John Preston Safety Comes First Batteries look inno cent hold lot powerso watch out Shocking facts static electricity CyA glue bears watching IM RECOVERING jet lag begin months Safety column result twoweek visit Hong Kong Beijing Bangkok 12-hour time difference about much can get trip business-related although no time check Out hobby stores during stay Hong Kong visited factory produces RC cars no model air craft also time brief walk Great Wall China visited Wat Phra Kaeo Grand Palace Bangkok Its no fun being back work Battery warning column has previously mentioned certain hazards can result lack knowledge and/or respect batter ies use hobby number years ago related incident experienced fellow modeler did extensive damage home inadvertently attempted charge NiCd pack high rate fire resulted read mail after returning Orient found letter Norm Anderson Albuquerque NM newspa per clipping titled 'Safety Experts Warn Against Mixing Batteries clipping Focus newspaper Kirtland AFB following account potentially hazardous incident involving al kaline flashlight batteries occurred recently McConnell AFB KS An individual placed batteries flashlight different brand type re chargeable alkaline flashlight checked operation issued use Ten minutes later worker returned flashlight cause wasnt working properly inoperable flashlight set aside Twenty minutes later handle hot nearly burned man picked flashlight up used cloth empty batteries metal container plastic covering alkaline battery began melt still too hot handle hour later incident caused mixing two differ ent types batteries Alkaline rechargeable should always used separately recharge able battery alkaline battery used gether rechargeable battery will probably lose its charge first causing alkaline battery reverse its charge leak Alkaline batteries extremely powerful should handled carefully spring battery compartment tears protective coating battery could short out overheat An overheated alkaline battery can reach tem perature 200 degrees Fahrenheit cause se rious burns handled handling batteries use following procedures e Always use similar type batteries flash light electrical component e Never charge dry-cell batteries except stated rechargeable manufacturer k battery compartment breaks metal parts may damage battery cas ings k battery casing before using e careful inserting batteries Rough hand ling may damage casing Place cover flashlight carefully Make sure spring end does damage bat tery casing short battery twisting e Should battery short leak careful handle flashlight electrical compo nent Carefully remove batteries over dis posable metal container Since bread-and-butter job area toy safety since toys today powered batteries Im well aware potential hazard associated use alkaline batter ies Rechargeable batteries also finding way riding-toy market too have caused some problems us have healthy respect electrical supply 115 volts may have same respect electrical energy battery aware batteries too can cause injuries Static electricity Like electrical energy available battery electrical spark result ing build-up static electricity may readily perceived being potentially hazard ous lightning excepted other hand spark near flammable liquid can result ex plosion letter Larry Miles Independence MO contained copy article Septem ber 5 1987 issue Science News pub lished right Washington DC article titled Plastic Shocks & Visible Sparks follows Safety consultant Jack Owens cites problem may occur small plastic bottles par tially filled liquid such methanol Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation WHEY RP UTEN TO THI SAYS 4EE TI-4AT SAFETY PERTS WARN AeMJNr MIC1N0 SATTEK1E column provided address items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation activities Content column however opinion auther does necessarily represent official position Academy f Model Aeronautics iii TI FICAT ION SYST E M AIRCRAFT & SURFACE FREQU Du-Bro has numbers need comply new 1988 AMA Frequency Regulation Select channel number corresponds frequency number transmitter Affix numbers frequency number clip snap base antenna Select frequency flag identifies transmitter Aircraft Surface use attach tip antenna Its quick simple use Frequency clip flags remove easily storage Look Attractive Display 6 NO 455 456 457 45 459 450 451 462 463 464 455 466 467 carried plastic bag coat pocket describes incident small fire oc curred technician attempted pour meth anol one-liter plastic bottle carried plastic bag metal can spark jumped liquid can ig nited methanol fumes case bottle charged contact plastic bag accumulated charge bottles outside surface induced opposite charge conductive liquid inside bottle induced charge large enough generate spark liquid came near metal object People havent considered small bottles being problem Owens ef fort part make engineers aware fact small-sized bottles can hazard Owens presented findings Minneapolis special symposium electro static hazards held recent meeting American Institute Chemical Engineers Larry did send actual article stated letter went mention similar hazards metal drums cans lined plastic such plastic trash bags filled conductive presumably flamma ble liquid Similarly can fire hazard rags soaked conductive solvent tossed plastic-lined trash can year ago printed account CL model flier experienced fire work shop emptying contents models fuel tank back fuel storage can Since returned flying field because approaching thunderstorm believed static electricity storm some influence cause fire Perhaps did bet Continued page 18 ITEM FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 0 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 1 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 2 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 31 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 4 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 5 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 6 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 7 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 8~UI Ut FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 9 131 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION CLIP AIRCRAFT DENT FLAG 72 MHz SURFACE DENT FLAG 75 MHz 16 Model Aviation / Spirit St Louis 27 WS introduces American Aviation History Series two popular treeflight rubber-power models rugged polystyrene foam models include everything need quick easy assembly Both also include Bentoms exclusive 21 gear box terrific flying capability Available hobby shops nationwide Beechcra ft Stagger wingJ 22 WS ARE YOU K/C HELICOPTER BUFF Robbe Schluter offers opportunity turn hobby profession Rapid growth has created management assistant positions Customer Service Sales Departments Candidates should qualify Minimum 3 years flight experience Ability help technical advice over telephone Team spirit Open attitude growth success Plean call Frank Hulnrlch Betwun 9 & 5 EST 2011 359-2115 -4 IEIIIIC Nothing comes closer real thIng 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 085Q CALIFORNIAI MODEL IMPO2TS PO Box 1695 en Grove CA 92642 FROM IPAVEYYSTEMS Two great sailpianes novice competitor alike because have tremendous speed range due computer optimized modified E 193 airfoil ARIEL V/2 meter small size large performance 59 span 370 sq area 525 oz/sq wing loading Both sailpianes de signed easily withstand 12 volt winch launches kits feature accurate die machine cut balsa spruce plywood step-by-step Instructions complete full size rolled plans pre-cut fuselage parts bagged small parts hardware prophet has two piece wing hardened steel wing rod flexible steel control rods adjustable tow hook ZIP-START tart designed tor launching VA 2 meter sailpianes Includes 30 % ID ultra violet stabilized natural latex rubber tubIng 250 heavy duty 60# nylon line 3 tempered steel tow rings 8 steel stake tow marker ribbon reel sembly instructions IPAVEY YSTEMS i ORPoIATlON static charge built up during activities workshop somewhat manner described above article Cyanoacrylate CyA glue keep pub lishing warnings about CyA glue answer simple because keep getting letters relating ex periences could some cases did cause injuries case Don Thorley s inci dent fortunately injuries minor Don Peshtigo WI following ac count recent letter Recently building new model ran out accelerator can use CyA glues little plastic spray bottle use applicator extra accelerator glass bottle because glass slippery breakable always transfer accelerator small plastic bottle attempting PROPHET preferred two meter sailplane 78 span 643 sq area 625 oz/sq ft wing loading 675 TOWER LANE WEST CHESTER PA 19380 215-430-8645 mistakenly reached instant glue stead empty plastic applicator immediately realized mistake already too late As pulled glass bottle ac celerator away bottle instant glue ex ploded popcorned hand blowing popcorn Onto ceiling looked like icicles floor balsa plans received blisters left hand leg Fortunately nothing else hurt lesson safety starts long before get air Make moves time think way through move Nothing completely automatic except accident looking place happen previously heard incident such Don described above So use accelerator instant CyA glue Continued page 20 /iD APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION 738 Penn St El Segundo CA 90245 MINI ER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FIRMLY NOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded Ilals carves Handy Ia Held Easyle Use $255 MINI-STRIPSPRECISION DIE-CUT Medium Garnet SAVES TIMEREPLACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT $175 SANDING BELTS Asald Waler Preel