From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L Executive Council Meeting Minutes Continued Due length minutes May 5 1984 AMA Executive Council meet in& unable print entirety last months issue remainder minutes follows including Appendi ces II page 107 XIV OMAHAWKS Worth reported after Omahawks legal counsel advised friend court brief proposed AMAs legal coun sel desired ex-president Omahawks wrote open letter AMA members criticizing AMA several subjects Itwas suggested rebuttal Mr Olsons criticism published Model Aviation Worth distributed draft version Council read comment upon approved Council authorize Worth send re sponse letter Mr Olson published ModelAviation 9 3 against 5 7 2 1 abstained EVP XV CONTEST DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS McGinnis asked other VPs ascertain own districts volume CD applications received recent past indicating abuse CD system may Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Five Students Five young people have awarded equal scholarships Sig Memorial Fund fund created honor memory Glen Sigafoose co-founder president Sig Manufacturing Company Montezuma IA Glen lost life 1980 crash Pitts Special biplane air show Contributions scholarship fund have come Sig Manufacturing Glens friends supporters administration fund handled AMA supplement basic Academy scholarship program happening terms excessive free memberships research needed de termine deterence desirable XVI LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE Noting American Society Associa tion Executives ASAE offers magazine entitled Leadership reasonable cost decided VPs inter ested subscribing could request same HQ have cost deducted budgets XVII AWARDS Two Superior Service Awards Fellowship Award approved pub licity follow after presentations XVIII FALL MEETING approved Fall Executive Council meeting shall held Toronto Canada probablyOctober2o-21 part joint meeting officers MAAC Model Aeronautic Association Canada XIX ADJOURNMENT meeting ended 105 am May 6 number items decid ed time-critical carried over Summer meeting August 13 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Any student AMA member has financial need may apply considera tion AMA scholarship winners auto matically eligible No set number winners picked year 1983 winners have received $500 award help advanced education SUSAN BROWN Stone Mountain GA very active model aviation family member Thermal Thumbs Atlanta Susan has flown Nats since 1980 winning first second third place trophies King George Contest 1980 1982 1983 Susan flew well enough gain second third place events An AMA member since 1976 Girl Scout 11 years active marching concert bands high school Susan earned place National Honor Society school Math Honor Club As student Dekalb Community College Clarkston GA working towards degree Business Administration efforts have already resulted being named Deans List KENNETH PURZYCKI Parsippany NJ graduated Parsippany Hills High School now student Old Domin ion University Norfoll4 VA majoring Computer Science interests grew up model aviation competitive swim ming computers As swimmer has won local regional national awards 1983 high school team won New Jersey State Championships Ken feels team efforts swimming have taught him valuable lessons cooperation encouragement As Control Line flier Garden State Circle Burners has avid competitor since 1979 won second place Precision Aeroba tics AMA Nats Since time has competed 1980 1982 Nats along several other local regional events winning first place trophies H father helped him develop interest model aircraft got him started competition four years old ROBERT BALDUS Des Moines IA has flying serious competition since 1980 won first place both Fast Slow Combat Minneapolis en joys model aviation family sport father twin brother Active high school cross country runner Boy Scout 10 years Robert made time work local restaurants earn funds finance further education Grad uating 12th out 336 students now engineering student Iowa State Ames PATRICK BALDUS also engineering student Iowa State has loved model avia tion several years flew Nats Lincoln NE both Fast Slow Combat high school member Honor Roll keen cross country runner Continued page 107 102 Model Aviation ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O Executive Director John Worth p Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski Executive Secretary Joyce Hager troiier Giseie Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Can Maroney Membership Director Carol Merfeid ic Relations Director Geoff Styiese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt Publications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojsiavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Know People time go meeting orashow ora contest invariably someone will ask questions about other officers some committee makeup frequently asked question Nats Execu tive Committee does get touch member Committee no secret about membership Nats Executive Committee just hap pens have never really thought would need publicize list So let clear air situation giving list defining basic function Committee HOMER SMITH r chairman also represents Free Flight interests Nats calls chairs meet ings issues reports sees generally going well planning subsequent Nats As Free Flight manager also has see people named various FF event directorships appoints category director sees equip ment available events mil lion other things need doing during meet BEV WISNIEWSKI represents Con trol Line interests Nats also category manager does same type things required Homer week meet have rather oversimplified role woman works --- off during meet DICKSONHEIMDickrepresentsthe Radio Control interests Nats also cate gory director RC has no less responsibility Homer Bev Perhaps some respects mainly due entry size RC BRYANTTHOMPSON Tommy facili ties manager required run site another equipment operation make sure equipment operational just make sure equipment exists Responsibility trailer full AMA equipment little nuts bolts needed keep events going falls Tommy JOHN WORTH John course HQ operative responsible seeing paperwork should should sets contracts arranges services gets ball rolling start meet istheguyyou have see crew members least have problem entry guy ultimate ly responsible financial accounting Nats guy Thursday Nats wants desperately collapse soft chair poolside cannot because pressure things yet done RON MORGAN CONTEST DI RECTOR guy final say Nats Da BOSS Trying define tasks like trying write Gone Wind longhand Contest Directors can just begin feel responsi bilities man has contend problems has resolve hour day Contest Directors will have satisfied knowing precious few people organization would tackle job like nearly well Ron THE COMMITTEE tions primarily put Nats people enjoy Sometimes miss mark bit whole hell ajob no pay None save very occasional person will walk up say thankyou Try mayeven feel better Butwait notthewhole Committee mentioned above nucleus group appointed Executive Coun cil manage operate Nats addi tion Executive Council has authorized Committee appoint up five others will function some specialist capacity such communications manager man power manager etc cannot give names five Committee has yet officially name func tions Perhaps after Nats can get name people get contact member Committee unless know person ally write care AMA HQ letter will forwarded promptly responsewill itswaytoyou quite rapidly Members Unite yearwe hold annual membership meeting during Nats week year no exception meeting discuss what has happened during previous year pat ourselves back wonderful job have done wait people bring us back earth very pointed questions cer tainly will brought up least hope want questions require further action will brought up resolution atthe first Executive Council meeting possible So Nats save Wednesday evening August 8 attend YOUR meeting help usto help meeting planned 8 pm atthe Conven tion Center room announced HQ area over 85000 members should expecting least couple hun dred folksto show up butmyguessis less 50 will attend Will missing Across Border Executive Council meets four times year generally discuss problems Academy hopefully resolve benefit majority Normally meetings held either HQ Reston VA conjunction some important event fall meeting will held Toronto Canada will first time EVER joint meeting AMA Model Aircraft Association Canada MAAC has happened very fortun ate having neighboring countryas closely allied Canada feel have lax having meeting years ago goals meeting explore possibility joint National Model Airplane Championships What other items should discuss would like input matter subject Canada just very enjoyable weekend fine country guest Frank Vicki Anderson show show much like US model airplane shows IMS WRAMS Toledo MACS etc although bit smaller scale due primarily lack space arena use quality models dis played number exhibitors get better year year blessed warm weather rather high winds kept heartiest skipping air show por tion Frank Vicki added some interest show year including ultra-light aircraft needed consider ing other excellent attractions inside Andersons can well proud re sults quite involved efforts Council As stated opening months column receive requests infor mation people positions some authority within Academy What better place carry discussions people going through list mem bers Executive Council better believe am going touch will running elected office within Academy year least until writings can have no influence outcome election want accused politicking anyone way following MY opinion of named may find single soul agrees statements JOHN BYRNE VP DISTRICT II John VP during 1975-78 ran President against Earl Witt 1978 again elected VP 1980 second term beginning 1981 attorney licensed New York State maybe others very capable member USPJA Pattern Scale judging very active activi ties District II As member Executive Council find him very attentive detail quite willing speak out regarding issues concerned about well-being Academy tends support issues will result holding line financially criticism actions Council meetings would motion made him worded such belongs legal brief less formal atmosphere meetings fine contributing member BOB UNDERWOOD VP DISTRICT VI Bob newer almost said younger members Council coming board Continued page 106 September 1984 103 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 isa view of Academy employees home office Reston VAa rare picture everybody onetime wantyou meetthem L- R HerbSiibermann magazine art director standing behind Herb Mike Adamson accounting clerk Carl WheeieyModi Aviation editor pubiisher Linda Brown administrative secretary Mike MacKenzie computer operations assistant behind Mike John Worth executive director Debbie Stowers Xerox fiim iibrarian Lou Ward public relations secretary incomparable Micheline Madison director competition services behind Mich Gloria Cook ciub secretary Giseie Jackson comptroiier Andrea Peterson pubilcations assistant Patty Chertoff ciub membership cierk behind Patty Doug Pratt speciai events director IJrmi Grosh microfilm clerk Shiriey Brown accounting cierk Vince Mankowski assistant executive director Sarah Ramsey stock clerk Jackie Zerm data entry clerk Gregg Chartrand buiiding manager Anthony Holmes maii/suppiy & services Diane Hawiey accounting assistant Mike Woodfoik membership coordinator Joyce Hager executive coordinator standing nextto Joyce Caroi Merfeid membership director Directly behind Caroi favorite peopie aimost invisible Debbie Dews contest sanctions secretary Next isCari Maroney director special services Geoff Styles pubiic reiatlons director end Hidden somewhere Trina Young membership cierk Kay Scheil plans seles/hobby shop service/typesetter Penny Hudson competition services secretary wonderful people ksep AMA HO going service organization keep happy 1 thought youd like meet began servingon theAMA Council 1972 closed out 1971 some 39000 members Today 1 984 will easily top 90000 members will never forget seeing old AMA HQ office 806 15th Street NW Washington DC no rugs floor ceiling low could easily reach up touch Desks typewriters metal file cabinets worn looking nothing matched FAQ efforts service organization top drawer same now few em ployees John Worth put together atopquality team eight nine employees Look picture above took two days ago Reston have about 40 employees modern equipment beautiful brick building own want meet wonderful people work AMA help make everything go Along Way over past 12 years must have done something right little Texas buddy Johnny Clemens says Its pride serving Its sure salary AMA District VPs EVP/Sec-Treas President get no salary work voluntarily want give financial sidelight AMA building paid yet members think still owe Big Bank $895000 principal Ac cording Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski will soon embark program pay off note call itMop Up Mortgage Mop Up Mortgage just getting underway Meanwhile Vince hinted anyone mails him much $25 will have name enshrined inside buildoP UP 7I 14OIiTGAG mg forever Anybody mails him $100 will get free mop also paying about $1 0000 month primenoteAsmallpieceofthisisapplied principal end 10 years have $500000 balloon note dont want wait long want pay off now Vernon Wallace Kingman AZ writes have four chances sign up new mem bers year no membership forms CDs concerned Open members should have least five blank membership cards Send some doing just Vernon have good idea Thanks being concerned Gene Wielms Clearwater FL writes have just moved Tampa area Control Liner am now looking RC Please mail list chartered clubs area way Gene Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes talk about safety being chairman AMA Safety Com mittee am sending two plastic-enclosed Safety Regulations lists appears need approach flying RC planes nearly same manner private plane flying Thank Charlie two preflight check lists mounted hard clear plastic best have ever seen will pass out Council next meeting Donald Weigt Madison WI writes quick note question June MA Yes AMA should continue supportAmer ican Control Line racing teams interna tional competition though few interested participants . Wly should FFer CLer join AMA join contests insurance AMA supposed represent American modelers just RC fraternity Lets alienate members removing few benefits have us d letter Donald agree will continue support CL FF international teams reminds newsletter editors should aware ourAMA Nation al Newsletter get need mail copy newsletter AMA HQ monthly exchange setup Also want items newsletter picked up reproduced N N need mail copy home Birmingham AL above address As editor fre quently feature interesting editorials cartoons features etc See next month 104 Model Aviation AMA HomeownersExecutive Directors Insurance CoverageView ProgramHO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Public Relations Director writ ing about insurance Shouldnt concerned general public sees sport model aviation what think model aviators Sure thats valid point view let suggest public relations also includes what Academy members think Academy does serve should people belong national organization Can offer betterservices still keep mem bership rates sight Insurance sound reason belong AMA have some assets want protect case problem basic AMA liability personal accident fire theft package does good job Now addition coverage because large organization paying lot basic protection also able offer other insurance coverage optional basis Thus through company provides basic coverage can offer homeowners insurance cases gives better coverage costs lot less coverage may already have addition offers primary coverage regarding model aircraft Alexander & Alexander insurer second largest independent agency world understands model aviation knows people sport have visited Nats regional contests local flying fields National Center Aeromodeling happy us appreciate safety-oriented approach modeling promotional efforts get people activity therefore constantly looking ways provide benefits mem bers Homeowners Insurance Program good example intended offer members might able get individually same time reduce exposure AMAs liability insurance coverage increased costs idea simply people buying home owners coverage buy AMAs insur ance company includes primary liabil ity coverage model aircraft need AMAs secondary coverage reduced costs affect AMA dues struc ture minimized overall effect can hold costs line providing membership benefits Heres what AMA homeowners pack age provides Firemans Fund Insurance Company writes policies Toll free number quotations espe ciallyforAMA members no obligation1 -800-652-4829 Firemans Fund local offices will handle claims Close immediate contact insured Replacement cost dwelling de preciated value Replacement cost contents de preciated value $300000 Comprehensive Personal Lia Way Were. Aswe looktoward AMAs 50th anniversary 1986 its fascinating note compared came 1940 example AMA total income just under $11000 ended year little over $1000 red next year income inched up $12611 AMA ended year $111 black Back membership dues SOC $100 SOC rubber-powered model fliers license $100 gas power difference represented extra cost insurance gas model fliers Back financial statement showed HQ salaries added up about $4000 Executive Director Secretary Techni cal Director Secretary-Stenographer clerical help pre-war World War II im mediately after war picture began change dramatically AMAs June 30 1946 financial statement half year showed jump membership dues income $33053 Administrative expense salaries weere identified separately just over $1 5000 Looking present situation al 90000 members 40 employees annual budget about $3 million own building valued over $1 million change less 50 years incredible 50th anniversary expect have over 100000 members theres good chance burn-the-mortgage campaign about turned successful building will debt-free borrow almost $1 million build head quarters/museum could pay off completely hurry could get average per member donation $10 average per club donation $100 bility coverage policies exclude aircraft accidents group models exclusion $2000 medical payments third party injuries can compensated need legal action $5000 ALL RISK models parts equipment wear tear nuclear dam age vermin flying crashes excluded highlights obvious items comparison present coverage phone call toll free num ber above will reveal whether can save money get coverage both com pared present homeowners policy can get lower premium no presently paying switching companies can benefit AMA case special toll free num ber will bring instant information account executivewillingly--no run around Thats basis new campaign get rid mortgage itcertainlywould fitting could enter second 50 years out way AMAs Olympics. big Control Line World Championships shaping up Chicopee MA site 83 85 Nats Twenty-one countries including Peoples Republic China have sent entry information event take place Westover Air Force Base September 17 through 22 Contestants coming other far away places too such New Zealand South Africa first time Control Line World Championships USA fact first time Western Hemisphere specific competition events held Speed Team Race Precision Aero batics Combat Someof top mod elers countrywill run events others will US teams So will great gathering best Control Liners around world once-in-a-lifetime opportunity see people read hear aobut no admission charge spectators everyone welcome athletic olympics going California summer its appropriate note modeling world champion ships similarly structured FAI Feder ation Aeronautique Internationale similar world olympic organization AMA equivalent US Olympic Commission teams selected similarly FAI countries major difference however model olympics held typically three per year 1984 thus have teams going France Scale Japan Indoor New England Control Line Next year well send teams Australia RC Soaring Netherlands RC Aerobatics Yugoslavia Free Flight Romania Space models possibly Canada RC Heli copters total international activity tremen dous its going year Funding AMA teams comes FAI budget based $1 allocation adult AMA member fund also covers sending US representatives annual FAI meetings international rules produced AMA members also have option increase ALL RISK coverage beyond $5000 level offered will no argu ments because model disappeared flying site unlocked vehicle Mys terious disappearance will covered addition model stepped 300-lb flying buddy driven over car will also covered What have got lose Absolutely nothing What have got gain Pos sibly great deal Ask quotation today success AMA program hinges members like get volved success AMA Home owners Insurance Program can great small based number members decide part participants will helping keep annual AMA membership dues under control spreadContinued next page September 1984 105 Homeowners Insurance Continued page 105 ing out insurance coverage another company share risk other words DO have nothing lose much gain members have found Homeowners Program offers much often less paying previously effect premium reduction amounts free AMA membership im proved coverage reduced potential cost AMAa fantastic combination Academy has responsibility work members end endeavor produce sensible balanced cost-effective useful programs benefit majority members basic thrust Homeowners Insurance Program may better what now have cost may less now paying program has primary covering model aircraft liability consider switching program no-cost phone call will let find out whether combination saving money and/or get ting better coverage will apply Try call 1-800-652-4829 White House Recognizes AMAs Adopt-A-School Program letter White House James K Coyne Special Assistantto President Reagan Private Sector Initiatives has asked details Academys Adopt-A-School Program program announced August 1983 issue Model Aviation page 101 opportunity AMA char tered clubs assist both young people educators communities Several chartered clubs have already con tacted National Center Aeromodel ing let us know involved selected school area benefit have yet decided come apart veryworthwhile effort re-printing theAugust 1983 article full Please read Discuss next club meeting Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs AdoptA-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacherwith programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given bythe club space per mits Show-and-tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion communityforthis public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school effort AMA clubAny problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community theirclub swilling playasmall part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involve ment human interest stories lfyourclub achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsoryou help aflying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service forthe future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long 106 Model Aviation overdue will happen unless take positive steps Adopt-A-School can vehicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification bya club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligibleforthe special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back yourcommunity model aviation opportunityto reduce yourtaxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?? Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can provide supporting brochures sample letter make easier approach local school need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start subscription Model Aviation right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation con structive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher his/her AMA number will rest Pres Column t pa gelO3 1983 teacher St Louis school system active RC Scale builder flier many-time member RC Scale team World Championships past president National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers severaltime event director Scale event atthe Nats wife Rae two daughters Ann Kathy have worked rightalongwith Bob various modeling functions continue support efforts Bob rather quiet member Coun cil generally speaks out subject darn good reason frequently contributes items agenda seems pay quite close attention discussions H voting record tends indi cate strong interest minimizing changes policy aint bad way to say rut certainly forthright people group appears very sincere Next month will give review trip China guest Peoples Repub lic China National Aero Club following issue will present opinion two Council members Till lets go flying Frank Garcher R chairman Hobby industry Aasoclatlons Model Aeronautics Division AMA Fellowship plaque receIved AMA Executive Director John Worth 1984 HiA annual meeting presntatlon made recognition Garchers manyyears hobby industry lead ership support AMA projecta Minutes May 5 1984 Executive Council Meeting Appendices II APPENDIX AMA/FAI PROGRAM OPERATING FUNDS Sources Funds 1 Membership allocation $1 00 Open membership 2 FAI Stamp sales net profit through sale FAI stamps 3 Donations specificallyearmarked FAI Operating Fund 4 AMA General Funds allocated Council action follows a The AMA Executive Director will prepare Annual FAI Operating Fund Budget illustrating projected income expense additional funding required specific amounts will au Ehonzed Executive Council action funds taken AMA general funds Operat ing Fund Budget presented approved last Council meeting preceding year question b Adjustments may required will subject Council action successive Coun cil meeting during FAI Operating Fund budget year Adjustments requiring additional funds will taken AMA general funds c The AMA President may determine addi tional expenditures may judge neces sary purpose will indicate amount designed Contingency Fund made part annual Operating Budget d US-hosted World Championships surplus e An AMA FAI Program fund-raising program will inaugurated administered HQ staff person designated Executive Director An AMA FAI Program fund-raising chairman will designated AMA President task will raise funds provide budget shortfall sources funds identified above Any short fall remaining after such fund-raising effort will nevertheless provided general funds except Executive Council takes other action Application Funds 1 NAA Franchise Fee related World Cham pionships hosting fees 2 US Team Expense AMA funding US teams requires Council authorization cate gories events a Definition team will specified FAI Sporting Code category event b Modification team makeup can effected Council action butwill never less speci fied FAI 3 US Team Expenses Covered a Entry Fee including lodging meals duration meet b Apex airfare principal airport nearest his/her home principal airport nearesttheWorld Championships site c Team practice maximum three days World Championships sites d Model box transportation up 80% actual cost 4 Other Expenses a US World Champions AMA members 3 above b AMA-hosted World Championships continental US general policy such ex penses will maintained follows i An AMA offerto host aWorld Championships will based breakeven business plan becomputed mostconservative partici pant projection additional 10% con tingency factor ii Only special expense incurred byAMA HQ will charged AMA-hosted event Staff travel per diem printing patches decals pins memorabilia special out-of-town expenses local transportation etc UsualAMAstaff salariesare charged well normal office function expense HQ personnel participation AMAhosted World Championships shall subject approval President request Executive Director 5 FAI Meeting Expense a Three categories FAI meeting expense Continued page 102 recognized i AMA National Officer FAI meeting participa tion ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee member iii AMA staff observer guest witness other designated bytheAMA President notto exceed three people per year b Funding FAI Meeting Expense i AMA National Officer AMA general funds ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee memberfrom AMA general funds iii AMA staff other presidential deter mination Council approval request Council member simple majority Council approval AMA general funds 6 FAI Contingency Fund Disposition fund discretion AMA President Other Considerations Program Participant Funds Funds generated specific FAI program participants entry fees donations other sources under control appropriate team selection com mittee management funds receipt deposit disbursement banking account ing periodic reports will AMA HQ staff Funds having running balance excess $2500 will earn interest determined bytheAMA Comp troller amounts excess $2500 AMA Executive Council Surveillance Coun cil member will designated monitor FAI Operating Fund will report fund situation Council meeting AMA FAI Operating Fund Management management administration related account ing functions account routine matter AMA general functions under direction AMA Executive Director Fund Surplus DeflcitAny Fund surplus carried forward nextyear acomponent determining budget deficit isto carried following year similarly APPENDIX II jANUARY 1 1984 Start cycle january 1 through September 1 c Propo sals accepted HQ numbers sends copies Chairman/Coordinator review com ments breakdown sub-parts Return HQ distribution CB members activ ity continuous throughout period SEPTEMBER 11984 Postmarkcutoff date new proposals September 1 through September 15 ew approval basic proposals completed CB Chairman/Coordinator Basic propo sals submitted forpublication ModelAvation SEPTEMBER 13 1984 line submitting basic proposals publication Model Aviation OCTOBER1984 HQ Chairman/Coordinator prepare Initial Vote NOVEMBER 1 1984 l Aviation mailed general membership December issue Model Aviation containing Basic Proposals distributed Comments general membership accepted reviewed DECEMBER 11984 ends Initial Vote CB members Complete Initial Vote December 15 postmark deadline JANUARY 15 1985 Deadline submit refined proposals publication Tabulate distribute vote results propo salsthatpasswithCBcommentstOCB members FEBRUARY 1985 rman/Coordinator deter mines final wording proposals MARCH 1985 l issue Model Aviation containing refined proposals mailed mem bership APRIL 1985 ents revised proposals accepted general membership MAY 11985 ends final vote toCB members MAY 151985 mark deadlinecomplete final vote HQ Chairman/Coordinator tabulate Final Vote publish synopsis new rules JULY1985 Manuscript new rule bookis gener ated Nats AUGUST 1985- Nats OCTOBER 1985 Review typeset proofread galleys NOVEMBER 1985 e-up print DECEMBER 1985 e new rule book Scholarship Winners Continued page 102 relaxation enjoys collecting postage stamps Patrick ranked upper 5% class graduation Through hard work school leisure time Patrick came member Talented Gifted TAG Club achieved Eagle Scout rank ing Boy Scouts America FABIO CAMPANA Newburgh NY following course Aeronautical Engineer ing Syracuse University NY Graduating Valley Central High School top 5% 18th out 337 students Fablo wants make contribution future aero space high school named National Honor Society school Spanish Beta Tau Honor Societies won varsity award ski team Other school activities included marching band chess club photography editor year book spare time pursued music photography scouting model aviation earned rank Eagle Scout eight years ago still found time fly RC contests resulting several first second third place trophies Asa member SOURS club has active modeler several years wish young people good fortune college careers Sig Manu facturing Academy proud play small part assisting deserving students Congratulations Aviator Contest See June1984 issue ModelAviation page 101 detailsor write AMA Competing models Scale flying nonflying model must representafull-size airplane built flown between 1915 1935 models will judged appearance accur acy details faithful full-size airplane workmanship Dates contest August 16 through September 6 following participating shopping malls partial listing will supply entry forms will have listing malls next month Alabama Eastwood Mall Suite 220 Eastwood Mall Birmingham AL 35210 California Anaheim Plaza 500 N Euclid St Anaheim CA 92801 Court yard Mall 550 Deep Valley Dr Rolling H ills Estates CA 90274 Puente Hills Mall 449 Puente H ills Mall City Industry CA 91748 Flarin Center 6117 Florin Rd Sacramento CA 95823 Santa Rosa Plaza 235 Santa Rosa Plaza Santa Rosa CA 95401 Colo rado Mall Bluffs 3650 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs CO 80907 Illinois Park Forest September 1984 107 Plaza 14 Plaza Suite 4 Park Forest IL 60466 Maryland Prince Georges Plaza 3500 East West Highway Hyattsville MD 20782 Michigan North land Center BC-2 Concourse B Southfield MI 48075 Missouri River Roads Mall 120 River Roads Mall St Louis MO 63136 Nevada Shoppers Square 370 Cassazza Dr Reno NV 89502 New Jersey Garden State Plaza Rts 4 & 7 P0 Box 8373 Paramas NJ 07952 New York Lat ham Circle Mall 800 New Loudon Rd Latham NY 12110 Green Acres Mall 2034 Green Acres Mall Valley Stream NY 11581 Midtown Plaza 300 Midtown Tower Rochester NY 14604 Ohio Euclid Square Mall 100 Euclid Sq Euclid OH 44132 Great Northern Mall 4999 Great Northern Mall North Olmstead OH 44070 Oregon Clackamas Town Center 1093 Clackamas Town Center 12000 SE 82nd Ave Portland OR 97266 Pennsylvania Monroeville Mall 300 Monroeville Mall Pittsburgh PA 15146 Tennessee Hickory Ridge Mall 6075 Winchester Rd Memphis TN 38115 Texas Seminary South Mall 653 Seminary South Ft Worth TX 76115 Sharpstown Center P0 Box 36201 Houston TX 77236 Ceseecticet Mare acresens Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ammoclat Vice Preadents Chris BallIng 36 Stewart Dr. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 MaIn Street Nashua Nil 03080 Dennis Poisons RFO 1 Gardner ME 04345 Don Kraflt P0 Box 1828 73 Heritage Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnllt 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 next big event District will Control Line World Championships being held Westover AFB September 17 through 21 first on-site planning meet ing held Westover com bination Military Affairs Chicopee Chamber Commerce meeting Vince Mankowski attended AMA HQ outlined planning require ments meet Again Col Roy Ayers Jr base commander will genial host have attended World Championship urge make effort attend first World Champion ship held n District will 21 countries attending very colorful affair opening ceremony compris ing raising countrys flag national anthem being played Al though Control Line may spe cialty urge attend see worlds best competitors action looking volunteer help have time desire please contact Roman Polaski 203 749-9743 conjunction meeting held Westover Geoff Styles AMAs PR Director made contact local news media well news media Boston set up PR meet George McGinnis Ken Edanovich attended District George appointed coordinator help way possible teams coming through Boston think nice gesture always good have helping hand enter foreign country Again make effort attend am sure would enjoy very much District Meeting Due business commitments will able attend District Meeting will ably chaired Chris Balling Associate VP Rhode Island turn will have attendance AVPs possible will Control Line Helicopter demonstrations chance exchange ideas problems may improve operation Academy District District indoor Activities Westover Air Force Base site very successful Indoor meet Yankee Indoor Championships held June 18th meet jointly sponsored Tech Model Aircrafts Glastonbury Aero Modelers meet co-directed Ray Harlan George Armstead outstanding turnout of34 contestants coming far away Rochester NY Philadelphia PA 10 events held over $750 prizes offered prizes featured merchandise special etched glasses bore contestants name date event placed quite surprised walking floor com pete WW II Mass Launch event Jerry Wagner past has very active Pylon circles What difference see Jerry fly slow-flying Indoor Scale mod els vs previous experience flying high-speed Radio Control Pylon event Jerry biggest collector prizes four firsts second third Master Indoor Flier Pete Andrews came up Newierseywith wife Georgia took two first places two second places After losing Mike Ship air vent hangar roof Pete rallied paper ship place second AMA Stick L-R George Armstead Ray Harlan co CDs Yankee indoor Championships holding etched glasses used prizes WW WW II Mass Launch events spectacular models first ap pearing involved frantic dog fight soon settled graceful machines between couple smoothly-flying endur ance machines 108 Model Aviation Control Line World Championships plan ning meeting WestoverApB Military Affairs Committee Chicopee Chamber Commerce AMA representatives L Chris Bailing recelvlngflrstplacetrophyfor Empire State Championships held Saratoga SprIngs NY Larry Olsen co CD Adam Sattier picture two Chriss children rooted dad throughout two-day meet Chriss Pattern expertise increasing rapidly Jerry Wagner winning Coresir WW ii category plane Yankee Indoor ChampionshIps Jon Harlan holding record-breaking Helicopter used Yankee indoor Championships national record set Jon Harlan young son Ray Junior Category Ill Helicopter flight 6 mm 18 sec Both Ray Harlan George Armstead wish extend grateful thanks Col Roy Ayers Jr Westover base commander making fine site available has developed best Indoor site New England New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 226-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Eiffei Aeromodelers P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froeilch Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts being written Saturday June 9 temperature hovering around 1000 mark high 1030 has forecast tomorrow invitation PARCS Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society shall again sit flight judge 17th Annual Scale Contest held Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn some folks modeler types may sound like draining experience characters look forward such occa sions prospect pleasant After having done Seguin TX Nats daily temperature readings around 1180 tomorrow should repre sent pleasantly tolerable experience comparison Speaking judges Nats hope shall see goodly number East Coast competitors Reno August brings main thrust discussion ie Faint Heart Neer Won Fair Trophy just plain ol give try What am saying too out shy away flying Nats mistaken belief flying prowess ofNats quality Forget no such thing elite group competitors exclusion otherAMA members Nats has specifically designed have suggestions over years should pre-N ats qual ifying competitions limited number non-eliminated survivors should allowed compete greatclassic AMA has clung philosophy great annual event belongs us can fly safely can rejoice Academys determination keep just way Sure some competitors always seem wind up upper ranks winners think got Certainly because divinely otherwise ordained win ners doubt whether congenital endowments conducive victory yours have become winners deserve did practice practice practice can make same way way have attended Nats would like enumerate competed know whereof speak say room new comer winners circle please count yourself out Try competing Natsif notthis yearat Reno certainlyin 1985 Westover AFB Getting over Nats phobia greatest problemnot necessarily flying ability Once get official Nats flight two under belt way subsequent Nats will feel ease relaxed knowledge actual veteran Nats flier able fly safely course put off until able way goodness sake dont let Natsconceptalonekeepyoufrom tryngGo nowget feet wet Staten Island Armed Forces Day Airshow Thanks enterprising president Richmond Model Flying Club Larry Katz enthusiastic support club Staten Island ModelersOld Man Weather went down drain May 19 Armed Forces Day impressive observance occasion became ac complished fact year upon previous annual presentations worthy Staten Island modelers show impres sive demonstration model aviation its favorable light static display fea tured well-executed craft shape size flying expertly safely handled speeches formative obligingly brief ubiqui tous leader John Grigg flew Lockport NY occasion shown traditional aplomb front ultra-light later dismantled carted home station wagon Wonderful age living what shot eloquent Larry Katz on-mike Harbingers Spring Two annual model aircraft contests along first robin signalled advent Spring central area District Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Jamesburg NJ May 20 other Rhinebecklassic presented bythe Mid-Hudson RC Society Cole Palen Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY First show Bud Roane Ed Balo holding down judges chairs Jersey Coast rally now am pleased present two prominent officials Rhinebecklassic Messrs DJAmodeo afellow barrister Royce Simmons Ray Juschkus AVP Long Island attended AMA HQ dedication Reston VA produced pictorial record chat RC pioneer Dr Walt Good Out-Takes Borrowing bit Hollywood jargon hereby initiate new department column consisting unusual photographs topics have heretofore come light First AMA personality holding gold-gilted shovel HQ September 1984 109 ground-breaking ceremonies through extraordinary ie poor photography ap pears have lost head put accurately half thereof correct answer shall give thanks men tion name column hope have future District II reports keep sharp eye wits about now GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amaccata Vice Pesaidarsta Joe Elben 38980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heflman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shekey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdalo PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 5424406 Im vacation trip New England being written will have short month will also have send handwritten isnt typewriter within miles seems like Im Heaven problem has popping up pretty regularly lately District Ill no standard solution exists within present structure seems quite often club breaks up group leaving establishes new flying site too close original group its simple form seems easy handle new group obviously wrong flying too close other flying site situation seldom simple What original site closed reopened after establishment new site What two groups un aware others existence As crazy seems happens What club chartered other isnt What isnt club individual flying own property What t if. Asyou can see problems possibilities seemingly endless solutions seemingly non-existent establish system determining group individuals fault what should AMA about AMA organi zation court such can advise guide members clubs Charter membership expulsion drastic penalty AMA could apply case probably wouldnt solve problem anyway Its obvious need establish some guidelines avoid situations future expect Executive Council will have address problem near future now need follow some com mon sense guidelines establishing flying sites willing negotiate other group resolve conflicts looking new flying site stay least three miles known flying field Check hobby dealers area locate existing sites including old Charlie flies farm over doesnt belong club else fails fields established before anyone realizes proximinity try reach agreement restrict field different group frequencies would work particularly well problem individual own property else fails call flying site man HQ Geoff Styles help resolving problem involving flying sites Delaware ricl oh Colombia Ined h Carolina Virgin DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prasidensta Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20570 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News vA 23606 DIII Helms 2000 Tyvols Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancoln 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlotlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane MockavIlle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 25301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 continuing concern District IV well elsewhere general lack young people coming sport question ever same get young people interested develop interest sufficient period time keep years past number things hobby going exist now Can some things reinstituted todays soci ety attitudes people change view aviation same 40 years ago notwithstanding huge crowds Air Space Museum other depositories historical aircraft crowds looking historical relics something current interest case need develop some sort status people can relate some manner probably wise consider what going sport past time available almost daily basis something dealing model aviation full-scale flying due some might suppose glamorous years Second World War No due very widespread public interest field aviation public awareness encouraged media day remember long before big-eyed monster watch today Can remember newspapers such Pittsburgh Post Gazette carried model aircraft column Sunday edi tion sponsored competition Can remember could go newsstand get number model aviation publications now lot newsstands no longer exist ones around part drug store chains stuck corner part bookstore some shopping mall carry anything interest Occasionally possible find aviation magazine such Flying Ultra-Light model avia tion? very often place gets chance seeing model aircraft magazine hobby shop some times problem thatthere few hobby shops anymore particular area 70 miles Hobby shops time another centers recruiting hobby Remember stopping way home school existence of passed history owners died retired no around pick up ball can youngster go see what offered today has no access publica tions no hobby shop explore remains members clubs gets right down say because ones position visible Can clubs organized really job getting young people sport difficult reason being thatthemajorityoftheclubschartered AMA Radio Control clubs Nowwe have cadre expensive difficult portion sport RC everyone necessarily interest few Free Flight Indoor Control Line clubs around lot individu als enough get people large scale interested aspects Yet chance sport makes aspects desirable Somehow need get chartered clubs regard less specialty size get involved helping people start part sport does interest means need represent parts sport static displays other events probably great need Academy develop poster type can placed schools public buildings shops etc multi-color format space print local club name contact person has understood lot club effort would have support posting sort would need answer questions provide guidance newcomer very interesting letter J Frank Wood president Meade Modelers would like quote part Meade Modelers primarily fun-fly group flies out Fort Meade MD 110 Model Aviation club has annual Fourth ofJulyAir Show Fort major event year Very important club Mufflers 900/u model fuel burned via sport engines weekend fliers Most flying fields lost lost due noise generated same engines Now guy flying Sweet Stik skipping lunches buy fuel cannot/will invest tuned pipe four-stroker should old K&B 40 comes muffler Some stock specialty mufflers little nothing really abate noisethey just direct seems manufacturers would make effort fill need rather spending entire R&D budget squeezing 50 rpm out specialty racing engine contest circuit guys spend lot money state-of-the-art hardware grassroots types foundation hobby could exist without us nowhere need 24000 rpm engine fly Kadet club hobby desperately need quiet sport-engine muffler preferably costs less engine guy brings up old saw thateffective mufflers kill too much power tell him go soak quiet ride Ill getthe next larger size engineSunday flying has no max dis placement rule may agree everying Frank has say think some merit Alabama Florida Georgia issippi Puerto Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 208 879-5550 Ameocate Vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4 166 Pony Dr Sniyma TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston Sc 29405 Arthur Johnoon 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00888 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 FIfth St Shallmar FL 32579 Harry Sherani P0 Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone MountaIn GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 8488 Palatks FL 32077 Frequency Coordlnator Burnla FIelds P0 Box 1083 StrIckland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Bob Stewart Memphis Prop Busters rough day flying recently Actually Bobs flying wasnt involvedhis planes Bob loaned aSkylarkto Ron Brockmire Jemco AT-6 Jim Prillaman man aged put both planes same space same time Jim Burns Rocket City RC Club H untsville AL says ultra-light movement getting replicas could good subjects Scale projects Replicas replicas According Brandon Model Flyer Brandon FL May contest almost alostcauseThirteen contestants showed up contest club two workers short Roger Linda Cooley happened drive up information joining club initiated club helping call some effective way get things quieter Mufflers have large part question well other consid erations Perhaps time well upon us thatwe AMA need tocommitourselves time effort cost really explor ing noise coming up solutions manufacturers willing what ever reason bring about quiet operation relatively equipment need see can find solutions provide guidelines products live commun ity makes impossible legally oper ate model engine someone files noise complaint local authorities take measurement corner property find excess 65Dba after 5 pm subject fine Try liv ing means no operation city time Dowe need suppression sound bet Sorry happens soapbox time discouraging see little progress along two lines have contradic tion sorts also very much need young people keep together yet same time losing flying sites means have tell new re cruits now have no place let flythat new Free Flight Control Line Radio Control model anxious see perform am willing take suggestions see can transformed action contest club doesnt waste time putting new members work Congratulations Columbus/Ft Ben ning RC Flyers being chosen Club-of-theMonth Model Airplane News magazine District V happens located part country known liquid refresh ment sometimes referred white light nin Well Plane Factory Miami FL offering some White Litenin low calorie version drinking stuff its new blend fuel youre interested call Tom Nelson 305 255-5457 Bobby Jones claims active Control Line Stunt Aerobatics flier Co lumbus GA about lose distinc tion teaching son Tommy 10 years old fly Bobby supports PAMPA big way sent dues twice just make sure got mailing list Pro Stunt News can get Pro StuntNews mailing $700 PAMPA 329 Lincoln P1 Brooklyn NY 11238 Southeastern Scale Championships sponsored Broward County RC Asso ciation Florida drew 26 entries competition tough Well among con testants five qualified Scalemasters three won Tangerine three won Nationals also plenty sportsmanship Ramon Torres first awarded first place trophy Giant Scale discovered scoring error pointed out handed trophy Dave Platt Ramon still close second Jimmy Scroggins CD annual event Knox County RC Club recently con gratulated Richard Von Hatten making solo flight Ordinarily would particularly newsworthy Richards wife Ste phanie however building Little Stick learning fly too Thats newsworthy good news reports Memphis Model Market rousing success Action Hob bies Hobby Lobby Bridi Aircraft MidAmerica H&B among others spe cial prices would blow doors off someone put will bigger better next year says Buddy Hord vice pres ident Memphis RC Club clubs president has just elected Fellow American Institute Architects again proves modelers good people Illinois ana S Kentucky oori VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Amacciate Vice Preadente Loren HoIm 843 HIll Brook Quincy IL 82301 WIllIam Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smhhvllie MO 84089 WIllIam G Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48708 Stan Watson 3402 HIckory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 BIll Zlmmer Box 72 yarns IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 864 Grancheater St LexIngton KY 40505 Afunnythinghappened onthewaytothis columnI have much material can handle long haul suppose thats good because certainly indicates large amount Sixer activity last weekend May brought about rewarding experience jour neyed Glenview Naval Air Station join Chicago-area modelers Navy Open House Through efforts Giant Aircraft Specialists underthe leadership Rene Fardoux Glenview echoed sound modeling first time since 1972 picture below Lt Cmdr Peplow Capt Sessions base commander Rene survey scene following open ing ceremony Capt Sessionsthrew out first plane l balsa variety appropriately stamped name H elIcat hangar variety modeling dis plays set up including manufacturers static display RC models types AMA booth During two days thousands passed through area manyoohs andahs well 6347812 questions Fortunately us manning booths 6347811 answers never did understand what man wanted RC simulator got workout hangar well Whydo keep crashingthat electronic model September1984 111 Out apron generous supply full-scale aircraft graced area way old-timer modern equipment Both days whenever full-scale activity taking place air filled assorted models shapes sizes Sailplanes giant scale slow fast type flown rIot profes sional show-team-type presentation rather general modeler presenting hobby way revealed enthusiasm expertise buddy box introduced goodly number tkrill us enjoy Chicago Circle Cutters provided al continuous flying two days types flown very few popular trainer-types flown buddy handle handle built John Korbus Elden Lynch design used Circle Cutters Al Herda intro duce budding modeler thrills flying Note safety thong used along double handle capability Also note intense concentration tongue corner mouth A drill hall featured quiet sound rubber-power gracefully carrying types Indoor models toward ceiling call Charlie Sotich Don Lindley pro duced bevy Aeronuts spent hours helping round out three-discipline presentation public Del Ogren pro vided model used introduce smaller spectators thrill launching thpir own model first time thrill able meet Chicago-area modelers share experience Golly legs worn knees voice hoarse number AMA membership forms handed out new modelers directed clubs area nifty map contact numbers Greater Chicago Radio Control Association representatives Thank developing program contacts knows maybe could Glenview Nats future Welcome Charles Reed Ill KCRC Kansas City area Contest Board member Radio Control Aerobatics Char lie remembers modeling career begin ning 1956 Pat wife remembers 1959 Whoever right Charlie has competitive Pattern flier time As member NSCRA Masters program participant has experienced program hard tube roll button Welcome Charlie Please note appoint ment comes spite fact idea scale its something found fish now ably Im al lowed Bob Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro lOl4Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdiah 841 OGlenwood N Golden Valley MN 56427 Ruasell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring4494TanglewoodTrStJoseph M149085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 63711 Ron Seara 132 S Roalyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Prequency Coordinator Pate Waters 117 C Main upper Level Northoille Ml 48167 Phone Day 313348-0086 Evening 31314374244 reason am extending cour tesy District VII vice presidential nomi nees make themselves visible column am unsure time will able undertake another term busi ness conditions allow will run again require step aside weve got least two good men shooting job Either way should good race LARRY PHILLIPS Rochester Ml has thrown hat ringto run forthe office District VII Vice President Larry graduate Aeronaut ical Engineer Di rector Corporate Manufacturing Ser vices Ex-Cell-O Corp major supplier aerospace pro ducts Fortune 500 company Ex-Cell-O also major manufactUrer automotive components machine tools ordinance ve hicles packaging systems plastic com ponents Larry recruited Ex-Cell-O right out college back 1959 first two years Ex-Cell-O involved extensive management training has since held various management positions within company up until present position reports directlyto Executive VP Larrys job provides opportunityto travel exten sively parts country working solutions difficult business manufac turing problems also provides Larry opportunity meet fellow modelers wherever goes An active RC flier Larry often packs gear him business trips Boasting young age 47 Larry hesitates tell anyone has modeling over 37 years very active Control Line Aerobatics SOs 60s glamor days someone ing air shows flying three Control Line airplanes once Remember Nats being held Naval Air Stations Larry attended events attended Plymouth Internats Now really telling age Larry extremely fortunate have mar ried lovelyyoung lady Evie possesses great patience tolerance hobby almost obsession him claims Larry will sprout wings someday actually fly Larry has owned Cessna 182 well several Sailplanes through112 Model Aviation out marriage have managed bring up four children through isnowacomputerengineerworkingfor Westinghouse second medical school third sophomore Michigan State last senior high school Larry still finds time run small company manufactures Radio Control model air plane kits performs design work builds necessary molds tooling recruits wife kids friends help out manufacturing busi ness small now rapidly growing Larry has just delivered new -scale model Starduster bi-plane Ivan Kristensen Canada flown upcoming Las Vegas Tournament Champions will marketed kit later fall Larry serves VP Skymasters local flying club maintains roster close 300 members can often found structing new members Larry also serves chairman club safety committee CDs two sanctioned AMA Pattern contests year elected District VII VP Larry will attend AMA Executive Council meetings strongly feels will bring meetings high degree professionalism will accurately represent needs desires membership District Lany does profess have platform campaign prefers become known guy gets job done lot hoopla no complaining lot hard work believes good communications mind will keep close ear what membership saying will keep informed what going behind scenes Larry used managing budgets much excess entire AMA budget feels will make valuable contribution management organization still keeping mind hobby enjoy Arkansas 0 Louisiana Monica Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aseoclate VICe Preeldefita Bo FriadI 5812 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WIllIam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleanariton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct Irving IX 75081 Lany Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleevllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 farmer saying modeler Sure saw little plane crash Didnt see four shots took gun bring down Ive got credit above sadistic joke Donnie Dubose Acadian RC Club Lafayette LA newsletter Crayfish Tales Besides report newsletter got nice letter Tim Langlinias telling about Cajun Nationals sche duled two-day meet after fine Saturday rains came night washed out Sunday flying Tim says rain five fliers showed up Sport Scale entries Sunday itwas agreed award trophies basis static scale judging way smart way handle potentially bad situation Contest Directors please take note Tim mentioned Ron Chidgey won Turnaround event flying newTurnaround Class Tar Baby Tony Stillman also Pensacola won Masters Class high point award Cajuns Lafay ette must really put fine meet draw contestants other AMA districts want thank Tim letter report also wish him very best second bout back surgery last three years Cajuns really rugged can handle 60 entries Pattern RC fly through three rounds day figure out still make model Scale fliers monsoon Sunday no wonder after thisTim have disc removed back now have received new 1984-85 AMA rule book Take little time thumb through admire tremen dous amount effort has gone same time try imagine what mess efforts fly other might rule book did exist Atthe same time try realize technical facts limits book have put together volunteers right yes book put together volunteers paid still pay regular AMA dues just part something fine volunteers sometimes make human mistakes slow down process getting out book must checked double-checked taking time Still few mistakes slip through will find some corrections new book page 121 July issue Model Aviation Re-read above paragraph self-important individuals just must gripe about tardiness book perhaps would better volunteer instead gripe dont send gripe certified mail ruin validity gripe mis spelling name District VIII newsletter editors reallytore VP AMA newsletter tardiness rule book sent copy news letter Certified Mail Return Receipt Requestedand spelled last name wrong please know name has spelled correctly issue magazine asfarbackas can remember next boo boo same fellow made send Contest DirectorApplication own behalf last name still misspelled think should have OKed application no accur ate Maybe will direct next contest enter Anyhow did OK application hoping would improve both attitude accuracy Summer officially District VIII days now running 1010 1020 no relief sight managed get hold photo will showyou what likely happen airplanes flying heat should happen fly too high toward sun am asking publisher print picture show just what softening effect sun has balsa wood Scale model Crusader fact dont keep models refrigerator rest summer family will understand thefrig too small getalargerone driving through District VIII summer keep speed up least 45 mph keep sticking sinking asphalt However need have no fear burningyour lips hot ice water because guy recipe ice water now running president using Ice Water Everyone part nf niMfnrm Does seem weather getting unpredictable antipeople time year country has worse tornados ever before Right now suffering serious drought just above us AMA Districts VI IX having terrifying floods entire Spring slate contests DistrictVl II grossly messed up high winds instance just attended Spring Fling Eastfield Boomers Dal las postponed April because 30- 35-mph winds Darn liars cant fly wind like lam particularly proud oftheGlideractivity has generated Dallas area Eastfield Boomers young beginners group Southwest Soaring League combination interested Soaring modelers mentioning particularly gliding activity Dallas area dontaim slightthe restof DistrictVlll Itis just Soaring both growing gaining skills faster anyplace else USA right now As rest District would wager weve got Soaring going among 10000 AMAers anywhere else country flat land have create own slopes stout cord strong rubberband Hey fellas explain wife girl friend what high start better also explain Glider winch some girl take along help get Glider up keep enthusiasm high level June 3rd Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers held very inter esting Pro-Am Soaring meeting ProAm ihe status pro amateur generally based honor system ladies gentlemen September 1984 113 will probably scoff tell modeler flew Scale model Crusader too close sun hot DIstrict VIII temperature 103 heat close proximity wIth suns rays can see can soften balsa wood old-timers suggest hot summer five-state District Vlliyou yourmaneuvenundera maximum alti tude no threefeet eightinches cooi might just take up indoor flyingl Dick Johnson photo arent amateurs generally two years less flying experience no contest experience pro anyone above experience level Teams chosen pro amateur pro could help am time during flight flying amateurs plane Scoring pro stricting precision relaxed rules amateur end four rounds pros highest score amateurs lowest score dropped really fun think everyone learned something Try * * * * * * Thats flight* * * * * * Colorado S Kansas S Noitroska 0 North Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aesoclate Vice Preeldenta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd univac Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8206 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 DIck Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1. Aurora CO 80015 Thn Mattem 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 816S Cloudas Sioux Fails 8057103 Prequsacy Cooidnator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 & Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 9228107 Evening 303 936-3266 Colorado Congratulations Harry Sutherland Bob Heathcote Grand Junction CO RC Modelers Harry Bob recently featured June issue Senior Voice monthly newspaper published distributed Colorado article shared early encounters full-scale aviation well model activities related both men enjoyed model aviation build ing flying instructing others assisting modeling activities local schools article complete picture Harry Bob holding model Harry newsletter editor club does great job Way go Harry Bob North Dakota Craig Schmidt president Basin Modelers Association Williston ND comes report indicating lots work new field following picture shows inter esting field rules sign Club member Dale Johnson right partner family busi ness produces monuments memorials tombstones Dale donated sign consists piece black African granite club rules engraved thereon accented gold silver inlay Estimated value over $1000 President Craig Schmidt left Nebraska Dallas Wilhelm Jr sends report Hastings Skylarks indicating extremely well-received mall show April Dallas says club has purchased several AMA video tapes put good use during show Over 85 models displayed lots club members got out information shared experiences over weekend show have large num berof youth involved club annual ly fly six 12 demonstrations various local regional civic groups celebra tions Skylarks annually co-host MidNebraska RC Pattern Championships Grand Island Modelers Sounds like lots great activities folks Im sure doing lots promote modeling positive lightkeep up good work short follow-up July District IX column may recall told Denver Mile-Hi RC Clubs activity raise funds Vanessa Bennett four-year-old sole survivor attack murder parents older sister Im happy report Mile-Hi club activity cooperation other Denver area clubs raised total $500 April forthe medical fund little Vanessa Modelers have fun nicest people Has club adopted school Contact Geoff Styles AMA HQ details should receive issue just prior Nats August 5-121984 Reno NV should great onesee Reno Arizona lorora ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presideat Darwin N Barns 8252 ETurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lao vegas NV 89107 Gl9nn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 63 12 Kenneth AveOrangevale CA95662 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95626 Phone 916 961-9603 attended Executive Council meeting AMA HQ Reston VA since last col umn Something really notable about meeting fact joint meeting chairmen various contest boards purpose hammer outa method getting rule book out time believe may have achieved major change dropping cross proposals still have till Septemberi stto get proposals just cant modify somebody elses later date lot transacted meeting wont use limited column space dwell wentto Las Vegas earlyMayto visitthe Las Vegas Radio Control Club invited club president Bob Larson also met airport club meets Dennys restaurant Las Vegas din ner arrangements no problem Attending meeting former Phoenix AVP Mike Lee Mike now lives Las Vegas nearlythe Assistant Editor magazine earlier year job got out USAF received offer firm Vegas area took second thoughts about East Coast winters showed club Jay Gerbers great FF film Adrift Air club members put up Circus Circus Hotel Some may aware owner Circus Circus modeler name Bill Bennett hes done lot hobby attended another BIRD club meeting Award Excellence club celebrat ing its 25th anniversary meeting held larger facility usually use good thing relocated crowd huge ran Honorary Member John Brodbeck Sr attendance also Dick Tichenor RCM made Honorary Member night Dale Willoughby yet another Honorary Member photograph ing whole event presented club plaque honoring 25 years existence wished well MyAVP Hawaii Al Tuttle writes recently mainland flew California met upwith Joe Bridi two drove Toledo Show Al 114 Model Aviation . V DickJohnson iong-timeAMAerfrom Dallas isa bonafide Inventor Because Dick knows dare buiid ordinary model airpiane Therefore month shows us latest rubberband-powered creation tissue-covered Scsi model V-163 keep thin wIng warping build heavy jig looking like tennis racket keep fiat paper tightening invented jig aircraft worked booth Joe stopped visited along way fun trip Al says chance fly club visited last month Joint Military RC Flyers Oceanside CA impressed site MyAVPintheSacramentoareachecked say didnt have news worth report ing says hes looking guys up invite him some ofyourdoings names Bob Kampmann address top column new AVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie writes activity tapering off enter hot summer build ing season Darwin did attend annual fly-in Central Arizona Model ers held atSedona AZ meet run Dick Scalf under no-cost registration mat fly much want time fly receive ticket toward raffle prizes given out conclusion Satur day evening bring own steak whatever everything else furnished including champagne After dinner night flying inter ested Darwin says transmitter impound run Ron Ropp did great job interesting new frequencies seemed outnumber old Remember Im available visit club prop line well work some thing out AMA booth has kept busy can schedule mall show write give dates Theres no cost ever AMA still has building fund drive Whenever visit club always have $5 lapel pins $10 patches Also would good time club get its name listed donor new HQ building Simply have treasurer hand check made out Building Fund bigger better Lots clubs have done now recognized through display names HQ THERMALS Alaska o osa C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameoclat Vice Preadents Al Culver Box 88 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachkey 4050 Four Ave. N Great Falla MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WIckilne P0 Box 823 Klamath Falla OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 lot Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Nats Reno August 5th through 12th clubs moved contests around would few conflicts As result exception RAMS Fun-Fly Auburn field August 5th nothing hap pens District Xl until 18th PASS holds LSF meet Blue Lake Park near Portland two days 1 8th & 19th same weekend Tn-City Modelers hold twoday Pattern Sport Scale event field near Kenniwick WA enjoy floatplanes CAMS club will hold floatplane Fun-Fly Coeur dAlene ID 18th 19th next weekend brings annual Hogs Hollow BBQ Fun-Fly MRRCS field near Puyallup As described before great get-together past indication will roasting going outside BBQ pit Camping possible isnt water will two Glider contests weekend 25th 26ththe NWSS will sponsor Calgary Alta Eugene Aeronautswill hold otherat EugeneThe Salem RC Pilots Association has scheduled two-day fun-fly field Turner OR also 25th 26th neighbors north RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern Contest Frys Corner BC interested get touch Chuck Daven port address Competition Calendar because seem remember either place date may change time read fact always wise check out listings have travel long way Right off bat September Farragut Fliers will hold two contests first two weekends September 1 2 will Soaring meet September 8 9 will Giant Scale Fly-in both held theirfield Farragut ID As hear fantastic field park avidly supported park management know Farragut group will best make enjoyable time Also 8th 9th Chilliwack Modelers will host floatplane fly-in Harrison Hot Springs BC People have gone give 4-star rating fly off beach right downtown much done make modelers enjoy staynot just club members also townspeople regular schedule very important Annual OMAS Fun-Fly Held 25th 26th August year anniversary dedication super field OMAS-1 made up members lean strongly toward very large planes meet open planes sizes ordinary landing gear yours floats bring enjoy best places fly either float regularly-equipped planes Food bever ages will available Verboort sausage worth trip site near Banks OR Also thinkthatGil Horstman will hostthe Intermountain Scale Builders contest again year low-key meet usually has theme such WW Golden Age extra points awarded planes meet requirements However air craft welcome mode flying FF orCL RC Held Gils north Spokane contest will August 19 ContactAVP Bruce Nelsonforup-to-the minute information According schedule FF activity light August 19th SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake 25th 26th Willamette Modelers Club will host Northwest FF Champion ships Parkers Field near Albany OR WMC will also host Silents Please O-T September 15th 16th same place As far know will no CL activity District Xl August September Northwest CL Scale Rally scheduled site announced later probably vicinity Vancouver BC Check AVP Dave Mullens better info very nextweekend September8-9 Raider Roundup 84 Washington State Control Line Championships Kent WA Contact Dave Mullensforthe latest information understandtherewill bethesameeventsas last year except will have no Rat Race O-T Stunt will added Ron Standley prez Marymoor club hint cleaning rubberbands oil Some use cornstarch problem get cornstarch off Ron advises someone suggested using kitty litter will absorb goop leave residue little later newsletter advises against used kitty litter point well-taken also advised use rubberbands few flights discard Thats good idea since usuallyfindthatyourbands too old no longer hold wing some high-G maneuver Word Idaho Sympo held Pocatello year success dont have results quality models very high different subjects en tered AVPAI Culver entered Culver Cadet figures MyrI Ingram aCanadair CL215 powered two Wankels has landing gear can removed offthe-water flying Stu Rhodes unusual Waco EPF6 took first place its class Hopefully Ill have report later maybe pictures Also Salmon RC Fliers Salmon ID recently dedicated new field honor Warren Holcomb Mr Holcomb passed away recently member Salmon club new field has asphalt taxiways well asphalt runway excellent pit facilities fliers attendance Montana Idaho forthe fun-fly dedication Montana group involved Jemco Scale Racing As understand require ments eithertheJemcO Sport Scale P-Si P-39 K&B 40 stock muffler 10/6 prop shortened pylon course 10 laps flying start Helena Great Falls possibly Missoula presently involved sounds like fun has definite advantage limiting certain aspects mightturn horsepower/special-design contest tends turn off just interested sport racing like development Super Sport Racing Circuit active Southern Oregon Based around Sig Supersport no modifications allowed single engine allowed Since single design race really turns out pilotvs pilot contest anyone interested get touch Dick Wickline AVP Klamath Falls OR pre-flight bird fly make sure that last hard landing didnt knock something loose Also fly friend something happens alone could turn out whole lot worse has Its summertime go out fly some thing latest show team schedule have Barons August11 thEEA FlyIn Priest River ID August 18thScout Jamboree Farragut State Park Farragut ID September 15 Deutsches Fest Odessa WA HAPPY FLYING September 1984 115 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Rons Book Back Indoor Fliers Welcome Second Edition Building & Flying Indoor Model Airplanes single effective tool intro duce teach confirm beginner ranks aeromodelers well-written wellillustrated book must book tells story well concentrates phase model airplane building/flying takes beginner way start through least moderately sophisti cated models losing beginners interest Furthermore its author must know what talking about have skill writer illustrator get across Ron Williams booksucceedsadmirablyin important requirements Ron tells beginner what Indoor flying about starts off delta-winged plastic-prop 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Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/09
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L Executive Council Meeting Minutes Continued Due length minutes May 5 1984 AMA Executive Council meet in& unable print entirety last months issue remainder minutes follows including Appendi ces II page 107 XIV OMAHAWKS Worth reported after Omahawks legal counsel advised friend court brief proposed AMAs legal coun sel desired ex-president Omahawks wrote open letter AMA members criticizing AMA several subjects Itwas suggested rebuttal Mr Olsons criticism published Model Aviation Worth distributed draft version Council read comment upon approved Council authorize Worth send re sponse letter Mr Olson published ModelAviation 9 3 against 5 7 2 1 abstained EVP XV CONTEST DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS McGinnis asked other VPs ascertain own districts volume CD applications received recent past indicating abuse CD system may Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Five Students Five young people have awarded equal scholarships Sig Memorial Fund fund created honor memory Glen Sigafoose co-founder president Sig Manufacturing Company Montezuma IA Glen lost life 1980 crash Pitts Special biplane air show Contributions scholarship fund have come Sig Manufacturing Glens friends supporters administration fund handled AMA supplement basic Academy scholarship program happening terms excessive free memberships research needed de termine deterence desirable XVI LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE Noting American Society Associa tion Executives ASAE offers magazine entitled Leadership reasonable cost decided VPs inter ested subscribing could request same HQ have cost deducted budgets XVII AWARDS Two Superior Service Awards Fellowship Award approved pub licity follow after presentations XVIII FALL MEETING approved Fall Executive Council meeting shall held Toronto Canada probablyOctober2o-21 part joint meeting officers MAAC Model Aeronautic Association Canada XIX ADJOURNMENT meeting ended 105 am May 6 number items decid ed time-critical carried over Summer meeting August 13 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Any student AMA member has financial need may apply considera tion AMA scholarship winners auto matically eligible No set number winners picked year 1983 winners have received $500 award help advanced education SUSAN BROWN Stone Mountain GA very active model aviation family member Thermal Thumbs Atlanta Susan has flown Nats since 1980 winning first second third place trophies King George Contest 1980 1982 1983 Susan flew well enough gain second third place events An AMA member since 1976 Girl Scout 11 years active marching concert bands high school Susan earned place National Honor Society school Math Honor Club As student Dekalb Community College Clarkston GA working towards degree Business Administration efforts have already resulted being named Deans List KENNETH PURZYCKI Parsippany NJ graduated Parsippany Hills High School now student Old Domin ion University Norfoll4 VA majoring Computer Science interests grew up model aviation competitive swim ming computers As swimmer has won local regional national awards 1983 high school team won New Jersey State Championships Ken feels team efforts swimming have taught him valuable lessons cooperation encouragement As Control Line flier Garden State Circle Burners has avid competitor since 1979 won second place Precision Aeroba tics AMA Nats Since time has competed 1980 1982 Nats along several other local regional events winning first place trophies H father helped him develop interest model aircraft got him started competition four years old ROBERT BALDUS Des Moines IA has flying serious competition since 1980 won first place both Fast Slow Combat Minneapolis en joys model aviation family sport father twin brother Active high school cross country runner Boy Scout 10 years Robert made time work local restaurants earn funds finance further education Grad uating 12th out 336 students now engineering student Iowa State Ames PATRICK BALDUS also engineering student Iowa State has loved model avia tion several years flew Nats Lincoln NE both Fast Slow Combat high school member Honor Roll keen cross country runner Continued page 107 102 Model Aviation ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O Executive Director John Worth p Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski Executive Secretary Joyce Hager troiier Giseie Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Can Maroney Membership Director Carol Merfeid ic Relations Director Geoff Styiese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt Publications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojsiavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Know People time go meeting orashow ora contest invariably someone will ask questions about other officers some committee makeup frequently asked question Nats Execu tive Committee does get touch member Committee no secret about membership Nats Executive Committee just hap pens have never really thought would need publicize list So let clear air situation giving list defining basic function Committee HOMER SMITH r chairman also represents Free Flight interests Nats calls chairs meet ings issues reports sees generally going well planning subsequent Nats As Free Flight manager also has see people named various FF event directorships appoints category director sees equip ment available events mil lion other things need doing during meet BEV WISNIEWSKI represents Con trol Line interests Nats also category manager does same type things required Homer week meet have rather oversimplified role woman works --- off during meet DICKSONHEIMDickrepresentsthe Radio Control interests Nats also cate gory director RC has no less responsibility Homer Bev Perhaps some respects mainly due entry size RC BRYANTTHOMPSON Tommy facili ties manager required run site another equipment operation make sure equipment operational just make sure equipment exists Responsibility trailer full AMA equipment little nuts bolts needed keep events going falls Tommy JOHN WORTH John course HQ operative responsible seeing paperwork should should sets contracts arranges services gets ball rolling start meet istheguyyou have see crew members least have problem entry guy ultimate ly responsible financial accounting Nats guy Thursday Nats wants desperately collapse soft chair poolside cannot because pressure things yet done RON MORGAN CONTEST DI RECTOR guy final say Nats Da BOSS Trying define tasks like trying write Gone Wind longhand Contest Directors can just begin feel responsi bilities man has contend problems has resolve hour day Contest Directors will have satisfied knowing precious few people organization would tackle job like nearly well Ron THE COMMITTEE tions primarily put Nats people enjoy Sometimes miss mark bit whole hell ajob no pay None save very occasional person will walk up say thankyou Try mayeven feel better Butwait notthewhole Committee mentioned above nucleus group appointed Executive Coun cil manage operate Nats addi tion Executive Council has authorized Committee appoint up five others will function some specialist capacity such communications manager man power manager etc cannot give names five Committee has yet officially name func tions Perhaps after Nats can get name people get contact member Committee unless know person ally write care AMA HQ letter will forwarded promptly responsewill itswaytoyou quite rapidly Members Unite yearwe hold annual membership meeting during Nats week year no exception meeting discuss what has happened during previous year pat ourselves back wonderful job have done wait people bring us back earth very pointed questions cer tainly will brought up least hope want questions require further action will brought up resolution atthe first Executive Council meeting possible So Nats save Wednesday evening August 8 attend YOUR meeting help usto help meeting planned 8 pm atthe Conven tion Center room announced HQ area over 85000 members should expecting least couple hun dred folksto show up butmyguessis less 50 will attend Will missing Across Border Executive Council meets four times year generally discuss problems Academy hopefully resolve benefit majority Normally meetings held either HQ Reston VA conjunction some important event fall meeting will held Toronto Canada will first time EVER joint meeting AMA Model Aircraft Association Canada MAAC has happened very fortun ate having neighboring countryas closely allied Canada feel have lax having meeting years ago goals meeting explore possibility joint National Model Airplane Championships What other items should discuss would like input matter subject Canada just very enjoyable weekend fine country guest Frank Vicki Anderson show show much like US model airplane shows IMS WRAMS Toledo MACS etc although bit smaller scale due primarily lack space arena use quality models dis played number exhibitors get better year year blessed warm weather rather high winds kept heartiest skipping air show por tion Frank Vicki added some interest show year including ultra-light aircraft needed consider ing other excellent attractions inside Andersons can well proud re sults quite involved efforts Council As stated opening months column receive requests infor mation people positions some authority within Academy What better place carry discussions people going through list mem bers Executive Council better believe am going touch will running elected office within Academy year least until writings can have no influence outcome election want accused politicking anyone way following MY opinion of named may find single soul agrees statements JOHN BYRNE VP DISTRICT II John VP during 1975-78 ran President against Earl Witt 1978 again elected VP 1980 second term beginning 1981 attorney licensed New York State maybe others very capable member USPJA Pattern Scale judging very active activi ties District II As member Executive Council find him very attentive detail quite willing speak out regarding issues concerned about well-being Academy tends support issues will result holding line financially criticism actions Council meetings would motion made him worded such belongs legal brief less formal atmosphere meetings fine contributing member BOB UNDERWOOD VP DISTRICT VI Bob newer almost said younger members Council coming board Continued page 106 September 1984 103 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 isa view of Academy employees home office Reston VAa rare picture everybody onetime wantyou meetthem L- R HerbSiibermann magazine art director standing behind Herb Mike Adamson accounting clerk Carl WheeieyModi Aviation editor pubiisher Linda Brown administrative secretary Mike MacKenzie computer operations assistant behind Mike John Worth executive director Debbie Stowers Xerox fiim iibrarian Lou Ward public relations secretary incomparable Micheline Madison director competition services behind Mich Gloria Cook ciub secretary Giseie Jackson comptroiier Andrea Peterson pubilcations assistant Patty Chertoff ciub membership cierk behind Patty Doug Pratt speciai events director IJrmi Grosh microfilm clerk Shiriey Brown accounting cierk Vince Mankowski assistant executive director Sarah Ramsey stock clerk Jackie Zerm data entry clerk Gregg Chartrand buiiding manager Anthony Holmes maii/suppiy & services Diane Hawiey accounting assistant Mike Woodfoik membership coordinator Joyce Hager executive coordinator standing nextto Joyce Caroi Merfeid membership director Directly behind Caroi favorite peopie aimost invisible Debbie Dews contest sanctions secretary Next isCari Maroney director special services Geoff Styles pubiic reiatlons director end Hidden somewhere Trina Young membership cierk Kay Scheil plans seles/hobby shop service/typesetter Penny Hudson competition services secretary wonderful people ksep AMA HO going service organization keep happy 1 thought youd like meet began servingon theAMA Council 1972 closed out 1971 some 39000 members Today 1 984 will easily top 90000 members will never forget seeing old AMA HQ office 806 15th Street NW Washington DC no rugs floor ceiling low could easily reach up touch Desks typewriters metal file cabinets worn looking nothing matched FAQ efforts service organization top drawer same now few em ployees John Worth put together atopquality team eight nine employees Look picture above took two days ago Reston have about 40 employees modern equipment beautiful brick building own want meet wonderful people work AMA help make everything go Along Way over past 12 years must have done something right little Texas buddy Johnny Clemens says Its pride serving Its sure salary AMA District VPs EVP/Sec-Treas President get no salary work voluntarily want give financial sidelight AMA building paid yet members think still owe Big Bank $895000 principal Ac cording Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski will soon embark program pay off note call itMop Up Mortgage Mop Up Mortgage just getting underway Meanwhile Vince hinted anyone mails him much $25 will have name enshrined inside buildoP UP 7I 14OIiTGAG mg forever Anybody mails him $100 will get free mop also paying about $1 0000 month primenoteAsmallpieceofthisisapplied principal end 10 years have $500000 balloon note dont want wait long want pay off now Vernon Wallace Kingman AZ writes have four chances sign up new mem bers year no membership forms CDs concerned Open members should have least five blank membership cards Send some doing just Vernon have good idea Thanks being concerned Gene Wielms Clearwater FL writes have just moved Tampa area Control Liner am now looking RC Please mail list chartered clubs area way Gene Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes talk about safety being chairman AMA Safety Com mittee am sending two plastic-enclosed Safety Regulations lists appears need approach flying RC planes nearly same manner private plane flying Thank Charlie two preflight check lists mounted hard clear plastic best have ever seen will pass out Council next meeting Donald Weigt Madison WI writes quick note question June MA Yes AMA should continue supportAmer ican Control Line racing teams interna tional competition though few interested participants . Wly should FFer CLer join AMA join contests insurance AMA supposed represent American modelers just RC fraternity Lets alienate members removing few benefits have us d letter Donald agree will continue support CL FF international teams reminds newsletter editors should aware ourAMA Nation al Newsletter get need mail copy newsletter AMA HQ monthly exchange setup Also want items newsletter picked up reproduced N N need mail copy home Birmingham AL above address As editor fre quently feature interesting editorials cartoons features etc See next month 104 Model Aviation AMA HomeownersExecutive Directors Insurance CoverageView ProgramHO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Public Relations Director writ ing about insurance Shouldnt concerned general public sees sport model aviation what think model aviators Sure thats valid point view let suggest public relations also includes what Academy members think Academy does serve should people belong national organization Can offer betterservices still keep mem bership rates sight Insurance sound reason belong AMA have some assets want protect case problem basic AMA liability personal accident fire theft package does good job Now addition coverage because large organization paying lot basic protection also able offer other insurance coverage optional basis Thus through company provides basic coverage can offer homeowners insurance cases gives better coverage costs lot less coverage may already have addition offers primary coverage regarding model aircraft Alexander & Alexander insurer second largest independent agency world understands model aviation knows people sport have visited Nats regional contests local flying fields National Center Aeromodeling happy us appreciate safety-oriented approach modeling promotional efforts get people activity therefore constantly looking ways provide benefits mem bers Homeowners Insurance Program good example intended offer members might able get individually same time reduce exposure AMAs liability insurance coverage increased costs idea simply people buying home owners coverage buy AMAs insur ance company includes primary liabil ity coverage model aircraft need AMAs secondary coverage reduced costs affect AMA dues struc ture minimized overall effect can hold costs line providing membership benefits Heres what AMA homeowners pack age provides Firemans Fund Insurance Company writes policies Toll free number quotations espe ciallyforAMA members no obligation1 -800-652-4829 Firemans Fund local offices will handle claims Close immediate contact insured Replacement cost dwelling de preciated value Replacement cost contents de preciated value $300000 Comprehensive Personal Lia Way Were. Aswe looktoward AMAs 50th anniversary 1986 its fascinating note compared came 1940 example AMA total income just under $11000 ended year little over $1000 red next year income inched up $12611 AMA ended year $111 black Back membership dues SOC $100 SOC rubber-powered model fliers license $100 gas power difference represented extra cost insurance gas model fliers Back financial statement showed HQ salaries added up about $4000 Executive Director Secretary Techni cal Director Secretary-Stenographer clerical help pre-war World War II im mediately after war picture began change dramatically AMAs June 30 1946 financial statement half year showed jump membership dues income $33053 Administrative expense salaries weere identified separately just over $1 5000 Looking present situation al 90000 members 40 employees annual budget about $3 million own building valued over $1 million change less 50 years incredible 50th anniversary expect have over 100000 members theres good chance burn-the-mortgage campaign about turned successful building will debt-free borrow almost $1 million build head quarters/museum could pay off completely hurry could get average per member donation $10 average per club donation $100 bility coverage policies exclude aircraft accidents group models exclusion $2000 medical payments third party injuries can compensated need legal action $5000 ALL RISK models parts equipment wear tear nuclear dam age vermin flying crashes excluded highlights obvious items comparison present coverage phone call toll free num ber above will reveal whether can save money get coverage both com pared present homeowners policy can get lower premium no presently paying switching companies can benefit AMA case special toll free num ber will bring instant information account executivewillingly--no run around Thats basis new campaign get rid mortgage itcertainlywould fitting could enter second 50 years out way AMAs Olympics. big Control Line World Championships shaping up Chicopee MA site 83 85 Nats Twenty-one countries including Peoples Republic China have sent entry information event take place Westover Air Force Base September 17 through 22 Contestants coming other far away places too such New Zealand South Africa first time Control Line World Championships USA fact first time Western Hemisphere specific competition events held Speed Team Race Precision Aero batics Combat Someof top mod elers countrywill run events others will US teams So will great gathering best Control Liners around world once-in-a-lifetime opportunity see people read hear aobut no admission charge spectators everyone welcome athletic olympics going California summer its appropriate note modeling world champion ships similarly structured FAI Feder ation Aeronautique Internationale similar world olympic organization AMA equivalent US Olympic Commission teams selected similarly FAI countries major difference however model olympics held typically three per year 1984 thus have teams going France Scale Japan Indoor New England Control Line Next year well send teams Australia RC Soaring Netherlands RC Aerobatics Yugoslavia Free Flight Romania Space models possibly Canada RC Heli copters total international activity tremen dous its going year Funding AMA teams comes FAI budget based $1 allocation adult AMA member fund also covers sending US representatives annual FAI meetings international rules produced AMA members also have option increase ALL RISK coverage beyond $5000 level offered will no argu ments because model disappeared flying site unlocked vehicle Mys terious disappearance will covered addition model stepped 300-lb flying buddy driven over car will also covered What have got lose Absolutely nothing What have got gain Pos sibly great deal Ask quotation today success AMA program hinges members like get volved success AMA Home owners Insurance Program can great small based number members decide part participants will helping keep annual AMA membership dues under control spreadContinued next page September 1984 105 Homeowners Insurance Continued page 105 ing out insurance coverage another company share risk other words DO have nothing lose much gain members have found Homeowners Program offers much often less paying previously effect premium reduction amounts free AMA membership im proved coverage reduced potential cost AMAa fantastic combination Academy has responsibility work members end endeavor produce sensible balanced cost-effective useful programs benefit majority members basic thrust Homeowners Insurance Program may better what now have cost may less now paying program has primary covering model aircraft liability consider switching program no-cost phone call will let find out whether combination saving money and/or get ting better coverage will apply Try call 1-800-652-4829 White House Recognizes AMAs Adopt-A-School Program letter White House James K Coyne Special Assistantto President Reagan Private Sector Initiatives has asked details Academys Adopt-A-School Program program announced August 1983 issue Model Aviation page 101 opportunity AMA char tered clubs assist both young people educators communities Several chartered clubs have already con tacted National Center Aeromodel ing let us know involved selected school area benefit have yet decided come apart veryworthwhile effort re-printing theAugust 1983 article full Please read Discuss next club meeting Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs AdoptA-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacherwith programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given bythe club space per mits Show-and-tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion communityforthis public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school effort AMA clubAny problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community theirclub swilling playasmall part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involve ment human interest stories lfyourclub achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsoryou help aflying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service forthe future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long 106 Model Aviation overdue will happen unless take positive steps Adopt-A-School can vehicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification bya club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligibleforthe special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back yourcommunity model aviation opportunityto reduce yourtaxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?? Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can provide supporting brochures sample letter make easier approach local school need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start subscription Model Aviation right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation con structive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher his/her AMA number will rest Pres Column t pa gelO3 1983 teacher St Louis school system active RC Scale builder flier many-time member RC Scale team World Championships past president National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers severaltime event director Scale event atthe Nats wife Rae two daughters Ann Kathy have worked rightalongwith Bob various modeling functions continue support efforts Bob rather quiet member Coun cil generally speaks out subject darn good reason frequently contributes items agenda seems pay quite close attention discussions H voting record tends indi cate strong interest minimizing changes policy aint bad way to say rut certainly forthright people group appears very sincere Next month will give review trip China guest Peoples Repub lic China National Aero Club following issue will present opinion two Council members Till lets go flying Frank Garcher R chairman Hobby industry Aasoclatlons Model Aeronautics Division AMA Fellowship plaque receIved AMA Executive Director John Worth 1984 HiA annual meeting presntatlon made recognition Garchers manyyears hobby industry lead ership support AMA projecta Minutes May 5 1984 Executive Council Meeting Appendices II APPENDIX AMA/FAI PROGRAM OPERATING FUNDS Sources Funds 1 Membership allocation $1 00 Open membership 2 FAI Stamp sales net profit through sale FAI stamps 3 Donations specificallyearmarked FAI Operating Fund 4 AMA General Funds allocated Council action follows a The AMA Executive Director will prepare Annual FAI Operating Fund Budget illustrating projected income expense additional funding required specific amounts will au Ehonzed Executive Council action funds taken AMA general funds Operat ing Fund Budget presented approved last Council meeting preceding year question b Adjustments may required will subject Council action successive Coun cil meeting during FAI Operating Fund budget year Adjustments requiring additional funds will taken AMA general funds c The AMA President may determine addi tional expenditures may judge neces sary purpose will indicate amount designed Contingency Fund made part annual Operating Budget d US-hosted World Championships surplus e An AMA FAI Program fund-raising program will inaugurated administered HQ staff person designated Executive Director An AMA FAI Program fund-raising chairman will designated AMA President task will raise funds provide budget shortfall sources funds identified above Any short fall remaining after such fund-raising effort will nevertheless provided general funds except Executive Council takes other action Application Funds 1 NAA Franchise Fee related World Cham pionships hosting fees 2 US Team Expense AMA funding US teams requires Council authorization cate gories events a Definition team will specified FAI Sporting Code category event b Modification team makeup can effected Council action butwill never less speci fied FAI 3 US Team Expenses Covered a Entry Fee including lodging meals duration meet b Apex airfare principal airport nearest his/her home principal airport nearesttheWorld Championships site c Team practice maximum three days World Championships sites d Model box transportation up 80% actual cost 4 Other Expenses a US World Champions AMA members 3 above b AMA-hosted World Championships continental US general policy such ex penses will maintained follows i An AMA offerto host aWorld Championships will based breakeven business plan becomputed mostconservative partici pant projection additional 10% con tingency factor ii Only special expense incurred byAMA HQ will charged AMA-hosted event Staff travel per diem printing patches decals pins memorabilia special out-of-town expenses local transportation etc UsualAMAstaff salariesare charged well normal office function expense HQ personnel participation AMAhosted World Championships shall subject approval President request Executive Director 5 FAI Meeting Expense a Three categories FAI meeting expense Continued page 102 recognized i AMA National Officer FAI meeting participa tion ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee member iii AMA staff observer guest witness other designated bytheAMA President notto exceed three people per year b Funding FAI Meeting Expense i AMA National Officer AMA general funds ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee memberfrom AMA general funds iii AMA staff other presidential deter mination Council approval request Council member simple majority Council approval AMA general funds 6 FAI Contingency Fund Disposition fund discretion AMA President Other Considerations Program Participant Funds Funds generated specific FAI program participants entry fees donations other sources under control appropriate team selection com mittee management funds receipt deposit disbursement banking account ing periodic reports will AMA HQ staff Funds having running balance excess $2500 will earn interest determined bytheAMA Comp troller amounts excess $2500 AMA Executive Council Surveillance Coun cil member will designated monitor FAI Operating Fund will report fund situation Council meeting AMA FAI Operating Fund Management management administration related account ing functions account routine matter AMA general functions under direction AMA Executive Director Fund Surplus DeflcitAny Fund surplus carried forward nextyear acomponent determining budget deficit isto carried following year similarly APPENDIX II jANUARY 1 1984 Start cycle january 1 through September 1 c Propo sals accepted HQ numbers sends copies Chairman/Coordinator review com ments breakdown sub-parts Return HQ distribution CB members activ ity continuous throughout period SEPTEMBER 11984 Postmarkcutoff date new proposals September 1 through September 15 ew approval basic proposals completed CB Chairman/Coordinator Basic propo sals submitted forpublication ModelAvation SEPTEMBER 13 1984 line submitting basic proposals publication Model Aviation OCTOBER1984 HQ Chairman/Coordinator prepare Initial Vote NOVEMBER 1 1984 l Aviation mailed general membership December issue Model Aviation containing Basic Proposals distributed Comments general membership accepted reviewed DECEMBER 11984 ends Initial Vote CB members Complete Initial Vote December 15 postmark deadline JANUARY 15 1985 Deadline submit refined proposals publication Tabulate distribute vote results propo salsthatpasswithCBcommentstOCB members FEBRUARY 1985 rman/Coordinator deter mines final wording proposals MARCH 1985 l issue Model Aviation containing refined proposals mailed mem bership APRIL 1985 ents revised proposals accepted general membership MAY 11985 ends final vote toCB members MAY 151985 mark deadlinecomplete final vote HQ Chairman/Coordinator tabulate Final Vote publish synopsis new rules JULY1985 Manuscript new rule bookis gener ated Nats AUGUST 1985- Nats OCTOBER 1985 Review typeset proofread galleys NOVEMBER 1985 e-up print DECEMBER 1985 e new rule book Scholarship Winners Continued page 102 relaxation enjoys collecting postage stamps Patrick ranked upper 5% class graduation Through hard work school leisure time Patrick came member Talented Gifted TAG Club achieved Eagle Scout rank ing Boy Scouts America FABIO CAMPANA Newburgh NY following course Aeronautical Engineer ing Syracuse University NY Graduating Valley Central High School top 5% 18th out 337 students Fablo wants make contribution future aero space high school named National Honor Society school Spanish Beta Tau Honor Societies won varsity award ski team Other school activities included marching band chess club photography editor year book spare time pursued music photography scouting model aviation earned rank Eagle Scout eight years ago still found time fly RC contests resulting several first second third place trophies Asa member SOURS club has active modeler several years wish young people good fortune college careers Sig Manu facturing Academy proud play small part assisting deserving students Congratulations Aviator Contest See June1984 issue ModelAviation page 101 detailsor write AMA Competing models Scale flying nonflying model must representafull-size airplane built flown between 1915 1935 models will judged appearance accur acy details faithful full-size airplane workmanship Dates contest August 16 through September 6 following participating shopping malls partial listing will supply entry forms will have listing malls next month Alabama Eastwood Mall Suite 220 Eastwood Mall Birmingham AL 35210 California Anaheim Plaza 500 N Euclid St Anaheim CA 92801 Court yard Mall 550 Deep Valley Dr Rolling H ills Estates CA 90274 Puente Hills Mall 449 Puente H ills Mall City Industry CA 91748 Flarin Center 6117 Florin Rd Sacramento CA 95823 Santa Rosa Plaza 235 Santa Rosa Plaza Santa Rosa CA 95401 Colo rado Mall Bluffs 3650 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs CO 80907 Illinois Park Forest September 1984 107 Plaza 14 Plaza Suite 4 Park Forest IL 60466 Maryland Prince Georges Plaza 3500 East West Highway Hyattsville MD 20782 Michigan North land Center BC-2 Concourse B Southfield MI 48075 Missouri River Roads Mall 120 River Roads Mall St Louis MO 63136 Nevada Shoppers Square 370 Cassazza Dr Reno NV 89502 New Jersey Garden State Plaza Rts 4 & 7 P0 Box 8373 Paramas NJ 07952 New York Lat ham Circle Mall 800 New Loudon Rd Latham NY 12110 Green Acres Mall 2034 Green Acres Mall Valley Stream NY 11581 Midtown Plaza 300 Midtown Tower Rochester NY 14604 Ohio Euclid Square Mall 100 Euclid Sq Euclid OH 44132 Great Northern Mall 4999 Great Northern Mall North Olmstead OH 44070 Oregon Clackamas Town Center 1093 Clackamas Town Center 12000 SE 82nd Ave Portland OR 97266 Pennsylvania Monroeville Mall 300 Monroeville Mall Pittsburgh PA 15146 Tennessee Hickory Ridge Mall 6075 Winchester Rd Memphis TN 38115 Texas Seminary South Mall 653 Seminary South Ft Worth TX 76115 Sharpstown Center P0 Box 36201 Houston TX 77236 Ceseecticet Mare acresens Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ammoclat Vice Preadents Chris BallIng 36 Stewart Dr. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 MaIn Street Nashua Nil 03080 Dennis Poisons RFO 1 Gardner ME 04345 Don Kraflt P0 Box 1828 73 Heritage Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnllt 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 next big event District will Control Line World Championships being held Westover AFB September 17 through 21 first on-site planning meet ing held Westover com bination Military Affairs Chicopee Chamber Commerce meeting Vince Mankowski attended AMA HQ outlined planning require ments meet Again Col Roy Ayers Jr base commander will genial host have attended World Championship urge make effort attend first World Champion ship held n District will 21 countries attending very colorful affair opening ceremony compris ing raising countrys flag national anthem being played Al though Control Line may spe cialty urge attend see worlds best competitors action looking volunteer help have time desire please contact Roman Polaski 203 749-9743 conjunction meeting held Westover Geoff Styles AMAs PR Director made contact local news media well news media Boston set up PR meet George McGinnis Ken Edanovich attended District George appointed coordinator help way possible teams coming through Boston think nice gesture always good have helping hand enter foreign country Again make effort attend am sure would enjoy very much District Meeting Due business commitments will able attend District Meeting will ably chaired Chris Balling Associate VP Rhode Island turn will have attendance AVPs possible will Control Line Helicopter demonstrations chance exchange ideas problems may improve operation Academy District District indoor Activities Westover Air Force Base site very successful Indoor meet Yankee Indoor Championships held June 18th meet jointly sponsored Tech Model Aircrafts Glastonbury Aero Modelers meet co-directed Ray Harlan George Armstead outstanding turnout of34 contestants coming far away Rochester NY Philadelphia PA 10 events held over $750 prizes offered prizes featured merchandise special etched glasses bore contestants name date event placed quite surprised walking floor com pete WW II Mass Launch event Jerry Wagner past has very active Pylon circles What difference see Jerry fly slow-flying Indoor Scale mod els vs previous experience flying high-speed Radio Control Pylon event Jerry biggest collector prizes four firsts second third Master Indoor Flier Pete Andrews came up Newierseywith wife Georgia took two first places two second places After losing Mike Ship air vent hangar roof Pete rallied paper ship place second AMA Stick L-R George Armstead Ray Harlan co CDs Yankee indoor Championships holding etched glasses used prizes WW WW II Mass Launch events spectacular models first ap pearing involved frantic dog fight soon settled graceful machines between couple smoothly-flying endur ance machines 108 Model Aviation Control Line World Championships plan ning meeting WestoverApB Military Affairs Committee Chicopee Chamber Commerce AMA representatives L Chris Bailing recelvlngflrstplacetrophyfor Empire State Championships held Saratoga SprIngs NY Larry Olsen co CD Adam Sattier picture two Chriss children rooted dad throughout two-day meet Chriss Pattern expertise increasing rapidly Jerry Wagner winning Coresir WW ii category plane Yankee Indoor ChampionshIps Jon Harlan holding record-breaking Helicopter used Yankee indoor Championships national record set Jon Harlan young son Ray Junior Category Ill Helicopter flight 6 mm 18 sec Both Ray Harlan George Armstead wish extend grateful thanks Col Roy Ayers Jr Westover base commander making fine site available has developed best Indoor site New England New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 226-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Eiffei Aeromodelers P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froeilch Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts being written Saturday June 9 temperature hovering around 1000 mark high 1030 has forecast tomorrow invitation PARCS Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society shall again sit flight judge 17th Annual Scale Contest held Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn some folks modeler types may sound like draining experience characters look forward such occa sions prospect pleasant After having done Seguin TX Nats daily temperature readings around 1180 tomorrow should repre sent pleasantly tolerable experience comparison Speaking judges Nats hope shall see goodly number East Coast competitors Reno August brings main thrust discussion ie Faint Heart Neer Won Fair Trophy just plain ol give try What am saying too out shy away flying Nats mistaken belief flying prowess ofNats quality Forget no such thing elite group competitors exclusion otherAMA members Nats has specifically designed have suggestions over years should pre-N ats qual ifying competitions limited number non-eliminated survivors should allowed compete greatclassic AMA has clung philosophy great annual event belongs us can fly safely can rejoice Academys determination keep just way Sure some competitors always seem wind up upper ranks winners think got Certainly because divinely otherwise ordained win ners doubt whether congenital endowments conducive victory yours have become winners deserve did practice practice practice can make same way way have attended Nats would like enumerate competed know whereof speak say room new comer winners circle please count yourself out Try competing Natsif notthis yearat Reno certainlyin 1985 Westover AFB Getting over Nats phobia greatest problemnot necessarily flying ability Once get official Nats flight two under belt way subsequent Nats will feel ease relaxed knowledge actual veteran Nats flier able fly safely course put off until able way goodness sake dont let Natsconceptalonekeepyoufrom tryngGo nowget feet wet Staten Island Armed Forces Day Airshow Thanks enterprising president Richmond Model Flying Club Larry Katz enthusiastic support club Staten Island ModelersOld Man Weather went down drain May 19 Armed Forces Day impressive observance occasion became ac complished fact year upon previous annual presentations worthy Staten Island modelers show impres sive demonstration model aviation its favorable light static display fea tured well-executed craft shape size flying expertly safely handled speeches formative obligingly brief ubiqui tous leader John Grigg flew Lockport NY occasion shown traditional aplomb front ultra-light later dismantled carted home station wagon Wonderful age living what shot eloquent Larry Katz on-mike Harbingers Spring Two annual model aircraft contests along first robin signalled advent Spring central area District Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Jamesburg NJ May 20 other Rhinebecklassic presented bythe Mid-Hudson RC Society Cole Palen Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY First show Bud Roane Ed Balo holding down judges chairs Jersey Coast rally now am pleased present two prominent officials Rhinebecklassic Messrs DJAmodeo afellow barrister Royce Simmons Ray Juschkus AVP Long Island attended AMA HQ dedication Reston VA produced pictorial record chat RC pioneer Dr Walt Good Out-Takes Borrowing bit Hollywood jargon hereby initiate new department column consisting unusual photographs topics have heretofore come light First AMA personality holding gold-gilted shovel HQ September 1984 109 ground-breaking ceremonies through extraordinary ie poor photography ap pears have lost head put accurately half thereof correct answer shall give thanks men tion name column hope have future District II reports keep sharp eye wits about now GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amaccata Vice Pesaidarsta Joe Elben 38980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heflman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shekey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdalo PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 5424406 Im vacation trip New England being written will have short month will also have send handwritten isnt typewriter within miles seems like Im Heaven problem has popping up pretty regularly lately District Ill no standard solution exists within present structure seems quite often club breaks up group leaving establishes new flying site too close original group its simple form seems easy handle new group obviously wrong flying too close other flying site situation seldom simple What original site closed reopened after establishment new site What two groups un aware others existence As crazy seems happens What club chartered other isnt What isnt club individual flying own property What t if. Asyou can see problems possibilities seemingly endless solutions seemingly non-existent establish system determining group individuals fault what should AMA about AMA organi zation court such can advise guide members clubs Charter membership expulsion drastic penalty AMA could apply case probably wouldnt solve problem anyway Its obvious need establish some guidelines avoid situations future expect Executive Council will have address problem near future now need follow some com mon sense guidelines establishing flying sites willing negotiate other group resolve conflicts looking new flying site stay least three miles known flying field Check hobby dealers area locate existing sites including old Charlie flies farm over doesnt belong club else fails fields established before anyone realizes proximinity try reach agreement restrict field different group frequencies would work particularly well problem individual own property else fails call flying site man HQ Geoff Styles help resolving problem involving flying sites Delaware ricl oh Colombia Ined h Carolina Virgin DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prasidensta Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20570 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News vA 23606 DIII Helms 2000 Tyvols Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancoln 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlotlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane MockavIlle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 25301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 continuing concern District IV well elsewhere general lack young people coming sport question ever same get young people interested develop interest sufficient period time keep years past number things hobby going exist now Can some things reinstituted todays soci ety attitudes people change view aviation same 40 years ago notwithstanding huge crowds Air Space Museum other depositories historical aircraft crowds looking historical relics something current interest case need develop some sort status people can relate some manner probably wise consider what going sport past time available almost daily basis something dealing model aviation full-scale flying due some might suppose glamorous years Second World War No due very widespread public interest field aviation public awareness encouraged media day remember long before big-eyed monster watch today Can remember newspapers such Pittsburgh Post Gazette carried model aircraft column Sunday edi tion sponsored competition Can remember could go newsstand get number model aviation publications now lot newsstands no longer exist ones around part drug store chains stuck corner part bookstore some shopping mall carry anything interest Occasionally possible find aviation magazine such Flying Ultra-Light model avia tion? very often place gets chance seeing model aircraft magazine hobby shop some times problem thatthere few hobby shops anymore particular area 70 miles Hobby shops time another centers recruiting hobby Remember stopping way home school existence of passed history owners died retired no around pick up ball can youngster go see what offered today has no access publica tions no hobby shop explore remains members clubs gets right down say because ones position visible Can clubs organized really job getting young people sport difficult reason being thatthemajorityoftheclubschartered AMA Radio Control clubs Nowwe have cadre expensive difficult portion sport RC everyone necessarily interest few Free Flight Indoor Control Line clubs around lot individu als enough get people large scale interested aspects Yet chance sport makes aspects desirable Somehow need get chartered clubs regard less specialty size get involved helping people start part sport does interest means need represent parts sport static displays other events probably great need Academy develop poster type can placed schools public buildings shops etc multi-color format space print local club name contact person has understood lot club effort would have support posting sort would need answer questions provide guidance newcomer very interesting letter J Frank Wood president Meade Modelers would like quote part Meade Modelers primarily fun-fly group flies out Fort Meade MD 110 Model Aviation club has annual Fourth ofJulyAir Show Fort major event year Very important club Mufflers 900/u model fuel burned via sport engines weekend fliers Most flying fields lost lost due noise generated same engines Now guy flying Sweet Stik skipping lunches buy fuel cannot/will invest tuned pipe four-stroker should old K&B 40 comes muffler Some stock specialty mufflers little nothing really abate noisethey just direct seems manufacturers would make effort fill need rather spending entire R&D budget squeezing 50 rpm out specialty racing engine contest circuit guys spend lot money state-of-the-art hardware grassroots types foundation hobby could exist without us nowhere need 24000 rpm engine fly Kadet club hobby desperately need quiet sport-engine muffler preferably costs less engine guy brings up old saw thateffective mufflers kill too much power tell him go soak quiet ride Ill getthe next larger size engineSunday flying has no max dis placement rule may agree everying Frank has say think some merit Alabama Florida Georgia issippi Puerto Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 208 879-5550 Ameocate Vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4 166 Pony Dr Sniyma TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston Sc 29405 Arthur Johnoon 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00888 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 FIfth St Shallmar FL 32579 Harry Sherani P0 Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone MountaIn GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 8488 Palatks FL 32077 Frequency Coordlnator Burnla FIelds P0 Box 1083 StrIckland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Bob Stewart Memphis Prop Busters rough day flying recently Actually Bobs flying wasnt involvedhis planes Bob loaned aSkylarkto Ron Brockmire Jemco AT-6 Jim Prillaman man aged put both planes same space same time Jim Burns Rocket City RC Club H untsville AL says ultra-light movement getting replicas could good subjects Scale projects Replicas replicas According Brandon Model Flyer Brandon FL May contest almost alostcauseThirteen contestants showed up contest club two workers short Roger Linda Cooley happened drive up information joining club initiated club helping call some effective way get things quieter Mufflers have large part question well other consid erations Perhaps time well upon us thatwe AMA need tocommitourselves time effort cost really explor ing noise coming up solutions manufacturers willing what ever reason bring about quiet operation relatively equipment need see can find solutions provide guidelines products live commun ity makes impossible legally oper ate model engine someone files noise complaint local authorities take measurement corner property find excess 65Dba after 5 pm subject fine Try liv ing means no operation city time Dowe need suppression sound bet Sorry happens soapbox time discouraging see little progress along two lines have contradic tion sorts also very much need young people keep together yet same time losing flying sites means have tell new re cruits now have no place let flythat new Free Flight Control Line Radio Control model anxious see perform am willing take suggestions see can transformed action contest club doesnt waste time putting new members work Congratulations Columbus/Ft Ben ning RC Flyers being chosen Club-of-theMonth Model Airplane News magazine District V happens located part country known liquid refresh ment sometimes referred white light nin Well Plane Factory Miami FL offering some White Litenin low calorie version drinking stuff its new blend fuel youre interested call Tom Nelson 305 255-5457 Bobby Jones claims active Control Line Stunt Aerobatics flier Co lumbus GA about lose distinc tion teaching son Tommy 10 years old fly Bobby supports PAMPA big way sent dues twice just make sure got mailing list Pro Stunt News can get Pro StuntNews mailing $700 PAMPA 329 Lincoln P1 Brooklyn NY 11238 Southeastern Scale Championships sponsored Broward County RC Asso ciation Florida drew 26 entries competition tough Well among con testants five qualified Scalemasters three won Tangerine three won Nationals also plenty sportsmanship Ramon Torres first awarded first place trophy Giant Scale discovered scoring error pointed out handed trophy Dave Platt Ramon still close second Jimmy Scroggins CD annual event Knox County RC Club recently con gratulated Richard Von Hatten making solo flight Ordinarily would particularly newsworthy Richards wife Ste phanie however building Little Stick learning fly too Thats newsworthy good news reports Memphis Model Market rousing success Action Hob bies Hobby Lobby Bridi Aircraft MidAmerica H&B among others spe cial prices would blow doors off someone put will bigger better next year says Buddy Hord vice pres ident Memphis RC Club clubs president has just elected Fellow American Institute Architects again proves modelers good people Illinois ana S Kentucky oori VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Amacciate Vice Preadente Loren HoIm 843 HIll Brook Quincy IL 82301 WIllIam Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smhhvllie MO 84089 WIllIam G Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48708 Stan Watson 3402 HIckory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 BIll Zlmmer Box 72 yarns IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 864 Grancheater St LexIngton KY 40505 Afunnythinghappened onthewaytothis columnI have much material can handle long haul suppose thats good because certainly indicates large amount Sixer activity last weekend May brought about rewarding experience jour neyed Glenview Naval Air Station join Chicago-area modelers Navy Open House Through efforts Giant Aircraft Specialists underthe leadership Rene Fardoux Glenview echoed sound modeling first time since 1972 picture below Lt Cmdr Peplow Capt Sessions base commander Rene survey scene following open ing ceremony Capt Sessionsthrew out first plane l balsa variety appropriately stamped name H elIcat hangar variety modeling dis plays set up including manufacturers static display RC models types AMA booth During two days thousands passed through area manyoohs andahs well 6347812 questions Fortunately us manning booths 6347811 answers never did understand what man wanted RC simulator got workout hangar well Whydo keep crashingthat electronic model September1984 111 Out apron generous supply full-scale aircraft graced area way old-timer modern equipment Both days whenever full-scale activity taking place air filled assorted models shapes sizes Sailplanes giant scale slow fast type flown rIot profes sional show-team-type presentation rather general modeler presenting hobby way revealed enthusiasm expertise buddy box introduced goodly number tkrill us enjoy Chicago Circle Cutters provided al continuous flying two days types flown very few popular trainer-types flown buddy handle handle built John Korbus Elden Lynch design used Circle Cutters Al Herda intro duce budding modeler thrills flying Note safety thong used along double handle capability Also note intense concentration tongue corner mouth A drill hall featured quiet sound rubber-power gracefully carrying types Indoor models toward ceiling call Charlie Sotich Don Lindley pro duced bevy Aeronuts spent hours helping round out three-discipline presentation public Del Ogren pro vided model used introduce smaller spectators thrill launching thpir own model first time thrill able meet Chicago-area modelers share experience Golly legs worn knees voice hoarse number AMA membership forms handed out new modelers directed clubs area nifty map contact numbers Greater Chicago Radio Control Association representatives Thank developing program contacts knows maybe could Glenview Nats future Welcome Charles Reed Ill KCRC Kansas City area Contest Board member Radio Control Aerobatics Char lie remembers modeling career begin ning 1956 Pat wife remembers 1959 Whoever right Charlie has competitive Pattern flier time As member NSCRA Masters program participant has experienced program hard tube roll button Welcome Charlie Please note appoint ment comes spite fact idea scale its something found fish now ably Im al lowed Bob Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro lOl4Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdiah 841 OGlenwood N Golden Valley MN 56427 Ruasell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring4494TanglewoodTrStJoseph M149085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 63711 Ron Seara 132 S Roalyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Prequency Coordinator Pate Waters 117 C Main upper Level Northoille Ml 48167 Phone Day 313348-0086 Evening 31314374244 reason am extending cour tesy District VII vice presidential nomi nees make themselves visible column am unsure time will able undertake another term busi ness conditions allow will run again require step aside weve got least two good men shooting job Either way should good race LARRY PHILLIPS Rochester Ml has thrown hat ringto run forthe office District VII Vice President Larry graduate Aeronaut ical Engineer Di rector Corporate Manufacturing Ser vices Ex-Cell-O Corp major supplier aerospace pro ducts Fortune 500 company Ex-Cell-O also major manufactUrer automotive components machine tools ordinance ve hicles packaging systems plastic com ponents Larry recruited Ex-Cell-O right out college back 1959 first two years Ex-Cell-O involved extensive management training has since held various management positions within company up until present position reports directlyto Executive VP Larrys job provides opportunityto travel exten sively parts country working solutions difficult business manufac turing problems also provides Larry opportunity meet fellow modelers wherever goes An active RC flier Larry often packs gear him business trips Boasting young age 47 Larry hesitates tell anyone has modeling over 37 years very active Control Line Aerobatics SOs 60s glamor days someone ing air shows flying three Control Line airplanes once Remember Nats being held Naval Air Stations Larry attended events attended Plymouth Internats Now really telling age Larry extremely fortunate have mar ried lovelyyoung lady Evie possesses great patience tolerance hobby almost obsession him claims Larry will sprout wings someday actually fly Larry has owned Cessna 182 well several Sailplanes through112 Model Aviation out marriage have managed bring up four children through isnowacomputerengineerworkingfor Westinghouse second medical school third sophomore Michigan State last senior high school Larry still finds time run small company manufactures Radio Control model air plane kits performs design work builds necessary molds tooling recruits wife kids friends help out manufacturing busi ness small now rapidly growing Larry has just delivered new -scale model Starduster bi-plane Ivan Kristensen Canada flown upcoming Las Vegas Tournament Champions will marketed kit later fall Larry serves VP Skymasters local flying club maintains roster close 300 members can often found structing new members Larry also serves chairman club safety committee CDs two sanctioned AMA Pattern contests year elected District VII VP Larry will attend AMA Executive Council meetings strongly feels will bring meetings high degree professionalism will accurately represent needs desires membership District Lany does profess have platform campaign prefers become known guy gets job done lot hoopla no complaining lot hard work believes good communications mind will keep close ear what membership saying will keep informed what going behind scenes Larry used managing budgets much excess entire AMA budget feels will make valuable contribution management organization still keeping mind hobby enjoy Arkansas 0 Louisiana Monica Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aseoclate VICe Preeldefita Bo FriadI 5812 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WIllIam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleanariton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct Irving IX 75081 Lany Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleevllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 farmer saying modeler Sure saw little plane crash Didnt see four shots took gun bring down Ive got credit above sadistic joke Donnie Dubose Acadian RC Club Lafayette LA newsletter Crayfish Tales Besides report newsletter got nice letter Tim Langlinias telling about Cajun Nationals sche duled two-day meet after fine Saturday rains came night washed out Sunday flying Tim says rain five fliers showed up Sport Scale entries Sunday itwas agreed award trophies basis static scale judging way smart way handle potentially bad situation Contest Directors please take note Tim mentioned Ron Chidgey won Turnaround event flying newTurnaround Class Tar Baby Tony Stillman also Pensacola won Masters Class high point award Cajuns Lafay ette must really put fine meet draw contestants other AMA districts want thank Tim letter report also wish him very best second bout back surgery last three years Cajuns really rugged can handle 60 entries Pattern RC fly through three rounds day figure out still make model Scale fliers monsoon Sunday no wonder after thisTim have disc removed back now have received new 1984-85 AMA rule book Take little time thumb through admire tremen dous amount effort has gone same time try imagine what mess efforts fly other might rule book did exist Atthe same time try realize technical facts limits book have put together volunteers right yes book put together volunteers paid still pay regular AMA dues just part something fine volunteers sometimes make human mistakes slow down process getting out book must checked double-checked taking time Still few mistakes slip through will find some corrections new book page 121 July issue Model Aviation Re-read above paragraph self-important individuals just must gripe about tardiness book perhaps would better volunteer instead gripe dont send gripe certified mail ruin validity gripe mis spelling name District VIII newsletter editors reallytore VP AMA newsletter tardiness rule book sent copy news letter Certified Mail Return Receipt Requestedand spelled last name wrong please know name has spelled correctly issue magazine asfarbackas can remember next boo boo same fellow made send Contest DirectorApplication own behalf last name still misspelled think should have OKed application no accur ate Maybe will direct next contest enter Anyhow did OK application hoping would improve both attitude accuracy Summer officially District VIII days now running 1010 1020 no relief sight managed get hold photo will showyou what likely happen airplanes flying heat should happen fly too high toward sun am asking publisher print picture show just what softening effect sun has balsa wood Scale model Crusader fact dont keep models refrigerator rest summer family will understand thefrig too small getalargerone driving through District VIII summer keep speed up least 45 mph keep sticking sinking asphalt However need have no fear burningyour lips hot ice water because guy recipe ice water now running president using Ice Water Everyone part nf niMfnrm Does seem weather getting unpredictable antipeople time year country has worse tornados ever before Right now suffering serious drought just above us AMA Districts VI IX having terrifying floods entire Spring slate contests DistrictVl II grossly messed up high winds instance just attended Spring Fling Eastfield Boomers Dal las postponed April because 30- 35-mph winds Darn liars cant fly wind like lam particularly proud oftheGlideractivity has generated Dallas area Eastfield Boomers young beginners group Southwest Soaring League combination interested Soaring modelers mentioning particularly gliding activity Dallas area dontaim slightthe restof DistrictVlll Itis just Soaring both growing gaining skills faster anyplace else USA right now As rest District would wager weve got Soaring going among 10000 AMAers anywhere else country flat land have create own slopes stout cord strong rubberband Hey fellas explain wife girl friend what high start better also explain Glider winch some girl take along help get Glider up keep enthusiasm high level June 3rd Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers held very inter esting Pro-Am Soaring meeting ProAm ihe status pro amateur generally based honor system ladies gentlemen September 1984 113 will probably scoff tell modeler flew Scale model Crusader too close sun hot DIstrict VIII temperature 103 heat close proximity wIth suns rays can see can soften balsa wood old-timers suggest hot summer five-state District Vlliyou yourmaneuvenundera maximum alti tude no threefeet eightinches cooi might just take up indoor flyingl Dick Johnson photo arent amateurs generally two years less flying experience no contest experience pro anyone above experience level Teams chosen pro amateur pro could help am time during flight flying amateurs plane Scoring pro stricting precision relaxed rules amateur end four rounds pros highest score amateurs lowest score dropped really fun think everyone learned something Try * * * * * * Thats flight* * * * * * Colorado S Kansas S Noitroska 0 North Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aesoclate Vice Preeldenta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd univac Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8206 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 DIck Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1. Aurora CO 80015 Thn Mattem 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 816S Cloudas Sioux Fails 8057103 Prequsacy Cooidnator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 & Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 9228107 Evening 303 936-3266 Colorado Congratulations Harry Sutherland Bob Heathcote Grand Junction CO RC Modelers Harry Bob recently featured June issue Senior Voice monthly newspaper published distributed Colorado article shared early encounters full-scale aviation well model activities related both men enjoyed model aviation build ing flying instructing others assisting modeling activities local schools article complete picture Harry Bob holding model Harry newsletter editor club does great job Way go Harry Bob North Dakota Craig Schmidt president Basin Modelers Association Williston ND comes report indicating lots work new field following picture shows inter esting field rules sign Club member Dale Johnson right partner family busi ness produces monuments memorials tombstones Dale donated sign consists piece black African granite club rules engraved thereon accented gold silver inlay Estimated value over $1000 President Craig Schmidt left Nebraska Dallas Wilhelm Jr sends report Hastings Skylarks indicating extremely well-received mall show April Dallas says club has purchased several AMA video tapes put good use during show Over 85 models displayed lots club members got out information shared experiences over weekend show have large num berof youth involved club annual ly fly six 12 demonstrations various local regional civic groups celebra tions Skylarks annually co-host MidNebraska RC Pattern Championships Grand Island Modelers Sounds like lots great activities folks Im sure doing lots promote modeling positive lightkeep up good work short follow-up July District IX column may recall told Denver Mile-Hi RC Clubs activity raise funds Vanessa Bennett four-year-old sole survivor attack murder parents older sister Im happy report Mile-Hi club activity cooperation other Denver area clubs raised total $500 April forthe medical fund little Vanessa Modelers have fun nicest people Has club adopted school Contact Geoff Styles AMA HQ details should receive issue just prior Nats August 5-121984 Reno NV should great onesee Reno Arizona lorora ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presideat Darwin N Barns 8252 ETurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lao vegas NV 89107 Gl9nn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 63 12 Kenneth AveOrangevale CA95662 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95626 Phone 916 961-9603 attended Executive Council meeting AMA HQ Reston VA since last col umn Something really notable about meeting fact joint meeting chairmen various contest boards purpose hammer outa method getting rule book out time believe may have achieved major change dropping cross proposals still have till Septemberi stto get proposals just cant modify somebody elses later date lot transacted meeting wont use limited column space dwell wentto Las Vegas earlyMayto visitthe Las Vegas Radio Control Club invited club president Bob Larson also met airport club meets Dennys restaurant Las Vegas din ner arrangements no problem Attending meeting former Phoenix AVP Mike Lee Mike now lives Las Vegas nearlythe Assistant Editor magazine earlier year job got out USAF received offer firm Vegas area took second thoughts about East Coast winters showed club Jay Gerbers great FF film Adrift Air club members put up Circus Circus Hotel Some may aware owner Circus Circus modeler name Bill Bennett hes done lot hobby attended another BIRD club meeting Award Excellence club celebrat ing its 25th anniversary meeting held larger facility usually use good thing relocated crowd huge ran Honorary Member John Brodbeck Sr attendance also Dick Tichenor RCM made Honorary Member night Dale Willoughby yet another Honorary Member photograph ing whole event presented club plaque honoring 25 years existence wished well MyAVP Hawaii Al Tuttle writes recently mainland flew California met upwith Joe Bridi two drove Toledo Show Al 114 Model Aviation . V DickJohnson iong-timeAMAerfrom Dallas isa bonafide Inventor Because Dick knows dare buiid ordinary model airpiane Therefore month shows us latest rubberband-powered creation tissue-covered Scsi model V-163 keep thin wIng warping build heavy jig looking like tennis racket keep fiat paper tightening invented jig aircraft worked booth Joe stopped visited along way fun trip Al says chance fly club visited last month Joint Military RC Flyers Oceanside CA impressed site MyAVPintheSacramentoareachecked say didnt have news worth report ing says hes looking guys up invite him some ofyourdoings names Bob Kampmann address top column new AVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie writes activity tapering off enter hot summer build ing season Darwin did attend annual fly-in Central Arizona Model ers held atSedona AZ meet run Dick Scalf under no-cost registration mat fly much want time fly receive ticket toward raffle prizes given out conclusion Satur day evening bring own steak whatever everything else furnished including champagne After dinner night flying inter ested Darwin says transmitter impound run Ron Ropp did great job interesting new frequencies seemed outnumber old Remember Im available visit club prop line well work some thing out AMA booth has kept busy can schedule mall show write give dates Theres no cost ever AMA still has building fund drive Whenever visit club always have $5 lapel pins $10 patches Also would good time club get its name listed donor new HQ building Simply have treasurer hand check made out Building Fund bigger better Lots clubs have done now recognized through display names HQ THERMALS Alaska o osa C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameoclat Vice Preadents Al Culver Box 88 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachkey 4050 Four Ave. N Great Falla MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WIckilne P0 Box 823 Klamath Falla OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 lot Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Nats Reno August 5th through 12th clubs moved contests around would few conflicts As result exception RAMS Fun-Fly Auburn field August 5th nothing hap pens District Xl until 18th PASS holds LSF meet Blue Lake Park near Portland two days 1 8th & 19th same weekend Tn-City Modelers hold twoday Pattern Sport Scale event field near Kenniwick WA enjoy floatplanes CAMS club will hold floatplane Fun-Fly Coeur dAlene ID 18th 19th next weekend brings annual Hogs Hollow BBQ Fun-Fly MRRCS field near Puyallup As described before great get-together past indication will roasting going outside BBQ pit Camping possible isnt water will two Glider contests weekend 25th 26ththe NWSS will sponsor Calgary Alta Eugene Aeronautswill hold otherat EugeneThe Salem RC Pilots Association has scheduled two-day fun-fly field Turner OR also 25th 26th neighbors north RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern Contest Frys Corner BC interested get touch Chuck Daven port address Competition Calendar because seem remember either place date may change time read fact always wise check out listings have travel long way Right off bat September Farragut Fliers will hold two contests first two weekends September 1 2 will Soaring meet September 8 9 will Giant Scale Fly-in both held theirfield Farragut ID As hear fantastic field park avidly supported park management know Farragut group will best make enjoyable time Also 8th 9th Chilliwack Modelers will host floatplane fly-in Harrison Hot Springs BC People have gone give 4-star rating fly off beach right downtown much done make modelers enjoy staynot just club members also townspeople regular schedule very important Annual OMAS Fun-Fly Held 25th 26th August year anniversary dedication super field OMAS-1 made up members lean strongly toward very large planes meet open planes sizes ordinary landing gear yours floats bring enjoy best places fly either float regularly-equipped planes Food bever ages will available Verboort sausage worth trip site near Banks OR Also thinkthatGil Horstman will hostthe Intermountain Scale Builders contest again year low-key meet usually has theme such WW Golden Age extra points awarded planes meet requirements However air craft welcome mode flying FF orCL RC Held Gils north Spokane contest will August 19 ContactAVP Bruce Nelsonforup-to-the minute information According schedule FF activity light August 19th SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake 25th 26th Willamette Modelers Club will host Northwest FF Champion ships Parkers Field near Albany OR WMC will also host Silents Please O-T September 15th 16th same place As far know will no CL activity District Xl August September Northwest CL Scale Rally scheduled site announced later probably vicinity Vancouver BC Check AVP Dave Mullens better info very nextweekend September8-9 Raider Roundup 84 Washington State Control Line Championships Kent WA Contact Dave Mullensforthe latest information understandtherewill bethesameeventsas last year except will have no Rat Race O-T Stunt will added Ron Standley prez Marymoor club hint cleaning rubberbands oil Some use cornstarch problem get cornstarch off Ron advises someone suggested using kitty litter will absorb goop leave residue little later newsletter advises against used kitty litter point well-taken also advised use rubberbands few flights discard Thats good idea since usuallyfindthatyourbands too old no longer hold wing some high-G maneuver Word Idaho Sympo held Pocatello year success dont have results quality models very high different subjects en tered AVPAI Culver entered Culver Cadet figures MyrI Ingram aCanadair CL215 powered two Wankels has landing gear can removed offthe-water flying Stu Rhodes unusual Waco EPF6 took first place its class Hopefully Ill have report later maybe pictures Also Salmon RC Fliers Salmon ID recently dedicated new field honor Warren Holcomb Mr Holcomb passed away recently member Salmon club new field has asphalt taxiways well asphalt runway excellent pit facilities fliers attendance Montana Idaho forthe fun-fly dedication Montana group involved Jemco Scale Racing As understand require ments eithertheJemcO Sport Scale P-Si P-39 K&B 40 stock muffler 10/6 prop shortened pylon course 10 laps flying start Helena Great Falls possibly Missoula presently involved sounds like fun has definite advantage limiting certain aspects mightturn horsepower/special-design contest tends turn off just interested sport racing like development Super Sport Racing Circuit active Southern Oregon Based around Sig Supersport no modifications allowed single engine allowed Since single design race really turns out pilotvs pilot contest anyone interested get touch Dick Wickline AVP Klamath Falls OR pre-flight bird fly make sure that last hard landing didnt knock something loose Also fly friend something happens alone could turn out whole lot worse has Its summertime go out fly some thing latest show team schedule have Barons August11 thEEA FlyIn Priest River ID August 18thScout Jamboree Farragut State Park Farragut ID September 15 Deutsches Fest Odessa WA HAPPY FLYING September 1984 115 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Rons Book Back Indoor Fliers Welcome Second Edition Building & Flying Indoor Model Airplanes single effective tool intro duce teach confirm beginner ranks aeromodelers well-written wellillustrated book must book tells story well concentrates phase model airplane building/flying takes beginner way start through least moderately sophisti cated models losing beginners interest Furthermore its author must know what talking about have skill writer illustrator get across Ron Williams booksucceedsadmirablyin important requirements Ron tells beginner what Indoor flying about starts off delta-winged plastic-prop SRPSM Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model inspiring photographs ultra-clear drawings Ron taught archi tectural drawing Columbia University beginner told what doing howto Ron leadsthe beginnerthrough series progressively expert Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans microfilm models goes solidly Hand-Launched Gliders and-Flying Scale ans As have previously written Whew kid its Stickto book can make expert brings us final thing instruction book must have qualify single effective tool. k record successful modelers give credit book teacher too Ron Williams book Building & Flying door Model Airplanes has can name number fliers just Columbia Universitys Rotunda have / 0 benefited book point pride Mark Ferguson won pres tigious Henry Orzech Trophyas flierwho made progress during 1982-83 season Marks models have designs book own learned book what goal should order correct materials gather correct tools set up workshop what constituted quality course construct quality models book also provided Mark basics adjusting flying showed up Rotunda good models some idea selecting rubber winding expert fliers attracted him willing help advice Twice Mark has taken second place Pennyplane flying full-bore biplane Jaecks design against stiff competition bad beginnerwho learned book No matter capable individual book has good beginner succeed Somehow. Somehow have get book school town library Somehowwe ourselves have succeed doing Some have get help individuals power help us get book library school What Number OneThe books second edition has printed thisiuly cost $1495 will distributed nationally through bookstores Peregrine Smith Book ISBN-O-87905-161-2 can ordered local bookstore Oryou can send stamped self-addressed envelope pub lisher Gibbs Smith himself ask total cost copies shipped directly Send letter Gibbs M Smith Inc Peregrine Smith Books PO Box 667 Layton UT 84041 Number Two Lew Gitlow advises Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440 will begin shipping Augustasingle copy boxed postpaid two free plan sheets MS Easy B. regular price $1495 Or. $2000 MS will include aSlow Poke Easy B kit eithercase also get free illustrated 16-page catalog NumberThree case collector may want copy first edition send stamped self-addressed envelope toJohnJ Brown 13362 Fairmont Way Santa Ana CA 92705 Bill Hannan tells John has few copies still available Number Four ideas howwecan placethismostvaluablebookin nations city town libraries schools Go e next month 116 Model Aviation Io
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L Executive Council Meeting Minutes Continued Due length minutes May 5 1984 AMA Executive Council meet in& unable print entirety last months issue remainder minutes follows including Appendi ces II page 107 XIV OMAHAWKS Worth reported after Omahawks legal counsel advised friend court brief proposed AMAs legal coun sel desired ex-president Omahawks wrote open letter AMA members criticizing AMA several subjects Itwas suggested rebuttal Mr Olsons criticism published Model Aviation Worth distributed draft version Council read comment upon approved Council authorize Worth send re sponse letter Mr Olson published ModelAviation 9 3 against 5 7 2 1 abstained EVP XV CONTEST DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS McGinnis asked other VPs ascertain own districts volume CD applications received recent past indicating abuse CD system may Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Five Students Five young people have awarded equal scholarships Sig Memorial Fund fund created honor memory Glen Sigafoose co-founder president Sig Manufacturing Company Montezuma IA Glen lost life 1980 crash Pitts Special biplane air show Contributions scholarship fund have come Sig Manufacturing Glens friends supporters administration fund handled AMA supplement basic Academy scholarship program happening terms excessive free memberships research needed de termine deterence desirable XVI LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE Noting American Society Associa tion Executives ASAE offers magazine entitled Leadership reasonable cost decided VPs inter ested subscribing could request same HQ have cost deducted budgets XVII AWARDS Two Superior Service Awards Fellowship Award approved pub licity follow after presentations XVIII FALL MEETING approved Fall Executive Council meeting shall held Toronto Canada probablyOctober2o-21 part joint meeting officers MAAC Model Aeronautic Association Canada XIX ADJOURNMENT meeting ended 105 am May 6 number items decid ed time-critical carried over Summer meeting August 13 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Any student AMA member has financial need may apply considera tion AMA scholarship winners auto matically eligible No set number winners picked year 1983 winners have received $500 award help advanced education SUSAN BROWN Stone Mountain GA very active model aviation family member Thermal Thumbs Atlanta Susan has flown Nats since 1980 winning first second third place trophies King George Contest 1980 1982 1983 Susan flew well enough gain second third place events An AMA member since 1976 Girl Scout 11 years active marching concert bands high school Susan earned place National Honor Society school Math Honor Club As student Dekalb Community College Clarkston GA working towards degree Business Administration efforts have already resulted being named Deans List KENNETH PURZYCKI Parsippany NJ graduated Parsippany Hills High School now student Old Domin ion University Norfoll4 VA majoring Computer Science interests grew up model aviation competitive swim ming computers As swimmer has won local regional national awards 1983 high school team won New Jersey State Championships Ken feels team efforts swimming have taught him valuable lessons cooperation encouragement As Control Line flier Garden State Circle Burners has avid competitor since 1979 won second place Precision Aeroba tics AMA Nats Since time has competed 1980 1982 Nats along several other local regional events winning first place trophies H father helped him develop interest model aircraft got him started competition four years old ROBERT BALDUS Des Moines IA has flying serious competition since 1980 won first place both Fast Slow Combat Minneapolis en joys model aviation family sport father twin brother Active high school cross country runner Boy Scout 10 years Robert made time work local restaurants earn funds finance further education Grad uating 12th out 336 students now engineering student Iowa State Ames PATRICK BALDUS also engineering student Iowa State has loved model avia tion several years flew Nats Lincoln NE both Fast Slow Combat high school member Honor Roll keen cross country runner Continued page 107 102 Model Aviation ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O Executive Director John Worth p Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski Executive Secretary Joyce Hager troiier Giseie Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Can Maroney Membership Director Carol Merfeid ic Relations Director Geoff Styiese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt Publications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojsiavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Know People time go meeting orashow ora contest invariably someone will ask questions about other officers some committee makeup frequently asked question Nats Execu tive Committee does get touch member Committee no secret about membership Nats Executive Committee just hap pens have never really thought would need publicize list So let clear air situation giving list defining basic function Committee HOMER SMITH r chairman also represents Free Flight interests Nats calls chairs meet ings issues reports sees generally going well planning subsequent Nats As Free Flight manager also has see people named various FF event directorships appoints category director sees equip ment available events mil lion other things need doing during meet BEV WISNIEWSKI represents Con trol Line interests Nats also category manager does same type things required Homer week meet have rather oversimplified role woman works --- off during meet DICKSONHEIMDickrepresentsthe Radio Control interests Nats also cate gory director RC has no less responsibility Homer Bev Perhaps some respects mainly due entry size RC BRYANTTHOMPSON Tommy facili ties manager required run site another equipment operation make sure equipment operational just make sure equipment exists Responsibility trailer full AMA equipment little nuts bolts needed keep events going falls Tommy JOHN WORTH John course HQ operative responsible seeing paperwork should should sets contracts arranges services gets ball rolling start meet istheguyyou have see crew members least have problem entry guy ultimate ly responsible financial accounting Nats guy Thursday Nats wants desperately collapse soft chair poolside cannot because pressure things yet done RON MORGAN CONTEST DI RECTOR guy final say Nats Da BOSS Trying define tasks like trying write Gone Wind longhand Contest Directors can just begin feel responsi bilities man has contend problems has resolve hour day Contest Directors will have satisfied knowing precious few people organization would tackle job like nearly well Ron THE COMMITTEE tions primarily put Nats people enjoy Sometimes miss mark bit whole hell ajob no pay None save very occasional person will walk up say thankyou Try mayeven feel better Butwait notthewhole Committee mentioned above nucleus group appointed Executive Coun cil manage operate Nats addi tion Executive Council has authorized Committee appoint up five others will function some specialist capacity such communications manager man power manager etc cannot give names five Committee has yet officially name func tions Perhaps after Nats can get name people get contact member Committee unless know person ally write care AMA HQ letter will forwarded promptly responsewill itswaytoyou quite rapidly Members Unite yearwe hold annual membership meeting during Nats week year no exception meeting discuss what has happened during previous year pat ourselves back wonderful job have done wait people bring us back earth very pointed questions cer tainly will brought up least hope want questions require further action will brought up resolution atthe first Executive Council meeting possible So Nats save Wednesday evening August 8 attend YOUR meeting help usto help meeting planned 8 pm atthe Conven tion Center room announced HQ area over 85000 members should expecting least couple hun dred folksto show up butmyguessis less 50 will attend Will missing Across Border Executive Council meets four times year generally discuss problems Academy hopefully resolve benefit majority Normally meetings held either HQ Reston VA conjunction some important event fall meeting will held Toronto Canada will first time EVER joint meeting AMA Model Aircraft Association Canada MAAC has happened very fortun ate having neighboring countryas closely allied Canada feel have lax having meeting years ago goals meeting explore possibility joint National Model Airplane Championships What other items should discuss would like input matter subject Canada just very enjoyable weekend fine country guest Frank Vicki Anderson show show much like US model airplane shows IMS WRAMS Toledo MACS etc although bit smaller scale due primarily lack space arena use quality models dis played number exhibitors get better year year blessed warm weather rather high winds kept heartiest skipping air show por tion Frank Vicki added some interest show year including ultra-light aircraft needed consider ing other excellent attractions inside Andersons can well proud re sults quite involved efforts Council As stated opening months column receive requests infor mation people positions some authority within Academy What better place carry discussions people going through list mem bers Executive Council better believe am going touch will running elected office within Academy year least until writings can have no influence outcome election want accused politicking anyone way following MY opinion of named may find single soul agrees statements JOHN BYRNE VP DISTRICT II John VP during 1975-78 ran President against Earl Witt 1978 again elected VP 1980 second term beginning 1981 attorney licensed New York State maybe others very capable member USPJA Pattern Scale judging very active activi ties District II As member Executive Council find him very attentive detail quite willing speak out regarding issues concerned about well-being Academy tends support issues will result holding line financially criticism actions Council meetings would motion made him worded such belongs legal brief less formal atmosphere meetings fine contributing member BOB UNDERWOOD VP DISTRICT VI Bob newer almost said younger members Council coming board Continued page 106 September 1984 103 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 isa view of Academy employees home office Reston VAa rare picture everybody onetime wantyou meetthem L- R HerbSiibermann magazine art director standing behind Herb Mike Adamson accounting clerk Carl WheeieyModi Aviation editor pubiisher Linda Brown administrative secretary Mike MacKenzie computer operations assistant behind Mike John Worth executive director Debbie Stowers Xerox fiim iibrarian Lou Ward public relations secretary incomparable Micheline Madison director competition services behind Mich Gloria Cook ciub secretary Giseie Jackson comptroiier Andrea Peterson pubilcations assistant Patty Chertoff ciub membership cierk behind Patty Doug Pratt speciai events director IJrmi Grosh microfilm clerk Shiriey Brown accounting cierk Vince Mankowski assistant executive director Sarah Ramsey stock clerk Jackie Zerm data entry clerk Gregg Chartrand buiiding manager Anthony Holmes maii/suppiy & services Diane Hawiey accounting assistant Mike Woodfoik membership coordinator Joyce Hager executive coordinator standing nextto Joyce Caroi Merfeid membership director Directly behind Caroi favorite peopie aimost invisible Debbie Dews contest sanctions secretary Next isCari Maroney director special services Geoff Styles pubiic reiatlons director end Hidden somewhere Trina Young membership cierk Kay Scheil plans seles/hobby shop service/typesetter Penny Hudson competition services secretary wonderful people ksep AMA HO going service organization keep happy 1 thought youd like meet began servingon theAMA Council 1972 closed out 1971 some 39000 members Today 1 984 will easily top 90000 members will never forget seeing old AMA HQ office 806 15th Street NW Washington DC no rugs floor ceiling low could easily reach up touch Desks typewriters metal file cabinets worn looking nothing matched FAQ efforts service organization top drawer same now few em ployees John Worth put together atopquality team eight nine employees Look picture above took two days ago Reston have about 40 employees modern equipment beautiful brick building own want meet wonderful people work AMA help make everything go Along Way over past 12 years must have done something right little Texas buddy Johnny Clemens says Its pride serving Its sure salary AMA District VPs EVP/Sec-Treas President get no salary work voluntarily want give financial sidelight AMA building paid yet members think still owe Big Bank $895000 principal Ac cording Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski will soon embark program pay off note call itMop Up Mortgage Mop Up Mortgage just getting underway Meanwhile Vince hinted anyone mails him much $25 will have name enshrined inside buildoP UP 7I 14OIiTGAG mg forever Anybody mails him $100 will get free mop also paying about $1 0000 month primenoteAsmallpieceofthisisapplied principal end 10 years have $500000 balloon note dont want wait long want pay off now Vernon Wallace Kingman AZ writes have four chances sign up new mem bers year no membership forms CDs concerned Open members should have least five blank membership cards Send some doing just Vernon have good idea Thanks being concerned Gene Wielms Clearwater FL writes have just moved Tampa area Control Liner am now looking RC Please mail list chartered clubs area way Gene Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes talk about safety being chairman AMA Safety Com mittee am sending two plastic-enclosed Safety Regulations lists appears need approach flying RC planes nearly same manner private plane flying Thank Charlie two preflight check lists mounted hard clear plastic best have ever seen will pass out Council next meeting Donald Weigt Madison WI writes quick note question June MA Yes AMA should continue supportAmer ican Control Line racing teams interna tional competition though few interested participants . Wly should FFer CLer join AMA join contests insurance AMA supposed represent American modelers just RC fraternity Lets alienate members removing few benefits have us d letter Donald agree will continue support CL FF international teams reminds newsletter editors should aware ourAMA Nation al Newsletter get need mail copy newsletter AMA HQ monthly exchange setup Also want items newsletter picked up reproduced N N need mail copy home Birmingham AL above address As editor fre quently feature interesting editorials cartoons features etc See next month 104 Model Aviation AMA HomeownersExecutive Directors Insurance CoverageView ProgramHO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Public Relations Director writ ing about insurance Shouldnt concerned general public sees sport model aviation what think model aviators Sure thats valid point view let suggest public relations also includes what Academy members think Academy does serve should people belong national organization Can offer betterservices still keep mem bership rates sight Insurance sound reason belong AMA have some assets want protect case problem basic AMA liability personal accident fire theft package does good job Now addition coverage because large organization paying lot basic protection also able offer other insurance coverage optional basis Thus through company provides basic coverage can offer homeowners insurance cases gives better coverage costs lot less coverage may already have addition offers primary coverage regarding model aircraft Alexander & Alexander insurer second largest independent agency world understands model aviation knows people sport have visited Nats regional contests local flying fields National Center Aeromodeling happy us appreciate safety-oriented approach modeling promotional efforts get people activity therefore constantly looking ways provide benefits mem bers Homeowners Insurance Program good example intended offer members might able get individually same time reduce exposure AMAs liability insurance coverage increased costs idea simply people buying home owners coverage buy AMAs insur ance company includes primary liabil ity coverage model aircraft need AMAs secondary coverage reduced costs affect AMA dues struc ture minimized overall effect can hold costs line providing membership benefits Heres what AMA homeowners pack age provides Firemans Fund Insurance Company writes policies Toll free number quotations espe ciallyforAMA members no obligation1 -800-652-4829 Firemans Fund local offices will handle claims Close immediate contact insured Replacement cost dwelling de preciated value Replacement cost contents de preciated value $300000 Comprehensive Personal Lia Way Were. Aswe looktoward AMAs 50th anniversary 1986 its fascinating note compared came 1940 example AMA total income just under $11000 ended year little over $1000 red next year income inched up $12611 AMA ended year $111 black Back membership dues SOC $100 SOC rubber-powered model fliers license $100 gas power difference represented extra cost insurance gas model fliers Back financial statement showed HQ salaries added up about $4000 Executive Director Secretary Techni cal Director Secretary-Stenographer clerical help pre-war World War II im mediately after war picture began change dramatically AMAs June 30 1946 financial statement half year showed jump membership dues income $33053 Administrative expense salaries weere identified separately just over $1 5000 Looking present situation al 90000 members 40 employees annual budget about $3 million own building valued over $1 million change less 50 years incredible 50th anniversary expect have over 100000 members theres good chance burn-the-mortgage campaign about turned successful building will debt-free borrow almost $1 million build head quarters/museum could pay off completely hurry could get average per member donation $10 average per club donation $100 bility coverage policies exclude aircraft accidents group models exclusion $2000 medical payments third party injuries can compensated need legal action $5000 ALL RISK models parts equipment wear tear nuclear dam age vermin flying crashes excluded highlights obvious items comparison present coverage phone call toll free num ber above will reveal whether can save money get coverage both com pared present homeowners policy can get lower premium no presently paying switching companies can benefit AMA case special toll free num ber will bring instant information account executivewillingly--no run around Thats basis new campaign get rid mortgage itcertainlywould fitting could enter second 50 years out way AMAs Olympics. big Control Line World Championships shaping up Chicopee MA site 83 85 Nats Twenty-one countries including Peoples Republic China have sent entry information event take place Westover Air Force Base September 17 through 22 Contestants coming other far away places too such New Zealand South Africa first time Control Line World Championships USA fact first time Western Hemisphere specific competition events held Speed Team Race Precision Aero batics Combat Someof top mod elers countrywill run events others will US teams So will great gathering best Control Liners around world once-in-a-lifetime opportunity see people read hear aobut no admission charge spectators everyone welcome athletic olympics going California summer its appropriate note modeling world champion ships similarly structured FAI Feder ation Aeronautique Internationale similar world olympic organization AMA equivalent US Olympic Commission teams selected similarly FAI countries major difference however model olympics held typically three per year 1984 thus have teams going France Scale Japan Indoor New England Control Line Next year well send teams Australia RC Soaring Netherlands RC Aerobatics Yugoslavia Free Flight Romania Space models possibly Canada RC Heli copters total international activity tremen dous its going year Funding AMA teams comes FAI budget based $1 allocation adult AMA member fund also covers sending US representatives annual FAI meetings international rules produced AMA members also have option increase ALL RISK coverage beyond $5000 level offered will no argu ments because model disappeared flying site unlocked vehicle Mys terious disappearance will covered addition model stepped 300-lb flying buddy driven over car will also covered What have got lose Absolutely nothing What have got gain Pos sibly great deal Ask quotation today success AMA program hinges members like get volved success AMA Home owners Insurance Program can great small based number members decide part participants will helping keep annual AMA membership dues under control spreadContinued next page September 1984 105 Homeowners Insurance Continued page 105 ing out insurance coverage another company share risk other words DO have nothing lose much gain members have found Homeowners Program offers much often less paying previously effect premium reduction amounts free AMA membership im proved coverage reduced potential cost AMAa fantastic combination Academy has responsibility work members end endeavor produce sensible balanced cost-effective useful programs benefit majority members basic thrust Homeowners Insurance Program may better what now have cost may less now paying program has primary covering model aircraft liability consider switching program no-cost phone call will let find out whether combination saving money and/or get ting better coverage will apply Try call 1-800-652-4829 White House Recognizes AMAs Adopt-A-School Program letter White House James K Coyne Special Assistantto President Reagan Private Sector Initiatives has asked details Academys Adopt-A-School Program program announced August 1983 issue Model Aviation page 101 opportunity AMA char tered clubs assist both young people educators communities Several chartered clubs have already con tacted National Center Aeromodel ing let us know involved selected school area benefit have yet decided come apart veryworthwhile effort re-printing theAugust 1983 article full Please read Discuss next club meeting Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs AdoptA-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacherwith programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given bythe club space per mits Show-and-tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion communityforthis public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school effort AMA clubAny problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community theirclub swilling playasmall part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involve ment human interest stories lfyourclub achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsoryou help aflying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service forthe future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long 106 Model Aviation overdue will happen unless take positive steps Adopt-A-School can vehicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification bya club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligibleforthe special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back yourcommunity model aviation opportunityto reduce yourtaxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?? Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can provide supporting brochures sample letter make easier approach local school need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start subscription Model Aviation right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation con structive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher his/her AMA number will rest Pres Column t pa gelO3 1983 teacher St Louis school system active RC Scale builder flier many-time member RC Scale team World Championships past president National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers severaltime event director Scale event atthe Nats wife Rae two daughters Ann Kathy have worked rightalongwith Bob various modeling functions continue support efforts Bob rather quiet member Coun cil generally speaks out subject darn good reason frequently contributes items agenda seems pay quite close attention discussions H voting record tends indi cate strong interest minimizing changes policy aint bad way to say rut certainly forthright people group appears very sincere Next month will give review trip China guest Peoples Repub lic China National Aero Club following issue will present opinion two Council members Till lets go flying Frank Garcher R chairman Hobby industry Aasoclatlons Model Aeronautics Division AMA Fellowship plaque receIved AMA Executive Director John Worth 1984 HiA annual meeting presntatlon made recognition Garchers manyyears hobby industry lead ership support AMA projecta Minutes May 5 1984 Executive Council Meeting Appendices II APPENDIX AMA/FAI PROGRAM OPERATING FUNDS Sources Funds 1 Membership allocation $1 00 Open membership 2 FAI Stamp sales net profit through sale FAI stamps 3 Donations specificallyearmarked FAI Operating Fund 4 AMA General Funds allocated Council action follows a The AMA Executive Director will prepare Annual FAI Operating Fund Budget illustrating projected income expense additional funding required specific amounts will au Ehonzed Executive Council action funds taken AMA general funds Operat ing Fund Budget presented approved last Council meeting preceding year question b Adjustments may required will subject Council action successive Coun cil meeting during FAI Operating Fund budget year Adjustments requiring additional funds will taken AMA general funds c The AMA President may determine addi tional expenditures may judge neces sary purpose will indicate amount designed Contingency Fund made part annual Operating Budget d US-hosted World Championships surplus e An AMA FAI Program fund-raising program will inaugurated administered HQ staff person designated Executive Director An AMA FAI Program fund-raising chairman will designated AMA President task will raise funds provide budget shortfall sources funds identified above Any short fall remaining after such fund-raising effort will nevertheless provided general funds except Executive Council takes other action Application Funds 1 NAA Franchise Fee related World Cham pionships hosting fees 2 US Team Expense AMA funding US teams requires Council authorization cate gories events a Definition team will specified FAI Sporting Code category event b Modification team makeup can effected Council action butwill never less speci fied FAI 3 US Team Expenses Covered a Entry Fee including lodging meals duration meet b Apex airfare principal airport nearest his/her home principal airport nearesttheWorld Championships site c Team practice maximum three days World Championships sites d Model box transportation up 80% actual cost 4 Other Expenses a US World Champions AMA members 3 above b AMA-hosted World Championships continental US general policy such ex penses will maintained follows i An AMA offerto host aWorld Championships will based breakeven business plan becomputed mostconservative partici pant projection additional 10% con tingency factor ii Only special expense incurred byAMA HQ will charged AMA-hosted event Staff travel per diem printing patches decals pins memorabilia special out-of-town expenses local transportation etc UsualAMAstaff salariesare charged well normal office function expense HQ personnel participation AMAhosted World Championships shall subject approval President request Executive Director 5 FAI Meeting Expense a Three categories FAI meeting expense Continued page 102 recognized i AMA National Officer FAI meeting participa tion ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee member iii AMA staff observer guest witness other designated bytheAMA President notto exceed three people per year b Funding FAI Meeting Expense i AMA National Officer AMA general funds ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee memberfrom AMA general funds iii AMA staff other presidential deter mination Council approval request Council member simple majority Council approval AMA general funds 6 FAI Contingency Fund Disposition fund discretion AMA President Other Considerations Program Participant Funds Funds generated specific FAI program participants entry fees donations other sources under control appropriate team selection com mittee management funds receipt deposit disbursement banking account ing periodic reports will AMA HQ staff Funds having running balance excess $2500 will earn interest determined bytheAMA Comp troller amounts excess $2500 AMA Executive Council Surveillance Coun cil member will designated monitor FAI Operating Fund will report fund situation Council meeting AMA FAI Operating Fund Management management administration related account ing functions account routine matter AMA general functions under direction AMA Executive Director Fund Surplus DeflcitAny Fund surplus carried forward nextyear acomponent determining budget deficit isto carried following year similarly APPENDIX II jANUARY 1 1984 Start cycle january 1 through September 1 c Propo sals accepted HQ numbers sends copies Chairman/Coordinator review com ments breakdown sub-parts Return HQ distribution CB members activ ity continuous throughout period SEPTEMBER 11984 Postmarkcutoff date new proposals September 1 through September 15 ew approval basic proposals completed CB Chairman/Coordinator Basic propo sals submitted forpublication ModelAvation SEPTEMBER 13 1984 line submitting basic proposals publication Model Aviation OCTOBER1984 HQ Chairman/Coordinator prepare Initial Vote NOVEMBER 1 1984 l Aviation mailed general membership December issue Model Aviation containing Basic Proposals distributed Comments general membership accepted reviewed DECEMBER 11984 ends Initial Vote CB members Complete Initial Vote December 15 postmark deadline JANUARY 15 1985 Deadline submit refined proposals publication Tabulate distribute vote results propo salsthatpasswithCBcommentstOCB members FEBRUARY 1985 rman/Coordinator deter mines final wording proposals MARCH 1985 l issue Model Aviation containing refined proposals mailed mem bership APRIL 1985 ents revised proposals accepted general membership MAY 11985 ends final vote toCB members MAY 151985 mark deadlinecomplete final vote HQ Chairman/Coordinator tabulate Final Vote publish synopsis new rules JULY1985 Manuscript new rule bookis gener ated Nats AUGUST 1985- Nats OCTOBER 1985 Review typeset proofread galleys NOVEMBER 1985 e-up print DECEMBER 1985 e new rule book Scholarship Winners Continued page 102 relaxation enjoys collecting postage stamps Patrick ranked upper 5% class graduation Through hard work school leisure time Patrick came member Talented Gifted TAG Club achieved Eagle Scout rank ing Boy Scouts America FABIO CAMPANA Newburgh NY following course Aeronautical Engineer ing Syracuse University NY Graduating Valley Central High School top 5% 18th out 337 students Fablo wants make contribution future aero space high school named National Honor Society school Spanish Beta Tau Honor Societies won varsity award ski team Other school activities included marching band chess club photography editor year book spare time pursued music photography scouting model aviation earned rank Eagle Scout eight years ago still found time fly RC contests resulting several first second third place trophies Asa member SOURS club has active modeler several years wish young people good fortune college careers Sig Manu facturing Academy proud play small part assisting deserving students Congratulations Aviator Contest See June1984 issue ModelAviation page 101 detailsor write AMA Competing models Scale flying nonflying model must representafull-size airplane built flown between 1915 1935 models will judged appearance accur acy details faithful full-size airplane workmanship Dates contest August 16 through September 6 following participating shopping malls partial listing will supply entry forms will have listing malls next month Alabama Eastwood Mall Suite 220 Eastwood Mall Birmingham AL 35210 California Anaheim Plaza 500 N Euclid St Anaheim CA 92801 Court yard Mall 550 Deep Valley Dr Rolling H ills Estates CA 90274 Puente Hills Mall 449 Puente H ills Mall City Industry CA 91748 Flarin Center 6117 Florin Rd Sacramento CA 95823 Santa Rosa Plaza 235 Santa Rosa Plaza Santa Rosa CA 95401 Colo rado Mall Bluffs 3650 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs CO 80907 Illinois Park Forest September 1984 107 Plaza 14 Plaza Suite 4 Park Forest IL 60466 Maryland Prince Georges Plaza 3500 East West Highway Hyattsville MD 20782 Michigan North land Center BC-2 Concourse B Southfield MI 48075 Missouri River Roads Mall 120 River Roads Mall St Louis MO 63136 Nevada Shoppers Square 370 Cassazza Dr Reno NV 89502 New Jersey Garden State Plaza Rts 4 & 7 P0 Box 8373 Paramas NJ 07952 New York Lat ham Circle Mall 800 New Loudon Rd Latham NY 12110 Green Acres Mall 2034 Green Acres Mall Valley Stream NY 11581 Midtown Plaza 300 Midtown Tower Rochester NY 14604 Ohio Euclid Square Mall 100 Euclid Sq Euclid OH 44132 Great Northern Mall 4999 Great Northern Mall North Olmstead OH 44070 Oregon Clackamas Town Center 1093 Clackamas Town Center 12000 SE 82nd Ave Portland OR 97266 Pennsylvania Monroeville Mall 300 Monroeville Mall Pittsburgh PA 15146 Tennessee Hickory Ridge Mall 6075 Winchester Rd Memphis TN 38115 Texas Seminary South Mall 653 Seminary South Ft Worth TX 76115 Sharpstown Center P0 Box 36201 Houston TX 77236 Ceseecticet Mare acresens Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ammoclat Vice Preadents Chris BallIng 36 Stewart Dr. