Lightning again Soft noses safety Keeping RC field safe Control traffic pattern FATAL ACCIDENT June 1988 Safety column mentioned safety campaign launched Society Model Aeronau tical Engineers SMAE British counterpart AMA part result two deaths during 1987 caused RC mod ci flying activities first death described detail collision between Slope Soarer fullscale hang glider February 1988 column until last week knew about second incident was caused three-pound model Henry Farrar editor Long Island Drone Society newsletter sent copy July issue description circum stances led second 1987 fatality UK Henry sure source formation appears to have come British model magazine Radio Control Models & Electronics RCM&E club field incident occurred southern suburbs London allgrass field runways distinguished close mowing grass club has ap pointed safety officer day acci dent November 1 1987 field victim Flier club member yet solo flying under instruction experienced RC pilot clubdesignated instructor Another member Flier B Mustang fun-fighter field ac cording magazine article weighed about three pounds powered 20-size twostroke engine After checking out model Flier B hand launched prevailing wind runway use some time during flying period change runway announced Meanwhile af ter performing number maneuvers Flier B noticed engine Mustang quit model altitude about 25 ft Flier B immediately called out Dead-stick initiated glidepath landing because low altitude relationship model pits other pilots made approach previously designated runway launched model Flier B checked beginning ap proach runway clear did see Flier instructor until split-second before Mustang hit Flier head Apparently Flier instructor crossed runway get position land model newly designated runway accident occurred just Flier rising after tying shoelace struck right temple died 24 days later depressed skull fracture resulted fatal brain jury According testimony given subsequent inquest model well constructed fitted spinner conformed SMAE recommendationa being flown manner followed standard practice estimated dead-stick model like ly have travelling about 25 mph during its approach summary inquest coroner stated accident appeared one-in-a-million chance verdict de clared Accidental Death writer magazine account acci dent some suggestions might prevent another incident type occurring agree suggestiona follows 1 wind change necessitates change run way during flying activities preferable make change after models have landed other words such time agreed run way change desirable no models should per mitted take off new runway until already air have landed Any reorientation pilot locations pit areas can made safely risk anyone being struck incoming model 2 pilot locations pit areas lo cated such manner will under flightpaths models no matter runway use risk someone being struck model minimized N p 7 3 may always feasible helps have buddy act copilot fly ing inform what going around Taking eyes off model order en sure runway clear may itself result accident especially several models airborne same time hope readers will dismiss accident just because didnt happen country Ive involved safety just model airplane safety involving other products too long enough know can happen coun try likely can happen other countries too Perhaps should take close look flying field layouts operating procedures ask ourselves Could happen Soft noses During time Ive writing Safety column Model Aviation Ive number letters have drawn atten tion what authors perceive unsafe practic es articles photos elsewhere maga zine Such subject letter Rich Neveln Qaldand CA modeler letter stated times read through MA article/column marvel various arms AMA know apparentiy care what other doing case point Continued page 16 4EE1S TRIC1Y U1TLE MANEUVER IVE LEANEt SINCE INSTALLED TNAT SOFT IUBBE1 MOSE 14 Model Aviation John Preston Safety jCornes Phut orthampton St NW Washinglon DC 20015 column provided address Items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation activities Content column howevet opinion author does necessarily upmsent official position Academy Model Aeronautics THE RC HELICOPTER4oRLD C,4 -4h. CHALLENGEa0U $ Di DOES THE CHALLENGE OF FLYING HELICOPTERS INTRIGUE YOU THEN YOU SHOULD FIND OUT ABOUT GORHAM MODEL PRODUCTS INC GMP specializes RC helicopters GMP has widest range best parts technical support GMP helicopters have proven world-beating performance PLUS over 1000 hobby stores nationwide handle product WANT TO KNOW MORE please send $200 illustrated catalog 1st place USA Canadian Natlo 1st place British World altitude 5988 ft Gorham Model Products Inc 23961 Craftsman Rd Calabasas CA 91302 TEL 818 992-0195 FAX 818 702-0117 HOY Horn hobby specralues ASTRO FLIGHT SYSTEMS Challenger Cobalt 4 Cell 020 Direct $ 7840Geared$ 9771 Challenger Cobalt 5 cell 035 Direct $ 8920Geared$11046 Challenger Cobalt 7 cell 0$ DIrect $10621Geared$12745 ChallengerCobaltl2ceI 15 Direct $14020Geared$16145 Challenger Cobalt 14 eel 25 Direct $16570Geared$18696 Challenger Cobas 18 cel 40 Direct $19545Geared$21671 Challenger CobaS 24 CCI 60 Direct $28471 Aatro DC/DC Super Chonger op 28 cells$8296 AsIm AC/DC Charger current adjuot$5500 Astro DC/DC Charger$3200 Astro Electric Throele$5596 Astro Do-DO Molar Control Electronic$3196 Anderoon Power Pole Connector 4 housings / 4 pins $200 / Pr Gold Pin Molee Connector$210 /p Tamlylt Connector$150 /pr Hi-Flee Wire 38 ea red & black 16 GaJ240 Strand$200 Daveys 30 Atop Meter I$1998 Micro Swhch Harnesot$480 3/18 Flat Braid torSoldeung Batte4eo$050/ft Heat Shdnk Tubing Baftenes 25 tor45OAR 9005 12005CR Flat Packs$150/h 3 tonltOOAR Flat Packs$160/S 4 ton ltOOAR& 1200SCR Stacked Packs$185/ft SANYO CUT-OFF BATTERY PACKSt S 4Cell 400n1A$1950 SCell 450mA$230S 450AR $3SOea 6 Cell ltOOmA$2925 7Cell ltOSmA$3318 OSOAR $395ea 6 Cell 900 mA $2980 7 Cell 905 mA $3385 9005CR $4OSea 6 Cell t200reA $2920 7 Cell l200ntA $3318 1200SCR$3ltSea packs med Iba packs t Pleate opecdy desired connectort ELECTRIC POWER kITS MMC Ultra MK IV 68 Span Sailane tor 05 Gear$3796 MMC Electric Playboy 67 Span Old lireer ton 05 Gear$2600 Aatro Chollenger 73 Span Sailplane br 05 Gear$3250 EMD Electra Glide II 73 Open Sailplane ton 05$3100 EMD Thennic Traveler Sailplane 76 Span br 05$3100 EMD Sky Knight 44 Span Trainer tor 05$2400 EMD Lightning 39 Open Aerobatic Sport Model torSO$2400 MMC Past Eddie Aerobalic Spelt Model tor 05$2400 37 "05$2400 SHIPPING & HANDLING76 Page CATALOGUE Up $600 acId$200$2GO pp/tot Class free $901 $2000 ltdd$250when requested order $2001 $4500 add$325 $4501 $7000 add$375 RN Over $7000 add$450H we. HO CA Addretoeeo add 6% tao Seed 3 Moron St A] MO VISA / MC lea Fop Date BOX 2212 Check allow up 30 dapO torWestminster Ca 92884 check clearasce COD charges plus $150 8g3831 1 handling Cauh OnlyHr5 Mon-Fri 9AM 5PM June lead construction article Mariah Glider LOOK AT THAT NOSE benefit dont keep back issues magazine nose Marish Sailplane vety pointed did ap pear would conform minimum radius-of-nose requirements 75mm F3B rules Thermal Soaring models Anyway back Richs letter went say last six years Slope Glider flying Ive hit about six times Four times left pain bruises fly aerobatic Slope Glid ers have RUBBER NOSES saves Glider crash saves per son some other occasions Two-Meter machines weigh 2 3 lb Perhaps could figure out energy relative baseball know pointed noses potential seri ous injury Richs letter described soft noses fabricated blocks latex foam rub ber cemented onto flat-fronted fuselage blocks decrease size towards tip slightly undersize finished contour finished shape achieved squirting RTV sili cone rubber colored white onto latex blocks smoothing shape wet finger Rich stated final important step drill A-in-diameter hole side finished nose After looking photographs Sailplanes several back issues Model Aviation appears pointy noses vogue rather ex ception Just necessary such noses achieving desired high performance debat able opinion Im receptive criti cism Sailplane enthusiasts probably Continued page 18 16 Model Aviation BLUES CA getting down get protected CA mask Safety Plus mask will eliminate CA fumes epoxy polyester resin vapors air breath Lightweight easy breathing comfortable CA Mask $1595 Paint Mask $2045 See hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct Safety Plus PO Box 1173 Dept 12M Clinton Mississippi 39056 Call toll free 1-800-842-7233 Mississippi dial 601-924-9640 VISA MASTERCARD accepted COD add $250 shipping handling included Dealer Inquiries Invited eMaintenance Items Pumps eFilters Motors eVac Heads eBrushes eParts