Skip to main content
Home
  • Home
  • Browse All Issues
  • Model Aviation.com

Safety Comes First

Author: G.A. Shaw


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/09
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 64, 65

U Gary Shaw CHECK IT OUT Ive modeling years wasnt until began fullscale flying tbat learned appreciate purpose using checklists full-scale flying checklists used ensure pilots conduct review aircraft systems and/or procedures prior flight Using manner almost always guarantees airworthy aircraft anything deemed meeting standards during preflight general terms either gets fixed airplane doesnt go air nice would modelers followed same path taught similar values newcomers Although use checklists recognized necessary full-scale ensure safe flying modeling its experience unless checklists found newsletters magazines columns general review its rare find someone actually using field Maybe thats because doesnt take modelers long get procedure down because fly different types aircraft think need numerous lists overwhelming too timeconsuming Whatever reason stick hobby length time youve just started youll definitely benefit use list scanning Radio Control RC links Internet clicked list Chester County PA RC Club can help get started Feel free modify own situation use field Think Preflight Checklist walk-around check done full-scale aircraft Propeller a Nicks cracks b Tight prop nut spinner hub Engine a Engine mount tight b Muffler mount tight c Secure throttle hookup Fuel Tank a Check fuel line splits holes b Foam used around tank dry Landing Gear a Nose wheel main gear secure b Axles wheel collars secure c Nose wheel steering hookup Fuselage a Cracks breaks b Tail section secure fuselage c Wing dowels bolts secure d Firewall integrity Vertical Fin/Rudder a Cracks breaks b Hinges devises horns c Pushrod slop/keepers Wing a Cracks breaks especially center section b Hinges c Aileron servo hookup secure d Aileron servo tight Radio Check a No loose servo/battery wires b Plugs tight c Battery pack secure d Servos servo rail secure fuselage e Clevises servo wheels/arms secure Engine Running/Radio Operation Bubbles around glow plug head bolts muffler needle valve b Bubbles fuel line c Control surfaces move smoothly full throttle . glitches New Student Hints Tips reviewing Official Newsletter Greenville Flying Pirates Model Aircraft Club read paragraph explained what behavior expect airplane during its first flight remember first flight during after release [hand launching] airplane covered entire sky like party balloon losing air prior crashing heap end ball field days much sophistication [money] lost although safety people gathered around factor loss model took significant time build Horizontal Stabilizer/Elevatorcover paper Cracks breaksIve always believer passing b Hinges devises hornsknowledge make learning easier c Pushrod slop/keepers prevent mishaps [mistakes] perhaps review following order AT ~/There few things tudent pilot Q Pfpreparing lWflJ r7 - . Model Aviation ht will help getting feel model flight very gentle controls takes very little movement get model execute maneuver Remember farther stick moved the control-surface moves the model will respond As long stick held control position maneuver will continuethis important using ailerons stick moved roll model will continue roll long stick held positionfly fly out maneuver executed takes equal opposite controls overcome return normal flight turn requires movement ailerons desired direction turn recover turn opposite aileron input required Keep model high landing runway behind airplane after touchdown wasted because reduction length runway take off again case trouble Keep model sight fly too high too far away Although trainer may seem fairly large easy get far enough away difficult see its orientation fly suna moment blindness caused sun can long enough lose model become discouraged will times nothing seems go IIMAA Membership Application NewEl Renewal LI FamilyLl Date________ Name I Address City/Town State/ Province_________________ Zip Code__________ I Phone_______________________________________________________[v33][b9172224;114719120]]Fax____________________________________ _____________________[v33][b20292228114819150]]I IMAA#Chapter #AMA#MAAC Canada Annual Dues $1500 USA Add $1000 First Class $15OOUS Canada& Mexico $30OOUS Foreign j Make Check Money Order payable International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA Any person flys resides United States must show proof membership Academy Model Aeronautics AMA order obtain LMAA membership Include copy AMA License number application Mail toRemittance Type IMAA Secretary/Treasurer Check D Money Order LI Cashiers Check LI Don E Vineyard1 year LI 2 years LI 3 years LI Amount $_______ 205 5 HilIdale Road Family memberships available no magazine included Sauna KS 67401 for $750 US year details contact secretary I High Flight magazine printed quarterly mailed 2nd Class Bulk US & Canada AMA 99 1st Class Postage Add $1000 US United States & Canada September 1999 63 Rubber & Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power R/C Airplanes Penn Valley Hobby Center 837A W Main St Lansdale PA 19446 215-368-0770 Horn Aero Electric 3706 N 33rd St Galesburg Ml 49053 Fax/Phone 616-665-9693 E-Mail aero-electricwarldnet att net f ON OWEN LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome 4- Up 50% Power Twice Long 4- Same Easy Starting 4- Scale Sound 4- No Glow Plugs OSOeSO YeaR/OR faiN 5ROYAL AL DAVIS MOU PUflK8 P0 Box 141 DOpCMA MlfordC706460 877-1670 Apoend 5400 bred/I opplied f/rot ordotl Davis Diesel Heads Over itO models 049-36 015 Worlds largest producer Model Diesel Fuels Transforms 25 tee 40 cv 40 toe 60 60 toe 90 90 toe 20 right maneuver results near-catastrophe Everyone flies RC models has through learning flydo give up next sessson will better panic maneuver goes wrong take time necessary recover mistake Panic will cause student overcontrol attempt recover cause condition worsen opposite direction Although instructor may seem casual observer standing side student will watching will take over get model dangerous situation Storing Ni-Cd Packs Although usually put piece column end flying season regarding battery maintenance felt need time after recent trip models yielded dead cells case Black Wire disease wire circuit-board corrosion leaking batteries failure workshop preferred field although seems since moved south batteries just dont last Im often asked detects imminent failure since Im electronically savvy answers point crystal ball youd like have safe reliable batteries need and/or want learn about Black Wire disease battery guru CL Red Scholefield provides some insight should store batteries end season What should put back operation batteries should removed