John Preston Safety812 Comes First Northampton St NW Washington DC 20015 column pmvided address items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation actMties Content column however die opinion author does necessarily represent official position Academy Model Aemnautics Parade safety hazard E-Z pushrod connectors RC Starter comes itself RC chan nel mixup Fire CLARIFICATION April 1989 issue Model Aviation drew attention photograph previously appeared VP column depicted winning parade float featuring model aircraft caption under picture stated another Piper quarter-scale taxi ing behind float April column noted pilot taxiing model visible picture may have loose tether safeguard against radio malfunction strongly urged others may follow suit usc such tether Well just yesterday received note models pilot showed way ahead comes safe operation around bystanders Patrick Rickel president Four Seasons R/C Fliers pilot enclosed color photo float included taxiing A-scale Piper J-3 Pats note stated regard airplane being taxied pa rade April issue MA magazine enclosed photo can see prop turning plane being towed trailer steering back forth across road Tx wanted taxi engine run ning tether lines did feel se cure because children running around front float sides road So set tled towing model could please print something column let everyone know running enContinued page 16 14 Model Aviation loosely mounted muffler tnis want model allowed hot exhaust gases burn through firewall melt fuel tank Fortunately no explosion resulted small fire occurred didnt too much damage. ired model still flying comment Charlie Spear page 20 0 SaTety column April 1989 issue criti cized what sounded like hazardous condition parade Giant Scale model being taxied behind parade float wasnt way says Pat Rickel models engine runningthe plane being towed float merely steered RC left right vj:1 NOW I-lAND ME ThAT ANTENNA YOU TO BRING OLD Kaimbach Publishing Co 1027 N 7th St Milwaukee wi 53233-1 471 YES Please send me copies Radio Control Buyers Guide Price per copy $11 951#24626 Aircraft Cars Boats Radios Systems nes Hardware Books 0 Videos Finishing materials Accessories R/C dealers Plus much $1195 ORDER TODAY D check enclosed Charge credit card Charge ercard W Visa Name __________________________________________Card # _________________________________________ StreetExp date City State ZipSignature Include postage handling US $150 Canadian foreign add 15% minimum $300 Make payment U S funds Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax0018 gine crowd people DUMB Thank Thank Pat accompanying photo will let see yourselves attractive display models Four Seasons club float Note also what appears floral airplane perched above float Easy sometimes called E-Z connectors Ive never able predict what response Ill get request opinion readers some thing Ive discussed column March 89 column printed letter concerning pushrod connectors manufacturer calls items E-Z connectors another calls seemingly identical items just pushrod con nectors Call what will type connector pushrod passes through hole cylindrical boss tached servo arm setscrew tight ened secure pushrod reader previously sent letter relat ing experience told could fly certain clubs field using type connector because safe asked readers opinion matter received quite pile mail subject showed some modelers will use flight control functions because previous problems others swear slightly letters people recommend use flight control servos will use con trols Several letter writers some good advice use connectors Id like pass Lansing MI modeler Chuck Spence Cal vin Malinka Rialto CA both suggested replac ing slotted-head screw secures pushContinued page 18 16 Model Aviation Now can own source book radio control modeling formation o Control Buyers Guide 300 pages thousands product listings all-new 12th Edition Ra dio Control Buyers Guide provides up-to-date information radio control enthusiast needs her youre beginner NATS champion Theres no other RIO book source like #24626 U TIRED FORMING PROPS ON BOTTLES AND CANS WITH UNCERTAIN RESULTS HAROWOOD PROP FORMS Computer-Designed Now can form props drill fit Z bar know p itch hib tip 10 Form 20 Prop $1500 5 lOprop 51200 3 6 prop $800 S & H Adjustable Drill Jig hinge inserting tool $550 3 Free Z Bars Shaft order prop form drill Jig SUPERIOR PROPS 2412 Tucson Av PensacolaFl 32506944-1972 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 FIBERGLASS PARTS Over 237 cowls kit scratch built models Also over 34 round cowls ranging 4 14-7/8 diameter 55 diff size 8 shape wheel pants custom Make Parts Vacuum Form Canopies P1gm md $1 coeupht 1st TID FIBERGLASS SPECIALTIES 30925 Block Dept 4 Garden City Ml 48135 PHONE 313 421-6358 BRAZED & HIATIREAIUD Will GEAB & CASANES PHONE 313261-9064 1 Celebrating 10 years producing largest selection giant scale kits available today Design building Integrity scale fidelity scale flight characteristics standard IKON NWST 22 kIts choose STINSON SR8 115 SCALE 100 $37500 RIG & U/C ENGINES 15 thru 61 Glow Plugs & Spark Plugs ignition Engines 29 35 ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT PARTS Kraft 61 Cox Conquest 15 Testar/McCoy Series 21 Taipan 40 HGK Forster Remco Viking twin DC 09 diesel Coil orte free information RJL Industries PO Box 5 Sierra Ma&e CA 91024 818 359-0016 rod wire socket-head Allen setscrew has number advantages can apply torque secure setscrew case Allen variety also hardened steel can therefore bite pushrod wire Also setscrew has no head could bottom out connector body before secures pushrod Michael Wartman Pensacola FL among several writers will use E-Z connectors throttle nose gear steering Michael rec omniends filing flat pushrod wire us ing Loctite threads securing screw prevent vibration causing work loose Another writer letter now cannot lo cate suggested hard piano wire pushrods would likely slip softer wire securing screw would get better bite Roy ONeal MD Sacramento CA has experienced connectors nylon retaining washers falling off after being exposed freez ing temperatures might something bear mind cold-weather flier Judging letters thank took time write appears di vided opinion whether connectors should used flight control functions think use socket-head cap screw secure pushrod good idea use Loctite se cure screw interesting two writers Chuck Spen cer Milton Peacock also mentioned opposed use balsawood pushrods have used such pushrods number RC mod els up 40 engine size no problems what soever Anyone care comment practice Odd experience letter Dave Gilbert Continued page 20 18 Model Aviation 1/4 SCALE 96 $19750 ein nfl EDO FLOATSSPERRY MESSENGER 1/4 SCALE 461/4 SCALE 60 Q Mode America WithElectric Flight f Controller American TechnologyPerfect 05 Motors 510 cells Ho aroke2 month Lightweight 12 OZmoney back Adjustable switching pointgssorantee Snideness terminol eooy boop ON/OFF Cont roller2495 Power sove weight t 20 Size 22x1Sx63 very high efficiency 006V loss Add $100 shipping Calitondo esideots add 65% SI63Tas Send Check money order ComeswfthHigh Sky Foloboeonneelor3929 Kansas St #9 otherooaoecios aerDiersoCA 92104 also ovallobleSaii GLIDER RETRACTS Precision units made USA air craft quality materials Two 1 /4 scale size units choose Std up 10 lbs HO over 10 lbs $5000 ea $351J S&H CA res add 70/0 tax Send Sase information glass 1/4 scale OG 202 fuselage 1/3 & 1/5 scale retracts available soon Scale Glider Components 7034 FERN PLACE CARLSBAD CA 92009 6193 931-143B BYRON _ Performance Blended Fuels ORIGINALS Now f SEE YOUR U ORDER NO NITRO CASE Synthetic/CastorBlends 31300040% 31300055% 31300065% 31300088% 313001010% 313001110% 313001210% 313001615% 313001715%4Lycle 313002020%Byro-Jet 3 13002525%Premium 4 313003535%Premium 4 313004545%Premium C Straight Synthetic 21200040%Premium F 21200055%Byro-Jet 21200065%Premium 212001010%Byro-Jet u 212001110%Premium 212001515%Premium 212002020%Byro-Jet traig 212002525%Premium Compe 212003535%Premium Compe 212004545%Premium Compe Minimum Order Quantity--I Cast Deali Byron Originals Inc ox Sb SUNSHINE HOBBY READY TO FLY Call 1-800-45-TO FLY ACCESSORIES INCLUDED PIPER CHEROKEE-40$12999 PIPER CHEROKEE-2510899 FOKKER E111-4011999 FANCY STICK-4011499 FANCY STICK-256999 CESSNA 172-2010899 CONDOR-40L11999 TERCEL-4512199 ENGINE NOT INCLUDED PIONEER CAR$6000 ENGINE INCLUDED 17221 South Western Avenue Gardena California 90247 CONTAcT US FOR THIS MONTHS SPECIAL Higher Performancee Smoother Running Superior Lubrication ualled Rust Protection misCONSISTENTLY BLENDED specific use STdoesnt stock Byron Originals Fuels order direct UDE FREE FREIGHT asnaji Overseas call shipping quote FACTORY PRICE PER GAL RETAILCASE OF 4 PER GAL 14 CASES 5 CASES & UP 690 800 800 860 900 900 900 1075 1075 u,v1250 ithetic/Castor19951425 ithetic/Castor24501775 $$640 750 750 810 850 850 850 1015 15951015 1335 1650 -...1965 ithetic$ 950$ 690$ 640 1095800750 ithetic1095800750 1295900850 Inthetic1295900850 thetic159510751015 175012501175 ight Synthetic199514251335 sight Synthetic245017751650 iht Synthetic292521251965 Included Price Prices subject change notice es Phone 712 364-3165 Grove IA 51445 Orders Only 712 364-2009 Houston TX reported strange occurrence circumstances slightly differ ent could have resulted property damage injury odd experience recently think worth reporting Nothing bad happened thought about things could have happened became concerned since volved fairly common piece equipment ie Sullivan starter self-contained NiCd battery pack workbench late evening starter turned itself shelf closet same room working used about three months closet door closed tem perature inside closet probably midthirties heard strange sound wooden shelf acted like sounding board thought hearing something outside took about minute locate what really Nothing touching starter just started up itself After took about another minute stop stopped wedging screwdriver down between switch strap motor case bend strap outward normally Off switch position normal procedure using starter pick up squeeze switch strap against motor case some reason after three months turned itself possibly due cold weather really dont know sure What concerned about situation transmitters same shelf along containers dope thinner starter motors very powerful What become entangled rag something pulled itself Continued page 153 ULinr raiqo UN VMt cesaa nea nsaamns Gnior wilegal IRal & F tin 4hideI Anderson Power ~ Prt mAtS ___________ 8 Inc Oni y certified checks eroney orders accepted Minimum order $1200 ttree packages p44 Powerpof en 1S35O per package 51 50 shipping handling CT residents add 7h% sales tan Prices suhiect change notice DEALER ENQUIRiES INYITUD Fo turthe intornaho, dealer prcns send SASS end Busnnss Card SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Cailar Cairns Sl*oi Box 16787 Stanltxd CI 069203322-6294 Castor$ 950 1095 1095 30001195 1295 sstor1295 1295 Castor 20 Model Aviation ETY SAFE T e POXC unique two-component epoxy laminating system developed offer user safest highest quality laminating resin available 1 Pt Kit *180001 KitGlass Cloth 58 oz/sq yd 38 x6 ft 38 x 15 ft -$1900 38x3Oft- $3500 add *300 Ship & Hand tor above items Send SASE additional information ACPs Ughtweight Composite Materials Order COD Send Cheek Money Order AEROSPACE COMPOSITE PRODUCTS P0 Boa 16621 lOept Al Irvine CA 92714 Source Lghtwetght Pefaterals Safety/Preston Continued page 20 other things off shelf Besides direct damage equipment such fall could have broken open Ni-Cd battery packs possibly could have started fire wasnt Such event could also really stir things up flight box think need safety alert bulletin failure mode effects analysis Have ever heard anything like before response Daves question Yes did hear about somewhat similar incident back 1980 shortly after began writing Safety col umn incident reported club newslet ter time seemed good candi date Ripleys Believe rather column modeler just installed new onboard starter Sig Skybolt powered Su pertigre 60 After checking its operation backyard returned model bedroom kept modeling equipment ever forgot turn off both receiver switch starter motor Sometime during night receiver batter ies drained point servos moved extreme travel position Allegedly activated onboard starter fired up Supertigre caused Skybolt tear across room bite big chunks out A-scale Aeronca Champ Yes agree sounds somewhat farfetched However same 1980 Safety column reported tall tale also men tioned self-starting incident happened new car owned friend friend purchased just days before incident parked driveway facing garage like American drivers set parking brake manual transmission left first gear Sometime during night awakened sound car starting