I %AFE IV L 3OIIES FIRST Exploding fuel cans Allergic reactions epoxy glues RC glitches due poor connections plug detachable antenna Read 0 John Preston LAST MONTH men tioned getting knuckles rapped reader allow ing unsafe practice depicted form cartoon November 81 issuepage 126 Well December issue arrived mailbox spotted Futaba advertisement page 2 braced ourselves deluge Sure enough have received mail about advertise ment single topic since started writing column some two years ago may have savedthe Decem ber issue MA turn page 119 January 82 issue matter look Futaba ad model magazines December January Yes agree letter writers attempting fly RC model house would foolish hazardous endeavor lets stop think about ad worse some commercials see telly own Mercury let pet cougar climb over public purpose advertisement catch readers eye Certainly Futaba ad suc cessful regard Perhaps insult intelligence some suggested per haps some rank beginner will attempt flight around Christmas tree December 25th However doubt it will make letter writers feel better can always award Futaba mild Bronx cheer Christmas 1981 advertisement hopes festive season 1982 will treated eye-catching display female gender holding products Bet get mall statement can honestly plead guilty aforementioned alleged breach safety etiquette same cannot said another topic brought letters mailbox letters came mostly Sailplane enthusiasts took us task over comments about flying RC models cars highway statement also December81 issue concerned cross-country racing events such two AMA-sponsored Trans-Ams Flying Sailplane moving car quest LSF proficiency level different ball game latter type event landing short specified goal terminates flight Pit stops takeoffs beside highway permitted Trans-Am race could compelling urge compromise safety during landing and/or takeoff interests beating clock other teams Since no mail received agreed previously stated position safety Trans Am Races/Relays assume model ers endorse type event However before dropping subject let us just mention something saw January 1982 issue Model Builder magazine thats mag dirty workbench front page 11 picture magnificent Northrop relative workbench owner P-6 1 Black Widow powered two 35 Kawasaki engines has 11 -ft span picture taken model yet un finished caption stated Riverside Vegas flight planned guys worried someone will fly around Christmas tree Heres modeler allergy epoxy glue Marion Derry Whittier CA writes noted two three days after cementing wing together using y ex posure time 30 45 minutes outer corners eyes would become dry feel though chapped blamed problem too much sun golf carry Solarcaine golf bag what put corners eyes Two three days using skin would return normal long did use epoxy worked current project healing time would lengthened has happened four times last three months Marion goes describe specific problem resulted after using epoxy glass cloth fabricate hinge stead having chapped eyelids corners eyes developed spot left eye occurred four weeks ago spot gone left eye quite way before fear may have impaired vision left eye using adequate ventilation dont know whether epoxy contains chemicals noted October article feel better writing expressing feelings safety side effects using fine product Yes am going go doctor have deliberately left out brand name epoxy Marion using since dont think has bearing problem Accord ing co-worker addresses chemical hazards livelihood source problem lies amines present mostif allepoxies Some people allergic some good friend Bill Winter has cease using epoxy glues because severe skin rashes take several days dissipate uses products date knock wood havent experienced problem try avoid skin contact ever possible Marions allergy first weve heard affects vision other readers have similar experiences wed appreciate letter Also chemists toxicologists out know epoxy glues nonallergenic wed appreciate knowing brands final word checked can Solarcaine note states spray eyes mouth Although Marion used product Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation -N &ET SO UPTIGHT THIS IS JUST CARTOOM YA KNOV