U Gary Shaw WHILE VISITING several flying fields during summer became increasingly aware really dangerous things giving second thought Leading pack neck woods pilots run engines full speed kneeling sitting front models Although few newcomers sport may unaware danger vast majority us veterans just plain know better visiting local flying field noted experienced modeler sitting front idling 40-sized model legs crossed hands transmitter no holding model holding watching model busy setting up computer radio prior taxiing out fly would someone obvious experience place himself such jeopardy Ignorance complacencyyou judge Another common mistake taxiing model pit area right up flight boxes lawn chairs Although some occasions observed pilots being politely reminded motors should shut off before being aimed pits reminders exception rather norm What would happen model couldnt slow down radio glitched model went out control Could move fast enough get out way emphasize point let share story forwarded modeler Roger Caron San Jose California engines running cleanly club field fly has long taxi strip afraid engine Sig 4-Star 40 would quit halfway out runway set idle couple clicks fast Almost immediately realized model taxiing faster could walk began trotting beside model picked up speed did right folks should have shut down time running about full tilt tried reach down grab tail should never attempted old fat guy Somehow legs couldnt keep up rest went sprawling head-first down taxiway transmitter went skidding out hand almost catching up cold humid morning ourContinued page 23 -1-c7PL 94 M October 1994 19 SafetylShaw Continued page 19 model instantly went full throttle 4-Star made kind ground loop headed straight back towards threw arms over head shut eyes went screaming couple feet away directly towards pits next thing remember seeing bunch flying buddies scattering direction Some old guys can really move fast middle 4-Stars right wing struck steel post used support wind sock model went roaring around around like pinwheel hands knees crawling full speed transmitter finally shut engine off everyone falling down crying uncontrollable laughter final outcome no damage transmitter minor damage model no physical damage ultimately awarded clubs coveted Dumb Thumb trophy message course Never try keep up model taxiing faster can walk.unless ready provide entertainment day third final observation summer goes pilots seem have need speed Ah yes.the low-altitude hi gh-speed passno lack mail forwarded regarding subject Editor Leroy Cordes Chicagoland Radio Control Modelers Incorporated provides following story week ago watched good flier make numerous low-altitude high-speed passes would dive model towards himself last minute turn fly east along edge asphalt about 15 feet out After settled gear relaxing suggested low-speed passes acknowledged fun would little bit safer done little farther out amazed response usually fly nobody else around have insurance case anything happens dumbfounded answer didnt think ask young daughter standing alongside him insurance also What goes through peoples minds Which Way Did Go year ago did short piece about relative almost flyaway keeps going responding controls because forgot extend transmitter antenna prior taking off doing downwind pass over field suddenly realized model locked straight flight headed toward wild blue yonder Although eventually figured out model wasnt responding managed get back its lesson learned hard way wont soon forget lucky get back Continued page 26 APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION p iiiXAdd 20 total ordor Twranca CA 00510 soppog MINI ER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FEUD HOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded tints cmv. Handy Ia H Easyte use $310 MINI-STRIPS PIIECISION DIE-CUT Medium Savant SAVES TIME $210 REPLACEMENT Flue Garnet AND EFFORTSANDING BELTSAaatd Water Prant MINI $335 // TEE N43MPrecision Sander Level Finishing & Corn Sanding PACKAGE COMPLETE WITH 3 SHEETS PEEL & STICK SANDPAPER MINI ~~GLUETIPS MAKES ANY GLUE TUBE INSTANT GLUE GUN PUT THE GLUE WHERE YOU WANT ITt Seals pin Na tess teE Nnmeastncline 4ter$110 SAW COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWNERE Saw hat mqnd die-cast tram chip-preet plastic hi sevun Receding nese ad jestabeva blade gives pad weik access Cute weed plastic metal ned HARDENED MUSIC WIRE MINI SAW BLADES 31 $225 FINE TOOTH REPLACEMENT HACK SAW BLADES S Inch TEMPERED tei catting HARDENED MUSIC WIRE j Ii L uj SE MEANS Ru after nnv gallon after gallee D after season research formula improvements aggressive field testing give great advantages well Better engine protection Consistent runs Cooler operating temperatures