smashing through garage door Apparently tem perature fell during night wire starter circuit pinched during cars assembly shorted out energized starter cars manufacturer repaired car no cost friend years went re painted hood faded noticeably different color red rest car asked him about color difference told story Wrong antenna Another friend recently related tale about interesting frequency mix-up fortunately did result injury did cost both model another club member has two radios identical except frequency Because channel-identifying markers prevent transmitter antennas fully collapsing habit removing antennas transporting equipment flying field couple weeks ago left flying Continued page 156 WORLOS SICKEST SCALE PHOTO SERVICE 1000 PHOTO PACKS Rubber & Eng Power Free Flight Display PLANS S VIEWS ontrol Line Electric Power PHOTO-PACKS PLANS ENLARGINGR/C Airplanes new illustrated 32 page SASS EnlaTElog oid size catalog Catalog *400 SCALEUS & Canada $100 Foreign $300 pagesPlANS awl PHOIfi SEN VICEPenn Valley Hobby Center 3209 Madloon Gpensbo0 Nc 27403837-A W Maln St Lanadale PA 19446 Shoe 19192925239 NC coIled JET ENGINES_ DOYLEJETS i95 Catalog $500 iatter $1200/year DOYL EJET 4015 San Jacinto #404G Houston TX 77004713 440-4744 June 1989 153 #11 Blades r~ 1I 40 Pack $485 Deliveried 100 Pack $895 Berkeley Trading CoCheek MO PO Box26 Berkeley Springs WV 25411 Hand-cut quality kit includes rigging scale control setup wire parts pre-bent custom brass hardware parts individually identified pack aged Complete decals sEngine sizes 45-50 ES Wings fold next fuselage full scale removal four bolts Rigging intact setup time under 3 mm swing span 55 Stand off scale $15900 Add $550 P&H US orders $1500 Foreign Orders video catalog $1500 post mci vHS/Beta Regular catalog choice otMin Plan$300 Hand-Cut Quality Affordable Price AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 81-3000 Other kits available Aero-Pacer Baby Pacer Curios Jenny Flybaby Flybaby Combo Hawker Hurricane Land Jester PRODUCTS FORT misaumi IflflSI g Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems UnsupasS lwhO 15 tekS F 9eoofld EZUP Shelters E Z tre fu y se f conta ned sturdy steel tubs natruct N ooSS parts0tr p over NO 06nterpa e NO roPe tO m n eture * foil ofl youra roraft 10 x1 Sturdy fadS resint jed Blue nylar tOP pius up sTEPOAISOEm Kentucky reSdC~ add 5 saleS tat prodUCtS Ltd John peck Leiuur 5evenWood0 MAK yZBV AMA 05800v-s5iIiCs gster/ Weaver Continued page 34 batteries 1100 mAh ones shown model nose-heavy adding lead before installing batteries tail-heavy small-scale tail surfaces require ward center-of-gravity location good sta bility control Miscellaneous Paint false floor seat back black followed application Sig Flat-Coat Make gas tank /16 sheet balsa cover tissue apply few coats Sig Lite-Coat plastic cap large toothpaste tube did service gas cap Spray tank assembly silver glue dowel crosspiece sits upon convenient point during wing assembly Though tank trapped wings pylon glue prevents falling off wings removed pilot quarter-scale full-body fig ure made DGA Designs kit As con struction model progressed ever became apparent wing limited ones view cockpit pilot cut off waist elbows false floor made Thats help keep ing flying weight down since trun cated pilot weighs 2 oz Acrylic paints used touch up pilots face rubber parts face helmet etc given two coats Sig Flat-Coat protect against engine oil spray No windshield indicated original plans photos Quite possibly cruis ing speed 60 65 mph wind use ful airspeed indicator judging turn coordination corrugated board props intended supporting wings making rig ging wing wires can also used carrying frame attaching detach ing wings requires cutting off tops match bottom surface wing model resting frame wing 00 dihedral angle lower wires can remain slack until upper wires stretched over pylon 00 dihedral about right will allow uneven flying field surfaces model calls materials rela Safety/Preston Continued page 153 field wrong antenna transmitter planning use got field selected frequency pin corres ponded channel markers antenna turned transmitter caused other fliers model rekitted However friend aware time cause crash short later friend lost own model another flier turned transmitter same frequency friends transmitter Again nobody could figure out cause crash tt wasnt until friend returned home putting equipment away work shop discovered transmitters fre quency did match channel markers antenna Well expensive error could happen us have transmitter same brand different frequencies Another in-flight fire Judging some photos A-scale Pogo sent Greene NY modeler Frank Williams very lucky in-flight fire did result explosion Frank gave photos short explanatory note John Worth attending recent WRAM show model powered Zenoah G-38 has its muffler secured rear cylinder two bolts Apparently both bolts became loose during flight allowed hot exhaust gas impinge directly Onto firewall photos included months column shows hole burned through fire wall very melted gas tank also ap pears have hole burned Franks note said model kept flying landed being aware what happening wasnt until attempted refuel model discovered fire Two other photos havent included show charring inside fuselage wing saddle After looking pictures am extremely surprised fire did cause model explode Frank believes foam wrapped around tank prevented air getting gasoline contained Maybe what about air already tank would say Frank born under lucky star has subsequently mounted metal plate behind muffler has locked latters taching bolts 156 Model Aviation welT5 *OTHEES AleJO COLoeS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 20, 153, 156
John Preston Safety812 Comes First Northampton St NW Washington DC 20015 column pmvided address items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation actMties Content column however die opinion author does necessarily represent official position Academy Model Aemnautics Parade safety hazard E-Z pushrod connectors RC Starter comes itself RC chan nel mixup Fire CLARIFICATION April 1989 issue Model Aviation drew attention photograph previously appeared VP column depicted winning parade float featuring model aircraft caption under picture stated another Piper quarter-scale taxi ing behind float April column noted pilot taxiing model visible picture may have loose tether safeguard against radio malfunction strongly urged others may follow suit usc such tether Well just yesterday received note models pilot showed way ahead comes safe operation around bystanders Patrick Rickel president Four Seasons R/C Fliers pilot enclosed color photo float included taxiing A-scale Piper J-3 Pats note stated regard airplane being taxied pa rade April issue MA magazine enclosed photo can see prop turning plane being towed trailer steering back forth across road Tx wanted taxi engine run ning tether lines did feel se cure because children running around front float sides road So set tled towing model could please print something column let everyone know running enContinued page 16 14 Model Aviation loosely mounted muffler tnis want model allowed hot exhaust gases burn through firewall melt fuel tank Fortunately no explosion resulted small fire occurred didnt too much damage. ired model still flying comment Charlie Spear page 20 0 SaTety column April 1989 issue criti cized what sounded like hazardous condition parade Giant Scale model being taxied behind parade float wasnt way says Pat Rickel models engine runningthe plane being towed float merely steered RC left right vj:1 NOW I-lAND ME ThAT ANTENNA YOU TO BRING OLD Kaimbach Publishing Co 1027 N 7th St Milwaukee wi 53233-1 471 YES Please send me copies Radio Control Buyers Guide Price per copy $11 951#24626 Aircraft Cars Boats Radios Systems nes Hardware Books 0 Videos Finishing materials Accessories R/C dealers Plus much $1195 ORDER TODAY D check enclosed Charge credit card Charge ercard W Visa Name __________________________________________Card # _________________________________________ StreetExp date City State ZipSignature Include postage handling US $150 Canadian foreign add 15% minimum $300 Make payment U S funds Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax0018 gine crowd people DUMB Thank Thank Pat accompanying photo will let see yourselves attractive display models Four Seasons club float Note also what appears floral airplane perched above float Easy sometimes called E-Z connectors Ive never able predict what response Ill get request opinion readers some thing Ive discussed column March 89 column printed letter concerning pushrod connectors manufacturer calls items E-Z connectors another calls seemingly identical items just pushrod con nectors Call what will type connector pushrod passes through hole cylindrical boss tached servo arm setscrew tight ened secure pushrod reader previously sent letter relat ing experience told could fly certain clubs field using type connector because safe asked readers opinion matter received quite pile mail subject showed some modelers will use flight control functions because previous problems others swear slightly letters people recommend use flight control servos will use con trols Several letter writers some good advice use connectors Id like pass Lansing MI modeler Chuck Spence Cal vin Malinka Rialto CA both suggested replac ing slotted-head screw secures pushContinued page 18 16 Model Aviation Now can own source book radio control modeling formation o Control Buyers Guide 300 pages thousands product listings all-new 12th Edition Ra dio Control Buyers Guide provides up-to-date information radio control enthusiast needs her youre beginner NATS champion Theres no other RIO book source like #24626 U TIRED FORMING PROPS ON BOTTLES AND CANS WITH UNCERTAIN RESULTS HAROWOOD PROP FORMS Computer-Designed Now can form props drill fit Z bar know p itch hib tip 10 Form 20 Prop $1500 5 lOprop 51200 3 6 prop $800 S & H Adjustable Drill Jig hinge inserting tool $550 3 Free Z Bars Shaft order prop form drill Jig SUPERIOR PROPS 2412 Tucson Av PensacolaFl 32506944-1972 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 FIBERGLASS PARTS Over 237 cowls kit scratch built models Also over 34 round cowls ranging 4 14-7/8 diameter 55 diff size 8 shape wheel pants custom Make Parts Vacuum Form Canopies P1gm md $1 coeupht 1st TID FIBERGLASS SPECIALTIES 30925 Block Dept 4 Garden City Ml 48135 PHONE 313 421-6358 BRAZED & HIATIREAIUD Will GEAB & CASANES PHONE 313261-9064 1 Celebrating 10 years producing largest selection giant scale kits available today Design building Integrity scale fidelity scale flight characteristics standard IKON NWST 22 kIts choose STINSON SR8 115 SCALE 100 $37500 RIG & U/C ENGINES 15 thru 61 Glow Plugs & Spark Plugs ignition Engines 29 35 ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT PARTS Kraft 61 Cox Conquest 15 Testar/McCoy Series 21 Taipan 40 HGK Forster Remco Viking twin DC 09 diesel Coil orte free information RJL Industries PO Box 5 Sierra Ma&e CA 91024 818 359-0016 rod wire socket-head Allen setscrew has number advantages can apply torque secure setscrew case Allen variety also hardened steel can therefore bite pushrod wire Also setscrew has no head could bottom out connector body before secures pushrod Michael Wartman Pensacola FL among several writers will use E-Z connectors throttle nose gear steering Michael rec omniends filing flat pushrod wire us ing Loctite threads securing screw prevent vibration causing work loose Another writer letter now cannot lo cate suggested hard piano wire pushrods would likely slip softer wire securing screw would get better bite Roy ONeal MD Sacramento CA has experienced connectors nylon retaining washers falling off after being exposed freez ing temperatures might something bear mind cold-weather flier Judging letters thank took time write appears di vided opinion whether connectors should used flight control functions think use socket-head cap screw secure pushrod good idea use Loctite se cure screw interesting two writers Chuck Spen cer Milton Peacock also mentioned opposed use balsawood pushrods have used such pushrods number RC mod els up 40 engine size no problems what soever Anyone care comment practice Odd experience letter Dave Gilbert Continued page 20 18 Model Aviation 1/4 SCALE 96 $19750 ein nfl EDO FLOATSSPERRY MESSENGER 1/4 SCALE 461/4 SCALE 60 Q Mode America WithElectric Flight f Controller American TechnologyPerfect 05 Motors 510 cells Ho aroke2 month Lightweight 12 OZmoney back Adjustable switching pointgssorantee Snideness terminol eooy boop ON/OFF Cont roller2495 Power sove weight t 20 Size 22x1Sx63 very high efficiency 006V loss Add $100 shipping Calitondo esideots add 65% SI63Tas