U mm Used NA TS Champion Dave Pearce u U WUUUfl choice castor synthetic combination castor synthetic oil Per Gal 625 695 775 825 850 1025 1600 2600 24 Gal Per Gal 575 650 750 800 825 985 1500 2400 126 Gal Per Gel 525 575 645 725 775 -950 1400 2300 30 Gal Drum EA 9700 13300 16100 17800 19000 24200 36500 58200 54 Gal Drum EA 13500 19900 25000 28000 30000 39000 60000 97500 Prices subject change notice Free delivery 1 4 5 24 & 126 gal deals 30 & 54 gal drums freight collect FOB Clover SC Gallon price determined nitro content & total quantity ordered SC orders add 4% sales tax Add $250 COD package $100 maximum charge card & COD orders NEW Power Booster 1/4 scale eng $120O/qt $3800/gal freight included Use 3 oz/gal gas mix NEW Performance Fuel Higher RPM & longer runs easier starting good wear characteristics mixture properly set Use RED MAX price plus 10% COMING SOON Diesel Fuel 803 222-7408 THE QUALITY LINE OF RIC ELECTRONICS Multi ChargerThe Accu-Charger IA 2 2L UPER PacerThe Superranet QUALITY EQUIPMENT THAT FILLS ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL NEEDS OF YOUR R/G ACCESSORIES CootL R Taylor & Co 2083 1 Roscoe Blvd Canoga Park California 91306 213 360-1178 some relief eye irritation didnt spray eyes cannot vouch its safety type use letter Art Arro NMPRA VP enclosed safety tip has appeared NMPRA News Release Art experienced some glitches flying Formula 500 racer upon investigation found receiver antenna process ofpulling itself out Kraft detachable plug antenna wire broken merely pulled loose plug Kraft radio owners myself included take note use detachable antenna plug strain relief Arts case proper strain relief used problem attributed high g forces causing unsupported plug flop around fuselage solution problem comes Pete Waters also known Kraft Midwest Build small fillet room temperature vulcanizing compound RTV both ends wire-toplug junction mechanically secure connec tion added security slip length heatshrink tubing over joint after RTV cures day two sure use RTVcompound compatible electronic circuitry Dow Corning * 3145 equivalent common household variety has acetic acid base can cause problems recommended elec tronic variety does have vinegary odor Also sure tape two halves antenna connector prevent disconnection due vibration whatever According Pete Waters Kraft dropping detachable antenna connector future production Unless have vital need detachable antenna might consider having yours removed replaced single piece antenna wire next have radio serviced following account potentially disastrous fuel-can explosion taken Kansas City RC Contacts newsletter Its original source known Michael Knight its author Gentlemen Just note about safety special regards model airplane fuel seems stuff far volatile ever realized Last July 14th out flying Larry Laureto Frank Madi son Don Chesney After last flight sitting grass talking Larry admiring newly-recovered Aeromaster mis fortune watchinghearing -gallon fuel remaining explode sending can some 300 feet air halfway across flying field fuel also set fire airplane Larrys P-Si Thats right family want personally thank Don Chesney Frank Madi Larry others quick reactions unselfish assistance Don pulled off shirt helped put Out fire legs proceeded to-put out airplane Youre never quite sure people will react situations like Ill tell thing Id have guys corner team day week Once again sincere Thank men later figured short power panel may have set fire some fuel bottom flight box cant see alcohol burning just burned along heating up fuel can eventually resulted tremendous ex plosion dont hesitate say explosion could have extremely serious possibly fatal someone direct line can liquid fire unseeable yet resulted some thing like happen crowded Sunday children around ones self Continued page 62 12 Model Aviation 4 Gal Case 5 Gal Can Nitro 0% 5% 10% 12% 15% 25% 40% 60% Gal 1050 1150 1250 1325 1400 1750 2500 3000 Nobody does better Nobody does cheaper Safety Comes First/Preston Continued page 12 consequences could have far tragic Amen first time have reported fuel can exploding hope yours will next have field box has both