_____ ents Sateig rst Safety tip Follow clubs safety rules Also what common modeling accidents John Preston EARLIER year letter CoL Art Johnson good friend well-known Scale mod eler Deiray Beach FL Art suggested column should consider publishing tabulation accidents involving model aircraft insurance claims sub mitted AMA HQ suggestion trig gered accident occurred Arts club flying field wing dowels Ugly Stik broke fuselage went through hood club members car parking lot Art stated model flying right place wing came off assume fuselage trajectory towards parking lot wing parted company appeared accidents preventable better construction techniques moving park ing lot farther runway went say event got wondering club 140 members better worse average club comes accidents statistics collected AMA accidents year forwarded copy Aifs letter AMA HQ together request summary incidents insurance claims submitted response letter received computerized summary claims submitted 1981 total 47 claims printout can organized follows Model hit vehicle25 Model hit building8 Model hit person12 Miscellaneous2 isnt possible computer printout deduce cause accidents Neither possible determine models involved RC C1 FF However think fact 53% claims involved collisions vehicles worthwhile piece information tells us model going involved property damage claim likelihood will claimants vehicle sustained damage Could typical club flying field parking lot too close area models being flown find answer question would have delve lot deeper reports submitted claim vehicle damage However would urge readers take objective look own clubs field layout ask question parking lot appropriate location As guide what appropriate RC fliers might use Voluntary Flying Site Specifications Standard found pages 78 82 June1982 issue ModelAviation Its also pages 130 131 1982-83 rule book Does club have 80-ft separation between parking area flight line second frequent claim AMA insurance 25% involved contact between model person Again computer print out doesnt tell us very much about circum stances led accidents fre quent body part coming contact model appears leg foot 12 claims submitted involved models hitting people seven involved leg foot three head two hand Typical among leg foot incidents find following statements landing model hit claimants leg taking off plane hit claimants foot Again have some speculating deduce circumstances incidents As vehicle strikes appears people standing too close models being flown Whether people other pilots just spectators apparent number reported foot incidents would guess models involvedwere airborne accidents occurred could some ofthese cases models being taxied through pit area speculation perhaps points need examining clubs operating procedures seeing whether type incident addressed field rules subject rules minute Returning letter sparked discussion incidents involving insurance claims Art Johnson has following suggestion Maybe need simple accident report form passed out clubs charter renewaL Instructions would report accidents whether taken care non-AMA insurance think good suggestion intend pursue via AMA Safety Commit tee can pinpoint areas greatest vulnerability perhaps can reduce number model-aircraft-associated incidents lower leveL Compared other forms recrea tion opinion hobby enjoys good safety record Lets strive keep way June 1982 issue club shall remain anonymous newsletter read fol lowing subject safety came up April meeting about fliers standing should flying behind pits standing runways Some members wanted have rules Some wanted violators fined removed club After some discussion subject voted Board Directors come up solution decision Board Directors club has enough rules covering subject problem following everyones business follow help enforce will done future So Continued page 14 12 Model Aviation 0 V 0 JUST ItAD TO FLY OVER TI-IE PAKIN- LOT. AUI4 ACE Lectra Starter Systems pro vide power reliability safety would expect product worthy fine RIC model Get behind pro- stem 200 now peller put finishing touch ---owithHB61 realism flying experience Once youve tried Eastcrafts Lectra Starter youll wonder ever got along itl Lectra Starters fiance applIcatIons now available Eastcraft Specialty Products authorized dealers * Send$1OOtodayforour te cata Deducilie yow first orderi goof dont get bent out shape told about Read club rule numbers 7 8 cant go wrongwe hope pilots hand-launch planes As rule No 7 states Takeoffs will accom plished designated runways means pit area grass Rule No 8 states After takeoff fliers will move off runway area join other flier has plane air same time allow communication between fliers prevent accidents radio malfunction engine fail ures requiring dead-stick landing procedures club far being unique having problem enforcing its field rules Both clubs belong have similar difficulty urging members follow established procedures address both safety courtesy ones fellow club members remember Dewey Heilman s cartoon July issue recent meeting clubs dis cussion pilots should stand runway should used during certain wind conditions became apparent old-timer usually respected club members often guilty rules viola tions newcomers Rules affect everyone shouldnt require someone big stick hammer enforce Let us end discussion saying standeth runway flyeth over spectators taketh off pits etc Watch oud might part next insurance claim filed AMA HQ Hazardous chemicals subject letter Art Holtzman Woodside NY sent us Safety Alert Bulletin put out Binks Manufacturing Company publication directed operators paint spray equipment Although appears mainly use airless paint spray equipmentwhich probably commonly found modelers workshop may some among us have access such equipment bulletin states Halogen ated hydrocarbon solvents can cause explosion contact aluminum components pressurized closed fluid system pumps heaters filters etc same possibility explosion pos sible galvanized coatings pressure tanks possibility non-flammable explo sion increases greatly high operating temperahires bulletin goes state solvents question likely used will methylene chloride 111 trichrorethane perchlorethylene Again doubt handful modelers might have access type equipment safety bulletin addressing Anyone wanting copy entire bulletin should drop us line Another letter containing safety tip came Israel Dubin member Atlanta Drone Society Ive noticed lately increasing number ads product release notices various modeling publications product operational requirements scare heck out rm speaking new contact-type tachometers appear cropping up concern voiced about stand ing front running engine anywhere within 1800 forward side prop arc seems defy imagination require anyone place himself directly front engine running full bore attempt apply small rubber cone tip spinner shaft have hobby long enough have seen prop blades separate themselves hub Continued page 78 14 Model Aviation ITS NO LONGERA LUXURY. Just ask anyone uses precision engineered thoroughly tested on-board starters Dealer Inquiries Invited EA S TCRA FTPO Box 506-M4 Irwin PA 15642 Speciality Products4128644659 ENGINE MOUN original RADIAL-BEAM engine mounts have mount engines IsA e SCALE AIRCRAFT 1 MANIFOLDS 4 Universal manitold lit cowling