Safety Comes First

-John Preston d believe some diet soft drinks can cause impairment reflexes CL model zapped power line NEW ARTIFICIAL SWEETENER monthly magazine Sport Aviation produced Experimental Aircraft Association EAA contains regular column titled Sport Pilot Medicine written Doctor Stanley R Mohler MD February 1985 issue Dr Mohler some things say about aspartanle feel benefit model airplane pilots Aspartaine marketed under brand name Nutrasweet found number diet soft drinks its ad vantages experience doesnt have metallic aftertaste associated some other artificial sweeteners However response some questions concerning aspartame Dr Mohler states did some checking . found numerous reports persons have experienced visual impairment dizziness loss equil ibrium disorientation following its use Reports findings have appeared scientific literature see WC Monte Aspartame Methanol Public Health Journal Applied Nutrition 361 1984 Dr Mohler went state Appar ently aspartame breaks down methanol scourge bathtub gin era produced extent may major cause above-reported symptoms Methanol also known methyl alcohol wood alcohol damages eye especially retina can cause dizziness vertigo head ache among other symptoms Aspartame can chemically deteriorate during storage beverages thereby yielding methanol Apparently aspartarne can also yield methanol through metabolic actions body Methanol body changed formaldehyde formic acid Formaldehyde considered major cause retinal damage produced methanol lesson above sport pilots often outdoors long periods especially hot weather ex perience periods dehydration recom mend caution consuming anything large quantities naturally de rived applies especially artificially-sweetened beverages appears particular individuals susceptibility adverse reaction substance such aspartame may considerably different another indi vidual As modelers have writ ten relate allergic reactions epoxy cyanoacrylate glue may some sensitive small amounts aspartame Im advocating dont drink diet sodabut develop headaches dizziness blurred vision other symptoms may associated diet drink Just aware think would agree dizziness attack piloting full-scale aircraft likely have serious con sequences piloting RC model Nevertheless keeping model under control does require some concen tration since things can happen pretty quickly An article Corsair newsletter Joint Military RC Fliers Club Editor Marlin Kinning attempted illustrate long has react gets his/her aircraft trouble article lifted Aviator News Davison MI Don Parks editor following say Considering fact models flight speeds fall 50 60 mph range lets talk little about reac tion time traveling 60 mph 88 ft/sec treetop height 40 feet gets glitch other problem theres much time react course know glitches always make model come straight down someone ever figures out models always come straight down please let rest us know would think law averages would make troubled model go straight up time time Maybe Murphys Law intercedes Back 60-mph model flying 40 feet model starts down gathers lot speed quickly things considered pilot has less third second figure out what needs Continued page 14 12 Model Aviation / tic _________________9 J T*lS 0U7- LITTLE StARtsE WAY OF FNG- HOW NEJ HENS tO IN eACTkN TIE rr &ConWORLD9ATLAST now complete Phase reservations now being accepted Phase II radio control piloting passing flight come home world youll soar free R/C World premier residential community devoted hobby/sport miniature aircraft flying model boating Secluded heart beautiful Central Florida whether want permanent residence vacation retreat its everything family would want Excellent financing available Spacious luxury two three-bedroom condominiums priced right low $ 70s unit designed electronic screen room ample storage space Lighted tennis courts pool whirlpool spa future clubhouse exercise room sauna addi tional amenities Over 450 feet runway screened-in hangar control tower Located within minutes Walt Disney World Vacation Kingdom R/C World dynamic investment new home vacation home can lease out through on-site management Call Collect 305-273-61 11 find out about Sales & Vacation Rentals done before Mother Earth gobbles him up Try same thing 100 mph has less onefifth second correct problem save bird Keep mind 58 feet runway centerline pit area Trouble low passes down centerline can get pits less six-tenths second message little article see piloting RC model requires constant split-second decision-making youd better let anything interfere concentration demands Another newsletter article time Guy Wire Daytona Beach RC Associa tion editor Bill Bradford tells dont have flying model have accident result inability concentrate what doing Ex tracts article titled Safe ty Fails follow Recently close friend fired up bird heard unmistakable sound prop slicing through human flesh out looking up handkerchief pulled back pocket dashed 15 yards distance yelling assis tance Fast