RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS LAST MONTH discussed developing checklists improve safety helicopter flying Although its too early get response received letter Ron Barat Long Beach CA about safety platform developed improve safety helicopter ground operations Rons letter mentions using preflight checklist ideas ahead last months column Ron started letter describing platform first version designed mounted portable table second version staked ground current version attached wooden box filled lead weight would probably best use Rons words describe experience value contraption demonstrated last year went helicopter field get some advice local expert As usual used checklist among other things remind set throttle idle However expert wanted see throttle action through observing forgot put back idle number people gathered eyeball equipment fired up engine throttle somewhere above half obvious might assume use single-stick transmitter instant clutch engagement rev-up sent people scattering Embarrassing Yes no hurtno harm done because safety platform kept machine moving now worth its weight gold would start helicopter things learned Rons letter helicopter pilots can look flying procedures local flying fields etc develop ways make flying safer enjoyable us spectators Ron idea about safety platform help control helicopter starting didnt have get idea magazine article someone else saw need developed something met standards safety its working him Ron uses preflight checklist such detail reminds him check throttle idle last months column went through runaway throttle checklist may want incorporate checklist What other checklists develop use day-to-day flying Ron displays attitude leader vs follower idea about checklist safety platform seeking help advice other fliers went ahead developed both kind attitude hobby needs make enjoyable everyone point attitude makes nice transition letter received Harry Grant Rhode Island Harrys letter starts out asking have ever seen helicopter particular maneuver felt could never answer yes need attitude upgrade No matter far have progressed flying can take knowledge build until can maneuver book According Harrys letter approach new maneuvers same desire will learn . Some maneuvers will take longer others can learn continue try . Try attitude upgrade dont give up will succeed Part two Harrys letter deals progress vs equipment can maneuver simulator helicopter could equipment helicopter setup advice reinvent wheel ask advice more-advanced fliers help progress need consistent-running helicopter can practice unnecessary interruptions wrote Harry last letter Clarence Ragland Lockport NY Clarence has Radio Control hobby 28 years starting helicopter club area rather unique wants fully1 train club member fly helicopter airplanewhichever prefers Free charge necessary Clarence will provide club trainer airplane helicopter everyone will have opportunity learnhands-on Thats intend give hobby boost desperately needs Whether anyone else 106 Model Aviation ty platform helicopter ready start Platform mounted wooden box filled lead White square front Rons prestart checklist Ron Barats safety platform holds helicopter starting Small box button alarm sounds until helicopter locked position cares follow lead remains seen wrote Clarence second portion letter deals instructional method virtually 100% safe very productive Clarence does go instructional methods has provided helicopter flight training 18 years According business card enclosed letter can expect take off land lesson hover two hours needed equipment will supplied certainly support anyone gives freely time equipment help others get started great hobby information Clarence can reached 716 434-7965 via E-mail fliersl @aolcom nice things about living Florida weather suitable flying yearround winter visitors up North snowbirds bring helicopters join flying couple has visiting Paul Helen Binkley Montrose MI Paul showed some custom helicopter accessories manufactures has sale limiting production starter accessories Pauls primary product starter extension unique rubber end fits snugly electric starter protects engine damage its hydra-locked self-aligning easy remove transport working end starter fitted two torrington one-way bearings will fit 6 mm start shaft start shaft different size Paul produces complete line male adaptors fit whatever helicopter flying information give him call 810 639-2711 normally dont like discuss book Basics Radio Control Helicopters column because dont want sound self-serving However got call saying hobby shop having trouble finding book keep its shelves concerned could discontinued Since aware problem called publishers Air Age Publications told book still production ordered another printing have difficulty finding copy please give Air Age call 203 4319000 will sure get doesnt work please let know will starting work third edition book have comments suggestions would like hear make next book helpful possible st 1999 107 Paul Binkley holds starter extension manufactures rubber adapter fits electric starter making easy align take apart travel Also available Kos Regula Kestrel 2M has very popular introduction back 1993 customers nave requested larger version wonderful flying sailplane Kestrel 100 its larger span higher aspect ratio has NSP Northeast Sailplane ter performance its little brother SD7084 airfoil used Products 802-658-9482 increase wings speed range penetration wingloading planform sinkrate L/D fantastic Another16 Kirby Lane Williston VT 05495 breahroughsailplaneforNSPlhttp//wwwnesailcom
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/08