Send Check money order ComeswfthHigh Sky Foloboeonneelor3929 Kansas St #9 otherooaoecios aerDiersoCA 92104 also ovallobleSaii GLIDER RETRACTS Precision units made USA air craft quality materials Two 1 /4 scale size units choose Std up 10 lbs HO over 10 lbs $5000 ea $351J S&H CA res add 70/0 tax Send Sase information glass 1/4 scale OG 202 fuselage 1/3 & 1/5 scale retracts available soon Scale Glider Components 7034 FERN PLACE CARLSBAD CA 92009 6193 931-143B BYRON _ Performance Blended Fuels ORIGINALS Now f SEE YOUR U ORDER NO NITRO CASE Synthetic/CastorBlends 31300040% 31300055% 31300065% 31300088% 313001010% 313001110% 313001210% 313001615% 313001715%4Lycle 313002020%Byro-Jet 3 13002525%Premium 4 313003535%Premium 4 313004545%Premium C Straight Synthetic 21200040%Premium F 21200055%Byro-Jet 21200065%Premium 212001010%Byro-Jet u 212001110%Premium 212001515%Premium 212002020%Byro-Jet traig 212002525%Premium Compe 212003535%Premium Compe 212004545%Premium Compe Minimum Order Quantity--I Cast Deali Byron Originals Inc ox Sb SUNSHINE HOBBY READY TO FLY Call 1-800-45-TO FLY ACCESSORIES INCLUDED PIPER CHEROKEE-40$12999 PIPER CHEROKEE-2510899 FOKKER E111-4011999 FANCY STICK-4011499 FANCY STICK-256999 CESSNA 172-2010899 CONDOR-40L11999 TERCEL-4512199 ENGINE NOT INCLUDED PIONEER CAR$6000 ENGINE INCLUDED 17221 South Western Avenue Gardena California 90247 CONTAcT US FOR THIS MONTHS SPECIAL Higher Performancee Smoother Running Superior Lubrication ualled Rust Protection misCONSISTENTLY BLENDED specific use STdoesnt stock Byron Originals Fuels order direct UDE FREE FREIGHT asnaji Overseas call shipping quote FACTORY PRICE PER GAL RETAILCASE OF 4 PER GAL 14 CASES 5 CASES & UP 690 800 800 860 900 900 900 1075 1075 u,v1250 ithetic/Castor19951425 ithetic/Castor24501775 $$640 750 750 810 850 850 850 1015 15951015 1335 1650 -...1965 ithetic$ 950$ 690$ 640 1095800750 ithetic1095800750 1295900850 Inthetic1295900850 thetic159510751015 175012501175 ight Synthetic199514251335 sight Synthetic245017751650 iht Synthetic292521251965 Included Price Prices subject change notice es Phone 712 364-3165 Grove IA 51445 Orders Only 712 364-2009 Houston TX reported strange occurrence circumstances slightly differ ent could have resulted property damage injury odd experience recently think worth reporting Nothing bad happened thought about things could have happened became concerned since volved fairly common piece equipment ie Sullivan starter self-contained NiCd battery pack workbench late evening starter turned itself shelf closet same room working used about three months closet door closed tem perature inside closet probably midthirties heard strange sound wooden shelf acted like sounding board thought hearing something outside took about minute locate what really Nothing touching starter just started up itself After took about another minute stop stopped wedging screwdriver down between switch strap motor case bend strap outward normally Off switch position normal procedure using starter pick up squeeze switch strap against motor case some reason after three months turned itself possibly due cold weather really dont know sure What concerned about situation transmitters same shelf along containers dope thinner starter motors very powerful What become entangled rag something pulled itself Continued page 153 ULinr raiqo UN VMt cesaa nea nsaamns Gnior wilegal IRal & F tin 4hideI Anderson Power ~ Prt mAtS ___________ 8 Inc Oni y certified checks eroney orders accepted Minimum order $1200 ttree packages p44 Powerpof en 1S35O per package 51 50 shipping handling CT residents add 7h% sales tan Prices suhiect change notice DEALER ENQUIRiES INYITUD Fo turthe intornaho, dealer prcns send SASS end Busnnss Card SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Cailar Cairns Sl*oi Box 16787 Stanltxd CI 069203322-6294 Castor$ 950 1095 1095 30001195 1295 sstor1295 1295 Castor 20 Model Aviation ETY SAFE T e POXC unique two-component epoxy laminating system developed offer user safest highest quality laminating resin available 1 Pt Kit *180001 KitGlass Cloth 58 oz/sq yd 38 x6 ft 38 x 15 ft -$1900 38x3Oft- $3500 add *300 Ship & Hand tor above items Send SASE additional information ACPs Ughtweight Composite Materials Order COD Send Cheek Money Order AEROSPACE COMPOSITE PRODUCTS P0 Boa 16621 lOept Al Irvine CA 92714 Source Lghtwetght Pefaterals Safety/Preston Continued page 20 other things off shelf Besides direct damage equipment such fall could have broken open Ni-Cd battery packs possibly could have started fire wasnt Such event could also really stir things up flight box think need safety alert bulletin failure mode effects analysis Have ever heard anything like before response Daves question Yes did hear about somewhat similar incident back 1980 shortly after began writing Safety col umn incident reported club newslet ter time seemed good candi date Ripleys Believe rather column modeler just installed new onboard starter Sig Skybolt powered Su pertigre 60 After checking its operation backyard returned model bedroom kept modeling equipment ever forgot turn off both receiver switch starter motor Sometime during night receiver batter ies drained point servos moved extreme travel position Allegedly activated onboard starter fired up Supertigre caused Skybolt tear across room bite big chunks out A-scale Aeronca Champ Yes agree sounds somewhat farfetched However same 1980 Safety column reported tall tale also men tioned self-starting incident happened new car owned friend friend purchased just days before incident parked driveway facing garage like American drivers set parking brake manual transmission left first gear Sometime during night awakened sound car starting smashing through garage door Apparently tem perature fell during night wire starter circuit pinched during cars assembly shorted out energized starter cars manufacturer repaired car no cost friend years went re painted hood faded noticeably different color red rest car asked him about color difference told story Wrong antenna Another friend recently related tale about interesting frequency mix-up fortunately did result injury did cost both model another club member has two radios identical except frequency Because channel-identifying markers prevent transmitter antennas fully collapsing habit removing antennas transporting equipment flying field couple weeks ago left flying Continued page 156 WORLOS SICKEST SCALE PHOTO SERVICE 1000 PHOTO PACKS Rubber & Eng Power Free Flight Display PLANS S VIEWS ontrol Line Electric Power PHOTO-PACKS PLANS ENLARGINGR/C Airplanes new illustrated 32 page SASS EnlaTElog oid size catalog Catalog *400 SCALEUS & Canada $100 Foreign $300 pagesPlANS awl PHOIfi SEN VICEPenn Valley Hobby Center 3209 Madloon Gpensbo0 Nc 27403837-A W Maln St Lanadale PA 19446 Shoe 19192925239 NC coIled JET ENGINES_ DOYLEJETS i95 Catalog $500 iatter $1200/year DOYL EJET 4015 San Jacinto #404G Houston TX 77004713 440-4744 June 1989 153 #11 Blades r~ 1I 40 Pack $485 Deliveried 100 Pack $895 Berkeley Trading CoCheek MO PO Box26 Berkeley Springs WV 25411 Hand-cut quality kit includes rigging scale control setup wire parts pre-bent custom brass hardware parts individually identified pack aged Complete decals sEngine sizes 45-50 ES Wings fold next fuselage full scale removal four bolts Rigging intact setup time under 3 mm swing span 55 Stand off scale $15900 Add $550 P&H US orders $1500 Foreign Orders video catalog $1500 post mci vHS/Beta Regular catalog choice otMin Plan$300 Hand-Cut Quality Affordable Price AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 81-3000 Other kits available Aero-Pacer Baby Pacer Curios Jenny Flybaby Flybaby Combo Hawker Hurricane Land Jester PRODUCTS FORT misaumi IflflSI g Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems UnsupasS lwhO 15 tekS F 9eoofld EZUP Shelters E Z tre fu y se f conta ned sturdy steel tubs natruct N ooSS parts0tr p over NO 06nterpa e NO roPe tO m n eture * foil ofl youra roraft 10 x1 Sturdy fadS resint jed Blue nylar tOP pius up sTEPOAISOEm Kentucky reSdC~ add 5 saleS tat prodUCtS Ltd John peck Leiuur 5evenWood0 MAK yZBV AMA 05800v-s5iIiCs gster/ Weaver Continued page 34 batteries 1100 mAh ones shown model nose-heavy adding lead before installing batteries tail-heavy small-scale tail surfaces require ward center-of-gravity location good sta bility control Miscellaneous Paint false floor seat back black followed application Sig Flat-Coat Make gas tank /16 sheet balsa cover tissue apply few coats Sig Lite-Coat plastic cap large toothpaste tube did service gas cap Spray tank assembly silver glue dowel crosspiece sits upon convenient point during wing assembly Though tank trapped wings pylon glue prevents falling off wings removed pilot quarter-scale full-body fig ure made DGA Designs kit As con struction model progressed ever became apparent wing limited ones view cockpit pilot cut off waist elbows false floor made Thats help keep ing flying weight down since trun cated pilot weighs 2 oz Acrylic paints used touch up pilots face rubber parts face helmet etc given two coats Sig Flat-Coat protect against engine oil spray No windshield indicated original plans photos Quite possibly cruis ing speed 60 65 mph wind use ful airspeed indicator judging turn coordination corrugated board props intended supporting wings making rig ging wing wires can also used carrying frame attaching detach ing wings requires cutting off tops match bottom surface wing model resting frame wing 00 dihedral angle lower wires can remain slack until upper wires stretched over pylon 00 dihedral about right will allow uneven flying field surfaces model calls materials rela Safety/Preston Continued page 153 field wrong antenna transmitter planning use got field selected frequency pin corres ponded channel markers antenna turned transmitter caused other fliers model rekitted However friend aware time cause crash short later friend lost own model another flier turned transmitter same frequency friends transmitter Again nobody could figure out cause crash tt wasnt until friend returned home putting equipment away work shop discovered transmitters fre quency did match channel markers antenna Well expensive error could happen us have transmitter same brand different frequencies Another in-flight fire Judging some photos A-scale Pogo sent Greene NY modeler Frank Williams very lucky in-flight fire did result explosion Frank gave photos short explanatory note John Worth attending recent WRAM show model powered Zenoah G-38 has its muffler secured rear cylinder two bolts Apparently both bolts became loose during flight allowed hot exhaust gas impinge directly Onto firewall photos included months column shows hole burned through fire wall very melted gas tank also ap pears have hole burned Franks note said model kept flying landed being aware what happening wasnt until attempted refuel model discovered fire Two other photos havent included show charring inside fuselage wing saddle After looking pictures am extremely surprised fire did cause model explode Frank believes foam wrapped around tank prevented air getting gasoline contained Maybe what about air already tank would say Frank born under lucky star has subsequently mounted metal plate behind muffler has locked latters taching bolts 156 Model Aviation welT5 *OTHEES AleJO COLoeS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 20, 153, 156
