SAFETY COMES FIRST Propellers flyingfield safety practices TV interference mufflers two-part curable polyurethane paints review some key safety items 1980 0 John Preston wrote column end December 1980 about over No doubt readers received modeling supplies Christmas presents will put good use during 1981 would like think new items will involved injury-produc ing accidents However no matter careful areboth shop out flying fieldsome us will no doubt involved accident Hopefully serious Rather tackle new topic month thought review some subjects weve covered during 1980 might appropriate refresh some memories what can happen unwary Lets start ever-present threat powered-plane modelers propeller know several modelers ended 1980 less full set fingers also know finger hand temporarily out action several weeks due contact prop Since now use glove chicken stick smart stick electric starter coaxing motors life never reach over prop adjust needle valve feel surethatin 1981 yourchanceofbeingbitten rotating meat cutter will minimal Right Wrong As long props turn fingers will get caught As have stated previous column beware black glass-filled variety invisibility running coupled high strength appears make espe ciallv hazardous following quote letter William Wilbur president New England Sport Scale Association illustrates far-sighted club has attempted minimize injuries black props Several club members have tried props find quite good visibility standpoint seem balanced very well take lot abuse before need replacing have required practice first aid two club members managed forget prop member required five stitches close resulting wound stitching done hospital Needless say now require person using props field have tips painted person has painted tips have can day-glow orange paint club field box takes care problem wonder manufacturers props dont paint tips Perhaps question should addressed letter manufactur er will let know what response get previous column discussed conduct flying field listed 43 different items extracted safety rules various clubs across nation Subsequent publi cation column May 1980 issue noted clubs newsletter some derogatory statements inferring suggesting rules should adopted Thats what mind apologize thats way came out column also suggested large clubs might consider establishment safety committee draft enforce safety rules recently have noticed reference Club Safety Officer several clubs newsletters No matter what size club sounds like worthwhile position clubs officers fulfill readers already hold title would welcome letter telling about duties experiences etc possible hopefully about-to-be-formed AMA Safety Committee may suggest AMA chartered clubs should have club safety officer future Turning subject radio interference operation RC models last month mentioned incident believed models being flown airshow being shot down transmissions portable live-action TV cameras now appears such transmissions remote camera studio would unlikely interfere 72 MHz operation RC models informed TV transmissions above 2 gHz puts microwave frequency range anybody has comments microwave trans missions interfering RC models would glad hear Back January 1980 editor Central Jersey Radio Control Clubs newsletter John OGrady devoted half-page safety-related issues Among other things following stated manufacturers protected Academy [of Model Aeronautics] doesnt AMA get some data out about unreliable equipment put out market cant AMA get noise readings publish acceptable mufflers name noise levels Most members Academy sport fliers problems Most members have time capabilities rework equipment sold must go whatever market cant AMA clearinghouse whats good whats bad about products sold over counter simple answer Johns questions money staff should say lack resources order know ob jectively best worst would require test lab scale operated Con sumers Union comes safety-related issues hear injuries incidents have potential cause injury due defect Continued page 127 IIk LL I.6 V 6 GLADY5 LATEtZ TURN OFF N1ICOWAVL TRAT 60 Model Aviation floats smaller props can help best cure will come addition proper spray rails similar used full-sized birds same purpose foregoing no interest you FF scale type name has got Jim Dean Dean built 18 Loening Kitten Southern California Antique Model Plane Society SCAMPS meet changed ROW took wheels off Kitten mounted pair simple sled floats instead Contrary customary behavior brand-new ROW models built ignorant water lore Kitten fairly leapt off water executed graceful circles until winds dissipated came nice smooth water landing Asked about secret success Dean replied dont have thing did build light conclusion wish gratefully acknowl edge help suggestions received Walt Mooney Loren Williams Bill Warner Bill Hannan Jim Adams Bill Stroman Joe Tschirgi