transmitter airplane long-term storage South lot us work out garage workshops recommend putting batteries refrigerator freezer during off-season important workshop rarely gets above 230 C 740 F refrigerator still good bet failure mode Ni-Cds separator failure material keeps plates touching other fails cell shorts higher temperatures oxidizes faster fact rate doubles 100 C increase Should store batteries charged discharged doesnt really matter will self discharge few months stored room temperature going store refrigerator charge will remain longer would discharge first 44 volts put away Good cells will just sit discharged condition voltage can Superior Balsa & Hobby SupplyGRAIN & ORDER HOURS 2020-G Centralia Hawaiian Gardens CA 90716 CT/ON 700 AM 700 PM please call PST CA TIMEPlease add sufficient amount excess refunded shipping UPS Parcel Post PLUS $285 handling Monday Saturday $2500 Mm order n accept Visa Mastercard Checks 0 CA sales add 825% sales tax MFGRS & DEALERS cALL FOR RESELLER 800 488-9525Info 562865-3220 o FAX 562860-0327 Complete price list-SASE Shop hours 800AM 300PM Mon Fri ROGRAM P00ev SUO/RO chaRge 02/99wwwsuperiorbalsacombalsa@lxnetcomcom BALSA Bass sticks 20 balsa price BALSA SHEETS TRAILING EDGES 36 LEADING EDGES Aircraft Grade Birch Plywood 3040 STICKS/Ike Spruce sticks 3x balsa priceIINCI430401/8 1/22937conventionalSymmetocal8o12 12o12 j 12o24 12o48 40o48 29 45 3/10 3/4 35 47 " .-] 00 35 40 5/10 001/4 40 71 1/10 INCH30 481/4 INCH30 482 013142114 013984 1/lOollO1014114v 1/229413/0 01753/403 1803/800/2001/201/2105 1/leo 1/reie0/400/422303/10 0130593/8 010/250853 P15145 295 53510353800 1/1003/32101/4 v3I027331/4 0152781/2 n2901/40 3/050 3180 3/875 1/100 3/1811151/4 vole37001/2 01781041/32 951 355 1/levl/412ro1/403/442581/20 3/41403/403/41003 Ply190875 2500 1/1003/803082 INCH304836 AILERONS3/401170000180 1/1000/217215/10 INCH30481732h7 27581/16 t 3552500 lire o3/422 295/1805/1027 35I/18v 238501/4 0157Ldg Edge Reflective Tape 35095190675 5/10o3/831393/320248811/401-1/405 /32A9lCN38L.AhT5/1001/230480/8 0248051/4 v 1-1/23/32 3/320 3/3211125/0803/448 623/100280740/4 02806 BALSA SHEETSs piy14027552510203800 1/4 0288955/leo 11/474 3/3201/812 043/8 02881195/lOoO112753548 3/3203/1603083/etNCH30401/2 02115143511002601/101402001/8 3/3201/414183/80 3/838453/8 011/2833/3218022515029557511204000 3/3203/015193/001/240573 INCH30483/8 02s1/8179290 3/3201/219243/805/047590/3203 49 893/8 021/21 003/102082853/18 3/3203/428323/003/453881/1003 44 800/2 ii 0-1/2951/4235325992003478882600 ItO INCH30483/32o352 871/2 v21003/83084201/4 1/8 0383 040/2510715 1/Ool/0 01031/201/2498-43/1003 781035 Ply1252303807352850 1/803/1003180/205/857781/4 o39413036TRIANGLES3/8 1/803/015233/8 031051701/401/4 /roeoii 28 1/en 1/221275/t5NCH2OL.4071/2 031502053/803/0 roe 33243030 40 1/Oc 1/414210203/480 82 03 152 A KS moe 28555010003900 1/803/428305/005/880 80 0/2 noei 40 120 285 0193 114 40 o3/4 000/ 54 057 378 215 61512004500 3/IOINCH30481/3204 78080lvi iroei 0820275245252 330 ---I---- -I 5/SW1 3/1004231/1804 00 822030803504234051/8 Lite 3/18n1/41027 Other FineProduces3/32o4 82104204205450530705Poplur 5I2404751750 3/10 03/82129NHP WestSystems 1/8 04 34 IRCH DOWEL 303 330 555 750 1/4 Lite 3/1801/224& BobSmith Epoxy804108158 3/1003/430451/4 04152178 1/8 18 5/18 273044007700200235 1251853456752500 ToolsSupplies 04 10 17 37 0 0 lar Composits Hardware 1/2 04285 3301/4201/2 54 CASBob Smith FlashBECHI 1/32 v12 mmo lOS 91150 Tmck TO/n 1/2oz 185 ainBundles 36 $295 48 FOAM SHEETS Blue 20120OliW Only 24385 Gupor1 oz3493001/3203 91 1/32o4 /01/801/8 1381 3/1803/18 /30/ 0/401/4 /09/ 3/803/8 112/1/201/2 /8/ ThiClo2 OZ5955001/0803 8/ 1/1804 1811/003/18 /32/ 3/180 1/4 23 1/403/8 /15/ 3/801/2 110 1/2 03/4 /01 Wh/te2o 12024 0758/ve2o24o48 1328 /0/ Oh/cO 8 OZ 1795 1650 3/3203 8/ 3/3204 /5/ 0/801/4 30/ 3/1803/8 1201 1/400/2 /14 3/803/4 / 0/ WS/e2 n24 n48 830 EPP2o 02024 550 lSoz 03 /8/ 0/So 3/8 10 prIce 10/8 0/8 04 /4/ /2813/iOn 1/2 /17/ 1/403/4 6054e4v 12024 350 8PP2v02o48 1050 2oz OSlo gap filling-i sec core 550 3/10 o3/5/ 3/1004 3/ 0/80 0/2 12011 Odorless13/10 o3/4 /13/Limited availability Call White 4024 040 1275 8FF2 030048 3000 Thin1/2 oz4553651/4 03 /4/ 1/4 04 /3/1/803/4 /15/ Gap ot1 oz8 456653/e0 3 /3/ 3/804 12/ Iv Some stains wormholes & irregulars nel Foam cooing Wire 8 teet 53 00 ThrOk2 oz149512001/203 /2/ 1/204 12/5800 Handig 8/or UPS Oversize Shipg csge 64 Model Aviation considerably usually volt battery damaged worn out separator cells cells apt short left discharged condition actually good since first indication cell thats going bad best replace pack battery left trickle charge will seldom short out since charged condition short tries develop will zapped charge cell Partial shorts having fairly high resistance can developing can cause cells self-discharge higher rate normal can also possibly leave short middle flight after measured cell came off charge Expanded Scale Voltmeter ESV everything looked okay reason recommend removing batteries transmitter airplane protect against Black Wire disease cell shorts storage high probability will some leakage can ultimately lead black-wire problem batteries coming out storage check voltage load battery before charging should read four volts have charged winter should essentially fully discharged flat say business condition battery going bad will probably have shorted will read zero volts cell may soft short could blown away merely simple action slowcharging Dont just lying waiting bite Replace pack want cut out good cells use something less critical model have access cycler running through couple charge/discharge cycles good idea just make sure getting capacity supposed Anything less 80% rated capacity suspect Once field preflight battery checks order particularly beginning season Since people religiously check flight packs ESV seem crash less because battery failure must assume ritual smiled upon RC gods Safety no accident now run across phrase catches eye read following remember youll likely have great time field 1 Fly safely 2 See rule #1 rKJTES FREE COLOR CATALOG Choose over 200 exc t ng k tes S unusual & innovat ye des gns Call write catalog todayl33 Into Wind 541 0314 1408-MA Pearl St Boulder Co 80302 ember 1999 65 An award winning active adult community 24-hour gate security full exterior maintenance including lawn care complete recreational facilities likes top rate resort radio controlled air field. WHAT COULD BE BETTER Single Family Homes $70s Beauttful Ocalcs FL Privair Golf Courses Maintenance Free 24-Hour Gaie Securiiy Spectacular Ra nFa op OF ThEJP4 Call FREE Video Brochure 1-800-421-4162 8447 SW 99th Street Road Ocala FL 34481 wwwretireaoiowcom Till next month

Author: G.A. Shaw


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/09
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 64, 65