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 MaIn Street Nashua Nil 03080 Dennis Poisons RFO 1 Gardner ME 04345 Don Kraflt P0 Box 1828 73 Heritage Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnllt 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 next big event District will Control Line World Championships being held Westover AFB September 17 through 21 first on-site planning meet ing held Westover com bination Military Affairs Chicopee Chamber Commerce meeting Vince Mankowski attended AMA HQ outlined planning require ments meet Again Col Roy Ayers Jr base commander will genial host have attended World Championship urge make effort attend first World Champion ship held n District will 21 countries attending very colorful affair opening ceremony compris ing raising countrys flag national anthem being played Al though Control Line may spe cialty urge attend see worlds best competitors action looking volunteer help have time desire please contact Roman Polaski 203 749-9743 conjunction meeting held Westover Geoff Styles AMAs PR Director made contact local news media well news media Boston set up PR meet George McGinnis Ken Edanovich attended District George appointed coordinator help way possible teams coming through Boston think nice gesture always good have helping hand enter foreign country Again make effort attend am sure would enjoy very much District Meeting Due business commitments will able attend District Meeting will ably chaired Chris Balling Associate VP Rhode Island turn will have attendance AVPs possible will Control Line Helicopter demonstrations chance exchange ideas problems may improve operation Academy District District indoor Activities Westover Air Force Base site very successful Indoor meet Yankee Indoor Championships held June 18th meet jointly sponsored Tech Model Aircrafts Glastonbury Aero Modelers meet co-directed Ray Harlan George Armstead outstanding turnout of34 contestants coming far away Rochester NY Philadelphia PA 10 events held over $750 prizes offered prizes featured merchandise special etched glasses bore contestants name date event placed quite surprised walking floor com pete WW II Mass Launch event Jerry Wagner past has very active Pylon circles What difference see Jerry fly slow-flying Indoor Scale mod els vs previous experience flying high-speed Radio Control Pylon event Jerry biggest collector prizes four firsts second third Master Indoor Flier Pete Andrews came up Newierseywith wife Georgia took two first places two second places After losing Mike Ship air vent hangar roof Pete rallied paper ship place second AMA Stick L-R George Armstead Ray Harlan co CDs Yankee indoor Championships holding etched glasses used prizes WW WW II Mass Launch events spectacular models first ap pearing involved frantic dog fight soon settled graceful machines between couple smoothly-flying endur ance machines 108 Model Aviation Control Line World Championships plan ning meeting WestoverApB Military Affairs Committee Chicopee Chamber Commerce AMA representatives L Chris Bailing recelvlngflrstplacetrophyfor Empire State Championships held Saratoga SprIngs NY Larry Olsen co CD Adam Sattier picture two Chriss children rooted dad throughout two-day meet Chriss Pattern expertise increasing rapidly Jerry Wagner winning Coresir WW ii category plane Yankee Indoor ChampionshIps Jon Harlan holding record-breaking Helicopter used Yankee indoor Championships national record set Jon Harlan young son Ray Junior Category Ill Helicopter flight 6 mm 18 sec Both Ray Harlan George Armstead wish extend grateful thanks Col Roy Ayers Jr Westover base commander making fine site available has developed best Indoor site New England New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 226-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Eiffei Aeromodelers P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froeilch Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts being written Saturday June 9 temperature hovering around 1000 mark high 1030 has forecast tomorrow invitation PARCS Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society shall again sit flight judge 17th Annual Scale Contest held Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn some folks modeler types may sound like draining experience characters look forward such occa sions prospect pleasant After having done Seguin TX Nats daily temperature readings around 1180 tomorrow should repre sent pleasantly tolerable experience comparison Speaking judges Nats hope shall see goodly number East Coast competitors Reno August brings main thrust discussion ie Faint Heart Neer Won Fair Trophy just plain ol give try What am saying too out shy away flying Nats mistaken belief flying prowess ofNats quality Forget no such thing elite group competitors exclusion otherAMA members Nats has specifically designed have suggestions over years should pre-N ats qual ifying competitions limited number non-eliminated survivors should allowed compete greatclassic AMA has clung philosophy great annual event belongs us can fly safely can rejoice Academys determination keep just way Sure some competitors always seem wind up upper ranks winners think got Certainly because divinely otherwise ordained win ners doubt whether congenital endowments conducive victory yours have become winners deserve did practice practice practice can make same way way have attended Nats would like enumerate competed know whereof speak say room new comer winners circle please count yourself out Try competing Natsif notthis yearat Reno certainlyin 1985 Westover AFB Getting over Nats phobia greatest problemnot necessarily flying ability Once get official Nats flight two under belt way subsequent Nats will feel ease relaxed knowledge actual veteran Nats flier able fly safely course put off until able way goodness sake dont let Natsconceptalonekeepyoufrom tryngGo nowget feet wet Staten Island Armed Forces Day Airshow Thanks enterprising president Richmond Model Flying Club Larry Katz enthusiastic support club Staten Island ModelersOld Man Weather went down drain May 19 Armed Forces Day impressive observance occasion became ac complished fact year upon previous annual presentations worthy Staten Island modelers show impres sive demonstration model aviation its favorable light static display fea tured well-executed craft shape size flying expertly safely handled speeches formative obligingly brief ubiqui tous leader John Grigg flew Lockport NY occasion shown traditional aplomb front ultra-light later dismantled carted home station wagon Wonderful age living what shot eloquent Larry Katz on-mike Harbingers Spring Two annual model aircraft contests along first robin signalled advent Spring central area District Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Jamesburg NJ May 20 other Rhinebecklassic presented bythe Mid-Hudson RC Society Cole Palen Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY First show Bud Roane Ed Balo holding down judges chairs Jersey Coast rally now am pleased present two prominent officials Rhinebecklassic Messrs DJAmodeo afellow barrister Royce Simmons Ray Juschkus AVP Long Island attended AMA HQ dedication Reston VA produced pictorial record chat RC pioneer Dr Walt Good Out-Takes Borrowing bit Hollywood jargon hereby initiate new department column consisting unusual photographs topics have heretofore come light First AMA personality holding gold-gilted shovel HQ September 1984 109 ground-breaking ceremonies through extraordinary ie poor photography ap pears have lost head put accurately half thereof correct answer shall give thanks men tion name column hope have future District II reports keep sharp eye wits about now GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amaccata Vice Pesaidarsta Joe Elben 38980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heflman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shekey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdalo PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 5424406 Im vacation trip New England being written will have short month will also have send handwritten isnt typewriter within miles seems like Im Heaven problem has popping up pretty regularly lately District Ill no standard solution exists within present structure seems quite often club breaks up group leaving establishes new flying site too close original group its simple form seems easy handle new group obviously wrong flying too close other flying site situation seldom simple What original site closed reopened after establishment new site What two groups un aware others existence As crazy seems happens What club chartered other isnt What isnt club individual flying own property What t if. Asyou can see problems possibilities seemingly endless solutions seemingly non-existent establish system determining group individuals fault what should AMA about AMA organi zation court such can advise guide members clubs Charter membership expulsion drastic penalty AMA could apply case probably wouldnt solve problem anyway Its obvious need establish some guidelines avoid situations future expect Executive Council will have address problem near future now need follow some com mon sense guidelines establishing flying sites willing negotiate other group resolve conflicts looking new flying site stay least three miles known flying field Check hobby dealers area locate existing sites including old Charlie flies farm over doesnt belong club else fails fields established before anyone realizes proximinity try reach agreement restrict field different group frequencies would work particularly well problem individual own property else fails call flying site man HQ Geoff Styles help resolving problem involving flying sites Delaware ricl oh Colombia Ined h Carolina Virgin DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prasidensta Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20570 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News vA 23606 DIII Helms 2000 Tyvols Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancoln 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlotlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane MockavIlle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 25301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 continuing concern District IV well elsewhere general lack young people coming sport question ever same get young people interested develop interest sufficient period time keep years past number things hobby going exist now Can some things reinstituted todays soci ety attitudes people change view aviation same 40 years ago notwithstanding huge crowds Air Space Museum other depositories historical aircraft crowds looking historical relics something current interest case need develop some sort status people can relate some manner probably wise consider what going sport past time available almost daily basis something dealing model aviation full-scale flying due some might suppose glamorous years Second World War No due very widespread public interest field aviation public awareness encouraged media day remember long before big-eyed monster watch today Can remember newspapers such Pittsburgh Post Gazette carried model aircraft column Sunday edi tion sponsored competition Can remember could go newsstand get number model aviation publications now lot newsstands no longer exist ones around part drug store chains stuck corner part bookstore some shopping mall carry anything interest Occasionally possible find aviation magazine such Flying Ultra-Light model avia tion? very often place gets chance seeing model aircraft magazine hobby shop some times problem thatthere few hobby shops anymore particular area 70 miles Hobby shops time another centers recruiting hobby Remember stopping way home school existence of passed history owners died retired no around pick up ball can youngster go see what offered today has no access publica tions no hobby shop explore remains members clubs gets right down say because ones position visible Can clubs organized really job getting young people sport difficult reason being thatthemajorityoftheclubschartered AMA Radio Control clubs Nowwe have cadre expensive difficult portion sport RC everyone necessarily interest few Free Flight Indoor Control Line clubs around lot individu als enough get people large scale interested aspects Yet chance sport makes aspects desirable Somehow need get chartered clubs regard less specialty size get involved helping people start part sport does interest means need represent parts sport static displays other events probably great need Academy develop poster type can placed schools public buildings shops etc multi-color format space print local club name contact person has understood lot club effort would have support posting sort would need answer questions provide guidance newcomer very interesting letter J Frank Wood president Meade Modelers would like quote part Meade Modelers primarily fun-fly group flies out Fort Meade MD 110 Model Aviation club has annual Fourth ofJulyAir Show Fort major event year Very important club Mufflers 900/u model fuel burned via sport engines weekend fliers Most flying fields lost lost due noise generated same engines Now guy flying Sweet Stik skipping lunches buy fuel cannot/will invest tuned pipe four-stroker should old K&B 40 comes muffler Some stock specialty mufflers little nothing really abate noisethey just direct seems manufacturers would make effort fill need rather spending entire R&D budget squeezing 50 rpm out specialty racing engine contest circuit guys spend lot money state-of-the-art hardware grassroots types foundation hobby could exist without us nowhere need 24000 rpm engine fly Kadet club hobby desperately need quiet sport-engine muffler preferably costs less engine guy brings up old saw thateffective mufflers kill too much power tell him go soak quiet ride Ill getthe next larger size engineSunday flying has no max dis placement rule may agree everying Frank has say think some merit Alabama Florida Georgia issippi Puerto Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 208 879-5550 Ameocate Vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4 166 Pony Dr Sniyma TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston Sc 29405 Arthur Johnoon 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00888 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 FIfth St Shallmar FL 32579 Harry Sherani P0 Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone MountaIn GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 8488 Palatks FL 32077 Frequency Coordlnator Burnla FIelds P0 Box 1083 StrIckland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Bob Stewart Memphis Prop Busters rough day flying recently Actually Bobs flying wasnt involvedhis planes Bob loaned aSkylarkto Ron Brockmire Jemco AT-6 Jim Prillaman man aged put both planes same space same time Jim Burns Rocket City RC Club H untsville AL says ultra-light movement getting replicas could good subjects Scale projects Replicas replicas According Brandon Model Flyer Brandon FL May contest almost alostcauseThirteen contestants showed up contest club two workers short Roger Linda Cooley happened drive up information joining club initiated club helping call some effective way get things quieter Mufflers have large part question well other consid erations Perhaps time well upon us thatwe AMA need tocommitourselves time effort cost really explor ing noise coming up solutions manufacturers willing what ever reason bring about quiet operation relatively equipment need see can find solutions provide guidelines products live commun ity makes impossible legally oper ate model engine someone files noise complaint local authorities take measurement corner property find excess 65Dba after 5 pm subject fine Try liv ing means no operation city time Dowe need suppression sound bet Sorry happens soapbox time discouraging see little progress along two lines have contradic tion sorts also very much need young people keep together yet same time losing flying sites means have tell new re cruits now have no place let flythat new Free Flight Control Line Radio Control model anxious see perform am willing take suggestions see can transformed action contest club doesnt waste time putting new members work Congratulations Columbus/Ft Ben ning RC Flyers being chosen Club-of-theMonth Model Airplane News magazine District V happens located part country known liquid refresh ment sometimes referred white light nin Well Plane Factory Miami FL offering some White Litenin low calorie version drinking stuff its new blend fuel youre interested call Tom Nelson 305 255-5457 Bobby Jones claims active Control Line Stunt Aerobatics flier Co lumbus GA about lose distinc tion teaching son Tommy 10 years old fly Bobby supports PAMPA big way sent dues twice just make sure got mailing list Pro Stunt News can get Pro StuntNews mailing $700 PAMPA 329 Lincoln P1 Brooklyn NY 11238 Southeastern Scale Championships sponsored Broward County RC Asso ciation Florida drew 26 entries competition tough Well among con testants five qualified Scalemasters three won Tangerine three won Nationals also plenty sportsmanship Ramon Torres first awarded first place trophy Giant Scale discovered scoring error pointed out handed trophy Dave Platt Ramon still close second Jimmy Scroggins CD annual event Knox County RC Club recently con gratulated Richard Von Hatten making solo flight Ordinarily would particularly newsworthy Richards wife Ste phanie however building Little Stick learning fly too Thats newsworthy good news reports Memphis Model Market rousing success Action Hob bies Hobby Lobby Bridi Aircraft MidAmerica H&B among others spe cial prices would blow doors off someone put will bigger better next year says Buddy Hord vice pres ident Memphis RC Club clubs president has just elected Fellow American Institute Architects again proves modelers good people Illinois ana S Kentucky oori VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Amacciate Vice Preadente Loren HoIm 843 HIll Brook Quincy IL 82301 WIllIam Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smhhvllie MO 84089 WIllIam G Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48708 Stan Watson 3402 HIckory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 BIll Zlmmer Box 72 yarns IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 864 Grancheater St LexIngton KY 40505 Afunnythinghappened onthewaytothis columnI have much material can handle long haul suppose thats good because certainly indicates large amount Sixer activity last weekend May brought about rewarding experience jour neyed Glenview Naval Air Station join Chicago-area modelers Navy Open House Through efforts Giant Aircraft Specialists underthe leadership Rene Fardoux Glenview echoed sound modeling first time since 1972 picture below Lt Cmdr Peplow Capt Sessions base commander Rene survey scene following open ing ceremony Capt Sessionsthrew out first plane l balsa variety appropriately stamped name H elIcat hangar variety modeling dis plays set up including manufacturers static display RC models types AMA booth During two days thousands passed through area manyoohs andahs well 6347812 questions Fortunately us manning booths 6347811 answers never did understand what man wanted RC simulator got workout hangar well Whydo keep crashingthat electronic model September1984 111 Out apron generous supply full-scale aircraft graced area way old-timer modern equipment Both days whenever full-scale activity taking place air filled assorted models shapes sizes Sailplanes giant scale slow fast type flown rIot profes sional show-team-type presentation rather general modeler presenting hobby way revealed enthusiasm expertise buddy box introduced goodly number tkrill us enjoy Chicago Circle Cutters provided al continuous flying two days types flown very few popular trainer-types flown buddy handle handle built John Korbus Elden Lynch design used Circle Cutters Al Herda intro duce budding modeler thrills flying Note safety thong used along double handle capability Also note intense concentration tongue corner mouth A drill hall featured quiet sound rubber-power gracefully carrying types Indoor models toward ceiling call Charlie Sotich Don Lindley pro duced bevy Aeronuts spent hours helping round out three-discipline presentation public Del Ogren pro vided model used introduce smaller spectators thrill launching thpir own model first time thrill able meet Chicago-area modelers share experience Golly legs worn knees voice hoarse number AMA membership forms handed out new modelers directed clubs area nifty map contact numbers Greater Chicago Radio Control Association representatives Thank developing program contacts knows maybe could Glenview Nats future Welcome Charles Reed Ill KCRC Kansas City area Contest Board member Radio Control Aerobatics Char lie remembers modeling career begin ning 1956 Pat wife remembers 1959 Whoever right Charlie has competitive Pattern flier time As member NSCRA Masters program participant has experienced program hard tube roll button Welcome Charlie Please note appoint ment comes spite fact idea scale its something found fish now ably Im al lowed Bob Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro lOl4Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdiah 841 OGlenwood N Golden Valley MN 56427 Ruasell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring4494TanglewoodTrStJoseph M149085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 63711 Ron Seara 132 S Roalyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Prequency Coordinator Pate Waters 117 C Main upper Level Northoille Ml 48167 Phone Day 313348-0086 Evening 31314374244 reason am extending cour tesy District VII vice presidential nomi nees make themselves visible column am unsure time will able undertake another term busi ness conditions allow will run again require step aside weve got least two good men shooting job Either way should good race LARRY PHILLIPS Rochester Ml has thrown hat ringto run forthe office District VII Vice President Larry graduate Aeronaut ical Engineer Di rector Corporate Manufacturing Ser vices Ex-Cell-O Corp major supplier aerospace pro ducts Fortune 500 company Ex-Cell-O also major manufactUrer automotive components machine tools ordinance ve hicles packaging systems plastic com ponents Larry recruited Ex-Cell-O right out college back 1959 first two years Ex-Cell-O involved extensive management training has since held various management positions within company up until present position reports directlyto Executive VP Larrys job provides opportunityto travel exten sively parts country working solutions difficult business manufac turing problems also provides Larry opportunity meet fellow modelers wherever goes An active RC flier Larry often packs gear him business trips Boasting young age 47 Larry hesitates tell anyone has modeling over 37 years very active Control Line Aerobatics SOs 60s glamor days someone ing air shows flying three Control Line airplanes once Remember Nats being held Naval Air Stations Larry attended events attended Plymouth Internats Now really telling age Larry extremely fortunate have mar ried lovelyyoung lady Evie possesses great patience tolerance hobby almost obsession him claims Larry will sprout wings someday actually fly Larry has owned Cessna 182 well several Sailplanes through112 Model Aviation out marriage have managed bring up four children through isnowacomputerengineerworkingfor Westinghouse second medical school third sophomore Michigan State last senior high school Larry still finds time run small company manufactures Radio Control model air plane kits performs design work builds necessary molds tooling recruits wife kids friends help out manufacturing busi ness small now rapidly growing Larry has just delivered new -scale model Starduster bi-plane Ivan Kristensen Canada flown upcoming Las Vegas Tournament Champions will marketed kit later fall Larry serves VP Skymasters local flying club maintains roster close 300 members can often found structing new members Larry also serves chairman club safety committee CDs two sanctioned AMA Pattern contests year elected District VII VP Larry will attend AMA Executive Council meetings strongly feels will bring meetings high degree professionalism will accurately represent needs desires membership District Lany does profess have platform campaign prefers become known guy gets job done lot hoopla no complaining lot hard work believes good communications mind will keep close ear what membership saying will keep informed what going behind scenes Larry used managing budgets much excess entire AMA budget feels will make valuable contribution management organization still keeping mind hobby enjoy Arkansas 0 Louisiana Monica Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aseoclate VICe Preeldefita Bo FriadI 5812 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WIllIam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleanariton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct Irving IX 75081 Lany Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleevllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 farmer saying modeler Sure saw little plane crash Didnt see four shots took gun bring down Ive got credit above sadistic joke Donnie Dubose Acadian RC Club Lafayette LA newsletter Crayfish Tales Besides report newsletter got nice letter Tim Langlinias telling about Cajun Nationals sche duled two-day meet after fine Saturday rains came night washed out Sunday flying Tim says rain five fliers showed up Sport Scale entries Sunday itwas agreed award trophies basis static scale judging way smart way handle potentially bad situation Contest Directors please take note Tim mentioned Ron Chidgey won Turnaround event flying newTurnaround Class Tar Baby Tony Stillman also Pensacola won Masters Class high point award Cajuns Lafay ette must really put fine meet draw contestants other AMA districts want thank Tim letter report also wish him very best second bout back surgery last three years Cajuns really rugged can handle 60 entries Pattern RC fly through three rounds day figure out still make model Scale fliers monsoon Sunday no wonder after thisTim have disc removed back now have received new 1984-85 AMA rule book Take little time thumb through admire tremen dous amount effort has gone same time try imagine what mess efforts fly other might rule book did exist Atthe same time try realize technical facts limits book have put together volunteers right yes book put together volunteers paid still pay regular AMA dues just part something fine volunteers sometimes make human mistakes slow down process getting out book must checked double-checked taking time Still few mistakes slip through will find some corrections new book page 121 July issue Model Aviation Re-read above paragraph self-important individuals just must gripe about tardiness book perhaps would better volunteer instead gripe dont send gripe certified mail ruin validity gripe mis spelling name District VIII newsletter editors reallytore VP AMA newsletter tardiness rule book sent copy news letter Certified Mail Return Receipt Requestedand spelled last name wrong please know name has spelled correctly issue magazine asfarbackas can remember next boo boo same fellow made send Contest DirectorApplication own behalf last name still misspelled think should have OKed application no accur ate Maybe will direct next contest enter Anyhow did OK application hoping would improve both attitude accuracy Summer officially District VIII days now running 1010 1020 no relief sight managed get hold photo will showyou what likely happen airplanes flying heat should happen fly too high toward sun am asking publisher print picture show just what softening effect sun has balsa wood Scale model Crusader fact dont keep models refrigerator rest summer family will understand thefrig too small getalargerone driving through District VIII summer keep speed up least 45 mph keep sticking sinking asphalt However need have no fear burningyour lips hot ice water because guy recipe ice water now running president using Ice Water Everyone part nf niMfnrm Does seem weather getting unpredictable antipeople time year country has worse tornados ever before Right now suffering serious drought just above us AMA Districts VI IX having terrifying floods entire Spring slate contests DistrictVl II grossly messed up high winds instance just attended Spring Fling Eastfield Boomers Dal las postponed April because 30- 35-mph winds Darn liars cant fly wind like lam particularly proud oftheGlideractivity has generated Dallas area Eastfield Boomers young beginners group Southwest Soaring League combination interested Soaring modelers mentioning particularly gliding activity Dallas area dontaim slightthe restof DistrictVlll Itis just Soaring both growing gaining skills faster anyplace else USA right now As rest District would wager weve got Soaring going among 10000 AMAers anywhere else country flat land have create own slopes stout cord strong rubberband Hey fellas explain wife girl friend what high start better also explain Glider winch some girl take along help get Glider up keep enthusiasm high level June 3rd Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers held very inter esting Pro-Am Soaring meeting ProAm ihe status pro amateur generally based honor system ladies gentlemen September 1984 113 will probably scoff tell modeler flew Scale model Crusader too close sun hot DIstrict VIII temperature 103 heat close proximity wIth suns rays can see can soften balsa wood old-timers suggest hot summer five-state District Vlliyou yourmaneuvenundera maximum alti tude no threefeet eightinches cooi might just take up indoor flyingl Dick Johnson photo arent amateurs generally two years less flying experience no contest experience pro anyone above experience level Teams chosen pro amateur pro could help am time during flight flying amateurs plane Scoring pro stricting precision relaxed rules amateur end four rounds pros highest score amateurs lowest score dropped really fun think everyone learned something Try * * * * * * Thats flight* * * * * * Colorado S Kansas S Noitroska 0 North Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aesoclate Vice Preeldenta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd univac Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8206 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 DIck Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1. Aurora CO 80015 Thn Mattem 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 816S Cloudas Sioux Fails 8057103 Prequsacy Cooidnator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 & Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 9228107 Evening 303 936-3266 Colorado Congratulations Harry Sutherland Bob Heathcote Grand Junction CO RC Modelers Harry Bob recently featured June issue Senior Voice monthly newspaper published distributed Colorado article shared early encounters full-scale aviation well model activities related both men enjoyed model aviation build ing flying instructing others assisting modeling activities local schools article complete picture Harry Bob holding model Harry newsletter editor club does great job Way go Harry Bob North Dakota Craig Schmidt president Basin Modelers Association Williston ND comes report indicating lots work new field following picture shows inter esting field rules sign Club member Dale Johnson right partner family busi ness produces monuments memorials tombstones Dale donated sign consists piece black African granite club rules engraved thereon accented gold silver inlay Estimated value over $1000 President Craig Schmidt left Nebraska Dallas Wilhelm Jr sends report Hastings Skylarks indicating extremely well-received mall show April Dallas says club has purchased several AMA video tapes put good use during show Over 85 models displayed lots club members got out information shared experiences over weekend show have large num berof youth involved club annual ly fly six 12 demonstrations various local regional civic groups celebra tions Skylarks annually co-host MidNebraska RC Pattern Championships Grand Island Modelers Sounds like lots great activities folks Im sure doing lots promote modeling positive lightkeep up good work short follow-up July District IX column may recall told Denver Mile-Hi RC Clubs activity raise funds Vanessa Bennett four-year-old sole survivor attack murder parents older sister Im happy report Mile-Hi club activity cooperation other Denver area clubs raised total $500 April forthe medical fund little Vanessa Modelers have fun nicest people Has club adopted school Contact Geoff Styles AMA HQ details should receive issue just prior Nats August 5-121984 Reno NV should great onesee Reno Arizona lorora ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presideat Darwin N Barns 8252 ETurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lao vegas NV 89107 Gl9nn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 63 12 Kenneth AveOrangevale CA95662 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95626 Phone 916 961-9603 attended Executive Council meeting AMA HQ Reston VA since last col umn Something really notable about meeting fact joint meeting chairmen various contest boards purpose hammer outa method getting rule book out time believe may have achieved major change dropping cross proposals still have till Septemberi stto get proposals just cant modify somebody elses later date lot transacted meeting wont use limited column space dwell wentto Las Vegas earlyMayto visitthe Las Vegas Radio Control Club invited club president Bob Larson also met airport club meets Dennys restaurant Las Vegas din ner arrangements no problem Attending meeting former Phoenix AVP Mike Lee Mike now lives Las Vegas nearlythe Assistant Editor magazine earlier year job got out USAF received offer firm Vegas area took second thoughts about East Coast winters showed club Jay Gerbers great FF film Adrift Air club members put up Circus Circus Hotel Some may aware owner Circus Circus modeler name Bill Bennett hes done lot hobby attended another BIRD club meeting Award Excellence club celebrat ing its 25th anniversary meeting held larger facility usually use good thing relocated crowd huge ran Honorary Member John Brodbeck Sr attendance also Dick Tichenor RCM made Honorary Member night Dale Willoughby yet another Honorary Member photograph ing whole event presented club plaque honoring 25 years existence wished well MyAVP Hawaii Al Tuttle writes recently mainland flew California met upwith Joe Bridi two drove Toledo Show Al 114 Model Aviation . V DickJohnson iong-timeAMAerfrom Dallas isa bonafide Inventor Because Dick knows dare buiid ordinary model airpiane Therefore month shows us latest rubberband-powered creation tissue-covered Scsi model V-163 keep thin wIng warping build heavy jig looking like tennis racket keep fiat paper tightening invented jig aircraft worked booth Joe stopped visited along way fun trip Al says chance fly club visited last month Joint Military RC Flyers Oceanside CA impressed site MyAVPintheSacramentoareachecked say didnt have news worth report ing says hes looking guys up invite him some ofyourdoings names Bob Kampmann address top column new AVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie writes activity tapering off enter hot summer build ing season Darwin did attend annual fly-in Central Arizona Model ers held atSedona AZ meet run Dick Scalf under no-cost registration mat fly much want time fly receive ticket toward raffle prizes given out conclusion Satur day evening bring own steak whatever everything else furnished including champagne After dinner night flying inter ested Darwin says transmitter impound run Ron Ropp did great job interesting new frequencies seemed outnumber old Remember Im available visit club prop line well work some thing out AMA booth has kept busy can schedule mall show write give dates Theres no cost ever AMA still has building fund drive Whenever visit club always have $5 lapel pins $10 patches Also would good time club get its name listed donor new HQ building Simply have treasurer hand check made out Building Fund bigger better Lots clubs have done now recognized through display names HQ THERMALS Alaska o osa C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameoclat Vice Preadents Al Culver Box 88 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachkey 4050 Four Ave. N Great Falla MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WIckilne P0 Box 823 Klamath Falla OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 lot Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Nats Reno August 5th through 12th clubs moved contests around would few conflicts As result exception RAMS Fun-Fly Auburn field August 5th nothing hap pens District Xl until 18th PASS holds LSF meet Blue Lake Park near Portland two days 1 8th & 19th same weekend Tn-City Modelers hold twoday Pattern Sport Scale event field near Kenniwick WA enjoy floatplanes CAMS club will hold floatplane Fun-Fly Coeur dAlene ID 18th 19th next weekend brings annual Hogs Hollow BBQ Fun-Fly MRRCS field near Puyallup As described before great get-together past indication will roasting going outside BBQ pit Camping possible isnt water will two Glider contests weekend 25th 26ththe NWSS will sponsor Calgary Alta Eugene Aeronautswill hold otherat EugeneThe Salem RC Pilots Association has scheduled two-day fun-fly field Turner OR also 25th 26th neighbors north RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern Contest Frys Corner BC interested get touch Chuck Daven port address Competition Calendar because seem remember either place date may change time read fact always wise check out listings have travel long way Right off bat September Farragut Fliers will hold two contests first two weekends September 1 2 will Soaring meet September 8 9 will Giant Scale Fly-in both held theirfield Farragut ID As hear fantastic field park avidly supported park management know Farragut group will best make enjoyable time Also 8th 9th Chilliwack Modelers will host floatplane fly-in Harrison Hot Springs BC People have gone give 4-star rating fly off beach right downtown much done make modelers enjoy staynot just club members also townspeople regular schedule very important Annual OMAS Fun-Fly Held 25th 26th August year anniversary dedication super field OMAS-1 made up members lean strongly toward very large planes meet open planes sizes ordinary landing gear yours floats bring enjoy best places fly either float regularly-equipped planes Food bever ages will available Verboort sausage worth trip site near Banks OR Also thinkthatGil Horstman will hostthe Intermountain Scale Builders contest again year low-key meet usually has theme such WW Golden Age extra points awarded planes meet requirements However air craft welcome mode flying FF orCL RC Held Gils north Spokane contest will August 19 ContactAVP Bruce Nelsonforup-to-the minute information According schedule FF activity light August 19th SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake 25th 26th Willamette Modelers Club will host Northwest FF Champion ships Parkers Field near Albany OR WMC will also host Silents Please O-T September 15th 16th same place As far know will no CL activity District Xl August September Northwest CL Scale Rally scheduled site announced later probably vicinity Vancouver BC Check AVP Dave Mullens better info very nextweekend September8-9 Raider Roundup 84 Washington State Control Line Championships Kent WA Contact Dave Mullensforthe latest information understandtherewill bethesameeventsas last year except will have no Rat Race O-T Stunt will added Ron Standley prez Marymoor club hint cleaning rubberbands oil Some use cornstarch problem get cornstarch off Ron advises someone suggested using kitty litter will absorb goop leave residue little later newsletter advises against used kitty litter point well-taken also advised use rubberbands few flights discard Thats good idea since usuallyfindthatyourbands too old no longer hold wing some high-G maneuver Word Idaho Sympo held Pocatello year success dont have results quality models very high different subjects en tered AVPAI Culver entered Culver Cadet figures MyrI Ingram aCanadair CL215 powered two Wankels has landing gear can removed offthe-water flying Stu Rhodes unusual Waco EPF6 took first place its class Hopefully Ill have report later maybe pictures Also Salmon RC Fliers Salmon ID recently dedicated new field honor Warren Holcomb Mr Holcomb passed away recently member Salmon club new field has asphalt taxiways well asphalt runway excellent pit facilities fliers attendance Montana Idaho forthe fun-fly dedication Montana group involved Jemco Scale Racing As understand require ments eithertheJemcO Sport Scale P-Si P-39 K&B 40 stock muffler 10/6 prop shortened pylon course 10 laps flying start Helena Great Falls possibly Missoula presently involved sounds like fun has definite advantage limiting certain aspects mightturn horsepower/special-design contest tends turn off just interested sport racing like development Super Sport Racing Circuit active Southern Oregon Based around Sig Supersport no modifications allowed single engine allowed Since single design race really turns out pilotvs pilot contest anyone interested get touch Dick Wickline AVP Klamath Falls OR pre-flight bird fly make sure that last hard landing didnt knock something loose Also fly friend something happens alone could turn out whole lot worse has Its summertime go out fly some thing latest show team schedule have Barons August11 thEEA FlyIn Priest River ID August 18thScout Jamboree Farragut State Park Farragut ID September 15 Deutsches Fest Odessa WA HAPPY FLYING September 1984 115 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Rons Book Back Indoor Fliers Welcome Second Edition Building & Flying Indoor Model Airplanes single effective tool intro duce teach confirm beginner ranks aeromodelers well-written wellillustrated book must book tells story well concentrates phase model airplane building/flying takes beginner way start through least moderately sophisti cated models losing beginners interest Furthermore its author must know what talking about have skill writer illustrator get across Ron Williams booksucceedsadmirablyin important requirements Ron tells beginner what Indoor flying about starts off delta-winged plastic-prop SRPSM Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model inspiring photographs ultra-clear drawings Ron taught archi tectural drawing Columbia University beginner told what doing howto Ron leadsthe beginnerthrough series progressively expert Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans microfilm models goes solidly Hand-Launched Gliders and-Flying Scale ans As have previously written Whew kid its Stickto book can make expert brings us final thing instruction book must have qualify single effective tool. k record successful modelers give credit book teacher too Ron Williams book Building & Flying door Model Airplanes has can name number fliers just Columbia Universitys Rotunda have / 0 benefited book point pride Mark Ferguson won pres tigious Henry Orzech Trophyas flierwho made progress during 1982-83 season Marks models have designs book own learned book what goal should order correct materials gather correct tools set up workshop what constituted quality course construct quality models book also provided Mark basics adjusting flying showed up Rotunda good models some idea selecting rubber winding expert fliers attracted him willing help advice Twice Mark has taken second place Pennyplane flying full-bore biplane Jaecks design against stiff competition bad beginnerwho learned book No matter capable individual book has good beginner succeed Somehow. Somehow have get book school town library Somehowwe ourselves have succeed doing Some have get help individuals power help us get book library school What Number OneThe books second edition has printed thisiuly cost $1495 will distributed nationally through bookstores Peregrine Smith Book ISBN-O-87905-161-2 can ordered local bookstore Oryou can send stamped self-addressed envelope pub lisher Gibbs Smith himself ask total cost copies shipped directly Send letter Gibbs M Smith Inc Peregrine Smith Books PO Box 667 Layton UT 84041 Number Two Lew Gitlow advises Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440 will begin shipping Augustasingle copy boxed postpaid two free plan sheets MS Easy B. regular price $1495 Or. $2000 MS will include aSlow Poke Easy B kit eithercase also get free illustrated 16-page catalog NumberThree case collector may want copy first edition send stamped self-addressed envelope toJohnJ Brown 13362 Fairmont Way Santa Ana CA 92705 Bill Hannan tells John has few copies still available Number Four ideas howwecan placethismostvaluablebookin nations city town libraries schools Go e next month 116 Model Aviation Io
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/09
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L Executive Council Meeting Minutes Continued Due length minutes May 5 1984 AMA Executive Council meet in& unable print entirety last months issue remainder minutes follows including Appendi ces II page 107 XIV OMAHAWKS Worth reported after Omahawks legal counsel advised friend court brief proposed AMAs legal coun sel desired ex-president Omahawks wrote open letter AMA members criticizing AMA several subjects Itwas suggested rebuttal Mr Olsons criticism published Model Aviation Worth distributed draft version Council read comment upon approved Council authorize Worth send re sponse letter Mr Olson published ModelAviation 9 3 against 5 7 2 1 abstained EVP XV CONTEST DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS McGinnis asked other VPs ascertain own districts volume CD applications received recent past indicating abuse CD system may Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Five Students Five young people have awarded equal scholarships Sig Memorial Fund fund created honor memory Glen Sigafoose co-founder president Sig Manufacturing Company Montezuma IA Glen lost life 1980 crash Pitts Special biplane air show Contributions scholarship fund have come Sig Manufacturing Glens friends supporters administration fund handled AMA supplement basic Academy scholarship program happening terms excessive free memberships research needed de termine deterence desirable XVI LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE Noting American Society Associa tion Executives ASAE offers magazine entitled Leadership reasonable cost decided VPs inter ested subscribing could request same HQ have cost deducted budgets XVII AWARDS Two Superior Service Awards Fellowship Award approved pub licity follow after presentations XVIII FALL MEETING approved Fall Executive Council meeting shall held Toronto Canada probablyOctober2o-21 part joint meeting officers MAAC Model Aeronautic Association Canada XIX ADJOURNMENT meeting ended 105 am May 6 number items decid ed time-critical carried over Summer meeting August 13 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Any student AMA member has financial need may apply considera tion AMA scholarship winners auto matically eligible No set number winners picked year 1983 winners have received $500 award help advanced education SUSAN BROWN Stone Mountain GA very active model aviation family member Thermal Thumbs Atlanta Susan has flown Nats since 1980 winning first second third place trophies King George Contest 1980 1982 1983 Susan flew well enough gain second third place events An AMA member since 1976 Girl Scout 11 years active marching concert bands high school Susan earned place National Honor Society school Math Honor Club As student Dekalb Community College Clarkston GA working towards degree Business Administration efforts have already resulted being named Deans List KENNETH PURZYCKI Parsippany NJ graduated Parsippany Hills High School now student Old Domin ion University Norfoll4 VA majoring Computer Science interests grew up model aviation competitive swim ming computers As swimmer has won local regional national awards 1983 high school team won New Jersey State Championships Ken feels team efforts swimming have taught him valuable lessons cooperation encouragement As Control Line flier Garden State Circle Burners has avid competitor since 1979 won second place Precision Aeroba tics AMA Nats Since time has competed 1980 1982 Nats along several other local regional events winning first place trophies H father helped him develop interest model aircraft got him started competition four years old ROBERT BALDUS Des Moines IA has flying serious competition since 1980 won first place both Fast Slow Combat Minneapolis en joys model aviation family sport father twin brother Active high school cross country runner Boy Scout 10 years Robert made time work local restaurants earn funds finance further education Grad uating 12th out 336 students now engineering student Iowa State Ames PATRICK BALDUS also engineering student Iowa State has loved model avia tion several years flew Nats Lincoln NE both Fast Slow Combat high school member Honor Roll keen cross country runner Continued page 107 102 Model Aviation ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O Executive Director John Worth p Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski Executive Secretary Joyce Hager troiier Giseie Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Can Maroney Membership Director Carol Merfeid ic Relations Director Geoff Styiese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt Publications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojsiavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Know People time go meeting orashow ora contest invariably someone will ask questions about other officers some committee makeup frequently asked question Nats Execu tive Committee does get touch member Committee no secret about membership Nats Executive Committee just hap pens have never really thought would need publicize list So let clear air situation giving list defining basic function Committee HOMER SMITH r chairman also represents Free Flight interests Nats calls chairs meet ings issues reports sees generally going well planning subsequent Nats As Free Flight manager also has see people named various FF event directorships appoints category director sees equip ment available events mil lion other things need doing during meet BEV WISNIEWSKI represents Con trol Line interests Nats also category manager does same type things required Homer week meet have rather oversimplified role woman works --- off during meet DICKSONHEIMDickrepresentsthe Radio Control interests Nats also cate gory director RC has no less responsibility Homer Bev Perhaps some respects mainly due entry size RC BRYANTTHOMPSON Tommy facili ties manager required run site another equipment operation make sure equipment operational just make sure equipment exists Responsibility trailer full AMA equipment little nuts bolts needed keep events going falls Tommy JOHN WORTH John course HQ operative responsible seeing paperwork should should sets contracts arranges services gets ball rolling start meet istheguyyou have see crew members least have problem entry guy ultimate ly responsible financial accounting Nats guy Thursday Nats wants desperately collapse soft chair poolside cannot because pressure things yet done RON MORGAN CONTEST DI RECTOR guy final say Nats Da BOSS Trying define tasks like trying write Gone Wind longhand Contest Directors can just begin feel responsi bilities man has contend problems has resolve hour day Contest Directors will have satisfied knowing precious few people organization would tackle job like nearly well Ron THE COMMITTEE tions primarily put Nats people enjoy Sometimes miss mark bit whole hell ajob no pay None save very occasional person will walk up say thankyou Try mayeven feel better Butwait notthewhole Committee mentioned above nucleus group appointed Executive Coun cil manage operate Nats addi tion Executive Council has authorized Committee appoint up five others will function some specialist capacity such communications manager man power manager etc cannot give names five Committee has yet officially name func tions Perhaps after Nats can get name people get contact member Committee unless know person ally write care AMA HQ letter will forwarded promptly responsewill itswaytoyou quite rapidly Members Unite yearwe hold annual membership meeting during Nats week year no exception meeting discuss what has happened during previous year pat ourselves back wonderful job have done wait people bring us back earth very pointed questions cer tainly will brought up least hope want questions require further action will brought up resolution atthe first Executive Council meeting possible So Nats save Wednesday evening August 8 attend YOUR meeting help usto help meeting planned 8 pm atthe Conven tion Center room announced HQ area over 85000 members should expecting least couple hun dred folksto show up butmyguessis less 50 will attend Will missing Across Border Executive Council meets four times year generally discuss problems Academy hopefully resolve benefit majority Normally meetings held either HQ Reston VA conjunction some important event fall meeting will held Toronto Canada will first time EVER joint meeting AMA Model Aircraft Association Canada MAAC has happened very fortun ate having neighboring countryas closely allied Canada feel have lax having meeting years ago goals meeting explore possibility joint National Model Airplane Championships What other items should discuss would like input matter subject Canada just very enjoyable weekend fine country guest Frank Vicki Anderson show show much like US model airplane shows IMS WRAMS Toledo MACS etc although bit smaller scale due primarily lack space arena use quality models dis played number exhibitors get better year year blessed warm weather rather high winds kept heartiest skipping air show por tion Frank Vicki added some interest show year including ultra-light aircraft needed consider ing other excellent attractions inside Andersons can well proud re sults quite involved efforts Council As stated opening months column receive requests infor mation people positions some authority within Academy What better place carry discussions people going through list mem bers Executive Council better believe am going touch will running elected office within Academy year least until writings can have no influence outcome election want accused politicking anyone way following MY opinion of named may find single soul agrees statements JOHN BYRNE VP DISTRICT II John VP during 1975-78 ran President against Earl Witt 1978 again elected VP 1980 second term beginning 1981 attorney licensed New York State maybe others very capable member USPJA Pattern Scale judging very active activi ties District II As member Executive Council find him very attentive detail quite willing speak out regarding issues concerned about well-being Academy tends support issues will result holding line financially criticism actions Council meetings would motion made him worded such belongs legal brief less formal atmosphere meetings fine contributing member BOB UNDERWOOD VP DISTRICT VI Bob newer almost said younger members Council coming board Continued page 106 September 1984 103 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 isa view of Academy employees home office Reston VAa rare picture everybody onetime wantyou meetthem L- R HerbSiibermann magazine art director standing behind Herb Mike Adamson accounting clerk Carl WheeieyModi Aviation editor pubiisher Linda Brown administrative secretary Mike MacKenzie computer operations assistant behind Mike John Worth executive director Debbie Stowers Xerox fiim iibrarian Lou Ward public relations secretary incomparable Micheline Madison director competition services behind Mich Gloria Cook ciub secretary Giseie Jackson comptroiier Andrea Peterson pubilcations assistant Patty Chertoff ciub membership cierk behind Patty Doug Pratt speciai events director IJrmi Grosh microfilm clerk Shiriey Brown accounting cierk Vince Mankowski assistant executive director Sarah Ramsey stock clerk Jackie Zerm data entry clerk Gregg Chartrand buiiding manager Anthony Holmes maii/suppiy & services Diane Hawiey accounting assistant Mike Woodfoik membership coordinator Joyce Hager executive coordinator standing nextto Joyce Caroi Merfeid membership director Directly behind Caroi favorite peopie aimost invisible Debbie Dews contest sanctions secretary Next isCari Maroney director special services Geoff Styles pubiic reiatlons director end Hidden somewhere Trina Young membership cierk Kay Scheil plans seles/hobby shop service/typesetter Penny Hudson competition services secretary wonderful people ksep AMA HO going service organization keep happy 1 thought youd like meet began servingon theAMA Council 1972 closed out 1971 some 39000 members Today 1 984 will easily top 90000 members will never forget seeing old AMA HQ office 806 15th Street NW Washington DC no rugs floor ceiling low could easily reach up touch Desks typewriters metal file cabinets worn looking nothing matched FAQ efforts service organization top drawer same now few em ployees John Worth put together atopquality team eight nine employees Look picture above took two days ago Reston have about 40 employees modern equipment beautiful brick building own want meet wonderful people work AMA help make everything go Along Way over past 12 years must have done something right little Texas buddy Johnny Clemens says Its pride serving Its sure salary AMA District VPs EVP/Sec-Treas President get no salary work voluntarily want give financial sidelight AMA building paid yet members think still owe Big Bank $895000 principal Ac cording Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski will soon embark program pay off note call itMop Up Mortgage Mop Up Mortgage just getting underway Meanwhile Vince hinted anyone mails him much $25 will have name enshrined inside buildoP UP 7I 14OIiTGAG mg forever Anybody mails him $100 will get free mop also paying about $1 0000 month primenoteAsmallpieceofthisisapplied principal end 10 years have $500000 balloon note dont want wait long want pay off now Vernon Wallace Kingman AZ writes have four chances sign up new mem bers year no membership forms CDs concerned Open members should have least five blank membership cards Send some doing just Vernon have good idea Thanks being concerned Gene Wielms Clearwater FL writes have just moved Tampa area Control Liner am now looking RC Please mail list chartered clubs area way Gene Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes talk about safety being chairman AMA Safety Com mittee am sending two plastic-enclosed Safety Regulations lists appears need approach flying RC planes nearly same manner private plane flying Thank Charlie two preflight check lists mounted hard clear plastic best have ever seen will pass out Council next meeting Donald Weigt Madison WI writes quick note question June MA Yes AMA should continue supportAmer ican Control Line racing teams interna tional competition though few interested participants . Wly should FFer CLer join AMA join contests insurance AMA supposed represent American modelers just RC fraternity Lets alienate members removing few benefits have us d letter Donald agree will continue support CL FF international teams reminds newsletter editors should aware ourAMA Nation al Newsletter get need mail copy newsletter AMA HQ monthly exchange setup Also want items newsletter picked up reproduced N N need mail copy home Birmingham AL above address As editor fre quently feature interesting editorials cartoons features etc See next month 104 Model Aviation AMA HomeownersExecutive Directors Insurance CoverageView ProgramHO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Public Relations Director writ ing about insurance Shouldnt concerned general public sees sport model aviation what think model aviators Sure thats valid point view let suggest public relations also includes what Academy members think Academy does serve should people belong national organization Can offer betterservices still keep mem bership rates sight Insurance sound reason belong AMA have some assets want protect case problem basic AMA liability personal accident fire theft package does good job Now addition coverage because large organization paying lot basic protection also able offer other insurance coverage optional basis Thus through company provides basic coverage can offer homeowners insurance cases gives better coverage costs lot less coverage may already have addition offers primary coverage regarding model aircraft Alexander & Alexander insurer second largest independent agency world understands model aviation knows people sport have visited Nats regional contests local flying fields National Center Aeromodeling happy us appreciate safety-oriented approach modeling promotional efforts get people activity therefore constantly looking ways provide benefits mem bers Homeowners Insurance Program good example intended offer members might able get individually same time reduce exposure AMAs liability insurance coverage increased costs idea simply people buying home owners coverage buy AMAs insur ance company includes primary liabil ity coverage model aircraft need AMAs secondary coverage reduced costs affect AMA dues struc ture minimized overall effect can hold costs line providing membership benefits Heres what AMA homeowners pack age provides Firemans Fund Insurance Company writes policies Toll free number quotations espe ciallyforAMA members no obligation1 -800-652-4829 Firemans Fund local offices will handle claims Close immediate contact insured Replacement cost dwelling de preciated value Replacement cost contents de preciated value $300000 Comprehensive Personal Lia Way Were. Aswe looktoward AMAs 50th anniversary 1986 its fascinating note compared came 1940 example AMA total income just under $11000 ended year little over $1000 red next year income inched up $12611 AMA ended year $111 black Back membership dues SOC $100 SOC rubber-powered model fliers license $100 gas power difference represented extra cost insurance gas model fliers Back financial statement showed HQ salaries added up about $4000 Executive Director Secretary Techni cal Director Secretary-Stenographer clerical help pre-war World War II im mediately after war picture began change dramatically AMAs June 30 1946 financial statement half year showed jump membership dues income $33053 Administrative expense salaries weere identified separately just over $1 5000 Looking present situation al 90000 members 40 employees annual budget about $3 million own building valued over $1 million change less 50 years incredible 50th anniversary expect have over 100000 members theres good chance burn-the-mortgage campaign about turned successful building will debt-free borrow almost $1 million build head quarters/museum could pay off completely hurry could get average per member donation $10 average per club donation $100 bility coverage policies exclude aircraft accidents group models exclusion $2000 medical payments third party injuries can compensated need legal action $5000 ALL RISK models parts equipment wear tear nuclear dam age vermin flying crashes excluded highlights obvious items comparison present coverage phone call toll free num ber above will reveal whether can save money get coverage both com pared present homeowners policy can get lower premium no presently paying switching companies can benefit AMA case special toll free num ber will bring instant information account executivewillingly--no run around Thats basis new campaign get rid mortgage itcertainlywould fitting could enter second 50 years out way AMAs Olympics. big Control Line World Championships shaping up Chicopee MA site 83 85 Nats Twenty-one countries including Peoples Republic China have sent entry information event take place Westover Air Force Base September 17 through 22 Contestants coming other far away places too such New Zealand South Africa first time Control Line World Championships USA fact first time Western Hemisphere specific competition events held Speed Team Race Precision Aero batics Combat Someof top mod elers countrywill run events others will US teams So will great gathering best Control Liners around world once-in-a-lifetime opportunity see people read hear aobut no admission charge spectators everyone welcome athletic olympics going California summer its appropriate note modeling world champion ships similarly structured FAI Feder ation Aeronautique Internationale similar world olympic organization AMA equivalent US Olympic Commission teams selected similarly FAI countries major difference however model olympics held typically three per year 1984 thus have teams going France Scale Japan Indoor New England Control Line Next year well send teams Australia RC Soaring Netherlands RC Aerobatics Yugoslavia Free Flight Romania Space models possibly Canada RC Heli copters total international activity tremen dous its going year Funding AMA teams comes FAI budget based $1 allocation adult AMA member fund also covers sending US representatives annual FAI meetings international rules produced AMA members also have option increase ALL RISK coverage beyond $5000 level offered will no argu ments because model disappeared flying site unlocked vehicle Mys terious disappearance will covered addition model stepped 300-lb flying buddy driven over car will also covered What have got lose Absolutely nothing What have got gain Pos sibly great deal Ask quotation today success AMA program hinges members like get volved success AMA Home owners Insurance Program can great small based number members decide part participants will helping keep annual AMA membership dues under control spreadContinued next page September 1984 105 Homeowners Insurance Continued page 105 ing out insurance coverage another company share risk other words DO have nothing lose much gain members have found Homeowners Program offers much often less paying previously effect premium reduction amounts free AMA membership im proved coverage reduced potential cost AMAa fantastic combination Academy has responsibility work members end endeavor produce sensible balanced cost-effective useful programs benefit majority members basic thrust Homeowners Insurance Program may better what now have cost may less now paying program has primary covering model aircraft liability consider switching program no-cost phone call will let find out whether combination saving money and/or get ting better coverage will apply Try call 1-800-652-4829 White House Recognizes AMAs Adopt-A-School Program letter White House James K Coyne Special Assistantto President Reagan Private Sector Initiatives has asked details Academys Adopt-A-School Program program announced August 1983 issue Model Aviation page 101 opportunity AMA char tered clubs assist both young people educators communities Several chartered clubs have already con tacted National Center Aeromodel ing let us know involved selected school area benefit have yet decided come apart veryworthwhile effort re-printing theAugust 1983 article full Please read Discuss next club meeting Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs AdoptA-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacherwith programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given bythe club space per mits Show-and-tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion communityforthis public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school effort AMA clubAny problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community theirclub swilling playasmall part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involve ment human interest stories lfyourclub achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsoryou help aflying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service forthe future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long 106 Model Aviation overdue will happen unless take positive steps Adopt-A-School can vehicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification bya club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligibleforthe special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back yourcommunity model aviation opportunityto reduce yourtaxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?? Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can provide supporting brochures sample letter make easier approach local school need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start subscription Model Aviation right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation con structive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher his/her AMA number will rest Pres Column t pa gelO3 1983 teacher St Louis school system active RC Scale builder flier many-time member RC Scale team World Championships past president National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers severaltime event director Scale event atthe Nats wife Rae two daughters Ann Kathy have worked rightalongwith Bob various modeling functions continue support efforts Bob rather quiet member Coun cil generally speaks out subject darn good reason frequently contributes items agenda seems pay quite close attention discussions H voting record tends indi cate strong interest minimizing changes policy aint bad way to say rut certainly forthright people group appears very sincere Next month will give review trip China guest Peoples Repub lic China National Aero Club following issue will present opinion two Council members Till lets go flying Frank Garcher R chairman Hobby industry Aasoclatlons Model Aeronautics Division AMA Fellowship plaque receIved AMA Executive Director John Worth 1984 HiA annual meeting presntatlon made recognition Garchers manyyears hobby industry lead ership support AMA projecta Minutes May 5 1984 Executive Council Meeting Appendices II APPENDIX AMA/FAI PROGRAM OPERATING FUNDS Sources Funds 1 Membership allocation $1 00 Open membership 2 FAI Stamp sales net profit through sale FAI stamps 3 Donations specificallyearmarked FAI Operating Fund 4 AMA General Funds allocated Council action follows a The AMA Executive Director will prepare Annual FAI Operating Fund Budget illustrating projected income expense additional funding required specific amounts will au Ehonzed Executive Council action funds taken AMA general funds Operat ing Fund Budget presented approved last Council meeting preceding year question b Adjustments may required will subject Council action successive Coun cil meeting during FAI Operating Fund budget year Adjustments requiring additional funds will taken AMA general funds c The AMA President may determine addi tional expenditures may judge neces sary purpose will indicate amount designed Contingency Fund made part annual Operating Budget d US-hosted World Championships surplus e An AMA FAI Program fund-raising program will inaugurated administered HQ staff person designated Executive Director An AMA FAI Program fund-raising chairman will designated AMA President task will raise funds provide budget shortfall sources funds identified above Any short fall remaining after such fund-raising effort will nevertheless provided general funds except Executive Council takes other action Application Funds 1 NAA Franchise Fee related World Cham pionships hosting fees 2 US Team Expense AMA funding US teams requires Council authorization cate gories events a Definition team will specified FAI Sporting Code category event b Modification team makeup can effected Council action butwill never less speci fied FAI 3 US Team Expenses Covered a Entry Fee including lodging meals duration meet b Apex airfare principal airport nearest his/her home principal airport nearesttheWorld Championships site c Team practice maximum three days World Championships sites d Model box transportation up 80% actual cost 4 Other Expenses a US World Champions AMA members 3 above b AMA-hosted World Championships continental US general policy such ex penses will maintained follows i An AMA offerto host aWorld Championships will based breakeven business plan becomputed mostconservative partici pant projection additional 10% con tingency factor ii Only special expense incurred byAMA HQ will charged AMA-hosted event Staff travel per diem printing patches decals pins memorabilia special out-of-town expenses local transportation etc UsualAMAstaff salariesare charged well normal office function expense HQ personnel participation AMAhosted World Championships shall subject approval President request Executive Director 5 FAI Meeting Expense a Three categories FAI meeting expense Continued page 102 recognized i AMA National Officer FAI meeting participa tion ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee member iii AMA staff observer guest witness other designated bytheAMA President notto exceed three people per year b Funding FAI Meeting Expense i AMA National Officer AMA general funds ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee memberfrom AMA general funds iii AMA staff other presidential deter mination Council approval request Council member simple majority Council approval AMA general funds 6 FAI Contingency Fund Disposition fund discretion AMA President Other Considerations Program Participant Funds Funds generated specific FAI program participants entry fees donations other sources under control appropriate team selection com mittee management funds receipt deposit disbursement banking account ing periodic reports will AMA HQ staff Funds having running balance excess $2500 will earn interest determined bytheAMA Comp troller amounts excess $2500 AMA Executive Council Surveillance Coun cil member will designated monitor FAI Operating Fund will report fund situation Council meeting AMA FAI Operating Fund Management management administration related account ing functions account routine matter AMA general functions under direction AMA Executive Director Fund Surplus DeflcitAny Fund surplus carried forward nextyear acomponent determining budget deficit isto carried following year similarly APPENDIX II jANUARY 1 1984 Start cycle january 1 through September 1 c Propo sals accepted HQ numbers sends copies Chairman/Coordinator review com ments breakdown sub-parts Return HQ distribution CB members activ ity continuous throughout period SEPTEMBER 11984 Postmarkcutoff date new proposals September 1 through September 15 ew approval basic proposals completed CB Chairman/Coordinator Basic propo sals submitted forpublication ModelAvation SEPTEMBER 13 1984 line submitting basic proposals publication Model Aviation OCTOBER1984 HQ Chairman/Coordinator prepare Initial Vote NOVEMBER 1 1984 l Aviation mailed general membership December issue Model Aviation containing Basic Proposals distributed Comments general membership accepted reviewed DECEMBER 11984 ends Initial Vote CB members Complete Initial Vote December 15 postmark deadline JANUARY 15 1985 Deadline submit refined proposals publication Tabulate distribute vote results propo salsthatpasswithCBcommentstOCB members FEBRUARY 1985 rman/Coordinator deter mines final wording proposals MARCH 1985 l issue Model Aviation containing refined proposals mailed mem bership APRIL 1985 ents revised proposals accepted general membership MAY 11985 ends final vote toCB members MAY 151985 mark deadlinecomplete final vote HQ Chairman/Coordinator tabulate Final Vote publish synopsis new rules JULY1985 Manuscript new rule bookis gener ated Nats AUGUST 1985- Nats OCTOBER 1985 Review typeset proofread galleys NOVEMBER 1985 e-up print DECEMBER 1985 e new rule book Scholarship Winners Continued page 102 relaxation enjoys collecting postage stamps Patrick ranked upper 5% class graduation Through hard work school leisure time Patrick came member Talented Gifted TAG Club achieved Eagle Scout rank ing Boy Scouts America FABIO CAMPANA Newburgh NY following course Aeronautical Engineer ing Syracuse University NY Graduating Valley Central High School top 5% 18th out 337 students Fablo wants make contribution future aero space high school named National Honor Society school Spanish Beta Tau Honor Societies won varsity award ski team Other school activities included marching band chess club photography editor year book spare time pursued music photography scouting model aviation earned rank Eagle Scout eight years ago still found time fly RC contests resulting several first second third place trophies Asa member SOURS club has active modeler several years wish young people good fortune college careers Sig Manu facturing Academy proud play small part assisting deserving students Congratulations Aviator Contest See June1984 issue ModelAviation page 101 detailsor write AMA Competing models Scale flying nonflying model must representafull-size airplane built flown between 1915 1935 models will judged appearance accur acy details faithful full-size airplane workmanship Dates contest August 16 through September 6 following participating shopping malls partial listing will supply entry forms will have listing malls next month Alabama Eastwood Mall Suite 220 Eastwood Mall Birmingham AL 35210 California Anaheim Plaza 500 N Euclid St Anaheim CA 92801 Court yard Mall 550 Deep Valley Dr Rolling H ills Estates CA 90274 Puente Hills Mall 449 Puente H ills Mall City Industry CA 91748 Flarin Center 6117 Florin Rd Sacramento CA 95823 Santa Rosa Plaza 235 Santa Rosa Plaza Santa Rosa CA 95401 Colo rado Mall Bluffs 3650 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs CO 80907 Illinois Park Forest September 1984 107 Plaza 14 Plaza Suite 4 Park Forest IL 60466 Maryland Prince Georges Plaza 3500 East West Highway Hyattsville MD 20782 Michigan North land Center BC-2 Concourse B Southfield MI 48075 Missouri River Roads Mall 120 River Roads Mall St Louis MO 63136 Nevada Shoppers Square 370 Cassazza Dr Reno NV 89502 New Jersey Garden State Plaza Rts 4 & 7 P0 Box 8373 Paramas NJ 07952 New York Lat ham Circle Mall 800 New Loudon Rd Latham NY 12110 Green Acres Mall 2034 Green Acres Mall Valley Stream NY 11581 Midtown Plaza 300 Midtown Tower Rochester NY 14604 Ohio Euclid Square Mall 100 Euclid Sq Euclid OH 44132 Great Northern Mall 4999 Great Northern Mall North Olmstead OH 44070 Oregon Clackamas Town Center 1093 Clackamas Town Center 12000 SE 82nd Ave Portland OR 97266 Pennsylvania Monroeville Mall 300 Monroeville Mall Pittsburgh PA 15146 Tennessee Hickory Ridge Mall 6075 Winchester Rd Memphis TN 38115 Texas Seminary South Mall 653 Seminary South Ft Worth TX 76115 Sharpstown Center P0 Box 36201 Houston TX 77236 Ceseecticet Mare acresens Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ammoclat Vice Preadents Chris BallIng 36 Stewart Dr. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 MaIn Street Nashua Nil 03080 Dennis Poisons RFO 1 Gardner ME 04345 Don Kraflt P0 Box 1828 73 Heritage Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnllt 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 next big event District will Control Line World Championships being held Westover AFB September 17 through 21 first on-site planning meet ing held Westover com bination Military Affairs Chicopee Chamber Commerce meeting Vince Mankowski attended AMA HQ outlined planning require ments meet Again Col Roy Ayers Jr base commander will genial host have attended World Championship urge make effort attend first World Champion ship held n District will 21 countries attending very colorful affair opening ceremony compris ing raising countrys flag national anthem being played Al though Control Line may spe cialty urge attend see worlds best competitors action looking volunteer help have time desire please contact Roman Polaski 203 749-9743 conjunction meeting held Westover Geoff Styles AMAs PR Director made contact local news media well news media Boston set up PR meet George McGinnis Ken Edanovich attended District George appointed coordinator help way possible teams coming through Boston think nice gesture always good have helping hand enter foreign country Again make effort attend am sure would enjoy very much District Meeting Due business commitments will able attend District Meeting will ably chaired Chris Balling Associate VP Rhode Island turn will have attendance AVPs possible will Control Line Helicopter demonstrations chance exchange ideas problems may improve operation Academy District District indoor Activities Westover Air Force Base site very successful Indoor meet Yankee Indoor Championships held June 18th meet jointly sponsored Tech Model Aircrafts Glastonbury Aero Modelers meet co-directed Ray Harlan George Armstead outstanding turnout of34 contestants coming far away Rochester NY Philadelphia PA 10 events held over $750 prizes offered prizes featured merchandise special etched glasses bore contestants name date event placed quite surprised walking floor com pete WW II Mass Launch event Jerry Wagner past has very active Pylon circles What difference see Jerry fly slow-flying Indoor Scale mod els vs previous experience flying high-speed Radio Control Pylon event Jerry biggest collector prizes four firsts second third Master Indoor Flier Pete Andrews came up Newierseywith wife Georgia took two first places two second places After losing Mike Ship air vent hangar roof Pete rallied paper ship place second AMA Stick L-R George Armstead Ray Harlan co CDs Yankee indoor Championships holding etched glasses used prizes WW WW II Mass Launch events spectacular models first ap pearing involved frantic dog fight soon settled graceful machines between couple smoothly-flying endur ance machines 108 Model Aviation Control Line World Championships plan ning meeting WestoverApB Military Affairs Committee Chicopee Chamber Commerce AMA representatives L Chris Bailing recelvlngflrstplacetrophyfor Empire State Championships held Saratoga SprIngs NY Larry Olsen co CD Adam Sattier picture two Chriss children rooted dad throughout two-day meet Chriss Pattern expertise increasing rapidly Jerry Wagner winning Coresir WW ii category plane Yankee Indoor ChampionshIps Jon Harlan holding record-breaking Helicopter used Yankee indoor Championships national record set Jon Harlan young son Ray Junior Category Ill Helicopter flight 6 mm 18 sec Both Ray Harlan George Armstead wish extend grateful thanks Col Roy Ayers Jr Westover base commander making fine site available has developed best Indoor site New England New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 226-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Eiffei Aeromodelers P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froeilch Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts being written Saturday June 9 temperature hovering around 1000 mark high 1030 has forecast tomorrow invitation PARCS Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society shall again sit flight judge 17th Annual Scale Contest held Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn some folks modeler types may sound like draining experience characters look forward such occa sions prospect pleasant After having done Seguin TX Nats daily temperature readings around 1180 tomorrow should repre sent pleasantly tolerable experience comparison Speaking judges Nats hope shall see goodly number East Coast competitors Reno August brings main thrust discussion ie Faint Heart Neer Won Fair Trophy just plain ol give try What am saying too out shy away flying Nats mistaken belief flying prowess ofNats quality Forget no such thing elite group competitors exclusion otherAMA members Nats has specifically designed have suggestions over years should pre-N ats qual ifying competitions limited number non-eliminated survivors should allowed compete greatclassic AMA has clung philosophy great annual event belongs us can fly safely can rejoice Academys determination keep just way Sure some competitors always seem wind up upper ranks winners think got Certainly because divinely otherwise ordained win ners doubt whether congenital endowments conducive victory yours have become winners deserve did practice practice practice can make same way way have attended Nats would like enumerate competed know whereof speak say room new comer winners circle please count yourself out Try competing Natsif notthis yearat Reno certainlyin 1985 Westover AFB Getting over Nats phobia greatest problemnot necessarily flying ability Once get official Nats flight two under belt way subsequent Nats will feel ease relaxed knowledge actual veteran Nats flier able fly safely course put off until able way goodness sake dont let Natsconceptalonekeepyoufrom tryngGo nowget feet wet Staten Island Armed Forces Day Airshow Thanks enterprising president Richmond Model Flying Club Larry Katz enthusiastic support club Staten Island ModelersOld Man Weather went down drain May 19 Armed Forces Day impressive observance occasion became ac complished fact year upon previous annual presentations worthy Staten Island modelers show impres sive demonstration model aviation its favorable light static display fea tured well-executed craft shape size flying expertly safely handled speeches formative obligingly brief ubiqui tous leader John Grigg flew Lockport NY occasion shown traditional aplomb front ultra-light later dismantled carted home station wagon Wonderful age living what shot eloquent Larry Katz on-mike Harbingers Spring Two annual model aircraft contests along first robin signalled advent Spring central area District Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Jamesburg NJ May 20 other Rhinebecklassic presented bythe Mid-Hudson RC Society Cole Palen Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY First show Bud Roane Ed Balo holding down judges chairs Jersey Coast rally now am pleased present two prominent officials Rhinebecklassic Messrs DJAmodeo afellow barrister Royce Simmons Ray Juschkus AVP Long Island attended AMA HQ dedication Reston VA produced pictorial record chat RC pioneer Dr Walt Good Out-Takes Borrowing bit Hollywood jargon hereby initiate new department column consisting unusual photographs topics have heretofore come light First AMA personality holding gold-gilted shovel HQ September 1984 109 ground-breaking ceremonies through extraordinary ie poor photography ap pears have lost head put accurately half thereof correct answer shall give thanks men tion name column hope have future District II reports keep sharp eye wits about now GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amaccata Vice Pesaidarsta Joe Elben 38980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heflman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shekey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdalo PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 5424406 Im vacation trip New England being written will have short month will also have send handwritten isnt typewriter within miles seems like Im Heaven problem has popping up pretty regularly lately District Ill no standard solution exists within present structure seems quite often club breaks up group leaving establishes new flying site too close original group its simple form seems easy handle new group obviously wrong flying too close other flying site situation seldom simple What original site closed reopened after establishment new site What two groups un aware others existence As crazy seems happens What club chartered other isnt What isnt club individual flying own property What t if. Asyou can see problems possibilities seemingly endless solutions seemingly non-existent establish system determining group individuals fault what should AMA about AMA organi zation court such can advise guide members clubs Charter membership expulsion drastic penalty AMA could apply case probably wouldnt solve problem anyway Its obvious need establish some guidelines avoid situations future expect Executive Council will have address problem near future now need follow some com mon sense guidelines establishing flying sites willing negotiate other group resolve conflicts looking new flying site stay least three miles known flying field Check hobby dealers area locate existing sites including old Charlie flies farm over doesnt belong club else fails fields established before anyone realizes proximinity try reach agreement restrict field different group frequencies would work particularly well problem individual own property else fails call flying site man HQ Geoff Styles help resolving problem involving flying sites Delaware ricl oh Colombia Ined h Carolina Virgin DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prasidensta Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20570 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News vA 23606 DIII Helms 2000 Tyvols Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancoln 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlotlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane MockavIlle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 25301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 continuing concern District IV well elsewhere general lack young people coming sport question ever same get young people interested develop interest sufficient period time keep years past number things hobby going exist now Can some things reinstituted todays soci ety attitudes people change view aviation same 40 years ago notwithstanding huge crowds Air Space Museum other depositories historical aircraft crowds looking historical relics something current interest case need develop some sort status people can relate some manner probably wise consider what going sport past time available almost daily basis something dealing model aviation full-scale flying due some might suppose glamorous years Second World War No due very widespread public interest field aviation public awareness encouraged media day remember long before big-eyed monster watch today Can remember newspapers such Pittsburgh Post Gazette carried model aircraft column Sunday edi tion sponsored competition Can remember could go newsstand get number model aviation publications now lot newsstands no longer exist ones around part drug store chains stuck corner part bookstore some shopping mall carry anything interest Occasionally possible find aviation magazine such Flying Ultra-Light model avia tion? very often place gets chance seeing model aircraft magazine hobby shop some times problem thatthere few hobby shops anymore particular area 70 miles Hobby shops time another centers recruiting hobby Remember stopping way home school existence of passed history owners died retired no around pick up ball can youngster go see what offered today has no access publica tions no hobby shop explore remains members clubs gets right down say because ones position visible Can clubs organized really job getting young people sport difficult reason being thatthemajorityoftheclubschartered AMA Radio Control clubs Nowwe have cadre expensive difficult portion sport RC everyone necessarily interest few Free Flight Indoor Control Line clubs around lot individu als enough get people large scale interested aspects Yet chance sport makes aspects desirable Somehow need get chartered clubs regard less specialty size get involved helping people start part sport does interest means need represent parts sport static displays other events probably great need Academy develop poster type can placed schools public buildings shops etc multi-color format space print local club name contact person has understood lot club effort would have support posting sort would need answer questions provide guidance newcomer very interesting letter J Frank Wood president Meade Modelers would like quote part Meade Modelers primarily fun-fly group flies out Fort Meade MD 110 Model Aviation club has annual Fourth ofJulyAir Show Fort major event year Very important club Mufflers 900/u model fuel burned via sport engines weekend fliers Most flying fields lost lost due noise generated same engines Now guy flying Sweet Stik skipping lunches buy fuel cannot/will invest tuned pipe four-stroker should old K&B 40 comes muffler Some stock specialty mufflers little nothing really abate noisethey just direct seems manufacturers would make effort fill need rather spending entire R&D budget squeezing 50 rpm out specialty racing engine contest circuit guys spend lot money state-of-the-art hardware grassroots types foundation hobby could exist without us nowhere need 24000 rpm engine fly Kadet club hobby desperately need quiet sport-engine muffler preferably costs less engine guy brings up old saw thateffective mufflers kill too much power tell him go soak quiet ride Ill getthe next larger size engineSunday flying has no max dis placement rule may agree everying Frank has say think some merit Alabama Florida Georgia issippi Puerto Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 208 879-5550 Ameocate Vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4 166 Pony Dr Sniyma TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston Sc 29405 Arthur Johnoon 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00888 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 FIfth St Shallmar FL 32579 Harry Sherani P0 Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone MountaIn GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 8488 Palatks FL 32077 Frequency Coordlnator Burnla FIelds P0 Box 1083 StrIckland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Bob Stewart Memphis Prop Busters rough day flying recently Actually Bobs flying wasnt involvedhis planes Bob loaned aSkylarkto Ron Brockmire Jemco AT-6 Jim Prillaman man aged put both planes same space same time Jim Burns Rocket City RC Club H untsville AL says ultra-light movement getting replicas could good subjects Scale projects Replicas replicas According Brandon Model Flyer Brandon FL May contest almost alostcauseThirteen contestants showed up contest club two workers short Roger Linda Cooley happened drive up information joining club initiated club helping call some effective way get things quieter Mufflers have large part question well other consid erations Perhaps time well upon us thatwe AMA need tocommitourselves time effort cost really explor ing noise coming up solutions manufacturers willing what ever reason bring about quiet operation relatively equipment need see can find solutions provide guidelines products live commun ity makes impossible legally oper ate model engine someone files noise complaint local authorities take measurement corner property find excess 65Dba after 5 pm subject fine Try liv ing means no operation city time Dowe need suppression sound bet Sorry happens soapbox time discouraging see little progress along two lines have contradic tion sorts also very much need young people keep together yet same time losing flying sites means have tell new re cruits now have no place let flythat new Free Flight Control Line Radio Control model anxious see perform am willing take suggestions see can transformed action contest club doesnt waste time putting new members work Congratulations Columbus/Ft Ben ning RC Flyers being chosen Club-of-theMonth Model Airplane News magazine District V happens located part country known liquid refresh ment sometimes referred white light nin Well Plane Factory Miami FL offering some White Litenin low calorie version drinking stuff its new blend fuel youre interested call Tom Nelson 305 255-5457 Bobby Jones claims active Control Line Stunt Aerobatics flier Co lumbus GA about lose distinc tion teaching son Tommy 10 years old fly Bobby supports PAMPA big way sent dues twice just make sure got mailing list Pro Stunt News can get Pro StuntNews mailing $700 PAMPA 329 Lincoln P1 Brooklyn NY 11238 Southeastern Scale Championships sponsored Broward County RC Asso ciation Florida drew 26 entries competition tough Well among con testants five qualified Scalemasters three won Tangerine three won Nationals also plenty sportsmanship Ramon Torres first awarded first place trophy Giant Scale discovered scoring error pointed out handed trophy Dave Platt Ramon still close second Jimmy Scroggins CD annual event Knox County RC Club recently con gratulated Richard Von Hatten making solo flight Ordinarily would particularly newsworthy Richards wife Ste phanie however building Little Stick learning fly too Thats newsworthy good news reports Memphis Model Market rousing success Action Hob bies Hobby Lobby Bridi Aircraft MidAmerica H&B among others spe cial prices would blow doors off someone put will bigger better next year says Buddy Hord vice pres ident Memphis RC Club clubs president has just elected Fellow American Institute Architects again proves modelers good people Illinois ana S Kentucky oori VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Amacciate Vice Preadente Loren HoIm 843 HIll Brook Quincy IL 82301 WIllIam Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smhhvllie MO 84089 WIllIam G Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48708 Stan Watson 3402 HIckory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 BIll Zlmmer Box 72 yarns IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 864 Grancheater St LexIngton KY 40505 Afunnythinghappened onthewaytothis columnI have much material can handle long haul suppose thats good because certainly indicates large amount Sixer activity last weekend May brought about rewarding experience jour neyed Glenview Naval Air Station join Chicago-area modelers Navy Open House Through efforts Giant Aircraft Specialists underthe leadership Rene Fardoux Glenview echoed sound modeling first time since 1972 picture below Lt Cmdr Peplow Capt Sessions base commander Rene survey scene following open ing ceremony Capt Sessionsthrew out first plane l balsa variety appropriately stamped name H elIcat hangar variety modeling dis plays set up including manufacturers static display RC models types AMA booth During two days thousands passed through area manyoohs andahs well 6347812 questions Fortunately us manning booths 6347811 answers never did understand what man wanted RC simulator got workout hangar well Whydo keep crashingthat electronic model September1984 111 Out apron generous supply full-scale aircraft graced area way old-timer modern equipment Both days whenever full-scale activity taking place air filled assorted models shapes sizes Sailplanes giant scale slow fast type flown rIot profes sional show-team-type presentation rather general modeler presenting hobby way revealed enthusiasm expertise buddy box introduced goodly number tkrill us enjoy Chicago Circle Cutters provided al continuous flying two days types flown very few popular trainer-types flown buddy handle handle built John Korbus Elden Lynch design used Circle Cutters Al Herda intro duce budding modeler thrills flying Note safety thong used along double handle capability Also note intense concentration tongue corner mouth A drill hall featured quiet sound rubber-power gracefully carrying types Indoor models toward ceiling call Charlie Sotich Don Lindley pro duced bevy Aeronuts spent hours helping round out three-discipline presentation public Del Ogren pro vided model used introduce smaller spectators thrill launching thpir own model first time thrill able meet Chicago-area modelers share experience Golly legs worn knees voice hoarse number AMA membership forms handed out new modelers directed clubs area nifty map contact numbers Greater Chicago Radio Control Association representatives Thank developing program contacts knows maybe could Glenview Nats future Welcome Charles Reed Ill KCRC Kansas City area Contest Board member Radio Control Aerobatics Char lie remembers modeling career begin ning 1956 Pat wife remembers 1959 Whoever right Charlie has competitive Pattern flier time As member NSCRA Masters program participant has experienced program hard tube roll button Welcome Charlie Please note appoint ment comes spite fact idea scale its something found fish now ably Im al lowed Bob Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro lOl4Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdiah 841 OGlenwood N Golden Valley MN 56427 Ruasell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring4494TanglewoodTrStJoseph M149085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 63711 Ron Seara 132 S Roalyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Prequency Coordinator Pate Waters 117 C Main upper Level Northoille Ml 48167 Phone Day 313348-0086 Evening 31314374244 reason am extending cour tesy District VII vice presidential nomi nees make themselves visible column am unsure time will able undertake another term busi ness conditions allow will run again require step aside weve got least two good men shooting job Either way should good race LARRY PHILLIPS Rochester Ml has thrown hat ringto run forthe office District VII Vice President Larry graduate Aeronaut ical Engineer Di rector Corporate Manufacturing Ser vices Ex-Cell-O Corp major supplier aerospace pro ducts Fortune 500 company Ex-Cell-O also major manufactUrer automotive components machine tools ordinance ve hicles packaging systems plastic com ponents Larry recruited Ex-Cell-O right out college back 1959 first two years Ex-Cell-O involved extensive management training has since held various management positions within company up until present position reports directlyto Executive VP Larrys job provides opportunityto travel exten sively parts country working solutions difficult business manufac turing problems also provides Larry opportunity meet fellow modelers wherever goes An active RC flier Larry often packs gear him business trips Boasting young age 47 Larry hesitates tell anyone has modeling over 37 years very active Control Line Aerobatics SOs 60s glamor days someone ing air shows flying three Control Line airplanes once Remember Nats being held Naval Air Stations Larry attended events attended Plymouth Internats Now really telling age Larry extremely fortunate have mar ried lovelyyoung lady Evie possesses great patience tolerance hobby almost obsession him claims Larry will sprout wings someday actually fly Larry has owned Cessna 182 well several Sailplanes through112 Model Aviation out marriage have managed bring up four children through isnowacomputerengineerworkingfor Westinghouse second medical school third sophomore Michigan State last senior high school Larry still finds time run small company manufactures Radio Control model air plane kits performs design work builds necessary molds tooling recruits wife kids friends help out manufacturing busi ness small now rapidly growing Larry has just delivered new -scale model Starduster bi-plane Ivan Kristensen Canada flown upcoming Las Vegas Tournament Champions will marketed kit later fall Larry serves VP Skymasters local flying club maintains roster close 300 members can often found structing new members Larry also serves chairman club safety committee CDs two sanctioned AMA Pattern contests year elected District VII VP Larry will attend AMA Executive Council meetings strongly feels will bring meetings high degree professionalism will accurately represent needs desires membership District Lany does profess have platform campaign prefers become known guy gets job done lot hoopla no complaining lot hard work believes good communications mind will keep close ear what membership saying will keep informed what going behind scenes Larry used managing budgets much excess entire AMA budget feels will make valuable contribution management organization still keeping mind hobby enjoy Arkansas 0 Louisiana Monica Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aseoclate VICe Preeldefita Bo FriadI 5812 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WIllIam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleanariton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct Irving IX 75081 Lany Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleevllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 farmer saying modeler Sure saw little plane crash Didnt see four shots took gun bring down Ive got credit above sadistic joke Donnie Dubose Acadian RC Club Lafayette LA newsletter Crayfish Tales Besides report newsletter got nice letter Tim Langlinias telling about Cajun Nationals sche duled two-day meet after fine Saturday rains came night washed out Sunday flying Tim says rain five fliers showed up Sport Scale entries Sunday itwas agreed award trophies basis static scale judging way smart way handle potentially bad situation Contest Directors please take note Tim mentioned Ron Chidgey won Turnaround event flying newTurnaround Class Tar Baby Tony Stillman also Pensacola won Masters Class high point award Cajuns Lafay ette must really put fine meet draw contestants other AMA districts want thank Tim letter report also wish him very best second bout back surgery last three years Cajuns really rugged can handle 60 entries Pattern RC fly through three rounds day figure out still make model Scale fliers monsoon Sunday no wonder after thisTim have disc removed back now have received new 1984-85 AMA rule book Take little time thumb through admire tremen dous amount effort has gone same time try imagine what mess efforts fly other might rule book did exist Atthe same time try realize technical facts limits book have put together volunteers right yes book put together volunteers paid still pay regular AMA dues just part something fine volunteers sometimes make human mistakes slow down process getting out book must checked double-checked taking time Still few mistakes slip through will find some corrections new book page 121 July issue Model Aviation Re-read above paragraph self-important individuals just must gripe about tardiness book perhaps would better volunteer instead gripe dont send gripe certified mail ruin validity gripe mis spelling name District VIII newsletter editors reallytore VP AMA newsletter tardiness rule book sent copy news letter Certified Mail Return Receipt Requestedand spelled last name wrong please know name has spelled correctly issue magazine asfarbackas can remember next boo boo same fellow made send Contest DirectorApplication own behalf last name still misspelled think should have OKed application no accur ate Maybe will direct next contest enter Anyhow did OK application hoping would improve both attitude accuracy Summer officially District VIII days now running 1010 1020 no relief sight managed get hold photo will showyou what likely happen airplanes flying heat should happen fly too high toward sun am asking publisher print picture show just what softening effect sun has balsa wood Scale model Crusader fact dont keep models refrigerator rest summer family will