finally Jim Dean Safety Preston Continued page 60 less-than-desirable feature product feel obligated inform through column However have no wish sued manu facturer have fairly sure facts isnt always easy chore Some products may perfectly safe hands modeler have potential lethal hands klutz reasons suggested AMA Executive Council should AMA Safety Committee establish panel experts order evaluate products practices may lead bodily injury subject noise levels acceptable mufflers area dear heart However appears significant number modelers would like completely away mufflers Scale Rules Change Proposal SC-82- 10 seeks eliminate muf fler requirement CL Scale events Editors note rule proposalfailed pass Scale Contest Board deadfor cycle rules revisions RBMcM recent opinion poll members National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA showed split exactly 50/50 proposal hope Scale Board members see fit retain requirement firmly believe mufflers should stay would go step further say should upper limit established engine noise levels However stated previous comlumn would very hard justit hearing loss issue Again anybody wants get soapbox subject noise levels muffler effectiveness wed glad hear final topic month concerns letter reader Bob Barbara Miami FL After reading Bobs letter perhaps will agree safety column worthwhile feature magazine Dear Mr Preston must inform possible tragedy averted Safety Comes First column Model Aviation Recently friend asked paint model him Since needed few extra bucks holidays accepted job friend conveni Quadra other similar engine doesnt quite job heres will 37 Cu engine develops almost 4 hp yet weighs pound over Quadra has power pull Byron Pitts straight upwithout prop reduction also takes no space Quadrait will fit entirely inside cowl Nosen 0 unexposed stripped chain-saw motor engine manufactured USA miniature aircraft use Comes complete ready run year 100% warranty REGULARLY S249 INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL $189 inquiries invited 0W Preten5ae ,sa,t pecial MK III S4 Mono 78 See Weight 18 lbs 2185 Teasel Air 2000 105 Claccic Scale Siplane 23 lbs 2285 Teasel Air 4000 88 gadal Eng Classic Sipe 23 lbs2288 Fekker DVii88 Gerrsnc WW Fighter Sipe 23 lbs 2485 ceetieg Seen Sopith Pop SO Sipe Soesnith Ttipehocnd 80 Tiplace Waco UPF 780 Spe Waco ATO Lyjack Version 80 eipe Neopoct 11 Sebe 85 Siiae 35 Scale Fekke 081 72 Trplaoe Piano ace nhipped U PS cc Paccel Peat Plaaoe add $200 postage handling Far fantont necice send bank check Money Ordec No COO ordon cent 212 337-6987 BEHRENS PLAN SERVICE 31-27 Healy Ave. Far Rockaway NY 11691 SEE YOU AT WRAMS AND TOLEOQI ently gave some super paint paint dis tributor given him never saw type brand paint before friend assured paint great stuff worth $50 gallon name paint isBosticAliphaticisocyanate Reactant better known two-part polyure thane Usually take time read directions can use paint particular instance instructions glanced first few no big glaring warning can itself hazards paint So much directions painting looked around spray mask couldnt find wife always reminding wear Needless say decided paint proceeded mix up paint load up spray gun usually spray planes right front garage pick up natural ventilation today rather chilly decided paint inside garage door halfway shut Just about start spraying saw mailman pull up Saturday delivery Having spotted Model Aviation magazine hand walked out garage pick up As browsing through turned Safety Comes First column couldnt believe what hadjust read just about drop cyanide pellet acid PJC_ Super Trainer #RCT-1 Plan set ASTROHOG 20 $9e9554 Span 5 Engines 314 size Super Trainer version 3time Nationals winner 2-5 Chan Prices Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Add $200 Mailing Tube Send Brochure Details new designs & great things come Send $100 Iretundablel information i ~g W~ 1 ii AA Lg C learned lesson today readingdirections shocking experience consider myself very cautious person regards safety have demonstrated takes slip-up At this time can say Thank Mr Preston Thank Model Aviation Thank Mr Mailman possibly saving life Sincerely Bob Barbara list thanks yous must add name Bob Hoeckele Bobs editorial Flying Models magazine reprinted January 1981 column note January 1981 issue RCModeler magazine also carries reprint Bobs original article hazards breathing vapors two-part curable polyurethane coatings havent read article dont use paints have read article wont use time magazine reaches possibility address may have changed Until further notice correspondence should addressed follows John Preston c/o ModelAviation 815 15th St N W Washing ton DC 20005 April 1981 127 Send check MO. will ship coo ups Add $400 shipping & handlings eech engine Send 1 St stamp free catalog Dealer
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/04