TEE ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING BLOCK hr use uMin RUFF-STUFF A. - HaidyleUse 22Inch $275 RUFF 4& STUFF SELF ADHESIVE SHEET SANDPAPER YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAPES Easy Se Use Nemessyghaeerdlyinglinle $109 Medham Flee r Fine MINIosAw $7 COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE Saw has rugged din-cant frame wIle cemleitable chle-pmel plastic sert handle Receding anne ad leslahle 6 hinds given geed mail access Cain wand plastic metal HARDENED MUSIC WIRE extra hIades-3$199 Add 20% postage Send 25 cattIog 18 Model Aviation IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOiSE four-cycle tieaswing up expctations read Make engine before Make 60 120 four-stroke less means 1 Quieter glow 2 More mellow sounding tour-cycle 3 More usable power both 4 Highest power-to-weight ratio 5 The lowest idle ever locreasernageup 4 times glow No glowplugs fail 9 Increased reliability 10 Fuel available concentrate Conversion kits available O4 to30 cid Schnuerle ported engines Its sun pIe just change heads fuel What ou waiting Dust ff twocycle DIESELIZE Send self-addressed stamped enve lope $100 Infrirmatlon call 203-877-1670 between 730 pm 930 pm EST Mon & Wed DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT POBox 141 Milford CT 06460 IThe leader m quiet combustion technqlogy since 1976 careful mix quantity Another recent letter concerning cyanoacrylate glue came Dr Paul Bonds ophthalmolo gist Pauls letter follows has some use ful information unlucky enough get CyA glue eye topic No vember 1987 Safety column 1 reviewed article November 1987 issue Model Avco*ion regarding CyA glue As ophthalmologist have seen number pa tients have placed glue eyes stead eye drops glue will form contact eye small jagged-edged cup causes extreme discomfort eye reaction close eye immediately results eyelids lashes being glued shut treatment consists trying get anesthetic agents against eye allow re laxation lid spasms occur pain lashes usually tightly glued gether have able cut lashes bases beneath glue have freed up eye leaving person free dis comfort glue against eye does really glue eye lid Due moisture just forms surface contact lens rough Should someone get glue eye prudent choice action see ophthalmol ogist hopes could remove glue against globe relieve discom fort another letter concerning CyA glue ax rived during last month writer reported became asthmatic whenever used product convinced due Continued page 136 4e1 TR260 #p law Wash Aw&ufk Duip 114 Stud-elI Scih Kit Spatlim Length66m Wing areal2l3 sq m Weight.. 165ibs Power035-040 G38-G62 FdWI $21500 albi$11I b wind pub b -u z DBWD Elf $28500 us slipplug $11. Eeuyliq kM kR hi ubE Uk Sf31 k wkg stab tub bck hick b mans mama AI used & luau eaestvueUmt FIbsubsesuIIpIiitS *SPpIU72 No tai brace wires reqwred FOE ro PLACE OIUIEII CONTACT SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES Ph 712 336-5586 1621 HIM Ave Spirit Luke IA 51366 20 Model Aviation $103uu 5 p ues ta ukgtiubcubiub & hick Letters Editor Continued page 12 trim Two weeks later made three flights experimenting flaps outing aircraft flies beautifully flights made Maule Airport birthplace original full-scale aircraft Bob McCann Jackson MI Son Writes son Chris 14 years old pro cess learning fly remote control GLASSES salety Pmducts Modelers Modelers Sunglasses ANSI Z871 approved safety glasses Fits over prescription glasses Extremely light weight additional comfort Wrap ar6und side protection Anti-fog Anti-ultraviolet radiation Available clear amber gray mirror case included Clear$1095 Gray$1195 Amber$1195 Mirror$1495 CYAMask$1195 1BC Halon Fire Extinguisher $1495 Dealer Inquiries Invited Shipping handling add $275 VISA MasterCard accepted NO CODs Send cashiers check money order Please allow 3 weeks fo checks o c ea PE5 Safety Plus PO Box 1173 Clinton MS 39056 601 924-9640 airplanes started flying April 1987 has perfected landing yet En closed journal entry written school expressing feeling concerning new hobby Joe H Helms Monroe NC Following enclosure written Chris Helms favorite possession airplane can fly times hate has overcome Im depressed makes spir its soar Im lonely work boredom goes away Im awake can go sleep think about flying drift off sleep think would lost plane crashes feel like Ive lost friend cant explain joy gives make successful flight cheer softly myself fly off night Its easy thing see fly plane like Safety/Preston Continued page 20 glue Apparently did see October 1985 Safety column contained excerpts article medical journal concluded prolonged use CyA glue definitely can pro duce asthmatic condition some people sent copy column letter writer anyone else would like receive copy please enclose SASE request John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Scorpion/Hamilton Continued page 31 will occur since Scor pions constructed far have turned out tail-heavy its best prepared correct situation should develop since few things excluding federal budget out control tail-heavy airplane flight line Assuming have con structed Scorpion accurate true fashion avoiding warps misalignments will fly off board As ship double-check incidence angles stabilizer wing make sure conform shown plans Novice fliers will want set up systems follows Rudder throwone inch right left Elevator range% up down Aileron range% up down advanced fliers wanting fully aer obatic plane should use following guidelines Rudder throw 1 /2 right left Elevator rangel up down 136 Model Aviation SUNBIRD SENSATION WITH STYLE Sunbird combines eye opening performance truly distinctive styling terrific flying design Whether choose 40 size Sunbird 10 Sunbird Jr youll find Sunbird perfect sport plane fl PRECISION PROIUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 Continued page 138
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 20, 136
John Preston Safety Comes First Batteries look inno cent hold lot powerso watch out Shocking facts static electricity CyA glue bears watching IM RECOVERING jet lag begin months Safety column result twoweek visit Hong Kong Beijing Bangkok 12-hour time difference about much can get trip business-related although no time check Out hobby stores during stay Hong Kong visited factory produces RC cars no model air craft also time brief walk Great Wall China visited Wat Phra Kaeo Grand Palace Bangkok Its no fun being back work Battery warning column has previously mentioned certain hazards can result lack knowledge and/or respect batter ies use hobby number years ago related incident experienced fellow modeler did extensive damage home inadvertently attempted charge NiCd pack high rate fire resulted read mail after returning Orient found letter Norm Anderson Albuquerque NM newspa per clipping titled 'Safety Experts Warn Against Mixing Batteries clipping Focus newspaper Kirtland AFB following account potentially hazardous incident involving al kaline flashlight batteries occurred recently McConnell AFB KS An individual placed batteries flashlight different brand type re chargeable alkaline flashlight checked operation issued use Ten minutes later worker returned flashlight cause wasnt working properly inoperable flashlight set aside Twenty minutes later handle hot nearly burned man picked flashlight up used cloth empty batteries metal container plastic covering alkaline battery began melt still too hot handle hour later incident caused mixing two differ ent types batteries Alkaline rechargeable should always used separately recharge able battery alkaline battery used gether rechargeable battery will probably lose its charge first causing alkaline battery reverse its charge leak Alkaline batteries extremely powerful should handled carefully spring battery compartment tears protective coating battery could short out overheat An overheated alkaline battery can reach tem perature 200 degrees Fahrenheit cause se rious burns handled handling batteries use following procedures e Always use similar type batteries flash light electrical component e Never charge dry-cell batteries except stated rechargeable manufacturer k battery compartment breaks metal parts may damage battery cas ings k battery casing before using e careful inserting batteries Rough hand ling may damage casing Place cover flashlight carefully Make sure spring end does damage bat tery casing short battery twisting e Should battery short leak careful handle flashlight electrical compo nent Carefully remove batteries over dis posable metal container Since bread-and-butter job area toy safety since toys today powered batteries Im well aware potential hazard associated use alkaline batter ies Rechargeable batteries also finding way riding-toy market too have caused some problems us have healthy respect electrical supply 115 volts may have same respect electrical energy battery aware batteries too can cause injuries Static electricity Like electrical energy available battery electrical spark result ing build-up static electricity may readily perceived being potentially hazard ous lightning excepted other hand spark near flammable liquid can result ex plosion letter Larry Miles Independence MO contained copy article Septem ber 5 1987 issue Science News pub lished right Washington DC article titled Plastic Shocks & Visible Sparks follows Safety consultant Jack Owens cites problem may occur small plastic bottles par tially filled liquid such methanol Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation WHEY RP UTEN TO THI SAYS 4EE TI-4AT SAFETY PERTS WARN AeMJNr MIC1N0 SATTEK1E column provided address items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation activities Content column however opinion