U Gary Shaw @iYk747LLb AS TOLD TO ME longtime modeler friend Charles Castaing New Iberia Louisiana Safety should very high list priorities should kept mind times seems accidents occur dont concentrate and/or allow ourselves distracted task hand true statement especially hobby Anytime engage hobby dynamic opportunity error injury goes up Given safety information available would think common modeler would immune errorbut know isnt case able measure risk level same way companies measure employees occupational risk believe would find modelers would need possess certain level knowledge safely accomplish job hand understand dangers involved engaged complex tasks common modeler like common employee needs training able work effectively safely Unfortunately us unless organized clubs individuals choose take active training roles us will continue learn through trial errorcostly individuals organizations So whats point Lets go back what Charles said beginning column seems accidents occur dont concentrate and/or allow ourselves distracted task hand nutshell pay attention detail take time learn the steps necessary accomplish what youre trying Once understand facets project keep things simple thing time dont understand something try get some help Dont rush painting job talk son using table saw try start -scale model help pay attention what youre doing same goes flying driving floating once its completed Learn whats needed complete step process before attempting enjoy what hobby should abouthaving fun Oops Wrong Model note having fun Charles also provided following story describes what can happen experienced flier skies get crowded new RC flier flying model engine quit called help five models flying time clubs appointed flight instructors ran over rescue experienced competent flier flight instructor several years took transmitter panic-stricken beginner proceeded land airplane remarked beginner Hows smooth landing proudly watched model make perfect landing beginner said Thats airplane Because models air time instructor focused wrong model look-alike errant model subsequently located after search suffered moderate damage Needless say ego flight instructor much severely damaged moral story Stay ground until sky sufficiently clear hazards ie models Being able distinguish model others necessary unless have very deep pockets youre taking over someone emergency sure move sticks around bit ensure youre flying right airplane helps determine have positive control often fly model rather flying model desired point sky dont feel comfortable commanding model take back seat being instructor until youve mastered flying Take tip Charles Concentrate what youre doing concentrate some Solvent Poisoning During past several years Ive made point write columns give information precautions based time season what hobbyists would likely doing workshops Since fall just around corner may working new project repairing old thought would include following story about what could happen ventilation inadequate youre using chemicals So wont embarrass author Ill keep source material anonymous Due illness family have able fly some time now have some time hobbies thought would put together couple kits shelf past few years finished framing-up Pacific Ace Scout Herr Engineering went out garage-shop last evening cover airplanes tissue dope nitrate dope gone could find locally butyrate dope started cover wing Scout some reason found workbench starting tilt right bench Sears all-steel benches thought Thats funny next thing knew garage floor started lean right also Next thing knew face down floor wing still hand dope brush under chest realized usually dont lay floor dope wing still didnt become too concerned just curious floor shop would become vertical Slowly iaformation got through what left mind Maybe should get away project maybe something dope making mind play strange tricks Finally got out shop opened garage door went bed sleep off September 1996 45 five minutes can upgrade stan dard FutabaorAirtronicsservosto ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy * Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * pay $3995 $2995 BBC-1 Fits FUTABA 528/S 128 538/S 138 S48/S 148 Servos set 4$2595 BBC-2As above set I$695 BBC-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 BBC-4As above set I$695 BBC-5Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCDAPOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330342 342HS TOWER TS-5 Servos set 4$1995 Add $300 Shipping Handling orders california Residents Add 775% Sales Tax VISA MASTERCARD Accepted FOther kits avaIabte Pncea Subject Change I~YStarchaaer CanardDealer Inquines Welcome LIUNIEbA uuuu~ lEb UnnEme Canard StickMade Amer ca 1441 N Mayfair Rd Milwaukee WI 53226 USADucted Fan Jets Ph 414-257-1923 Fax 414-771-2092Catalog$200USD course next day saw wing wrinkles bags crushed ribs knew victim solvent poisoning