fuel can electrical power take time look ask yourself question Could happen Maybe some minor changes layout could make safer Finally month about embark effort investigate causes number glitches seem occurring everincreasing number local flying field strongly suspect outside interference such pocket pagers FCC grants AMA petition get choice 50 fre quencies 72 MHz band operate still will sharing band other users seems like club should aware other users frequency scanner may way track down future column Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Fun/Winter Continued page 18 simultaneous appearance 1936-37 Old Squares Sides Model Builder Model Aviation yes really MBs credited designer John Sprague middle names Just funning Bill Northrop Couldnt resist shak ing up liver bile Incidentally Polling Bob Boucher tell ship perfect electric Astro 15 belt reducer 12-8 13-8 Tis mad mad world Eight weeks plus S68 equals Va Mooney Saw last column picture card board airplane begins Marvin Reese Wichita would Art Schmalzs -scale Eastbourne So heres pictures first cardboard foam-core board attempt Lots help Dennis Reichenberger has never built plane anything else Dennis come forward Stand far enough away re sembles Mooney Mite M-18 -scale modi fied plans took liberties expedite project moments correct Wanted throw together fast possible see project feasible Gemini Twinor engine matter Eight weeks $68 Came heavy 18 pounds really heavy 1800 squares almost too heavy twin Gemini Wings tail foam-core board Strongest lightest frame ever built Also gentle planes ever flew Marvin continues Looks flies sounds totally real Landings make look superiorsmooth mink Rolls loops hammerheads ease Havent tried sustained inverted enough down elevator will added logbook will use foam-board cardboard heavily now Gere fuselage took two weeks build came out bit crooked Continued page 99 THE BEST IN GIANT SCALE Make Right Choice First Time New Kioritz Jr 13 Cu Kioritz 24 Mfg Suggested List $21995 Dealer Direct Zinger Props t5 24 doereter Ii ptches Exhaust Manifold Kitftts Kioritz Kawasaki &others Velocity Stack Kit Kiorttz Quadra Six-Bolt Prop Hub Quadra Kioritz 1 -Pc Cast Mount rot 24 tod 3 Kioritz Digital Tach Spark mpalse triggered Rennet Muffler B&B Spectaittes Champion Plugs RCJ-8 resistor Belray MC-1 Synthetic Oil 12 501 met Send 50 0ROUSH NE WI R MTITAN 43Culn 61/2HP $28995 Direct Only 30% off $1000 300 1 995 1595 5995 1795 250 295 62 Model Aviation IL INTRODUCING COVER ITES AMAZING MIC4FIL~A RIP PROOF IRON-ON THAT ADHERES WITH BALSARITE S 40%-70% LIGHTER U 700% TOUGHER U REVERSIBLE U PAINTABLE COVERITE 420 BABYLON RD HORSHAM PA 19044 USA Box 251 YVILLE OHIO 44671 MPG Phone 216 866-9462 484-4374
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/03
Page Numbers: 10, 12, 62
I %AFE IV L 3OIIES FIRST Exploding fuel cans Allergic reactions epoxy glues RC glitches due poor connections plug detachable antenna Read 0 John Preston LAST MONTH men tioned getting knuckles rapped reader allow ing unsafe practice depicted form cartoon November 81 issuepage 126 Well December issue arrived mailbox spotted Futaba advertisement page 2 braced ourselves deluge Sure enough have received mail about advertise ment single topic since started writing column some two years ago may have savedthe Decem ber issue MA turn page 119 January 82 issue matter look Futaba ad model magazines December January Yes agree letter writers attempting fly RC model house would foolish hazardous endeavor lets stop think about ad worse some commercials see telly own Mercury let pet cougar climb over public purpose advertisement catch readers eye Certainly Futaba ad suc cessful regard Perhaps insult intelligence some suggested per haps some rank beginner will attempt flight around Christmas tree December 25th However doubt it will make letter writers feel better can always award Futaba mild Bronx cheer Christmas 1981 advertisement hopes festive season 1982 will treated eye-catching display female gender holding products Bet get mall statement can honestly plead guilty aforementioned alleged breach safety etiquette same cannot said another