Safety Comes First

Gary Shaw FIRE EXTINGUISHER EXPLOSIONS prompt recall recently came across alert indicated two models American LaFrance fire extinguishers being recalled Badger-Powhatan Charlottesville Virginia cooperation US Consumer Product Safety Commission CPSC affected models manufactured May through December 1985 recall has also issued BECOs model P-250MA Because defect threads connecting nozzle assembly red canister plastic valve nozzle assemblies extinguishers could blow off enough force cause serious injury Badger-Powhatan has received 100 explosion reports three injuries have reported several incidents nozzle assembly blew off force sufficient imbed wall ceiling About 84000 P-250MA P-275RA extinguishers being recalled model serial numbers recalled extinguishers printed canister label include American LaFrance Model P-250MA Model P-275RA BECO Model P-250MA Serial Numbers F5024000 through F5087500 FZ650001 through FZ656500 F5834501 through F5836000 FZ838001 through FZ647500 FM947501 through FM9495 FZ780001 through FZ781500 extinguishers sold nationwide retail stores about $9 $15 Contractors manufacturers installed buildings boats mobile homes have American LaFrance andlor BECO fire extinguisher home shop flying field check model serial numbers against above have numbers handle carefully nozzle assembly pointing ground return nearest authorized American LaFrance BECO distributor free replacement location nearest distributor call Badger-Powhatan 800 922-3499 Monday through Friday 8 am 5 pm Eastern time can also write Badger-Powhatan PO Box 7146 Charlottesville VA 22906 Address letter attention sales department Respirators CyA glue letter received recently Ralph Wehrheim Florissant Missouri asked Months ago edition MA noticed company boasted respirator sold use cyanoacrylate glues mistake marking edition cannot find advertisement have problems asthma seems aggravated use form glue Several hardware stores area sell respirators list cyanoacrylate glue specifically taking chemistry school has helped decipher respirator purchase Can direct company sells type June1993 67 qI 85 Twin Lakes Circle Atoka TN 38004 APC PROPELLERS Sound Suppression Design High Thrust Efficiency Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Continually Evolving Design Manufactured Landing Products PO Box 938 Knights Landing CA 95645 SIZEUSEPRICE 57X31159 6s21159 63X4395 65X292395 65X372395 65 X503395 65 X553395 65 X603395 65 X653395 7s315159 7X415159 7X5159 7X6159 7X7159 7X8159 7X9159 7X10159 78X414395 78X 66395 78X 76395 8X735395 8X414179 8X5179 8X6179 8X7179 8X8179 8X9179 8X10179 9X416199 9X516199 9X6199 9X7199 SIZEUSE PRICE 9X8199 9X9199 9X10199 925 X 50 .. 4395 925 XS25 4395 925 X 55 .. 4395 925X575 .4395 925 X 60 .. 4395 95 X 6501 .. 5395 95 X 7001 .. 5395 95 X 7501 .. 5395 95 X 8001 .. 5395 95 X 8501 .. 5395 9X65 395 9X75 395 9X85 395 95 X45 29 10X3229 10s4229 10X5229 10X6229 10X7229 lOXO229 10X9229 lOXiC229 105X45 11395 11X3249 11X4249 11X5249 11X6249 11X7249 11X8249 SIZEUSE PRICE 11X9249 12X6289 12X7289 12X8289 liXiG 7795 liXil7795 11 X127795 11X12W7795 11X137795 11X147795 115X48289 1225 X 3758349 12X97795 12X9W7795 12X107795 12X1OW7795 12X117795 12X11N7795 12X1157795 12X127795 12X1257795 12X12N7795 12X137795 12X13N7795 12X147795 125X97795 125X107795 12SX117795 12SX1157795 125X127795 125 X1257795 125X137795 SIZEUSE PRICE 13X6425 13X7425 13X8425 13X97795 13X107795 13X117795 13X13N9795 13X13501.9795 135X971295 135X1071295 135X11SN 71295 135X125 101295 135 X 133 10 1295 135X 135 101295 135 X 14 .. . 1295 135 X 14W 1295 14XSN1295 14X61295 14X81295 14X101295 14X121295 14X 1201 .. 10 . 1295 14X13101295 14X13N101295 14X135101295 14X 13501 . 10 . 