U Gary Shaw CHECK IT OUT Ive modeling years wasnt until began fullscale flying tbat learned appreciate purpose using checklists full-scale flying checklists used ensure pilots conduct review aircraft systems and/or procedures prior flight Using manner almost always guarantees airworthy aircraft anything deemed meeting standards during preflight general terms either gets fixed airplane doesnt go air nice would modelers followed same path taught similar values newcomers Although use checklists recognized necessary full-scale ensure safe flying modeling its experience unless checklists found newsletters magazines columns general review its rare find someone actually using field Maybe thats because doesnt take modelers long get procedure down because fly different types aircraft think need numerous lists overwhelming too timeconsuming Whatever reason stick hobby length time youve just started youll definitely benefit use list scanning Radio Control RC links Internet clicked list Chester County PA RC Club can help get started Feel free modify own situation use field Think Preflight Checklist walk-around check done full-scale aircraft Propeller a Nicks cracks b Tight prop nut spinner hub Engine a Engine mount tight b Muffler mount tight c Secure throttle hookup Fuel Tank a Check fuel line splits holes b Foam used around tank dry Landing Gear a Nose wheel main gear secure b Axles wheel collars secure c Nose wheel steering hookup Fuselage a Cracks breaks b Tail section secure fuselage c Wing dowels bolts secure d Firewall integrity Vertical Fin/Rudder a Cracks breaks b Hinges devises horns c Pushrod slop/keepers Wing a Cracks breaks especially center section b Hinges c Aileron servo hookup secure d Aileron servo tight Radio Check a No loose servo/battery wires b Plugs tight c Battery pack secure d Servos servo rail secure fuselage e Clevises servo wheels/arms secure Engine Running/Radio Operation Bubbles around glow plug head bolts muffler needle valve b Bubbles fuel line c Control surfaces move smoothly full throttle . glitches New Student Hints Tips reviewing Official Newsletter Greenville Flying Pirates Model Aircraft Club read paragraph explained what behavior expect airplane during its first flight remember first flight during after release [hand launching] airplane covered entire sky like party balloon losing air prior crashing heap end ball field days much sophistication [money] lost although safety people gathered around factor loss model took significant time build Horizontal Stabilizer/Elevatorcover paper Cracks breaksIve always believer passing b Hinges devises hornsknowledge make learning easier c Pushrod slop/keepers prevent mishaps [mistakes] perhaps review following order AT ~/There few things tudent pilot Q Pfpreparing lWflJ r7 - . Model Aviation ht will help getting feel model flight very gentle controls takes very little movement get model execute maneuver Remember farther stick moved the control-surface moves the model will respond As long stick held control position maneuver will continuethis important using ailerons stick moved roll model will continue roll long stick held positionfly fly out maneuver executed takes equal opposite controls overcome return normal flight turn requires movement ailerons desired direction turn recover turn opposite aileron input required Keep model high landing runway behind airplane after touchdown wasted because reduction length runway take off again case trouble Keep model sight fly too high too far away Although trainer may seem fairly large easy get far enough away difficult see its orientation fly suna moment blindness caused sun can long enough lose model become discouraged will times nothing seems go IIMAA Membership Application NewEl Renewal LI FamilyLl Date________ Name I Address City/Town State/ Province_________________ Zip Code__________ I Phone_______________________________________________________[v33][b9172224;114719120]]Fax____________________________________ _____________________[v33][b20292228114819150]]I IMAA#Chapter #AMA#MAAC Canada Annual Dues $1500 USA Add $1000 First Class $15OOUS Canada& Mexico $30OOUS Foreign j Make Check Money Order payable International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA Any person flys resides United States must show proof membership Academy Model Aeronautics AMA order obtain LMAA membership Include copy AMA License number application Mail toRemittance Type IMAA Secretary/Treasurer Check D Money Order LI Cashiers Check LI Don E Vineyard1 year LI 2 years LI 3 years LI Amount $_______ 205 5 HilIdale Road Family memberships available no magazine included Sauna KS 67401 for $750 US year details contact secretary I High Flight magazine printed quarterly mailed 2nd Class Bulk US & Canada AMA 99 1st Class Postage Add $1000 US United States & Canada September 1999 63 Rubber & Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power R/C Airplanes Penn Valley Hobby Center 837A W Main St Lansdale PA 19446 215-368-0770 Horn Aero Electric 3706 N 33rd St Galesburg Ml 49053 Fax/Phone 616-665-9693 E-Mail aero-electricwarldnet att net f ON OWEN LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome 4- Up 50% Power Twice Long 4- Same Easy Starting 4- Scale Sound 4- No Glow Plugs OSOeSO YeaR/OR faiN 5ROYAL AL DAVIS MOU PUflK8 P0 Box 141 DOpCMA MlfordC706460 877-1670 Apoend 5400 bred/I opplied f/rot ordotl Davis Diesel Heads Over itO models 049-36 015 Worlds largest producer Model Diesel Fuels Transforms 25 tee 40 cv 40 toe 60 60 toe 90 90 toe 20 right maneuver results near-catastrophe Everyone flies RC models has through learning flydo give up next sessson will better panic maneuver goes wrong take time necessary recover mistake Panic will cause student overcontrol attempt recover cause condition worsen opposite direction Although instructor may seem casual observer standing side student will watching will take over get model dangerous situation Storing Ni-Cd Packs Although usually put piece column end flying season regarding battery maintenance felt need time after recent trip models yielded dead cells case Black Wire disease wire circuit-board corrosion leaking batteries failure workshop preferred field although seems since moved south batteries just dont last Im often asked detects imminent failure since Im electronically savvy answers point crystal ball youd like have safe reliable batteries need and/or want learn about Black Wire disease battery guru CL Red Scholefield provides some insight should store batteries end season What should put back operation batteries should removed transmitter airplane long-term storage South lot us