Howard Crispin jr Corrections In earlier article error made formulas square root symbol missing does make little bit difference tries solve equation formula should read V /1Z7 also some confusion regardstotheformulafor speed sound am familiar working factor terms Mach number formula given expres sion speed sound miles per hour wish have Knots change constant have S eed Sound equal 2904T ipeiatue Fahrenheit Remember T 9 plus am bient speed sound air 68 degrees Fahrenheit 1126 feet per second increases 01 per cent per degree Fahrenheit probably does very little clear things Ill avoid numbers much possible future Public Relations anyone talks about sound problems seems after fact group flying some time particular location before becoming recipient complaint Un fortunately going find out sound disturbances vehicle through some individuals wish have activity removed may fact com peting other activities area aeromodeling will likely gets boot really quite simple figure What percentage modelers local com munity compared soft ball players motorcycle riders Lawn mowers Neigh bors noisy mufflers car What activities acceptable necessary community Think moment arrive conclusion aeromodeling might some distance down list recog nized community activities get some idea challenge faces must accept fact next person build near flying site may say Gotcha What alternative Are alternatives bet answer active public relations program club first step iiu d member can outstanding job communicating people presently looking new flying site first step should take spend whatever time needed visit talk individual within hearing site within visible range well Explain detail activity about introduce area Bring models show what intend operate Explain control functions operation radio equipment Tell about organiza tion belong Explain insur ance coverage have educa tional recreational properties aero modeling Tell about famous people have involved model aviation down years Relate full scale aircraft programs modeling much what see television movies accomplished models other words sell aeromodeling Succeeding steps mean invitationsforthemtocomeout site can really get involved Just think possibilities big thing let neighbors get away Talk often needed get side Now get started operate field just might have some excellent support instead writ request ing close up shop worth trouble badly want flying site Now successfully operating field can relax believe should understand just might have lost yourlastflying site Whether have just obtained new site have present site years PR work never ends need contin uously alert Talk neighbors often invite out activities Try get involved sport some manner Continuing attempts reduce level sound generated activity extremely important whether located fairly popu lated area remote location As has said times mat ters notyou will find thatthe odds eventually can expect problems goingto bea continuous effortto keep what have acquired clubs get Continued page 96 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxhury MAAVP-ll Ray Juschkus NY VP Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL arrived after agenda item IV VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA NationalAeronauticAssocia tion Present Academys staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Director Geoff Styles PR Director Bob Underwood Tech nical Director Vince Mankowski NATS Executive Director Carol Merfeld Mem bership Director Michael Woodfolk Assis tant Membership Director Bill Read com puter programmer Bob Vojslavek Admini strative Services Director Lou Ward PR Secretary Guests former District IV VP Chuck ForemanJim Proctor computer consultant Mr & Mrs Jay Gerber Barbara Krafft Keith Finkenbiner Steve Neu Rick Schrameck copy official minutes may obtained request AMA HQ avail able approximately August 15 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meetingAugust 1 1986 regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 830 am Presi dent chaired meeting Continued page 98 Wanted Professional video producer/ director modeling experience production AMA films/videos Contact preferably writing John Worth AMA Headquarters AMA HO sERvicEs STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nats General Manager vince MankowakiS Special Services Director cad MaroneyS Membership Director carol Merfeld 0 Special EventS Dimctor Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Director Geoff Slyles S Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director carl R Wheeley S General Counsel Jeremiah courtney August1986 95 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound t ModelSynopsis Executive AeronauticsCouncil Meeting MAY 3-4 1986 AMAs Executive council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive council Sound Cont pg 95 trouble ask assistance AMA Unfortunately often too late call assistance YourAMA can provide some guidelines both PR work sound ultimately burden will placed shoulders loca tion will encounter problems may unique site As result necessarily cut dried solutions have examples excellence PR pass findings methods either writer Geoff Styles head quarters Trade Show Activities traveled Toledo annual trade show order talk manufacturers vendors en gines sound suppression equipment could find time two days always problem getting indi viduals length time because affairs exhibitor means selling his/her product Notwithstanding feel although unable contact sampled representative cross section Further contact will done through mails desire help problem understand ing problem Are manu facturers doing anything present try lower sound level engines manufacturers have thing works help resolve problems part manufacturers recognize aeromodelers have problem sound levels some engine pipe marke ters see problems can comprehend have hiding correlation between requests speci fic products sound problem proba bly does exist pipe manufacturer having business directed mostly Pattern fliers does necessarily exhibit great deal concern Sunday flier engine manufacturer will likely devote energies developing unit can win competition bring greatest advertising value future articles some advancements being made will highlighted impor tant channel improvements sound suppression can passed user such develop ment readily available Magic Muffler add Magic-Mute Condor Hobbies have series dBA readings various engines did hear plane fly installed can say Schnuerled 40s go really quiet photograph shows muffler installed plane flown Bill Hershberger Northern Virginia RC Club member AMAs Frequency Committee people Condor interested further devel opment along lines hope get some readings can use Tim Miller SEMCO line also working get line quiet pipes K B has new 20 engine market has muf fler advertised unusually quiet As writing have seen nor access anydB readings Bill Wisniewski K & B tells engine quiet developments pan out will pro gress made As wrote earlier article essential manufacturers help 100 0 LU LU 0 -J LU LU -J 0 z 0 cn Ownership always some concern relative publication informa tion/data publication Individuals come up ideas patented copyrighted require protection understood anything published ModelAviation nature property originator means infor mation/data may used express written permission originator Continued page 100 90-_* 80 70 0-A 40---1 30-1 20-10020 18 IA 0 0 0 x 0 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Must LEFT line 102-105 dBA x Dx RPM Tip Speed inhec 60 / / r5 1 / 7 / 2 7 / / /7 7 9 /7 / z p10 11 - 13 15 17 19 21 - 4 01 3 5 6 7 8 910 96 Model Aviation TIP SPEED inches/sec x 1000 SOUND LEVELS FOR 2-BLADED MODEL AIRPLANE PROPELLERS Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 End Problem Forwell overayearandahalfwehavehad problem within F3B soaring circle problem resulted VP District 10 David Peltz filing charges against four peo ple people Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Keith Finkenbiner Casey Goeller charged lying cheating least occasion using illegal trans mitters several occasions During hearings charges interested parties given op portunity present views commencing Mr Peltz continuing Messrs Finkenbiner Schrameck Neu should noted Mr Goeller unable attend person mailed us response charges Following ini tial statement period four given time question others regarding statements made Subsequent exchange members Execu tive Council allowed time question parties involved end vote taken Executive Council less Mr Peltz rep resented accusing parties Mr Brown felt rather deeply volved earlier F3B situation myself similar reasons vote 10 0 support charges brought against gentlemen importantthought gained discussion debate involved action contestants need frequently avail themselves protest procedures published rule book approach used above instance problem could have avoided least accused might have opportunity resolve dispute long ago strongly urge anyone feels has wronged during sanctioned meet utilize protest sys tem gentlemanly manner disagree result protest event level