understand thefrig too small getalargerone driving through District VIII summer keep speed up least 45 mph keep sticking sinking asphalt However need have no fear burningyour lips hot ice water because guy recipe ice water now running president using Ice Water Everyone part nf niMfnrm Does seem weather getting unpredictable antipeople time year country has worse tornados ever before Right now suffering serious drought just above us AMA Districts VI IX having terrifying floods entire Spring slate contests DistrictVl II grossly messed up high winds instance just attended Spring Fling Eastfield Boomers Dal las postponed April because 30- 35-mph winds Darn liars cant fly wind like lam particularly proud oftheGlideractivity has generated Dallas area Eastfield Boomers young beginners group Southwest Soaring League combination interested Soaring modelers mentioning particularly gliding activity Dallas area dontaim slightthe restof DistrictVlll Itis just Soaring both growing gaining skills faster anyplace else USA right now As rest District would wager weve got Soaring going among 10000 AMAers anywhere else country flat land have create own slopes stout cord strong rubberband Hey fellas explain wife girl friend what high start better also explain Glider winch some girl take along help get Glider up keep enthusiasm high level June 3rd Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers held very inter esting Pro-Am Soaring meeting ProAm ihe status pro amateur generally based honor system ladies gentlemen September 1984 113 will probably scoff tell modeler flew Scale model Crusader too close sun hot DIstrict VIII temperature 103 heat close proximity wIth suns rays can see can soften balsa wood old-timers suggest hot summer five-state District Vlliyou yourmaneuvenundera maximum alti tude no threefeet eightinches cooi might just take up indoor flyingl Dick Johnson photo arent amateurs generally two years less flying experience no contest experience pro anyone above experience level Teams chosen pro amateur pro could help am time during flight flying amateurs plane Scoring pro stricting precision relaxed rules amateur end four rounds pros highest score amateurs lowest score dropped really fun think everyone learned something Try * * * * * * Thats flight* * * * * * Colorado S Kansas S Noitroska 0 North Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aesoclate Vice Preeldenta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd univac Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8206 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 DIck Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1. Aurora CO 80015 Thn Mattem 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 816S Cloudas Sioux Fails 8057103 Prequsacy Cooidnator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 & Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 9228107 Evening 303 936-3266 Colorado Congratulations Harry Sutherland Bob Heathcote Grand Junction CO RC Modelers Harry Bob recently featured June issue Senior Voice monthly newspaper published distributed Colorado article shared early encounters full-scale aviation well model activities related both men enjoyed model aviation build ing flying instructing others assisting modeling activities local schools article complete picture Harry Bob holding model Harry newsletter editor club does great job Way go Harry Bob North Dakota Craig Schmidt president Basin Modelers Association Williston ND comes report indicating lots work new field following picture shows inter esting field rules sign Club member Dale Johnson right partner family busi ness produces monuments memorials tombstones Dale donated sign consists piece black African granite club rules engraved thereon accented gold silver inlay Estimated value over $1000 President Craig Schmidt left Nebraska Dallas Wilhelm Jr sends report Hastings Skylarks indicating extremely well-received mall show April Dallas says club has purchased several AMA video tapes put good use during show Over 85 models displayed lots club members got out information shared experiences over weekend show have large num berof youth involved club annual ly fly six 12 demonstrations various local regional civic groups celebra tions Skylarks annually co-host MidNebraska RC Pattern Championships Grand Island Modelers Sounds like lots great activities folks Im sure doing lots promote modeling positive lightkeep up good work short follow-up July District IX column may recall told Denver Mile-Hi RC Clubs activity raise funds Vanessa Bennett four-year-old sole survivor attack murder parents older sister Im happy report Mile-Hi club activity cooperation other Denver area clubs raised total $500 April forthe medical fund little Vanessa Modelers have fun nicest people Has club adopted school Contact Geoff Styles AMA HQ details should receive issue just prior Nats August 5-121984 Reno NV should great onesee Reno Arizona lorora ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presideat Darwin N Barns 8252 ETurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lao vegas NV 89107 Gl9nn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 63 12 Kenneth AveOrangevale CA95662 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95626 Phone 916 961-9603 attended Executive Council meeting AMA HQ Reston VA since last col umn Something really notable about meeting fact joint meeting chairmen various contest boards purpose hammer outa method getting rule book out time believe may have achieved major change dropping cross proposals still have till Septemberi stto get proposals just cant modify somebody elses later date lot transacted meeting wont use limited column space dwell wentto Las Vegas earlyMayto visitthe Las Vegas Radio Control Club invited club president Bob Larson also met airport club meets Dennys restaurant Las Vegas din ner arrangements no problem Attending meeting former Phoenix AVP Mike Lee Mike now lives Las Vegas nearlythe Assistant Editor magazine earlier year job got out USAF received offer firm Vegas area took second thoughts about East Coast winters showed club Jay Gerbers great FF film Adrift Air club members put up Circus Circus Hotel Some may aware owner Circus Circus modeler name Bill Bennett hes done lot hobby attended another BIRD club meeting Award Excellence club celebrat ing its 25th anniversary meeting held larger facility usually use good thing relocated crowd huge ran Honorary Member John Brodbeck Sr attendance also Dick Tichenor RCM made Honorary Member night Dale Willoughby yet another Honorary Member photograph ing whole event presented club plaque honoring 25 years existence wished well MyAVP Hawaii Al Tuttle writes recently mainland flew California met upwith Joe Bridi two drove Toledo Show Al 114 Model Aviation . V DickJohnson iong-timeAMAerfrom Dallas isa bonafide Inventor Because Dick knows dare buiid ordinary model airpiane Therefore month shows us latest rubberband-powered creation tissue-covered Scsi model V-163 keep thin wIng warping build heavy jig looking like tennis racket keep fiat paper tightening invented jig aircraft worked booth Joe stopped visited along way fun trip Al says chance fly club visited last month Joint Military RC Flyers Oceanside CA impressed site MyAVPintheSacramentoareachecked say didnt have news worth report ing says hes looking guys up invite him some ofyourdoings names Bob Kampmann address top column new AVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie writes activity tapering off enter hot summer build ing season Darwin did attend annual fly-in Central Arizona Model ers held atSedona AZ meet run Dick Scalf under no-cost registration mat fly much want time fly receive ticket toward raffle prizes given out conclusion Satur day evening bring own steak whatever everything else furnished including champagne After dinner night flying inter ested Darwin says transmitter impound run Ron Ropp did great job interesting new frequencies seemed outnumber old Remember Im available visit club prop line well work some thing out AMA booth has kept busy can schedule mall show write give dates Theres no cost ever AMA still has building fund drive Whenever visit club always have $5 lapel pins $10 patches Also would good time club get its name listed donor new HQ building Simply have treasurer hand check made out Building Fund bigger better Lots clubs have done now recognized through display names HQ THERMALS Alaska o osa C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameoclat Vice Preadents Al Culver Box 88 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachkey 4050 Four Ave. N Great Falla MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WIckilne P0 Box 823 Klamath Falla OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 lot Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Nats Reno August 5th through 12th clubs moved contests around would few conflicts As result exception RAMS Fun-Fly Auburn field August 5th nothing hap pens District Xl until 18th PASS holds LSF meet Blue Lake Park near Portland two days 1 8th & 19th same weekend Tn-City Modelers hold twoday Pattern Sport Scale event field near Kenniwick WA enjoy floatplanes CAMS club will hold floatplane Fun-Fly Coeur dAlene ID 18th 19th next weekend brings annual Hogs Hollow BBQ Fun-Fly MRRCS field near Puyallup As described before great get-together past indication will roasting going outside BBQ pit Camping possible isnt water will two Glider contests weekend 25th 26ththe NWSS will sponsor Calgary Alta Eugene Aeronautswill hold otherat EugeneThe Salem RC Pilots Association has scheduled two-day fun-fly field Turner OR also 25th 26th neighbors north RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern Contest Frys Corner BC interested get touch Chuck Daven port address Competition Calendar because seem remember either place date may change time read fact always wise check out listings have travel long way Right off bat September Farragut Fliers will hold two contests first two weekends September 1 2 will Soaring meet September 8 9 will Giant Scale Fly-in both held theirfield Farragut ID As hear fantastic field park avidly supported park management know Farragut group will best make enjoyable time Also 8th 9th Chilliwack Modelers will host floatplane fly-in Harrison Hot Springs BC People have gone give 4-star rating fly off beach right downtown much done make modelers enjoy staynot just club members also townspeople regular schedule very important Annual OMAS Fun-Fly Held 25th 26th August year anniversary dedication super field OMAS-1 made up members lean strongly toward very large planes meet open planes sizes ordinary landing gear yours floats bring enjoy best places fly either float regularly-equipped planes Food bever ages will available Verboort sausage worth trip site near Banks OR Also thinkthatGil Horstman will hostthe Intermountain Scale Builders contest again year low-key meet usually has theme such WW Golden Age extra points awarded planes meet requirements However air craft welcome mode flying FF orCL RC Held Gils north Spokane contest will August 19 ContactAVP Bruce Nelsonforup-to-the minute information According schedule FF activity light August 19th SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake 25th 26th Willamette Modelers Club will host Northwest FF Champion ships Parkers Field near Albany OR WMC will also host Silents Please O-T September 15th 16th same place As far know will no CL activity District Xl August September Northwest CL Scale Rally scheduled site announced later probably vicinity Vancouver BC Check AVP Dave Mullens better info very nextweekend September8-9 Raider Roundup 84 Washington State Control Line Championships Kent WA Contact Dave Mullensforthe latest information understandtherewill bethesameeventsas last year except will have no Rat Race O-T Stunt will added Ron Standley prez Marymoor club hint cleaning rubberbands oil Some use cornstarch problem get cornstarch off Ron advises someone suggested using kitty litter will absorb goop leave residue little later newsletter advises against used kitty litter point well-taken also advised use rubberbands few flights discard Thats good idea since usuallyfindthatyourbands too old no longer hold wing some high-G maneuver Word Idaho Sympo held Pocatello year success dont have results quality models very high different subjects en tered AVPAI Culver entered Culver Cadet figures MyrI Ingram aCanadair CL215 powered two Wankels has landing gear can removed offthe-water flying Stu Rhodes unusual Waco EPF6 took first place its class Hopefully Ill have report later maybe pictures Also Salmon RC Fliers Salmon ID recently dedicated new field honor Warren Holcomb Mr Holcomb passed away recently member Salmon club new field has asphalt taxiways well asphalt runway excellent pit facilities fliers attendance Montana Idaho forthe fun-fly dedication Montana group involved Jemco Scale Racing As understand require ments eithertheJemcO Sport Scale P-Si P-39 K&B 40 stock muffler 10/6 prop shortened pylon course 10 laps flying start Helena Great Falls possibly Missoula presently involved sounds like fun has definite advantage limiting certain aspects mightturn horsepower/special-design contest tends turn off just interested sport racing like development Super Sport Racing Circuit active Southern Oregon Based around Sig Supersport no modifications allowed single engine allowed Since single design race really turns out pilotvs pilot contest anyone interested get touch Dick Wickline AVP Klamath Falls OR pre-flight bird fly make sure that last hard landing didnt knock something loose Also fly friend something happens alone could turn out whole lot worse has Its summertime go out fly some thing latest show team schedule have Barons August11 thEEA FlyIn Priest River ID August 18thScout Jamboree Farragut State Park Farragut ID September 15 Deutsches Fest Odessa WA HAPPY FLYING September 1984 115 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Rons Book Back Indoor Fliers Welcome Second Edition Building & Flying Indoor Model Airplanes single effective tool intro duce teach confirm beginner ranks aeromodelers well-written wellillustrated book must book tells story well concentrates phase model airplane building/flying takes beginner way start through least moderately sophisti cated models losing beginners interest Furthermore its author must know what talking about have skill writer illustrator get across Ron Williams booksucceedsadmirablyin important requirements Ron tells beginner what Indoor flying about starts off delta-winged plastic-prop SRPSM Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model inspiring photographs ultra-clear drawings Ron taught archi tectural drawing Columbia University beginner told what doing howto Ron leadsthe beginnerthrough series progressively expert Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans microfilm models goes solidly Hand-Launched Gliders and-Flying Scale ans As have previously written Whew kid its Stickto book can make expert brings us final thing instruction book must have qualify single effective tool. k record successful modelers give credit book teacher too Ron Williams book Building & Flying door Model Airplanes has can name number fliers just Columbia Universitys Rotunda have / 0 benefited book point pride Mark Ferguson won pres tigious Henry Orzech Trophyas flierwho made progress during 1982-83 season Marks models have designs book own learned book what goal should order correct materials gather correct tools set up workshop what constituted quality course construct quality models book also provided Mark basics adjusting flying showed up Rotunda good models some idea selecting rubber winding expert fliers attracted him willing help advice Twice Mark has taken second place Pennyplane flying full-bore biplane Jaecks design against stiff competition bad beginnerwho learned book No matter capable individual book has good beginner succeed Somehow. Somehow have get book school town library Somehowwe ourselves have succeed doing Some have get help individuals power help us get book library school What Number OneThe books second edition has printed thisiuly cost $1495 will distributed nationally through bookstores Peregrine Smith Book ISBN-O-87905-161-2 can ordered local bookstore Oryou can send stamped self-addressed envelope pub lisher Gibbs Smith himself ask total cost copies shipped directly Send letter Gibbs M Smith Inc Peregrine Smith Books PO Box 667 Layton UT 84041 Number Two Lew Gitlow advises Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440 will begin shipping Augustasingle copy boxed postpaid two free plan sheets MS Easy B. regular price $1495 Or. $2000 MS will include aSlow Poke Easy B kit eithercase also get free illustrated 16-page catalog NumberThree case collector may want copy first edition send stamped self-addressed envelope toJohnJ Brown 13362 Fairmont Way Santa Ana CA 92705 Bill Hannan tells John has few copies still available Number Four ideas howwecan placethismostvaluablebookin nations city town libraries schools Go e next month 116 Model Aviation Io
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/09
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L Executive Council Meeting Minutes Continued Due length minutes May 5 1984 AMA Executive Council meet in& unable print entirety last months issue remainder minutes follows including Appendi ces II page 107 XIV OMAHAWKS Worth reported after Omahawks legal counsel advised friend court brief proposed AMAs legal coun sel desired ex-president Omahawks wrote open letter AMA members criticizing AMA several subjects Itwas suggested rebuttal Mr Olsons criticism published Model Aviation Worth distributed draft version Council read comment upon approved Council authorize Worth send re sponse letter Mr Olson published ModelAviation 9 3 against 5 7 2 1 abstained EVP XV CONTEST DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS McGinnis asked other VPs ascertain own districts volume CD applications received recent past indicating abuse CD system may Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Five Students Five young people have awarded equal scholarships Sig Memorial Fund fund created honor memory Glen Sigafoose co-founder president Sig Manufacturing Company Montezuma IA Glen lost life 1980 crash Pitts Special biplane air show Contributions scholarship fund have come Sig Manufacturing Glens friends supporters administration fund handled AMA supplement basic Academy scholarship program happening terms excessive free memberships research needed de termine deterence desirable XVI LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE Noting American Society Associa tion Executives ASAE offers magazine entitled Leadership reasonable cost decided VPs inter ested subscribing could request same HQ have cost deducted budgets XVII AWARDS Two Superior Service Awards Fellowship Award approved pub licity follow after presentations XVIII FALL MEETING approved Fall Executive Council meeting shall held Toronto Canada probablyOctober2o-21 part joint meeting officers MAAC Model Aeronautic Association Canada XIX ADJOURNMENT meeting ended 105 am May 6 number items decid ed time-critical carried over Summer meeting August 13 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Any student AMA member has financial need may apply considera tion AMA scholarship winners auto matically eligible No set number winners picked year 1983 winners have received $500 award help advanced education SUSAN BROWN Stone Mountain GA very active model aviation family member Thermal Thumbs Atlanta Susan has flown Nats since 1980 winning first second third place trophies King George Contest 1980 1982 1983 Susan flew well enough gain second third place events An AMA member since 1976 Girl Scout 11 years active marching concert bands high school Susan earned place National Honor Society school Math Honor Club As student Dekalb Community College Clarkston GA working towards degree Business Administration efforts have already resulted being named Deans List KENNETH PURZYCKI Parsippany NJ graduated Parsippany Hills High School now student Old Domin ion University Norfoll4 VA majoring Computer Science interests grew up model aviation competitive swim ming computers As swimmer has won local regional national awards 1983 high school team won New Jersey State Championships Ken feels team efforts swimming have taught him valuable lessons cooperation encouragement As Control Line flier Garden State Circle Burners has avid competitor since 1979 won second place Precision Aeroba tics AMA Nats Since time has competed 1980 1982 Nats along several other local regional events winning first place trophies H father helped him develop interest model aircraft got him started competition four years old ROBERT BALDUS Des Moines IA has flying serious competition since 1980 won first place both Fast Slow Combat Minneapolis en joys model aviation family sport father twin brother Active high school cross country runner Boy Scout 10 years Robert made time work local restaurants earn funds finance further education Grad uating 12th out 336 students now engineering student Iowa State Ames PATRICK BALDUS also engineering student Iowa State has loved model avia tion several years flew Nats Lincoln NE both Fast Slow Combat high school member Honor Roll keen cross country runner Continued page 107 102 Model Aviation ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O Executive Director John Worth p Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski Executive Secretary Joyce Hager troiier Giseie Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Can Maroney Membership Director Carol Merfeid ic Relations Director Geoff Styiese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt Publications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojsiavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Know People time go meeting orashow ora contest invariably someone will ask questions about other officers some committee makeup frequently asked question Nats Execu tive Committee does get touch member Committee no secret about membership Nats Executive Committee just hap pens have never really thought would need publicize list So let clear air situation giving list defining basic function Committee HOMER SMITH r chairman also represents Free Flight interests Nats calls chairs meet ings issues reports sees generally going well planning subsequent Nats As Free Flight manager also has see people named various FF event directorships appoints category director sees equip ment available events mil lion other things need doing during meet BEV WISNIEWSKI represents Con trol Line interests Nats also category manager does same type things required Homer week meet have rather oversimplified role woman works --- off during meet DICKSONHEIMDickrepresentsthe Radio Control interests Nats also cate gory director RC has no less responsibility Homer Bev Perhaps some respects mainly due entry size RC BRYANTTHOMPSON Tommy facili ties manager required run site another equipment operation make sure equipment operational just make sure equipment exists Responsibility trailer full AMA equipment little nuts bolts needed keep events going falls Tommy JOHN WORTH John course HQ operative responsible seeing paperwork should should sets contracts arranges services gets ball rolling start meet istheguyyou have see crew members least have problem entry guy ultimate ly responsible financial accounting Nats guy Thursday Nats wants desperately collapse soft chair poolside cannot because pressure things yet done RON MORGAN CONTEST DI RECTOR guy final say Nats Da BOSS Trying define tasks like trying write Gone Wind longhand Contest Directors can just begin feel responsi bilities man has contend problems has resolve hour day Contest Directors will have satisfied knowing precious few people organization would tackle job like nearly well Ron THE COMMITTEE tions primarily put Nats people enjoy Sometimes miss mark bit whole hell ajob no pay None save very occasional person will walk up say thankyou Try mayeven feel better Butwait notthewhole Committee mentioned above nucleus group appointed Executive Coun cil manage operate Nats addi tion Executive Council has authorized Committee appoint up five others will function some specialist capacity such communications manager man power manager etc cannot give names five Committee has yet officially name func tions Perhaps after Nats can get name people get contact member Committee unless know person ally write care AMA HQ letter will forwarded promptly responsewill itswaytoyou quite rapidly Members Unite yearwe hold annual membership meeting during Nats week year no exception meeting discuss what has happened during previous year pat ourselves back wonderful job have done wait people bring us back earth very pointed questions cer tainly will brought up least hope want questions require further action will brought up resolution atthe first Executive Council meeting possible So Nats save Wednesday evening August 8 attend YOUR meeting help usto help meeting planned 8 pm atthe Conven tion Center room announced HQ area over 85000 members should expecting least couple hun dred folksto show up butmyguessis less 50 will attend Will missing Across Border Executive Council meets four times year generally discuss problems Academy hopefully resolve benefit majority Normally meetings held either HQ Reston VA conjunction some important event fall meeting will held Toronto Canada will first time EVER joint meeting AMA Model Aircraft Association Canada MAAC has happened very fortun ate having neighboring countryas closely allied Canada feel have lax having meeting years ago goals meeting explore possibility joint National Model Airplane Championships What other items should discuss would like input matter subject Canada just very enjoyable weekend fine country guest Frank Vicki Anderson show show much like US model airplane shows IMS WRAMS Toledo MACS etc although bit smaller scale due primarily lack space arena use quality models dis played number exhibitors get better year year blessed warm weather rather high winds kept heartiest skipping air show por tion Frank Vicki added some interest show year including ultra-light aircraft needed consider ing other excellent attractions inside Andersons can well proud re sults quite involved efforts Council As stated opening months column receive requests infor mation people positions some authority within Academy What better place carry discussions people going through list mem bers Executive Council better believe am going touch will running elected office within Academy year least until writings can have no influence outcome election want accused politicking anyone way following MY opinion of named may find single soul agrees statements JOHN BYRNE VP DISTRICT II John VP during 1975-78 ran President against Earl Witt 1978 again elected VP 1980 second term beginning 1981 attorney licensed New York State maybe others very capable member USPJA Pattern Scale judging very active activi ties District II As member Executive Council find him very attentive detail quite willing speak out regarding issues concerned about well-being Academy tends support issues will result holding line financially criticism actions Council meetings would motion made him worded such belongs legal brief less formal atmosphere meetings fine contributing member BOB UNDERWOOD VP DISTRICT VI Bob newer almost said younger members Council coming board Continued page 106 September 1984 103 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 isa view of Academy employees home office Reston VAa rare picture everybody onetime wantyou meetthem L- R HerbSiibermann magazine art director standing behind Herb Mike Adamson accounting clerk Carl WheeieyModi Aviation editor pubiisher Linda Brown administrative secretary Mike MacKenzie computer operations assistant behind Mike John Worth executive director Debbie Stowers Xerox fiim iibrarian Lou Ward public relations secretary incomparable Micheline Madison director competition services behind Mich Gloria Cook ciub secretary Giseie Jackson comptroiier Andrea Peterson pubilcations assistant Patty Chertoff ciub membership cierk behind Patty Doug Pratt speciai events director IJrmi Grosh microfilm clerk Shiriey Brown accounting cierk Vince Mankowski assistant executive director Sarah Ramsey stock clerk Jackie Zerm data entry clerk Gregg Chartrand buiiding manager Anthony Holmes maii/suppiy & services Diane Hawiey accounting assistant Mike Woodfoik membership coordinator Joyce Hager executive coordinator standing nextto Joyce Caroi Merfeid membership director Directly behind Caroi favorite peopie aimost invisible Debbie Dews contest sanctions secretary Next isCari Maroney director special services Geoff Styles pubiic reiatlons director end Hidden somewhere Trina Young membership cierk Kay Scheil plans seles/hobby shop service/typesetter Penny Hudson competition services secretary wonderful people ksep AMA HO going service organization keep happy 1 thought youd like meet began servingon theAMA Council 1972 closed out 1971 some 39000 members Today 1 984 will easily top 90000 members will never forget seeing old AMA HQ office 806 15th Street NW Washington DC no rugs floor ceiling low could easily reach up touch Desks typewriters metal file cabinets worn looking nothing matched FAQ efforts service organization top drawer same now few em ployees John Worth put together atopquality team eight nine employees Look picture above took two days ago Reston have about 40 employees modern equipment beautiful brick building own want meet wonderful people work AMA help make everything go Along Way over past 12 years must have done something right little Texas buddy Johnny Clemens says Its pride serving Its sure salary AMA District VPs EVP/Sec-Treas President get no salary work voluntarily want give financial sidelight AMA building paid yet members think still owe Big Bank $895000 principal Ac cording Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski will soon embark program pay off note call itMop Up Mortgage Mop Up Mortgage just getting underway Meanwhile Vince hinted anyone mails him much $25 will have name enshrined inside buildoP UP 7I 14OIiTGAG mg forever Anybody mails him $100 will get free mop also paying about $1 0000 month primenoteAsmallpieceofthisisapplied principal end 10 years have $500000 balloon note dont want wait long want pay off now Vernon Wallace Kingman AZ writes have four chances sign up new mem bers year no membership forms CDs concerned Open members should have least five blank membership cards Send some doing just Vernon have good idea Thanks being concerned Gene Wielms Clearwater FL writes have just moved Tampa area Control Liner am now looking RC Please mail list chartered clubs area way Gene Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes talk about safety being chairman AMA Safety Com mittee am sending two plastic-enclosed Safety Regulations lists appears need approach flying RC planes nearly same manner private plane flying Thank Charlie two preflight check lists mounted hard clear plastic best have ever seen will pass out Council next meeting Donald Weigt Madison WI writes quick note question June MA Yes AMA should continue supportAmer ican Control Line racing teams interna tional competition though few interested participants . Wly should FFer CLer join AMA join contests insurance AMA supposed represent American modelers just RC fraternity Lets alienate members removing few benefits have us d letter Donald agree will continue support CL FF international teams reminds newsletter editors should aware ourAMA Nation al Newsletter get need mail copy newsletter AMA HQ monthly exchange setup Also want items newsletter picked up reproduced N N need mail copy home Birmingham AL above address As editor fre quently feature interesting editorials cartoons features etc See next month 104 Model Aviation AMA HomeownersExecutive Directors Insurance CoverageView ProgramHO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Public Relations Director writ ing about insurance Shouldnt concerned general public sees sport model aviation what think model aviators Sure thats valid point view let suggest public relations also includes what Academy members think Academy does serve should people belong national organization Can offer betterservices still keep mem bership rates sight Insurance sound reason belong AMA have some assets want protect case problem basic AMA liability personal accident fire theft package does good job Now addition coverage because large organization paying lot basic protection also able offer other insurance coverage optional basis Thus through company provides basic coverage can offer homeowners insurance cases gives better coverage costs lot less coverage may already have addition offers primary coverage regarding model aircraft Alexander & Alexander insurer second largest independent agency world understands model aviation knows people sport have visited Nats regional contests local flying fields National Center Aeromodeling happy us appreciate safety-oriented approach modeling promotional efforts get people activity therefore constantly looking ways provide benefits mem bers Homeowners Insurance Program good example intended offer members might able get individually same time reduce exposure AMAs liability insurance coverage increased costs idea simply people buying home owners coverage buy AMAs insur ance company includes primary liabil ity coverage model aircraft need AMAs secondary coverage reduced costs affect AMA dues struc ture minimized overall effect can hold costs line providing membership benefits Heres what AMA homeowners pack age provides Firemans Fund Insurance Company writes policies Toll free number quotations espe ciallyforAMA members no obligation1 -800-652-4829 Firemans Fund local offices will handle claims Close immediate contact insured Replacement cost dwelling de preciated value Replacement cost contents de preciated value $300000 Comprehensive Personal Lia Way Were. Aswe looktoward AMAs 50th anniversary 1986 its fascinating note compared came 1940 example AMA total income just under $11000 ended year little over $1000 red next year income inched up $12611 AMA ended year $111 black Back membership dues SOC $100 SOC rubber-powered model fliers license $100 gas power difference represented extra cost insurance gas model fliers Back financial statement showed HQ salaries added up about $4000 Executive Director Secretary Techni cal Director Secretary-Stenographer clerical help pre-war World War II im mediately after war picture began change dramatically AMAs June 30 1946 financial statement half year showed jump membership dues income $33053 Administrative expense salaries weere identified separately just over $1 5000 Looking present situation al 90000 members 40 employees annual budget about $3 million own building valued over $1 million change less 50 years incredible 50th anniversary expect have over 100000 members theres good chance burn-the-mortgage campaign about turned successful building will debt-free borrow almost $1 million build head quarters/museum could pay off completely hurry could get average per member donation $10 average per club donation $100 bility coverage policies exclude aircraft accidents group models exclusion $2000 medical payments third party injuries can compensated need legal action $5000 ALL RISK models parts equipment wear tear nuclear dam age vermin flying crashes excluded highlights obvious items comparison present coverage phone call toll free num ber above will reveal whether can save money get coverage both com pared present homeowners policy can get lower premium no presently paying switching companies can benefit AMA case special toll free num ber will bring instant information account executivewillingly--no run around Thats basis new campaign get rid mortgage itcertainlywould fitting could enter second 50 years out way AMAs Olympics. big Control Line World Championships shaping up Chicopee MA site 83 85 Nats Twenty-one countries including Peoples Republic China have sent entry information event take place Westover Air Force Base September 17 through 22 Contestants coming other far away places too such New Zealand South Africa first time Control Line World Championships USA fact first time Western Hemisphere specific competition events held Speed Team Race Precision Aero batics Combat Someof top mod elers countrywill run events others will US teams So will great gathering best Control Liners around world once-in-a-lifetime opportunity see people read hear aobut no admission charge spectators everyone welcome athletic olympics going California summer its appropriate note modeling world champion ships similarly structured FAI Feder ation Aeronautique Internationale similar world olympic organization AMA equivalent US Olympic Commission teams selected similarly FAI countries major difference however model olympics held typically three per year 1984 thus have teams going France Scale Japan Indoor New England Control Line Next year well send teams Australia RC Soaring Netherlands RC Aerobatics Yugoslavia Free Flight Romania Space models possibly Canada RC Heli copters total international activity tremen dous its going year Funding AMA teams comes FAI budget based $1 allocation adult AMA member fund also covers sending US representatives annual FAI meetings international rules produced AMA members also have option increase ALL RISK coverage beyond $5000 level offered will no argu ments because model disappeared flying site unlocked vehicle Mys terious disappearance will covered addition model stepped 300-lb flying buddy driven over car will also covered What have got lose Absolutely nothing What have got gain Pos sibly great deal Ask quotation today success AMA program hinges members like get volved success AMA Home owners Insurance Program can great small based number members decide part participants will helping keep annual AMA membership dues under control spreadContinued next page September 1984 105 Homeowners Insurance Continued page 105 ing out insurance coverage another company share risk other words DO have nothing lose much gain members have found Homeowners Program offers much often less paying previously effect premium reduction amounts free AMA membership im proved coverage reduced potential cost AMAa fantastic combination Academy has responsibility work members end endeavor produce sensible balanced cost-effective useful programs benefit majority members basic thrust Homeowners Insurance Program may better what now have cost may less now paying program has primary covering model aircraft liability consider switching program no-cost phone call will let find out whether combination saving money and/or get ting better coverage will apply Try call 1-800-652-4829 White House Recognizes AMAs Adopt-A-School Program letter White House James K Coyne Special Assistantto President Reagan Private Sector Initiatives has asked details Academys Adopt-A-School Program program announced August 1983 issue Model Aviation page 101 opportunity AMA char tered clubs assist both young people educators communities Several chartered clubs have already con tacted National Center Aeromodel ing let us know involved selected school area benefit have yet decided come apart veryworthwhile effort re-printing theAugust 1983 article full Please read Discuss next club meeting Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs AdoptA-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacherwith programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given bythe club space per mits Show-and-tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion communityforthis public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school effort AMA clubAny problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community theirclub swilling playasmall part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involve ment human interest stories lfyourclub achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsoryou help aflying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service forthe future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long 106 Model Aviation overdue will happen unless take positive steps Adopt-A-School can vehicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification bya club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligibleforthe special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back yourcommunity model aviation opportunityto reduce yourtaxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?? Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can provide supporting brochures sample letter make easier approach local school need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start subscription Model Aviation right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation con structive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher his/her AMA number will rest Pres Column t pa gelO3 1983 teacher St Louis school system active RC Scale builder flier many-time member RC Scale team World Championships past president National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers severaltime event director Scale event atthe Nats wife Rae two daughters Ann Kathy have worked rightalongwith Bob various modeling functions continue support efforts Bob rather quiet member Coun cil generally speaks out subject darn good reason frequently contributes items agenda seems pay quite close attention discussions H voting record tends indi cate strong interest minimizing changes policy aint bad way to say rut certainly forthright people group appears very sincere Next month will give review trip China guest Peoples Repub lic China National Aero Club following issue will present opinion two Council members Till lets go flying Frank Garcher R chairman Hobby industry Aasoclatlons Model Aeronautics Division AMA Fellowship plaque receIved AMA Executive Director John Worth 1984 HiA annual meeting presntatlon made recognition Garchers manyyears hobby industry lead ership support AMA projecta Minutes May 5 1984 Executive Council Meeting Appendices II APPENDIX AMA/FAI PROGRAM OPERATING FUNDS Sources Funds 1 Membership allocation $1 00 Open membership 2 FAI Stamp sales net profit through sale FAI stamps 3 Donations specificallyearmarked FAI Operating Fund 4 AMA General Funds allocated Council action follows a The AMA Executive Director will prepare Annual FAI Operating Fund Budget illustrating projected income expense additional funding required specific amounts will au Ehonzed Executive Council action funds taken AMA general funds Operat ing Fund Budget presented approved last Council meeting preceding year question b Adjustments may required will subject Council action successive Coun cil meeting during FAI Operating Fund budget year Adjustments requiring additional funds will taken AMA general funds c The AMA President may determine addi tional expenditures may judge neces sary purpose will indicate amount designed Contingency Fund made part annual Operating Budget d US-hosted World Championships surplus e An AMA FAI Program fund-raising program will inaugurated administered HQ staff person designated Executive Director An AMA FAI Program fund-raising chairman will designated AMA President task will raise funds provide budget shortfall sources funds identified above Any short fall remaining after such fund-raising effort will nevertheless provided general funds except Executive Council takes other action Application Funds 1 NAA Franchise Fee related World Cham pionships hosting fees 2 US Team Expense AMA funding US teams requires Council authorization cate gories events a Definition team will specified FAI Sporting Code category event b Modification team makeup can effected Council action butwill never less speci fied FAI 3 US Team Expenses Covered a Entry Fee including lodging meals duration meet b Apex airfare principal airport nearest his/her home principal airport nearesttheWorld Championships site c Team practice maximum three days World Championships sites d Model box transportation up 80% actual cost 4 Other Expenses a US World Champions AMA members 3 above b AMA-hosted World Championships continental US general policy such ex penses will maintained follows i An AMA offerto host aWorld Championships will based breakeven business plan becomputed mostconservative partici pant projection additional 10% con tingency factor ii Only special expense incurred byAMA HQ will charged AMA-hosted event Staff travel per diem printing patches decals pins memorabilia special out-of-town expenses local transportation etc UsualAMAstaff salariesare charged well normal office function expense HQ personnel participation AMAhosted World Championships shall subject approval President request Executive Director 5 FAI Meeting Expense a Three categories FAI meeting expense Continued page 102 recognized i AMA National Officer FAI meeting participa tion ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee member iii AMA staff observer guest witness other designated bytheAMA President notto exceed three people per year b Funding FAI Meeting Expense i AMA National Officer AMA general funds ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee memberfrom AMA general funds iii AMA staff other presidential deter mination Council approval request Council member simple majority Council approval AMA general funds 6 FAI Contingency Fund Disposition fund discretion AMA President Other Considerations Program Participant Funds Funds generated specific FAI program participants entry fees donations other sources under control appropriate team selection com mittee management funds receipt deposit disbursement banking account ing periodic reports will AMA HQ staff Funds having running balance excess $2500 will earn interest determined bytheAMA Comp troller amounts excess $2500 AMA Executive Council Surveillance Coun cil member will designated monitor FAI Operating Fund will report fund situation Council meeting AMA FAI Operating Fund Management management administration related account ing functions account routine matter AMA general functions under direction AMA Executive Director Fund Surplus DeflcitAny Fund surplus carried forward nextyear acomponent determining budget deficit isto carried following year similarly APPENDIX II jANUARY 1 1984 Start cycle january 1 through September 1 c Propo sals accepted HQ numbers sends copies Chairman/Coordinator review com ments breakdown sub-parts Return HQ distribution CB members activ ity continuous throughout period SEPTEMBER 11984 Postmarkcutoff date new proposals September 1 through September 15 ew approval basic proposals completed CB Chairman/Coordinator Basic propo sals submitted forpublication ModelAvation SEPTEMBER 13 1984 line submitting basic proposals publication Model Aviation OCTOBER1984 HQ Chairman/Coordinator prepare Initial Vote NOVEMBER 1 1984 l Aviation mailed general membership December issue Model Aviation containing Basic Proposals distributed Comments general membership accepted reviewed DECEMBER 11984 ends Initial Vote CB members Complete Initial Vote December 15 postmark deadline JANUARY 15 1985 Deadline submit refined proposals publication Tabulate distribute vote results propo salsthatpasswithCBcommentstOCB members FEBRUARY 1985 rman/Coordinator deter mines final wording proposals MARCH 1985 l issue Model Aviation containing refined proposals mailed mem bership APRIL 1985 ents revised proposals accepted general membership MAY 11985 ends final vote toCB members MAY 151985 mark deadlinecomplete final vote HQ Chairman/Coordinator tabulate Final Vote publish synopsis new rules JULY1985 Manuscript new rule bookis gener ated Nats AUGUST 1985- Nats OCTOBER 1985 Review typeset proofread galleys NOVEMBER 1985 e-up print DECEMBER 1985 e new rule book Scholarship Winners Continued page 102 relaxation enjoys collecting postage stamps Patrick ranked upper 5% class graduation Through hard work school leisure time Patrick came member Talented Gifted TAG Club achieved Eagle Scout rank ing Boy Scouts America FABIO CAMPANA Newburgh NY following course Aeronautical Engineer ing Syracuse University NY Graduating Valley Central High School top 5% 18th out 337 students Fablo wants make contribution future aero space high school named National Honor Society school Spanish Beta Tau Honor Societies won varsity award ski team Other school activities included marching band chess club photography editor year book spare time pursued music photography scouting model aviation earned rank Eagle Scout eight years ago still found time fly RC contests resulting several first second third place trophies Asa member SOURS club has active modeler several years wish young people good fortune college careers Sig Manu facturing Academy proud play small part assisting deserving students Congratulations Aviator Contest See June1984 issue ModelAviation page 101 detailsor write AMA Competing models Scale flying nonflying model must representafull-size airplane built flown between 1915 1935 models will judged appearance accur acy details faithful full-size airplane workmanship Dates contest August 16 through September 6 following participating shopping malls partial listing will supply entry forms will have listing malls next month Alabama Eastwood Mall Suite 220 Eastwood Mall Birmingham AL 35210 California Anaheim Plaza 500 N Euclid St Anaheim CA 92801 Court yard Mall 550 Deep Valley Dr Rolling H ills Estates CA 90274 Puente Hills Mall 449 Puente H ills Mall City Industry CA 91748 Flarin Center 6117 Florin Rd Sacramento CA 95823 Santa Rosa Plaza 235 Santa Rosa Plaza Santa Rosa CA 95401 Colo rado Mall Bluffs 3650 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs CO 80907 Illinois Park Forest September 1984 107 Plaza 14 Plaza Suite 4 Park Forest IL 60466 Maryland Prince Georges Plaza 3500 East West Highway Hyattsville MD 20782 Michigan North land Center BC-2 Concourse B Southfield MI 48075 Missouri River Roads Mall 120 River Roads Mall St Louis MO 63136 Nevada Shoppers Square 370 Cassazza Dr Reno NV 89502 New Jersey Garden State Plaza Rts 4 & 7 P0 Box 8373 Paramas NJ 07952 New York Lat ham Circle Mall 800 New Loudon Rd Latham NY 12110 Green Acres Mall 2034 Green Acres Mall Valley Stream NY 11581 Midtown Plaza 300 Midtown Tower Rochester NY 14604 Ohio Euclid Square Mall 100 Euclid Sq Euclid OH 44132 Great Northern Mall 4999 Great Northern Mall North Olmstead OH 44070 Oregon Clackamas Town Center 1093 Clackamas Town Center 12000 SE 82nd Ave Portland OR 97266 Pennsylvania Monroeville Mall 300 Monroeville Mall Pittsburgh PA 15146 Tennessee Hickory Ridge Mall 6075 Winchester Rd Memphis TN 38115 Texas Seminary South Mall 653 Seminary South Ft Worth TX 76115 Sharpstown Center P0 Box 36201 Houston TX 77236 Ceseecticet Mare acresens Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ammoclat Vice Preadents Chris BallIng 36 Stewart Dr. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 MaIn Street Nashua Nil 03080 Dennis Poisons RFO 1 Gardner ME 04345 Don Kraflt P0 Box 1828 73 Heritage Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnllt 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 next big event District will Control Line World Championships being held Westover AFB September 17 through 21 first on-site planning meet ing held Westover com bination Military Affairs Chicopee Chamber Commerce meeting Vince Mankowski attended AMA HQ outlined planning require ments meet Again Col Roy Ayers Jr base commander will genial host have attended World Championship urge make effort attend first World Champion ship held n District will 21 countries attending very colorful affair opening ceremony compris ing raising countrys flag national anthem being played Al though Control Line may spe cialty urge attend see worlds best competitors action looking volunteer help have time desire please contact Roman Polaski 203 749-9743 conjunction meeting held Westover Geoff Styles AMAs PR Director made contact local news media well news media Boston set up PR meet George McGinnis Ken Edanovich attended District George appointed coordinator help way possible teams coming through Boston think nice gesture always good have helping hand enter foreign country Again make effort attend am sure would enjoy very much District Meeting Due business commitments will able attend District Meeting will ably chaired Chris Balling Associate VP Rhode Island turn will have attendance AVPs possible will Control Line Helicopter demonstrations chance exchange ideas problems may improve operation Academy District District indoor Activities Westover Air Force Base site very successful Indoor meet Yankee Indoor Championships held June 18th meet jointly sponsored Tech Model Aircrafts Glastonbury Aero Modelers meet co-directed Ray Harlan George Armstead outstanding turnout of34 contestants coming far away Rochester NY Philadelphia PA 10 events held over $750 prizes offered prizes featured merchandise special etched glasses bore contestants name date event placed quite surprised walking floor com pete WW II Mass Launch event Jerry Wagner past has very active Pylon circles What difference see Jerry fly slow-flying Indoor Scale mod els vs previous experience flying high-speed Radio Control Pylon event Jerry biggest collector prizes four firsts second third Master Indoor Flier Pete Andrews came up Newierseywith wife Georgia took two first places two second places After losing Mike Ship air vent hangar roof Pete rallied paper ship place second AMA Stick L-R George Armstead Ray Harlan co CDs Yankee indoor Championships holding etched glasses used prizes WW WW II Mass Launch events spectacular models first ap pearing involved frantic dog fight soon settled graceful machines between couple smoothly-flying endur ance machines 108 Model Aviation Control Line World Championships plan ning meeting WestoverApB Military Affairs Committee Chicopee Chamber Commerce AMA representatives L Chris Bailing recelvlngflrstplacetrophyfor Empire State Championships held Saratoga SprIngs NY Larry Olsen co CD Adam Sattier picture two Chriss children rooted dad throughout two-day meet Chriss Pattern expertise increasing rapidly Jerry Wagner winning Coresir WW ii category plane Yankee Indoor ChampionshIps Jon Harlan holding record-breaking Helicopter used Yankee indoor Championships national record set Jon Harlan young son Ray Junior Category Ill Helicopter flight 6 mm 18 sec Both Ray Harlan George Armstead wish extend grateful thanks Col Roy Ayers Jr Westover base commander making fine site available has developed best Indoor site New England New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 226-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Eiffei Aeromodelers P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froeilch Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts being written Saturday June 9 temperature hovering around 1000 mark high 1030 has forecast tomorrow invitation PARCS Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society shall again sit flight judge 17th Annual Scale Contest held Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn some folks modeler types may sound like draining experience characters look forward such occa sions prospect pleasant After having done Seguin TX Nats daily temperature readings around 1180 tomorrow should repre sent pleasantly tolerable experience comparison Speaking judges Nats hope shall see goodly number East Coast competitors Reno August brings main thrust discussion ie Faint Heart Neer Won Fair Trophy just plain ol give try What am saying too out shy away flying Nats mistaken belief flying prowess ofNats quality Forget no such thing elite group competitors exclusion otherAMA members Nats has specifically designed have suggestions over years should pre-N ats qual ifying competitions limited number non-eliminated survivors should allowed compete greatclassic AMA has clung philosophy great annual event belongs us can fly safely can rejoice Academys determination keep just way Sure some competitors always seem wind up upper ranks winners think got Certainly because divinely otherwise ordained win ners doubt whether congenital endowments conducive victory yours have become winners deserve did practice practice practice can make same way way have attended Nats would like enumerate competed know whereof speak say room new comer winners circle please count yourself out Try competing Natsif notthis yearat Reno certainlyin 1985 Westover AFB Getting over Nats phobia greatest problemnot necessarily flying ability Once get official Nats flight two under belt way subsequent Nats will feel ease relaxed knowledge actual veteran Nats flier able fly safely course put off until able way goodness sake dont let Natsconceptalonekeepyoufrom tryngGo nowget feet wet Staten Island Armed Forces Day Airshow Thanks enterprising president Richmond Model Flying Club Larry Katz enthusiastic support club Staten Island ModelersOld Man Weather went down drain May 19 Armed Forces Day impressive observance occasion became ac complished fact year upon previous annual presentations worthy Staten Island modelers show impres sive demonstration model aviation its favorable light static display fea tured well-executed craft shape size flying expertly safely handled speeches formative obligingly brief ubiqui tous leader John Grigg flew Lockport NY occasion shown traditional aplomb front ultra-light later dismantled carted home station wagon Wonderful age living what shot eloquent Larry Katz on-mike Harbingers Spring Two annual model aircraft contests along first robin signalled advent Spring central area District Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Jamesburg NJ May 20 other Rhinebecklassic presented bythe Mid-Hudson RC Society Cole Palen Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY First show Bud Roane Ed Balo holding down judges chairs Jersey Coast rally now am pleased present two prominent officials Rhinebecklassic Messrs DJAmodeo afellow barrister Royce Simmons Ray Juschkus AVP Long Island attended AMA HQ dedication Reston VA produced pictorial record chat RC pioneer Dr Walt Good Out-Takes Borrowing bit Hollywood jargon hereby initiate new department column consisting unusual photographs topics have heretofore come light First AMA personality holding gold-gilted shovel HQ September 1984 109 ground-breaking ceremonies through extraordinary ie poor photography ap pears have lost head put accurately half thereof correct answer shall give thanks men tion name column hope have future District II reports keep sharp eye wits about now GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amaccata Vice Pesaidarsta Joe Elben 38980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heflman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shekey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdalo PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 5424406 Im vacation trip New England being written will have short month will also have send handwritten isnt typewriter within miles seems like Im Heaven problem has popping up pretty regularly lately District Ill no standard solution exists within present structure seems quite often club breaks up group leaving establishes new flying site too close original group its simple form seems easy handle new group obviously wrong flying too close other flying site situation seldom simple What original site closed reopened after establishment new site What two groups un aware others existence As crazy seems happens What club chartered other isnt What isnt club individual flying own property What t if. Asyou can see problems possibilities seemingly endless solutions seemingly non-existent establish system determining group individuals fault what should AMA about AMA organi zation court such can advise guide members clubs Charter membership expulsion drastic penalty AMA could apply case probably wouldnt solve problem anyway Its obvious need establish some guidelines avoid situations future expect Executive Council will have address problem near future now need follow some com mon sense guidelines establishing flying sites willing negotiate other group resolve conflicts looking new flying site stay least three miles known flying field Check hobby dealers area locate existing sites including old Charlie flies farm over doesnt belong club else fails fields established before anyone realizes proximinity try reach agreement restrict field different group frequencies would work particularly well problem individual own property else fails call flying site man HQ Geoff Styles help resolving problem involving flying sites Delaware ricl oh Colombia Ined h Carolina Virgin DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prasidensta Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20570 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News vA 23606 DIII Helms 2000 Tyvols Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancoln 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlotlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane MockavIlle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 25301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 continuing concern District IV well elsewhere general lack young people coming sport question ever same get young people interested develop interest sufficient period time keep years past number things hobby going exist now Can some things reinstituted todays soci ety attitudes people change view aviation same 40 years ago notwithstanding huge crowds Air Space Museum other depositories historical aircraft crowds looking historical relics something current interest case need develop some sort status people can relate some manner probably wise consider what going sport past time available almost daily basis something dealing model aviation full-scale flying due some might suppose glamorous years Second World War No due very widespread public interest field aviation public awareness encouraged media day remember long before big-eyed monster watch today Can remember newspapers such Pittsburgh Post Gazette carried model aircraft column Sunday edi tion sponsored competition Can remember could go newsstand get number model aviation publications now lot newsstands no longer exist ones around part drug store chains stuck corner part bookstore some shopping mall carry anything interest Occasionally possible find aviation magazine such Flying Ultra-Light model avia tion? very often place gets chance seeing model aircraft magazine hobby shop some times problem thatthere few hobby shops anymore particular area 70 miles Hobby shops time another centers recruiting hobby Remember stopping way home school existence of passed history owners died retired no around pick up ball can youngster go see what offered today has no access publica tions no hobby shop explore remains members clubs gets right down say because ones position visible Can clubs organized really job getting young people sport difficult reason being thatthemajorityoftheclubschartered AMA Radio Control clubs Nowwe have cadre expensive difficult portion sport RC everyone necessarily interest few Free Flight Indoor Control Line clubs around lot individu als enough get people large scale interested aspects Yet chance sport makes aspects desirable Somehow need get chartered clubs regard less specialty size get involved helping people start part sport does interest means need represent parts sport static displays other events probably great need Academy develop poster type can placed schools public buildings shops etc multi-color format space print local club name contact person has understood lot club effort would have support posting sort would need answer questions provide guidance newcomer very interesting letter J Frank Wood president Meade Modelers would like quote part Meade Modelers primarily fun-fly group flies out Fort Meade MD 110 Model Aviation club has annual Fourth ofJulyAir Show Fort major event year Very important club Mufflers 900/u model fuel burned via sport engines weekend fliers Most flying fields lost lost due noise generated same engines Now guy flying Sweet Stik skipping lunches buy fuel cannot/will invest tuned pipe four-stroker should old K&B 40 comes muffler Some stock specialty mufflers little nothing really abate noisethey just direct seems manufacturers would make effort fill need rather spending entire R&D budget squeezing 50 rpm out specialty racing engine contest circuit guys spend lot money state-of-the-art hardware grassroots types foundation hobby could exist without us nowhere need 24000 rpm engine fly Kadet club hobby desperately need quiet sport-engine muffler preferably costs less engine guy brings up old saw thateffective mufflers kill too much power tell him go soak quiet ride Ill getthe next larger size engineSunday flying has no max dis placement rule may agree everying Frank has say think some merit Alabama Florida Georgia issippi Puerto Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 208 879-5550 Ameocate Vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4 166 Pony Dr Sniyma TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston Sc 29405 Arthur Johnoon 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00888 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 FIfth St Shallmar FL 32579 Harry Sherani P0 Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone MountaIn GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 8488 Palatks FL 32077 Frequency Coordlnator Burnla FIelds P0 Box 1083 StrIckland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Bob Stewart Memphis Prop Busters rough day flying recently Actually Bobs flying wasnt involvedhis planes Bob loaned aSkylarkto Ron Brockmire Jemco AT-6 Jim Prillaman man aged put both planes same space same time Jim Burns Rocket City RC Club H untsville AL says ultra-light movement getting replicas could good subjects Scale projects Replicas replicas According Brandon Model Flyer Brandon FL May contest almost alostcauseThirteen contestants showed up contest club two workers short Roger Linda Cooley happened drive up information joining club initiated club helping call some effective way get things quieter Mufflers have large part question well other consid erations Perhaps time well upon us thatwe AMA need tocommitourselves time effort cost really explor ing noise coming up solutions manufacturers willing what ever reason bring about quiet operation relatively equipment need see can find solutions provide guidelines products live commun ity makes impossible legally oper ate model engine someone files noise complaint local authorities take measurement corner property find excess 65Dba after 5 pm subject fine Try liv ing means no operation city time Dowe need suppression sound bet Sorry happens soapbox time discouraging see little progress along two lines have contradic tion sorts also very much need young people keep together yet same time losing flying sites means have tell new re cruits now have no place let flythat new Free Flight Control Line Radio Control model anxious see perform am willing take suggestions see can transformed action contest club doesnt waste time putting new members work Congratulations Columbus/Ft Ben ning RC Flyers being chosen Club-of-theMonth Model Airplane News magazine District V happens located part country known liquid refresh ment sometimes referred white light nin Well Plane Factory Miami FL offering some White Litenin low calorie version drinking stuff its new blend fuel youre interested call Tom Nelson 305 255-5457 Bobby Jones claims active Control Line Stunt Aerobatics flier Co lumbus GA about lose distinc tion teaching son Tommy 10 years old fly Bobby supports PAMPA big way sent dues twice just make sure got mailing list Pro Stunt News can get Pro StuntNews mailing $700 PAMPA 329 Lincoln P1 Brooklyn NY 11238 Southeastern Scale Championships sponsored Broward County RC Asso ciation Florida drew 26 entries competition tough Well among con testants five qualified Scalemasters three won Tangerine three won Nationals also plenty sportsmanship Ramon Torres first awarded first place trophy Giant Scale discovered scoring error pointed out handed trophy Dave Platt Ramon still close second Jimmy Scroggins CD annual event Knox County RC Club recently con gratulated Richard Von Hatten making solo flight Ordinarily would particularly newsworthy Richards wife Ste phanie however building Little Stick learning fly too Thats newsworthy good news reports Memphis Model Market rousing success Action Hob bies Hobby Lobby Bridi Aircraft MidAmerica H&B among others spe cial prices would blow doors off someone put will bigger better next year says Buddy Hord vice pres ident Memphis RC Club clubs president has just elected Fellow American Institute Architects again proves modelers good people Illinois ana S Kentucky oori VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Amacciate Vice Preadente Loren HoIm 843 HIll Brook Quincy IL 82301 WIllIam Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smhhvllie MO 84089 WIllIam G Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48708 Stan Watson 3402 HIckory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 BIll Zlmmer Box 72 yarns IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 864 Grancheater St LexIngton KY 40505 Afunnythinghappened onthewaytothis columnI have much material can handle long haul suppose thats good because certainly indicates large amount Sixer activity last weekend May brought about rewarding experience jour neyed Glenview Naval Air Station join Chicago-area modelers Navy Open House Through efforts Giant Aircraft Specialists underthe leadership Rene Fardoux Glenview echoed sound modeling first time since 1972 picture below Lt Cmdr Peplow Capt Sessions base commander Rene survey scene following open ing ceremony Capt Sessionsthrew out first plane l balsa variety appropriately stamped name H elIcat hangar variety modeling dis plays set up including manufacturers static display RC models types AMA booth During two days thousands passed through area manyoohs andahs well 6347812 questions Fortunately us manning booths 6347811 answers never did understand what man wanted RC simulator got workout hangar well Whydo keep crashingthat electronic model September1984 111 Out apron generous supply full-scale aircraft graced area way old-timer modern equipment Both days whenever full-scale activity taking place air filled assorted models shapes sizes Sailplanes giant scale slow fast type flown rIot profes sional show-team-type presentation rather general modeler presenting hobby way revealed enthusiasm expertise buddy box introduced goodly number tkrill us enjoy Chicago Circle Cutters provided al continuous flying two days types flown very few popular trainer-types flown buddy handle handle built John Korbus Elden Lynch design used Circle Cutters Al Herda intro duce budding modeler thrills flying Note safety thong used along double handle capability Also note intense concentration tongue corner mouth A drill hall featured quiet sound rubber-power gracefully carrying types Indoor models toward ceiling call Charlie Sotich Don Lindley pro duced bevy Aeronuts spent hours helping round out three-discipline presentation public Del Ogren pro vided model used introduce smaller spectators thrill launching thpir own model first time thrill able meet Chicago-area modelers share experience Golly legs worn knees voice hoarse number AMA membership forms handed out new modelers directed clubs area nifty map contact numbers Greater Chicago Radio Control Association representatives Thank developing program contacts knows maybe could Glenview Nats future Welcome Charles Reed Ill KCRC Kansas City area Contest Board member Radio Control Aerobatics Char lie remembers modeling career begin ning 1956 Pat wife remembers 1959 Whoever right Charlie has competitive Pattern flier time As member NSCRA Masters program participant has experienced program hard tube roll button Welcome Charlie Please note appoint ment comes spite fact idea scale its something found fish now ably Im al lowed Bob Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro lOl4Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdiah 841 OGlenwood N Golden Valley MN 56427 Ruasell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring4494TanglewoodTrStJoseph M149085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 63711 Ron Seara 132 S Roalyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Prequency Coordinator Pate Waters 117 C Main upper Level Northoille Ml 48167 Phone Day 313348-0086 Evening 31314374244 reason am extending cour tesy District VII vice presidential nomi nees make themselves visible column am unsure time will able undertake another term busi ness conditions allow will run again require step aside weve got least two good men shooting job Either way should good race LARRY PHILLIPS Rochester Ml has thrown hat ringto run forthe office District VII Vice President Larry graduate Aeronaut ical Engineer Di rector Corporate Manufacturing Ser vices Ex-Cell-O Corp major supplier aerospace pro ducts Fortune 500 company Ex-Cell-O also major manufactUrer automotive components machine tools ordinance ve hicles packaging systems plastic com ponents Larry recruited Ex-Cell-O right out college back 1959 first two years Ex-Cell-O involved extensive management training has since held various management positions within company up until present position reports directlyto Executive VP Larrys job provides opportunityto travel exten sively parts country working solutions difficult business manufac turing problems also provides Larry opportunity meet fellow modelers wherever goes An active RC flier Larry often packs gear him business trips Boasting young age 47 Larry hesitates tell anyone has modeling over 37 years very active Control Line Aerobatics SOs 60s glamor days someone ing air shows flying three Control Line airplanes once Remember Nats being held Naval Air Stations Larry attended events attended Plymouth Internats Now really telling age Larry extremely fortunate have mar ried lovelyyoung lady Evie possesses great patience tolerance hobby almost obsession him claims Larry will sprout wings someday actually fly Larry has owned Cessna 182 well several Sailplanes through112 Model Aviation out marriage have managed bring up four children through isnowacomputerengineerworkingfor Westinghouse second medical school third sophomore Michigan State last senior high school Larry still finds time run small company manufactures Radio Control model air plane kits performs design work builds necessary molds tooling recruits wife kids friends help out manufacturing busi ness small now rapidly growing Larry has just delivered new -scale model Starduster bi-plane Ivan Kristensen Canada flown upcoming Las Vegas Tournament Champions will marketed kit later fall Larry serves VP Skymasters local flying club maintains roster close 300 members can often found structing new members Larry also serves chairman club safety committee CDs two sanctioned AMA Pattern contests year elected District VII VP Larry will attend AMA Executive Council meetings strongly feels will bring meetings high degree professionalism will accurately represent needs desires membership District Lany does profess have platform campaign prefers become known guy gets job done lot hoopla no complaining lot hard work believes good communications mind will keep close ear what membership saying will keep informed what going behind scenes Larry used managing budgets much excess entire AMA budget feels will make valuable contribution management organization still keeping mind hobby enjoy Arkansas 0 Louisiana Monica Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aseoclate VICe Preeldefita Bo FriadI 5812 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WIllIam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleanariton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct Irving IX 75081 Lany Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleevllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 farmer saying modeler Sure saw little plane crash Didnt see four shots took gun bring down Ive got credit above sadistic joke Donnie Dubose Acadian RC Club Lafayette LA newsletter Crayfish Tales Besides report newsletter got nice letter Tim Langlinias telling about Cajun Nationals sche duled two-day meet after fine Saturday rains came night washed out Sunday flying Tim says rain five fliers showed up Sport Scale entries Sunday itwas agreed award trophies basis static scale judging way smart way handle potentially bad situation Contest Directors please take note Tim mentioned Ron Chidgey won Turnaround event flying newTurnaround Class Tar Baby Tony Stillman also Pensacola won Masters Class high point award Cajuns Lafay ette must really put fine meet draw contestants other AMA districts want thank Tim letter report also wish him very best second bout back surgery last three years Cajuns really rugged can handle 60 entries Pattern RC fly through three rounds day figure out still make model Scale fliers monsoon Sunday no wonder after thisTim have disc removed back now have received new 1984-85 AMA rule book Take little time thumb through admire tremen dous amount effort has gone same time try imagine what mess efforts fly other might rule book did exist Atthe same time try realize technical facts limits book have put together volunteers right yes book put together volunteers paid still pay regular AMA dues just part something fine volunteers sometimes make human mistakes slow down process getting out book must checked double-checked taking time Still few mistakes slip through will find some corrections new book page 121 July issue Model Aviation Re-read above paragraph self-important individuals just must gripe about tardiness book perhaps would better volunteer instead gripe dont send gripe certified mail ruin validity gripe mis spelling name District VIII newsletter editors reallytore VP AMA newsletter tardiness rule book sent copy news letter Certified Mail Return Receipt Requestedand spelled last name wrong please know name has spelled correctly issue magazine asfarbackas can remember next boo boo same fellow made send Contest DirectorApplication own behalf last name still misspelled think should have OKed application no accur ate Maybe will direct next contest enter Anyhow did OK application hoping would improve both attitude accuracy Summer officially District VIII days now running 1010 1020 no relief sight managed get hold photo will showyou what likely happen airplanes flying heat should happen fly too high toward sun am asking publisher print picture show just what softening effect sun has balsa wood Scale model Crusader fact dont keep models refrigerator rest summer family will understand thefrig too small getalargerone driving through District VIII summer keep speed up least 45 mph keep sticking sinking asphalt However need have no fear burningyour lips hot ice water because guy recipe ice water now running president using Ice Water Everyone part nf niMfnrm Does seem weather getting unpredictable antipeople time year country has worse tornados ever before Right now suffering serious drought just above us AMA Districts VI IX having terrifying floods entire Spring slate contests DistrictVl II grossly messed up high winds instance just attended Spring Fling Eastfield Boomers Dal las postponed April because 30- 35-mph winds Darn liars cant fly wind like lam particularly proud oftheGlideractivity has generated Dallas area Eastfield Boomers young beginners group Southwest Soaring League combination interested Soaring modelers mentioning particularly gliding activity Dallas area dontaim slightthe restof DistrictVlll Itis just Soaring both growing gaining skills faster anyplace else USA right now As rest District would wager weve got Soaring going among 10000 AMAers anywhere else country flat land have create own slopes stout cord strong rubberband Hey fellas explain wife girl friend what high start better also explain Glider winch some girl take along help get Glider up keep enthusiasm high level June 3rd Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers held very inter esting Pro-Am Soaring meeting ProAm ihe status pro amateur generally based honor system ladies gentlemen September 1984 113 will probably scoff tell modeler flew Scale model Crusader too close sun hot DIstrict VIII temperature 103 heat close proximity wIth suns rays can see can soften balsa wood old-timers suggest hot summer five-state District Vlliyou yourmaneuvenundera maximum alti tude no threefeet eightinches cooi might just take up indoor flyingl Dick Johnson photo arent amateurs generally two years less flying experience no contest experience pro anyone above experience level Teams chosen pro amateur pro could help am time during flight flying amateurs plane Scoring pro stricting precision relaxed rules amateur end four rounds pros highest score amateurs lowest score dropped really fun think everyone learned something Try * * * * * * Thats flight* * * * * * Colorado S Kansas S Noitroska 0 North Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aesoclate Vice Preeldenta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd univac Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8206 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 DIck Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1. Aurora CO 80015 Thn Mattem 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 816S Cloudas Sioux Fails 8057103 Prequsacy Cooidnator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 & Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 9228107 Evening 303 936-3266 Colorado Congratulations Harry Sutherland Bob Heathcote Grand Junction CO RC Modelers Harry Bob recently featured June issue Senior Voice monthly newspaper published distributed Colorado article shared early encounters full-scale aviation well model activities related both men enjoyed model aviation build ing flying instructing others assisting modeling activities local schools article complete picture Harry Bob holding model Harry newsletter editor club does great job Way go Harry Bob North Dakota Craig Schmidt president Basin Modelers Association Williston ND comes report indicating lots work new field following picture shows inter esting field rules sign Club member Dale Johnson right partner family busi ness produces monuments memorials tombstones Dale donated sign consists piece black African granite club rules engraved thereon accented gold silver inlay Estimated value over $1000 President Craig Schmidt left Nebraska Dallas Wilhelm Jr sends report Hastings Skylarks indicating extremely well-received mall show April Dallas says club has purchased several AMA video tapes put good use during show Over 85 models displayed lots club members got out information shared experiences over weekend show have large num berof youth involved club annual ly fly six 12 demonstrations various local regional civic groups celebra tions Skylarks annually co-host MidNebraska RC Pattern Championships Grand Island Modelers Sounds like lots great activities folks Im sure doing lots promote modeling positive lightkeep up good work short follow-up July District IX column may recall told Denver Mile-Hi RC Clubs activity raise funds Vanessa Bennett four-year-old sole survivor attack murder parents older sister Im happy report Mile-Hi club activity cooperation other Denver area clubs raised total $500 April forthe medical fund little Vanessa Modelers have fun nicest people Has club adopted school Contact Geoff Styles AMA HQ details should receive issue just prior Nats August 5-121984 Reno NV should great onesee Reno Arizona lorora ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presideat Darwin N Barns 8252 ETurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lao vegas NV 89107 Gl9nn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 63 12 Kenneth AveOrangevale CA95662 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95626 Phone 916 961-9603 attended Executive Council meeting AMA HQ Reston VA since last col umn Something really notable about meeting fact joint meeting chairmen various contest boards purpose hammer outa method getting rule book out time believe may have achieved major change dropping cross proposals still have till Septemberi stto get proposals just cant modify somebody elses later date lot transacted meeting wont use limited column space dwell wentto Las Vegas earlyMayto visitthe Las Vegas Radio Control Club invited club president Bob Larson also met airport club meets Dennys restaurant Las Vegas din ner arrangements no problem Attending meeting former Phoenix AVP Mike Lee Mike now lives Las Vegas nearlythe Assistant Editor magazine earlier year job got out USAF received offer firm Vegas area took second thoughts about East Coast winters showed club Jay Gerbers great FF film Adrift Air club members put up Circus Circus Hotel Some may aware owner Circus Circus modeler name Bill Bennett hes done lot hobby attended another BIRD club meeting Award Excellence club celebrat ing its 25th anniversary meeting held larger facility usually use good thing relocated crowd huge ran Honorary Member John Brodbeck Sr attendance also Dick Tichenor RCM made Honorary Member night Dale Willoughby yet another Honorary Member photograph ing whole event presented club plaque honoring 25 years existence wished well MyAVP Hawaii Al Tuttle writes recently mainland flew California met upwith Joe Bridi two drove Toledo Show Al 114 Model Aviation . V DickJohnson iong-timeAMAerfrom Dallas isa bonafide Inventor Because Dick knows dare buiid ordinary model airpiane Therefore month shows us latest rubberband-powered creation tissue-covered Scsi model V-163 keep thin wIng warping build heavy jig looking like tennis racket keep fiat paper tightening invented jig aircraft worked booth Joe stopped visited along way fun trip Al says chance fly club visited last month Joint Military RC Flyers Oceanside CA impressed site MyAVPintheSacramentoareachecked say didnt have news worth report ing says hes looking guys up invite him some ofyourdoings names Bob Kampmann address top column new AVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie writes activity tapering off enter hot summer build ing season Darwin did attend annual fly-in Central Arizona Model ers held atSedona AZ meet run Dick Scalf under no-cost registration mat fly much want time fly receive ticket toward raffle prizes given out conclusion Satur day evening bring own steak whatever everything else furnished including champagne After dinner night flying inter ested Darwin says transmitter impound run Ron Ropp did great job interesting new frequencies seemed outnumber old Remember Im available visit club prop line well work some thing out AMA booth has kept busy can schedule mall show write give dates Theres no cost ever AMA still has building fund drive Whenever visit club always have $5 lapel pins $10 patches Also would good time club get its name listed donor new HQ building Simply have treasurer hand check made out Building Fund bigger better Lots clubs have done now recognized through display names HQ THERMALS Alaska o osa C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameoclat Vice Preadents Al Culver Box 88 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachkey 4050 Four Ave. N Great Falla MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WIckilne P0 Box 823 Klamath Falla OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 lot Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Nats Reno August 5th through 12th clubs moved contests around would few conflicts As result exception RAMS Fun-Fly Auburn field August 5th nothing hap pens District Xl until 18th PASS holds LSF meet Blue Lake Park near Portland two days 1 8th & 19th same weekend Tn-City Modelers hold twoday Pattern Sport Scale event field near Kenniwick WA enjoy floatplanes CAMS club will hold floatplane Fun-Fly Coeur dAlene ID 18th 19th next weekend brings annual Hogs Hollow BBQ Fun-Fly MRRCS field near Puyallup As described before great get-together past indication will roasting going outside BBQ pit Camping possible isnt water will two Glider contests weekend 25th 26ththe NWSS will sponsor Calgary Alta Eugene Aeronautswill hold otherat EugeneThe Salem RC Pilots Association has scheduled two-day fun-fly field Turner OR also 25th 26th neighbors north RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern Contest Frys Corner BC interested get touch Chuck Daven port address Competition Calendar because seem remember either place date may change time read fact always wise check out listings have travel long way Right off bat September Farragut Fliers will hold two contests first two weekends September 1 2 will Soaring meet September 8 9 will Giant Scale Fly-in both held theirfield Farragut ID As hear fantastic field park avidly supported park management know Farragut group will best make enjoyable time Also 8th 9th Chilliwack Modelers will host floatplane fly-in Harrison Hot Springs BC People have gone give 4-star rating fly off beach right downtown much done make modelers enjoy staynot just club members also townspeople regular schedule very important Annual OMAS Fun-Fly Held 25th 26th August year anniversary dedication super field OMAS-1 made up members lean strongly toward very large planes meet open planes sizes ordinary landing gear yours floats bring enjoy best places fly either float regularly-equipped planes Food bever ages will available Verboort sausage worth trip site near Banks OR Also thinkthatGil Horstman will hostthe Intermountain Scale Builders contest again year low-key meet usually has theme such WW Golden Age extra points awarded planes meet requirements However air craft welcome mode flying FF orCL RC Held Gils north Spokane contest will August 19 ContactAVP Bruce Nelsonforup-to-the minute information According schedule FF activity light August 19th SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake 25th 26th Willamette Modelers Club will host Northwest FF Champion ships Parkers Field near Albany OR WMC will also host Silents Please O-T September 15th 16th same place As far know will no CL activity District Xl August September Northwest CL Scale Rally scheduled site announced later probably vicinity Vancouver BC Check AVP Dave Mullens better info very nextweekend September8-9 Raider Roundup 84 Washington State Control Line Championships Kent WA Contact Dave Mullensforthe latest information understandtherewill bethesameeventsas last year except will have no Rat Race O-T Stunt will added Ron Standley prez Marymoor club hint cleaning rubberbands oil Some use cornstarch problem get cornstarch off Ron advises someone suggested using kitty litter will absorb goop leave residue little later newsletter advises against used kitty litter point well-taken also advised use rubberbands few flights discard Thats good idea since usuallyfindthatyourbands too old no longer hold wing some high-G maneuver Word Idaho Sympo held Pocatello year success dont have results quality models very high different subjects en tered AVPAI Culver entered Culver Cadet figures MyrI Ingram aCanadair CL215 powered two Wankels has landing gear can removed offthe-water flying Stu Rhodes unusual Waco EPF6 took first place its class Hopefully Ill have report later maybe pictures Also Salmon RC Fliers Salmon ID recently dedicated new field honor Warren Holcomb Mr Holcomb passed away recently member Salmon club new field has asphalt taxiways well asphalt runway excellent pit facilities fliers attendance Montana Idaho forthe fun-fly dedication Montana group involved Jemco Scale Racing As understand require ments eithertheJemcO Sport Scale P-Si P-39 K&B 40 stock muffler 10/6 prop shortened pylon course 10 laps flying start Helena Great Falls possibly Missoula presently involved sounds like fun has definite advantage limiting certain aspects mightturn horsepower/special-design contest tends turn off just interested sport racing like development Super Sport Racing Circuit active Southern Oregon Based around Sig Supersport no modifications allowed single engine allowed Since single design race really turns out pilotvs pilot contest anyone interested get touch Dick Wickline AVP Klamath Falls OR pre-flight bird fly make sure that last hard landing didnt knock something loose Also fly friend something happens alone could turn out whole lot worse has Its summertime go out fly some thing latest show team schedule have Barons August11 thEEA FlyIn Priest River ID August 18thScout Jamboree Farragut State Park Farragut ID September 15 Deutsches Fest Odessa WA HAPPY FLYING September 1984 115 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Rons Book Back Indoor Fliers Welcome Second Edition Building & Flying Indoor Model Airplanes single effective tool intro duce teach confirm beginner ranks aeromodelers well-written wellillustrated book must book tells story well concentrates phase model airplane building/flying takes beginner way start through least moderately sophisti cated models losing beginners interest Furthermore its author must know what talking about have skill writer illustrator get across Ron Williams booksucceedsadmirablyin important requirements Ron tells beginner what Indoor flying about starts off delta-winged plastic-prop SRPSM Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model inspiring photographs ultra-clear drawings Ron taught archi tectural drawing Columbia University beginner told what doing howto Ron leadsthe beginnerthrough series progressively expert Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans microfilm models goes solidly Hand-Launched Gliders and-Flying Scale ans As have previously written Whew kid its Stickto book can make expert brings us final thing instruction book must have qualify single effective tool. k record successful modelers give credit book teacher too Ron Williams book Building & Flying door Model Airplanes has can name number fliers just Columbia Universitys Rotunda have / 0 benefited book point pride Mark Ferguson won pres tigious Henry Orzech Trophyas flierwho made progress during 1982-83 season Marks models have designs book own learned book what goal should order correct materials gather correct tools set up workshop what constituted quality course construct quality models book also provided Mark basics adjusting flying showed up Rotunda good models some idea selecting rubber winding expert fliers attracted him willing help advice Twice Mark has taken second place Pennyplane flying full-bore biplane Jaecks design against stiff competition bad beginnerwho learned book No matter capable individual book has good beginner succeed Somehow. Somehow have get book school town library Somehowwe ourselves have succeed doing Some have get help individuals power help us get book library school What Number OneThe books second edition has printed thisiuly cost $1495 will distributed nationally through bookstores Peregrine Smith Book ISBN-O-87905-161-2 can ordered local bookstore Oryou can send stamped self-addressed envelope pub lisher Gibbs Smith himself ask total cost copies shipped directly Send letter Gibbs M Smith Inc Peregrine Smith Books PO Box 667 Layton UT 84041 Number Two Lew Gitlow advises Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440 will begin shipping Augustasingle copy boxed postpaid two free plan sheets MS Easy B. regular price $1495 Or. $2000 MS will include aSlow Poke Easy B kit eithercase also get free illustrated 16-page catalog NumberThree case collector may want copy first edition send stamped self-addressed envelope toJohnJ Brown 13362 Fairmont Way Santa Ana CA 92705 Bill Hannan tells John has few copies still available Number Four ideas howwecan placethismostvaluablebookin nations city town libraries schools Go e next month 116 Model Aviation Io
