Gary Shaw fiy Iv.em TiU Y FOURTH July Reflecting few years ago remember looking forward annual Fourth July event put number clubs used fly Without doubt rivaled some best fly-ins Ive ever attended Events usually include fun-fly night fly barbecue blow what bring fireworks display rarely does have opportunity have much fun eat much food watch greater crashes hear bangs enjoy watching skybound fireworks unload colors club plans have Fourth July event year Consumer Product Safety Commission National Council Fireworks Safety offer following safety tips Always read follow label directions Have adult present Buy reliable fireworks sellers Ignite outdoors Have water handy Never experiment attempt make own fireworks bite time Never reignite malfunctioning fireworks Never give fireworks small children Store cool diy place Dispose properly Never throw fireworks another person Never carry fireworks pocket Never shoot fireworks metal glass containers Observe local laws Northern Lights Single-Sticks Although Ive probably written about pros cons dual- vs single-stick systems point nausea letter Greg McCullough Homer Alaska described has stuck singles throughout years very few runways up way hence always need hand toss leamed fly RC [Radio Control] back late 70s Alaska flying fields runway look-alikes few far between Back now airplane could hand-launched way go leamed Airtronics Q-Tee Futaba radio set up single-stick reason that fliers area bought 4 channel radios set up rudder elevator right throttle left can fly Q-Tee dead-stick right hand Later added planes ailerons fleets simple add ailerons throttle stick Reason being planes flew slow high drag rudder still main control eg Luscombes Ailerons optional some planes used easy integrate since rudder already mastered As leaming dont think much difference between leaming dual-stick single-stick still have get feel recall first time flew dual-stick didnt know plane set up dual stick until already air owner standing next asked him rudder would roll plane such linear fashion said using rudder landing almost ground loop managed damage land plane Well thats story still fly single-stick mode think call mode twoIm sure now Perhaps can shed light either way single-stick/double-stick safety thumbs Lightning Safety Tips put few safety tips column year remind fly near thunderstorms lightning dangerous stuff year hear stories have killed injured lightning participating sporting events events seem affected golf sticks out like sore thumb followed possibly water activities heard local man got zapped fishing nearby backwaters boat didnt make point Ive continued stress use common sense Collapse antenna get off field boat whatever get building vehicle storms approach above July1998 77 DYNA-TORQUE $12900 MODEL ENGINE DYNAMOMETER FOR ENGINES 049 TO 90 2 AND 4 STROKE CYCLE TORQUE UP TO 240 OZ IN 15 LBS KNOW WHAT POWER YOUR ENGINE PRODUCES available make yourself lowest point ground crouching down feet together hands knees wait out Avoid hilltops power lines etc Wait until storm long gone before resuming activities long should wait Good question Im aware person sunbathing under blue sky being killed lightning bolt traveled storm 10 miles away Sad true lightning approaches rule pack up have soda pop After enjoy conversing guys almost much enjoy flying Float Fun Although Ive limited experience flying aircraft water tried unique craft awhile back exhilarating should have access boat model can retrieved anything happens learned good rudder setup essential wants safely steer model realized after landing aircraft lining up dock since line-up done relatively high speed airplane took command because vertical stabilizer still authority As model came closer throttled down lost ability steer via rudder smacked dock slightly excited since approached dock too high rate speed didnt have time shut engine down before crashing almost jumped off dock get out way Although no major damage done dock airplane inspection indicated forgot flip water rudder down hence no contact waterduh needed get some advice someone experience searching Intemet tips float-flying found bit advice might steer right direction newsletter entitled Monocle Darrel Stebbins editor Spokane WA provides following Water rudders adequate