topic brought letters mailbox letters came mostly Sailplane enthusiasts took us task over comments about flying RC models cars highway statement also December81 issue concerned cross-country racing events such two AMA-sponsored Trans-Ams Flying Sailplane moving car quest LSF proficiency level different ball game latter type event landing short specified goal terminates flight Pit stops takeoffs beside highway permitted Trans-Am race could compelling urge compromise safety during landing and/or takeoff interests beating clock other teams Since no mail received agreed previously stated position safety Trans Am Races/Relays assume model ers endorse type event However before dropping subject let us just mention something saw January 1982 issue Model Builder magazine thats mag dirty workbench front page 11 picture magnificent Northrop relative workbench owner P-6 1 Black Widow powered two 35 Kawasaki engines has 11 -ft span picture taken model yet un finished caption stated Riverside Vegas flight planned guys worried someone will fly around Christmas tree Heres modeler allergy epoxy glue Marion Derry Whittier CA writes noted two three days after cementing wing together using y ex posure time 30 45 minutes outer corners eyes would become dry feel though chapped blamed problem too much sun golf carry Solarcaine golf bag what put corners eyes Two three days using skin would return normal long did use epoxy worked current project healing time would lengthened has happened four times last three months Marion goes describe specific problem resulted after using epoxy glass cloth fabricate hinge stead having chapped eyelids corners eyes developed spot left eye occurred four weeks ago spot gone left eye quite way before fear may have impaired vision left eye using adequate ventilation dont know whether epoxy contains chemicals noted October article feel better writing expressing feelings safety side effects using fine product Yes am going go doctor have deliberately left out brand name epoxy Marion using since dont think has bearing problem Accord ing co-worker addresses chemical hazards livelihood source problem lies amines present mostif allepoxies Some people allergic some good friend Bill Winter has cease using epoxy glues because severe skin rashes take several days dissipate uses products date knock wood havent experienced problem try avoid skin contact ever possible Marions allergy first weve heard affects vision other readers have similar experiences wed appreciate letter Also chemists toxicologists out know epoxy glues nonallergenic wed appreciate knowing brands final word checked can Solarcaine note states spray eyes mouth Although Marion used product Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation -N &ET SO UPTIGHT THIS IS JUST CARTOOM YA KNOV U mm Used NA TS Champion Dave Pearce u U WUUUfl choice castor synthetic combination castor synthetic oil Per Gal 625 695 775 825 850 1025 1600 2600 24 Gal Per Gal 575 650 750 800 825 985 1500 2400 126 Gal Per Gel 525 575 645 725 775 -950 1400 2300 30 Gal Drum EA 9700 13300 16100 17800 19000 24200 36500 58200 54 Gal Drum EA 13500 19900 25000 28000 30000 39000 60000 97500 Prices subject change notice Free delivery 1 4 5 24 & 126 gal deals 30 & 54 gal drums freight collect FOB Clover SC Gallon price determined nitro content & total quantity ordered SC orders add 4% sales tax Add $250 COD package $100 maximum charge card & COD orders NEW Power Booster 1/4 scale eng $120O/qt $3800/gal freight included Use 3 oz/gal gas mix NEW Performance Fuel Higher RPM & longer runs easier starting good wear characteristics mixture properly set Use RED MAX price plus 10% COMING SOON Diesel Fuel 803 222-7408 THE QUALITY LINE OF RIC ELECTRONICS Multi ChargerThe Accu-Charger IA 2 2L UPER PacerThe Superranet QUALITY EQUIPMENT THAT FILLS ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL NEEDS OF YOUR R/G ACCESSORIES CootL R Taylor & Co 2083 1 Roscoe Blvd Canoga Park California 91306 213 360-1178 some relief eye irritation didnt spray eyes cannot vouch its safety type use letter Art Arro NMPRA VP enclosed safety tip has appeared NMPRA News Release