U Gary Shaw 1kFU -1 SI IJ s4U OF TIlE BLUE Come Trent Grab some cover storms almost over field youre out open lightning rod hands Yeah yeah yeah Im landing @#$% thing Trent growled over sound thunder distance does Ben think hes talking some dumb rookie thought Ive flying field since knee-high grasshopper havent lost yet Small raindrops started landing Trents transmitter desperately tried navigate Ultra Sport through heavy gusts approaching squall line Hurry Trent Line up hot landing get down Sweat formed Trent s forehead glanced over shoulder approaching storm Jesus spurted few hundred yards away saw solid wall gray hugging ground moving direction alr suddenly turned cool large raindrops started slapping clubhouse roof just few feet behind him Come Baaaby Trent thought Another hundred feet threshold Ill pancake Something hit him Damn . hall Man cant remember last time storm came up quick shouldve packed up chance Trent s small airplane jumped up down rough air approached threshold Come Trent someone yelled pits Full power Hard right rudder Just few feet Trent thought air around Trent seemed explode sky instantly turned pinkish-white blue Glancing left Trent thought saw little blue sparks dancing around safety-fence pole 50 feet away Suddenly resounding boom almost shook transmitter hands Whew thought close too close Slightly dazed Trent looked back field just time see remains Ultra Sport cartwheeling off runway Through pouring rain Trent dashed back pits bit shaken bit upset loss such fine model little wiser Sound familiar Could story fit Having lived lightning belt Florida past two years can tell events just described true although names changed protect electrified Think lightning isnt concern because its winter Well think again Although lightning occurs much less frequently North time year anytime cold air mixes warm air such cold warm fronts collide lightning becomes distinct possibility fact sit computer Im watching scenes rain lightning snow mixed together moving through Midwest What mess makes happy sun belt time yearalthough us lightning constant reality never seems go away note visiting area golf course recently noticed odd-looking boxes attached rental golf carts Being slightly curious asked local pro what boxes said lightning detectors What neat idea Maybe Im out touch presence little box cart made wonder hadnt heard anyone using things flying field can wam golfers danger cant same modelers seem like reasonable insurance fly lightning-prone areas Besides theyre gadgets know modelers love gadgets Ironically browsing through library files CompuServe Modelnet came across company sells detectors use modelers youre curious about devices would like some information contact Ken Sherman Airborne Research Associates Waltham MA 02154 E-mail 753633607@compuservecom Id interested hearing modelers have used lightning detectors Pinkies Prop Just thought Id finally gotten over telling hand prop stories great newsletter arrived hard-working members Western Michigan Radio Aircraft flyers March 1995 issue Radio Flyer read interest unique story September 1985 written then-Field Safety Officer Tom Mettler Although story several years old blends some seriousness humor hopefully make think about what happens stick hand prop Three four weeks ago newer members stick fingers proprunning course needed several stitches close wounds Luckily just cuts anytime someone gets caught prop its serious its just nick serious depends much flesh stick stated above newer members because older members have done seen such things before have little respect props So newer members say alert move very deliberately motor running Think about sticking fingers prop 10000 rpm see what comes out Now us old-timers know better dont Weve doing years right Oh maybe weve gotten nick two careful arent Maybe Think about start engine Most time dont think about anymore Its just automaticand dangerous Next time get engine running before get glow plug disconnected stop think about next move could important Now suppose think just because am FSO am supposed write about February 1996 27 4pr Wheds&WmgsetC eFBurn JG m rn Now 18008962582 LANIERRC PUII1T1 rs Only Please!fwPs jj I Wont Undersold see lower pric call! Shipping 4 YU Futaba 6VA $19999 