Cdmes Safety ohn Preston First ANNOUNCEMENT last months safety column mentioned month May 1985 has declared AMA Executive Council National Model Aviation Safety Month am aware reason Council members elected have safety month have assume reports acci dents received AMA HQ must have least partially responsible previous column June 1984 stated uent insurance claim bodily injury incident involved con tact rotating propeller wish contribute campaign improve modeling safety during Safety m@inSm@m@m@mOm@mein@mememememem@@SmOm Month May 1985 suggest i thing can remind yourself alert modeling buddies potential j hazard rotating props iTo some column must seem like cracked record Hardly month i goes mention prop-related incident Some have already written criticized frequency report minor injuries caused contact owith props However what might seem like minor injury may have r impact future livelihood injured person Such case incident occurred July 1983 Jim Coy longed Jefco gAeromodelers gfColorado Note thatlusedthepast Jims affiliation tense describing Smci0withis club As Ident left hand contact ed glass-rein 3 AttentIon newsletter editors Invite clip photo out use ed plastic clubs newsletter May 1985Modei Aviation Safety Month its repeat U idling November 1983 0 size engine mc minmmmmein@eSOOinSmO@memomomContinued page 16 14 Model Aviation I-LOW ANYONE COL4L Ft5SS8LY C-LME WI4OLE- AIRPLANE 1t 4-uS rACE IS BErC$4t M j Enjoy stable relaxed RIC flying designs PLAN N PA1TERN sets *5j~ 1933 gas model designer kit producer AMA founder NFFS Hull Famer RIC Free Flight Assist 15 26 EnginesSet RCT-2 Mighty Hog 94 94/ span 1575 sq wing area wt 9 lbs 8 oz $2495 40 90 EnginesSet RCFF-i Super Buccaneer 88 66 span 1200 sq wing area wt 7 lbs $1795 UU eer Standard 30 60 EnginesSet RCFt-5 Buccaneer Standard 66 span 630 sq wing area wt s$995Super 15 35 EnginesSet RCFF-2 Super Brigadier 86 66 span 530 sq wing ares wt 2 lbs 4 oz $995 Custom Cavalier 78 Set# RCFF-6 Set RCFF-4 Super Buccaneer 66 66 span 650 sq wing area wt 2 lbs 8 oz $1296 Astro Hog Set#RCT1 Se RCG SeaCaSeaKtten Se IRCFF 3Se #RCFF 6 Set RCFF-7 Snow White 66 66 span 700 sq wing area wt s S oz $1495 Astro Hog 54 54 span 450 sq wing area wt 2 lbs 8 oz $995 Custom Cavalier 78 78 span 630 sq wing area wt s 4 ot $1775 Sea Cat 66 66 span 540 sq wing area wt s $1995 049-12 EnginesSet RCFF-3 Super Brigadier 44 44 span 265 sq wing ares wt14 oz $4 95 Set #RCT 3 Mini Hog 48 47Y span 340 sq wing area wt 1 lb 2 o $695 Sinbad 78 78 span 665 sq wing area wt 2 lbs 4 oz $895 Sea Kitten 51 51 span 312 sq wing area wt 1 lb 4 oz $995 PLAN N PATTERN sets custom blueprints full size layouts parts drawings complete bill materials instructions RIC Scale. Quarter Scala Quadra Size Engine Set RCQS-8 SPAD C-XIII 79/ span 2120 sq wing area wt 12 lbs $2795 SESA 80 span 2220 sq wing area wt bs 8 oc $2496 Fokker Triplane 72 span 1772 sq wing area wt 10 lbs $2495 Quarter Scale Golden Age Quadra Size Engine Curtis Falcon 114 span 3166 sq wing area wt bs $2495 Sixth Scale 15 25 EngineSet RC6S-3 Puss Moth 73 span 880 sq wing area wt -3 lbs lOot $1495 SE5 Set RCQS-7 Fokka Tpane Se RCQS 6 Muresux C-i Set RC8S-1 Mureaus C-i 56 span 480 sq wing area wt -3 lbs 8 oz$l295 SRE Set RC8S-3 described November 1983 Safety column Jim has give up RC modeling hobby far serious no longer able pursue profession instructor player guitar banjo following excerpted Jims December 7 1984 letter AMA Head quarters new hobby may able locate copy November 1983 issue ModelAviation let briefly summarize Jims accident happened para phrasing part letter wrote clubs safety director accident occurred morning July 7 1983 flying field attempting test fly new plane airplane sitting ground being started 40 engine running standard 10-6 black plastic propeller engine running slow idle plane did move under its own power front plane right side radio trans mitter left flight field box hands knees looking possible rudder misalignment After finding leaned right pick up transmitter fly leaning pulled left hand blades propeller running engine Note Jim stated engine running slow idle makes shud der think what damage can result fingers fed prop engine running full bore Did hear Just like buzz saw Well whether heard Im re-running photograph first appeared column August 1982 issue MA think message obvious Propellers can cut quote Stephen Peck Sweet Stik circular saw blade tached seen person does get point across suggest club newsletter editors cut out photo saw-blade-equipped Sweet Stik feature May issue newsletter promote safety dur ing National Model Aviation Safety Month Now cut-finger logo used appear head safety column has removed response complaint need help can muster remind modelers whirling props can hazardous health dont think anyone would deny introduction cyanoacrylate CyA glue hobby has resulted major benefits construction models However continues trickle letters irto mailbox tell sad tales appear result careless use CyA glue Generally Continued page 18 16 Model Aviation 0 Eighth Scale 15- 25 Engine WACO SRE 52 Span 640 sq wing area wt -3 lbs 10 oc $1295 Ducted Fan 20 40 Engine Sky Ray 32 span 440 sq wing area wt 3 lbs 4 ol $1995 Add $200 mailing tubeSend $1 OOmfundabl far brochure IU U Skyray RCDF-1 SIG CHAMPION FUEL FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1000 % NITROPINT 0% FAI$295 5% 10% 15% 25% 35% $350 $395 $415 $475 $550 QUARTGALLON $425$ 995 $495$1195 $525 $595 $695 $795 $1395 $1595 $1995 $2395 CHAMPION FLYERS FREIGHT COLLECT 55 GAL DRUM $17500 $24500 $31000 $37400 $50000 $64000 mmmmmmmmmEEEEE U U U U I I I I I I I U THE CHOICE OF Dont misled price alone model fuels same Some cut-rate mail order fuel outlets selling 10% fuel really contains about 8% nitro skimp costly nitro formulating fuel weight basis rather traditional percent-of-volume method Also some mail order fuels blended little 15% total oil Thats OK get perfect needle setting everytime otherwise lean run can easily ruin engine Cuts quality like make easy blend com petit ively priced fuel really getting quality want over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitro use 100% pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Techniplate Racing Oil protect expensive engines f nest qua ty fue can made price Dont take word try some judge yourself See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 for toll free orders Catalog 47 $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 Pncas scbsct ta chance wthat natvo ..mmmmmmmEflEflE U VIDEO PROGRA~ MARBIRIS IN ACIION S VOL 1 OF ACTION PACKED BOMBINGS STRAIFINGS & FORMATION FLIGHTS WITH ALL OF YOUR FAVORITES FROM WW II SUCH AS P4IS P-38S P475 F-BFS AD-45 D1724-Z5Z6-29ALSO TRANSPORTSJETS PILOT INTERVIEWSAIRCRAFT TOURS ALL IN ONE TREMENDOUS AIRSEOW PACKAGE OTHER GREAT VIDEOS RENT PURCHASE 1BASIC CONSTRUCTION FOR BEGINNERS IN R/C90 Mm14954995 2BASIC FLIGHT TRAINING FOR BEGINNERS IN R/C60 Mm14954-495 Professional step-by-Step instruction Z 3THE WORLD OF MODEL AVIATION90 Mm13954495 Expos Static Displays Scale AMA NATS much 4 OSHKOSH OVERVIEW55 Mm13953995 Workshops Forums Tours Airshows Warbirds 5 AIRPLANE FUNNIES II30 Mm14953995 Wild & Wacky Times Aeromodeling 6 US SCALEMASTERS60 Mm14953995 7 WARBIRDS IN ACTION60 Mm14954495 