John Preston Safety Comes First theres anything will pro mote safety RC flying field its have good set flying rules everyone abide HARK January 1985 issue Model Aviation summarized some topics have appeared column over past five years such topic Hying Field Rules RC clubs benefit RCers column appeared May 1980 have reprints available ask enclose SASE request As rules established con trol lives will always some ignore Ive recently seen number articles club newsletters concern violations club flying field rules So first topic month enforcement rules flying field Hedge Hoppers club Arlington Heights IL appears have obvious solution rules enforcement mentioned clubs Secretary Treasurer Bob Mayhercy recent newsletter Under title View Rear Cockpit Bob wrote Last Saturday Dick Newford came up handed two dollars club treasury treasurer doesnt like accept money some just didnt like take cash Because its penalty money two people flew too close over pitsand means safety violations also means relaxing watchfulnessor worse getting care lessand accidents happen So money will never stop acci dent hope will bring home point carefully must fly can see its easy keep eyes plane sky ground orientation lost momentarily Most us remember former well-qualified member crashed highspeed aircraft Garland Road right front Murphys entrance Crashing no injuries pure luck might next time Hate keep saying safety requires constant vigilance no other way guess feel same way Bob Hav ing monetary penalty lawbreakers might way swell balance clubs checking account its better have members voluntarily abiding rules established ensure safe flying practices Im curious know Hedge Hoppers have problems collecting fines lawbreakers guess part its Bob stated Violations rules gener ally deliberate likely result relaxation atten tion safety Once however club has member thinks rules intended other members Remember Other Guy depicted Dewey Heilmans cartoon page 14 March 1985 issue Model Aviation Unfortunately Other Guys usually prima donnas hobby because skills accom plishments believe themselves invincible doubt such fellows would very willing pay fine violation rule dont believe applies few months ago received lengthy letter reader very subject letter-writer requested advice what could convince prima donna flier style flying compromising safety others could cause club lose its flying field Quite frankly have ready answer handle such situation However responded writer letter stating would seek opinion readers Since writer requested anonymity Im going use some own words describe problem rather quote directly letter belong XYZ RC club has flying field beautiful paved runway some 20 miles home Because long distance home flying field much fly ing field located local college less two miles live Fliers operating field being formal operating rules use frequency-pin control board attempt police activities Continued page 12 . a~ L4YS 14OW HAr Ft4eNCY USE t M 114E BEST F1.VER AUND.. THE HCZ WITH BLJNCI4 C SAFElY RULES..SD CMrEAPAJN N ThE odel Aviation Plans Accessories 516-234-5038 by Nick Ziroli 29 Edgar Dr Smlthtown NY 11787 USA Fiberglass CowlingsAll Balsa Canopies Available s sent Post-Paid within USA Send 22 stamp Full Catalog A6M5ZERO2Y191Span$2700 F4U CORSAIR2193 Span$2700 CURTISS P402% 1 94 Span$2700For RK-20 RK-740 Ducred Fans AT-8TEXAN24 1 101Span$2700F4PHANTOM$850 F8FBBARCAT2% 1 86 Span$2700 FOKKER DR-i271 63 Tripe$250035 Wing Span400 sq Wing Area SOPWITH TABLOID Quarter Scala77 Span$2400SAAB 37 VIGGEN$850 SOPWITI4 TABLOID 2% Span$180032 Wing Span400 sq Wing Area Practical Sized Giant Scale Models Popular Aircraft regarding safety 13 years Ive flown college field have very few safety-related incidents feel record field excellent considering volume flying takes place bulk fliers AMA members good job pro moting AMA safety Now problem have recurring problem individual mid-twenties has flying RC since about five years old give credit due must say probably best flier area flies Pattern extreme proficiency has won contests over years both state neighboring state thing prevents him becoming Worldclass flier time money can fly anything Gliders Helicopters very proficiently problem Oscar Mayer Syndrome Hot Dog must king cheese wherever goes knows good Ask him hell tell newer fliers field will ooh ahh ability very impressive first glance possesses unmatched air confidence places 1 1Oo confidence equipment problem flier has group cronies tag along him will never fraction good pilot try Oh try accident group ies trying emulate him groupie going roll takeoff soon airplane high enough wing tip clear ground Well airplane got cattywampus impacted door car about $200 damage car airplane nar rowly missed several people standing near car including four-year-old boy incident have several other less-serious occur rences Im afrmd big yet happen recent fad guy group ies put frequency flags transmitters rationale behind Without frequency flags other fliers forced ask what frequency Vhen received reply just kept cool walked away guy flies field partially because locale mainly because no formal controls field has censured XYZ field because incidents non-conform ity under no formal agreement college time could say dont want anymore Hot Dog knows knows wont go college officials problem because possi bility losing field Therefore other fliers walk around white-knuckled because antics basically beyond reproach doesnt seem Continued page 14 12 Model Aviation Giant Scale Models action can take Ive already talked guy Hot Dog respects guy said tried talk Hot Dog got no results really too bad because attitude would change could really positive influ ence