John Preston___________________________ Safety Comes First Enter Safety-logo contest Anatomy accident Jokers have no place flying field SAFETY LOGO Prior February 1985 issue Model Aviation Safety column headed logo depicted hand severed finger purpose using logo remind readers commonly reported accident associated sport model avi ation results getting ones fingers prop arc Fortunately severed-finger accidents much less common result finger laceration injuries However Ive sev eral letters readers now missing part finger due contact turning propeller February 1985 subsequent issues Safety column no longer carried cut-finger logo until just month ago nobody questioned its mysterious disappearance Noting absence cut-finger logo reader wanted know no longer used Well discontinued after complaint lodged major distributor hobby supplies believed good taste time asked editor come up new symbol head up Safety column being very artistic creative person could never dream up something suit able However Im sure readers just chock-full creativity art department So Im going ask give some thought new safety symbol appear head column Unfortunately am position offer prize winning design something suitable submitted full credit will given its creator will have personal satisfaction seeing work art month have idea safety symbol send address appears end column Fancy artwork nec essary pen pencil sketch back envelope will suffice record cut-finger logo created US Consumer Product Safety Commis sion public-awareness safety campaign called Spot Danger Decals made available intended stuck near hazard areas blade etc products such power mowers snow-throwers hedge-trimmers chain saws have purchased walk-behind power lawnmower manufac tured after December 31 1979 may have recog nized similarity Safety Comes First cutfinger logo symbol warning label near grass discharge chute mower mower warning-label requirement CPSC regulation such products Hazards young children several previous Safety columns have accounts readers about accidents occurred young children permitted access modelers work shop Last month letter arrived Paul rette Ben Lomond CA another such ac count fortunately did result injury did cause child some anguish Paul described incident follows Just now two-year-old daughter put charger jack mouth plugged didnt scream shout cried hard quite Just imagine 10 volts 50 mA across tongue Its very sensitive part body Im fault leaving charger could get just never thought would happen Also delayed getting transmit ter another room re ceiver battery charge lesson ob vious Keep potentially dangerous modeling gear out reach children little girl apparently alnghtno burns scars Now Im wondering average charger supplied radio could seriously hurt person Can comment answer Pauls question No possible receive lethal shock sustain burns contacting 10-volt power source electrical current 50 mA flows during normal charging operation has no bearing current will flow person touches 10-volt source human body has sub stantially higher resistance batteries radio example try touching positive terminal 96-volt transmitter battery pack hand negative terminal other hand doubt anyone will feel sensation because current flow will below perception level about nijiliampere due resistance body Wetting hands will lower resistance skin might result sensation some people recommend place 10-volt source across tongue because know past experience child touched tongue terminals 4/2-volt dry battery received unpleasant sensation dont know voltage current will flow through body will sufficient become hazard tests subjects under controlled conditions has shown person grasping No 6 copper wire domi Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation 11 4p III . k S LCAS tA ACT I-IKe THE VIE.LI CLO4N1 YOU MIC44T WELL LOOI4 LIKE iT column provided address Items 9 concern regarding safety aspects 1 model aviatE. activities content column however opinion author does net necessarily represent 11111 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previous columns opinion courtesy safety go hand-in-hand opinion reinforced letter received just few days ago Although writer did request anonymity think would best mention name just keep things harmonious club field future letter concerns club comedian appears have given no thought possible consequences pranks letter fol lows Recently something happened local field dont think have ever seen mentioned column Il-year-old son arrived field greeted some fellow fliers has known somewhat joker son relatively new hobby stand him flight line safety backup After first flight landed plane retumed pit area fueled readied second plane flight son takeoff fly plane also little assistance possible Continued page 22 /4Y-et//1DRADIO CONTROL SHORT 111 P-39 AIRA COBRA NEW25 TO 45 ENGINES GOOD FOUR CYCLE SUBJECT WING SPAN 55____ IL S IS THE NINTH RELEASE OF OUR INCREASINGLY POPULAR EASY-BUILD SHORT KITS THE REALISTIC LOOKING AIRACOBRA FLIES LIKE DREAM WITH FLENTI OF WING AND TAIL AREA FOR FULL-RANGE 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pencil marks transmitters just case accidentally get hit during handling always check before fly Well time really paid off son taken off resetting trims dont think could have avoided crash biggest fear plane might have gotten some spectators caused serious injury avoid scene didnt say anything about trims just continued fly am still thinking about notifying AMA about guy hope reads some thing about dangerous jokes flying field column other smart guys Out should get hint serious injury could result clowning around other peoples trans mitters' comment above letter hope its publication column will cause club joker realize stupidity actions might well have resulted injury innocent club member spectator Anatomy accident version Web sters dictionary defines word accident event occurring chance unknown causes club newsletter recently came attention described accident Continued page 24 Hctgv Horn Old Timer _ Jka 14om LaZ05 8 GAS MODEL Jl/todat s5acuicgRECOAD EcEaSte 1941 BROOKLYN DOOcER 56 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time wam him either no rule infractions either AMA Safety Code club field rules pilots proper locations approach landing both made center runway no unsafe equipment involved Everything exactly should have Perhaps should tell us something right such incident can happen following rules what can happen decide break few Im sure incident willor shouldmake us aware safer fliers found above incident newsletter Spillway RC Club Editor John Violette However occurred different clubs flying field John borrowed other clubs newsletter agree author incident club clubs should give some serious considera tion installtion telephone flying field Perhaps cost such installation might make prohibitive its worth checking Continued page 139 IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations read Make engine before Make 60 120 four-stroke less means 1 Quieter glow 2 More mellow sounding four-cycle 3 More usable power both 4 Highest power-to-weight ratio 5 The lowest idle ever 6 Increase mileage 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John Preston___________________________ Safety Comes First Enter Safety-logo contest Anatomy accident Jokers have no place flying field SAFETY LOGO Prior February 1985 issue Model Aviation Safety column headed logo depicted hand severed finger purpose using logo remind readers commonly reported accident associated sport model avi ation results getting ones fingers prop arc Fortunately severed-finger accidents much less common result finger laceration injuries However Ive sev eral letters readers now missing part finger due contact turning propeller February 1985 subsequent issues Safety column no longer carried cut-finger logo until just month ago nobody questioned its mysterious disappearance Noting absence cut-finger logo reader wanted know no longer used Well discontinued after complaint lodged major distributor hobby supplies believed good taste time asked editor come up new symbol head up Safety column being very artistic creative person could never dream up something suit able However Im sure readers just chock-full creativity art department So Im going ask give some thought new safety symbol appear head column Unfortunately am position offer prize winning design something suitable submitted full credit will given its creator will have personal satisfaction seeing work art month have idea safety symbol send address appears end column Fancy artwork nec essary pen pencil sketch back envelope will suffice record cut-finger logo created US Consumer Product Safety Commis sion public-awareness safety campaign called Spot Danger Decals made available intended stuck near hazard areas blade etc products such power mowers snow-throwers hedge-trimmers chain saws have purchased walk-behind power lawnmower manufac tured after December 31 1979 may have recog nized similarity Safety Comes First cutfinger logo symbol warning label near grass discharge chute mower mower warning-label requirement CPSC regulation such products Hazards young children several previous Safety columns have accounts readers about accidents occurred young children permitted access modelers work shop Last month letter arrived Paul rette Ben Lomond CA another such ac count fortunately did result injury did cause child some anguish Paul described incident follows Just now two-year-old daughter put charger jack mouth plugged didnt scream shout cried hard quite Just imagine 10 volts 50 mA across tongue Its very sensitive part body Im fault leaving charger could get just