problems Select tall Deep 0•~e required Three sizr Kawasaki Homers Smooth One. 222 CID Sale $17995 315 CID Sale $19499 Comes b-bolt hub built-in choke Twin stack mount optional Like Quadra Optional tosus-otoch wollIor Snot. sotojon toojishlo Seek torsion ovajtshlo DotIslornO pinto. huh. tomprssios lonoor lit Opojosol sltoko Easy hood stattiog Opsojal tlsostoopIsdhoht.nio sesOoto loss SF radiatiso Solid-boon typo moot wish op tiosal rodiol so.orttataiL Roltor OhrosOhario ooctssitoly ass modol aircssft Poworhaloood IiohtwoighO Iltorhool 19 ROPER ENGINE CLOSE OUT SALE WHILE THEY LAST 37 SUPER POWER ROPER 22 OUAORA ENGINE 19 ENGINE HUB ft MOUNT PACK 19 USED DEMO ENGINE BALENCED 6-BOLT HUB Rapec Potter ft Oada PROP DRILL JIG New H S Hornet 4 CID 6 1/3 HP Only 6 1/4 lbs So compact measures much larger Quadra Partner engine Comes complete built-in choke 6-bolt prop hub Radial mount twin stack available LiSt $28995 INTRO $19995 Mite Aererinun Pewee Eqaip Co Youll Love Partner An updated version popriar engine Note improve ments made especially mini ature aircraft use roller thrust bearing double-ring piston spark plug location low 3 1/2 lb weoht power output LIMITED TtME OFFER LIST $14995 SALE $8995 2~E HORNER SPECIALS PARTRETAILSALE RADIAL MOUNT Rep en 375 19103 RADIAL MOUNTPeeect123 TWIN STACK EXHAUST 376 Kierit705 matyson~ygyTWIN STACK EXHAUST Painnec Ouadrar20 1122499519900CHOKE ASSEMBLY P.noer 5 oa121 109129009995BRITE SPINNER Rapes Part & Deadr22 mrs6500NEOPRENE GAS LINE Pe Featm07 2500RESISTOR SPARK PLUG RCJ-6113 BIG PROPS AVAILABLE Fieinhed aed Baleeeed Weed 1011495 102995 SALE 1295 1200 2495 1596 500 1595 195 250 Wrle CALL Letters Editor Continued page 10 improves airflow over wrapped arear silicone sealer falls between wrapping wires produces smoother lumpkin Further since sealer applied thin transparent simple matter see through inspect condition wrapping/wire Finally since sealer softer wirer could disassemble ends reuse eyelets wrapping wire some areas country may easier obtain silicone sealer obtain motor winding wire Ohr yes case havenrt guessedr Art Johnson have compared notes indi vidual methods wrapping lines lead-outs Isnt interesting two separate individuals can arrive workable solutions same problem Thatrs neat things about modeling Doug Dahlke OShkOShr WI Safety Preston Continued page 14 have driven fellow modeler hospital sew up hand got way spinning propeller have used type tachometer subject letter As commonly used electric starters also have larger rubber cup applied spinner prop nut would guess itrt entirely possible have cup slip off spinner perhaps dire results Has anyone happen Write tell us about also agree Israel standing front prop engine running full bore isnrt safest place surprised werenrt incidents volving hands computer printout AMA insurance claims other handpun intend ed since us have health insurance would cover cost repairs own hands probably would notify AMA case personal injury incident aware letters readers club news letters read appears going injured model airplane its likely will own model will prop gets closing story month comes newsletter Tidewater RC club Virginia Beacfr VA editors Don Bruce causes us experience certain amount anguish since incident may have result suggestion made column May 1982 issue Read details problem arise field few weekends ago concerning new frequency control system going describe wont happen again future hope As everyone should know now using new system now put frequency pin board flyingand transmitter case man came board saw no pin took transmitter plane prepared start engine noticed pin transmitter returned board During time planer another flier came board saw clear put pin board went start plane first person got back board saw second fliers pin since empty first time Continued page 113 78 Model Aviation Tatone MaKes Easy ENGINE TEST UNIT comotese unto oar bench running Adjustable 1/SA 80 qsnninew SCALE AIRCRAFT MANIFOLDS wide variety uses -4 K&B 35cc K&B 75cc yoLk love p10501 hOts Spisor sOoflor otd grOtos Iloany-ilote prop hsh 24 w/ optional choke SALE $17995 Seed 20C Stamp catalogWll Ship Orders Same Day cODupsAdd $4 Shiliilioy yei notice HOR N ER SALES INC Rt 2 Box 9300 Dixie Hwy. 312 946-2515 Beecher IL 60401 Safety/Preston P 78 thinking still first exchanged pins puffing first second fliers under went back plane turned causing second fliers plane go wild Lucky wasnt air yet No major damage done accident main problem first flier wasnt really thinking Never never reverse order pins saw other pin up should have checked out came board second time basically became second line fly first Since season now getting underway thought would bring everyones attention since some may have yet flown under new system Think safety courtesy Remember want enjoy hobby endanger anyone Let us just add final word members other clubs may engaged changing frequency control systems Piease very careful during initial change-over period safety other peoples models lives rests hands Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira CL Falls Church VA 22042 Fun/Winter Continued page 20 steered weeds side runway away spectator side comes direct pilot though present thought control lostand shuddered relief supposed good luck incident has stirred Quarter-Scalers along guys flying Fal cons Kadets Stiks let known want door closed before horse gets out barn belong Interna tional Miniature Aircraft Association receive its excellent official quarterly High Flight have two Quarter Scale models dont see effort avoid urging people bigger spectacular projects IMAA shifted viewpointand perhaps have just thought about itI know would breathe easily would help qualified committee would study matter evolve truly comprehensive specific safety policy Meanwhile monsters should flown exhibitions before crowds flyin normal-size Quarter Scalers should subjected RC Giant Scale Aircraft Inspection Check List presented Bob Beckmans Giant Scale column April 1982 issueevery time taken out fly imagine own clubI dont speak themwould never permit monster flown though strip good tOO ft pits Real monsters dont belong club flying sites club has safely flown Quarter Scale jobs including fact after first look new ship fliers tend ignore Quarter Scalers holds true out little field Nosen Citabrias Mulligans Curtiss Gulfhawk Stinsons Two big Cubs have flown regularly years does have watch trepidation safety officer has climbed over weekday hav ing safety prop nut Kadet Transmit ten impounded else anyone acts funny given boot true mon ster appeared lets say Kawasaki 11-25 Continued page 116 BUILT UP AND READY-TO-FLY Higgins Contempo CAP 20L 81 Span & Christen Eagle II 69 Span Write Call Construction Methods Technical Information D R HIGGINS & ASSOCIATES 25403 Via Impresso Valencia CA 91355 Phone 805 254-3017 September1982 113 NEW EXCLUSIVE BIPLANE PLANS EM Wingspan 60 Power will accept 90 3 Inch scale QUALIFIED FOR US SCALE MASTERS 3rd place Mint Julep EASY CONSTRUCTION clean clear detailed plans FLIES PRECISE 2 4 airelon option sport aerobatic flying LOW PRICE plus $200 postage/ PLUS PRESTIGE MODELS $ U 75Ohandling $300 forfiberglassI 3024 SW Adams Imailing tubeavailable25Peoria IL 61605
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/09