hobby just dont think ever going grow up Hes known Hot Dog wherever goes Well what think John First anything can cure Hot Dog attitude second what about absence frequency flags trans niitter antennas genuinely concerned about potential loss field Lord knows lose enough fields because outside sources last thing need lose field because inside source Please mention name column since Hot Dog has threatened past shoot down everyone incident caused several years ago So have case classic prima donna does deal such situation creating bit ter feelings repercussions readers have answer Id like hear Another newsletter article read recently deals both lack attention rules beginner fliers graduate too quickly models may beyond capabilities writer editor newsletter since being very frank about apparent lack attention safety club affilia tion will also remain anonymous Once summer show team season finished enjoyed opportunity return club flying field some good old sport flying What noticed almost immediately transition novice beginner large number fliers observed flying Eaglets earlier season pro gressed exotic things like Quickie SOOs What also observed increas ing occurrence phenomenon call beginners complacency dangerous phase fliers development occurs long after solo again after transition more-aerobatic faster more-complex machines stages beginners coordination reflexes experience insufficient cope situation encountered yet flier doesnt completely accept fact Con sequently two things happens Either plane gets far out front pilot simply loses control some unexpected moment puts aircraft attitude cant recover Both situations canand result crashes Now its thing rekit model out trees its another flying area pits opinion common cause crashes outside Continued page 133 14 Model Aviation Double pleasure. Double fun UUU Twin cylir better one! MAXI 60 36 cuin Letters Editor Continued page 9 Above its personal satisfaction derive just participating aeromo4eling anyone cant achieve saxpe satisfaction feel must impress non-aeromodeling public may recommend bowling Military/Civilian Reunion 44th BG/BW/SMW Air Force Group composed personnel ever assigned 66th 67th 68th 506th Sqds plus other flying non-flying members attached unit group invited attend Fourth IV Family Reunion Ellsworth AFB Rapid City SD May 22 26 1985 Full information reservation details may obtained Loyd Loachman 1700 E 4th St Owens boro y 42301 tel 502/683-5752 44th Project Officer 66th SMSqd Ells worth AFB SD 57706 44th military fraternal group sponsored part Air Forces Operation Heritage Program Everyone invited attend become active member Charles Joseph Warth Cincinnati OH Safety Comes First Continued page 14 days Sundays Standing amongst group four five missiles darting up down field a$ nest terrifying equal importance p apparent trend toward bad manners believe stimulated some extent competition space flight line specifically Im referring six Ive seen seven planes air foot races Jeff Johnson flight line pits checks out Fargo p- control surfaces tunes engine situations complete disre gard air traffic landing taking off Recently set up -scale Cub approachit takes regular pattern some measure air space to see two blips dart ahead final did neat bit formation flying passed flight line landing almost landing put ting coals Quadra trying might ily gain altitude Im pointing finger just trying emphasize problems encountering field also see other bad manners checking te gir traffic before racing onto takeolf area taking off across landing strip setting up landing approach checking field people planes No excuse ground-checking aircraft before tween flights Things loosen up break air guys last least no radio checks think heading disaster flying field things continue deteri orate Maybe youre thinking Im real alarmist much ado about nothing fellows watched man die field model chest dont ever want see again As first step regaining sanity recommend reduce limit flight line operations five four fliers intend raise meeting Secondly ask club member review fly ing rules thoroughly Lastly ask us perform like grownups fieldlets equipment failure flying beyond pilots capability Its phenomenon brings point lecture Id like see fewer fliers line pure simple Now have fewer novices beginner/intermediates flying faster panes coupled greater number qf radio frequencies flight line generally filled both Satur show some courtesy fellow fliers As postscript newsletter article editor did raise issue reducing numbers models air five four club members rejected proposal personal experience fliers behave courtesy fellows act like grownups five models can flown safely simultaneously fields However fliers oblivious presence others flight line two models air simultaneously could too Treat others would like have treat Hot Dogger field too Since column appearing May issue magazine May has declared National Safety Month perhaps clubs should take look flying field rules see revisions needed important members observ ing rules flying club field Have safe month John Preston 12235 Tilden wood Dr Rockville MD 20852 Fun/Winter Continued page 24 search amazed find socalled fictional air heroes pulpmagazine days really livedsome still liv ing Remarkable disclosures post war careers documented last month Youll recall Bob curator New England Air Museum Connecticut Af ter visiting Frank Tinsley 1965 Frank illustrated Bill Barnes novels de signed planes Homer directed Mr R wished remain anony mous info now present made known Mr Rat time Continued page 136 May1985 133 4teopIeof 0 Box 26247 NewOrleans LA 701 86 42-5967
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/05