6NFK18199 4NBF $13999 2NBR6999 4NBL12299 5-148 SPECIAL 3 3999 12 O9eaaddl Futaba Servos S148 Bulk149 Sl48w/Hdwe 69 S3001/metul259 S3101 micro349 S3002miniSS 9 S3302 1/4579 SSIOIBB409 S5102 Micro13B519 59303 BB HT71 9 S9202 BBSHT55 9 S9402 BBHS949 Futaba Accessories I27DF7Ch Rec6999 FM Crystals Call FM Dual Cony25 99 Aileron Ext5 99 AECI3 Y Harness 999 Tx butt 6NFK3799 NT-4 Rx bat1699 Trainer Cord1399 Hitec/RCD Servos 0300S StdII 99 0422 Pro1699 0605 Ultra3599 0705 Otauts42 99 Specify Air Fat Jr Sullivan 600/6013299/3599 Dynatron52 99 Glow Plug Specials Fox R/C Lou8 Ofor 1299 l2tor 1799 K&B 10/C Long 6for 1499 12 lor2299 DER TICIR OP IS ABC4994 GP 25 ABC5694 OP 40 ABC5994 GP6I ABC9494 R025 ABC8494 R036 ABC8994 tRO40 ABC9494 R046 ABC9994 R06 ABC48 94 Free shppzng FA-SO 18494 FA-6519394 FA-lOB21394 FA-91 S 24494 FA-120S34894 Saito 150 Retail Only $5999536994 Upgrade Golden Knight $15 include shippinl call other models 2S2Fl6 94 3SOFt 6394 S65FP11594 21S40SF2794 S 46 SF 14694 IS 46 ABC 5894 IS 61SF 21594 jrices include shipping call other models uuliii Silverline4D6999 Silverline 69999 Speed 12024999 Fox 40BB STD7799 40BB DLX8899 46BB ABC9999 K&B 45 Sportuter 65 Sportster 40 w/mfl 61 RIC w/m 6499 6799 6799 8499 JR Radios 26899 X-347 399 X-388 489 PCMIOS 96 Free shipping SIG Kadet Mk 11 1/4 Scale Cub Astro Hog Four Star 40 Mid Star 40 Fazer 559L 14994 809L 579 6194 4794 Hitec laah 4 ocus 6 trism7 FM 15594 16994 23994 Coverite 21st Century film 889 21st Cent fabric 1389 21st Fabric IS3289 MOKOTE paque92 acarls/Metallics119 Jeans139 25 3799/4599/ 479 Ultracote Ultracote999 UltracoteFlrscnt1299 Utracote Plus1199 Ultracote PIs FIr1399 3 Roll Special 3 $27 97 Coverite 2lst Century Iron2899 McDaniel NiStarters 101/2011999/2299 20% Off Retail DER TIER Champion 45L t36 9 World Tmr 99 9 Windotar 769 Decathulon l669 Tiger Trainer 99 9 Gull i800 1199 gp MIDWEST PRODUCTS CO. INC Super Hots 8999 Malibu 5799 Aero-Star 40 6999 Aero-Star 60 11699 Mustung/Messerschrnidtt Zero7399 Sukhoi8299 Mustang 6011599 Corsair 408599 Cherokee 409699 AT6/Extra30023499 ARL GOLDBERG Electra Dlx Mirage 550 Falcon Ill Super Chipesok Uliitnate Bipe Extra 300 Eagle2 Sophistd Lady Gentle Lady Anniver Cub Tiger 2 40 Tiger 2 60 Sukhoi Float Kit 5199 5999 6199 10899 13299 12699 5499 3499 2899 6699 6199 8899 14399 3799 will meet beat advertised Price Epoxies 612 or30Minute 9 ounce749 Add 8495 5 H & Ins up 86 0/5 pkgs loin 5795 2nd day & Next Day uvuiluble COD orders available coniinentul USA onlyundudd 5595 CODfee Fricesarecash prices CC surchg 9% MoneyOrders shipsoithout delay Allow 14 days personal checks clear Due advertising deadlines & circusostuncus beynnd control availability specs & prices subject change merchandise carries manufacturers warranty Ri turns subject restocking fee Wheels & Wings etc 762OLyndaleAveSMinneapolisMN55423 1-800-896-2582 Orders Only Please! Information other inquiries call 1-612-861-6261 Name_______________________ Addross____________________Order City _________________StForm Zip Code Phone___________ ItemDencriotionPrico CCMO/ChockSubtotal Credit Card#__________________ SaleuTax:_________ ____________________EapShipping_________ Signature____________________ TOTAL $________ such things right Wrong couldnt care less problem have someone sticks hand prop real good flesh blood usually goes flying over pit area someone weak stomach pukes will probably make someone else same on et Cetera Bad enough until flies come now have fly mess Makes sick youre going stick pinkies prop just make sick stay home Keep pit area neat Funny Ive always wondered bugs world seem show up flying field now know Remember cant grow new body parts Pay attention save some flesh Official Information Release Although Im sure following announcement published AMA away United Nations thought would fitting go over again building Pylon cages next springs races will use properly rated materials Summary Pylon Safety Cage Static Test Results Academy Model Aeronautics Inc commissioned Lee F Webster vice president TeSCO Inc perform various tests Pylon safety cages static-test program studied Pylon Racing safety-cage designs subjected simulated impact loads generated Pylon racers flying high speeds Test results indicate use standard clamps attach