ORDERING INFORMATION ALL SALES FINAU Pt.. Read CsIuUy Avoid Ogler RENTAL DEPOSIT full purchaae price EAClI program ordered difference ia refunded upon return progmms RENTAL DURATIOf week after delivery Recerved datee require 12 day notice PAYMENT Check 110 day cleemneel money order Sorry no VIsa etc CODa available phone SHIPPING S3 purcheaca 54for rentals Fomlgn Canada add 10% TOTAL alt ottera add 15% lIt rea add 7% tax SEND ORDERS TO ACADEMY OF AVIATION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OPO BOX 4281396 CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60842 call 312 674-0456 10 am 8 pm Mon thru Sat eEaI4 4 NOW AVAILABLE *VHSORBETA I I I I U U U U U U U U U letters tell body parts being inadver tently stuck together model workbench typical incident type recently appeared Satellite newsletter San Valeers MAC editor Ralph Prey have thank Jim Scarborough sending newslet ter contained three pages safetyrelated material Concerning CyA glue editor following say theres time editor got CyA ear Now heck can get ear ask Good question. Let explain Very simple answer Youve used Hot Stuff Zap etc clogs up end nozzle plastic tube whatever use act spout habit squeezing bottle right hand holding up ear could hear hiss escaping air squeezed determine tip clogged time squeezed nothing happenedso squeezed again listened closely happened. CyA shot out clogged tip sprayed right ear got over ear outside luckily didnt get ear ear drum days days before came off used pure nitro couldnt get dried glue out folds ear So now dont listen clogged tip just try using it am writing letter resign membership return AMA number say thank support after accident prop July 1983 As know hand severely cut up accident Since time has getting better point have 80% movement back unfortunately no grip joint thumb wrist destroyed doctor doesnt know way improve no way reattach thumb wrist movable Therefore have retire professional playing teaching guitar banjo can no longer left hand being able grip neck instrument have done something 20 years finally good enough get paid well doing lose really hard However main concern people still able RC hobby would like say something Please aware what doing second doing think important thing have seen contributes safe operation RC aircraft person doing either concentratingor concen tratingon what doing Also aware the flying field caught up Continued page 130 18 Model Aviation U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U I I I I I I I I U U OGA DESIGNS Body Pilot KIt sLightest Pilot available oLlielIke vinyl la tex rubber parts sEamy assemble finish eBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot Kit contains pilot head hands boots helmet cap goggles full templates easy instructions eFully positionable & moveable eSome simple sewing required WeightPrice ll6Scale2oz$ 795 114 Scale4oz$ 995 1/3Scale6oz$1695 *Weightmay vary depending material used construction Ak DGA DESIGNS Bust Pilot Kit Weight 1/6Scale 75oz 114 Scale 15 oz lI3Scale 225 oz Price 595 795 $1495 eLightest bust pilot available elifelike vinyl latex rubber parts Easy assemble finish eBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot sKit contains pilot head helmet cap goggles jacket instructions See dealer order direct Add $100 shipping direct orders Send $100 current catalog Dealers inquiries invited NYS Residents add 7 percent sales tax Send Check MO Allow 3 weeks tor check clearSorry-No COD s Safety/Preston Continued page 18 preparing fly Just stop look around think am truly respon sible safety well own take long look plane sure safe potentially out-of-control deadly weapon Also pay attention rules flying sitethey reason am truly sorry sad have give up hobby dearly loved due accident caused own lack concentration what doing Remember hindsight always 20/20 Unfortunately few modelers unable reap benefits CyA glue because allergic Such allergy may develop over period time may immediately apparent being caused use glue coupled almost unavoid able problem breathing fumes result cures Roy McGuckin such modeler has asked publish following letter wrote 'as is' have severe problems CyA glue have stop using Two friends have give up also symptoms hive-like itching over body friend severe longlasting eight weeks sinus paln other severe chest pains lungs also congested X-ray report read severe congestion possibly advanced emphyse ma Since dont smoke have always good chest X-rays kind scary doctor made literature search CyA nothing available After first attack stopped using after two months itching finally stopped So started using againbut always wearing gloves using fan blow fumes away No good itch ing back bad ever main objec tive now find out long-term effects chemical others can warned needed response previous letters concern ing allergies CyA glues have attempted find articles subject medical literature search proved fruitless death certificates shows cancer deaths among wood-model builders patternmakers significantly higher general population federal researchers say~ Perhaps should give some thought wearing mask before next fill workshop balsa wood dust quest produce perfect model Returning previously-mentioned three-page safety article San Valeers club newsletter have another caution modelers may elect use space age materials construct light strong models article covered both boron filaments discussed column last month carbon fiber Again Im going let editor Ralph Prey talking Carbon fiber another high-tech super-space-age product can cause tremendous amount misery careful working stuff Im talking about sheet stuff 008-in thick flexible roving like rope clothesline After cutting carbon fiber under circumstance run fingers along cut edges very minute strands carbon fiber cant see will like slivers go right flesh break off Ask Mike Stern about sliver carbon fiber got index finger entered finger bottom fleshy surface went right straight around bone out top finger Thats enough make sick just looking much less trying get out its breaking up lucky pulled out top breaking it. hopes time sliver get middle finger bottom fleshy side could see black speck end strand nothing sticking out grab tweezers took needle sterilized began dig away skin get room tweezers grab Working under magnifying glass trying stop bleeding still grab tweezers hurting finally got grip pulled holding breath doctors toxicologists utter amazement pulled out among readers would appreciate sliver carbon fiber about inch long could spend few minutes thinking too went fleshy part about potential problem anyone finger hit bone must have run discovers anything concerning long- lengthwise parallel bone Its no term effects might result breath- wonder hurt like devil ing CyA fumes please drop note trying get out Staying subject respiratory problems risk being accused being scaremonger following newspaper clipping sent Captain William G Carson USN appeared March 14 1980 issue Pacific Stars Stripes John Preston 12235 Tilden wood Dr Dearborn MIA study nearly 1300Rockville MD 20852 dont think need comment Ralphs experiences except say have warned think thats enough gore month Have safe 130 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/04
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 130