Page Numbers: 10, 12, 14, 133
John Preston Safety Comes First theres anything will pro mote safety RC flying field its have good set flying rules everyone abide HARK January 1985 issue Model Aviation summarized some topics have appeared column over past five years such topic Hying Field Rules RC clubs benefit RCers column appeared May 1980 have reprints available ask enclose SASE request As rules established con trol lives will always some ignore Ive recently seen number articles club newsletters concern violations club flying field rules So first topic month enforcement rules flying field Hedge Hoppers club Arlington Heights IL appears have obvious solution rules enforcement mentioned clubs Secretary Treasurer Bob Mayhercy recent newsletter Under title View Rear Cockpit Bob wrote Last Saturday Dick Newford came up handed two dollars club treasury treasurer doesnt like accept money some just didnt like take cash Because its penalty money two people flew too close over pitsand means safety violations also means relaxing watchfulnessor worse getting care lessand accidents happen So money will never stop acci dent hope will bring home point carefully must fly can see its easy keep eyes plane sky ground orientation lost momentarily Most us remember former well-qualified member crashed highspeed aircraft Garland Road right front Murphys entrance Crashing no injuries pure luck might next time Hate keep saying safety requires constant vigilance no other way guess feel same way Bob Hav ing monetary penalty lawbreakers might way swell balance clubs checking account its better have members voluntarily abiding rules established ensure safe flying practices Im curious know Hedge Hoppers have problems collecting fines lawbreakers guess part its Bob stated Violations rules gener ally deliberate likely result relaxation atten tion safety Once however club has member thinks rules intended other members Remember Other Guy depicted Dewey Heilmans cartoon page 14 March 1985 issue Model Aviation Unfortunately Other Guys usually prima donnas hobby because skills accom plishments believe themselves invincible doubt such fellows would very willing pay fine violation rule dont believe applies few months ago received lengthy letter reader very subject letter-writer requested advice what could convince prima donna flier style flying compromising safety others could cause club lose its flying field Quite frankly have ready answer handle such situation However responded writer letter stating would seek opinion readers Since writer requested anonymity Im going use some own words describe problem rather quote directly letter belong XYZ RC club has flying field beautiful paved runway some 20 miles home Because long distance home flying field much fly ing field located local college less two miles live Fliers operating field being formal operating rules use frequency-pin control board attempt police activities Continued page 12 . a~ L4YS 14OW HAr Ft4eNCY USE t M 114E BEST F1.VER AUND.. THE HCZ WITH BLJNCI4 C SAFElY RULES..SD CMrEAPAJN N ThE odel Aviation Plans Accessories 516-234-5038 by Nick Ziroli 29 Edgar Dr Smlthtown NY 11787 USA Fiberglass CowlingsAll Balsa Canopies Available s sent Post-Paid within USA Send 22 stamp Full Catalog A6M5ZERO2Y191Span$2700 F4U CORSAIR2193 Span$2700 CURTISS P402% 1 94 Span$2700For RK-20 RK-740 Ducred Fans AT-8TEXAN24 1 101Span$2700F4PHANTOM$850 F8FBBARCAT2% 1 86 Span$2700 FOKKER DR-i271 63 Tripe$250035 Wing Span400 sq Wing Area SOPWITH TABLOID Quarter Scala77 Span$2400SAAB 37 VIGGEN$850 SOPWITI4 TABLOID 2% Span$180032 Wing Span400 sq Wing Area Practical Sized Giant Scale Models Popular Aircraft regarding safety 13 years Ive flown college field have very few safety-related incidents feel record field excellent considering volume flying takes place bulk fliers AMA members good job pro moting AMA safety Now problem have recurring problem individual mid-twenties has flying RC since about five years old give credit due must say probably best flier area flies Pattern extreme proficiency has won contests over years both state neighboring state thing prevents him becoming Worldclass flier time money can fly anything Gliders Helicopters very proficiently problem Oscar Mayer Syndrome Hot Dog must king cheese wherever goes knows good Ask him hell tell newer fliers field will ooh ahh ability very impressive first glance possesses unmatched air confidence places 1 1Oo confidence equipment problem flier has group cronies tag along him will never fraction good pilot try Oh try accident group ies trying emulate him groupie going roll takeoff soon airplane high enough wing tip clear ground Well airplane got cattywampus impacted door car about $200 damage car airplane nar rowly missed several people standing near car including four-year-old boy incident have several other less-serious occur rences Im afrmd big yet happen recent fad guy group ies put frequency flags transmitters rationale behind Without frequency flags other fliers forced ask what frequency Vhen received reply just kept cool walked away guy flies field partially because locale mainly because no formal controls field has censured XYZ field because incidents non-conform ity under no formal agreement college time could say dont want anymore Hot Dog knows knows wont go college officials problem because possi bility losing field Therefore other fliers walk around white-knuckled because antics basically beyond reproach doesnt seem Continued page 14 12 Model Aviation Giant Scale Models action can take Ive already talked guy Hot Dog respects guy said tried talk Hot Dog got no results really too bad because attitude would change could