tight application hankie slowed flow blood another friend approached first aid kit professional expertise deal emergency prop accidents look exten sive no exception other friend suggested trip emer gency room nearby hospitalpronto few whiffs ammonia capsule administered victim helped him retain wits As understand wound re quired 12 stitches injured friend now getting aiong nicely compe tent pilot extremely safety-conscious thoroughly reliable proved YES IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOUand does alarming regularity Later friends house looked back cause accident own words Cause well worth remembering related overly tired prior going field Additionally thought getting visit daughter soon distracted him complete concentration job hand admitted should have gone flying morning message Im trying convey responsible safety activities dont feel well dont fly several previous columns Ive men tioned electrocution hazard flying Control Line models proximity overhead power lines Since model ers have lost lives cause Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation 1360 Stearman Court Orlando FlorIda 32825 CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture f carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGOALE ILLINOIS 60108 P S Send catalog modelers safety supplies Yes Im sick CA fumes Send CA mask Enclosed $1247 shipping NAME ADDRESS_______________________ CITY STATE____________ ZIP____________ D VISA El MASTER Exp Date________ -II I FREIGHT COLLECT One4 Gal case24 Gal54 Gal drum NitroGalPer GalPer GalEs Power RED MAX PRIM law Best Fuel r3 rts 0/1050644649214600 5%115073163857319000 10%140085777169125300 4 12%15009 283075228600 15%160099087379632700 D MAX RACING FUEL Mower Per Dollar Any Other Fuel 25%2000142813331285122449000 40%2500191917911727168269000 60%3000257324022316229393300 NEW ECONOMY FUEL Power Economy Any Other Sport Fuel 5%100063562661252616800 10%110069668667158719900 15%130084983781974025400 NEW 4-CYCLE FUEL 05 Saito Enya Etc er Idle Top End Regular Glow Fuel 10%140087484481473527300 15%1600103399796188835000 NEW HEUCOPTER FUEL Extremely Smooth Running & Dark Color Good VisIbility 15%160010501000979895 CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL AND INGREDIENTS Available Any Type Engine Use Call Price other model-related activi ty Im going continue warn about potential hazard An article July 1985 issue Navy Carrier Society newsletter graphically illustrates overhead power lines Control Line flying dont mix Since author article wasnt mentioned Im assum ing written newsletter editor Leroy Cordes safety story Ill let get enjoyable reading sec ond contest season held Rockford Illinois contest site local school property bounded west highway east railroad track berm other side tracks series power lines much greater distance flying area safety requires seems Combat match flying two pilots got trou ble Due thing another both handles released planes crashed other began oftenseen always-dreaded flyaway ever flyaway handle snagged crashed handle dragged nonflying airplane along its journey east As usual circumstances engine ran flawlessly its freed state Nearly contestants watched combo crossed railroad tracks ap proached power lines yes flying lines contacted point became aware event timing official Carrier flight up time heard fearful sound seemed right behind sounded just someone started Dynajet feet looked around time see cloud smoke extending ground up air about 40 feet above power lines thought point someone must have launched huge rocket malfunctioned no what have warned about since beginning time fatal meeting fly ing power lines What seen described ball fire preceded smoke saw saw suitably awed impressed necessity warnings have heard over years Believe awesome Though dont think ever have past will never remotely think flying anywhere near power lines will err safe side later contest Art Johnson told us entire area served lines hit serious power brownout result occurrance wish everyone flies Control Line could have witnessed surely puts teeth warning DO NOT FLY NEAR POWER LINES dont think need add anything above article other Continued page 121 16 Model Aviation 60 Gal126~ Per G Pe 100% Guarantee Will Find Red Max Has Power Better Idle Better Wear Characteristics Any Other FueL New Red Max ordering service home Computer flOW extended 24 hour Featuring Computer Ordering Swap Shop Advice On-Line Articles Rd Helpful Information Upload Download Programs Games Related RC Just call us computer 300 1200 2400 Baud parameter N 8 1 1 -803-222-7285 data 1-803-222-7488 voice Computer will 3 pm -9 am weekdays day weekends Free Shipping ORDERING INFORMATION FREE SHIPPING ON 143 24 126 gallon deals USA Drums shIpped freIght collect FOB Clover SC MIX OR MATCH OK coDs-uPS sc orders sdd 4% sales tax Deduct 3% prepayment Money Ordar CertIfIed Check 24 gallons shIpped motor freIght ce Please supply daytIme phone no Lass Safety/Preston Continued page 