Cdmes Safety ohn Preston First ANNOUNCEMENT last months safety column mentioned month May 1985 has declared AMA Executive Council National Model Aviation Safety Month am aware reason Council members elected have safety month have assume reports acci dents received AMA HQ must have least partially responsible previous column June 1984 stated uent insurance claim bodily injury incident involved con tact rotating propeller wish contribute campaign improve modeling safety during Safety m@inSm@m@m@mOm@mein@mememememem@@SmOm Month May 1985 suggest i thing can remind yourself alert modeling buddies potential j hazard rotating props iTo some column must seem like cracked record Hardly month i goes mention prop-related incident Some have already written criticized frequency report minor injuries caused contact owith props However what might seem like minor injury may have r impact future livelihood injured person Such case incident occurred July 1983 Jim Coy longed Jefco gAeromodelers gfColorado Note thatlusedthepast Jims affiliation tense describing Smci0withis club As Ident left hand contact ed glass-rein 3 AttentIon newsletter editors Invite clip photo out use ed plastic clubs newsletter May 1985Modei Aviation Safety Month its repeat U idling November 1983 0 size engine mc minmmmmein@eSOOinSmO@memomomContinued page 16 14 Model Aviation I-LOW ANYONE COL4L Ft5SS8LY C-LME WI4OLE- AIRPLANE 1t 4-uS rACE IS BErC$4t M j Enjoy stable relaxed RIC flying designs PLAN N PA1TERN sets *5j~ 1933 gas model designer kit producer AMA founder NFFS Hull Famer RIC Free Flight Assist 15 26 EnginesSet RCT-2 Mighty Hog 94 94/ span 1575 sq wing area wt 9 lbs 8 oz $2495 40 90 EnginesSet RCFF-i Super Buccaneer 88 66 span 1200 sq wing area wt 7 lbs $1795 UU eer Standard 30 60 EnginesSet RCFt-5 Buccaneer Standard 66 span 630 sq wing area wt s$995Super 15 35 EnginesSet RCFF-2 Super Brigadier 86 66 span 530 sq wing ares wt 2 lbs 4 oz $995 Custom Cavalier 78 Set# RCFF-6 Set RCFF-4 Super Buccaneer 66 66 span 650 sq wing area wt 2 lbs 8 oz $1296 Astro Hog Set#RCT1 Se RCG SeaCaSeaKtten Se IRCFF 3Se #RCFF 6 Set RCFF-7 Snow White 66 66 span 700 sq wing area wt s S oz $1495 Astro Hog 54 54 span 450 sq wing area wt 2 lbs 8 oz $995 Custom Cavalier 78 78 span 630 sq wing area wt s 4 ot $1775 Sea Cat 66 66 span 540 sq wing area wt s $1995 049-12 EnginesSet RCFF-3 Super Brigadier 44 44 span 265 sq wing ares wt14 oz $4 95 Set #RCT 3 Mini Hog 48 47Y span 340 sq wing area wt 1 lb 2 o $695 Sinbad 78 78 span 665 sq wing area wt 2 lbs 4 oz $895 Sea Kitten 51 51 span 312 sq wing area wt 1 lb 4 oz $995 PLAN N PATTERN sets custom blueprints full size layouts parts drawings complete bill materials instructions RIC Scale. Quarter Scala Quadra Size Engine Set RCQS-8 SPAD C-XIII 79/ span 2120 sq wing area wt 12 lbs $2795 SESA 80 span 2220 sq wing area wt bs 8 oc $2496 Fokker Triplane 72 span 1772 sq wing area wt 10 lbs $2495 Quarter Scale Golden Age Quadra Size Engine Curtis Falcon 114 span 3166 sq wing area wt bs $2495 Sixth Scale 15 25 EngineSet RC6S-3 Puss Moth 73 span 880 sq wing area wt -3 lbs lOot $1495 SE5 Set RCQS-7 Fokka Tpane Se RCQS 6 Muresux C-i Set RC8S-1 Mureaus C-i 56 span 480 sq wing area wt -3 lbs 8 oz$l295 SRE Set RC8S-3 described November 1983 Safety column Jim has give up RC modeling hobby far serious no longer able pursue profession instructor player guitar banjo following excerpted Jims December 7 1984 letter AMA Head quarters new hobby may able locate copy November 1983 issue ModelAviation let briefly summarize Jims accident happened para phrasing part letter wrote clubs safety director accident occurred morning July 7 1983 flying field attempting test fly new plane airplane sitting ground being started 40 engine running standard 10-6 black plastic propeller engine running slow idle plane did move under its own power front plane right side radio trans mitter left flight field box hands knees looking possible rudder misalignment After finding leaned right pick up transmitter fly leaning pulled left hand blades propeller running engine Note Jim stated engine running slow idle makes shud der think what damage can result fingers fed prop engine running full bore Did hear Just like buzz saw Well whether heard Im re-running photograph first appeared column August 1982 issue MA think message obvious Propellers can cut quote Stephen Peck Sweet Stik circular saw blade tached seen person does get point across suggest club newsletter editors cut out photo saw-blade-equipped Sweet Stik feature May issue newsletter promote safety dur ing National Model Aviation Safety Month Now cut-finger logo used appear head safety column has removed response complaint need help can muster remind modelers whirling props can hazardous health dont think anyone would deny introduction cyanoacrylate CyA glue hobby has resulted major benefits construction models However continues trickle letters irto mailbox tell sad tales appear result careless use CyA glue Generally Continued page 18 16 Model Aviation 0 Eighth Scale 15- 25 Engine WACO SRE 52 Span 640 sq wing area wt -3 lbs 10 oc $1295 Ducted Fan 20 40 Engine Sky Ray 32 span 440 sq wing area wt 3 lbs 4 ol $1995 Add $200 mailing tubeSend $1 OOmfundabl far brochure IU U Skyray RCDF-1 SIG CHAMPION FUEL FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1000 % NITROPINT 0% FAI$295 5% 10% 15% 25% 35% $350 $395 $415 $475 $550 QUARTGALLON $425$ 995 $495$1195 $525 $595 $695 $795 $1395 $1595 $1995 $2395 CHAMPION FLYERS FREIGHT COLLECT 55 GAL DRUM $17500 $24500 $31000 $37400 $50000 $64000 mmmmmmmmmEEEEE U U U U I I I I I I I U THE CHOICE OF Dont misled price alone model fuels same Some cut-rate mail order fuel outlets selling 10% fuel really contains about 8% nitro skimp costly nitro formulating fuel weight basis rather traditional percent-of-volume method Also some mail order fuels blended little 15% total oil Thats OK get perfect needle setting everytime otherwise lean run can easily ruin engine Cuts quality like make easy blend com petit ively priced fuel really getting quality want over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitro use 100% pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Techniplate Racing Oil protect expensive engines f nest qua ty fue can made price Dont take word try some judge yourself See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 for toll free orders Catalog 47 $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 Pncas scbsct ta chance wthat natvo ..mmmmmmmEflEflE U VIDEO PROGRA~ MARBIRIS IN ACIION S VOL 1 OF ACTION PACKED BOMBINGS STRAIFINGS & FORMATION FLIGHTS WITH ALL OF YOUR FAVORITES FROM WW II SUCH AS P4IS P-38S P475 F-BFS AD-45 D1724-Z5Z6-29ALSO TRANSPORTSJETS PILOT INTERVIEWSAIRCRAFT TOURS ALL IN ONE TREMENDOUS AIRSEOW PACKAGE OTHER GREAT VIDEOS RENT PURCHASE 1BASIC CONSTRUCTION FOR BEGINNERS IN R/C90 Mm14954995 2BASIC FLIGHT TRAINING FOR BEGINNERS IN R/C60 Mm14954-495 Professional step-by-Step instruction Z 3THE WORLD OF MODEL AVIATION90 Mm13954495 Expos Static Displays Scale AMA NATS much 4 OSHKOSH OVERVIEW55 Mm13953995 Workshops Forums Tours Airshows Warbirds 5 AIRPLANE FUNNIES II30 Mm14953995 Wild & Wacky Times Aeromodeling 6 US SCALEMASTERS60 Mm14953995 7 WARBIRDS IN ACTION60 