Safety Comes First

John Preston _____________ Some aspects safetyof-flight operating RC model Also some considera tions flying models public lyowned land AMA SAFETY CODE Item number three Radio Control section Safety Code states will perform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectator parking areas will thereafter perform maneuvers flights sort landing approaches over pit spectator parking area Several letters some club rules have indicated above direc tive always followed think its intention pretty obvious avoid flying over people minimize pos sibility hitting someone model should get out control whatever reason Bill Zimmer AMA AVP District VI recently sent copy letter wrote AMA President John Grigg described situation wit nessed attended Control Line contest sponsored Chicago Circle Cutters CL Club circles contest held located adjacent RC flying site Portions Bills letter follow Before CL contest began RC fliers continuously flying over CL area over area low altitude missed hitting CL Stunter Wing Over maneuver five eight feet Just contest begin Quarter Scale Laser 200 CAP 21 flew over head no 20 feet off deck stood CL pit area Scared h--- out walked down RC area politely ex plained CL club having contest asked would please refrain flying over CL area What got bunch crap guy flying Q-Scale such didnt know over CL areaI didnt know lowThe wind changed change ap proach land wasnt until Bill stated AMA AVP cooperation received RCers moved pits changed flight pattern opinion no excuse H PATTERN P1 PATTERN WRONG RC fliers could have used justify flight operations caused models overfly Control Line circles during landing approaches Contest no contest RCers flying violation AMA safety code stated code negates protection AMA liability insurance say nothing about endangering other modelers Another situation can result models being flown violation Continued page 16 PIIOT PET 1PILOT Ftp PIT AREA I RIGHT Theres right wayand wrong wayto perform Traffic Pattern Approach land ing RC model find out Iefthand illustrations wrong righthand rightyoull have read column safety RIGHT 14 Model Aviation SINCE ThIS FLYIN& FiELD IS COUNTY OWNED NEE WORKS AS T1IEI INSURANCEJ AGENT NeWS Service StIThV ProduCts AInericaS fore ~5igflrof quality model parts acceSSofl SeanlC unveiled evRLeak Boat Tank first veeStYle tank system designed SPec1fi~Y modelboafofde design cev-R0~ts popular vshapeutank seam racing hulls mpervious less split- proof glow fuels announced company ~1n addition added Sullivan fuel tankhessures fulll1 capaciW comes neces sary hardware fittings jcluding apper~ klu r Sullivans nkpickuPsR Leak fuel ava dealer 0 earyou ~ch tank peed Ahead Full WIL4 j6XCEL 1j1tvii PRODUCTS nStt~0 BoX 5166 neNOrthHSVC212243017323500 Baltimore Mleiecznc pnVe i ne RODUCTS Specializing Quadra/Zenoah Sales Service PO Box 6226 Hayward CA 94540Tel 415 581-4277 Eves New MK II H & K Superstarters 0-35$2495 0-50$2495 MAG II$3495 Super Hustler$3495 Zenoah$2495 Tartan Twin$3995 Roper 37$2495 90 Day Warranty ZENOAN QUARTZ CUSTOM Dual outlet aluminum muffler Carb rotated needle accessibility cowled Modified Quadra mount 6 bolt prop washer carb linkage jjComplete assembled WjUshown $14495 $16495 w/superstarterl safety code may result mixing Sailpianes electric-powered models liquid-fueled engine-powered models single flying site Such appears have case field used Raleigh Aero Masters club newsletters editor Tom Chipley reprinted letter AMA Special Services Direc tor Carl Maroney responded phone call AMA HQ clubs President Donald Weaver Although am aware specific questions Don asked Carl respond think following response Carl needs no further explanation should value clubs have mixed-model flight operations single site problem mixing Sailplanes electric-powered aircraft liquid fueled powered aircraft same field common Helicopters present further complication due differ ing flight characteristics voluntary flying field standard promulgated effort reduce highest groups insurance claims namely damage autos parked too close landing strip value standard has proved re duction claims type incident Powered airplanes such sport Pattern types should adhere prac tice flying side infinite line shown voluntary standard Sailplanes electric-powered gliders may seek thermals rear same line provided also adhere Safety Code overfly people