Art experienced some glitches flying Formula 500 racer upon investigation found receiver antenna process ofpulling itself out Kraft detachable plug antenna wire broken merely pulled loose plug Kraft radio owners myself included take note use detachable antenna plug strain relief Arts case proper strain relief used problem attributed high g forces causing unsupported plug flop around fuselage solution problem comes Pete Waters also known Kraft Midwest Build small fillet room temperature vulcanizing compound RTV both ends wire-toplug junction mechanically secure connec tion added security slip length heatshrink tubing over joint after RTV cures day two sure use RTVcompound compatible electronic circuitry Dow Corning * 3145 equivalent common household variety has acetic acid base can cause problems recommended elec tronic variety does have vinegary odor Also sure tape two halves antenna connector prevent disconnection due vibration whatever According Pete Waters Kraft dropping detachable antenna connector future production Unless have vital need detachable antenna might consider having yours removed replaced single piece antenna wire next have radio serviced following account potentially disastrous fuel-can explosion taken Kansas City RC Contacts newsletter Its original source known Michael Knight its author Gentlemen Just note about safety special regards model airplane fuel seems stuff far volatile ever realized Last July 14th out flying Larry Laureto Frank Madi son Don Chesney After last flight sitting grass talking Larry admiring newly-recovered Aeromaster mis fortune watchinghearing -gallon fuel remaining explode sending can some 300 feet air halfway across flying field fuel also set fire airplane Larrys P-Si Thats right family want personally thank Don Chesney Frank Madi Larry others quick reactions unselfish assistance Don pulled off shirt helped put Out fire legs proceeded to-put out airplane Youre never quite sure people will react situations like Ill tell thing Id have guys corner team day week Once again sincere Thank men later figured short power panel may have set fire some fuel bottom flight box cant see alcohol burning just burned along heating up fuel can eventually resulted tremendous ex plosion dont hesitate say explosion could have extremely serious possibly fatal someone direct line can liquid fire unseeable yet resulted some thing like happen crowded Sunday children around ones self Continued page 62 12 Model Aviation 4 Gal Case 5 Gal Can Nitro 0% 5% 10% 12% 15% 25% 40% 60% Gal 1050 1150 1250 1325 1400 1750 2500 3000 Nobody does better Nobody does cheaper Safety Comes First/Preston Continued page 12 consequences could have far tragic Amen first time have reported fuel can exploding hope yours will next have field box has both fuel can electrical power take time look ask yourself question Could happen Maybe some minor changes layout could make safer Finally month about embark effort investigate causes number glitches seem occurring everincreasing number local flying field strongly suspect outside interference such pocket pagers FCC grants AMA petition get choice 50 fre quencies 72 MHz band operate still will sharing band other users seems like club should aware other users frequency scanner may way track down future column Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Fun/Winter Continued page 18 simultaneous appearance 1936-37 Old Squares Sides Model Builder Model Aviation yes really MBs credited designer John Sprague middle names Just funning Bill Northrop Couldnt resist shak ing up liver bile Incidentally Polling Bob Boucher tell ship perfect electric Astro 15 belt reducer 12-8 13-8 Tis mad mad world Eight weeks plus S68 equals Va Mooney Saw last column picture card board airplane begins Marvin Reese Wichita would Art Schmalzs -scale Eastbourne So heres pictures first cardboard foam-core board attempt Lots help Dennis Reichenberger has never built plane anything else Dennis come forward Stand far enough away re sembles Mooney Mite M-18 -scale modi fied plans took liberties expedite project moments correct Wanted throw together fast possible