auther does necessarily represent official position Academy f Model Aeronautics iii TI FICAT ION SYST E M AIRCRAFT & SURFACE FREQU Du-Bro has numbers need comply new 1988 AMA Frequency Regulation Select channel number corresponds frequency number transmitter Affix numbers frequency number clip snap base antenna Select frequency flag identifies transmitter Aircraft Surface use attach tip antenna Its quick simple use Frequency clip flags remove easily storage Look Attractive Display 6 NO 455 456 457 45 459 450 451 462 463 464 455 466 467 carried plastic bag coat pocket describes incident small fire oc curred technician attempted pour meth anol one-liter plastic bottle carried plastic bag metal can spark jumped liquid can ig nited methanol fumes case bottle charged contact plastic bag accumulated charge bottles outside surface induced opposite charge conductive liquid inside bottle induced charge large enough generate spark liquid came near metal object People havent considered small bottles being problem Owens ef fort part make engineers aware fact small-sized bottles can hazard Owens presented findings Minneapolis special symposium electro static hazards held recent meeting American Institute Chemical Engineers Larry did send actual article stated letter went mention similar hazards metal drums cans lined plastic such plastic trash bags filled conductive presumably flamma ble liquid Similarly can fire hazard rags soaked conductive solvent tossed plastic-lined trash can year ago printed account CL model flier experienced fire work shop emptying contents models fuel tank back fuel storage can Since returned flying field because approaching thunderstorm believed static electricity storm some influence cause fire Perhaps did bet Continued page 18 ITEM FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 0 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 1 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 2 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 31 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 4 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 5 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 6 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 7 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 8~UI Ut FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 9 131 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION CLIP AIRCRAFT DENT FLAG 72 MHz SURFACE DENT FLAG 75 MHz 16 Model Aviation / Spirit St Louis 27 WS introduces American Aviation History Series two popular treeflight rubber-power models rugged polystyrene foam models include everything need quick easy assembly Both also include Bentoms exclusive 21 gear box terrific flying capability Available hobby shops nationwide Beechcra ft Stagger wingJ 22 WS ARE YOU K/C HELICOPTER BUFF Robbe Schluter offers opportunity turn hobby profession Rapid growth has created management assistant positions Customer Service Sales Departments Candidates should qualify Minimum 3 years flight experience Ability help technical advice over telephone Team spirit Open attitude growth success Plean call Frank Hulnrlch Betwun 9 & 5 EST 2011 359-2115 -4 IEIIIIC Nothing comes closer real thIng 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 085Q CALIFORNIAI MODEL IMPO2TS PO Box 1695 en Grove CA 92642 FROM IPAVEYYSTEMS Two great sailpianes novice competitor alike because have tremendous speed range due computer optimized modified E 193 airfoil ARIEL V/2 meter small size large performance 59 span 370 sq area 525 oz/sq wing loading Both sailpianes de signed easily withstand 12 volt winch launches kits feature accurate die machine cut balsa spruce plywood step-by-step Instructions complete full size rolled plans pre-cut fuselage parts bagged small parts hardware prophet has two piece wing hardened steel wing rod flexible steel control rods adjustable tow hook ZIP-START tart designed tor launching VA 2 meter sailpianes Includes 30 % ID ultra violet stabilized natural latex rubber tubIng 250 heavy duty 60# nylon line 3 tempered steel tow rings 8 steel stake tow marker ribbon reel sembly instructions IPAVEY YSTEMS i ORPoIATlON static charge built up during activities workshop somewhat manner described above article Cyanoacrylate CyA glue keep pub lishing warnings about CyA glue answer simple because keep getting letters relating ex periences could some cases did cause injuries case Don Thorley s inci dent fortunately injuries minor Don Peshtigo WI following ac count recent letter Recently building new model ran out accelerator can use CyA glues little plastic spray bottle use applicator extra accelerator glass bottle because glass slippery breakable always transfer accelerator small plastic bottle attempting PROPHET preferred two meter sailplane 78 span 643 sq area 625 oz/sq ft wing loading 675 TOWER LANE WEST CHESTER PA 19380 215-430-8645 mistakenly reached instant glue stead empty plastic applicator immediately realized mistake already too late As pulled glass bottle ac celerator away bottle instant glue ex ploded popcorned hand blowing popcorn Onto ceiling looked like icicles floor balsa plans received blisters left hand leg Fortunately nothing else hurt lesson safety starts long before get air Make moves time think way through move Nothing completely automatic except accident looking place happen previously heard incident such Don described above So use accelerator instant CyA glue Continued page 20 /iD APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION 738 Penn St El Segundo CA 90245 MINI ER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FIRMLY NOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded Ilals carves Handy Ia Held Easyle Use $255 MINI-STRIPSPRECISION DIE-CUT Medium Garnet SAVES TIMEREPLACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT $175 SANDING BELTS Asald Waler Preel TEE ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING BLOCK hr use uMin RUFF-STUFF A. - HaidyleUse 22Inch $275 RUFF 4& STUFF SELF ADHESIVE SHEET SANDPAPER YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAPES Easy Se Use Nemessyghaeerdlyinglinle $109 Medham Flee r Fine MINIosAw $7 COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE Saw has rugged din-cant frame wIle cemleitable chle-pmel plastic sert handle Receding anne ad leslahle 6 hinds given geed mail access Cain wand plastic metal HARDENED MUSIC WIRE extra hIades-3$199 Add 20% postage Send 25 cattIog 18 Model Aviation IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOiSE four-cycle tieaswing up expctations read Make engine before Make 60 120 four-stroke less means 1 Quieter glow 2 More mellow sounding tour-cycle 3 More usable power both 4 Highest power-to-weight ratio 5 The lowest idle ever locreasernageup 4 times glow No glowplugs fail 9 Increased reliability 10 Fuel available concentrate Conversion kits available O4 to30 cid Schnuerle ported engines Its sun pIe just change heads fuel What ou waiting Dust ff twocycle DIESELIZE Send self-addressed stamped enve lope $100 Infrirmatlon call 203-877-1670 between 730 pm 930 pm EST Mon & Wed DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT POBox 141 Milford CT 06460 IThe leader m quiet combustion technqlogy since 1976 careful mix quantity Another recent letter concerning cyanoacrylate glue came Dr Paul Bonds ophthalmolo gist Pauls letter follows has some use ful information unlucky enough get CyA glue eye topic No vember 1987 Safety column 1 reviewed article November 1987 issue Model Avco*ion regarding CyA glue As ophthalmologist have seen number pa tients have placed glue eyes stead eye drops glue will form contact eye small jagged-edged cup causes extreme discomfort eye reaction close eye immediately results eyelids lashes being glued shut treatment consists trying get anesthetic agents against eye allow re laxation lid spasms occur pain lashes usually tightly glued gether have able cut lashes bases beneath glue have freed up eye leaving person free dis comfort glue against eye does really glue eye lid Due moisture just forms surface contact lens rough Should someone get glue eye prudent choice action see ophthalmol ogist hopes could remove glue against globe relieve discom fort another letter concerning CyA glue ax rived during last month writer reported became asthmatic whenever used product convinced due Continued page 136 4e1 TR260 #p law Wash Aw&ufk Duip 114 Stud-elI Scih Kit Spatlim Length66m Wing areal2l3 sq m Weight.. 