chain link wire fabric cage frames can lead substantial deflection fabric Better results achieved welding fabric frame Furthermore #6 wire 192 minimum diameter preferred over #9 #6 reduces fabric deflection considerably Personnel Pylon safety cages should position themselves least 12 inches #6 wire cage wall fabric least 18 inches cage walls constructed #9 wire Free Flight Failure enjoy simple pleasures free flight might interested letter recenfly received avid free fighter Jean Andrews Tucson Arizona Jean describes virtual explosion occurred shortly after launch model mutual friend given friend K&B 65-powered free flight airplane since health precludes continuing hobby airplane set up right-hand flying since friend left-handed prevailed upon fly him drill would prepare ship would utilize starter stand start engine check engine-off timer launch first flight model its eight-foot span its engine developing 28 Model Aviation uper Slow 2 oz $649 Buy 3 & Save 50 ea 3 for$1797 NHP CA Glues Thin Medium Thick 1 oz28 2oz49 Guaranteed freshest RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN OTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Please note no longer ship quarts Freight free gal except $8 Haz Mat fee per carton UPS shipments Orders 24 gal shipped motorfreight no Haz Mat fee Drums Freight Collect may prepay freight wish Mix qty total qty determines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer Club prices available Accept credit cards checks COD UPS shipments add $475 per carton Also available RED MAX T-SHIRTS $600 RED MAX HATS $400OTY FUEL ONE 4 GAL 24GAL 6OGAL 126GAL 54GAL TOTAL ORDERED MIXTURE _ GAL PERGALPERGALPERGAL DRUM $AMT RED MAX lrtivnuivi FUEL Easy beginners powerful experts Available synthetic castor blends RED MAX 0127092790885779420602 _____ ____RED MAX 51387101299293686726283 ____ ____RED MAX 10150410981075101594031964 _____ ____RED MAX 12 1539 1123 1100 1039 962 33670 ____ ____RED MAX 15 1632 1191 1167 1102 1020 38200 ____ RED MAX RAGING FUEL Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented records ___REDMAX2O1743127212461177108943602 ____ ___REDMAX251860135813301255118249284 ____ ____RED MAX 301977144314131334123654965 ____ ___REDMAX4O2211161415811492138266328 ____ ____RED MAX 502444178417481650152877691 ____ ____RED MAX 602678195519151808167489053 _____ ____RED MAX 652795204019991887174794735 _____ ___REDMAX7O29122126208219661820100416 ____RED MAX 7530292211216620451893106097 4-CYCLE FUEL Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cy engines specially good older models ____ 10-4 CYCLE 1457 1063 1042 983 910 29683 _____ ____ 15-4 CYCLE 1574 1149 1125 1062 983 35365 _____ SUPER TIGER 3000 FUEL Best fuel Super Tiger 2000 4000 engines ___ ST 30001504 1098 1075 1015 940 31964 ____ RED MAX DIESEL FUEL Superior diesel beck list popular demand customers ____ GAL1911 1329 1301 1229 1092 47345 _____ *** HELICOPTER FUEL *** Extremely smooth & cool running extra defoamer & new SUPERIOR oil helicopters ____10 Helicopter150911021079101994332240 _____ ____15 Helicopter1708124712211153106741892 _____ ____25 Helicopter2241163616021512140067777 _____ ____30 Helicopter2357172116861591147373458 _____ RED MAX PERFORMANCE FUEL High flash point heavy oil use tuned pipes ducted fan & other heavy duty app ____ S Performance 1556 1136 1112 1050 972 34500 _____ ____ 10 Performancel673 1221 1196 1129 1045 40181 _____ ____ 15 Perforrnancel790 1306 1280 1208 1118 45862 _____ RED MAX PA1TERN FUEL Proven best fuel pattern engines using pumps tuned pipes ___ S Pattern 1556 1136 1112 1050 972 34500 ____ ___ lOPattem1673 1221 1196 1129 1045 40181 ____ ___ 15 Pattern1790 1306 1280 1208 1118 45862 ____ starting power smooth take off 5 power intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power performance never expected can have power Its phone call away Power today next week next year Red Maxs secret ingredients keep engine lasting longer running powerfully other 100% money back ____ guarantee ____ ____ completely satisfied reason ____ Red Max has power CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTSGrand Total better idle will mix custom fuel formula specialand belier engine minimum gallon Fuel ingredients available in wear minimum quantities gallon