Gary Shaw ~czv AS WRITE column its early July first storm hurricane season churning its way through Caribbean what appears direct course United States Jumping out gate year Bertha 90-mph winds rain Weather Channel says currently ravaging US Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Having experienced several direct hits hurricanes past year its safe say live coastal states following particular storms direction interest know lam Are wondering just storms will go Rest assured no matter go affected can always count two things wind rain Since Ive encountered several drenchers first-hand recent years believe can say authority no other event world has potential rain out flying day like hurricane Okay sake argument Id say typhoon probably qualifies hurricanes adversary Any meteorologists out can tell Im wet So what does Hurricane have model safety ask Well starters Id say youre slightly touched like fly storms Refer Benjamin Franklin need memory jogged Second lots thingsboth flying crawlingend up sharing field puddles fill up ditches overflow low areas flood Since takes lot longer water drain out area does come out sky plenty time exists mosquitos breed ants move snakes cause problemslong after storm has come gone Ants sneaky have nasty bites/stings mosquitos annoy sometimes carry disease snakes just plain scary encounter Since its hard tell good bad good advice would simply observe distance leave alone Although know itll getting cool some parts country time read still plenty live warmer climates have good reason keep insect repellant nearby peek under picnic tables before sitting down Remember Respect Mother Nature distance youll enjoy much Little Bull letter James Steele describes learned long line crossing runway field wasnt arresting wire began hot Wednesday afternoon arrived field Four Star 40 ready practice touch-n-gos few people out weather cooperating nicely flown about five flights decided bring fuelup started engine took up pits runup what didnt know unexpected spectator waiting next landing taxied out took off did some flybys loops rolls some touch-and gos took off circuit came approach just over beginning runway about begin flare flew over something looked like strip grass going middle runway taxied around toward beginning runway chopped throttle went over pick up airplane turned around got huge shock so-called piece grass snake stretching across runway shivered thought wheels hitting snake appeared around five feet length person next also got shock told him standing next snake yelled out other members behind pits came out see wondered what kind settled being Bull snake although wasnt sure what kind waseven wasnt poisonous didnt feel like standing grass waiting something climb over foot Knowing hundreds snakes out good reason get landing down centerline Although know will probably never see snake field just remember Some dangerous arent Although little scary encounter almost cases leave alone let go way just Keep mind snakes good ecosystem eat weight other undesirable critters left live another day Unless disturbed flooding development agriculture some other event causes move its normally rare ever see snake Now go looking right places thats different story Single-Stick vs Dual-Stick question Reg Hinnant Corpus Christi TX Getting RC Ive determined fly single-stick radio Seems natural personally changed Ace older JR Century transmitter use JR dual stick master singlestick buddy box works real well Also bought interface run Dave Browns program single-stick overcome no wanting help someone learn single-stick transmitter Everyone uses dual stick July issue Model Aviation Paul Tradelius RC Helicopters columnist mentions need interest single-stick transmitters fliers have lost use hand column reason Im writing Im noticing hand prop stories revolving around two-stick transmitters falling over pushing throttle forward single-stick transmitters have throttle slide right hand radio low case would lot harder accidentally run Universal Servo Tray measures 23 42 inches designed hold over 50 different standard mid-size servos 2 yle tray features adjustable mounting brackets molded tough glass filled nylon durability Part #6000 . Universal Servo Tray .. $495 Con-Do-It Con-Do-It clear PVC tubing 1/2 outside diameter 023 wall thickness Con-Do-It provides neat simple way running servo lead extensions fuel lines air lines wiring harnesses through model package contains two 24 pieces Con-Do-It Part #7500Con-Do-It$495 Model Chocks lock place models axles prevent model rolling around car during transport flying field packaged sets two designed fit 5/32 axles up 3 diameter wheels Part #7000Model Chocks$395 order send check money order including $400 S&H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 991-4277 Fax 813 991-4810 Florida residents add 6% sales tax VISA and MASTER CARD Accepted 1996 LDM Industries Inc 56 Model Aviation ttle up know suggestion wont convert dual-stickers its design layout feel lot safer Reg right says majority us primarily use dual-stick transmitters although past conversations Tony Stillman Radio South Pensacola Florida reveal few converting reason another Although Ive never used single-stick myself Id have agree single-stick transmitter used modelers injured duals tipped over prop went full speed probably wouldnt have received writing material Dont worry have plenty left write about use hand prop stories Regarding someone whos set up some training single sounds like Reg ready become club expert hope lets know catches area would agree use singles would eliminate throttle hazard past Ive received mail recommendations attach rubber band throttle stick way hoped advanced will spring back off prevent injury problems see method band would have strong enough overcome transmitter falling its face advancing throttle Im sure stick could rigged retract itself would likely restrictive difficult use flying now easy thing put radio impound area use lay down flat running starting pits meantime Im anxious hear some use singles reasons regarding Are advantages can point out us less experienced Well thats month Wishing happy safe flying P8 Keep eye out critters Industries Model Accessories Universal Servo Tray Model Chocks
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/11