want consistency got Byron Fuel state-of-the-art Fuel Production Facility leaves nothing chance pmduction finest model engine fuels available world As fuels eachByron offers full line fuels ranging 0% ingredient metered thmugh computer-to 60% nitromethane lower price pmgrammexl controls accurate within 02inferior fuels Whether youre cars boats percent consistent operation run after runducted fans fixed wing rotary wing theres gallon after gallonByron Fuel blended specifically needs Byron Fuel wifi satisfy need powerincluding three premium Byron RACE car fuels mileage plug life reliable engineGet fueling confidence Get Byron Fuel performance no matter champions Contact dealer first doesnt stock Byron Fuel contact us direct Byron Originals Inc ox 279 Grove IA 51445 364-3165 October 1994 23 BrnoNLs* SafetylShaw Continued page 26 similarities another story provided longtime modeler Charles Castaing New Iberia Louisiana another moral might learned really happened friend another club state flying RC model plane following ruleshe proper frequency pin etc other fliers walked up him asked some questions regarding frequency using lively discussion ensued After turning face questioner continuing conversation quite some time finally realized still flying model.or thought time aircraft no sight made critical error taking eyes off model large search party formed lucky enough find model sustained minimal damage moral story quite clear Dont take eyes off model flying Runway Hopefully use words runway coming out time access runway pick up model taxi out start flight times Ive seen models collide ground simply because pilots failed tell other what doing didnt pay attention what going around Thirteen-year-old Damien Augustin Valley Stream New York lends credibility statement am 13-year-old boy writing about very serious topic concerns airfields across United States summer 1992 close encounter P-5 1 D Mustang flying Flightstar 40 time land Since beginner experienced pilot landed model happened. close encounter called out runway walked out retrieve model upwind side runway walking downwind P-51D Gold Edition taxied onto runway aircraft throttled forward acquired sufficient airspeed take off huge model became airborne gained about 10 feet altitude rolled 900 left blood-thirsty aircraft direct intercept course petrified used evasive maneuver known man however speed model its close proximity provided very little time turned auxiliary plan made flat-out run opposite direction oncoming threat Thanks quick reaction mighty speed able sprint out harms way request publish story order warn others potential threat Thanks letter Damien Its enlightening receive mail safety-conscious modelers its better provided youth have safety stories share Im looking forward receiving Until next month Keep wings level batteries charged 426 Model Aviation sfaction Guaranteed 5I61 EAv HINGE SH71O Pkg ot24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 74e e4t U9C4 fua 4 MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 23-5154
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/10
Page Numbers: 19, 23, 26
U Gary Shaw WHILE VISITING several flying fields during summer became increasingly aware really dangerous things giving second thought Leading pack neck woods pilots run engines full speed kneeling sitting front models Although few newcomers sport may unaware danger vast majority us veterans just plain know better visiting local flying field noted experienced modeler sitting front idling 40-sized model legs crossed hands transmitter no holding model holding watching model busy setting up computer radio prior taxiing out fly would someone obvious experience place himself such jeopardy Ignorance complacencyyou judge Another common mistake taxiing model pit area right up flight boxes lawn chairs Although some occasions observed pilots being politely reminded motors should shut off before being aimed pits reminders exception rather norm What would happen model couldnt slow down radio glitched model went out control Could move fast enough get out way emphasize point let share story forwarded modeler Roger Caron San Jose California engines running cleanly club field fly has long taxi strip afraid engine Sig 4-Star 40 would quit halfway out runway set idle couple clicks fast Almost immediately realized model taxiing faster could walk began trotting beside model picked up speed did right folks should have shut down time running about full tilt tried reach down grab tail should never attempted old fat guy Somehow legs couldnt keep up rest went sprawling head-first down taxiway transmitter went skidding out hand almost catching up cold humid morning ourContinued page 23 -1-c7PL 94 M October 