never thought would happen Also delayed getting transmit ter another room re ceiver battery charge lesson ob vious Keep potentially dangerous modeling gear out reach children little girl apparently alnghtno burns scars Now Im wondering average charger supplied radio could seriously hurt person Can comment answer Pauls question No possible receive lethal shock sustain burns contacting 10-volt power source electrical current 50 mA flows during normal charging operation has no bearing current will flow person touches 10-volt source human body has sub stantially higher resistance batteries radio example try touching positive terminal 96-volt transmitter battery pack hand negative terminal other hand doubt anyone will feel sensation because current flow will below perception level about nijiliampere due resistance body Wetting hands will lower resistance skin might result sensation some people recommend place 10-volt source across tongue because know past experience child touched tongue terminals 4/2-volt dry battery received unpleasant sensation dont know voltage current will flow through body will sufficient become hazard tests subjects under controlled conditions has shown person grasping No 6 copper wire domi Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation 11 4p III . k S LCAS tA ACT I-IKe THE VIE.LI CLO4N1 YOU MIC44T WELL LOOI4 LIKE iT column provided address Items 9 concern regarding safety aspects 1 model aviatE. activities content column however opinion author does net necessarily represent 11111 posItion Academy Model Aeronautics KWIK STIK 40 JIMCOIson MODELS KWIK STIK 60 TRULY READY TO FLY KWIK STIK 40 60 can ready fly Iessthan two hours Convenhionally built balsa ply hardwood spars Dubro hardware covered monokote solid white choice red orange yellow trim black blue silvertrim qualityAmerican builtaircraft machine cut jig built GORDON BANKS OF RC REPORT MAGAZINE SAYS THE PLEASANT SURPRISE WAS ITS SPEED AND TRACKING IT DOESNT DO ANYTHING UNEXPECTED EXCEPT CLIMB AND FLY FASTER THAN ANTICIPATED WITH WIDE OPEN K&B 40 IF FOR ANY REASON YOU CHOOSE TO BUY READY MADE RC SPORT MODEL FOR 40 ENGINE THIS ONE CERTAINLY DESERVES YOUR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION THIS IS FROM THE MAN WHO TELLS IT LIKE IT IS SPAN WEIGHT AREAPRICE 60 60 65 75 lbs 840 $17995 40 40 45 55 lbs 600 $15995 WATCH FOR OUR KWIK STIK 20 AND 90 SOON VISA AND MASTERCARD WELCOME JlMCOIson MODELS 911 N DATE STREET PLAINVIEW TX 79072 806-296-9452 DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED TRIM KNWE Trim Knife designed precisely edge trim excess covertog material model Can used outside edges straight curved Blade can set 1/16 1/4 simple adjustment screw Trim Knife mill make perfect overlap buD seams Works coverirg materials 6 blades Trim Knife Set includes 6 blades $900 Trim Knife Blades 5 per pack $300 Na Notches Stra ght Cuts Heavy duty extra sharp no no cli bade Same s ze regular blades tip does no tIe cutt ng 0 s p ping thicker materials Great big birds Big Bird Blades box 100 blades $950 TrHI nun rrxnkaoe 1211 hladest $250 nant hand unable let go wire current reached about 15 mA lowest let go current recorded test 72 mA highest 216 mA other tests conducted animals shown current will result ventricular fibrillation heart function body weight shock duration frequency AC current current flow through body 50 mA would sufficient result death humans sustained second voltage wire varied obtain noted current-flows Flying field courtesy Being polite fellow club members during operations club flying field subject Ive mentioned previous columns opinion courtesy safety go hand-in-hand opinion reinforced letter received just few days ago Although writer did request anonymity think would best mention name just keep things harmonious club field future letter concerns club comedian appears have given no thought possible consequences pranks letter fol lows Recently something happened local field dont think have ever seen mentioned column Il-year-old son arrived field greeted some fellow fliers has known somewhat joker son relatively new hobby stand him flight line safety backup After first flight landed plane retumed pit area fueled readied second plane flight son takeoff fly plane also little assistance possible Continued page 22 /4Y-et//1DRADIO CONTROL SHORT 111 P-39 AIRA COBRA NEW25 TO 45 ENGINES GOOD FOUR CYCLE SUBJECT WING SPAN 55____ IL S IS THE NINTH RELEASE OF OUR INCREASINGLY POPULAR EASY-BUILD SHORT KITS THE REALISTIC LOOKING AIRACOBRA FLIES LIKE DREAM WITH FLENTI OF WING AND TAIL AREA FOR FULL-RANGE POSITIVE CONTROL ITS TRICYCLE LANDING GEAR GIVES EXCELLENT GROUND HANDLING AND TAKE OFF CDNTROL ABILITY AS WITH ALL OUR SHORT KITS THE AIRACOBRA IS DESIGNED AROUND POAM WING AND BOX FRAME FUSELAGE FOR UNSUR PASSED SIMPLEAND STURDY CONSTRUCTION IT COMES WITHALL ESSENTIAL PARTS TEMPLATESANDEASY-TO-FOLLOWPLANSBUT DOES NOT INCLUDE GENERAL WOOD OR HARDWARE SHORT KIT INCLUDES PRECISIDN MADE ARCOFOAM WING CORES FORMED HIGH-IMPACT COWLING AND REAR INTAKE FORMED EXHAUST STACKS CLEAR CANOPY WITH FRAMEWORK DETAIL PLYWOOD FIREWALL MAIN LANDING GEAR STRAPS BLOCKS AND SCREWS PRE-FORMED STEEL ENGINE MOUNT CONTROL SURFACE HINGES DUALITY PLANS WITH CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AND ALL NECESSARY TEMPLATES BILL OP MATERIALS FOR EASY SELECTION OF ADDITIONAL WOOD AND HARDWARE ORDERING OtNO CRtCI DR MONtY ORDtR FOR $2995 PLOD 5450 PDSTNOt ICANADIARS ADD 555Ol TO WIND MFO. PD 9DB 33 CRTSOAL LAKE iL 50014 ILLiNOIS RESI5tNTS ADD SlAb SALES nan OLL ORDERS MDST BE IS OS FDNDS StND S3SO FOR FRDSDCT CATALOD SESCRIRINO OUR COMPLETE List SF FORM CORE REPLOCEMENT WINOS ACCESSDRIES KITS TODLO 055 MOCH MORE CATALOG FREE WITH ORDER $/4/ A9FGPHONE 815-459-0417 16 Model Aviation OUT OF THE BOX 1/6 scale fully poseable 12 action pilots dressed in-removable fabric flight gear time No painting assembly required WWI & Civilian weigh 6 oz WWII pilot has removable Parachute Mae West weighs 8 oz Add $325 per figure P&H Calif res add sales tax Allow 10 days delivery Note Pilots can also fly 1/5 scale ships Send Check money order MGA Enterprises PO Box 626 Dept m Fresno Calif 93709 went engage electric starter spinner result spinner pulled off because starter leads switched connection battery drew great amount laughter certain fellow modeler party pooper went along gag corrected problem went ahead started engine handed transmitter son notice trims pushed side have reference pencil marks transmitters just case accidentally get hit during handling always check before fly Well time really paid off son taken off resetting trims dont think could have avoided crash biggest fear plane might have gotten some spectators caused serious injury avoid scene didnt say anything about trims just continued fly am still thinking about notifying AMA about guy hope reads some thing about dangerous jokes flying field column other smart guys Out should get hint serious injury could result clowning around other peoples trans mitters' comment above letter hope its publication column will cause club joker realize stupidity actions might well have resulted injury innocent club member spectator Anatomy accident version Web sters dictionary defines word accident event occurring chance unknown causes club newsletter recently came attention described accident Continued page 24 Hctgv Horn Old Timer _ Jka 14om LaZ05 8 GAS MODEL Jl/todat s5acuicgRECOAD EcEaSte 1941 BROOKLYN DOOcER 56 cabin EWEST0 Retail $52 9500INTRODUCTORY PRICE* $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 1939 Zipper 54$5356 1938 Kloud King 63 $42 36 1991 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super Guaker 70 $7276 1940 So Long 5e$3036 1936 Buccaneer 89 $5996 l93OcIipperMKI 7259156 1937 Dallaire 108 $75 16 1935 Miss America 09 $7196 1941 Playboy 5r 00 $5116 1991 Playboy Jr 54$3116 1930 Powerhouse 84 $5356 1990 5ailplane 78 $0476 1930 Trenton Terror 72 $4076 1940 Ranger46$3196 1939 Korda Wake 49 $1916 1939 Mercury 72 6 kits qualify 5AM events 1FF & B/c feature highest quallty machine cut & sanded parts 5uperior competition alt sheet otrip wood wire 6 window material Plans orig FF hut models easily convertible 3ch B/C KITS Sailpianes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 70 Ss $1000 Midway Model GNOME R/C Hand Launch Glider$2400 Jolly Models FLINGER R/tZ HLG 50 Span $2400 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Aerobatic /05 Elec$1900 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 85s$32t0 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3000 Astro 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right side head vicinity ear Al knocked unconscious approxi mately minute bleeding profusely Other club members moved quickly administer emergency first aid make 911 call very very fortunate find someone home house Superior Street would have go much further distance make emergency call Contact also tried use CB radio took several minutes make Everyone talked felt time injuries Al sustained much severe turned out bea lacerated ear shoulder swollen bruised jaw obvious injuries could very easily have severe fatal Enough __________________________________________ details lets take look what can learn Continued page 26 __________________________________ 24 Model Aviation L ROUSH KITS TaylorCraft Full span 100 Ares 1670 Clipped 84 An 1300 Power 75 12 Cu BalssftPiy 1012 e $9995 Super Sport 120 Spet 73 Ass 960 Power 75 12 Cu m $9996 Super KwIk FIi Span 70 Ate 927 Power 75 12 cu $8996 Everyday Scale PSi Span 78 Aiee 930 Power 75 12 Cu $9996 Jr Sticks Span 72 Ares 1000 Power 75 12 Cu $6995 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time