avail yourself appeal procedures take action thru protest route disservice yourself fellow entrants Bad News Is. Executive Council spent consider able time deliberating budget 1986 no matter what tried to tighten reins still came out deficit situation insurance crisis being disastrous item contend Looking next year see worse situation arising spite efforts Washington DC such Gramm-Rudman bill intending reduce Federal deficit pay rates people metroplex remain high continue climb has direct influence AMA budget specifically area pay schedules must maintain below area averages deeply involved attempting some cost cutting insurance areas Investigation has begun feasibility creating own captive insurance sourceperhaps country perhaps offshore loca tion become successful effort future insurance situation will improve future also see possibility several modeling ganizations other countries joining us ventureperhaps five six other countries distant future looks bright present looks dim Did say dim Perhaps bleak would better word bleakness comes factthat just no way within fiscal sense can avoid dues increase financial committee headed Dave Brown reviewed avenue staving off increase consider Dave have extremely good financial sense about himafter has taken very small part hobby turned expanding thriving busi ness did want take action None us did business point view no choice increase will nominal can perspective about paying $2 $4 per year now pay amount increase depends whether pay dues early Another Cost Cutting AMA officer has telephone credit card make needed callsgenerally tended used within district AMA headquarters essential Makes sense communication thread allows us better serve districts Still elected VPs runs up bill over $1200 first four months year have find ways put brakes Executive Council did take steps preclude continuance high-rate practices Plus Side disconcerting incidents candidate running AMA office have campaign speech published time voters have already cast ballots No have set up procedure whereby candidates campaign statement must received later closing date acceptance letters will enable Model Aviation publish cam paign statements issue reaches membership around end Sep tember first part October coincident mailing membership re newal statements voting ballots Finally Heavyweights council addressed subject models exceeding safety code weight limit effect might have owed fly AMA sanctioned meet though within time frame sanctioned activities present know meets allow models flown afterthe end events break period during actual events Normally allowed flier can show insurance coverage what does insurance cover Does name host club Does name property owners Does name AMA Most likely answer ques tions no Therefore such practice con tinues appears AMA mentioned above wide open possible non-insured legal battle event accident Executive Council voted unanimous ly issue sanction meet known expected overweight models will permitted fly Further such type model flown meet has sanctioned sanction entire event automatically null void instant means such models cannot flown same site sanctioned meet entire 24-hour period days event Great Loss Bill Mathews VP District 5 has unfortunate need resign position VP effective May 10 Bills workload has late steady rise requiring him work 12 14 hour days past months attorney working legal offices Birmingham AL due recent loss some associates other business considerations no longer ableto keep upwithhisAMAactivitiesashe feels should done Bill has levelheaded individuals council recollection has devoted AMA duties always watchdog over items cause increase budget fair deliberations will sorely missed Still has agreed remain member Bylaws Committee Long-Range Planning Committee com mittees has chairman quite longtime pleased will able spend time enough continue assisting efforts goodbye just long Bill Election Time Again AMA holds some kind election officers year Last year VPs even-numbered districts up elec tion year VPs districts 1 5 9 up election office President year find considerably fewer vote have right So vote year take pride being part system elected officers next three years fail vote com plain about what goes within policy making body Academy officer running reelection new candi date needs yourvotesothatthewinnerwill know has support majority voters just majority few voted Most important have send membership renewal voting ballot same time send both early August 1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Bill Zimmer AMA AVP Varna IL writes looks like same old thing again Too free AMA memberships given out Contest Directors people crab about what CD does days contest aware what does beforehand preparation afterward reporting results AMA headquarters want cut cost raise sanction fees Raise $10 $25 some thing Lets penalize CDs put long hours get few goingfor cheap membership agree Bill think better leave system alone Its work ed OK 50 years Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writes renewed dues February mag shouldnt take three months name get back computer want mag OK Dennis dont get upset officials print certain number mags month match paid subscrip tions Tell mags have coming since paid Ill see what can Try keep quiet Richard Tabler Arlington MA writes ten dollars cash AMA mort gage Thanks Richard also received $5 check FF friend OW Culpepper Tullahoma TN others may coming Both due shine AMA Honor Roll mortgage retirement wait agreed AMA Council last week stop honor roll effort because gentleman Council fears overlap possible confusion Thank both very much money being warded John Worth am going cool Honor Roll plan now Larry Borden Fort Worth TX writes am against permanent Nats site Only 1% membership attend Nats 99% Too much expense few Bill Colish Harrison NY writes permanent Nats site Good idea will want live site East West middle US Paul Horanzy Yankee Flyers CT writes Nats should different places year give people big pay checks chance compete first time saw New England Have different locations year Summer almost Everybody out flying MeetApril David Higginbotham Claude Gurley Jack Camel Bir mingham RC Club playing little airplanes balmy Sunday afternoon Cont pg 95 Before taking up Agenda Presi dent Obtained Council approval pay Howard Crispins $150 deductible auto accident encountered during travel AMA business Distributed written report upon 1966 FAI-CIAM April Plenary meeting Invited NAA representative report status prestigious Collier Trophy Langworthy stated NAA currently attempting establish trust fund $250000 President accepted topic review during Budget agenda item Advised Joe Beshar written express strong exception parallel mortgage-reduction schemes might confuse membership negate mortgage-reduction efforts Noted letters re ceived against recent Council ac tion increase VP column space magazine summertime Michigan time go out fly Editor Dave Mc Donald sent picture Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Awards Banquet other day Dave Adams left outgoing president handing gavel new president Bill Elliott Good luck Bill best dont take seriously way important editor wrote other day asked fora list other editors district Currently think can help editors want cor respond others want list editors district write John Worth AMA headquarters write Birmingham will mail list Appointed Awards Criteria Review Committee consisting Jim Sears chairman Jim McNeilI Pete Waters Appointed Bob Underwood Carl Wheeley draft presentation nomi nating John Worth NAAs Elder Statesman Aviation Award Advised George Buso John Grigg should continue listed NAA AMAs official ClAM delegates FAI Reminded everyone individuals cannot conduct polls under AMA aus pices unless Council has given its approval Assigned George Buso new post FAI Team Selection Committees Coordinator similar longestablished contest boards coordina tor Approval Minutes AThe minutes February 8-9 1986 Executive Council meeting unani Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation AMA headquarters other day snapped shot foryou because thought would like see AMAs new computer paid million building money almost half again much forcomputers including ltsown aircondi tioned heat controlled emergency battery-operated pampered giant computer room So two beautiful women standing front three beautiful gentlemen computer room Well somebody has run joint Meet L-R Mike Mackenzie ComputerOperationsAssistant Zenda Stevens Claim Representative Carl Maroney head man overthe insurance business computer Akke Desoff Administrative Secretary Bill Read Computer Operator big fat expensive master computer being phased nowto replacethe outside rented computerservice Howarethings coming Slow sure should doing job next years membership EC Meeting Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Incomparable Toledo Weak Signals. name misnomer nothing weak about Toledo club puts annual model Expo Ohio attracts people model types over worldthe model show host club goes advance news media asks publicize event reason