Page Numbers: 12, 14, 78, 113
_____ ents Sateig rst Safety tip Follow clubs safety rules Also what common modeling accidents John Preston EARLIER year letter CoL Art Johnson good friend well-known Scale mod eler Deiray Beach FL Art suggested column should consider publishing tabulation accidents involving model aircraft insurance claims sub mitted AMA HQ suggestion trig gered accident occurred Arts club flying field wing dowels Ugly Stik broke fuselage went through hood club members car parking lot Art stated model flying right place wing came off assume fuselage trajectory towards parking lot wing parted company appeared accidents preventable better construction techniques moving park ing lot farther runway went say event got wondering club 140 members better worse average club comes accidents statistics collected AMA accidents year forwarded copy Aifs letter AMA HQ together request summary incidents insurance claims submitted response letter received computerized summary claims submitted 1981 total 47 claims printout can organized follows Model hit vehicle25 Model hit building8 Model hit person12 Miscellaneous2 isnt possible computer printout deduce cause accidents Neither possible determine models involved RC C1 FF However think fact 53% claims involved collisions vehicles worthwhile piece information tells us model going involved property damage claim likelihood will claimants vehicle sustained damage Could typical club flying field parking lot too close area models being flown find answer question would have delve lot deeper reports submitted claim vehicle damage However would urge readers take objective look own clubs field layout ask question parking lot appropriate location As guide what appropriate RC fliers might use Voluntary Flying Site Specifications Standard found pages 78 82 June1982 issue ModelAviation Its also pages 130 131 1982-83 rule book Does club have 80-ft separation between parking area flight line second frequent claim AMA insurance 25% involved contact between model person Again computer print out doesnt tell us very much about circum stances led accidents fre quent body part coming contact model appears leg foot 12 claims submitted involved models hitting people seven involved leg foot three head two hand Typical among leg foot incidents find following statements landing model hit claimants leg taking off plane hit claimants foot Again have some speculating deduce circumstances incidents As vehicle strikes appears people standing too close models being flown Whether people other pilots just spectators apparent number reported foot incidents would guess models involvedwere airborne accidents occurred could some ofthese cases models being taxied through pit area speculation perhaps points need examining clubs operating procedures seeing whether type incident addressed field rules subject rules minute Returning letter sparked discussion incidents involving insurance claims Art Johnson has following suggestion Maybe need simple accident report form passed out clubs charter renewaL Instructions would report accidents whether taken care non-AMA insurance think good suggestion intend pursue via AMA Safety Commit tee can pinpoint areas greatest vulnerability perhaps can reduce number model-aircraft-associated incidents lower leveL Compared other forms recrea tion opinion hobby enjoys good safety record Lets strive keep way June 1982 issue club shall remain anonymous newsletter read fol lowing subject safety came up April meeting about fliers standing should flying behind pits standing runways Some members wanted have rules Some wanted violators fined removed club After some discussion subject voted Board Directors come up solution decision Board Directors club has enough rules covering subject problem following everyones business follow help enforce will done future So Continued page 14 12 Model Aviation 0 V 0 JUST ItAD TO FLY OVER TI-IE PAKIN- LOT. AUI4 ACE Lectra Starter Systems pro vide power reliability safety would expect product worthy fine RIC model Get behind pro- stem 200 now peller put finishing touch ---owithHB61 realism flying experience Once youve tried Eastcrafts Lectra Starter youll wonder ever got along itl Lectra Starters fiance applIcatIons now available Eastcraft Specialty Products authorized dealers * Send$1OOtodayforour te cata Deducilie yow first orderi goof dont get bent out shape told about Read club rule numbers 7 8 cant go wrongwe hope pilots hand-launch planes As rule No 7 states Takeoffs will accom plished designated runways means pit area grass Rule No 8 states After takeoff fliers will move off runway area join other flier has plane air same time allow communication between fliers prevent accidents radio malfunction engine fail ures requiring dead-stick landing procedures club far being unique having problem enforcing its field rules Both clubs belong have similar difficulty urging members follow established procedures address both safety courtesy ones fellow club members remember Dewey Heilman s cartoon July issue recent meeting clubs dis cussion pilots should stand runway should used during certain wind conditions became apparent old-timer usually respected club members often guilty rules viola tions newcomers Rules affect everyone shouldnt require someone big stick hammer enforce Let us end discussion saying standeth runway flyeth over spectators taketh off pits etc Watch oud might part next insurance claim filed AMA HQ Hazardous chemicals subject letter Art Holtzman Woodside NY sent us Safety Alert Bulletin put out Binks Manufacturing Company publication directed operators paint spray equipment Although appears mainly use airless paint spray equipmentwhich probably commonly found modelers workshop may some among us have access such equipment bulletin states Halogen ated hydrocarbon solvents can cause explosion contact aluminum components pressurized closed fluid system pumps heaters filters etc same possibility explosion pos sible galvanized coatings pressure tanks possibility non-flammable explo sion increases greatly high operating temperahires bulletin goes state solvents question likely used will methylene chloride 111 trichrorethane perchlorethylene Again doubt handful modelers might have access type equipment safety bulletin addressing Anyone wanting copy entire bulletin should drop us line Another letter containing safety tip came Israel Dubin member Atlanta Drone Society Ive noticed lately increasing number ads product release notices various modeling publications product operational requirements scare heck out rm speaking new contact-type tachometers appear cropping up concern voiced about stand ing front running engine anywhere within 1800 forward side prop arc seems defy imagination require anyone place himself directly front engine running full bore attempt apply small rubber cone tip spinner shaft have hobby long enough have seen prop blades separate themselves hub Continued page 78 14 Model Aviation ITS NO LONGERA LUXURY. Just ask anyone uses precision engineered thoroughly tested on-board starters Dealer Inquiries Invited EA S TCRA FTPO Box 506-M4 Irwin PA 15642 Speciality Products4128644659 ENGINE MOUN original RADIAL-BEAM engine mounts have mount engines IsA e SCALE AIRCRAFT 1 MANIFOLDS 