Call prices items characteristics Also special 2-cycle oil big engines such SAX etc Cleaner cooler running oil other market PRICES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE . other fuel 22000 rpm 10 x 4 prop aweinspiring climbed over 500 feet five-second engine run rolled beautiful glide both enthusiastic quickly prepared ship its second flight time seven-second engine run handed again flight fired up engine again watched engine run down seven-second mark launched Two seconds flight model virtually exploded wing breaking two halves wreckage engine now shut off falling ground 50 feet launch point Post-crash inspection disclosed screws holding engine mount fuselage backed completely out allowing engine swing left up wing severing stopping engine frightening thing held model additional two seconds engine coming loose would have swung directly area left arm holding model doubt very much could have shut down time prevent serious injury hand arm Lessons learned pilot full-scale aircraft Im accustomed thoroughly pre fighting airplane fly yet completely omitted important step instead assuming friend readying model flight checked engine screws surface alignments prior giving ship flight Believe addition checking over own ships before flight will thoroughly go over model am asked fly Preflight inspections just important miniature well full-scale flying should never neglected Although safe ending involved its too bad Jean experience near mishap before realized truth what see print everyday Always preflight model Enjoy building season can make sure have plenty ventilation using glues paints Until next month keep cyanoacrylate off fingers odel Aviation r easy P0 SOX 11558 OLDSBOEO NC 27532 PLEASE PRINT NAME BOX/STREET CITY/STATE/ZIP CARD TYPE AND NO EXPIRATION DATE SPORT FREE FLIGHT OR SMALL RC THE 30 watt High Efficiency / motor Versatile light weight J\AV11A 2or3li operation Handles 12 oz 4TALoo. 250 sq models IMP-30 Motor ]tfjjj S995 SMIILJL Odd MOO151U5U15UU5U15U55U1 potogAtondllng yotr totol
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/02
Page Numbers: 27, 28, 30
U Gary Shaw 1kFU -1 SI IJ s4U OF TIlE BLUE Come Trent Grab some cover storms almost over field youre out open lightning rod hands Yeah yeah yeah Im landing @#$% thing Trent growled over sound thunder distance does Ben think hes talking some dumb rookie thought Ive flying field since knee-high grasshopper havent lost yet Small raindrops started landing Trents transmitter desperately tried navigate Ultra Sport through heavy gusts approaching squall line Hurry Trent Line up hot landing get down Sweat formed Trent s forehead glanced over shoulder approaching storm Jesus spurted few hundred yards away saw solid wall gray hugging ground moving direction alr suddenly turned cool large raindrops started slapping clubhouse roof just few feet behind him Come Baaaby Trent thought Another hundred feet threshold Ill pancake Something hit him Damn . hall Man cant remember last time storm came up quick shouldve packed up chance Trent s small airplane jumped up down rough air approached threshold Come Trent someone yelled pits Full power Hard right rudder Just few feet Trent thought air around Trent seemed explode sky instantly turned pinkish-white blue Glancing left Trent thought saw little blue sparks dancing around safety-fence pole 50 feet away Suddenly resounding boom almost shook transmitter hands Whew thought close too close Slightly dazed Trent looked back field just time see remains Ultra Sport cartwheeling off runway Through pouring rain Trent dashed back pits bit shaken bit upset loss such fine model little wiser Sound familiar Could story fit Having lived lightning belt Florida past two years can tell events just described true although names changed protect electrified Think lightning isnt concern because its winter Well think again Although lightning occurs much less frequently North time year anytime cold air mixes warm air such cold warm fronts collide lightning becomes distinct possibility fact sit computer Im watching scenes rain lightning snow mixed together moving through Midwest What mess makes happy sun belt time yearalthough us lightning constant reality never seems go away note visiting area golf course