Mm14954495 ORDERING INFORMATION ALL SALES FINAU Pt.. Read CsIuUy Avoid Ogler RENTAL DEPOSIT full purchaae price EAClI program ordered difference ia refunded upon return progmms RENTAL DURATIOf week after delivery Recerved datee require 12 day notice PAYMENT Check 110 day cleemneel money order Sorry no VIsa etc CODa available phone SHIPPING S3 purcheaca 54for rentals Fomlgn Canada add 10% TOTAL alt ottera add 15% lIt rea add 7% tax SEND ORDERS TO ACADEMY OF AVIATION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OPO BOX 4281396 CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60842 call 312 674-0456 10 am 8 pm Mon thru Sat eEaI4 4 NOW AVAILABLE *VHSORBETA I I I I U U U U U U U U U letters tell body parts being inadver tently stuck together model workbench typical incident type recently appeared Satellite newsletter San Valeers MAC editor Ralph Prey have thank Jim Scarborough sending newslet ter contained three pages safetyrelated material Concerning CyA glue editor following say theres time editor got CyA ear Now heck can get ear ask Good question. Let explain Very simple answer Youve used Hot Stuff Zap etc clogs up end nozzle plastic tube whatever use act spout habit squeezing bottle right hand holding up ear could hear hiss escaping air squeezed determine tip clogged time squeezed nothing happenedso squeezed again listened closely happened. CyA shot out clogged tip sprayed right ear got over ear outside luckily didnt get ear ear drum days days before came off used pure nitro couldnt get dried glue out folds ear So now dont listen clogged tip just try using it am writing letter resign membership return AMA number say thank support after accident prop July 1983 As know hand severely cut up accident Since time has getting better point have 80% movement back unfortunately no grip joint thumb wrist destroyed doctor doesnt know way improve no way reattach thumb wrist movable Therefore have retire professional playing teaching guitar banjo can no longer left hand being able grip neck instrument have done something 20 years finally good enough get paid well doing lose really hard However main concern people still able RC hobby would like say something Please aware what doing second doing think important thing have seen contributes safe operation RC aircraft person doing either concentratingor concen tratingon what doing Also aware the flying field caught up Continued page 130 18 Model Aviation U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U I I I I I I I I U U OGA DESIGNS Body Pilot KIt sLightest Pilot available oLlielIke vinyl la tex rubber parts sEamy assemble finish eBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot Kit contains pilot head hands boots helmet cap goggles full templates easy instructions eFully positionable & moveable eSome simple sewing required WeightPrice ll6Scale2oz$ 795 114 Scale4oz$ 995 1/3Scale6oz$1695 *Weightmay vary depending material used construction Ak DGA DESIGNS Bust Pilot Kit Weight 1/6Scale 75oz 114 Scale 15 oz lI3Scale 225 oz Price 595 795 $1495 eLightest bust pilot available elifelike vinyl latex rubber parts Easy assemble finish eBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot sKit contains pilot head helmet cap goggles jacket instructions See dealer order direct Add $100 shipping direct orders Send $100 current catalog Dealers inquiries invited NYS Residents add 7 percent sales tax Send Check MO Allow 3 weeks tor check clearSorry-No COD s Safety/Preston Continued page 18 preparing fly Just stop look around think am truly respon sible safety well own take long look plane sure safe potentially out-of-control deadly weapon Also pay attention rules flying sitethey reason am truly sorry sad have give up hobby dearly loved due accident caused own lack concentration what doing Remember hindsight always 20/20 Unfortunately few modelers unable reap benefits CyA glue because allergic Such allergy may develop over period time may immediately apparent being caused use glue coupled almost unavoid able problem breathing fumes result cures Roy McGuckin such modeler has asked publish following letter wrote 'as is' have severe problems CyA glue have stop using Two friends have give up also symptoms hive-like itching over body friend severe longlasting eight weeks sinus paln other severe chest pains lungs also congested X-ray report read severe congestion possibly advanced emphyse ma Since dont smoke have always good chest X-rays kind scary doctor made literature search CyA nothing available After first attack stopped using after two months itching finally stopped So started using againbut always wearing gloves using fan blow fumes away No good itch ing back bad ever main objec tive now find out long-term effects chemical others can warned needed response previous letters concern ing allergies CyA glues have attempted find articles subject medical literature search proved fruitless death certificates shows cancer deaths among wood-model builders patternmakers significantly higher general population federal researchers say~ Perhaps should give some thought wearing mask before next fill workshop balsa wood dust quest produce perfect model Returning previously-mentioned three-page safety article San Valeers club newsletter have another caution modelers may elect use space age materials construct light strong models article covered both boron filaments discussed column last month carbon fiber Again Im going let editor Ralph Prey talking Carbon fiber another high-tech super-space-age product can cause tremendous amount misery careful working stuff Im talking about sheet stuff 008-in thick flexible roving like rope clothesline After cutting carbon fiber under circumstance run fingers along cut edges very minute strands carbon fiber cant see will like slivers go right flesh break off Ask Mike Stern about sliver carbon fiber got index finger entered finger bottom fleshy surface went right straight around bone out top finger Thats enough make sick just looking much less trying get out its breaking up lucky pulled out top breaking it. hopes time sliver get middle finger bottom fleshy side could see black speck end strand nothing sticking out grab tweezers took needle sterilized began dig away skin get room tweezers grab Working under magnifying glass trying stop bleeding still grab tweezers hurting finally got grip pulled holding breath doctors toxicologists utter amazement pulled out among readers would appreciate sliver carbon fiber about inch long could spend few minutes thinking too went fleshy part about potential problem anyone finger hit bone must have run discovers anything concerning long- lengthwise parallel bone Its no term effects might result breath- wonder hurt like devil ing CyA fumes please drop note trying get out Staying subject respiratory problems risk being accused being scaremonger following newspaper clipping sent Captain William G Carson USN appeared March 14 1980 issue Pacific Stars Stripes John Preston 12235 Tilden wood Dr Dearborn MIA study nearly 1300Rockville MD 20852 dont think need comment Ralphs experiences except say have warned think thats enough gore month Have safe 130 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/04
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 130