show could its present location accommodate general public attendeesthe building can barely contain model people come year annual Toledo show big event AMA year besides regular large booth sell memberships supplies promote AMA activities AMA sepa rate Air Show Team booth another ModelNetour new computer information networkand still another RC transmit ter testing addition AMA conducted several meetings connection Toledo show nature briefing AMAs RC Frequency Committee RC equipment manufacturers other inter ested parties concerning interference prob lems future needs other meeting AMA Air Show Team Advi EC Council Cont pg 98 mously approved amended bythe Coun cil meeting prior written amendments B minutes March 19 1986 telephone conference approved after amending Discussion telephone conference minutes produced motion thatthe Bylaws Committee directed draft specific procedures regarding voting telephone conferences approved 11 1 against Dist 7 II Executive Vice Presidents Report Regarding Model Aviations accounts receivable McNeiII reported satisfied way financial item advertising policy general being handled B Looking Officer Services bud get noted bills incurred use Council telephone credit cards Discussion produced motion set cap $600 peryearontelephone calls charged credit card system executive council business approved 11 1 against Dist 8 C McNeilI next reviewed subject Headquarters salaries advocating ap preciation salary needs Reston DC area Some AMAs department heads related difficulties obtaining retaining quality employees because low salaries AMA offers comparison local businesses government sory Committee concerning planning problems involved AMAs Air Show Team program involves promoting model aviation before general public groups AMA also 50th Anniversary party Toledo AMA members helped celebrate milestone year Incidentally another much bigger party will held Lake Charles LA August 2-3 weekend immediately following end Nats Toledo weekend big AMA topped off another great donation Weak Signals club $1800 raffle $765 go AMAs Building Fund $760 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund $275 sponsorship RC events 1986 Nats Toledo club therefore publicly say Thanks AMAs greatest chartered clubs 1986 Toledo Expo Raffle Winners . Mike Smith Cincinnati OH John Schell Gibsonberg OH McDaniel RC Inc Glen Dale MD Matt Mefferd Perrysburg OH Walter Pelzynski Milwaukee WI Ed Skro van Brookpark OH Clifford Rausin New port Beach CA Dan Weaver Greenville OH Willis McClain Racine PA John Deni son Royal Oak Ml G Shelkey Scottdale PA C McCune Fairview PA Joe Fife McMurray PA Edwin Hawk Shelby OH Ray Bryk Seven Hills OH H Boggs Keyport NJ Eugene Wald Cottage Grove MN C Reeves Columbus OH Carrie Newhouse Menominee MI George Ardwin Sabina OH Richard Sorrell Trenton OH Swartz Winnipeg Maniotba Canada John Solty siak Elmhurst IL William Raub Fanwood NJ Ron Geese Zanesville OH G Engle skirger Brookpark OH M Montesano Al liance OH Larry Wilson North Vernon IN D EVP presented study membership dues structure noted come conclusion can ought simplified/adjusted proposal later incorporated motion 4 minutes Ill Film Report Jay Gerber AMAs film producer bid Council farewell expressed personal sentiments con cerning 15 years working affiliation Academy As appreciation years dedication excellent film crea tions Academy President pre sented Mr Gerber AMA Fellowship Award IV Finance Committee Report Chairman Brown stated projected 1986 defi cit will diminish AMAs accumulated sur plus shows necessity provid ing adequate reserve especially face current future insurance fees Discussion resulted motion vote Nats Council meeting lieu free membership contest directors shall re ceive $10 voucher per day per meet up two days maximum three per year upon H Qs receipt contest reports Nats world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four days Vouchers nontransferable effective 1987 V Budget Worth noted 1986 bud get presented what needed operate Academy same level service past year After extensive review 1986 Nominating Deadline Change 1986 will electing AMA President Vice Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three-year terms begin ning 1986 procedures nomination published June 1986 issue Model Aviation page 103 nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior convening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter acceptance candidate must file atAMA HQ priorto meeting Since important change information should noted Because Nominating Committee scheduled meet Friday August 1 deadline nomination receipt AMA HQ close busi ness Thursday July 17 Candidates accept nomination must also provide statement publica tion Modef Aviation statement must accompany letter acceptance should provided separate sealed envelope consideration details motion made accept 1986 budget presented approved 11 1 against Dist 6 Another motion made based EVPs previous presentation addi tional information Finance Com mittee Chairman accept modifications dues structure 1987 motion passed 9 3 4789ED NAAEVP 3 against 61 011 Changes Membership Category1986 Jr-newsletter$1000 Sr-newsletter$1250 Spec Jr$ 25 Sub Jr$ 300 new member recruitment bonus$ 500 Op-2nd family member $1700 Op-Sr citizen$1800 Op-newsletter reg$2600 Op-newsletter early$2400 Op-Mag reg$3000 Op-Mag early$2800 VI Committee Reports 1987 eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate $1 800 $2000 $3000 $2800 $3400 $3200 A Safety McNeilI advised some AMA sanctioned contest officials tolerate fly ing model planes weighing 55 pounds clarify AMA cannot permit violations its Safety Code motion made approved unanimously AMA will knowingly issue AMA sanction event including demonstration flights) model weighing 55 pounds will flown also noted sanction could ap plied selectively parts event sanction applied eventasawhole beginning end start sanction days until end sanction days) B Special Interest Groups McCollough reported attempted ascer tain Electric CL Speed groups want SIG recognition received no response Continued page 100 August 1986 99 Sound Cont pg 96 case point muffler design printed last issue future will photographs details other items may manufacture manufac tured question relative using information/data per mission given article will necessary individually contact originator permission might wish have FAI Standards F3A Aerobatic Power Models recent ClAM meeting Paris new definition established measurement sound F3A models method will used upcoming Nationals sound checking Pattern flying flightwill checked establish penalties rather get better handle what problems Trying avoid full readings ground still getting higher settings air will defeat entire purpose exercise asking full cooperation everyone present new standard maximum noise level will 98 dB measured three meters center line model model placed ground flying site motor running full power measurement will taken 90 degrees flight path right hand side downwind model microphone will placed stand 30 centimeters above ground line motor No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise meas urement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero Note penaltywill apply Nats operation Further adopted second paragraph dealing sound second item reads follows conclusion flight judge will independently score model in-flight noise level indicating model too noisy average very quiet majority judges score model very quiet flight score will receive five point bonus score counting judge Though primarily clari fication safety anticipated proposals will encourage devel opment quieter power plants through stimulation competitive spirit As point above should understood theoretically 98 dB reading three meters same reading 105 dB meter previously used purpose moving out gain greater accuracy reading Prop Diameter RPM Three years ago Ed Izzo published chart giving relation ship between prop diameter rpm coming up prop tip speed sound levels reference line marked figure used FAI F3A can ignore concentrate other factors aim get down lowest dBA level can means getting prop tip speed low possible running maximum rpm prop/engine combination keep older copies Model Aviation might go back read Eds article July 1983 chart reprinted page 96 formation use working own particular situation Cont pg 99 C Nats Clemens reported Commit tee/HQ coordination 1986 event working well encouraging num ber early entries previously-targeted Indoor site uncertain 1987 Nats site could Muskogee Oklahoma D Sound Crispin reported Toledo Show solicited assistance model engine industry manufacturers heartened have encountered positive attitudes expressions co operation E Frequency Brown reported program transmitter verification tests administered Toledo confirmed suspi cions high percentage transmitters operate outside specifications F Bylaws Committee Mathews reported intends 1 finish up Standing Rules project 2 recommend details concerning Contest Boards/Council jurisdiction amendment 3 develop amendment elected officers shall offered