wam him either no rule infractions either AMA Safety Code club field rules pilots proper locations approach landing both made center runway no unsafe equipment involved Everything exactly should have Perhaps should tell us something right such incident can happen following rules what can happen decide break few Im sure incident willor shouldmake us aware safer fliers found above incident newsletter Spillway RC Club Editor John Violette However occurred different clubs flying field John borrowed other clubs newsletter agree author incident club clubs should give some serious considera tion installtion telephone flying field Perhaps cost such installation might make prohibitive its worth checking Continued page 139 IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations read Make engine before Make 60 120 four-stroke less means 1 Quieter glow 2 More mellow sounding four-cycle 3 More usable power both 4 Highest power-to-weight ratio 5 The lowest idle ever 6 Increase mileage up 4 times 7 Runs cooler glow 8 No glowplugs fail 9 Increased reliability 10 Fuel available concentrate Conversion kits available 049 30 cid Schnuerle ported engines Its sim ple just change heads fuel What waiting Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Send self-addressed stamped enve lope $100 information call 203-877-1670 between 730 pm and 930 pm EST Mon-Fri DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO Box 141 Malford CT 06460 The leader quiet combustion technology since 1976 26 Model Aviation Safety/Preston Continued page 26 out no existing telephone nearby Another thing can suggest clubs draft procedure followed event accident requires medical assis tance nearest telephone rescue squad hospital club flying field has bulletin board information should posted prominent place Have safe month John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Wild Hare/Henry Continued page 37 Engine Starting Dont everand repeat dont everstart three-engine airplane first completely tying down cannot move forward backward Failure tie plane down could cause high-speed propeller driven hand leg method highly recom mend build simple wheel chock rig Use fixed wheel chock rig immobilize airplane starting engines After engines have started synchronized lift airplane up out rig starting start both wing engines first center fuselage engine last Whichever wing engine start first de pends whether right-handed left-handed Its good idea have needle valve preset center engine before starting Its too late reach center needle valve wing engines operatingthats no no Also its mandatory use tachometer syn chronize engines rpm especially two outboard wing engines sake safety always use tachometer adjust needle valves behind engines center engine really does need synchronized does fly three engines give Wild Hare power like tractor Al though doesnt fly extremely fast airplane climbs out straight flies point Itll climb out 450 angle p 3 p pp peltPP Iii BENTOM BROWN JR CAMPBELL COMCT- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS 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John Preston___________________________ Safety Comes First Enter Safety-logo contest Anatomy accident Jokers have no place flying field SAFETY LOGO Prior February 1985 issue Model Aviation Safety column headed logo depicted hand severed finger purpose using logo remind readers commonly reported accident associated sport model avi ation results getting ones fingers prop arc Fortunately severed-finger accidents much less common result finger laceration injuries However Ive sev eral letters readers now missing part finger due contact turning propeller February 1985 subsequent issues Safety column no longer carried cut-finger logo until just month ago nobody questioned its mysterious disappearance Noting absence cut-finger logo reader wanted know no longer used Well discontinued after complaint lodged major distributor hobby supplies believed good taste time asked editor come up new symbol head up Safety column being very artistic creative person could never dream up something suit able However Im sure readers just chock-full creativity art department So Im going ask give some thought new safety symbol appear head column Unfortunately am position offer prize winning design something suitable submitted full credit will given its creator will have personal satisfaction seeing work art month have idea safety symbol send address appears end column Fancy artwork nec essary pen pencil sketch back envelope will suffice record cut-finger logo created US Consumer Product Safety Commis sion public-awareness safety campaign called Spot Danger Decals made available intended stuck near hazard areas blade etc products such power mowers snow-throwers hedge-trimmers chain saws have purchased walk-behind power lawnmower manufac tured after December 31 1979 may have recog nized similarity Safety Comes First cutfinger logo symbol warning label near grass discharge chute mower mower warning-label requirement CPSC regulation such products Hazards young children several previous Safety columns have accounts readers about accidents occurred young children permitted access modelers work shop Last month letter arrived Paul rette Ben Lomond CA another such ac count fortunately did result injury did cause child some anguish Paul described incident follows Just now two-year-old daughter put charger jack mouth plugged didnt scream shout cried hard quite Just imagine 10 volts 50 mA across tongue Its very sensitive part body Im fault leaving charger could get just never thought would happen Also delayed getting transmit ter another room re ceiver battery charge lesson ob vious Keep potentially dangerous modeling gear out reach children little girl apparently alnghtno burns scars Now Im wondering average charger supplied radio could seriously hurt person Can comment answer Pauls question No possible receive lethal shock sustain burns contacting 10-volt power source electrical current 50 mA flows during normal charging operation has no bearing current will flow person touches 10-volt source human body has sub stantially higher resistance batteries radio example try touching positive terminal 96-volt transmitter battery pack hand negative terminal other hand doubt anyone will feel sensation because current flow will below perception level about nijiliampere due resistance body Wetting hands will lower resistance skin might result sensation some people recommend place 10-volt source across tongue because know past experience child touched tongue terminals 4/2-volt dry battery received unpleasant sensation dont know voltage current will flow through body will sufficient become hazard tests subjects under controlled conditions has shown person grasping No 6 copper wire domi Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation 11 4p III . k S LCAS tA ACT I-IKe THE VIE.LI CLO4N1 YOU MIC44T WELL LOOI4 LIKE iT column provided address Items 9 concern regarding safety aspects 1 model aviatE. activities content column however opinion author does net necessarily represent 11111 posItion Academy Model Aeronautics KWIK STIK 40 JIMCOIson MODELS KWIK STIK 60 TRULY READY TO FLY KWIK STIK 40 60 can ready fly Iessthan two hours Convenhionally built balsa ply hardwood spars Dubro hardware covered monokote solid white choice red orange yellow trim black blue silvertrim qualityAmerican builtaircraft machine cut jig built GORDON BANKS OF RC REPORT MAGAZINE SAYS THE PLEASANT SURPRISE WAS ITS SPEED AND TRACKING IT DOESNT DO ANYTHING UNEXPECTED EXCEPT CLIMB AND FLY FASTER THAN ANTICIPATED WITH WIDE OPEN K&B 40 IF FOR ANY REASON YOU CHOOSE TO BUY READY MADE RC SPORT MODEL FOR 40 ENGINE THIS ONE CERTAINLY DESERVES YOUR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION THIS IS FROM THE MAN WHO TELLS IT LIKE IT IS SPAN WEIGHT AREAPRICE 60 60 65 75 lbs 840 $17995 40 40 45 55 lbs 600 $15995 WATCH FOR OUR KWIK STIK 20 AND 90 SOON VISA AND MASTERCARD WELCOME JlMCOIson MODELS 911 N DATE STREET PLAINVIEW TX 79072 806-296-9452 DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED TRIM KNWE Trim Knife designed precisely edge trim excess 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previous columns opinion courtesy safety go hand-in-hand opinion reinforced letter received just few days ago Although writer did request anonymity think would best mention name just keep things harmonious club field future letter concerns club comedian appears have given no thought possible consequences pranks letter fol lows Recently something happened local field dont think have ever seen mentioned column Il-year-old son arrived field greeted some fellow fliers has known somewhat joker son relatively new hobby stand him flight line safety backup After first flight landed plane retumed pit area fueled readied second plane flight son takeoff fly plane also little assistance possible Continued page 22 /4Y-et//1DRADIO CONTROL SHORT 111 P-39 AIRA COBRA NEW25 TO 45 ENGINES GOOD FOUR CYCLE SUBJECT WING SPAN 55____ IL S IS THE NINTH RELEASE OF OUR INCREASINGLY POPULAR EASY-BUILD SHORT KITS THE REALISTIC LOOKING AIRACOBRA FLIES LIKE DREAM WITH FLENTI OF WING AND TAIL AREA FOR FULL-RANGE 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PD 9DB 33 CRTSOAL LAKE iL 50014 ILLiNOIS RESI5tNTS ADD SlAb SALES nan OLL ORDERS MDST BE IS OS FDNDS StND S3SO FOR FRDSDCT CATALOD SESCRIRINO OUR COMPLETE List SF FORM CORE REPLOCEMENT WINOS ACCESSDRIES KITS TODLO 055 MOCH MORE CATALOG FREE WITH ORDER $/4/ A9FGPHONE 815-459-0417 16 Model Aviation OUT OF THE BOX 1/6 scale fully poseable 12 action pilots dressed in-removable fabric flight