work out garage workshops recommend putting batteries refrigerator freezer during off-season important workshop rarely gets above 230 C 740 F refrigerator still good bet failure mode Ni-Cds separator failure material keeps plates touching other fails cell shorts higher temperatures oxidizes faster fact rate doubles 100 C increase Should store batteries charged discharged doesnt really matter will self discharge few months stored room temperature going store refrigerator charge will remain longer would discharge first 44 volts put away Good cells will just sit discharged condition voltage can Superior Balsa & Hobby SupplyGRAIN & ORDER HOURS 2020-G Centralia Hawaiian Gardens CA 90716 CT/ON 700 AM 700 PM please call PST CA TIMEPlease add sufficient amount excess refunded shipping UPS Parcel Post PLUS $285 handling Monday Saturday $2500 Mm order n accept Visa Mastercard Checks 0 CA sales add 825% sales tax MFGRS & DEALERS cALL FOR RESELLER 800 488-9525Info 562865-3220 o FAX 562860-0327 Complete price list-SASE Shop hours 800AM 300PM Mon Fri ROGRAM P00ev SUO/RO chaRge 02/99wwwsuperiorbalsacombalsa@lxnetcomcom BALSA Bass sticks 20 balsa price BALSA SHEETS TRAILING EDGES 36 LEADING EDGES Aircraft Grade Birch Plywood 3040 STICKS/Ike Spruce sticks 3x balsa priceIINCI430401/8 1/22937conventionalSymmetocal8o12 12o12 j 12o24 12o48 40o48 29 45 3/10 3/4 35 47 " .-] 00 35 40 5/10 001/4 40 71 1/10 INCH30 481/4 INCH30 482 013142114 013984 1/lOollO1014114v 1/229413/0 01753/403 1803/800/2001/201/2105 1/leo 1/reie0/400/422303/10 0130593/8 010/250853 P15145 295 53510353800 1/1003/32101/4 v3I027331/4 0152781/2 n2901/40 3/050 3180 3/875 1/100 3/1811151/4 vole37001/2 01781041/32 951 355 1/levl/412ro1/403/442581/20 3/41403/403/41003 Ply190875 2500 1/1003/803082 INCH304836 AILERONS3/401170000180 1/1000/217215/10 INCH30481732h7 27581/16 t 3552500 lire o3/422 295/1805/1027 35I/18v 238501/4 0157Ldg Edge Reflective Tape 35095190675 5/10o3/831393/320248811/401-1/405 /32A9lCN38L.AhT5/1001/230480/8 0248051/4 v 1-1/23/32 3/320 3/3211125/0803/448 623/100280740/4 02806 BALSA SHEETSs piy14027552510203800 1/4 0288955/leo 11/474 3/3201/812 043/8 02881195/lOoO112753548 3/3203/1603083/etNCH30401/2 02115143511002601/101402001/8 3/3201/414183/80 3/838453/8 011/2833/3218022515029557511204000 3/3203/015193/001/240573 INCH30483/8 02s1/8179290 3/3201/219243/805/047590/3203 49 893/8 021/21 003/102082853/18 3/3203/428323/003/453881/1003 44 800/2 ii 0-1/2951/4235325992003478882600 ItO INCH30483/32o352 871/2 v21003/83084201/4 1/8 0383 040/2510715 1/Ool/0 01031/201/2498-43/1003 781035 Ply1252303807352850 1/803/1003180/205/857781/4 o39413036TRIANGLES3/8 1/803/015233/8 031051701/401/4 /roeoii 28 1/en 1/221275/t5NCH2OL.4071/2 031502053/803/0 roe 33243030 40 1/Oc 1/414210203/480 82 03 152 A KS moe 28555010003900 1/803/428305/005/880 80 0/2 noei 40 120 285 0193 114 40 o3/4 000/ 54 057 378 215 61512004500 3/IOINCH30481/3204 78080lvi iroei 0820275245252 330 ---I---- -I 5/SW1 3/1004231/1804 00 822030803504234051/8 Lite 3/18n1/41027 Other FineProduces3/32o4 82104204205450530705Poplur 5I2404751750 3/10 03/82129NHP WestSystems 1/8 04 34 IRCH DOWEL 303 330 555 750 1/4 Lite 3/1801/224& BobSmith Epoxy804108158 3/1003/430451/4 04152178 1/8 18 5/18 273044007700200235 1251853456752500 ToolsSupplies 04 10 17 37 0 0 lar Composits Hardware 1/2 04285 3301/4201/2 54 CASBob Smith FlashBECHI 1/32 v12 mmo lOS 91150 Tmck TO/n 1/2oz 185 ainBundles 36 $295 48 FOAM SHEETS Blue 20120OliW Only 24385 Gupor1 oz3493001/3203 91 1/32o4 /01/801/8 1381 3/1803/18 /30/ 0/401/4 /09/ 3/803/8 112/1/201/2 /8/ ThiClo2 OZ5955001/0803 8/ 1/1804 1811/003/18 /32/ 3/180 1/4 23 1/403/8 /15/ 3/801/2 110 1/2 03/4 /01 Wh/te2o 12024 0758/ve2o24o48 1328 /0/ Oh/cO 8 OZ 1795 1650 3/3203 8/ 3/3204 /5/ 0/801/4 30/ 3/1803/8 1201 1/400/2 /14 3/803/4 / 0/ WS/e2 n24 n48 830 EPP2o 02024 550 lSoz 03 /8/ 0/So 3/8 10 prIce 10/8 0/8 04 /4/ /2813/iOn 1/2 /17/ 1/403/4 6054e4v 12024 350 8PP2v02o48 1050 2oz OSlo gap filling-i sec core 550 3/10 o3/5/ 3/1004 3/ 0/80 0/2 12011 Odorless13/10 o3/4 /13/Limited availability Call White 4024 040 1275 8FF2 030048 3000 Thin1/2 oz4553651/4 03 /4/ 1/4 04 /3/1/803/4 /15/ Gap ot1 oz8 456653/e0 3 /3/ 3/804 12/ Iv Some stains wormholes & irregulars nel Foam cooing Wire 8 teet 53 00 ThrOk2 oz149512001/203 /2/ 1/204 12/5800 Handig 8/or UPS Oversize Shipg csge 64 Model Aviation considerably usually volt battery damaged worn out separator cells cells apt short left discharged condition actually good since first indication cell thats going bad best replace pack battery left trickle charge will seldom short out since charged condition short tries develop will zapped charge cell Partial shorts having fairly high resistance can developing can cause cells self-discharge higher rate normal can also possibly leave short middle flight after measured cell came off charge Expanded Scale Voltmeter ESV everything looked okay reason recommend removing batteries transmitter airplane protect against Black Wire disease cell shorts storage high probability will some leakage can ultimately lead black-wire problem batteries coming out storage check voltage load battery before charging should read four volts have charged winter should essentially fully discharged flat say business condition battery going bad will probably have shorted will read zero volts cell may soft short could blown away merely simple action slowcharging Dont just lying waiting bite Replace pack want cut out good cells use something less critical model have access cycler running through couple charge/discharge cycles good idea just make sure getting capacity supposed Anything less 80% rated capacity suspect Once field preflight battery checks order particularly beginning season Since people religiously check flight packs ESV seem crash less because battery failure must assume ritual smiled upon RC gods Safety no accident now run across phrase catches eye read following remember youll likely have great time field 1 Fly safely 2 See rule #1 rKJTES FREE COLOR CATALOG Choose over 200 exc t ng k tes S unusual & innovat ye des gns Call write catalog todayl33 Into Wind 541 0314 1408-MA Pearl St Boulder Co 80302 ember 1999 65 An award winning active adult community 24-hour gate security full exterior maintenance including lawn care complete recreational facilities likes top rate resort radio controlled air field. WHAT COULD BE BETTER Single Family Homes $70s Beauttful Ocalcs FL Privair Golf Courses Maintenance Free 24-Hour Gaie Securiiy Spectacular Ra nFa op OF ThEJP4 Call FREE Video Brochure 1-800-421-4162 8447 SW 99th Street Road Ocala FL 34481 wwwretireaoiowcom Till next month