employ ment AMA until certain number months after service has terminated 4 offer amendment concerning im peachment & removal officers G Redistricting Krafft reported presently collecting data yet ready presentation H Flying Site Acquisition Council concensus committee renamed Real Property Acquisition Committee President announced Hardy Broder sen has asked relieved chair duties Pete Waters has appointed replacement Waters reported taken close look objectives committee convinced real property acquisi tion something Academy should prepared achieve future stated Sl Groups will asked submit site layouts special site requirements activities I Election FAI Juries Free Flight request chair man Team Selection Committee asking waiver new FAI Jury requirements unanimously approved 1986 team selection finals Soaring 1986 F3B Finals Jury unanimously elected Ray Marvin Dick Crowley Bob Underwood Electric 1986 F3E Finals Jury elected Joe Beshar Bob Sliff Dwight Holley Mike Charles alternate Districts 10 9 opposed Pylon 1986 F3D Finals Jury unanimously elected Cliff Telford Bob Brown chairman Wayne Yeager V Action/F3B Contestants subject reviewed Executive Session re sulted following recorded synopsis vote taken previous meeting motion exclude several AMA members taking part future AMA events contestants specifically Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Casey Goeller Keith Finkenbiner accused deliber ately lying officials about legality RC equipment 10 voted no nobody voted yesthree council members did vote Grigg PeltzBrown Thus charges dismissed Special Item Upon reconvening Regu lar Session Geoff Styles addressed sembly recommendation AMA join American Tort Reform Association motion first years dues mem bership American Tort Reform Asso ciation approved PR budget passed 11 1 against Dist 5 VI PR Staff Expansion Worth reported demands upon PR Directors time particularly area flying sites creasingly requires presence outside office necessitating assistant carry department head away ED also asked Council consider addition secretary serve both motion passed approve half-year budget addition PR secretary 10 2 against 56 Another motion also passed approve half-year budget addi tion assistant PR department 8 4 against 35611 Vii F3B Representation FAI/CIAM agenda item deferred previous meeting until district 10 VP could attend ClAM Plenary meeting April Peltz reported contention US interests international competition being met questioned cost expediency sending large US corps representatives noted lack lobbying strategy questioned necessity special voting delegate objected the election new F3B Subcom mittee chairman Other council members tended ClAM meeting spoke pro con issues raised discussion did result change policy VIII Council Meeting Structure Presi dent observed since Council now uses agenda item form affords advance information sufficient acquaint voting members issue recommended motion amend previous procedure approved unani mously follows new words brackets create Special Rule Order whereby [non-published] agenda items [may] introduced discussed moved voted upon before Council meeting following its intro duction Exception may made [criti cal] agenda items [such safety legal issues] accepted majority voice vote attending members IX Council Members Committees Waters noted Executive Council considers issue important enough assign committee Coun cil member should included ensure timely reporting guidance concerning Council policies motion whenever possible committees appointed Council should include minimum council member passed unanimously X Vote CB/EC Jurisdiction following Continued page 102 100 Model Aviation EC Meeting Connecticut 0 Maine e Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gorold Browo PO Box 4384 Middlelown RI 02840 Bill Chondler PO Box 441 Orlond ME 04472 Drew Dovenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Londry 80 Mom St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06880 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Woy Marstous Mills MA 02648 Club month wrote three clubs several weeks ago information used received no answer sent out newsletter contained request club patches could photo graphed used received guess enough interest warrant continuing feature get informa tion will use it available Lou Andrews have talked Lou several times recently Maine Model Club Expo March 8 9 1986 Since Lou well-known long-time modeler would like provide some information about background started modeling 1923 father pattern maker seemed natural him use some redwood used making patterns has worked Sikorsky Aircraft CT 1938-1947 chief designer Paul K GuillowCo 1 948-1 963rformed own company AAMCO 1963 sold 1982 brother also sold model kits 1945 won Internats 1948 flying U-Control Trixter Invert Stunt Air craft won 1950-1951 Walker Trophy Barnstormer 1981 elected AMA Hall Fame Tech Model Aircrafters Barb attended April 5th flying session Tech Modal Aircrafters Du Pont Gym Cambridge MA group flies mod els first Saturday month Octo ber through May night Ray Harlan attempting seta record believe beat old time 7 mins 53 secs second several people flying models children cluded James Woolnough Brattleboro VT Ornithopter Wingbusters Spring Show-Off April 6 1986 Wingbusters Hanson MA held annual Spring Show-Off believe eighth several ControlLine aircraft display flight demonstra tions swap table refreshment table aircraft judged according four categories winners Profile Scale Ron Muise Havoc A-20 1st Ron Muise Widgeon 2nd Jim Zichella P-Si 3rdJack Patrolia Shoe String 4th Full Body Scale John Componeschi B-17 1st Sam Abdow P-47 2nd Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro 3rd Profile Sport Stunt Jack Patrolia Ringmaster 1st Dennis Cranger Magician 2nd Walter Fischer Ov& EZ 3rd Full Body Stunt Thomas Morris Aloha 1st Jack Patrolia Gieske Nobler2nd Mal Monroe Malj3rd results determined public votingand can seeJack Patroliawent home trophy group Con gratulations Jack Greg Corby Georgetown MA winner Cape Ann Mall Show raffle won aircraft radio engine years club dues Headquarters Mortgage Fund strong desire reduce mortgage Headquarters building debt reduced less interest paid allowing money used other projects like finding retaining flying sites several ways contribute buy patches make direct contributions send money dues 1987 renewal form will means adding mortgage contribution along dues payment Remember specify money mortgage reduction tax de ductible member contri bute ten dollars mortgage could paid off 1986 Nationals should maga zine see just before Nats 50th Anniversary Nats first time fun-fly has offered conjunction Nats lot time money effort have gone Nats hope successful will attend johnny Clemens Texan District VP lets give him something brag about Model Aviation Day Planning moving along lam contacting peopleto participate would like help out drop note Geoff Styles AMA planning attend will talk about flying fields public relations Barb spent week Paris April attended FAI-CIAM meetings observer spent time sightseeing spent May 2 3 4 Reston Executive Council meetings See reports elsewhere magazine FAI meet ings Remember Flying Should Fun August 1986 101 Sam Abdow Fall River MA air craft Howard DEA P-47 Thunder bolt Ray Harlan preparing model another flight Lyle Spiegal L class B speed air craft Kevin Barrett mouse rerr nnwarnei hv Tfl fl&Q Lou Andrews R John Grlgg AMA President Aircraft original Aero master built 1964 Lou AndrewsR AVPDickSherman Trixter Beam about 1950 vintage John Componeschi B-17 Flying Fortress Wlngbusters Spring Show-Off New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Well doing business old stand say applying time unremitting efforts intensifying business AMA general District 2 particular Manythanks kindnesses during period indisposition am thankfully satisfactorily re covering During recuperative period am busily trying maintain official AMA duties nightmare never hap pened As usual report being personally typed laborious singlefinger hunt peck method Also within past few days lhaveamongotherthings processed couple Contest-Director ap plication/examination matters mailed out dozen All-Weather Patch applications appointed new member AMA door Contest Board representative District 2 See below Infra fortunate securing services Mr Doug Barber successor Mr Merrick Andrews served several years well Indoor AMA Contest Board Member representing District 2 particularly important appointment context rule change cycle compliment Pete period voluntary service Doug rousing Welcome Aboard Doug resides 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Although am told Pete has moved Pennsylvania loss Dave Browns gain have provided new address pass along Praise Pequannock readers will recall some months ago featured story telephone involvement certain officials above New Jersey Township concerning proposed Parks & Recreation Department ordinance ban flight model aircraft note great satisfaction according current issue Flypaper ably edited John Donnelly Al Kessner