eClorine eBromine eWater Bags Air Bags eSpa Pillows Yudachi Hot Tub & Spa eFragrance eReageants ePool & Spa 1 Qts p Q Call Toll Free Pricing 1-800-873-SWIM Pay Shipping Charges 48 States Texas Residents add 7% Sales Tax PLAYCATION POOLS & SPA Est 1979 PO Box 19275 illo TX 79114-1275 Old Fashioned Courtesy Service Pools Spa Sauna Supplies MG/Visa COD Fly Nearest Phone Call Smooth Flight Pricing 6 ot4SP L~aqVL Qt IVIrvr ALL rILL OlVSAL lst HVDR OTECH WATER CLARIFIER Qt Water Problems Call Will Pleased Help Feature Hydrotech Chemicals RELIABLY WITH CRYSTALS FROM JAN ALL FREQUENCIES TRANSMIT & RECEIVE QUICK DELIVERY REASONABLE PRICES FOR FREE CATALOG CALL OR WRflE JAN CRYSTALS P0 BOX 06017 FORT MYERS FL 33906 813 936-2397 IZW TOLL-FREE 1-800-237-3063 IN FLORIDA 1-800-226-XTAL FAX ORDERS 1-813-936-3750 2 dont improve performance over conforms F3B nose-radius requirement Before leaving subject heres brief word about ms AMA know t other doing As Ive men tioned before work AMA work editors Model Aviation Furthermore will see disclaimer head col umn states content in ion author does necessarily repre sent official position Academy Model Aeronautics other words Im anns AMA other hand have consulted time time members editorial staff magazine seeking opinion ma terial submitted publication ques tionable safety standpoint Overall opinion editorial staff does pretty good job screening out unsafe practices magazine compared some other model publications As before Im receptive criticism opinion too Lightning revisited recent Safety column talked about potential hazard lightning strik ing antenna RC transmitter during ap proaching thunderstorm previously asked readers knew such incident No body responded such report until just last week received letter Thomas Ailes lives Valparaiso IN However will see circumstances unusu al Over Tom read article August 1988 MA about lightning Back 1963 uncle new Orbit 10-channel transmitter hit diContinued page 20 V J1W AY i~ii & MODEL BUILDING 7ERVICE RADf 0 CONTROL PreOOJCTS We carry full line Byron Originals Bob Parkerson Tom Cook Bob Violet products COD Orders Accepted 718 983-9735 128 WATCHOGUE DOAD EN SLAM 10314 18 Model Aviation K Centrel Line Products Modelers serving Modelers' shiog Friend Tools ~Adjustable Rudder Horns Control thorns~Coatrsl Lines 4 Iteany0utyflellcrooks*Hundles AdjustableLeadootCoidestlassic Kits Custnm Motor Mounts wilt , much Aluminum Inserts ANSAHPASSEII QALITtGUARAIITEEII SATISFACTION Send name address $100 recejoc N new estrunded catalog willget $2 00 ott first order CcattmToj Moclelo roe 36100 WosOOnId Irro 46074 dea e equines roiled Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 MICR9j~hn 216 282-8354 PEANUT SCALE Piper Vagabond Stinson 125 Outdoor kits each. $750 Light Indoor kits $795 OUTDOOR PEANUT Super Scale. $750 NEW Micro X Hornet P-30.$1395 SPORT SCALE PC-S Porter Taylor Craft Stinson Voyager Rubber CO Power .. $850 SPORT MODELS An Embryo Model 18 Span designed winl beginners ... $850 HARD-TO-FIND ITEMS Early Bird Theue Antique Aircraft*615 True OldeJaperreeeTlsaue l0in3colore*616 Japensee Tissue 12 en 6 colors*315 Microlite Silver*395 Mlcrofilm*4U Glue*175Solvent*i50 CorrdeneerPaper3dseeta*450 Plan ServIce over 17 Scale Sport Scale ft Peanut Scale Rubber StrIp 020 thre 068each *116 3132 thru Sf32each *310 WInder61 5Mark 1161 . *1215 Complete Line Brown C0 Motore Balsa Wood Outdoor ft Indoor Sheete ft Stripe Add 10% Postage mum Poetage *150 COMPLETE CATALOG *160 rectly lightning Paul Harveys column rather John Preston s right would statement now rest story JP uncle lived two-story house transmitter charge workbench up stairs next open window During thunder lightning storm bolt lightning struck transmitter sitting workbench inside house wall behind workbench floor underneath cracked battery charger burnt up batteries transmitter totally fried loading coil tenna also burnt up extensive damage electronic components trans mitter However Orbit did manage repair operating order true story just goes show indoors unusual things can happen radio equipment interested read Orbit able re pair damage transmitter Which re minded picture camera appeared recent issue Popular Photography camera taken New York repairer af ter buried several days house located burned down did camera see extreme heat during fire also got thoroughly soaked water during attempt put Out fire No repairable Which brings question What badly damaged model airplane piece RC equipment has successfully re paired what circumstances led damage Anyone care submit candidates Continued page 141 FINALLY I UltImate BOARD DesIgned & engIneered WARP FREE construction HIGH-TECH MATERIAL PortablemndUghtwelght e Conveniently Stored Large 20 x 78 Endgraln blua block pin swfsce 314 deep Unaffected temperature humidity CASH PRICE $13500 Carl UPS VSA & MC BOULDER PORT ARThUR iX 77640 409-9828777 20 Model Aviation AMA Logo Ring e Approved tile ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Rings cast n SOlid 10K Gold pleel 515000 es plus $250 Shipping Ordering Instractons Send Check Money Order Name Address Ring Size AMA No NAYCO Co eon 21 Sirallord NJ 08084 Please allow d toe weeks delivery New Jersey esderrts a0d il% tan Safety/Preston Continued page 20 Im going finish right because tomorrow leave AMA Nats return will have write column RC Scale events can now turn page 42 issue Have another safe month Nickel/Randolph Continued page 28 faces using whatever method youre fa miliar Trim covering away stab contacts fuselage bottom rudder top Epoxy fin rudder top stab checking align ment square epoxy stab fuselage Trim covering away epoxy 3A6-in wing mounting dow els place Epoxy tail skid ood mount engine mount attached fire wall wood screws Before doing harden screw holes thin CyA paint firewall coat epoxy Once engine mourned attach fuel line carburetor run piece soft iron wire through throffle Nyrod connect latter throttle arm Bend landing gear legs add wheels install units gear mount metal brackets small wood screws Check plane balances point indicated plans moving battery pack servos around necessary Install radio recheck balance point Connect elevator rudder ser vos pushrods made soft 3A6-in balsa shown Make Z bend throttle wire engage servo Satisfy yourself everything reacts properly transmitter controls range check accomplished air plane ready fly Flying Since prototype has far acquainted rough weedy NEW IMPROIJED *mr Wuliat Modul uMa mare wash Power * WANDIT * USpateetNones *2753 *Deals, invited * ne n~10ftOORDJ * *WetorDry * Stick Abrasives * *A Keen Machine gives exceptional *sanding control excellent finish * *995Sesic xci r riot Wand avd 1 *St5gvts *1 0896Sorider 5pocai xci 2 net 1 Sail*rsond eand 5 eacS xl gym *129Deloxe nxedes 3 hal 2 hell rxxnd *wands 1 SoIl weads 10 xi *egnIs *AdditionalWends Abrasives available * WANDIT MANUFACTURING 214 288-5789 * PO Box 286 uite Texas 75149 November 1988 141 StarBase Exchange 1902 Walnut Montgomery AL 36106 lee.-CO S~96 SV Write free catalog NASA patches flight suits pictures astronaut food much VISA/MC 1-800-426-1354 ADJUSTABLE FOAM CUTTER toot Easy BuildFun Use Make solid hollow core wings t scale techniques available s peanut models super-use e models super-easy foam/ wood assembly send $250 FOAM CUTTER plan foam samples plus latest airplane plans list Hard Shelling foam models included FREE order FOAM SCALE MODELS Box 662MA St Croix Falls WI 54024
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/11
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 20, 141