vehicles preferred Pattern-type electric-powered planes stay same rules gasoline- glow-fuel air planes generally have same gliding capability electricpowered Sailplane therefore have shorter air time after motor stops Most clubs have found separate fields preferable Sometimes larger clubs break off special interest groups using fields separated widely enough avoid radio interference members meet monthly discuss common problems flying separately fliers like par ticipate flying discipline arrangement precludes neces sity join club Incidentally glow- gas-engined plane making deadstick landing considered glider motor stopped hope answers questions Donald Common sense still number criterion field operations using Safety Code voluntary standard support voluntary flying site specifications standard Carls letter refers can found page 130 1984-85 AMA rule book page 130 1986-87 rule book have lost thrown Continued page 18 S Seamless Boat Tanhi ljldOiComPet1t1on 2 DEALER INQUIRES IN V/TED ALL ORDERS ADD $200 POSTAGE & HANDLING CALIF RES ADD SALES TAX LEADERSHIP iN SILENT FLIGHT PERFORMANCE WITH 05 ELECTRIC POWER ROJN SPORT SCALE-3 CHANNEL 54 SPAN 425 50 IN AREA 40-45 OZ XeCwaLe OLDTIMER/SPORT-3 CHANNEL 58 SPAN 490 50 IN AREA 41 -46 OZ fflissZos 1n qe/es SPORT SCALE-4 CHANNEL 44SPAN 340 50 IN AREA 40-45 OZ LUCiFER TWO METER 05 ELECTRIC 78 SPAN 600 50 IN AREA 40-45 OZ ThE 10KW SERIES THE PREFERRED SAILPLANES FOR ALL FLIERSNOVICE TO COMPETITOR PROPH~ 941 995SPAN 941 50 IN ARFA 60 OZ150 IN 103h 7 YOUR SOURCE FOR HI STARTS WINCHES RETRIEVERS ELECTRIC MOTORS AND OTHER OUIET FLIGHT SUPPLIES PROPHET 7875 SPAN 613 50 IN AREA 625 OZIS0 IN WING LOADING 81/2 TO 51h CHORD DAY E Y IhlSYSTEMS CORPOR AT ION ONE WOOD LANE MALVERN PA 19355 215 644-6772 SEND SASE FOR INFO ORA SEE YOUR DEALER Consumers Guide Radio Control THIRD EDITION ished Oct 11985 Its Listed Dont Need See hobby shop order direct 75 Price $795 plus $180 UPS total ign air mail $1348 $795 plus $5 50 U 5 dollars please Send Check MO Credit Card info Consumers Guide 150 Ott St Harriaonburg VA 22801 434-0350 Numo Address Charge Card No MC VISA ClfllCFl MasterCard lB # _____________________ Expiration flsto away rule book want see flying site standard send SASE Ill mail copy standard establishes guidelines layout RC flying field followed should prevent models flying over people parked cars Despite existence Safety Code voluntary flying site standard appear some clubs still condone flying over people became apparent discussed club flight training pro grams column about year ago Most clubs have such programs re quire student pilots demonstrate some basic flight maneuvers before per mitted fly presence club instructor Typical maneuvers figure-of-eight rectangular flight pat terns include both left- righthand turns Several club training pro grams received contained illustra tions flight maneuvers show path model passing over areas other modelers spectators would have standing Im including such illustration column left illustration ap peared clubs flight training program text program stated pilot model has demonstrate can successfully make both right-hand left-hand traffic pattern approaches landing illustration wrong two reasons principal reason lies fact path model both RH LH pattern shows flying both sides runway Although pit spectator areas shown think safe assume would behind models pilot would easy fix illustration RC traf fic pattern beginning upwind leg pattern could relocated along centerline runway ever wind blowing direc tion indicated arrow just possible perform left-hand approach landing model passing behind pilot likely pit area would located second problem illustra tion safety consideration opinion before RC pilot can con sidered competent flying model must demonstrate landings can made equally well approaching runway either pilots left right modelers have preferred direction like make landing approach However flying sites wind doesnt blow same direction time illustration right shows correct path model makes both left-hand Flight 1 right-hand Flight 2 approach landing Note never crosses no flying side line marks near edge runway stretches infinity either direction Also note Ive shown Continued page 20 18Model Aviation Designed Bill Winter Products n POSI CURE CYANOACRYLATE J V9LS] U J 1 [s UIe [0] SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER ListSaleSavings 1 oz Fast Cure 3-5 Sec495$249500/0 Off 2 oz Fast Cure 3-5 Sec895$39656% Off 1 oz Gap-Filling 5 Sec$250% Off 2 oz Gap-Filling 5 Sec895$39656% Off OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU satisfied P051-CURE please return unused portion within 30 days full refundNo questions asked SHELDONS HOBBY SHOP 3157 Alum Rock Ave Jose CA 95127 FOR ORDERS ONLY PLEASEVISA 800 228-3237408 251-0789 Out State INFO 408 251-0787 California SHIPPING per order Hours Mon-Wed Fri & Sat 930-530 FAST SERVICE Thur 930-900 1200-500 COD ADD $190 H abby Horn Old Timer - born 1/odgL aSLANZOS8 GAS 60AL 1991 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin ""NEWEST Retail $32 95"INTRODUCTORY PRICE $39 St 1938 Record Breaker 96 $69 56 1939 Zipper 54S5356 1938 Kloud King 63 $9236 1941 Brigidier 56 $4976 1941 Super Quaker 78 $3276 1949 So Long 5t$3t36 1936 Buccaneer 04 55996 1938 Clipper MKI 72$4156 t937 Dallaire 108 S75 16 1935 Miss Awerica 84 $71 96 1941 Playboy Sr 00 $51 16 1941 Playboy Jr 54 $31 16 1939 Powerhouse 84 $5356 1940 Sailplane 78 $0476 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $4076 1940 Ranger 46S3196 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercury 72 6 kits qualify SAM events EF & RIG feature highest quality wachine cut & sanded parts Superior Competitton atl sheet strip wood wire & window material Plans orig EF modets easily convertible Sch RIG KITS Sailplanes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 78 ttst $1800 Midway Model GNOME R/C Hand Launch Glider$24tt Jolly Models FLINGER R/C HLG 58 Span $2400 Midway Model PAST EDDIE Acrobatic /t5 Elec$19tt Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 05s$3250 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3ttt Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 05 Elect $225t Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Electrics $2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV 86 Geared t4 EP $3900 Midway FLYING QUAKER 04 40-454 stroke $6476 44s/Midway DENNY JR 72 Aluw Cowel $6396 4ks/Midwav BUZZARD BOMBSHELL 72$5196 PULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS 6 Parts AvaI ttrrtlli & HANDLING Up $800 add $150 $001 $2t0t add $225 $2ttl $4500 add $300 $4501 $7000 add $350 over $7000 add $400 CA Addressees add 6% las Send MO Visa/MC#*Bsp Check tallow up 30 days CK clearance COD Esact Charges plus $150 Hdl Cash Only 04 Page CATALOGUE $200 PP/tat Class copy wilt sent free--when requestedaith order HOBBY HORN 15173 Moran St PO Box 2212 Westminster Ca 92684 1714 8939311 [AftHrs 714 89512t3t differing pilot positions two flights think RC pilots prefer stand towards downwind end runway places behind model during takeoff beginners makes steering corrections during takeoff roll easier perform minimizes possibility pilot being struck someone elses model model veers over near edge run way enters pilot zone Publicly-owned flying sites December 1985 issue column asked reader input clubs flying fields publicly owned Jim Cianciolo president Kansas City RC Associa tion wanted know handle problem non-AMA-member modelers flying field located public park problem under consideration fact fliers would covered AMA liability insurance Russell Knetzger secretary Milwau kee RC Association wrote reply Jim Cianciolo kind enough send copy letter arrived just time include months column have identical situation Milwaukee RC fields Milwaukee County park land Milwaukee County decided giving us use land did know enough about RC able have day-to-day park employees regulate use field So required modelers peti tioning use land create some kind organization would develop enforce field rules created Milwaukee RC Association has landuse permit county operate field behalf public pilot use field must buy annual license Association license fee used maintenance county monitors what fee charge prevent us turning fee tool make land usable rich annual fee $15 pilot receives license license becomes method claiming frequency use field slip card under clip denoting frequen cy No card no frequency Any sloppy flying Without talking another pilot can walk over copy down name address County required us post field rules safe use field obvious must have license case County absorbs main tenance can require license pilots known can receive periodic mailings about safety etc will notice license applica tion