16 say have warned Last month attended Scale contest run DCRC bumped old friend Glen Scillian Glen RC Helicopters big way asked received correspondence concerning weights rotor blades responded received letter issue since have never attempted fly RC Helicopter qualified ex press opinion whether use weights rotor blades should should permitted Glen showed scar leg result unweighted rotor blade being thrown off models Im relating story remind Helicopter pilots lot energy main rotor should blade-attachment fail beware can cause serious injury Fortunately Glens model low level shed blade head neck level story might have quite different Noise lot has written sub ject noise emitted model air planes No doubt lot will appear future appears summary AMA Executive Council meetings included periodically AMA News section magazine District IV VP Howard Crispin has ques tioned promised articles dealing noise abatement have yet materialize also suggested Safety column should appear bi-monthly permit space column noise abatement would also bi-monthly noise safety problem point time dont have answer can support positive rationale Most cer tainly prolonged exposure sounds above about 90 dB can result perma nent hearing impairment pro longed does exposure have before causes hearing damage Thats question cannot answer opinion loud noises exposed emitted model engines doubt will victim hearing impairment club wants information about prevention hearing loss suggest Rochester Aeromodelling Society RAMS did Stan Gutowski clubs safety officer contacted audiol ogist him speak issue club meeting thing club learned talk cotton cigarette filters very ineffective ear protectors RAMS club did purchase some effective ear protectors free dis tribution members manu factured Cabot Corporation under trade name EAR have previous ly mentioned column wind up months column Im go ing reproduce article titled Noisy Aeroplanes appeared Aero plane magazine published England August 1934 sent HA Farrar modeler Bethpage NY article concerns full-scale rather model Aeroplanes meeting British Medical Association Bournmouth July danger health noise aero planes mentioned council discussing Associations approval Anti-Noise League Dr Bone moving resolution mentioned some years ago Mr Neville Chamberlain Minister Health deputation waited upon him urge danger health noise Mr Chamberlain asked what evidence Continued page 124 Statement o Owner8 hip Management Circulation Required 39 USC 3885 1 Title Publication Model Aviation 1 B Publication No 087930 2 Date Filing September 30 1985 3 Frequency laxue Monthly No laxuex publiahed annually 12 B Annual aubacription price $1800 4 Complete Mailing Addreaa Known Office Publica tion atreet city county atate ZIP code print era 1810 Samuel Morae Dr Reaton VA 22090 5 Complete mailing addreaa headquartera gen eral bualneaa off icea publlahernot printer 1810 Samuel Morae Dr Fteaton VA 22090 6 Full namea complete mailing addreaa publiaher editor managing editor thia Item muat blank Publiaher Carl R Wheeley 1810 Samuel Morae Dr Reaton VA 22090 Editor Carl R Wheeley 1810 Samuel Morae Dr Rea ton VA 22090 Managing editor None 7 Owner Academy Model Aeronautica Inc 1810 Samuel Morae Dr Reaton VA 22090 8 Known bondholdera mortgageea other aecurity hoidera owning holding 1 percent total amount bonda mortgagea other aecuritlee None 9 For completion nonprofit organizationa authorized mail apecial ratea Section 42312 DMM purpoae function nonprofit atatua ot thia organi zation exempt atatua Federal income tax purpoaea 1 Haa changed during preceding 12 montha 10 Extent Nature Circulation Actual AverageNo copiea No copieaof aingle laaueiaaue duringpubliahed precedingneareat 12 monthafiling date ATotal No Copiea Net Preaa Run8280893050 BPaid and/or Requeated Cir culation 1Salea through dealera carriera atreet yendora counter aalea 36273971 2Mail Subacriptiona7577088070 CTotal Paid and/or Requeated Circulation Sum 1081 10827939790041 D Free Diatributlon Mail Carrier Other Meana Samplex Complimentary Other Free Copiec25072448 ETotal Diatribution Sum C D8190492489 F Copiea Diatributed 1 Office uae left over un accounted apoiled after printing583541 2Returna Newa Agenta32120 GTotal Sum E Fl 2 ahould equal net preaa run ahown A8280893050 11 I certifythat atatementa made correct complete Carl R Wheeley Editor Publiaher I.eeOeO S0O 000000000 000e000 00 Co no OEm ma Q 0Cr 0 OE 0 S S CV S o m 3 3 3 0 T ot0 0CZ u C 0 U o Ot55 S 0 G 0 I! 0 0 0 0 6 S 0 o30 0 00 50 0 0 0 0 6 6 6 0 0 0 00000000000000060000000000 5 an ftB aa Z F - t o S z U %ft CCOO Oa ft92a ~ a-n0aBra9B ft F a a9 F ft B _ FaacV ft S V B ft SC Faa F S St F S January1986 121 9 am 6 pm 9 am 6 pm 9 am 430 pm TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO Exposition information available contacting Wayne Yeager co-director ticket address shown below ADVANCE TICKETS may ordered sending self-addressed-stamped busi ness size 4 x 9 envelope Tickets 38235 Castle Romulus