Page Numbers: 60, 127
Edition: Model Aviation - 1981/04
Page Numbers: 60, 127
SAFETY COMES FIRST Propellers flyingfield safety practices TV interference mufflers two-part curable polyurethane paints review some key safety items 1980 0 John Preston wrote column end December 1980 about over No doubt readers received modeling supplies Christmas presents will put good use during 1981 would like think new items will involved injury-produc ing accidents However no matter careful areboth shop out flying fieldsome us will no doubt involved accident Hopefully serious Rather tackle new topic month thought review some subjects weve covered during 1980 might appropriate refresh some memories what can happen unwary Lets start ever-present threat powered-plane modelers propeller know several modelers ended 1980 less full set fingers also know finger hand temporarily out action several weeks due contact prop Since now use glove chicken stick smart stick electric starter coaxing motors life never reach over prop adjust needle valve feel surethatin 1981 yourchanceofbeingbitten rotating meat cutter will minimal Right Wrong As long props turn fingers will get caught As have stated previous column beware black glass-filled variety invisibility running coupled high strength appears make espe ciallv hazardous following quote letter William Wilbur president New England Sport Scale Association illustrates far-sighted club has attempted minimize injuries black props Several club members have tried props find quite good visibility standpoint seem balanced very well take lot abuse before need replacing have required practice first aid two club members managed forget prop member required five stitches close resulting wound stitching done hospital Needless say now require person using props field have tips painted person has painted tips have can day-glow orange paint club field box takes care problem wonder manufacturers props dont paint tips Perhaps question should addressed letter manufactur er will let know what response get previous column discussed conduct flying field listed 43 different items extracted safety rules various clubs across nation Subsequent publi cation column May 1980 issue noted clubs newsletter some derogatory statements inferring suggesting rules should adopted Thats what mind apologize thats way came out column also suggested large clubs might consider establishment safety committee draft enforce safety rules recently have noticed reference Club Safety Officer several clubs newsletters No matter what size club sounds like worthwhile position clubs officers fulfill readers already hold title would welcome letter telling about duties experiences etc possible hopefully about-to-be-formed AMA Safety Committee may suggest AMA chartered clubs should have club safety officer future Turning subject radio interference operation RC models last month mentioned incident believed models being flown airshow being shot down transmissions portable live-action TV cameras now appears such transmissions remote camera studio would unlikely interfere 72 MHz operation RC models informed TV transmissions above 2 gHz puts microwave frequency range anybody has comments microwave trans missions interfering RC models would glad hear Back January 1980 editor Central Jersey Radio Control Clubs newsletter John OGrady devoted half-page safety-related issues Among other things following stated manufacturers protected Academy [of Model Aeronautics] doesnt AMA get some data out about unreliable equipment put out market cant AMA get noise readings publish acceptable mufflers name noise levels Most members Academy sport fliers problems Most members have time capabilities rework equipment sold must go whatever market cant AMA clearinghouse whats good whats bad about products sold over counter simple answer Johns questions money staff should say lack resources order know ob jectively best worst would require test lab scale operated Con sumers Union comes safety-related issues hear injuries incidents have potential cause injury due defect Continued page 127 IIk LL I.6 V 6 GLADY5 LATEtZ TURN OFF N1ICOWAVL TRAT 60 Model Aviation floats smaller props can help best cure will come addition proper spray rails similar used full-sized birds same purpose foregoing no interest you FF scale type name has got Jim Dean Dean built 18 Loening Kitten Southern California Antique Model Plane Society SCAMPS meet changed ROW took wheels off Kitten mounted pair simple sled floats instead Contrary customary behavior brand-new ROW models built ignorant water lore Kitten fairly leapt off water executed graceful circles until winds dissipated came nice smooth water landing Asked about secret success Dean replied dont have thing did build light conclusion wish gratefully acknowl edge help suggestions