cases two better large aircraft have windy conditions improve taxiing full up elevator forces heel float down increases effect rudders Water rudders should retractable built kick up speed increases decreases water looping use rudder stick very sparingly high speeds full-scale aircraft water rudder used always seems mounted right float Bringing Batteries Out Winter Storage Ive often asked know check batteries see still good charged up after winter having abundance knowledge area usually say cycle often keep eye out declining capacity Since hate losing models because battery failure normal fall back question doubt throw out Providing better explanation electronically inclined short piece provided modeler CL Red Scholefield What should put back operation batteries coming out storage before charging check voltage load battery should read well over 40 volts has charged winter should essentially fully dischargedflat say business condition battery going bad will probably have shorted will read zero volts cell may soft short could blown away merely simple action slow charging Dont just laying waiting bite Replace pack Cut out good cells want use something less critical model have access cycler running though couple charge/discharge cycles good idea just make sure getting capacity supposed Anything less 80% rated suspect Once field preflight battery checks order particularly beginning season Since religiously check flight packs expanded scale volt meter seem crash less due battery failure must assume ritual smiled upon RC gods Enjoy summer keep wheels bottom C HOBBIES IOQA SI Penn I-tills PA 15235 Order Line 1-800-309-8314 tnlo Line 412-795-9344 HITEC RADIOS FOCUS 2AM w/HS-300 5195 FOCUS 2 AM wIHSII7595 FOCUS 4 FM 12995 FOCUS 6 FM 15995 FLASH 5 FM 16695 PRISM7XFM 21395 PRISM 725 FM 28895 PRISM 7X5 Tx only 20000 RECEIVERS W/XTALS RCD Supreme Rx5995 535 Micro Rx 6195 555 Micro Rx 6595 SERVOS HS50 3295 145-60 3195 HS-802495 SERVOS cont. HS85 EB2995 HO-lOl HS205 BB 145-225 Ba 1-85-235 AG 145-300 BB 00S-422 HS-425 HS545 BB 141605 BB 141-615MG HS-700 Ba HS705 MO HS715 BB 140725 Ba HS-905 BB HS-815 BB 2195 2495 2995 4395 1195 1295 1795 3295 3295 4395 2795 3795 4295 4295 4695 4595 CIRRUS SERVOS CS202299 CS-212799 CS-252499 CS262599 CIRRUS cant. CS-SO Pro Mini 1999 CS-70 BB1499 CS-90BB Fast1799 CS-100 Retrucl2499 CS400 114 Scale2199 AIRBORN PACK SPECIALS combo includes RCD Supreme receiver wlcsystal switch harness & ext COMBO #1 4 Cs-6OBB13295 COMBO #2 4CS-70 BB Pro12295 COMBO #3 2CS30BB Mini10595 COMBO #4 2CS-400BB Giant10895 FUTABA RADIOS Skysporl 4vF FM14499 Skyspost 6VAFM17999 6XA FM22099 8UAP FM34999 ACCESSORIES Hot Shol Sealing Iron Accucycle Toplile Heal Gun Quick Field Chrg Tocqananser 90 OS ENGINES 40 LA 46 LA 25 FX 40 FX 46 Ex 61 FX P526 Fl 52 FS 70 FS9I 1499 1999 9999 1999 4999 2999 5499 6999 8499 10999 11599 15999 13999 18999 19999 22999 78 Model Aviation URETOROUE DETERMINE HORSEPOWER FIND OPTIMUM RPM Constructed nsultiply Baltic Birch Maple I/2dia steel pivot shaft i supported hy cl1 hIl h 5 piece weight ranges torus hrdwre 6 octas 5 TEST/KUN-UP STANDS provide controlled platform taking measurements assessing evaluating engine operating characteristics investigac ing engine performance Five models offer features new modern robust design superior previous industry offerings common sense aptaroach caring properly setting up todays precision engines MR-2 special 14961 $2195 std 1190 $2495 MR2 Deluxel0.90 82995--JUTS8BO Drluxe612I $349 MIGI-ITY 1851 gas $7450 Delsaxe units feature main ply Birch bases Sullivan fuel ranks 6-fittings push rod 6- clevis Available specialty hobby dealers direct post paid AMERICAN HOBBY PRODUCTS 12 WEST HILL CIRCLE READINGMASS 21867 TEL 1781 944-8316 FAX 17811 944-3585 SCALE CATALOGS SPPS160SuerscaleCmstnjChonP1arIS$500 SPPS 120 D00umenlaflcn Photos 3Vs$500 ASP Model Airaafl Consosjcton PHn9$500 ASP SleAraat DrawirlgS 3VS$500 Add $500 Ea Air Ovorseas 1/5 Sc WINNIE MAE 12Pc Wing Plans $3700 LOCKHEED VEGA Jim Pepinos SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SERVICE 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 Vs C PHONE/FAX 910 292-5239 Visa / Mastercard / Discover Shipping & Handling $500 Continental USA
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/07