see project feasible Gemini Twinor engine matter Eight weeks $68 Came heavy 18 pounds really heavy 1800 squares almost too heavy twin Gemini Wings tail foam-core board Strongest lightest frame ever built Also gentle planes ever flew Marvin continues Looks flies sounds totally real Landings make look superiorsmooth mink Rolls loops hammerheads ease Havent tried sustained inverted enough down elevator will added logbook will use foam-board cardboard heavily now Gere fuselage took two weeks build came out bit crooked Continued page 99 THE BEST IN GIANT SCALE Make Right Choice First Time New Kioritz Jr 13 Cu Kioritz 24 Mfg Suggested List $21995 Dealer Direct Zinger Props t5 24 doereter Ii ptches Exhaust Manifold Kitftts Kioritz Kawasaki &others Velocity Stack Kit Kiorttz Quadra Six-Bolt Prop Hub Quadra Kioritz 1 -Pc Cast Mount rot 24 tod 3 Kioritz Digital Tach Spark mpalse triggered Rennet Muffler B&B Spectaittes Champion Plugs RCJ-8 resistor Belray MC-1 Synthetic Oil 12 501 met Send 50 0ROUSH NE WI R MTITAN 43Culn 61/2HP $28995 Direct Only 30% off $1000 300 1 995 1595 5995 1795 250 295 62 Model Aviation IL INTRODUCING COVER ITES AMAZING MIC4FIL~A RIP PROOF IRON-ON THAT ADHERES WITH BALSARITE S 40%-70% LIGHTER U 700% TOUGHER U REVERSIBLE U PAINTABLE COVERITE 420 BABYLON RD HORSHAM PA 19044 USA Box 251 YVILLE OHIO 44671 MPG Phone 216 866-9462 484-4374
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/03
Page Numbers: 10, 12, 62
I %AFE IV L 3OIIES FIRST Exploding fuel cans Allergic reactions epoxy glues RC glitches due poor connections plug detachable antenna Read 0 John Preston LAST MONTH men tioned getting knuckles rapped reader allow ing unsafe practice depicted form cartoon November 81 issuepage 126 Well December issue arrived mailbox spotted Futaba advertisement page 2 braced ourselves deluge Sure enough have received mail about advertise ment single topic since started writing column some two years ago may have savedthe Decem ber issue MA turn page 119 January 82 issue matter look Futaba ad model magazines December January Yes agree letter writers attempting fly RC model house would foolish hazardous endeavor lets stop think about ad worse some commercials see telly own Mercury let pet cougar climb over public purpose advertisement catch readers eye Certainly Futaba ad suc cessful regard Perhaps insult intelligence some suggested per haps some rank beginner will attempt flight around Christmas tree December 25th However doubt it will make letter writers feel better can always award Futaba mild Bronx cheer Christmas 1981 advertisement hopes festive season 1982 will treated eye-catching display female gender holding products Bet get mall statement can honestly plead guilty aforementioned alleged breach safety etiquette same cannot said another topic brought letters mailbox letters came mostly Sailplane enthusiasts took us task over comments about flying RC models cars highway statement also December81 issue concerned cross-country racing events such two AMA-sponsored Trans-Ams Flying Sailplane moving car quest LSF proficiency level different ball game latter type event landing short specified goal terminates flight Pit stops takeoffs beside highway permitted Trans-Am race could compelling urge compromise safety during landing and/or takeoff interests beating clock other teams Since no mail received agreed previously stated position safety Trans Am Races/Relays assume model ers endorse type event However before dropping subject let us just mention something saw January 1982 issue Model Builder magazine thats mag dirty workbench front page 11 picture magnificent Northrop relative workbench owner P-6 1 Black Widow powered two 35 Kawasaki engines has 11 -ft span picture taken model yet un finished caption stated Riverside Vegas flight planned guys worried someone will fly around Christmas tree Heres modeler allergy epoxy glue Marion Derry Whittier CA writes noted two three days after cementing wing together using y ex posure time 30 45 minutes outer corners eyes would become dry feel though chapped blamed problem too much sun golf carry Solarcaine golf bag what put