Russell included application form JDP AMA membership required. equivalent insurance anti-AMA modelers have tried Continued page 120 20 Model Aviation PRO-CLAMP Tuned Pipe Clamp $250** pipe included ITS SNAP 8 oz $4 95* $149** pipe included ED Add $175 Add $050 Shipping Handling Dealer-Dist Inqutries Invited TICK OFF TIMER Now AvaIlable14 0-20 Seconds Fuel shutoff Flood Off Auto rudder function Weight V oz Fuel line included EXTRA FUEL UNE TUBING50- ft DIRECT ORDER ONLY Send Cash Check MO- COD $3 extra Calif 6% JOHN TATONE 164 School St e Daly City CA 94014 415-756-3400 Limited supply Safety/Preston Continued page 20 buy rider homeowners policy would give required onemillion dollars insurance find cost rider exceeds cost AMA membership single mod eler seven years has failed join AMA basic principle person should have join private organiza tion use public land associa tion required organization modeler joins modeler buys license us does join us modeler has problem operation field first contact us phone writing com plaint will address handle satisfaction can go County Applied situation Kansas City steps should go back County explain essential need 1 Enforceable rules use field since RC aircraft can deadly 2 Individual insurance coverage miti gate much County would other wise have provide case accident persons property occurs 3 useridentification license County lawyer will usually sup port basic points since rules accidents likely opposing attorney would have field day finding County liable because posted no rules insurance another matter golf courses County simply purchases extra coverage necessary includes cost greens fee County charging no fee use field option has begin doing soand provide insurance other option what outlined above modeler must provide insurance coverage too steps fail com pletely disheartened because both other modeler County land can sue County other modeler damages property Public bodies pgy large surance premiums general liability might also want contact clubs Chicago area since virtually flies Forest Preserve lands recollection Forest Preserve requires no modeler insurance instead covering situation its own general coverage~ Id like thank Russell prompt informative response Jims con cerns other clubs conduct field operations publicly-owned land have different system described Russell Id appreciate hear ing about Have safe month John Preston 12235 Tildenwood Dr Rockville MD 20852 NMPRA Champs/Hager Continued page 90 Dub Jett also kept clipping away winning races Brian Richmond right too Brian did everything could break Shadels fast time best could post 115 Brian watch out exception 11lap race cut pylon race time never slower 117 beginning look like another win Dave Shadel Round 8 failed get airborne due pooped starting battery Wow what change standingsand what tough luck Dave Shadels zero put Dub Jett first place Dub never let up despite flawed first heat time stick-to-itiveness paid off big way Yes years champion Dub Jett private life vicepresident charge research devel opment Milchem Houston TX has modeling life top flier CL Speed until about seven years ago has worked very hard get top inPylon Racing deserves hearty congratulations everyone getting ready trophy presentations someone remarked Dub couldnt beat Dave head-tohead race offered some money winner whet interest So Dave Dub got ready final race neither having anything lose racehorse start both models being launched drop flag Dave got around No 1 pylon little quicker Dub first lap separation models race Dub gaining little looked like Dave going win during seventh lap Daves engine went lean Some race Dub still work get around Daves model Dub Jetts weekend race no exception About things Dub didnt win Fast Time Best Finish awards Dub unusual prize victory Phil Bussell 1985 NMPRA presi dent arranged winner have flight P-Si Mustang Comments everyone ranged Wow shouldnt have lunch lucky can get might have enough Dub have seoond thoughts climbed rear seat oould see giant smile up almost half-hour returned smile still hereperhaps bigger Dubs com ments Fantastic . Just super. points life Dub Jett seemed have won marbles almost everyone came some fantastic racing went home looking forward next years NMPRA Championships rumor has 1986 event might Las Vegas didnt make year lets get going 1986 120 Model Aviation THE ONE THAT WORKS CLEANERPolisher SUPER SHINE SUPER SLICK Glider Pilots Take Note P-Clamp Tuned Pipe Clamp Good _5000 I

