Safety Comes First - 2015/03
Our hobby is a complex entity. Building a model aircraft requires many skills—each one a fun challenge. There are plenty of ways to go wrong, and sometimes using the wrong technique can be a safety issue. So, how does a beginner—or an experienced pilot trying a new type of model—learn how to use it?
Safety Comes First - 2015/02
Bill Sykes is a club safety officer and a conscientious modeler. He was concerned about LiPo batteries after one of his club members’ packs ignited while charging. The fire caused no damage because the charging station was located in a safe place, but Bill wanted to know what the best arrangement would be for “juicing” LiPo batteries.
SAFETY COMES FIRST - 2015/01
It’s enough to drive you nuts. These days, everything has to be perfectly safe. Anything that is remotely hazardous must be banned, or watered down until it’s useless.
SAFETY COMES FIRST - 2014/12
You likely have heard of models with a dummy engine. Well, my models sometimes have a dummy builder, especially when I use CA glue. It just seems to bring out the clumsy in me.
Safety Comes First - 2014/11
Batteries were the subject of several emails that I received from MA readers.