know better fool solvents enclosed area since worked supervised several laboratories during working career Also Ive used solvents resins other hobby building full-sized boats Ive always used gloves barrier creams dust masks etc worked either outside garage door open big fan going figured couple little airplanes didnt need precautions besides its hard handle tissue fans going Since Im now living alone gave quite fright mind cleared up could visualize everybody wondering whatever became meuntil body found clutching half-doped wing Although projects rather small size dangers include spinning props runaway Giant Scale planes 30-inch wing rubber-band job can jump up bite unless think aware what doing Kill-Switch Setups advent computer radios has become very popular very easy assign functions switches touch menu button such electronic capabilities built radios nowadays its easy assign rudder function retract switch elevator throttle stick ailerons throttle knob etc etc possibilities limited imagination Although capability desirable setting up flying todays bigger morecomplex aircraft have functions least simple rule regarding assign kill-switch functions ought considered Having learned lesson subject first hand thought Id provide tip Wayne Madsen Woodland Hills Utah beautiful day things going great muffler -scale fell off preparing land couple flybys showed everything else seemed order except idle now much faster airplane flying too fast land comfortably runway So decided kill engine glide next time around Good planit should work nicely airplane lined up about three feet above runways centerline reached up activate kill switch Thats airplane hit runway rather sharp angle crashed did happen happened because trainer lever got way hit trainer lever instead kill switch Should fast approaches occur future everything will go planned think can plan landing safely Simply because will kill engine pushing switch lever away rather pulling toward Sounds like good advice anyone else has suggestions regarding safety switch setups Id appreciate some mail subject Until next month have good time flyingbut care odel Aviation ision714 692-1393 Info Only Yorba Linda CA 800 845-8978 Orders Only 1/5 SCALELONG-EZ 1hi
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/09
Page Numbers: 45, 46
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/09
Page Numbers: 45, 46
U Gary Shaw @iYk747LLb AS TOLD TO ME longtime modeler friend Charles Castaing New Iberia Louisiana Safety should very high list priorities should kept mind times seems accidents occur dont concentrate and/or allow ourselves distracted task hand true statement especially hobby Anytime engage hobby dynamic opportunity error injury goes up Given safety information available would think common modeler would immune errorbut know isnt case able measure risk level same way companies measure employees occupational risk believe would find modelers would need possess certain level knowledge safely accomplish job hand understand dangers involved engaged complex tasks common modeler like common employee needs training able work effectively safely Unfortunately us unless organized clubs individuals choose take active training roles us will continue learn through trial errorcostly individuals organizations So whats point Lets go back what Charles said beginning column seems accidents occur dont concentrate and/or allow ourselves distracted task hand nutshell pay attention detail take time learn the steps necessary accomplish what youre trying Once understand facets project keep things simple thing time dont understand something try get some help Dont rush painting job talk son using table saw try start -scale model help pay attention what youre doing same goes flying driving floating once its completed Learn whats needed complete step process before attempting enjoy what hobby should abouthaving fun Oops Wrong Model note having fun Charles also provided following story describes what can happen experienced flier skies get crowded new RC flier flying model engine quit called help five models flying time clubs appointed flight instructors ran over rescue experienced competent flier flight instructor several years took transmitter panic-stricken beginner proceeded land airplane remarked beginner Hows smooth landing proudly watched model make perfect landing beginner said Thats airplane Because models air time instructor focused wrong model look-alike errant model subsequently located after search suffered moderate damage Needless say ego flight instructor much severely damaged moral story Stay ground until sky sufficiently clear hazards ie models Being able distinguish model others necessary unless have very deep pockets youre taking over someone emergency sure move sticks around bit ensure youre flying right airplane helps determine have positive control often fly model rather flying model desired point