165ibs Power035-040 G38-G62 FdWI $21500 albi$11I b wind pub b -u z DBWD Elf $28500 us slipplug $11. Eeuyliq kM kR hi ubE Uk Sf31 k wkg stab tub bck hick b mans mama AI used & luau eaestvueUmt FIbsubsesuIIpIiitS *SPpIU72 No tai brace wires reqwred FOE ro PLACE OIUIEII CONTACT SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES Ph 712 336-5586 1621 HIM Ave Spirit Luke IA 51366 20 Model Aviation $103uu 5 p ues ta ukgtiubcubiub & hick Letters Editor Continued page 12 trim Two weeks later made three flights experimenting flaps outing aircraft flies beautifully flights made Maule Airport birthplace original full-scale aircraft Bob McCann Jackson MI Son Writes son Chris 14 years old pro cess learning fly remote control GLASSES salety Pmducts Modelers Modelers Sunglasses ANSI Z871 approved safety glasses Fits over prescription glasses Extremely light weight additional comfort Wrap ar6und side protection Anti-fog Anti-ultraviolet radiation Available clear amber gray mirror case included Clear$1095 Gray$1195 Amber$1195 Mirror$1495 CYAMask$1195 1BC Halon Fire Extinguisher $1495 Dealer Inquiries Invited Shipping handling add $275 VISA MasterCard accepted NO CODs Send cashiers check money order Please allow 3 weeks fo checks o c ea PE5 Safety Plus PO Box 1173 Clinton MS 39056 601 924-9640 airplanes started flying April 1987 has perfected landing yet En closed journal entry written school expressing feeling concerning new hobby Joe H Helms Monroe NC Following enclosure written Chris Helms favorite possession airplane can fly times hate has overcome Im depressed makes spir its soar Im lonely work boredom goes away Im awake can go sleep think about flying drift off sleep think would lost plane crashes feel like Ive lost friend cant explain joy gives make successful flight cheer softly myself fly off night Its easy thing see fly plane like Safety/Preston Continued page 20 glue Apparently did see October 1985 Safety column contained excerpts article medical journal concluded prolonged use CyA glue definitely can pro duce asthmatic condition some people sent copy column letter writer anyone else would like receive copy please enclose SASE request John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Scorpion/Hamilton Continued page 31 will occur since Scor pions constructed far have turned out tail-heavy its best prepared correct situation should develop since few things excluding federal budget out control tail-heavy airplane flight line Assuming have con structed Scorpion accurate true fashion avoiding warps misalignments will fly off board As ship double-check incidence angles stabilizer wing make sure conform shown plans Novice fliers will want set up systems follows Rudder throwone inch right left Elevator range% up down Aileron range% up down advanced fliers wanting fully aer obatic plane should use following guidelines Rudder throw 1 /2 right left Elevator rangel up down 136 Model Aviation SUNBIRD SENSATION WITH STYLE Sunbird combines eye opening performance truly distinctive styling terrific flying design Whether choose 40 size Sunbird 10 Sunbird Jr youll find Sunbird perfect sport plane fl PRECISION PROIUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 Continued page 138
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 20, 136
John Preston Safety Comes First Batteries look inno cent hold lot powerso watch out Shocking facts static electricity CyA glue bears watching IM RECOVERING jet lag begin months Safety column result twoweek visit Hong Kong Beijing Bangkok 12-hour time difference about much can get trip business-related although no time check Out hobby stores during stay Hong Kong visited factory produces RC cars no model air craft also time brief walk Great Wall China visited Wat Phra Kaeo Grand Palace Bangkok Its no fun being back work Battery warning column has previously mentioned certain hazards can result lack knowledge and/or respect batter ies use hobby number years ago related incident experienced fellow modeler did extensive damage home inadvertently attempted charge NiCd pack high rate fire resulted read mail after returning Orient found letter Norm Anderson Albuquerque NM newspa per clipping titled 'Safety Experts Warn Against Mixing Batteries clipping Focus newspaper Kirtland AFB following account potentially hazardous incident involving al kaline flashlight batteries occurred recently McConnell AFB KS An individual placed batteries flashlight different brand type re chargeable alkaline flashlight checked operation issued use Ten minutes later worker returned flashlight cause wasnt working properly inoperable flashlight set aside Twenty minutes later handle hot nearly burned man picked flashlight up used cloth empty batteries metal container plastic covering alkaline battery began melt still too hot handle hour later incident caused mixing two differ ent types batteries Alkaline rechargeable should always used separately recharge able battery alkaline battery used gether rechargeable battery will probably lose its charge first causing alkaline battery reverse its charge leak Alkaline batteries extremely powerful should handled carefully spring battery compartment tears protective coating battery could short out overheat An overheated alkaline battery can reach tem perature 200 degrees Fahrenheit cause se rious burns handled handling batteries use following procedures e Always use similar type batteries flash light electrical component e Never charge dry-cell batteries except stated rechargeable manufacturer k battery compartment breaks metal parts may damage battery cas ings k battery casing before using e careful inserting batteries Rough hand ling may damage casing Place cover flashlight carefully Make sure spring end does damage bat tery casing short battery twisting e Should battery short leak careful handle flashlight electrical compo nent Carefully remove batteries over dis posable metal container Since bread-and-butter job area toy safety since toys today powered batteries Im well aware potential hazard associated use alkaline batter ies Rechargeable batteries also finding way riding-toy market too have caused some problems us have healthy respect electrical supply 115 volts may have same respect electrical energy battery aware batteries too can cause injuries Static electricity Like electrical energy available battery electrical spark result ing build-up static electricity may readily perceived being potentially hazard ous lightning excepted other hand spark near flammable liquid can result ex plosion letter Larry Miles Independence MO contained copy article Septem ber 5 1987 issue Science News pub lished right Washington DC article titled Plastic Shocks & Visible Sparks follows Safety consultant Jack Owens cites problem may occur small plastic bottles par tially filled liquid such methanol Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation WHEY RP UTEN TO THI SAYS 4EE TI-4AT SAFETY PERTS WARN AeMJNr MIC1N0 SATTEK1E column provided address items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation activities Content column however opinion auther does necessarily represent official position Academy f Model Aeronautics iii TI FICAT ION SYST E M AIRCRAFT & SURFACE FREQU Du-Bro has numbers need comply new 1988 AMA Frequency Regulation Select channel number corresponds frequency number transmitter Affix numbers frequency number clip snap base antenna Select frequency flag identifies transmitter Aircraft Surface use attach tip antenna Its quick simple use Frequency clip flags remove easily storage Look Attractive Display 6 NO 455 456 457 45 459 450 451 462 463 464 455 466 467 carried plastic bag coat pocket describes incident small fire oc curred technician attempted pour meth anol one-liter plastic bottle carried plastic bag metal can spark jumped liquid can ig nited methanol fumes case bottle charged contact plastic bag accumulated charge bottles outside surface induced opposite charge conductive liquid inside bottle induced charge large enough generate spark liquid came near metal object People havent considered small bottles being problem Owens ef fort part make engineers aware fact small-sized bottles can hazard Owens presented findings Minneapolis special symposium electro static hazards held recent meeting American Institute Chemical Engineers Larry did send actual article stated letter went mention similar hazards metal drums cans lined plastic such plastic trash bags filled conductive presumably flamma ble liquid Similarly can fire hazard rags soaked conductive solvent tossed plastic-lined trash can year ago printed account CL model flier experienced fire work shop emptying contents models fuel tank back fuel storage can Since returned flying field because approaching thunderstorm believed static electricity storm some influence cause fire Perhaps did bet Continued page 18 ITEM FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 0 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 1 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 2 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 31 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 4 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 5 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 6 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 7 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 8~UI Ut FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 9 131 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION CLIP AIRCRAFT DENT FLAG 72 MHz SURFACE DENT FLAG 75 MHz 16 Model Aviation / Spirit St Louis 27 WS introduces American Aviation History Series two popular treeflight rubber-power models rugged polystyrene foam models include everything need quick easy assembly Both also include Bentoms exclusive 21 gear box terrific flying capability Available hobby shops nationwide Beechcra ft Stagger wingJ 22 WS ARE YOU K/C HELICOPTER BUFF Robbe Schluter offers opportunity turn hobby profession Rapid growth has created management assistant positions Customer Service Sales Departments Candidates should qualify Minimum 3 years flight experience Ability help technical advice over telephone Team spirit Open attitude growth success Plean call Frank Hulnrlch Betwun 9 & 5 EST 2011 359-2115 -4 IEIIIIC Nothing comes closer real thIng 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 085Q CALIFORNIAI MODEL IMPO2TS PO Box 1695 en Grove CA 92642 FROM IPAVEYYSTEMS Two great sailpianes novice competitor alike because have tremendous speed range due computer optimized modified E 193 airfoil ARIEL V/2 meter small size large performance 59 span 370 sq area 525 oz/sq wing loading Both sailpianes de signed easily withstand 12 volt winch launches kits feature accurate die machine cut balsa spruce plywood step-by-step Instructions complete full size rolled plans pre-cut fuselage parts bagged small parts hardware prophet has two