1994 19 SafetylShaw Continued page 19 model instantly went full throttle 4-Star made kind ground loop headed straight back towards threw arms over head shut eyes went screaming couple feet away directly towards pits next thing remember seeing bunch flying buddies scattering direction Some old guys can really move fast middle 4-Stars right wing struck steel post used support wind sock model went roaring around around like pinwheel hands knees crawling full speed transmitter finally shut engine off everyone falling down crying uncontrollable laughter final outcome no damage transmitter minor damage model no physical damage ultimately awarded clubs coveted Dumb Thumb trophy message course Never try keep up model taxiing faster can walk.unless ready provide entertainment day third final observation summer goes pilots seem have need speed Ah yes.the low-altitude hi gh-speed passno lack mail forwarded regarding subject Editor Leroy Cordes Chicagoland Radio Control Modelers Incorporated provides following story week ago watched good flier make numerous low-altitude high-speed passes would dive model towards himself last minute turn fly east along edge asphalt about 15 feet out After settled gear relaxing suggested low-speed passes acknowledged fun would little bit safer done little farther out amazed response usually fly nobody else around have insurance case anything happens dumbfounded answer didnt think ask young daughter standing alongside him insurance also What goes through peoples minds Which Way Did Go year ago did short piece about relative almost flyaway keeps going responding controls because forgot extend transmitter antenna prior taking off doing downwind pass over field suddenly realized model locked straight flight headed toward wild blue yonder Although eventually figured out model wasnt responding managed get back its lesson learned hard way wont soon forget lucky get back Continued page 26 APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION p iiiXAdd 20 total ordor Twranca CA 00510 soppog MINI ER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FEUD HOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded tints cmv. Handy Ia H Easyte use $310 MINI-STRIPS PIIECISION DIE-CUT Medium Savant SAVES TIME $210 REPLACEMENT Flue Garnet AND EFFORTSANDING BELTSAaatd Water Prant MINI $335 // TEE N43MPrecision Sander Level Finishing & Corn Sanding PACKAGE COMPLETE WITH 3 SHEETS PEEL & STICK SANDPAPER MINI ~~GLUETIPS MAKES ANY GLUE TUBE INSTANT GLUE GUN PUT THE GLUE WHERE YOU WANT ITt Seals pin Na tess teE Nnmeastncline 4ter$110 SAW COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWNERE Saw hat mqnd die-cast tram chip-preet plastic hi sevun Receding nese ad jestabeva blade gives pad weik access Cute weed plastic metal ned HARDENED MUSIC WIRE MINI SAW BLADES 31 $225 FINE TOOTH REPLACEMENT HACK SAW BLADES S Inch TEMPERED tei catting HARDENED MUSIC WIRE j Ii L uj SE MEANS Ru after nnv gallon after gallee D after season research formula improvements aggressive field testing give great advantages well Better engine protection Consistent runs Cooler operating temperatures want consistency got Byron Fuel state-of-the-art Fuel Production Facility leaves nothing chance pmduction finest model engine fuels available world As fuels eachByron offers full line fuels ranging 0% ingredient metered thmugh computer-to 60% nitromethane lower price pmgrammexl controls accurate within 02inferior fuels Whether youre cars boats percent consistent operation run after runducted fans fixed wing rotary wing theres gallon after gallonByron Fuel blended specifically needs Byron Fuel wifi satisfy need powerincluding three premium Byron RACE car fuels mileage plug life reliable engineGet fueling confidence Get Byron Fuel performance no matter champions Contact dealer first doesnt stock Byron Fuel contact us direct Byron Originals Inc ox 279 Grove IA 51445 364-3165 October 1994 23 BrnoNLs* SafetylShaw Continued page 26 similarities another story provided longtime modeler Charles Castaing New Iberia Louisiana another moral might learned really happened friend another club state flying RC model plane following ruleshe proper frequency pin etc other fliers walked up him asked some questions regarding frequency using lively discussion ensued After turning face questioner continuing conversation quite some time finally realized still flying model.or thought time aircraft no sight made critical error taking eyes off model large search party formed lucky enough find model sustained minimal damage moral story quite clear Dont take eyes off model flying Runway Hopefully use words runway coming out time access runway pick up model taxi out start flight times Ive seen models collide