Cdmes Safety ohn Preston First ANNOUNCEMENT last months safety column mentioned month May 1985 has declared AMA Executive Council National Model Aviation Safety Month am aware reason Council members elected have safety month have assume reports acci dents received AMA HQ must have least partially responsible previous column June 1984 stated uent insurance claim bodily injury incident involved con tact rotating propeller wish contribute campaign improve modeling safety during Safety m@inSm@m@m@mOm@mein@mememememem@@SmOm Month May 1985 suggest i thing can remind yourself alert modeling buddies potential j hazard rotating props iTo some column must seem like cracked record Hardly month i goes mention prop-related incident Some have already written criticized frequency report minor injuries caused contact owith props However what might seem like minor injury may have r impact future livelihood injured person Such case incident occurred July 1983 Jim Coy longed Jefco gAeromodelers gfColorado Note thatlusedthepast Jims affiliation tense describing Smci0withis club As Ident left hand contact ed glass-rein 3 AttentIon newsletter editors Invite clip photo out use ed plastic clubs newsletter May 1985Modei Aviation Safety Month its repeat U idling November 1983 0 size engine mc minmmmmein@eSOOinSmO@memomomContinued page 16 14 Model Aviation I-LOW ANYONE COL4L Ft5SS8LY C-LME WI4OLE- AIRPLANE 1t 4-uS rACE IS BErC$4t M j Enjoy stable relaxed RIC flying designs PLAN N PA1TERN sets *5j~ 1933 gas model designer kit producer AMA founder NFFS Hull Famer RIC Free Flight Assist 15 26 EnginesSet RCT-2 Mighty Hog 94 94/ span 1575 sq wing area wt 9 lbs 8 oz $2495 40 90 EnginesSet RCFF-i Super Buccaneer 88 66 span 1200 sq wing area wt 7 lbs $1795 UU eer Standard 30 60 EnginesSet RCFt-5 Buccaneer Standard 66 span 630 sq wing area wt s$995Super 15 35 EnginesSet RCFF-2 Super Brigadier 86 66 span 530 sq wing ares wt 2 lbs 4 oz $995 Custom Cavalier 78 Set# RCFF-6 Set RCFF-4 Super Buccaneer 66 66 span 650 sq wing area wt 2 lbs 8 oz $1296 Astro Hog Set#RCT1 Se RCG SeaCaSeaKtten Se IRCFF 3Se #RCFF 6 Set RCFF-7 Snow White 66 66 span 700 sq wing area wt s S oz $1495 Astro Hog 54 54 span 450 sq wing area wt 2 lbs 8 oz $995 Custom Cavalier 78 78 span 630 sq wing area wt s 4 ot $1775 Sea Cat 66 66 span 540 sq wing area wt s $1995 049-12 EnginesSet RCFF-3 Super Brigadier 44 44 span 265 sq wing ares wt14 oz $4 95 Set #RCT 3 Mini Hog 48 47Y span 340 sq wing area wt 1 lb 2 o $695 Sinbad 78 78 span 665 sq wing area wt 2 lbs 4 oz $895 Sea Kitten 51 51 span 312 sq wing area wt 1 lb 4 oz $995 PLAN N PATTERN sets custom blueprints full size layouts parts drawings complete bill materials instructions RIC Scale. Quarter Scala Quadra Size Engine Set RCQS-8 SPAD C-XIII 79/ span 2120 sq wing area wt 12 lbs $2795 SESA 80 span 2220 sq wing area wt bs 8 oc $2496 Fokker Triplane 72 span 1772 sq wing area wt 10 lbs $2495 Quarter Scale Golden Age Quadra Size Engine Curtis Falcon 114 span 3166 sq wing area wt bs $2495 Sixth Scale 15 25 EngineSet RC6S-3 Puss Moth 73 span 880 sq wing area wt -3 lbs lOot $1495 SE5 Set RCQS-7 Fokka Tpane Se RCQS 6 Muresux C-i Set RC8S-1 Mureaus C-i 56 span 480 sq wing area wt -3 lbs 8 oz$l295 SRE Set RC8S-3 described November 1983 Safety column Jim has give up RC modeling hobby far serious no longer able pursue profession instructor player guitar banjo following excerpted Jims December 7 1984 letter AMA Head quarters new hobby may able locate copy November 1983 issue ModelAviation let briefly summarize Jims accident happened para phrasing part letter wrote clubs safety director accident occurred morning July 7 1983 flying field attempting test fly new plane airplane sitting ground being started 40 engine running standard 10-6 black plastic propeller engine running slow idle plane did move under its own power front plane right side radio trans mitter left flight field box hands knees looking possible rudder misalignment After finding leaned right pick up transmitter fly leaning pulled left hand blades propeller running engine Note Jim stated engine running slow idle makes shud der think what damage can result fingers fed prop engine running full bore Did hear Just like buzz saw Well whether heard Im re-running photograph first appeared column August 1982 issue MA think message obvious Propellers can cut quote Stephen Peck Sweet Stik circular saw blade tached seen person does get point across suggest club newsletter editors cut out photo saw-blade-equipped Sweet Stik feature May issue newsletter promote safety dur ing National Model Aviation Safety Month Now cut-finger logo used appear head safety column has removed response complaint need help can muster remind modelers whirling props can hazardous health dont think anyone would deny introduction cyanoacrylate CyA glue hobby has resulted major benefits construction models However continues trickle letters irto mailbox tell sad tales appear result careless use CyA glue Generally Continued page 18 16 Model Aviation 0 Eighth Scale 15- 25 Engine WACO SRE 52 Span 640 sq wing area wt -3 lbs 10 oc $1295 Ducted Fan 20 40 Engine Sky Ray 32 span 440 sq wing area wt 3 lbs 4 ol $1995 Add $200 mailing tubeSend $1 OOmfundabl far brochure IU U Skyray RCDF-1 SIG CHAMPION FUEL FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1000 % NITROPINT 0% FAI$295 5% 10% 15% 25% 35% $350 $395 $415 $475 $550 QUARTGALLON $425$ 995 $495$1195 $525 $595 $695 $795 $1395 $1595 $1995 $2395 CHAMPION FLYERS FREIGHT COLLECT 55 GAL DRUM $17500 $24500 $31000 $37400 $50000 $64000 mmmmmmmmmEEEEE U U U U I I I I I I I U THE CHOICE OF Dont misled price alone model fuels same Some cut-rate mail order fuel outlets selling 10% fuel really contains about 8% nitro skimp costly nitro formulating fuel weight basis rather traditional percent-of-volume method Also some mail order fuels blended little 15% total oil Thats OK get perfect needle setting everytime otherwise lean run can easily ruin engine Cuts quality like make easy blend com petit ively priced fuel really getting quality want over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitro use 100% pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Techniplate Racing Oil protect expensive engines f nest qua ty fue can made price Dont take word try some judge yourself See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 for toll free orders Catalog 47 $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 Pncas scbsct ta chance wthat natvo ..mmmmmmmEflEflE U VIDEO PROGRA~ MARBIRIS IN ACIION S VOL 1 OF ACTION PACKED BOMBINGS STRAIFINGS & FORMATION FLIGHTS WITH ALL OF YOUR FAVORITES FROM WW II SUCH AS P4IS P-38S P475 F-BFS AD-45 D1724-Z5Z6-29ALSO TRANSPORTSJETS PILOT INTERVIEWSAIRCRAFT TOURS ALL IN ONE TREMENDOUS AIRSEOW PACKAGE OTHER GREAT VIDEOS RENT PURCHASE 1BASIC CONSTRUCTION FOR BEGINNERS IN R/C90 Mm14954995 2BASIC FLIGHT TRAINING FOR BEGINNERS IN R/C60 Mm14954-495 Professional step-by-Step instruction Z 3THE WORLD OF MODEL AVIATION90 Mm13954495 Expos Static Displays Scale AMA NATS much 4 OSHKOSH OVERVIEW55 Mm13953995 Workshops Forums Tours Airshows Warbirds 5 AIRPLANE FUNNIES II30 Mm14953995 Wild & Wacky Times Aeromodeling 6 US SCALEMASTERS60 Mm14953995 7 WARBIRDS IN