4 Universal manitold lit cowling problems Select tall Deep 0•~e required Three sizr Kawasaki Homers Smooth One. 222 CID Sale $17995 315 CID Sale $19499 Comes b-bolt hub built-in choke Twin stack mount optional Like Quadra Optional tosus-otoch wollIor Snot. sotojon toojishlo Seek torsion ovajtshlo DotIslornO pinto. huh. tomprssios lonoor lit Opojosol sltoko Easy hood stattiog Opsojal tlsostoopIsdhoht.nio sesOoto loss SF radiatiso Solid-boon typo moot wish op tiosal rodiol so.orttataiL Roltor OhrosOhario ooctssitoly ass modol aircssft Poworhaloood IiohtwoighO Iltorhool 19 ROPER ENGINE CLOSE OUT SALE WHILE THEY LAST 37 SUPER POWER ROPER 22 OUAORA ENGINE 19 ENGINE HUB ft MOUNT PACK 19 USED DEMO ENGINE BALENCED 6-BOLT HUB Rapec Potter ft Oada PROP DRILL JIG New H S Hornet 4 CID 6 1/3 HP Only 6 1/4 lbs So compact measures much larger Quadra Partner engine Comes complete built-in choke 6-bolt prop hub Radial mount twin stack available LiSt $28995 INTRO $19995 Mite Aererinun Pewee Eqaip Co Youll Love Partner An updated version popriar engine Note improve ments made especially mini ature aircraft use roller thrust bearing double-ring piston spark plug location low 3 1/2 lb weoht power output LIMITED TtME OFFER LIST $14995 SALE $8995 2~E HORNER SPECIALS PARTRETAILSALE RADIAL MOUNT Rep en 375 19103 RADIAL MOUNTPeeect123 TWIN STACK EXHAUST 376 Kierit705 matyson~ygyTWIN STACK EXHAUST Painnec Ouadrar20 1122499519900CHOKE ASSEMBLY P.noer 5 oa121 109129009995BRITE SPINNER Rapes Part & Deadr22 mrs6500NEOPRENE GAS LINE Pe Featm07 2500RESISTOR SPARK PLUG RCJ-6113 BIG PROPS AVAILABLE Fieinhed aed Baleeeed Weed 1011495 102995 SALE 1295 1200 2495 1596 500 1595 195 250 Wrle CALL Letters Editor Continued page 10 improves airflow over wrapped arear silicone sealer falls between wrapping wires produces smoother lumpkin Further since sealer applied thin transparent simple matter see through inspect condition wrapping/wire Finally since sealer softer wirer could disassemble ends reuse eyelets wrapping wire some areas country may easier obtain silicone sealer obtain motor winding wire Ohr yes case havenrt guessedr Art Johnson have compared notes indi vidual methods wrapping lines lead-outs Isnt interesting two separate individuals can arrive workable solutions same problem Thatrs neat things about modeling Doug Dahlke OShkOShr WI Safety Preston Continued page 14 have driven fellow modeler hospital sew up hand got way spinning propeller have used type tachometer subject letter As commonly used electric starters also have larger rubber cup applied spinner prop nut would guess itrt entirely possible have cup slip off spinner perhaps dire results Has anyone happen Write tell us about also agree Israel standing front prop engine running full bore isnrt safest place surprised werenrt incidents volving hands computer printout AMA insurance claims other handpun intend ed since us have health insurance would cover cost repairs own hands probably would notify AMA case personal injury incident aware letters readers club news letters read appears going injured model airplane its likely will own model will prop gets closing story month comes newsletter Tidewater RC club Virginia Beacfr VA editors Don Bruce causes us experience certain amount anguish since incident may have result suggestion made column May 1982 issue Read details problem arise field few weekends ago concerning new frequency control system going describe wont happen again future hope As everyone should know now using new system now put frequency pin board flyingand transmitter case man came board saw no pin took transmitter plane prepared start engine noticed pin transmitter returned board During time planer another flier came board saw clear put pin board went start plane first person got back board saw second fliers pin since empty first time Continued page 113 78 Model Aviation Tatone MaKes Easy ENGINE TEST UNIT comotese unto oar bench running Adjustable 1/SA 80 qsnninew SCALE AIRCRAFT MANIFOLDS wide variety uses -4 K&B 35cc K&B 75cc yoLk love p10501 hOts Spisor sOoflor otd grOtos Iloany-ilote prop hsh 24 w/ optional choke SALE $17995 Seed 20C Stamp catalogWll Ship Orders Same Day cODupsAdd $4 Shiliilioy yei notice HOR N ER SALES INC Rt 2 Box 9300 Dixie Hwy. 312 946-2515 Beecher IL 60401 Safety/Preston P 78 thinking still first exchanged pins puffing first second fliers under went back plane turned causing second fliers plane go wild Lucky wasnt air yet No major damage done accident main problem first flier wasnt really thinking Never never reverse order pins saw other pin up should have checked out came board second time basically became second line fly first Since season now getting underway thought would bring everyones attention since some may have yet flown under new system Think safety courtesy Remember want enjoy hobby endanger anyone Let us just add final word members other clubs may engaged changing frequency control systems Piease very careful during initial change-over period safety other peoples models lives rests hands Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira CL Falls Church VA 22042 Fun/Winter Continued page 20 steered weeds side runway away spectator side comes direct pilot though present thought control lostand shuddered relief supposed good luck incident has stirred Quarter-Scalers along guys flying Fal cons Kadets Stiks let known want door closed before horse gets out barn belong Interna tional Miniature Aircraft Association receive its excellent official quarterly High Flight have two Quarter Scale models dont see effort avoid urging people bigger spectacular projects IMAA shifted viewpointand perhaps have just thought about itI know would breathe easily would help qualified committee would study matter evolve truly comprehensive specific safety policy Meanwhile monsters should flown exhibitions before crowds flyin normal-size Quarter Scalers should subjected RC Giant Scale Aircraft Inspection Check List presented Bob Beckmans Giant Scale column April 1982 issueevery time taken out fly imagine own clubI dont speak themwould never permit monster flown though strip good tOO ft pits Real monsters dont belong club flying sites club has safely flown Quarter Scale jobs including fact after first look new ship fliers tend ignore Quarter Scalers holds true out little field Nosen Citabrias Mulligans Curtiss Gulfhawk Stinsons Two big Cubs have flown regularly years does have watch trepidation safety officer has climbed over weekday hav ing safety prop nut Kadet Transmit ten impounded else anyone acts funny given boot true mon ster appeared lets say Kawasaki 11-25 Continued page 116 BUILT UP AND READY-TO-FLY Higgins Contempo CAP 20L 81 Span & Christen Eagle II 69 Span Write Call Construction Methods Technical Information D R HIGGINS & ASSOCIATES 25403 Via Impresso Valencia CA 91355 Phone 805 254-3017 September1982 113 NEW EXCLUSIVE BIPLANE PLANS EM Wingspan 60 Power will accept 90 3 Inch scale QUALIFIED FOR US SCALE MASTERS 3rd place Mint Julep EASY CONSTRUCTION clean clear detailed plans FLIES PRECISE 2 4 airelon option sport aerobatic flying LOW PRICE plus $200 postage/ PLUS PRESTIGE MODELS $ U 75Ohandling $300 forfiberglassI 3024 SW Adams Imailing tubeavailable25Peoria IL 61605
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/09