Tn-County RCClubof Butler NJthatthiscnisisnotonly happy ending also made extra pointsformodelers area Great news same issue Flypaper also cites forthcoming Model Air Show pre sented name charity Fort Dix NJ Sunday May 10th another outstand ing group District 2 Aeromodelers NewJersey Pine Barons Radio Control Club very deserving charity instance will Deborah Hospital Fund Have Good Day AMA-Delta Dart Direct Purchase Plan Word has just arrived headquarters AMA-chartered clubs may now procure box 40 Delta Dart kits bulk pack special low price $20 Indoor Sports Fun Games starters compliments good friend FreeFlight enthusiast Ed Whitten having made member Honorary Society Newsletter Editors addition popu lar Junior column own magazine Model Aviation Ed widely acclaimed excellent New York Indoor Times favored greatly another good friend Bill Lindemann ERMAC Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club large frequent input Indoor Free-Flight news active area New Jersey Bills latest report covers ERMACs First Indoor Scale Model Airplane Contest Rutgers University Athletic Center held April 19 1986 add personal thanks Rutgers University Edison Recreation Area very kind cooperation Keep up good work Bill Oneida Lake Flyers Association Thanks Plane Prop-Wash excellent newsletter Syracuse Thunderbirds k Stars Club its charming highly compe tent editor Marge k Mrs Lon Sauter learn captioned upstate entity has become latest club have become another member rapidly-expanding CNYMAA located off Route 49 Constantia NY interested joining new club referred its President Dan Murphy 675-31 32 Thanks Marge Clinically Speaking compliments deserved hereby extended such outstanding RC folks Dean Kraus Dean Pappas Tim Borsetti et al praise worthy initiative setting up First AMA F3A Pattern Fliers Judges Clinic May 23 4 publicized K Factor NSRCA Bulletin Aerodrome highlyregarded newsletter JCRCC Jersey Coast Radio Control Club appreciate too participation South Jersey Aerobatic Pilots Nice Going Tis matter personal prideI joined NSRCA No 45 USPJA No 84 both 1973 Please support fine organizations Another Break Big Boys circular arrived today reminding STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio Society 9th Annual RC Scale Rally will held again year July 12 13 Clean NY Municipal Airport build fly just think big terms Model Aviation just plain fun will welcome announce ment hope join rally year stated Honoring Naval Avia tions 75th Anniversary Can think worthier dedication Goodbye Friend So reads eloquent verbal tribute Bob Schoppe April issue Jericho Flyers newsletter Logbook memory fellow clubmember Jack Freling passed away recently following heart surgery hereby extend deepest sympathies Jacks family Jericho Flyers sad time great loss Visual Reference now present picture Bob Noll received within past three days taken last year 30th Annual Pattern Contest prominent club Aeroguidance Society though based Endicott NY holds meets Sayre PA shot shows famous Ivan Kristensen Dean Pappas Lance Murphy respective Lto R 3rd 1st 2nd place winners 30th Annual Pattern Meet last year details see Official Contest Calendar case have already done Now Photo Thisyearthe3lstMeetwill beheldonJune 28 29 Dorothy Adler name pretty young lady featu red column reporting 1986 WRAM Show AMA Membership Meeting Recall suggestion clude plans constructing individual han gars protect just-built Darts Both Doro thy Dad Jerry Adler wellknown District 2 AMA members am sorry omission Gear up locked EC MeetingCont pg 100 motion resulted discussions since previous meeting Council adopt series recommendations devel oped R Underwood better define Contest Board/Executive Council jurisdic tions motion passed 7 4 against 35101 1 1 abstained Dist 6 com plete text motion published separately synopsis Xl Executive Vice Presidents Budget McNeill asked Council consider fact executive vice president holds national office yet receives budget vice president enough allow him travel adequately motion executive vice presidents annual bud get increased failed 9 against 2 ED 8 1 abstained EVP second motion retain basic EVP budget addi tionally him submitfor approval atthe first meeting year travel plan passed unanimously XII Award MacCready Crew Peltz commented thatthe MacCready pterodactyl project truly remarkable modeling standpointan extremely complex techni cal achievement noted Tech nical Achievement Award available application same may submitted Peltz AMA HQ Agenda Review point order Agenda items remaining reviewed McCollough called up previous notice amending date summer Council meeting motion passed unani mously amend July 25 Executive Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation June1985 AGS Contest FAI Winners Left Right 3rdLance Murphy 1stIvan Kris tensen 2ndDean Pappas Ohm sylvania C West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warringeon PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Milis Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadeiphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15653 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 5131 542-4406 go again another month meetings telephone calls questions fortunately few answers Executive Council meeting interesting time featured first hearing trial individuals charged underArticle V section 3 bylaws individuals un animously acquitted charges fear precedent may have opened Pandoras box creating situation such charges hearings take up large part Executive Councils time al ready know case heard fear will follow Another subject bound stir up trouble removal free licenses CDs must admit having mixed feelings about thinkthe new system issuing $10 credit voucher CD upon receipt contest report makes sense eliminates lot record keeping attendant workload Headquarters well reducing some what escalating loss income may seem petty free memberships CDs NATs workers now account 2000 memberships rising $30 thats $60000 new system cuts $30000 still saves $30000 income plus whatever decrease administrative cost realized argue CD works hard earns membership Hi Zim have little argument what about club officers newsletter editors about judges meets concession crew parking attendants too work hours usually lot less glory CD Shouldnt get free memberships also Someone could some cases someone already has make case positions getting free mem berships also could very well give people free memberships yet giving free membership CD isnt really fair everyone else com promise makes sense better elim inating free memberships altogether still provides incentive CD send contest report Now waiting other shoe drop Ill tell 1987 dues will increased slightly junior Senior rates will remain same 2nd adult family member rate will increase $1 $18 Senior Citizen rate will increase $2 $20 open mem berships will increase $4 Now before take pen hand start raising cain consider 1986 budget projects $1 00000 operating deficit year reserves about $500000 will reduce reserves about 20% 1986 alone dues increase would probably wipe out reserves com pletely 1987 Normally would indi cate need fora dues increase 1988 order avoid becoming insolvent have yet considered impact insurance crisis lessons learned 1979 delayed dues increase until year too late suffered substantial decrease membership result hav ing make large increase following year Now insurance As indicated last months column good reason concern area further complicate issue insurance policy comes up renewal September very awkward time planning standpoint September far too late make dues structure adjustments following year result increases decreases cost renewal policy too early show return adjustment made previous year upcoming years dues Id have say AMA ever goes broke likely would probably September October some year result has stable insurance market could play close very little requirement reserves other buffer inflation unforeseen emergencies Now volatile insurance market imperative maintain enough reserves cover various contingencies means dues increase now can cover whatever served up way insurance costs September 1987 hope already have enough cover September1986 Its kinda like flying RC Helicopter seven minutes fuel board using collective pitch servo has three minutes transit time Now try fly long dare Its too bad calm air its gusty.. got nice letter Eva Biddle newest AVP Eastern PA reported unfortunate loss few flying sites area asked what could Unfortunately problem isnt re stricted Eastern PA problem pro bably No1 nationwide time read first hopefully flying site seminars will held District 10 shows promise intend ex pand program provide such semi nars nationwide meantime club would purchase $30 Radio Shack Sound Level Meter start experiment it might go long way toward showing legitimate effort being made reduce noise levels come better neighbors good starting point 100 dBAat 10 feet measured off right side model line cylinder head FAI limit 98 dB under approximately same setup could adjust limits up down local con ditions dictate simply having