gear time No painting assembly required WWI & Civilian weigh 6 oz WWII pilot has removable Parachute Mae West weighs 8 oz Add $325 per figure P&H Calif res add sales tax Allow 10 days delivery Note Pilots can also fly 1/5 scale ships Send Check money order MGA Enterprises PO Box 626 Dept m Fresno Calif 93709 went engage electric starter spinner result spinner pulled off because starter leads switched connection battery drew great amount laughter certain fellow modeler party pooper went along gag corrected problem went ahead started engine handed transmitter son notice trims pushed side have reference pencil marks transmitters just case accidentally get hit during handling always check before fly Well time really paid off son taken off resetting trims dont think could have avoided crash biggest fear plane might have gotten some spectators caused serious injury avoid scene didnt say anything about trims just continued fly am still thinking about notifying AMA about guy hope reads some thing about dangerous jokes flying field column other smart guys Out should get hint serious injury could result clowning around other peoples trans mitters' comment above letter hope its publication column will cause club joker realize stupidity actions might well have resulted injury innocent club member spectator Anatomy accident version Web sters dictionary defines word accident event occurring chance unknown causes club newsletter recently came attention described accident Continued page 24 Hctgv Horn Old Timer _ Jka 14om LaZ05 8 GAS MODEL Jl/todat s5acuicgRECOAD EcEaSte 1941 BROOKLYN DOOcER 56 cabin EWEST0 Retail $52 9500INTRODUCTORY PRICE* $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 1939 Zipper 54$5356 1938 Kloud King 63 $42 36 1991 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super Guaker 70 $7276 1940 So Long 5e$3036 1936 Buccaneer 89 $5996 l93OcIipperMKI 7259156 1937 Dallaire 108 $75 16 1935 Miss America 09 $7196 1941 Playboy 5r 00 $5116 1991 Playboy Jr 54$3116 1930 Powerhouse 84 $5356 1990 5ailplane 78 $0476 1930 Trenton Terror 72 $4076 1940 Ranger46$3196 1939 Korda Wake 49 $1916 1939 Mercury 72 6 kits qualify 5AM events 1FF & B/c feature highest quallty machine cut & sanded parts 5uperior competition alt sheet otrip wood wire 6 window material Plans orig FF hut models easily convertible 3ch B/C KITS Sailpianes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 70 Ss $1000 Midway Model GNOME R/C Hand Launch Glider$2400 Jolly Models FLINGER R/tZ HLG 50 Span $2400 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Aerobatic /05 Elec$1900 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 85s$32t0 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3000 Astro AsTRO SPORT 37 Direct 05 Elect $2350 Leisure WASP 37 Direct 05 Electrics $2250 Midway ULTRA MK ls 86 Geared 94 EP $3000 Midway FLYING QUAKER 04 40-454 stroke $6476 4ks/Midway DENNY JR 72 Alum Cowel $6396 4ks/Midaav BUZZARD BOMBSHELL 72$5196 FULL LINE OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS S Parts Aval SHIPPING S HANDLING 64 Page CATALOGUE Up $000 add $150$200 PP/tst class $001 $2000 add $225A copy will sent $2001 $4500 add $300 freewhen requested- $4501 $700 add $350 order over $7000 add $400HOBBY HORN CA Addresees add 6% tao15173 Moran St [Al send MO visa/MClO*EapPO Boa 2212 Check tallow up 30Westminster Ca 92604 days CK clearance t714 0930311 COD Exact Charges pius $150 Hdl [Cash Only[Aft lIrs t714 09512031 22 Model Aviation workfs starter system worlds integrated system starter parts starts hereHi-Tork accessories gets off superior start Hi-Tork Starter worlds powerful standard starter0 Hi-Tork features several innova tive safety features including patented hand guard keep hands away propeller starter switch located below handgrip help prevent accidental starts heavy-duty Dynatron Starter delivers one-third maximum power 12 volts closest competitor 47- 69% torque standard 12volt starters greater output Dynatron can used 24 volts Equipped patented safety guard Dynatron backed full two-year warranty against manufacturing defects Both outstanding starters made USA compatible other Sullivan products exemplil5/ dedication high quality technol ogy Youll find Sullivan starters accessories dealer near Get off safe trouble-free start eveiy time Sullivan Determined leading independent testing laboratory JEFt4R 70fX2& De jOy near oeerhead eiectnc peseer lows OocNonhHaveoS PO SoaS 66CBa ooreMD21224301732-3500 m9@ pilots 1 1DSI CURE CYANOACRYLATE S---IS SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY OFFER List Sale Savings 1 oz Fast Cure 3-5 Sec 495 $2 500/0 Off 2 oz Fast Cure 3-5 Sec895$39656% Off 1 oz Gap-Filling 5 Sec495$24950% 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 2135 Old Oakland Rd Jose CA 9513111 FOR ORDERS ONLY PLEASE LJ 800228-3237 800 822-1688 Out StateIn California $395 SHIPPING INFO 408 943-0872per order Hour Mon-Wed Fri & Sat 930-530 FAST SERVICE Thur 930-900 1200-500 COD ADD $190 RC flier struck another fliers model Im including description circumstances show rules being fol lowed event such following can occur chance Al standing furthest-north pilots pad flying two other individuals standing second pad also flying Another member experienced pilot very good flier standing third pad So inexperience factor incident Pilot No 3 flying high-wing model powered four-cycle 60 made touch-and-go As model lifted off runway wind exceptionally strong slightly across runway gusty times got underneath wing caused model bank sharply right turned towards pilot pads pits two fliers pad No 2 said saw pass front knife-edge attitude airplane proceeded onwards struck Al right side head vicinity ear Al knocked unconscious approxi mately minute bleeding profusely Other club members moved quickly administer emergency first aid make 911 call very very fortunate find someone home house Superior Street would have go much further distance make emergency call Contact also tried use CB radio took several minutes make Everyone talked felt time injuries Al sustained much severe turned out bea lacerated ear shoulder swollen bruised jaw obvious injuries could very easily have severe fatal Enough __________________________________________ details lets take look what can learn Continued page 26 __________________________________ 24 Model Aviation L ROUSH KITS TaylorCraft Full span 100 Ares 1670 Clipped 84 An 1300 Power 75 12 Cu BalssftPiy 1012 e $9995 Super Sport 120 Spet 73 Ass 960 Power 75 12 Cu m $9996 Super KwIk FIi Span 70 Ate 927 Power 75 12 cu $8996 Everyday Scale PSi Span 78 Aiee 930 Power 75 12 Cu $9996 Jr Sticks Span 72 Ares 1000 Power 75 12 Cu $6995 Coming Soon 80AT-6 Prices Include Shipping Direct Sales Only Send $1 catalog ROUSH MFG 1726 Bywood St SL Cautem Ohio 44707 2I 4544610 Wi Box 1063 Lorain Ohio 44055 Phone 216 282-8354 SCALE 3650 Ich 3695 IIUTNOOR PEANUT uper Scale. 3695 SPORT SCALE PC-a Porler Taylor Crall Slinson Voyager Rubber CO2 Power Kils each. 3750 SPORT MODELS An Embryo Model wllh 18 Span desIgned lo winl begInners experls 3750 HARD-TO-FIND ITEMS Early Bird Tissue Antique Aircraft ... 5595 True Olde Japanese Tissue lOin 3 colors 95 Japanese Tissue 12 6 colors3395 Microlite Plain3325 Silver3395 Microfilm 3375 Glue Solvent 3125 Condenser Paper 3 sheets8375 Plan Service over 17 Scale Sport Scale & Peanut Scale Rubber Strip 020 thra 085each 3175 3/32 tllru 5/32each 3195 Winder 81 395 Mark 1181 195 Complete Line Brown CO2 Motors Bales Wood Outdoor & Indoor Sheets & Strips Add 10% Postage mum Postage 3150 COMPLETE CATALOG 5150 FAI RUBBER Sizes 1/4 3/16 1/8 3/32 1/16 042 thick pound box Price $1300 includes 4 oz Slick Lube $1200 no lube Slick costs $175 Postpaid US via UPS Cal add 6/tax SMALL BOX 1/4 lb rubber $450 size Orders up $1500 1/4 lb rubber mdse. add $150 UPS Over $15 add 10% NIW le rubber chesics P30 props Air Express Mini-Peed /sA Crocket hooks Front end oseemblies 3 prop kits Starduster Satellites Winders Nardwere Books Coupe de Villa Finished prop $2495Very complete U 5 Ii Fuel Shutoff 30 sec. $1295 6 mm OT $1295 Tilka Wake field Finished Front End $4195 plus $250 Ups FAI Model Supply P0 Oox 3957 Send $1 CatalogTorrance CA 90610 unfortunate incident Probably important thing did make realize need provide some sort emergency communication field know other members expressed same feeling day know have talked about past along others opposed telephone field think incident should illustrate us need very seriously consider again 2 individuals talked said whole scenario happened instantly waming Al unaware anything about happen didnt see model coming have time respond defensively Members pits no time wam him either no rule infractions either AMA Safety Code club field rules pilots proper locations approach landing both made center runway no unsafe equipment involved Everything exactly should have Perhaps should tell us something right such incident can happen following rules what can happen decide break few Im sure incident willor shouldmake us aware safer fliers found above incident newsletter Spillway RC Club Editor John Violette However occurred different clubs flying field John borrowed other clubs newsletter agree author incident club clubs should give some serious considera tion installtion telephone flying field Perhaps cost such installation might make prohibitive its worth checking Continued page 139 IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations read Make engine before Make 60 120 four-stroke less means 1 Quieter glow 2 More mellow sounding four-cycle 3 More usable power both 4 Highest power-to-weight ratio 5 The lowest idle ever 6 Increase mileage up 4 times 7 Runs cooler