Page Numbers: 12, 14, 78, 113
_____ ents Sateig rst Safety tip Follow clubs safety rules Also what common modeling accidents John Preston EARLIER year letter CoL Art Johnson good friend well-known Scale mod eler Deiray Beach FL Art suggested column should consider publishing tabulation accidents involving model aircraft insurance claims sub mitted AMA HQ suggestion trig gered accident occurred Arts club flying field wing dowels Ugly Stik broke fuselage went through hood club members car parking lot Art stated model flying right place wing came off assume fuselage trajectory towards parking lot wing parted company appeared accidents preventable better construction techniques moving park ing lot farther runway went say event got wondering club 140 members better worse average club comes accidents statistics collected AMA accidents year forwarded copy Aifs letter AMA HQ together request summary incidents insurance claims submitted response letter received computerized summary claims submitted 1981 total 47 claims printout can organized follows Model hit vehicle25 Model hit building8 Model hit person12 Miscellaneous2 isnt possible computer printout deduce cause accidents Neither possible determine models involved RC C1 FF However think fact 53% claims involved collisions vehicles worthwhile piece information tells us model going involved property damage claim likelihood will claimants vehicle sustained damage Could typical club flying field parking lot too close area models being flown find answer question would have delve lot deeper reports submitted claim vehicle damage However would urge readers take objective look own clubs field layout ask question parking lot appropriate location As guide what appropriate RC fliers might use Voluntary Flying Site Specifications Standard found pages 78 82 June1982 issue ModelAviation Its also pages 130 131 1982-83 rule book Does club have 80-ft separation between parking area flight line second frequent claim AMA insurance 25% involved contact between model person Again computer print out doesnt tell us very much about circum stances led accidents fre quent body part coming contact model appears leg foot 12 claims submitted involved models hitting people seven involved leg foot three head two hand Typical among leg foot incidents find following statements landing model hit claimants leg taking off plane hit claimants foot Again have some speculating deduce circumstances incidents As vehicle strikes appears people standing too close models being flown Whether people other pilots just spectators apparent number reported foot incidents would guess models involvedwere airborne accidents occurred could some ofthese cases models being taxied through pit area speculation perhaps points need examining clubs operating procedures seeing whether type incident addressed field rules subject rules minute Returning letter sparked discussion incidents involving insurance claims Art Johnson has following suggestion Maybe need simple accident report form passed out clubs charter renewaL Instructions would report accidents whether taken care non-AMA insurance think good suggestion intend pursue via AMA Safety Commit tee can pinpoint areas greatest vulnerability perhaps can reduce number model-aircraft-associated incidents lower leveL Compared other forms recrea tion opinion hobby enjoys good safety record Lets strive keep way June 1982 issue club shall remain anonymous newsletter read fol lowing subject safety came up April meeting about fliers standing should flying behind pits standing runways Some members wanted have rules Some wanted violators fined removed club After some discussion subject voted Board Directors come up solution decision Board Directors club has enough rules covering subject problem following everyones business follow help enforce will done future So Continued page 14 12 Model Aviation 0 V 0 JUST ItAD TO FLY OVER TI-IE PAKIN- LOT. AUI4 ACE Lectra Starter Systems pro vide power reliability safety would expect product worthy fine RIC model Get behind pro- stem 200 now peller put finishing touch ---owithHB61 realism flying experience Once youve tried Eastcrafts Lectra Starter youll wonder ever got along itl Lectra Starters fiance applIcatIons now available Eastcraft Specialty Products authorized dealers * Send$1OOtodayforour te cata Deducilie yow first orderi goof dont get bent out shape told about Read club rule numbers 7 8 cant go wrongwe hope pilots hand-launch planes As rule No 7 states Takeoffs will accom plished designated runways means pit area grass Rule No 8 states After takeoff fliers will move off runway area join other flier has plane air same time allow communication between fliers prevent accidents radio malfunction engine fail ures requiring dead-stick landing procedures club far being unique having problem enforcing its field rules Both clubs belong have similar difficulty urging members follow established procedures address both safety courtesy ones fellow club members remember Dewey Heilman s cartoon July issue recent meeting clubs dis cussion pilots should stand runway should used during certain wind conditions became apparent old-timer usually respected club members often guilty rules viola tions newcomers Rules affect everyone shouldnt require someone big stick hammer enforce Let us end discussion saying standeth runway flyeth over spectators taketh off pits etc Watch oud might part next insurance claim filed AMA HQ Hazardous chemicals subject letter Art Holtzman Woodside NY sent us Safety Alert Bulletin put out Binks Manufacturing Company publication directed operators paint spray equipment Although appears mainly use airless paint spray equipmentwhich probably commonly found modelers workshop may some among us have access such equipment bulletin states Halogen ated hydrocarbon solvents can cause explosion contact aluminum components pressurized closed fluid system pumps heaters filters etc same possibility explosion pos sible galvanized coatings pressure tanks possibility non-flammable explo sion increases greatly high operating temperahires bulletin goes state solvents question likely used will methylene chloride 111 trichrorethane perchlorethylene Again doubt handful modelers might have access type equipment safety bulletin addressing Anyone wanting copy entire bulletin should drop us line Another letter containing safety tip came Israel Dubin member Atlanta Drone Society Ive noticed lately increasing number ads product release notices various modeling publications product operational requirements scare heck out rm speaking new contact-type tachometers appear cropping up concern voiced about stand ing front running engine anywhere within 1800 forward side prop arc seems defy imagination require anyone place himself directly front engine running full bore attempt apply small rubber cone tip spinner shaft have hobby long enough have seen prop blades separate themselves hub Continued page 78 14 Model Aviation ITS NO LONGERA LUXURY. Just ask anyone uses precision engineered thoroughly tested on-board starters Dealer Inquiries Invited EA S TCRA FTPO Box 506-M4 Irwin PA 15642 Speciality Products4128644659 ENGINE MOUN original RADIAL-BEAM engine mounts have mount engines