really positive influ ence hobby just dont think ever going grow up Hes known Hot Dog wherever goes Well what think John First anything can cure Hot Dog attitude second what about absence frequency flags trans niitter antennas genuinely concerned about potential loss field Lord knows lose enough fields because outside sources last thing need lose field because inside source Please mention name column since Hot Dog has threatened past shoot down everyone incident caused several years ago So have case classic prima donna does deal such situation creating bit ter feelings repercussions readers have answer Id like hear Another newsletter article read recently deals both lack attention rules beginner fliers graduate too quickly models may beyond capabilities writer editor newsletter since being very frank about apparent lack attention safety club affilia tion will also remain anonymous Once summer show team season finished enjoyed opportunity return club flying field some good old sport flying What noticed almost immediately transition novice beginner large number fliers observed flying Eaglets earlier season pro gressed exotic things like Quickie SOOs What also observed increas ing occurrence phenomenon call beginners complacency dangerous phase fliers development occurs long after solo again after transition more-aerobatic faster more-complex machines stages beginners coordination reflexes experience insufficient cope situation encountered yet flier doesnt completely accept fact Con sequently two things happens Either plane gets far out front pilot simply loses control some unexpected moment puts aircraft attitude cant recover Both situations canand result crashes Now its thing rekit model out trees its another flying area pits opinion common cause crashes outside Continued page 133 14 Model Aviation Double pleasure. Double fun UUU Twin cylir better one! MAXI 60 36 cuin Letters Editor Continued page 9 Above its personal satisfaction derive just participating aeromo4eling anyone cant achieve saxpe satisfaction feel must impress non-aeromodeling public may recommend bowling Military/Civilian Reunion 44th BG/BW/SMW Air Force Group composed personnel ever assigned 66th 67th 68th 506th Sqds plus other flying non-flying members attached unit group invited attend Fourth IV Family Reunion Ellsworth AFB Rapid City SD May 22 26 1985 Full information reservation details may obtained Loyd Loachman 1700 E 4th St Owens boro y 42301 tel 502/683-5752 44th Project Officer 66th SMSqd Ells worth AFB SD 57706 44th military fraternal group sponsored part Air Forces Operation Heritage Program Everyone invited attend become active member Charles Joseph Warth Cincinnati OH Safety Comes First Continued page 14 days Sundays Standing amongst group four five missiles darting up down field a$ nest terrifying equal importance p apparent trend toward bad manners believe stimulated some extent competition space flight line specifically Im referring six Ive seen seven planes air foot races Jeff Johnson flight line pits checks out Fargo p- control surfaces tunes engine situations complete disre gard air traffic landing taking off Recently set up -scale Cub approachit takes regular pattern some measure air space to see two blips dart ahead final did neat bit formation flying passed flight line landing almost landing put ting coals Quadra trying might ily gain altitude Im pointing finger just trying emphasize problems encountering field also see other bad manners checking te gir traffic before racing onto takeolf area taking off across landing strip setting up landing approach checking field people planes No excuse ground-checking aircraft before tween flights Things loosen up break air guys last least no radio checks think heading disaster flying field things continue deteri orate Maybe youre thinking Im real alarmist much ado about nothing fellows watched man die field model chest dont ever want see again As first step regaining sanity recommend reduce limit flight line operations five four fliers intend raise meeting Secondly ask club member review fly ing rules thoroughly Lastly ask us perform like grownups fieldlets equipment failure flying beyond pilots capability Its phenomenon brings point lecture Id like see fewer fliers line pure simple Now have fewer novices beginner/intermediates flying faster panes coupled greater number qf radio frequencies flight line generally filled both Satur show some courtesy fellow fliers As postscript newsletter article editor did raise issue reducing numbers models air five four club members rejected proposal personal experience fliers behave courtesy fellows act like grownups five models can flown safely simultaneously fields However fliers oblivious presence others flight line two models air simultaneously could too Treat others would like have treat Hot Dogger field too Since column appearing May issue magazine May has declared National Safety Month perhaps clubs should take look flying field rules see revisions needed important members observ ing rules flying club field Have safe month John Preston 12235 Tilden wood Dr Rockville MD 20852 Fun/Winter Continued page 24 search amazed find socalled fictional air heroes pulpmagazine days really livedsome still liv ing Remarkable disclosures post war careers documented last month Youll recall Bob curator New England Air Museum Connecticut Af ter visiting Frank Tinsley 1965 Frank illustrated Bill Barnes novels de signed planes Homer directed Mr R wished remain anony mous info now present made known Mr Rat time Continued page 136 May1985 133 4teopIeof 0 Box 26247 NewOrleans LA 701 86 42-5967
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/05