corners eyes Two three days using skin would return normal long did use epoxy worked current project healing time would lengthened has happened four times last three months Marion goes describe specific problem resulted after using epoxy glass cloth fabricate hinge stead having chapped eyelids corners eyes developed spot left eye occurred four weeks ago spot gone left eye quite way before fear may have impaired vision left eye using adequate ventilation dont know whether epoxy contains chemicals noted October article feel better writing expressing feelings safety side effects using fine product Yes am going go doctor have deliberately left out brand name epoxy Marion using since dont think has bearing problem Accord ing co-worker addresses chemical hazards livelihood source problem lies amines present mostif allepoxies Some people allergic some good friend Bill Winter has cease using epoxy glues because severe skin rashes take several days dissipate uses products date knock wood havent experienced problem try avoid skin contact ever possible Marions allergy first weve heard affects vision other readers have similar experiences wed appreciate letter Also chemists toxicologists out know epoxy glues nonallergenic wed appreciate knowing brands final word checked can Solarcaine note states spray eyes mouth Although Marion used product Continued page 12 10 Model Aviation -N &ET SO UPTIGHT THIS IS JUST CARTOOM YA KNOV U mm Used NA TS Champion Dave Pearce u U WUUUfl choice castor synthetic combination castor synthetic oil Per Gal 625 695 775 825 850 1025 1600 2600 24 Gal Per Gal 575 650 750 800 825 985 1500 2400 126 Gal Per Gel 525 575 645 725 775 -950 1400 2300 30 Gal Drum EA 9700 13300 16100 17800 19000 24200 36500 58200 54 Gal Drum EA 13500 19900 25000 28000 30000 39000 60000 97500 Prices subject change notice Free delivery 1 4 5 24 & 126 gal deals 30 & 54 gal drums freight collect FOB Clover SC Gallon price determined nitro content & total quantity ordered SC orders add 4% sales tax Add $250 COD package $100 maximum charge card & COD orders NEW Power Booster 1/4 scale eng $120O/qt $3800/gal freight included Use 3 oz/gal gas mix NEW Performance Fuel Higher RPM & longer runs easier starting good wear characteristics mixture properly set Use RED MAX price plus 10% COMING SOON Diesel Fuel 803 222-7408 THE QUALITY LINE OF RIC ELECTRONICS Multi ChargerThe Accu-Charger IA 2 2L UPER PacerThe Superranet QUALITY EQUIPMENT THAT FILLS ALL OF THE ELECTRICAL NEEDS OF YOUR R/G ACCESSORIES CootL R Taylor & Co 2083 1 Roscoe Blvd Canoga Park California 91306 213 360-1178 some relief eye irritation didnt spray eyes cannot vouch its safety type use letter Art Arro NMPRA VP enclosed safety tip has appeared NMPRA News Release Art experienced some glitches flying Formula 500 racer upon investigation found receiver antenna process ofpulling itself out Kraft detachable plug antenna wire broken merely pulled loose plug Kraft radio owners myself included take note use detachable antenna plug strain relief Arts case proper strain relief used problem attributed high g forces causing unsupported plug flop around fuselage solution problem comes Pete Waters also known Kraft Midwest Build small fillet room temperature vulcanizing compound RTV both ends wire-toplug junction mechanically secure connec tion added security slip length heatshrink tubing over joint after RTV cures day two sure use RTVcompound compatible electronic circuitry Dow Corning * 3145 equivalent common household variety has acetic acid base can cause problems recommended elec tronic variety does have vinegary odor Also sure tape two halves antenna connector prevent disconnection due vibration whatever According Pete Waters Kraft dropping detachable antenna connector future production Unless have vital need detachable antenna might consider having yours removed replaced single piece antenna wire next have radio serviced following account potentially disastrous fuel-can explosion taken Kansas City RC Contacts newsletter Its original source known Michael Knight its author Gentlemen Just note about safety special regards model airplane fuel