ACTION60 Mm14954495 ORDERING INFORMATION ALL SALES FINAU Pt.. Read CsIuUy Avoid Ogler RENTAL DEPOSIT full purchaae price EAClI program ordered difference ia refunded upon return progmms RENTAL DURATIOf week after delivery Recerved datee require 12 day notice PAYMENT Check 110 day cleemneel money order Sorry no VIsa etc CODa available phone SHIPPING S3 purcheaca 54for rentals Fomlgn Canada add 10% TOTAL alt ottera add 15% lIt rea add 7% tax SEND ORDERS TO ACADEMY OF AVIATION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OPO BOX 4281396 CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60842 call 312 674-0456 10 am 8 pm Mon thru Sat eEaI4 4 NOW AVAILABLE *VHSORBETA I I I I U U U U U U U U U letters tell body parts being inadver tently stuck together model workbench typical incident type recently appeared Satellite newsletter San Valeers MAC editor Ralph Prey have thank Jim Scarborough sending newslet ter contained three pages safetyrelated material Concerning CyA glue editor following say theres time editor got CyA ear Now heck can get ear ask Good question. Let explain Very simple answer Youve used Hot Stuff Zap etc clogs up end nozzle plastic tube whatever use act spout habit squeezing bottle right hand holding up ear could hear hiss escaping air squeezed determine tip clogged time squeezed nothing happenedso squeezed again listened closely happened. CyA shot out clogged tip sprayed right ear got over ear outside luckily didnt get ear ear drum days days before came off used pure nitro couldnt get dried glue out folds ear So now dont listen clogged tip just try using it am writing letter resign membership return AMA number say thank support after accident prop July 1983 As know hand severely cut up accident Since time has getting better point have 80% movement back unfortunately no grip joint thumb wrist destroyed doctor doesnt know way improve no way reattach thumb wrist movable Therefore have retire professional playing teaching guitar banjo can no longer left hand being able grip neck instrument have done something 20 years finally good enough get paid well doing lose really hard However main concern people still able RC hobby would like say something Please aware what doing second doing think important thing have seen contributes safe operation RC aircraft person doing either concentratingor concen tratingon what doing Also aware the flying field caught up Continued page 130 18 Model Aviation U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U I I I I I I I I U U OGA DESIGNS Body Pilot KIt sLightest Pilot available oLlielIke vinyl la tex rubber parts sEamy assemble finish eBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot Kit contains pilot head hands boots helmet cap goggles full templates easy instructions eFully positionable & moveable eSome simple sewing required WeightPrice ll6Scale2oz$ 795 114 Scale4oz$ 995 1/3Scale6oz$1695 *Weightmay vary depending material used construction Ak DGA DESIGNS Bust Pilot Kit Weight 1/6Scale 75oz 114 Scale 15 oz lI3Scale 225 oz Price 595 795 $1495 eLightest bust pilot available elifelike vinyl latex rubber parts Easy assemble finish eBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot sKit contains pilot head helmet cap goggles jacket instructions See dealer order direct Add $100 shipping direct orders Send $100 current catalog Dealers inquiries invited NYS Residents add 7 percent sales tax Send Check MO Allow 3 weeks tor check clearSorry-No COD s Safety/Preston Continued page 18 preparing fly Just stop look around think am truly respon sible safety well own take long look plane sure safe potentially out-of-control deadly weapon Also pay attention rules flying sitethey reason am truly sorry sad have give up hobby dearly loved due accident caused own lack concentration what doing Remember hindsight always 20/20 Unfortunately few modelers unable reap benefits CyA glue because allergic Such allergy may develop over period time may immediately apparent being caused use glue coupled almost unavoid able problem breathing fumes result cures Roy McGuckin such modeler has asked publish following letter wrote 'as is' have severe problems CyA glue have stop using Two friends have give up also symptoms hive-like itching over body friend severe longlasting eight weeks sinus paln other severe chest pains lungs also congested X-ray report read severe congestion possibly advanced emphyse ma Since dont smoke have always good chest X-rays kind scary doctor made literature search CyA nothing available After first attack stopped using after two months itching finally stopped So started using againbut always wearing gloves using fan blow fumes away No good itch ing back bad ever main objec tive now find out long-term effects chemical others can warned needed response previous letters concern ing allergies CyA glues have attempted find articles subject medical literature search proved fruitless death certificates shows cancer deaths among wood-model builders patternmakers significantly higher general population federal researchers say~ Perhaps should give some thought wearing mask before next fill workshop balsa wood dust quest produce perfect model Returning previously-mentioned three-page safety article San Valeers club newsletter have another caution modelers may elect use space age materials construct light strong models article covered both boron filaments discussed column last month carbon fiber Again Im going let editor Ralph Prey talking Carbon fiber another high-tech super-space-age product can cause tremendous amount misery careful working stuff Im talking about sheet stuff 008-in thick flexible roving like rope clothesline After cutting carbon fiber under circumstance run fingers along cut edges very minute strands carbon fiber cant see will like slivers go right flesh break off Ask Mike Stern about sliver carbon fiber got index finger entered finger bottom fleshy surface went right straight around bone out top finger Thats enough make sick just looking much less trying get out its breaking up lucky pulled out top breaking it. hopes time sliver get middle finger bottom fleshy side could see black speck end strand nothing sticking out grab tweezers took needle sterilized began dig away skin get room tweezers grab Working under magnifying glass trying stop bleeding still grab tweezers hurting finally got grip pulled holding breath doctors toxicologists utter amazement pulled out among readers would appreciate sliver carbon fiber about inch long could spend few minutes thinking too went fleshy part about potential problem anyone finger hit bone must have run discovers anything concerning long- lengthwise parallel bone Its no term effects might result breath- wonder hurt like devil ing CyA fumes please drop note trying get out Staying subject respiratory problems risk being accused being scaremonger following newspaper clipping sent Captain William G Carson USN appeared March 14 1980 issue Pacific Stars Stripes John Preston 12235 Tilden wood Dr Dearborn MIA study nearly 1300Rockville MD 20852 dont think need comment Ralphs experiences except say have warned think thats enough gore month Have safe 130 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/04
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 130