1295 14X14101295 14X1401101295 144X 105 101295 144 X 12 .. 10 . 1295 144 X 13 .. 10 . 1295 145 X 1401 . 10 . 1295 SIZEUSE PRICE 145 X 1450110. 1295 15X8101295 1SX1O101295 1SX11101295 15X12101295 16X81295 16X101295 16X121295 16X141295 16X161295 OXOPPusher 395 1OX6PPusher 395 1OX7P .. Pusher 395 1OX8P..Pusher 395 11 X6P Pusher 395 11X7P..Pusher395 14X OP .. Pusher 1295 MULTI-BLADE 2 Replaceable Blades 18X82200 18X102200 18X12122200 18X142200 18X162200 18X182200 20X8122500 20X102500 20X122500 20X142500 20X162500 20X182500 SIZEUSE PRICE 20X202500 21X122500 22X83100 22X10133100 22X12133100 22X143100 22X163100 22X183100 22X203100 22X223100 24X103800 24X123800 24x143800 24X163800 24X183800 24 X 203800 24 X 223800 2 Blade Huh 18- 19 3000 2 Blade Huh 20- 2V 3500 2 Blade Huh 22 . 4000 2 Blude Huh 24 . 6000 MULTI-BLADE 3 Replaceable Blades 17X103300 18X103300 lox 113300 20X10133700 20X12133700 20X143700 21 X 103700 21X123700 SIZEUSE PRICE 22X104500 22X124500 22X144500 22X164500 24X105500 24X125500 24X145500 24X165500 3 Blade Hub 17-19 4500 3 Blade Huh 20-21 5500 3 Blade Huh 226500 3 Blade Huh 249000 cueeENrusAeEu 1549 Free Flisht 2tuCombut alu-ru Pylon 42SPyIou 540 Pylon 6as Combat 7us Passer CL Stunt 5120 Wurbird 15120 Pattern 1140 Free FlishI 1235CC ia70CC 1421-25 Free Flight 1515 Free Flishe 1629 Free Flight Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct England Enterprises 916-661-6515 i respirator advise what type would effective reviewed numerous material safety data sheets MSDS commonly used cyanoacryate glues CyA found indicated respirator necessary long adequate ventilation used atmospheric concentration vapor remains below irritating level Let emphasize ventilation key using CyA glues want avoid mucous membrane irritation eyes nose lungs building area does allow adequate ventilation suggest purchase respirator has prefilter airborne particles charcoal layer absorb organic vapors As mentioned April 1993 MA column respirator meets hobby needs very nicely 3M 8709 Paint Spray Respirator Its about same size dust mask its inexpensive provides protection against organic vapors paint particles enamels lacquers epoxies acrylic enamels polyurethanes respirator should available almost store carries 3M respirator products call 3M toll free 800 243-4630 From within Minnesota call collect 612 733-6234 selection assistance location nearest dealer Exploding payload jaw hit floor recently after reading letter sent modeler Tim Gillow HHLID Model Club Horseheads New York regarding what found remains airplane recently crashed Back couple months ago club contemplating its annual event became involved plan present staged dogfight showreally nothing two planes flying close together went local hobby shop see what available crash burn categorysomething didnt have put lot sweat time wouldnt get too upset over crashing midair found good shiplong moments nice lines hut bit heavy side After few nights shop ready go Unfortunately plane encountered some radio interference afternoon didnt survive its third flight pile pieces didnt look bad scooped up box carried home Several months later thought Id re build bird Within few minutes decided too far goneId spend glue new wood So young son Jeremy standing nearby got job stomping pieces balsa toothpicks having great time until stomped piece rear fuselage nothing broke stomped several times asked help picked up alarm discovered tail section full live ammunition rounds glued weight fuselage Holy ricochet Batman Several hundred accident scenarios flashed through mind original crash causing shooting unsuspecting spectator having sons foot shot off exploding round ammunition Imagine possibilities shells found way club picnic bonfire everyone gathered