piece wing hardened steel wing rod flexible steel control rods adjustable tow hook ZIP-START tart designed tor launching VA 2 meter sailpianes Includes 30 % ID ultra violet stabilized natural latex rubber tubIng 250 heavy duty 60# nylon line 3 tempered steel tow rings 8 steel stake tow marker ribbon reel sembly instructions IPAVEY YSTEMS i ORPoIATlON static charge built up during activities workshop somewhat manner described above article Cyanoacrylate CyA glue keep pub lishing warnings about CyA glue answer simple because keep getting letters relating ex periences could some cases did cause injuries case Don Thorley s inci dent fortunately injuries minor Don Peshtigo WI following ac count recent letter Recently building new model ran out accelerator can use CyA glues little plastic spray bottle use applicator extra accelerator glass bottle because glass slippery breakable always transfer accelerator small plastic bottle attempting PROPHET preferred two meter sailplane 78 span 643 sq area 625 oz/sq ft wing loading 675 TOWER LANE WEST CHESTER PA 19380 215-430-8645 mistakenly reached instant glue stead empty plastic applicator immediately realized mistake already too late As pulled glass bottle ac celerator away bottle instant glue ex ploded popcorned hand blowing popcorn Onto ceiling looked like icicles floor balsa plans received blisters left hand leg Fortunately nothing else hurt lesson safety starts long before get air Make moves time think way through move Nothing completely automatic except accident looking place happen previously heard incident such Don described above So use accelerator instant CyA glue Continued page 20 /iD APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION 738 Penn St El Segundo CA 90245 MINI ER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FIRMLY NOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded Ilals carves Handy Ia Held Easyle Use $255 MINI-STRIPSPRECISION DIE-CUT Medium Garnet SAVES TIMEREPLACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT $175 SANDING BELTS Asald Waler Preel TEE ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING BLOCK hr use uMin RUFF-STUFF A. - HaidyleUse 22Inch $275 RUFF 4& STUFF SELF ADHESIVE SHEET SANDPAPER YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAPES Easy Se Use Nemessyghaeerdlyinglinle $109 Medham Flee r Fine MINIosAw $7 COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE Saw has rugged din-cant frame wIle cemleitable chle-pmel plastic sert handle Receding anne ad leslahle 6 hinds given geed mail access Cain wand plastic metal HARDENED MUSIC WIRE extra hIades-3$199 Add 20% postage Send 25 cattIog 18 Model Aviation IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOiSE four-cycle tieaswing up expctations read Make engine before Make 60 120 four-stroke less means 1 Quieter glow 2 More mellow sounding tour-cycle 3 More usable power both 4 Highest power-to-weight ratio 5 The lowest idle ever locreasernageup 4 times glow No glowplugs fail 9 Increased reliability 10 Fuel available concentrate Conversion kits available O4 to30 cid Schnuerle ported engines Its sun pIe just change heads fuel What ou waiting Dust ff twocycle DIESELIZE Send self-addressed stamped enve lope $100 Infrirmatlon call 203-877-1670 between 730 pm 930 pm EST Mon & Wed DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT POBox 141 Milford CT 06460 IThe leader m quiet combustion technqlogy since 1976 careful mix quantity Another recent letter concerning cyanoacrylate glue came Dr Paul Bonds ophthalmolo gist Pauls letter follows has some use ful information unlucky enough get CyA glue eye topic No vember 1987 Safety column 1 reviewed article November 1987 issue Model Avco*ion regarding CyA glue As ophthalmologist have seen number pa tients have placed glue eyes stead eye drops glue will form contact eye small jagged-edged cup causes extreme discomfort eye reaction close eye immediately results eyelids lashes being glued shut treatment consists trying get anesthetic agents against eye allow re laxation lid spasms occur pain lashes usually tightly glued gether have able cut lashes bases beneath glue have freed up eye leaving person free dis comfort glue against eye does really glue eye lid Due moisture just forms surface contact lens rough Should someone get glue eye prudent choice action see ophthalmol ogist hopes could remove glue against globe relieve discom fort another letter concerning CyA glue ax rived during last month writer reported became asthmatic whenever used product convinced due Continued page 136 4e1 TR260 #p law Wash Aw&ufk Duip 114 Stud-elI Scih Kit Spatlim Length66m Wing areal2l3 sq m Weight.. 165ibs Power035-040 G38-G62 FdWI $21500 albi$11I b wind pub b -u z DBWD Elf $28500 us slipplug $11. Eeuyliq kM kR hi ubE Uk Sf31 k wkg stab tub bck hick b mans mama AI used & luau eaestvueUmt FIbsubsesuIIpIiitS *SPpIU72 No tai brace wires reqwred FOE ro PLACE OIUIEII CONTACT SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES Ph 712 336-5586 1621 HIM Ave Spirit Luke IA 51366 20 Model Aviation $103uu 5 p ues ta ukgtiubcubiub & hick Letters Editor Continued page 12 trim Two weeks later made three flights experimenting flaps outing aircraft flies beautifully flights made Maule Airport birthplace original full-scale aircraft Bob McCann Jackson MI Son Writes son Chris 14 years old pro cess learning fly remote control GLASSES salety Pmducts Modelers Modelers Sunglasses ANSI Z871 approved safety glasses Fits over prescription glasses Extremely light weight additional comfort Wrap ar6und side protection Anti-fog Anti-ultraviolet radiation Available clear amber gray mirror case included Clear$1095 Gray$1195 Amber$1195 Mirror$1495 CYAMask$1195 1BC Halon Fire Extinguisher $1495 Dealer Inquiries Invited Shipping handling add $275 VISA MasterCard accepted NO CODs Send cashiers check money order Please allow 3 weeks fo checks o c ea PE5 Safety Plus PO Box 1173 Clinton MS 39056 601 924-9640 airplanes started flying April 1987 has perfected landing yet En closed journal entry written school expressing feeling concerning new hobby Joe H Helms Monroe NC Following enclosure written Chris Helms favorite possession airplane can fly times hate has overcome Im depressed makes spir its soar Im lonely work boredom goes away Im awake can go sleep think about flying drift off sleep think would lost plane crashes feel like Ive lost friend cant explain joy gives make successful flight cheer softly myself fly off night Its easy thing see fly plane like Safety/Preston Continued page 20 glue Apparently did see October 1985 Safety column contained excerpts article medical journal concluded prolonged use CyA glue definitely can pro duce asthmatic condition some people sent copy column letter writer anyone else would like receive copy please enclose SASE request John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Scorpion/Hamilton Continued page 31 will occur since Scor pions constructed far have turned out tail-heavy its best prepared correct situation should develop since few things excluding federal budget out control tail-heavy airplane flight line Assuming have con structed Scorpion accurate true fashion avoiding warps misalignments will fly off board As ship double-check incidence angles stabilizer wing make sure conform shown plans Novice fliers will want set up systems follows Rudder throwone inch right left Elevator range% up down Aileron range% up down advanced fliers wanting fully aer obatic plane should use following guidelines Rudder throw 1 /2 right left Elevator rangel up down 136 Model Aviation SUNBIRD SENSATION WITH STYLE Sunbird combines eye opening performance truly distinctive styling terrific flying design Whether choose 40 size Sunbird 10 Sunbird Jr youll find Sunbird perfect sport plane fl PRECISION PROIUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 Continued page 138
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 20, 136
John Preston Safety Comes First Batteries look inno cent hold lot powerso watch out Shocking facts static electricity CyA glue bears watching IM RECOVERING jet lag begin months Safety column result twoweek visit Hong Kong Beijing Bangkok 12-hour time difference about much can get trip business-related although no time check Out hobby stores during stay Hong Kong visited factory produces RC cars no model air craft also time brief walk Great Wall China visited Wat Phra Kaeo Grand Palace Bangkok Its no fun being back work Battery warning column has previously mentioned certain hazards can result lack knowledge and/or respect batter ies use hobby number years ago related incident experienced fellow modeler did extensive damage home inadvertently attempted charge NiCd pack high rate fire resulted read mail after returning Orient found letter Norm Anderson Albuquerque NM newspa per clipping titled 'Safety Experts Warn Against Mixing Batteries clipping Focus newspaper Kirtland AFB following account potentially hazardous incident involving al kaline flashlight batteries occurred recently McConnell AFB KS An individual placed batteries flashlight different brand type re chargeable alkaline flashlight checked operation issued use Ten minutes later worker returned flashlight cause wasnt working properly inoperable flashlight set aside Twenty minutes later handle hot nearly burned man picked flashlight up used cloth empty batteries metal container plastic covering alkaline battery began melt still too hot handle hour later incident caused mixing two differ ent types batteries Alkaline rechargeable should always used separately recharge able battery alkaline battery used gether rechargeable battery will probably lose its charge first