glow 8 No glowplugs fail 9 Increased reliability 10 Fuel available concentrate Conversion kits available 049 30 cid Schnuerle ported engines Its sim ple just change heads fuel What waiting Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Send self-addressed stamped enve lope $100 information call 203-877-1670 between 730 pm and 930 pm EST Mon-Fri DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO Box 141 Malford CT 06460 The leader quiet combustion technology since 1976 26 Model Aviation Safety/Preston Continued page 26 out no existing telephone nearby Another thing can suggest clubs draft procedure followed event accident requires medical assis tance nearest telephone rescue squad hospital club flying field has bulletin board information should posted prominent place Have safe month John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Wild Hare/Henry Continued page 37 Engine Starting Dont everand repeat dont everstart three-engine airplane first completely tying down cannot move forward backward Failure tie plane down could cause high-speed propeller driven hand leg method highly recom mend build simple wheel chock rig Use fixed wheel chock rig immobilize airplane starting engines After engines have started synchronized lift airplane up out rig starting start both wing engines first center fuselage engine last Whichever wing engine start first de pends whether right-handed left-handed Its good idea have needle valve preset center engine before starting Its too late reach center needle valve wing engines operatingthats no no Also its mandatory use tachometer syn chronize engines rpm especially two outboard wing engines sake safety always use tachometer adjust needle valves behind engines center engine really does need synchronized does fly three engines give Wild Hare power like tractor Al though doesnt fly extremely fast airplane climbs out straight flies point Itll climb out 450 angle p 3 p pp peltPP Iii BENTOM BROWN JR CAMPBELL COMCT- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS ENYA- FAt FLYLINE FOX GOLDBERG GOLDEN AGE REPRO GENE DUBOIS GUILLOW K&B K&S L R S MAX RA PECK-POLYMER PERFECT - RN MODELS SEAGLEN SIG I STERLING SULLIVAN SUPER TIGRE TAFFINDER TELCO TOP FLITE TREXLER WILLIAMS & OTHERS IESTES MODEL ROCKETSI II S.d $100 its Cash Cheek Stamp oppe 44 psge tabloid sise DISCOUNT Catalog 900 illustrations over 700 Kits choose MAILORDER PHONEORDER IN STOREI PENN VALLEY HONEY CENTER 937 W Main t Laudalmla19441 out sight youll let first flight required hardly noticeable changes trim settings Wild Hare does rolls outside loops inverted flight power-on spins ease could probably coax out Im hot-dog pilot Engine torque has some effect very tight maneuvers plan fly Wild Hare Fly Seatthe full-scale cockpit designed flying RC models Fly Seat received magazine publicity ten years ago drew hundreds letters civilized oountry world Someday Ill donate AMA Museum until fly Wild Hare build great-flying straightflying machines write tell about Ed Henry 25 Gold Run Dr St Peters MO 63376 Tel 314 441-5827 TX Setup Continued page 43 dual-rate switches Airtronics CS7P transmitter counted twenty three settings could made before ever began twiddling sticks trim controls rate switches rudder-ooupling switch have yet lost plane due incorrect transmitter setup have come close enough make worry about instance use same transmitter power model Glider model needs quite different servo throws various channels once have found myself trying fly Glider wildly oversensitive rudder elevator response aerobatic power model barely enough control authority complete circuit land Luckily no servo reversing involvedor would have chance experience backwards control response well So freedom customize transmitter parameters wondel. long equipment used model settings get accidentally changed However same transmitter used concurrently several models nearly certain serious flight problems will arise unless hasand usessome kind checklist reminder notes verify Continued page 143 PRECISION 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John Preston___________________________ Safety Comes First Enter Safety-logo contest Anatomy accident Jokers have no place flying field SAFETY LOGO Prior February 1985 issue Model Aviation Safety column headed logo depicted hand severed finger purpose using logo remind readers commonly reported accident associated sport model avi ation results getting ones fingers prop arc Fortunately severed-finger accidents much less common result finger laceration injuries However Ive sev eral letters readers now missing part finger due contact turning propeller February 1985 subsequent issues Safety column no longer carried cut-finger logo until just month ago nobody questioned its mysterious disappearance Noting absence cut-finger logo reader wanted know no longer used Well discontinued after complaint lodged major distributor hobby supplies believed good taste time asked editor come up new symbol head up Safety column being very artistic creative person could never dream up something suit able However Im sure readers just chock-full creativity art department So Im going ask give some thought new safety symbol appear head column Unfortunately am position offer prize winning design something suitable submitted full credit will given its creator will have personal satisfaction seeing work art month have idea safety symbol send address appears end column Fancy artwork nec essary pen pencil sketch back envelope will suffice record cut-finger logo created US Consumer Product Safety Commis sion public-awareness safety campaign called Spot Danger Decals made available intended stuck near hazard areas blade etc products such power mowers snow-throwers hedge-trimmers chain saws have purchased walk-behind power lawnmower manufac tured after December 31 1979 may have recog nized similarity Safety Comes First cutfinger logo symbol warning label near grass discharge chute mower mower warning-label requirement CPSC regulation such products Hazards young children several previous Safety columns have accounts readers about accidents occurred young children permitted access modelers work shop Last month letter arrived Paul rette Ben Lomond CA another such ac count fortunately did result injury did cause child some anguish Paul described incident follows Just now two-year-old daughter put charger jack mouth plugged didnt scream shout cried hard quite Just imagine 10 volts 50 mA across tongue Its very sensitive part body Im fault leaving charger could get just never thought would happen Also delayed getting transmit ter another room re ceiver battery charge lesson ob vious Keep potentially dangerous modeling gear out reach children little girl apparently alnghtno burns scars Now Im wondering average charger supplied radio could seriously hurt person Can comment answer Pauls question No possible receive lethal shock sustain burns contacting 10-volt power source electrical current 50 mA flows during normal charging operation has no bearing current will flow person touches 10-volt source human body has sub stantially higher resistance batteries radio example try touching positive terminal 96-volt transmitter battery pack hand negative terminal other hand doubt anyone will feel sensation because current flow will below perception level about nijiliampere due resistance body Wetting hands will lower resistance skin might result sensation some people recommend place 10-volt source across tongue because know past experience child touched tongue terminals 4/2-volt dry battery received unpleasant sensation dont know voltage current will flow through body will sufficient become hazard tests subjects under controlled conditions has shown person grasping No 6 copper wire domi Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation 11 4p III . k S LCAS tA ACT I-IKe THE VIE.LI CLO4N1 YOU MIC44T WELL LOOI4 LIKE iT column provided address Items 9 concern regarding safety aspects 1 model aviatE. activities content column however opinion author does net necessarily represent 11111 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previous columns opinion courtesy safety go hand-in-hand opinion reinforced letter received just few days ago Although writer did request anonymity think would best mention name just keep things harmonious club field future letter concerns club comedian appears have given no thought possible consequences pranks letter fol lows Recently something happened local field dont think have ever seen mentioned column Il-year-old son arrived field greeted some fellow fliers has known somewhat joker son relatively new hobby stand him flight line safety backup After first flight landed plane retumed pit area fueled readied second plane flight son takeoff fly plane also little assistance possible Continued page 22 /4Y-et//1DRADIO CONTROL SHORT 111 P-39 AIRA COBRA NEW25 TO 45 ENGINES GOOD FOUR CYCLE SUBJECT WING SPAN 55____ IL S IS THE NINTH RELEASE OF OUR INCREASINGLY POPULAR EASY-BUILD SHORT KITS THE REALISTIC LOOKING AIRACOBRA FLIES LIKE DREAM WITH FLENTI OF WING AND TAIL AREA FOR FULL-RANGE 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time wam him either no rule infractions either AMA Safety Code club field rules pilots proper locations approach landing both made center runway no unsafe equipment involved Everything exactly should have Perhaps should tell us something right such incident can happen following rules what can happen decide break few Im sure incident willor shouldmake us aware safer fliers found above incident newsletter Spillway RC Club Editor John Violette However occurred different clubs