travis McGinnis former teacherladmiinistrator Executive Council member Colorado Charlie Bauer Vice President District VI involved highereducation activities former elementary teacher AMA Technical Director Supplementing committee first meeting will three other individuals very much involved interested model education activities Chuck Larsen Education Director Experimental Aircraft Association EAA JJ Levine founder Modeling 101 Tom Sanders has very much involved introduction modeling tool school instructional purposes have high hopes development viable purposeful modeling educational activities will definitely information follow 4liJbill Glow Plugs Introduces NEW SUPER COOL Plug Hi Temp Insulator o8Iy $209 addition . FIREBALL RIG IDLE BAR plug $209 Hot & Standard Non-Idle Bar plugs still $169 Swanson Associates PO Box 151 e 1948 Wayne NJ 07470 22 Model Aviation

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