Gary Shaw LIGHTNING SAFETY TIPS remember standing Florida clubhouse waiting thunderstorm pass bolt blue nailed side buildingthe boom deafening sparks shot screens covering windows Thank goodness no hurt Although modelers US deal threat lightning throughout year Ive noticed few understand take shelter ignore danger altogether witnessed Pattern competitor flying routine during thunderstorm another modeler held umbrella over head about few years ago US Pattern team flew during thunderstorm Austrian foothills Im picking Pattern fliers little active bobby multiple opportunities observation some things modelers should know help reduce eliminate risk becoming next lightning casualty Unless youre descendent Benjamin Franklin perhaps reviewing some tips National Lightning Safety Institute might order 1 Flash-To-Bang measurement lightning distance time seeing stroke hearing thunder 5-second count lightning 1 mile away So 25 seconds les away 20 seconds les away count 15 seconds 3 miles take immediate defensive actions 2 If outdoors Avoid water Avoid metal objects such electric wires radio transmitters fences golf clubs machinery motors power tools railroad tracks etc Unsafe places include tents golf cars small open-sided rain shelters flightline pit areas underneath isolated trees Avoid hilltops open spaces possible find shelter building fully enclosed metal vehicle such car truck van windows shut lightning striking nearby should A Avoid direct contact other people B Remove metal objects C Crouch down feet together hands knees 3 If indoors Avoid water Stay away open doors windows Hang up telephone take off headsets Lightning may strike electric phone lines induce shocks Turn off stay away appliances computers power tools television sets etc Remain inside until storm has passed 4 If nearby person injured lightning give first-aid procedures qualified An injured person does carry electrical charge can handled safely Call 911 send help immediately youre wondering Im still topic lightning Ill just say electrifies Did ever wonder -r July1997 19 -1~ powerful bolt lightning can what destructive power can have Remember following facts next time field storm approaches average flash lightning will light 100-watt lightbulb three months Lightnings heat exceeds 500000—it three times hotter surface sun travels 90000 miles per second 100 million feet per second average thickness bolt 1-2 inches wrong say lightning can stopped preventedit unpredictable Lightning associated thunder shock wave created superheated air lightning channel Nine ten people struck lightning survive nearly 25% people suffer long-term psychological physiological trauma best defense against lightning preparedness average lightning strike contains 20000 amps An arc welder uses 250-400 amps weld steel house probably uses 200 amps Currents exceeding 20 milliamperes can cause chest muscles contract thus stopping breathing worst lightning incident US New Jersey July 10 1926 Navy ammunition arsenal hit killing 19 people destroying property valued at $17 million 1986 dollar value Single disasters caused lightning usually less dramatic single disasters caused hurricanes floods tornadoes victim however plenty dramatic wrong say lightning never Building Flying RC Sailplanes Electric Gliders explores intricacies different type R/G flying Chapters include Landing methods Thermal flying Slope soaring Operating electric motors power systems Choosing hatteries charging Also availahle pocket guide containing Building tips techniquesreproduction of aerohatic maneuvers Cost $1195 Cost $299 Call Nighthawk Publishing 1-800-390-HAWK Send Check Money Order P 0 Box 15019 Colorado Springs CO 80935 Shipping & Handling charge $250 added hook purchased July 1997 21 Safe Easy RC Flying has heen RIG Sport favorite manyCompetition Aerabatics heginning pilots comprehensive manual takes pitt instructors sixinto exciting world RC aerohatics intricacies step tested programaerohatic flight presented easy understand steps have nero completelyproven time again under actual training conditionr presented easy Chapters include Choosing aerohatic airplanes understand guideand precisely trimming airplanes Several Chapters includeaerohatic maneuvers detailed instructions AerodynamicsContest preparation