standard being able show effort being made might save flying site subject Im sure will become seminar Salt Fork 87 pleasant subjects recent council meeting jay Gerber Hi jay vast contribution film library great deal pride pleasure gratitude presented jay AMA fellowship District III can proud its own travels clubs lately telephone calls discussion between council members subject alcoholic bever ages flying field seems coming up very frequently Its tough question ramifications place AMA directly confronts sub ject Rule Book page 1 gives CD sanctioned event irrevocable authority disqualify other wise prevent flying participant ability fly CDs opinion impaired bythe use alcohol other drug Thats place direct reference jise alcohol other drugs made AMA rules safety code bylaws other reference alcoholic beverages insurance policy liability result sale distribution alcoholic beverages excluded Any other statement subject matterof interpretation other sections Rule Book safety code etc example Rule 3 safety code refers willfully flying careless reckless and/or dangerous man ner Some would say drinking beer flying violates section personal opinion paragraph wouldnt apply drinking flying might very well apply flying drunk difference between having cold having dozen recognized states driving laws does apply club club ones having problem Id recommend some variation following club rule adopted Any person flying club field can chal lenged member present opinion member challenging others ability fly safely has im paired use alcohol other drugs person challenged disagrees may ask vote members present field determine whether should permitted fly clear majority present shall prevail tie vote occurs member shall remain grounded person challenged shall have vote dont know will work best advice can come up time own opinion does constitute official position AMA owe lot people out apology have notoriouslyslowin handlingCD applications time wasnt fault least dont think Around end March processed bunch CD appli cations sentthem AMA headquarters single large envelope Apparently envelope lost mail first started suspect something amiss Toledo couple applicants came up asked licenses Ironically lost Headquarters awhile didnt get connection apparent lost envelope Now obvious biggest problem dont have list sent cant correct prob lem CD application filed before May have heard anything please contact probably lost envelope have copies ap plication cancelled checks anything connected application please let know can unravel mess Saying Month has four spends five has no need purse August 1986 103 Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatianaburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1 eoe Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winlhrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Summer Fun early reports have first events year speak low turnoutsthis spite fair weather Can picture what transpiring year just recovering winter doldrums first reports Pattern Contest fun-fly Let us hope indication what coming up Sanctions up have made few new contest directors available indi cates interest organized activities will keeping eye things try get some analysis what trends Public Relations subject cannot overemphasized go flying aircraft subject pub lic relations will see some aspects subject other articles would also like mention briefly fly ing sites being lost supposedly because excess annoying sound originating activities losses could prevented much greater effort placed getting around neigh borhood operate talking people Very often effort can lot towards dispelling fears animosity gen eral dislike activities Get neigh bors out field possible get involved some activities Plan picnic something will help have out day flying buddy boxes take time ex plain understand just what doing sport important numberof fields know owe very existence fact club practices excellent public relations has rapport rest community Give try see does help Show Teams Some time ago made some mention AMA Show Team activities District IV couple letters people allowed club mall shows other such events same stature terms getting public aware what about sense may true mall show static event demonstrations put AMA Air Show Teams dynamic affair members teams expend much spare time energyto perfect routines use During season District IV during can perform unused time spent traveling around doing what bestputting some best aeronautical exhibi tions seen perform gatherings large small under conditions Sometimes show part full-scale show space never problem other times literally fly out postage stamps During meticulously practice safety defined AMA Safety Code Whenever get oppor tunity take shows great variety aircraft may seen events Different teams utilize different aircraft accompanying acts necessity due environment operate two basic types aircraft utilized Radio Control Control Line models Sky Lancers Washington DC example Con trol Line Show Teamand active type common Radio Control teams took some pictures couple weeks ago NVRC field Arcola VA Air Show Team getting some practice photo shows Dick Roe Team Manager pondering what next brand new Super Cub picture taken plane yet flown witnessed first flights bit later promises excellent replacement j-3 Dick flew previously photo below shows teams Robin Hood 99 aircraft World Engines kitted model Quadra-sized engines natural Air Show team work big aircraft needed ample wing area relatively light loading power provide means tow banners tow carry Sailplanes carry parachute displays sure see lot service team Support teams truly pro vide great service sport times struggle some areas get hold flying sites imperative use means possible obtain maxi mum public support way to present ourselves public best possible light Air Show Teams precisely Travel Service little over year ago Nino Di Ronza established travel service provide members Academy means getting best possible deal plan ningatrip Since time Nino has very much assistance Academy planning individual member travel ar ranging Executive Council travel lodging making arrangements travel teams various World Cham pionships includes getting abso lute best deal handling model boxes latter always major head ache team travel point have travel plans should get touch Nino telephone number 703-471-0105 just ask Nino business other columns including Presi dents going hear mention dues increase next year greatest reluctance part Council passed major culprit liability insurance increase needed order cover anticipated increases years budget small deficit however can taken care going reserves dare risk such occurrence future Without massive increase in surance costs probably could have held line some time come Come to Nationals Lake Charles 50th Anniversary EC MeetingCont pg 102 Council meeting date August 1 Friday Nominating Committee meeting shall convene 800 am August 1 followed Executive Council meeting 15 min utes after adjournment Nominating Committee meeting Another motion made amend fall Executive Council meeting dates November 1 2 October 1 7-19 meeting held Orlando Florida motion passed 10 1 against Dist 11 Meeting adjourned 910 pm May 4 1986 Convened 830 am XIII Awards following approved publicity follow presentation three Superior Service Awards four Distinguished Service Awards Award Appreciation Fellowship Award McNeilIs proposal Award Achievement patch referred Com mittee chairman jim Sears announced will develop set criteria present next meeting XIV Candidates Statements Crispin asked Council consider course action would provide earlier publication candidates campaign statements noting past have voted before seeing statements magazine approved unanimously initiate procedure whereby candidate office required submit his/her cam paign statement publication Model Aviation later deadline candidacy acceptance letter XV Mortgage Reduction Executive Director advised current mortgage reduction plan has caused expenses Council understood would incurred Discussion produced motion Council informed devia tion accepted general plan pre sented February meeting approval Council before implementation motion passed unanimously further approved unanimously out-ofpocket expenses related direct fund-raising efforts reimbursement will come funds raised Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 5 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice Presidents Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Cir Mancheoter TN 37355 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arihor Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Detray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00848 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaileyBrookOircle Birmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone Moontain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinstor Bornis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 lease club field has re newed through September 1986 Has madeany plans forafterSeptember April issue Happy Landings