Lightning again Soft noses safety Keeping RC field safe Control traffic pattern FATAL ACCIDENT June 1988 Safety column mentioned safety campaign launched Society Model Aeronau tical Engineers SMAE British counterpart AMA part result two deaths during 1987 caused RC mod ci flying activities first death described detail collision between Slope Soarer fullscale hang glider February 1988 column until last week knew about second incident was caused three-pound model Henry Farrar editor Long Island Drone Society newsletter sent copy July issue description circum stances led second 1987 fatality UK Henry sure source formation appears to have come British model magazine Radio Control Models & Electronics RCM&E club field incident occurred southern suburbs London allgrass field runways distinguished close mowing grass club has ap pointed safety officer day acci dent November 1 1987 field victim Flier club member yet solo flying under instruction experienced RC pilot clubdesignated instructor Another member Flier B Mustang fun-fighter field ac cording magazine article weighed about three pounds powered 20-size twostroke engine After checking out model Flier B hand launched prevailing wind runway use some time during flying period change runway announced Meanwhile af ter performing number maneuvers Flier B noticed engine Mustang quit model altitude about 25 ft Flier B immediately called out Dead-stick initiated glidepath landing because low altitude relationship model pits other pilots made approach previously designated runway launched model Flier B checked beginning ap proach runway clear did see Flier instructor until split-second before Mustang hit Flier head Apparently Flier instructor crossed runway get position land model newly designated runway accident occurred just Flier rising after tying shoelace struck right temple died 24 days later depressed skull fracture resulted fatal brain jury According testimony given subsequent inquest model well constructed fitted spinner conformed SMAE recommendationa being flown manner followed standard practice estimated dead-stick model like ly have travelling about 25 mph during its approach summary inquest coroner stated accident appeared one-in-a-million chance verdict de clared Accidental Death writer magazine account acci dent some suggestions might prevent another incident type occurring agree suggestiona follows 1 wind change necessitates change run way during flying activities preferable make change after models have landed other words such time agreed run way change desirable no models should per mitted take off new runway until already air have landed Any reorientation pilot locations pit areas can made safely risk anyone being struck incoming model 2 pilot locations pit areas lo cated such manner will under flightpaths models no matter runway use risk someone being struck model minimized N p 7 3 may always feasible helps have buddy act copilot fly ing inform what going around Taking eyes off model order en sure runway clear may itself result accident especially several models airborne same time hope readers will dismiss accident just because didnt happen country Ive involved safety just model airplane safety involving other products too long enough know can happen coun try likely can happen other countries too Perhaps should take close look flying field layouts operating procedures ask ourselves Could happen Soft noses During time Ive writing Safety column Model Aviation Ive number letters have drawn atten tion what authors perceive unsafe practic es articles photos elsewhere maga zine Such subject letter Rich Neveln Qaldand CA modeler letter stated times read through MA article/column marvel various arms AMA know apparentiy care what other doing case point Continued page 16 4EE1S TRIC1Y U1TLE MANEUVER IVE LEANEt SINCE INSTALLED TNAT SOFT IUBBE1 MOSE 14 Model Aviation John Preston Safety jCornes Phut orthampton St NW Washinglon DC 20015 column provided address Items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation activities Content column howevet opinion author does necessarily upmsent official position Academy Model Aeronautics THE RC HELICOPTER4oRLD C,4 -4h. CHALLENGEa0U $ Di DOES THE CHALLENGE OF FLYING HELICOPTERS INTRIGUE YOU THEN YOU SHOULD FIND OUT ABOUT GORHAM MODEL PRODUCTS INC GMP specializes RC helicopters GMP has widest range best parts technical support GMP helicopters have proven world-beating performance PLUS over 1000 hobby stores nationwide handle product WANT TO KNOW MORE please send $200 illustrated catalog 1st place USA Canadian Natlo 1st place British World altitude 5988 ft Gorham Model Products Inc 23961 Craftsman Rd Calabasas CA 91302 TEL 818 992-0195 FAX 818 702-0117 HOY Horn hobby specralues ASTRO FLIGHT SYSTEMS Challenger Cobalt 4 Cell 020 Direct $ 7840Geared$ 9771 Challenger Cobalt 5 cell 035 Direct $ 8920Geared$11046 Challenger Cobalt 7 cell 0$ DIrect $10621Geared$12745 ChallengerCobaltl2ceI 15 Direct $14020Geared$16145 Challenger Cobalt 14 eel 25 Direct $16570Geared$18696 Challenger Cobas 18 cel 40 Direct $19545Geared$21671 Challenger CobaS 24 CCI 60 Direct $28471 Aatro DC/DC Super Chonger op 28 cells$8296 AsIm AC/DC Charger current adjuot$5500 Astro DC/DC Charger$3200 Astro Electric Throele$5596 Astro Do-DO Molar Control Electronic$3196 Anderoon Power Pole Connector 4 housings / 4 pins $200 / Pr Gold Pin Molee Connector$210 /p Tamlylt Connector$150 /pr Hi-Flee Wire 38 ea red & black 16 GaJ240 Strand$200 Daveys 30 Atop Meter I$1998 Micro Swhch Harnesot$480 3/18 Flat Braid torSoldeung Batte4eo$050/ft Heat Shdnk Tubing Baftenes 25 tor45OAR 9005 12005CR Flat Packs$150/h 3 tonltOOAR Flat Packs$160/S 4 ton ltOOAR& 1200SCR Stacked Packs$185/ft SANYO CUT-OFF BATTERY PACKSt S 4Cell 400n1A$1950 SCell 450mA$230S 450AR $3SOea 6 Cell ltOOmA$2925 7Cell ltOSmA$3318 OSOAR $395ea 6 Cell 900 mA $2980 7 Cell 905 mA $3385 9005CR $4OSea 6 Cell t200reA $2920 7 Cell l200ntA $3318 1200SCR$3ltSea packs med Iba packs t Pleate opecdy desired connectort ELECTRIC POWER kITS MMC Ultra MK IV 68 Span Sailane tor 05 Gear$3796 MMC Electric Playboy 67 Span Old lireer ton 05 Gear$2600 Aatro Chollenger 73 Span Sailplane br 05 Gear$3250 EMD Electra Glide II 73 Open Sailplane ton 05$3100 EMD Thennic Traveler Sailplane 76 Span br 05$3100 EMD Sky Knight 44 Span Trainer tor 05$2400 EMD Lightning 39 Open Aerobatic Sport Model torSO$2400 MMC Past Eddie Aerobalic Spelt Model tor 05$2400 37 "05$2400 SHIPPING & HANDLING76 Page CATALOGUE Up $600 acId$200$2GO pp/tot Class free $901 $2000 ltdd$250when requested order $2001 $4500 add$325 $4501 $7000 add$375 RN Over $7000 add$450H we. HO CA Addretoeeo add 6% tao Seed 3 Moron St A] MO VISA / MC lea Fop Date BOX 2212 Check allow up 30 dapO torWestminster Ca 92884 check clearasce COD charges plus $150 8g3831 1 handling Cauh OnlyHr5 Mon-Fri 9AM 5PM June lead construction article Mariah Glider LOOK AT THAT NOSE benefit dont keep back issues magazine nose Marish Sailplane vety pointed did ap pear would conform minimum radius-of-nose requirements 75mm F3B rules Thermal Soaring models Anyway back Richs letter went say last six years Slope Glider flying Ive hit about six times Four times left pain bruises fly aerobatic Slope Glid ers have RUBBER NOSES saves Glider crash saves per son some other occasions Two-Meter machines weigh 2 3 lb Perhaps could figure out energy relative baseball know pointed noses potential seri ous injury Richs letter described soft noses fabricated blocks latex foam rub ber cemented onto flat-fronted fuselage blocks decrease size towards tip slightly undersize finished contour finished shape achieved squirting RTV sili cone rubber colored white onto latex blocks smoothing shape wet finger Rich stated final important step drill A-in-diameter hole side finished nose After looking photographs Sailplanes several back issues Model Aviation appears pointy noses vogue rather ex ception Just necessary such noses achieving desired high performance debat able opinion Im receptive criti cism Sailplane enthusiasts probably Continued page 18 16 Model Aviation BLUES CA getting down get protected CA mask Safety Plus mask will eliminate CA fumes epoxy polyester resin vapors air breath Lightweight easy breathing comfortable CA Mask $1595 Paint Mask $2045 See hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct Safety Plus PO Box 1173 Dept 12M Clinton Mississippi 39056 Call toll free 1-800-842-7233 Mississippi dial 601-924-9640 VISA MASTERCARD accepted COD add $250 shipping handling included Dealer Inquiries Invited eMaintenance Items Pumps eFilters Motors eVac Heads eBrushes eParts eClorine eBromine eWater Bags Air Bags eSpa Pillows Yudachi Hot Tub & Spa eFragrance eReageants ePool & Spa 1 Qts p Q Call Toll Free Pricing 1-800-873-SWIM Pay Shipping Charges 48 States Texas Residents add 7% Sales Tax PLAYCATION POOLS & SPA Est 1979 PO Box 19275 illo TX 79114-1275 Old Fashioned Courtesy Service Pools Spa Sauna Supplies MG/Visa COD Fly Nearest Phone Call Smooth Flight Pricing 6 ot4SP L~aqVL Qt IVIrvr ALL rILL OlVSAL lst HVDR OTECH WATER CLARIFIER Qt Water Problems Call Will Pleased Help Feature Hydrotech Chemicals RELIABLY WITH CRYSTALS FROM JAN ALL FREQUENCIES TRANSMIT & RECEIVE QUICK DELIVERY REASONABLE PRICES FOR FREE CATALOG CALL OR WRflE JAN CRYSTALS P0 BOX 06017 FORT MYERS FL 33906 813 936-2397 IZW TOLL-FREE 1-800-237-3063 IN FLORIDA 1-800-226-XTAL FAX ORDERS 1-813-936-3750 2 dont improve performance over conforms F3B nose-radius requirement Before leaving subject heres brief word about ms AMA know t other doing As Ive men tioned before work AMA work editors Model Aviation Furthermore will see disclaimer head col umn states