actual competition tips Selecting trainer Cost $1395 plane c flight orming take offs Landing pattems ly landing plane Leaming ahout Safety Cost $995 RETRACT CONT valves feature independent speed work standard s UP1 ADJUSTABLE SPEEI retract use air movements UP2 RETRACT AND DO Doors close gear b UP3 RETRACT AND DO Doors stay open gear UP4 SECONDARY DO use UP2 valve stay open gears dow UPS SPRING AIR Independent up down sj air up spring dowr UP6 VARIABLE PRF5 TROL VALVE minia give smooth hreaking coi movement UP7 LOW PRESSURE insurance policy against runi tem monitors on-board air pi gear down pressure gets too DOOR CYLINDERS Metal 5/l6 dia x inch stroke .. 5/16 dia x 1-5/16 inch stroke 5/16 dia x 1-1/2 inch stroke 7/16 dia x 1 inch stroke .. 7/16 dia x 1-1/4 inch stroke 7/16 dia x 1-1/2 inch stroke CANOPY OPENING CYL 7/16 dia x 3-1/4 inch stroke . TEE FITTINGS metal .. POLYURETHANE AIRLINE 2xSftorangeandgrey Ultra Precision Te 1244 Honeysuckle Cresce Oakville Ontario CANA Phone/Fax 905-842-1703 prices US funds Shipping $450 world wide Dealer Inquiries welcome Send Free Catalog strikes twice hits Empire State Building average 21-25 times per year Ray Sullivan US Park Service ranger struck lightning seven times between 1942 1976 survived Fun Lightning No didnt get hit According National Lightning Safety Institute lightning isnt doom gloom Benjamin Franklin father modern experiments became intrigued static-electricity parlor tricks early life can too theory electrification lies within static charge junior version lightning static Make electric lemon Lemons contain citric acid Put two wires different metals steel nail copper lemon attach meter What happens Electrochemical action forces electrons flow metal other Create electricity Scuff leathersoled shoes across carpet sneak up someones ear static buzz finger Magnetize balloon Inflate ordinary balloon rub briskly wool sweater Now watch stick wall What happening Atomic theory says putt electrons off object rubbing plastic object will attach uncharged neutrat substance wall Mouth lightning Get eyes accustomed darkness pop Wint-O-Green Pep-O-Mint Life SaversTM mouth Break it/them up opening mouth doing bluish flashes light nitrogen air activated fracturing electric charges sugars candy Drink Plenty Fluid So buddies dont become heat casualties summer youre flying between thunderstorms sure bring along plenty fluids replace what lose sweating nothing worse having pack up head home because suddenly feel fatigued sick stomach develop headache least expect signs fluid loss heat illness Take tip have done forwarded Fly Paper Bill Haywood Editor 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Try taking plastic squirt bottle empty GatoradeTM bottled water drink clean out Once its clean fill water tea favorite drink about 80% full stick freezer overnight liquid inside witl expand explode have filled too much have remembered leave cap off freezing next day field set bottle out sun day progresses liquid will slowly melt provide hours ice-cold refreshment Date Battery Packs probably 1000 opinions long should keep use battery packs before become unsafe/unreliable what know usefulness determined age number charges cycling care connectors etc change battery packs 2-3 years regardless well maintain its just insurance So always know long pack has use write date install permanent marker shrink wrap rest up Tip Remember Preflight preflight preflight O SOUTH INC PRO-DRIVER Contains 4 1300 mah battery cells senses plug fouled & boosts power LED bar garaph meter display plug condition Supports Futaba J chargers PRO-DRIVERMARKIIflP Sale Price $49 00~TPsV7 auto shut down z 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 Toll Free Order Line Orders Only Please 800-962-7802 Repair Intormation 904 434 0909 visit website http//www wtp net/OBEST/radiosouth/RS1 html PRO-HINGES Easiest Hinge Install use cyanocrylate adhesives RO- $2 49/pkg 18 Scale $279/pkg 24 fbI available al local hobby shop order direct DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED Sale Price $5600 22 Model Aviation 4ULTRA THE REAL COMPANY v AND PROVEN NEED CUSTOM pleased offer modellers re Introducing Ultra Prec engineering service own personat
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 19, 21, 22
