Safety Comes First-2004/11

THE GORGEOUS LITTLE Ford Flivver in the photo is the
work of George Crabtree. Old-fashioned stick-and-tissue
construction can be challenging, and although you sure can’t tell
from looking at his models, George has to work a little harder
than average at aeromodeling.

Safety Comes First-2004/12

MANY THANKS TO all who are
responding to my plea for close-call stories,
useful information, and problem areas that
need treatment. Your help makes all the
difference in saving fellow modelers from
repeating our own goofs or learning the hard
way about a dangerous situation. Please send
a postcard, a letter, or an E-mail message if
you have new info or an instructive story.

Safety Comes First - 2005/05

“I VALUE MY fingers and my life above slightly better performance
for my model airplanes,” said Hank Riehl regarding carbon-fiber (CF)
propellers.
Hank has strong reservations about CF propellers and wonders
what their safety record is compared to wood and fiberglass units. I
haven’t heard of any particular problems with these newfangled, highperformance
airscrews, so here’s an official request for your expertise.

Safety Comes First-2011/09

THE “WORLD’S SMALLEST” Air
Show is held each year on Memorial Day
weekend at Brian Ranch Airport in Llano,
California. This event typically features
ultralights, sport aircraft, general aviation
flying, static displays, model exhibits, and
children’s activities.

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