Page Numbers: 10, 12, 14, 133
John Preston Safety Comes First theres anything will pro mote safety RC flying field its have good set flying rules everyone abide HARK January 1985 issue Model Aviation summarized some topics have appeared column over past five years such topic Hying Field Rules RC clubs benefit RCers column appeared May 1980 have reprints available ask enclose SASE request As rules established con trol lives will always some ignore Ive recently seen number articles club newsletters concern violations club flying field rules So first topic month enforcement rules flying field Hedge Hoppers club Arlington Heights IL appears have obvious solution rules enforcement mentioned clubs Secretary Treasurer Bob Mayhercy recent newsletter Under title View Rear Cockpit Bob wrote Last Saturday Dick Newford came up handed two dollars club treasury treasurer doesnt like accept money some just didnt like take cash Because its penalty money two people flew too close over pitsand means safety violations also means relaxing watchfulnessor worse getting care lessand accidents happen So money will never stop acci dent hope will bring home point carefully must fly can see its easy keep eyes plane sky ground orientation lost momentarily Most us remember former well-qualified member crashed highspeed aircraft Garland Road right front Murphys entrance Crashing no injuries pure luck might next time Hate keep saying safety requires constant vigilance no other way guess feel same way Bob Hav ing monetary penalty lawbreakers might way swell balance clubs checking account its better have members voluntarily abiding rules established ensure safe flying practices Im curious know Hedge Hoppers have problems collecting fines lawbreakers guess part its Bob stated Violations rules gener ally deliberate likely result relaxation atten tion safety Once however club has member thinks rules intended other members Remember Other Guy depicted Dewey Heilmans cartoon page 14 March 1985 issue Model Aviation Unfortunately Other Guys usually prima donnas hobby because skills accom plishments believe themselves invincible doubt such fellows would very willing pay fine violation rule dont believe applies few months ago received lengthy letter reader very subject letter-writer requested advice what could convince prima donna flier style flying compromising safety others could cause club lose its flying field Quite frankly have ready answer handle such situation However responded writer letter stating would seek opinion readers Since writer requested anonymity Im going use some own words describe problem rather quote directly letter belong XYZ RC club has flying field beautiful paved runway some 20 miles home Because long distance home flying field much fly ing field located local college less two miles live Fliers operating field being formal operating rules use frequency-pin control board attempt police activities Continued page 12 . a~ L4YS 14OW HAr Ft4eNCY USE t M 114E BEST F1.VER AUND.. THE HCZ WITH BLJNCI4 C SAFElY RULES..SD CMrEAPAJN N ThE odel Aviation Plans Accessories 516-234-5038 by Nick Ziroli 29 Edgar Dr Smlthtown NY 11787 USA Fiberglass CowlingsAll Balsa Canopies Available s sent Post-Paid within USA Send 22 stamp Full Catalog A6M5ZERO2Y191Span$2700 F4U CORSAIR2193 Span$2700 CURTISS P402% 1 94 Span$2700For RK-20 RK-740 Ducred Fans AT-8TEXAN24 1 101Span$2700F4PHANTOM$850 F8FBBARCAT2% 1 86 Span$2700 FOKKER DR-i271 63 Tripe$250035 Wing Span400 sq Wing Area SOPWITH TABLOID Quarter Scala77 Span$2400SAAB 37 VIGGEN$850 SOPWITI4 TABLOID 2% Span$180032 Wing Span400 sq Wing Area Practical Sized Giant Scale Models Popular Aircraft regarding safety 13 years Ive flown college field have very few safety-related incidents feel record field excellent considering volume flying takes place bulk fliers AMA members good job pro moting AMA safety Now problem have recurring problem individual mid-twenties has flying RC since about five years old give credit due must say probably best flier area flies Pattern extreme proficiency has won contests over years both state neighboring state thing prevents him becoming Worldclass flier time money can fly anything Gliders Helicopters very proficiently problem Oscar Mayer Syndrome Hot Dog must king cheese wherever goes knows good Ask him hell tell newer fliers field will ooh ahh ability very impressive first glance possesses unmatched air confidence places 1 1Oo confidence equipment problem flier has group cronies tag along him will never fraction good pilot try Oh try accident group ies trying emulate him groupie going roll takeoff soon airplane high enough wing tip clear ground Well airplane got cattywampus impacted door car about $200 damage car airplane nar rowly missed several people standing near car including four-year-old boy incident have several other less-serious occur rences Im afrmd big yet happen recent fad guy group ies put frequency flags transmitters rationale behind Without frequency flags other fliers forced ask what frequency Vhen received reply just kept cool walked away guy flies field partially because locale mainly because no formal controls field has censured XYZ field because incidents non-conform ity under no formal agreement college time could say dont want anymore Hot Dog knows knows wont go college officials problem because possi bility losing field Therefore other fliers walk around white-knuckled because antics basically beyond reproach doesnt seem Continued page 14 12 Model Aviation Giant Scale Models action can take Ive already talked guy Hot Dog respects guy said tried talk Hot Dog got no results really too bad because