around telling safety stories Tim goes say hes shown piece containing live rounds anyone would look reaction always same What kind offool would risk several lives sake tail weight photo worth thousand comments wonder new museum Muncie has place display piece Tim describes An appropriate inscription could read Kill Hobby Tim says hell X-ray next preflown purchase RC hauler Traveling often pattern contests around town fun-flys has made very aware what can move around vehicle trailer well secured once Ive arrived field found damage could have prevented something rolled over during un expected turn slid something else head during quick stop nosing around RC trailers N-PAC last July came upon Frank Capone CRC Products Stateline Nevada designed very impressive wellcontinued page 80 68 Model Aviation Engineering 6917 W 59th St Chicago 60638 Sold IL ewing Tools 5 Model 910 Model 300 Model 1210 U * Model 212 il type iron gives 30 watts capacity 01 last heat tar field repairs using 12 volt battery tar power * Model 300 Iron gives 30 watts capacity light weight pencil type iron * Model 910 Iron has capacity 60 watts heavy duty iron * Model 1210 Gun provides 100 watts capacity heats instantly Send $100 catalog prices phone 312/586-8503 4 NORTHEAST AERODYNAMICS Inc 150 Robinson Rd Hudson NH 03051 SUPERIOR DESIG________ & CRAFTSMANSH BEL-A Model 212 Finest Kits Youll Ever Buy Build Train-Air 20 Train-Air 40 Sport-Air 40 Bel-Air 40 40 Hydro-Floats need easy handling superior serobstic modern looking apart exhibition biplane has filled Eel-AIr 60 kit parts biplane fine line kits machine cut sasist building real show stopper Sal-Air 60 has fully summetrical wing sections gives greatest potential acrobatic performance either upright inverted ship capable very slow close-in type flight right up rigorous aerobatic schedule can muster Engine Requirement Wing Span Wing Area Fuselage Length 60 52 935 0 46 SPECIFICATIONS Fuselage Width Weight Rsnge Wing Loading Range 36 6 75 lbs 14610 155 603-881-5899 Visa & Mastercard Accepted B&P Associates Gives Total Flight Line FREEDOM battery needs call write B&P Associates PO Box 22054 Waco TX 76702-2054 817662-5587 new electric starter battery pack cuts cord has always tied starter power panel Discover freedom being able start plane wherever added safety less wire get caught prop charge hefty 4 Amp/hour pack will take through weekend flying power enough spare dont stop have Ni-Cads virtually size imaginable cut experimenter free design whatever takes make yours best setup field Safety/Shaw Continued page 68 thought-out Wells Cargo RC Hauler photo shows basic idea Frank says allowed him travel California Vincennes Illinois back damage trailer Wells Cargo SW8 Service Wagon outfitted rear stabilizer jacks tie-down rails tie-down hooks 110-volt outlet charging personalized license plates RC HAULR additional plywood time two six-packs Bud done Frank says total cost $2154 improvement can offer add about six 12 flush-mounted floor tie-downs secure models too big fit airplane racks Frank indicated having plans drawn up will available time read column have trailer might buy near future consider Franks design before recreate wheel trailer can obtain copy $10 plus shipping handling Frank G Capone CRC Products Box 5189 Stateline NV 89449 Tel 916 544-5658 Fax 702 588-5683 Fifteen stitches later Rex Williams Mather Aerospace Modelers fame recently wrote describing what happens get arm too close arc spinning prop story begins sunny California day sound Saito 65 running backwards wanting fly model backwards nice day decided use throttle trim shut off engine however kept running After contemplating flying model backwards few moments decided reach over