John Preston Safety812 Comes First Northampton St NW Washington DC 20015 column pmvided address items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation actMties Content column however die opinion author does necessarily represent official position Academy Model Aemnautics Parade safety hazard E-Z pushrod connectors RC Starter comes itself RC chan nel mixup Fire CLARIFICATION April 1989 issue Model Aviation drew attention photograph previously appeared VP column depicted winning parade float featuring model aircraft caption under picture stated another Piper quarter-scale taxi ing behind float April column noted pilot taxiing model visible picture may have loose tether safeguard against radio malfunction strongly urged others may follow suit usc such tether Well just yesterday received note models pilot showed way ahead comes safe operation around bystanders Patrick Rickel president Four Seasons R/C Fliers pilot enclosed color photo float included taxiing A-scale Piper J-3 Pats note stated regard airplane being taxied pa rade April issue MA magazine enclosed photo can see prop turning plane being towed trailer steering back forth across road Tx wanted taxi engine run ning tether lines did feel se cure because children running around front float sides road So set tled towing model could please print something column let everyone know running enContinued page 16 14 Model Aviation loosely mounted muffler tnis want model allowed hot exhaust gases burn through firewall melt fuel tank Fortunately no explosion resulted small fire occurred didnt too much damage. ired model still flying comment Charlie Spear page 20 0 SaTety column April 1989 issue criti cized what sounded like hazardous condition parade Giant Scale model being taxied behind parade float wasnt way says Pat Rickel models engine runningthe plane being towed float merely steered RC left right vj:1 NOW I-lAND ME ThAT ANTENNA YOU TO BRING OLD Kaimbach Publishing Co 1027 N 7th St Milwaukee wi 53233-1 471 YES Please send me copies Radio Control Buyers Guide Price per copy $11 951#24626 Aircraft Cars Boats Radios Systems nes Hardware Books 0 Videos Finishing materials Accessories R/C dealers Plus much $1195 ORDER TODAY D check enclosed Charge credit card Charge ercard W Visa Name __________________________________________Card # _________________________________________ StreetExp date City State ZipSignature Include postage handling US $150 Canadian foreign add 15% minimum $300 Make payment U S funds Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax0018 gine crowd people DUMB Thank Thank Pat accompanying photo will let see yourselves attractive display models Four Seasons club float Note also what appears floral airplane perched above float Easy sometimes called E-Z connectors Ive never able predict what response Ill get request opinion readers some thing Ive discussed column March 89 column printed letter concerning pushrod connectors manufacturer calls items E-Z connectors another calls seemingly identical items just pushrod con nectors Call what will type connector pushrod passes through hole cylindrical boss tached servo arm setscrew tight ened secure pushrod reader previously sent letter relat ing experience told could fly certain clubs field using type connector because safe asked readers opinion matter received quite pile mail subject showed some modelers will use flight control functions because previous problems others swear slightly letters people recommend use flight control servos will use con trols Several letter writers some good advice use connectors Id like pass Lansing MI modeler Chuck Spence Cal vin Malinka Rialto CA both suggested replac ing slotted-head screw secures pushContinued page 18 16 Model Aviation Now can own source book radio control modeling formation o Control Buyers Guide 300 pages thousands product listings all-new 12th Edition Ra dio Control Buyers Guide provides up-to-date information radio control enthusiast needs her youre beginner NATS champion Theres no other RIO book source like #24626 U TIRED FORMING PROPS ON BOTTLES AND CANS WITH UNCERTAIN RESULTS HAROWOOD PROP FORMS Computer-Designed Now can form props drill fit Z bar know p itch hib tip 10 Form 20 Prop $1500 5 lOprop 51200 3 6 prop $800 S & H Adjustable Drill Jig hinge inserting tool $550 3 Free Z Bars Shaft order prop form drill Jig SUPERIOR PROPS 2412 Tucson Av PensacolaFl 32506944-1972 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 FIBERGLASS PARTS Over 237 cowls kit scratch built models Also over 34 round cowls ranging 4 14-7/8 diameter 55 diff size 8 shape wheel pants custom Make Parts Vacuum Form Canopies P1gm md $1 coeupht 1st TID FIBERGLASS SPECIALTIES 30925 Block Dept 4 Garden City Ml 48135 PHONE 313 421-6358 BRAZED & HIATIREAIUD Will GEAB & CASANES PHONE 313261-9064 1 Celebrating 10 years producing largest selection giant scale kits available today Design building Integrity scale fidelity scale flight characteristics standard IKON NWST 22 kIts choose STINSON SR8 115 SCALE 100 $37500 RIG & U/C ENGINES 15 thru 61 Glow Plugs & Spark Plugs ignition Engines 29 35 ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT PARTS Kraft 61 Cox Conquest 15 Testar/McCoy Series 21 Taipan 40 HGK Forster Remco Viking twin DC 09 diesel Coil orte free information RJL Industries PO Box 5 Sierra Ma&e CA 91024 818 359-0016 rod wire socket-head Allen setscrew has number advantages can apply torque secure setscrew case Allen variety also hardened steel can therefore bite pushrod wire Also setscrew has no head could bottom out connector body before secures pushrod Michael Wartman Pensacola FL among several writers will use E-Z connectors throttle nose gear steering Michael rec omniends filing flat pushrod wire us ing Loctite threads securing screw prevent vibration causing work loose Another writer letter now cannot lo cate suggested hard piano wire pushrods would likely slip softer wire securing screw would get better bite Roy ONeal MD Sacramento CA has experienced connectors nylon retaining washers falling off after being exposed freez ing temperatures might something bear mind cold-weather flier Judging letters thank took time write appears di vided opinion whether connectors should used flight control functions think use socket-head cap screw secure pushrod good idea use Loctite se cure screw interesting two writers Chuck Spen cer Milton Peacock also mentioned opposed use balsawood pushrods have used such pushrods number RC mod els up 40 engine size no problems what soever Anyone care comment practice Odd experience letter Dave Gilbert Continued page 20 18 Model Aviation 1/4 SCALE 96 $19750 ein nfl EDO FLOATSSPERRY MESSENGER 1/4 SCALE 461/4 SCALE 60 Q Mode America WithElectric Flight f Controller American TechnologyPerfect 05 Motors 510 cells Ho aroke2 month Lightweight 12 OZmoney back Adjustable switching pointgssorantee Snideness terminol eooy boop ON/OFF Cont roller2495 Power sove weight t 20 Size 22x1Sx63 very high efficiency 006V loss Add $100 shipping Calitondo esideots add 65% SI63Tas Send Check money order ComeswfthHigh Sky Foloboeonneelor3929 Kansas St #9 otherooaoecios aerDiersoCA 92104 also ovallobleSaii GLIDER RETRACTS Precision units made USA air craft quality materials Two 1 /4 scale size units choose Std up 10 lbs HO over 10 lbs $5000 ea $351J S&H CA res add 70/0 tax Send Sase information glass 1/4 scale OG 202 fuselage 1/3 & 1/5 scale retracts available soon Scale Glider Components 7034 FERN PLACE CARLSBAD CA 92009 6193 931-143B BYRON _ Performance Blended Fuels ORIGINALS Now f SEE YOUR U ORDER NO NITRO CASE Synthetic/CastorBlends 31300040% 31300055% 31300065% 31300088% 313001010% 313001110% 313001210% 313001615% 313001715%4Lycle 313002020%Byro-Jet 3 13002525%Premium 4 313003535%Premium 4 313004545%Premium C Straight Synthetic 21200040%Premium F 21200055%Byro-Jet 21200065%Premium 212001010%Byro-Jet u 212001110%Premium 212001515%Premium 212002020%Byro-Jet traig 212002525%Premium Compe 212003535%Premium Compe 212004545%Premium Compe Minimum Order Quantity--I Cast Deali Byron Originals Inc ox Sb SUNSHINE HOBBY READY TO FLY Call 1-800-45-TO FLY ACCESSORIES INCLUDED PIPER CHEROKEE-40$12999 PIPER CHEROKEE-2510899 FOKKER E111-4011999 FANCY STICK-4011499 FANCY STICK-256999 CESSNA 172-2010899 CONDOR-40L11999 TERCEL-4512199 ENGINE NOT INCLUDED PIONEER CAR$6000 ENGINE INCLUDED 17221 South Western Avenue Gardena California 90247 CONTAcT US FOR THIS MONTHS SPECIAL Higher Performancee Smoother Running Superior Lubrication ualled Rust Protection misCONSISTENTLY BLENDED specific use STdoesnt stock Byron Originals Fuels order direct UDE FREE FREIGHT asnaji Overseas call shipping quote FACTORY PRICE PER GAL RETAILCASE OF 4 PER GAL 14 CASES 5 CASES & UP 690 800 800 860 900 900 900 1075 1075 u,v1250 ithetic/Castor19951425 ithetic/Castor24501775 $$640 750 750 810 850 850 850 1015 15951015 1335 1650 -...1965 ithetic$ 950$ 690$ 640 1095800750 ithetic1095800750 1295900850 Inthetic1295900850 thetic159510751015 175012501175 ight Synthetic199514251335 sight Synthetic245017751650 iht Synthetic292521251965 Included Price Prices subject change notice es Phone 712 364-3165 Grove IA 51445 Orders Only 712 364-2009 Houston TX reported strange occurrence circumstances slightly differ ent could have resulted property damage injury odd experience recently think worth reporting Nothing bad happened thought about things could have happened became concerned since volved fairly common piece equipment ie Sullivan starter self-contained NiCd battery pack workbench late evening starter turned itself shelf closet same room working used about three months closet door closed tem perature inside closet probably midthirties heard strange sound wooden shelf acted like sounding board thought hearing something outside took about minute locate what really Nothing touching starter just started up itself After took about another minute stop stopped wedging screwdriver down between switch strap motor case bend strap outward normally Off switch position normal procedure using starter pick up squeeze switch strap against motor case some reason after three months turned itself possibly due cold weather really dont know sure What concerned about situation transmitters same shelf along containers dope thinner starter motors very powerful What become entangled rag something pulled itself Continued page 153 ULinr raiqo UN VMt cesaa nea nsaamns Gnior wilegal IRal & F tin 4hideI Anderson Power ~ Prt mAtS ___________ 8 Inc Oni y certified checks eroney orders accepted Minimum order $1200 ttree packages p44 Powerpof en 1S35O per package 51 50 shipping handling CT residents add 7h% sales tan Prices suhiect change notice DEALER ENQUIRiES INYITUD Fo turthe intornaho, dealer prcns send SASS end Busnnss Card SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Cailar Cairns Sl*oi Box 16787 Stanltxd CI 069203322-6294 Castor$ 950 1095 1095 30001195 1295 sstor1295 1295 Castor 20 Model Aviation ETY SAFE T e POXC unique two-component epoxy laminating system developed offer user safest highest quality laminating resin available 1 Pt Kit *180001 KitGlass Cloth 58 oz/sq yd 38 x6 ft 38 x 15 ft -$1900 38x3Oft- $3500 add *300 Ship & Hand tor above items Send SASE additional information ACPs Ughtweight Composite Materials Order COD Send Cheek Money Order AEROSPACE COMPOSITE PRODUCTS P0 Boa 16621 lOept Al Irvine CA 92714 Source Lghtwetght Pefaterals Safety/Preston Continued page 20 other things off shelf Besides direct damage equipment such fall could have broken open Ni-Cd battery packs possibly could have started fire wasnt Such event could also really stir things up flight box think need safety alert bulletin failure mode effects analysis Have ever heard anything like before response Daves question Yes did hear about somewhat similar incident back 1980 shortly after began writing Safety col umn incident reported club newslet ter time seemed good candi date Ripleys Believe rather column modeler just installed new onboard starter Sig Skybolt powered Su pertigre 60 After checking its operation backyard returned model bedroom kept modeling equipment ever forgot turn off both receiver switch starter motor Sometime during night receiver batter ies drained point servos moved extreme travel position Allegedly activated onboard starter fired up Supertigre caused Skybolt tear across room bite big chunks out A-scale Aeronca Champ Yes agree sounds somewhat farfetched However same 1980 Safety column reported tall tale also men tioned self-starting incident happened new car owned friend friend purchased just days before incident parked driveway facing garage like American drivers set parking brake manual transmission left first gear Sometime during night awakened sound car starting smashing through garage door Apparently tem perature fell during night wire starter circuit pinched during cars assembly shorted out energized starter cars manufacturer repaired car no cost friend years went re painted hood faded noticeably different color red rest car asked him about color difference told story Wrong antenna Another friend recently related tale about interesting frequency mix-up fortunately did result injury did cost both model another club member has two radios identical except frequency Because channel-identifying markers prevent transmitter antennas fully collapsing habit removing antennas transporting equipment flying field couple weeks ago left flying Continued page 156 WORLOS SICKEST SCALE PHOTO SERVICE 1000 PHOTO PACKS Rubber & Eng Power Free Flight Display PLANS S VIEWS ontrol Line Electric Power PHOTO-PACKS PLANS ENLARGINGR/C Airplanes new illustrated 32 page SASS EnlaTElog oid size catalog Catalog *400 SCALEUS & Canada $100 Foreign $300 pagesPlANS awl PHOIfi SEN VICEPenn Valley Hobby Center 3209 Madloon Gpensbo0 Nc 27403837-A W Maln St Lanadale PA 19446 Shoe 19192925239 NC coIled JET ENGINES_ DOYLEJETS i95 Catalog $500 iatter $1200/year DOYL EJET 4015 San Jacinto #404G Houston TX 77004713 440-4744 June 1989 153 #11 Blades r~ 1I 40 Pack $485 Deliveried 100 Pack $895 Berkeley Trading CoCheek MO PO Box26 