RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS EVERY ONCE-IN-A-WHILE hear incident pilot made mistake flying helicopter got away him almost caused catastrophic accident does mean helicopters dangerous airplanes other form Radio Control RC lessons learned can applied helicopter flying improve safety general Flying safety no accident can learn others mistakes better will able handle mishaps happen us issues ago relayed story person flying helicopter backyard went out control could have errant control input some mechanical malfunction helicopter cause problem really doesnt matter Helicopters can go out control number reasons No matter good flier think will occasional brain lock bad command didnt plan could some malfunction helicopter battery could go bad switch could fail servo could fail could other problems Never trust helicopter completely always have plan unexpected Back story Once helicopter went out control pilot found himself pinned between house line trees nowhere go Although helicopter did hit him sustained minor injuries basic point fly near house other confined space rather open field room run case need Although basically agree think real issue having plan get away uncontrollable helicopter no matter fly test helicopters backyard make sure exit route However safe flying having place run need constant awareness what doing see safer way Following few precautions on-off switch exposed ie under/protected canopy mount position toward rear helicopter have cases people flying helicopters over tall grass having minor tip-overs switch pushed back off position after contact grass twig etc 2 After helicopter batteries have charged give equipment once-over make sure everything secure good working order Some parts may need lubricated adjusted good time rather field apt thinking flying 3 Dont go flying yourself Although flying large field gives room run needed its still important have someone else around go help should accident occur Now cell phones becoming popular rather inexpensive would good idea carry 4 have used radio awhile has just repaired doubt about its performance give range check before flying know perform range check before first flight day really safe 5 starting helicopter assume its going start full throttle possibility throttle stick idle idle up switch servo bad linkage has come loose etc protect myself above position helicopter fuel line going engine right front have hand firmly rotor head way can hold head try bring throttle under control radio last-ditch backup can pull fuel line off 6 Carry helicopter away pit area before running up engine seems basic should have mentioned still would rather hover-taxi carry helicopter safe distance away 7 using two-stick radio throttle left stick carry helicopter right hand hold radio left hand left thumb holding throttle stick idle have throttle stick brush up against clothing neck strap causing engine go full power June1999 109 JRs DataSafe lets upload download radio setups PC Save modify transfer data among helicopters friends countries Hangar 9 AeroBlend has synthetic castor blend special rust inhibitors prolong engine life prevent corrosion Introducing Series III 30 Wingspan Laser Cut Rubber Powered Flying Mqdels Kit #307 Over 110 LASER CUT PARTS Kit #308 Over 90 LASER CUT PARTS Kit #309 Over 110 LASER CUT PARTS expanding line airplanes addition Series III 30 wingspan laser cut kits Like walnut series line geared toward exciting subject matter captures best model aviation has offer Besides offering cleanest laser cuts comprehensive plans free flight kit provide following quality features Hand Selected Balsa Color Peel & Stick Decal Set 9 Plastic Propeller eFull Size Plan FAI Tan II Rubber Step Step Instructions Vacuum Molded Parts sLight Weight Colored Tissue Call today 1-800458-2828 Ext 800 ask information packet Dumas line Rubber Powered Flying Models dumas aircraft DUMAS PRODUCTS INC 9O9AMA E 17th St Thcson AZ 85719 Phone 520-623-3742 Fax 520-620-1329 wwwdumasproductscom carrying helicopter really gets attention 8 hovering stand clear side helicopter helicopter should malfunction first thought might give control input radio does help next thought should give bigger correction Only after two three attempted corrections might realize dont have control take evasive actionthat means run us standing too close helicopter could before can get away some safety techniques use Im sure good ideas out Let know have can present later column talked Gary Guy longtime friend fellow helicopter pilot about flying safety issues good idea have emergency action checklist helicopter can rely during emergencies Gary professional fixed-wing pilots throughout years have emergency action checklist memorize airplanes have flown airplane engine fire procedure might something such 1 Throttle-Idle 2 Fuel Lever-Shut 3 Fire Bottle-Discharge steps would committed memory performed thinking order get fire under control efficient manner Garys idea have similar emergency procedures helicopters arent concerned engine fire would concerned runaway throttle during start engine failure during flight Im sure could come up few Ill talk Gary about idea see what other helicopter fliers can come up give idea next issue Larry Stephens Jr Horizon Hobby Distributors 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign IL 61821 sent some info couple new products thought would interest first Horizons JR DataSafe PC Interface Software Compatible Windows 95 98 well NT allows upload download model memory between radio personal computer can transfer model setups PC save modify send someone else via E-mail disk Although have tried DataSafe seems step right direction improve flying other product new AeroBlend premium fuel two- four-stroke model airplane engines provide optimum engine performance protection AeroBlends combination castor synthetic oils provides excellent lubrication enhancing compression power improving piston-tocylinder seal also has combination rust inhibitors antioxidants help prolong engine life prevent corrosion Although currently available 10% 15% nitromethane content hope line will expanded include 30% nitro looking power TURN now offers very finest versatile light-weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name /7Z7j7$AVTM ade u 5A PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY ATILITY T LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713 / 943-1867 Visit us internet ru-turnnet S S U 0 110 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/06
Page Numbers: 109, 110
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/06
Page Numbers: 109, 110