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 19, 21, 22
Gary Shaw LIGHTNING SAFETY TIPS remember standing Florida clubhouse waiting thunderstorm pass bolt blue nailed side buildingthe boom deafening sparks shot screens covering windows Thank goodness no hurt Although modelers US deal threat lightning throughout year Ive noticed few understand take shelter ignore danger altogether witnessed Pattern competitor flying routine during thunderstorm another modeler held umbrella over head about few years ago US Pattern team flew during thunderstorm Austrian foothills Im picking Pattern fliers little active bobby multiple opportunities observation some things modelers should know help reduce eliminate risk becoming next lightning casualty Unless youre descendent Benjamin Franklin perhaps reviewing some tips National Lightning Safety Institute might order 1 Flash-To-Bang measurement lightning distance time seeing stroke hearing thunder 5-second count lightning 1 mile away So 25 seconds les away 20 seconds les away count 15 seconds 3 miles take immediate defensive actions 2 If outdoors Avoid water Avoid metal objects such electric wires radio transmitters fences golf clubs machinery motors power tools railroad tracks etc Unsafe places include tents golf cars small open-sided rain shelters flightline pit areas underneath isolated trees Avoid hilltops open spaces possible find shelter building fully enclosed metal vehicle such car truck van windows shut lightning striking nearby should A Avoid direct contact other people B Remove metal objects C Crouch down feet together hands knees 3 If indoors Avoid water Stay away open doors windows Hang up telephone take off headsets Lightning may strike electric phone lines induce shocks Turn off stay away appliances computers power tools television sets etc Remain inside until storm has passed 4 If nearby person injured lightning give first-aid procedures qualified An injured person does carry electrical charge can handled safely Call 911 send help immediately youre wondering Im still topic lightning Ill just say electrifies Did ever wonder -r July1997 19 -1~ powerful bolt lightning can what destructive power can have Remember following facts next time field storm approaches average flash lightning will light 100-watt lightbulb three months Lightnings heat exceeds 500000—it three times hotter surface sun travels 90000 miles per second 100 million feet per second average thickness bolt 1-2 inches wrong say lightning can stopped preventedit unpredictable Lightning associated thunder shock wave created superheated air lightning channel Nine ten people struck lightning survive nearly 25% people suffer long-term psychological physiological trauma best defense against lightning preparedness average lightning strike contains 20000 amps An arc welder uses 250-400 amps weld steel house probably uses 200 amps Currents exceeding 20 milliamperes can cause chest muscles contract thus stopping breathing worst lightning incident US New Jersey July 10 1926 Navy ammunition arsenal hit killing 19 people destroying property valued at $17 million 1986 dollar value Single disasters caused lightning usually less dramatic single disasters caused hurricanes floods tornadoes victim however plenty dramatic wrong say lightning never Building Flying RC Sailplanes Electric Gliders explores intricacies different type R/G flying Chapters include Landing methods Thermal flying Slope soaring Operating electric motors power systems Choosing hatteries charging Also availahle pocket guide containing Building tips techniquesreproduction of aerohatic maneuvers Cost $1195 Cost $299 Call Nighthawk Publishing 1-800-390-HAWK Send Check Money Order P 0 Box 15019 Colorado Springs CO 80935 Shipping & Handling charge $250 added hook purchased July 1997 21 Safe Easy RC Flying has heen RIG Sport favorite manyCompetition Aerabatics heginning pilots comprehensive manual takes pitt instructors sixinto exciting world RC aerohatics intricacies step tested programaerohatic flight presented easy understand steps have nero completelyproven time again under actual training conditionr presented easy Chapters include Choosing aerohatic airplanes understand guideand precisely trimming airplanes Several Chapters