Michigan 48174 phone 313 941-6661 Canadian orders must contain International Postal Cou pon instead stamps Include check money order US funds made payable Weak Signals R/C Club along 25 cents per order handling charge must state expo days tickets used prices $400 per day adults $100 per day children 12 under Ticket sales final non-refundable tickets along program will returned near mid-March COMPETITION CLASSES NON-MILITARY SPORT SCALE PLANE AMA Rules MILITARY SPORT SCALE PLANE AMA Rules PRECISION SCALE PLANE AMA Rules PATTERN PLANE SPORT MONO-PLANE non-scale models SPORT BI-PLANE non-scale models OLD TIMER FREE FLIGHT R/C ASSIST R/C SAILPLANE non-scale models HELICOPTER R/C CAR COMPETITION BOAT MILITARY SCALE BOAT PLEASURE POWER BOAT WORKING VESSEL-UNARMED Safety Preston Continued page 121 deputation prove assertion noise danger health Dr Bone said could produce necessary evidence thought Associa tion should now approve purposes Anti-Noise League Dr EHT Nash said special noise created aeroplanes rapidlyextending aerodromes set up Government municipal authorities going very serious lived near second-largest airport country complaintsparticularly women stay home dayof worry incessant noise aeroplanes Particularly around instructional aerodrome stunting noise very irritating kind Two South Coast reports recently established aerodromes close big public schools did hesitate say noise aeroplanes would serious menace teaching school Association adopted resolu tion' Have safe month consider using muffler models engine arent already using dont want Anti-Noise League coming after you John Preston 12235 Tilden wood Dr Rockville MD 20852 Plane Talk/Winter Continued page 24 heavier model Au suppose Senior will become kit comments relate own flying ship may what 74-year-old guy might need 1986 primary basic trainer types bounce wind butlam confined desperation Sundays Firecrackers Stinson Lewis Pancoast Deer Park WA tells better can words. saw article Plane Talk September issue thought would tell about planespicture enclosed different First no balsa either because high cost main structure white pine clear straight grain cut strips 2-in plank ing -in 10-in 8-ft piece runs about $1500 same amount balsa would about $20000 buy mahogany door skin wing ribs spar webbing try choose plane build has lot fabric covering instead aluminum aluminum full-scale plane use layer 6-az boat fiber glass resin made flat piece waxed Formica cured putty knife snaps off can make gentle bends cut shape glue plane using hardware store yellow wood glue still buildthe entire plane slow way overnight Cabinetmaker glue takes long set whole plane took four months build working eight 12 hours day have time critical joints drill -in hole pin round toothpicks using yellow glue can tell Im old cabinetmaker firewall both planes -in five-ply fuselage stringers notched firewall main bulkheads two fuselage As can see big planes chainsaw engines 1939 Fire cracker -scale 72-in wingspan weighs 15 lb 1937 Stinson 5R8 almost -scale has 9-ft wingspan weighs 20 lb fabric Dacron drapery lining material fabric store less $200 yard 60-in width put smooth like old-time silk job An iron will heat-shrink Dacron beautiful tight use clear polyurethane varnish brushed fabric sealer Two coats enough spray auto enamel acrylic lacquer color coat keep weight down Oh yes use Ambroid glue adhere Dacron Yellow wood glue would patience runs out After put layer 6-oz fiberglass planeholding masking tapeI put second layer Wet course week later pull off masking tape Firecrackers nose top fuse lage wing leading edge main spar fiberglass SR8 has aluminum spaghetti pot cowl cost $495 K-Mart nose section leading edge wing also fiberglass overlaying frame using method just des cribed doing wings cover whole wing Dacron starting trailing edge wrapping leading edge back trailing edge Bothplanes engineered drawn working scale small 9 x 12 threeviews used draftsman ChrisCraft drawing days go back teenager maldng own planes am now 60-ager Long time Yes both planes fly very well handle very much like full-size planesnot models Firecracker 1939 racer can loops slow rolls though has very small control surfaces Racing planes went straight ahead fast Firecracker flies about 100 mph takes off lands about 40 mph 5R8 model flies just like fullscale 5R8 takes off 30 mph flies about 80lands about 25 flaps better fly ground 20-lb plane stall drop make fabricate part can buy what cannot make prop engine radio make own fuel tanks Continued page 126 124 Model Aviation TOLEDO THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITION APRIL 11 12 & 13 1986 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY presented Weak Signals R/O Club Toledo Ohio