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS EVERY ONCE-IN-A-WHILE hear incident pilot made mistake flying helicopter got away him almost caused catastrophic accident does mean helicopters dangerous airplanes other form Radio Control RC lessons learned can applied helicopter flying improve safety general Flying safety no accident can learn others mistakes better will able handle mishaps happen us issues ago relayed story person flying helicopter backyard went out control could have errant control input some mechanical malfunction helicopter cause problem really doesnt matter Helicopters can go out control number reasons No matter good flier think will occasional brain lock bad command didnt plan could some malfunction helicopter battery could go bad switch could fail servo could fail could other problems Never trust helicopter completely always have plan unexpected Back story Once helicopter went out control pilot found himself pinned between house line trees nowhere go Although helicopter did hit him sustained minor injuries basic point fly near house other confined space rather open field room run case need Although basically agree think real issue having plan get away uncontrollable helicopter no matter fly test helicopters backyard make sure exit route However safe flying having place run need constant awareness what doing see safer way Following few precautions on-off switch exposed ie under/protected canopy mount position toward rear helicopter have cases people flying helicopters over tall grass having minor tip-overs switch pushed back off position after contact grass twig etc 2 After helicopter batteries have charged give equipment once-over make sure everything secure good working order Some parts may need lubricated adjusted good time rather field apt thinking flying 3 Dont go flying yourself Although flying large field gives room run needed its still important have someone else around go help should accident occur Now cell phones becoming popular rather inexpensive would good idea carry 4 have used radio awhile has just repaired doubt about its performance give range check before flying know perform range check before first flight day really safe 5 starting helicopter assume its going start full throttle possibility throttle stick idle idle up switch servo bad linkage has come loose etc protect myself above position helicopter fuel line going engine right front have hand firmly rotor head way can hold head try bring throttle under control radio last-ditch backup can pull fuel line off 6 Carry helicopter away pit area before running up engine seems basic should have mentioned still would rather hover-taxi carry helicopter safe distance away 7 using two-stick radio throttle left stick carry helicopter right hand hold radio left hand left thumb holding throttle stick idle have throttle stick brush up against clothing neck strap causing engine go full power June1999 109 JRs DataSafe lets upload download radio setups PC Save modify transfer data among helicopters friends countries Hangar 9 AeroBlend has synthetic castor blend special rust inhibitors prolong engine life prevent corrosion Introducing Series III 30 Wingspan Laser Cut Rubber Powered Flying Mqdels Kit #307 Over 110 LASER CUT PARTS Kit #308 Over 90 LASER CUT PARTS Kit #309 Over 110 LASER CUT PARTS expanding line airplanes addition Series III 30 wingspan laser cut kits Like walnut series line geared toward exciting subject matter captures best model aviation has offer Besides offering cleanest laser cuts comprehensive plans free flight kit provide following quality features Hand Selected Balsa Color Peel & Stick Decal Set 9 Plastic Propeller eFull Size Plan FAI Tan II Rubber Step Step Instructions Vacuum Molded Parts sLight Weight Colored Tissue Call today 1-800458-2828 Ext 800 ask information packet Dumas line Rubber Powered Flying Models dumas aircraft DUMAS PRODUCTS INC 9O9AMA E 17th St Thcson AZ 85719 Phone 520-623-3742 Fax 520-620-1329 wwwdumasproductscom carrying helicopter really gets attention 8 hovering stand clear side helicopter helicopter should malfunction first thought might give control input radio does help next thought should give bigger correction Only after two three attempted corrections might realize dont have control take evasive actionthat means run us standing too close helicopter could before can get away some safety techniques use Im sure good ideas out Let know have can present later column talked Gary Guy longtime friend fellow helicopter pilot about flying safety issues good idea have emergency action checklist helicopter can rely during emergencies Gary professional fixed-wing pilots throughout years have emergency action checklist memorize airplanes have flown airplane engine fire procedure might something such 1 Throttle-Idle 2 Fuel Lever-Shut 3 Fire Bottle-Discharge steps would committed memory performed thinking order get fire under control efficient manner Garys idea have similar emergency procedures helicopters arent concerned engine fire would concerned runaway throttle during start engine failure during flight Im sure could come up few Ill talk Gary about idea see what other helicopter fliers can come up give idea next issue Larry Stephens Jr Horizon Hobby Distributors 4105 Fieldstone Rd Champaign IL 61821 sent some info couple new products thought would interest first Horizons JR DataSafe PC Interface Software Compatible Windows 95 98 well NT allows upload download model memory between radio personal computer can transfer model setups PC save modify send someone else via E-mail disk Although have tried DataSafe seems step right direction improve flying other product new AeroBlend premium fuel two- four-stroke model airplane engines provide optimum engine performance protection AeroBlends combination castor synthetic oils provides excellent lubrication enhancing compression power improving piston-tocylinder seal also has combination rust inhibitors antioxidants help prolong engine life prevent corrosion Although currently available 10% 15% nitromethane content hope line will expanded include 30% nitro looking power TURN now offers very finest versatile light-weight PROP HUBS turned solid barstock inside out true running hub new hub will mount motor standard TRU-TURN adapter kit big bird multi-bolt applications TRU-TURN has covered TRU-TURN also has PROP NUT will fit motor precision PROP NUTS come engine thread sizes two different shapes available stock Ask hobby dealer name /7Z7j7$AVTM ade u 5A PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY ATILITY T LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713 / 943-1867 Visit us internet ru-turnnet S S U 0 110 Model Aviation