Author: G.A. Shaw


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/09
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 64, 65

U Gary Shaw CHECK IT OUT Ive modeling years wasnt until began fullscale flying tbat learned appreciate purpose using checklists full-scale flying checklists used ensure pilots conduct review aircraft systems and/or procedures prior flight Using manner almost always guarantees airworthy aircraft anything deemed meeting standards during preflight general terms either gets fixed airplane doesnt go air nice would modelers followed same path taught similar values newcomers Although use checklists recognized necessary full-scale ensure safe flying modeling its experience unless checklists found newsletters magazines columns general review its rare find someone actually using field Maybe thats because doesnt take modelers long get procedure down because fly different types aircraft think need numerous lists overwhelming too timeconsuming Whatever reason stick hobby length time youve just started youll definitely benefit use list scanning Radio Control RC links Internet clicked list Chester County PA RC Club can help get started Feel free modify own situation use field Think Preflight Checklist walk-around check done full-scale aircraft Propeller a Nicks cracks b Tight prop nut spinner hub Engine a Engine mount tight b Muffler mount tight c Secure throttle hookup Fuel Tank a Check fuel line splits holes b Foam used around tank dry Landing Gear a Nose wheel main gear secure b Axles wheel collars secure c Nose wheel steering hookup Fuselage a Cracks breaks b Tail section secure fuselage c Wing dowels bolts secure d Firewall integrity Vertical Fin/Rudder a Cracks breaks b Hinges devises horns c Pushrod slop/keepers Wing a Cracks breaks especially center section b Hinges c Aileron servo hookup secure d Aileron servo tight Radio Check a No loose servo/battery wires b Plugs tight c Battery pack secure d Servos servo rail secure fuselage e Clevises servo wheels/arms secure Engine Running/Radio Operation Bubbles around glow plug head bolts muffler needle valve b Bubbles fuel line c Control surfaces move smoothly full throttle . glitches New Student Hints Tips reviewing Official Newsletter Greenville Flying Pirates Model Aircraft Club read paragraph explained what behavior expect airplane during its first flight remember first flight during after release [hand launching] airplane covered entire sky like party balloon losing air prior crashing heap end ball field days much sophistication [money] lost although safety people gathered around factor loss model took significant time build Horizontal Stabilizer/Elevatorcover paper Cracks breaksIve always believer passing b Hinges devises hornsknowledge make learning easier c Pushrod slop/keepers prevent mishaps [mistakes] perhaps review following order AT ~/There few things tudent pilot Q Pfpreparing lWflJ r7 - . Model Aviation ht will help getting feel model flight very gentle controls takes very little movement get model execute maneuver Remember farther stick moved the control-surface moves the model will respond As long stick held control position maneuver will continuethis important using ailerons stick moved roll model will continue roll long stick held positionfly fly out maneuver executed takes equal opposite controls overcome return normal flight turn requires movement ailerons desired direction turn recover turn opposite aileron input required Keep model high landing runway behind airplane after touchdown wasted because reduction length runway take off again case trouble Keep model sight fly too high too far away Although trainer may seem fairly large easy get far enough away difficult see its orientation fly suna moment blindness caused sun can long enough lose model become discouraged will times nothing seems go IIMAA Membership Application NewEl Renewal LI FamilyLl Date________ Name I Address City/Town State/ Province_________________ Zip Code__________ I Phone_______________________________________________________[v33][b9172224;114719120]]Fax____________________________________ _____________________[v33][b20292228114819150]]I IMAA#Chapter #AMA#MAAC Canada Annual Dues $1500 USA Add $1000 First Class $15OOUS Canada& Mexico $30OOUS Foreign j Make Check Money Order payable International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA Any person flys resides United States must show proof membership Academy Model Aeronautics AMA order obtain LMAA membership Include copy AMA License number application Mail toRemittance Type IMAA Secretary/Treasurer Check D Money Order LI Cashiers Check LI Don E Vineyard1 year LI 2 years LI 3 years LI Amount $_______ 205 5 HilIdale Road Family memberships available no magazine included Sauna KS 67401 for $750 US year details contact secretary I High Flight magazine printed quarterly mailed 2nd Class Bulk US & Canada AMA 99 1st Class Postage Add $1000 US United States & Canada September 1999 63 Rubber & Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power R/C Airplanes Penn Valley Hobby Center 837A W Main St Lansdale PA 19446 215-368-0770 Horn Aero Electric 3706 N 33rd St Galesburg Ml 49053 Fax/Phone 616-665-9693 E-Mail aero-electricwarldnet att net f ON OWEN LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome 4- Up 50% Power Twice Long 4- Same Easy Starting 4- Scale Sound 4- No Glow Plugs OSOeSO YeaR/OR faiN 5ROYAL AL DAVIS MOU PUflK8 P0 Box 141 DOpCMA MlfordC706460 877-1670 Apoend 5400 bred/I opplied f/rot ordotl Davis Diesel Heads Over itO models 049-36 015 Worlds largest producer Model Diesel Fuels Transforms 25 tee 40 cv 40 toe 60 60 toe 90 90 toe 20 right maneuver results near-catastrophe Everyone flies RC models has through learning flydo give up next sessson will better panic maneuver goes wrong take time necessary recover mistake Panic will cause student overcontrol attempt recover cause condition worsen opposite direction Although instructor may seem casual observer standing side student will watching will take over get model dangerous situation Storing Ni-Cd Packs Although usually put piece column end flying season regarding battery maintenance felt need time after recent trip models yielded dead cells case Black Wire disease wire circuit-board corrosion leaking batteries failure workshop preferred field although seems since moved south batteries just dont last Im often asked detects imminent failure since Im electronically savvy answers point crystal ball youd like have safe reliable batteries need and/or want learn about Black Wire disease battery guru CL Red Scholefield provides some insight should store batteries end season What should put back operation batteries