recently noticed odd-looking boxes attached rental golf carts Being slightly curious asked local pro what boxes said lightning detectors What neat idea Maybe Im out touch presence little box cart made wonder hadnt heard anyone using things flying field can wam golfers danger cant same modelers seem like reasonable insurance fly lightning-prone areas Besides theyre gadgets know modelers love gadgets Ironically browsing through library files CompuServe Modelnet came across company sells detectors use modelers youre curious about devices would like some information contact Ken Sherman Airborne Research Associates Waltham MA 02154 E-mail 753633607@compuservecom Id interested hearing modelers have used lightning detectors Pinkies Prop Just thought Id finally gotten over telling hand prop stories great newsletter arrived hard-working members Western Michigan Radio Aircraft flyers March 1995 issue Radio Flyer read interest unique story September 1985 written then-Field Safety Officer Tom Mettler Although story several years old blends some seriousness humor hopefully make think about what happens stick hand prop Three four weeks ago newer members stick fingers proprunning course needed several stitches close wounds Luckily just cuts anytime someone gets caught prop its serious its just nick serious depends much flesh stick stated above newer members because older members have done seen such things before have little respect props So newer members say alert move very deliberately motor running Think about sticking fingers prop 10000 rpm see what comes out Now us old-timers know better dont Weve doing years right Oh maybe weve gotten nick two careful arent Maybe Think about start engine Most time dont think about anymore Its just automaticand dangerous Next time get engine running before get glow plug disconnected stop think about next move could important Now suppose think just because am FSO am supposed write about February 1996 27 4pr Wheds&WmgsetC eFBurn JG m rn Now 18008962582 LANIERRC PUII1T1 rs Only Please!fwPs jj I Wont Undersold see lower pric call! Shipping 4 YU Futaba 6VA $19999 6NFK18199 4NBF $13999 2NBR6999 4NBL12299 5-148 SPECIAL 3 3999 12 O9eaaddl Futaba Servos S148 Bulk149 Sl48w/Hdwe 69 S3001/metul259 S3101 micro349 S3002miniSS 9 S3302 1/4579 SSIOIBB409 S5102 Micro13B519 59303 BB HT71 9 S9202 BBSHT55 9 S9402 BBHS949 Futaba Accessories I27DF7Ch Rec6999 FM Crystals Call FM Dual Cony25 99 Aileron Ext5 99 AECI3 Y Harness 999 Tx butt 6NFK3799 NT-4 Rx bat1699 Trainer Cord1399 Hitec/RCD Servos 0300S StdII 99 0422 Pro1699 0605 Ultra3599 0705 Otauts42 99 Specify Air Fat Jr Sullivan 600/6013299/3599 Dynatron52 99 Glow Plug Specials Fox R/C Lou8 Ofor 1299 l2tor 1799 K&B 10/C Long 6for 1499 12 lor2299 DER TICIR OP IS ABC4994 GP 25 ABC5694 OP 40 ABC5994 GP6I ABC9494 R025 ABC8494 R036 ABC8994 tRO40 ABC9494 R046 ABC9994 R06 ABC48 94 Free shppzng FA-SO 18494 FA-6519394 FA-lOB21394 FA-91 S 24494 FA-120S34894 Saito 150 Retail Only $5999536994 Upgrade Golden Knight $15 include shippinl call other models 2S2Fl6 94 3SOFt 6394 S65FP11594 21S40SF2794 S 46 SF 14694 IS 46 ABC 5894 IS 61SF 21594 jrices include shipping call other models uuliii Silverline4D6999 Silverline 69999 Speed 12024999 Fox 40BB STD7799 40BB DLX8899 46BB ABC9999 K&B 45 Sportuter 65 Sportster 40 w/mfl 61 RIC w/m 6499 6799 6799 8499 JR Radios 26899 X-347 399 X-388 489 PCMIOS 96 Free shipping SIG Kadet Mk 11 1/4 Scale Cub Astro Hog Four Star 40 Mid Star 40 Fazer 559L 14994 809L 579 6194 4794 Hitec laah 4 ocus 6 trism7 FM 15594 16994 23994 Coverite 21st Century film 889 21st Cent fabric 1389 21st Fabric IS3289 MOKOTE paque92 acarls/Metallics119 Jeans139 25 3799/4599/ 479 Ultracote Ultracote999 UltracoteFlrscnt1299 Utracote Plus1199 Ultracote PIs FIr1399 3 Roll Special 3 $27 97 Coverite 2lst Century Iron2899 McDaniel NiStarters 101/2011999/2299 20% Off Retail DER TIER Champion 45L t36 9 World Tmr 99 9 Windotar 769 Decathulon l669 Tiger Trainer 99 9 Gull i800 1199 gp MIDWEST PRODUCTS CO. INC Super Hots 8999 Malibu 5799 Aero-Star 40 6999 Aero-Star 60 11699 Mustung/Messerschrnidtt Zero7399 Sukhoi8299 Mustang 6011599 Corsair 408599 Cherokee 409699 AT6/Extra30023499 ARL GOLDBERG Electra Dlx Mirage 550 Falcon Ill Super Chipesok Uliitnate Bipe Extra 