Newsletter Atlanta GA RC Club RC flying Atlanta area very serious trouble ten years may exist elite few can afford purchase private property Letter dated April 4 1986 Mike McGraw moved Atlanta GA Dallas TX says Dallas provides two incredible public facilities model aviation consistent presence week front public bringing old Control-Liners out woodwork reason newly-chartered Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta GA has grown 12 20 has designated county-owned flying site Members include Mike Bailey won FF Mulvihill Trophy rubber-powered models second Nats tried Philip Causey RC flier Lou Melancon has helped AMA arranging some discounts computer products AMAs accounting computer former Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta Sky Raiders seemed disappearing earth few good men got together developed plan combine two clubs peti tioned Cobb County Parks Commission flying site offer Commis sion included insurance site regular attendance flying site promotion site encourage interest public club maintenance site public site regularly attended pro moted attracts new members What else has new improved club done Well Atlanta StuntConspiracy group revitalized club official host Old Time Stunt OTS event 1986 Nats persuaded Bill Northrop editor Model Builder magazine spon sor event Nats Note three items above relate flying sites Atlanta GA RC has different site requirements CL does ap pear County Commission willing help Eagles Fly model airplanes Andy Ikensaa junior member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron LARKS Eustis FL recently awarded Eagle Scout badge first merit badges Avia tion badge 1965 presented 1985 Model Year Award LARKS Pica Waco real show stopper Bart Barton rubber-powered Easy Bee according Gama-Ray newsletter Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association Warner Robins GA EditorJim Duckworth says Bart demonstrated Easy Bee day long during clubs mail show two fly-aways---one shoe store last water fountain people wanted buy demonstration lead invitation speak local school distinguished service Academy Model Aeronautics Terry Rimert Bald win FL has awarded Distin guished Service Award Executive Council long years service local national level Terry has directed NFFS unofficial events Nats past 14 years presently member AMA Safety Advisory Committee has president Florida Model Association editor FMA News direc tor King Orange Internats Rebel Rally District 5 FF Championships other contests has arranged flying sites given model airplane clinics advocate youth aeromodel ing Well done Terry time serve time step down AMA Executive Council meeting held Reston VA May 3 & 4 1986 ten dered resignation VP District 5 effective midnight May 10 1986 resig nation became necessary because creased workload law firm Since approximately July 1985 have working long hours work during week almost weekend no lon ger have time necessary perform duties VP District 5 manner consider appropriate forthe good AMA District 5 did resign lack interest model aviation because tired job Unfortunately work has priority Executive Council has accepted resignation recommendation has approved appointment Lee Web ster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 VP District 5 fill unexpired term recommended Lee several reasons Lees background model aviation similar own interest RC FF CL Lee has business experience retired last year does consulting now Lee interested youth son two grandchildren involved model aviation helped two children among others develop interest model aviation Lee active CD both RC FF flies RC soaring Indoor now has flown RC power CL Outdoor FF Lee also licensed pilot own airplane thank District 5 officer District 5 member Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Caribbean support cooperation have given Thanks Ive wonderful time Districts Vice President changing guard Lee Webster word thanks Bill Matthews Executive Council confidence appointing fill Bills unexpired term Bill has worked hard deserves thanks ajob well done Hell tough act follow know know Ill hit deck running transition occurring middle year will make imperative get transfer worked out pronto Ill need help districts AMA people keep things schedule Just word dont know Ive model airplane business since Jimmy Allen days Bought first rubber-powered models local gas station Since time Ive tried aspect model hobby Ive flown gas models since Baby Cyclone Free flight until U Control came along son Brian flew speed number years Pattern Sailplanes Sport Scale RC wonder wonders back old time gas ignition engines againAII along Ive dabbled types sizes scale models Free Flightpeanut rubber gas also fly Control Line RC Scale am charter member Coffee Air Foilers Model Club Tennessee club started engineers Air Forces Arnold Engineering Development Center club very active types RC still conducts best Free Flight contests District Well now know bit about Lee Webster Im looking forward seeing contest Trail summer Please bring problems ideas comments desires needs better com munication effective office can Next month well get down business August 1986 105 VIn Malkinski member LARKS Andy Ikensaa memberofTroop2l 1joined forces Scout Show Orlando FL Colonial Photo & Hobby Rosie OGrady donated balsa gliders handouts Very popular Help club helping com munltyl public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent films video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapes local library AMAwiII sell set five toyourclubfor $10000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special Ii braryvideo tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Illinois S Indiana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavlcy P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordlnetor Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Ouincy IL 62301 just got back council meeting Reston VA However promised would talk about meeting because rest VPs probably will will tell what saw first trip home AMA must admit beautiful place have did see building has growing pains already saw mu seum overtaking rest building well center core may have add building cut back museum soon Maybe will let bring some models home Next museum library full magazines way back could spend lot time just looking old rags before time other choice books well need couple tables chairs library visi tors thing noticed room has models hanging ceiling Im too sure thats good Id find myself day dreaming about going flying models office found great bunch people working us glad help us anyone else just happened come off streets felt quite home ever get chance drop see what dollars buying Speaking dollars dont donate good old mortgage reduction fund Its travel time us again Contests starting away go traveled two mall shows month lot fun both wentto Somerset KYon myfirst trip visit Balsa Busters Next travels took Crestview KY visit Flying Cardinals Turnout pretty good both places though beautiful outside Sorry have no pictures didnt receive own club invited six area clubs flyin first did anticipate manywould showupbutwe members clubs show about fifty fliers offered no-frills flying local airport offered beautifully clear day lots thermals soaring guys What could ask Maybe club can try break contest fever clubs seem have Isnt great some organizations hear about strong supporters young aviators Roger Wathen newlyformed Indianapolis Free Flight Fellowship good example some people groups Roger teaches school living teaches modeling school Hes always helping young people get going hobby asked give new clubaplug gladly So want some Free Flight ndy call Roger 547-5963 way sent few pic tures Ritchie Scott receiving Jr Sr Bob Larsh Perpetual HI Glider trophy Bob Larsh CIA meet re cently Congrats Ritchie gotaletterfrom Robert Firestoneand tells another successful year Elkhart County Flight Masters RC Club Elkhart IN put theirtwelfth annual mall show turnout some beautiful ships As can see some ships quite unique multi-wing sports twelve wings really flies longs Scott Jamison won award unique wonder got letter Bruce Zabasnky hails Naperville IL has flying models some thirty-four years nowand firm believer having fun think will make hobby sent Season Patch application him sent bunch pictures license plate wife gave him twenty-first anniversary What ya think Since questioned existence National Newsletter earlier year have gotten some pro con replies seems like idea having information source want have am still going push improvement format regularity its being sent out dont think its much good seldom get What think Im process getting new AVP St Louis area should have time receive should fill geographical gaps prettywell Now its upto use AVPs needed Because have run out time words say tripso think will let Carl fill rest page filler may some better use ramblings Enough now. EC MeetingCont pg 104 Council prescribed removing men tion current Honor Roll future issues Model Aviation grounds has potential negating Council-approved mortgage reduction plan