prop effort close choke doing dropped arm just littleinto prop arc engine stopped As luck would have modeler James Anderson just arrived able apply pressure Rexs wounds help him emergency room Rex went describe next two hours emergency room plot airfoils yoor dot matxh printer FOILED_AGAIN! PLOT AIItFOILS IN ANY CHORD UP TO 24 INCHES MODIFY TIIICKNESS CAMBER & TRAILING EDGE PLOT SKIN THICKNESS FOR SHEEIED WINGS ENTER DATA EASILY VIA INTELLIGENT EDITOR USER-FRIENDLY MENU-DRIVEN OPERATION INCLUDES 50 AIRFOIL FILES 26-PAGE USER MANUAL $45oo dd 55k us Oens dn phas ecio bnfhiosibkdflmUSSS5 sqin IaMPCXr*T coptibIea5St captad 4, uu pAso GI, spso printer tyvent,SIC ordetiss spnifr Sits St disks isad rhetk .osq order So CYGNET Software619 7928021 3525 Del Mar Heights #237b San Diego 92130 80 Model Aviation about Granite State R C Products Suppliers quality radio control parts accessories division Northeast Aerodynamics lacerations being sewn up adds still didnt get fly morals story Never fly alone always make adjustments behind engine Migratory battery packs letter Colorado modeler Bruce Stenulson shares what happens airplane battery pack goes south last two months SPARCS members have watched two fine aircraft cease respond control ultimately reduce themselves piles scrap balsa due failures battery power aircraft receiver first Sig Kadet Senior tight loop ceased respond continued loop agonizing three minutes before finally contacting ground Its frightening watch know no way prevent plane going wherever happens go postmortem found battery still adequate charge system reassembled operated correctly Bruce goes indicate battery pack failed after pulled its Velcro mount away fuselage bounced around bit pulled loose connector Does mean using Velcro mount equipment aircraft dangerous unre liable NO Ive used Velcro everything Piper Cubs wildly gyrating helicopters during learning days total success trick success clean surface plenty epoxy taped tied con nectors recently Ive seen several Velcro applications using Shoe Goo PFM fuelproofing issue last column wrote about Montana modeler nearly similar experience caused failure extend antenna Im sure hell agree lose control flying have time check see antenna secure extended As always have another safe hope see Nats July S 1Cc4E9~1GLASS Fiberglass Headquarters * BUY DIRECT * Supe Bond 5 51 Epoxy Epoxy Laminaling Reoins Cyanoacry 89 Adhes vex es ecilse Hand Creams Masks Ap 55S Pd yesier Resin Prenai Sprayer Laminahng Brushes ers nie Fibergiass Fillers Tongue Depressors Wood Mining Paddles sive Discs Sandpaper Foam Brushes Fine-Weave Medium Heasy Wrughi Clot ar on Fibers TECHNICAL INFORMATION keor topes norbon fber tepox & CALL TOLL FREE verboIt fiber xSrond eoiIobIe iMI WI OIl IL Ni 1-800-589-4444 18621 E Nins Miis Road poinie Michigan 48021 313 777-2032Fax 313 777-0350 Pitts-Style Mufflers UNIVERSAL STRAP ON older engines muffler bolts 29-45 JT-40P $2195 51-61 iT-SOP $2395 MOKIBi JT-MKB1P S2595 UNIVERSAL BOLT ON side mounted engines Will fit 90% engines made after 1995 MAIL ORDER se add $250 UPS shipoIng Check MO Visa MC COD accepted Add $400 extra COD California residents add 5% saies ux JT-A91PASP 1082995 JT-F74PFOX 742995 JT-M1O8PMAX 91-1082995 JT-BGXPMAX BGXI3495 JT-ST69P ST 61-75-90 2995 JT-ST25P ST 25-3000 2995 JT-MK15OP MOKI 1 5 3495 JT-Wi2OPWEBRA12O 2995 7/JTECI cIenVext ST-2 SuperTork MoVor 42-Gram Thrust 8000 RPM Cox 4-1/2 x 2 Prop 22 Watts Tested Five 1O-mAh Cells Total Weight 56 Grams K Two M2 Metric-Thread ting Holes Bearings 0185 Diam p 047 K Shaft 0058 Diameter Full Size 0385 Long Weight 063 Ounce Photo Catalog $2 #10 SASE June1993 81 T&T AERO Charles CT. 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