300 Eagle2 Sophistd Lady Gentle Lady Anniver Cub Tiger 2 40 Tiger 2 60 Sukhoi Float Kit 5199 5999 6199 10899 13299 12699 5499 3499 2899 6699 6199 8899 14399 3799 will meet beat advertised Price Epoxies 612 or30Minute 9 ounce749 Add 8495 5 H & Ins up 86 0/5 pkgs loin 5795 2nd day & Next Day uvuiluble COD orders available coniinentul USA onlyundudd 5595 CODfee Fricesarecash prices CC surchg 9% MoneyOrders shipsoithout delay Allow 14 days personal checks clear Due advertising deadlines & circusostuncus beynnd control availability specs & prices subject change merchandise carries manufacturers warranty Ri turns subject restocking fee Wheels & Wings etc 762OLyndaleAveSMinneapolisMN55423 1-800-896-2582 Orders Only Please! Information other inquiries call 1-612-861-6261 Name_______________________ Addross____________________Order City _________________StForm Zip Code Phone___________ ItemDencriotionPrico CCMO/ChockSubtotal Credit Card#__________________ SaleuTax:_________ ____________________EapShipping_________ Signature____________________ TOTAL $________ such things right Wrong couldnt care less problem have someone sticks hand prop real good flesh blood usually goes flying over pit area someone weak stomach pukes will probably make someone else same on et Cetera Bad enough until flies come now have fly mess Makes sick youre going stick pinkies prop just make sick stay home Keep pit area neat Funny Ive always wondered bugs world seem show up flying field now know Remember cant grow new body parts Pay attention save some flesh Official Information Release Although Im sure following announcement published AMA away United Nations thought would fitting go over again building Pylon cages next springs races will use properly rated materials Summary Pylon Safety Cage Static Test Results Academy Model Aeronautics Inc commissioned Lee F Webster vice president TeSCO Inc perform various tests Pylon safety cages static-test program studied Pylon Racing safety-cage designs subjected simulated impact loads generated Pylon racers flying high speeds Test results indicate use standard clamps attach chain link wire fabric cage frames can lead substantial deflection fabric Better results achieved welding fabric frame Furthermore #6 wire 192 minimum diameter preferred over #9 #6 reduces fabric deflection considerably Personnel Pylon safety cages should position themselves least 12 inches #6 wire cage wall fabric least 18 inches cage walls constructed #9 wire Free Flight Failure enjoy simple pleasures free flight might interested letter recenfly received avid free fighter Jean Andrews Tucson Arizona Jean describes virtual explosion occurred shortly after launch model mutual friend given friend K&B 65-powered free flight airplane since health precludes continuing hobby airplane set up right-hand flying since friend left-handed prevailed upon fly him drill would prepare ship would utilize starter stand start engine check engine-off timer launch first flight model its eight-foot span its engine developing 28 Model Aviation uper Slow 2 oz $649 Buy 3 & Save 50 ea 3 for$1797 NHP CA Glues Thin Medium Thick 1 oz28 2oz49 Guaranteed freshest RED MAX FUEL Super Fuel Engines CALL OR USE THIS HANDY ORDER FORM TO SPEED YOUR ORDER FILL IN OTY ON THE LEFT THE TOTAL ON RIGHT Please note no longer ship quarts Freight free gal except $8 Haz Mat fee per carton UPS shipments Orders 24 gal shipped motorfreight no Haz Mat fee Drums Freight Collect may prepay freight wish Mix qty total qty determines price SC orders add 5% sales tax Dealer Club prices available Accept credit cards checks COD UPS shipments add $475 per carton Also available RED MAX T-SHIRTS $600 RED MAX HATS $400OTY FUEL ONE 4 GAL 24GAL 6OGAL 126GAL 54GAL TOTAL ORDERED MIXTURE _ GAL PERGALPERGALPERGAL DRUM $AMT RED MAX lrtivnuivi FUEL Easy beginners powerful experts Available synthetic castor blends RED MAX 0127092790885779420602 _____ ____RED MAX 51387101299293686726283 ____ ____RED MAX 10150410981075101594031964 _____ ____RED MAX 12 1539 1123 1100 1039 962 33670 ____ ____RED MAX 15 1632 1191 1167 1102 1020 38200 ____ RED MAX RAGING FUEL Trophy winners planes boats cars loads documented records ___REDMAX2O1743127212461177108943602 ____ ___REDMAX251860135813301255118249284 ____ ____RED MAX 301977144314131334123654965 ____ ___REDMAX4O2211161415811492138266328 ____ ____RED MAX 502444178417481650152877691 ____ ____RED MAX 602678195519151808167489053 _____ ____RED MAX 652795204019991887174794735 _____ ___REDMAX7O29122126208219661820100416 ____RED MAX 7530292211216620451893106097 4-CYCLE FUEL Eliminates detonation & kickback 4-cy engines specially good older models ____ 10-4 CYCLE 1457 1063 1042 983 910 29683 _____ ____ 15-4 CYCLE 1574 1149 1125 1062 983 35365 _____ SUPER TIGER 3000 FUEL Best fuel Super Tiger 2000 4000 engines ___ ST 30001504 1098 1075 1015 940 31964 ____ RED MAX DIESEL FUEL Superior diesel beck list popular demand customers ____ GAL1911 1329 1301 1229 1092 47345 _____ *** HELICOPTER FUEL *** Extremely smooth & cool running extra defoamer & new SUPERIOR oil helicopters ____10 Helicopter150911021079101994332240 _____ ____15 Helicopter1708124712211153106741892 _____ ____25 Helicopter2241163616021512140067777 _____ ____30 Helicopter2357172116861591147373458 _____ RED MAX PERFORMANCE FUEL High flash point heavy oil use tuned pipes ducted fan & other heavy duty app ____ S Performance 1556 1136 1112 1050 972 34500 _____ ____ 10 Performancel673 1221 1196 1129 1045 40181 _____ ____ 15 Perforrnancel790 1306 1280 1208 1118 45862 _____ RED MAX PA1TERN FUEL Proven best fuel pattern engines using pumps tuned pipes ___ S Pattern 1556 1136 1112 1050 972 34500 ____ ___ lOPattem1673 1221 1196 1129 1045 40181 ____ ___ 15 Pattern1790 1306 1280 1208 1118 45862 ____ starting power smooth take off 5 power intricate maneuvers Red Max makes engine come alive power performance never expected can have power Its phone call away Power today next week next year Red Maxs secret ingredients keep engine lasting longer running powerfully other 100% money back ____ guarantee ____ ____ completely satisfied reason ____ Red Max has power CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL INGREDIENTSGrand Total better idle will mix custom fuel formula specialand belier engine minimum gallon Fuel ingredients available in wear minimum quantities gallon Call prices items characteristics Also special 2-cycle oil big engines such SAX etc Cleaner cooler running oil other market PRICES MAY CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE . other fuel 22000 rpm 10 x 4 prop aweinspiring climbed over 500 feet five-second engine run rolled beautiful glide both enthusiastic quickly prepared ship its second flight time seven-second engine run handed again flight fired up engine again watched engine run down seven-second mark launched Two seconds flight model virtually exploded wing breaking two halves wreckage engine now shut off falling ground 50 feet launch point Post-crash inspection disclosed screws holding engine mount fuselage backed completely out allowing engine swing left up wing severing stopping engine frightening thing held model additional two seconds engine coming loose would have swung directly area left arm holding model doubt very much could have shut down time prevent serious injury hand arm Lessons learned pilot full-scale aircraft Im accustomed thoroughly pre fighting airplane fly yet completely omitted important step instead assuming friend readying model flight checked engine screws surface alignments prior giving ship flight Believe addition checking over own ships before flight will thoroughly go over model am asked fly Preflight inspections just important miniature well full-scale flying should never neglected Although safe ending involved its too bad Jean experience near mishap before realized truth what see print everyday Always preflight model Enjoy building season can make sure have plenty ventilation using glues paints Until next month keep cyanoacrylate off fingers odel Aviation r easy P0 SOX 11558 OLDSBOEO NC 27532 PLEASE PRINT NAME BOX/STREET CITY/STATE/ZIP CARD TYPE AND NO EXPIRATION DATE SPORT FREE FLIGHT OR SMALL RC THE 30 watt High Efficiency / motor Versatile light weight J\AV11A 2or3li operation Handles 12 oz 4TALoo. 250 sq models IMP-30 Motor ]tfjjj S995 SMIILJL Odd MOO151U5U15UU5U15U55U1 potogAtondllng yotr totol
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/02