IsA e SCALE AIRCRAFT 1 MANIFOLDS 4 Universal manitold lit cowling problems Select tall Deep 0•~e required Three sizr Kawasaki Homers Smooth One. 222 CID Sale $17995 315 CID Sale $19499 Comes b-bolt hub built-in choke Twin stack mount optional Like Quadra Optional tosus-otoch wollIor Snot. sotojon toojishlo Seek torsion ovajtshlo DotIslornO pinto. huh. tomprssios lonoor lit Opojosol sltoko Easy hood stattiog Opsojal tlsostoopIsdhoht.nio sesOoto loss SF radiatiso Solid-boon typo moot wish op tiosal rodiol so.orttataiL Roltor OhrosOhario ooctssitoly ass modol aircssft Poworhaloood IiohtwoighO Iltorhool 19 ROPER ENGINE CLOSE OUT SALE WHILE THEY LAST 37 SUPER POWER ROPER 22 OUAORA ENGINE 19 ENGINE HUB ft MOUNT PACK 19 USED DEMO ENGINE BALENCED 6-BOLT HUB Rapec Potter ft Oada PROP DRILL JIG New H S Hornet 4 CID 6 1/3 HP Only 6 1/4 lbs So compact measures much larger Quadra Partner engine Comes complete built-in choke 6-bolt prop hub Radial mount twin stack available LiSt $28995 INTRO $19995 Mite Aererinun Pewee Eqaip Co Youll Love Partner An updated version popriar engine Note improve ments made especially mini ature aircraft use roller thrust bearing double-ring piston spark plug location low 3 1/2 lb weoht power output LIMITED TtME OFFER LIST $14995 SALE $8995 2~E HORNER SPECIALS PARTRETAILSALE RADIAL MOUNT Rep en 375 19103 RADIAL MOUNTPeeect123 TWIN STACK EXHAUST 376 Kierit705 matyson~ygyTWIN STACK EXHAUST Painnec Ouadrar20 1122499519900CHOKE ASSEMBLY P.noer 5 oa121 109129009995BRITE SPINNER Rapes Part & Deadr22 mrs6500NEOPRENE GAS LINE Pe Featm07 2500RESISTOR SPARK PLUG RCJ-6113 BIG PROPS AVAILABLE Fieinhed aed Baleeeed Weed 1011495 102995 SALE 1295 1200 2495 1596 500 1595 195 250 Wrle CALL Letters Editor Continued page 10 improves airflow over wrapped arear silicone sealer falls between wrapping wires produces smoother lumpkin Further since sealer applied thin transparent simple matter see through inspect condition wrapping/wire Finally since sealer softer wirer could disassemble ends reuse eyelets wrapping wire some areas country may easier obtain silicone sealer obtain motor winding wire Ohr yes case havenrt guessedr Art Johnson have compared notes indi vidual methods wrapping lines lead-outs Isnt interesting two separate individuals can arrive workable solutions same problem Thatrs neat things about modeling Doug Dahlke OShkOShr WI Safety Preston Continued page 14 have driven fellow modeler hospital sew up hand got way spinning propeller have used type tachometer subject letter As commonly used electric starters also have larger rubber cup applied spinner prop nut would guess itrt entirely possible have cup slip off spinner perhaps dire results Has anyone happen Write tell us about also agree Israel standing front prop engine running full bore isnrt safest place surprised werenrt incidents volving hands computer printout AMA insurance claims other handpun intend ed since us have health insurance would cover cost repairs own hands probably would notify AMA case personal injury incident aware letters readers club news letters read appears going injured model airplane its likely will own model will prop gets closing story month comes newsletter Tidewater RC club Virginia Beacfr VA editors Don Bruce causes us experience certain amount anguish since incident may have result suggestion made column May 1982 issue Read details problem arise field few weekends ago concerning new frequency control system going describe wont happen again future hope As everyone should know now using new system now put frequency pin board flyingand transmitter case man came board saw no pin took transmitter plane prepared start engine noticed pin transmitter returned board During time planer another flier came board saw clear put pin board went start plane first person got back board saw second fliers pin since empty first time Continued page 113 78 Model Aviation Tatone MaKes Easy ENGINE TEST UNIT comotese unto oar bench running Adjustable 1/SA 80 qsnninew SCALE AIRCRAFT MANIFOLDS wide variety uses -4 K&B 35cc K&B 75cc yoLk love p10501 hOts Spisor sOoflor otd grOtos Iloany-ilote prop hsh 24 w/ optional choke SALE $17995 Seed 20C Stamp catalogWll Ship Orders Same Day cODupsAdd $4 Shiliilioy yei notice HOR N ER SALES INC Rt 2 Box 9300 Dixie Hwy. 312 946-2515 Beecher IL 60401 Safety/Preston P 78 thinking still first exchanged pins puffing first second fliers under went back plane turned causing second fliers plane go wild Lucky wasnt air yet No major damage done accident main problem first flier wasnt really thinking Never never reverse order pins saw other pin up should have checked out came board second time basically became second line fly first Since season now getting underway thought would bring everyones attention since some may have yet flown under new system Think safety courtesy Remember want enjoy hobby endanger anyone Let us just add final word members other clubs may engaged changing frequency control systems Piease very careful during initial change-over period safety other peoples models lives rests hands Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira CL Falls Church VA 22042 Fun/Winter Continued page 20 steered weeds side runway away spectator side comes direct pilot though present thought control lostand shuddered relief supposed good luck incident has stirred Quarter-Scalers along guys flying Fal cons Kadets Stiks let known want door closed before horse gets out barn belong Interna tional Miniature Aircraft Association receive its excellent official quarterly High Flight have two Quarter Scale models dont see effort avoid urging people bigger spectacular projects IMAA shifted viewpointand perhaps have just thought about itI know would breathe easily would help qualified committee would study matter evolve truly comprehensive specific safety policy Meanwhile monsters should flown exhibitions before crowds flyin normal-size Quarter Scalers should subjected RC Giant Scale Aircraft Inspection Check List presented Bob Beckmans Giant Scale column April 1982 issueevery time taken out fly imagine own clubI dont speak themwould never permit monster flown though strip good tOO ft pits Real monsters dont belong club flying sites club has safely flown Quarter Scale jobs including fact after first look new ship fliers tend ignore Quarter Scalers holds true out little field Nosen Citabrias Mulligans Curtiss Gulfhawk Stinsons Two big Cubs have flown regularly years does have watch trepidation safety officer has climbed over weekday hav ing safety prop nut Kadet Transmit ten impounded else anyone acts funny given boot true mon ster appeared lets say Kawasaki 11-25 Continued page 116 BUILT UP AND READY-TO-FLY Higgins Contempo CAP 20L 81 Span & Christen Eagle II 69 Span Write Call Construction Methods Technical Information D R HIGGINS & ASSOCIATES 25403 Via Impresso Valencia CA 91355 Phone 805 254-3017 September1982 113 NEW EXCLUSIVE BIPLANE PLANS EM Wingspan 60 Power will accept 90 3 Inch scale QUALIFIED FOR US SCALE MASTERS 3rd place Mint Julep EASY CONSTRUCTION clean clear detailed plans FLIES PRECISE 2 4 airelon option sport aerobatic flying LOW PRICE plus $200 postage/ PLUS PRESTIGE MODELS $ U 75Ohandling $300 forfiberglassI 3024 SW Adams Imailing tubeavailable25Peoria IL 61605
Edition: Model Aviation - 1982/09