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L Executive Council Meeting Minutes Continued Due length minutes May 5 1984 AMA Executive Council meet in& unable print entirety last months issue remainder minutes follows including Appendi ces II page 107 XIV OMAHAWKS Worth reported after Omahawks legal counsel advised friend court brief proposed AMAs legal coun sel desired ex-president Omahawks wrote open letter AMA members criticizing AMA several subjects Itwas suggested rebuttal Mr Olsons criticism published Model Aviation Worth distributed draft version Council read comment upon approved Council authorize Worth send re sponse letter Mr Olson published ModelAviation 9 3 against 5 7 2 1 abstained EVP XV CONTEST DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS McGinnis asked other VPs ascertain own districts volume CD applications received recent past indicating abuse CD system may Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Five Students Five young people have awarded equal scholarships Sig Memorial Fund fund created honor memory Glen Sigafoose co-founder president Sig Manufacturing Company Montezuma IA Glen lost life 1980 crash Pitts Special biplane air show Contributions scholarship fund have come Sig Manufacturing Glens friends supporters administration fund handled AMA supplement basic Academy scholarship program happening terms excessive free memberships research needed de termine deterence desirable XVI LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE Noting American Society Associa tion Executives ASAE offers magazine entitled Leadership reasonable cost decided VPs inter ested subscribing could request same HQ have cost deducted budgets XVII AWARDS Two Superior Service Awards Fellowship Award approved pub licity follow after presentations XVIII FALL MEETING approved Fall Executive Council meeting shall held Toronto Canada probablyOctober2o-21 part joint meeting officers MAAC Model Aeronautic Association Canada XIX ADJOURNMENT meeting ended 105 am May 6 number items decid ed time-critical carried over Summer meeting August 13 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Any student AMA member has financial need may apply considera tion AMA scholarship winners auto matically eligible No set number winners picked year 1983 winners have received $500 award help advanced education SUSAN BROWN Stone Mountain GA very active model aviation family member Thermal Thumbs Atlanta Susan has flown Nats since 1980 winning first second third place trophies King George Contest 1980 1982 1983 Susan flew well enough gain second third place events An AMA member since 1976 Girl Scout 11 years active marching concert bands high school Susan earned place National Honor Society school Math Honor Club As student Dekalb Community College Clarkston GA working towards degree Business Administration efforts have already resulted being named Deans List KENNETH PURZYCKI Parsippany NJ graduated Parsippany Hills High School now student Old Domin ion University Norfoll4 VA majoring Computer Science interests grew up model aviation competitive swim ming computers As swimmer has won local regional national awards 1983 high school team won New Jersey State Championships Ken feels team efforts swimming have taught him valuable lessons cooperation encouragement As Control Line flier Garden State Circle Burners has avid competitor since 1979 won second place Precision Aeroba tics AMA Nats Since time has competed 1980 1982 Nats along several other local regional events winning first place trophies H father helped him develop interest model aircraft got him started competition four years old ROBERT BALDUS Des Moines IA has flying serious competition since 1980 won first place both Fast Slow Combat Minneapolis en joys model aviation family sport father twin brother Active high school cross country runner Boy Scout 10 years Robert made time work local restaurants earn funds finance further education Grad uating 12th out 336 students now engineering student Iowa State Ames PATRICK BALDUS also engineering student Iowa State has loved model avia tion several years flew Nats Lincoln NE both Fast Slow Combat high school member Honor Roll keen cross country runner Continued page 107 102 Model Aviation ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O Executive Director John Worth p Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski Executive Secretary Joyce Hager troiier Giseie Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Can Maroney Membership Director Carol Merfeid ic Relations Director Geoff Styiese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt Publications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojsiavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Know People time go meeting orashow ora contest invariably someone will ask questions about other officers some committee makeup frequently asked question Nats Execu tive Committee does get touch member Committee no secret about membership Nats Executive Committee just hap pens have never really thought would need publicize list So let clear air situation giving list defining basic function Committee HOMER SMITH r chairman also represents Free Flight interests Nats calls chairs meet ings issues reports sees generally going well planning subsequent Nats As Free Flight manager also has see people named various FF event directorships appoints category director sees equip ment available events mil lion other things need doing during meet BEV WISNIEWSKI represents Con trol Line interests Nats also category manager does same type things required Homer week meet have rather oversimplified role woman works --- off during meet DICKSONHEIMDickrepresentsthe Radio Control interests Nats also cate gory director RC has no less responsibility Homer Bev Perhaps some respects mainly due entry size RC BRYANTTHOMPSON Tommy facili ties manager required run site another equipment operation make sure equipment operational just make sure equipment exists Responsibility trailer full AMA equipment little nuts bolts needed keep events going falls Tommy JOHN WORTH John course HQ operative responsible seeing paperwork should should sets contracts arranges services gets ball rolling start meet istheguyyou have see crew members least have problem entry guy ultimate ly responsible financial accounting Nats guy Thursday Nats wants desperately collapse soft chair poolside cannot because pressure things yet done RON MORGAN CONTEST DI RECTOR guy final say Nats Da BOSS Trying define tasks like trying write Gone Wind longhand Contest Directors can just begin feel responsi bilities man has contend problems has resolve hour day Contest Directors will have satisfied knowing precious few people organization would tackle job like nearly well Ron THE COMMITTEE tions primarily put Nats people enjoy Sometimes miss mark bit whole hell ajob no pay None save very occasional person will walk up say thankyou Try mayeven feel better Butwait notthewhole Committee mentioned above nucleus group appointed Executive Coun cil manage operate Nats addi tion Executive Council has authorized Committee appoint up five others will function some specialist capacity such communications manager man power manager etc cannot give names five Committee has yet officially name func tions Perhaps after Nats can get name people get contact member Committee unless know person ally write care AMA HQ letter will forwarded promptly responsewill itswaytoyou quite rapidly Members Unite yearwe hold annual membership meeting during Nats week year no exception meeting discuss what has happened during previous year pat ourselves back wonderful job have done wait people bring us back earth very pointed questions cer tainly will brought up least hope want questions require further action will brought up resolution atthe first Executive Council meeting possible So Nats save Wednesday evening August 8 attend YOUR meeting help usto help meeting planned 8 pm atthe Conven tion Center room announced HQ area over 85000 members should expecting least couple hun dred folksto show up butmyguessis less 50 will attend Will missing Across Border Executive Council meets four times year generally discuss problems Academy hopefully resolve benefit majority Normally meetings held either HQ Reston VA conjunction some important event fall meeting will held Toronto Canada will first time EVER joint meeting AMA Model Aircraft Association Canada MAAC has happened very fortun ate having neighboring countryas closely allied Canada feel have lax having meeting years ago goals meeting explore possibility joint National Model Airplane Championships What other items should discuss would like input matter subject Canada just very enjoyable weekend fine country guest Frank Vicki Anderson show show much like US model airplane shows IMS WRAMS Toledo MACS etc although bit smaller scale due primarily lack space arena use quality models dis played number exhibitors get better year year blessed warm weather rather high winds kept heartiest skipping air show por tion Frank Vicki added some interest show year including ultra-light aircraft needed consider ing other excellent attractions inside Andersons can well proud re sults quite involved efforts Council As stated opening months column receive requests infor mation people positions some authority within Academy What better place carry discussions people going through list mem bers Executive Council better believe am going touch will running elected office within Academy year least until writings can have no influence outcome election want accused politicking anyone way following MY opinion of named may find single soul agrees statements JOHN BYRNE VP DISTRICT II John VP during 1975-78 ran President against Earl Witt 1978 again elected VP 1980 second term beginning 1981 attorney licensed New York State maybe others very capable member USPJA Pattern Scale judging very active activi ties District II As member Executive Council find him very attentive detail quite willing speak out regarding issues concerned about well-being Academy tends support issues will result holding line financially criticism actions Council meetings would motion made him worded such belongs legal brief less formal atmosphere meetings fine contributing member BOB UNDERWOOD VP DISTRICT VI Bob newer almost said younger members Council coming board Continued page 106 September 1984 103 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 isa view of Academy employees home office Reston VAa rare picture everybody onetime wantyou meetthem L- R HerbSiibermann magazine art director standing behind Herb Mike Adamson accounting clerk Carl WheeieyModi Aviation editor pubiisher Linda Brown administrative secretary Mike MacKenzie computer operations assistant behind Mike John Worth executive director Debbie Stowers Xerox fiim iibrarian Lou Ward public relations secretary incomparable Micheline Madison director competition services behind Mich Gloria Cook ciub secretary Giseie Jackson comptroiier Andrea Peterson pubilcations assistant Patty Chertoff ciub membership cierk behind Patty Doug Pratt speciai events director IJrmi Grosh microfilm clerk Shiriey Brown accounting cierk Vince Mankowski assistant executive director Sarah Ramsey stock clerk Jackie Zerm data entry clerk Gregg Chartrand buiiding manager Anthony Holmes maii/suppiy & services Diane Hawiey accounting assistant Mike Woodfoik membership coordinator Joyce Hager executive coordinator standing nextto Joyce Caroi Merfeid membership director Directly behind Caroi favorite peopie aimost invisible Debbie Dews contest sanctions secretary Next isCari Maroney director special services Geoff Styles pubiic reiatlons director end Hidden somewhere Trina Young membership cierk Kay Scheil plans seles/hobby shop service/typesetter Penny Hudson competition services secretary wonderful people ksep AMA HO going service organization keep happy 1 thought youd like meet began servingon theAMA Council 1972 closed out 1971 some 39000 members Today 1 984 will easily top 90000 members will never forget seeing old AMA HQ office 806 15th Street NW Washington DC no rugs floor ceiling low could easily reach up touch Desks typewriters metal file cabinets worn looking nothing matched FAQ efforts service organization top drawer same now few em ployees John Worth put together atopquality team eight nine employees Look picture above took two days ago Reston have about 40 employees modern equipment beautiful brick building own want meet wonderful people work AMA help make everything go Along Way over past 12 years must have done something right little Texas buddy Johnny Clemens says Its pride serving Its sure salary AMA District VPs EVP/Sec-Treas President get no salary work voluntarily want give financial sidelight AMA building paid yet members think still owe Big Bank $895000 principal Ac cording Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski will soon embark program pay off note call itMop Up Mortgage Mop Up Mortgage just getting underway Meanwhile Vince hinted anyone mails him much $25 will have name enshrined inside buildoP UP 7I 14OIiTGAG mg forever Anybody mails him $100 will get free mop also paying about $1 0000 month primenoteAsmallpieceofthisisapplied principal end 10 years have $500000 balloon note dont want wait long want pay off now Vernon Wallace Kingman AZ writes have four chances sign up new mem bers year no membership forms CDs concerned Open members should have least five blank membership cards Send some doing just Vernon have good idea Thanks being concerned Gene Wielms Clearwater FL writes have just moved Tampa area Control Liner am now looking RC Please mail list chartered clubs area way Gene Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes talk about safety being chairman AMA Safety Com mittee am sending two plastic-enclosed Safety Regulations lists appears need approach flying RC planes nearly same manner private plane flying Thank Charlie two preflight check lists mounted hard clear plastic best have ever seen will pass out Council next meeting Donald Weigt Madison WI writes quick note question June MA Yes AMA should continue supportAmer ican Control Line racing teams interna tional competition though few interested participants . Wly should FFer CLer join AMA join contests insurance AMA supposed represent American modelers just RC fraternity Lets alienate members removing few benefits have us d letter Donald agree will continue support CL FF international teams reminds newsletter editors should aware ourAMA Nation al Newsletter get need mail copy newsletter AMA HQ monthly exchange setup Also want items newsletter picked up reproduced N N need mail copy home Birmingham AL above address As editor fre quently feature interesting editorials cartoons features etc See next month 104 Model Aviation AMA HomeownersExecutive Directors Insurance CoverageView ProgramHO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Public Relations Director writ ing about insurance Shouldnt concerned general public sees sport model aviation what think model aviators Sure thats valid point view let suggest public relations also includes what Academy members think Academy does serve should people belong national organization Can offer betterservices still keep mem bership rates sight Insurance sound reason belong AMA have some assets want protect case problem basic AMA liability personal accident fire theft package does good job Now addition coverage because large organization paying lot basic protection also able offer other insurance coverage optional basis Thus through company provides basic coverage can offer homeowners insurance cases gives better coverage costs lot less coverage may already have addition offers primary coverage regarding model aircraft Alexander & Alexander insurer second largest independent agency world understands model aviation knows people sport have visited Nats regional contests local flying fields National Center Aeromodeling happy us appreciate safety-oriented approach modeling promotional efforts get people activity therefore constantly looking ways provide benefits mem bers Homeowners Insurance Program good example intended offer members might able get individually same time reduce exposure AMAs liability insurance coverage increased costs idea simply people buying home owners coverage buy AMAs insur ance company includes primary liabil ity coverage model aircraft need AMAs secondary coverage reduced costs affect AMA dues struc ture minimized overall effect can hold costs line providing membership benefits Heres what AMA homeowners pack age provides Firemans Fund Insurance Company writes policies Toll free number quotations espe ciallyforAMA members no obligation1 -800-652-4829 Firemans Fund local offices will handle claims Close immediate contact insured Replacement cost dwelling de preciated value Replacement cost contents de preciated value $300000 Comprehensive Personal Lia Way Were. Aswe looktoward AMAs 50th anniversary 1986 its fascinating note compared came 1940 example AMA total income just under $11000 ended year little over $1000 red next year income inched up $12611 AMA ended year $111 black Back membership dues SOC $100 SOC rubber-powered model fliers license $100 gas power difference represented extra cost insurance gas model fliers Back financial statement showed HQ salaries added up about $4000 Executive Director Secretary Techni cal Director Secretary-Stenographer clerical help pre-war World War II im mediately after war picture began change dramatically AMAs June 30 1946 financial statement half year showed jump membership dues income $33053 Administrative expense salaries weere identified separately just over $1 5000 Looking present situation al 90000 members 40 employees annual budget about $3 million own building valued over $1 million change less 50 years incredible 50th anniversary expect have over 100000 members theres good chance burn-the-mortgage campaign about turned successful building will debt-free borrow almost $1 million build head quarters/museum could pay off completely hurry could get average per member donation $10 average per club donation $100 bility coverage policies exclude aircraft accidents group models exclusion $2000 medical payments third party injuries can compensated need legal action $5000 ALL RISK models parts equipment wear tear nuclear dam age vermin flying crashes excluded highlights obvious items comparison present coverage phone call toll free num ber above will reveal whether can save money get coverage both com pared present homeowners policy can get lower premium no presently paying switching companies can benefit AMA case special toll free num ber will bring instant information account executivewillingly--no run around Thats basis new campaign get rid mortgage itcertainlywould fitting could enter second 50 years out way AMAs Olympics. big Control Line World Championships shaping up Chicopee MA site 83 85 Nats Twenty-one countries including Peoples Republic China have sent entry information event take place Westover Air Force Base September 17 through 22 Contestants coming other far away places too such New Zealand South Africa first time Control Line World Championships USA fact first time Western Hemisphere specific competition events held Speed Team Race Precision Aero batics Combat Someof top mod elers countrywill run events others will US teams So will great gathering best Control Liners around world once-in-a-lifetime opportunity see people read hear aobut no admission charge spectators everyone welcome athletic olympics going California summer its appropriate note modeling world champion ships similarly structured FAI Feder ation Aeronautique Internationale similar world olympic organization AMA equivalent US Olympic Commission teams selected similarly FAI countries major difference however model olympics held typically three per year 1984 thus have teams going France Scale Japan Indoor New England Control Line Next year well send teams Australia RC Soaring Netherlands RC Aerobatics Yugoslavia Free Flight Romania Space models possibly Canada RC Heli copters total international activity tremen dous its going year Funding AMA teams comes FAI budget based $1 allocation adult AMA member fund also covers sending US representatives annual FAI meetings international rules produced AMA members also have option increase ALL RISK coverage beyond $5000 level offered will no argu ments because model disappeared flying site unlocked vehicle Mys terious disappearance will covered addition model stepped 300-lb flying buddy driven over car will also covered What have got lose Absolutely nothing What have got gain Pos sibly great deal Ask quotation today success AMA program hinges members like get volved success AMA Home owners Insurance Program can great small based number members decide part participants will helping keep annual AMA membership dues under control spreadContinued next page September 1984 105 Homeowners Insurance Continued page 105 ing out insurance coverage another company share risk other words DO have nothing lose much gain members have found Homeowners Program offers much often less paying previously effect premium reduction amounts free AMA membership im proved coverage reduced potential cost AMAa fantastic combination Academy has responsibility work members end endeavor produce sensible balanced cost-effective useful programs benefit majority members basic thrust Homeowners Insurance Program may better what now have cost may less now paying program has primary covering model aircraft liability consider switching program no-cost phone call will let find out whether combination saving money and/or get ting better coverage will apply Try call 1-800-652-4829 White House Recognizes AMAs Adopt-A-School Program letter White House James K Coyne Special Assistantto President Reagan Private Sector Initiatives has asked details Academys Adopt-A-School Program program announced August 1983 issue Model Aviation page 101 opportunity AMA char tered clubs assist both young people educators communities Several chartered clubs have already con tacted National Center Aeromodel ing let us know involved selected school area benefit have yet decided come apart veryworthwhile effort re-printing theAugust 1983 article full Please read Discuss next club meeting Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs AdoptA-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacherwith programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given bythe club space per mits Show-and-tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion communityforthis public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school effort AMA clubAny problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community theirclub swilling playasmall part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involve ment human interest stories lfyourclub achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsoryou help aflying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service forthe future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long 106 Model Aviation overdue will happen unless take positive steps Adopt-A-School can vehicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification bya club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligibleforthe special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back yourcommunity model aviation opportunityto reduce yourtaxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?? Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can provide supporting brochures sample letter make easier approach local school need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start subscription Model Aviation right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation con structive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher his/her AMA number will rest Pres Column t pa gelO3 1983 teacher St Louis school system active RC Scale builder flier many-time member RC Scale team World Championships past president National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers severaltime event director Scale event atthe Nats wife Rae two daughters Ann Kathy have worked rightalongwith Bob various modeling functions continue support efforts Bob rather quiet member Coun cil generally speaks out subject darn good reason frequently contributes items agenda seems pay quite close attention discussions H voting record tends indi cate strong interest minimizing changes policy aint bad way to say rut certainly forthright people group appears very sincere Next month will give review trip China guest Peoples Repub lic China National Aero Club following issue will present opinion two Council members Till lets go flying Frank Garcher R chairman Hobby industry Aasoclatlons Model Aeronautics Division AMA Fellowship plaque receIved AMA Executive Director John Worth 1984 HiA annual meeting presntatlon made recognition Garchers manyyears hobby industry lead ership support AMA projecta Minutes May 5 1984 Executive Council Meeting Appendices II APPENDIX AMA/FAI PROGRAM OPERATING FUNDS Sources Funds 1 Membership allocation $1 00 Open membership 2 FAI Stamp sales net profit through sale FAI stamps 3 Donations specificallyearmarked FAI Operating Fund 4 AMA General Funds allocated Council action follows a The AMA Executive Director will prepare Annual FAI Operating Fund Budget illustrating projected income expense additional funding required specific amounts will au Ehonzed Executive Council action funds taken AMA general funds Operat ing Fund Budget presented approved last Council meeting preceding year question b Adjustments may required will subject Council action successive Coun cil meeting during FAI Operating Fund budget year Adjustments requiring additional funds will taken AMA general funds c The AMA President may determine addi tional expenditures may judge neces sary purpose will indicate amount designed Contingency Fund made part annual Operating Budget d US-hosted World Championships surplus e An AMA FAI Program fund-raising program will inaugurated administered HQ staff person designated Executive Director An AMA FAI Program fund-raising chairman will designated AMA President task will raise funds provide budget shortfall sources funds identified above Any short fall remaining after such fund-raising effort will nevertheless provided general funds except Executive Council takes other action Application Funds 1 NAA Franchise Fee related World Cham pionships hosting fees 2 US Team Expense AMA funding US teams requires Council authorization cate gories events a Definition team will specified FAI Sporting Code category event b Modification team makeup can effected Council action butwill never less speci fied FAI 3 US Team Expenses Covered a Entry Fee including lodging meals duration meet b Apex airfare principal airport nearest his/her home principal airport nearesttheWorld Championships site c Team practice maximum three days World Championships sites d Model box transportation up 80% actual cost 4 Other Expenses a US World Champions AMA members 3 above b AMA-hosted World Championships continental US general policy such ex penses will maintained follows i An AMA offerto host aWorld Championships will based breakeven business plan becomputed mostconservative partici pant projection additional 10% con tingency factor ii Only special expense incurred byAMA HQ will charged AMA-hosted event Staff travel per diem printing patches decals pins memorabilia special out-of-town expenses local transportation etc UsualAMAstaff salariesare charged well normal office function expense HQ personnel participation AMAhosted World Championships shall subject approval President request Executive Director 5 FAI Meeting Expense a Three categories FAI meeting expense Continued page 102 recognized i AMA National Officer FAI meeting participa tion ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee member iii AMA staff observer guest witness other designated bytheAMA President notto exceed three people per year b Funding FAI Meeting Expense i AMA National Officer AMA general funds ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee memberfrom AMA general funds iii AMA staff other presidential deter mination Council approval request Council member simple majority Council approval AMA general funds 6 FAI Contingency Fund Disposition fund discretion AMA President Other Considerations Program Participant Funds Funds generated specific FAI program participants entry fees donations other sources under control appropriate team selection com mittee management funds receipt deposit disbursement banking account ing periodic reports will AMA HQ staff Funds having running balance excess $2500 will earn interest determined bytheAMA Comp troller amounts excess $2500 AMA Executive Council Surveillance Coun cil member will designated monitor FAI Operating Fund will report fund situation Council meeting AMA FAI Operating Fund Management management administration related account ing functions account routine matter AMA general functions under direction AMA Executive Director Fund Surplus DeflcitAny Fund surplus carried forward nextyear acomponent determining budget deficit isto carried following year similarly APPENDIX II jANUARY 1 1984 Start cycle january 1 through September 1 c Propo sals accepted HQ numbers sends copies Chairman/Coordinator review com ments breakdown sub-parts Return HQ distribution CB members activ ity continuous throughout period SEPTEMBER 11984 Postmarkcutoff date new proposals September 1 through September 15 ew approval basic proposals completed CB Chairman/Coordinator Basic propo sals submitted forpublication ModelAvation SEPTEMBER 13 1984 line submitting basic proposals publication Model Aviation OCTOBER1984 HQ Chairman/Coordinator prepare Initial Vote NOVEMBER 1 1984 l Aviation mailed general membership December issue Model Aviation containing Basic Proposals distributed Comments general membership accepted reviewed DECEMBER 11984 ends Initial Vote CB members Complete Initial Vote December 15 postmark deadline JANUARY 15 1985 Deadline submit refined proposals publication Tabulate distribute vote results propo salsthatpasswithCBcommentstOCB members FEBRUARY 1985 rman/Coordinator deter mines final wording proposals MARCH 1985 l issue Model Aviation containing refined proposals mailed mem bership APRIL 1985 ents revised proposals accepted general membership MAY 11985 ends final vote toCB members MAY 151985 mark deadlinecomplete final vote HQ Chairman/Coordinator tabulate Final Vote publish synopsis new rules JULY1985 Manuscript new rule bookis gener ated Nats AUGUST 1985- Nats OCTOBER 1985 Review typeset proofread galleys NOVEMBER 1985 e-up print DECEMBER 1985 e new rule book Scholarship Winners Continued page 102 relaxation enjoys collecting postage stamps Patrick ranked upper 5% class graduation Through hard work school leisure time Patrick came member Talented Gifted TAG Club achieved Eagle Scout rank ing Boy Scouts America FABIO CAMPANA Newburgh NY following course Aeronautical Engineer ing Syracuse University NY Graduating Valley Central High School top 5% 18th out 337 students Fablo wants make contribution future aero space high school named National Honor Society school Spanish Beta Tau Honor Societies won varsity award ski team Other school activities included marching band chess club photography editor year book spare time pursued music photography scouting model aviation earned rank Eagle Scout eight years ago still found time fly RC contests resulting several first second third place trophies Asa member SOURS club has active modeler several years wish young people good fortune college careers Sig Manu facturing Academy proud play small part assisting deserving students Congratulations Aviator Contest See June1984 issue ModelAviation page 101 detailsor write AMA Competing models Scale flying nonflying model must representafull-size airplane built flown between 1915 1935 models will judged appearance accur acy details faithful full-size airplane workmanship Dates contest August 16 through September 6 following participating shopping malls partial listing will supply entry forms will have listing malls next month Alabama Eastwood Mall Suite 220 Eastwood Mall Birmingham AL 35210 California Anaheim Plaza 500 N Euclid St Anaheim CA 92801 Court yard Mall 550 Deep Valley Dr Rolling H ills Estates CA 90274 Puente Hills Mall 449 Puente H ills Mall City Industry CA 91748 Flarin Center 6117 Florin Rd Sacramento CA 95823 Santa Rosa Plaza 235 Santa Rosa Plaza Santa Rosa CA 95401 Colo rado Mall Bluffs 3650 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs CO 80907 Illinois Park Forest September 1984 107 Plaza 14 Plaza Suite 4 Park Forest IL 60466 Maryland Prince Georges Plaza 3500 East West Highway Hyattsville MD 20782 Michigan North land Center BC-2 Concourse B Southfield MI 48075 Missouri River Roads Mall 120 River Roads Mall St Louis MO 63136 Nevada Shoppers Square 370 Cassazza Dr Reno NV 89502 New Jersey Garden State Plaza Rts 4 & 7 P0 Box 8373 Paramas NJ 07952 New York Lat ham Circle Mall 800 New Loudon Rd Latham NY 12110 Green Acres Mall 2034 Green Acres Mall Valley Stream NY 11581 Midtown Plaza 300 Midtown Tower Rochester NY 14604 Ohio Euclid Square Mall 100 Euclid Sq Euclid OH 44132 Great Northern Mall 4999 Great Northern Mall North Olmstead OH 44070 Oregon Clackamas Town Center 1093 Clackamas Town Center 12000 SE 82nd Ave Portland OR 97266 Pennsylvania Monroeville Mall 300 Monroeville Mall Pittsburgh PA 15146 Tennessee Hickory Ridge Mall 6075 Winchester Rd Memphis TN 38115 Texas Seminary South Mall 653 Seminary South Ft Worth TX 76115 Sharpstown Center P0 Box 36201 Houston TX 77236 Ceseecticet Mare acresens Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ammoclat Vice Preadents Chris BallIng 36 Stewart Dr. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 MaIn Street Nashua Nil 03080 Dennis Poisons RFO 1 Gardner ME 04345 Don Kraflt P0 Box 1828 73 Heritage Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnllt 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 next big event District will Control Line World Championships being held Westover AFB September 17 through 21 first on-site planning meet ing held Westover com bination Military Affairs Chicopee Chamber Commerce meeting Vince Mankowski attended AMA HQ outlined planning require ments meet Again Col Roy Ayers Jr base commander will genial host have attended World Championship urge make effort attend first World Champion ship held n District will 21 countries attending very colorful affair opening ceremony compris ing raising countrys flag national anthem being played Al though Control Line may spe cialty urge attend see worlds best competitors action looking volunteer help have time desire please contact Roman Polaski 203 749-9743 conjunction meeting held Westover Geoff Styles AMAs PR Director made contact local news media well news media Boston set up PR meet George McGinnis Ken Edanovich attended District George appointed coordinator help way possible teams coming through Boston think nice gesture always good have helping hand enter foreign country Again make effort attend am sure would enjoy very much District Meeting Due business commitments will able attend District Meeting will ably chaired Chris Balling Associate VP Rhode Island turn will have attendance AVPs possible will Control Line Helicopter demonstrations chance exchange ideas problems may improve operation Academy District District indoor Activities Westover Air Force Base site very successful Indoor meet Yankee Indoor Championships held June 18th meet jointly sponsored Tech Model Aircrafts Glastonbury Aero Modelers meet co-directed Ray Harlan George Armstead outstanding turnout of34 contestants coming far away Rochester NY Philadelphia PA 10 events held over $750 prizes offered prizes featured merchandise special etched glasses bore contestants name date event placed quite surprised walking floor com pete WW II Mass Launch event Jerry Wagner past has very active Pylon circles What difference see Jerry fly slow-flying Indoor Scale mod els vs previous experience flying high-speed Radio Control Pylon event Jerry biggest collector prizes four firsts second third Master Indoor Flier Pete Andrews came up Newierseywith wife Georgia took two first places two second places After losing Mike Ship air vent hangar roof Pete rallied paper ship place second AMA Stick L-R George Armstead Ray Harlan co CDs Yankee indoor Championships holding etched glasses used prizes WW WW II Mass Launch events spectacular models first ap pearing involved frantic dog fight soon settled graceful machines between couple smoothly-flying endur ance machines 108 Model Aviation Control Line World Championships plan ning meeting WestoverApB Military Affairs Committee Chicopee Chamber Commerce AMA representatives L Chris Bailing recelvlngflrstplacetrophyfor Empire State Championships held Saratoga SprIngs NY Larry Olsen co CD Adam Sattier picture two Chriss children rooted dad throughout two-day meet Chriss Pattern expertise increasing rapidly Jerry Wagner winning Coresir WW ii category plane Yankee Indoor ChampionshIps Jon Harlan holding record-breaking Helicopter used Yankee indoor Championships national record set Jon Harlan young son Ray Junior Category Ill Helicopter flight 6 mm 18 sec Both Ray Harlan George Armstead wish extend grateful thanks Col Roy Ayers Jr Westover base commander making fine site available has developed best Indoor site New England New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 226-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Eiffei Aeromodelers P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froeilch Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts being written Saturday June 9 temperature hovering around 1000 mark high 1030 has forecast tomorrow invitation PARCS Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society shall again sit flight judge 17th Annual Scale Contest held Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn some folks modeler types may sound like draining experience characters look forward such occa sions prospect pleasant After having done Seguin TX Nats daily temperature readings around 1180 tomorrow should repre sent pleasantly tolerable experience comparison Speaking judges Nats hope shall see goodly number East Coast competitors Reno August brings main thrust discussion ie Faint Heart Neer Won Fair Trophy just plain ol give try What am saying too out shy away flying Nats mistaken belief flying prowess ofNats quality Forget no such thing elite group competitors exclusion otherAMA members Nats has specifically designed have suggestions over years should pre-N ats qual ifying competitions limited number non-eliminated survivors should allowed compete greatclassic AMA has clung philosophy great annual event belongs us can fly safely can rejoice Academys determination keep just way Sure some competitors always seem wind up upper ranks winners think got Certainly because divinely otherwise ordained win ners doubt whether congenital endowments conducive victory yours have become winners deserve did practice practice practice can make same way way have attended Nats would like enumerate competed know whereof speak say room new comer winners circle please count yourself out Try competing Natsif notthis yearat Reno certainlyin 1985 Westover AFB Getting over Nats phobia greatest problemnot necessarily flying ability Once get official Nats flight two under belt way subsequent Nats will feel ease relaxed knowledge actual veteran Nats flier able fly safely course put off until able way goodness sake dont let Natsconceptalonekeepyoufrom tryngGo nowget feet wet Staten Island Armed Forces Day Airshow Thanks enterprising president Richmond Model Flying Club Larry Katz enthusiastic support club Staten Island ModelersOld Man Weather went down drain May 19 Armed Forces Day impressive observance occasion became ac complished fact year upon previous annual presentations worthy Staten Island modelers show impres sive demonstration model aviation its favorable light static display fea tured well-executed craft shape size flying expertly safely handled speeches formative obligingly brief ubiqui tous leader John Grigg flew Lockport NY occasion shown traditional aplomb front ultra-light later dismantled carted home station wagon Wonderful age living what shot eloquent Larry Katz on-mike Harbingers Spring Two annual model aircraft contests along first robin signalled advent Spring central area District Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Jamesburg NJ May 20 other Rhinebecklassic presented bythe Mid-Hudson RC Society Cole Palen Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY First show Bud Roane Ed Balo holding down judges chairs Jersey Coast rally now am pleased present two prominent officials Rhinebecklassic Messrs DJAmodeo afellow barrister Royce Simmons Ray Juschkus AVP Long Island attended AMA HQ dedication Reston VA produced pictorial record chat RC pioneer Dr Walt Good Out-Takes Borrowing bit Hollywood jargon hereby initiate new department column consisting unusual photographs topics have heretofore come light First AMA personality holding gold-gilted shovel HQ September 1984 109 ground-breaking ceremonies through extraordinary ie poor photography ap pears have lost head put accurately half thereof correct answer shall give thanks men tion name column hope have future District II reports keep sharp eye wits about now GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amaccata Vice Pesaidarsta Joe Elben 38980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heflman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shekey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdalo PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 5424406 Im vacation trip New England being written will have short month will also have send handwritten isnt typewriter within miles seems like Im Heaven problem has popping up pretty regularly lately District Ill no standard solution exists within present structure seems quite often club breaks up group leaving establishes new flying site too close original group its simple form seems easy handle new group obviously wrong flying too close other flying site situation seldom simple What original site closed reopened after establishment new site What two groups un aware others existence As crazy seems happens What club chartered other isnt What isnt club individual flying own property What t if. Asyou can see problems possibilities seemingly endless solutions seemingly non-existent establish system determining group individuals fault what should AMA about AMA organi zation court such can advise guide members clubs Charter membership expulsion drastic penalty AMA could apply case probably wouldnt solve problem anyway Its obvious need establish some guidelines avoid situations future expect Executive Council will have address problem near future now need follow some com mon sense guidelines establishing flying sites willing negotiate other group resolve conflicts looking new flying site stay least three miles known flying field Check hobby dealers area locate existing sites including old Charlie flies farm over doesnt belong club else fails fields established before anyone realizes proximinity try reach agreement restrict field different group frequencies would work particularly well problem individual own property else fails call flying site man HQ Geoff Styles help resolving problem involving flying sites Delaware ricl oh Colombia Ined h Carolina Virgin DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prasidensta Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20570 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News vA 23606 DIII Helms 2000 Tyvols Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancoln 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlotlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane MockavIlle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 25301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 continuing concern District IV well elsewhere general lack young people coming sport question ever same get young people interested develop interest sufficient period time keep years past number things hobby going exist now Can some things reinstituted todays soci ety attitudes people change view aviation same 40 years ago notwithstanding huge crowds Air Space Museum other depositories historical aircraft crowds looking historical relics something current interest case need develop some sort status people can relate some manner probably wise consider what going sport past time available almost daily basis something dealing model aviation full-scale flying due some might suppose glamorous years Second World War No due very widespread public interest field aviation public awareness encouraged media day remember long before big-eyed monster watch today Can remember newspapers such Pittsburgh Post Gazette carried model aircraft column Sunday edi tion sponsored competition Can remember could go newsstand get number model aviation publications now lot newsstands no longer exist ones around part drug store chains stuck corner part bookstore some shopping mall carry anything interest Occasionally possible find aviation magazine such Flying Ultra-Light model avia tion? very often place gets chance seeing model aircraft magazine hobby shop some times problem thatthere few hobby shops anymore particular area 70 miles Hobby shops time another centers recruiting hobby Remember stopping way home school existence of passed history owners died retired no around pick up ball can youngster go see what offered today has no access publica tions no hobby shop explore remains members clubs gets right down say because ones position visible Can clubs organized really job getting young people sport difficult reason being thatthemajorityoftheclubschartered AMA Radio Control clubs Nowwe have cadre expensive difficult portion sport RC everyone necessarily interest few Free Flight Indoor Control Line clubs around lot individu als enough get people large scale interested aspects Yet chance sport makes aspects desirable Somehow need get chartered clubs regard less specialty size get involved helping people start part sport does interest means need represent parts sport static displays other events probably great need Academy develop poster type can placed schools public buildings shops etc multi-color format space print local club name contact person has understood lot club effort would have support posting sort would need answer questions provide guidance newcomer very interesting letter J Frank Wood president Meade Modelers would like quote part Meade Modelers primarily fun-fly group flies out Fort Meade MD 110 Model Aviation club has annual Fourth ofJulyAir Show Fort major event year Very important club Mufflers 900/u model fuel burned via sport engines weekend fliers Most flying fields lost lost due noise generated same engines Now guy flying Sweet Stik skipping lunches buy fuel cannot/will invest tuned pipe four-stroker should old K&B 40 comes muffler Some stock specialty mufflers little nothing really abate noisethey just direct seems manufacturers would make effort fill need rather spending entire R&D budget squeezing 50 rpm out specialty racing engine contest circuit guys spend lot money state-of-the-art hardware grassroots types foundation hobby could exist without us nowhere need 24000 rpm engine fly Kadet club hobby desperately need quiet sport-engine muffler preferably costs less engine guy brings up old saw thateffective mufflers kill too much power tell him go soak quiet ride Ill getthe next larger size engineSunday flying has no max dis placement rule may agree everying Frank has say think some merit Alabama Florida Georgia issippi Puerto Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 208 879-5550 Ameocate Vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4 166 Pony Dr Sniyma TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston Sc 29405 Arthur Johnoon 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00888 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 FIfth St Shallmar FL 32579 Harry Sherani P0 Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone MountaIn GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 8488 Palatks FL 32077 Frequency Coordlnator Burnla FIelds P0 Box 1083 StrIckland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Bob Stewart Memphis Prop Busters rough day flying recently Actually Bobs flying wasnt involvedhis planes Bob loaned aSkylarkto Ron Brockmire Jemco AT-6 Jim Prillaman man aged put both planes same space same time Jim Burns Rocket City RC Club H untsville AL says ultra-light movement getting replicas could good subjects Scale projects Replicas replicas According Brandon Model Flyer Brandon FL May contest almost alostcauseThirteen contestants showed up contest club two workers short Roger Linda Cooley happened drive up information joining club initiated club helping call some effective way get things quieter Mufflers have large part question well other consid erations Perhaps time well upon us thatwe AMA need tocommitourselves time effort cost really explor ing noise coming up solutions manufacturers willing what ever reason bring about quiet operation relatively equipment need see can find solutions provide guidelines products live commun ity makes impossible legally oper ate model engine someone files noise complaint local authorities take measurement corner property find excess 65Dba after 5 pm subject fine Try liv ing means no operation city time Dowe need suppression sound bet Sorry happens soapbox time discouraging see little progress along two lines have contradic tion sorts also very much need young people keep together yet same time losing flying sites means have tell new re cruits now have no place let flythat new Free Flight Control Line Radio Control model anxious see perform am willing take suggestions see can transformed action contest club doesnt waste time putting new members work Congratulations Columbus/Ft Ben ning RC Flyers being chosen Club-of-theMonth Model Airplane News magazine District V happens located part country known liquid refresh ment sometimes referred white light nin Well Plane Factory Miami FL offering some White Litenin low calorie version drinking stuff its new blend fuel youre interested call Tom Nelson 305 255-5457 Bobby Jones claims active Control Line Stunt Aerobatics flier Co lumbus GA about lose distinc tion teaching son Tommy 10 years old fly Bobby supports PAMPA big way sent dues twice just make sure got mailing list Pro Stunt News can get Pro StuntNews mailing $700 PAMPA 329 Lincoln P1 Brooklyn NY 11238 Southeastern Scale Championships sponsored Broward County RC Asso ciation Florida drew 26 entries competition tough Well among con testants five qualified Scalemasters three won Tangerine three won Nationals also plenty sportsmanship Ramon Torres first awarded first place trophy Giant Scale discovered scoring error pointed out handed trophy Dave Platt Ramon still close second Jimmy Scroggins CD annual event Knox County RC Club recently con gratulated Richard Von Hatten making solo flight Ordinarily would particularly newsworthy Richards wife Ste phanie however building Little Stick learning fly too Thats newsworthy good news reports Memphis Model Market rousing success Action Hob bies Hobby Lobby Bridi Aircraft MidAmerica H&B among others spe cial prices would blow doors off someone put will bigger better next year says Buddy Hord vice pres ident Memphis RC Club clubs president has just elected Fellow American Institute Architects again proves modelers good people Illinois ana S Kentucky oori VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Amacciate Vice Preadente Loren HoIm 843 HIll Brook Quincy IL 82301 WIllIam Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smhhvllie MO 84089 WIllIam G Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48708 Stan Watson 3402 HIckory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 BIll Zlmmer Box 72 yarns IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 864 Grancheater St LexIngton KY 40505 Afunnythinghappened onthewaytothis columnI have much material can handle long haul suppose thats good because certainly indicates large amount Sixer activity last weekend May brought about rewarding experience jour neyed Glenview Naval Air Station join Chicago-area modelers Navy Open House Through efforts Giant Aircraft Specialists underthe leadership Rene Fardoux Glenview echoed sound modeling first time since 1972 picture below Lt Cmdr Peplow Capt Sessions base commander Rene survey scene following open ing ceremony Capt Sessionsthrew out first plane l balsa variety appropriately stamped name H elIcat hangar variety modeling dis plays set up including manufacturers static display RC models types AMA booth During two days thousands passed through area manyoohs andahs well 6347812 questions Fortunately us manning booths 6347811 answers never did understand what man wanted RC simulator got workout hangar well Whydo keep crashingthat electronic model September1984 111 Out apron generous supply full-scale aircraft graced area way old-timer modern equipment Both days whenever full-scale activity taking place air filled assorted models shapes sizes Sailplanes giant scale slow fast type flown rIot profes sional show-team-type presentation rather general modeler presenting hobby way revealed enthusiasm expertise buddy box introduced goodly number tkrill us enjoy Chicago Circle Cutters provided al continuous flying two days types flown very few popular trainer-types flown buddy handle handle built John Korbus Elden Lynch design used Circle Cutters Al Herda intro duce budding modeler thrills flying Note safety thong used along double handle capability Also note intense concentration tongue corner mouth A drill hall featured quiet sound rubber-power gracefully carrying types Indoor models toward ceiling call Charlie Sotich Don Lindley pro duced bevy Aeronuts spent hours helping round out three-discipline presentation public Del Ogren pro vided model used introduce smaller spectators thrill launching thpir own model first time thrill able meet Chicago-area modelers share experience Golly legs worn knees voice hoarse number AMA membership forms handed out new modelers directed clubs area nifty map contact numbers Greater Chicago Radio Control Association representatives Thank developing program contacts knows maybe could Glenview Nats future Welcome Charles Reed Ill KCRC Kansas City area Contest Board member Radio Control Aerobatics Char lie remembers modeling career begin ning 1956 Pat wife remembers 1959 Whoever right Charlie has competitive Pattern flier time As member NSCRA Masters program participant has experienced program hard tube roll button Welcome Charlie Please note appoint ment comes spite fact idea scale its something found fish now ably Im al lowed Bob Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro lOl4Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdiah 841 OGlenwood N Golden Valley MN 56427 Ruasell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring4494TanglewoodTrStJoseph M149085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 63711 Ron Seara 132 S Roalyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Prequency Coordinator Pate Waters 117 C Main upper Level Northoille Ml 48167 Phone Day 313348-0086 Evening 31314374244 reason am extending cour tesy District VII vice presidential nomi nees make themselves visible column am unsure time will able undertake another term busi ness conditions allow will run again require step aside weve got least two good men shooting job Either way should good race LARRY PHILLIPS Rochester Ml has thrown hat ringto run forthe office District VII Vice President Larry graduate Aeronaut ical Engineer Di rector Corporate Manufacturing Ser vices Ex-Cell-O Corp major supplier aerospace pro ducts Fortune 500 company Ex-Cell-O also major manufactUrer automotive components machine tools ordinance ve hicles packaging systems plastic com ponents Larry recruited Ex-Cell-O right out college back 1959 first two years Ex-Cell-O involved extensive management training has since held various management positions within company up until present position reports directlyto Executive VP Larrys job provides opportunityto travel exten sively parts country working solutions difficult business manufac turing problems also provides Larry opportunity meet fellow modelers wherever goes An active RC flier Larry often packs gear him business trips Boasting young age 47 Larry hesitates tell anyone has modeling over 37 years very active Control Line Aerobatics SOs 60s glamor days someone ing air shows flying three Control Line airplanes once Remember Nats being held Naval Air Stations Larry attended events attended Plymouth Internats Now really telling age Larry extremely fortunate have mar ried lovelyyoung lady Evie possesses great patience tolerance hobby almost obsession him claims Larry will sprout wings someday actually fly Larry has owned Cessna 182 well several Sailplanes through112 Model Aviation out marriage have managed bring up four children through isnowacomputerengineerworkingfor Westinghouse second medical school third sophomore Michigan State last senior high school Larry still finds time run small company manufactures Radio Control model air plane kits performs design work builds necessary molds tooling recruits wife kids friends help out manufacturing busi ness small now rapidly growing Larry has just delivered new -scale model Starduster bi-plane Ivan Kristensen Canada flown upcoming Las Vegas Tournament Champions will marketed kit later fall Larry serves VP Skymasters local flying club maintains roster close 300 members can often found structing new members Larry also serves chairman club safety committee CDs two sanctioned AMA Pattern contests year elected District VII VP Larry will attend AMA Executive Council meetings strongly feels will bring meetings high degree professionalism will accurately represent needs desires membership District Lany does profess have platform campaign prefers become known guy gets job done lot hoopla no complaining lot hard work believes good communications mind will keep close ear what membership saying will keep informed what going behind scenes Larry used managing budgets much excess entire AMA budget feels will make valuable contribution management organization still keeping mind hobby enjoy Arkansas 0 Louisiana Monica Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aseoclate VICe Preeldefita Bo FriadI 5812 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WIllIam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleanariton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct Irving IX 75081 Lany Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleevllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 farmer saying modeler Sure saw little plane crash Didnt see four shots took gun bring down Ive got credit above sadistic joke Donnie Dubose Acadian RC Club Lafayette LA newsletter Crayfish Tales Besides report newsletter got nice letter Tim Langlinias telling about Cajun Nationals sche duled two-day meet after fine Saturday rains came night washed out Sunday flying Tim says rain five fliers showed up Sport Scale entries Sunday itwas agreed award trophies basis static scale judging way smart way handle potentially bad situation Contest Directors please take note Tim mentioned Ron Chidgey won Turnaround event flying newTurnaround Class Tar Baby Tony Stillman also Pensacola won Masters Class high point award Cajuns Lafay ette must really put fine meet draw contestants other AMA districts want thank Tim letter report also wish him very best second bout back surgery last three years Cajuns really rugged can handle 60 entries Pattern RC fly through three rounds day figure out still make model Scale fliers monsoon Sunday no wonder after thisTim have disc removed back now have received new 1984-85 AMA rule book Take little time thumb through admire tremen dous amount effort has gone same time try imagine what mess efforts fly other might rule book did exist Atthe same time try realize technical facts limits book have put together volunteers right yes book put together volunteers paid still pay regular AMA dues just part something fine volunteers sometimes make human mistakes slow down process getting out book must checked double-checked taking time Still few mistakes slip through will find some corrections new book page 121 July issue Model Aviation Re-read above paragraph self-important individuals just must gripe about tardiness book perhaps would better volunteer instead gripe dont send gripe certified mail ruin validity gripe mis spelling name District VIII newsletter editors reallytore VP AMA newsletter tardiness rule book sent copy news letter Certified Mail Return Receipt Requestedand spelled last name wrong please know name has spelled correctly issue magazine asfarbackas can remember next boo boo same fellow made send Contest DirectorApplication own behalf last name still misspelled think should have OKed application no accur ate Maybe will direct next contest enter Anyhow did OK application hoping would improve both attitude accuracy Summer officially District VIII days now running 1010 1020 no relief sight managed get hold photo will showyou what likely happen airplanes flying heat should happen fly too high toward sun am asking publisher print picture show just what softening effect sun has balsa wood Scale model Crusader fact dont keep models refrigerator rest summer family will understand thefrig too small getalargerone driving through District VIII summer keep speed up least 45 mph keep sticking sinking asphalt However need have no fear burningyour lips hot ice water because guy recipe ice water now running president using Ice Water Everyone part nf niMfnrm Does seem weather getting unpredictable antipeople time year country has worse tornados ever before Right now suffering serious drought just above us AMA Districts VI IX having terrifying floods entire Spring slate contests DistrictVl II grossly messed up high winds instance just attended Spring Fling Eastfield Boomers Dal las postponed April because 30- 35-mph winds Darn liars cant fly wind like lam particularly proud oftheGlideractivity has generated Dallas area Eastfield Boomers young beginners group Southwest Soaring League combination interested Soaring modelers mentioning particularly gliding activity Dallas area dontaim slightthe restof DistrictVlll Itis just Soaring both growing gaining skills faster anyplace else USA right now As rest District would wager weve got Soaring going among 10000 AMAers anywhere else country flat land have create own slopes stout cord strong rubberband Hey fellas explain wife girl friend what high start better also explain Glider winch some girl take along help get Glider up keep enthusiasm high level June 3rd Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers held very inter esting Pro-Am Soaring meeting ProAm ihe status pro amateur generally based honor system ladies gentlemen September 1984 113 will probably scoff tell modeler flew Scale model Crusader too close sun hot DIstrict VIII temperature 103 heat close proximity wIth suns rays can see can soften balsa wood old-timers suggest hot summer five-state District Vlliyou yourmaneuvenundera maximum alti tude no threefeet eightinches cooi might just take up indoor flyingl Dick Johnson photo arent amateurs generally two years less flying experience no contest experience pro anyone above experience level Teams chosen pro amateur pro could help am time during flight flying amateurs plane Scoring pro stricting precision relaxed rules amateur end four rounds pros highest score amateurs lowest score dropped really fun think everyone learned something Try * * * * * * Thats flight* * * * * * Colorado S Kansas S Noitroska 0 North Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aesoclate Vice Preeldenta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd univac Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8206 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 DIck Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1. Aurora CO 80015 Thn Mattem 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 816S Cloudas Sioux Fails 8057103 Prequsacy Cooidnator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 & Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 9228107 Evening 303 936-3266 Colorado Congratulations Harry Sutherland Bob Heathcote Grand Junction CO RC Modelers Harry Bob recently featured June issue Senior Voice monthly newspaper published distributed Colorado article shared early encounters full-scale aviation well model activities related both men enjoyed model aviation build ing flying instructing others assisting modeling activities local schools article complete picture Harry Bob holding model Harry newsletter editor club does great job Way go Harry Bob North Dakota Craig Schmidt president Basin Modelers Association Williston ND comes report indicating lots work new field following picture shows inter esting field rules sign Club member Dale Johnson right partner family busi ness produces monuments memorials tombstones Dale donated sign consists piece black African granite club rules engraved thereon accented gold silver inlay Estimated value over $1000 President Craig Schmidt left Nebraska Dallas Wilhelm Jr sends report Hastings Skylarks indicating extremely well-received mall show April Dallas says club has purchased several AMA video tapes put good use during show Over 85 models displayed lots club members got out information shared experiences over weekend show have large num berof youth involved club annual ly fly six 12 demonstrations various local regional civic groups celebra tions Skylarks annually co-host MidNebraska RC Pattern Championships Grand Island Modelers Sounds like lots great activities folks Im sure doing lots promote modeling positive lightkeep up good work short follow-up July District IX column may recall told Denver Mile-Hi RC Clubs activity raise funds Vanessa Bennett four-year-old sole survivor attack murder parents older sister Im happy report Mile-Hi club activity cooperation other Denver area clubs raised total $500 April forthe medical fund little Vanessa Modelers have fun nicest people Has club adopted school Contact Geoff Styles AMA HQ details should receive issue just prior Nats August 5-121984 Reno NV should great onesee Reno Arizona lorora ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presideat Darwin N Barns 8252 ETurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lao vegas NV 89107 Gl9nn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 63 12 Kenneth AveOrangevale CA95662 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95626 Phone 916 961-9603 attended Executive Council meeting AMA HQ Reston VA since last col umn Something really notable about meeting fact joint meeting chairmen various contest boards purpose hammer outa method getting rule book out time believe may have achieved major change dropping cross proposals still have till Septemberi stto get proposals just cant modify somebody elses later date lot transacted meeting wont use limited column space dwell wentto Las Vegas earlyMayto visitthe Las Vegas Radio Control Club invited club president Bob Larson also met airport club meets Dennys restaurant Las Vegas din ner arrangements no problem Attending meeting former Phoenix AVP Mike Lee Mike now lives Las Vegas nearlythe Assistant Editor magazine earlier year job got out USAF received offer firm Vegas area took second thoughts about East Coast winters showed club Jay Gerbers great FF film Adrift Air club members put up Circus Circus Hotel Some may aware owner Circus Circus modeler name Bill Bennett hes done lot hobby attended another BIRD club meeting Award Excellence club celebrat ing its 25th anniversary meeting held larger facility usually use good thing relocated crowd huge ran Honorary Member John Brodbeck Sr attendance also Dick Tichenor RCM made Honorary Member night Dale Willoughby yet another Honorary Member photograph ing whole event presented club plaque honoring 25 years existence wished well MyAVP Hawaii Al Tuttle writes recently mainland flew California met upwith Joe Bridi two drove Toledo Show Al 114 Model Aviation . V DickJohnson iong-timeAMAerfrom Dallas isa bonafide Inventor Because Dick knows dare buiid ordinary model airpiane Therefore month shows us latest rubberband-powered creation tissue-covered Scsi model V-163 keep thin wIng warping build heavy jig looking like tennis racket keep fiat paper tightening invented jig aircraft worked booth Joe stopped visited along way fun trip Al says chance fly club visited last month Joint Military RC Flyers Oceanside CA impressed site MyAVPintheSacramentoareachecked say didnt have news worth report ing says hes looking guys up invite him some ofyourdoings names Bob Kampmann address top column new AVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie writes activity tapering off enter hot summer build ing season Darwin did attend annual fly-in Central Arizona Model ers held atSedona AZ meet run Dick Scalf under no-cost registration mat fly much want time fly receive ticket toward raffle prizes given out conclusion Satur day evening bring own steak whatever everything else furnished including champagne After dinner night flying inter ested Darwin says transmitter impound run Ron Ropp did great job interesting new frequencies seemed outnumber old Remember Im available visit club prop line well work some thing out AMA booth has kept busy can schedule mall show write give dates Theres no cost ever AMA still has building fund drive Whenever visit club always have $5 lapel pins $10 patches Also would good time club get its name listed donor new HQ building Simply have treasurer hand check made out Building Fund bigger better Lots clubs have done now recognized through display names HQ THERMALS Alaska o osa C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameoclat Vice Preadents Al Culver Box 88 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachkey 4050 Four Ave. N Great Falla MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WIckilne P0 Box 823 Klamath Falla OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 lot Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Nats Reno August 5th through 12th clubs moved contests around would few conflicts As result exception RAMS Fun-Fly Auburn field August 5th nothing hap pens District Xl until 18th PASS holds LSF meet Blue Lake Park near Portland two days 1 8th & 19th same weekend Tn-City Modelers hold twoday Pattern Sport Scale event field near Kenniwick WA enjoy floatplanes CAMS club will hold floatplane Fun-Fly Coeur dAlene ID 18th 19th next weekend brings annual Hogs Hollow BBQ Fun-Fly MRRCS field near Puyallup As described before great get-together past indication will roasting going outside BBQ pit Camping possible isnt water will two Glider contests weekend 25th 26ththe NWSS will sponsor Calgary Alta Eugene Aeronautswill hold otherat EugeneThe Salem RC Pilots Association has scheduled two-day fun-fly field Turner OR also 25th 26th neighbors north RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern Contest Frys Corner BC interested get touch Chuck Daven port address Competition Calendar because seem remember either place date may change time read fact always wise check out listings have travel long way Right off bat September Farragut Fliers will hold two contests first two weekends September 1 2 will Soaring meet September 8 9 will Giant Scale Fly-in both held theirfield Farragut ID As hear fantastic field park avidly supported park management know Farragut group will best make enjoyable time Also 8th 9th Chilliwack Modelers will host floatplane fly-in Harrison Hot Springs BC People have gone give 4-star rating fly off beach right downtown much done make modelers enjoy staynot just club members also townspeople regular schedule very important Annual OMAS Fun-Fly Held 25th 26th August year anniversary dedication super field OMAS-1 made up members lean strongly toward very large planes meet open planes sizes ordinary landing gear yours floats bring enjoy best places fly either float regularly-equipped planes Food bever ages will available Verboort sausage worth trip site near Banks OR Also thinkthatGil Horstman will hostthe Intermountain Scale Builders contest again year low-key meet usually has theme such WW Golden Age extra points awarded planes meet requirements However air craft welcome mode flying FF orCL RC Held Gils north Spokane contest will August 19 ContactAVP Bruce Nelsonforup-to-the minute information According schedule FF activity light August 19th SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake 25th 26th Willamette Modelers Club will host Northwest FF Champion ships Parkers Field near Albany OR WMC will also host Silents Please O-T September 15th 16th same place As far know will no CL activity District Xl August September Northwest CL Scale Rally scheduled site announced later probably vicinity Vancouver BC Check AVP Dave Mullens better info very nextweekend September8-9 Raider Roundup 84 Washington State Control Line Championships Kent WA Contact Dave Mullensforthe latest information understandtherewill bethesameeventsas last year except will have no Rat Race O-T Stunt will added Ron Standley prez Marymoor club hint cleaning rubberbands oil Some use cornstarch problem get cornstarch off Ron advises someone suggested using kitty litter will absorb goop leave residue little later newsletter advises against used kitty litter point well-taken also advised use rubberbands few flights discard Thats good idea since usuallyfindthatyourbands too old no longer hold wing some high-G maneuver Word Idaho Sympo held Pocatello year success dont have results quality models very high different subjects en tered AVPAI Culver entered Culver Cadet figures MyrI Ingram aCanadair CL215 powered two Wankels has landing gear can removed offthe-water flying Stu Rhodes unusual Waco EPF6 took first place its class Hopefully Ill have report later maybe pictures Also Salmon RC Fliers Salmon ID recently dedicated new field honor Warren Holcomb Mr Holcomb passed away recently member Salmon club new field has asphalt taxiways well asphalt runway excellent pit facilities fliers attendance Montana Idaho forthe fun-fly dedication Montana group involved Jemco Scale Racing As understand require ments eithertheJemcO Sport Scale P-Si P-39 K&B 40 stock muffler 10/6 prop shortened pylon course 10 laps flying start Helena Great Falls possibly Missoula presently involved sounds like fun has definite advantage limiting certain aspects mightturn horsepower/special-design contest tends turn off just interested sport racing like development Super Sport Racing Circuit active Southern Oregon Based around Sig Supersport no modifications allowed single engine allowed Since single design race really turns out pilotvs pilot contest anyone interested get touch Dick Wickline AVP Klamath Falls OR pre-flight bird fly make sure that last hard landing didnt knock something loose Also fly friend something happens alone could turn out whole lot worse has Its summertime go out fly some thing latest show team schedule have Barons August11 thEEA FlyIn Priest River ID August 18thScout Jamboree Farragut State Park Farragut ID September 15 Deutsches Fest Odessa WA HAPPY FLYING September 1984 115 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Rons Book Back Indoor Fliers Welcome Second Edition Building & Flying Indoor Model Airplanes single effective tool intro duce teach confirm beginner ranks aeromodelers well-written wellillustrated book must book tells story well concentrates phase model airplane building/flying takes beginner way start through least moderately sophisti cated models losing beginners interest Furthermore its author must know what talking about have skill writer illustrator get across Ron Williams booksucceedsadmirablyin important requirements Ron tells beginner what Indoor flying about starts off delta-winged plastic-prop SRPSM Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model inspiring photographs ultra-clear drawings Ron taught archi tectural drawing Columbia University beginner told what doing howto Ron leadsthe beginnerthrough series progressively expert Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans microfilm models goes solidly Hand-Launched Gliders and-Flying Scale ans As have previously written Whew kid its Stickto book can make expert brings us final thing instruction book must have qualify single effective tool. k record successful modelers give credit book teacher too Ron Williams book Building & Flying door Model Airplanes has can name number fliers just Columbia Universitys Rotunda have / 0 benefited book point pride Mark Ferguson won pres tigious Henry Orzech Trophyas flierwho made progress during 1982-83 season Marks models have designs book own learned book what goal should order correct materials gather correct tools set up workshop what constituted quality course construct quality models book also provided Mark basics adjusting flying showed up Rotunda good models some idea selecting rubber winding expert fliers attracted him willing help advice Twice Mark has taken second place Pennyplane flying full-bore biplane Jaecks design against stiff competition bad beginnerwho learned book No matter capable individual book has good beginner succeed Somehow. Somehow have get book school town library Somehowwe ourselves have succeed doing Some have get help individuals power help us get book library school What Number OneThe books second edition has printed thisiuly cost $1495 will distributed nationally through bookstores Peregrine Smith Book ISBN-O-87905-161-2 can ordered local bookstore Oryou can send stamped self-addressed envelope pub lisher Gibbs Smith himself ask total cost copies shipped directly Send letter Gibbs M Smith Inc Peregrine Smith Books PO Box 667 Layton UT 84041 Number Two Lew Gitlow advises Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440 will begin shipping Augustasingle copy boxed postpaid two free plan sheets MS Easy B. regular price $1495 Or. $2000 MS will include aSlow Poke Easy B kit eithercase also get free illustrated 16-page catalog NumberThree case collector may want copy first edition send stamped self-addressed envelope toJohnJ Brown 13362 Fairmont Way Santa Ana CA 92705 Bill Hannan tells John has few copies still available Number Four ideas howwecan placethismostvaluablebookin nations city town libraries schools Go e next month 116 Model Aviation Io
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L Executive Council Meeting Minutes Continued Due length minutes May 5 1984 AMA Executive Council meet in& unable print entirety last months issue remainder minutes follows including Appendi ces II page 107 XIV OMAHAWKS Worth reported after Omahawks legal counsel advised friend court brief proposed AMAs legal coun sel desired ex-president Omahawks wrote open letter AMA members criticizing AMA several subjects Itwas suggested rebuttal Mr Olsons criticism published Model Aviation Worth distributed draft version Council read comment upon approved Council authorize Worth send re sponse letter Mr Olson published ModelAviation 9 3 against 5 7 2 1 abstained EVP XV CONTEST DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS McGinnis asked other VPs ascertain own districts volume CD applications received recent past indicating abuse CD system may Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Five Students Five young people have awarded equal scholarships Sig Memorial Fund fund created honor memory Glen Sigafoose co-founder president Sig Manufacturing Company Montezuma IA Glen lost life 1980 crash Pitts Special biplane air show Contributions scholarship fund have come Sig Manufacturing Glens friends supporters administration fund handled AMA supplement basic Academy scholarship program happening terms excessive free memberships research needed de termine deterence desirable XVI LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE Noting American Society Associa tion Executives ASAE offers magazine entitled Leadership reasonable cost decided VPs inter ested subscribing could request same HQ have cost deducted budgets XVII AWARDS Two Superior Service Awards Fellowship Award approved pub licity follow after presentations XVIII FALL MEETING approved Fall Executive Council meeting shall held Toronto Canada probablyOctober2o-21 part joint meeting officers MAAC Model Aeronautic Association Canada XIX ADJOURNMENT meeting ended 105 am May 6 number items decid ed time-critical carried over Summer meeting August 13 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Any student AMA member has financial need may apply considera tion AMA scholarship winners auto matically eligible No set number winners picked year 1983 winners have received $500 award help advanced education SUSAN BROWN Stone Mountain GA very active model aviation family member Thermal Thumbs Atlanta Susan has flown Nats since 1980 winning first second third place trophies King George Contest 1980 1982 1983 Susan flew well enough gain second third place events An AMA member since 1976 Girl Scout 11 years active marching concert bands high school Susan earned place National Honor Society school Math Honor Club As student Dekalb Community College Clarkston GA working towards degree Business Administration efforts have already resulted being named Deans List KENNETH PURZYCKI Parsippany NJ graduated Parsippany Hills High School now student Old Domin ion University Norfoll4 VA majoring Computer Science interests grew up model aviation competitive swim ming computers As swimmer has won local regional national awards 1983 high school team won New Jersey State Championships Ken feels team efforts swimming have taught him valuable lessons cooperation encouragement As Control Line flier Garden State Circle Burners has avid competitor since 1979 won second place Precision Aeroba tics AMA Nats Since time has competed 1980 1982 Nats along several other local regional events winning first place trophies H father helped him develop interest model aircraft got him started competition four years old ROBERT BALDUS Des Moines IA has flying serious competition since 1980 won first place both Fast Slow Combat Minneapolis en joys model aviation family sport father twin brother Active high school cross country runner Boy Scout 10 years Robert made time work local restaurants earn funds finance further education Grad uating 12th out 336 students now engineering student Iowa State Ames PATRICK BALDUS also engineering student Iowa State has loved model avia tion several years flew Nats Lincoln NE both Fast Slow Combat high school member Honor Roll keen cross country runner Continued page 107 102 Model Aviation ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O Executive Director John Worth p Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski Executive Secretary Joyce Hager troiier Giseie Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Can Maroney Membership Director Carol Merfeid ic Relations Director Geoff Styiese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt Publications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojsiavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Know People time go meeting orashow ora contest invariably someone will ask questions about other officers some committee makeup frequently asked question Nats Execu tive Committee does get touch member Committee no secret about membership Nats Executive Committee just hap pens have never really thought would need publicize list So let clear air situation giving list defining basic function Committee HOMER SMITH r chairman also represents Free Flight interests Nats calls chairs meet ings issues reports sees generally going well planning subsequent Nats As Free Flight manager also has see people named various FF event directorships appoints category director sees equip ment available events mil lion other things need doing during meet BEV WISNIEWSKI represents Con trol Line interests Nats also category manager does same type things required Homer week meet have rather oversimplified role woman works --- off during meet DICKSONHEIMDickrepresentsthe Radio Control interests Nats also cate gory director RC has no less responsibility Homer Bev Perhaps some respects mainly due entry size RC BRYANTTHOMPSON Tommy facili ties manager required run site another equipment operation make sure equipment operational just make sure equipment exists Responsibility trailer full AMA equipment little nuts bolts needed keep events going falls Tommy JOHN WORTH John course HQ operative responsible seeing paperwork should should sets contracts arranges services gets ball rolling start meet istheguyyou have see crew members least have problem entry guy ultimate ly responsible financial accounting Nats guy Thursday Nats wants desperately collapse soft chair poolside cannot because pressure things yet done RON MORGAN CONTEST DI RECTOR guy final say Nats Da BOSS Trying define tasks like trying write Gone Wind longhand Contest Directors can just begin feel responsi bilities man has contend problems has resolve hour day Contest Directors will have satisfied knowing precious few people organization would tackle job like nearly well Ron THE COMMITTEE tions primarily put Nats people enjoy Sometimes miss mark bit whole hell ajob no pay None save very occasional person will walk up say thankyou Try mayeven feel better Butwait notthewhole Committee mentioned above nucleus group appointed Executive Coun cil manage operate Nats addi tion Executive Council has authorized Committee appoint up five others will function some specialist capacity such communications manager man power manager etc cannot give names five Committee has yet officially name func tions Perhaps after Nats can get name people get contact member Committee unless know person ally write care AMA HQ letter will forwarded promptly responsewill itswaytoyou quite rapidly Members Unite yearwe hold annual membership meeting during Nats week year no exception meeting discuss what has happened during previous year pat ourselves back wonderful job have done wait people bring us back earth very pointed questions cer tainly will brought up least hope want questions require further action will brought up resolution atthe first Executive Council meeting possible So Nats save Wednesday evening August 8 attend YOUR meeting help usto help meeting planned 8 pm atthe Conven tion Center room announced HQ area over 85000 members should expecting least couple hun dred folksto show up butmyguessis less 50 will attend Will missing Across Border Executive Council meets four times year generally discuss problems Academy hopefully resolve benefit majority Normally meetings held either HQ Reston VA conjunction some important event fall meeting will held Toronto Canada will first time EVER joint meeting AMA Model Aircraft Association Canada MAAC has happened very fortun ate having neighboring countryas closely allied Canada feel have lax having meeting years ago goals meeting explore possibility joint National Model Airplane Championships What other items should discuss would like input matter subject Canada just very enjoyable weekend fine country guest Frank Vicki Anderson show show much like US model airplane shows IMS WRAMS Toledo MACS etc although bit smaller scale due primarily lack space arena use quality models dis played number exhibitors get better year year blessed warm weather rather high winds kept heartiest skipping air show por tion Frank Vicki added some interest show year including ultra-light aircraft needed consider ing other excellent attractions inside Andersons can well proud re sults quite involved efforts Council As stated opening months column receive requests infor mation people positions some authority within Academy What better place carry discussions people going through list mem bers Executive Council better believe am going touch will running elected office within Academy year least until writings can have no influence outcome election want accused politicking anyone way following MY opinion of named may find single soul agrees statements JOHN BYRNE VP DISTRICT II John VP during 1975-78 ran President against Earl Witt 1978 again elected VP 1980 second term beginning 1981 attorney licensed New York State maybe others very capable member USPJA Pattern Scale judging very active activi ties District II As member Executive Council find him very attentive detail quite willing speak out regarding issues concerned about well-being Academy tends support issues will result holding line financially criticism actions Council meetings would motion made him worded such belongs legal brief less formal atmosphere meetings fine contributing member BOB UNDERWOOD VP DISTRICT VI Bob newer almost said younger members Council coming board Continued page 106 September 1984 103 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 isa view of Academy employees home office Reston VAa rare picture everybody onetime wantyou meetthem L- R HerbSiibermann magazine art director standing behind Herb Mike Adamson accounting clerk Carl WheeieyModi Aviation editor pubiisher Linda Brown administrative secretary Mike MacKenzie computer operations assistant behind Mike John Worth executive director Debbie Stowers Xerox fiim iibrarian Lou Ward public relations secretary incomparable Micheline Madison director competition services behind Mich Gloria Cook ciub secretary Giseie Jackson comptroiier Andrea Peterson pubilcations assistant Patty Chertoff ciub membership cierk behind Patty Doug Pratt speciai events director IJrmi Grosh microfilm clerk Shiriey Brown accounting cierk Vince Mankowski assistant executive director Sarah Ramsey stock clerk Jackie Zerm data entry clerk Gregg Chartrand buiiding manager Anthony Holmes maii/suppiy & services Diane Hawiey accounting assistant Mike Woodfoik membership coordinator Joyce Hager executive coordinator standing nextto Joyce Caroi Merfeid membership director Directly behind Caroi favorite peopie aimost invisible Debbie Dews contest sanctions secretary Next isCari Maroney director special services Geoff Styles pubiic reiatlons director end Hidden somewhere Trina Young membership cierk Kay Scheil plans seles/hobby shop service/typesetter Penny Hudson competition services secretary wonderful people ksep AMA HO going service organization keep happy 1 thought youd like meet began servingon theAMA Council 1972 closed out 1971 some 39000 members Today 1 984 will easily top 90000 members will never forget seeing old AMA HQ office 806 15th Street NW Washington DC no rugs floor ceiling low could easily reach up touch Desks typewriters metal file cabinets worn looking nothing matched FAQ efforts service organization top drawer same now few em ployees John Worth put together atopquality team eight nine employees Look picture above took two days ago Reston have about 40 employees modern equipment beautiful brick building own want meet wonderful people work AMA help make everything go Along Way over past 12 years must have done something right little Texas buddy Johnny Clemens says Its pride serving Its sure salary AMA District VPs EVP/Sec-Treas President get no salary work voluntarily want give financial sidelight AMA building paid yet members think still owe Big Bank $895000 principal Ac cording Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski will soon embark program pay off note call itMop Up Mortgage Mop Up Mortgage just getting underway Meanwhile Vince hinted anyone mails him much $25 will have name enshrined inside buildoP UP 7I 14OIiTGAG mg forever Anybody mails him $100 will get free mop also paying about $1 0000 month primenoteAsmallpieceofthisisapplied principal end 10 years have $500000 balloon note dont want wait long want pay off now Vernon Wallace Kingman AZ writes have four chances sign up new mem bers year no membership forms CDs concerned Open members should have least five blank membership cards Send some doing just Vernon have good idea Thanks being concerned Gene Wielms Clearwater FL writes have just moved Tampa area Control Liner am now looking RC Please mail list chartered clubs area way Gene Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes talk about safety being chairman AMA Safety Com mittee am sending two plastic-enclosed Safety Regulations lists appears need approach flying RC planes nearly same manner private plane flying Thank Charlie two preflight check lists mounted hard clear plastic best have ever seen will pass out Council next meeting Donald Weigt Madison WI writes quick note question June MA Yes AMA should continue supportAmer ican Control Line racing teams interna tional competition though few interested participants . Wly should FFer CLer join AMA join contests insurance AMA supposed represent American modelers just RC fraternity Lets alienate members removing few benefits have us d letter Donald agree will continue support CL FF international teams reminds newsletter editors should aware ourAMA Nation al Newsletter get need mail copy newsletter AMA HQ monthly exchange setup Also want items newsletter picked up reproduced N N need mail copy home Birmingham AL above address As editor fre quently feature interesting editorials cartoons features etc See next month 104 Model Aviation AMA HomeownersExecutive Directors Insurance CoverageView ProgramHO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Public Relations Director writ ing about insurance Shouldnt concerned general public sees sport model aviation what think model aviators Sure thats valid point view let suggest public relations also includes what Academy members think Academy does serve should people belong national organization Can offer betterservices still keep mem bership rates sight Insurance sound reason belong AMA have some assets want protect case problem basic AMA liability personal accident fire theft package does good job Now addition coverage because large organization paying lot basic protection also able offer other insurance coverage optional basis Thus through company provides basic coverage can offer homeowners insurance cases gives better coverage costs lot less coverage may already have addition offers primary coverage regarding model aircraft Alexander & Alexander insurer second largest independent agency world understands model aviation knows people sport have visited Nats regional contests local flying fields National Center Aeromodeling happy us appreciate safety-oriented approach modeling promotional efforts get people activity therefore constantly looking ways provide benefits mem bers Homeowners Insurance Program good example intended offer members might able get individually same time reduce exposure AMAs liability insurance coverage increased costs idea simply people buying home owners coverage buy AMAs insur ance company includes primary liabil ity coverage model aircraft need AMAs secondary coverage reduced costs affect AMA dues struc ture minimized overall effect can hold costs line providing membership benefits Heres what AMA homeowners pack age provides Firemans Fund Insurance Company writes policies Toll free number quotations espe ciallyforAMA members no obligation1 -800-652-4829 Firemans Fund local offices will handle claims Close immediate contact insured Replacement cost dwelling de preciated value Replacement cost contents de preciated value $300000 Comprehensive Personal Lia Way Were. Aswe looktoward AMAs 50th anniversary 1986 its fascinating note compared came 1940 example AMA total income just under $11000 ended year little over $1000 red next year income inched up $12611 AMA ended year $111 black Back membership dues SOC $100 SOC rubber-powered model fliers license $100 gas power difference represented extra cost insurance gas model fliers Back financial statement showed HQ salaries added up about $4000 Executive Director Secretary Techni cal Director Secretary-Stenographer clerical help pre-war World War II im mediately after war picture began change dramatically AMAs June 30 1946 financial statement half year showed jump membership dues income $33053 Administrative expense salaries weere identified separately just over $1 5000 Looking present situation al 90000 members 40 employees annual budget about $3 million own building valued over $1 million change less 50 years incredible 50th anniversary expect have over 100000 members theres good chance burn-the-mortgage campaign about turned successful building will debt-free borrow almost $1 million build head quarters/museum could pay off completely hurry could get average per member donation $10 average per club donation $100 bility coverage policies exclude aircraft accidents group models exclusion $2000 medical payments third party injuries can compensated need legal action $5000 ALL RISK models parts equipment wear tear nuclear dam age vermin flying crashes excluded highlights obvious items comparison present coverage phone call toll free num ber above will reveal whether can save money get coverage both com pared present homeowners policy can get lower premium no presently paying switching companies can benefit AMA case special toll free num ber will bring instant information account executivewillingly--no run around Thats basis new campaign get rid mortgage itcertainlywould fitting could enter second 50 years out way AMAs Olympics. big Control Line World Championships shaping up Chicopee MA site 83 85 Nats Twenty-one countries including Peoples Republic China have sent entry information event take place Westover Air Force Base September 17 through 22 Contestants coming other far away places too such New Zealand South Africa first time Control Line World Championships USA fact first time Western Hemisphere specific competition events held Speed Team Race Precision Aero batics Combat Someof top mod elers countrywill run events others will US teams So will great gathering best Control Liners around world once-in-a-lifetime opportunity see people read hear aobut no admission charge spectators everyone welcome athletic olympics going California summer its appropriate note modeling world champion ships similarly structured FAI Feder ation Aeronautique Internationale similar world olympic organization AMA equivalent US Olympic Commission teams selected similarly FAI countries major difference however model olympics held typically three per year 1984 thus have teams going France Scale Japan Indoor New England Control Line Next year well send teams Australia RC Soaring Netherlands RC Aerobatics Yugoslavia Free Flight Romania Space models possibly Canada RC Heli copters total international activity tremen dous its going year Funding AMA teams comes FAI budget based $1 allocation adult AMA member fund also covers sending US representatives annual FAI meetings international rules produced AMA members also have option increase ALL RISK coverage beyond $5000 level offered will no argu ments because model disappeared flying site unlocked vehicle Mys terious disappearance will covered addition model stepped 300-lb flying buddy driven over car will also covered What have got lose Absolutely nothing What have got gain Pos sibly great deal Ask quotation today success AMA program hinges members like get volved success AMA Home owners Insurance Program can great small based number members decide part participants will helping keep annual AMA membership dues under control spreadContinued next page September 1984 105 Homeowners Insurance Continued page 105 ing out insurance coverage another company share risk other words DO have nothing lose much gain members have found Homeowners Program offers much often less paying previously effect premium reduction amounts free AMA membership im proved coverage reduced potential cost AMAa fantastic combination Academy has responsibility work members end endeavor produce sensible balanced cost-effective useful programs benefit majority members basic thrust Homeowners Insurance Program may better what now have cost may less now paying program has primary covering model aircraft liability consider switching program no-cost phone call will let find out whether combination saving money and/or get ting better coverage will apply Try call 1-800-652-4829 White House Recognizes AMAs Adopt-A-School Program letter White House James K Coyne Special Assistantto President Reagan Private Sector Initiatives has asked details Academys Adopt-A-School Program program announced August 1983 issue Model Aviation page 101 opportunity AMA char tered clubs assist both young people educators communities Several chartered clubs have already con tacted National Center Aeromodel ing let us know involved selected school area benefit have yet decided come apart veryworthwhile effort re-printing theAugust 1983 article full Please read Discuss next club meeting Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs AdoptA-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacherwith programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given bythe club space per mits Show-and-tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion communityforthis public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school effort AMA clubAny problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community theirclub swilling playasmall part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involve ment human interest stories lfyourclub achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsoryou help aflying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service forthe future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long 106 Model Aviation overdue will happen unless take positive steps Adopt-A-School can vehicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification bya club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligibleforthe special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back yourcommunity model aviation opportunityto reduce yourtaxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?? Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can provide supporting brochures sample letter make easier approach local school need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start subscription Model Aviation right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation con structive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher his/her AMA number will rest Pres Column t pa gelO3 1983 teacher St Louis school system active RC Scale builder flier many-time member RC Scale team World Championships past president National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers severaltime event director Scale event atthe Nats wife Rae two daughters Ann Kathy have worked rightalongwith Bob various modeling functions continue support efforts Bob rather quiet member Coun cil generally speaks out subject darn good reason frequently contributes items agenda seems pay quite close attention discussions H voting record tends indi cate strong interest minimizing changes policy aint bad way to say rut certainly forthright people group appears very sincere Next month will give review trip China guest Peoples Repub lic China National Aero Club following issue will present opinion two Council members Till lets go flying Frank Garcher R chairman Hobby industry Aasoclatlons Model Aeronautics Division AMA Fellowship plaque receIved AMA Executive Director John Worth 1984 HiA annual meeting presntatlon made recognition Garchers manyyears hobby industry lead ership support AMA projecta Minutes May 5 1984 Executive Council Meeting Appendices II APPENDIX AMA/FAI PROGRAM OPERATING FUNDS Sources Funds 1 Membership allocation $1 00 Open membership 2 FAI Stamp sales net profit through sale FAI stamps 3 Donations specificallyearmarked FAI Operating Fund 4 AMA General Funds allocated Council action follows a The AMA Executive Director will prepare Annual FAI Operating Fund Budget illustrating projected income expense additional funding required specific amounts will au Ehonzed Executive Council action funds taken AMA general funds Operat ing Fund Budget presented approved last Council meeting preceding year question b Adjustments may required will subject Council action successive Coun cil meeting during FAI Operating Fund budget year Adjustments requiring additional funds will taken AMA general funds c The AMA President may determine addi tional expenditures may judge neces sary purpose will indicate amount designed Contingency Fund made part annual Operating Budget d US-hosted World Championships surplus e An AMA FAI Program fund-raising program will inaugurated administered HQ staff person designated Executive Director An AMA FAI Program fund-raising chairman will designated AMA President task will raise funds provide budget shortfall sources funds identified above Any short fall remaining after such fund-raising effort will nevertheless provided general funds except Executive Council takes other action Application Funds 1 NAA Franchise Fee related World Cham pionships hosting fees 2 US Team Expense AMA funding US teams requires Council authorization cate gories events a Definition team will specified FAI Sporting Code category event b Modification team makeup can effected Council action butwill never less speci fied FAI 3 US Team Expenses Covered a Entry Fee including lodging meals duration meet b Apex airfare principal airport nearest his/her home principal airport nearesttheWorld Championships site c Team practice maximum three days World Championships sites d Model box transportation up 80% actual cost 4 Other Expenses a US World Champions AMA members 3 above b AMA-hosted World Championships continental US general policy such ex penses will maintained follows i An AMA offerto host aWorld Championships will based breakeven business plan becomputed mostconservative partici pant projection additional 10% con tingency factor ii Only special expense incurred byAMA HQ will charged AMA-hosted event Staff travel per diem printing patches decals pins memorabilia special out-of-town expenses local transportation etc UsualAMAstaff salariesare charged well normal office function expense HQ personnel participation AMAhosted World Championships shall subject approval President request Executive Director 5 FAI Meeting Expense a Three categories FAI meeting expense Continued page 102 recognized i AMA National Officer FAI meeting participa tion ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee member iii AMA staff observer guest witness other designated bytheAMA President notto exceed three people per year b Funding FAI Meeting Expense i AMA National Officer AMA general funds ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee memberfrom AMA general funds iii AMA staff other presidential deter mination Council approval request Council member simple majority Council approval AMA general funds 6 FAI Contingency Fund Disposition fund discretion AMA President Other Considerations Program Participant Funds Funds generated specific FAI program participants entry fees donations other sources under control appropriate team selection com mittee management funds receipt deposit disbursement banking account ing periodic reports will AMA HQ staff Funds having running balance excess $2500 will earn interest determined bytheAMA Comp troller amounts excess $2500 AMA Executive Council Surveillance Coun cil member will designated monitor FAI Operating Fund will report fund situation Council meeting AMA FAI Operating Fund Management management administration related account ing functions account routine matter AMA general functions under direction AMA Executive Director Fund Surplus DeflcitAny Fund surplus carried forward nextyear acomponent determining budget deficit isto carried following year similarly APPENDIX II jANUARY 1 1984 Start cycle january 1 through September 1 c Propo sals accepted HQ numbers sends copies Chairman/Coordinator review com ments breakdown sub-parts Return HQ distribution CB members activ ity continuous throughout period SEPTEMBER 11984 Postmarkcutoff date new proposals September 1 through September 15 ew approval basic proposals completed CB Chairman/Coordinator Basic propo sals submitted forpublication ModelAvation SEPTEMBER 13 1984 line submitting basic proposals publication Model Aviation OCTOBER1984 HQ Chairman/Coordinator prepare Initial Vote NOVEMBER 1 1984 l Aviation mailed general membership December issue Model Aviation containing Basic Proposals distributed Comments general membership accepted reviewed DECEMBER 11984 ends Initial Vote CB members Complete Initial Vote December 15 postmark deadline JANUARY 15 1985 Deadline submit refined proposals publication Tabulate distribute vote results propo salsthatpasswithCBcommentstOCB members FEBRUARY 1985 rman/Coordinator deter mines final wording proposals MARCH 1985 l issue Model Aviation containing refined proposals mailed mem bership APRIL 1985 ents revised proposals accepted general membership MAY 11985 ends final vote toCB members MAY 151985 mark deadlinecomplete final vote HQ Chairman/Coordinator tabulate Final Vote publish synopsis new rules JULY1985 Manuscript new rule bookis gener ated Nats AUGUST 1985- Nats OCTOBER 1985 Review typeset proofread galleys NOVEMBER 1985 e-up print DECEMBER 1985 e new rule book Scholarship Winners Continued page 102 relaxation enjoys collecting postage stamps Patrick ranked upper 5% class graduation Through hard work school leisure time Patrick came member Talented Gifted TAG Club achieved Eagle Scout rank ing Boy Scouts America FABIO CAMPANA Newburgh NY following course Aeronautical Engineer ing Syracuse University NY Graduating Valley Central High School top 5% 18th out 337 students Fablo wants make contribution future aero space high school named National Honor Society school Spanish Beta Tau Honor Societies won varsity award ski team Other school activities included marching band chess club photography editor year book spare time pursued music photography scouting model aviation earned rank Eagle Scout eight years ago still found time fly RC contests resulting several first second third place trophies Asa member SOURS club has active modeler several years wish young people good fortune college careers Sig Manu facturing Academy proud play small part assisting deserving students Congratulations Aviator Contest See June1984 issue ModelAviation page 101 detailsor write AMA Competing models Scale flying nonflying model must representafull-size airplane built flown between 1915 1935 models will judged appearance accur acy details faithful full-size airplane workmanship Dates contest August 16 through September 6 following participating shopping malls partial listing will supply entry forms will have listing malls next month Alabama Eastwood Mall Suite 220 Eastwood Mall Birmingham AL 35210 California Anaheim Plaza 500 N Euclid St Anaheim CA 92801 Court yard Mall 550 Deep Valley Dr Rolling H ills Estates CA 90274 Puente Hills Mall 449 Puente H ills Mall City Industry CA 91748 Flarin Center 6117 Florin Rd Sacramento CA 95823 Santa Rosa Plaza 235 Santa Rosa Plaza Santa Rosa CA 95401 Colo rado Mall Bluffs 3650 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs CO 80907 Illinois Park Forest September 1984 107 Plaza 14 Plaza Suite 4 Park Forest IL 60466 Maryland Prince Georges Plaza 3500 East West Highway Hyattsville MD 20782 Michigan North land Center BC-2 Concourse B Southfield MI 48075 Missouri River Roads Mall 120 River Roads Mall St Louis MO 63136 Nevada Shoppers Square 370 Cassazza Dr Reno NV 89502 New Jersey Garden State Plaza Rts 4 & 7 P0 Box 8373 Paramas NJ 07952 New York Lat ham Circle Mall 800 New Loudon Rd Latham NY 12110 Green Acres Mall 2034 Green Acres Mall Valley Stream NY 11581 Midtown Plaza 300 Midtown Tower Rochester NY 14604 Ohio Euclid Square Mall 100 Euclid Sq Euclid OH 44132 Great Northern Mall 4999 Great Northern Mall North Olmstead OH 44070 Oregon Clackamas Town Center 1093 Clackamas Town Center 12000 SE 82nd Ave Portland OR 97266 Pennsylvania Monroeville Mall 300 Monroeville Mall Pittsburgh PA 15146 Tennessee Hickory Ridge Mall 6075 Winchester Rd Memphis TN 38115 Texas Seminary South Mall 653 Seminary South Ft Worth TX 76115 Sharpstown Center P0 Box 36201 Houston TX 77236 Ceseecticet Mare acresens Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ammoclat Vice Preadents Chris BallIng 36 Stewart Dr. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 MaIn Street Nashua Nil 03080 Dennis Poisons RFO 1 Gardner ME 04345 Don Kraflt P0 Box 1828 73 Heritage Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnllt 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 next big event District will Control Line World Championships being held Westover AFB September 17 through 21 first on-site planning meet ing held Westover com bination Military Affairs Chicopee Chamber Commerce meeting Vince Mankowski attended AMA HQ outlined planning require ments meet Again Col Roy Ayers Jr base commander will genial host have attended World Championship urge make effort attend first World Champion ship held n District will 21 countries attending very colorful affair opening ceremony compris ing raising countrys flag national anthem being played Al though Control Line may spe cialty urge attend see worlds best competitors action looking volunteer help have time desire please contact Roman Polaski 203 749-9743 conjunction meeting held Westover Geoff Styles AMAs PR Director made contact local news media well news media Boston set up PR meet George McGinnis Ken Edanovich attended District George appointed coordinator help way possible teams coming through Boston think nice gesture always good have helping hand enter foreign country Again make effort attend am sure would enjoy very much District Meeting Due business commitments will able attend District Meeting will ably chaired Chris Balling Associate VP Rhode Island turn will have attendance AVPs possible will Control Line Helicopter demonstrations chance exchange ideas problems may improve operation Academy District District indoor Activities Westover Air Force Base site very successful Indoor meet Yankee Indoor Championships held June 18th meet jointly sponsored Tech Model Aircrafts Glastonbury Aero Modelers meet co-directed Ray Harlan George Armstead outstanding turnout of34 contestants coming far away Rochester NY Philadelphia PA 10 events held over $750 prizes offered prizes featured merchandise special etched glasses bore contestants name date event placed quite surprised walking floor com pete WW II Mass Launch event Jerry Wagner past has very active Pylon circles What difference see Jerry fly slow-flying Indoor Scale mod els vs previous experience flying high-speed Radio Control Pylon event Jerry biggest collector prizes four firsts second third Master Indoor Flier Pete Andrews came up Newierseywith wife Georgia took two first places two second places After losing Mike Ship air vent hangar roof Pete rallied paper ship place second AMA Stick L-R George Armstead Ray Harlan co CDs Yankee indoor Championships holding etched glasses used prizes WW WW II Mass Launch events spectacular models first ap pearing involved frantic dog fight soon settled graceful machines between couple smoothly-flying endur ance machines 108 Model Aviation Control Line World Championships plan ning meeting WestoverApB Military Affairs Committee Chicopee Chamber Commerce AMA representatives L Chris Bailing recelvlngflrstplacetrophyfor Empire State Championships held Saratoga SprIngs NY Larry Olsen co CD Adam Sattier picture two Chriss children rooted dad throughout two-day meet Chriss Pattern expertise increasing rapidly Jerry Wagner winning Coresir WW ii category plane Yankee Indoor ChampionshIps Jon Harlan holding record-breaking Helicopter used Yankee indoor Championships national record set Jon Harlan young son Ray Junior Category Ill Helicopter flight 6 mm 18 sec Both Ray Harlan George Armstead wish extend grateful thanks Col Roy Ayers Jr Westover base commander making fine site available has developed best Indoor site New England New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 226-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Eiffei Aeromodelers P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froeilch Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts being written Saturday June 9 temperature hovering around 1000 mark high 1030 has forecast tomorrow invitation PARCS Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society shall again sit flight judge 17th Annual Scale Contest held Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn some folks modeler types may sound like draining experience characters look forward such occa sions prospect pleasant After having done Seguin TX Nats daily temperature readings around 1180 tomorrow should repre sent pleasantly tolerable experience comparison Speaking judges Nats hope shall see goodly number East Coast competitors Reno August brings main thrust discussion ie Faint Heart Neer Won Fair Trophy just plain ol give try What am saying too out shy away flying Nats mistaken belief flying prowess ofNats quality Forget no such thing elite group competitors exclusion otherAMA members Nats has specifically designed have suggestions over years should pre-N ats qual ifying competitions limited number non-eliminated survivors should allowed compete greatclassic AMA has clung philosophy great annual event belongs us can fly safely can rejoice Academys determination keep just way Sure some competitors always seem wind up upper ranks winners think got Certainly because divinely otherwise ordained win ners doubt whether congenital endowments conducive victory yours have become winners deserve did practice practice practice can make same way way have attended Nats would like enumerate competed know whereof speak say room new comer winners circle please count yourself out Try competing Natsif notthis yearat Reno certainlyin 1985 Westover AFB Getting over Nats phobia greatest problemnot necessarily flying ability Once get official Nats flight two under belt way subsequent Nats will feel ease relaxed knowledge actual veteran Nats flier able fly safely course put off until able way goodness sake dont let Natsconceptalonekeepyoufrom tryngGo nowget feet wet Staten Island Armed Forces Day Airshow Thanks enterprising president Richmond Model Flying Club Larry Katz enthusiastic support club Staten Island ModelersOld Man Weather went down drain May 19 Armed Forces Day impressive observance occasion became ac complished fact year upon previous annual presentations worthy Staten Island modelers show impres sive demonstration model aviation its favorable light static display fea tured well-executed craft shape size flying expertly safely handled speeches formative obligingly brief ubiqui tous leader John Grigg flew Lockport NY occasion shown traditional aplomb front ultra-light later dismantled carted home station wagon Wonderful age living what shot eloquent Larry Katz on-mike Harbingers Spring Two annual model aircraft contests along first robin signalled advent Spring central area District Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Jamesburg NJ May 20 other Rhinebecklassic presented bythe Mid-Hudson RC Society Cole Palen Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY First show Bud Roane Ed Balo holding down judges chairs Jersey Coast rally now am pleased present two prominent officials Rhinebecklassic Messrs DJAmodeo afellow barrister Royce Simmons Ray Juschkus AVP Long Island attended AMA HQ dedication Reston VA produced pictorial record chat RC pioneer Dr Walt Good Out-Takes Borrowing bit Hollywood jargon hereby initiate new department column consisting unusual photographs topics have heretofore come light First AMA personality holding gold-gilted shovel HQ September 1984 109 ground-breaking ceremonies through extraordinary ie poor photography ap pears have lost head put accurately half thereof correct answer shall give thanks men tion name column hope have future District II reports keep sharp eye wits about now GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amaccata Vice Pesaidarsta Joe Elben 38980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heflman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shekey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdalo PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 5424406 Im vacation trip New England being written will have short month will also have send handwritten isnt typewriter within miles seems like Im Heaven problem has popping up pretty regularly lately District Ill no standard solution exists within present structure seems quite often club breaks up group leaving establishes new flying site too close original group its simple form seems easy handle new group obviously wrong flying too close other flying site situation seldom simple What original site closed reopened after establishment new site What two groups un aware others existence As crazy seems happens What club chartered other isnt What isnt club individual flying own property What t if. Asyou can see problems possibilities seemingly endless solutions seemingly non-existent establish system determining group individuals fault what should AMA about AMA organi zation court such can advise guide members clubs Charter membership expulsion drastic penalty AMA could apply case probably wouldnt solve problem anyway Its obvious need establish some guidelines avoid situations future expect Executive Council will have address problem near future now need follow some com mon sense guidelines establishing flying sites willing negotiate other group resolve conflicts looking new flying site stay least three miles known flying field Check hobby dealers area locate existing sites including old Charlie flies farm over doesnt belong club else fails fields established before anyone realizes proximinity try reach agreement restrict field different group frequencies would work particularly well problem individual own property else fails call flying site man HQ Geoff Styles help resolving problem involving flying sites Delaware ricl oh Colombia Ined h Carolina Virgin DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prasidensta Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20570 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News vA 23606 DIII Helms 2000 Tyvols Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancoln 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlotlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane MockavIlle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 25301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 continuing concern District IV well elsewhere general lack young people coming sport question ever same get young people interested develop interest sufficient period time keep years past number things hobby going exist now Can some things reinstituted todays soci ety attitudes people change view aviation same 40 years ago notwithstanding huge crowds Air Space Museum other depositories historical aircraft crowds looking historical relics something current interest case need develop some sort status people can relate some manner probably wise consider what going sport past time available almost daily basis something dealing model aviation full-scale flying due some might suppose glamorous years Second World War No due very widespread public interest field aviation public awareness encouraged media day remember long before big-eyed monster watch today Can remember newspapers such Pittsburgh Post Gazette carried model aircraft column Sunday edi tion sponsored competition Can remember could go newsstand get number model aviation publications now lot newsstands no longer exist ones around part drug store chains stuck corner part bookstore some shopping mall carry anything interest Occasionally possible find aviation magazine such Flying Ultra-Light model avia tion? very often place gets chance seeing model aircraft magazine hobby shop some times problem thatthere few hobby shops anymore particular area 70 miles Hobby shops time another centers recruiting hobby Remember stopping way home school existence of passed history owners died retired no around pick up ball can youngster go see what offered today has no access publica tions no hobby shop explore remains members clubs gets right down say because ones position visible Can clubs organized really job getting young people sport difficult reason being thatthemajorityoftheclubschartered AMA Radio Control clubs Nowwe have cadre expensive difficult portion sport RC everyone necessarily interest few Free Flight Indoor Control Line clubs around lot individu als enough get people large scale interested aspects Yet chance sport makes aspects desirable Somehow need get chartered clubs regard less specialty size get involved helping people start part sport does interest means need represent parts sport static displays other events probably great need Academy develop poster type can placed schools public buildings shops etc multi-color format space print local club name contact person has understood lot club effort would have support posting sort would need answer questions provide guidance newcomer very interesting letter J Frank Wood president Meade Modelers would like quote part Meade Modelers primarily fun-fly group flies out Fort Meade MD 110 Model Aviation club has annual Fourth ofJulyAir Show Fort major event year Very important club Mufflers 900/u model fuel burned via sport engines weekend fliers Most flying fields lost lost due noise generated same engines Now guy flying Sweet Stik skipping lunches buy fuel cannot/will invest tuned pipe four-stroker should old K&B 40 comes muffler Some stock specialty mufflers little nothing really abate noisethey just direct seems manufacturers would make effort fill need rather spending entire R&D budget squeezing 50 rpm out specialty racing engine contest circuit guys spend lot money state-of-the-art hardware grassroots types foundation hobby could exist without us nowhere need 24000 rpm engine fly Kadet club hobby desperately need quiet sport-engine muffler preferably costs less engine guy brings up old saw thateffective mufflers kill too much power tell him go soak quiet ride Ill getthe next larger size engineSunday flying has no max dis placement rule may agree everying Frank has say think some merit Alabama Florida Georgia issippi Puerto Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 208 879-5550 Ameocate Vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4 166 Pony Dr Sniyma TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston Sc 29405 Arthur Johnoon 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00888 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 FIfth St Shallmar FL 32579 Harry Sherani P0 Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone MountaIn GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 8488 Palatks FL 32077 Frequency Coordlnator Burnla FIelds P0 Box 1083 StrIckland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Bob Stewart Memphis Prop Busters rough day flying recently Actually Bobs flying wasnt involvedhis planes Bob loaned aSkylarkto Ron Brockmire Jemco AT-6 Jim Prillaman man aged put both planes same space same time Jim Burns Rocket City RC Club H untsville AL says ultra-light movement getting replicas could good subjects Scale projects Replicas replicas According Brandon Model Flyer Brandon FL May contest almost alostcauseThirteen contestants showed up contest club two workers short Roger Linda Cooley happened drive up information joining club initiated club helping call some effective way get things quieter Mufflers have large part question well other consid erations Perhaps time well upon us thatwe AMA need tocommitourselves time effort cost really explor ing noise coming up solutions manufacturers willing what ever reason bring about quiet operation relatively equipment need see can find solutions provide guidelines products live commun ity makes impossible legally oper ate model engine someone files noise complaint local authorities take measurement corner property find excess 65Dba after 5 pm subject fine Try liv ing means no operation city time Dowe need suppression sound bet Sorry happens soapbox time discouraging see little progress along two lines have contradic tion sorts also very much need young people keep together yet same time losing flying sites means have tell new re cruits now have no place let flythat new Free Flight Control Line Radio Control model anxious see perform am willing take suggestions see can transformed action contest club doesnt waste time putting new members work Congratulations Columbus/Ft Ben ning RC Flyers being chosen Club-of-theMonth Model Airplane News magazine District V happens located part country known liquid refresh ment sometimes referred white light nin Well Plane Factory Miami FL offering some White Litenin low calorie version drinking stuff its new blend fuel youre interested call Tom Nelson 305 255-5457 Bobby Jones claims active Control Line Stunt Aerobatics flier Co lumbus GA about lose distinc tion teaching son Tommy 10 years old fly Bobby supports PAMPA big way sent dues twice just make sure got mailing list Pro Stunt News can get Pro StuntNews mailing $700 PAMPA 329 Lincoln P1 Brooklyn NY 11238 Southeastern Scale Championships sponsored Broward County RC Asso ciation Florida drew 26 entries competition tough Well among con testants five qualified Scalemasters three won Tangerine three won Nationals also plenty sportsmanship Ramon Torres first awarded first place trophy Giant Scale discovered scoring error pointed out handed trophy Dave Platt Ramon still close second Jimmy Scroggins CD annual event Knox County RC Club recently con gratulated Richard Von Hatten making solo flight Ordinarily would particularly newsworthy Richards wife Ste phanie however building Little Stick learning fly too Thats newsworthy good news reports Memphis Model Market rousing success Action Hob bies Hobby Lobby Bridi Aircraft MidAmerica H&B among others spe cial prices would blow doors off someone put will bigger better next year says Buddy Hord vice pres ident Memphis RC Club clubs president has just elected Fellow American Institute Architects again proves modelers good people Illinois ana S Kentucky oori VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Amacciate Vice Preadente Loren HoIm 843 HIll Brook Quincy IL 82301 WIllIam Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smhhvllie MO 84089 WIllIam G Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48708 Stan Watson 3402 HIckory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 BIll Zlmmer Box 72 yarns IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 864 Grancheater St LexIngton KY 40505 Afunnythinghappened onthewaytothis columnI have much material can handle long haul suppose thats good because certainly indicates large amount Sixer activity last weekend May brought about rewarding experience jour neyed Glenview Naval Air Station join Chicago-area modelers Navy Open House Through efforts Giant Aircraft Specialists underthe leadership Rene Fardoux Glenview echoed sound modeling first time since 1972 picture below Lt Cmdr Peplow Capt Sessions base commander Rene survey scene following open ing ceremony Capt Sessionsthrew out first plane l balsa variety appropriately stamped name H elIcat hangar variety modeling dis plays set up including manufacturers static display RC models types AMA booth During two days thousands passed through area manyoohs andahs well 6347812 questions Fortunately us manning booths 6347811 answers never did understand what man wanted RC simulator got workout hangar well Whydo keep crashingthat electronic model September1984 111 Out apron generous supply full-scale aircraft graced area way old-timer modern equipment Both days whenever full-scale activity taking place air filled assorted models shapes sizes Sailplanes giant scale slow fast type flown rIot profes sional show-team-type presentation rather general modeler presenting hobby way revealed enthusiasm expertise buddy box introduced goodly number tkrill us enjoy Chicago Circle Cutters provided al continuous flying two days types flown very few popular trainer-types flown buddy handle handle built John Korbus Elden Lynch design used Circle Cutters Al Herda intro duce budding modeler thrills flying Note safety thong used along double handle capability Also note intense concentration tongue corner mouth A drill hall featured quiet sound rubber-power gracefully carrying types Indoor models toward ceiling call Charlie Sotich Don Lindley pro duced bevy Aeronuts spent hours helping round out three-discipline presentation public Del Ogren pro vided model used introduce smaller spectators thrill launching thpir own model first time thrill able meet Chicago-area modelers share experience Golly legs worn knees voice hoarse number AMA membership forms handed out new modelers directed clubs area nifty map contact numbers Greater Chicago Radio Control Association representatives Thank developing program contacts knows maybe could Glenview Nats future Welcome Charles Reed Ill KCRC Kansas City area Contest Board member Radio Control Aerobatics Char lie remembers modeling career begin ning 1956 Pat wife remembers 1959 Whoever right Charlie has competitive Pattern flier time As member NSCRA Masters program participant has experienced program hard tube roll button Welcome Charlie Please note appoint ment comes spite fact idea scale its something found fish now ably Im al lowed Bob Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro lOl4Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdiah 841 OGlenwood N Golden Valley MN 56427 Ruasell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring4494TanglewoodTrStJoseph M149085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 63711 Ron Seara 132 S Roalyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Prequency Coordinator Pate Waters 117 C Main upper Level Northoille Ml 48167 Phone Day 313348-0086 Evening 31314374244 reason am extending cour tesy District VII vice presidential nomi nees make themselves visible column am unsure time will able undertake another term busi ness conditions allow will run again require step aside weve got least two good men shooting job Either way should good race LARRY PHILLIPS Rochester Ml has thrown hat ringto run forthe office District VII Vice President Larry graduate Aeronaut ical Engineer Di rector Corporate Manufacturing Ser vices Ex-Cell-O Corp major supplier aerospace pro ducts Fortune 500 company Ex-Cell-O also major manufactUrer automotive components machine tools ordinance ve hicles packaging systems plastic com ponents Larry recruited Ex-Cell-O right out college back 1959 first two years Ex-Cell-O involved extensive management training has since held various management positions within company up until present position reports directlyto Executive VP Larrys job provides opportunityto travel exten sively parts country working solutions difficult business manufac turing problems also provides Larry opportunity meet fellow modelers wherever goes An active RC flier Larry often packs gear him business trips Boasting young age 47 Larry hesitates tell anyone has modeling over 37 years very active Control Line Aerobatics SOs 60s glamor days someone ing air shows flying three Control Line airplanes once Remember Nats being held Naval Air Stations Larry attended events attended Plymouth Internats Now really telling age Larry extremely fortunate have mar ried lovelyyoung lady Evie possesses great patience tolerance hobby almost obsession him claims Larry will sprout wings someday actually fly Larry has owned Cessna 182 well several Sailplanes through112 Model Aviation out marriage have managed bring up four children through isnowacomputerengineerworkingfor Westinghouse second medical school third sophomore Michigan State last senior high school Larry still finds time run small company manufactures Radio Control model air plane kits performs design work builds necessary molds tooling recruits wife kids friends help out manufacturing busi ness small now rapidly growing Larry has just delivered new -scale model Starduster bi-plane Ivan Kristensen Canada flown upcoming Las Vegas Tournament Champions will marketed kit later fall Larry serves VP Skymasters local flying club maintains roster close 300 members can often found structing new members Larry also serves chairman club safety committee CDs two sanctioned AMA Pattern contests year elected District VII VP Larry will attend AMA Executive Council meetings strongly feels will bring meetings high degree professionalism will accurately represent needs desires membership District Lany does profess have platform campaign prefers become known guy gets job done lot hoopla no complaining lot hard work believes good communications mind will keep close ear what membership saying will keep informed what going behind scenes Larry used managing budgets much excess entire AMA budget feels will make valuable contribution management organization still keeping mind hobby enjoy Arkansas 0 Louisiana Monica Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aseoclate VICe Preeldefita Bo FriadI 5812 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WIllIam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleanariton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct Irving IX 75081 Lany Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleevllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 farmer saying modeler Sure saw little plane crash Didnt see four shots took gun bring down Ive got credit above sadistic joke Donnie Dubose Acadian RC Club Lafayette LA newsletter Crayfish Tales Besides report newsletter got nice letter Tim Langlinias telling about Cajun Nationals sche duled two-day meet after fine Saturday rains came night washed out Sunday flying Tim says rain five fliers showed up Sport Scale entries Sunday itwas agreed award trophies basis static scale judging way smart way handle potentially bad situation Contest Directors please take note Tim mentioned Ron Chidgey won Turnaround event flying newTurnaround Class Tar Baby Tony Stillman also Pensacola won Masters Class high point award Cajuns Lafay ette must really put fine meet draw contestants other AMA districts want thank Tim letter report also wish him very best second bout back surgery last three years Cajuns really rugged can handle 60 entries Pattern RC fly through three rounds day figure out still make model Scale fliers monsoon Sunday no wonder after thisTim have disc removed back now have received new 1984-85 AMA rule book Take little time thumb through admire tremen dous amount effort has gone same time try imagine what mess efforts fly other might rule book did exist Atthe same time try realize technical facts limits book have put together volunteers right yes book put together volunteers paid still pay regular AMA dues just part something fine volunteers sometimes make human mistakes slow down process getting out book must checked double-checked taking time Still few mistakes slip through will find some corrections new book page 121 July issue Model Aviation Re-read above paragraph self-important individuals just must gripe about tardiness book perhaps would better volunteer instead gripe dont send gripe certified mail ruin validity gripe mis spelling name District VIII newsletter editors reallytore VP AMA newsletter tardiness rule book sent copy news letter Certified Mail Return Receipt Requestedand spelled last name wrong please know name has spelled correctly issue magazine asfarbackas can remember next boo boo same fellow made send Contest DirectorApplication own behalf last name still misspelled think should have OKed application no accur ate Maybe will direct next contest enter Anyhow did OK application hoping would improve both attitude accuracy Summer officially District VIII days now running 1010 1020 no relief sight managed get hold photo will showyou what likely happen airplanes flying heat should happen fly too high toward sun am asking publisher print picture show just what softening effect sun has balsa wood Scale model Crusader fact dont keep models refrigerator rest summer family will understand thefrig too small getalargerone driving through District VIII summer keep speed up least 45 mph keep sticking sinking asphalt However need have no fear burningyour lips hot ice water because guy recipe ice water now running president using Ice Water Everyone part nf niMfnrm Does seem weather getting unpredictable antipeople time year country has worse tornados ever before Right now suffering serious drought just above us AMA Districts VI IX having terrifying floods entire Spring slate contests DistrictVl II grossly messed up high winds instance just attended Spring Fling Eastfield Boomers Dal las postponed April because 30- 35-mph winds Darn liars cant fly wind like lam particularly proud oftheGlideractivity has generated Dallas area Eastfield Boomers young beginners group Southwest Soaring League combination interested Soaring modelers mentioning particularly gliding activity Dallas area dontaim slightthe restof DistrictVlll Itis just Soaring both growing gaining skills faster anyplace else USA right now As rest District would wager weve got Soaring going among 10000 AMAers anywhere else country flat land have create own slopes stout cord strong rubberband Hey fellas explain wife girl friend what high start better also explain Glider winch some girl take along help get Glider up keep enthusiasm high level June 3rd Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers held very inter esting Pro-Am Soaring meeting ProAm ihe status pro amateur generally based honor system ladies gentlemen September 1984 113 will probably scoff tell modeler flew Scale model Crusader too close sun hot DIstrict VIII temperature 103 heat close proximity wIth suns rays can see can soften balsa wood old-timers suggest hot summer five-state District Vlliyou yourmaneuvenundera maximum alti tude no threefeet eightinches cooi might just take up indoor flyingl Dick Johnson photo arent amateurs generally two years less flying experience no contest experience pro anyone above experience level Teams chosen pro amateur pro could help am time during flight flying amateurs plane Scoring pro stricting precision relaxed rules amateur end four rounds pros highest score amateurs lowest score dropped really fun think everyone learned something Try * * * * * * Thats flight* * * * * * Colorado S Kansas S Noitroska 0 North Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aesoclate Vice Preeldenta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd univac Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8206 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 DIck Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1. Aurora CO 80015 Thn Mattem 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 816S Cloudas Sioux Fails 8057103 Prequsacy Cooidnator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 & Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 9228107 Evening 303 936-3266 Colorado Congratulations Harry Sutherland Bob Heathcote Grand Junction CO RC Modelers Harry Bob recently featured June issue Senior Voice monthly newspaper published distributed Colorado article shared early encounters full-scale aviation well model activities related both men enjoyed model aviation build ing flying instructing others assisting modeling activities local schools article complete picture Harry Bob holding model Harry newsletter editor club does great job Way go Harry Bob North Dakota Craig Schmidt president Basin Modelers Association Williston ND comes report indicating lots work new field following picture shows inter esting field rules sign Club member Dale Johnson right partner family busi ness produces monuments memorials tombstones Dale donated sign consists piece black African granite club rules engraved thereon accented gold silver inlay Estimated value over $1000 President Craig Schmidt left Nebraska Dallas Wilhelm Jr sends report Hastings Skylarks indicating extremely well-received mall show April Dallas says club has purchased several AMA video tapes put good use during show Over 85 models displayed lots club members got out information shared experiences over weekend show have large num berof youth involved club annual ly fly six 12 demonstrations various local regional civic groups celebra tions Skylarks annually co-host MidNebraska RC Pattern Championships Grand Island Modelers Sounds like lots great activities folks Im sure doing lots promote modeling positive lightkeep up good work short follow-up July District IX column may recall told Denver Mile-Hi RC Clubs activity raise funds Vanessa Bennett four-year-old sole survivor attack murder parents older sister Im happy report Mile-Hi club activity cooperation other Denver area clubs raised total $500 April forthe medical fund little Vanessa Modelers have fun nicest people Has club adopted school Contact Geoff Styles AMA HQ details should receive issue just prior Nats August 5-121984 Reno NV should great onesee Reno Arizona lorora ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presideat Darwin N Barns 8252 ETurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lao vegas NV 89107 Gl9nn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 63 12 Kenneth AveOrangevale CA95662 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95626 Phone 916 961-9603 attended Executive Council meeting AMA HQ Reston VA since last col umn Something really notable about meeting fact joint meeting chairmen various contest boards purpose hammer outa method getting rule book out time believe may have achieved major change dropping cross proposals still have till Septemberi stto get proposals just cant modify somebody elses later date lot transacted meeting wont use limited column space dwell wentto Las Vegas earlyMayto visitthe Las Vegas Radio Control Club invited club president Bob Larson also met airport club meets Dennys restaurant Las Vegas din ner arrangements no problem Attending meeting former Phoenix AVP Mike Lee Mike now lives Las Vegas nearlythe Assistant Editor magazine earlier year job got out USAF received offer firm Vegas area took second thoughts about East Coast winters showed club Jay Gerbers great FF film Adrift Air club members put up Circus Circus Hotel Some may aware owner Circus Circus modeler name Bill Bennett hes done lot hobby attended another BIRD club meeting Award Excellence club celebrat ing its 25th anniversary meeting held larger facility usually use good thing relocated crowd huge ran Honorary Member John Brodbeck Sr attendance also Dick Tichenor RCM made Honorary Member night Dale Willoughby yet another Honorary Member photograph ing whole event presented club plaque honoring 25 years existence wished well MyAVP Hawaii Al Tuttle writes recently mainland flew California met upwith Joe Bridi two drove Toledo Show Al 114 Model Aviation . V DickJohnson iong-timeAMAerfrom Dallas isa bonafide Inventor Because Dick knows dare buiid ordinary model airpiane Therefore month shows us latest rubberband-powered creation tissue-covered Scsi model V-163 keep thin wIng warping build heavy jig looking like tennis racket keep fiat paper tightening invented jig aircraft worked booth Joe stopped visited along way fun trip Al says chance fly club visited last month Joint Military RC Flyers Oceanside CA impressed site MyAVPintheSacramentoareachecked say didnt have news worth report ing says hes looking guys up invite him some ofyourdoings names Bob Kampmann address top column new AVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie writes activity tapering off enter hot summer build ing season Darwin did attend annual fly-in Central Arizona Model ers held atSedona AZ meet run Dick Scalf under no-cost registration mat fly much want time fly receive ticket toward raffle prizes given out conclusion Satur day evening bring own steak whatever everything else furnished including champagne After dinner night flying inter ested Darwin says transmitter impound run Ron Ropp did great job interesting new frequencies seemed outnumber old Remember Im available visit club prop line well work some thing out AMA booth has kept busy can schedule mall show write give dates Theres no cost ever AMA still has building fund drive Whenever visit club always have $5 lapel pins $10 patches Also would good time club get its name listed donor new HQ building Simply have treasurer hand check made out Building Fund bigger better Lots clubs have done now recognized through display names HQ THERMALS Alaska o osa C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameoclat Vice Preadents Al Culver Box 88 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachkey 4050 Four Ave. N Great Falla MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WIckilne P0 Box 823 Klamath Falla OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 lot Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Nats Reno August 5th through 12th clubs moved contests around would few conflicts As result exception RAMS Fun-Fly Auburn field August 5th nothing hap pens District Xl until 18th PASS holds LSF meet Blue Lake Park near Portland two days 1 8th & 19th same weekend Tn-City Modelers hold twoday Pattern Sport Scale event field near Kenniwick WA enjoy floatplanes CAMS club will hold floatplane Fun-Fly Coeur dAlene ID 18th 19th next weekend brings annual Hogs Hollow BBQ Fun-Fly MRRCS field near Puyallup As described before great get-together past indication will roasting going outside BBQ pit Camping possible isnt water will two Glider contests weekend 25th 26ththe NWSS will sponsor Calgary Alta Eugene Aeronautswill hold otherat EugeneThe Salem RC Pilots Association has scheduled two-day fun-fly field Turner OR also 25th 26th neighbors north RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern Contest Frys Corner BC interested get touch Chuck Daven port address Competition Calendar because seem remember either place date may change time read fact always wise check out listings have travel long way Right off bat September Farragut Fliers will hold two contests first two weekends September 1 2 will Soaring meet September 8 9 will Giant Scale Fly-in both held theirfield Farragut ID As hear fantastic field park avidly supported park management know Farragut group will best make enjoyable time Also 8th 9th Chilliwack Modelers will host floatplane fly-in Harrison Hot Springs BC People have gone give 4-star rating fly off beach right downtown much done make modelers enjoy staynot just club members also townspeople regular schedule very important Annual OMAS Fun-Fly Held 25th 26th August year anniversary dedication super field OMAS-1 made up members lean strongly toward very large planes meet open planes sizes ordinary landing gear yours floats bring enjoy best places fly either float regularly-equipped planes Food bever ages will available Verboort sausage worth trip site near Banks OR Also thinkthatGil Horstman will hostthe Intermountain Scale Builders contest again year low-key meet usually has theme such WW Golden Age extra points awarded planes meet requirements However air craft welcome mode flying FF orCL RC Held Gils north Spokane contest will August 19 ContactAVP Bruce Nelsonforup-to-the minute information According schedule FF activity light August 19th SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake 25th 26th Willamette Modelers Club will host Northwest FF Champion ships Parkers Field near Albany OR WMC will also host Silents Please O-T September 15th 16th same place As far know will no CL activity District Xl August September Northwest CL Scale Rally scheduled site announced later probably vicinity Vancouver BC Check AVP Dave Mullens better info very nextweekend September8-9 Raider Roundup 84 Washington State Control Line Championships Kent WA Contact Dave Mullensforthe latest information understandtherewill bethesameeventsas last year except will have no Rat Race O-T Stunt will added Ron Standley prez Marymoor club hint cleaning rubberbands oil Some use cornstarch problem get cornstarch off Ron advises someone suggested using kitty litter will absorb goop leave residue little later newsletter advises against used kitty litter point well-taken also advised use rubberbands few flights discard Thats good idea since usuallyfindthatyourbands too old no longer hold wing some high-G maneuver Word Idaho Sympo held Pocatello year success dont have results quality models very high different subjects en tered AVPAI Culver entered Culver Cadet figures MyrI Ingram aCanadair CL215 powered two Wankels has landing gear can removed offthe-water flying Stu Rhodes unusual Waco EPF6 took first place its class Hopefully Ill have report later maybe pictures Also Salmon RC Fliers Salmon ID recently dedicated new field honor Warren Holcomb Mr Holcomb passed away recently member Salmon club new field has asphalt taxiways well asphalt runway excellent pit facilities fliers attendance Montana Idaho forthe fun-fly dedication Montana group involved Jemco Scale Racing As understand require ments eithertheJemcO Sport Scale P-Si P-39 K&B 40 stock muffler 10/6 prop shortened pylon course 10 laps flying start Helena Great Falls possibly Missoula presently involved sounds like fun has definite advantage limiting certain aspects mightturn horsepower/special-design contest tends turn off just interested sport racing like development Super Sport Racing Circuit active Southern Oregon Based around Sig Supersport no modifications allowed single engine allowed Since single design race really turns out pilotvs pilot contest anyone interested get touch Dick Wickline AVP Klamath Falls OR pre-flight bird fly make sure that last hard landing didnt knock something loose Also fly friend something happens alone could turn out whole lot worse has Its summertime go out fly some thing latest show team schedule have Barons August11 thEEA FlyIn Priest River ID August 18thScout Jamboree Farragut State Park Farragut ID September 15 Deutsches Fest Odessa WA HAPPY FLYING September 1984 115 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Rons Book Back Indoor Fliers Welcome Second Edition Building & Flying Indoor Model Airplanes single effective tool intro duce teach confirm beginner ranks aeromodelers well-written wellillustrated book must book tells story well concentrates phase model airplane building/flying takes beginner way start through least moderately sophisti cated models losing beginners interest Furthermore its author must know what talking about have skill writer illustrator get across Ron Williams booksucceedsadmirablyin important requirements Ron tells beginner what Indoor flying about starts off delta-winged plastic-prop SRPSM Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model inspiring photographs ultra-clear drawings Ron taught archi tectural drawing Columbia University beginner told what doing howto Ron leadsthe beginnerthrough series progressively expert Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans microfilm models goes solidly Hand-Launched Gliders and-Flying Scale ans As have previously written Whew kid its Stickto book can make expert brings us final thing instruction book must have qualify single effective tool. k record successful modelers give credit book teacher too Ron Williams book Building & Flying door Model Airplanes has can name number fliers just Columbia Universitys Rotunda have / 0 benefited book point pride Mark Ferguson won pres tigious Henry Orzech Trophyas flierwho made progress during 1982-83 season Marks models have designs book own learned book what goal should order correct materials gather correct tools set up workshop what constituted quality course construct quality models book also provided Mark basics adjusting flying showed up Rotunda good models some idea selecting rubber winding expert fliers attracted him willing help advice Twice Mark has taken second place Pennyplane flying full-bore biplane Jaecks design against stiff competition bad beginnerwho learned book No matter capable individual book has good beginner succeed Somehow. Somehow have get book school town library Somehowwe ourselves have succeed doing Some have get help individuals power help us get book library school What Number OneThe books second edition has printed thisiuly cost $1495 will distributed nationally through bookstores Peregrine Smith Book ISBN-O-87905-161-2 can ordered local bookstore Oryou can send stamped self-addressed envelope pub lisher Gibbs Smith himself ask total cost copies shipped directly Send letter Gibbs M Smith Inc Peregrine Smith Books PO Box 667 Layton UT 84041 Number Two Lew Gitlow advises Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440 will begin shipping Augustasingle copy boxed postpaid two free plan sheets MS Easy B. regular price $1495 Or. $2000 MS will include aSlow Poke Easy B kit eithercase also get free illustrated 16-page catalog NumberThree case collector may want copy first edition send stamped self-addressed envelope toJohnJ Brown 13362 Fairmont Way Santa Ana CA 92705 Bill Hannan tells John has few copies still available Number Four ideas howwecan placethismostvaluablebookin nations city town libraries schools Go e next month 116 Model Aviation Io
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L Executive Council Meeting Minutes Continued Due length minutes May 5 1984 AMA Executive Council meet in& unable print entirety last months issue remainder minutes follows including Appendi ces II page 107 XIV OMAHAWKS Worth reported after Omahawks legal counsel advised friend court brief proposed AMAs legal coun sel desired ex-president Omahawks wrote open letter AMA members criticizing AMA several subjects Itwas suggested rebuttal Mr Olsons criticism published Model Aviation Worth distributed draft version Council read comment upon approved Council authorize Worth send re sponse letter Mr Olson published ModelAviation 9 3 against 5 7 2 1 abstained EVP XV CONTEST DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS McGinnis asked other VPs ascertain own districts volume CD applications received recent past indicating abuse CD system may Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Five Students Five young people have awarded equal scholarships Sig Memorial Fund fund created honor memory Glen Sigafoose co-founder president Sig Manufacturing Company Montezuma IA Glen lost life 1980 crash Pitts Special biplane air show Contributions scholarship fund have come Sig Manufacturing Glens friends supporters administration fund handled AMA supplement basic Academy scholarship program happening terms excessive free memberships research needed de termine deterence desirable XVI LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE Noting American Society Associa tion Executives ASAE offers magazine entitled Leadership reasonable cost decided VPs inter ested subscribing could request same HQ have cost deducted budgets XVII AWARDS Two Superior Service Awards Fellowship Award approved pub licity follow after presentations XVIII FALL MEETING approved Fall Executive Council meeting shall held Toronto Canada probablyOctober2o-21 part joint meeting officers MAAC Model Aeronautic Association Canada XIX ADJOURNMENT meeting ended 105 am May 6 number items decid ed time-critical carried over Summer meeting August 13 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Any student AMA member has financial need may apply considera tion AMA scholarship winners auto matically eligible No set number winners picked year 1983 winners have received $500 award help advanced education SUSAN BROWN Stone Mountain GA very active model aviation family member Thermal Thumbs Atlanta Susan has flown Nats since 1980 winning first second third place trophies King George Contest 1980 1982 1983 Susan flew well enough gain second third place events An AMA member since 1976 Girl Scout 11 years active marching concert bands high school Susan earned place National Honor Society school Math Honor Club As student Dekalb Community College Clarkston GA working towards degree Business Administration efforts have already resulted being named Deans List KENNETH PURZYCKI Parsippany NJ graduated Parsippany Hills High School now student Old Domin ion University Norfoll4 VA majoring Computer Science interests grew up model aviation competitive swim ming computers As swimmer has won local regional national awards 1983 high school team won New Jersey State Championships Ken feels team efforts swimming have taught him valuable lessons cooperation encouragement As Control Line flier Garden State Circle Burners has avid competitor since 1979 won second place Precision Aeroba tics AMA Nats Since time has competed 1980 1982 Nats along several other local regional events winning first place trophies H father helped him develop interest model aircraft got him started competition four years old ROBERT BALDUS Des Moines IA has flying serious competition since 1980 won first place both Fast Slow Combat Minneapolis en joys model aviation family sport father twin brother Active high school cross country runner Boy Scout 10 years Robert made time work local restaurants earn funds finance further education Grad uating 12th out 336 students now engineering student Iowa State Ames PATRICK BALDUS also engineering student Iowa State has loved model avia tion several years flew Nats Lincoln NE both Fast Slow Combat high school member Honor Roll keen cross country runner Continued page 107 102 Model Aviation ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O Executive Director John Worth p Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski Executive Secretary Joyce Hager troiier Giseie Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Can Maroney Membership Director Carol Merfeid ic Relations Director Geoff Styiese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt Publications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojsiavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Know People time go meeting orashow ora contest invariably someone will ask questions about other officers some committee makeup frequently asked question Nats Execu tive Committee does get touch member Committee no secret about membership Nats Executive Committee just hap pens have never really thought would need publicize list So let clear air situation giving list defining basic function Committee HOMER SMITH r chairman also represents Free Flight interests Nats calls chairs meet ings issues reports sees generally going well planning subsequent Nats As Free Flight manager also has see people named various FF event directorships appoints category director sees equip ment available events mil lion other things need doing during meet BEV WISNIEWSKI represents Con trol Line interests Nats also category manager does same type things required Homer week meet have rather oversimplified role woman works --- off during meet DICKSONHEIMDickrepresentsthe Radio Control interests Nats also cate gory director RC has no less responsibility Homer Bev Perhaps some respects mainly due entry size RC BRYANTTHOMPSON Tommy facili ties manager required run site another equipment operation make sure equipment operational just make sure equipment exists Responsibility trailer full AMA equipment little nuts bolts needed keep events going falls Tommy JOHN WORTH John course HQ operative responsible seeing paperwork should should sets contracts arranges services gets ball rolling start meet istheguyyou have see crew members least have problem entry guy ultimate ly responsible financial accounting Nats guy Thursday Nats wants desperately collapse soft chair poolside cannot because pressure things yet done RON MORGAN CONTEST DI RECTOR guy final say Nats Da BOSS Trying define tasks like trying write Gone Wind longhand Contest Directors can just begin feel responsi bilities man has contend problems has resolve hour day Contest Directors will have satisfied knowing precious few people organization would tackle job like nearly well Ron THE COMMITTEE tions primarily put Nats people enjoy Sometimes miss mark bit whole hell ajob no pay None save very occasional person will walk up say thankyou Try mayeven feel better Butwait notthewhole Committee mentioned above nucleus group appointed Executive Coun cil manage operate Nats addi tion Executive Council has authorized Committee appoint up five others will function some specialist capacity such communications manager man power manager etc cannot give names five Committee has yet officially name func tions Perhaps after Nats can get name people get contact member Committee unless know person ally write care AMA HQ letter will forwarded promptly responsewill itswaytoyou quite rapidly Members Unite yearwe hold annual membership meeting during Nats week year no exception meeting discuss what has happened during previous year pat ourselves back wonderful job have done wait people bring us back earth very pointed questions cer tainly will brought up least hope want questions require further action will brought up resolution atthe first Executive Council meeting possible So Nats save Wednesday evening August 8 attend YOUR meeting help usto help meeting planned 8 pm atthe Conven tion Center room announced HQ area over 85000 members should expecting least couple hun dred folksto show up butmyguessis less 50 will attend Will missing Across Border Executive Council meets four times year generally discuss problems Academy hopefully resolve benefit majority Normally meetings held either HQ Reston VA conjunction some important event fall meeting will held Toronto Canada will first time EVER joint meeting AMA Model Aircraft Association Canada MAAC has happened very fortun ate having neighboring countryas closely allied Canada feel have lax having meeting years ago goals meeting explore possibility joint National Model Airplane Championships What other items should discuss would like input matter subject Canada just very enjoyable weekend fine country guest Frank Vicki Anderson show show much like US model airplane shows IMS WRAMS Toledo MACS etc although bit smaller scale due primarily lack space arena use quality models dis played number exhibitors get better year year blessed warm weather rather high winds kept heartiest skipping air show por tion Frank Vicki added some interest show year including ultra-light aircraft needed consider ing other excellent attractions inside Andersons can well proud re sults quite involved efforts Council As stated opening months column receive requests infor mation people positions some authority within Academy What better place carry discussions people going through list mem bers Executive Council better believe am going touch will running elected office within Academy year least until writings can have no influence outcome election want accused politicking anyone way following MY opinion of named may find single soul agrees statements JOHN BYRNE VP DISTRICT II John VP during 1975-78 ran President against Earl Witt 1978 again elected VP 1980 second term beginning 1981 attorney licensed New York State maybe others very capable member USPJA Pattern Scale judging very active activi ties District II As member Executive Council find him very attentive detail quite willing speak out regarding issues concerned about well-being Academy tends support issues will result holding line financially criticism actions Council meetings would motion made him worded such belongs legal brief less formal atmosphere meetings fine contributing member BOB UNDERWOOD VP DISTRICT VI Bob newer almost said younger members Council coming board Continued page 106 September 1984 103 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 isa view of Academy employees home office Reston VAa rare picture everybody onetime wantyou meetthem L- R HerbSiibermann magazine art director standing behind Herb Mike Adamson accounting clerk Carl WheeieyModi Aviation editor pubiisher Linda Brown administrative secretary Mike MacKenzie computer operations assistant behind Mike John Worth executive director Debbie Stowers Xerox fiim iibrarian Lou Ward public relations secretary incomparable Micheline Madison director competition services behind Mich Gloria Cook ciub secretary Giseie Jackson comptroiier Andrea Peterson pubilcations assistant Patty Chertoff ciub membership cierk behind Patty Doug Pratt speciai events director IJrmi Grosh microfilm clerk Shiriey Brown accounting cierk Vince Mankowski assistant executive director Sarah Ramsey stock clerk Jackie Zerm data entry clerk Gregg Chartrand buiiding manager Anthony Holmes maii/suppiy & services Diane Hawiey accounting assistant Mike Woodfoik membership coordinator Joyce Hager executive coordinator standing nextto Joyce Caroi Merfeid membership director Directly behind Caroi favorite peopie aimost invisible Debbie Dews contest sanctions secretary Next isCari Maroney director special services Geoff Styles pubiic reiatlons director end Hidden somewhere Trina Young membership cierk Kay Scheil plans seles/hobby shop service/typesetter Penny Hudson competition services secretary wonderful people ksep AMA HO going service organization keep happy 1 thought youd like meet began servingon theAMA Council 1972 closed out 1971 some 39000 members Today 1 984 will easily top 90000 members will never forget seeing old AMA HQ office 806 15th Street NW Washington DC no rugs floor ceiling low could easily reach up touch Desks typewriters metal file cabinets worn looking nothing matched FAQ efforts service organization top drawer same now few em ployees John Worth put together atopquality team eight nine employees Look picture above took two days ago Reston have about 40 employees modern equipment beautiful brick building own want meet wonderful people work AMA help make everything go Along Way over past 12 years must have done something right little Texas buddy Johnny Clemens says Its pride serving Its sure salary AMA District VPs EVP/Sec-Treas President get no salary work voluntarily want give financial sidelight AMA building paid yet members think still owe Big Bank $895000 principal Ac cording Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski will soon embark program pay off note call itMop Up Mortgage Mop Up Mortgage just getting underway Meanwhile Vince hinted anyone mails him much $25 will have name enshrined inside buildoP UP 7I 14OIiTGAG mg forever Anybody mails him $100 will get free mop also paying about $1 0000 month primenoteAsmallpieceofthisisapplied principal end 10 years have $500000 balloon note dont want wait long want pay off now Vernon Wallace Kingman AZ writes have four chances sign up new mem bers year no membership forms CDs concerned Open members should have least five blank membership cards Send some doing just Vernon have good idea Thanks being concerned Gene Wielms Clearwater FL writes have just moved Tampa area Control Liner am now looking RC Please mail list chartered clubs area way Gene Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes talk about safety being chairman AMA Safety Com mittee am sending two plastic-enclosed Safety Regulations lists appears need approach flying RC planes nearly same manner private plane flying Thank Charlie two preflight check lists mounted hard clear plastic best have ever seen will pass out Council next meeting Donald Weigt Madison WI writes quick note question June MA Yes AMA should continue supportAmer ican Control Line racing teams interna tional competition though few interested participants . Wly should FFer CLer join AMA join contests insurance AMA supposed represent American modelers just RC fraternity Lets alienate members removing few benefits have us d letter Donald agree will continue support CL FF international teams reminds newsletter editors should aware ourAMA Nation al Newsletter get need mail copy newsletter AMA HQ monthly exchange setup Also want items newsletter picked up reproduced N N need mail copy home Birmingham AL above address As editor fre quently feature interesting editorials cartoons features etc See next month 104 Model Aviation AMA HomeownersExecutive Directors Insurance CoverageView ProgramHO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Public Relations Director writ ing about insurance Shouldnt concerned general public sees sport model aviation what think model aviators Sure thats valid point view let suggest public relations also includes what Academy members think Academy does serve should people belong national organization Can offer betterservices still keep mem bership rates sight Insurance sound reason belong AMA have some assets want protect case problem basic AMA liability personal accident fire theft package does good job Now addition coverage because large organization paying lot basic protection also able offer other insurance coverage optional basis Thus through company provides basic coverage can offer homeowners insurance cases gives better coverage costs lot less coverage may already have addition offers primary coverage regarding model aircraft Alexander & Alexander insurer second largest independent agency world understands model aviation knows people sport have visited Nats regional contests local flying fields National Center Aeromodeling happy us appreciate safety-oriented approach modeling promotional efforts get people activity therefore constantly looking ways provide benefits mem bers Homeowners Insurance Program good example intended offer members might able get individually same time reduce exposure AMAs liability insurance coverage increased costs idea simply people buying home owners coverage buy AMAs insur ance company includes primary liabil ity coverage model aircraft need AMAs secondary coverage reduced costs affect AMA dues struc ture minimized overall effect can hold costs line providing membership benefits Heres what AMA homeowners pack age provides Firemans Fund Insurance Company writes policies Toll free number quotations espe ciallyforAMA members no obligation1 -800-652-4829 Firemans Fund local offices will handle claims Close immediate contact insured Replacement cost dwelling de preciated value Replacement cost contents de preciated value $300000 Comprehensive Personal Lia Way Were. Aswe looktoward AMAs 50th anniversary 1986 its fascinating note compared came 1940 example AMA total income just under $11000 ended year little over $1000 red next year income inched up $12611 AMA ended year $111 black Back membership dues SOC $100 SOC rubber-powered model fliers license $100 gas power difference represented extra cost insurance gas model fliers Back financial statement showed HQ salaries added up about $4000 Executive Director Secretary Techni cal Director Secretary-Stenographer clerical help pre-war World War II im mediately after war picture began change dramatically AMAs June 30 1946 financial statement half year showed jump membership dues income $33053 Administrative expense salaries weere identified separately just over $1 5000 Looking present situation al 90000 members 40 employees annual budget about $3 million own building valued over $1 million change less 50 years incredible 50th anniversary expect have over 100000 members theres good chance burn-the-mortgage campaign about turned successful building will debt-free borrow almost $1 million build head quarters/museum could pay off completely hurry could get average per member donation $10 average per club donation $100 bility coverage policies exclude aircraft accidents group models exclusion $2000 medical payments third party injuries can compensated need legal action $5000 ALL RISK models parts equipment wear tear nuclear dam age vermin flying crashes excluded highlights obvious items comparison present coverage phone call toll free num ber above will reveal whether can save money get coverage both com pared present homeowners policy can get lower premium no presently paying switching companies can benefit AMA case special toll free num ber will bring instant information account executivewillingly--no run around Thats basis new campaign get rid mortgage itcertainlywould fitting could enter second 50 years out way AMAs Olympics. big Control Line World Championships shaping up Chicopee MA site 83 85 Nats Twenty-one countries including Peoples Republic China have sent entry information event take place Westover Air Force Base September 17 through 22 Contestants coming other far away places too such New Zealand South Africa first time Control Line World Championships USA fact first time Western Hemisphere specific competition events held Speed Team Race Precision Aero batics Combat Someof top mod elers countrywill run events others will US teams So will great gathering best Control Liners around world once-in-a-lifetime opportunity see people read hear aobut no admission charge spectators everyone welcome athletic olympics going California summer its appropriate note modeling world champion ships similarly structured FAI Feder ation Aeronautique Internationale similar world olympic organization AMA equivalent US Olympic Commission teams selected similarly FAI countries major difference however model olympics held typically three per year 1984 thus have teams going France Scale Japan Indoor New England Control Line Next year well send teams Australia RC Soaring Netherlands RC Aerobatics Yugoslavia Free Flight Romania Space models possibly Canada RC Heli copters total international activity tremen dous its going year Funding AMA teams comes FAI budget based $1 allocation adult AMA member fund also covers sending US representatives annual FAI meetings international rules produced AMA members also have option increase ALL RISK coverage beyond $5000 level offered will no argu ments because model disappeared flying site unlocked vehicle Mys terious disappearance will covered addition model stepped 300-lb flying buddy driven over car will also covered What have got lose Absolutely nothing What have got gain Pos sibly great deal Ask quotation today success AMA program hinges members like get volved success AMA Home owners Insurance Program can great small based number members decide part participants will helping keep annual AMA membership dues under control spreadContinued next page September 1984 105 Homeowners Insurance Continued page 105 ing out insurance coverage another company share risk other words DO have nothing lose much gain members have found Homeowners Program offers much often less paying previously effect premium reduction amounts free AMA membership im proved coverage reduced potential cost AMAa fantastic combination Academy has responsibility work members end endeavor produce sensible balanced cost-effective useful programs benefit majority members basic thrust Homeowners Insurance Program may better what now have cost may less now paying program has primary covering model aircraft liability consider switching program no-cost phone call will let find out whether combination saving money and/or get ting better coverage will apply Try call 1-800-652-4829 White House Recognizes AMAs Adopt-A-School Program letter White House James K Coyne Special Assistantto President Reagan Private Sector Initiatives has asked details Academys Adopt-A-School Program program announced August 1983 issue Model Aviation page 101 opportunity AMA char tered clubs assist both young people educators communities Several chartered clubs have already con tacted National Center Aeromodel ing let us know involved selected school area benefit have yet decided come apart veryworthwhile effort re-printing theAugust 1983 article full Please read Discuss next club meeting Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs AdoptA-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacherwith programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given bythe club space per mits Show-and-tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion communityforthis public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school effort AMA clubAny problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community theirclub swilling playasmall part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involve ment human interest stories lfyourclub achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsoryou help aflying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service forthe future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long 106 Model Aviation overdue will happen unless take positive steps Adopt-A-School can vehicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification bya club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligibleforthe special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back yourcommunity model aviation opportunityto reduce yourtaxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?? Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can provide supporting brochures sample letter make easier approach local school need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start subscription Model Aviation right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation con structive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher his/her AMA number will rest Pres Column t pa gelO3 1983 teacher St Louis school system active RC Scale builder flier many-time member RC Scale team World Championships past president National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers severaltime event director Scale event atthe Nats wife Rae two daughters Ann Kathy have worked rightalongwith Bob various modeling functions continue support efforts Bob rather quiet member Coun cil generally speaks out subject darn good reason frequently contributes items agenda seems pay quite close attention discussions H voting record tends indi cate strong interest minimizing changes policy aint bad way to say rut certainly forthright people group appears very sincere Next month will give review trip China guest Peoples Repub lic China National Aero Club following issue will present opinion two Council members Till lets go flying Frank Garcher R chairman Hobby industry Aasoclatlons Model Aeronautics Division AMA Fellowship plaque receIved AMA Executive Director John Worth 1984 HiA annual meeting presntatlon made recognition Garchers manyyears hobby industry lead ership support AMA projecta Minutes May 5 1984 Executive Council Meeting Appendices II APPENDIX AMA/FAI PROGRAM OPERATING FUNDS Sources Funds 1 Membership allocation $1 00 Open membership 2 FAI Stamp sales net profit through sale FAI stamps 3 Donations specificallyearmarked FAI Operating Fund 4 AMA General Funds allocated Council action follows a The AMA Executive Director will prepare Annual FAI Operating Fund Budget illustrating projected income expense additional funding required specific amounts will au Ehonzed Executive Council action funds taken AMA general funds Operat ing Fund Budget presented approved last Council meeting preceding year question b Adjustments may required will subject Council action successive Coun cil meeting during FAI Operating Fund budget year Adjustments requiring additional funds will taken AMA general funds c The AMA President may determine addi tional expenditures may judge neces sary purpose will indicate amount designed Contingency Fund made part annual Operating Budget d US-hosted World Championships surplus e An AMA FAI Program fund-raising program will inaugurated administered HQ staff person designated Executive Director An AMA FAI Program fund-raising chairman will designated AMA President task will raise funds provide budget shortfall sources funds identified above Any short fall remaining after such fund-raising effort will nevertheless provided general funds except Executive Council takes other action Application Funds 1 NAA Franchise Fee related World Cham pionships hosting fees 2 US Team Expense AMA funding US teams requires Council authorization cate gories events a Definition team will specified FAI Sporting Code category event b Modification team makeup can effected Council action butwill never less speci fied FAI 3 US Team Expenses Covered a Entry Fee including lodging meals duration meet b Apex airfare principal airport nearest his/her home principal airport nearesttheWorld Championships site c Team practice maximum three days World Championships sites d Model box transportation up 80% actual cost 4 Other Expenses a US World Champions AMA members 3 above b AMA-hosted World Championships continental US general policy such ex penses will maintained follows i An AMA offerto host aWorld Championships will based breakeven business plan becomputed mostconservative partici pant projection additional 10% con tingency factor ii Only special expense incurred byAMA HQ will charged AMA-hosted event Staff travel per diem printing patches decals pins memorabilia special out-of-town expenses local transportation etc UsualAMAstaff salariesare charged well normal office function expense HQ personnel participation AMAhosted World Championships shall subject approval President request Executive Director 5 FAI Meeting Expense a Three categories FAI meeting expense Continued page 102 recognized i AMA National Officer FAI meeting participa tion ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee member iii AMA staff observer guest witness other designated bytheAMA President notto exceed three people per year b Funding FAI Meeting Expense i AMA National Officer AMA general funds ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee memberfrom AMA general funds iii AMA staff other presidential deter mination Council approval request Council member simple majority Council approval AMA general funds 6 FAI Contingency Fund Disposition fund discretion AMA President Other Considerations Program Participant Funds Funds generated specific FAI program participants entry fees donations other sources under control appropriate team selection com mittee management funds receipt deposit disbursement banking account ing periodic reports will AMA HQ staff Funds having running balance excess $2500 will earn interest determined bytheAMA Comp troller amounts excess $2500 AMA Executive Council Surveillance Coun cil member will designated monitor FAI Operating Fund will report fund situation Council meeting AMA FAI Operating Fund Management management administration related account ing functions account routine matter AMA general functions under direction AMA Executive Director Fund Surplus DeflcitAny Fund surplus carried forward nextyear acomponent determining budget deficit isto carried following year similarly APPENDIX II jANUARY 1 1984 Start cycle january 1 through September 1 c Propo sals accepted HQ numbers sends copies Chairman/Coordinator review com ments breakdown sub-parts Return HQ distribution CB members activ ity continuous throughout period SEPTEMBER 11984 Postmarkcutoff date new proposals September 1 through September 15 ew approval basic proposals completed CB Chairman/Coordinator Basic propo sals submitted forpublication ModelAvation SEPTEMBER 13 1984 line submitting basic proposals publication Model Aviation OCTOBER1984 HQ Chairman/Coordinator prepare Initial Vote NOVEMBER 1 1984 l Aviation mailed general membership December issue Model Aviation containing Basic Proposals distributed Comments general membership accepted reviewed DECEMBER 11984 ends Initial Vote CB members Complete Initial Vote December 15 postmark deadline JANUARY 15 1985 Deadline submit refined proposals publication Tabulate distribute vote results propo salsthatpasswithCBcommentstOCB members FEBRUARY 1985 rman/Coordinator deter mines final wording proposals MARCH 1985 l issue Model Aviation containing refined proposals mailed mem bership APRIL 1985 ents revised proposals accepted general membership MAY 11985 ends final vote toCB members MAY 151985 mark deadlinecomplete final vote HQ Chairman/Coordinator tabulate Final Vote publish synopsis new rules JULY1985 Manuscript new rule bookis gener ated Nats AUGUST 1985- Nats OCTOBER 1985 Review typeset proofread galleys NOVEMBER 1985 e-up print DECEMBER 1985 e new rule book Scholarship Winners Continued page 102 relaxation enjoys collecting postage stamps Patrick ranked upper 5% class graduation Through hard work school leisure time Patrick came member Talented Gifted TAG Club achieved Eagle Scout rank ing Boy Scouts America FABIO CAMPANA Newburgh NY following course Aeronautical Engineer ing Syracuse University NY Graduating Valley Central High School top 5% 18th out 337 students Fablo wants make contribution future aero space high school named National Honor Society school Spanish Beta Tau Honor Societies won varsity award ski team Other school activities included marching band chess club photography editor year book spare time pursued music photography scouting model aviation earned rank Eagle Scout eight years ago still found time fly RC contests resulting several first second third place trophies Asa member SOURS club has active modeler several years wish young people good fortune college careers Sig Manu facturing Academy proud play small part assisting deserving students Congratulations Aviator Contest See June1984 issue ModelAviation page 101 detailsor write AMA Competing models Scale flying nonflying model must representafull-size airplane built flown between 1915 1935 models will judged appearance accur acy details faithful full-size airplane workmanship Dates contest August 16 through September 6 following participating shopping malls partial listing will supply entry forms will have listing malls next month Alabama Eastwood Mall Suite 220 Eastwood Mall Birmingham AL 35210 California Anaheim Plaza 500 N Euclid St Anaheim CA 92801 Court yard Mall 550 Deep Valley Dr Rolling H ills Estates CA 90274 Puente Hills Mall 449 Puente H ills Mall City Industry CA 91748 Flarin Center 6117 Florin Rd Sacramento CA 95823 Santa Rosa Plaza 235 Santa Rosa Plaza Santa Rosa CA 95401 Colo rado Mall Bluffs 3650 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs CO 80907 Illinois Park Forest September 1984 107 Plaza 14 Plaza Suite 4 Park Forest IL 60466 Maryland Prince Georges Plaza 3500 East West Highway Hyattsville MD 20782 Michigan North land Center BC-2 Concourse B Southfield MI 48075 Missouri River Roads Mall 120 River Roads Mall St Louis MO 63136 Nevada Shoppers Square 370 Cassazza Dr Reno NV 89502 New Jersey Garden State Plaza Rts 4 & 7 P0 Box 8373 Paramas NJ 07952 New York Lat ham Circle Mall 800 New Loudon Rd Latham NY 12110 Green Acres Mall 2034 Green Acres Mall Valley Stream NY 11581 Midtown Plaza 300 Midtown Tower Rochester NY 14604 Ohio Euclid Square Mall 100 Euclid Sq Euclid OH 44132 Great Northern Mall 4999 Great Northern Mall North Olmstead OH 44070 Oregon Clackamas Town Center 1093 Clackamas Town Center 12000 SE 82nd Ave Portland OR 97266 Pennsylvania Monroeville Mall 300 Monroeville Mall Pittsburgh PA 15146 Tennessee Hickory Ridge Mall 6075 Winchester Rd Memphis TN 38115 Texas Seminary South Mall 653 Seminary South Ft Worth TX 76115 Sharpstown Center P0 Box 36201 Houston TX 77236 Ceseecticet Mare acresens Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ammoclat Vice Preadents Chris BallIng 36 Stewart Dr. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 MaIn Street Nashua Nil 03080 Dennis Poisons RFO 1 Gardner ME 04345 Don Kraflt P0 Box 1828 73 Heritage Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnllt 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 next big event District will Control Line World Championships being held Westover AFB September 17 through 21 first on-site planning meet ing held Westover com bination Military Affairs Chicopee Chamber Commerce meeting Vince Mankowski attended AMA HQ outlined planning require ments meet Again Col Roy Ayers Jr base commander will genial host have attended World Championship urge make effort attend first World Champion ship held n District will 21 countries attending very colorful affair opening ceremony compris ing raising countrys flag national anthem being played Al though Control Line may spe cialty urge attend see worlds best competitors action looking volunteer help have time desire please contact Roman Polaski 203 749-9743 conjunction meeting held Westover Geoff Styles AMAs PR Director made contact local news media well news media Boston set up PR meet George McGinnis Ken Edanovich attended District George appointed coordinator help way possible teams coming through Boston think nice gesture always good have helping hand enter foreign country Again make effort attend am sure would enjoy very much District Meeting Due business commitments will able attend District Meeting will ably chaired Chris Balling Associate VP Rhode Island turn will have attendance AVPs possible will Control Line Helicopter demonstrations chance exchange ideas problems may improve operation Academy District District indoor Activities Westover Air Force Base site very successful Indoor meet Yankee Indoor Championships held June 18th meet jointly sponsored Tech Model Aircrafts Glastonbury Aero Modelers meet co-directed Ray Harlan George Armstead outstanding turnout of34 contestants coming far away Rochester NY Philadelphia PA 10 events held over $750 prizes offered prizes featured merchandise special etched glasses bore contestants name date event placed quite surprised walking floor com pete WW II Mass Launch event Jerry Wagner past has very active Pylon circles What difference see Jerry fly slow-flying Indoor Scale mod els vs previous experience flying high-speed Radio Control Pylon event Jerry biggest collector prizes four firsts second third Master Indoor Flier Pete Andrews came up Newierseywith wife Georgia took two first places two second places After losing Mike Ship air vent hangar roof Pete rallied paper ship place second AMA Stick L-R George Armstead Ray Harlan co CDs Yankee indoor Championships holding etched glasses used prizes WW WW II Mass Launch events spectacular models first ap pearing involved frantic dog fight soon settled graceful machines between couple smoothly-flying endur ance machines 108 Model Aviation Control Line World Championships plan ning meeting WestoverApB Military Affairs Committee Chicopee Chamber Commerce AMA representatives L Chris Bailing recelvlngflrstplacetrophyfor Empire State Championships held Saratoga SprIngs NY Larry Olsen co CD Adam Sattier picture two Chriss children rooted dad throughout two-day meet Chriss Pattern expertise increasing rapidly Jerry Wagner winning Coresir WW ii category plane Yankee Indoor ChampionshIps Jon Harlan holding record-breaking Helicopter used Yankee indoor Championships national record set Jon Harlan young son Ray Junior Category Ill Helicopter flight 6 mm 18 sec Both Ray Harlan George Armstead wish extend grateful thanks Col Roy Ayers Jr Westover base commander making fine site available has developed best Indoor site New England New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 226-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Eiffei Aeromodelers P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froeilch Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts being written Saturday June 9 temperature hovering around 1000 mark high 1030 has forecast tomorrow invitation PARCS Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society shall again sit flight judge 17th Annual Scale Contest held Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn some folks modeler types may sound like draining experience characters look forward such occa sions prospect pleasant After having done Seguin TX Nats daily temperature readings around 1180 tomorrow should repre sent pleasantly tolerable experience comparison Speaking judges Nats hope shall see goodly number East Coast competitors Reno August brings main thrust discussion ie Faint Heart Neer Won Fair Trophy just plain ol give try What am saying too out shy away flying Nats mistaken belief flying prowess ofNats quality Forget no such thing elite group competitors exclusion otherAMA members Nats has specifically designed have suggestions over years should pre-N ats qual ifying competitions limited number non-eliminated survivors should allowed compete greatclassic AMA has clung philosophy great annual event belongs us can fly safely can rejoice Academys determination keep just way Sure some competitors always seem wind up upper ranks winners think got Certainly because divinely otherwise ordained win ners doubt whether congenital endowments conducive victory yours have become winners deserve did practice practice practice can make same way way have attended Nats would like enumerate competed know whereof speak say room new comer winners circle please count yourself out Try competing Natsif notthis yearat Reno certainlyin 1985 Westover AFB Getting over Nats phobia greatest problemnot necessarily flying ability Once get official Nats flight two under belt way subsequent Nats will feel ease relaxed knowledge actual veteran Nats flier able fly safely course put off until able way goodness sake dont let Natsconceptalonekeepyoufrom tryngGo nowget feet wet Staten Island Armed Forces Day Airshow Thanks enterprising president Richmond Model Flying Club Larry Katz enthusiastic support club Staten Island ModelersOld Man Weather went down drain May 19 Armed Forces Day impressive observance occasion became ac complished fact year upon previous annual presentations worthy Staten Island modelers show impres sive demonstration model aviation its favorable light static display fea tured well-executed craft shape size flying expertly safely handled speeches formative obligingly brief ubiqui tous leader John Grigg flew Lockport NY occasion shown traditional aplomb front ultra-light later dismantled carted home station wagon Wonderful age living what shot eloquent Larry Katz on-mike Harbingers Spring Two annual model aircraft contests along first robin signalled advent Spring central area District Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Jamesburg NJ May 20 other Rhinebecklassic presented bythe Mid-Hudson RC Society Cole Palen Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY First show Bud Roane Ed Balo holding down judges chairs Jersey Coast rally now am pleased present two prominent officials Rhinebecklassic Messrs DJAmodeo afellow barrister Royce Simmons Ray Juschkus AVP Long Island attended AMA HQ dedication Reston VA produced pictorial record chat RC pioneer Dr Walt Good Out-Takes Borrowing bit Hollywood jargon hereby initiate new department column consisting unusual photographs topics have heretofore come light First AMA personality holding gold-gilted shovel HQ September 1984 109 ground-breaking ceremonies through extraordinary ie poor photography ap pears have lost head put accurately half thereof correct answer shall give thanks men tion name column hope have future District II reports keep sharp eye wits about now GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amaccata Vice Pesaidarsta Joe Elben 38980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heflman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shekey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdalo PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 5424406 Im vacation trip New England being written will have short month will also have send handwritten isnt typewriter within miles seems like Im Heaven problem has popping up pretty regularly lately District Ill no standard solution exists within present structure seems quite often club breaks up group leaving establishes new flying site too close original group its simple form seems easy handle new group obviously wrong flying too close other flying site situation seldom simple What original site closed reopened after establishment new site What two groups un aware others existence As crazy seems happens What club chartered other isnt What isnt club individual flying own property What t if. Asyou can see problems possibilities seemingly endless solutions seemingly non-existent establish system determining group individuals fault what should AMA about AMA organi zation court such can advise guide members clubs Charter membership expulsion drastic penalty AMA could apply case probably wouldnt solve problem anyway Its obvious need establish some guidelines avoid situations future expect Executive Council will have address problem near future now need follow some com mon sense guidelines establishing flying sites willing negotiate other group resolve conflicts looking new flying site stay least three miles known flying field Check hobby dealers area locate existing sites including old Charlie flies farm over doesnt belong club else fails fields established before anyone realizes proximinity try reach agreement restrict field different group frequencies would work particularly well problem individual own property else fails call flying site man HQ Geoff Styles help resolving problem involving flying sites Delaware ricl oh Colombia Ined h Carolina Virgin DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prasidensta Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20570 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News vA 23606 DIII Helms 2000 Tyvols Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancoln 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlotlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane MockavIlle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 25301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 continuing concern District IV well elsewhere general lack young people coming sport question ever same get young people interested develop interest sufficient period time keep years past number things hobby going exist now Can some things reinstituted todays soci ety attitudes people change view aviation same 40 years ago notwithstanding huge crowds Air Space Museum other depositories historical aircraft crowds looking historical relics something current interest case need develop some sort status people can relate some manner probably wise consider what going sport past time available almost daily basis something dealing model aviation full-scale flying due some might suppose glamorous years Second World War No due very widespread public interest field aviation public awareness encouraged media day remember long before big-eyed monster watch today Can remember newspapers such Pittsburgh Post Gazette carried model aircraft column Sunday edi tion sponsored competition Can remember could go newsstand get number model aviation publications now lot newsstands no longer exist ones around part drug store chains stuck corner part bookstore some shopping mall carry anything interest Occasionally possible find aviation magazine such Flying Ultra-Light model avia tion? very often place gets chance seeing model aircraft magazine hobby shop some times problem thatthere few hobby shops anymore particular area 70 miles Hobby shops time another centers recruiting hobby Remember stopping way home school existence of passed history owners died retired no around pick up ball can youngster go see what offered today has no access publica tions no hobby shop explore remains members clubs gets right down say because ones position visible Can clubs organized really job getting young people sport difficult reason being thatthemajorityoftheclubschartered AMA Radio Control clubs Nowwe have cadre expensive difficult portion sport RC everyone necessarily interest few Free Flight Indoor Control Line clubs around lot individu als enough get people large scale interested aspects Yet chance sport makes aspects desirable Somehow need get chartered clubs regard less specialty size get involved helping people start part sport does interest means need represent parts sport static displays other events probably great need Academy develop poster type can placed schools public buildings shops etc multi-color format space print local club name contact person has understood lot club effort would have support posting sort would need answer questions provide guidance newcomer very interesting letter J Frank Wood president Meade Modelers would like quote part Meade Modelers primarily fun-fly group flies out Fort Meade MD 110 Model Aviation club has annual Fourth ofJulyAir Show Fort major event year Very important club Mufflers 900/u model fuel burned via sport engines weekend fliers Most flying fields lost lost due noise generated same engines Now guy flying Sweet Stik skipping lunches buy fuel cannot/will invest tuned pipe four-stroker should old K&B 40 comes muffler Some stock specialty mufflers little nothing really abate noisethey just direct seems manufacturers would make effort fill need rather spending entire R&D budget squeezing 50 rpm out specialty racing engine contest circuit guys spend lot money state-of-the-art hardware grassroots types foundation hobby could exist without us nowhere need 24000 rpm engine fly Kadet club hobby desperately need quiet sport-engine muffler preferably costs less engine guy brings up old saw thateffective mufflers kill too much power tell him go soak quiet ride Ill getthe next larger size engineSunday flying has no max dis placement rule may agree everying Frank has say think some merit Alabama Florida Georgia issippi Puerto Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 208 879-5550 Ameocate Vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4 166 Pony Dr Sniyma TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston Sc 29405 Arthur Johnoon 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00888 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 FIfth St Shallmar FL 32579 Harry Sherani P0 Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone MountaIn GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 8488 Palatks FL 32077 Frequency Coordlnator Burnla FIelds P0 Box 1083 StrIckland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Bob Stewart Memphis Prop Busters rough day flying recently Actually Bobs flying wasnt involvedhis planes Bob loaned aSkylarkto Ron Brockmire Jemco AT-6 Jim Prillaman man aged put both planes same space same time Jim Burns Rocket City RC Club H untsville AL says ultra-light movement getting replicas could good subjects Scale projects Replicas replicas According Brandon Model Flyer Brandon FL May contest almost alostcauseThirteen contestants showed up contest club two workers short Roger Linda Cooley happened drive up information joining club initiated club helping call some effective way get things quieter Mufflers have large part question well other consid erations Perhaps time well upon us thatwe AMA need tocommitourselves time effort cost really explor ing noise coming up solutions manufacturers willing what ever reason bring about quiet operation relatively equipment need see can find solutions provide guidelines products live commun ity makes impossible legally oper ate model engine someone files noise complaint local authorities take measurement corner property find excess 65Dba after 5 pm subject fine Try liv ing means no operation city time Dowe need suppression sound bet Sorry happens soapbox time discouraging see little progress along two lines have contradic tion sorts also very much need young people keep together yet same time losing flying sites means have tell new re cruits now have no place let flythat new Free Flight Control Line Radio Control model anxious see perform am willing take suggestions see can transformed action contest club doesnt waste time putting new members work Congratulations Columbus/Ft Ben ning RC Flyers being chosen Club-of-theMonth Model Airplane News magazine District V happens located part country known liquid refresh ment sometimes referred white light nin Well Plane Factory Miami FL offering some White Litenin low calorie version drinking stuff its new blend fuel youre interested call Tom Nelson 305 255-5457 Bobby Jones claims active Control Line Stunt Aerobatics flier Co lumbus GA about lose distinc tion teaching son Tommy 10 years old fly Bobby supports PAMPA big way sent dues twice just make sure got mailing list Pro Stunt News can get Pro StuntNews mailing $700 PAMPA 329 Lincoln P1 Brooklyn NY 11238 Southeastern Scale Championships sponsored Broward County RC Asso ciation Florida drew 26 entries competition tough Well among con testants five qualified Scalemasters three won Tangerine three won Nationals also plenty sportsmanship Ramon Torres first awarded first place trophy Giant Scale discovered scoring error pointed out handed trophy Dave Platt Ramon still close second Jimmy Scroggins CD annual event Knox County RC Club recently con gratulated Richard Von Hatten making solo flight Ordinarily would particularly newsworthy Richards wife Ste phanie however building Little Stick learning fly too Thats newsworthy good news reports Memphis Model Market rousing success Action Hob bies Hobby Lobby Bridi Aircraft MidAmerica H&B among others spe cial prices would blow doors off someone put will bigger better next year says Buddy Hord vice pres ident Memphis RC Club clubs president has just elected Fellow American Institute Architects again proves modelers good people Illinois ana S Kentucky oori VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Amacciate Vice Preadente Loren HoIm 843 HIll Brook Quincy IL 82301 WIllIam Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smhhvllie MO 84089 WIllIam G Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48708 Stan Watson 3402 HIckory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 BIll Zlmmer Box 72 yarns IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 864 Grancheater St LexIngton KY 40505 Afunnythinghappened onthewaytothis columnI have much material can handle long haul suppose thats good because certainly indicates large amount Sixer activity last weekend May brought about rewarding experience jour neyed Glenview Naval Air Station join Chicago-area modelers Navy Open House Through efforts Giant Aircraft Specialists underthe leadership Rene Fardoux Glenview echoed sound modeling first time since 1972 picture below Lt Cmdr Peplow Capt Sessions base commander Rene survey scene following open ing ceremony Capt Sessionsthrew out first plane l balsa variety appropriately stamped name H elIcat hangar variety modeling dis plays set up including manufacturers static display RC models types AMA booth During two days thousands passed through area manyoohs andahs well 6347812 questions Fortunately us manning booths 6347811 answers never did understand what man wanted RC simulator got workout hangar well Whydo keep crashingthat electronic model September1984 111 Out apron generous supply full-scale aircraft graced area way old-timer modern equipment Both days whenever full-scale activity taking place air filled assorted models shapes sizes Sailplanes giant scale slow fast type flown rIot profes sional show-team-type presentation rather general modeler presenting hobby way revealed enthusiasm expertise buddy box introduced goodly number tkrill us enjoy Chicago Circle Cutters provided al continuous flying two days types flown very few popular trainer-types flown buddy handle handle built John Korbus Elden Lynch design used Circle Cutters Al Herda intro duce budding modeler thrills flying Note safety thong used along double handle capability Also note intense concentration tongue corner mouth A drill hall featured quiet sound rubber-power gracefully carrying types Indoor models toward ceiling call Charlie Sotich Don Lindley pro duced bevy Aeronuts spent hours helping round out three-discipline presentation public Del Ogren pro vided model used introduce smaller spectators thrill launching thpir own model first time thrill able meet Chicago-area modelers share experience Golly legs worn knees voice hoarse number AMA membership forms handed out new modelers directed clubs area nifty map contact numbers Greater Chicago Radio Control Association representatives Thank developing program contacts knows maybe could Glenview Nats future Welcome Charles Reed Ill KCRC Kansas City area Contest Board member Radio Control Aerobatics Char lie remembers modeling career begin ning 1956 Pat wife remembers 1959 Whoever right Charlie has competitive Pattern flier time As member NSCRA Masters program participant has experienced program hard tube roll button Welcome Charlie Please note appoint ment comes spite fact idea scale its something found fish now ably Im al lowed Bob Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro lOl4Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdiah 841 OGlenwood N Golden Valley MN 56427 Ruasell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring4494TanglewoodTrStJoseph M149085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 63711 Ron Seara 132 S Roalyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Prequency Coordinator Pate Waters 117 C Main upper Level Northoille Ml 48167 Phone Day 313348-0086 Evening 31314374244 reason am extending cour tesy District VII vice presidential nomi nees make themselves visible column am unsure time will able undertake another term busi ness conditions allow will run again require step aside weve got least two good men shooting job Either way should good race LARRY PHILLIPS Rochester Ml has thrown hat ringto run forthe office District VII Vice President Larry graduate Aeronaut ical Engineer Di rector Corporate Manufacturing Ser vices Ex-Cell-O Corp major supplier aerospace pro ducts Fortune 500 company Ex-Cell-O also major manufactUrer automotive components machine tools ordinance ve hicles packaging systems plastic com ponents Larry recruited Ex-Cell-O right out college back 1959 first two years Ex-Cell-O involved extensive management training has since held various management positions within company up until present position reports directlyto Executive VP Larrys job provides opportunityto travel exten sively parts country working solutions difficult business manufac turing problems also provides Larry opportunity meet fellow modelers wherever goes An active RC flier Larry often packs gear him business trips Boasting young age 47 Larry hesitates tell anyone has modeling over 37 years very active Control Line Aerobatics SOs 60s glamor days someone ing air shows flying three Control Line airplanes once Remember Nats being held Naval Air Stations Larry attended events attended Plymouth Internats Now really telling age Larry extremely fortunate have mar ried lovelyyoung lady Evie possesses great patience tolerance hobby almost obsession him claims Larry will sprout wings someday actually fly Larry has owned Cessna 182 well several Sailplanes through112 Model Aviation out marriage have managed bring up four children through isnowacomputerengineerworkingfor Westinghouse second medical school third sophomore Michigan State last senior high school Larry still finds time run small company manufactures Radio Control model air plane kits performs design work builds necessary molds tooling recruits wife kids friends help out manufacturing busi ness small now rapidly growing Larry has just delivered new -scale model Starduster bi-plane Ivan Kristensen Canada flown upcoming Las Vegas Tournament Champions will marketed kit later fall Larry serves VP Skymasters local flying club maintains roster close 300 members can often found structing new members Larry also serves chairman club safety committee CDs two sanctioned AMA Pattern contests year elected District VII VP Larry will attend AMA Executive Council meetings strongly feels will bring meetings high degree professionalism will accurately represent needs desires membership District Lany does profess have platform campaign prefers become known guy gets job done lot hoopla no complaining lot hard work believes good communications mind will keep close ear what membership saying will keep informed what going behind scenes Larry used managing budgets much excess entire AMA budget feels will make valuable contribution management organization still keeping mind hobby enjoy Arkansas 0 Louisiana Monica Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aseoclate VICe Preeldefita Bo FriadI 5812 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WIllIam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleanariton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct Irving IX 75081 Lany Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleevllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 farmer saying modeler Sure saw little plane crash Didnt see four shots took gun bring down Ive got credit above sadistic joke Donnie Dubose Acadian RC Club Lafayette LA newsletter Crayfish Tales Besides report newsletter got nice letter Tim Langlinias telling about Cajun Nationals sche duled two-day meet after fine Saturday rains came night washed out Sunday flying Tim says rain five fliers showed up Sport Scale entries Sunday itwas agreed award trophies basis static scale judging way smart way handle potentially bad situation Contest Directors please take note Tim mentioned Ron Chidgey won Turnaround event flying newTurnaround Class Tar Baby Tony Stillman also Pensacola won Masters Class high point award Cajuns Lafay ette must really put fine meet draw contestants other AMA districts want thank Tim letter report also wish him very best second bout back surgery last three years Cajuns really rugged can handle 60 entries Pattern RC fly through three rounds day figure out still make model Scale fliers monsoon Sunday no wonder after thisTim have disc removed back now have received new 1984-85 AMA rule book Take little time thumb through admire tremen dous amount effort has gone same time try imagine what mess efforts fly other might rule book did exist Atthe same time try realize technical facts limits book have put together volunteers right yes book put together volunteers paid still pay regular AMA dues just part something fine volunteers sometimes make human mistakes slow down process getting out book must checked double-checked taking time Still few mistakes slip through will find some corrections new book page 121 July issue Model Aviation Re-read above paragraph self-important individuals just must gripe about tardiness book perhaps would better volunteer instead gripe dont send gripe certified mail ruin validity gripe mis spelling name District VIII newsletter editors reallytore VP AMA newsletter tardiness rule book sent copy news letter Certified Mail Return Receipt Requestedand spelled last name wrong please know name has spelled correctly issue magazine asfarbackas can remember next boo boo same fellow made send Contest DirectorApplication own behalf last name still misspelled think should have OKed application no accur ate Maybe will direct next contest enter Anyhow did OK application hoping would improve both attitude accuracy Summer officially District VIII days now running 1010 1020 no relief sight managed get hold photo will showyou what likely happen airplanes flying heat should happen fly too high toward sun am asking publisher print picture show just what softening effect sun has balsa wood Scale model Crusader fact dont keep models refrigerator rest summer family will understand thefrig too small getalargerone driving through District VIII summer keep speed up least 45 mph keep sticking sinking asphalt However need have no fear burningyour lips hot ice water because guy recipe ice water now running president using Ice Water Everyone part nf niMfnrm Does seem weather getting unpredictable antipeople time year country has worse tornados ever before Right now suffering serious drought just above us AMA Districts VI IX having terrifying floods entire Spring slate contests DistrictVl II grossly messed up high winds instance just attended Spring Fling Eastfield Boomers Dal las postponed April because 30- 35-mph winds Darn liars cant fly wind like lam particularly proud oftheGlideractivity has generated Dallas area Eastfield Boomers young beginners group Southwest Soaring League combination interested Soaring modelers mentioning particularly gliding activity Dallas area dontaim slightthe restof DistrictVlll Itis just Soaring both growing gaining skills faster anyplace else USA right now As rest District would wager weve got Soaring going among 10000 AMAers anywhere else country flat land have create own slopes stout cord strong rubberband Hey fellas explain wife girl friend what high start better also explain Glider winch some girl take along help get Glider up keep enthusiasm high level June 3rd Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers held very inter esting Pro-Am Soaring meeting ProAm ihe status pro amateur generally based honor system ladies gentlemen September 1984 113 will probably scoff tell modeler flew Scale model Crusader too close sun hot DIstrict VIII temperature 103 heat close proximity wIth suns rays can see can soften balsa wood old-timers suggest hot summer five-state District Vlliyou yourmaneuvenundera maximum alti tude no threefeet eightinches cooi might just take up indoor flyingl Dick Johnson photo arent amateurs generally two years less flying experience no contest experience pro anyone above experience level Teams chosen pro amateur pro could help am time during flight flying amateurs plane Scoring pro stricting precision relaxed rules amateur end four rounds pros highest score amateurs lowest score dropped really fun think everyone learned something Try * * * * * * Thats flight* * * * * * Colorado S Kansas S Noitroska 0 North Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aesoclate Vice Preeldenta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd univac Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8206 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 DIck Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1. Aurora CO 80015 Thn Mattem 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 816S Cloudas Sioux Fails 8057103 Prequsacy Cooidnator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 & Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 9228107 Evening 303 936-3266 Colorado Congratulations Harry Sutherland Bob Heathcote Grand Junction CO RC Modelers Harry Bob recently featured June issue Senior Voice monthly newspaper published distributed Colorado article shared early encounters full-scale aviation well model activities related both men enjoyed model aviation build ing flying instructing others assisting modeling activities local schools article complete picture Harry Bob holding model Harry newsletter editor club does great job Way go Harry Bob North Dakota Craig Schmidt president Basin Modelers Association Williston ND comes report indicating lots work new field following picture shows inter esting field rules sign Club member Dale Johnson right partner family busi ness produces monuments memorials tombstones Dale donated sign consists piece black African granite club rules engraved thereon accented gold silver inlay Estimated value over $1000 President Craig Schmidt left Nebraska Dallas Wilhelm Jr sends report Hastings Skylarks indicating extremely well-received mall show April Dallas says club has purchased several AMA video tapes put good use during show Over 85 models displayed lots club members got out information shared experiences over weekend show have large num berof youth involved club annual ly fly six 12 demonstrations various local regional civic groups celebra tions Skylarks annually co-host MidNebraska RC Pattern Championships Grand Island Modelers Sounds like lots great activities folks Im sure doing lots promote modeling positive lightkeep up good work short follow-up July District IX column may recall told Denver Mile-Hi RC Clubs activity raise funds Vanessa Bennett four-year-old sole survivor attack murder parents older sister Im happy report Mile-Hi club activity cooperation other Denver area clubs raised total $500 April forthe medical fund little Vanessa Modelers have fun nicest people Has club adopted school Contact Geoff Styles AMA HQ details should receive issue just prior Nats August 5-121984 Reno NV should great onesee Reno Arizona lorora ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presideat Darwin N Barns 8252 ETurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lao vegas NV 89107 Gl9nn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 63 12 Kenneth AveOrangevale CA95662 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95626 Phone 916 961-9603 attended Executive Council meeting AMA HQ Reston VA since last col umn Something really notable about meeting fact joint meeting chairmen various contest boards purpose hammer outa method getting rule book out time believe may have achieved major change dropping cross proposals still have till Septemberi stto get proposals just cant modify somebody elses later date lot transacted meeting wont use limited column space dwell wentto Las Vegas earlyMayto visitthe Las Vegas Radio Control Club invited club president Bob Larson also met airport club meets Dennys restaurant Las Vegas din ner arrangements no problem Attending meeting former Phoenix AVP Mike Lee Mike now lives Las Vegas nearlythe Assistant Editor magazine earlier year job got out USAF received offer firm Vegas area took second thoughts about East Coast winters showed club Jay Gerbers great FF film Adrift Air club members put up Circus Circus Hotel Some may aware owner Circus Circus modeler name Bill Bennett hes done lot hobby attended another BIRD club meeting Award Excellence club celebrat ing its 25th anniversary meeting held larger facility usually use good thing relocated crowd huge ran Honorary Member John Brodbeck Sr attendance also Dick Tichenor RCM made Honorary Member night Dale Willoughby yet another Honorary Member photograph ing whole event presented club plaque honoring 25 years existence wished well MyAVP Hawaii Al Tuttle writes recently mainland flew California met upwith Joe Bridi two drove Toledo Show Al 114 Model Aviation . V DickJohnson iong-timeAMAerfrom Dallas isa bonafide Inventor Because Dick knows dare buiid ordinary model airpiane Therefore month shows us latest rubberband-powered creation tissue-covered Scsi model V-163 keep thin wIng warping build heavy jig looking like tennis racket keep fiat paper tightening invented jig aircraft worked booth Joe stopped visited along way fun trip Al says chance fly club visited last month Joint Military RC Flyers Oceanside CA impressed site MyAVPintheSacramentoareachecked say didnt have news worth report ing says hes looking guys up invite him some ofyourdoings names Bob Kampmann address top column new AVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie writes activity tapering off enter hot summer build ing season Darwin did attend annual fly-in Central Arizona Model ers held atSedona AZ meet run Dick Scalf under no-cost registration mat fly much want time fly receive ticket toward raffle prizes given out conclusion Satur day evening bring own steak whatever everything else furnished including champagne After dinner night flying inter ested Darwin says transmitter impound run Ron Ropp did great job interesting new frequencies seemed outnumber old Remember Im available visit club prop line well work some thing out AMA booth has kept busy can schedule mall show write give dates Theres no cost ever AMA still has building fund drive Whenever visit club always have $5 lapel pins $10 patches Also would good time club get its name listed donor new HQ building Simply have treasurer hand check made out Building Fund bigger better Lots clubs have done now recognized through display names HQ THERMALS Alaska o osa C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameoclat Vice Preadents Al Culver Box 88 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachkey 4050 Four Ave. N Great Falla MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WIckilne P0 Box 823 Klamath Falla OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 lot Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Nats Reno August 5th through 12th clubs moved contests around would few conflicts As result exception RAMS Fun-Fly Auburn field August 5th nothing hap pens District Xl until 18th PASS holds LSF meet Blue Lake Park near Portland two days 1 8th & 19th same weekend Tn-City Modelers hold twoday Pattern Sport Scale event field near Kenniwick WA enjoy floatplanes CAMS club will hold floatplane Fun-Fly Coeur dAlene ID 18th 19th next weekend brings annual Hogs Hollow BBQ Fun-Fly MRRCS field near Puyallup As described before great get-together past indication will roasting going outside BBQ pit Camping possible isnt water will two Glider contests weekend 25th 26ththe NWSS will sponsor Calgary Alta Eugene Aeronautswill hold otherat EugeneThe Salem RC Pilots Association has scheduled two-day fun-fly field Turner OR also 25th 26th neighbors north RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern Contest Frys Corner BC interested get touch Chuck Daven port address Competition Calendar because seem remember either place date may change time read fact always wise check out listings have travel long way Right off bat September Farragut Fliers will hold two contests first two weekends September 1 2 will Soaring meet September 8 9 will Giant Scale Fly-in both held theirfield Farragut ID As hear fantastic field park avidly supported park management know Farragut group will best make enjoyable time Also 8th 9th Chilliwack Modelers will host floatplane fly-in Harrison Hot Springs BC People have gone give 4-star rating fly off beach right downtown much done make modelers enjoy staynot just club members also townspeople regular schedule very important Annual OMAS Fun-Fly Held 25th 26th August year anniversary dedication super field OMAS-1 made up members lean strongly toward very large planes meet open planes sizes ordinary landing gear yours floats bring enjoy best places fly either float regularly-equipped planes Food bever ages will available Verboort sausage worth trip site near Banks OR Also thinkthatGil Horstman will hostthe Intermountain Scale Builders contest again year low-key meet usually has theme such WW Golden Age extra points awarded planes meet requirements However air craft welcome mode flying FF orCL RC Held Gils north Spokane contest will August 19 ContactAVP Bruce Nelsonforup-to-the minute information According schedule FF activity light August 19th SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake 25th 26th Willamette Modelers Club will host Northwest FF Champion ships Parkers Field near Albany OR WMC will also host Silents Please O-T September 15th 16th same place As far know will no CL activity District Xl August September Northwest CL Scale Rally scheduled site announced later probably vicinity Vancouver BC Check AVP Dave Mullens better info very nextweekend September8-9 Raider Roundup 84 Washington State Control Line Championships Kent WA Contact Dave Mullensforthe latest information understandtherewill bethesameeventsas last year except will have no Rat Race O-T Stunt will added Ron Standley prez Marymoor club hint cleaning rubberbands oil Some use cornstarch problem get cornstarch off Ron advises someone suggested using kitty litter will absorb goop leave residue little later newsletter advises against used kitty litter point well-taken also advised use rubberbands few flights discard Thats good idea since usuallyfindthatyourbands too old no longer hold wing some high-G maneuver Word Idaho Sympo held Pocatello year success dont have results quality models very high different subjects en tered AVPAI Culver entered Culver Cadet figures MyrI Ingram aCanadair CL215 powered two Wankels has landing gear can removed offthe-water flying Stu Rhodes unusual Waco EPF6 took first place its class Hopefully Ill have report later maybe pictures Also Salmon RC Fliers Salmon ID recently dedicated new field honor Warren Holcomb Mr Holcomb passed away recently member Salmon club new field has asphalt taxiways well asphalt runway excellent pit facilities fliers attendance Montana Idaho forthe fun-fly dedication Montana group involved Jemco Scale Racing As understand require ments eithertheJemcO Sport Scale P-Si P-39 K&B 40 stock muffler 10/6 prop shortened pylon course 10 laps flying start Helena Great Falls possibly Missoula presently involved sounds like fun has definite advantage limiting certain aspects mightturn horsepower/special-design contest tends turn off just interested sport racing like development Super Sport Racing Circuit active Southern Oregon Based around Sig Supersport no modifications allowed single engine allowed Since single design race really turns out pilotvs pilot contest anyone interested get touch Dick Wickline AVP Klamath Falls OR pre-flight bird fly make sure that last hard landing didnt knock something loose Also fly friend something happens alone could turn out whole lot worse has Its summertime go out fly some thing latest show team schedule have Barons August11 thEEA FlyIn Priest River ID August 18thScout Jamboree Farragut State Park Farragut ID September 15 Deutsches Fest Odessa WA HAPPY FLYING September 1984 115 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Rons Book Back Indoor Fliers Welcome Second Edition Building & Flying Indoor Model Airplanes single effective tool intro duce teach confirm beginner ranks aeromodelers well-written wellillustrated book must book tells story well concentrates phase model airplane building/flying takes beginner way start through least moderately sophisti cated models losing beginners interest Furthermore its author must know what talking about have skill writer illustrator get across Ron Williams booksucceedsadmirablyin important requirements Ron tells beginner what Indoor flying about starts off delta-winged plastic-prop SRPSM Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model inspiring photographs ultra-clear drawings Ron taught archi tectural drawing Columbia University beginner told what doing howto Ron leadsthe beginnerthrough series progressively expert Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans microfilm models goes solidly Hand-Launched Gliders and-Flying Scale ans As have previously written Whew kid its Stickto book can make expert brings us final thing instruction book must have qualify single effective tool. k record successful modelers give credit book teacher too Ron Williams book Building & Flying door Model Airplanes has can name number fliers just Columbia Universitys Rotunda have / 0 benefited book point pride Mark Ferguson won pres tigious Henry Orzech Trophyas flierwho made progress during 1982-83 season Marks models have designs book own learned book what goal should order correct materials gather correct tools set up workshop what constituted quality course construct quality models book also provided Mark basics adjusting flying showed up Rotunda good models some idea selecting rubber winding expert fliers attracted him willing help advice Twice Mark has taken second place Pennyplane flying full-bore biplane Jaecks design against stiff competition bad beginnerwho learned book No matter capable individual book has good beginner succeed Somehow. Somehow have get book school town library Somehowwe ourselves have succeed doing Some have get help individuals power help us get book library school What Number OneThe books second edition has printed thisiuly cost $1495 will distributed nationally through bookstores Peregrine Smith Book ISBN-O-87905-161-2 can ordered local bookstore Oryou can send stamped self-addressed envelope pub lisher Gibbs Smith himself ask total cost copies shipped directly Send letter Gibbs M Smith Inc Peregrine Smith Books PO Box 667 Layton UT 84041 Number Two Lew Gitlow advises Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440 will begin shipping Augustasingle copy boxed postpaid two free plan sheets MS Easy B. regular price $1495 Or. $2000 MS will include aSlow Poke Easy B kit eithercase also get free illustrated 16-page catalog NumberThree case collector may want copy first edition send stamped self-addressed envelope toJohnJ Brown 13362 Fairmont Way Santa Ana CA 92705 Bill Hannan tells John has few copies still available Number Four ideas howwecan placethismostvaluablebookin nations city town libraries schools Go e next month 116 Model Aviation Io
Edition: Model Aviation - 1984/09
Page Numbers: 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116
From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L Executive Council Meeting Minutes Continued Due length minutes May 5 1984 AMA Executive Council meet in& unable print entirety last months issue remainder minutes follows including Appendi ces II page 107 XIV OMAHAWKS Worth reported after Omahawks legal counsel advised friend court brief proposed AMAs legal coun sel desired ex-president Omahawks wrote open letter AMA members criticizing AMA several subjects Itwas suggested rebuttal Mr Olsons criticism published Model Aviation Worth distributed draft version Council read comment upon approved Council authorize Worth send re sponse letter Mr Olson published ModelAviation 9 3 against 5 7 2 1 abstained EVP XV CONTEST DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS McGinnis asked other VPs ascertain own districts volume CD applications received recent past indicating abuse CD system may Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Five Students Five young people have awarded equal scholarships Sig Memorial Fund fund created honor memory Glen Sigafoose co-founder president Sig Manufacturing Company Montezuma IA Glen lost life 1980 crash Pitts Special biplane air show Contributions scholarship fund have come Sig Manufacturing Glens friends supporters administration fund handled AMA supplement basic Academy scholarship program happening terms excessive free memberships research needed de termine deterence desirable XVI LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE Noting American Society Associa tion Executives ASAE offers magazine entitled Leadership reasonable cost decided VPs inter ested subscribing could request same HQ have cost deducted budgets XVII AWARDS Two Superior Service Awards Fellowship Award approved pub licity follow after presentations XVIII FALL MEETING approved Fall Executive Council meeting shall held Toronto Canada probablyOctober2o-21 part joint meeting officers MAAC Model Aeronautic Association Canada XIX ADJOURNMENT meeting ended 105 am May 6 number items decid ed time-critical carried over Summer meeting August 13 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Any student AMA member has financial need may apply considera tion AMA scholarship winners auto matically eligible No set number winners picked year 1983 winners have received $500 award help advanced education SUSAN BROWN Stone Mountain GA very active model aviation family member Thermal Thumbs Atlanta Susan has flown Nats since 1980 winning first second third place trophies King George Contest 1980 1982 1983 Susan flew well enough gain second third place events An AMA member since 1976 Girl Scout 11 years active marching concert bands high school Susan earned place National Honor Society school Math Honor Club As student Dekalb Community College Clarkston GA working towards degree Business Administration efforts have already resulted being named Deans List KENNETH PURZYCKI Parsippany NJ graduated Parsippany Hills High School now student Old Domin ion University Norfoll4 VA majoring Computer Science interests grew up model aviation competitive swim ming computers As swimmer has won local regional national awards 1983 high school team won New Jersey State Championships Ken feels team efforts swimming have taught him valuable lessons cooperation encouragement As Control Line flier Garden State Circle Burners has avid competitor since 1979 won second place Precision Aeroba tics AMA Nats Since time has competed 1980 1982 Nats along several other local regional events winning first place trophies H father helped him develop interest model aircraft got him started competition four years old ROBERT BALDUS Des Moines IA has flying serious competition since 1980 won first place both Fast Slow Combat Minneapolis en joys model aviation family sport father twin brother Active high school cross country runner Boy Scout 10 years Robert made time work local restaurants earn funds finance further education Grad uating 12th out 336 students now engineering student Iowa State Ames PATRICK BALDUS also engineering student Iowa State has loved model avia tion several years flew Nats Lincoln NE both Fast Slow Combat high school member Honor Roll keen cross country runner Continued page 107 102 Model Aviation ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O Executive Director John Worth p Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski Executive Secretary Joyce Hager troiier Giseie Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Can Maroney Membership Director Carol Merfeid ic Relations Director Geoff Styiese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt Publications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojsiavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Know People time go meeting orashow ora contest invariably someone will ask questions about other officers some committee makeup frequently asked question Nats Execu tive Committee does get touch member Committee no secret about membership Nats Executive Committee just hap pens have never really thought would need publicize list So let clear air situation giving list defining basic function Committee HOMER SMITH r chairman also represents Free Flight interests Nats calls chairs meet ings issues reports sees generally going well planning subsequent Nats As Free Flight manager also has see people named various FF event directorships appoints category director sees equip ment available events mil lion other things need doing during meet BEV WISNIEWSKI represents Con trol Line interests Nats also category manager does same type things required Homer week meet have rather oversimplified role woman works --- off during meet DICKSONHEIMDickrepresentsthe Radio Control interests Nats also cate gory director RC has no less responsibility Homer Bev Perhaps some respects mainly due entry size RC BRYANTTHOMPSON Tommy facili ties manager required run site another equipment operation make sure equipment operational just make sure equipment exists Responsibility trailer full AMA equipment little nuts bolts needed keep events going falls Tommy JOHN WORTH John course HQ operative responsible seeing paperwork should should sets contracts arranges services gets ball rolling start meet istheguyyou have see crew members least have problem entry guy ultimate ly responsible financial accounting Nats guy Thursday Nats wants desperately collapse soft chair poolside cannot because pressure things yet done RON MORGAN CONTEST DI RECTOR guy final say Nats Da BOSS Trying define tasks like trying write Gone Wind longhand Contest Directors can just begin feel responsi bilities man has contend problems has resolve hour day Contest Directors will have satisfied knowing precious few people organization would tackle job like nearly well Ron THE COMMITTEE tions primarily put Nats people enjoy Sometimes miss mark bit whole hell ajob no pay None save very occasional person will walk up say thankyou Try mayeven feel better Butwait notthewhole Committee mentioned above nucleus group appointed Executive Coun cil manage operate Nats addi tion Executive Council has authorized Committee appoint up five others will function some specialist capacity such communications manager man power manager etc cannot give names five Committee has yet officially name func tions Perhaps after Nats can get name people get contact member Committee unless know person ally write care AMA HQ letter will forwarded promptly responsewill itswaytoyou quite rapidly Members Unite yearwe hold annual membership meeting during Nats week year no exception meeting discuss what has happened during previous year pat ourselves back wonderful job have done wait people bring us back earth very pointed questions cer tainly will brought up least hope want questions require further action will brought up resolution atthe first Executive Council meeting possible So Nats save Wednesday evening August 8 attend YOUR meeting help usto help meeting planned 8 pm atthe Conven tion Center room announced HQ area over 85000 members should expecting least couple hun dred folksto show up butmyguessis less 50 will attend Will missing Across Border Executive Council meets four times year generally discuss problems Academy hopefully resolve benefit majority Normally meetings held either HQ Reston VA conjunction some important event fall meeting will held Toronto Canada will first time EVER joint meeting AMA Model Aircraft Association Canada MAAC has happened very fortun ate having neighboring countryas closely allied Canada feel have lax having meeting years ago goals meeting explore possibility joint National Model Airplane Championships What other items should discuss would like input matter subject Canada just very enjoyable weekend fine country guest Frank Vicki Anderson show show much like US model airplane shows IMS WRAMS Toledo MACS etc although bit smaller scale due primarily lack space arena use quality models dis played number exhibitors get better year year blessed warm weather rather high winds kept heartiest skipping air show por tion Frank Vicki added some interest show year including ultra-light aircraft needed consider ing other excellent attractions inside Andersons can well proud re sults quite involved efforts Council As stated opening months column receive requests infor mation people positions some authority within Academy What better place carry discussions people going through list mem bers Executive Council better believe am going touch will running elected office within Academy year least until writings can have no influence outcome election want accused politicking anyone way following MY opinion of named may find single soul agrees statements JOHN BYRNE VP DISTRICT II John VP during 1975-78 ran President against Earl Witt 1978 again elected VP 1980 second term beginning 1981 attorney licensed New York State maybe others very capable member USPJA Pattern Scale judging very active activi ties District II As member Executive Council find him very attentive detail quite willing speak out regarding issues concerned about well-being Academy tends support issues will result holding line financially criticism actions Council meetings would motion made him worded such belongs legal brief less formal atmosphere meetings fine contributing member BOB UNDERWOOD VP DISTRICT VI Bob newer almost said younger members Council coming board Continued page 106 September 1984 103 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 isa view of Academy employees home office Reston VAa rare picture everybody onetime wantyou meetthem L- R HerbSiibermann magazine art director standing behind Herb Mike Adamson accounting clerk Carl WheeieyModi Aviation editor pubiisher Linda Brown administrative secretary Mike MacKenzie computer operations assistant behind Mike John Worth executive director Debbie Stowers Xerox fiim iibrarian Lou Ward public relations secretary incomparable Micheline Madison director competition services behind Mich Gloria Cook ciub secretary Giseie Jackson comptroiier Andrea Peterson pubilcations assistant Patty Chertoff ciub membership cierk behind Patty Doug Pratt speciai events director IJrmi Grosh microfilm clerk Shiriey Brown accounting cierk Vince Mankowski assistant executive director Sarah Ramsey stock clerk Jackie Zerm data entry clerk Gregg Chartrand buiiding manager Anthony Holmes maii/suppiy & services Diane Hawiey accounting assistant Mike Woodfoik membership coordinator Joyce Hager executive coordinator standing nextto Joyce Caroi Merfeid membership director Directly behind Caroi favorite peopie aimost invisible Debbie Dews contest sanctions secretary Next isCari Maroney director special services Geoff Styles pubiic reiatlons director end Hidden somewhere Trina Young membership cierk Kay Scheil plans seles/hobby shop service/typesetter Penny Hudson competition services secretary wonderful people ksep AMA HO going service organization keep happy 1 thought youd like meet began servingon theAMA Council 1972 closed out 1971 some 39000 members Today 1 984 will easily top 90000 members will never forget seeing old AMA HQ office 806 15th Street NW Washington DC no rugs floor ceiling low could easily reach up touch Desks typewriters metal file cabinets worn looking nothing matched FAQ efforts service organization top drawer same now few em ployees John Worth put together atopquality team eight nine employees Look picture above took two days ago Reston have about 40 employees modern equipment beautiful brick building own want meet wonderful people work AMA help make everything go Along Way over past 12 years must have done something right little Texas buddy Johnny Clemens says Its pride serving Its sure salary AMA District VPs EVP/Sec-Treas President get no salary work voluntarily want give financial sidelight AMA building paid yet members think still owe Big Bank $895000 principal Ac cording Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski will soon embark program pay off note call itMop Up Mortgage Mop Up Mortgage just getting underway Meanwhile Vince hinted anyone mails him much $25 will have name enshrined inside buildoP UP 7I 14OIiTGAG mg forever Anybody mails him $100 will get free mop also paying about $1 0000 month primenoteAsmallpieceofthisisapplied principal end 10 years have $500000 balloon note dont want wait long want pay off now Vernon Wallace Kingman AZ writes have four chances sign up new mem bers year no membership forms CDs concerned Open members should have least five blank membership cards Send some doing just Vernon have good idea Thanks being concerned Gene Wielms Clearwater FL writes have just moved Tampa area Control Liner am now looking RC Please mail list chartered clubs area way Gene Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes talk about safety being chairman AMA Safety Com mittee am sending two plastic-enclosed Safety Regulations lists appears need approach flying RC planes nearly same manner private plane flying Thank Charlie two preflight check lists mounted hard clear plastic best have ever seen will pass out Council next meeting Donald Weigt Madison WI writes quick note question June MA Yes AMA should continue supportAmer ican Control Line racing teams interna tional competition though few interested participants . Wly should FFer CLer join AMA join contests insurance AMA supposed represent American modelers just RC fraternity Lets alienate members removing few benefits have us d letter Donald agree will continue support CL FF international teams reminds newsletter editors should aware ourAMA Nation al Newsletter get need mail copy newsletter AMA HQ monthly exchange setup Also want items newsletter picked up reproduced N N need mail copy home Birmingham AL above address As editor fre quently feature interesting editorials cartoons features etc See next month 104 Model Aviation AMA HomeownersExecutive Directors Insurance CoverageView ProgramHO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Public Relations Director writ ing about insurance Shouldnt concerned general public sees sport model aviation what think model aviators Sure thats valid point view let suggest public relations also includes what Academy members think Academy does serve should people belong national organization Can offer betterservices still keep mem bership rates sight Insurance sound reason belong AMA have some assets want protect case problem basic AMA liability personal accident fire theft package does good job Now addition coverage because large organization paying lot basic protection also able offer other insurance coverage optional basis Thus through company provides basic coverage can offer homeowners insurance cases gives better coverage costs lot less coverage may already have addition offers primary coverage regarding model aircraft Alexander & Alexander insurer second largest independent agency world understands model aviation knows people sport have visited Nats regional contests local flying fields National Center Aeromodeling happy us appreciate safety-oriented approach modeling promotional efforts get people activity therefore constantly looking ways provide benefits mem bers Homeowners Insurance Program good example intended offer members might able get individually same time reduce exposure AMAs liability insurance coverage increased costs idea simply people buying home owners coverage buy AMAs insur ance company includes primary liabil ity coverage model aircraft need AMAs secondary coverage reduced costs affect AMA dues struc ture minimized overall effect can hold costs line providing membership benefits Heres what AMA homeowners pack age provides Firemans Fund Insurance Company writes policies Toll free number quotations espe ciallyforAMA members no obligation1 -800-652-4829 Firemans Fund local offices will handle claims Close immediate contact insured Replacement cost dwelling de preciated value Replacement cost contents de preciated value $300000 Comprehensive Personal Lia Way Were. Aswe looktoward AMAs 50th anniversary 1986 its fascinating note compared came 1940 example AMA total income just under $11000 ended year little over $1000 red next year income inched up $12611 AMA ended year $111 black Back membership dues SOC $100 SOC rubber-powered model fliers license $100 gas power difference represented extra cost insurance gas model fliers Back financial statement showed HQ salaries added up about $4000 Executive Director Secretary Techni cal Director Secretary-Stenographer clerical help pre-war World War II im mediately after war picture began change dramatically AMAs June 30 1946 financial statement half year showed jump membership dues income $33053 Administrative expense salaries weere identified separately just over $1 5000 Looking present situation al 90000 members 40 employees annual budget about $3 million own building valued over $1 million change less 50 years incredible 50th anniversary expect have over 100000 members theres good chance burn-the-mortgage campaign about turned successful building will debt-free borrow almost $1 million build head quarters/museum could pay off completely hurry could get average per member donation $10 average per club donation $100 bility coverage policies exclude aircraft accidents group models exclusion $2000 medical payments third party injuries can compensated need legal action $5000 ALL RISK models parts equipment wear tear nuclear dam age vermin flying crashes excluded highlights obvious items comparison present coverage phone call toll free num ber above will reveal whether can save money get coverage both com pared present homeowners policy can get lower premium no presently paying switching companies can benefit AMA case special toll free num ber will bring instant information account executivewillingly--no run around Thats basis new campaign get rid mortgage itcertainlywould fitting could enter second 50 years out way AMAs Olympics. big Control Line World Championships shaping up Chicopee MA site 83 85 Nats Twenty-one countries including Peoples Republic China have sent entry information event take place Westover Air Force Base September 17 through 22 Contestants coming other far away places too such New Zealand South Africa first time Control Line World Championships USA fact first time Western Hemisphere specific competition events held Speed Team Race Precision Aero batics Combat Someof top mod elers countrywill run events others will US teams So will great gathering best Control Liners around world once-in-a-lifetime opportunity see people read hear aobut no admission charge spectators everyone welcome athletic olympics going California summer its appropriate note modeling world champion ships similarly structured FAI Feder ation Aeronautique Internationale similar world olympic organization AMA equivalent US Olympic Commission teams selected similarly FAI countries major difference however model olympics held typically three per year 1984 thus have teams going France Scale Japan Indoor New England Control Line Next year well send teams Australia RC Soaring Netherlands RC Aerobatics Yugoslavia Free Flight Romania Space models possibly Canada RC Heli copters total international activity tremen dous its going year Funding AMA teams comes FAI budget based $1 allocation adult AMA member fund also covers sending US representatives annual FAI meetings international rules produced AMA members also have option increase ALL RISK coverage beyond $5000 level offered will no argu ments because model disappeared flying site unlocked vehicle Mys terious disappearance will covered addition model stepped 300-lb flying buddy driven over car will also covered What have got lose Absolutely nothing What have got gain Pos sibly great deal Ask quotation today success AMA program hinges members like get volved success AMA Home owners Insurance Program can great small based number members decide part participants will helping keep annual AMA membership dues under control spreadContinued next page September 1984 105 Homeowners Insurance Continued page 105 ing out insurance coverage another company share risk other words DO have nothing lose much gain members have found Homeowners Program offers much often less paying previously effect premium reduction amounts free AMA membership im proved coverage reduced potential cost AMAa fantastic combination Academy has responsibility work members end endeavor produce sensible balanced cost-effective useful programs benefit majority members basic thrust Homeowners Insurance Program may better what now have cost may less now paying program has primary covering model aircraft liability consider switching program no-cost phone call will let find out whether combination saving money and/or get ting better coverage will apply Try call 1-800-652-4829 White House Recognizes AMAs Adopt-A-School Program letter White House James K Coyne Special Assistantto President Reagan Private Sector Initiatives has asked details Academys Adopt-A-School Program program announced August 1983 issue Model Aviation page 101 opportunity AMA char tered clubs assist both young people educators communities Several chartered clubs have already con tacted National Center Aeromodel ing let us know involved selected school area benefit have yet decided come apart veryworthwhile effort re-printing theAugust 1983 article full Please read Discuss next club meeting Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs AdoptA-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacherwith programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given bythe club space per mits Show-and-tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion communityforthis public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school effort AMA clubAny problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community theirclub swilling playasmall part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involve ment human interest stories lfyourclub achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsoryou help aflying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service forthe future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long 106 Model Aviation overdue will happen unless take positive steps Adopt-A-School can vehicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification bya club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligibleforthe special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back yourcommunity model aviation opportunityto reduce yourtaxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?? Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can provide supporting brochures sample letter make easier approach local school need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start subscription Model Aviation right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation con structive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher his/her AMA number will rest Pres Column t pa gelO3 1983 teacher St Louis school system active RC Scale builder flier many-time member RC Scale team World Championships past president National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers severaltime event director Scale event atthe Nats wife Rae two daughters Ann Kathy have worked rightalongwith Bob various modeling functions continue support efforts Bob rather quiet member Coun cil generally speaks out subject darn good reason frequently contributes items agenda seems pay quite close attention discussions H voting record tends indi cate strong interest minimizing changes policy aint bad way to say rut certainly forthright people group appears very sincere Next month will give review trip China guest Peoples Repub lic China National Aero Club following issue will present opinion two Council members Till lets go flying Frank Garcher R chairman Hobby industry Aasoclatlons Model Aeronautics Division AMA Fellowship plaque receIved AMA Executive Director John Worth 1984 HiA annual meeting presntatlon made recognition Garchers manyyears hobby industry lead ership support AMA projecta Minutes May 5 1984 Executive Council Meeting Appendices II APPENDIX AMA/FAI PROGRAM OPERATING FUNDS Sources Funds 1 Membership allocation $1 00 Open membership 2 FAI Stamp sales net profit through sale FAI stamps 3 Donations specificallyearmarked FAI Operating Fund 4 AMA General Funds allocated Council action follows a The AMA Executive Director will prepare Annual FAI Operating Fund Budget illustrating projected income expense additional funding required specific amounts will au Ehonzed Executive Council action funds taken AMA general funds Operat ing Fund Budget presented approved last Council meeting preceding year question b Adjustments may required will subject Council action successive Coun cil meeting during FAI Operating Fund budget year Adjustments requiring additional funds will taken AMA general funds c The AMA President may determine addi tional expenditures may judge neces sary purpose will indicate amount designed Contingency Fund made part annual Operating Budget d US-hosted World Championships surplus e An AMA FAI Program fund-raising program will inaugurated administered HQ staff person designated Executive Director An AMA FAI Program fund-raising chairman will designated AMA President task will raise funds provide budget shortfall sources funds identified above Any short fall remaining after such fund-raising effort will nevertheless provided general funds except Executive Council takes other action Application Funds 1 NAA Franchise Fee related World Cham pionships hosting fees 2 US Team Expense AMA funding US teams requires Council authorization cate gories events a Definition team will specified FAI Sporting Code category event b Modification team makeup can effected Council action butwill never less speci fied FAI 3 US Team Expenses Covered a Entry Fee including lodging meals duration meet b Apex airfare principal airport nearest his/her home principal airport nearesttheWorld Championships site c Team practice maximum three days World Championships sites d Model box transportation up 80% actual cost 4 Other Expenses a US World Champions AMA members 3 above b AMA-hosted World Championships continental US general policy such ex penses will maintained follows i An AMA offerto host aWorld Championships will based breakeven business plan becomputed mostconservative partici pant projection additional 10% con tingency factor ii Only special expense incurred byAMA HQ will charged AMA-hosted event Staff travel per diem printing patches decals pins memorabilia special out-of-town expenses local transportation etc UsualAMAstaff salariesare charged well normal office function expense HQ personnel participation AMAhosted World Championships shall subject approval President request Executive Director 5 FAI Meeting Expense a Three categories FAI meeting expense Continued page 102 recognized i AMA National Officer FAI meeting participa tion ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee member iii AMA staff observer guest witness other designated bytheAMA President notto exceed three people per year b Funding FAI Meeting Expense i AMA National Officer AMA general funds ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee memberfrom AMA general funds iii AMA staff other presidential deter mination Council approval request Council member simple majority Council approval AMA general funds 6 FAI Contingency Fund Disposition fund discretion AMA President Other Considerations Program Participant Funds Funds generated specific FAI program participants entry fees donations other sources under control appropriate team selection com mittee management funds receipt deposit disbursement banking account ing periodic reports will AMA HQ staff Funds having running balance excess $2500 will earn interest determined bytheAMA Comp troller amounts excess $2500 AMA Executive Council Surveillance Coun cil member will designated monitor FAI Operating Fund will report fund situation Council meeting AMA FAI Operating Fund Management management administration related account ing functions account routine matter AMA general functions under direction AMA Executive Director Fund Surplus DeflcitAny Fund surplus carried forward nextyear acomponent determining budget deficit isto carried following year similarly APPENDIX II jANUARY 1 1984 Start cycle january 1 through September 1 c Propo sals accepted HQ numbers sends copies Chairman/Coordinator review com ments breakdown sub-parts Return HQ distribution CB members activ ity continuous throughout period SEPTEMBER 11984 Postmarkcutoff date new proposals September 1 through September 15 ew approval basic proposals completed CB Chairman/Coordinator Basic propo sals submitted forpublication ModelAvation SEPTEMBER 13 1984 line submitting basic proposals publication Model Aviation OCTOBER1984 HQ Chairman/Coordinator prepare Initial Vote NOVEMBER 1 1984 l Aviation mailed general membership December issue Model Aviation containing Basic Proposals distributed Comments general membership accepted reviewed DECEMBER 11984 ends Initial Vote CB members Complete Initial Vote December 15 postmark deadline JANUARY 15 1985 Deadline submit refined proposals publication Tabulate distribute vote results propo salsthatpasswithCBcommentstOCB members FEBRUARY 1985 rman/Coordinator deter mines final wording proposals MARCH 1985 l issue Model Aviation containing refined proposals mailed mem bership APRIL 1985 ents revised proposals accepted general membership MAY 11985 ends final vote toCB members MAY 151985 mark deadlinecomplete final vote HQ Chairman/Coordinator tabulate Final Vote publish synopsis new rules JULY1985 Manuscript new rule bookis gener ated Nats AUGUST 1985- Nats OCTOBER 1985 Review typeset proofread galleys NOVEMBER 1985 e-up print DECEMBER 1985 e new rule book Scholarship Winners Continued page 102 relaxation enjoys collecting postage stamps Patrick ranked upper 5% class graduation Through hard work school leisure time Patrick came member Talented Gifted TAG Club achieved Eagle Scout rank ing Boy Scouts America FABIO CAMPANA Newburgh NY following course Aeronautical Engineer ing Syracuse University NY Graduating Valley Central High School top 5% 18th out 337 students Fablo wants make contribution future aero space high school named National Honor Society school Spanish Beta Tau Honor Societies won varsity award ski team Other school activities included marching band chess club photography editor year book spare time pursued music photography scouting model aviation earned rank Eagle Scout eight years ago still found time fly RC contests resulting several first second third place trophies Asa member SOURS club has active modeler several years wish young people good fortune college careers Sig Manu facturing Academy proud play small part assisting deserving students Congratulations Aviator Contest See June1984 issue ModelAviation page 101 detailsor write AMA Competing models Scale flying nonflying model must representafull-size airplane built flown between 1915 1935 models will judged appearance accur acy details faithful full-size airplane workmanship Dates contest August 16 through September 6 following participating shopping malls partial listing will supply entry forms will have listing malls next month Alabama Eastwood Mall Suite 220 Eastwood Mall Birmingham AL 35210 California Anaheim Plaza 500 N Euclid St Anaheim CA 92801 Court yard Mall 550 Deep Valley Dr Rolling H ills Estates CA 90274 Puente Hills Mall 449 Puente H ills Mall City Industry CA 91748 Flarin Center 6117 Florin Rd Sacramento CA 95823 Santa Rosa Plaza 235 Santa Rosa Plaza Santa Rosa CA 95401 Colo rado Mall Bluffs 3650 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs CO 80907 Illinois Park Forest September 1984 107 Plaza 14 Plaza Suite 4 Park Forest IL 60466 Maryland Prince Georges Plaza 3500 East West Highway Hyattsville MD 20782 Michigan North land Center BC-2 Concourse B Southfield MI 48075 Missouri River Roads Mall 120 River Roads Mall St Louis MO 63136 Nevada Shoppers Square 370 Cassazza Dr Reno NV 89502 New Jersey Garden State Plaza Rts 4 & 7 P0 Box 8373 Paramas NJ 07952 New York Lat ham Circle Mall 800 New Loudon Rd Latham NY 12110 Green Acres Mall 2034 Green Acres Mall Valley Stream NY 11581 Midtown Plaza 300 Midtown Tower Rochester NY 14604 Ohio Euclid Square Mall 100 Euclid Sq Euclid OH 44132 Great Northern Mall 4999 Great Northern Mall North Olmstead OH 44070 Oregon Clackamas Town Center 1093 Clackamas Town Center 12000 SE 82nd Ave Portland OR 97266 Pennsylvania Monroeville Mall 300 Monroeville Mall Pittsburgh PA 15146 Tennessee Hickory Ridge Mall 6075 Winchester Rd Memphis TN 38115 Texas Seminary South Mall 653 Seminary South Ft Worth TX 76115 Sharpstown Center P0 Box 36201 Houston TX 77236 Ceseecticet Mare acresens Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ammoclat Vice Preadents Chris BallIng 36 Stewart Dr. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 MaIn Street Nashua Nil 03080 Dennis Poisons RFO 1 Gardner ME 04345 Don Kraflt P0 Box 1828 73 Heritage Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnllt 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 next big event District will Control Line World Championships being held Westover AFB September 17 through 21 first on-site planning meet ing held Westover com bination Military Affairs Chicopee Chamber Commerce meeting Vince Mankowski attended AMA HQ outlined planning require ments meet Again Col Roy Ayers Jr base commander will genial host have attended World Championship urge make effort attend first World Champion ship held n District will 21 countries attending very colorful affair opening ceremony compris ing raising countrys flag national anthem being played Al though Control Line may spe cialty urge attend see worlds best competitors action looking volunteer help have time desire please contact Roman Polaski 203 749-9743 conjunction meeting held Westover Geoff Styles AMAs PR Director made contact local news media well news media Boston set up PR meet George McGinnis Ken Edanovich attended District George appointed coordinator help way possible teams coming through Boston think nice gesture always good have helping hand enter foreign country Again make effort attend am sure would enjoy very much District Meeting Due business commitments will able attend District Meeting will ably chaired Chris Balling Associate VP Rhode Island turn will have attendance AVPs possible will Control Line Helicopter demonstrations chance exchange ideas problems may improve operation Academy District District indoor Activities Westover Air Force Base site very successful Indoor meet Yankee Indoor Championships held June 18th meet jointly sponsored Tech Model Aircrafts Glastonbury Aero Modelers meet co-directed Ray Harlan George Armstead outstanding turnout of34 contestants coming far away Rochester NY Philadelphia PA 10 events held over $750 prizes offered prizes featured merchandise special etched glasses bore contestants name date event placed quite surprised walking floor com pete WW II Mass Launch event Jerry Wagner past has very active Pylon circles What difference see Jerry fly slow-flying Indoor Scale mod els vs previous experience flying high-speed Radio Control Pylon event Jerry biggest collector prizes four firsts second third Master Indoor Flier Pete Andrews came up Newierseywith wife Georgia took two first places two second places After losing Mike Ship air vent hangar roof Pete rallied paper ship place second AMA Stick L-R George Armstead Ray Harlan co CDs Yankee indoor Championships holding etched glasses used prizes WW WW II Mass Launch events spectacular models first ap pearing involved frantic dog fight soon settled graceful machines between couple smoothly-flying endur ance machines 108 Model Aviation Control Line World Championships plan ning meeting WestoverApB Military Affairs Committee Chicopee Chamber Commerce AMA representatives L Chris Bailing recelvlngflrstplacetrophyfor Empire State Championships held Saratoga SprIngs NY Larry Olsen co CD Adam Sattier picture two Chriss children rooted dad throughout two-day meet Chriss Pattern expertise increasing rapidly Jerry Wagner winning Coresir WW ii category plane Yankee Indoor ChampionshIps Jon Harlan holding record-breaking Helicopter used Yankee indoor Championships national record set Jon Harlan young son Ray Junior Category Ill Helicopter flight 6 mm 18 sec Both Ray Harlan George Armstead wish extend grateful thanks Col Roy Ayers Jr Westover base commander making fine site available has developed best Indoor site New England New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 226-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Eiffei Aeromodelers P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froeilch Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts being written Saturday June 9 temperature hovering around 1000 mark high 1030 has forecast tomorrow invitation PARCS Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society shall again sit flight judge 17th Annual Scale Contest held Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn some folks modeler types may sound like draining experience characters look forward such occa sions prospect pleasant After having done Seguin TX Nats daily temperature readings around 1180 tomorrow should repre sent pleasantly tolerable experience comparison Speaking judges Nats hope shall see goodly number East Coast competitors Reno August brings main thrust discussion ie Faint Heart Neer Won Fair Trophy just plain ol give try What am saying too out shy away flying Nats mistaken belief flying prowess ofNats quality Forget no such thing elite group competitors exclusion otherAMA members Nats has specifically designed have suggestions over years should pre-N ats qual ifying competitions limited number non-eliminated survivors should allowed compete greatclassic AMA has clung philosophy great annual event belongs us can fly safely can rejoice Academys determination keep just way Sure some competitors always seem wind up upper ranks winners think got Certainly because divinely otherwise ordained win ners doubt whether congenital endowments conducive victory yours have become winners deserve did practice practice practice can make same way way have attended Nats would like enumerate competed know whereof speak say room new comer winners circle please count yourself out Try competing Natsif notthis yearat Reno certainlyin 1985 Westover AFB Getting over Nats phobia greatest problemnot necessarily flying ability Once get official Nats flight two under belt way subsequent Nats will feel ease relaxed knowledge actual veteran Nats flier able fly safely course put off until able way goodness sake dont let Natsconceptalonekeepyoufrom tryngGo nowget feet wet Staten Island Armed Forces Day Airshow Thanks enterprising president Richmond Model Flying Club Larry Katz enthusiastic support club Staten Island ModelersOld Man Weather went down drain May 19 Armed Forces Day impressive observance occasion became ac complished fact year upon previous annual presentations worthy Staten Island modelers show impres sive demonstration model aviation its favorable light static display fea tured well-executed craft shape size flying expertly safely handled speeches formative obligingly brief ubiqui tous leader John Grigg flew Lockport NY occasion shown traditional aplomb front ultra-light later dismantled carted home station wagon Wonderful age living what shot eloquent Larry Katz on-mike Harbingers Spring Two annual model aircraft contests along first robin signalled advent Spring central area District Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Jamesburg NJ May 20 other Rhinebecklassic presented bythe Mid-Hudson RC Society Cole Palen Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY First show Bud Roane Ed Balo holding down judges chairs Jersey Coast rally now am pleased present two prominent officials Rhinebecklassic Messrs DJAmodeo afellow barrister Royce Simmons Ray Juschkus AVP Long Island attended AMA HQ dedication Reston VA produced pictorial record chat RC pioneer Dr Walt Good Out-Takes Borrowing bit Hollywood jargon hereby initiate new department column consisting unusual photographs topics have heretofore come light First AMA personality holding gold-gilted shovel HQ September 1984 109 ground-breaking ceremonies through extraordinary ie poor photography ap pears have lost head put accurately half thereof correct answer shall give thanks men tion name column hope have future District II reports keep sharp eye wits about now GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amaccata Vice Pesaidarsta Joe Elben 38980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heflman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shekey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdalo PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 5424406 Im vacation trip New England being written will have short month will also have send handwritten isnt typewriter within miles seems like Im Heaven problem has popping up pretty regularly lately District Ill no standard solution exists within present structure seems quite often club breaks up group leaving establishes new flying site too close original group its simple form seems easy handle new group obviously wrong flying too close other flying site situation seldom simple What original site closed reopened after establishment new site What two groups un aware others existence As crazy seems happens What club chartered other isnt What isnt club individual flying own property What t if. Asyou can see problems possibilities seemingly endless solutions seemingly non-existent establish system determining group individuals fault what should AMA about AMA organi zation court such can advise guide members clubs Charter membership expulsion drastic penalty AMA could apply case probably wouldnt solve problem anyway Its obvious need establish some guidelines avoid situations future expect Executive Council will have address problem near future now need follow some com mon sense guidelines establishing flying sites willing negotiate other group resolve conflicts looking new flying site stay least three miles known flying field Check hobby dealers area locate existing sites including old Charlie flies farm over doesnt belong club else fails fields established before anyone realizes proximinity try reach agreement restrict field different group frequencies would work particularly well problem individual own property else fails call flying site man HQ Geoff Styles help resolving problem involving flying sites Delaware ricl oh Colombia Ined h Carolina Virgin DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prasidensta Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20570 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News vA 23606 DIII Helms 2000 Tyvols Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancoln 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlotlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane MockavIlle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 25301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 continuing concern District IV well elsewhere general lack young people coming sport question ever same get young people interested develop interest sufficient period time keep years past number things hobby going exist now Can some things reinstituted todays soci ety attitudes people change view aviation same 40 years ago notwithstanding huge crowds Air Space Museum other depositories historical aircraft crowds looking historical relics something current interest case need develop some sort status people can relate some manner probably wise consider what going sport past time available almost daily basis something dealing model aviation full-scale flying due some might suppose glamorous years Second World War No due very widespread public interest field aviation public awareness encouraged media day remember long before big-eyed monster watch today Can remember newspapers such Pittsburgh Post Gazette carried model aircraft column Sunday edi tion sponsored competition Can remember could go newsstand get number model aviation publications now lot newsstands no longer exist ones around part drug store chains stuck corner part bookstore some shopping mall carry anything interest Occasionally possible find aviation magazine such Flying Ultra-Light model avia tion? very often place gets chance seeing model aircraft magazine hobby shop some times problem thatthere few hobby shops anymore particular area 70 miles Hobby shops time another centers recruiting hobby Remember stopping way home school existence of passed history owners died retired no around pick up ball can youngster go see what offered today has no access publica tions no hobby shop explore remains members clubs gets right down say because ones position visible Can clubs organized really job getting young people sport difficult reason being thatthemajorityoftheclubschartered AMA Radio Control clubs Nowwe have cadre expensive difficult portion sport RC everyone necessarily interest few Free Flight Indoor Control Line clubs around lot individu als enough get people large scale interested aspects Yet chance sport makes aspects desirable Somehow need get chartered clubs regard less specialty size get involved helping people start part sport does interest means need represent parts sport static displays other events probably great need Academy develop poster type can placed schools public buildings shops etc multi-color format space print local club name contact person has understood lot club effort would have support posting sort would need answer questions provide guidance newcomer very interesting letter J Frank Wood president Meade Modelers would like quote part Meade Modelers primarily fun-fly group flies out Fort Meade MD 110 Model Aviation club has annual Fourth ofJulyAir Show Fort major event year Very important club Mufflers 900/u model fuel burned via sport engines weekend fliers Most flying fields lost lost due noise generated same engines Now guy flying Sweet Stik skipping lunches buy fuel cannot/will invest tuned pipe four-stroker should old K&B 40 comes muffler Some stock specialty mufflers little nothing really abate noisethey just direct seems manufacturers would make effort fill need rather spending entire R&D budget squeezing 50 rpm out specialty racing engine contest circuit guys spend lot money state-of-the-art hardware grassroots types foundation hobby could exist without us nowhere need 24000 rpm engine fly Kadet club hobby desperately need quiet sport-engine muffler preferably costs less engine guy brings up old saw thateffective mufflers kill too much power tell him go soak quiet ride Ill getthe next larger size engineSunday flying has no max dis placement rule may agree everying Frank has say think some merit Alabama Florida Georgia issippi Puerto Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 208 879-5550 Ameocate Vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4 166 Pony Dr Sniyma TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston Sc 29405 Arthur Johnoon 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00888 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 FIfth St Shallmar FL 32579 Harry Sherani P0 Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone MountaIn GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 8488 Palatks FL 32077 Frequency Coordlnator Burnla FIelds P0 Box 1083 StrIckland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Bob Stewart Memphis Prop Busters rough day flying recently Actually Bobs flying wasnt involvedhis planes Bob loaned aSkylarkto Ron Brockmire Jemco AT-6 Jim Prillaman man aged put both planes same space same time Jim Burns Rocket City RC Club H untsville AL says ultra-light movement getting replicas could good subjects Scale projects Replicas replicas According Brandon Model Flyer Brandon FL May contest almost alostcauseThirteen contestants showed up contest club two workers short Roger Linda Cooley happened drive up information joining club initiated club helping call some effective way get things quieter Mufflers have large part question well other consid erations Perhaps time well upon us thatwe AMA need tocommitourselves time effort cost really explor ing noise coming up solutions manufacturers willing what ever reason bring about quiet operation relatively equipment need see can find solutions provide guidelines products live commun ity makes impossible legally oper ate model engine someone files noise complaint local authorities take measurement corner property find excess 65Dba after 5 pm subject fine Try liv ing means no operation city time Dowe need suppression sound bet Sorry happens soapbox time discouraging see little progress along two lines have contradic tion sorts also very much need young people keep together yet same time losing flying sites means have tell new re cruits now have no place let flythat new Free Flight Control Line Radio Control model anxious see perform am willing take suggestions see can transformed action contest club doesnt waste time putting new members work Congratulations Columbus/Ft Ben ning RC Flyers being chosen Club-of-theMonth Model Airplane News magazine District V happens located part country known liquid refresh ment sometimes referred white light nin Well Plane Factory Miami FL offering some White Litenin low calorie version drinking stuff its new blend fuel youre interested call Tom Nelson 305 255-5457 Bobby Jones claims active Control Line Stunt Aerobatics flier Co lumbus GA about lose distinc tion teaching son Tommy 10 years old fly Bobby supports PAMPA big way sent dues twice just make sure got mailing list Pro Stunt News can get Pro StuntNews mailing $700 PAMPA 329 Lincoln P1 Brooklyn NY 11238 Southeastern Scale Championships sponsored Broward County RC Asso ciation Florida drew 26 entries competition tough Well among con testants five qualified Scalemasters three won Tangerine three won Nationals also plenty sportsmanship Ramon Torres first awarded first place trophy Giant Scale discovered scoring error pointed out handed trophy Dave Platt Ramon still close second Jimmy Scroggins CD annual event Knox County RC Club recently con gratulated Richard Von Hatten making solo flight Ordinarily would particularly newsworthy Richards wife Ste phanie however building Little Stick learning fly too Thats newsworthy good news reports Memphis Model Market rousing success Action Hob bies Hobby Lobby Bridi Aircraft MidAmerica H&B among others spe cial prices would blow doors off someone put will bigger better next year says Buddy Hord vice pres ident Memphis RC Club clubs president has just elected Fellow American Institute Architects again proves modelers good people Illinois ana S Kentucky oori VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Amacciate Vice Preadente Loren HoIm 843 HIll Brook Quincy IL 82301 WIllIam Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smhhvllie MO 84089 WIllIam G Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48708 Stan Watson 3402 HIckory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 BIll Zlmmer Box 72 yarns IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 864 Grancheater St LexIngton KY 40505 Afunnythinghappened onthewaytothis columnI have much material can handle long haul suppose thats good because certainly indicates large amount Sixer activity last weekend May brought about rewarding experience jour neyed Glenview Naval Air Station join Chicago-area modelers Navy Open House Through efforts Giant Aircraft Specialists underthe leadership Rene Fardoux Glenview echoed sound modeling first time since 1972 picture below Lt Cmdr Peplow Capt Sessions base commander Rene survey scene following open ing ceremony Capt Sessionsthrew out first plane l balsa variety appropriately stamped name H elIcat hangar variety modeling dis plays set up including manufacturers static display RC models types AMA booth During two days thousands passed through area manyoohs andahs well 6347812 questions Fortunately us manning booths 6347811 answers never did understand what man wanted RC simulator got workout hangar well Whydo keep crashingthat electronic model September1984 111 Out apron generous supply full-scale aircraft graced area way old-timer modern equipment Both days whenever full-scale activity taking place air filled assorted models shapes sizes Sailplanes giant scale slow fast type flown rIot profes sional show-team-type presentation rather general modeler presenting hobby way revealed enthusiasm expertise buddy box introduced goodly number tkrill us enjoy Chicago Circle Cutters provided al continuous flying two days types flown very few popular trainer-types flown buddy handle handle built John Korbus Elden Lynch design used Circle Cutters Al Herda intro duce budding modeler thrills flying Note safety thong used along double handle capability Also note intense concentration tongue corner mouth A drill hall featured quiet sound rubber-power gracefully carrying types Indoor models toward ceiling call Charlie Sotich Don Lindley pro duced bevy Aeronuts spent hours helping round out three-discipline presentation public Del Ogren pro vided model used introduce smaller spectators thrill launching thpir own model first time thrill able meet Chicago-area modelers share experience Golly legs worn knees voice hoarse number AMA membership forms handed out new modelers directed clubs area nifty map contact numbers Greater Chicago Radio Control Association representatives Thank developing program contacts knows maybe could Glenview Nats future Welcome Charles Reed Ill KCRC Kansas City area Contest Board member Radio Control Aerobatics Char lie remembers modeling career begin ning 1956 Pat wife remembers 1959 Whoever right Charlie has competitive Pattern flier time As member NSCRA Masters program participant has experienced program hard tube roll button Welcome Charlie Please note appoint ment comes spite fact idea scale its something found fish now ably Im al lowed Bob Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro lOl4Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdiah 841 OGlenwood N Golden Valley MN 56427 Ruasell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring4494TanglewoodTrStJoseph M149085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 63711 Ron Seara 132 S Roalyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Prequency Coordinator Pate Waters 117 C Main upper Level Northoille Ml 48167 Phone Day 313348-0086 Evening 31314374244 reason am extending cour tesy District VII vice presidential nomi nees make themselves visible column am unsure time will able undertake another term busi ness conditions allow will run again require step aside weve got least two good men shooting job Either way should good race LARRY PHILLIPS Rochester Ml has thrown hat ringto run forthe office District VII Vice President Larry graduate Aeronaut ical Engineer Di rector Corporate Manufacturing Ser vices Ex-Cell-O Corp major supplier aerospace pro ducts Fortune 500 company Ex-Cell-O also major manufactUrer automotive components machine tools ordinance ve hicles packaging systems plastic com ponents Larry recruited Ex-Cell-O right out college back 1959 first two years Ex-Cell-O involved extensive management training has since held various management positions within company up until present position reports directlyto Executive VP Larrys job provides opportunityto travel exten sively parts country working solutions difficult business manufac turing problems also provides Larry opportunity meet fellow modelers wherever goes An active RC flier Larry often packs gear him business trips Boasting young age 47 Larry hesitates tell anyone has modeling over 37 years very active Control Line Aerobatics SOs 60s glamor days someone ing air shows flying three Control Line airplanes once Remember Nats being held Naval Air Stations Larry attended events attended Plymouth Internats Now really telling age Larry extremely fortunate have mar ried lovelyyoung lady Evie possesses great patience tolerance hobby almost obsession him claims Larry will sprout wings someday actually fly Larry has owned Cessna 182 well several Sailplanes through112 Model Aviation out marriage have managed bring up four children through isnowacomputerengineerworkingfor Westinghouse second medical school third sophomore Michigan State last senior high school Larry still finds time run small company manufactures Radio Control model air plane kits performs design work builds necessary molds tooling recruits wife kids friends help out manufacturing busi ness small now rapidly growing Larry has just delivered new -scale model Starduster bi-plane Ivan Kristensen Canada flown upcoming Las Vegas Tournament Champions will marketed kit later fall Larry serves VP Skymasters local flying club maintains roster close 300 members can often found structing new members Larry also serves chairman club safety committee CDs two sanctioned AMA Pattern contests year elected District VII VP Larry will attend AMA Executive Council meetings strongly feels will bring meetings high degree professionalism will accurately represent needs desires membership District Lany does profess have platform campaign prefers become known guy gets job done lot hoopla no complaining lot hard work believes good communications mind will keep close ear what membership saying will keep informed what going behind scenes Larry used managing budgets much excess entire AMA budget feels will make valuable contribution management organization still keeping mind hobby enjoy Arkansas 0 Louisiana Monica Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aseoclate VICe Preeldefita Bo FriadI 5812 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WIllIam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleanariton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct Irving IX 75081 Lany Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleevllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 farmer saying modeler Sure saw little plane crash Didnt see four shots took gun bring down Ive got credit above sadistic joke Donnie Dubose Acadian RC Club Lafayette LA newsletter Crayfish Tales Besides report newsletter got nice letter Tim Langlinias telling about Cajun Nationals sche duled two-day meet after fine Saturday rains came night washed out Sunday flying Tim says rain five fliers showed up Sport Scale entries Sunday itwas agreed award trophies basis static scale judging way smart way handle potentially bad situation Contest Directors please take note Tim mentioned Ron Chidgey won Turnaround event flying newTurnaround Class Tar Baby Tony Stillman also Pensacola won Masters Class high point award Cajuns Lafay ette must really put fine meet draw contestants other AMA districts want thank Tim letter report also wish him very best second bout back surgery last three years Cajuns really rugged can handle 60 entries Pattern RC fly through three rounds day figure out still make model Scale fliers monsoon Sunday no wonder after thisTim have disc removed back now have received new 1984-85 AMA rule book Take little time thumb through admire tremen dous amount effort has gone same time try imagine what mess efforts fly other might rule book did exist Atthe same time try realize technical facts limits book have put together volunteers right yes book put together volunteers paid still pay regular AMA dues just part something fine volunteers sometimes make human mistakes slow down process getting out book must checked double-checked taking time Still few mistakes slip through will find some corrections new book page 121 July issue Model Aviation Re-read above paragraph self-important individuals just must gripe about tardiness book perhaps would better volunteer instead gripe dont send gripe certified mail ruin validity gripe mis spelling name District VIII newsletter editors reallytore VP AMA newsletter tardiness rule book sent copy news letter Certified Mail Return Receipt Requestedand spelled last name wrong please know name has spelled correctly issue magazine asfarbackas can remember next boo boo same fellow made send Contest DirectorApplication own behalf last name still misspelled think should have OKed application no accur ate Maybe will direct next contest enter Anyhow did OK application hoping would improve both attitude accuracy Summer officially District VIII days now running 1010 1020 no relief sight managed get hold photo will showyou what likely happen airplanes flying heat should happen fly too high toward sun am asking publisher print picture show just what softening effect sun has balsa wood Scale model Crusader fact dont keep models refrigerator rest summer family will understand thefrig too small getalargerone driving through District VIII summer keep speed up least 45 mph keep sticking sinking asphalt However need have no fear burningyour lips hot ice water because