flying field John borrowed other clubs newsletter agree author incident club clubs should give some serious considera tion installtion telephone flying field Perhaps cost such installation might make prohibitive its worth checking Continued page 139 IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations read Make engine before Make 60 120 four-stroke less means 1 Quieter glow 2 More mellow sounding four-cycle 3 More usable power both 4 Highest power-to-weight ratio 5 The lowest idle ever 6 Increase mileage up 4 times 7 Runs cooler glow 8 No glowplugs fail 9 Increased reliability 10 Fuel available concentrate Conversion kits available 049 30 cid Schnuerle ported engines Its sim ple just change heads fuel What waiting Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Send self-addressed stamped enve lope $100 information call 203-877-1670 between 730 pm and 930 pm EST Mon-Fri DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO Box 141 Malford CT 06460 The leader quiet combustion technology since 1976 26 Model Aviation Safety/Preston Continued page 26 out no existing telephone nearby Another thing can suggest clubs draft procedure followed event accident requires medical assis tance nearest telephone rescue squad hospital club flying field has bulletin board information should posted prominent place Have safe month John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Wild Hare/Henry Continued page 37 Engine Starting Dont everand repeat dont everstart three-engine airplane first completely tying down cannot move forward backward Failure tie plane down could cause high-speed propeller driven hand leg method highly recom mend build simple wheel chock rig Use fixed wheel chock rig immobilize airplane starting engines After engines have started synchronized lift airplane up out rig starting start both wing engines first center fuselage engine last Whichever wing engine start first de pends whether right-handed left-handed Its good idea have needle valve preset center engine before starting Its too late reach center needle valve wing engines operatingthats no no Also its mandatory use tachometer syn chronize engines rpm especially two outboard wing engines sake safety always use tachometer adjust needle valves behind engines center engine really does need synchronized does fly three engines give Wild Hare power like tractor Al though doesnt fly extremely fast airplane climbs out straight flies point Itll climb out 450 angle p 3 p pp peltPP Iii BENTOM BROWN JR CAMPBELL COMCT- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS ENYA- FAt FLYLINE FOX GOLDBERG GOLDEN AGE REPRO GENE DUBOIS GUILLOW K&B K&S L R S MAX RA PECK-POLYMER PERFECT - RN MODELS SEAGLEN SIG I STERLING SULLIVAN SUPER TIGRE TAFFINDER TELCO TOP FLITE TREXLER WILLIAMS & OTHERS IESTES MODEL ROCKETSI II S.d $100 its Cash Cheek Stamp oppe 44 psge tabloid sise DISCOUNT Catalog 900 illustrations over 700 Kits choose MAILORDER PHONEORDER IN STOREI PENN VALLEY HONEY CENTER 937 W Main t Laudalmla19441 out sight youll let first flight required hardly noticeable changes trim settings Wild Hare does rolls outside loops inverted flight power-on spins ease could probably coax out Im hot-dog pilot Engine torque has some effect very tight maneuvers plan fly Wild Hare Fly Seatthe full-scale cockpit designed flying RC models Fly Seat received magazine publicity ten years ago drew hundreds letters civilized oountry world Someday Ill donate AMA Museum until fly Wild Hare build great-flying straightflying machines write tell about Ed Henry 25 Gold Run Dr St Peters MO 63376 Tel 314 441-5827 TX Setup Continued page 43 dual-rate switches Airtronics CS7P transmitter counted twenty three settings could made before ever began twiddling sticks trim controls rate switches rudder-ooupling switch have yet lost plane due incorrect transmitter setup have come close enough make worry about instance use same transmitter power model Glider model needs quite different servo throws various channels once have found myself trying fly Glider wildly oversensitive rudder elevator response aerobatic power model barely enough control authority complete circuit land Luckily no servo reversing involvedor would have chance experience backwards control response well So freedom customize transmitter parameters wondel. long equipment used model settings get accidentally changed However same transmitter used concurrently several models nearly certain serious flight problems will arise unless hasand usessome kind checklist reminder notes verify Continued page 143 PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS r7fy Made U S BARSTOCK PART NOSIZE TT-175-B1-3/4 TT-200-B2 TT-225-B2-1/4 TT-226-B2-1/4 FAi TT-250-B fl-25 1-B TT-275-B TT-276-B TT-300-B 71-301-B 2-1/2 2- 1/2 PAl . 2-3/4 2-3/4 FAI 3 I RETAIL APPROX PRICE WT $1295 . 095 OZ 1395 . 1OOOZ 1495 Z 16951450Z 1695i88OZ 1895 1 660Z 19952150Z 2195 Z 2395 OZ 2595 OZ 3 Pieces Cone Back Plate Retainer Screw Note 3 4 Blade Spinners Available Sizes Add $3 00 Per Spinner PROP NuT ADAPTORS RETAILAPPROX PART NOSIZEPRICEWT TT-140-A .114-28$395 . 061 OZ 11-610-A6x1Omm3950630Z Tr-710-A7x1Omm3950820Z Tr-516-A5/16-243950760Z TT-810-A8x1Omm3950760Z TT-825-A .8 xl 25mm395075 OZ 11-375-A .3/8-24 .4951170Z TT-125-A . lOx 125mm495115 OZ 3 Piece Set Nut Washer Machined Bushing Add $350 Shipping Handling Prices subject change notice ROMCO MFG INC OX 836 SOUTH HOUSTON TEXAS 77587 713 943-1867 August 1987 139 Tolding INTERCEPTOR Ready Fly $695 U build KIt $495 Nolt Pleast add $3forP&Hforlst3modtla. Add 10 % pr/co otch additional model AIRCRAFT COMPANY PO Box 68132 Portland OR 97268
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/08
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 22, 24, 26, 139
John Preston___________________________ Safety Comes First Enter Safety-logo contest Anatomy accident Jokers have no place flying field SAFETY LOGO Prior February 1985 issue Model Aviation Safety column headed logo depicted hand severed finger purpose using logo remind readers commonly reported accident associated sport model avi ation results getting ones fingers prop arc Fortunately severed-finger accidents much less common result finger laceration injuries However Ive sev eral letters readers now missing part finger due contact turning propeller February 1985 subsequent issues Safety column no longer carried cut-finger logo until just month ago nobody questioned its mysterious disappearance Noting absence cut-finger logo reader wanted know no longer used Well discontinued after complaint lodged major distributor hobby supplies believed good taste time asked editor come up new symbol head up Safety column being very artistic creative person could never dream up something suit able However Im sure readers just chock-full creativity art department So Im going ask give some thought new safety symbol appear head column Unfortunately am position offer prize winning design something suitable submitted full credit will given its creator will have personal satisfaction seeing work art month have idea safety symbol send address appears end column Fancy artwork nec essary pen pencil sketch back envelope will suffice record cut-finger logo created US Consumer Product Safety Commis sion public-awareness safety campaign called Spot Danger Decals made available intended stuck near hazard areas blade etc products such power mowers snow-throwers hedge-trimmers chain saws have purchased walk-behind power lawnmower manufac tured after December 31 1979 may have recog nized similarity Safety Comes First cutfinger logo symbol warning label near grass discharge chute mower mower warning-label requirement CPSC regulation such products Hazards young children several previous Safety columns have accounts readers about accidents occurred young children permitted access modelers work shop Last month letter arrived Paul rette Ben Lomond CA another such ac count fortunately did result injury did cause child some anguish Paul described incident follows Just now two-year-old daughter put charger jack mouth plugged didnt scream shout cried hard quite Just imagine 10 volts 50 mA across tongue Its very sensitive part body Im fault leaving charger could get just never thought would happen Also delayed getting transmit ter another room re ceiver battery charge lesson ob vious Keep potentially dangerous modeling gear out reach children little girl apparently alnghtno burns scars Now Im wondering average charger supplied radio could seriously hurt person Can comment answer Pauls question No possible receive lethal shock sustain burns contacting 10-volt power source electrical current 50 mA flows during normal charging operation has no bearing current will flow person touches 10-volt source human body has sub stantially higher resistance batteries radio example try touching positive terminal 96-volt transmitter battery pack hand negative terminal other hand doubt anyone will feel sensation because current flow will below perception level about nijiliampere due resistance body Wetting hands will lower resistance skin might result sensation some people recommend place 10-volt source across tongue because know past experience child touched tongue terminals 4/2-volt dry battery received unpleasant sensation dont know voltage current will flow through body will sufficient become hazard tests subjects under controlled conditions has shown person grasping No 6 copper wire domi Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation 11 4p III . k S LCAS tA ACT I-IKe THE VIE.LI CLO4N1 YOU MIC44T WELL LOOI4 LIKE iT column provided address Items 9 concern regarding safety aspects 1 model