John Preston _____________ Some aspects safetyof-flight operating RC model Also some considera tions flying models public lyowned land AMA SAFETY CODE Item number three Radio Control section Safety Code states will perform initial turn after takeoff away pit spectator parking areas will thereafter perform maneuvers flights sort landing approaches over pit spectator parking area Several letters some club rules have indicated above direc tive always followed think its intention pretty obvious avoid flying over people minimize pos sibility hitting someone model should get out control whatever reason Bill Zimmer AMA AVP District VI recently sent copy letter wrote AMA President John Grigg described situation wit nessed attended Control Line contest sponsored Chicago Circle Cutters CL Club circles contest held located adjacent RC flying site Portions Bills letter follow Before CL contest began RC fliers continuously flying over CL area over area low altitude missed hitting CL Stunter Wing Over maneuver five eight feet Just contest begin Quarter Scale Laser 200 CAP 21 flew over head no 20 feet off deck stood CL pit area Scared h--- out walked down RC area politely ex plained CL club having contest asked would please refrain flying over CL area What got bunch crap guy flying Q-Scale such didnt know over CL areaI didnt know lowThe wind changed change ap proach land wasnt until Bill stated AMA AVP cooperation received RCers moved pits changed flight pattern opinion no excuse H PATTERN P1 PATTERN WRONG RC fliers could have used justify flight operations caused models overfly Control Line circles during landing approaches Contest no contest RCers flying violation AMA safety code stated code negates protection AMA liability insurance say nothing about endangering other modelers Another situation can result models being flown violation Continued page 16 PIIOT PET 1PILOT Ftp PIT AREA I RIGHT Theres right wayand wrong wayto perform Traffic Pattern Approach land ing RC model find out Iefthand illustrations wrong righthand rightyoull have read column safety RIGHT 14 Model Aviation SINCE ThIS FLYIN& FiELD IS COUNTY OWNED NEE WORKS AS T1IEI INSURANCEJ AGENT NeWS Service StIThV ProduCts AInericaS fore ~5igflrof quality model parts acceSSofl SeanlC unveiled evRLeak Boat Tank first veeStYle tank system designed SPec1fi~Y modelboafofde design cev-R0~ts popular vshapeutank seam racing hulls mpervious less split- proof glow fuels announced company ~1n addition added Sullivan fuel tankhessures fulll1 capaciW comes neces sary hardware fittings jcluding apper~ klu r Sullivans nkpickuPsR Leak fuel ava dealer 0 earyou ~ch tank peed Ahead Full WIL4 j6XCEL 1j1tvii PRODUCTS nStt~0 BoX 5166 neNOrthHSVC212243017323500 Baltimore Mleiecznc pnVe i ne RODUCTS Specializing Quadra/Zenoah Sales Service PO Box 6226 Hayward CA 94540Tel 415 581-4277 Eves New MK II H & K Superstarters 0-35$2495 0-50$2495 MAG II$3495 Super Hustler$3495 Zenoah$2495 Tartan Twin$3995 Roper 37$2495 90 Day Warranty ZENOAN QUARTZ CUSTOM Dual outlet aluminum muffler Carb rotated needle accessibility cowled Modified Quadra mount 6 bolt prop washer carb linkage jjComplete assembled WjUshown $14495 $16495 w/superstarterl safety code may result mixing Sailpianes electric-powered models liquid-fueled engine-powered models single flying site Such appears have case field used Raleigh Aero Masters club newsletters editor Tom Chipley reprinted letter AMA Special Services Direc tor Carl Maroney responded phone call AMA HQ clubs President Donald Weaver Although am aware specific questions Don asked Carl respond think following response Carl needs no further explanation should value clubs have mixed-model flight operations single site problem mixing Sailplanes electric-powered aircraft liquid fueled powered aircraft same field common Helicopters present further complication due differ ing flight characteristics voluntary flying field standard promulgated effort reduce highest groups insurance claims namely damage autos parked too close landing strip value standard has proved re duction claims type incident Powered airplanes such sport Pattern types should adhere prac tice flying side infinite line shown voluntary standard Sailplanes electric-powered gliders may seek thermals