causing alkaline battery reverse its charge leak Alkaline batteries extremely powerful should handled carefully spring battery compartment tears protective coating battery could short out overheat An overheated alkaline battery can reach tem perature 200 degrees Fahrenheit cause se rious burns handled handling batteries use following procedures e Always use similar type batteries flash light electrical component e Never charge dry-cell batteries except stated rechargeable manufacturer k battery compartment breaks metal parts may damage battery cas ings k battery casing before using e careful inserting batteries Rough hand ling may damage casing Place cover flashlight carefully Make sure spring end does damage bat tery casing short battery twisting e Should battery short leak careful handle flashlight electrical compo nent Carefully remove batteries over dis posable metal container Since bread-and-butter job area toy safety since toys today powered batteries Im well aware potential hazard associated use alkaline batter ies Rechargeable batteries also finding way riding-toy market too have caused some problems us have healthy respect electrical supply 115 volts may have same respect electrical energy battery aware batteries too can cause injuries Static electricity Like electrical energy available battery electrical spark result ing build-up static electricity may readily perceived being potentially hazard ous lightning excepted other hand spark near flammable liquid can result ex plosion letter Larry Miles Independence MO contained copy article Septem ber 5 1987 issue Science News pub lished right Washington DC article titled Plastic Shocks & Visible Sparks follows Safety consultant Jack Owens cites problem may occur small plastic bottles par tially filled liquid such methanol Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation WHEY RP UTEN TO THI SAYS 4EE TI-4AT SAFETY PERTS WARN AeMJNr MIC1N0 SATTEK1E column provided address items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation activities Content column however opinion auther does necessarily represent official position Academy f Model Aeronautics iii TI FICAT ION SYST E M AIRCRAFT & SURFACE FREQU Du-Bro has numbers need comply new 1988 AMA Frequency Regulation Select channel number corresponds frequency number transmitter Affix numbers frequency number clip snap base antenna Select frequency flag identifies transmitter Aircraft Surface use attach tip antenna Its quick simple use Frequency clip flags remove easily storage Look Attractive Display 6 NO 455 456 457 45 459 450 451 462 463 464 455 466 467 carried plastic bag coat pocket describes incident small fire oc curred technician attempted pour meth anol one-liter plastic bottle carried plastic bag metal can spark jumped liquid can ig nited methanol fumes case bottle charged contact plastic bag accumulated charge bottles outside surface induced opposite charge conductive liquid inside bottle induced charge large enough generate spark liquid came near metal object People havent considered small bottles being problem Owens ef fort part make engineers aware fact small-sized bottles can hazard Owens presented findings Minneapolis special symposium electro static hazards held recent meeting American Institute Chemical Engineers Larry did send actual article stated letter went mention similar hazards metal drums cans lined plastic such plastic trash bags filled conductive presumably flamma ble liquid Similarly can fire hazard rags soaked conductive solvent tossed plastic-lined trash can year ago printed account CL model flier experienced fire work shop emptying contents models fuel tank back fuel storage can Since returned flying field because approaching thunderstorm believed static electricity storm some influence cause fire Perhaps did bet Continued page 18 ITEM FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 0 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 1 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 2 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 31 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 4 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 5 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 6 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 7 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 8~UI Ut FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 9 131 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION CLIP AIRCRAFT DENT FLAG 72 MHz SURFACE DENT FLAG 75 MHz 16 Model Aviation / Spirit St Louis 27 WS introduces American Aviation History Series two popular treeflight rubber-power models rugged polystyrene foam models include everything need quick easy assembly Both also include Bentoms exclusive 21 gear box terrific flying capability Available hobby shops nationwide Beechcra ft Stagger wingJ 22 WS ARE YOU K/C HELICOPTER BUFF Robbe Schluter offers opportunity turn hobby profession Rapid growth has created management assistant positions Customer Service Sales Departments Candidates should qualify Minimum 3 years flight experience Ability help technical advice over telephone Team spirit Open attitude growth success Plean call Frank Hulnrlch Betwun 9 & 5 EST 2011 359-2115 -4 IEIIIIC Nothing comes closer real thIng 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 085Q CALIFORNIAI MODEL IMPO2TS PO Box 1695 en Grove CA 92642 FROM IPAVEYYSTEMS Two great sailpianes novice competitor alike because have tremendous speed range due computer optimized modified E 193 airfoil ARIEL V/2 meter small size large performance 59 span 370 sq area 525 oz/sq wing loading Both sailpianes de signed easily withstand 12 volt winch launches kits feature accurate die machine cut balsa spruce plywood step-by-step Instructions complete full size rolled plans pre-cut fuselage parts bagged small parts hardware prophet has two piece wing hardened steel wing rod flexible steel control rods adjustable tow hook ZIP-START tart designed tor launching VA 2 meter sailpianes Includes 30 % ID ultra violet stabilized natural latex rubber tubIng 250 heavy duty 60# nylon line 3 tempered steel tow rings 8 steel stake tow marker ribbon reel sembly instructions IPAVEY YSTEMS i ORPoIATlON static charge built up during activities workshop somewhat manner described above article Cyanoacrylate CyA glue keep pub lishing warnings about CyA glue answer simple because keep getting letters relating ex periences could some cases did cause injuries case Don Thorley s inci dent fortunately injuries minor Don Peshtigo WI following ac count recent letter Recently building new model ran out accelerator can use CyA glues little plastic spray bottle use applicator extra accelerator glass bottle because glass slippery breakable always transfer accelerator small plastic bottle attempting PROPHET preferred two meter sailplane 78 span 643 sq area 625 oz/sq ft wing loading 675 TOWER LANE WEST CHESTER PA 19380 215-430-8645 mistakenly reached instant glue stead empty plastic applicator immediately realized mistake already too late As pulled glass bottle ac celerator away bottle instant glue ex ploded popcorned hand blowing popcorn Onto ceiling looked like icicles floor balsa plans received blisters left hand leg Fortunately nothing else hurt lesson safety starts long before get air Make moves time think way through move Nothing completely automatic except accident looking place happen previously heard incident such Don described above So use accelerator instant CyA glue Continued page 20 /iD APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION 738 Penn St El Segundo CA 90245 MINI ER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FIRMLY NOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded Ilals carves Handy Ia Held Easyle Use $255 MINI-STRIPSPRECISION DIE-CUT Medium Garnet SAVES TIMEREPLACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT $175 SANDING BELTS Asald Waler Preel TEE ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING BLOCK hr use uMin RUFF-STUFF A. - HaidyleUse 22Inch $275 RUFF 4& STUFF SELF ADHESIVE SHEET SANDPAPER YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAPES Easy Se Use Nemessyghaeerdlyinglinle $109 Medham Flee r Fine MINIosAw $7 COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE Saw has rugged din-cant frame wIle cemleitable chle-pmel plastic sert handle Receding anne ad leslahle 6 hinds given geed mail access Cain wand plastic metal HARDENED MUSIC WIRE extra hIades-3$199 Add 20% postage Send 25 cattIog 18 Model Aviation IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOiSE four-cycle tieaswing up expctations read Make engine before Make 60 120 four-stroke less means 1 Quieter glow 2 More mellow sounding tour-cycle 3 More usable power both 4 Highest power-to-weight ratio 5 The lowest idle ever locreasernageup 4 times glow No glowplugs fail 9 Increased reliability 10 Fuel available concentrate Conversion kits available O4 to30 cid Schnuerle ported engines Its sun pIe just change heads fuel What ou waiting Dust ff twocycle DIESELIZE Send self-addressed stamped enve lope $100 Infrirmatlon call 203-877-1670 between 730 pm 930 pm EST Mon & Wed DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT POBox 141 Milford CT 06460 IThe leader m quiet combustion technqlogy since 1976 careful mix quantity Another recent letter concerning cyanoacrylate glue came Dr Paul Bonds ophthalmolo gist Pauls letter follows has some use ful information unlucky enough get CyA glue eye topic No vember 1987 Safety column 1 reviewed article November 1987 issue Model Avco*ion regarding CyA glue As ophthalmologist have seen number pa tients have placed glue eyes stead eye drops glue will form contact eye small jagged-edged cup causes extreme discomfort eye reaction close eye immediately results eyelids lashes being glued shut treatment consists trying get anesthetic agents against eye allow re laxation lid spasms occur pain lashes usually tightly glued gether have able cut lashes bases beneath glue have freed up eye leaving person free dis comfort glue against eye does really glue eye lid Due moisture just forms surface contact lens rough Should someone get glue eye prudent choice action see ophthalmol ogist hopes could remove glue against globe relieve discom fort another letter concerning CyA glue ax rived during last month writer reported became asthmatic whenever used product convinced due Continued page 136 4e1 TR260 #p law Wash Aw&ufk Duip 114 Stud-elI Scih Kit Spatlim Length66m Wing areal2l3 sq m Weight.. 