-John Preston d believe some diet soft drinks can cause impairment reflexes CL model zapped power line NEW ARTIFICIAL SWEETENER monthly magazine Sport Aviation produced Experimental Aircraft Association EAA contains regular column titled Sport Pilot Medicine written Doctor Stanley R Mohler MD February 1985 issue Dr Mohler some things say about aspartanle feel benefit model airplane pilots Aspartaine marketed under brand name Nutrasweet found number diet soft drinks its ad vantages experience doesnt have metallic aftertaste associated some other artificial sweeteners However response some questions concerning aspartame Dr Mohler states did some checking . found numerous reports persons have experienced visual impairment dizziness loss equil ibrium disorientation following its use Reports findings have appeared scientific literature see WC Monte Aspartame Methanol Public Health Journal Applied Nutrition 361 1984 Dr Mohler went state Appar ently aspartame breaks down methanol scourge bathtub gin era produced extent may major cause above-reported symptoms Methanol also known methyl alcohol wood alcohol damages eye especially retina can cause dizziness vertigo head ache among other symptoms Aspartame can chemically deteriorate during storage beverages thereby yielding methanol Apparently aspartarne can also yield methanol through metabolic actions body Methanol body changed formaldehyde formic acid Formaldehyde considered major cause retinal damage produced methanol lesson above sport pilots often outdoors long periods especially hot weather ex perience periods dehydration recom mend caution consuming anything large quantities naturally de rived applies especially artificially-sweetened beverages appears particular individuals susceptibility adverse reaction substance such aspartame may considerably different another indi vidual As modelers have writ ten relate allergic reactions epoxy cyanoacrylate glue may some sensitive small amounts aspartame Im advocating dont drink diet sodabut develop headaches dizziness blurred vision other symptoms may associated diet drink Just aware think would agree dizziness attack piloting full-scale aircraft likely have serious con sequences piloting RC model Nevertheless keeping model under control does require some concen tration since things can happen pretty quickly An article Corsair newsletter Joint Military RC Fliers Club Editor Marlin Kinning attempted illustrate long has react gets his/her aircraft trouble article lifted Aviator News Davison MI Don Parks editor following say Considering fact models flight speeds fall 50 60 mph range lets talk little about reac tion time traveling 60 mph 88 ft/sec treetop height 40 feet gets glitch other problem theres much time react course know glitches always make model come straight down someone ever figures out models always come straight down please let rest us know would think law averages would make troubled model go straight up time time Maybe Murphys Law intercedes Back 60-mph model flying 40 feet model starts down gathers lot speed quickly things considered pilot has less third second figure out what needs Continued page 14 12 Model Aviation / tic _________________9 J T*lS 0U7- LITTLE StARtsE WAY OF FNG- HOW NEJ HENS tO IN eACTkN TIE rr &ConWORLD9ATLAST now complete Phase reservations now being accepted Phase II radio control piloting passing flight come home world youll soar free R/C World premier residential community devoted hobby/sport miniature aircraft flying model boating Secluded heart beautiful Central Florida whether want permanent residence vacation retreat its everything family would want Excellent financing available Spacious luxury two three-bedroom condominiums priced right low $ 70s unit designed electronic screen room ample storage space Lighted tennis courts pool whirlpool spa future clubhouse exercise room sauna addi tional amenities Over 450 feet runway screened-in hangar control tower Located within minutes Walt Disney World Vacation Kingdom R/C World dynamic investment new home vacation home can lease out through on-site management Call Collect 305-273-61 11 find out about Sales & Vacation Rentals done before Mother Earth gobbles him up Try same thing 100 mph has less onefifth second correct problem save bird Keep mind 58 feet runway centerline pit area Trouble low passes down centerline can get pits less six-tenths second message little article see piloting RC model requires constant split-second decision-making youd better let anything interfere concentration demands Another newsletter article time Guy Wire Daytona Beach RC Associa tion editor Bill Bradford tells dont have flying model have accident result inability concentrate what doing Ex tracts article titled Safe ty Fails follow Recently close friend fired up bird heard unmistakable sound prop slicing through human flesh out looking up handkerchief pulled back pocket dashed 15 yards distance yelling assis tance Fast tight application hankie slowed flow blood another friend approached first aid kit professional expertise deal emergency prop accidents look exten sive no exception other friend suggested trip emer gency room nearby hospitalpronto few whiffs ammonia capsule administered