Safety Comes First

Richard Cline encountered a rattlesnake at his flying field, emphasizing the importance of safety around wildlife. Dave Gee reflects on the last space shuttle's journey, the role of models in aviation, and the need for safety in the hobby. He shares a cautionary tale about overlooking safety measures and discusses the evolution of model building. The piece concludes with a nod to supporting niche suppliers within the hobby.

Safety Comes First

Dave Gee reflects on the importance of safety in model aviation, contrasting past and present attitudes toward manual skills and tool use, while addressing safety concerns in photography and battery disposal.

Safety Comes First

Howard Littman shares a humorous story of working on his Bf 109 model while being watched by opossums. He discusses the benefits of using NeedleCap Bottles for cyanoacrylate accelerator, which reduces waste and odor. A beta-test for an accident reporting system on the AMA website is also mentioned.

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