seems stuff far volatile ever realized Last July 14th out flying Larry Laureto Frank Madi son Don Chesney After last flight sitting grass talking Larry admiring newly-recovered Aeromaster mis fortune watchinghearing -gallon fuel remaining explode sending can some 300 feet air halfway across flying field fuel also set fire airplane Larrys P-Si Thats right family want personally thank Don Chesney Frank Madi Larry others quick reactions unselfish assistance Don pulled off shirt helped put Out fire legs proceeded to-put out airplane Youre never quite sure people will react situations like Ill tell thing Id have guys corner team day week Once again sincere Thank men later figured short power panel may have set fire some fuel bottom flight box cant see alcohol burning just burned along heating up fuel can eventually resulted tremendous ex plosion dont hesitate say explosion could have extremely serious possibly fatal someone direct line can liquid fire unseeable yet resulted some thing like happen crowded Sunday children around ones self Continued page 62 12 Model Aviation 4 Gal Case 5 Gal Can Nitro 0% 5% 10% 12% 15% 25% 40% 60% Gal 1050 1150 1250 1325 1400 1750 2500 3000 Nobody does better Nobody does cheaper Safety Comes First/Preston Continued page 12 consequences could have far tragic Amen first time have reported fuel can exploding hope yours will next have field box has both fuel can electrical power take time look ask yourself question Could happen Maybe some minor changes layout could make safer Finally month about embark effort investigate causes number glitches seem occurring everincreasing number local flying field strongly suspect outside interference such pocket pagers FCC grants AMA petition get choice 50 fre quencies 72 MHz band operate still will sharing band other users seems like club should aware other users frequency scanner may way track down future column Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira Court Falls Church VA 22042 Fun/Winter Continued page 18 simultaneous appearance 1936-37 Old Squares Sides Model Builder Model Aviation yes really MBs credited designer John Sprague middle names Just funning Bill Northrop Couldnt resist shak ing up liver bile Incidentally Polling Bob Boucher tell ship perfect electric Astro 15 belt reducer 12-8 13-8 Tis mad mad world Eight weeks plus S68 equals Va Mooney Saw last column picture card board airplane begins Marvin Reese Wichita would Art Schmalzs -scale Eastbourne So heres pictures first cardboard foam-core board attempt Lots help Dennis Reichenberger has never built plane anything else Dennis come forward Stand far enough away re sembles Mooney Mite M-18 -scale modi fied plans took liberties expedite project moments correct Wanted throw together fast possible see project feasible Gemini Twinor engine matter Eight weeks $68 Came heavy 18 pounds really heavy 1800 squares almost too heavy twin Gemini Wings tail foam-core board Strongest lightest frame ever built Also gentle planes ever flew Marvin continues Looks flies sounds totally real Landings make look superiorsmooth mink Rolls loops hammerheads ease Havent tried sustained inverted enough down elevator will added logbook will use foam-board cardboard heavily now Gere fuselage took two weeks build came out bit crooked Continued page 99 THE BEST IN GIANT SCALE Make Right Choice First Time New Kioritz Jr 13 Cu Kioritz 24 Mfg Suggested List $21995 Dealer Direct Zinger Props t5 24 doereter Ii ptches Exhaust Manifold Kitftts Kioritz Kawasaki &others Velocity Stack Kit Kiorttz Quadra Six-Bolt Prop Hub Quadra Kioritz 1 -Pc Cast Mount rot 24 tod 3 Kioritz Digital Tach Spark mpalse triggered Rennet Muffler B&B Spectaittes Champion Plugs RCJ-8 resistor Belray MC-1 Synthetic Oil 12 501 met Send 50 0ROUSH NE WI R MTITAN 43Culn 61/2HP $28995 Direct Only 30% off $1000 300 1 995 1595 5995 1795 250 295 62 Model Aviation IL INTRODUCING COVER ITES AMAZING MIC4FIL~A RIP PROOF IRON-ON THAT ADHERES WITH BALSARITE S 40%-70% LIGHTER U 700% TOUGHER U REVERSIBLE U PAINTABLE COVERITE 420 BABYLON RD HORSHAM PA 19044 USA Box 251 YVILLE OHIO 44671 MPG Phone 216 866-9462 484-4374