rear same line provided also adhere Safety Code overfly people vehicles preferred Pattern-type electric-powered planes stay same rules gasoline- glow-fuel air planes generally have same gliding capability electricpowered Sailplane therefore have shorter air time after motor stops Most clubs have found separate fields preferable Sometimes larger clubs break off special interest groups using fields separated widely enough avoid radio interference members meet monthly discuss common problems flying separately fliers like par ticipate flying discipline arrangement precludes neces sity join club Incidentally glow- gas-engined plane making deadstick landing considered glider motor stopped hope answers questions Donald Common sense still number criterion field operations using Safety Code voluntary standard support voluntary flying site specifications standard Carls letter refers can found page 130 1984-85 AMA rule book page 130 1986-87 rule book have lost thrown Continued page 18 S Seamless Boat Tanhi ljldOiComPet1t1on 2 DEALER INQUIRES IN V/TED ALL ORDERS ADD $200 POSTAGE & HANDLING CALIF RES ADD SALES TAX LEADERSHIP iN SILENT FLIGHT PERFORMANCE WITH 05 ELECTRIC POWER ROJN SPORT SCALE-3 CHANNEL 54 SPAN 425 50 IN AREA 40-45 OZ XeCwaLe OLDTIMER/SPORT-3 CHANNEL 58 SPAN 490 50 IN AREA 41 -46 OZ fflissZos 1n qe/es SPORT SCALE-4 CHANNEL 44SPAN 340 50 IN AREA 40-45 OZ LUCiFER TWO METER 05 ELECTRIC 78 SPAN 600 50 IN AREA 40-45 OZ ThE 10KW SERIES THE PREFERRED SAILPLANES FOR ALL FLIERSNOVICE TO COMPETITOR PROPH~ 941 995SPAN 941 50 IN ARFA 60 OZ150 IN 103h 7 YOUR SOURCE FOR HI STARTS WINCHES RETRIEVERS ELECTRIC MOTORS AND OTHER OUIET FLIGHT SUPPLIES PROPHET 7875 SPAN 613 50 IN AREA 625 OZIS0 IN WING LOADING 81/2 TO 51h CHORD DAY E Y IhlSYSTEMS CORPOR AT ION ONE WOOD LANE MALVERN PA 19355 215 644-6772 SEND SASE FOR INFO ORA SEE YOUR DEALER Consumers Guide Radio Control THIRD EDITION ished Oct 11985 Its Listed Dont Need See hobby shop order direct 75 Price $795 plus $180 UPS total ign air mail $1348 $795 plus $5 50 U 5 dollars please Send Check MO Credit Card info Consumers Guide 150 Ott St Harriaonburg VA 22801 434-0350 Numo Address Charge Card No MC VISA ClfllCFl MasterCard lB # _____________________ Expiration flsto away rule book want see flying site standard send SASE Ill mail copy standard establishes guidelines layout RC flying field followed should prevent models flying over people parked cars Despite existence Safety Code voluntary flying site standard appear some clubs still condone flying over people became apparent discussed club flight training pro grams column about year ago Most clubs have such programs re quire student pilots demonstrate some basic flight maneuvers before per mitted fly presence club instructor Typical maneuvers figure-of-eight rectangular flight pat terns include both left- righthand turns Several club training pro grams received contained illustra tions flight maneuvers show path model passing over areas other modelers spectators would have standing Im including such illustration column left illustration ap peared clubs flight training program text program stated pilot model has demonstrate can successfully make both right-hand left-hand traffic pattern approaches landing illustration wrong two reasons principal reason lies fact path model both RH LH pattern shows flying both sides runway Although pit spectator areas shown think safe assume would behind models pilot would easy fix illustration RC traf fic pattern beginning upwind leg pattern could relocated along centerline runway ever wind blowing direc tion indicated arrow just possible perform left-hand approach landing model passing behind pilot likely pit area would located second problem illustra tion safety consideration opinion before RC pilot can con sidered competent flying model must demonstrate landings can made equally well approaching runway either pilots left right modelers have preferred direction like make landing approach However flying sites wind doesnt blow same direction time illustration right shows correct path model makes both left-hand Flight 1 right-hand Flight 2 approach landing Note never crosses no flying side line marks near edge runway stretches infinity either direction Also note Ive shown Continued page 20 18Model Aviation Designed Bill Winter Products n POSI CURE CYANOACRYLATE J V9LS] U