Berkeley Springs WV 25411 Hand-cut quality kit includes rigging scale control setup wire parts pre-bent custom brass hardware parts individually identified pack aged Complete decals sEngine sizes 45-50 ES Wings fold next fuselage full scale removal four bolts Rigging intact setup time under 3 mm swing span 55 Stand off scale $15900 Add $550 P&H US orders $1500 Foreign Orders video catalog $1500 post mci vHS/Beta Regular catalog choice otMin Plan$300 Hand-Cut Quality Affordable Price AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 81-3000 Other kits available Aero-Pacer Baby Pacer Curios Jenny Flybaby Flybaby Combo Hawker Hurricane Land Jester PRODUCTS FORT misaumi IflflSI g Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems UnsupasS lwhO 15 tekS F 9eoofld EZUP Shelters E Z tre fu y se f conta ned sturdy steel tubs natruct N ooSS parts0tr p over NO 06nterpa e NO roPe tO m n eture * foil ofl youra roraft 10 x1 Sturdy fadS resint jed Blue nylar tOP pius up sTEPOAISOEm Kentucky reSdC~ add 5 saleS tat prodUCtS Ltd John peck Leiuur 5evenWood0 MAK yZBV AMA 05800v-s5iIiCs gster/ Weaver Continued page 34 batteries 1100 mAh ones shown model nose-heavy adding lead before installing batteries tail-heavy small-scale tail surfaces require ward center-of-gravity location good sta bility control Miscellaneous Paint false floor seat back black followed application Sig Flat-Coat Make gas tank /16 sheet balsa cover tissue apply few coats Sig Lite-Coat plastic cap large toothpaste tube did service gas cap Spray tank assembly silver glue dowel crosspiece sits upon convenient point during wing assembly Though tank trapped wings pylon glue prevents falling off wings removed pilot quarter-scale full-body fig ure made DGA Designs kit As con struction model progressed ever became apparent wing limited ones view cockpit pilot cut off waist elbows false floor made Thats help keep ing flying weight down since trun cated pilot weighs 2 oz Acrylic paints used touch up pilots face rubber parts face helmet etc given two coats Sig Flat-Coat protect against engine oil spray No windshield indicated original plans photos Quite possibly cruis ing speed 60 65 mph wind use ful airspeed indicator judging turn coordination corrugated board props intended supporting wings making rig ging wing wires can also used carrying frame attaching detach ing wings requires cutting off tops match bottom surface wing model resting frame wing 00 dihedral angle lower wires can remain slack until upper wires stretched over pylon 00 dihedral about right will allow uneven flying field surfaces model calls materials rela Safety/Preston Continued page 153 field wrong antenna transmitter planning use got field selected frequency pin corres ponded channel markers antenna turned transmitter caused other fliers model rekitted However friend aware time cause crash short later friend lost own model another flier turned transmitter same frequency friends transmitter Again nobody could figure out cause crash tt wasnt until friend returned home putting equipment away work shop discovered transmitters fre quency did match channel markers antenna Well expensive error could happen us have transmitter same brand different frequencies Another in-flight fire Judging some photos A-scale Pogo sent Greene NY modeler Frank Williams very lucky in-flight fire did result explosion Frank gave photos short explanatory note John Worth attending recent WRAM show model powered Zenoah G-38 has its muffler secured rear cylinder two bolts Apparently both bolts became loose during flight allowed hot exhaust gas impinge directly Onto firewall photos included months column shows hole burned through fire wall very melted gas tank also ap pears have hole burned Franks note said model kept flying landed being aware what happening wasnt until attempted refuel model discovered fire Two other photos havent included show charring inside fuselage wing saddle After looking pictures am extremely surprised fire did cause model explode Frank believes foam wrapped around tank prevented air getting gasoline contained Maybe what about air already tank would say Frank born under lucky star has subsequently mounted metal plate behind muffler has locked latters taching bolts 156 Model Aviation welT5 *OTHEES AleJO COLoeS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 20, 153, 156
John Preston Safety812 Comes First Northampton St NW Washington DC 20015 column pmvided address items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation actMties Content column however die opinion author does necessarily represent official position Academy Model Aemnautics Parade safety hazard E-Z pushrod connectors RC Starter comes itself RC chan nel mixup Fire CLARIFICATION April 1989 issue Model Aviation drew attention photograph previously appeared VP column depicted winning parade float featuring model aircraft caption under picture stated another Piper quarter-scale taxi ing behind float April column noted pilot taxiing model visible picture may have loose tether safeguard against radio malfunction strongly urged others may follow suit usc such tether Well just yesterday received note models pilot showed way ahead comes safe operation around bystanders Patrick Rickel president Four Seasons R/C Fliers pilot enclosed color photo float included taxiing A-scale Piper J-3 Pats note stated regard airplane being taxied pa rade April issue MA magazine enclosed photo can see prop turning plane being towed trailer steering back forth across road Tx wanted taxi engine run ning tether lines did feel se cure because children running around front float sides road So set tled towing model could please print something column let everyone know running enContinued page 16 14 Model Aviation loosely mounted muffler tnis want model allowed hot exhaust gases burn through firewall melt fuel tank Fortunately no explosion resulted small fire occurred didnt too much damage. ired model still flying comment Charlie Spear page 20 0 SaTety column April 1989 issue criti cized what sounded like hazardous condition parade Giant Scale model being taxied behind parade float wasnt way says Pat Rickel models engine runningthe plane being towed float merely steered RC left right vj:1 NOW I-lAND ME ThAT ANTENNA YOU TO BRING OLD Kaimbach Publishing Co 1027 N 7th St Milwaukee wi 53233-1 471 YES Please send me copies Radio Control Buyers Guide Price per copy $11 951#24626 Aircraft Cars Boats Radios Systems nes Hardware Books 0 Videos Finishing materials Accessories R/C dealers Plus much $1195 ORDER TODAY D check enclosed Charge credit card Charge ercard W Visa Name __________________________________________Card # _________________________________________ StreetExp date City State ZipSignature Include postage handling US $150 Canadian foreign add 15% minimum $300 Make payment U S funds Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax0018 gine crowd people DUMB Thank Thank Pat accompanying photo will let see yourselves attractive display models Four Seasons club float Note also what appears floral airplane perched above float Easy sometimes called E-Z connectors Ive never able predict what response Ill get request opinion readers some thing Ive discussed column March 89 column printed letter concerning pushrod connectors manufacturer calls items E-Z connectors another calls seemingly identical items just pushrod con nectors Call what will type connector pushrod passes through hole cylindrical boss tached servo arm setscrew tight ened secure pushrod reader previously sent letter relat ing experience told could fly certain clubs field using type connector because safe asked readers opinion matter received quite pile mail subject showed some modelers will use flight control functions because previous problems others swear slightly letters people recommend use flight control servos will use con trols Several letter writers some good advice use connectors Id like pass Lansing MI modeler Chuck Spence Cal vin Malinka Rialto CA both suggested replac ing slotted-head screw secures pushContinued page 18 16 Model Aviation Now can own source book radio control modeling formation o Control Buyers Guide 300 pages thousands product listings all-new 12th Edition Ra dio Control Buyers Guide provides up-to-date information radio control enthusiast needs her youre beginner NATS champion Theres no other RIO book source like #24626 U TIRED FORMING PROPS ON BOTTLES AND CANS WITH UNCERTAIN RESULTS HAROWOOD PROP FORMS Computer-Designed Now can form props drill fit Z bar know p itch hib tip 10 Form 20 Prop $1500 5 lOprop 51200 3 6 prop $800 S & H Adjustable Drill Jig hinge inserting tool $550 3 Free Z Bars Shaft order prop form drill Jig SUPERIOR PROPS 2412 Tucson Av PensacolaFl 32506944-1972 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 FIBERGLASS PARTS Over 237 cowls kit scratch built models Also over 34 round cowls ranging 4 14-7/8 diameter 55 diff size 8 shape wheel pants custom Make Parts Vacuum Form Canopies P1gm md $1 coeupht 1st TID FIBERGLASS SPECIALTIES 30925 Block Dept 4 Garden City Ml 48135 PHONE 313 421-6358 BRAZED & HIATIREAIUD Will GEAB & CASANES PHONE 313261-9064 1 Celebrating 10 years producing largest selection giant scale kits available today Design building Integrity scale fidelity scale flight characteristics standard IKON NWST 22 kIts choose STINSON SR8 115 SCALE 100 $37500 RIG & U/C ENGINES 15 thru 61 Glow Plugs & Spark Plugs ignition Engines 29 35 ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT PARTS Kraft 61 Cox Conquest 15 Testar/McCoy Series 21 Taipan 40 HGK Forster Remco Viking twin DC 09 diesel Coil orte free information RJL Industries PO Box 5 Sierra Ma&e CA 91024 818 359-0016 rod wire socket-head Allen setscrew has number advantages can apply torque secure setscrew case Allen variety also hardened steel can therefore bite pushrod wire Also setscrew has no head could bottom out connector body before secures pushrod Michael Wartman Pensacola FL among several writers will use E-Z connectors throttle nose gear steering Michael rec omniends filing flat pushrod wire us ing Loctite threads securing screw prevent vibration causing work loose Another writer letter now cannot lo cate suggested hard piano wire pushrods would likely slip softer wire securing screw would get better bite Roy ONeal MD Sacramento CA has experienced connectors nylon retaining washers falling off after being exposed freez ing temperatures might something bear mind cold-weather flier Judging letters thank took time write appears di vided opinion whether connectors should used flight control functions think use socket-head cap screw secure pushrod good idea use Loctite se cure screw interesting two writers Chuck Spen cer Milton Peacock also mentioned opposed use balsawood pushrods have used such pushrods number RC mod els up 40 engine size no problems what soever Anyone care comment practice Odd experience letter Dave Gilbert Continued page 20 18 Model Aviation 1/4 SCALE 96 $19750 ein nfl EDO FLOATSSPERRY MESSENGER 1/4 SCALE 461/4 SCALE 60 Q Mode America WithElectric Flight f Controller American TechnologyPerfect 05 Motors 510 cells Ho aroke2 month Lightweight 12 OZmoney back Adjustable switching pointgssorantee Snideness terminol eooy boop ON/OFF Cont roller2495 Power sove weight t 20 Size 22x1Sx63 very high efficiency 006V loss Add $100 shipping Calitondo esideots add 65% SI63Tas Send Check money order ComeswfthHigh Sky Foloboeonneelor3929 Kansas St #9 otherooaoecios aerDiersoCA 92104 also ovallobleSaii GLIDER RETRACTS Precision units made USA air craft quality materials Two 1 /4 scale size units choose Std up 10 lbs HO over 10 lbs $5000 ea $351J S&H CA res add 70/0 tax Send Sase information glass 1/4 scale OG 202 fuselage 1/3 & 1/5 scale retracts available soon Scale Glider Components 7034 FERN PLACE CARLSBAD CA 92009 6193 931-143B BYRON _ Performance Blended Fuels ORIGINALS Now f SEE YOUR U ORDER NO NITRO CASE Synthetic/CastorBlends 31300040% 31300055% 31300065% 31300088% 313001010% 313001110% 313001210% 313001615% 313001715%4Lycle 313002020%Byro-Jet 3 13002525%Premium 4 313003535%Premium 4 313004545%Premium C Straight Synthetic 21200040%Premium F 21200055%Byro-Jet 21200065%Premium 212001010%Byro-Jet u 212001110%Premium 212001515%Premium 212002020%Byro-Jet traig 212002525%Premium Compe 212003535%Premium Compe 212004545%Premium Compe Minimum Order Quantity--I Cast Deali Byron Originals Inc ox Sb SUNSHINE HOBBY READY TO FLY Call 1-800-45-TO FLY ACCESSORIES INCLUDED PIPER CHEROKEE-40$12999 PIPER CHEROKEE-2510899 FOKKER E111-4011999 FANCY STICK-4011499 FANCY STICK-256999 CESSNA 172-2010899 CONDOR-40L11999 TERCEL-4512199 ENGINE NOT INCLUDED PIONEER CAR$6000 ENGINE INCLUDED 17221 South Western Avenue Gardena California 