should removed transmitter airplane long-term storage South lot us work out garage workshops recommend putting batteries refrigerator freezer during off-season important workshop rarely gets above 230 C 740 F refrigerator still good bet failure mode Ni-Cds separator failure material keeps plates touching other fails cell shorts higher temperatures oxidizes faster fact rate doubles 100 C increase Should store batteries charged discharged doesnt really matter will self discharge few months stored room temperature going store refrigerator charge will remain longer would discharge first 44 volts put away Good cells will just sit discharged condition voltage can Superior Balsa & Hobby SupplyGRAIN & ORDER HOURS 2020-G Centralia Hawaiian Gardens CA 90716 CT/ON 700 AM 700 PM please call PST CA TIMEPlease add sufficient amount excess refunded shipping UPS Parcel Post PLUS $285 handling Monday Saturday $2500 Mm order n accept Visa Mastercard Checks 0 CA sales add 825% sales tax MFGRS & DEALERS cALL FOR RESELLER 800 488-9525Info 562865-3220 o FAX 562860-0327 Complete price list-SASE Shop hours 800AM 300PM Mon Fri ROGRAM P00ev SUO/RO chaRge 02/99wwwsuperiorbalsacombalsa@lxnetcomcom BALSA Bass sticks 20 balsa price BALSA SHEETS TRAILING EDGES 36 LEADING EDGES Aircraft Grade Birch Plywood 3040 STICKS/Ike Spruce sticks 3x balsa priceIINCI430401/8 1/22937conventionalSymmetocal8o12 12o12 j 12o24 12o48 40o48 29 45 3/10 3/4 35 47 " .-] 00 35 40 5/10 001/4 40 71 1/10 INCH30 481/4 INCH30 482 013142114 013984 1/lOollO1014114v 1/229413/0 01753/403 1803/800/2001/201/2105 1/leo 1/reie0/400/422303/10 0130593/8 010/250853 P15145 295 53510353800 1/1003/32101/4 v3I027331/4 0152781/2 n2901/40 3/050 3180 3/875 1/100 3/1811151/4 vole37001/2 01781041/32 951 355 1/levl/412ro1/403/442581/20 3/41403/403/41003 Ply190875 2500 1/1003/803082 INCH304836 AILERONS3/401170000180 1/1000/217215/10 INCH30481732h7 27581/16 t 3552500 lire o3/422 295/1805/1027 35I/18v 238501/4 0157Ldg Edge Reflective Tape 35095190675 5/10o3/831393/320248811/401-1/405 /32A9lCN38L.AhT5/1001/230480/8 0248051/4 v 1-1/23/32 3/320 3/3211125/0803/448 623/100280740/4 02806 BALSA SHEETSs piy14027552510203800 1/4 0288955/leo 11/474 3/3201/812 043/8 02881195/lOoO112753548 3/3203/1603083/etNCH30401/2 02115143511002601/101402001/8 3/3201/414183/80 3/838453/8 011/2833/3218022515029557511204000 3/3203/015193/001/240573 INCH30483/8 02s1/8179290 3/3201/219243/805/047590/3203 49 893/8 021/21 003/102082853/18 3/3203/428323/003/453881/1003 44 800/2 ii 0-1/2951/4235325992003478882600 ItO INCH30483/32o352 871/2 v21003/83084201/4 1/8 0383 040/2510715 1/Ool/0 01031/201/2498-43/1003 781035 Ply1252303807352850 1/803/1003180/205/857781/4 o39413036TRIANGLES3/8 1/803/015233/8 031051701/401/4 /roeoii 28 1/en 1/221275/t5NCH2OL.4071/2 031502053/803/0 roe 33243030 40 1/Oc 1/414210203/480 82 03 152 A KS moe 28555010003900 1/803/428305/005/880 80 0/2 noei 40 120 285 0193 114 40 o3/4 000/ 54 057 378 215 61512004500 3/IOINCH30481/3204 78080lvi iroei 0820275245252 330 ---I---- -I 5/SW1 3/1004231/1804 00 822030803504234051/8 Lite 3/18n1/41027 Other FineProduces3/32o4 82104204205450530705Poplur 5I2404751750 3/10 03/82129NHP WestSystems 1/8 04 34 IRCH DOWEL 303 330 555 750 1/4 Lite 3/1801/224& BobSmith Epoxy804108158 3/1003/430451/4 04152178 1/8 18 5/18 273044007700200235 1251853456752500 ToolsSupplies 04 10 17 37 0 0 lar Composits Hardware 1/2 04285 3301/4201/2 54 CASBob Smith FlashBECHI 1/32 v12 mmo lOS 91150 Tmck TO/n 1/2oz 185 ainBundles 36 $295 48 FOAM SHEETS Blue 20120OliW Only 24385 Gupor1 oz3493001/3203 91 1/32o4 /01/801/8 1381 3/1803/18 /30/ 0/401/4 /09/ 3/803/8 112/1/201/2 /8/ ThiClo2 OZ5955001/0803 8/ 1/1804 1811/003/18 /32/ 3/180 1/4 23 1/403/8 /15/ 3/801/2 110 1/2 03/4 /01 Wh/te2o 12024 0758/ve2o24o48 1328 /0/ Oh/cO 8 OZ 1795 1650 3/3203 8/ 3/3204 /5/ 0/801/4 30/ 3/1803/8 1201 1/400/2 /14 3/803/4 / 0/ WS/e2 n24 n48 830 EPP2o 02024 550 lSoz 03 /8/ 0/So 3/8 10 prIce 10/8 0/8 04 /4/ /2813/iOn 1/2 /17/ 1/403/4 6054e4v 12024 350 8PP2v02o48 1050 2oz OSlo gap filling-i sec core 550 3/10 o3/5/ 3/1004 3/ 0/80 0/2 12011 Odorless13/10 o3/4 /13/Limited availability Call White 4024 040 1275 8FF2 030048 3000 Thin1/2 oz4553651/4 03 /4/ 1/4 04 /3/1/803/4 /15/ Gap ot1 oz8 456653/e0 3 /3/ 3/804 12/ Iv Some stains wormholes & irregulars nel Foam cooing Wire 8 teet 53 00 ThrOk2 oz149512001/203 /2/ 1/204 12/5800 Handig 8/or UPS Oversize Shipg csge 64 Model Aviation considerably usually volt battery damaged worn out separator cells cells apt short left discharged condition actually good since first indication cell thats going bad best replace pack battery left trickle charge will seldom short out since charged condition short tries develop will zapped charge cell Partial shorts having fairly high resistance can developing can cause cells self-discharge higher rate normal can also possibly leave short middle flight after measured cell came off charge Expanded Scale Voltmeter ESV everything looked okay reason recommend removing batteries transmitter airplane protect against Black Wire disease cell shorts storage high probability will some leakage can ultimately lead black-wire problem batteries coming out storage check voltage load battery before charging should read four volts have charged winter should essentially fully discharged flat say business condition battery going bad will probably have shorted will read zero volts cell may soft short could blown away merely simple action slowcharging Dont just lying waiting bite Replace pack want cut out good cells use something less critical model have access cycler running through couple charge/discharge cycles good idea just make sure getting capacity supposed Anything less 80% rated capacity suspect Once field preflight battery checks order particularly beginning season Since people religiously check flight packs ESV seem crash less because battery failure must assume ritual smiled upon RC gods Safety no accident now run across phrase catches eye read following remember youll likely have great time field 1 Fly safely 2 See rule #1 rKJTES FREE COLOR CATALOG Choose over 200 exc t ng k tes S unusual & innovat ye des gns Call write catalog todayl33 Into Wind 541 0314 1408-MA Pearl St Boulder Co 80302 ember 1999 65 An award winning active adult community 24-hour gate security full exterior maintenance including lawn care complete recreational facilities likes top rate resort radio controlled air field. WHAT COULD BE BETTER Single Family Homes $70s Beauttful Ocalcs FL Privair Golf Courses Maintenance Free 24-Hour Gaie Securiiy Spectacular Ra nFa op OF ThEJP4 Call FREE Video Brochure 1-800-421-4162 8447 SW 99th Street Road Ocala FL 34481 wwwretireaoiowcom Till next month