victim helped him retain wits As understand wound re quired 12 stitches injured friend now getting aiong nicely compe tent pilot extremely safety-conscious thoroughly reliable proved YES IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOUand does alarming regularity Later friends house looked back cause accident own words Cause well worth remembering related overly tired prior going field Additionally thought getting visit daughter soon distracted him complete concentration job hand admitted should have gone flying morning message Im trying convey responsible safety activities dont feel well dont fly several previous columns Ive men tioned electrocution hazard flying Control Line models proximity overhead power lines Since model ers have lost lives cause Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation 1360 Stearman Court Orlando FlorIda 32825 CA MASK CA glue works wonders building models right Unfortunately gives off enough fumes knock vulture f carcass modelers have suffered medical problems after inhaling CA fumes take chances special vapor respirator filters CA fumes soft face mask adjustable straps comfortably fits face sizes easy breathing valve allows prolonged use providing dependable filtering concentrations up 1000 PPM though rugged industrial mask light weight elimi nate fatigue Dont get gassed CA Get protected Order CA Mask today Just $1247 shipping cheaper hospital visit Money order Master Charge Visa include expiration date check allow 20 days clear Sorry no CODs Pelican Enterprises Inc 265 OXFORD LANE BLOOMINGOALE ILLINOIS 60108 P S Send catalog modelers safety supplies Yes Im sick CA fumes Send CA mask Enclosed $1247 shipping NAME ADDRESS_______________________ CITY STATE____________ ZIP____________ D VISA El MASTER Exp Date________ -II I FREIGHT COLLECT One4 Gal case24 Gal54 Gal drum NitroGalPer GalPer GalEs Power RED MAX PRIM law Best Fuel r3 rts 0/1050644649214600 5%115073163857319000 10%140085777169125300 4 12%15009 283075228600 15%160099087379632700 D MAX RACING FUEL Mower Per Dollar Any Other Fuel 25%2000142813331285122449000 40%2500191917911727168269000 60%3000257324022316229393300 NEW ECONOMY FUEL Power Economy Any Other Sport Fuel 5%100063562661252616800 10%110069668667158719900 15%130084983781974025400 NEW 4-CYCLE FUEL 05 Saito Enya Etc er Idle Top End Regular Glow Fuel 10%140087484481473527300 15%1600103399796188835000 NEW HEUCOPTER FUEL Extremely Smooth Running & Dark Color Good VisIbility 15%160010501000979895 CUSTOM BLENDED FUEL AND INGREDIENTS Available Any Type Engine Use Call Price other model-related activi ty Im going continue warn about potential hazard An article July 1985 issue Navy Carrier Society newsletter graphically illustrates overhead power lines Control Line flying dont mix Since author article wasnt mentioned Im assum ing written newsletter editor Leroy Cordes safety story Ill let get enjoyable reading sec ond contest season held Rockford Illinois contest site local school property bounded west highway east railroad track berm other side tracks series power lines much greater distance flying area safety requires seems Combat match flying two pilots got trou ble Due thing another both handles released planes crashed other began oftenseen always-dreaded flyaway ever flyaway handle snagged crashed handle dragged nonflying airplane along its journey east As usual circumstances engine ran flawlessly its freed state Nearly contestants watched combo crossed railroad tracks ap proached power lines yes flying lines contacted point became aware event timing official Carrier flight up time heard fearful sound seemed right behind sounded just someone started Dynajet feet looked around time see cloud smoke extending ground up air about 40 feet above power lines thought point someone must have launched huge rocket malfunctioned no what have warned about since beginning time fatal meeting fly ing power lines What seen described ball fire preceded smoke saw saw suitably awed impressed necessity warnings have heard over years Believe awesome Though dont think ever have past will never remotely think flying anywhere near power lines will err safe side later contest Art Johnson told us entire area served lines hit serious power brownout result occurrance wish everyone flies Control Line could have witnessed surely puts teeth warning DO NOT FLY NEAR POWER LINES dont think need add anything above article other Continued page 121 16 Model Aviation 60 Gal126~ Per G Pe 100% Guarantee Will Find Red Max Has Power Better Idle Better Wear Characteristics Any Other FueL New Red Max ordering service home Computer flOW extended 24 hour Featuring Computer Ordering Swap Shop Advice On-Line Articles Rd Helpful Information Upload Download Programs Games Related RC Just call us computer 300 1200 2400 Baud parameter N 8 1 1 -803-222-7285 data 1-803-222-7488 voice Computer will 3 pm -9 am weekdays day weekends Free Shipping ORDERING INFORMATION FREE SHIPPING ON 143 