attitude would change could really positive influ ence hobby just dont think ever going grow up Hes known Hot Dog wherever goes Well what think John First anything can cure Hot Dog attitude second what about absence frequency flags trans niitter antennas genuinely concerned about potential loss field Lord knows lose enough fields because outside sources last thing need lose field because inside source Please mention name column since Hot Dog has threatened past shoot down everyone incident caused several years ago So have case classic prima donna does deal such situation creating bit ter feelings repercussions readers have answer Id like hear Another newsletter article read recently deals both lack attention rules beginner fliers graduate too quickly models may beyond capabilities writer editor newsletter since being very frank about apparent lack attention safety club affilia tion will also remain anonymous Once summer show team season finished enjoyed opportunity return club flying field some good old sport flying What noticed almost immediately transition novice beginner large number fliers observed flying Eaglets earlier season pro gressed exotic things like Quickie SOOs What also observed increas ing occurrence phenomenon call beginners complacency dangerous phase fliers development occurs long after solo again after transition more-aerobatic faster more-complex machines stages beginners coordination reflexes experience insufficient cope situation encountered yet flier doesnt completely accept fact Con sequently two things happens Either plane gets far out front pilot simply loses control some unexpected moment puts aircraft attitude cant recover Both situations canand result crashes Now its thing rekit model out trees its another flying area pits opinion common cause crashes outside Continued page 133 14 Model Aviation Double pleasure. Double fun UUU Twin cylir better one! MAXI 60 36 cuin Letters Editor Continued page 9 Above its personal satisfaction derive just participating aeromo4eling anyone cant achieve saxpe satisfaction feel must impress non-aeromodeling public may recommend bowling Military/Civilian Reunion 44th BG/BW/SMW Air Force Group composed personnel ever assigned 66th 67th 68th 506th Sqds plus other flying non-flying members attached unit group invited attend Fourth IV Family Reunion Ellsworth AFB Rapid City SD May 22 26 1985 Full information reservation details may obtained Loyd Loachman 1700 E 4th St Owens boro y 42301 tel 502/683-5752 44th Project Officer 66th SMSqd Ells worth AFB SD 57706 44th military fraternal group sponsored part Air Forces Operation Heritage Program Everyone invited attend become active member Charles Joseph Warth Cincinnati OH Safety Comes First Continued page 14 days Sundays Standing amongst group four five missiles darting up down field a$ nest terrifying equal importance p apparent trend toward bad manners believe stimulated some extent competition space flight line specifically Im referring six Ive seen seven planes air foot races Jeff Johnson flight line pits checks out Fargo p- control surfaces tunes engine situations complete disre gard air traffic landing taking off Recently set up -scale Cub approachit takes regular pattern some measure air space to see two blips dart ahead final did neat bit formation flying passed flight line landing almost landing put ting coals Quadra trying might ily gain altitude Im pointing finger just trying emphasize problems encountering field also see other bad manners checking te gir traffic before racing onto takeolf area taking off across landing strip setting up landing approach checking field people planes No excuse ground-checking aircraft before tween flights Things loosen up break air guys last least no radio checks think heading disaster flying field things continue deteri orate Maybe youre thinking Im real alarmist much ado about nothing fellows watched man die field model chest dont ever want see again As first step regaining sanity recommend reduce limit flight line operations five four fliers intend raise meeting Secondly ask club member review fly ing rules thoroughly Lastly ask us perform like grownups fieldlets equipment failure flying beyond pilots capability Its phenomenon brings point lecture Id like see fewer fliers line pure simple Now have fewer novices beginner/intermediates flying faster panes coupled greater number qf radio frequencies flight line generally filled both Satur show some courtesy fellow fliers As postscript newsletter article editor did raise issue reducing numbers models air five four club members rejected proposal personal experience fliers behave courtesy fellows act like grownups five models can flown safely simultaneously fields However fliers oblivious presence others flight line two models air simultaneously could too Treat others would like have treat Hot Dogger field too Since column appearing May issue magazine May has declared National Safety Month perhaps clubs should take look flying field rules see revisions needed important members observ ing rules flying club field Have safe month John Preston 12235 Tilden wood Dr Rockville MD 20852 Fun/Winter Continued page 24 search amazed find socalled fictional air heroes pulpmagazine days really livedsome still liv ing Remarkable disclosures post war careers documented last month Youll recall Bob curator New England Air Museum Connecticut Af ter visiting Frank Tinsley 1965 Frank illustrated Bill Barnes novels de signed planes Homer directed Mr R wished remain anony mous info now present made known Mr Rat time Continued page 136 May1985 133 4teopIeof 0 Box 26247 NewOrleans LA 701 86 42-5967