Author: G.A. Shaw


Edition: Model Aviation - 1999/09
Page Numbers: 62, 63, 64, 65

U Gary Shaw CHECK IT OUT Ive modeling years wasnt until began fullscale flying tbat learned appreciate purpose using checklists full-scale flying checklists used ensure pilots conduct review aircraft systems and/or procedures prior flight Using manner almost always guarantees airworthy aircraft anything deemed meeting standards during preflight general terms either gets fixed airplane doesnt go air nice would modelers followed same path taught similar values newcomers Although use checklists recognized necessary full-scale ensure safe flying modeling its experience unless checklists found newsletters magazines columns general review its rare find someone actually using field Maybe thats because doesnt take modelers long get procedure down because fly different types aircraft think need numerous lists overwhelming too timeconsuming Whatever reason stick hobby length time youve just started youll definitely benefit use list scanning Radio Control RC links Internet clicked list Chester County PA RC Club can help get started Feel free modify own situation use field Think Preflight Checklist walk-around check done full-scale aircraft Propeller a Nicks cracks b Tight prop nut spinner hub Engine a Engine mount tight b Muffler mount tight c Secure throttle hookup Fuel Tank a Check fuel line splits holes b Foam used around tank dry Landing Gear a Nose wheel main gear secure b Axles wheel collars secure c Nose wheel steering hookup Fuselage a Cracks breaks b Tail section secure fuselage c Wing dowels bolts secure d Firewall integrity Vertical Fin/Rudder a Cracks breaks b Hinges devises horns c Pushrod slop/keepers Wing a Cracks breaks especially center section b Hinges c Aileron servo hookup secure d Aileron servo tight Radio Check a No loose servo/battery wires b Plugs tight c Battery pack secure d Servos servo rail secure fuselage e Clevises servo wheels/arms secure Engine Running/Radio Operation Bubbles around glow plug head bolts muffler needle valve b Bubbles fuel line c Control surfaces move smoothly full throttle . glitches New Student Hints Tips reviewing Official Newsletter Greenville Flying Pirates Model Aircraft Club read paragraph explained what behavior expect airplane during its first flight remember first flight during after release [hand launching] airplane covered entire sky like party balloon losing air prior crashing heap end ball field days much sophistication [money] lost although safety people gathered around factor loss model took significant time build Horizontal Stabilizer/Elevatorcover paper Cracks breaksIve always believer passing b Hinges devises hornsknowledge make learning easier c Pushrod slop/keepers prevent mishaps [mistakes] perhaps review following order AT ~/There few things tudent pilot Q Pfpreparing lWflJ r7 - . Model Aviation ht will help getting feel model flight very gentle controls takes very little movement get model execute maneuver Remember farther stick moved the control-surface moves the model will respond As long stick held control position maneuver will continuethis important using ailerons stick moved roll model will continue roll long stick held positionfly fly out maneuver executed takes equal opposite controls overcome return normal flight turn requires movement ailerons desired direction turn recover turn opposite aileron input required Keep model high landing runway behind airplane after touchdown wasted because reduction length runway take off again case trouble Keep model sight fly too high too far away Although trainer may seem fairly large easy get far enough away difficult see its orientation fly suna moment blindness caused sun can long enough lose model become discouraged will times nothing seems go IIMAA Membership Application NewEl Renewal LI FamilyLl Date________ Name I Address City/Town State/ Province_________________ Zip Code__________ I Phone_______________________________________________________[v33][b9172224;114719120]]Fax____________________________________ _____________________[v33][b20292228114819150]]I IMAA#Chapter #AMA#MAAC Canada Annual Dues $1500 USA Add $1000 First Class $15OOUS Canada& Mexico $30OOUS Foreign j Make Check Money Order payable International Miniature Aircraft Association IMAA Any person flys resides United States must show proof membership Academy Model Aeronautics AMA order obtain LMAA membership Include copy AMA License number application Mail toRemittance Type IMAA Secretary/Treasurer Check D Money Order LI Cashiers Check LI Don E Vineyard1 year LI 2 years LI 3 years LI Amount $_______ 205 5 HilIdale Road Family memberships available no magazine included Sauna KS 67401 for $750 US year details contact secretary I High Flight magazine printed quarterly mailed 2nd Class Bulk US & Canada AMA 99 1st Class Postage Add $1000 US United States & Canada September 1999 63 Rubber & Engine Power Free Flight Display Control Line Electric Power R/C Airplanes Penn Valley Hobby Center 837A W Main St Lansdale PA 19446 215-368-0770 Horn Aero Electric 3706 N 33rd St Galesburg Ml 49053 Fax/Phone 616-665-9693 E-Mail aero-electricwarldnet att net f ON OWEN LESS HASSLE MORE FUN Dieselize Davis Diesel Its Awesome 4- Up 50% Power Twice Long 4- Same Easy Starting 4- Scale Sound 4- No Glow Plugs OSOeSO YeaR/OR faiN 5ROYAL AL DAVIS MOU PUflK8 P0 Box 141 DOpCMA MlfordC706460 877-1670 Apoend 5400 bred/I opplied f/rot ordotl Davis Diesel Heads Over itO models 049-36 015 Worlds largest producer Model Diesel Fuels Transforms 25 tee 40 cv 40 toe 60 60 toe 90 90 toe 20 right maneuver results near-catastrophe Everyone flies RC models has through learning flydo give up next sessson will better panic maneuver goes wrong take time necessary recover mistake Panic will cause student overcontrol attempt recover cause condition worsen opposite direction Although instructor may seem casual observer standing side student will watching will take over get model dangerous situation Storing Ni-Cd Packs Although usually put piece column end flying season regarding battery maintenance felt need time after recent trip models yielded dead cells case Black Wire disease wire circuit-board corrosion leaking batteries failure workshop preferred field although seems since moved south batteries just dont last Im often asked detects imminent failure since Im electronically savvy answers point crystal ball youd like have safe reliable batteries need and/or want learn about Black Wire disease battery guru CL Red Scholefield provides some insight should store batteries end season What should put back operation batteries should removed transmitter airplane long-term storage South lot us work out garage workshops recommend putting batteries refrigerator freezer during off-season important workshop rarely gets above 230 C 740 F