Cdmes Safety ohn Preston First ANNOUNCEMENT last months safety column mentioned month May 1985 has declared AMA Executive Council National Model Aviation Safety Month am aware reason Council members elected have safety month have assume reports acci dents received AMA HQ must have least partially responsible previous column June 1984 stated uent insurance claim bodily injury incident involved con tact rotating propeller wish contribute campaign improve modeling safety during Safety m@inSm@m@m@mOm@mein@mememememem@@SmOm Month May 1985 suggest i thing can remind yourself alert modeling buddies potential j hazard rotating props iTo some column must seem like cracked record Hardly month i goes mention prop-related incident Some have already written criticized frequency report minor injuries caused contact owith props However what might seem like minor injury may have r impact future livelihood injured person Such case incident occurred July 1983 Jim Coy longed Jefco gAeromodelers gfColorado Note thatlusedthepast Jims affiliation tense describing Smci0withis club As Ident left hand contact ed glass-rein 3 AttentIon newsletter editors Invite clip photo out use ed plastic clubs newsletter May 1985Modei Aviation Safety Month its repeat U idling November 1983 0 size engine mc minmmmmein@eSOOinSmO@memomomContinued page 16 14 Model Aviation I-LOW ANYONE COL4L Ft5SS8LY C-LME WI4OLE- AIRPLANE 1t 4-uS rACE IS BErC$4t M j Enjoy stable relaxed RIC flying designs PLAN N PA1TERN sets *5j~ 1933 gas model designer kit producer AMA founder NFFS Hull Famer RIC Free Flight Assist 15 26 EnginesSet RCT-2 Mighty Hog 94 94/ span 1575 sq wing area wt 9 lbs 8 oz $2495 40 90 EnginesSet RCFF-i Super Buccaneer 88 66 span 1200 sq wing area wt 7 lbs $1795 UU eer Standard 30 60 EnginesSet RCFt-5 Buccaneer Standard 66 span 630 sq wing area wt s$995Super 15 35 EnginesSet RCFF-2 Super Brigadier 86 66 span 530 sq wing ares wt 2 lbs 4 oz $995 Custom Cavalier 78 Set# RCFF-6 Set RCFF-4 Super Buccaneer 66 66 span 650 sq wing area wt 2 lbs 8 oz $1296 Astro Hog Set#RCT1 Se RCG SeaCaSeaKtten Se IRCFF 3Se #RCFF 6 Set RCFF-7 Snow White 66 66 span 700 sq wing area wt s S oz $1495 Astro Hog 54 54 span 450 sq wing area wt 2 lbs 8 oz $995 Custom Cavalier 78 78 span 630 sq wing area wt s 4 ot $1775 Sea Cat 66 66 span 540 sq wing area wt s $1995 049-12 EnginesSet RCFF-3 Super Brigadier 44 44 span 265 sq wing ares wt14 oz $4 95 Set #RCT 3 Mini Hog 48 47Y span 340 sq wing area wt 1 lb 2 o $695 Sinbad 78 78 span 665 sq wing area wt 2 lbs 4 oz $895 Sea Kitten 51 51 span 312 sq wing area wt 1 lb 4 oz $995 PLAN N PATTERN sets custom blueprints full size layouts parts drawings complete bill materials instructions RIC Scale. Quarter Scala Quadra Size Engine Set RCQS-8 SPAD C-XIII 79/ span 2120 sq wing area wt 12 lbs $2795 SESA 80 span 2220 sq wing area wt bs 8 oc $2496 Fokker Triplane 72 span 1772 sq wing area wt 10 lbs $2495 Quarter Scale Golden Age Quadra Size Engine Curtis Falcon 114 span 3166 sq wing area wt bs $2495 Sixth Scale 15 25 EngineSet RC6S-3 Puss Moth 73 span 880 sq wing area wt -3 lbs lOot $1495 SE5 Set RCQS-7 Fokka Tpane Se RCQS 6 Muresux C-i Set RC8S-1 Mureaus C-i 56 span 480 sq wing area wt -3 lbs 8 oz$l295 SRE Set RC8S-3 described November 1983 Safety column Jim has give up RC modeling hobby far serious no longer able pursue profession instructor player guitar banjo following excerpted Jims December 7 1984 letter AMA Head quarters new hobby may able locate copy November 1983 issue ModelAviation let briefly summarize Jims accident happened para phrasing part letter wrote clubs safety director accident occurred morning July 7 1983 flying field attempting test fly new plane airplane sitting ground being started 40 engine running standard 10-6 black plastic propeller engine running slow idle plane did move under its own power front plane right side radio trans mitter left flight field box hands knees looking possible rudder misalignment After finding leaned right pick up transmitter fly leaning pulled left hand blades propeller running engine Note Jim stated engine running slow idle makes shud der think what damage can result fingers fed prop engine running full bore Did hear Just like buzz saw Well whether heard Im re-running photograph first appeared column August 1982 issue MA think message obvious Propellers can cut quote Stephen Peck Sweet Stik circular saw blade tached seen person does get point across suggest club newsletter editors cut out photo saw-blade-equipped Sweet Stik feature May issue newsletter promote safety dur ing National Model Aviation Safety Month Now cut-finger logo used appear head safety column has removed response complaint need help can muster remind modelers whirling props can hazardous health dont think anyone would deny introduction cyanoacrylate CyA glue hobby has resulted major benefits construction models However continues trickle letters irto mailbox tell sad tales appear result careless use CyA glue Generally Continued page 18 16 Model Aviation 0 Eighth Scale 15- 25 Engine WACO SRE 52 Span 640 sq wing area wt -3 lbs 10 oc $1295 Ducted Fan 20 40 Engine Sky Ray 32 span 440 sq wing area wt 3 lbs 4 ol $1995 Add $200 mailing tubeSend $1 OOmfundabl far brochure IU U Skyray RCDF-1 SIG CHAMPION FUEL FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER $1000 % NITROPINT 0% FAI$295 5% 10% 15% 25% 35% $350 $395 $415 $475 $550 QUARTGALLON $425$ 995 $495$1195 $525 $595 $695 $795 $1395 $1595 $1995 $2395 CHAMPION FLYERS FREIGHT COLLECT 55 GAL DRUM $17500 $24500 $31000 $37400 $50000 $64000 mmmmmmmmmEEEEE U U U U I I I I I I I U THE CHOICE OF Dont misled price alone model fuels same Some cut-rate mail order fuel outlets selling 10% fuel really contains about 8% nitro skimp costly nitro formulating fuel weight basis rather traditional percent-of-volume method Also some mail order fuels blended little 15% total oil Thats OK get perfect needle setting everytime otherwise lean run can easily ruin engine Cuts quality like make easy blend com petit ively priced fuel really getting quality want over 20 years SIG has blending fuel finest quality ingredients available alcohol 995% pure very best grade available nitro use 100% pure get honest portion based % volume maximum lubrication get perfect 50/50 blend Bakers AA Castor Oil Klotz Techniplate Racing Oil protect expensive engines f nest qua ty fue can made price Dont take word try some judge yourself See dealer first available order direct Call 800-247-5008 for toll free orders Catalog 47 $300 SIG MANUFACTURING CO Montezuma IA 50171 Pncas scbsct ta chance wthat natvo ..mmmmmmmEflEflE U VIDEO PROGRA~ MARBIRIS IN ACIION S VOL 1 OF ACTION PACKED BOMBINGS STRAIFINGS & FORMATION FLIGHTS WITH ALL OF YOUR FAVORITES FROM WW II SUCH AS P4IS P-38S P475 F-BFS AD-45 D1724-Z5Z6-29ALSO TRANSPORTSJETS PILOT INTERVIEWSAIRCRAFT TOURS ALL IN ONE TREMENDOUS AIRSEOW PACKAGE OTHER GREAT VIDEOS RENT PURCHASE 1BASIC CONSTRUCTION FOR BEGINNERS IN R/C90 Mm14954995 2BASIC FLIGHT TRAINING FOR BEGINNERS IN R/C60 Mm14954-495 Professional step-by-Step instruction Z 3THE WORLD OF MODEL AVIATION90 Mm13954495 Expos Static Displays Scale AMA NATS much 4 OSHKOSH OVERVIEW55 Mm13953995 Workshops Forums Tours Airshows