aviatE. activities content column however opinion author does net necessarily represent 11111 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covertog material model Can used outside edges straight curved Blade can set 1/16 1/4 simple adjustment screw Trim Knife mill make perfect overlap buD seams Works coverirg materials 6 blades Trim Knife Set includes 6 blades $900 Trim Knife Blades 5 per pack $300 Na Notches Stra ght Cuts Heavy duty extra sharp no no cli bade Same s ze regular blades tip does no tIe cutt ng 0 s p ping thicker materials Great big birds Big Bird Blades box 100 blades $950 TrHI nun rrxnkaoe 1211 hladest $250 nant hand unable let go wire current reached about 15 mA lowest let go current recorded test 72 mA highest 216 mA other tests conducted animals shown current will result ventricular fibrillation heart function body weight shock duration frequency AC current current flow through body 50 mA would sufficient result death humans sustained second voltage wire varied obtain noted current-flows Flying field courtesy Being polite fellow club members during operations club flying field subject Ive mentioned previous columns opinion courtesy safety go hand-in-hand opinion reinforced letter received just few days ago Although writer did request anonymity think would best mention name just keep things harmonious club field future letter concerns club comedian appears have given no thought possible consequences pranks letter fol lows Recently something happened local field dont think have ever seen mentioned column Il-year-old son arrived field greeted some fellow fliers has known somewhat joker son relatively new hobby stand him flight line safety backup After first flight landed plane retumed pit area fueled readied second plane flight son takeoff fly plane also little assistance possible Continued page 22 /4Y-et//1DRADIO CONTROL SHORT 111 P-39 AIRA COBRA NEW25 TO 45 ENGINES GOOD FOUR CYCLE SUBJECT WING SPAN 55____ IL S IS THE NINTH RELEASE OF OUR INCREASINGLY POPULAR EASY-BUILD SHORT KITS THE REALISTIC LOOKING AIRACOBRA FLIES LIKE DREAM WITH FLENTI OF WING AND TAIL AREA FOR FULL-RANGE 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pencil marks transmitters just case accidentally get hit during handling always check before fly Well time really paid off son taken off resetting trims dont think could have avoided crash biggest fear plane might have gotten some spectators caused serious injury avoid scene didnt say anything about trims just continued fly am still thinking about notifying AMA about guy hope reads some thing about dangerous jokes flying field column other smart guys Out should get hint serious injury could result clowning around other peoples trans mitters' comment above letter hope its publication column will cause club joker realize stupidity actions might well have resulted injury innocent club member spectator Anatomy accident version Web sters dictionary defines word accident event occurring chance unknown causes club newsletter recently came attention described accident Continued page 24 Hctgv Horn Old Timer _ Jka 14om LaZ05 8 GAS MODEL Jl/todat s5acuicgRECOAD EcEaSte 1941 BROOKLYN DOOcER 56 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time wam him either no rule infractions either AMA Safety Code club field rules pilots proper locations approach landing both made center runway no unsafe equipment involved Everything exactly should have Perhaps should tell us something right such incident can happen following rules what can happen decide break few Im sure incident willor shouldmake us aware safer fliers found above incident newsletter Spillway RC Club Editor John Violette However occurred different clubs flying field John borrowed other clubs newsletter agree author incident club clubs should give some serious considera tion installtion telephone flying field Perhaps cost such installation might make prohibitive its worth checking Continued page 139 IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations read Make engine before Make 60 120 four-stroke less means 1 Quieter glow 2 More mellow sounding four-cycle 3 More usable power both 4 Highest power-to-weight ratio 5 The lowest idle ever 6 Increase mileage 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Failure tie plane down could cause high-speed propeller driven hand leg method highly recom mend build simple wheel chock rig Use fixed wheel chock rig immobilize airplane starting engines After engines have started synchronized lift airplane up out rig starting start both wing engines first center fuselage engine last Whichever wing engine start first de pends whether right-handed left-handed Its good idea have needle valve preset center engine before starting Its too late reach center needle valve wing engines operatingthats no no Also its mandatory use tachometer syn chronize engines rpm especially two outboard wing engines sake safety always use tachometer adjust needle valves behind engines center engine really does need synchronized does fly three engines give Wild Hare power like tractor Al though doesnt fly extremely fast airplane climbs out straight flies point Itll climb out 450 angle p 3 p pp peltPP Iii BENTOM BROWN JR CAMPBELL COMCT- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS 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John Preston___________________________ Safety Comes First Enter Safety-logo contest Anatomy accident Jokers have no place flying field SAFETY LOGO Prior February 1985 issue Model Aviation Safety column headed logo depicted hand severed finger purpose using logo remind readers commonly reported accident associated sport model avi ation results getting ones fingers prop arc Fortunately severed-finger accidents much less common result finger laceration injuries However Ive sev eral letters readers now missing part finger due contact turning propeller February 1985 subsequent issues Safety column no longer carried cut-finger logo until just month ago nobody questioned its mysterious disappearance Noting absence cut-finger logo reader wanted know no longer used Well discontinued after complaint lodged major distributor hobby supplies believed good taste time asked editor come up new symbol head up Safety column being very artistic creative person could never dream up something suit able However Im sure readers just chock-full creativity art department So Im going ask give some thought new safety symbol appear head column Unfortunately am position offer prize winning design something suitable submitted full credit will given its creator will have personal satisfaction seeing work art month have idea safety symbol send address appears end column Fancy artwork nec essary pen pencil sketch back envelope will suffice record cut-finger logo created US Consumer Product Safety Commis sion public-awareness safety campaign called Spot Danger Decals made available intended stuck near hazard areas blade etc products such power mowers snow-throwers hedge-trimmers chain saws have purchased walk-behind power lawnmower manufac tured after December 31 1979 may have recog nized similarity Safety Comes First cutfinger logo symbol warning label near grass discharge chute mower mower warning-label requirement CPSC regulation such products Hazards young children several previous Safety columns have accounts readers about accidents occurred young children permitted access modelers work shop Last month letter arrived Paul rette Ben Lomond CA another such ac count fortunately did result injury did cause child some anguish Paul described incident follows Just now two-year-old daughter put charger jack mouth plugged didnt scream shout cried hard quite Just imagine 10 volts 50 mA across tongue Its very sensitive part body Im fault leaving charger could get just never thought would happen Also delayed getting transmit ter another room re ceiver battery charge lesson ob vious Keep potentially dangerous modeling gear out reach children little girl apparently alnghtno burns scars Now Im wondering average charger supplied radio could seriously hurt person Can comment answer Pauls question No possible receive lethal shock sustain burns contacting 10-volt power source electrical current 50 mA flows during normal charging operation has no bearing current will flow person touches 10-volt source human body has sub stantially higher resistance batteries radio example try touching positive terminal 96-volt transmitter battery pack hand negative terminal other hand doubt anyone will feel sensation because current flow will below perception level about nijiliampere due resistance body Wetting hands will lower resistance skin might result sensation some people recommend place 10-volt source across tongue because know past experience child touched tongue terminals 4/2-volt dry battery received unpleasant sensation dont know voltage current will flow through body will sufficient become hazard tests subjects under controlled conditions has shown person grasping No 6 copper wire domi Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation 11 4p III . k S LCAS tA ACT I-IKe THE VIE.LI CLO4N1 YOU MIC44T WELL LOOI4 LIKE iT column provided address Items 9 concern regarding safety aspects 1 model aviatE. activities content column however opinion author does net necessarily represent 11111 posItion Academy Model Aeronautics KWIK STIK 40 JIMCOIson MODELS KWIK STIK 60 TRULY READY TO FLY KWIK STIK 40 60 can ready fly Iessthan two hours Convenhionally built balsa ply hardwood spars Dubro hardware covered monokote solid white choice red orange yellow trim black blue silvertrim qualityAmerican builtaircraft