refrigerator still good bet failure mode Ni-Cds separator failure material keeps plates touching other fails cell shorts higher temperatures oxidizes faster fact rate doubles 100 C increase Should store batteries charged discharged doesnt really matter will self discharge few months stored room temperature going store refrigerator charge will remain longer would discharge first 44 volts put away Good cells will just sit discharged condition voltage can Superior Balsa & Hobby SupplyGRAIN & ORDER HOURS 2020-G Centralia Hawaiian Gardens CA 90716 CT/ON 700 AM 700 PM please call PST CA TIMEPlease add sufficient amount excess refunded shipping UPS Parcel Post PLUS $285 handling Monday Saturday $2500 Mm order n accept Visa Mastercard Checks 0 CA sales add 825% sales tax MFGRS & DEALERS cALL FOR RESELLER 800 488-9525Info 562865-3220 o FAX 562860-0327 Complete price list-SASE Shop hours 800AM 300PM Mon Fri ROGRAM P00ev SUO/RO chaRge 02/99wwwsuperiorbalsacombalsa@lxnetcomcom BALSA Bass sticks 20 balsa price BALSA SHEETS TRAILING EDGES 36 LEADING EDGES Aircraft Grade Birch Plywood 3040 STICKS/Ike Spruce sticks 3x balsa priceIINCI430401/8 1/22937conventionalSymmetocal8o12 12o12 j 12o24 12o48 40o48 29 45 3/10 3/4 35 47 " .-] 00 35 40 5/10 001/4 40 71 1/10 INCH30 481/4 INCH30 482 013142114 013984 1/lOollO1014114v 1/229413/0 01753/403 1803/800/2001/201/2105 1/leo 1/reie0/400/422303/10 0130593/8 010/250853 P15145 295 53510353800 1/1003/32101/4 v3I027331/4 0152781/2 n2901/40 3/050 3180 3/875 1/100 3/1811151/4 vole37001/2 01781041/32 951 355 1/levl/412ro1/403/442581/20 3/41403/403/41003 Ply190875 2500 1/1003/803082 INCH304836 AILERONS3/401170000180 1/1000/217215/10 INCH30481732h7 27581/16 t 3552500 lire o3/422 295/1805/1027 35I/18v 238501/4 0157Ldg Edge Reflective Tape 35095190675 5/10o3/831393/320248811/401-1/405 /32A9lCN38L.AhT5/1001/230480/8 0248051/4 v 1-1/23/32 3/320 3/3211125/0803/448 623/100280740/4 02806 BALSA SHEETSs piy14027552510203800 1/4 0288955/leo 11/474 3/3201/812 043/8 02881195/lOoO112753548 3/3203/1603083/etNCH30401/2 02115143511002601/101402001/8 3/3201/414183/80 3/838453/8 011/2833/3218022515029557511204000 3/3203/015193/001/240573 INCH30483/8 02s1/8179290 3/3201/219243/805/047590/3203 49 893/8 021/21 003/102082853/18 3/3203/428323/003/453881/1003 44 800/2 ii 0-1/2951/4235325992003478882600 ItO INCH30483/32o352 871/2 v21003/83084201/4 1/8 0383 040/2510715 1/Ool/0 01031/201/2498-43/1003 781035 Ply1252303807352850 1/803/1003180/205/857781/4 o39413036TRIANGLES3/8 1/803/015233/8 031051701/401/4 /roeoii 28 1/en 1/221275/t5NCH2OL.4071/2 031502053/803/0 roe 33243030 40 1/Oc 1/414210203/480 82 03 152 A KS moe 28555010003900 1/803/428305/005/880 80 0/2 noei 40 120 285 0193 114 40 o3/4 000/ 54 057 378 215 61512004500 3/IOINCH30481/3204 78080lvi iroei 0820275245252 330 ---I---- -I 5/SW1 3/1004231/1804 00 822030803504234051/8 Lite 3/18n1/41027 Other FineProduces3/32o4 82104204205450530705Poplur 5I2404751750 3/10 03/82129NHP WestSystems 1/8 04 34 IRCH DOWEL 303 330 555 750 1/4 Lite 3/1801/224& BobSmith Epoxy804108158 3/1003/430451/4 04152178 1/8 18 5/18 273044007700200235 1251853456752500 ToolsSupplies 04 10 17 37 0 0 lar Composits Hardware 1/2 04285 3301/4201/2 54 CASBob Smith FlashBECHI 1/32 v12 mmo lOS 91150 Tmck TO/n 1/2oz 185 ainBundles 36 $295 48 FOAM SHEETS Blue 20120OliW Only 24385 Gupor1 oz3493001/3203 91 1/32o4 /01/801/8 1381 3/1803/18 /30/ 0/401/4 /09/ 3/803/8 112/1/201/2 /8/ ThiClo2 OZ5955001/0803 8/ 1/1804 1811/003/18 /32/ 3/180 1/4 23 1/403/8 /15/ 3/801/2 110 1/2 03/4 /01 Wh/te2o 12024 0758/ve2o24o48 1328 /0/ Oh/cO 8 OZ 1795 1650 3/3203 8/ 3/3204 /5/ 0/801/4 30/ 3/1803/8 1201 1/400/2 /14 3/803/4 / 0/ WS/e2 n24 n48 830 EPP2o 02024 550 lSoz 03 /8/ 0/So 3/8 10 prIce 10/8 0/8 04 /4/ /2813/iOn 1/2 /17/ 1/403/4 6054e4v 12024 350 8PP2v02o48 1050 2oz OSlo gap filling-i sec core 550 3/10 o3/5/ 3/1004 3/ 0/80 0/2 12011 Odorless13/10 o3/4 /13/Limited availability Call White 4024 040 1275 8FF2 030048 3000 Thin1/2 oz4553651/4 03 /4/ 1/4 04 /3/1/803/4 /15/ Gap ot1 oz8 456653/e0 3 /3/ 3/804 12/ Iv Some stains wormholes & irregulars nel Foam cooing Wire 8 teet 53 00 ThrOk2 oz149512001/203 /2/ 1/204 12/5800 Handig 8/or UPS Oversize Shipg csge 64 Model Aviation considerably usually volt battery damaged worn out separator cells cells apt short left discharged condition actually good since first indication cell thats going bad best replace pack battery left trickle charge will seldom short out since charged condition short tries develop will zapped charge cell Partial shorts having fairly high resistance can developing can cause cells self-discharge higher rate normal can also possibly leave short middle flight after measured cell came off charge Expanded Scale Voltmeter ESV everything looked okay reason recommend removing batteries transmitter airplane protect against Black Wire disease cell shorts storage high probability will some leakage can ultimately lead black-wire problem batteries coming out storage check voltage load battery before charging should read four volts have charged winter should essentially fully discharged flat say business condition battery going bad will probably have shorted will read zero volts cell may soft short could blown away merely simple action slowcharging Dont just lying waiting bite Replace pack want cut out good cells use something less critical model have access cycler running through couple charge/discharge cycles good idea just make sure getting capacity supposed Anything less 80% rated capacity suspect Once field preflight battery checks order particularly beginning season Since people religiously check flight packs ESV seem crash less because battery failure must assume ritual smiled upon RC gods Safety no accident now run across phrase catches eye read following remember youll likely have great time field 1 Fly safely 2 See rule #1 rKJTES FREE COLOR CATALOG Choose over 200 exc t ng k tes S unusual & innovat ye des gns Call write catalog todayl33 Into Wind 541 0314 1408-MA Pearl St Boulder Co 80302 ember 1999 65 An award winning active adult community 24-hour gate security full exterior maintenance including lawn care complete recreational facilities likes top rate resort radio controlled air field. WHAT COULD BE BETTER Single Family Homes $70s Beauttful Ocalcs FL Privair Golf Courses Maintenance Free 24-Hour Gaie Securiiy Spectacular Ra nFa op OF ThEJP4 Call FREE Video Brochure 1-800-421-4162 8447 SW 99th Street Road Ocala FL 34481 wwwretireaoiowcom Till next month

ama call to action logo
Join Now

Model Aviation Live
Watch Now

Privacy policy   |   Terms of use

Model Aviation is a monthly publication for the Academy of Model Aeronautics.
© 1936-2025 Academy of Model Aeronautics. All rights reserved. 5161 E. Memorial Dr. Muncie IN 47302.   Tel: (800) 435-9262; Fax: (765) 289-4248

Park Pilot LogoAMA Logo