Page Numbers: 77, 78
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/07
Page Numbers: 77, 78
Gary Shaw fiy Iv.em TiU Y FOURTH July Reflecting few years ago remember looking forward annual Fourth July event put number clubs used fly Without doubt rivaled some best fly-ins Ive ever attended Events usually include fun-fly night fly barbecue blow what bring fireworks display rarely does have opportunity have much fun eat much food watch greater crashes hear bangs enjoy watching skybound fireworks unload colors club plans have Fourth July event year Consumer Product Safety Commission National Council Fireworks Safety offer following safety tips Always read follow label directions Have adult present Buy reliable fireworks sellers Ignite outdoors Have water handy Never experiment attempt make own fireworks bite time Never reignite malfunctioning fireworks Never give fireworks small children Store cool diy place Dispose properly Never throw fireworks another person Never carry fireworks pocket Never shoot fireworks metal glass containers Observe local laws Northern Lights Single-Sticks Although Ive probably written about pros cons dual- vs single-stick systems point nausea letter Greg McCullough Homer Alaska described has stuck singles throughout years very few runways up way hence always need hand toss leamed fly RC [Radio Control] back late 70s Alaska flying fields runway look-alikes few far between Back now airplane could hand-launched way go leamed Airtronics Q-Tee Futaba radio set up single-stick reason that fliers area bought 4 channel radios set up rudder elevator right throttle left can fly Q-Tee dead-stick right hand Later added planes ailerons fleets simple add ailerons throttle stick Reason being planes flew slow high drag rudder still main control eg Luscombes Ailerons optional some planes used easy integrate since rudder already mastered As leaming dont think much difference between leaming dual-stick single-stick still have get feel recall first time flew dual-stick didnt know plane set up dual stick until already air owner standing next asked him rudder would roll plane such linear fashion said using rudder landing almost ground loop managed damage land plane Well thats story still fly single-stick mode think call mode twoIm sure now Perhaps can shed light either way single-stick/double-stick safety thumbs Lightning Safety Tips put few safety tips column year remind fly near thunderstorms lightning dangerous stuff year hear stories have killed injured lightning participating sporting events events seem affected golf sticks out like sore thumb followed possibly water activities heard local man got zapped fishing nearby backwaters boat didnt make point Ive continued stress use common sense Collapse antenna get off field boat whatever get building vehicle storms approach above July1998 77 DYNA-TORQUE $12900 MODEL ENGINE DYNAMOMETER FOR ENGINES 049 TO 90 2 AND 4 STROKE CYCLE TORQUE UP TO 240 OZ IN 15 LBS KNOW WHAT POWER YOUR ENGINE PRODUCES available make yourself lowest point ground crouching down feet together hands knees wait out Avoid hilltops power lines etc Wait until storm long gone before resuming activities long should wait Good question Im aware person sunbathing under blue sky being killed lightning bolt traveled storm 10 miles away Sad true lightning approaches rule pack up have soda pop After enjoy conversing guys almost much enjoy flying Float Fun Although Ive limited experience flying aircraft water tried unique craft awhile back exhilarating should have access boat model can retrieved anything happens learned good rudder setup essential wants safely steer model realized after landing aircraft lining up dock since line-up done relatively high speed airplane took command because vertical stabilizer still authority As model came closer throttled down lost ability steer via rudder smacked dock slightly excited since approached dock too high rate speed didnt have time shut engine down before crashing almost jumped off dock get out way Although no major damage done dock airplane inspection indicated forgot flip water rudder down hence no contact waterduh needed get some advice someone experience searching Intemet tips float-flying found bit advice might steer right direction