content in ion author does necessarily repre sent official position Academy Model Aeronautics other words Im anns AMA other hand have consulted time time members editorial staff magazine seeking opinion ma terial submitted publication ques tionable safety standpoint Overall opinion editorial staff does pretty good job screening out unsafe practices magazine compared some other model publications As before Im receptive criticism opinion too Lightning revisited recent Safety column talked about potential hazard lightning strik ing antenna RC transmitter during ap proaching thunderstorm previously asked readers knew such incident No body responded such report until just last week received letter Thomas Ailes lives Valparaiso IN However will see circumstances unusu al Over Tom read article August 1988 MA about lightning Back 1963 uncle new Orbit 10-channel transmitter hit diContinued page 20 V J1W AY i~ii & MODEL BUILDING 7ERVICE RADf 0 CONTROL PreOOJCTS We carry full line Byron Originals Bob Parkerson Tom Cook Bob Violet products COD Orders Accepted 718 983-9735 128 WATCHOGUE DOAD EN SLAM 10314 18 Model Aviation K Centrel Line Products Modelers serving Modelers' shiog Friend Tools ~Adjustable Rudder Horns Control thorns~Coatrsl Lines 4 Iteany0utyflellcrooks*Hundles AdjustableLeadootCoidestlassic Kits Custnm Motor Mounts wilt , much Aluminum Inserts ANSAHPASSEII QALITtGUARAIITEEII SATISFACTION Send name address $100 recejoc N new estrunded catalog willget $2 00 ott first order CcattmToj Moclelo roe 36100 WosOOnId Irro 46074 dea e equines roiled Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 MICR9j~hn 216 282-8354 PEANUT SCALE Piper Vagabond Stinson 125 Outdoor kits each. $750 Light Indoor kits $795 OUTDOOR PEANUT Super Scale. $750 NEW Micro X Hornet P-30.$1395 SPORT SCALE PC-S Porter Taylor Craft Stinson Voyager Rubber CO Power .. $850 SPORT MODELS An Embryo Model 18 Span designed winl beginners ... $850 HARD-TO-FIND ITEMS Early Bird Theue Antique Aircraft*615 True OldeJaperreeeTlsaue l0in3colore*616 Japensee Tissue 12 en 6 colors*315 Microlite Silver*395 Mlcrofilm*4U Glue*175Solvent*i50 CorrdeneerPaper3dseeta*450 Plan ServIce over 17 Scale Sport Scale ft Peanut Scale Rubber StrIp 020 thre 068each *116 3132 thru Sf32each *310 WInder61 5Mark 1161 . *1215 Complete Line Brown C0 Motore Balsa Wood Outdoor ft Indoor Sheete ft Stripe Add 10% Postage mum Poetage *150 COMPLETE CATALOG *160 rectly lightning Paul Harveys column rather John Preston s right would statement now rest story JP uncle lived two-story house transmitter charge workbench up stairs next open window During thunder lightning storm bolt lightning struck transmitter sitting workbench inside house wall behind workbench floor underneath cracked battery charger burnt up batteries transmitter totally fried loading coil tenna also burnt up extensive damage electronic components trans mitter However Orbit did manage repair operating order true story just goes show indoors unusual things can happen radio equipment interested read Orbit able re pair damage transmitter Which re minded picture camera appeared recent issue Popular Photography camera taken New York repairer af ter buried several days house located burned down did camera see extreme heat during fire also got thoroughly soaked water during attempt put Out fire No repairable Which brings question What badly damaged model airplane piece RC equipment has successfully re paired what circumstances led damage Anyone care submit candidates Continued page 141 FINALLY I UltImate BOARD DesIgned & engIneered WARP FREE construction HIGH-TECH MATERIAL PortablemndUghtwelght e Conveniently Stored Large 20 x 78 Endgraln blua block pin swfsce 314 deep Unaffected temperature humidity CASH PRICE $13500 Carl UPS VSA & MC BOULDER PORT ARThUR iX 77640 409-9828777 20 Model Aviation AMA Logo Ring e Approved tile ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Rings cast n SOlid 10K Gold pleel 515000 es plus $250 Shipping Ordering Instractons Send Check Money Order Name Address Ring Size AMA No NAYCO Co eon 21 Sirallord NJ 08084 Please allow d toe weeks delivery New Jersey esderrts a0d il% tan Safety/Preston Continued page 20 Im going finish right because tomorrow leave AMA Nats return will have write column RC Scale events can now turn page 42 issue Have another safe month Nickel/Randolph Continued page 28 faces using whatever method youre fa miliar Trim covering away stab contacts fuselage bottom rudder top Epoxy fin rudder top stab checking align ment square epoxy stab fuselage Trim covering away epoxy 3A6-in wing mounting dow els place Epoxy tail skid ood mount engine mount attached fire wall wood screws Before doing harden screw holes thin CyA paint firewall coat epoxy Once engine mourned attach fuel line carburetor run piece soft iron wire through throffle Nyrod connect latter throttle arm Bend landing gear legs add wheels install units gear mount metal brackets small wood screws Check plane balances point indicated plans moving battery pack servos around necessary Install radio recheck balance point Connect elevator rudder ser vos pushrods made soft 3A6-in balsa shown Make Z bend throttle wire engage servo Satisfy yourself everything reacts properly transmitter controls range check accomplished air plane ready fly Flying Since prototype has far acquainted rough weedy NEW IMPROIJED *mr Wuliat Modul uMa mare wash Power * WANDIT * USpateetNones *2753 *Deals, invited * ne n~10ftOORDJ * *WetorDry * Stick Abrasives * *A Keen Machine gives exceptional *sanding control excellent finish * *995Sesic xci r riot Wand avd 1 *St5gvts *1 0896Sorider 5pocai xci 2 net 1 Sail*rsond eand 5 eacS xl gym *129Deloxe nxedes 3 hal 2 hell rxxnd *wands 1 SoIl weads 10 xi *egnIs *AdditionalWends Abrasives available * WANDIT MANUFACTURING 214 288-5789 * PO Box 286 uite Texas 75149 November 1988 141 StarBase Exchange 1902 Walnut Montgomery AL 36106 lee.-CO S~96 SV Write free catalog NASA patches flight suits pictures astronaut food much VISA/MC 1-800-426-1354 ADJUSTABLE FOAM CUTTER toot Easy BuildFun Use Make solid hollow core wings t scale techniques available s peanut models super-use e models super-easy foam/ wood assembly send $250 FOAM CUTTER plan foam samples plus latest airplane plans list Hard Shelling foam models included FREE order FOAM SCALE MODELS Box 662MA St Croix Falls WI 54024
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/11
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 20, 141
Lightning again Soft noses safety Keeping RC field safe Control traffic pattern FATAL ACCIDENT June 1988 Safety column mentioned safety campaign launched Society Model Aeronau tical Engineers SMAE British counterpart AMA part result two deaths during 1987 caused RC mod ci flying activities first death described detail collision between Slope Soarer fullscale hang glider February 1988 column until last week knew about second incident was caused three-pound model Henry Farrar editor Long Island Drone Society newsletter sent copy July issue description circum stances led second 1987 fatality UK Henry sure source formation appears to have come British model magazine Radio Control Models & Electronics RCM&E club field incident occurred southern suburbs London allgrass field runways distinguished close mowing grass club has ap pointed safety officer day acci dent November 1 1987 field victim Flier club member yet solo flying under instruction experienced RC pilot clubdesignated instructor Another member Flier B Mustang fun-fighter field ac cording magazine article weighed about three pounds powered 20-size twostroke engine After checking out model Flier B hand launched prevailing wind runway use some time during flying period change runway announced Meanwhile af ter performing number maneuvers Flier B noticed engine Mustang quit model altitude about 25 ft Flier B immediately called out Dead-stick initiated glidepath landing because low altitude relationship model pits other pilots made approach previously designated runway launched model Flier B checked beginning ap proach runway clear did see Flier instructor until split-second before Mustang hit Flier head Apparently Flier instructor crossed runway get position land model newly designated runway accident occurred just Flier rising after tying shoelace struck right temple died 24 days later depressed skull fracture resulted fatal brain jury According testimony given subsequent inquest model well constructed fitted spinner conformed SMAE recommendationa being flown manner followed standard practice estimated dead-stick model like ly have