165ibs Power035-040 G38-G62 FdWI $21500 albi$11I b wind pub b -u z DBWD Elf $28500 us slipplug $11. Eeuyliq kM kR hi ubE Uk Sf31 k wkg stab tub bck hick b mans mama AI used & luau eaestvueUmt FIbsubsesuIIpIiitS *SPpIU72 No tai brace wires reqwred FOE ro PLACE OIUIEII CONTACT SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES Ph 712 336-5586 1621 HIM Ave Spirit Luke IA 51366 20 Model Aviation $103uu 5 p ues ta ukgtiubcubiub & hick Letters Editor Continued page 12 trim Two weeks later made three flights experimenting flaps outing aircraft flies beautifully flights made Maule Airport birthplace original full-scale aircraft Bob McCann Jackson MI Son Writes son Chris 14 years old pro cess learning fly remote control GLASSES salety Pmducts Modelers Modelers Sunglasses ANSI Z871 approved safety glasses Fits over prescription glasses Extremely light weight additional comfort Wrap ar6und side protection Anti-fog Anti-ultraviolet radiation Available clear amber gray mirror case included Clear$1095 Gray$1195 Amber$1195 Mirror$1495 CYAMask$1195 1BC Halon Fire Extinguisher $1495 Dealer Inquiries Invited Shipping handling add $275 VISA MasterCard accepted NO CODs Send cashiers check money order Please allow 3 weeks fo checks o c ea PE5 Safety Plus PO Box 1173 Clinton MS 39056 601 924-9640 airplanes started flying April 1987 has perfected landing yet En closed journal entry written school expressing feeling concerning new hobby Joe H Helms Monroe NC Following enclosure written Chris Helms favorite possession airplane can fly times hate has overcome Im depressed makes spir its soar Im lonely work boredom goes away Im awake can go sleep think about flying drift off sleep think would lost plane crashes feel like Ive lost friend cant explain joy gives make successful flight cheer softly myself fly off night Its easy thing see fly plane like Safety/Preston Continued page 20 glue Apparently did see October 1985 Safety column contained excerpts article medical journal concluded prolonged use CyA glue definitely can pro duce asthmatic condition some people sent copy column letter writer anyone else would like receive copy please enclose SASE request John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Scorpion/Hamilton Continued page 31 will occur since Scor pions constructed far have turned out tail-heavy its best prepared correct situation should develop since few things excluding federal budget out control tail-heavy airplane flight line Assuming have con structed Scorpion accurate true fashion avoiding warps misalignments will fly off board As ship double-check incidence angles stabilizer wing make sure conform shown plans Novice fliers will want set up systems follows Rudder throwone inch right left Elevator range% up down Aileron range% up down advanced fliers wanting fully aer obatic plane should use following guidelines Rudder throw 1 /2 right left Elevator rangel up down 136 Model Aviation SUNBIRD SENSATION WITH STYLE Sunbird combines eye opening performance truly distinctive styling terrific flying design Whether choose 40 size Sunbird 10 Sunbird Jr youll find Sunbird perfect sport plane fl PRECISION PROIUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 Continued page 138
Edition: Model Aviation - 1988/01
Page Numbers: 14, 16, 18, 20, 136
John Preston Safety Comes First Batteries look inno cent hold lot powerso watch out Shocking facts static electricity CyA glue bears watching IM RECOVERING jet lag begin months Safety column result twoweek visit Hong Kong Beijing Bangkok 12-hour time difference about much can get trip business-related although no time check Out hobby stores during stay Hong Kong visited factory produces RC cars no model air craft also time brief walk Great Wall China visited Wat Phra Kaeo Grand Palace Bangkok Its no fun being back work Battery warning column has previously mentioned certain hazards can result lack knowledge and/or respect batter ies use hobby number years ago related incident experienced fellow modeler did extensive damage home inadvertently attempted charge NiCd pack high rate fire resulted read mail after returning Orient found letter Norm Anderson Albuquerque NM newspa per clipping titled 'Safety Experts Warn Against Mixing Batteries clipping Focus newspaper Kirtland AFB following account potentially hazardous incident involving al kaline flashlight batteries occurred recently McConnell AFB KS An individual placed batteries flashlight different brand type re chargeable alkaline flashlight checked operation issued use Ten minutes later worker returned flashlight cause wasnt working properly inoperable flashlight set aside Twenty minutes later handle hot nearly burned man picked flashlight up used cloth empty batteries metal container plastic covering alkaline battery began melt still too hot handle hour later incident caused mixing two differ ent types batteries Alkaline rechargeable should always used separately recharge able battery alkaline battery used gether rechargeable battery will probably lose its charge first causing alkaline battery reverse its charge leak Alkaline batteries extremely powerful should handled carefully spring battery compartment tears protective coating battery could short out overheat An overheated alkaline battery can reach tem perature 200 degrees Fahrenheit cause se rious burns handled handling batteries use following procedures e Always use similar type batteries flash light electrical component e Never charge dry-cell batteries except stated rechargeable manufacturer k battery compartment breaks metal parts may damage battery cas ings k battery casing before using e careful inserting batteries Rough hand ling may damage casing Place cover flashlight carefully Make sure spring end does damage bat tery casing short battery twisting e Should battery short leak careful handle flashlight electrical compo nent Carefully remove batteries over dis posable metal container Since bread-and-butter job area toy safety since toys today powered batteries Im well aware potential hazard associated use alkaline batter ies Rechargeable batteries also finding way riding-toy market too have caused some problems us have healthy respect electrical supply 115 volts may have same respect electrical energy battery aware batteries too can cause injuries Static electricity Like electrical energy available battery electrical spark result ing build-up static electricity may readily perceived being potentially hazard ous lightning excepted other hand spark near flammable liquid can result ex plosion letter Larry Miles Independence MO contained copy article Septem ber 5 1987 issue Science News pub lished right Washington DC article titled Plastic Shocks & Visible Sparks follows Safety consultant Jack Owens cites problem may occur small plastic bottles par tially filled liquid such methanol Continued page 16 14 Model Aviation WHEY RP UTEN TO THI SAYS 4EE TI-4AT SAFETY PERTS WARN AeMJNr MIC1N0 SATTEK1E column provided address items concern regarding safety aspects model aviation activities Content column however opinion auther does necessarily represent official position Academy f Model Aeronautics iii TI FICAT ION SYST E M AIRCRAFT & SURFACE FREQU Du-Bro has numbers need comply new 1988 AMA Frequency Regulation Select channel number corresponds frequency number transmitter Affix numbers frequency number clip snap base antenna Select frequency flag identifies transmitter Aircraft Surface use attach tip antenna Its quick simple use Frequency clip flags remove easily storage Look Attractive Display 6 NO 455 456 457 45 459 450 451 462 463 464 455 466 467 carried plastic bag coat pocket describes incident small fire oc curred technician attempted pour meth anol one-liter plastic bottle carried plastic bag metal can spark jumped liquid can ig nited methanol fumes case bottle charged contact plastic bag accumulated charge bottles outside surface induced opposite charge conductive liquid inside bottle induced charge large enough generate spark liquid came near metal object People havent considered small bottles being problem Owens ef fort part make engineers aware fact small-sized bottles can hazard Owens presented findings Minneapolis special symposium electro static hazards held recent meeting American Institute Chemical Engineers Larry did send actual article stated letter went mention similar hazards metal drums cans lined plastic such plastic trash bags filled conductive presumably flamma ble liquid Similarly can fire hazard rags soaked conductive solvent tossed plastic-lined trash can year ago printed account CL model flier experienced fire work shop emptying contents models fuel tank back fuel storage can Since returned flying field because approaching thunderstorm believed static electricity storm some influence cause fire Perhaps did bet Continued page 18 ITEM FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 0 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 1 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 2 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 31 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 4 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 5 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 6 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 7 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 8~UI Ut FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION NO 9 131 FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION CLIP AIRCRAFT DENT FLAG 72 MHz SURFACE DENT FLAG 75 MHz 16 Model Aviation / Spirit St Louis 27 WS introduces American Aviation History Series two popular treeflight rubber-power models rugged polystyrene foam models include everything need quick easy assembly Both also include Bentoms exclusive 21 gear box terrific flying capability Available hobby shops nationwide Beechcra ft Stagger wingJ 22 WS ARE YOU K/C HELICOPTER BUFF Robbe Schluter offers opportunity turn hobby profession Rapid growth has created management assistant positions Customer Service Sales Departments Candidates should qualify Minimum 3 years flight experience Ability help technical advice over telephone Team spirit Open attitude growth success Plean call Frank Hulnrlch Betwun 9 & 5 EST 2011 359-2115 -4 IEIIIIC Nothing comes closer real thIng 180 Township Line Road Belle Mead NJ 085Q CALIFORNIAI MODEL IMPO2TS PO Box 1695 en Grove CA 92642 FROM IPAVEYYSTEMS Two great sailpianes novice competitor alike because have tremendous speed range due computer optimized modified E 193 airfoil ARIEL V/2 meter small size large performance 59 span 370 sq area 525 oz/sq wing loading Both sailpianes de signed easily withstand 12 volt winch launches kits feature accurate die machine cut balsa spruce plywood step-by-step Instructions complete full size rolled plans pre-cut fuselage parts bagged small parts hardware prophet has two piece wing hardened steel wing rod flexible steel control rods adjustable tow hook ZIP-START tart designed tor launching VA 2 meter sailpianes Includes 30 % ID ultra violet stabilized natural latex rubber tubIng 250 heavy duty 60# nylon line 3 tempered steel tow rings 8 steel stake tow marker ribbon reel sembly instructions IPAVEY YSTEMS i ORPoIATlON static charge built up during activities workshop somewhat manner described above article Cyanoacrylate CyA glue keep pub lishing warnings about CyA glue answer simple because keep getting letters relating ex periences could some cases did cause injuries case Don Thorley s inci dent fortunately injuries minor Don Peshtigo WI following ac count recent letter Recently building new model ran out accelerator can use CyA glues little plastic spray bottle use applicator extra accelerator glass bottle because glass slippery breakable always transfer accelerator small plastic bottle attempting PROPHET preferred two meter sailplane 78 span 643 sq area 625 oz/sq ft wing loading 675 TOWER LANE WEST CHESTER PA 19380 215-430-8645 mistakenly reached instant glue stead empty plastic applicator immediately realized mistake already too late As pulled glass bottle ac celerator away bottle instant glue ex ploded popcorned hand blowing popcorn Onto ceiling looked like icicles floor balsa plans received blisters left hand leg Fortunately nothing else hurt lesson safety starts long before get air Make moves time think way through move Nothing completely automatic except accident looking place happen previously heard incident such Don described above So use accelerator instant CyA glue Continued page 20 /iD APPLIED DESIGN CORPORATION 738 Penn St El Segundo CA 90245 MINI ER ADJUSTABLE TENSION HAND BELT SANDER FIRMLY NOLDS PAPER FOR EASIER SANDING Padded Ilals carves Handy Ia Held Easyle Use $255 MINI-STRIPSPRECISION DIE-CUT Medium Garnet SAVES TIMEREPLACEMENTFine Garnet AND EFFORT $175 SANDING BELTS Asald Waler Preel TEE ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SANDING BLOCK hr use uMin RUFF-STUFF A. - HaidyleUse 22Inch $275 RUFF 4& STUFF SELF ADHESIVE SHEET SANDPAPER YOUR OWN SPECIAL SANDING SHAPES Easy Se Use Nemessyghaeerdlyinglinle $109 Medham Flee r Fine MINIosAw $7 COMPACT 10 inch HACK SAW SAWS ANYTHING ANYWHERE Saw has rugged din-cant frame wIle cemleitable chle-pmel plastic sert handle Receding anne ad leslahle 6 hinds given geed mail access Cain wand plastic metal HARDENED MUSIC WIRE extra hIades-3$199 Add 20% postage Send 25 cattIog 18 Model Aviation IORE POWEii WITH LESS NOiSE four-cycle tieaswing up expctations read Make engine before Make 60 120 four-stroke less means 1 Quieter glow 2 More mellow sounding tour-cycle 3 More usable power both 4 Highest power-to-weight ratio 5 The lowest idle ever locreasernageup 4 times glow No glowplugs fail 9 Increased reliability 10 Fuel available concentrate Conversion kits available O4 to30 cid Schnuerle ported engines Its sun pIe just change heads fuel What ou waiting Dust ff twocycle DIESELIZE Send self-addressed stamped enve lope $100 Infrirmatlon call 203-877-1670 between 730 pm 930 pm EST Mon & Wed DAVIS DIESEL DEVELOPMENT POBox 141 Milford CT 06460 IThe leader m quiet combustion technqlogy since 1976 careful mix quantity Another recent letter concerning cyanoacrylate glue came Dr Paul Bonds ophthalmolo gist Pauls letter follows has some use ful information unlucky enough get CyA glue eye topic No vember 1987 Safety column 1 reviewed article November 1987 issue Model Avco*ion regarding CyA glue As ophthalmologist have seen number pa tients have placed glue eyes stead eye drops glue will form contact eye small jagged-edged cup causes extreme discomfort eye reaction close eye immediately results eyelids lashes being glued shut treatment consists trying get anesthetic agents against eye allow re laxation lid spasms occur pain lashes usually tightly glued gether have able cut lashes bases beneath glue have freed up eye leaving person free dis comfort glue against eye does really glue eye lid Due moisture just forms surface contact lens rough Should someone get glue eye prudent choice action see ophthalmol ogist hopes could remove glue against globe relieve discom fort another letter concerning CyA glue ax rived during last month writer reported became asthmatic whenever used product convinced due Continued page 136 4e1 TR260 #p law Wash Aw&ufk Duip 114 Stud-elI Scih Kit Spatlim Length66m Wing areal2l3 sq m Weight.. 165ibs Power035-040 G38-G62 FdWI $21500 albi$11I b wind pub b -u z DBWD Elf $28500 us slipplug $11. Eeuyliq kM kR hi ubE Uk Sf31 k wkg stab tub bck hick b mans mama AI used & luau eaestvueUmt FIbsubsesuIIpIiitS *SPpIU72 No tai brace wires reqwred FOE ro PLACE OIUIEII CONTACT SPIRIT LAKE HOBBIES Ph 712 336-5586 1621 HIM Ave Spirit Luke IA 51366 20 Model Aviation $103uu 5 p ues ta ukgtiubcubiub & hick Letters Editor Continued page 12 trim Two weeks later made three flights experimenting flaps outing aircraft flies beautifully flights made Maule Airport birthplace original full-scale aircraft Bob McCann Jackson MI Son Writes son Chris 14 years old pro cess learning fly remote control GLASSES salety Pmducts Modelers Modelers Sunglasses ANSI Z871 approved safety glasses Fits over prescription glasses Extremely light weight additional comfort Wrap ar6und side protection Anti-fog Anti-ultraviolet radiation Available clear amber gray mirror case included Clear$1095 Gray$1195 Amber$1195 Mirror$1495 CYAMask$1195 1BC Halon Fire Extinguisher $1495 Dealer Inquiries Invited Shipping handling add $275 VISA MasterCard accepted NO CODs Send cashiers check money order Please allow 3 weeks fo checks o c ea PE5 Safety Plus PO Box 1173 Clinton MS 39056 601 924-9640 airplanes started flying April 1987 has perfected landing yet En closed journal entry written school expressing feeling concerning new hobby Joe H Helms Monroe NC Following enclosure written Chris Helms favorite possession airplane can fly times hate has overcome Im depressed makes spir its soar Im lonely work boredom goes away Im awake can go sleep think about flying drift off sleep think would lost plane crashes feel like Ive lost friend cant explain joy gives make successful flight cheer softly myself fly off night Its easy thing see fly plane like Safety/Preston Continued page 20 glue Apparently did see October 1985 Safety column contained excerpts article medical journal concluded prolonged use CyA glue definitely can pro duce asthmatic condition some people sent copy column letter writer anyone else would like receive copy please enclose SASE request John Preston 2812 Northampton St N W Washington DC 20015 Scorpion/Hamilton Continued page 31 will occur since Scor pions constructed far have turned out tail-heavy its best prepared correct situation should develop since few things excluding federal budget out control tail-heavy airplane flight line Assuming have con structed Scorpion accurate true fashion avoiding warps misalignments will fly off board As ship double-check incidence angles stabilizer wing make sure conform shown plans Novice fliers will want set up systems follows Rudder throwone inch right left Elevator range% up down Aileron range% up down advanced fliers wanting fully aer obatic plane should use following guidelines Rudder throw 1 /2 right left Elevator rangel up down 136 Model Aviation SUNBIRD SENSATION WITH STYLE Sunbird combines eye opening performance truly distinctive styling terrific flying design Whether choose 40 size Sunbird 10 Sunbird Jr youll find Sunbird perfect sport plane fl PRECISION PROIUCTS INC 714 592-5144 510 E Arrow Highway San Dimas CA 91773 Continued page 138