Warbirds 5 AIRPLANE FUNNIES II30 Mm14953995 Wild & Wacky Times Aeromodeling 6 US SCALEMASTERS60 Mm14953995 7 WARBIRDS IN ACTION60 Mm14954495 ORDERING INFORMATION ALL SALES FINAU Pt.. Read CsIuUy Avoid Ogler RENTAL DEPOSIT full purchaae price EAClI program ordered difference ia refunded upon return progmms RENTAL DURATIOf week after delivery Recerved datee require 12 day notice PAYMENT Check 110 day cleemneel money order Sorry no VIsa etc CODa available phone SHIPPING S3 purcheaca 54for rentals Fomlgn Canada add 10% TOTAL alt ottera add 15% lIt rea add 7% tax SEND ORDERS TO ACADEMY OF AVIATION RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT OPO BOX 4281396 CHICAGO ILLINOIS 60842 call 312 674-0456 10 am 8 pm Mon thru Sat eEaI4 4 NOW AVAILABLE *VHSORBETA I I I I U U U U U U U U U letters tell body parts being inadver tently stuck together model workbench typical incident type recently appeared Satellite newsletter San Valeers MAC editor Ralph Prey have thank Jim Scarborough sending newslet ter contained three pages safetyrelated material Concerning CyA glue editor following say theres time editor got CyA ear Now heck can get ear ask Good question. Let explain Very simple answer Youve used Hot Stuff Zap etc clogs up end nozzle plastic tube whatever use act spout habit squeezing bottle right hand holding up ear could hear hiss escaping air squeezed determine tip clogged time squeezed nothing happenedso squeezed again listened closely happened. CyA shot out clogged tip sprayed right ear got over ear outside luckily didnt get ear ear drum days days before came off used pure nitro couldnt get dried glue out folds ear So now dont listen clogged tip just try using it am writing letter resign membership return AMA number say thank support after accident prop July 1983 As know hand severely cut up accident Since time has getting better point have 80% movement back unfortunately no grip joint thumb wrist destroyed doctor doesnt know way improve no way reattach thumb wrist movable Therefore have retire professional playing teaching guitar banjo can no longer left hand being able grip neck instrument have done something 20 years finally good enough get paid well doing lose really hard However main concern people still able RC hobby would like say something Please aware what doing second doing think important thing have seen contributes safe operation RC aircraft person doing either concentratingor concen tratingon what doing Also aware the flying field caught up Continued page 130 18 Model Aviation U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U I I I I I I I I U U OGA DESIGNS Body Pilot KIt sLightest Pilot available oLlielIke vinyl la tex rubber parts sEamy assemble finish eBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot Kit contains pilot head hands boots helmet cap goggles full templates easy instructions eFully positionable & moveable eSome simple sewing required WeightPrice ll6Scale2oz$ 795 114 Scale4oz$ 995 1/3Scale6oz$1695 *Weightmay vary depending material used construction Ak DGA DESIGNS Bust Pilot Kit Weight 1/6Scale 75oz 114 Scale 15 oz lI3Scale 225 oz Price 595 795 $1495 eLightest bust pilot available elifelike vinyl latex rubber parts Easy assemble finish eBuild either barnstormer sportsman pilot sKit contains pilot head helmet cap goggles jacket instructions See dealer order direct Add $100 shipping direct orders Send $100 current catalog Dealers inquiries invited NYS Residents add 7 percent sales tax Send Check MO Allow 3 weeks tor check clearSorry-No COD s Safety/Preston Continued page 18 preparing fly Just stop look around think am truly respon sible safety well own take long look plane sure safe potentially out-of-control deadly weapon Also pay attention rules flying sitethey reason am truly sorry sad have give up hobby dearly loved due accident caused own lack concentration what doing Remember hindsight always 20/20 Unfortunately few modelers unable reap benefits CyA glue because allergic Such allergy may develop over period time may immediately apparent being caused use glue coupled almost unavoid able problem breathing fumes result cures Roy McGuckin such modeler has asked publish following letter wrote 'as is' have severe problems CyA glue have stop using Two friends have give up also symptoms hive-like itching over body friend severe longlasting eight weeks sinus paln other severe chest pains lungs also congested X-ray report read severe congestion possibly advanced emphyse ma Since dont smoke have always good chest X-rays kind scary doctor made literature search CyA nothing available After first attack stopped using after two months itching finally stopped So started using againbut always wearing gloves using fan blow fumes away No good itch ing back bad ever main objec tive now find out long-term effects chemical others can warned needed response previous letters concern ing allergies CyA glues have attempted find articles subject medical literature search proved fruitless death certificates shows cancer deaths among wood-model builders patternmakers significantly higher general population federal researchers say~ Perhaps should give some thought wearing mask before next fill workshop balsa wood dust quest produce perfect model Returning previously-mentioned three-page safety article San Valeers club newsletter have another caution modelers may elect use space age materials construct light strong models article covered both boron filaments discussed column last month carbon fiber Again Im going let editor Ralph Prey talking Carbon fiber another high-tech super-space-age product can cause tremendous amount misery careful working stuff Im talking about sheet stuff 008-in thick flexible roving like rope clothesline After cutting carbon fiber under circumstance run fingers along cut edges very minute strands carbon fiber cant see will like slivers go right flesh break off Ask Mike Stern about sliver carbon fiber got index finger entered finger bottom fleshy surface went right straight around bone out top finger Thats enough make sick just looking much less trying get out its breaking up lucky pulled out top breaking it. hopes time sliver get middle finger bottom fleshy side could see black speck end strand nothing sticking out grab tweezers took needle sterilized began dig away skin get room tweezers grab Working under magnifying glass trying stop bleeding still grab tweezers hurting finally got grip pulled holding breath doctors toxicologists utter amazement pulled out among readers would appreciate sliver carbon fiber about inch long could spend few minutes thinking too went fleshy part about potential problem anyone finger hit bone must have run discovers anything concerning long- lengthwise parallel bone Its no term effects might result breath- wonder hurt like devil ing CyA fumes please drop note trying get out Staying subject respiratory problems risk being accused being scaremonger following newspaper clipping sent Captain William G Carson USN appeared March 14 1980 issue Pacific Stars Stripes John Preston 12235 Tilden wood Dr Dearborn MIA study nearly 1300Rockville MD 20852 dont think need comment Ralphs experiences except say have warned think thats enough gore month Have safe 130 Model Aviation