Edition: Model Aviation - 1985/05
Page Numbers: 10, 12, 14, 133
John Preston Safety Comes First theres anything will pro mote safety RC flying field its have good set flying rules everyone abide HARK January 1985 issue Model Aviation summarized some topics have appeared column over past five years such topic Hying Field Rules RC clubs benefit RCers column appeared May 1980 have reprints available ask enclose SASE request As rules established con trol lives will always some ignore Ive recently seen number articles club newsletters concern violations club flying field rules So first topic month enforcement rules flying field Hedge Hoppers club Arlington Heights IL appears have obvious solution rules enforcement mentioned clubs Secretary Treasurer Bob Mayhercy recent newsletter Under title View Rear Cockpit Bob wrote Last Saturday Dick Newford came up handed two dollars club treasury treasurer doesnt like accept money some just didnt like take cash Because its penalty money two people flew too close over pitsand means safety violations also means relaxing watchfulnessor worse getting care lessand accidents happen So money will never stop acci dent hope will bring home point carefully must fly can see its easy keep eyes plane sky ground orientation lost momentarily Most us remember former well-qualified member crashed highspeed aircraft Garland Road right front Murphys entrance Crashing no injuries pure luck might next time Hate keep saying safety requires constant vigilance no other way guess feel same way Bob Hav ing monetary penalty lawbreakers might way swell balance clubs checking account its better have members voluntarily abiding rules established ensure safe flying practices Im curious know Hedge Hoppers have problems collecting fines lawbreakers guess part its Bob stated Violations rules gener ally deliberate likely result relaxation atten tion safety Once however club has member thinks rules intended other members Remember Other Guy depicted Dewey Heilmans cartoon page 14 March 1985 issue Model Aviation Unfortunately Other Guys usually prima donnas hobby because skills accom plishments believe themselves invincible doubt such fellows would very willing pay fine violation rule dont believe applies few months ago received lengthy letter reader very subject letter-writer requested advice what could convince prima donna flier style flying compromising safety others could cause club lose its flying field Quite frankly have ready answer handle such situation However responded writer letter stating would seek opinion readers Since writer requested anonymity Im going use some own words describe problem rather quote directly letter belong XYZ RC club has flying field beautiful paved runway some 20 miles home Because long distance home flying field much fly ing field located local college less two miles live Fliers operating field being formal operating rules use frequency-pin control board attempt police activities Continued page 12 . a~ L4YS 14OW HAr Ft4eNCY USE t M 114E BEST F1.VER AUND.. THE HCZ WITH BLJNCI4 C SAFElY RULES..SD CMrEAPAJN N ThE odel Aviation Plans Accessories 516-234-5038 by Nick Ziroli 29 Edgar Dr Smlthtown NY 11787 USA Fiberglass CowlingsAll Balsa Canopies Available s sent Post-Paid within USA Send 22 stamp Full Catalog A6M5ZERO2Y191Span$2700 F4U CORSAIR2193 Span$2700 CURTISS P402% 1 94 Span$2700For RK-20 RK-740 Ducred Fans AT-8TEXAN24 1 101Span$2700F4PHANTOM$850 F8FBBARCAT2% 1 86 Span$2700 FOKKER DR-i271 63 Tripe$250035 Wing Span400 sq Wing Area SOPWITH TABLOID Quarter Scala77 Span$2400SAAB 37 VIGGEN$850 SOPWITI4 TABLOID 2% Span$180032 Wing Span400 sq Wing Area Practical Sized Giant Scale Models Popular Aircraft regarding safety 13 years Ive flown college field have very few safety-related incidents feel record field excellent considering volume flying takes place bulk fliers AMA members good job pro moting AMA safety Now problem have recurring problem individual mid-twenties has flying RC since about five years old give credit due must say probably best flier area flies Pattern extreme proficiency has won contests over years both state neighboring state thing prevents him becoming Worldclass flier time money can fly anything Gliders Helicopters very proficiently problem Oscar Mayer Syndrome Hot Dog must king cheese wherever goes knows good Ask him hell tell newer fliers field will ooh ahh ability very impressive first glance possesses unmatched air confidence places 1 1Oo confidence equipment problem flier has group cronies tag along him will never fraction good pilot try Oh try accident group ies trying emulate him groupie going roll takeoff soon airplane high enough wing tip clear ground Well airplane got cattywampus impacted door car about $200 damage car airplane nar rowly missed several people standing near car including four-year-old boy incident have several other less-serious occur rences Im afrmd big yet happen recent fad guy group ies put frequency flags transmitters rationale behind Without frequency flags other fliers forced ask what frequency Vhen received reply just kept cool walked away guy flies field partially because locale mainly because no formal controls field has censured XYZ field because incidents non-conform ity under no formal agreement college time could say dont want anymore Hot Dog knows knows wont go college officials problem because possi bility losing field Therefore other fliers walk around white-knuckled because antics basically beyond reproach doesnt seem Continued page 14 12 Model Aviation Giant Scale Models action can take Ive already talked guy Hot Dog respects guy said tried talk Hot Dog got no results really too bad