includeaerohatic maneuvers detailed instructions AerodynamicsContest preparation actual competition tips Selecting trainer Cost $1395 plane c flight orming take offs Landing pattems ly landing plane Leaming ahout Safety Cost $995 RETRACT CONT valves feature independent speed work standard s UP1 ADJUSTABLE SPEEI retract use air movements UP2 RETRACT AND DO Doors close gear b UP3 RETRACT AND DO Doors stay open gear UP4 SECONDARY DO use UP2 valve stay open gears dow UPS SPRING AIR Independent up down sj air up spring dowr UP6 VARIABLE PRF5 TROL VALVE minia give smooth hreaking coi movement UP7 LOW PRESSURE insurance policy against runi tem monitors on-board air pi gear down pressure gets too DOOR CYLINDERS Metal 5/l6 dia x inch stroke .. 5/16 dia x 1-5/16 inch stroke 5/16 dia x 1-1/2 inch stroke 7/16 dia x 1 inch stroke .. 7/16 dia x 1-1/4 inch stroke 7/16 dia x 1-1/2 inch stroke CANOPY OPENING CYL 7/16 dia x 3-1/4 inch stroke . TEE FITTINGS metal .. POLYURETHANE AIRLINE 2xSftorangeandgrey Ultra Precision Te 1244 Honeysuckle Cresce Oakville Ontario CANA Phone/Fax 905-842-1703 prices US funds Shipping $450 world wide Dealer Inquiries welcome Send Free Catalog strikes twice hits Empire State Building average 21-25 times per year Ray Sullivan US Park Service ranger struck lightning seven times between 1942 1976 survived Fun Lightning No didnt get hit According National Lightning Safety Institute lightning isnt doom gloom Benjamin Franklin father modern experiments became intrigued static-electricity parlor tricks early life can too theory electrification lies within static charge junior version lightning static Make electric lemon Lemons contain citric acid Put two wires different metals steel nail copper lemon attach meter What happens Electrochemical action forces electrons flow metal other Create electricity Scuff leathersoled shoes across carpet sneak up someones ear static buzz finger Magnetize balloon Inflate ordinary balloon rub briskly wool sweater Now watch stick wall What happening Atomic theory says putt electrons off object rubbing plastic object will attach uncharged neutrat substance wall Mouth lightning Get eyes accustomed darkness pop Wint-O-Green Pep-O-Mint Life SaversTM mouth Break it/them up opening mouth doing bluish flashes light nitrogen air activated fracturing electric charges sugars candy Drink Plenty Fluid So buddies dont become heat casualties summer youre flying between thunderstorms sure bring along plenty fluids replace what lose sweating nothing worse having pack up head home because suddenly feel fatigued sick stomach develop headache least expect signs fluid loss heat illness Take tip have done forwarded Fly Paper Bill Haywood Editor 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Try taking plastic squirt bottle empty GatoradeTM bottled water drink clean out Once its clean fill water tea favorite drink about 80% full stick freezer overnight liquid inside witl expand explode have filled too much have remembered leave cap off freezing next day field set bottle out sun day progresses liquid will slowly melt provide hours ice-cold refreshment Date Battery Packs probably 1000 opinions long should keep use battery packs before become unsafe/unreliable what know usefulness determined age number charges cycling care connectors etc change battery packs 2-3 years regardless well maintain its just insurance So always know long pack has use write date install permanent marker shrink wrap rest up Tip Remember Preflight preflight preflight O SOUTH INC PRO-DRIVER Contains 4 1300 mah battery cells senses plug fouled & boosts power LED bar garaph meter display plug condition Supports Futaba J chargers PRO-DRIVERMARKIIflP Sale Price $49 00~TPsV7 auto shut down z 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 Toll Free Order Line Orders Only Please 800-962-7802 Repair Intormation 904 434 0909 visit website http//www wtp net/OBEST/radiosouth/RS1 html PRO-HINGES Easiest Hinge Install use cyanocrylate adhesives RO- $2 49/pkg 18 Scale $279/pkg 24 fbI available al local hobby shop order direct DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED Sale Price $5600 22 Model Aviation 4ULTRA THE REAL COMPANY v AND PROVEN NEED CUSTOM pleased offer modellers re Introducing Ultra Prec engineering service own personat
Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 19, 21, 22
Gary Shaw LIGHTNING SAFETY TIPS remember standing Florida clubhouse waiting thunderstorm pass bolt blue nailed side buildingthe boom deafening sparks shot screens covering windows Thank goodness no hurt Although modelers US deal threat lightning throughout year Ive noticed few understand take shelter ignore danger altogether witnessed Pattern competitor flying routine during thunderstorm another modeler held umbrella over head about few years ago US Pattern team flew during thunderstorm Austrian foothills Im picking Pattern fliers little active bobby multiple opportunities observation some things modelers should know help reduce eliminate risk becoming next lightning casualty Unless youre descendent Benjamin Franklin perhaps reviewing some tips National Lightning Safety Institute might order 1 Flash-To-Bang measurement lightning distance time seeing stroke hearing thunder 5-second count lightning 1 mile away So 25 seconds les away 20 seconds les away count 15 seconds 3 miles take immediate defensive actions 2 If outdoors Avoid water Avoid metal objects such electric wires radio transmitters fences golf clubs machinery motors power tools railroad tracks etc Unsafe places include tents golf cars small open-sided rain shelters flightline pit areas underneath isolated trees Avoid hilltops open spaces possible find shelter building fully enclosed metal vehicle such car truck van windows shut lightning striking nearby should A Avoid direct contact other people B Remove metal objects C Crouch down feet together hands knees 3 If indoors Avoid water Stay away open doors windows Hang up telephone take off headsets Lightning may strike electric phone lines induce shocks Turn off stay away appliances computers power tools television sets etc Remain inside until storm has passed 4 If nearby person injured lightning give first-aid procedures qualified An injured person does carry electrical charge can handled safely Call 911 send help immediately youre wondering Im still topic lightning Ill just say electrifies Did ever wonder -r July1997 19 -1~ powerful bolt lightning can what destructive power can have Remember following facts next time field storm approaches average flash lightning will light 100-watt lightbulb three months Lightnings heat exceeds 500000—it three times hotter surface sun travels 90000 miles per second 100 million feet per second average thickness bolt 1-2 inches wrong say lightning can stopped preventedit unpredictable Lightning associated thunder shock wave created superheated air lightning channel Nine ten people struck lightning survive nearly 25% people suffer long-term psychological physiological trauma best defense against lightning preparedness average lightning strike contains 20000 amps An arc welder uses 250-400 amps weld steel house probably uses 200 amps Currents exceeding 20 milliamperes can cause chest muscles contract thus stopping breathing worst lightning incident US New Jersey July 10 1926 Navy ammunition arsenal hit killing 19 people destroying property valued at $17 million 1986 dollar value Single disasters caused lightning usually less dramatic single disasters caused hurricanes floods tornadoes victim however plenty dramatic wrong say lightning never Building Flying RC Sailplanes Electric Gliders explores intricacies different type R/G flying Chapters include Landing methods Thermal flying Slope soaring Operating electric motors power systems Choosing hatteries charging Also availahle pocket guide containing Building tips techniquesreproduction of aerohatic maneuvers Cost $1195 Cost $299 Call Nighthawk Publishing 1-800-390-HAWK Send Check Money Order P 0 Box 15019 Colorado Springs CO 80935 Shipping & Handling charge $250 added hook purchased July 1997 21 Safe Easy RC Flying has heen RIG Sport favorite manyCompetition Aerabatics heginning pilots comprehensive manual takes pitt instructors sixinto exciting world RC aerohatics intricacies step tested programaerohatic flight presented easy understand steps have nero completelyproven time again under actual training conditionr presented easy Chapters include Choosing aerohatic airplanes understand guideand precisely trimming airplanes