guy recipe ice water now running president using Ice Water Everyone part nf niMfnrm Does seem weather getting unpredictable antipeople time year country has worse tornados ever before Right now suffering serious drought just above us AMA Districts VI IX having terrifying floods entire Spring slate contests DistrictVl II grossly messed up high winds instance just attended Spring Fling Eastfield Boomers Dal las postponed April because 30- 35-mph winds Darn liars cant fly wind like lam particularly proud oftheGlideractivity has generated Dallas area Eastfield Boomers young beginners group Southwest Soaring League combination interested Soaring modelers mentioning particularly gliding activity Dallas area dontaim slightthe restof DistrictVlll Itis just Soaring both growing gaining skills faster anyplace else USA right now As rest District would wager weve got Soaring going among 10000 AMAers anywhere else country flat land have create own slopes stout cord strong rubberband Hey fellas explain wife girl friend what high start better also explain Glider winch some girl take along help get Glider up keep enthusiasm high level June 3rd Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers held very inter esting Pro-Am Soaring meeting ProAm ihe status pro amateur generally based honor system ladies gentlemen September 1984 113 will probably scoff tell modeler flew Scale model Crusader too close sun hot DIstrict VIII temperature 103 heat close proximity wIth suns rays can see can soften balsa wood old-timers suggest hot summer five-state District Vlliyou yourmaneuvenundera maximum alti tude no threefeet eightinches cooi might just take up indoor flyingl Dick Johnson photo arent amateurs generally two years less flying experience no contest experience pro anyone above experience level Teams chosen pro amateur pro could help am time during flight flying amateurs plane Scoring pro stricting precision relaxed rules amateur end four rounds pros highest score amateurs lowest score dropped really fun think everyone learned something Try * * * * * * Thats flight* * * * * * Colorado S Kansas S Noitroska 0 North Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aesoclate Vice Preeldenta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd univac Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8206 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 DIck Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1. Aurora CO 80015 Thn Mattem 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 816S Cloudas Sioux Fails 8057103 Prequsacy Cooidnator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 & Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 9228107 Evening 303 936-3266 Colorado Congratulations Harry Sutherland Bob Heathcote Grand Junction CO RC Modelers Harry Bob recently featured June issue Senior Voice monthly newspaper published distributed Colorado article shared early encounters full-scale aviation well model activities related both men enjoyed model aviation build ing flying instructing others assisting modeling activities local schools article complete picture Harry Bob holding model Harry newsletter editor club does great job Way go Harry Bob North Dakota Craig Schmidt president Basin Modelers Association Williston ND comes report indicating lots work new field following picture shows inter esting field rules sign Club member Dale Johnson right partner family busi ness produces monuments memorials tombstones Dale donated sign consists piece black African granite club rules engraved thereon accented gold silver inlay Estimated value over $1000 President Craig Schmidt left Nebraska Dallas Wilhelm Jr sends report Hastings Skylarks indicating extremely well-received mall show April Dallas says club has purchased several AMA video tapes put good use during show Over 85 models displayed lots club members got out information shared experiences over weekend show have large num berof youth involved club annual ly fly six 12 demonstrations various local regional civic groups celebra tions Skylarks annually co-host MidNebraska RC Pattern Championships Grand Island Modelers Sounds like lots great activities folks Im sure doing lots promote modeling positive lightkeep up good work short follow-up July District IX column may recall told Denver Mile-Hi RC Clubs activity raise funds Vanessa Bennett four-year-old sole survivor attack murder parents older sister Im happy report Mile-Hi club activity cooperation other Denver area clubs raised total $500 April forthe medical fund little Vanessa Modelers have fun nicest people Has club adopted school Contact Geoff Styles AMA HQ details should receive issue just prior Nats August 5-121984 Reno NV should great onesee Reno Arizona lorora ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presideat Darwin N Barns 8252 ETurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lao vegas NV 89107 Gl9nn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 63 12 Kenneth AveOrangevale CA95662 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95626 Phone 916 961-9603 attended Executive Council meeting AMA HQ Reston VA since last col umn Something really notable about meeting fact joint meeting chairmen various contest boards purpose hammer outa method getting rule book out time believe may have achieved major change dropping cross proposals still have till Septemberi stto get proposals just cant modify somebody elses later date lot transacted meeting wont use limited column space dwell wentto Las Vegas earlyMayto visitthe Las Vegas Radio Control Club invited club president Bob Larson also met airport club meets Dennys restaurant Las Vegas din ner arrangements no problem Attending meeting former Phoenix AVP Mike Lee Mike now lives Las Vegas nearlythe Assistant Editor magazine earlier year job got out USAF received offer firm Vegas area took second thoughts about East Coast winters showed club Jay Gerbers great FF film Adrift Air club members put up Circus Circus Hotel Some may aware owner Circus Circus modeler name Bill Bennett hes done lot hobby attended another BIRD club meeting Award Excellence club celebrat ing its 25th anniversary meeting held larger facility usually use good thing relocated crowd huge ran Honorary Member John Brodbeck Sr attendance also Dick Tichenor RCM made Honorary Member night Dale Willoughby yet another Honorary Member photograph ing whole event presented club plaque honoring 25 years existence wished well MyAVP Hawaii Al Tuttle writes recently mainland flew California met upwith Joe Bridi two drove Toledo Show Al 114 Model Aviation . V DickJohnson iong-timeAMAerfrom Dallas isa bonafide Inventor Because Dick knows dare buiid ordinary model airpiane Therefore month shows us latest rubberband-powered creation tissue-covered Scsi model V-163 keep thin wIng warping build heavy jig looking like tennis racket keep fiat paper tightening invented jig aircraft worked booth Joe stopped visited along way fun trip Al says chance fly club visited last month Joint Military RC Flyers Oceanside CA impressed site MyAVPintheSacramentoareachecked say didnt have news worth report ing says hes looking guys up invite him some ofyourdoings names Bob Kampmann address top column new AVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie writes activity tapering off enter hot summer build ing season Darwin did attend annual fly-in Central Arizona Model ers held atSedona AZ meet run Dick Scalf under no-cost registration mat fly much want time fly receive ticket toward raffle prizes given out conclusion Satur day evening bring own steak whatever everything else furnished including champagne After dinner night flying inter ested Darwin says transmitter impound run Ron Ropp did great job interesting new frequencies seemed outnumber old Remember Im available visit club prop line well work some thing out AMA booth has kept busy can schedule mall show write give dates Theres no cost ever AMA still has building fund drive Whenever visit club always have $5 lapel pins $10 patches Also would good time club get its name listed donor new HQ building Simply have treasurer hand check made out Building Fund bigger better Lots clubs have done now recognized through display names HQ THERMALS Alaska o osa C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameoclat Vice Preadents Al Culver Box 88 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachkey 4050 Four Ave. N Great Falla MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WIckilne P0 Box 823 Klamath Falla OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 lot Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Nats Reno August 5th through 12th clubs moved contests around would few conflicts As result exception RAMS Fun-Fly Auburn field August 5th nothing hap pens District Xl until 18th PASS holds LSF meet Blue Lake Park near Portland two days 1 8th & 19th same weekend Tn-City Modelers hold twoday Pattern Sport Scale event field near Kenniwick WA enjoy floatplanes CAMS club will hold floatplane Fun-Fly Coeur dAlene ID 18th 19th next weekend brings annual Hogs Hollow BBQ Fun-Fly MRRCS field near Puyallup As described before great get-together past indication will roasting going outside BBQ pit Camping possible isnt water will two Glider contests weekend 25th 26ththe NWSS will sponsor Calgary Alta Eugene Aeronautswill hold otherat EugeneThe Salem RC Pilots Association has scheduled two-day fun-fly field Turner OR also 25th 26th neighbors north RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern Contest Frys Corner BC interested get touch Chuck Daven port address Competition Calendar because seem remember either place date may change time read fact always wise check out listings have travel long way Right off bat September Farragut Fliers will hold two contests first two weekends September 1 2 will Soaring meet September 8 9 will Giant Scale Fly-in both held theirfield Farragut ID As hear fantastic field park avidly supported park management know Farragut group will best make enjoyable time Also 8th 9th Chilliwack Modelers will host floatplane fly-in Harrison Hot Springs BC People have gone give 4-star rating fly off beach right downtown much done make modelers enjoy staynot just club members also townspeople regular schedule very important Annual OMAS Fun-Fly Held 25th 26th August year anniversary dedication super field OMAS-1 made up members lean strongly toward very large planes meet open planes sizes ordinary landing gear yours floats bring enjoy best places fly either float regularly-equipped planes Food bever ages will available Verboort sausage worth trip site near Banks OR Also thinkthatGil Horstman will hostthe Intermountain Scale Builders contest again year low-key meet usually has theme such WW Golden Age extra points awarded planes meet requirements However air craft welcome mode flying FF orCL RC Held Gils north Spokane contest will August 19 ContactAVP Bruce Nelsonforup-to-the minute information According schedule FF activity light August 19th SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake 25th 26th Willamette Modelers Club will host Northwest FF Champion ships Parkers Field near Albany OR WMC will also host Silents Please O-T September 15th 16th same place As far know will no CL activity District Xl August September Northwest CL Scale Rally scheduled site announced later probably vicinity Vancouver BC Check AVP Dave Mullens better info very nextweekend September8-9 Raider Roundup 84 Washington State Control Line Championships Kent WA Contact Dave Mullensforthe latest information understandtherewill bethesameeventsas last year except will have no Rat Race O-T Stunt will added Ron Standley prez Marymoor club hint cleaning rubberbands oil Some use cornstarch problem get cornstarch off Ron advises someone suggested using kitty litter will absorb goop leave residue little later newsletter advises against used kitty litter point well-taken also advised use rubberbands few flights discard Thats good idea since usuallyfindthatyourbands too old no longer hold wing some high-G maneuver Word Idaho Sympo held Pocatello year success dont have results quality models very high different subjects en tered AVPAI Culver entered Culver Cadet figures MyrI Ingram aCanadair CL215 powered two Wankels has landing gear can removed offthe-water flying Stu Rhodes unusual Waco EPF6 took first place its class Hopefully Ill have report later maybe pictures Also Salmon RC Fliers Salmon ID recently dedicated new field honor Warren Holcomb Mr Holcomb passed away recently member Salmon club new field has asphalt taxiways well asphalt runway excellent pit facilities fliers attendance Montana Idaho forthe fun-fly dedication Montana group involved Jemco Scale Racing As understand require ments eithertheJemcO Sport Scale P-Si P-39 K&B 40 stock muffler 10/6 prop shortened pylon course 10 laps flying start Helena Great Falls possibly Missoula presently involved sounds like fun has definite advantage limiting certain aspects mightturn horsepower/special-design contest tends turn off just interested sport racing like development Super Sport Racing Circuit active Southern Oregon Based around Sig Supersport no modifications allowed single engine allowed Since single design race really turns out pilotvs pilot contest anyone interested get touch Dick Wickline AVP Klamath Falls OR pre-flight bird fly make sure that last hard landing didnt knock something loose Also fly friend something happens alone could turn out whole lot worse has Its summertime go out fly some thing latest show team schedule have Barons August11 thEEA FlyIn Priest River ID August 18thScout Jamboree Farragut State Park Farragut ID September 15 Deutsches Fest Odessa WA HAPPY FLYING September 1984 115 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Rons Book Back Indoor Fliers Welcome Second Edition Building & Flying Indoor Model Airplanes single effective tool intro duce teach confirm beginner ranks aeromodelers well-written wellillustrated book must book tells story well concentrates phase model airplane building/flying takes beginner way start through least moderately sophisti cated models losing beginners interest Furthermore its author must know what talking about have skill writer illustrator get across Ron Williams booksucceedsadmirablyin important requirements Ron tells beginner what Indoor flying about starts off delta-winged plastic-prop SRPSM Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model inspiring photographs ultra-clear drawings Ron taught archi tectural drawing Columbia University beginner told what doing howto Ron leadsthe beginnerthrough series progressively expert Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans microfilm models goes solidly Hand-Launched Gliders and-Flying Scale ans As have previously written Whew kid its Stickto book can make expert brings us final thing instruction book must have qualify single effective tool. k record successful modelers give credit book teacher too Ron Williams book Building & Flying door Model Airplanes has can name number fliers just Columbia Universitys Rotunda have / 0 benefited book point pride Mark Ferguson won pres tigious Henry Orzech Trophyas flierwho made progress during 1982-83 season Marks models have designs book own learned book what goal should order correct materials gather correct tools set up workshop what constituted quality course construct quality models book also provided Mark basics adjusting flying showed up Rotunda good models some idea selecting rubber winding expert fliers attracted him willing help advice Twice Mark has taken second place Pennyplane flying full-bore biplane Jaecks design against stiff competition bad beginnerwho learned book No matter capable individual book has good beginner succeed Somehow. Somehow have get book school town library Somehowwe ourselves have succeed doing Some have get help individuals power help us get book library school What Number OneThe books second edition has printed thisiuly cost $1495 will distributed nationally through bookstores Peregrine Smith Book ISBN-O-87905-161-2 can ordered local bookstore Oryou can send stamped self-addressed envelope pub lisher Gibbs Smith himself ask total cost copies shipped directly Send letter Gibbs M Smith Inc Peregrine Smith Books PO Box 667 Layton UT 84041 Number Two Lew Gitlow advises Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440 will begin shipping Augustasingle copy boxed postpaid two free plan sheets MS Easy B. regular price $1495 Or. $2000 MS will include aSlow Poke Easy B kit eithercase also get free illustrated 16-page catalog NumberThree case collector may want copy first edition send stamped self-addressed envelope toJohnJ Brown 13362 Fairmont Way Santa Ana CA 92705 Bill Hannan tells John has few copies still available Number Four ideas howwecan placethismostvaluablebookin nations city town libraries schools Go e next month 116 Model Aviation Io
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From AMA HQ Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents L Executive Council Meeting Minutes Continued Due length minutes May 5 1984 AMA Executive Council meet in& unable print entirety last months issue remainder minutes follows including Appendi ces II page 107 XIV OMAHAWKS Worth reported after Omahawks legal counsel advised friend court brief proposed AMAs legal coun sel desired ex-president Omahawks wrote open letter AMA members criticizing AMA several subjects Itwas suggested rebuttal Mr Olsons criticism published Model Aviation Worth distributed draft version Council read comment upon approved Council authorize Worth send re sponse letter Mr Olson published ModelAviation 9 3 against 5 7 2 1 abstained EVP XV CONTEST DIRECTOR APPLICATIONS McGinnis asked other VPs ascertain own districts volume CD applications received recent past indicating abuse CD system may Sig Memorial Scholarships Awarded Five Students Five young people have awarded equal scholarships Sig Memorial Fund fund created honor memory Glen Sigafoose co-founder president Sig Manufacturing Company Montezuma IA Glen lost life 1980 crash Pitts Special biplane air show Contributions scholarship fund have come Sig Manufacturing Glens friends supporters administration fund handled AMA supplement basic Academy scholarship program happening terms excessive free memberships research needed de termine deterence desirable XVI LEADERSHIP MAGAZINE Noting American Society Associa tion Executives ASAE offers magazine entitled Leadership reasonable cost decided VPs inter ested subscribing could request same HQ have cost deducted budgets XVII AWARDS Two Superior Service Awards Fellowship Award approved pub licity follow after presentations XVIII FALL MEETING approved Fall Executive Council meeting shall held Toronto Canada probablyOctober2o-21 part joint meeting officers MAAC Model Aeronautic Association Canada XIX ADJOURNMENT meeting ended 105 am May 6 number items decid ed time-critical carried over Summer meeting August 13 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Any student AMA member has financial need may apply considera tion AMA scholarship winners auto matically eligible No set number winners picked year 1983 winners have received $500 award help advanced education SUSAN BROWN Stone Mountain GA very active model aviation family member Thermal Thumbs Atlanta Susan has flown Nats since 1980 winning first second third place trophies King George Contest 1980 1982 1983 Susan flew well enough gain second third place events An AMA member since 1976 Girl Scout 11 years active marching concert bands high school Susan earned place National Honor Society school Math Honor Club As student Dekalb Community College Clarkston GA working towards degree Business Administration efforts have already resulted being named Deans List KENNETH PURZYCKI Parsippany NJ graduated Parsippany Hills High School now student Old Domin ion University Norfoll4 VA majoring Computer Science interests grew up model aviation competitive swim ming computers As swimmer has won local regional national awards 1983 high school team won New Jersey State Championships Ken feels team efforts swimming have taught him valuable lessons cooperation encouragement As Control Line flier Garden State Circle Burners has avid competitor since 1979 won second place Precision Aeroba tics AMA Nats Since time has competed 1980 1982 Nats along several other local regional events winning first place trophies H father helped him develop interest model aircraft got him started competition four years old ROBERT BALDUS Des Moines IA has flying serious competition since 1980 won first place both Fast Slow Combat Minneapolis en joys model aviation family sport father twin brother Active high school cross country runner Boy Scout 10 years Robert made time work local restaurants earn funds finance further education Grad uating 12th out 336 students now engineering student Iowa State Ames PATRICK BALDUS also engineering student Iowa State has loved model avia tion several years flew Nats Lincoln NE both Fast Slow Combat high school member Honor Roll keen cross country runner Continued page 107 102 Model Aviation ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 AMA HQ SERVICES STAFF 0O Executive Director John Worth p Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski Executive Secretary Joyce Hager troiier Giseie Jackson etition Services Director Micheline Madison ial Services Director Can Maroney Membership Director Carol Merfeid ic Relations Director Geoff Styiese Special Events Manager Douglas Pratt Publications Director Carl R Wheeley Administrative Coordinator Bob Vojsiavek a General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney Asst General Counsel Jack Smith Know People time go meeting orashow ora contest invariably someone will ask questions about other officers some committee makeup frequently asked question Nats Execu tive Committee does get touch member Committee no secret about membership Nats Executive Committee just hap pens have never really thought would need publicize list So let clear air situation giving list defining basic function Committee HOMER SMITH r chairman also represents Free Flight interests Nats calls chairs meet ings issues reports sees generally going well planning subsequent Nats As Free Flight manager also has see people named various FF event directorships appoints category director sees equip ment available events mil lion other things need doing during meet BEV WISNIEWSKI represents Con trol Line interests Nats also category manager does same type things required Homer week meet have rather oversimplified role woman works --- off during meet DICKSONHEIMDickrepresentsthe Radio Control interests Nats also cate gory director RC has no less responsibility Homer Bev Perhaps some respects mainly due entry size RC BRYANTTHOMPSON Tommy facili ties manager required run site another equipment operation make sure equipment operational just make sure equipment exists Responsibility trailer full AMA equipment little nuts bolts needed keep events going falls Tommy JOHN WORTH John course HQ operative responsible seeing paperwork should should sets contracts arranges services gets ball rolling start meet istheguyyou have see crew members least have problem entry guy ultimate ly responsible financial accounting Nats guy Thursday Nats wants desperately collapse soft chair poolside cannot because pressure things yet done RON MORGAN CONTEST DI RECTOR guy final say Nats Da BOSS Trying define tasks like trying write Gone Wind longhand Contest Directors can just begin feel responsi bilities man has contend problems has resolve hour day Contest Directors will have satisfied knowing precious few people organization would tackle job like nearly well Ron THE COMMITTEE tions primarily put Nats people enjoy Sometimes miss mark bit whole hell ajob no pay None save very occasional person will walk up say thankyou Try mayeven feel better Butwait notthewhole Committee mentioned above nucleus group appointed Executive Coun cil manage operate Nats addi tion Executive Council has authorized Committee appoint up five others will function some specialist capacity such communications manager man power manager etc cannot give names five Committee has yet officially name func tions Perhaps after Nats can get name people get contact member Committee unless know person ally write care AMA HQ letter will forwarded promptly responsewill itswaytoyou quite rapidly Members Unite yearwe hold annual membership meeting during Nats week year no exception meeting discuss what has happened during previous year pat ourselves back wonderful job have done wait people bring us back earth very pointed questions cer tainly will brought up least hope want questions require further action will brought up resolution atthe first Executive Council meeting possible So Nats save Wednesday evening August 8 attend YOUR meeting help usto help meeting planned 8 pm atthe Conven tion Center room announced HQ area over 85000 members should expecting least couple hun dred folksto show up butmyguessis less 50 will attend Will missing Across Border Executive Council meets four times year generally discuss problems Academy hopefully resolve benefit majority Normally meetings held either HQ Reston VA conjunction some important event fall meeting will held Toronto Canada will first time EVER joint meeting AMA Model Aircraft Association Canada MAAC has happened very fortun ate having neighboring countryas closely allied Canada feel have lax having meeting years ago goals meeting explore possibility joint National Model Airplane Championships What other items should discuss would like input matter subject Canada just very enjoyable weekend fine country guest Frank Vicki Anderson show show much like US model airplane shows IMS WRAMS Toledo MACS etc although bit smaller scale due primarily lack space arena use quality models dis played number exhibitors get better year year blessed warm weather rather high winds kept heartiest skipping air show por tion Frank Vicki added some interest show year including ultra-light aircraft needed consider ing other excellent attractions inside Andersons can well proud re sults quite involved efforts Council As stated opening months column receive requests infor mation people positions some authority within Academy What better place carry discussions people going through list mem bers Executive Council better believe am going touch will running elected office within Academy year least until writings can have no influence outcome election want accused politicking anyone way following MY opinion of named may find single soul agrees statements JOHN BYRNE VP DISTRICT II John VP during 1975-78 ran President against Earl Witt 1978 again elected VP 1980 second term beginning 1981 attorney licensed New York State maybe others very capable member USPJA Pattern Scale judging very active activi ties District II As member Executive Council find him very attentive detail quite willing speak out regarding issues concerned about well-being Academy tends support issues will result holding line financially criticism actions Council meetings would motion made him worded such belongs legal brief less formal atmosphere meetings fine contributing member BOB UNDERWOOD VP DISTRICT VI Bob newer almost said younger members Council coming board Continued page 106 September 1984 103 Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 isa view of Academy employees home office Reston VAa rare picture everybody onetime wantyou meetthem L- R HerbSiibermann magazine art director standing behind Herb Mike Adamson accounting clerk Carl WheeieyModi Aviation editor pubiisher Linda Brown administrative secretary Mike MacKenzie computer operations assistant behind Mike John Worth executive director Debbie Stowers Xerox fiim iibrarian Lou Ward public relations secretary incomparable Micheline Madison director competition services behind Mich Gloria Cook ciub secretary Giseie Jackson comptroiier Andrea Peterson pubilcations assistant Patty Chertoff ciub membership cierk behind Patty Doug Pratt speciai events director IJrmi Grosh microfilm clerk Shiriey Brown accounting cierk Vince Mankowski assistant executive director Sarah Ramsey stock clerk Jackie Zerm data entry clerk Gregg Chartrand buiiding manager Anthony Holmes maii/suppiy & services Diane Hawiey accounting assistant Mike Woodfoik membership coordinator Joyce Hager executive coordinator standing nextto Joyce Caroi Merfeid membership director Directly behind Caroi favorite peopie aimost invisible Debbie Dews contest sanctions secretary Next isCari Maroney director special services Geoff Styles pubiic reiatlons director end Hidden somewhere Trina Young membership cierk Kay Scheil plans seles/hobby shop service/typesetter Penny Hudson competition services secretary wonderful people ksep AMA HO going service organization keep happy 1 thought youd like meet began servingon theAMA Council 1972 closed out 1971 some 39000 members Today 1 984 will easily top 90000 members will never forget seeing old AMA HQ office 806 15th Street NW Washington DC no rugs floor ceiling low could easily reach up touch Desks typewriters metal file cabinets worn looking nothing matched FAQ efforts service organization top drawer same now few em ployees John Worth put together atopquality team eight nine employees Look picture above took two days ago Reston have about 40 employees modern equipment beautiful brick building own want meet wonderful people work AMA help make everything go Along Way over past 12 years must have done something right little Texas buddy Johnny Clemens says Its pride serving Its sure salary AMA District VPs EVP/Sec-Treas President get no salary work voluntarily want give financial sidelight AMA building paid yet members think still owe Big Bank $895000 principal Ac cording Assistant Executive Director Vince Mankowski will soon embark program pay off note call itMop Up Mortgage Mop Up Mortgage just getting underway Meanwhile Vince hinted anyone mails him much $25 will have name enshrined inside buildoP UP 7I 14OIiTGAG mg forever Anybody mails him $100 will get free mop also paying about $1 0000 month primenoteAsmallpieceofthisisapplied principal end 10 years have $500000 balloon note dont want wait long want pay off now Vernon Wallace Kingman AZ writes have four chances sign up new mem bers year no membership forms CDs concerned Open members should have least five blank membership cards Send some doing just Vernon have good idea Thanks being concerned Gene Wielms Clearwater FL writes have just moved Tampa area Control Liner am now looking RC Please mail list chartered clubs area way Gene Charlie Spear Mocksville NC writes talk about safety being chairman AMA Safety Com mittee am sending two plastic-enclosed Safety Regulations lists appears need approach flying RC planes nearly same manner private plane flying Thank Charlie two preflight check lists mounted hard clear plastic best have ever seen will pass out Council next meeting Donald Weigt Madison WI writes quick note question June MA Yes AMA should continue supportAmer ican Control Line racing teams interna tional competition though few interested participants . Wly should FFer CLer join AMA join contests insurance AMA supposed represent American modelers just RC fraternity Lets alienate members removing few benefits have us d letter Donald agree will continue support CL FF international teams reminds newsletter editors should aware ourAMA Nation al Newsletter get need mail copy newsletter AMA HQ monthly exchange setup Also want items newsletter picked up reproduced N N need mail copy home Birmingham AL above address As editor fre quently feature interesting editorials cartoons features etc See next month 104 Model Aviation AMA HomeownersExecutive Directors Insurance CoverageView ProgramHO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations Public Relations Director writ ing about insurance Shouldnt concerned general public sees sport model aviation what think model aviators Sure thats valid point view let suggest public relations also includes what Academy members think Academy does serve should people belong national organization Can offer betterservices still keep mem bership rates sight Insurance sound reason belong AMA have some assets want protect case problem basic AMA liability personal accident fire theft package does good job Now addition coverage because large organization paying lot basic protection also able offer other insurance coverage optional basis Thus through company provides basic coverage can offer homeowners insurance cases gives better coverage costs lot less coverage may already have addition offers primary coverage regarding model aircraft Alexander & Alexander insurer second largest independent agency world understands model aviation knows people sport have visited Nats regional contests local flying fields National Center Aeromodeling happy us appreciate safety-oriented approach modeling promotional efforts get people activity therefore constantly looking ways provide benefits mem bers Homeowners Insurance Program good example intended offer members might able get individually same time reduce exposure AMAs liability insurance coverage increased costs idea simply people buying home owners coverage buy AMAs insur ance company includes primary liabil ity coverage model aircraft need AMAs secondary coverage reduced costs affect AMA dues struc ture minimized overall effect can hold costs line providing membership benefits Heres what AMA homeowners pack age provides Firemans Fund Insurance Company writes policies Toll free number quotations espe ciallyforAMA members no obligation1 -800-652-4829 Firemans Fund local offices will handle claims Close immediate contact insured Replacement cost dwelling de preciated value Replacement cost contents de preciated value $300000 Comprehensive Personal Lia Way Were. Aswe looktoward AMAs 50th anniversary 1986 its fascinating note compared came 1940 example AMA total income just under $11000 ended year little over $1000 red next year income inched up $12611 AMA ended year $111 black Back membership dues SOC $100 SOC rubber-powered model fliers license $100 gas power difference represented extra cost insurance gas model fliers Back financial statement showed HQ salaries added up about $4000 Executive Director Secretary Techni cal Director Secretary-Stenographer clerical help pre-war World War II im mediately after war picture began change dramatically AMAs June 30 1946 financial statement half year showed jump membership dues income $33053 Administrative expense salaries weere identified separately just over $1 5000 Looking present situation al 90000 members 40 employees annual budget about $3 million own building valued over $1 million change less 50 years incredible 50th anniversary expect have over 100000 members theres good chance burn-the-mortgage campaign about turned successful building will debt-free borrow almost $1 million build head quarters/museum could pay off completely hurry could get average per member donation $10 average per club donation $100 bility coverage policies exclude aircraft accidents group models exclusion $2000 medical payments third party injuries can compensated need legal action $5000 ALL RISK models parts equipment wear tear nuclear dam age vermin flying crashes excluded highlights obvious items comparison present coverage phone call toll free num ber above will reveal whether can save money get coverage both com pared present homeowners policy can get lower premium no presently paying switching companies can benefit AMA case special toll free num ber will bring instant information account executivewillingly--no run around Thats basis new campaign get rid mortgage itcertainlywould fitting could enter second 50 years out way AMAs Olympics. big Control Line World Championships shaping up Chicopee MA site 83 85 Nats Twenty-one countries including Peoples Republic China have sent entry information event take place Westover Air Force Base September 17 through 22 Contestants coming other far away places too such New Zealand South Africa first time Control Line World Championships USA fact first time Western Hemisphere specific competition events held Speed Team Race Precision Aero batics Combat Someof top mod elers countrywill run events others will US teams So will great gathering best Control Liners around world once-in-a-lifetime opportunity see people read hear aobut no admission charge spectators everyone welcome athletic olympics going California summer its appropriate note modeling world champion ships similarly structured FAI Feder ation Aeronautique Internationale similar world olympic organization AMA equivalent US Olympic Commission teams selected similarly FAI countries major difference however model olympics held typically three per year 1984 thus have teams going France Scale Japan Indoor New England Control Line Next year well send teams Australia RC Soaring Netherlands RC Aerobatics Yugoslavia Free Flight Romania Space models possibly Canada RC Heli copters total international activity tremen dous its going year Funding AMA teams comes FAI budget based $1 allocation adult AMA member fund also covers sending US representatives annual FAI meetings international rules produced AMA members also have option increase ALL RISK coverage beyond $5000 level offered will no argu ments because model disappeared flying site unlocked vehicle Mys terious disappearance will covered addition model stepped 300-lb flying buddy driven over car will also covered What have got lose Absolutely nothing What have got gain Pos sibly great deal Ask quotation today success AMA program hinges members like get volved success AMA Home owners Insurance Program can great small based number members decide part participants will helping keep annual AMA membership dues under control spreadContinued next page September 1984 105 Homeowners Insurance Continued page 105 ing out insurance coverage another company share risk other words DO have nothing lose much gain members have found Homeowners Program offers much often less paying previously effect premium reduction amounts free AMA membership im proved coverage reduced potential cost AMAa fantastic combination Academy has responsibility work members end endeavor produce sensible balanced cost-effective useful programs benefit majority members basic thrust Homeowners Insurance Program may better what now have cost may less now paying program has primary covering model aircraft liability consider switching program no-cost phone call will let find out whether combination saving money and/or get ting better coverage will apply Try call 1-800-652-4829 White House Recognizes AMAs Adopt-A-School Program letter White House James K Coyne Special Assistantto President Reagan Private Sector Initiatives has asked details Academys Adopt-A-School Program program announced August 1983 issue Model Aviation page 101 opportunity AMA char tered clubs assist both young people educators communities Several chartered clubs have already con tacted National Center Aeromodel ing let us know involved selected school area benefit have yet decided come apart veryworthwhile effort re-printing theAugust 1983 article full Please read Discuss next club meeting Proposal AMA Public Relations Department suggests AMA chartered clubs AdoptA-School community adop tion would involve purchasing $30 full AMA membership using club funds teacher school math science indus trial arts Club members could assist teacherwith programs involving model avia tion model aircraft benefit students Model flying demonstrations various types could given bythe club space per mits Show-and-tell sessions could part teaching sessions demonstrate skills fun gained through model aviation possible school Model Aviation Club could founded three people required Benefits AMA Club would get good recogni tion communityforthis public-spirited effort Community governments control much land request flying site would received positive atmosphere local government knew school effort AMA clubAny problems related noise other complaints would heard much sympathetic forum due clubs helpful attitude Requirements Club members could agree support schedule minimum hours would required work teacher clubs have shift workers could avail able during day Other members work daytime hours could perhaps provide some Saturday morning time school students club no reason load fall heavily person group persons club overall membership recognizes benefits community theirclub swilling playasmall part program PR Values local newspapers radio TV normally looking community involve ment human interest stories lfyourclub achieves its goal helps local students im prove scholastic standings math science bound get recognition may find another local group will sponsoryou help aflying site should remember club flying field can experience some guished months site lost always good idea have other possibilities ready National Impact hear continuously American youngsters need improve math science skills understanding could consider would performing essential public service forthe future benefit United States club participates program program catches nationwide would have very good chance getting national recognition sport something long 106 Model Aviation overdue will happen unless take positive steps Adopt-A-School can vehicle can make happen Club Recognition Academy will present club signs up program Certificate recognizes participation Special patches will available low cost members want shirts jackets Certification bya club officer will needed ensure work scheme no matter few hours given will eligibleforthe special patches Summary opportunity public spirited opportunity put something back yourcommunity model aviation opportunityto reduce yourtaxes getting kids interested model aviation instead some less desirable pastimes today opportunity local hero share love model aircraft appreciative audience make work local teacher less arduous about it?? Sign Up Write Public Relations Department AMA tell us will Tell us name school what plan Public Relations Department can provide supporting brochures sample letter make easier approach local school need to ask us will send what need return mail Send application teacher will start subscription Model Aviation right away Get some dialog going chosen teacher put model aviation con structive light community request Recognition Certification club give us name teacher his/her AMA number will rest Pres Column t pa gelO3 1983 teacher St Louis school system active RC Scale builder flier many-time member RC Scale team World Championships past president National Associa tion Scale Aeromodelers severaltime event director Scale event atthe Nats wife Rae two daughters Ann Kathy have worked rightalongwith Bob various modeling functions continue support efforts Bob rather quiet member Coun cil generally speaks out subject darn good reason frequently contributes items agenda seems pay quite close attention discussions H voting record tends indi cate strong interest minimizing changes policy aint bad way to say rut certainly forthright people group appears very sincere Next month will give review trip China guest Peoples Repub lic China National Aero Club following issue will present opinion two Council members Till lets go flying Frank Garcher R chairman Hobby industry Aasoclatlons Model Aeronautics Division AMA Fellowship plaque receIved AMA Executive Director John Worth 1984 HiA annual meeting presntatlon made recognition Garchers manyyears hobby industry lead ership support AMA projecta Minutes May 5 1984 Executive Council Meeting Appendices II APPENDIX AMA/FAI PROGRAM OPERATING FUNDS Sources Funds 1 Membership allocation $1 00 Open membership 2 FAI Stamp sales net profit through sale FAI stamps 3 Donations specificallyearmarked FAI Operating Fund 4 AMA General Funds allocated Council action follows a The AMA Executive Director will prepare Annual FAI Operating Fund Budget illustrating projected income expense additional funding required specific amounts will au Ehonzed Executive Council action funds taken AMA general funds Operat ing Fund Budget presented approved last Council meeting preceding year question b Adjustments may required will subject Council action successive Coun cil meeting during FAI Operating Fund budget year Adjustments requiring additional funds will taken AMA general funds c The AMA President may determine addi tional expenditures may judge neces sary purpose will indicate amount designed Contingency Fund made part annual Operating Budget d US-hosted World Championships surplus e An AMA FAI Program fund-raising program will inaugurated administered HQ staff person designated Executive Director An AMA FAI Program fund-raising chairman will designated AMA President task will raise funds provide budget shortfall sources funds identified above Any short fall remaining after such fund-raising effort will nevertheless provided general funds except Executive Council takes other action Application Funds 1 NAA Franchise Fee related World Cham pionships hosting fees 2 US Team Expense AMA funding US teams requires Council authorization cate gories events a Definition team will specified FAI Sporting Code category event b Modification team makeup can effected Council action butwill never less speci fied FAI 3 US Team Expenses Covered a Entry Fee including lodging meals duration meet b Apex airfare principal airport nearest his/her home principal airport nearesttheWorld Championships site c Team practice maximum three days World Championships sites d Model box transportation up 80% actual cost 4 Other Expenses a US World Champions AMA members 3 above b AMA-hosted World Championships continental US general policy such ex penses will maintained follows i An AMA offerto host aWorld Championships will based breakeven business plan becomputed mostconservative partici pant projection additional 10% con tingency factor ii Only special expense incurred byAMA HQ will charged AMA-hosted event Staff travel per diem printing patches decals pins memorabilia special out-of-town expenses local transportation etc UsualAMAstaff salariesare charged well normal office function expense HQ personnel participation AMAhosted World Championships shall subject approval President request Executive Director 5 FAI Meeting Expense a Three categories FAI meeting expense Continued page 102 recognized i AMA National Officer FAI meeting participa tion ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee member iii AMA staff observer guest witness other designated bytheAMA President notto exceed three people per year b Funding FAI Meeting Expense i AMA National Officer AMA general funds ii ClAM elected official subcommittee chair man subcommittee memberfrom AMA general funds iii AMA staff other presidential deter mination Council approval request Council member simple majority Council approval AMA general funds 6 FAI Contingency Fund Disposition fund discretion AMA President Other Considerations Program Participant Funds Funds generated specific FAI program participants entry fees donations other sources under control appropriate team selection com mittee management funds receipt deposit disbursement banking account ing periodic reports will AMA HQ staff Funds having running balance excess $2500 will earn interest determined bytheAMA Comp troller amounts excess $2500 AMA Executive Council Surveillance Coun cil member will designated monitor FAI Operating Fund will report fund situation Council meeting AMA FAI Operating Fund Management management administration related account ing functions account routine matter AMA general functions under direction AMA Executive Director Fund Surplus DeflcitAny Fund surplus carried forward nextyear acomponent determining budget deficit isto carried following year similarly APPENDIX II jANUARY 1 1984 Start cycle january 1 through September 1 c Propo sals accepted HQ numbers sends copies Chairman/Coordinator review com ments breakdown sub-parts Return HQ distribution CB members activ ity continuous throughout period SEPTEMBER 11984 Postmarkcutoff date new proposals September 1 through September 15 ew approval basic proposals completed CB Chairman/Coordinator Basic propo sals submitted forpublication ModelAvation SEPTEMBER 13 1984 line submitting basic proposals publication Model Aviation OCTOBER1984 HQ Chairman/Coordinator prepare Initial Vote NOVEMBER 1 1984 l Aviation mailed general membership December issue Model Aviation containing Basic Proposals distributed Comments general membership accepted reviewed DECEMBER 11984 ends Initial Vote CB members Complete Initial Vote December 15 postmark deadline JANUARY 15 1985 Deadline submit refined proposals publication Tabulate distribute vote results propo salsthatpasswithCBcommentstOCB members FEBRUARY 1985 rman/Coordinator deter mines final wording proposals MARCH 1985 l issue Model Aviation containing refined proposals mailed mem bership APRIL 1985 ents revised proposals accepted general membership MAY 11985 ends final vote toCB members MAY 151985 mark deadlinecomplete final vote HQ Chairman/Coordinator tabulate Final Vote publish synopsis new rules JULY1985 Manuscript new rule bookis gener ated Nats AUGUST 1985- Nats OCTOBER 1985 Review typeset proofread galleys NOVEMBER 1985 e-up print DECEMBER 1985 e new rule book Scholarship Winners Continued page 102 relaxation enjoys collecting postage stamps Patrick ranked upper 5% class graduation Through hard work school leisure time Patrick came member Talented Gifted TAG Club achieved Eagle Scout rank ing Boy Scouts America FABIO CAMPANA Newburgh NY following course Aeronautical Engineer ing Syracuse University NY Graduating Valley Central High School top 5% 18th out 337 students Fablo wants make contribution future aero space high school named National Honor Society school Spanish Beta Tau Honor Societies won varsity award ski team Other school activities included marching band chess club photography editor year book spare time pursued music photography scouting model aviation earned rank Eagle Scout eight years ago still found time fly RC contests resulting several first second third place trophies Asa member SOURS club has active modeler several years wish young people good fortune college careers Sig Manu facturing Academy proud play small part assisting deserving students Congratulations Aviator Contest See June1984 issue ModelAviation page 101 detailsor write AMA Competing models Scale flying nonflying model must representafull-size airplane built flown between 1915 1935 models will judged appearance accur acy details faithful full-size airplane workmanship Dates contest August 16 through September 6 following participating shopping malls partial listing will supply entry forms will have listing malls next month Alabama Eastwood Mall Suite 220 Eastwood Mall Birmingham AL 35210 California Anaheim Plaza 500 N Euclid St Anaheim CA 92801 Court yard Mall 550 Deep Valley Dr Rolling H ills Estates CA 90274 Puente Hills Mall 449 Puente H ills Mall City Industry CA 91748 Flarin Center 6117 Florin Rd Sacramento CA 95823 Santa Rosa Plaza 235 Santa Rosa Plaza Santa Rosa CA 95401 Colo rado Mall Bluffs 3650 Austin Bluffs Pkwy Colorado Springs CO 80907 Illinois Park Forest September 1984 107 Plaza 14 Plaza Suite 4 Park Forest IL 60466 Maryland Prince Georges Plaza 3500 East West Highway Hyattsville MD 20782 Michigan North land Center BC-2 Concourse B Southfield MI 48075 Missouri River Roads Mall 120 River Roads Mall St Louis MO 63136 Nevada Shoppers Square 370 Cassazza Dr Reno NV 89502 New Jersey Garden State Plaza Rts 4 & 7 P0 Box 8373 Paramas NJ 07952 New York Lat ham Circle Mall 800 New Loudon Rd Latham NY 12110 Green Acres Mall 2034 Green Acres Mall Valley Stream NY 11581 Midtown Plaza 300 Midtown Tower Rochester NY 14604 Ohio Euclid Square Mall 100 Euclid Sq Euclid OH 44132 Great Northern Mall 4999 Great Northern Mall North Olmstead OH 44070 Oregon Clackamas Town Center 1093 Clackamas Town Center 12000 SE 82nd Ave Portland OR 97266 Pennsylvania Monroeville Mall 300 Monroeville Mall Pittsburgh PA 15146 Tennessee Hickory Ridge Mall 6075 Winchester Rd Memphis TN 38115 Texas Seminary South Mall 653 Seminary South Ft Worth TX 76115 Sharpstown Center P0 Box 36201 Houston TX 77236 Ceseecticet Mare acresens Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Ed Izzo District Vice-President 483 Fiske St Holliston MA 01746 Ammoclat Vice Preadents Chris BallIng 36 Stewart Dr. Portsmouth RI 02871 Robert C Brodeur 405 MaIn Street Nashua Nil 03080 Dennis Poisons RFO 1 Gardner ME 04345 Don Kraflt P0 Box 1828 73 Heritage Duxbury MA 02331 Al Novotnllt 4 Beverly P1 Norwalk CT 06850 Frequency Coordinator George WIlson 318 FIsher St Walpole MA 02081 next big event District will Control Line World Championships being held Westover AFB September 17 through 21 first on-site planning meet ing held Westover com bination Military Affairs Chicopee Chamber Commerce meeting Vince Mankowski attended AMA HQ outlined planning require ments meet Again Col Roy Ayers Jr base commander will genial host have attended World Championship urge make effort attend first World Champion ship held n District will 21 countries attending very colorful affair opening ceremony compris ing raising countrys flag national anthem being played Al though Control Line may spe cialty urge attend see worlds best competitors action looking volunteer help have time desire please contact Roman Polaski 203 749-9743 conjunction meeting held Westover Geoff Styles AMAs PR Director made contact local news media well news media Boston set up PR meet George McGinnis Ken Edanovich attended District George appointed coordinator help way possible teams coming through Boston think nice gesture always good have helping hand enter foreign country Again make effort attend am sure would enjoy very much District Meeting Due business commitments will able attend District Meeting will ably chaired Chris Balling Associate VP Rhode Island turn will have attendance AVPs possible will Control Line Helicopter demonstrations chance exchange ideas problems may improve operation Academy District District indoor Activities Westover Air Force Base site very successful Indoor meet Yankee Indoor Championships held June 18th meet jointly sponsored Tech Model Aircrafts Glastonbury Aero Modelers meet co-directed Ray Harlan George Armstead outstanding turnout of34 contestants coming far away Rochester NY Philadelphia PA 10 events held over $750 prizes offered prizes featured merchandise special etched glasses bore contestants name date event placed quite surprised walking floor com pete WW II Mass Launch event Jerry Wagner past has very active Pylon circles What difference see Jerry fly slow-flying Indoor Scale mod els vs previous experience flying high-speed Radio Control Pylon event Jerry biggest collector prizes four firsts second third Master Indoor Flier Pete Andrews came up Newierseywith wife Georgia took two first places two second places After losing Mike Ship air vent hangar roof Pete rallied paper ship place second AMA Stick L-R George Armstead Ray Harlan co CDs Yankee indoor Championships holding etched glasses used prizes WW WW II Mass Launch events spectacular models first ap pearing involved frantic dog fight soon settled graceful machines between couple smoothly-flying endur ance machines 108 Model Aviation Control Line World Championships plan ning meeting WestoverApB Military Affairs Committee Chicopee Chamber Commerce AMA representatives L Chris Bailing recelvlngflrstplacetrophyfor Empire State Championships held Saratoga SprIngs NY Larry Olsen co CD Adam Sattier picture two Chriss children rooted dad throughout two-day meet Chriss Pattern expertise increasing rapidly Jerry Wagner winning Coresir WW ii category plane Yankee Indoor ChampionshIps Jon Harlan holding record-breaking Helicopter used Yankee indoor Championships national record set Jon Harlan young son Ray Junior Category Ill Helicopter flight 6 mm 18 sec Both Ray Harlan George Armstead wish extend grateful thanks Col Roy Ayers Jr Westover base commander making fine site available has developed best Indoor site New England New Jersey York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 2121 226-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Blanchini 280 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown c/a Eiffei Aeromodelers P0 Box 6093 APO NY 09132 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave. New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 46 Cory Tome River NJ 08753 Adam Sattier 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2082 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froeilch Farm Rd Hickavilie NY 11801 Second District Thoughts being written Saturday June 9 temperature hovering around 1000 mark high 1030 has forecast tomorrow invitation PARCS Pennsylvania Avenue Radio Control Society shall again sit flight judge 17th Annual Scale Contest held Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn some folks modeler types may sound like draining experience characters look forward such occa sions prospect pleasant After having done Seguin TX Nats daily temperature readings around 1180 tomorrow should repre sent pleasantly tolerable experience comparison Speaking judges Nats hope shall see goodly number East Coast competitors Reno August brings main thrust discussion ie Faint Heart Neer Won Fair Trophy just plain ol give try What am saying too out shy away flying Nats mistaken belief flying prowess ofNats quality Forget no such thing elite group competitors exclusion otherAMA members Nats has specifically designed have suggestions over years should pre-N ats qual ifying competitions limited number non-eliminated survivors should allowed compete greatclassic AMA has clung philosophy great annual event belongs us can fly safely can rejoice Academys determination keep just way Sure some competitors always seem wind up upper ranks winners think got Certainly because divinely otherwise ordained win ners doubt whether congenital endowments conducive victory yours have become winners deserve did practice practice practice can make same way way have attended Nats would like enumerate competed know whereof speak say room new comer winners circle please count yourself out Try competing Natsif notthis yearat Reno certainlyin 1985 Westover AFB Getting over Nats phobia greatest problemnot necessarily flying ability Once get official Nats flight two under belt way subsequent Nats will feel ease relaxed knowledge actual veteran Nats flier able fly safely course put off until able way goodness sake dont let Natsconceptalonekeepyoufrom tryngGo nowget feet wet Staten Island Armed Forces Day Airshow Thanks enterprising president Richmond Model Flying Club Larry Katz enthusiastic support club Staten Island ModelersOld Man Weather went down drain May 19 Armed Forces Day impressive observance occasion became ac complished fact year upon previous annual presentations worthy Staten Island modelers show impres sive demonstration model aviation its favorable light static display fea tured well-executed craft shape size flying expertly safely handled speeches formative obligingly brief ubiqui tous leader John Grigg flew Lockport NY occasion shown traditional aplomb front ultra-light later dismantled carted home station wagon Wonderful age living what shot eloquent Larry Katz on-mike Harbingers Spring Two annual model aircraft contests along first robin signalled advent Spring central area District Jersey Coast Sport Fliers Jamesburg NJ May 20 other Rhinebecklassic presented bythe Mid-Hudson RC Society Cole Palen Aerodrome Rhinebeck NY First show Bud Roane Ed Balo holding down judges chairs Jersey Coast rally now am pleased present two prominent officials Rhinebecklassic Messrs DJAmodeo afellow barrister Royce Simmons Ray Juschkus AVP Long Island attended AMA HQ dedication Reston VA produced pictorial record chat RC pioneer Dr Walt Good Out-Takes Borrowing bit Hollywood jargon hereby initiate new department column consisting unusual photographs topics have heretofore come light First AMA personality holding gold-gilted shovel HQ September 1984 109 ground-breaking ceremonies through extraordinary ie poor photography ap pears have lost head put accurately half thereof correct answer shall give thanks men tion name column hope have future District II reports keep sharp eye wits about now GEAR UP AND LOCKED! Ohm 0 Pennsylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District Ill Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Amaccata Vice Pesaidarsta Joe Elben 38980 valley Forge Dr Solon OH 44139 FrancIs Fluharty 504 21st St vienna WV 26101 Gorky Heflman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St. Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shekey 217 EuclId Ave Scottdalo PA 15683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Foxrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 5424406 Im vacation trip New England being written will have short month will also have send handwritten isnt typewriter within miles seems like Im Heaven problem has popping up pretty regularly lately District Ill no standard solution exists within present structure seems quite often club breaks up group leaving establishes new flying site too close original group its simple form seems easy handle new group obviously wrong flying too close other flying site situation seldom simple What original site closed reopened after establishment new site What two groups un aware others existence As crazy seems happens What club chartered other isnt What isnt club individual flying own property What t if. Asyou can see problems possibilities seemingly endless solutions seemingly non-existent establish system determining group individuals fault what should AMA about AMA organi zation court such can advise guide members clubs Charter membership expulsion drastic penalty AMA could apply case probably wouldnt solve problem anyway Its obvious need establish some guidelines avoid situations future expect Executive Council will have address problem near future now need follow some com mon sense guidelines establishing flying sites willing negotiate other group resolve conflicts looking new flying site stay least three miles known flying field Check hobby dealers area locate existing sites including old Charlie flies farm over doesnt belong club else fails fields established before anyone realizes proximinity try reach agreement restrict field different group frequencies would work particularly well problem individual own property else fails call flying site man HQ Geoff Styles help resolving problem involving flying sites Delaware ricl oh Colombia Ined h Carolina Virgin DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Prasidensta Wayne Abernathy 9205 Carendon 3 upper Marlboro MD 20570 Bob Champlne 205 Tlpton Rd Newport News vA 23606 DIII Helms 2000 Tyvols Road Charlotte NC 28210 Raymond Lefrancoln 465 Chlnquapln Tr Chrlotlansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane WIlmington DE 19809 Charles Spear 253 Holly Lane MockavIlle NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobuccl 6408 WInthrop Dr Fayettevllle NC 25301 Phone EvenIng 919 488-5986 continuing concern District IV well elsewhere general lack young people coming sport question ever same get young people interested develop interest sufficient period time keep years past number things hobby going exist now Can some things reinstituted todays soci ety attitudes people change view aviation same 40 years ago notwithstanding huge crowds Air Space Museum other depositories historical aircraft crowds looking historical relics something current interest case need develop some sort status people can relate some manner probably wise consider what going sport past time available almost daily basis something dealing model aviation full-scale flying due some might suppose glamorous years Second World War No due very widespread public interest field aviation public awareness encouraged media day remember long before big-eyed monster watch today Can remember newspapers such Pittsburgh Post Gazette carried model aircraft column Sunday edi tion sponsored competition Can remember could go newsstand get number model aviation publications now lot newsstands no longer exist ones around part drug store chains stuck corner part bookstore some shopping mall carry anything interest Occasionally possible find aviation magazine such Flying Ultra-Light model avia tion? very often place gets chance seeing model aircraft magazine hobby shop some times problem thatthere few hobby shops anymore particular area 70 miles Hobby shops time another centers recruiting hobby Remember stopping way home school existence of passed history owners died retired no around pick up ball can youngster go see what offered today has no access publica tions no hobby shop explore remains members clubs gets right down say because ones position visible Can clubs organized really job getting young people sport difficult reason being thatthemajorityoftheclubschartered AMA Radio Control clubs Nowwe have cadre expensive difficult portion sport RC everyone necessarily interest few Free Flight Indoor Control Line clubs around lot individu als enough get people large scale interested aspects Yet chance sport makes aspects desirable Somehow need get chartered clubs regard less specialty size get involved helping people start part sport does interest means need represent parts sport static displays other events probably great need Academy develop poster type can placed schools public buildings shops etc multi-color format space print local club name contact person has understood lot club effort would have support posting sort would need answer questions provide guidance newcomer very interesting letter J Frank Wood president Meade Modelers would like quote part Meade Modelers primarily fun-fly group flies out Fort Meade MD 110 Model Aviation club has annual Fourth ofJulyAir Show Fort major event year Very important club Mufflers 900/u model fuel burned via sport engines weekend fliers Most flying fields lost lost due noise generated same engines Now guy flying Sweet Stik skipping lunches buy fuel cannot/will invest tuned pipe four-stroker should old K&B 40 comes muffler Some stock specialty mufflers little nothing really abate noisethey just direct seems manufacturers would make effort fill need rather spending entire R&D budget squeezing 50 rpm out specialty racing engine contest circuit guys spend lot money state-of-the-art hardware grassroots types foundation hobby could exist without us nowhere need 24000 rpm engine fly Kadet club hobby desperately need quiet sport-engine muffler preferably costs less engine guy brings up old saw thateffective mufflers kill too much power tell him go soak quiet ride Ill getthe next larger size engineSunday flying has no max dis placement rule may agree everying Frank has say think some merit Alabama Florida Georgia issippi Puerto Rico South Carolina essee V DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 208 879-5550 Ameocate Vice Presidents Greg Doe Rt 4 166 Pony Dr Sniyma TN 37167 RIchard Jackson 2118 Thornlec Dr N Charleston Sc 29405 Arthur Johnoon 932 Banyan Dr Delray Beach FL 33444 Joseph MIcalIzzI SR 00888 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00648 Ed Moorman 70 FIfth St Shallmar FL 32579 Harry Sherani P0 Box 876 Oneonla AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone MountaIn GA 30083 Larry Welsh Rt 3 Box 8488 Palatks FL 32077 Frequency Coordlnator Burnla FIelds P0 Box 1083 StrIckland Rd. Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 884-2517 Bob Stewart Memphis Prop Busters rough day flying recently Actually Bobs flying wasnt involvedhis planes Bob loaned aSkylarkto Ron Brockmire Jemco AT-6 Jim Prillaman man aged put both planes same space same time Jim Burns Rocket City RC Club H untsville AL says ultra-light movement getting replicas could good subjects Scale projects Replicas replicas According Brandon Model Flyer Brandon FL May contest almost alostcauseThirteen contestants showed up contest club two workers short Roger Linda Cooley happened drive up information joining club initiated club helping call some effective way get things quieter Mufflers have large part question well other consid erations Perhaps time well upon us thatwe AMA need tocommitourselves time effort cost really explor ing noise coming up solutions manufacturers willing what ever reason bring about quiet operation relatively equipment need see can find solutions provide guidelines products live commun ity makes impossible legally oper ate model engine someone files noise complaint local authorities take measurement corner property find excess 65Dba after 5 pm subject fine Try liv ing means no operation city time Dowe need suppression sound bet Sorry happens soapbox time discouraging see little progress along two lines have contradic tion sorts also very much need young people keep together yet same time losing flying sites means have tell new re cruits now have no place let flythat new Free Flight Control Line Radio Control model anxious see perform am willing take suggestions see can transformed action contest club doesnt waste time putting new members work Congratulations Columbus/Ft Ben ning RC Flyers being chosen Club-of-theMonth Model Airplane News magazine District V happens located part country known liquid refresh ment sometimes referred white light nin Well Plane Factory Miami FL offering some White Litenin low calorie version drinking stuff its new blend fuel youre interested call Tom Nelson 305 255-5457 Bobby Jones claims active Control Line Stunt Aerobatics flier Co lumbus GA about lose distinc tion teaching son Tommy 10 years old fly Bobby supports PAMPA big way sent dues twice just make sure got mailing list Pro Stunt News can get Pro StuntNews mailing $700 PAMPA 329 Lincoln P1 Brooklyn NY 11238 Southeastern Scale Championships sponsored Broward County RC Asso ciation Florida drew 26 entries competition tough Well among con testants five qualified Scalemasters three won Tangerine three won Nationals also plenty sportsmanship Ramon Torres first awarded first place trophy Giant Scale discovered scoring error pointed out handed trophy Dave Platt Ramon still close second Jimmy Scroggins CD annual event Knox County RC Club recently con gratulated Richard Von Hatten making solo flight Ordinarily would particularly newsworthy Richards wife Ste phanie however building Little Stick learning fly too Thats newsworthy good news reports Memphis Model Market rousing success Action Hob bies Hobby Lobby Bridi Aircraft MidAmerica H&B among others spe cial prices would blow doors off someone put will bigger better next year says Buddy Hord vice pres ident Memphis RC Club clubs president has just elected Fellow American Institute Architects again proves modelers good people Illinois ana S Kentucky oori VI DISTRICT REPORT Bob Underwood District VI Vice-President 4109 Concord Oaks Dr St Louis MO 63128 314 487-1957 Amacciate Vice Preadente Loren HoIm 843 HIll Brook Quincy IL 82301 WIllIam Kern 1808 12th St. Bedford IN 47421 Raymond Meyers P0 Box 243 Smhhvllie MO 84089 WIllIam G Snavley P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 48708 Stan Watson 3402 HIckory Lane Hazel Crest IL 80429 BIll Zlmmer Box 72 yarns IL 81375 Frequency Coordinator James Check 864 Grancheater St LexIngton KY 40505 Afunnythinghappened onthewaytothis columnI have much material can handle long haul suppose thats good because certainly indicates large amount Sixer activity last weekend May brought about rewarding experience jour neyed Glenview Naval Air Station join Chicago-area modelers Navy Open House Through efforts Giant Aircraft Specialists underthe leadership Rene Fardoux Glenview echoed sound modeling first time since 1972 picture below Lt Cmdr Peplow Capt Sessions base commander Rene survey scene following open ing ceremony Capt Sessionsthrew out first plane l balsa variety appropriately stamped name H elIcat hangar variety modeling dis plays set up including manufacturers static display RC models types AMA booth During two days thousands passed through area manyoohs andahs well 6347812 questions Fortunately us manning booths 6347811 answers never did understand what man wanted RC simulator got workout hangar well Whydo keep crashingthat electronic model September1984 111 Out apron generous supply full-scale aircraft graced area way old-timer modern equipment Both days whenever full-scale activity taking place air filled assorted models shapes sizes Sailplanes giant scale slow fast type flown rIot profes sional show-team-type presentation rather general modeler presenting hobby way revealed enthusiasm expertise buddy box introduced goodly number tkrill us enjoy Chicago Circle Cutters provided al continuous flying two days types flown very few popular trainer-types flown buddy handle handle built John Korbus Elden Lynch design used Circle Cutters Al Herda intro duce budding modeler thrills flying Note safety thong used along double handle capability Also note intense concentration tongue corner mouth A drill hall featured quiet sound rubber-power gracefully carrying types Indoor models toward ceiling call Charlie Sotich Don Lindley pro duced bevy Aeronuts spent hours helping round out three-discipline presentation public Del Ogren pro vided model used introduce smaller spectators thrill launching thpir own model first time thrill able meet Chicago-area modelers share experience Golly legs worn knees voice hoarse number AMA membership forms handed out new modelers directed clubs area nifty map contact numbers Greater Chicago Radio Control Association representatives Thank developing program contacts knows maybe could Glenview Nats future Welcome Charles Reed Ill KCRC Kansas City area Contest Board member Radio Control Aerobatics Char lie remembers modeling career begin ning 1956 Pat wife remembers 1959 Whoever right Charlie has competitive Pattern flier time As member NSCRA Masters program participant has experienced program hard tube roll button Welcome Charlie Please note appoint ment comes spite fact idea scale its something found fish now ably Im al lowed Bob Iowa S Michigan S Minnesota onsin VII DISTRICT REPORT Hardy Brodersen District VII Vice-President PO Box 1104 Birmingham MI 48012 Assistant Vice President Jack Finn 368 Hampden Dr. NE Cedar Rapids IA 62402 Associate Vice Presidents ArthurA Arro lOl4Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 48103 Boyd Bowdiah 841 OGlenwood N Golden Valley MN 56427 Ruasell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 63211 Robert 0 Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 William Rohring4494TanglewoodTrStJoseph M149085 Al Scidmore 5013 Dorsett Or. Madison WI 63711 Ron Seara 132 S Roalyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Prequency Coordinator Pate Waters 117 C Main upper Level Northoille Ml 48167 Phone Day 313348-0086 Evening 31314374244 reason am extending cour tesy District VII vice presidential nomi nees make themselves visible column am unsure time will able undertake another term busi ness conditions allow will run again require step aside weve got least two good men shooting job Either way should good race LARRY PHILLIPS Rochester Ml has thrown hat ringto run forthe office District VII Vice President Larry graduate Aeronaut ical Engineer Di rector Corporate Manufacturing Ser vices Ex-Cell-O Corp major supplier aerospace pro ducts Fortune 500 company Ex-Cell-O also major manufactUrer automotive components machine tools ordinance ve hicles packaging systems plastic com ponents Larry recruited Ex-Cell-O right out college back 1959 first two years Ex-Cell-O involved extensive management training has since held various management positions within company up until present position reports directlyto Executive VP Larrys job provides opportunityto travel exten sively parts country working solutions difficult business manufac turing problems also provides Larry opportunity meet fellow modelers wherever goes An active RC flier Larry often packs gear him business trips Boasting young age 47 Larry hesitates tell anyone has modeling over 37 years very active Control Line Aerobatics SOs 60s glamor days someone ing air shows flying three Control Line airplanes once Remember Nats being held Naval Air Stations Larry attended events attended Plymouth Internats Now really telling age Larry extremely fortunate have mar ried lovelyyoung lady Evie possesses great patience tolerance hobby almost obsession him claims Larry will sprout wings someday actually fly Larry has owned Cessna 182 well several Sailplanes through112 Model Aviation out marriage have managed bring up four children through isnowacomputerengineerworkingfor Westinghouse second medical school third sophomore Michigan State last senior high school Larry still finds time run small company manufactures Radio Control model air plane kits performs design work builds necessary molds tooling recruits wife kids friends help out manufacturing busi ness small now rapidly growing Larry has just delivered new -scale model Starduster bi-plane Ivan Kristensen Canada flown upcoming Las Vegas Tournament Champions will marketed kit later fall Larry serves VP Skymasters local flying club maintains roster close 300 members can often found structing new members Larry also serves chairman club safety committee CDs two sanctioned AMA Pattern contests year elected District VII VP Larry will attend AMA Executive Council meetings strongly feels will bring meetings high degree professionalism will accurately represent needs desires membership District Lany does profess have platform campaign prefers become known guy gets job done lot hoopla no complaining lot hard work believes good communications mind will keep close ear what membership saying will keep informed what going behind scenes Larry used managing budgets much excess entire AMA budget feels will make valuable contribution management organization still keeping mind hobby enjoy Arkansas 0 Louisiana Monica Oklahoma s VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Aseoclate VICe Preeldefita Bo FriadI 5812 Southwood Little Rock AR 72205 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 75042 WIllIam Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleanariton TX 78064 Al Rabe 1904 valley Oak Ct Irving IX 75081 Lany Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleevllle OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Frequency Coordinator Tom Blakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 farmer saying modeler Sure saw little plane crash Didnt see four shots took gun bring down Ive got credit above sadistic joke Donnie Dubose Acadian RC Club Lafayette LA newsletter Crayfish Tales Besides report newsletter got nice letter Tim Langlinias telling about Cajun Nationals sche duled two-day meet after fine Saturday rains came night washed out Sunday flying Tim says rain five fliers showed up Sport Scale entries Sunday itwas agreed award trophies basis static scale judging way smart way handle potentially bad situation Contest Directors please take note Tim mentioned Ron Chidgey won Turnaround event flying newTurnaround Class Tar Baby Tony Stillman also Pensacola won Masters Class high point award Cajuns Lafay ette must really put fine meet draw contestants other AMA districts want thank Tim letter report also wish him very best second bout back surgery last three years Cajuns really rugged can handle 60 entries Pattern RC fly through three rounds day figure out still make model Scale fliers monsoon Sunday no wonder after thisTim have disc removed back now have received new 1984-85 AMA rule book Take little time thumb through admire tremen dous amount effort has gone same time try imagine what mess efforts fly other might rule book did exist Atthe same time try realize technical facts limits book have put together volunteers right yes book put together volunteers paid still pay regular AMA dues just part something fine volunteers sometimes make human mistakes slow down process getting out book must checked double-checked taking time Still few mistakes slip through will find some corrections new book page 121 July issue Model Aviation Re-read above paragraph self-important individuals just must gripe about tardiness book perhaps would better volunteer instead gripe dont send gripe certified mail ruin validity gripe mis spelling name District VIII newsletter editors reallytore VP AMA newsletter tardiness rule book sent copy news letter Certified Mail Return Receipt Requestedand spelled last name wrong please know name has spelled correctly issue magazine asfarbackas can remember next boo boo same fellow made send Contest DirectorApplication own behalf last name still misspelled think should have OKed application no accur ate Maybe will direct next contest enter Anyhow did OK application hoping would improve both attitude accuracy Summer officially District VIII days now running 1010 1020 no relief sight managed get hold photo will showyou what likely happen airplanes flying heat should happen fly too high toward sun am asking publisher print picture show just what softening effect sun has balsa wood Scale model Crusader fact dont keep models refrigerator rest summer family will understand thefrig too small getalargerone driving through District VIII summer keep speed up least 45 mph keep sticking sinking asphalt However need have no fear burningyour lips hot ice water because guy recipe ice water now running president using Ice Water Everyone part nf niMfnrm Does seem weather getting unpredictable antipeople time year country has worse tornados ever before Right now suffering serious drought just above us AMA Districts VI IX having terrifying floods entire Spring slate contests DistrictVl II grossly messed up high winds instance just attended Spring Fling Eastfield Boomers Dal las postponed April because 30- 35-mph winds Darn liars cant fly wind like lam particularly proud oftheGlideractivity has generated Dallas area Eastfield Boomers young beginners group Southwest Soaring League combination interested Soaring modelers mentioning particularly gliding activity Dallas area dontaim slightthe restof DistrictVlll Itis just Soaring both growing gaining skills faster anyplace else USA right now As rest District would wager weve got Soaring going among 10000 AMAers anywhere else country flat land have create own slopes stout cord strong rubberband Hey fellas explain wife girl friend what high start better also explain Glider winch some girl take along help get Glider up keep enthusiasm high level June 3rd Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers held very inter esting Pro-Am Soaring meeting ProAm ihe status pro amateur generally based honor system ladies gentlemen September 1984 113 will probably scoff tell modeler flew Scale model Crusader too close sun hot DIstrict VIII temperature 103 heat close proximity wIth suns rays can see can soften balsa wood old-timers suggest hot summer five-state District Vlliyou yourmaneuvenundera maximum alti tude no threefeet eightinches cooi might just take up indoor flyingl Dick Johnson photo arent amateurs generally two years less flying experience no contest experience pro anyone above experience level Teams chosen pro amateur pro could help am time during flight flying amateurs plane Scoring pro stricting precision relaxed rules amateur end four rounds pros highest score amateurs lowest score dropped really fun think everyone learned something Try * * * * * * Thats flight* * * * * * Colorado S Kansas S Noitroska 0 North Dakota h Dakota IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Aesoclate Vice Preeldenta Bill Sleds 7100W Center Rd univac Ste 420 Omaha NE 68106 Gene Coroon Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8206 Linden Dr Prairie village KS 66208 DIck Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1. Aurora CO 80015 Thn Mattem 429 Dogwood Grafton ND 88237 Jim Ricketta 816S Cloudas Sioux Fails 8057103 Prequsacy Cooidnator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 & Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 9228107 Evening 303 936-3266 Colorado Congratulations Harry Sutherland Bob Heathcote Grand Junction CO RC Modelers Harry Bob recently featured June issue Senior Voice monthly newspaper published distributed Colorado article shared early encounters full-scale aviation well model activities related both men enjoyed model aviation build ing flying instructing others assisting modeling activities local schools article complete picture Harry Bob holding model Harry newsletter editor club does great job Way go Harry Bob North Dakota Craig Schmidt president Basin Modelers Association Williston ND comes report indicating lots work new field following picture shows inter esting field rules sign Club member Dale Johnson right partner family busi ness produces monuments memorials tombstones Dale donated sign consists piece black African granite club rules engraved thereon accented gold silver inlay Estimated value over $1000 President Craig Schmidt left Nebraska Dallas Wilhelm Jr sends report Hastings Skylarks indicating extremely well-received mall show April Dallas says club has purchased several AMA video tapes put good use during show Over 85 models displayed lots club members got out information shared experiences over weekend show have large num berof youth involved club annual ly fly six 12 demonstrations various local regional civic groups celebra tions Skylarks annually co-host MidNebraska RC Pattern Championships Grand Island Modelers Sounds like lots great activities folks Im sure doing lots promote modeling positive lightkeep up good work short follow-up July District IX column may recall told Denver Mile-Hi RC Clubs activity raise funds Vanessa Bennett four-year-old sole survivor attack murder parents older sister Im happy report Mile-Hi club activity cooperation other Denver area clubs raised total $500 April forthe medical fund little Vanessa Modelers have fun nicest people Has club adopted school Contact Geoff Styles AMA HQ details should receive issue just prior Nats August 5-121984 Reno NV should great onesee Reno Arizona lorora ii da x DISTRICT REPORT Jim Scarborough District X Vice-President 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho P V CA 90274 Associate Vice Presideat Darwin N Barns 8252 ETurneyAve Scottsdale AZ 85251 Tom Bunker 6532 Bourbon Way Lao vegas NV 89107 Gl9nn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 63 12 Kenneth AveOrangevale CA95662 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Box 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al WillIamson 445 Weotby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency Coordinator Hal Jackson 8288 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks CA 95626 Phone 916 961-9603 attended Executive Council meeting AMA HQ Reston VA since last col umn Something really notable about meeting fact joint meeting chairmen various contest boards purpose hammer outa method getting rule book out time believe may have achieved major change dropping cross proposals still have till Septemberi stto get proposals just cant modify somebody elses later date lot transacted meeting wont use limited column space dwell wentto Las Vegas earlyMayto visitthe Las Vegas Radio Control Club invited club president Bob Larson also met airport club meets Dennys restaurant Las Vegas din ner arrangements no problem Attending meeting former Phoenix AVP Mike Lee Mike now lives Las Vegas nearlythe Assistant Editor magazine earlier year job got out USAF received offer firm Vegas area took second thoughts about East Coast winters showed club Jay Gerbers great FF film Adrift Air club members put up Circus Circus Hotel Some may aware owner Circus Circus modeler name Bill Bennett hes done lot hobby attended another BIRD club meeting Award Excellence club celebrat ing its 25th anniversary meeting held larger facility usually use good thing relocated crowd huge ran Honorary Member John Brodbeck Sr attendance also Dick Tichenor RCM made Honorary Member night Dale Willoughby yet another Honorary Member photograph ing whole event presented club plaque honoring 25 years existence wished well MyAVP Hawaii Al Tuttle writes recently mainland flew California met upwith Joe Bridi two drove Toledo Show Al 114 Model Aviation . V DickJohnson iong-timeAMAerfrom Dallas isa bonafide Inventor Because Dick knows dare buiid ordinary model airpiane Therefore month shows us latest rubberband-powered creation tissue-covered Scsi model V-163 keep thin wIng warping build heavy jig looking like tennis racket keep fiat paper tightening invented jig aircraft worked booth Joe stopped visited along way fun trip Al says chance fly club visited last month Joint Military RC Flyers Oceanside CA impressed site MyAVPintheSacramentoareachecked say didnt have news worth report ing says hes looking guys up invite him some ofyourdoings names Bob Kampmann address top column new AVP Phoenix Darwin Barrie writes activity tapering off enter hot summer build ing season Darwin did attend annual fly-in Central Arizona Model ers held atSedona AZ meet run Dick Scalf under no-cost registration mat fly much want time fly receive ticket toward raffle prizes given out conclusion Satur day evening bring own steak whatever everything else furnished including champagne After dinner night flying inter ested Darwin says transmitter impound run Ron Ropp did great job interesting new frequencies seemed outnumber old Remember Im available visit club prop line well work some thing out AMA booth has kept busy can schedule mall show write give dates Theres no cost ever AMA still has building fund drive Whenever visit club always have $5 lapel pins $10 patches Also would good time club get its name listed donor new HQ building Simply have treasurer hand check made out Building Fund bigger better Lots clubs have done now recognized through display names HQ THERMALS Alaska o osa C Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 Ameoclat Vice Preadents Al Culver Box 88 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachkey 4050 Four Ave. N Great Falla MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15659 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick WIckilne P0 Box 823 Klamath Falla OR 97601 Chick Young 29020 lot Ave S Federal Way WA 98003 Don Zipoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Nats Reno August 5th through 12th clubs moved contests around would few conflicts As result exception RAMS Fun-Fly Auburn field August 5th nothing hap pens District Xl until 18th PASS holds LSF meet Blue Lake Park near Portland two days 1 8th & 19th same weekend Tn-City Modelers hold twoday Pattern Sport Scale event field near Kenniwick WA enjoy floatplanes CAMS club will hold floatplane Fun-Fly Coeur dAlene ID 18th 19th next weekend brings annual Hogs Hollow BBQ Fun-Fly MRRCS field near Puyallup As described before great get-together past indication will roasting going outside BBQ pit Camping possible isnt water will two Glider contests weekend 25th 26ththe NWSS will sponsor Calgary Alta Eugene Aeronautswill hold otherat EugeneThe Salem RC Pilots Association has scheduled two-day fun-fly field Turner OR also 25th 26th neighbors north RCFCBC have scheduled Aresti Pattern Contest Frys Corner BC interested get touch Chuck Daven port address Competition Calendar because seem remember either place date may change time read fact always wise check out listings have travel long way Right off bat September Farragut Fliers will hold two contests first two weekends September 1 2 will Soaring meet September 8 9 will Giant Scale Fly-in both held theirfield Farragut ID As hear fantastic field park avidly supported park management know Farragut group will best make enjoyable time Also 8th 9th Chilliwack Modelers will host floatplane fly-in Harrison Hot Springs BC People have gone give 4-star rating fly off beach right downtown much done make modelers enjoy staynot just club members also townspeople regular schedule very important Annual OMAS Fun-Fly Held 25th 26th August year anniversary dedication super field OMAS-1 made up members lean strongly toward very large planes meet open planes sizes ordinary landing gear yours floats bring enjoy best places fly either float regularly-equipped planes Food bever ages will available Verboort sausage worth trip site near Banks OR Also thinkthatGil Horstman will hostthe Intermountain Scale Builders contest again year low-key meet usually has theme such WW Golden Age extra points awarded planes meet requirements However air craft welcome mode flying FF orCL RC Held Gils north Spokane contest will August 19 ContactAVP Bruce Nelsonforup-to-the minute information According schedule FF activity light August 19th SAM 8 will hold O-T monthly Harts Lake 25th 26th Willamette Modelers Club will host Northwest FF Champion ships Parkers Field near Albany OR WMC will also host Silents Please O-T September 15th 16th same place As far know will no CL activity District Xl August September Northwest CL Scale Rally scheduled site announced later probably vicinity Vancouver BC Check AVP Dave Mullens better info very nextweekend September8-9 Raider Roundup 84 Washington State Control Line Championships Kent WA Contact Dave Mullensforthe latest information understandtherewill bethesameeventsas last year except will have no Rat Race O-T Stunt will added Ron Standley prez Marymoor club hint cleaning rubberbands oil Some use cornstarch problem get cornstarch off Ron advises someone suggested using kitty litter will absorb goop leave residue little later newsletter advises against used kitty litter point well-taken also advised use rubberbands few flights discard Thats good idea since usuallyfindthatyourbands too old no longer hold wing some high-G maneuver Word Idaho Sympo held Pocatello year success dont have results quality models very high different subjects en tered AVPAI Culver entered Culver Cadet figures MyrI Ingram aCanadair CL215 powered two Wankels has landing gear can removed offthe-water flying Stu Rhodes unusual Waco EPF6 took first place its class Hopefully Ill have report later maybe pictures Also Salmon RC Fliers Salmon ID recently dedicated new field honor Warren Holcomb Mr Holcomb passed away recently member Salmon club new field has asphalt taxiways well asphalt runway excellent pit facilities fliers attendance Montana Idaho forthe fun-fly dedication Montana group involved Jemco Scale Racing As understand require ments eithertheJemcO Sport Scale P-Si P-39 K&B 40 stock muffler 10/6 prop shortened pylon course 10 laps flying start Helena Great Falls possibly Missoula presently involved sounds like fun has definite advantage limiting certain aspects mightturn horsepower/special-design contest tends turn off just interested sport racing like development Super Sport Racing Circuit active Southern Oregon Based around Sig Supersport no modifications allowed single engine allowed Since single design race really turns out pilotvs pilot contest anyone interested get touch Dick Wickline AVP Klamath Falls OR pre-flight bird fly make sure that last hard landing didnt knock something loose Also fly friend something happens alone could turn out whole lot worse has Its summertime go out fly some thing latest show team schedule have Barons August11 thEEA FlyIn Priest River ID August 18thScout Jamboree Farragut State Park Farragut ID September 15 Deutsches Fest Odessa WA HAPPY FLYING September 1984 115 FLIGHT ED WHITTEN Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Rons Book Back Indoor Fliers Welcome Second Edition Building & Flying Indoor Model Airplanes single effective tool intro duce teach confirm beginner ranks aeromodelers well-written wellillustrated book must book tells story well concentrates phase model airplane building/flying takes beginner way start through least moderately sophisti cated models losing beginners interest Furthermore its author must know what talking about have skill writer illustrator get across Ron Williams booksucceedsadmirablyin important requirements Ron tells beginner what Indoor flying about starts off delta-winged plastic-prop SRPSM Simple Rubber Powered Stick Model inspiring photographs ultra-clear drawings Ron taught archi tectural drawing Columbia University beginner told what doing howto Ron leadsthe beginnerthrough series progressively expert Easy Bs Pennyplanes Manhattans microfilm models goes solidly Hand-Launched Gliders and-Flying Scale ans As have previously written Whew kid its Stickto book can make expert brings us final thing instruction book must have qualify single effective tool. k record successful modelers give credit book teacher too Ron Williams book Building & Flying door Model Airplanes has can name number fliers just Columbia Universitys Rotunda have / 0 benefited book point pride Mark Ferguson won pres tigious Henry Orzech Trophyas flierwho made progress during 1982-83 season Marks models have designs book own learned book what goal should order correct materials gather correct tools set up workshop what constituted quality course construct quality models book also provided Mark basics adjusting flying showed up Rotunda good models some idea selecting rubber winding expert fliers attracted him willing help advice Twice Mark has taken second place Pennyplane flying full-bore biplane Jaecks design against stiff competition bad beginnerwho learned book No matter capable individual book has good beginner succeed Somehow. Somehow have get book school town library Somehowwe ourselves have succeed doing Some have get help individuals power help us get book library school What Number OneThe books second edition has printed thisiuly cost $1495 will distributed nationally through bookstores Peregrine Smith Book ISBN-O-87905-161-2 can ordered local bookstore Oryou can send stamped self-addressed envelope pub lisher Gibbs Smith himself ask total cost copies shipped directly Send letter Gibbs M Smith Inc Peregrine Smith Books PO Box 667 Layton UT 84041 Number Two Lew Gitlow advises Indoor Model Supply Box C Garberville CA 95440 will begin shipping Augustasingle copy boxed postpaid two free plan sheets MS Easy B. regular price $1495 Or. $2000 MS will include aSlow Poke Easy B kit eithercase also get free illustrated 16-page catalog NumberThree case collector may want copy first edition send stamped self-addressed envelope toJohnJ Brown 13362 Fairmont Way Santa Ana CA 92705 Bill Hannan tells John has few copies still available Number Four ideas howwecan placethismostvaluablebookin nations city town libraries schools Go e next month 116 Model Aviation Io