ground simply because pilots failed tell other what doing didnt pay attention what going around Thirteen-year-old Damien Augustin Valley Stream New York lends credibility statement am 13-year-old boy writing about very serious topic concerns airfields across United States summer 1992 close encounter P-5 1 D Mustang flying Flightstar 40 time land Since beginner experienced pilot landed model happened. close encounter called out runway walked out retrieve model upwind side runway walking downwind P-51D Gold Edition taxied onto runway aircraft throttled forward acquired sufficient airspeed take off huge model became airborne gained about 10 feet altitude rolled 900 left blood-thirsty aircraft direct intercept course petrified used evasive maneuver known man however speed model its close proximity provided very little time turned auxiliary plan made flat-out run opposite direction oncoming threat Thanks quick reaction mighty speed able sprint out harms way request publish story order warn others potential threat Thanks letter Damien Its enlightening receive mail safety-conscious modelers its better provided youth have safety stories share Im looking forward receiving Until next month Keep wings level batteries charged 426 Model Aviation sfaction Guaranteed 5I61 EAv HINGE SH71O Pkg ot24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 74e e4t U9C4 fua 4 MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 23-5154
Edition: Model Aviation - 1994/10
Page Numbers: 19, 23, 26
U Gary Shaw WHILE VISITING several flying fields during summer became increasingly aware really dangerous things giving second thought Leading pack neck woods pilots run engines full speed kneeling sitting front models Although few newcomers sport may unaware danger vast majority us veterans just plain know better visiting local flying field noted experienced modeler sitting front idling 40-sized model legs crossed hands transmitter no holding model holding watching model busy setting up computer radio prior taxiing out fly would someone obvious experience place himself such jeopardy Ignorance complacencyyou judge Another common mistake taxiing model pit area right up flight boxes lawn chairs Although some occasions observed pilots being politely reminded motors should shut off before being aimed pits reminders exception rather norm What would happen model couldnt slow down radio glitched model went out control Could move fast enough get out way emphasize point let share story forwarded modeler Roger Caron San Jose California engines running cleanly club field fly has long taxi strip afraid engine Sig 4-Star 40 would quit halfway out runway set idle couple clicks fast Almost immediately realized model taxiing faster could walk began trotting beside model picked up speed did right folks should have shut down time running about full tilt tried reach down grab tail should never attempted old fat guy Somehow legs couldnt keep up rest went sprawling head-first down taxiway transmitter went skidding out hand almost catching up cold humid morning ourContinued page 23 -1-c7PL 94 M October 1994 19 SafetylShaw Continued page 19 model instantly went full throttle 4-Star made kind ground loop headed straight back towards threw arms over head shut eyes went screaming couple feet away directly towards pits next thing remember seeing bunch flying buddies scattering direction Some old guys can really move fast middle 4-Stars right wing struck steel post used support wind sock model went roaring around around like pinwheel hands knees crawling full speed transmitter finally shut engine off everyone falling down crying uncontrollable laughter final outcome no damage transmitter minor damage model no physical damage ultimately awarded clubs coveted Dumb Thumb trophy message course Never try keep up model taxiing faster can walk.unless ready provide entertainment day third final observation summer goes pilots seem have need speed Ah yes.the low-altitude hi gh-speed passno lack mail forwarded regarding subject Editor Leroy Cordes Chicagoland Radio Control Modelers Incorporated provides following story week ago watched good flier make numerous low-altitude high-speed passes would dive model towards himself last minute turn fly east along edge asphalt about 15 feet out After settled gear relaxing suggested low-speed passes acknowledged fun would little bit safer done little farther out amazed response usually fly nobody else around have insurance case anything happens dumbfounded answer didnt think ask young daughter standing alongside him insurance also What goes through peoples minds Which Way Did Go year ago did short piece about relative almost flyaway keeps going responding controls because forgot