J 1 [s UIe [0] SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER ListSaleSavings 1 oz Fast Cure 3-5 Sec495$249500/0 Off 2 oz Fast Cure 3-5 Sec895$39656% Off 1 oz Gap-Filling 5 Sec$250% Off 2 oz Gap-Filling 5 Sec895$39656% Off OUR GUARANTEE TO YOU satisfied P051-CURE please return unused portion within 30 days full refundNo questions asked SHELDONS HOBBY SHOP 3157 Alum Rock Ave Jose CA 95127 FOR ORDERS ONLY PLEASEVISA 800 228-3237408 251-0789 Out State INFO 408 251-0787 California SHIPPING per order Hours Mon-Wed Fri & Sat 930-530 FAST SERVICE Thur 930-900 1200-500 COD ADD $190 H abby Horn Old Timer - born 1/odgL aSLANZOS8 GAS 60AL 1991 BROOKLYN DODGER 56 Cabin ""NEWEST Retail $32 95"INTRODUCTORY PRICE $39 St 1938 Record Breaker 96 $69 56 1939 Zipper 54S5356 1938 Kloud King 63 $9236 1941 Brigidier 56 $4976 1941 Super Quaker 78 $3276 1949 So Long 5t$3t36 1936 Buccaneer 04 55996 1938 Clipper MKI 72$4156 t937 Dallaire 108 S75 16 1935 Miss Awerica 84 $71 96 1941 Playboy Sr 00 $51 16 1941 Playboy Jr 54 $31 16 1939 Powerhouse 84 $5356 1940 Sailplane 78 $0476 1938 Trenton Terror 72 $4076 1940 Ranger 46S3196 1939 Korda Wake 44 $1916 1939 Mercury 72 6 kits qualify SAM events EF & RIG feature highest quality wachine cut & sanded parts Superior Competitton atl sheet strip wood wire & window material Plans orig EF modets easily convertible Sch RIG KITS Sailplanes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 78 ttst $1800 Midway Model GNOME R/C Hand Launch Glider$24tt Jolly Models FLINGER R/C HLG 58 Span $2400 Midway Model PAST EDDIE Acrobatic /t5 Elec$19tt Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 05s$3250 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3ttt Astro ASTRO SPORT 37 Direct 05 Elect $225t Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Electrics $2250 Midway ULTRA MK IV 86 Geared t4 EP $3900 Midway FLYING QUAKER 04 40-454 stroke $6476 44s/Midway DENNY JR 72 Aluw Cowel $6396 4ks/Midwav BUZZARD BOMBSHELL 72$5196 PULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS 6 Parts AvaI ttrrtlli & HANDLING Up $800 add $150 $001 $2t0t add $225 $2ttl $4500 add $300 $4501 $7000 add $350 over $7000 add $400 CA Addressees add 6% las Send MO Visa/MC#*Bsp Check tallow up 30 days CK clearance COD Esact Charges plus $150 Hdl Cash Only 04 Page CATALOGUE $200 PP/tat Class copy wilt sent free--when requestedaith order HOBBY HORN 15173 Moran St PO Box 2212 Westminster Ca 92684 1714 8939311 [AftHrs 714 89512t3t differing pilot positions two flights think RC pilots prefer stand towards downwind end runway places behind model during takeoff beginners makes steering corrections during takeoff roll easier perform minimizes possibility pilot being struck someone elses model model veers over near edge run way enters pilot zone Publicly-owned flying sites December 1985 issue column asked reader input clubs flying fields publicly owned Jim Cianciolo president Kansas City RC Associa tion wanted know handle problem non-AMA-member modelers flying field located public park problem under consideration fact fliers would covered AMA liability insurance Russell Knetzger secretary Milwau kee RC Association wrote reply Jim Cianciolo kind enough send copy letter arrived just time include months column have identical situation Milwaukee RC fields Milwaukee County park land Milwaukee County decided giving us use land did know enough about RC able have day-to-day park employees regulate use field So required modelers peti tioning use land create some kind organization would develop enforce field rules created Milwaukee RC Association has landuse permit county operate field behalf public pilot use field must buy annual license Association license fee used maintenance county monitors what fee charge prevent us turning fee tool make land usable rich annual fee $15 pilot receives license license becomes method claiming frequency use field slip card under clip denoting frequen cy No card no frequency Any sloppy flying Without talking another pilot can walk over copy down name address County required us post field rules safe use field obvious must have license case County absorbs main tenance can require license pilots known can receive periodic mailings about safety etc will notice license applica tion Russell included application form JDP AMA membership required. equivalent insurance anti-AMA modelers have