24 126 gallon deals USA Drums shIpped freIght collect FOB Clover SC MIX OR MATCH OK coDs-uPS sc orders sdd 4% sales tax Deduct 3% prepayment Money Ordar CertIfIed Check 24 gallons shIpped motor freIght ce Please supply daytIme phone no Lass Safety/Preston Continued page 16 say have warned Last month attended Scale contest run DCRC bumped old friend Glen Scillian Glen RC Helicopters big way asked received correspondence concerning weights rotor blades responded received letter issue since have never attempted fly RC Helicopter qualified ex press opinion whether use weights rotor blades should should permitted Glen showed scar leg result unweighted rotor blade being thrown off models Im relating story remind Helicopter pilots lot energy main rotor should blade-attachment fail beware can cause serious injury Fortunately Glens model low level shed blade head neck level story might have quite different Noise lot has written sub ject noise emitted model air planes No doubt lot will appear future appears summary AMA Executive Council meetings included periodically AMA News section magazine District IV VP Howard Crispin has ques tioned promised articles dealing noise abatement have yet materialize also suggested Safety column should appear bi-monthly permit space column noise abatement would also bi-monthly noise safety problem point time dont have answer can support positive rationale Most cer tainly prolonged exposure sounds above about 90 dB can result perma nent hearing impairment pro longed does exposure have before causes hearing damage Thats question cannot answer opinion loud noises exposed emitted model engines doubt will victim hearing impairment club wants information about prevention hearing loss suggest Rochester Aeromodelling Society RAMS did Stan Gutowski clubs safety officer contacted audiol ogist him speak issue club meeting thing club learned talk cotton cigarette filters very ineffective ear protectors RAMS club did purchase some effective ear protectors free dis tribution members manu factured Cabot Corporation under trade name EAR have previous ly mentioned column wind up months column Im go ing reproduce article titled Noisy Aeroplanes appeared Aero plane magazine published England August 1934 sent HA Farrar modeler Bethpage NY article concerns full-scale rather model Aeroplanes meeting British Medical Association Bournmouth July danger health noise aero planes mentioned council discussing Associations approval Anti-Noise League Dr Bone moving resolution mentioned some years ago Mr Neville Chamberlain Minister Health deputation waited upon him urge danger health noise Mr Chamberlain asked what evidence Continued page 124 Statement o Owner8 hip Management Circulation Required 39 USC 3885 1 Title Publication Model Aviation 1 B Publication No 087930 2 Date Filing September 30 1985 3 Frequency laxue Monthly No laxuex publiahed annually 12 B Annual aubacription price $1800 4 Complete Mailing Addreaa Known Office Publica tion atreet city county atate ZIP code print era 1810 Samuel Morae Dr Reaton VA 22090 5 Complete mailing addreaa headquartera gen eral bualneaa off icea publlahernot printer 1810 Samuel Morae Dr Fteaton VA 22090 6 Full namea complete mailing addreaa publiaher editor managing editor thia Item muat blank Publiaher Carl R Wheeley 1810 Samuel Morae Dr Reaton VA 22090 Editor Carl R Wheeley 1810 Samuel Morae Dr Rea ton VA 22090 Managing editor None 7 Owner Academy Model Aeronautica Inc 1810 Samuel Morae Dr Reaton VA 22090 8 Known bondholdera mortgageea other aecurity hoidera owning holding 1 percent total amount bonda mortgagea other aecuritlee None 9 For completion nonprofit organizationa authorized mail apecial ratea Section 42312 DMM purpoae function nonprofit atatua ot thia organi zation exempt atatua Federal income tax purpoaea 1 Haa changed during preceding 12 montha 10 Extent Nature Circulation Actual AverageNo copiea No copieaof aingle laaueiaaue duringpubliahed precedingneareat 12 monthafiling date ATotal No Copiea Net Preaa Run8280893050 BPaid and/or Requeated Cir culation 1Salea through dealera carriera atreet yendora counter aalea 36273971 2Mail Subacriptiona7577088070 CTotal Paid and/or Requeated Circulation Sum 1081 10827939790041 D Free Diatributlon Mail Carrier Other Meana Samplex Complimentary Other Free Copiec25072448 ETotal Diatribution Sum C D8190492489 F Copiea Diatributed 1 Office uae left over un accounted apoiled after printing583541 2Returna Newa Agenta32120 GTotal Sum E Fl 2 ahould equal net preaa run ahown A8280893050 11 I certifythat atatementa made correct complete Carl R Wheeley Editor Publiaher I.eeOeO S0O 000000000 000e000 00 Co no OEm ma Q 0Cr 0 OE 0 S S CV S o m 3 3 3 0 T ot0 0CZ u C 0 U o Ot55 S 0 G 0 I! 0 0 0 0 6 S 0 o30 0 00 50 0 0 0 0 6 6 6 0 0 0 00000000000000060000000000 5 an ftB aa Z F - t o S z U %ft CCOO Oa ft92a ~ a-n0aBra9B ft F a a9 F ft B _ FaacV ft S V B ft SC Faa F S St F S January1986 121 9 am 6 pm 9 am 6 pm 9 am 430 pm