extend transmitter antenna prior taking off doing downwind pass over field suddenly realized model locked straight flight headed toward wild blue yonder Although eventually figured out model wasnt responding managed get back its lesson learned hard way wont soon forget lucky get back Continued page 26 APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION p iiiXAdd 20 total ordor Twranca CA 00510 soppog MINI ER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FEUD HOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded tints cmv. Handy Ia H Easyte use $310 MINI-STRIPS PIIECISION DIE-CUT Medium Savant SAVES TIME $210 REPLACEMENT Flue Garnet AND EFFORTSANDING BELTSAaatd Water Prant MINI $335 // TEE N43MPrecision Sander Level Finishing & Corn Sanding PACKAGE COMPLETE WITH 3 SHEETS PEEL & STICK SANDPAPER MINI ~~GLUETIPS MAKES ANY GLUE TUBE INSTANT GLUE GUN PUT THE GLUE WHERE YOU WANT ITt Seals pin Na tess teE Nnmeastncline 4ter$110 SAW COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWNERE Saw hat mqnd die-cast tram chip-preet plastic hi sevun Receding nese ad jestabeva blade gives pad weik access Cute weed plastic metal ned HARDENED MUSIC WIRE MINI SAW BLADES 31 $225 FINE TOOTH REPLACEMENT HACK SAW BLADES S Inch TEMPERED tei catting HARDENED MUSIC WIRE j Ii L uj SE MEANS Ru after nnv gallon after gallee D after season research formula improvements aggressive field testing give great advantages well Better engine protection Consistent runs Cooler operating temperatures want consistency got Byron Fuel state-of-the-art Fuel Production Facility leaves nothing chance pmduction finest model engine fuels available world As fuels eachByron offers full line fuels ranging 0% ingredient metered thmugh computer-to 60% nitromethane lower price pmgrammexl controls accurate within 02inferior fuels Whether youre cars boats percent consistent operation run after runducted fans fixed wing rotary wing theres gallon after gallonByron Fuel blended specifically needs Byron Fuel wifi satisfy need powerincluding three premium Byron RACE car fuels mileage plug life reliable engineGet fueling confidence Get Byron Fuel performance no matter champions Contact dealer first doesnt stock Byron Fuel contact us direct Byron Originals Inc ox 279 Grove IA 51445 364-3165 October 1994 23 BrnoNLs* SafetylShaw Continued page 26 similarities another story provided longtime modeler Charles Castaing New Iberia Louisiana another moral might learned really happened friend another club state flying RC model plane following ruleshe proper frequency pin etc other fliers walked up him asked some questions regarding frequency using lively discussion ensued After turning face questioner continuing conversation quite some time finally realized still flying model.or thought time aircraft no sight made critical error taking eyes off model large search party formed lucky enough find model sustained minimal damage moral story quite clear Dont take eyes off model flying Runway Hopefully use words runway coming out time access runway pick up model taxi out start flight times Ive seen models collide ground simply because pilots failed tell other what doing didnt pay attention what going around Thirteen-year-old Damien Augustin Valley Stream New York lends credibility statement am 13-year-old boy writing about very serious topic concerns airfields across United States summer 1992 close encounter P-5 1 D Mustang flying Flightstar 40 time land Since beginner experienced pilot landed model happened. close encounter called out runway walked out retrieve model upwind side runway walking downwind P-51D Gold Edition taxied onto runway aircraft throttled forward acquired sufficient airspeed take off huge model became airborne gained about 10 feet altitude rolled 900 left blood-thirsty aircraft direct intercept course petrified used evasive maneuver known man however speed model its close proximity provided very little time turned auxiliary plan made flat-out run opposite direction oncoming threat Thanks quick reaction mighty speed able sprint out harms way request publish story order warn others potential threat Thanks letter Damien Its enlightening receive mail safety-conscious modelers its better provided youth have safety stories share Im looking forward receiving Until next month Keep wings level batteries charged 426 Model Aviation sfaction Guaranteed 5I61 EAv HINGE SH71O Pkg ot24 $295 THE HIGH-TECH HINGE DESIGNED FOR THE CYANOACRYLATE AGE Easier install other hinge No gouging picking messy epoxies Simply cut single knife slot hinge slide hinges place apply few drops favorite CA glue youre done SUPER FAST SUPER EASY SUPER STRONG 74e e4t U9C4 fua 4 MFG CO INC.401-7 So Front St.Montezuma IA 50171 23-5154