90247 CONTAcT US FOR THIS MONTHS SPECIAL Higher Performancee Smoother Running Superior Lubrication ualled Rust Protection misCONSISTENTLY BLENDED specific use STdoesnt stock Byron Originals Fuels order direct UDE FREE FREIGHT asnaji Overseas call shipping quote FACTORY PRICE PER GAL RETAILCASE OF 4 PER GAL 14 CASES 5 CASES & UP 690 800 800 860 900 900 900 1075 1075 u,v1250 ithetic/Castor19951425 ithetic/Castor24501775 $$640 750 750 810 850 850 850 1015 15951015 1335 1650 -...1965 ithetic$ 950$ 690$ 640 1095800750 ithetic1095800750 1295900850 Inthetic1295900850 thetic159510751015 175012501175 ight Synthetic199514251335 sight Synthetic245017751650 iht Synthetic292521251965 Included Price Prices subject change notice es Phone 712 364-3165 Grove IA 51445 Orders Only 712 364-2009 Houston TX reported strange occurrence circumstances slightly differ ent could have resulted property damage injury odd experience recently think worth reporting Nothing bad happened thought about things could have happened became concerned since volved fairly common piece equipment ie Sullivan starter self-contained NiCd battery pack workbench late evening starter turned itself shelf closet same room working used about three months closet door closed tem perature inside closet probably midthirties heard strange sound wooden shelf acted like sounding board thought hearing something outside took about minute locate what really Nothing touching starter just started up itself After took about another minute stop stopped wedging screwdriver down between switch strap motor case bend strap outward normally Off switch position normal procedure using starter pick up squeeze switch strap against motor case some reason after three months turned itself possibly due cold weather really dont know sure What concerned about situation transmitters same shelf along containers dope thinner starter motors very powerful What become entangled rag something pulled itself Continued page 153 ULinr raiqo UN VMt cesaa nea nsaamns Gnior wilegal IRal & F tin 4hideI Anderson Power ~ Prt mAtS ___________ 8 Inc Oni y certified checks eroney orders accepted Minimum order $1200 ttree packages p44 Powerpof en 1S35O per package 51 50 shipping handling CT residents add 7h% sales tan Prices suhiect change notice DEALER ENQUIRiES INYITUD Fo turthe intornaho, dealer prcns send SASS end Busnnss Card SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Cailar Cairns Sl*oi Box 16787 Stanltxd CI 069203322-6294 Castor$ 950 1095 1095 30001195 1295 sstor1295 1295 Castor 20 Model Aviation ETY SAFE T e POXC unique two-component epoxy laminating system developed offer user safest highest quality laminating resin available 1 Pt Kit *180001 KitGlass Cloth 58 oz/sq yd 38 x6 ft 38 x 15 ft -$1900 38x3Oft- $3500 add *300 Ship & Hand tor above items Send SASE additional information ACPs Ughtweight Composite Materials Order COD Send Cheek Money Order AEROSPACE COMPOSITE PRODUCTS P0 Boa 16621 lOept Al Irvine CA 92714 Source Lghtwetght Pefaterals Safety/Preston Continued page 20 other things off shelf Besides direct damage equipment such fall could have broken open Ni-Cd battery packs possibly could have started fire wasnt Such event could also really stir things up flight box think need safety alert bulletin failure mode effects analysis Have ever heard anything like before response Daves question Yes did hear about somewhat similar incident back 1980 shortly after began writing Safety col umn incident reported club newslet ter time seemed good candi date Ripleys Believe rather column modeler just installed new onboard starter Sig Skybolt powered Su pertigre 60 After checking its operation backyard returned model bedroom kept modeling equipment ever forgot turn off both receiver switch starter motor Sometime during night receiver batter ies drained point servos moved extreme travel position Allegedly activated onboard starter fired up Supertigre caused Skybolt tear across room bite big chunks out A-scale Aeronca Champ Yes agree sounds somewhat farfetched However same 1980 Safety column reported tall tale also men tioned self-starting incident happened new car owned friend friend purchased just days before incident parked driveway facing garage like American drivers set parking brake manual transmission left first gear Sometime during night awakened sound car starting smashing through garage door Apparently tem perature fell during night wire starter circuit pinched during cars assembly shorted out energized starter cars manufacturer repaired car no cost friend years went re painted hood faded noticeably different color red rest car asked him about color difference told story Wrong antenna Another friend recently related tale about interesting frequency mix-up fortunately did result injury did cost both model another club member has two radios identical except frequency Because channel-identifying markers prevent transmitter antennas fully collapsing habit removing antennas transporting equipment flying field couple weeks ago left flying Continued page 156 WORLOS SICKEST SCALE PHOTO SERVICE 1000 PHOTO PACKS Rubber & Eng Power Free Flight Display PLANS S VIEWS ontrol Line Electric Power PHOTO-PACKS PLANS ENLARGINGR/C Airplanes new illustrated 32 page SASS EnlaTElog oid size catalog Catalog *400 SCALEUS & Canada $100 Foreign $300 pagesPlANS awl PHOIfi SEN VICEPenn Valley Hobby Center 3209 Madloon Gpensbo0 Nc 27403837-A W Maln St Lanadale PA 19446 Shoe 19192925239 NC coIled JET ENGINES_ DOYLEJETS i95 Catalog $500 iatter $1200/year DOYL EJET 4015 San Jacinto #404G Houston TX 77004713 440-4744 June 1989 153 #11 Blades r~ 1I 40 Pack $485 Deliveried 100 Pack $895 Berkeley Trading CoCheek MO PO Box26 Berkeley Springs WV 25411 Hand-cut quality kit includes rigging scale control setup wire parts pre-bent custom brass hardware parts individually identified pack aged Complete decals sEngine sizes 45-50 ES Wings fold next fuselage full scale removal four bolts Rigging intact setup time under 3 mm swing span 55 Stand off scale $15900 Add $550 P&H US orders $1500 Foreign Orders video catalog $1500 post mci vHS/Beta Regular catalog choice otMin Plan$300 Hand-Cut Quality Affordable Price AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 81-3000 Other kits available Aero-Pacer Baby Pacer Curios Jenny Flybaby Flybaby Combo Hawker Hurricane Land Jester PRODUCTS FORT misaumi IflflSI g Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems UnsupasS lwhO 15 tekS F 9eoofld EZUP Shelters E Z tre fu y se f conta ned sturdy steel tubs natruct N ooSS parts0tr p over NO 06nterpa e NO roPe tO m n eture * foil ofl youra roraft 10 x1 Sturdy fadS resint jed Blue nylar tOP pius up sTEPOAISOEm Kentucky reSdC~ add 5 saleS tat prodUCtS Ltd John peck Leiuur 5evenWood0 MAK yZBV AMA 05800v-s5iIiCs gster/ Weaver Continued page 34 batteries 1100 mAh ones shown model nose-heavy adding lead before installing batteries tail-heavy small-scale tail surfaces require ward center-of-gravity location good sta bility control Miscellaneous Paint false floor seat back black followed application Sig Flat-Coat Make gas tank /16 sheet balsa cover tissue apply few coats Sig Lite-Coat plastic cap large toothpaste tube did service gas cap Spray tank assembly silver glue dowel crosspiece sits upon convenient point during wing assembly Though tank trapped wings pylon glue prevents falling off wings removed pilot quarter-scale full-body fig ure made DGA Designs kit As con struction model progressed ever became apparent wing limited ones view cockpit pilot cut off waist elbows false floor made Thats help keep ing flying weight down since trun cated pilot weighs 2 oz Acrylic paints used touch up pilots face rubber parts face helmet etc given two coats Sig Flat-Coat protect against engine oil spray No windshield indicated original plans photos Quite possibly cruis ing speed 60 65 mph wind use ful airspeed indicator judging turn coordination corrugated board props intended supporting wings making rig ging wing wires can also used carrying frame attaching detach ing wings requires cutting off tops match bottom surface wing model resting frame wing 00 dihedral angle lower wires can remain slack until upper wires stretched over pylon 00 dihedral about right will allow uneven flying field surfaces model calls materials rela Safety/Preston Continued page 153 field wrong antenna transmitter planning use got field selected frequency pin corres ponded channel markers antenna turned transmitter caused other fliers model rekitted However friend aware time cause crash short later friend lost own model another flier turned transmitter same frequency friends transmitter Again nobody could figure out cause crash tt wasnt until friend returned home putting equipment away work shop discovered transmitters fre quency did match channel markers antenna Well expensive error could happen us have transmitter same brand different frequencies Another in-flight fire Judging some photos A-scale Pogo sent Greene NY modeler Frank Williams very lucky in-flight fire did result explosion Frank gave photos short explanatory note John Worth attending recent WRAM show model powered Zenoah G-38 has its muffler secured rear cylinder two bolts Apparently both bolts became loose during flight allowed hot exhaust gas impinge directly Onto firewall photos included months column shows hole burned through fire wall very melted gas tank also ap pears have hole burned Franks note said model kept flying landed being aware what happening wasnt until attempted refuel model discovered fire Two other photos havent included show charring inside fuselage wing saddle After looking pictures am extremely surprised fire did cause model explode Frank believes foam wrapped around tank prevented air getting gasoline contained Maybe what about air already tank would say Frank born under lucky star has subsequently mounted metal plate behind muffler has locked latters taching bolts 156 Model Aviation welT5 *OTHEES AleJO COLoeS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 20, 153, 156
John Preston Safety812 Comes First Northampton St NW Washington DC 20015 column pmvided address items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation actMties Content column however die opinion author does necessarily represent official position Academy Model Aemnautics Parade safety hazard E-Z pushrod connectors RC Starter comes itself RC chan nel mixup Fire CLARIFICATION April 1989 issue Model Aviation drew attention photograph previously appeared VP column depicted winning parade float featuring model aircraft caption under picture stated another Piper quarter-scale taxi ing behind float April column noted pilot taxiing model visible picture may have loose tether safeguard against radio malfunction strongly urged others may follow suit usc such tether Well just yesterday received note models pilot showed way ahead comes safe operation around bystanders Patrick Rickel president Four Seasons R/C Fliers pilot enclosed color photo float included taxiing A-scale Piper J-3 Pats note stated regard airplane being taxied pa rade April issue MA magazine enclosed photo can see prop turning plane being towed trailer steering back forth across road Tx wanted taxi engine run ning tether lines did feel se cure because children running around front float sides road So set tled towing model could please print something column let everyone know running enContinued page 16 14 Model Aviation loosely mounted muffler tnis want model allowed hot exhaust gases burn through firewall melt fuel tank Fortunately no explosion resulted small fire occurred didnt too much damage. ired model still flying comment Charlie Spear page 20 0 SaTety column April 1989 issue criti cized what sounded like hazardous condition parade Giant Scale model being taxied behind parade float wasnt way says Pat Rickel models engine runningthe plane being towed float merely steered RC left right vj:1 NOW I-lAND ME ThAT ANTENNA YOU TO BRING OLD Kaimbach Publishing Co 1027 N 7th St Milwaukee wi 53233-1 471 YES Please send me copies Radio Control Buyers Guide Price per copy $11 951#24626 Aircraft Cars Boats Radios Systems nes Hardware Books 0 Videos Finishing materials Accessories R/C dealers Plus much $1195 ORDER TODAY D check enclosed Charge credit card Charge ercard W Visa Name __________________________________________Card # _________________________________________ StreetExp date City State ZipSignature Include postage handling US $150 Canadian foreign add 15% minimum $300 Make payment U S funds Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax0018 gine crowd people DUMB Thank Thank Pat accompanying photo will let see yourselves attractive display models Four Seasons club float Note also what appears