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U Gary Shaw 1kFU -1 SI IJ s4U OF TIlE BLUE Come Trent Grab some cover storms almost over field youre out open lightning rod hands Yeah yeah yeah Im landing @#$% thing Trent growled over sound thunder distance does Ben think hes talking some dumb rookie thought Ive flying field since knee-high grasshopper havent lost yet Small raindrops started landing Trents transmitter desperately tried navigate Ultra Sport through heavy gusts approaching squall line Hurry Trent Line up hot landing get down Sweat formed Trent s forehead glanced over shoulder approaching storm Jesus spurted few hundred yards away saw solid wall gray hugging ground moving direction alr suddenly turned cool large raindrops started slapping clubhouse roof just few feet behind him Come Baaaby Trent thought Another hundred feet threshold Ill pancake Something hit him Damn . hall Man cant remember last time storm came up quick shouldve packed up chance Trent s small airplane jumped up down rough air approached threshold Come Trent someone yelled pits Full power Hard right rudder Just few feet Trent thought air around Trent seemed explode sky instantly turned pinkish-white blue Glancing left Trent thought saw little blue sparks dancing around safety-fence pole 50 feet away Suddenly resounding boom almost shook transmitter hands Whew thought close too close Slightly dazed Trent looked back field just time see remains Ultra Sport cartwheeling off runway Through pouring rain Trent dashed back pits bit shaken bit upset loss such fine model little wiser Sound familiar Could story fit Having lived lightning belt Florida past two years can tell events just described true although names changed protect electrified Think lightning isnt concern because its winter Well think again Although lightning occurs much less frequently North time year anytime cold air mixes warm air such cold warm fronts collide lightning becomes distinct possibility fact sit computer Im watching scenes rain lightning snow mixed together moving through Midwest What mess makes happy sun belt time yearalthough us lightning constant reality never seems go away note visiting area golf course recently noticed odd-looking boxes attached rental golf carts Being slightly curious asked local pro what boxes said lightning detectors What neat idea Maybe Im out touch presence little box cart made wonder hadnt heard anyone using things flying field can wam golfers danger cant same modelers seem like reasonable insurance fly lightning-prone areas Besides theyre gadgets know modelers love gadgets Ironically browsing through library files CompuServe Modelnet came across company sells detectors use modelers youre curious about devices would like some information contact Ken Sherman Airborne Research Associates Waltham MA 02154 E-mail 753633607@compuservecom Id interested hearing modelers have used lightning detectors Pinkies Prop Just thought Id finally gotten over telling hand prop stories great newsletter arrived hard-working members Western Michigan Radio Aircraft flyers March 1995 issue Radio Flyer read interest unique story September 1985 written then-Field Safety Officer Tom Mettler Although story several years old blends some seriousness humor hopefully make think about what happens stick hand prop Three four weeks ago newer members stick fingers proprunning course needed several stitches close wounds Luckily just cuts anytime someone gets caught prop its serious its just nick serious depends much flesh stick stated above newer members because older members have done seen such things before have little respect props So newer members say alert move very deliberately motor running Think about sticking fingers prop 10000 rpm see what comes out Now us old-timers know better dont Weve doing years right Oh maybe weve gotten nick two careful arent Maybe Think about start engine Most time dont think about anymore Its just automaticand dangerous Next time get engine running before get glow plug disconnected stop think about next move could important Now suppose think just because am FSO am supposed write about February 1996 27 4pr Wheds&WmgsetC eFBurn JG m rn Now 18008962582 LANIERRC PUII1T1 rs Only Please!fwPs jj I Wont Undersold see lower pric call! 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