Page Numbers: 12, 14, 78, 113
_____ ents Sateig rst Safety tip Follow clubs safety rules Also what common modeling accidents John Preston EARLIER year letter CoL Art Johnson good friend well-known Scale mod eler Deiray Beach FL Art suggested column should consider publishing tabulation accidents involving model aircraft insurance claims sub mitted AMA HQ suggestion trig gered accident occurred Arts club flying field wing dowels Ugly Stik broke fuselage went through hood club members car parking lot Art stated model flying right place wing came off assume fuselage trajectory towards parking lot wing parted company appeared accidents preventable better construction techniques moving park ing lot farther runway went say event got wondering club 140 members better worse average club comes accidents statistics collected AMA accidents year forwarded copy Aifs letter AMA HQ together request summary incidents insurance claims submitted response letter received computerized summary claims submitted 1981 total 47 claims printout can organized follows Model hit vehicle25 Model hit building8 Model hit person12 Miscellaneous2 isnt possible computer printout deduce cause accidents Neither possible determine models involved RC C1 FF However think fact 53% claims involved collisions vehicles worthwhile piece information tells us model going involved property damage claim likelihood will claimants vehicle sustained damage Could typical club flying field parking lot too close area models being flown find answer question would have delve lot deeper reports submitted claim vehicle damage However would urge readers take objective look own clubs field layout ask question parking lot appropriate location As guide what appropriate RC fliers might use Voluntary Flying Site Specifications Standard found pages 78 82 June1982 issue ModelAviation Its also pages 130 131 1982-83 rule book Does club have 80-ft separation between parking area flight line second frequent claim AMA insurance 25% involved contact between model person Again computer print out doesnt tell us very much about circum stances led accidents fre quent body part coming contact model appears leg foot 12 claims submitted involved models hitting people seven involved leg foot three head two hand Typical among leg foot incidents find following statements landing model hit claimants leg taking off plane hit claimants foot Again have some speculating deduce circumstances incidents As vehicle strikes appears people standing too close models being flown Whether people other pilots just spectators apparent number reported foot incidents would guess models involvedwere airborne accidents occurred could some ofthese cases models being taxied through pit area speculation perhaps points need examining clubs operating procedures seeing whether type incident addressed field rules subject rules minute Returning letter sparked discussion incidents involving insurance claims Art Johnson has following suggestion Maybe need simple accident report form passed out clubs charter renewaL Instructions would report accidents whether taken care non-AMA insurance think good suggestion intend pursue via AMA Safety Commit tee can pinpoint areas greatest vulnerability perhaps can reduce number model-aircraft-associated incidents lower leveL Compared other forms recrea tion opinion hobby enjoys good safety record Lets strive keep way June 1982 issue club shall remain anonymous newsletter read fol lowing subject safety came up April meeting about fliers standing should flying behind pits standing runways Some members wanted have rules Some wanted violators fined removed club After some discussion subject voted Board Directors come up solution decision Board Directors club has enough rules covering subject problem following everyones business follow help enforce will done future So Continued page 14 12 Model Aviation 0 V 0 JUST ItAD TO FLY OVER TI-IE PAKIN- LOT. AUI4 ACE Lectra Starter Systems pro vide power reliability safety would expect product worthy fine RIC model Get behind pro- stem 200 now peller put finishing touch ---owithHB61 realism flying experience Once youve tried Eastcrafts Lectra Starter youll wonder ever got along itl Lectra Starters fiance applIcatIons now available Eastcraft Specialty Products authorized dealers * Send$1OOtodayforour te cata Deducilie yow first orderi goof dont get bent out shape told about Read club rule numbers 7 8 cant go wrongwe hope pilots hand-launch planes As rule No 7 states Takeoffs will accom plished designated runways means pit area grass Rule No 8 states After takeoff fliers will move off runway area join other flier has plane air same time allow communication between fliers prevent accidents radio malfunction engine fail ures requiring dead-stick landing procedures club far being unique having problem enforcing its field rules Both clubs belong have similar difficulty urging members follow established procedures address both safety courtesy ones fellow club members remember Dewey Heilman s cartoon July issue recent meeting clubs dis cussion pilots should stand runway should used during certain wind conditions became apparent old-timer usually respected club members often guilty rules viola tions newcomers Rules affect everyone shouldnt require someone big stick hammer enforce Let us end discussion saying standeth runway flyeth over spectators taketh off pits etc Watch oud might part next insurance claim filed AMA HQ Hazardous chemicals subject letter Art Holtzman Woodside NY sent us Safety Alert Bulletin put out Binks Manufacturing Company publication directed operators paint spray equipment Although appears mainly use airless paint spray equipmentwhich probably commonly found modelers workshop may some among us have access such equipment bulletin states Halogen ated hydrocarbon solvents can cause explosion contact aluminum components pressurized closed fluid system pumps heaters filters etc same possibility explosion pos sible galvanized coatings pressure tanks possibility non-flammable explo sion increases greatly high operating temperahires bulletin goes state solvents question likely used will methylene chloride 111 trichrorethane perchlorethylene Again doubt handful modelers might have access type equipment safety bulletin addressing Anyone wanting copy entire bulletin should drop us line Another letter containing safety tip came Israel Dubin member Atlanta Drone Society Ive noticed lately increasing number ads product release notices various modeling publications product operational requirements scare heck out rm speaking new contact-type tachometers appear cropping up concern voiced about stand ing front running engine anywhere within 1800 forward side prop arc seems defy imagination require anyone place himself directly front engine running full bore attempt apply small rubber cone tip spinner shaft have hobby long enough have seen prop blades separate themselves hub Continued page 78 14 Model Aviation ITS NO LONGERA LUXURY. Just ask anyone uses precision engineered thoroughly tested on-board starters Dealer Inquiries Invited EA S TCRA FTPO Box 506-M4 Irwin PA 15642 Speciality Products4128644659 ENGINE MOUN original RADIAL-BEAM engine mounts have mount