travelling about 25 mph during its approach summary inquest coroner stated accident appeared one-in-a-million chance verdict de clared Accidental Death writer magazine account acci dent some suggestions might prevent another incident type occurring agree suggestiona follows 1 wind change necessitates change run way during flying activities preferable make change after models have landed other words such time agreed run way change desirable no models should per mitted take off new runway until already air have landed Any reorientation pilot locations pit areas can made safely risk anyone being struck incoming model 2 pilot locations pit areas lo cated such manner will under flightpaths models no matter runway use risk someone being struck model minimized N p 7 3 may always feasible helps have buddy act copilot fly ing inform what going around Taking eyes off model order en sure runway clear may itself result accident especially several models airborne same time hope readers will dismiss accident just because didnt happen country Ive involved safety just model airplane safety involving other products too long enough know can happen coun try likely can happen other countries too Perhaps should take close look flying field layouts operating procedures ask ourselves Could happen Soft noses During time Ive writing Safety column Model Aviation Ive number letters have drawn atten tion what authors perceive unsafe practic es articles photos elsewhere maga zine Such subject letter Rich Neveln Qaldand CA modeler letter stated times read through MA article/column marvel various arms AMA know apparentiy care what other doing case point Continued page 16 4EE1S TRIC1Y U1TLE MANEUVER IVE LEANEt SINCE INSTALLED TNAT SOFT IUBBE1 MOSE 14 Model Aviation John Preston Safety jCornes Phut orthampton St NW Washinglon DC 20015 column provided address Items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation activities Content column howevet opinion author does necessarily upmsent official position Academy Model Aeronautics THE RC HELICOPTER4oRLD C,4 -4h. CHALLENGEa0U $ Di DOES THE CHALLENGE OF FLYING HELICOPTERS INTRIGUE YOU THEN YOU SHOULD FIND OUT ABOUT GORHAM MODEL PRODUCTS INC GMP specializes RC helicopters GMP has widest range best parts technical support GMP helicopters have proven world-beating performance PLUS over 1000 hobby stores nationwide handle product WANT TO KNOW MORE please send $200 illustrated catalog 1st place USA Canadian Natlo 1st place British World altitude 5988 ft Gorham Model Products Inc 23961 Craftsman Rd Calabasas CA 91302 TEL 818 992-0195 FAX 818 702-0117 HOY Horn hobby specralues ASTRO FLIGHT SYSTEMS Challenger Cobalt 4 Cell 020 Direct $ 7840Geared$ 9771 Challenger Cobalt 5 cell 035 Direct $ 8920Geared$11046 Challenger Cobalt 7 cell 0$ DIrect $10621Geared$12745 ChallengerCobaltl2ceI 15 Direct $14020Geared$16145 Challenger Cobalt 14 eel 25 Direct $16570Geared$18696 Challenger Cobas 18 cel 40 Direct $19545Geared$21671 Challenger CobaS 24 CCI 60 Direct $28471 Aatro DC/DC Super Chonger op 28 cells$8296 AsIm AC/DC Charger current adjuot$5500 Astro DC/DC Charger$3200 Astro Electric Throele$5596 Astro Do-DO Molar Control Electronic$3196 Anderoon Power Pole Connector 4 housings / 4 pins $200 / Pr Gold Pin Molee Connector$210 /p Tamlylt Connector$150 /pr Hi-Flee Wire 38 ea red & black 16 GaJ240 Strand$200 Daveys 30 Atop Meter I$1998 Micro Swhch Harnesot$480 3/18 Flat Braid torSoldeung Batte4eo$050/ft Heat Shdnk Tubing Baftenes 25 tor45OAR 9005 12005CR Flat Packs$150/h 3 tonltOOAR Flat Packs$160/S 4 ton ltOOAR& 1200SCR Stacked Packs$185/ft SANYO CUT-OFF BATTERY PACKSt S 4Cell 400n1A$1950 SCell 450mA$230S 450AR $3SOea 6 Cell ltOOmA$2925 7Cell ltOSmA$3318 OSOAR $395ea 6 Cell 900 mA $2980 7 Cell 905 mA $3385 9005CR $4OSea 6 Cell t200reA $2920 7 Cell l200ntA $3318 1200SCR$3ltSea packs med Iba packs t Pleate opecdy desired connectort ELECTRIC POWER kITS MMC Ultra MK IV 68 Span Sailane tor 05 Gear$3796 MMC Electric Playboy 67 Span Old lireer ton 05 Gear$2600 Aatro Chollenger 73 Span Sailplane br 05 Gear$3250 EMD Electra Glide II 73 Open Sailplane ton 05$3100 EMD Thennic Traveler Sailplane 76 Span br 05$3100 EMD Sky Knight 44 Span Trainer tor 05$2400 EMD Lightning 39 Open Aerobatic Sport Model torSO$2400 MMC Past Eddie Aerobalic Spelt Model tor 05$2400 37 "05$2400 SHIPPING & HANDLING76 Page CATALOGUE Up $600 acId$200$2GO pp/tot Class free $901 $2000 ltdd$250when requested order $2001 $4500 add$325 $4501 $7000 add$375 RN Over $7000 add$450H we. HO CA Addretoeeo add 6% tao Seed 3 Moron St A] MO VISA / MC lea Fop Date BOX 2212 Check allow up 30 dapO torWestminster Ca 92884 check clearasce COD charges plus $150 8g3831 1 handling Cauh OnlyHr5 Mon-Fri 9AM 5PM June lead construction article Mariah Glider LOOK AT THAT NOSE benefit dont keep back issues magazine nose Marish Sailplane vety pointed did ap pear would conform minimum radius-of-nose requirements 75mm F3B rules Thermal Soaring models Anyway back Richs letter went say last six years Slope Glider flying Ive hit about six times Four times left pain bruises fly aerobatic Slope Glid ers have RUBBER NOSES saves Glider crash saves per son some other occasions Two-Meter machines weigh 2 3 lb Perhaps could figure out energy relative baseball know pointed noses potential seri ous injury Richs letter described soft noses fabricated blocks latex foam rub ber cemented onto flat-fronted fuselage blocks decrease size towards tip slightly undersize finished contour finished shape achieved squirting RTV sili cone rubber colored white onto latex blocks smoothing shape wet finger Rich stated final important step drill A-in-diameter hole side finished nose After looking photographs Sailplanes several back issues Model Aviation appears pointy noses vogue rather ex ception Just necessary such noses achieving desired high performance debat able opinion Im receptive criti cism Sailplane enthusiasts probably Continued page 18 16 Model Aviation BLUES CA getting down get protected CA mask Safety Plus mask will eliminate CA fumes epoxy polyester resin vapors air breath Lightweight easy breathing comfortable CA Mask $1595 Paint Mask $2045 See hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct Safety Plus PO Box 1173 Dept 12M Clinton Mississippi 39056 Call toll free 1-800-842-7233 Mississippi dial 601-924-9640 VISA MASTERCARD accepted COD add $250 shipping handling included Dealer Inquiries Invited eMaintenance Items Pumps eFilters Motors eVac Heads eBrushes eParts eClorine eBromine eWater Bags Air Bags eSpa Pillows Yudachi Hot Tub & Spa eFragrance eReageants ePool & Spa 1 Qts p Q Call Toll Free Pricing 1-800-873-SWIM Pay Shipping Charges 48 States Texas Residents add 7% Sales Tax PLAYCATION POOLS & SPA Est 1979 PO Box 19275 illo TX 79114-1275 Old Fashioned Courtesy Service Pools Spa Sauna Supplies MG/Visa COD Fly Nearest Phone Call Smooth Flight Pricing 6 ot4SP L~aqVL Qt IVIrvr ALL rILL OlVSAL lst HVDR OTECH WATER CLARIFIER Qt Water Problems Call Will Pleased Help Feature Hydrotech Chemicals RELIABLY WITH CRYSTALS FROM JAN ALL FREQUENCIES TRANSMIT & RECEIVE QUICK DELIVERY REASONABLE PRICES FOR FREE CATALOG CALL OR WRflE JAN CRYSTALS P0 BOX 06017 FORT MYERS FL 33906 813 936-2397 IZW TOLL-FREE 1-800-237-3063 IN FLORIDA 1-800-226-XTAL FAX ORDERS 1-813-936-3750 2 dont improve performance over conforms F3B nose-radius requirement Before leaving subject heres brief word about ms AMA know t other doing As Ive men tioned before work AMA work editors Model Aviation Furthermore will see disclaimer head col umn states content in ion author does necessarily repre sent official position Academy Model Aeronautics other words Im anns AMA other hand have consulted time time members editorial staff magazine seeking opinion ma terial submitted publication ques tionable safety standpoint Overall opinion editorial staff does pretty good job screening out unsafe practices magazine compared some other model publications As before Im receptive criticism opinion too Lightning revisited recent Safety column talked about potential hazard lightning strik ing antenna RC transmitter during ap proaching thunderstorm previously asked readers knew such incident No body responded such report until just last week received letter Thomas Ailes lives Valparaiso IN However will see circumstances unusu al Over Tom read article August 1988 MA about lightning Back 1963 uncle new Orbit 10-channel transmitter hit diContinued page 20 V J1W AY i~ii & MODEL BUILDING 7ERVICE RADf 0 CONTROL PreOOJCTS We carry full line Byron Originals Bob Parkerson Tom Cook Bob Violet products COD Orders Accepted 718 983-9735 128 WATCHOGUE DOAD EN SLAM 10314 18 Model Aviation K Centrel Line Products Modelers serving Modelers' shiog Friend Tools ~Adjustable Rudder Horns Control thorns~Coatrsl Lines 4 Iteany0utyflellcrooks*Hundles AdjustableLeadootCoidestlassic Kits Custnm Motor Mounts wilt , much Aluminum Inserts ANSAHPASSEII QALITtGUARAIITEEII SATISFACTION Send name address $100 recejoc N new estrunded catalog willget $2 00 ott first order CcattmToj Moclelo roe 36100 WosOOnId Irro 46074 dea e equines roiled Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 MICR9j~hn 216 282-8354 PEANUT SCALE Piper Vagabond Stinson 125 Outdoor kits each. $750 Light Indoor kits $795 OUTDOOR PEANUT Super Scale. $750 NEW Micro X Hornet P-30.