floral airplane perched above float Easy sometimes called E-Z connectors Ive never able predict what response Ill get request opinion readers some thing Ive discussed column March 89 column printed letter concerning pushrod connectors manufacturer calls items E-Z connectors another calls seemingly identical items just pushrod con nectors Call what will type connector pushrod passes through hole cylindrical boss tached servo arm setscrew tight ened secure pushrod reader previously sent letter relat ing experience told could fly certain clubs field using type connector because safe asked readers opinion matter received quite pile mail subject showed some modelers will use flight control functions because previous problems others swear slightly letters people recommend use flight control servos will use con trols Several letter writers some good advice use connectors Id like pass Lansing MI modeler Chuck Spence Cal vin Malinka Rialto CA both suggested replac ing slotted-head screw secures pushContinued page 18 16 Model Aviation Now can own source book radio control modeling formation o Control Buyers Guide 300 pages thousands product listings all-new 12th Edition Ra dio Control Buyers Guide provides up-to-date information radio control enthusiast needs her youre beginner NATS champion Theres no other RIO book source like #24626 U TIRED FORMING PROPS ON BOTTLES AND CANS WITH UNCERTAIN RESULTS HAROWOOD PROP FORMS Computer-Designed Now can form props drill fit Z bar know p itch hib tip 10 Form 20 Prop $1500 5 lOprop 51200 3 6 prop $800 S & H Adjustable Drill Jig hinge inserting tool $550 3 Free Z Bars Shaft order prop form drill Jig SUPERIOR PROPS 2412 Tucson Av PensacolaFl 32506944-1972 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 FIBERGLASS PARTS Over 237 cowls kit scratch built models Also over 34 round cowls ranging 4 14-7/8 diameter 55 diff size 8 shape wheel pants custom Make Parts Vacuum Form Canopies P1gm md $1 coeupht 1st TID FIBERGLASS SPECIALTIES 30925 Block Dept 4 Garden City Ml 48135 PHONE 313 421-6358 BRAZED & HIATIREAIUD Will GEAB & CASANES PHONE 313261-9064 1 Celebrating 10 years producing largest selection giant scale kits available today Design building Integrity scale fidelity scale flight characteristics standard IKON NWST 22 kIts choose STINSON SR8 115 SCALE 100 $37500 RIG & U/C ENGINES 15 thru 61 Glow Plugs & Spark Plugs ignition Engines 29 35 ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT PARTS Kraft 61 Cox Conquest 15 Testar/McCoy Series 21 Taipan 40 HGK Forster Remco Viking twin DC 09 diesel Coil orte free information RJL Industries PO Box 5 Sierra Ma&e CA 91024 818 359-0016 rod wire socket-head Allen setscrew has number advantages can apply torque secure setscrew case Allen variety also hardened steel can therefore bite pushrod wire Also setscrew has no head could bottom out connector body before secures pushrod Michael Wartman Pensacola FL among several writers will use E-Z connectors throttle nose gear steering Michael rec omniends filing flat pushrod wire us ing Loctite threads securing screw prevent vibration causing work loose Another writer letter now cannot lo cate suggested hard piano wire pushrods would likely slip softer wire securing screw would get better bite Roy ONeal MD Sacramento CA has experienced connectors nylon retaining washers falling off after being exposed freez ing temperatures might something bear mind cold-weather flier Judging letters thank took time write appears di vided opinion whether connectors should used flight control functions think use socket-head cap screw secure pushrod good idea use Loctite se cure screw interesting two writers Chuck Spen cer Milton Peacock also mentioned opposed use balsawood pushrods have used such pushrods number RC mod els up 40 engine size no problems what soever Anyone care comment practice Odd experience letter Dave Gilbert Continued page 20 18 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Originals Fuels order direct UDE FREE FREIGHT asnaji Overseas call shipping quote FACTORY PRICE PER GAL RETAILCASE OF 4 PER GAL 14 CASES 5 CASES & UP 690 800 800 860 900 900 900 1075 1075 u,v1250 ithetic/Castor19951425 ithetic/Castor24501775 $$640 750 750 810 850 850 850 1015 15951015 1335 1650 -...1965 ithetic$ 950$ 690$ 640 1095800750 ithetic1095800750 1295900850 Inthetic1295900850 thetic159510751015 175012501175 ight Synthetic199514251335 sight Synthetic245017751650 iht Synthetic292521251965 Included Price Prices subject change notice es Phone 712 364-3165 Grove IA 51445 Orders Only 712 364-2009 Houston TX reported strange occurrence circumstances slightly differ ent could have resulted property damage injury odd experience recently think worth reporting Nothing bad happened thought about things could have happened became concerned since volved fairly common piece equipment ie Sullivan starter self-contained NiCd battery pack workbench late evening starter turned itself shelf closet same room working used about three months closet door closed tem perature inside closet probably midthirties heard strange sound wooden shelf acted like sounding board thought hearing something outside took about minute locate what really Nothing touching starter just started up itself After took about another minute stop stopped wedging screwdriver down between switch strap motor case bend strap outward normally Off switch position normal procedure using starter pick up squeeze switch strap against motor case some reason after three months turned itself possibly due cold weather really dont know sure What concerned about situation transmitters same shelf along containers dope thinner starter motors very powerful What become entangled rag something pulled itself Continued page 153 ULinr raiqo UN VMt cesaa nea nsaamns Gnior wilegal IRal & F tin 4hideI Anderson Power ~ Prt mAtS ___________ 8 Inc Oni y certified checks eroney orders accepted Minimum order $1200 ttree packages p44 Powerpof en 1S35O per package 51 50 shipping handling CT residents add 7h% sales tan Prices suhiect change notice DEALER ENQUIRiES INYITUD Fo turthe intornaho, dealer prcns send SASS end Busnnss Card SERMOS RIC SNAP CONNECTORS Cailar Cairns Sl*oi Box 16787 Stanltxd CI 069203322-6294 Castor$ 950 1095 1095 30001195 1295 sstor1295 1295 Castor 20 Model Aviation ETY SAFE T e POXC unique two-component epoxy laminating system developed offer user safest highest quality laminating resin available 1 Pt Kit *180001 KitGlass Cloth 58 oz/sq yd 38 x6 ft 38 x 15 ft -$1900 38x3Oft- $3500 add *300 Ship & Hand tor above items Send SASE additional information ACPs Ughtweight Composite Materials Order COD Send Cheek Money Order AEROSPACE COMPOSITE PRODUCTS P0 Boa 16621 lOept Al Irvine CA 92714 Source Lghtwetght Pefaterals Safety/Preston Continued page 20 other things off shelf Besides direct damage equipment such fall could have broken open Ni-Cd battery packs possibly could have started fire wasnt Such event could also really stir things up flight box think need safety alert bulletin failure mode effects analysis Have ever heard anything like before response Daves question Yes did hear about somewhat similar incident back 1980 shortly after began writing Safety col umn incident reported club newslet ter time seemed good candi date Ripleys Believe rather column modeler just installed new onboard starter Sig Skybolt powered Su pertigre 60 After checking its operation backyard returned model bedroom kept modeling equipment ever forgot turn off both receiver switch starter motor Sometime during night receiver batter ies drained point servos moved extreme travel position Allegedly activated onboard starter fired up Supertigre caused Skybolt tear across room bite big chunks out A-scale Aeronca Champ Yes agree sounds somewhat farfetched However same 1980 Safety column reported tall tale also men tioned self-starting incident happened new car owned friend friend purchased just days before incident parked driveway facing garage like American drivers set parking brake manual transmission left first gear Sometime during night awakened sound car starting smashing through garage door Apparently tem perature fell during night wire starter circuit pinched during cars assembly shorted out energized starter cars manufacturer repaired car no cost friend years went re painted hood faded noticeably different color red rest car asked him about color difference told story Wrong antenna Another friend recently related tale about interesting frequency mix-up fortunately did result injury did cost both model another club member has two radios identical except frequency Because channel-identifying markers prevent transmitter antennas fully collapsing habit removing antennas transporting equipment flying field couple weeks ago left flying Continued page 156 WORLOS SICKEST SCALE PHOTO SERVICE 1000 PHOTO PACKS Rubber & Eng Power Free Flight Display PLANS S VIEWS ontrol Line Electric Power PHOTO-PACKS PLANS ENLARGINGR/C Airplanes new illustrated 32 page SASS EnlaTElog oid size catalog Catalog *400 SCALEUS & Canada $100 Foreign $300 pagesPlANS awl PHOIfi SEN VICEPenn Valley Hobby Center 3209 Madloon Gpensbo0 Nc 27403837-A W Maln St Lanadale PA 19446 Shoe 19192925239 NC coIled JET ENGINES_ DOYLEJETS i95 Catalog $500 iatter $1200/year DOYL EJET 4015 San Jacinto #404G Houston TX 77004713 440-4744 June 1989 153 #11 Blades r~ 1I 40 Pack $485 Deliveried 100 Pack $895 Berkeley Trading CoCheek MO PO Box26 Berkeley Springs WV 25411 Hand-cut quality kit includes rigging scale control setup wire parts pre-bent custom brass hardware parts individually identified pack aged Complete decals sEngine sizes 45-50 ES Wings fold next fuselage full scale removal four bolts Rigging intact setup time under 3 mm swing span 55 Stand off scale $15900 Add $550 P&H US orders $1500 Foreign Orders video catalog $1500 post mci vHS/Beta Regular catalog choice otMin Plan$300 Hand-Cut Quality Affordable Price AERODROME MODELS LTD 2623 S Miller Rd Saginaw Ml 48603 81-3000 Other kits available Aero-Pacer Baby Pacer Curios Jenny Flybaby Flybaby Combo Hawker Hurricane Land Jester PRODUCTS FORT misaumi IflflSI g Complete Line Exhaust Systems * Tuned Pipes Muffled Tuned Pipes * Headers uri Mufflers Expansion Mufflers copter Ball Mufflers ialized Exhaust Systems UnsupasS lwhO 15 tekS F 9eoofld EZUP Shelters E Z tre fu y se f conta ned sturdy steel tubs natruct N ooSS parts0tr p over NO 06nterpa e NO roPe tO m n eture * foil ofl youra roraft 10 x1 Sturdy fadS resint jed Blue nylar tOP pius up sTEPOAISOEm Kentucky reSdC~ add 5 saleS tat prodUCtS Ltd John peck Leiuur 5evenWood0 MAK yZBV AMA 05800v-s5iIiCs gster/ Weaver Continued page 34 batteries 1100 mAh ones shown model nose-heavy adding lead before installing batteries tail-heavy small-scale tail surfaces require ward center-of-gravity location good sta bility control Miscellaneous Paint false floor seat back black followed application Sig Flat-Coat Make gas tank /16 sheet balsa cover tissue apply few coats Sig Lite-Coat plastic cap large toothpaste tube did service gas cap Spray tank assembly silver glue dowel crosspiece sits upon convenient point during wing assembly Though tank trapped wings pylon glue prevents falling off wings removed pilot quarter-scale full-body fig ure made DGA Designs kit As con struction model progressed ever became apparent wing limited ones view cockpit pilot cut off waist elbows false floor made Thats help keep ing flying weight down since trun cated pilot weighs 2 oz Acrylic paints used touch up pilots face rubber parts face helmet etc given two coats Sig Flat-Coat protect against engine oil spray No windshield indicated original plans photos Quite possibly cruis ing speed 60 65 mph wind use ful airspeed indicator judging turn coordination corrugated board props intended supporting wings making rig ging wing wires can also used carrying frame attaching detach ing wings requires cutting off tops match bottom surface wing model resting frame wing 00 dihedral angle lower wires can remain slack until upper wires stretched over pylon 00 dihedral about right will allow uneven flying field surfaces model calls materials rela Safety/Preston Continued page 153 field wrong antenna transmitter planning use got field selected frequency pin corres ponded channel markers antenna turned transmitter caused other fliers model rekitted However friend aware time cause crash short later friend lost own model another flier turned transmitter same frequency friends transmitter Again nobody could figure out cause crash tt wasnt until friend returned home putting equipment away work shop discovered transmitters fre quency did match channel markers antenna Well expensive error could happen us have transmitter same brand different frequencies Another in-flight fire Judging some photos A-scale Pogo sent Greene NY modeler Frank Williams very lucky in-flight fire did result explosion Frank gave photos short explanatory note John Worth attending recent WRAM show model powered Zenoah G-38 has its muffler secured rear cylinder two bolts Apparently both bolts became loose during flight allowed hot exhaust gas impinge directly Onto firewall photos included months column shows hole burned through fire wall very melted gas tank also ap pears have hole burned Franks note said model kept flying landed being aware what happening wasnt until attempted refuel model discovered fire Two other photos havent included show charring inside fuselage wing saddle After looking pictures am extremely surprised fire did cause model explode Frank believes foam wrapped around tank prevented air getting gasoline contained Maybe what about air already tank would say Frank born under lucky star has subsequently mounted metal plate behind muffler has locked latters taching bolts 156 Model Aviation welT5 *OTHEES AleJO COLoeS