engines IsA e SCALE AIRCRAFT 1 MANIFOLDS 4 Universal manitold lit cowling problems Select tall Deep 0•~e required Three sizr Kawasaki Homers Smooth One. 222 CID Sale $17995 315 CID Sale $19499 Comes b-bolt hub built-in choke Twin stack mount optional Like Quadra Optional tosus-otoch wollIor Snot. sotojon toojishlo Seek torsion ovajtshlo DotIslornO pinto. huh. tomprssios lonoor lit Opojosol sltoko Easy hood stattiog Opsojal tlsostoopIsdhoht.nio sesOoto loss SF radiatiso Solid-boon typo moot wish op tiosal rodiol so.orttataiL Roltor OhrosOhario ooctssitoly ass modol aircssft Poworhaloood IiohtwoighO Iltorhool 19 ROPER ENGINE CLOSE OUT SALE WHILE THEY LAST 37 SUPER POWER ROPER 22 OUAORA ENGINE 19 ENGINE HUB ft MOUNT PACK 19 USED DEMO ENGINE BALENCED 6-BOLT HUB Rapec Potter ft Oada PROP DRILL JIG New H S Hornet 4 CID 6 1/3 HP Only 6 1/4 lbs So compact measures much larger Quadra Partner engine Comes complete built-in choke 6-bolt prop hub Radial mount twin stack available LiSt $28995 INTRO $19995 Mite Aererinun Pewee Eqaip Co Youll Love Partner An updated version popriar engine Note improve ments made especially mini ature aircraft use roller thrust bearing double-ring piston spark plug location low 3 1/2 lb weoht power output LIMITED TtME OFFER LIST $14995 SALE $8995 2~E HORNER SPECIALS PARTRETAILSALE RADIAL MOUNT Rep en 375 19103 RADIAL MOUNTPeeect123 TWIN STACK EXHAUST 376 Kierit705 matyson~ygyTWIN STACK EXHAUST Painnec Ouadrar20 1122499519900CHOKE ASSEMBLY P.noer 5 oa121 109129009995BRITE SPINNER Rapes Part & Deadr22 mrs6500NEOPRENE GAS LINE Pe Featm07 2500RESISTOR SPARK PLUG RCJ-6113 BIG PROPS AVAILABLE Fieinhed aed Baleeeed Weed 1011495 102995 SALE 1295 1200 2495 1596 500 1595 195 250 Wrle CALL Letters Editor Continued page 10 improves airflow over wrapped arear silicone sealer falls between wrapping wires produces smoother lumpkin Further since sealer applied thin transparent simple matter see through inspect condition wrapping/wire Finally since sealer softer wirer could disassemble ends reuse eyelets wrapping wire some areas country may easier obtain silicone sealer obtain motor winding wire Ohr yes case havenrt guessedr Art Johnson have compared notes indi vidual methods wrapping lines lead-outs Isnt interesting two separate individuals can arrive workable solutions same problem Thatrs neat things about modeling Doug Dahlke OShkOShr WI Safety Preston Continued page 14 have driven fellow modeler hospital sew up hand got way spinning propeller have used type tachometer subject letter As commonly used electric starters also have larger rubber cup applied spinner prop nut would guess itrt entirely possible have cup slip off spinner perhaps dire results Has anyone happen Write tell us about also agree Israel standing front prop engine running full bore isnrt safest place surprised werenrt incidents volving hands computer printout AMA insurance claims other handpun intend ed since us have health insurance would cover cost repairs own hands probably would notify AMA case personal injury incident aware letters readers club news letters read appears going injured model airplane its likely will own model will prop gets closing story month comes newsletter Tidewater RC club Virginia Beacfr VA editors Don Bruce causes us experience certain amount anguish since incident may have result suggestion made column May 1982 issue Read details problem arise field few weekends ago concerning new frequency control system going describe wont happen again future hope As everyone should know now using new system now put frequency pin board flyingand transmitter case man came board saw no pin took transmitter plane prepared start engine noticed pin transmitter returned board During time planer another flier came board saw clear put pin board went start plane first person got back board saw second fliers pin since empty first time Continued page 113 78 Model Aviation Tatone MaKes Easy ENGINE TEST UNIT comotese unto oar bench running Adjustable 1/SA 80 qsnninew SCALE AIRCRAFT MANIFOLDS wide variety uses -4 K&B 35cc K&B 75cc yoLk love p10501 hOts Spisor sOoflor otd grOtos Iloany-ilote prop hsh 24 w/ optional choke SALE $17995 Seed 20C Stamp catalogWll Ship Orders Same Day cODupsAdd $4 Shiliilioy yei notice HOR N ER SALES INC Rt 2 Box 9300 Dixie Hwy. 312 946-2515 Beecher IL 60401 Safety/Preston P 78 thinking still first exchanged pins puffing first second fliers under went back plane turned causing second fliers plane go wild Lucky wasnt air yet No major damage done accident main problem first flier wasnt really thinking Never never reverse order pins saw other pin up should have checked out came board second time basically became second line fly first Since season now getting underway thought would bring everyones attention since some may have yet flown under new system Think safety courtesy Remember want enjoy hobby endanger anyone Let us just add final word members other clubs may engaged changing frequency control systems Piease very careful during initial change-over period safety other peoples models lives rests hands Have safe month John Preston 7012 Elvira CL Falls Church VA 22042 Fun/Winter Continued page 20 steered weeds side runway away spectator side comes direct pilot though present thought control lostand shuddered relief supposed good luck incident has stirred Quarter-Scalers along guys flying Fal cons Kadets Stiks let known want door closed before horse gets out barn belong Interna tional Miniature Aircraft Association receive its excellent official quarterly High Flight have two Quarter Scale models dont see effort avoid urging people bigger spectacular projects IMAA shifted viewpointand perhaps have just thought about itI know would breathe easily would help qualified committee would study matter evolve truly comprehensive specific safety policy Meanwhile monsters should flown exhibitions before crowds flyin normal-size Quarter Scalers should subjected RC Giant Scale Aircraft Inspection Check List presented Bob Beckmans Giant Scale column April 1982 issueevery time taken out fly imagine own clubI dont speak themwould never permit monster flown though strip good tOO ft pits Real monsters dont belong club flying sites club has safely flown Quarter Scale jobs including fact after first look new ship fliers tend ignore Quarter Scalers holds true out little field Nosen Citabrias Mulligans Curtiss Gulfhawk Stinsons Two big Cubs have flown regularly years does have watch trepidation safety officer has climbed over weekday hav ing safety prop nut Kadet Transmit ten impounded else anyone acts funny given boot true mon ster appeared lets say Kawasaki 11-25 Continued page 116 BUILT UP AND READY-TO-FLY Higgins Contempo CAP 20L 81 Span & Christen Eagle II 69 Span Write Call Construction Methods Technical Information D R HIGGINS & ASSOCIATES 25403 Via Impresso Valencia CA 91355 Phone 805 254-3017 September1982 113 NEW EXCLUSIVE BIPLANE PLANS EM Wingspan 60 Power will accept 90 3 Inch scale QUALIFIED FOR US SCALE MASTERS 3rd place Mint Julep EASY CONSTRUCTION clean clear detailed plans FLIES PRECISE 2 4 airelon option sport aerobatic flying LOW PRICE plus $200 postage/ PLUS PRESTIGE MODELS $ U 75Ohandling $300 forfiberglassI 3024 SW Adams Imailing tubeavailable25Peoria IL 61605