$1395 SPORT SCALE PC-S Porter Taylor Craft Stinson Voyager Rubber CO Power .. $850 SPORT MODELS An Embryo Model 18 Span designed winl beginners ... $850 HARD-TO-FIND ITEMS Early Bird Theue Antique Aircraft*615 True OldeJaperreeeTlsaue l0in3colore*616 Japensee Tissue 12 en 6 colors*315 Microlite Silver*395 Mlcrofilm*4U Glue*175Solvent*i50 CorrdeneerPaper3dseeta*450 Plan ServIce over 17 Scale Sport Scale ft Peanut Scale Rubber StrIp 020 thre 068each *116 3132 thru Sf32each *310 WInder61 5Mark 1161 . *1215 Complete Line Brown C0 Motore Balsa Wood Outdoor ft Indoor Sheete ft Stripe Add 10% Postage mum Poetage *150 COMPLETE CATALOG *160 rectly lightning Paul Harveys column rather John Preston s right would statement now rest story JP uncle lived two-story house transmitter charge workbench up stairs next open window During thunder lightning storm bolt lightning struck transmitter sitting workbench inside house wall behind workbench floor underneath cracked battery charger burnt up batteries transmitter totally fried loading coil tenna also burnt up extensive damage electronic components trans mitter However Orbit did manage repair operating order true story just goes show indoors unusual things can happen radio equipment interested read Orbit able re pair damage transmitter Which re minded picture camera appeared recent issue Popular Photography camera taken New York repairer af ter buried several days house located burned down did camera see extreme heat during fire also got thoroughly soaked water during attempt put Out fire No repairable Which brings question What badly damaged model airplane piece RC equipment has successfully re paired what circumstances led damage Anyone care submit candidates Continued page 141 FINALLY I UltImate BOARD DesIgned & engIneered WARP FREE construction HIGH-TECH MATERIAL PortablemndUghtwelght e Conveniently Stored Large 20 x 78 Endgraln blua block pin swfsce 314 deep Unaffected temperature humidity CASH PRICE $13500 Carl UPS VSA & MC BOULDER PORT ARThUR iX 77640 409-9828777 20 Model Aviation AMA Logo Ring e Approved tile ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Rings cast n SOlid 10K Gold pleel 515000 es plus $250 Shipping Ordering Instractons Send Check Money Order Name Address Ring Size AMA No NAYCO Co eon 21 Sirallord NJ 08084 Please allow d toe weeks delivery New Jersey esderrts a0d il% tan Safety/Preston Continued page 20 Im going finish right because tomorrow leave AMA Nats return will have write column RC Scale events can now turn page 42 issue Have another safe month Nickel/Randolph Continued page 28 faces using whatever method youre fa miliar Trim covering away stab contacts fuselage bottom rudder top Epoxy fin rudder top stab checking align ment square epoxy stab fuselage Trim covering away epoxy 3A6-in wing mounting dow els place Epoxy tail skid ood mount engine mount attached fire wall wood screws Before doing harden screw holes thin CyA paint firewall coat epoxy Once engine mourned attach fuel line carburetor run piece soft iron wire through throffle Nyrod connect latter throttle arm Bend landing gear legs add wheels install units gear mount metal brackets small wood screws Check plane balances point indicated plans moving battery pack servos around necessary Install radio recheck balance point Connect elevator rudder ser vos pushrods made soft 3A6-in balsa shown Make Z bend throttle wire engage servo Satisfy yourself everything reacts properly transmitter controls range check accomplished air plane ready fly Flying Since prototype has far acquainted rough weedy NEW IMPROIJED *mr Wuliat Modul uMa mare wash Power * WANDIT * USpateetNones *2753 *Deals, invited * ne n~10ftOORDJ * *WetorDry * Stick Abrasives * *A Keen Machine gives exceptional *sanding control excellent finish * *995Sesic xci r riot Wand avd 1 *St5gvts *1 0896Sorider 5pocai xci 2 net 1 Sail*rsond eand 5 eacS xl gym *129Deloxe nxedes 3 hal 2 hell rxxnd *wands 1 SoIl weads 10 xi *egnIs *AdditionalWends Abrasives available * WANDIT MANUFACTURING 214 288-5789 * PO Box 286 uite Texas 75149 November 1988 141 StarBase Exchange 1902 Walnut Montgomery AL 36106 lee.-CO S~96 SV Write free catalog NASA patches flight suits pictures astronaut food much VISA/MC 1-800-426-1354 ADJUSTABLE FOAM CUTTER toot Easy BuildFun Use Make solid hollow core wings t scale techniques available s peanut models super-use e models super-easy foam/ wood assembly send $250 FOAM CUTTER plan foam samples plus latest airplane plans list Hard Shelling foam models included FREE order FOAM SCALE MODELS Box 662MA St Croix Falls WI 54024
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/11
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 20, 141
Lightning again Soft noses safety Keeping RC field safe Control traffic pattern FATAL ACCIDENT June 1988 Safety column mentioned safety campaign launched Society Model Aeronau tical Engineers SMAE British counterpart AMA part result two deaths during 1987 caused RC mod ci flying activities first death described detail collision between Slope Soarer fullscale hang glider February 1988 column until last week knew about second incident was caused three-pound model Henry Farrar editor Long Island Drone Society newsletter sent copy July issue description circum stances led second 1987 fatality UK Henry sure source formation appears to have come British model magazine Radio Control Models & Electronics RCM&E club field incident occurred southern suburbs London allgrass field runways distinguished close mowing grass club has ap pointed safety officer day acci dent November 1 1987 field victim Flier club member yet solo flying under instruction experienced RC pilot clubdesignated instructor Another member Flier B Mustang fun-fighter field ac cording magazine article weighed about three pounds powered 20-size twostroke engine After checking out model Flier B hand launched prevailing wind runway use some time during flying period change runway announced Meanwhile af ter performing number maneuvers Flier B noticed engine Mustang quit model altitude about 25 ft Flier B immediately called out Dead-stick initiated glidepath landing because low altitude relationship model pits other pilots made approach previously designated runway launched model Flier B checked beginning ap proach runway clear did see Flier instructor until split-second before Mustang hit Flier head Apparently Flier instructor crossed runway get position land model newly designated runway accident occurred just Flier rising after tying shoelace struck right temple died 24 days later depressed skull fracture resulted fatal brain jury According testimony given subsequent inquest model well constructed fitted spinner conformed SMAE recommendationa being flown manner followed standard practice estimated dead-stick model like ly have travelling about 25 mph during its approach summary inquest coroner stated accident appeared one-in-a-million chance verdict de clared Accidental Death writer magazine account acci dent some suggestions might prevent another incident type occurring agree suggestiona follows 1 wind change necessitates change run way during flying activities preferable make change after models have landed other words such time agreed run way change desirable no models should per mitted take off new runway until already air have landed Any reorientation pilot locations pit areas can made safely risk anyone being struck incoming model 2 pilot locations pit areas lo cated such manner will under flightpaths models no matter runway use risk someone being struck model minimized N p 7 3 may always feasible helps have buddy act copilot fly ing inform what going around Taking eyes off model order en sure runway clear may itself result accident especially several models airborne same time hope readers will dismiss accident just because didnt happen country Ive involved safety