TOLEDO SPORTS ARENA ONE MAIN STREET TOLEDO OHIO Exposition information available contacting Wayne Yeager co-director ticket address shown below ADVANCE TICKETS may ordered sending self-addressed-stamped busi ness size 4 x 9 envelope Tickets 38235 Castle Romulus Michigan 48174 phone 313 941-6661 Canadian orders must contain International Postal Cou pon instead stamps Include check money order US funds made payable Weak Signals R/C Club along 25 cents per order handling charge must state expo days tickets used prices $400 per day adults $100 per day children 12 under Ticket sales final non-refundable tickets along program will returned near mid-March COMPETITION CLASSES NON-MILITARY SPORT SCALE PLANE AMA Rules MILITARY SPORT SCALE PLANE AMA Rules PRECISION SCALE PLANE AMA Rules PATTERN PLANE SPORT MONO-PLANE non-scale models SPORT BI-PLANE non-scale models OLD TIMER FREE FLIGHT R/C ASSIST R/C SAILPLANE non-scale models HELICOPTER R/C CAR COMPETITION BOAT MILITARY SCALE BOAT PLEASURE POWER BOAT WORKING VESSEL-UNARMED Safety Preston Continued page 121 deputation prove assertion noise danger health Dr Bone said could produce necessary evidence thought Associa tion should now approve purposes Anti-Noise League Dr EHT Nash said special noise created aeroplanes rapidlyextending aerodromes set up Government municipal authorities going very serious lived near second-largest airport country complaintsparticularly women stay home dayof worry incessant noise aeroplanes Particularly around instructional aerodrome stunting noise very irritating kind Two South Coast reports recently established aerodromes close big public schools did hesitate say noise aeroplanes would serious menace teaching school Association adopted resolu tion' Have safe month consider using muffler models engine arent already using dont want Anti-Noise League coming after you John Preston 12235 Tilden wood Dr Rockville MD 20852 Plane Talk/Winter Continued page 24 heavier model Au suppose Senior will become kit comments relate own flying ship may what 74-year-old guy might need 1986 primary basic trainer types bounce wind butlam confined desperation Sundays Firecrackers Stinson Lewis Pancoast Deer Park WA tells better can words. saw article Plane Talk September issue thought would tell about planespicture enclosed different First no balsa either because high cost main structure white pine clear straight grain cut strips 2-in plank ing -in 10-in 8-ft piece runs about $1500 same amount balsa would about $20000 buy mahogany door skin wing ribs spar webbing try choose plane build has lot fabric covering instead aluminum aluminum full-scale plane use layer 6-az boat fiber glass resin made flat piece waxed Formica cured putty knife snaps off can make gentle bends cut shape glue plane using hardware store yellow wood glue still buildthe entire plane slow way overnight Cabinetmaker glue takes long set whole plane took four months build working eight 12 hours day have time critical joints drill -in hole pin round toothpicks using yellow glue can tell Im old cabinetmaker firewall both planes -in five-ply fuselage stringers notched firewall main bulkheads two fuselage As can see big planes chainsaw engines 1939 Fire cracker -scale 72-in wingspan weighs 15 lb 1937 Stinson 5R8 almost -scale has 9-ft wingspan weighs 20 lb fabric Dacron drapery lining material fabric store less $200 yard 60-in width put smooth like old-time silk job An iron will heat-shrink Dacron beautiful tight use clear polyurethane varnish brushed fabric sealer Two coats enough spray auto enamel acrylic lacquer color coat keep weight down Oh yes use Ambroid glue adhere Dacron Yellow wood glue would patience runs out After put layer 6-oz fiberglass planeholding masking tapeI put second layer Wet course week later pull off masking tape Firecrackers nose top fuse lage wing leading edge main spar fiberglass SR8 has aluminum spaghetti pot cowl cost $495 K-Mart nose section leading edge wing also fiberglass overlaying frame using method just des cribed doing wings cover whole wing Dacron starting trailing edge wrapping leading edge back trailing edge Bothplanes engineered drawn working scale small 9 x 12 threeviews used draftsman ChrisCraft drawing days go back teenager maldng own planes am now 60-ager Long time Yes both planes fly very well handle very much like full-size planesnot models Firecracker 1939 racer can loops slow rolls though has very small control surfaces Racing planes went straight ahead fast Firecracker flies about 100 mph takes off lands about 40 mph 5R8 model flies just like fullscale 5R8 takes off 30 mph flies about 80lands about 25 flaps better fly ground 20-lb plane stall drop make fabricate part can buy what cannot make prop engine radio make own fuel tanks Continued page 126 124 Model Aviation TOLEDO THIRTY-SECOND ANNUAL RADIO CONTROL EXPOSITION APRIL 11 12 & 13 1986 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY presented Weak Signals R/O Club Toledo Ohio