received Walt Mooney Loren Williams Bill Warner Bill Hannan Jim Adams Bill Stroman Joe Tschirgi finally Jim Dean Safety Preston Continued page 60 less-than-desirable feature product feel obligated inform through column However have no wish sued manu facturer have fairly sure facts isnt always easy chore Some products may perfectly safe hands modeler have potential lethal hands klutz reasons suggested AMA Executive Council should AMA Safety Committee establish panel experts order evaluate products practices may lead bodily injury subject noise levels acceptable mufflers area dear heart However appears significant number modelers would like completely away mufflers Scale Rules Change Proposal SC-82- 10 seeks eliminate muf fler requirement CL Scale events Editors note rule proposalfailed pass Scale Contest Board deadfor cycle rules revisions RBMcM recent opinion poll members National Association Scale Aeromodelers NASA showed split exactly 50/50 proposal hope Scale Board members see fit retain requirement firmly believe mufflers should stay would go step further say should upper limit established engine noise levels However stated previous comlumn would very hard justit hearing loss issue Again anybody wants get soapbox subject noise levels muffler effectiveness wed glad hear final topic month concerns letter reader Bob Barbara Miami FL After reading Bobs letter perhaps will agree safety column worthwhile feature magazine Dear Mr Preston must inform possible tragedy averted Safety Comes First column Model Aviation Recently friend asked paint model him Since needed few extra bucks holidays accepted job friend conveni Quadra other similar engine doesnt quite job heres will 37 Cu engine develops almost 4 hp yet weighs pound over Quadra has power pull Byron Pitts straight upwithout prop reduction also takes no space Quadrait will fit entirely inside cowl Nosen 0 unexposed stripped chain-saw motor engine manufactured USA miniature aircraft use Comes complete ready run year 100% warranty REGULARLY S249 INTRODUCTORY SPECIAL $189 inquiries invited 0W Preten5ae ,sa,t pecial MK III S4 Mono 78 See Weight 18 lbs 2185 Teasel Air 2000 105 Claccic Scale Siplane 23 lbs 2285 Teasel Air 4000 88 gadal Eng Classic Sipe 23 lbs2288 Fekker DVii88 Gerrsnc WW Fighter Sipe 23 lbs 2485 ceetieg Seen Sopith Pop SO Sipe Soesnith Ttipehocnd 80 Tiplace Waco UPF 780 Spe Waco ATO Lyjack Version 80 eipe Neopoct 11 Sebe 85 Siiae 35 Scale Fekke 081 72 Trplaoe Piano ace nhipped U PS cc Paccel Peat Plaaoe add $200 postage handling Far fantont necice send bank check Money Ordec No COO ordon cent 212 337-6987 BEHRENS PLAN SERVICE 31-27 Healy Ave. Far Rockaway NY 11691 SEE YOU AT WRAMS AND TOLEOQI ently gave some super paint paint dis tributor given him never saw type brand paint before friend assured paint great stuff worth $50 gallon name paint isBosticAliphaticisocyanate Reactant better known two-part polyure thane Usually take time read directions can use paint particular instance instructions glanced first few no big glaring warning can itself hazards paint So much directions painting looked around spray mask couldnt find wife always reminding wear Needless say decided paint proceeded mix up paint load up spray gun usually spray planes right front garage pick up natural ventilation today rather chilly decided paint inside garage door halfway shut Just about start spraying saw mailman pull up Saturday delivery Having spotted Model Aviation magazine hand walked out garage pick up As browsing through turned Safety Comes First column couldnt believe what hadjust read just about drop cyanide pellet acid PJC_ Super Trainer #RCT-1 Plan set ASTROHOG 20 $9e9554 Span 5 Engines 314 size Super Trainer version 3time Nationals winner 2-5 Chan Prices Complete Plans Sub Assembly Detailed Parts Lists Add $200 Mailing Tube Send Brochure Details new designs & great things come Send $100 Iretundablel information i ~g W~ 1 ii AA Lg C learned lesson today readingdirections shocking experience consider myself very cautious person regards safety have demonstrated takes slip-up At this time can say Thank Mr Preston Thank Model Aviation Thank Mr Mailman possibly saving life Sincerely Bob Barbara list thanks yous must add name Bob Hoeckele Bobs editorial Flying Models magazine reprinted January 1981 column note January 1981 issue RCModeler magazine also carries reprint Bobs original article hazards breathing vapors two-part curable polyurethane coatings havent read article dont use paints have read article wont use time magazine reaches possibility address may have changed Until further notice correspondence should addressed follows John Preston c/o ModelAviation 815 15th St N W Washing ton DC 20005 April 1981 127 Send check MO. will ship coo ups Add $400 shipping & handlings eech engine Send 1 St stamp free catalog Dealer