Edition: Model Aviation - 1989/06
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 20, 153, 156
John Preston Safety812 Comes First Northampton St NW Washington DC 20015 column pmvided address items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation actMties Content column however die opinion author does necessarily represent official position Academy Model Aemnautics Parade safety hazard E-Z pushrod connectors RC Starter comes itself RC chan nel mixup Fire CLARIFICATION April 1989 issue Model Aviation drew attention photograph previously appeared VP column depicted winning parade float featuring model aircraft caption under picture stated another Piper quarter-scale taxi ing behind float April column noted pilot taxiing model visible picture may have loose tether safeguard against radio malfunction strongly urged others may follow suit usc such tether Well just yesterday received note models pilot showed way ahead comes safe operation around bystanders Patrick Rickel president Four Seasons R/C Fliers pilot enclosed color photo float included taxiing A-scale Piper J-3 Pats note stated regard airplane being taxied pa rade April issue MA magazine enclosed photo can see prop turning plane being towed trailer steering back forth across road Tx wanted taxi engine run ning tether lines did feel se cure because children running around front float sides road So set tled towing model could please print something column let everyone know running enContinued page 16 14 Model Aviation loosely mounted muffler tnis want model allowed hot exhaust gases burn through firewall melt fuel tank Fortunately no explosion resulted small fire occurred didnt too much damage. ired model still flying comment Charlie Spear page 20 0 SaTety column April 1989 issue criti cized what sounded like hazardous condition parade Giant Scale model being taxied behind parade float wasnt way says Pat Rickel models engine runningthe plane being towed float merely steered RC left right vj:1 NOW I-lAND ME ThAT ANTENNA YOU TO BRING OLD Kaimbach Publishing Co 1027 N 7th St Milwaukee wi 53233-1 471 YES Please send me copies Radio Control Buyers Guide Price per copy $11 951#24626 Aircraft Cars Boats Radios Systems nes Hardware Books 0 Videos Finishing materials Accessories R/C dealers Plus much $1195 ORDER TODAY D check enclosed Charge credit card Charge ercard W Visa Name __________________________________________Card # _________________________________________ StreetExp date City State ZipSignature Include postage handling US $150 Canadian foreign add 15% minimum $300 Make payment U S funds Wisconsin residents add 5% sales tax0018 gine crowd people DUMB Thank Thank Pat accompanying photo will let see yourselves attractive display models Four Seasons club float Note also what appears floral airplane perched above float Easy sometimes called E-Z connectors Ive never able predict what response Ill get request opinion readers some thing Ive discussed column March 89 column printed letter concerning pushrod connectors manufacturer calls items E-Z connectors another calls seemingly identical items just pushrod con nectors Call what will type connector pushrod passes through hole cylindrical boss tached servo arm setscrew tight ened secure pushrod reader previously sent letter relat ing experience told could fly certain clubs field using type connector because safe asked readers opinion matter received quite pile mail subject showed some modelers will use flight control functions because previous problems others swear slightly letters people recommend use flight control servos will use con trols Several letter writers some good advice use connectors Id like pass Lansing MI modeler Chuck Spence Cal vin Malinka Rialto CA both suggested replac ing slotted-head screw secures pushContinued page 18 16 Model Aviation Now can own source book radio control modeling formation o Control Buyers Guide 300 pages thousands product listings all-new 12th Edition Ra dio Control Buyers Guide provides up-to-date information radio control enthusiast needs her youre beginner NATS champion Theres no other RIO book source like #24626 U TIRED FORMING PROPS ON BOTTLES AND CANS WITH UNCERTAIN RESULTS HAROWOOD PROP FORMS Computer-Designed Now can form props drill fit Z bar know p itch hib tip 10 Form 20 Prop $1500 5 lOprop 51200 3 6 prop $800 S & H Adjustable Drill Jig hinge inserting tool $550 3 Free Z Bars Shaft order prop form drill Jig SUPERIOR PROPS 2412 Tucson Av PensacolaFl 32506944-1972 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 FIBERGLASS PARTS Over 237 cowls kit scratch built models Also over 34 round cowls ranging 4 14-7/8 diameter 55 diff size 8 shape wheel pants custom Make Parts Vacuum Form Canopies P1gm md $1 coeupht 1st TID FIBERGLASS SPECIALTIES 30925 Block Dept 4 Garden City Ml 48135 PHONE 313 421-6358 BRAZED & HIATIREAIUD Will GEAB & CASANES PHONE 313261-9064 1 Celebrating 10 years producing largest selection giant scale kits available today Design building Integrity scale fidelity scale flight characteristics standard IKON NWST 22 kIts choose STINSON SR8 115 SCALE 100 $37500 RIG & U/C ENGINES 15 thru 61 Glow Plugs & Spark Plugs ignition Engines 29 35 ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT PARTS Kraft 61 Cox Conquest 15 Testar/McCoy Series 21 Taipan 40 HGK Forster Remco Viking twin DC 09 diesel Coil orte free information RJL Industries PO Box 5 Sierra Ma&e CA 91024 818 359-0016 rod wire socket-head Allen setscrew has number advantages can apply torque secure setscrew case Allen variety also hardened steel can therefore bite pushrod wire Also setscrew has no head could bottom out connector body before secures pushrod Michael Wartman Pensacola FL among several writers will use E-Z connectors throttle nose gear steering Michael rec omniends filing flat pushrod wire us ing Loctite threads securing screw prevent vibration causing work loose Another writer letter now cannot lo cate suggested hard piano wire pushrods would likely slip softer wire securing screw would get better bite Roy ONeal MD Sacramento CA has experienced connectors nylon retaining washers falling off after being exposed freez ing temperatures might something bear mind cold-weather flier Judging letters thank took time write appears di vided opinion whether connectors should used flight control functions think use socket-head cap screw secure pushrod good idea use Loctite se cure screw interesting two writers Chuck Spen cer Milton Peacock also mentioned opposed use balsawood pushrods have used such pushrods number RC mod els up 40 engine size no problems what soever Anyone care comment practice Odd experience letter Dave Gilbert Continued page 20 18 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could also really stir things up flight box think need safety alert bulletin failure mode effects analysis Have ever heard anything like before response Daves question Yes did hear about somewhat similar incident back 1980 shortly after began writing Safety col umn incident reported club newslet ter time seemed good candi date Ripleys Believe rather column modeler just installed new onboard starter Sig Skybolt powered Su pertigre 60 After checking its operation backyard returned model bedroom kept modeling equipment ever forgot turn off both receiver switch starter motor Sometime during night receiver batter ies drained point servos moved extreme travel position Allegedly activated onboard starter fired up Supertigre caused Skybolt tear across room bite big chunks out A-scale Aeronca Champ Yes agree sounds somewhat farfetched However same 1980 Safety column reported tall tale also men tioned self-starting incident happened new car owned friend friend purchased just days before incident parked driveway facing garage like American drivers set parking brake manual transmission left first gear Sometime during night awakened sound car starting smashing through garage door Apparently tem perature fell during night wire starter circuit pinched during cars assembly shorted out energized starter cars manufacturer repaired car no cost friend years went re painted hood faded noticeably different color red rest car asked him about color difference told story Wrong antenna Another friend recently related tale about interesting frequency mix-up fortunately did result injury did cost both model another club member has two radios identical except frequency Because channel-identifying markers prevent transmitter antennas fully collapsing habit removing antennas transporting equipment flying field couple weeks ago left flying Continued page 156 WORLOS SICKEST SCALE PHOTO SERVICE 1000 PHOTO PACKS Rubber & Eng Power Free Flight Display PLANS S VIEWS ontrol Line Electric Power 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Flat-Coat Make gas tank /16 sheet balsa cover tissue apply few coats Sig Lite-Coat plastic cap large toothpaste tube did service gas cap Spray tank assembly silver glue dowel crosspiece sits upon convenient point during wing assembly Though tank trapped wings pylon glue prevents falling off wings removed pilot quarter-scale full-body fig ure made DGA Designs kit As con struction model progressed ever became apparent wing limited ones view cockpit pilot cut off waist elbows false floor made Thats help keep ing flying weight down since trun cated pilot weighs 2 oz Acrylic paints used touch up pilots face rubber parts face helmet etc given two coats Sig Flat-Coat protect against engine oil spray No windshield indicated original plans photos Quite possibly cruis ing speed 60 65 mph wind use ful airspeed indicator judging turn coordination corrugated board props intended supporting wings making rig ging wing wires can also used carrying frame attaching detach ing wings requires cutting off tops match bottom surface wing model resting frame wing 00 dihedral angle lower wires can remain slack until upper wires stretched over pylon 00 dihedral about right will allow uneven flying field surfaces model calls materials rela Safety/Preston Continued page 153 field wrong antenna transmitter planning use got field selected frequency pin corres ponded channel markers antenna turned transmitter caused other fliers model rekitted However friend aware time cause crash short later friend lost own model another flier turned transmitter same frequency friends transmitter Again nobody could figure out cause crash tt wasnt until friend returned home putting equipment away work shop discovered transmitters fre quency did match channel markers antenna Well expensive error could happen us have transmitter same brand different frequencies Another in-flight fire Judging some photos A-scale Pogo sent Greene NY modeler Frank Williams very lucky in-flight fire did result explosion Frank gave photos short explanatory note John Worth attending recent WRAM show model powered Zenoah G-38 has its muffler secured rear cylinder two bolts Apparently both bolts became loose during flight allowed hot exhaust gas impinge directly Onto firewall photos included months column shows hole burned through fire wall very melted gas tank also ap pears have hole burned Franks note said model kept flying landed being aware what happening wasnt until attempted refuel model discovered fire Two other photos havent included show charring inside fuselage wing saddle After looking pictures am extremely surprised fire did cause model explode Frank believes foam wrapped around tank prevented air getting gasoline contained Maybe what about air already tank would say Frank born under lucky star has subsequently mounted metal plate behind muffler has locked latters taching bolts 156 Model Aviation welT5 *OTHEES AleJO COLoeS