Page Numbers: 106, 107
Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/08
Page Numbers: 106, 107
RADIO CONTROL HELICOPTERS LAST MONTH discussed developing checklists improve safety helicopter flying Although its too early get response received letter Ron Barat Long Beach CA about safety platform developed improve safety helicopter ground operations Rons letter mentions using preflight checklist ideas ahead last months column Ron started letter describing platform first version designed mounted portable table second version staked ground current version attached wooden box filled lead weight would probably best use Rons words describe experience value contraption demonstrated last year went helicopter field get some advice local expert As usual used checklist among other things remind set throttle idle However expert wanted see throttle action through observing forgot put back idle number people gathered eyeball equipment fired up engine throttle somewhere above half obvious might assume use single-stick transmitter instant clutch engagement rev-up sent people scattering Embarrassing Yes no hurtno harm done because safety platform kept machine moving now worth its weight gold would start helicopter things learned Rons letter helicopter pilots can look flying procedures local flying fields etc develop ways make flying safer enjoyable us spectators Ron idea about safety platform help control helicopter starting didnt have get idea magazine article someone else saw need developed something met standards safety its working him Ron uses preflight checklist such detail reminds him check throttle idle last months column went through runaway throttle checklist may want incorporate checklist What other checklists develop use day-to-day flying Ron displays attitude leader vs follower idea about checklist safety platform seeking help advice other fliers went ahead developed both kind attitude hobby needs make enjoyable everyone point attitude makes nice transition letter received Harry Grant Rhode Island Harrys letter starts out asking have ever seen helicopter particular maneuver felt could never answer yes need attitude upgrade No matter far have progressed flying can take knowledge build until can maneuver book According Harrys letter approach new maneuvers same desire will learn . Some maneuvers will take longer others can learn continue try . Try attitude upgrade dont give up will succeed Part two Harrys letter deals progress vs equipment can maneuver simulator helicopter could equipment helicopter setup advice reinvent wheel ask advice more-advanced fliers help progress need consistent-running helicopter can practice unnecessary interruptions wrote Harry last letter Clarence Ragland Lockport NY Clarence has Radio Control hobby 28 years starting helicopter club area rather unique wants fully1 train club member fly helicopter airplanewhichever prefers Free charge necessary Clarence will provide club trainer airplane helicopter everyone will have opportunity learnhands-on Thats intend give hobby boost desperately needs Whether anyone else 106 Model Aviation ty platform helicopter ready start Platform mounted wooden box filled lead White square front Rons prestart checklist Ron Barats safety platform holds helicopter starting Small box button alarm sounds until helicopter locked position cares follow lead remains seen wrote Clarence second portion letter deals instructional method virtually 100% safe very productive Clarence does go instructional methods has provided helicopter flight training 18 years According business card enclosed letter can expect take off land lesson hover two hours needed equipment will supplied certainly support anyone gives freely time equipment help others get started great hobby information Clarence can reached 716 434-7965 via E-mail fliersl @aolcom nice things about living Florida weather suitable flying yearround winter visitors up North snowbirds bring helicopters join flying couple has visiting Paul Helen Binkley Montrose MI Paul showed some custom helicopter accessories manufactures has sale limiting production starter accessories Pauls primary product starter extension unique rubber end fits snugly electric starter protects engine damage its hydra-locked self-aligning easy remove transport working end starter fitted two torrington one-way bearings will fit 6 mm start shaft start shaft different size Paul produces complete line male adaptors fit whatever helicopter flying information give him call 810 639-2711 normally dont like discuss book Basics Radio Control Helicopters column because dont want sound self-serving However got call saying hobby shop having trouble finding book keep its shelves concerned could discontinued Since aware problem called publishers Air Age Publications told book still production ordered another printing have difficulty finding copy please give Air Age call 203 4319000 will sure get doesnt work please let know will starting work third edition book have comments suggestions would like hear make next book helpful possible st 1999 107 Paul Binkley holds starter extension manufactures rubber adapter fits electric starter making easy align take apart travel Also available Kos Regula Kestrel 2M has very popular introduction back 1993 customers nave requested larger version wonderful flying sailplane Kestrel 100 its larger span higher aspect ratio has NSP Northeast Sailplane ter performance its little brother SD7084 airfoil used Products 802-658-9482 increase wings speed range penetration wingloading planform sinkrate L/D fantastic Another16 Kirby Lane Williston VT 05495 breahroughsailplaneforNSPlhttp//wwwnesailcom