just model airplane safety involving other products too long enough know can happen coun try likely can happen other countries too Perhaps should take close look flying field layouts operating procedures ask ourselves Could happen Soft noses During time Ive writing Safety column Model Aviation Ive number letters have drawn atten tion what authors perceive unsafe practic es articles photos elsewhere maga zine Such subject letter Rich Neveln Qaldand CA modeler letter stated times read through MA article/column marvel various arms AMA know apparentiy care what other doing case point Continued page 16 4EE1S TRIC1Y U1TLE MANEUVER IVE LEANEt SINCE INSTALLED TNAT SOFT IUBBE1 MOSE 14 Model Aviation John Preston Safety jCornes Phut orthampton St NW Washinglon DC 20015 column provided address Items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation activities Content column howevet opinion author does necessarily upmsent official position Academy Model Aeronautics THE RC HELICOPTER4oRLD C,4 -4h. CHALLENGEa0U $ Di DOES THE CHALLENGE OF FLYING HELICOPTERS INTRIGUE YOU THEN YOU SHOULD FIND OUT ABOUT GORHAM MODEL PRODUCTS INC GMP specializes RC helicopters GMP has widest range best parts technical support GMP helicopters have proven world-beating performance PLUS over 1000 hobby stores nationwide handle product WANT TO KNOW MORE please send $200 illustrated catalog 1st place USA Canadian Natlo 1st place British World altitude 5988 ft Gorham Model Products Inc 23961 Craftsman Rd Calabasas CA 91302 TEL 818 992-0195 FAX 818 702-0117 HOY Horn hobby specralues ASTRO FLIGHT SYSTEMS Challenger Cobalt 4 Cell 020 Direct $ 7840Geared$ 9771 Challenger Cobalt 5 cell 035 Direct $ 8920Geared$11046 Challenger Cobalt 7 cell 0$ DIrect $10621Geared$12745 ChallengerCobaltl2ceI 15 Direct $14020Geared$16145 Challenger Cobalt 14 eel 25 Direct $16570Geared$18696 Challenger Cobas 18 cel 40 Direct $19545Geared$21671 Challenger CobaS 24 CCI 60 Direct $28471 Aatro DC/DC Super Chonger op 28 cells$8296 AsIm AC/DC Charger current adjuot$5500 Astro DC/DC Charger$3200 Astro Electric Throele$5596 Astro Do-DO Molar Control Electronic$3196 Anderoon Power Pole Connector 4 housings / 4 pins $200 / Pr Gold Pin Molee Connector$210 /p Tamlylt Connector$150 /pr Hi-Flee Wire 38 ea red & black 16 GaJ240 Strand$200 Daveys 30 Atop Meter I$1998 Micro Swhch Harnesot$480 3/18 Flat Braid torSoldeung Batte4eo$050/ft Heat Shdnk Tubing Baftenes 25 tor45OAR 9005 12005CR Flat Packs$150/h 3 tonltOOAR Flat Packs$160/S 4 ton ltOOAR& 1200SCR Stacked Packs$185/ft SANYO CUT-OFF BATTERY PACKSt S 4Cell 400n1A$1950 SCell 450mA$230S 450AR $3SOea 6 Cell ltOOmA$2925 7Cell ltOSmA$3318 OSOAR $395ea 6 Cell 900 mA $2980 7 Cell 905 mA $3385 9005CR $4OSea 6 Cell t200reA $2920 7 Cell l200ntA $3318 1200SCR$3ltSea packs med Iba packs t Pleate opecdy desired connectort ELECTRIC POWER kITS MMC Ultra MK IV 68 Span Sailane tor 05 Gear$3796 MMC Electric Playboy 67 Span Old lireer ton 05 Gear$2600 Aatro Chollenger 73 Span Sailplane br 05 Gear$3250 EMD Electra Glide II 73 Open Sailplane ton 05$3100 EMD Thennic Traveler Sailplane 76 Span br 05$3100 EMD Sky Knight 44 Span Trainer tor 05$2400 EMD Lightning 39 Open Aerobatic Sport Model torSO$2400 MMC Past Eddie Aerobalic Spelt Model tor 05$2400 37 "05$2400 SHIPPING & HANDLING76 Page CATALOGUE Up $600 acId$200$2GO pp/tot Class free $901 $2000 ltdd$250when requested order $2001 $4500 add$325 $4501 $7000 add$375 RN Over $7000 add$450H we. HO CA Addretoeeo add 6% tao Seed 3 Moron St A] MO VISA / MC lea Fop Date BOX 2212 Check allow up 30 dapO torWestminster Ca 92884 check clearasce COD charges plus $150 8g3831 1 handling Cauh OnlyHr5 Mon-Fri 9AM 5PM June lead construction article Mariah Glider LOOK AT THAT NOSE benefit dont keep back issues magazine nose Marish Sailplane vety pointed did ap pear would conform minimum radius-of-nose requirements 75mm F3B rules Thermal Soaring models Anyway back Richs letter went say last six years Slope Glider flying Ive hit about six times Four times left pain bruises fly aerobatic Slope Glid ers have RUBBER NOSES saves Glider crash saves per son some other occasions Two-Meter machines weigh 2 3 lb Perhaps could figure out energy relative baseball know pointed noses potential seri ous injury Richs letter described soft noses fabricated blocks latex foam rub ber cemented onto flat-fronted fuselage blocks decrease size towards tip slightly undersize finished contour finished shape achieved squirting RTV sili cone rubber colored white onto latex blocks smoothing shape wet finger Rich stated final important step drill A-in-diameter hole side finished nose After looking photographs Sailplanes several back issues Model Aviation appears pointy noses vogue rather ex ception Just necessary such noses achieving desired high performance debat able opinion Im receptive criti cism Sailplane enthusiasts probably Continued page 18 16 Model Aviation BLUES CA getting down get protected CA mask Safety Plus mask will eliminate CA fumes epoxy polyester resin vapors air breath Lightweight easy breathing comfortable CA Mask $1595 Paint Mask $2045 See hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct Safety Plus PO Box 1173 Dept 12M Clinton Mississippi 39056 Call toll free 1-800-842-7233 Mississippi dial 601-924-9640 VISA MASTERCARD accepted COD add $250 shipping handling included Dealer Inquiries Invited eMaintenance Items Pumps eFilters Motors eVac Heads eBrushes eParts eClorine eBromine eWater Bags Air Bags eSpa Pillows Yudachi Hot Tub & Spa eFragrance eReageants ePool & Spa 1 Qts p Q Call Toll Free Pricing 1-800-873-SWIM Pay Shipping Charges 48 States Texas Residents add 7% Sales Tax PLAYCATION POOLS & SPA Est 1979 PO Box 19275 illo TX 79114-1275 Old Fashioned Courtesy Service Pools Spa Sauna Supplies MG/Visa COD Fly Nearest Phone Call Smooth Flight Pricing 6 ot4SP L~aqVL Qt IVIrvr ALL rILL OlVSAL lst HVDR OTECH WATER CLARIFIER Qt Water Problems Call Will Pleased Help Feature Hydrotech Chemicals RELIABLY WITH CRYSTALS FROM JAN ALL FREQUENCIES TRANSMIT & RECEIVE QUICK DELIVERY REASONABLE PRICES FOR FREE CATALOG CALL OR WRflE JAN CRYSTALS P0 BOX 06017 FORT MYERS FL 33906 813 936-2397 IZW TOLL-FREE 1-800-237-3063 IN FLORIDA 1-800-226-XTAL FAX ORDERS 1-813-936-3750 2 dont improve performance over conforms F3B nose-radius requirement Before leaving subject heres brief word about ms AMA know t other doing As Ive men tioned before work AMA work editors Model Aviation Furthermore will see disclaimer head col umn states content in ion author does necessarily repre sent official position Academy Model Aeronautics other words Im anns AMA other hand have consulted time time members editorial staff magazine seeking opinion ma terial submitted publication ques tionable safety standpoint Overall opinion editorial staff does pretty good job screening out unsafe practices magazine compared some other model publications As before Im receptive criticism opinion too Lightning revisited recent Safety column talked about potential hazard lightning strik ing antenna RC transmitter during ap proaching thunderstorm previously asked readers knew such incident No body responded such report until just last week received letter Thomas Ailes lives Valparaiso IN However will see circumstances unusu al Over Tom read article August 1988 MA about lightning Back 1963 uncle new Orbit 10-channel transmitter hit diContinued page 20 V J1W AY i~ii & MODEL BUILDING 7ERVICE RADf 0 CONTROL PreOOJCTS We carry full line Byron Originals Bob Parkerson Tom Cook Bob Violet products COD Orders Accepted 718 983-9735 128 WATCHOGUE DOAD EN SLAM 10314 18 Model Aviation K Centrel Line Products Modelers serving Modelers' shiog Friend Tools ~Adjustable Rudder Horns Control thorns~Coatrsl Lines 4 Iteany0utyflellcrooks*Hundles AdjustableLeadootCoidestlassic Kits Custnm Motor Mounts wilt , much Aluminum Inserts ANSAHPASSEII QALITtGUARAIITEEII SATISFACTION Send name address $100 recejoc N new estrunded catalog willget $2 00 ott first order CcattmToj Moclelo roe 36100 WosOOnId Irro 46074 dea e equines roiled Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 MICR9j~hn 216 282-8354 PEANUT SCALE Piper Vagabond Stinson 125 Outdoor kits each. $750 Light Indoor kits $795 OUTDOOR PEANUT Super Scale. $750 NEW Micro X Hornet P-30.