because attitude would change could really positive influ ence hobby just dont think ever going grow up Hes known Hot Dog wherever goes Well what think John First anything can cure Hot Dog attitude second what about absence frequency flags trans niitter antennas genuinely concerned about potential loss field Lord knows lose enough fields because outside sources last thing need lose field because inside source Please mention name column since Hot Dog has threatened past shoot down everyone incident caused several years ago So have case classic prima donna does deal such situation creating bit ter feelings repercussions readers have answer Id like hear Another newsletter article read recently deals both lack attention rules beginner fliers graduate too quickly models may beyond capabilities writer editor newsletter since being very frank about apparent lack attention safety club affilia tion will also remain anonymous Once summer show team season finished enjoyed opportunity return club flying field some good old sport flying What noticed almost immediately transition novice beginner large number fliers observed flying Eaglets earlier season pro gressed exotic things like Quickie SOOs What also observed increas ing occurrence phenomenon call beginners complacency dangerous phase fliers development occurs long after solo again after transition more-aerobatic faster more-complex machines stages beginners coordination reflexes experience insufficient cope situation encountered yet flier doesnt completely accept fact Con sequently two things happens Either plane gets far out front pilot simply loses control some unexpected moment puts aircraft attitude cant recover Both situations canand result crashes Now its thing rekit model out trees its another flying area pits opinion common cause crashes outside Continued page 133 14 Model Aviation Double pleasure. Double fun UUU Twin cylir better one! MAXI 60 36 cuin Letters Editor Continued page 9 Above its personal satisfaction derive just participating aeromo4eling anyone cant achieve saxpe satisfaction feel must impress non-aeromodeling public may recommend bowling Military/Civilian Reunion 44th BG/BW/SMW Air Force Group composed personnel ever assigned 66th 67th 68th 506th Sqds plus other flying non-flying members attached unit group invited attend Fourth IV Family Reunion Ellsworth AFB Rapid City SD May 22 26 1985 Full information reservation details may obtained Loyd Loachman 1700 E 4th St Owens boro y 42301 tel 502/683-5752 44th Project Officer 66th SMSqd Ells worth AFB SD 57706 44th military fraternal group sponsored part Air Forces Operation Heritage Program Everyone invited attend become active member Charles Joseph Warth Cincinnati OH Safety Comes First Continued page 14 days Sundays Standing amongst group four five missiles darting up down field a$ nest terrifying equal importance p apparent trend toward bad manners believe stimulated some extent competition space flight line specifically Im referring six Ive seen seven planes air foot races Jeff Johnson flight line pits checks out Fargo p- control surfaces tunes engine situations complete disre gard air traffic landing taking off Recently set up -scale Cub approachit takes regular pattern some measure air space to see two blips dart ahead final did neat bit formation flying passed flight line landing almost landing put ting coals Quadra trying might ily gain altitude Im pointing finger just trying emphasize problems encountering field also see other bad manners checking te gir traffic before racing onto takeolf area taking off across landing strip setting up landing approach checking field people planes No excuse ground-checking aircraft before tween flights Things loosen up break air guys last least no radio checks think heading disaster flying field things continue deteri orate Maybe youre thinking Im real alarmist much ado about nothing fellows watched man die field model chest dont ever want see again As first step regaining sanity recommend reduce limit flight line operations five four fliers intend raise meeting Secondly ask club member review fly ing rules thoroughly Lastly ask us perform like grownups fieldlets equipment failure flying beyond pilots capability Its phenomenon brings point lecture Id like see fewer fliers line pure simple Now have fewer novices beginner/intermediates flying faster panes coupled greater number qf radio frequencies flight line generally filled both Satur show some courtesy fellow fliers As postscript newsletter article editor did raise issue reducing numbers models air five four club members rejected proposal personal experience fliers behave courtesy fellows act like grownups five models can flown safely simultaneously fields However fliers oblivious presence others flight line two models air simultaneously could too Treat others would like have treat Hot Dogger field too Since column appearing May issue magazine May has declared National Safety Month perhaps clubs should take look flying field rules see revisions needed important members observ ing rules flying club field Have safe month John Preston 12235 Tilden wood Dr Rockville MD 20852 Fun/Winter Continued page 24 search amazed find socalled fictional air heroes pulpmagazine days really livedsome still liv ing Remarkable disclosures post war careers documented last month Youll recall Bob curator New England Air Museum Connecticut Af ter visiting Frank Tinsley 1965 Frank illustrated Bill Barnes novels de signed planes Homer directed Mr R wished remain anony mous info now present made known Mr Rat time Continued page 136 May1985 133 4teopIeof 0 Box 26247 NewOrleans LA 701 86 42-5967