sky dont feel comfortable commanding model take back seat being instructor until youve mastered flying Take tip Charles Concentrate what youre doing concentrate some Solvent Poisoning During past several years Ive made point write columns give information precautions based time season what hobbyists would likely doing workshops Since fall just around corner may working new project repairing old thought would include following story about what could happen ventilation inadequate youre using chemicals So wont embarrass author Ill keep source material anonymous Due illness family have able fly some time now have some time hobbies thought would put together couple kits shelf past few years finished framing-up Pacific Ace Scout Herr Engineering went out garage-shop last evening cover airplanes tissue dope nitrate dope gone could find locally butyrate dope started cover wing Scout some reason found workbench starting tilt right bench Sears all-steel benches thought Thats funny next thing knew garage floor started lean right also Next thing knew face down floor wing still hand dope brush under chest realized usually dont lay floor dope wing still didnt become too concerned just curious floor shop would become vertical Slowly iaformation got through what left mind Maybe should get away project maybe something dope making mind play strange tricks Finally got out shop opened garage door went bed sleep off September 1996 45 five minutes can upgrade stan dard FutabaorAirtronicsservosto ball bearing servos new EMS Ball Bearing Conversion Kit New case tops accurately molded super tough glass filled fuel-proof Celcon include top quality stainless steel ball bearing servo output shaft * Stops case top and/or plastic bushing wear * Prevents output gear shaft shimmy * Reduces friction improves servo centering * Enhances performance airplanes boats & cars * Mandatory helicopter servos * Free output arm provided case top * Guaranteed against breakage year * pay $3995 $2995 BBC-1 Fits FUTABA 528/S 128 538/S 138 S48/S 148 Servos set 4$2595 BBC-2As above set I$695 BBC-3Fits AIRTRONICS 94102 Servos set 4$2595 BBC-4As above set I$695 BBC-5Ball Bearing Only JR 501 507 RCDAPOLLO 05 10 FOCUS HS300 HS500 ACE 330342 342HS TOWER TS-5 Servos set 4$1995 Add $300 Shipping Handling orders california Residents Add 775% Sales Tax VISA MASTERCARD Accepted FOther kits avaIabte Pncea Subject Change I~YStarchaaer CanardDealer Inquines Welcome LIUNIEbA uuuu~ lEb UnnEme Canard StickMade Amer ca 1441 N Mayfair Rd Milwaukee WI 53226 USADucted Fan Jets Ph 414-257-1923 Fax 414-771-2092Catalog$200USD course next day saw wing wrinkles bags crushed ribs knew victim solvent poisoning know better fool solvents enclosed area since worked supervised several laboratories during working career Also Ive used solvents resins other hobby building full-sized boats Ive always used gloves barrier creams dust masks etc worked either outside garage door open big fan going figured couple little airplanes didnt need precautions besides its hard handle tissue fans going Since Im now living alone gave quite fright mind cleared up could visualize everybody wondering whatever became meuntil body found clutching half-doped wing Although projects rather small size dangers include spinning props runaway Giant Scale planes 30-inch wing rubber-band job can jump up bite unless think aware what doing Kill-Switch Setups advent computer radios has become very popular very easy assign functions switches touch menu button such electronic capabilities built radios nowadays its easy assign rudder function retract switch elevator throttle stick ailerons throttle knob etc etc possibilities limited imagination Although capability desirable setting up flying todays bigger morecomplex aircraft have functions least simple rule regarding assign kill-switch functions ought considered Having learned lesson subject first hand thought Id provide tip Wayne Madsen Woodland Hills Utah beautiful day things going great muffler -scale fell off preparing land couple flybys showed everything else seemed order except idle now much faster airplane flying too fast land comfortably runway So decided kill engine glide next time around Good planit should work nicely airplane lined up about three feet above runways centerline reached up activate kill switch Thats airplane hit runway rather sharp angle crashed did happen happened because trainer lever got way hit trainer lever instead kill switch Should fast approaches occur future everything will go planned think can plan landing safely Simply because will kill engine pushing switch lever away rather pulling toward Sounds like good advice anyone else has suggestions regarding safety switch setups Id appreciate some mail subject Until next month have good time flyingbut care odel Aviation ision714 692-1393 Info Only Yorba Linda CA 800 845-8978 Orders Only 1/5 SCALELONG-EZ 1hi