Several Chapters includeaerohatic maneuvers detailed instructions AerodynamicsContest preparation actual competition tips Selecting trainer Cost $1395 plane c flight orming take offs Landing pattems ly landing plane Leaming ahout Safety Cost $995 RETRACT CONT valves feature independent speed work standard s UP1 ADJUSTABLE SPEEI retract use air movements UP2 RETRACT AND DO Doors close gear b UP3 RETRACT AND DO Doors stay open gear UP4 SECONDARY DO use UP2 valve stay open gears dow UPS SPRING AIR Independent up down sj air up spring dowr UP6 VARIABLE PRF5 TROL VALVE minia give smooth hreaking coi movement UP7 LOW PRESSURE insurance policy against runi tem monitors on-board air pi gear down pressure gets too DOOR CYLINDERS Metal 5/l6 dia x inch stroke .. 5/16 dia x 1-5/16 inch stroke 5/16 dia x 1-1/2 inch stroke 7/16 dia x 1 inch stroke .. 7/16 dia x 1-1/4 inch stroke 7/16 dia x 1-1/2 inch stroke CANOPY OPENING CYL 7/16 dia x 3-1/4 inch stroke . TEE FITTINGS metal .. POLYURETHANE AIRLINE 2xSftorangeandgrey Ultra Precision Te 1244 Honeysuckle Cresce Oakville Ontario CANA Phone/Fax 905-842-1703 prices US funds Shipping $450 world wide Dealer Inquiries welcome Send Free Catalog strikes twice hits Empire State Building average 21-25 times per year Ray Sullivan US Park Service ranger struck lightning seven times between 1942 1976 survived Fun Lightning No didnt get hit According National Lightning Safety Institute lightning isnt doom gloom Benjamin Franklin father modern experiments became intrigued static-electricity parlor tricks early life can too theory electrification lies within static charge junior version lightning static Make electric lemon Lemons contain citric acid Put two wires different metals steel nail copper lemon attach meter What happens Electrochemical action forces electrons flow metal other Create electricity Scuff leathersoled shoes across carpet sneak up someones ear static buzz finger Magnetize balloon Inflate ordinary balloon rub briskly wool sweater Now watch stick wall What happening Atomic theory says putt electrons off object rubbing plastic object will attach uncharged neutrat substance wall Mouth lightning Get eyes accustomed darkness pop Wint-O-Green Pep-O-Mint Life SaversTM mouth Break it/them up opening mouth doing bluish flashes light nitrogen air activated fracturing electric charges sugars candy Drink Plenty Fluid So buddies dont become heat casualties summer youre flying between thunderstorms sure bring along plenty fluids replace what lose sweating nothing worse having pack up head home because suddenly feel fatigued sick stomach develop headache least expect signs fluid loss heat illness Take tip have done forwarded Fly Paper Bill Haywood Editor 4 Robin Circle Foley AL 36535 Try taking plastic squirt bottle empty GatoradeTM bottled water drink clean out Once its clean fill water tea favorite drink about 80% full stick freezer overnight liquid inside witl expand explode have filled too much have remembered leave cap off freezing next day field set bottle out sun day progresses liquid will slowly melt provide hours ice-cold refreshment Date Battery Packs probably 1000 opinions long should keep use battery packs before become unsafe/unreliable what know usefulness determined age number charges cycling care connectors etc change battery packs 2-3 years regardless well maintain its just insurance So always know long pack has use write date install permanent marker shrink wrap rest up Tip Remember Preflight preflight preflight O SOUTH INC PRO-DRIVER Contains 4 1300 mah battery cells senses plug fouled & boosts power LED bar garaph meter display plug condition Supports Futaba J chargers PRO-DRIVERMARKIIflP Sale Price $49 00~TPsV7 auto shut down z 3702 N Pace Pensacola FL 32505 Toll Free Order Line Orders Only Please 800-962-7802 Repair Intormation 904 434 0909 visit website http//www wtp net/OBEST/radiosouth/RS1 html PRO-HINGES Easiest Hinge Install use cyanocrylate adhesives RO- $2 49/pkg 18 Scale $279/pkg 24 fbI available al local hobby shop order direct DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED Sale Price $5600 22 Model Aviation 4ULTRA THE REAL COMPANY v AND PROVEN NEED CUSTOM pleased offer modellers re Introducing Ultra Prec engineering service own personat