machine cut jig built GORDON BANKS OF RC REPORT MAGAZINE SAYS THE PLEASANT SURPRISE WAS ITS SPEED AND TRACKING IT DOESNT DO ANYTHING UNEXPECTED EXCEPT CLIMB AND FLY FASTER THAN ANTICIPATED WITH WIDE OPEN K&B 40 IF FOR ANY REASON YOU CHOOSE TO BUY READY MADE RC SPORT MODEL FOR 40 ENGINE THIS ONE CERTAINLY DESERVES YOUR SERIOUS CONSIDERATION THIS IS FROM THE MAN WHO TELLS IT LIKE IT IS SPAN WEIGHT AREAPRICE 60 60 65 75 lbs 840 $17995 40 40 45 55 lbs 600 $15995 WATCH FOR OUR KWIK STIK 20 AND 90 SOON VISA AND MASTERCARD WELCOME JlMCOIson MODELS 911 N DATE STREET PLAINVIEW TX 79072 806-296-9452 DEALER INQUIRIES INVITED TRIM KNWE Trim Knife designed precisely edge trim excess covertog material model Can used outside edges straight curved Blade can set 1/16 1/4 simple adjustment screw Trim Knife mill make perfect overlap buD seams Works coverirg materials 6 blades Trim Knife Set includes 6 blades $900 Trim Knife Blades 5 per pack $300 Na Notches Stra ght Cuts Heavy duty extra sharp no no cli bade Same s ze regular blades tip does no tIe cutt ng 0 s p ping thicker materials Great big birds Big Bird Blades box 100 blades $950 TrHI nun rrxnkaoe 1211 hladest $250 nant hand unable let go wire current reached about 15 mA lowest let go current recorded test 72 mA highest 216 mA other tests conducted animals shown current will result ventricular fibrillation heart function body weight shock duration frequency AC current current flow through body 50 mA would sufficient result death humans sustained second voltage wire varied obtain noted current-flows Flying field courtesy Being polite fellow club members during operations club flying field subject Ive mentioned previous columns opinion courtesy safety go hand-in-hand opinion reinforced letter received just few days ago Although writer did request anonymity think would best mention name just keep things harmonious club field future letter concerns club comedian appears have given no thought possible consequences pranks letter fol lows Recently something happened local field dont think have ever seen mentioned column Il-year-old son arrived field greeted some fellow fliers has known somewhat joker son relatively new hobby stand him flight line safety backup After first flight landed plane retumed pit area fueled readied second plane flight son takeoff fly plane also little assistance possible Continued page 22 /4Y-et//1DRADIO CONTROL SHORT 111 P-39 AIRA COBRA NEW25 TO 45 ENGINES GOOD FOUR CYCLE SUBJECT WING SPAN 55____ IL S IS THE NINTH RELEASE OF OUR INCREASINGLY POPULAR EASY-BUILD SHORT KITS THE REALISTIC LOOKING AIRACOBRA FLIES LIKE DREAM WITH FLENTI OF WING AND TAIL AREA FOR FULL-RANGE POSITIVE CONTROL ITS TRICYCLE LANDING GEAR GIVES EXCELLENT GROUND HANDLING AND TAKE OFF CDNTROL ABILITY AS WITH ALL OUR SHORT KITS THE AIRACOBRA IS DESIGNED AROUND POAM WING AND BOX FRAME FUSELAGE FOR UNSUR PASSED SIMPLEAND STURDY CONSTRUCTION IT COMES WITHALL ESSENTIAL PARTS TEMPLATESANDEASY-TO-FOLLOWPLANSBUT DOES NOT INCLUDE GENERAL WOOD OR HARDWARE SHORT KIT INCLUDES PRECISIDN MADE ARCOFOAM WING CORES FORMED HIGH-IMPACT COWLING AND REAR INTAKE FORMED EXHAUST STACKS CLEAR CANOPY WITH FRAMEWORK DETAIL PLYWOOD FIREWALL MAIN LANDING GEAR STRAPS BLOCKS AND SCREWS PRE-FORMED STEEL ENGINE MOUNT CONTROL SURFACE HINGES DUALITY PLANS WITH CONSTRUCTION DETAILS AND ALL NECESSARY TEMPLATES BILL OP MATERIALS FOR EASY SELECTION OF ADDITIONAL WOOD AND HARDWARE ORDERING OtNO CRtCI DR MONtY ORDtR FOR $2995 PLOD 5450 PDSTNOt ICANADIARS ADD 555Ol TO WIND MFO. PD 9DB 33 CRTSOAL LAKE iL 50014 ILLiNOIS RESI5tNTS ADD SlAb SALES nan OLL ORDERS MDST BE IS OS FDNDS StND S3SO FOR FRDSDCT CATALOD SESCRIRINO OUR COMPLETE List SF FORM CORE REPLOCEMENT WINOS ACCESSDRIES KITS TODLO 055 MOCH MORE CATALOG FREE WITH ORDER $/4/ A9FGPHONE 815-459-0417 16 Model Aviation OUT OF THE BOX 1/6 scale fully poseable 12 action pilots dressed in-removable fabric flight gear time No painting assembly required WWI & Civilian weigh 6 oz WWII pilot has removable Parachute Mae West weighs 8 oz Add $325 per figure P&H Calif res add sales tax Allow 10 days delivery Note Pilots can also fly 1/5 scale ships Send Check money order MGA Enterprises PO Box 626 Dept m Fresno Calif 93709 went engage electric starter spinner result spinner pulled off because starter leads switched connection battery drew great amount laughter certain fellow modeler party pooper went along gag corrected problem went ahead started engine handed transmitter son notice trims pushed side have reference pencil marks transmitters just case accidentally get hit during handling always check before fly Well time really paid off son taken off resetting trims dont think could have avoided crash biggest fear plane might have gotten some spectators caused serious injury avoid scene didnt say anything about trims just continued fly am still thinking about notifying AMA about guy hope reads some thing about dangerous jokes flying field column other smart guys Out should get hint serious injury could result clowning around other peoples trans mitters' comment above letter hope its publication column will cause club joker realize stupidity actions might well have resulted injury innocent club member spectator Anatomy accident version Web sters dictionary defines word accident event occurring chance unknown causes club newsletter recently came attention described accident Continued page 24 Hctgv Horn Old Timer _ Jka 14om LaZ05 8 GAS MODEL Jl/todat s5acuicgRECOAD EcEaSte 1941 BROOKLYN DOOcER 56 cabin EWEST0 Retail $52 9500INTRODUCTORY PRICE* $3900 1938 Record Breaker 96 $6956 1939 Zipper 54$5356 1938 Kloud King 63 $42 36 1991 Brigidier 56 $4076 1941 Super Guaker 70 $7276 1940 So Long 5e$3036 1936 Buccaneer 89 $5996 l93OcIipperMKI 7259156 1937 Dallaire 108 $75 16 1935 Miss America 09 $7196 1941 Playboy 5r 00 $5116 1991 Playboy Jr 54$3116 1930 Powerhouse 84 $5356 1990 5ailplane 78 $0476 1930 Trenton Terror 72 $4076 1940 Ranger46$3196 1939 Korda Wake 49 $1916 1939 Mercury 72 6 kits qualify 5AM events 1FF & B/c feature highest quallty machine cut & sanded parts 5uperior competition alt sheet otrip wood wire 6 window material Plans orig FF hut models easily convertible 3ch B/C KITS Sailpianes Electric power Gas Hobby Horn SENSOAR Glider 70 Ss $1000 Midway Model GNOME R/C Hand Launch Glider$2400 Jolly Models FLINGER R/tZ HLG 50 Span $2400 Midway Model FAST EDDIE Aerobatic /05 Elec$1900 Jolly Models ELECTRICUS Electric Glider 85s$32t0 Leisure PLAYBOY SR 67 Gear 05 Elect $3000 Astro 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time wam him either no rule infractions either AMA Safety Code club field rules pilots proper locations approach landing both made center runway no unsafe equipment involved Everything exactly should have Perhaps should tell us something right such incident can happen following rules what can happen decide break few Im sure incident willor shouldmake us aware safer fliers found above incident newsletter Spillway RC Club Editor John Violette However occurred different clubs flying field John borrowed other clubs newsletter agree author incident club clubs should give some serious considera tion installtion telephone flying field Perhaps cost such installation might make prohibitive its worth checking Continued page 139 IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOISE four-cycle measuring up expectations read Make engine before Make 60 120 four-stroke less means 1 Quieter glow 2 More mellow sounding four-cycle 3 More usable power both 4 Highest power-to-weight ratio 5 The lowest idle ever 6 Increase mileage up 4 times 7 Runs cooler glow 8 No glowplugs fail 9 Increased reliability 10 Fuel available concentrate Conversion kits available 049 30 cid Schnuerle ported engines Its sim ple just change heads fuel What waiting Dust off two-cycle DIESEUZE Send self-addressed stamped enve lope $100 information call 203-877-1670 between 730 pm and 930 pm EST Mon-Fri DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT PO Box 141 Malford CT 06460 The leader quiet combustion technology since 1976 26 Model Aviation Safety/Preston Continued page 26 out no existing telephone nearby Another thing can suggest clubs draft procedure followed event accident requires medical assis tance nearest telephone rescue squad hospital club flying field has bulletin board information should posted prominent place Have safe month John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Wild Hare/Henry Continued page 37 Engine Starting Dont everand repeat dont everstart three-engine airplane first completely tying down cannot move forward backward Failure tie plane down could cause high-speed propeller driven hand leg method highly recom mend build simple wheel chock rig Use fixed wheel chock rig immobilize airplane starting engines After engines have started synchronized lift airplane up out rig starting start both wing engines first center fuselage engine last Whichever wing engine start first de pends whether right-handed left-handed Its good idea have needle valve preset center engine before starting Its too late reach center needle valve wing engines operatingthats no no Also its mandatory use tachometer syn chronize engines rpm especially two outboard wing engines sake safety always use tachometer adjust needle valves behind engines center engine really does need synchronized does fly three engines give Wild Hare power like tractor Al though doesnt fly extremely fast airplane climbs out straight flies point Itll climb out 450 angle p 3 p pp peltPP Iii BENTOM BROWN JR CAMPBELL COMCT- COVERITE COX DUBRO EASY BUILT MODELS 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