newsletter entitled Monocle Darrel Stebbins editor Spokane WA provides following Water rudders adequate cases two better large aircraft have windy conditions improve taxiing full up elevator forces heel float down increases effect rudders Water rudders should retractable built kick up speed increases decreases water looping use rudder stick very sparingly high speeds full-scale aircraft water rudder used always seems mounted right float Bringing Batteries Out Winter Storage Ive often asked know check batteries see still good charged up after winter having abundance knowledge area usually say cycle often keep eye out declining capacity Since hate losing models because battery failure normal fall back question doubt throw out Providing better explanation electronically inclined short piece provided modeler CL Red Scholefield What should put back operation batteries coming out storage before charging check voltage load battery should read well over 40 volts has charged winter should essentially fully dischargedflat say business condition battery going bad will probably have shorted will read zero volts cell may soft short could blown away merely simple action slow charging Dont just laying waiting bite Replace pack Cut out good cells want use something less critical model have access cycler running though couple charge/discharge cycles good idea just make sure getting capacity supposed Anything less 80% rated suspect Once field preflight battery checks order particularly beginning season Since religiously check flight packs expanded scale volt meter seem crash less due battery failure must assume ritual smiled upon RC gods Enjoy summer keep wheels bottom C HOBBIES IOQA SI Penn I-tills PA 15235 Order Line 1-800-309-8314 tnlo Line 412-795-9344 HITEC RADIOS FOCUS 2AM w/HS-300 5195 FOCUS 2 AM wIHSII7595 FOCUS 4 FM 12995 FOCUS 6 FM 15995 FLASH 5 FM 16695 PRISM7XFM 21395 PRISM 725 FM 28895 PRISM 7X5 Tx only 20000 RECEIVERS W/XTALS RCD Supreme Rx5995 535 Micro Rx 6195 555 Micro Rx 6595 SERVOS HS50 3295 145-60 3195 HS-802495 SERVOS cont. HS85 EB2995 HO-lOl HS205 BB 145-225 Ba 1-85-235 AG 145-300 BB 00S-422 HS-425 HS545 BB 141605 BB 141-615MG HS-700 Ba HS705 MO HS715 BB 140725 Ba HS-905 BB HS-815 BB 2195 2495 2995 4395 1195 1295 1795 3295 3295 4395 2795 3795 4295 4295 4695 4595 CIRRUS SERVOS CS202299 CS-212799 CS-252499 CS262599 CIRRUS cant. CS-SO Pro Mini 1999 CS-70 BB1499 CS-90BB Fast1799 CS-100 Retrucl2499 CS400 114 Scale2199 AIRBORN PACK SPECIALS combo includes RCD Supreme receiver wlcsystal switch harness & ext COMBO #1 4 Cs-6OBB13295 COMBO #2 4CS-70 BB Pro12295 COMBO #3 2CS30BB Mini10595 COMBO #4 2CS-400BB Giant10895 FUTABA RADIOS Skysporl 4vF FM14499 Skyspost 6VAFM17999 6XA FM22099 8UAP FM34999 ACCESSORIES Hot Shol Sealing Iron Accucycle Toplile Heal Gun Quick Field Chrg Tocqananser 90 OS ENGINES 40 LA 46 LA 25 FX 40 FX 46 Ex 61 FX P526 Fl 52 FS 70 FS9I 1499 1999 9999 1999 4999 2999 5499 6999 8499 10999 11599 15999 13999 18999 19999 22999 78 Model Aviation URETOROUE DETERMINE HORSEPOWER FIND OPTIMUM RPM Constructed nsultiply Baltic Birch Maple I/2dia steel pivot shaft i supported hy cl1 hIl h 5 piece weight ranges torus hrdwre 6 octas 5 TEST/KUN-UP STANDS provide controlled platform taking measurements assessing evaluating engine operating characteristics investigac ing engine performance Five models offer features new modern robust design superior previous industry offerings common sense aptaroach caring properly setting up todays precision engines MR-2 special 14961 $2195 std 1190 $2495 MR2 Deluxel0.90 82995--JUTS8BO Drluxe612I $349 MIGI-ITY 1851 gas $7450 Delsaxe units feature main ply Birch bases Sullivan fuel ranks 6-fittings push rod 6- clevis Available specialty hobby dealers direct post paid AMERICAN HOBBY PRODUCTS 12 WEST HILL CIRCLE READINGMASS 21867 TEL 1781 944-8316 FAX 17811 944-3585 SCALE CATALOGS SPPS160SuerscaleCmstnjChonP1arIS$500 SPPS 120 D00umenlaflcn Photos 3Vs$500 ASP Model Airaafl Consosjcton PHn9$500 ASP SleAraat DrawirlgS 3VS$500 Add $500 Ea Air Ovorseas 1/5 Sc WINNIE MAE 12Pc Wing Plans $3700 LOCKHEED VEGA Jim Pepinos SCALE PLANS & PHOTO SERVICE 3209 Madison Ave Greensboro NC 27403 Vs C PHONE/FAX 910 292-5239 Visa / Mastercard / Discover Shipping & Handling $500 Continental USA