Page Numbers: 54, 56
Edition: Model Aviation - 1996/11
Page Numbers: 54, 56
Gary Shaw ~czv AS WRITE column its early July first storm hurricane season churning its way through Caribbean what appears direct course United States Jumping out gate year Bertha 90-mph winds rain Weather Channel says currently ravaging US Virgin Islands Puerto Rico Having experienced several direct hits hurricanes past year its safe say live coastal states following particular storms direction interest know lam Are wondering just storms will go Rest assured no matter go affected can always count two things wind rain Since Ive encountered several drenchers first-hand recent years believe can say authority no other event world has potential rain out flying day like hurricane Okay sake argument Id say typhoon probably qualifies hurricanes adversary Any meteorologists out can tell Im wet So what does Hurricane have model safety ask Well starters Id say youre slightly touched like fly storms Refer Benjamin Franklin need memory jogged Second lots thingsboth flying crawlingend up sharing field puddles fill up ditches overflow low areas flood Since takes lot longer water drain out area does come out sky plenty time exists mosquitos breed ants move snakes cause problemslong after storm has come gone Ants sneaky have nasty bites/stings mosquitos annoy sometimes carry disease snakes just plain scary encounter Since its hard tell good bad good advice would simply observe distance leave alone Although know itll getting cool some parts country time read still plenty live warmer climates have good reason keep insect repellant nearby peek under picnic tables before sitting down Remember Respect Mother Nature distance youll enjoy much Little Bull letter James Steele describes learned long line crossing runway field wasnt arresting wire began hot Wednesday afternoon arrived field Four Star 40 ready practice touch-n-gos few people out weather cooperating nicely flown about five flights decided bring fuelup started engine took up pits runup what didnt know unexpected spectator waiting next landing taxied out took off did some flybys loops rolls some touch-and gos took off circuit came approach just over beginning runway about begin flare flew over something looked like strip grass going middle runway taxied around toward beginning runway chopped throttle went over pick up airplane turned around got huge shock so-called piece grass snake stretching across runway shivered thought wheels hitting snake appeared around five feet length person next also got shock told him standing next snake yelled out other members behind pits came out see wondered what kind settled being Bull snake although wasnt sure what kind waseven wasnt poisonous didnt feel like standing grass waiting something climb over foot Knowing hundreds snakes out good reason get landing down centerline Although know will probably never see snake field just remember Some dangerous arent Although little scary encounter almost cases leave alone let go way just Keep mind snakes good ecosystem eat weight other undesirable critters left live another day Unless disturbed flooding development agriculture some other event causes move its normally rare ever see snake Now go looking right places thats different story Single-Stick vs Dual-Stick question Reg Hinnant Corpus Christi TX Getting RC Ive determined fly single-stick radio Seems natural personally changed Ace older JR Century transmitter use JR dual stick master singlestick buddy box works real well Also bought interface run Dave Browns program single-stick overcome no wanting help someone learn single-stick transmitter Everyone uses dual stick July issue Model Aviation Paul Tradelius RC Helicopters columnist mentions need interest single-stick transmitters fliers have lost use hand column reason Im writing Im noticing hand prop stories revolving around two-stick transmitters falling over pushing throttle forward single-stick transmitters have throttle slide right hand radio low case would lot harder accidentally run Universal Servo Tray measures 23 42 inches designed hold over 50 different standard mid-size servos 2 yle tray features adjustable mounting brackets molded tough glass filled nylon durability Part #6000 . Universal Servo Tray .. $495 Con-Do-It Con-Do-It clear PVC tubing 1/2 outside diameter 023 wall thickness Con-Do-It provides neat simple way running servo lead extensions fuel lines air lines wiring harnesses through model package contains two 24 pieces Con-Do-It Part #7500Con-Do-It$495 Model Chocks lock place models axles prevent model rolling around car during transport flying field packaged sets two designed fit 5/32 axles up 3 diameter wheels Part #7000Model Chocks$395 order send check money order including $400 S&H LDM Industries Inc PO Box 292396 Tampa FL 33687-2396 Phone 813 991-4277 Fax 813 991-4810 Florida residents add 6% sales tax VISA and MASTER CARD Accepted 1996 LDM Industries Inc 56 Model Aviation ttle up know suggestion wont convert dual-stickers its design layout feel lot safer Reg right says majority us primarily use dual-stick transmitters although past conversations Tony Stillman Radio South Pensacola Florida reveal few converting reason another Although Ive never used single-stick myself Id have agree single-stick transmitter used modelers injured duals tipped over prop went full speed probably wouldnt have received writing material Dont worry have plenty left write about use hand prop stories Regarding someone whos set up some training single sounds like Reg ready become club expert hope lets know catches area would agree use singles would eliminate throttle hazard past Ive received mail recommendations attach rubber band throttle stick way hoped advanced will spring back off prevent injury problems see method band would have strong enough overcome transmitter falling its face advancing throttle Im sure stick could rigged retract itself would likely restrictive difficult use flying now easy thing put radio impound area use lay down flat running starting pits meantime Im anxious hear some use singles reasons regarding Are advantages can point out us less experienced Well thats month Wishing happy safe flying P8 Keep eye out critters Industries Model Accessories Universal Servo Tray Model Chocks