tried Continued page 120 20 Model Aviation PRO-CLAMP Tuned Pipe Clamp $250** pipe included ITS SNAP 8 oz $4 95* $149** pipe included ED Add $175 Add $050 Shipping Handling Dealer-Dist Inqutries Invited TICK OFF TIMER Now AvaIlable14 0-20 Seconds Fuel shutoff Flood Off Auto rudder function Weight V oz Fuel line included EXTRA FUEL UNE TUBING50- ft DIRECT ORDER ONLY Send Cash Check MO- COD $3 extra Calif 6% JOHN TATONE 164 School St e Daly City CA 94014 415-756-3400 Limited supply Safety/Preston Continued page 20 buy rider homeowners policy would give required onemillion dollars insurance find cost rider exceeds cost AMA membership single mod eler seven years has failed join AMA basic principle person should have join private organiza tion use public land associa tion required organization modeler joins modeler buys license us does join us modeler has problem operation field first contact us phone writing com plaint will address handle satisfaction can go County Applied situation Kansas City steps should go back County explain essential need 1 Enforceable rules use field since RC aircraft can deadly 2 Individual insurance coverage miti gate much County would other wise have provide case accident persons property occurs 3 useridentification license County lawyer will usually sup port basic points since rules accidents likely opposing attorney would have field day finding County liable because posted no rules insurance another matter golf courses County simply purchases extra coverage necessary includes cost greens fee County charging no fee use field option has begin doing soand provide insurance other option what outlined above modeler must provide insurance coverage too steps fail com pletely disheartened because both other modeler County land can sue County other modeler damages property Public bodies pgy large surance premiums general liability might also want contact clubs Chicago area since virtually flies Forest Preserve lands recollection Forest Preserve requires no modeler insurance instead covering situation its own general coverage~ Id like thank Russell prompt informative response Jims con cerns other clubs conduct field operations publicly-owned land have different system described Russell Id appreciate hear ing about Have safe month John Preston 12235 Tildenwood Dr Rockville MD 20852 NMPRA Champs/Hager Continued page 90 Dub Jett also kept clipping away winning races Brian Richmond right too Brian did everything could break Shadels fast time best could post 115 Brian watch out exception 11lap race cut pylon race time never slower 117 beginning look like another win Dave Shadel Round 8 failed get airborne due pooped starting battery Wow what change standingsand what tough luck Dave Shadels zero put Dub Jett first place Dub never let up despite flawed first heat time stick-to-itiveness paid off big way Yes years champion Dub Jett private life vicepresident charge research devel opment Milchem Houston TX has modeling life top flier CL Speed until about seven years ago has worked very hard get top inPylon Racing deserves hearty congratulations everyone getting ready trophy presentations someone remarked Dub couldnt beat Dave head-tohead race offered some money winner whet interest So Dave Dub got ready final race neither having anything lose racehorse start both models being launched drop flag Dave got around No 1 pylon little quicker Dub first lap separation models race Dub gaining little looked like Dave going win during seventh lap Daves engine went lean Some race Dub still work get around Daves model Dub Jetts weekend race no exception About things Dub didnt win Fast Time Best Finish awards Dub unusual prize victory Phil Bussell 1985 NMPRA presi dent arranged winner have flight P-Si Mustang Comments everyone ranged Wow shouldnt have lunch lucky can get might have enough Dub have seoond thoughts climbed rear seat oould see giant smile up almost half-hour returned smile still hereperhaps bigger Dubs com ments Fantastic . Just super. points life Dub Jett seemed have won marbles almost everyone came some fantastic racing went home looking forward next years NMPRA Championships rumor has 1986 event might Las Vegas didnt make year lets get going 1986 120 Model Aviation THE ONE THAT WORKS CLEANERPolisher SUPER SHINE SUPER SLICK Glider Pilots Take Note P-Clamp Tuned Pipe Clamp Good _5000 I