$1395 SPORT SCALE PC-S Porter Taylor Craft Stinson Voyager Rubber CO Power .. $850 SPORT MODELS An Embryo Model 18 Span designed winl beginners ... $850 HARD-TO-FIND ITEMS Early Bird Theue Antique Aircraft*615 True OldeJaperreeeTlsaue l0in3colore*616 Japensee Tissue 12 en 6 colors*315 Microlite Silver*395 Mlcrofilm*4U Glue*175Solvent*i50 CorrdeneerPaper3dseeta*450 Plan ServIce over 17 Scale Sport Scale ft Peanut Scale Rubber StrIp 020 thre 068each *116 3132 thru Sf32each *310 WInder61 5Mark 1161 . *1215 Complete Line Brown C0 Motore Balsa Wood Outdoor ft Indoor Sheete ft Stripe Add 10% Postage mum Poetage *150 COMPLETE CATALOG *160 rectly lightning Paul Harveys column rather John Preston s right would statement now rest story JP uncle lived two-story house transmitter charge workbench up stairs next open window During thunder lightning storm bolt lightning struck transmitter sitting workbench inside house wall behind workbench floor underneath cracked battery charger burnt up batteries transmitter totally fried loading coil tenna also burnt up extensive damage electronic components trans mitter However Orbit did manage repair operating order true story just goes show indoors unusual things can happen radio equipment interested read Orbit able re pair damage transmitter Which re minded picture camera appeared recent issue Popular Photography camera taken New York repairer af ter buried several days house located burned down did camera see extreme heat during fire also got thoroughly soaked water during attempt put Out fire No repairable Which brings question What badly damaged model airplane piece RC equipment has successfully re paired what circumstances led damage Anyone care submit candidates Continued page 141 FINALLY I UltImate BOARD DesIgned & engIneered WARP FREE construction HIGH-TECH MATERIAL PortablemndUghtwelght e Conveniently Stored Large 20 x 78 Endgraln blua block pin swfsce 314 deep Unaffected temperature humidity CASH PRICE $13500 Carl UPS VSA & MC BOULDER PORT ARThUR iX 77640 409-9828777 20 Model Aviation AMA Logo Ring e Approved tile ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS Rings cast n SOlid 10K Gold pleel 515000 es plus $250 Shipping Ordering Instractons Send Check Money Order Name Address Ring Size AMA No NAYCO Co eon 21 Sirallord NJ 08084 Please allow d toe weeks delivery New Jersey esderrts a0d il% tan Safety/Preston Continued page 20 Im going finish right because tomorrow leave AMA Nats return will have write column RC Scale events can now turn page 42 issue Have another safe month Nickel/Randolph Continued page 28 faces using whatever method youre fa miliar Trim covering away stab contacts fuselage bottom rudder top Epoxy fin rudder top stab checking align ment square epoxy stab fuselage Trim covering away epoxy 3A6-in wing mounting dow els place Epoxy tail skid ood mount engine mount attached fire wall wood screws Before doing harden screw holes thin CyA paint firewall coat epoxy Once engine mourned attach fuel line carburetor run piece soft iron wire through throffle Nyrod connect latter throttle arm Bend landing gear legs add wheels install units gear mount metal brackets small wood screws Check plane balances point indicated plans moving battery pack servos around necessary Install radio recheck balance point Connect elevator rudder ser vos pushrods made soft 3A6-in balsa shown Make Z bend throttle wire engage servo Satisfy yourself everything reacts properly transmitter controls range check accomplished air plane ready fly Flying Since prototype has far acquainted rough weedy NEW IMPROIJED *mr Wuliat Modul uMa mare wash Power * WANDIT * USpateetNones *2753 *Deals, invited * ne n~10ftOORDJ * *WetorDry * Stick Abrasives * *A Keen Machine gives exceptional *sanding control excellent finish * *995Sesic xci r riot Wand avd 1 *St5gvts *1 0896Sorider 5pocai xci 2 net 1 Sail*rsond eand 5 eacS xl gym *129Deloxe nxedes 3 hal 2 hell rxxnd *wands 1 SoIl weads 10 xi *egnIs *AdditionalWends Abrasives available * WANDIT MANUFACTURING 214 288-5789 * PO Box 286 uite Texas 75149 November 1988 141 StarBase Exchange 1902 Walnut Montgomery AL 36106 lee.-CO S~96 SV Write free catalog NASA patches flight suits pictures astronaut food much VISA/MC 1-800-426-1354 ADJUSTABLE FOAM CUTTER toot Easy BuildFun Use Make solid hollow core wings t scale techniques available s peanut models super-use e models super-easy foam/ wood assembly send $250 FOAM CUTTER plan foam samples plus latest airplane plans list Hard Shelling foam models included FREE order FOAM SCALE MODELS Box 662MA St Croix Falls WI 54024
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/11
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 20, 141
Lightning again Soft noses safety Keeping RC field safe Control traffic pattern FATAL ACCIDENT June 1988 Safety column mentioned safety campaign launched Society Model Aeronau tical Engineers SMAE British counterpart AMA part result two deaths during 1987 caused RC mod ci flying activities first death described detail collision between Slope Soarer fullscale hang glider February 1988 column until last week knew about second incident was caused three-pound model Henry Farrar editor Long Island Drone Society newsletter sent copy July issue description circum stances led second 1987 fatality UK Henry sure source formation appears to have come British model magazine Radio Control Models & Electronics RCM&E club field incident occurred southern suburbs London allgrass field runways distinguished close mowing grass club has ap pointed safety officer day acci dent November 1 1987 field victim Flier club member yet solo flying under instruction experienced RC pilot clubdesignated instructor Another member Flier B Mustang fun-fighter field ac cording magazine article weighed about three pounds powered 20-size twostroke engine After checking out model Flier B hand launched prevailing wind runway use some time during flying period change runway announced Meanwhile af ter performing number maneuvers Flier B noticed engine Mustang quit model altitude about 25 ft Flier B immediately called out Dead-stick initiated glidepath landing because low altitude relationship model pits other pilots made approach previously designated runway launched model Flier B checked beginning ap proach runway clear did see Flier instructor until split-second before Mustang hit Flier head Apparently Flier instructor crossed runway get position land model newly designated runway accident occurred just Flier rising after tying shoelace struck right temple died 24 days later depressed skull fracture resulted fatal brain jury According testimony given subsequent inquest model well constructed fitted spinner conformed SMAE recommendationa being flown manner followed standard practice estimated dead-stick model like ly have travelling about 25 mph during its approach summary inquest coroner stated accident appeared one-in-a-million chance verdict de clared Accidental Death writer magazine account acci dent some suggestions might prevent another incident type occurring agree suggestiona follows 1 wind change necessitates change run way during flying activities preferable make change after models have landed other words such time agreed run way change desirable no models should per mitted take off new runway until already air have landed Any reorientation pilot locations pit areas can made safely risk anyone being struck incoming model 2 pilot locations pit areas lo cated such manner will under flightpaths models no matter runway use risk someone being struck model minimized N p 7 3 may always feasible helps have buddy act copilot fly ing inform what going around Taking eyes off model order en sure runway clear may itself result accident especially several models airborne same time hope readers will dismiss accident just because didnt happen country Ive involved safety just model airplane safety involving other products too long enough know can happen coun try likely can happen other countries too Perhaps should take close look flying field layouts operating procedures ask ourselves Could happen Soft noses During time Ive writing Safety column Model Aviation Ive number letters have drawn atten tion what authors perceive unsafe practic es articles photos elsewhere maga zine Such subject letter Rich Neveln Qaldand CA modeler letter stated times read through MA article/column marvel various arms AMA know apparentiy care what other doing case point Continued page 16 4EE1S TRIC1Y U1TLE MANEUVER IVE LEANEt SINCE INSTALLED TNAT SOFT IUBBE1 MOSE 14 Model Aviation John Preston Safety jCornes Phut orthampton St NW Washinglon DC 20015 column provided address Items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation activities Content column howevet opinion author does necessarily upmsent official position Academy Model Aeronautics THE RC HELICOPTER4oRLD C,4 -4h. 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