efforts plan time should conducted XVI Financial Support/Nebraska Modelers request coordinator effort Nebraska clubs defeat anti-mod eling bill State legislature re viewed Council receptive request requested receipt specific details costs upon base financial aid decision XVII District V VP Resignation Mathews expressed deep regret over necessity resigning due escalating work family responsibilities agreed would remain ex officio Bylaws Committee would conduct long-rangeplanning sessions whenever possible Mathews designated AVP Lee Websterto fill unexpired term balance 1986 XVIII Insurance Settlements/Review Settlements noted because Council accountable must apprised insurance cases fully timely manner During discussion agreed lieu quarterly reports information piece will distributed within 30 day period after accident/litiga tion/insurance event complete yearly update will given prior budget meeting B Review Brown requested clarification interpretations fur nished members concerning AMAs surance deferred until independent insurance professional reviews AMA policies correctness clarity lan guage motion approved 1986 Nats Supplemental Instructions under paragraph entitled Alcoholic Beverages insurance phrase [loss insurance coverage] stricken mo tion passed 10 1 against EVP XIX Membership Renewal System Peltz spoke subject improving membership renewal process members receive cards benefits shorter period time especially sunbelt modelers fly year around suggested staggered renewal system renewal birthdays perhaps im mediate acknowledgement some kind expressed opinion Headquar ters membership data base needs expanded Executive Director agreeable reviewing Mr Peltzs suggestions developing new system puts Continued page 108 106 Model Aviation Iowa Michigan esota oni, VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdlsh 6410 Glenwood N Goen Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack FInn 356 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53708 WIlliam Rohring4494TanglewoodTr.StJoaeph Ml 49086 Ron Seam 132 5 Rostyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 367 Mlnoqua WI 54548 Got some good news some bad news monthnot really neat way start column heres bad news spite lobbying am sorry say 1987 venue National Championships will Battle Creek AHEEE situation Muskogee OK has better sites offer have place Battle Creek offer back burner until another time Its dead waiting opportunity good news sites Indoor Outdoor local have tentatively ap proved future opportunity Armory Chicago Bong WI first District Conference Compuserve last evening will regular date month make note first Wednesday month 10 pm Eastern handful us Seveners AMA President few outsiders conversation effective have already favorable comment today E-mail Make date least club members going cover too much May Council Meeting hope F3B Fiasco has now terminated Whata lot time money wasted District 10s interests have severely restricted through representatives actions Let us use learning experience push AMAs future positive item District 10 formation Flying Field Seminars going hold tied District Meeting Grand Rapids fall Another will early Winter Min nesota Area Keep watching column final Team Selection Trials F3B going held Minnesota fall Bob Sealy heading up effort will need help please contact him will right see top national F3B fliers action Ill see well very long after trials will prestigious MARCS Sailplane Symposium have heard promised attendance big wheels glider world stick memory bank too have getting panic calls AMA Radio Transmitter Specifica tions Cool guys cast cement simply parameters Fre quency Committee using check state transmitters use work has very interesting see much calibrated gear needed tests simpler check dif ficult accurate Frequency Counter good stability its master timer 10 parts/million drift per year 720 Hz nearly tolerance set AMA finally found super stable calibration sourcefor $350 now have new Spectrum Analyzer receiver field use perfect way troubleshoot interference Watch safety officer club should make certain have models marked per rule book covers insurance needs wary anyone having AMA insurance rather Own Really check flying keep within guidelines AMA rules insurance have have Next year going problem going have dues increase $4 unavoidable Send photos ofyourSafety Guy action column AVP Boyd Bowdish Hello lam Boyd Bowdish Assistant VP Minneapolis month its pleas ure talk about west side District 7 Spring came late year cou pled year record high snowfall means high water Minnesota Grassfield RC Twin City RC both found flying fields flooded Hydrologists said water highest seven years waited waters re cede clubs put Buifders Shows annual spring thing Minnesota Association Aeromod eling Clubs has published its first Event Calendar 72 events listed Min nesota neighboring State club does have copy would like write Ill see get association got off strong start thanks capable volunteers looks like will aGo Mall Shows have active year Fergus Falls Faribault Monticello Minne apolis noteAlexandria spon sored Granite City RCused static display sanctioned contest prizes third place eight categories merchandise contestants intend make show annual event hobby stores manufacturers par ticipating Bob Paulson Aviation/Aerospace Education Council Michigan asks pass K-9 Teachers Program Come Fly specially set up exploring aviation through aviation/aero space concepts Contact Capital City Airport Lansing Ml 48906 have started program clear buildings mortgage involves member soliciting $5 somewhere would like see payoff happen feel very uncomfortable eathering cash non-modeler sent contribution Its up what building paid off its less expense us largest group AMA mem bers non-AMA function last evening Marie Adamisin became Mrs Peter Bergstrum adopted family Adamis ins set up wonderful day Photos next month districts Lady birds District Roundup Warren Nash UFO passes warn ing about big props got loose smacked hole van S Ames Sundancers continuing CL meetat SIGs field June S StPaul RCC really doing great thing beginnersrunning ground school before regular meet ings s print out transmitter frequency use among members MlSSincludesthoseforSnifferso Verynice graphics newsletters prize goes River City RC News@ Pontiac has afield swap meet fun-fly thats different Dont forget AMA number model S thought water field Twin City guys have five feet Thats lot cleanup 0 Useful tip forfrequency scanner passed Rick Olney Use second harmonic received scan ners 0 shall miss colorful Iowa City Aerohawks Newsletter Russ Peterson moving Tuscaloosa tough job follow Romeo again Hot Dog Demo Safety tip Wright Flyer keep transmitter clean S Granite City suffers Hungry Trees S Finally congrats MARCS 25th birthday Keep Battle Creek Warm August 1986 107 midwests flying dentist Joe Cohen wondering get rpms next heat Ken Hulik starter 0500 finals 0midget record holder tool Flying demonstration Maywooo en vironmental perk Sheboygan Wi 1985 Couldnt fly because high winds Photo Dan Rath Arkansas C Louisiana S New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie BalI 1636 Hinton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Try look bright side crash model airplane simply Gods way putting end really bad flight ugly subject crashing Id like call attention quote Joel Joni Sheldon edit Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons warn us crash causes dirt poisoning its worst form give bit thanks maker sense humor helps us recover crashes found proud very wise state ment Baxter Field Flying Club news letter Oklahoma City area dont know edited newsletter Charles Hodson club president can profit following quote am convinced destined largest active club state Oklahoma will happen because attitudes friendliness com passion diversified interests will ingness help others last least support Club its rules regulations comes greater responsibility must live breathe safety must make caring careful watchwords Always remember bring airplane field have custody potentially lethal machine wholly responsi ble sure machine equipment worthy responsibility entirely up club AMA should copy Blessed relief sloppy builder Bring messiest model Nats Lake Charles August 2 enter official AMA Eyesore Event figure guy needs encouragement can offer will taking donations go official award So far have collected $185 Bring donation modeling materials tools cash Nats poor devil dont forget last two days 50th Anniversary Nats will just fun thinking about Lake Charles Nats dont forget food wonderful Lake Charles people friendliest anywhere ever have Nats alligators have limited sense humor Also please know need economize Nats very reasonable housing will available thru AMA McNeese Univer sity dormitories Ive stayed will vouch As new kind fun aeromodeling might enjoy putting few days work ing Lake Charles Nats know owe modeling some personal Thanks missed June first District 8 meeting would like volunteer some time helping 50th Anniversary Nats birthday party please contact AMA headquarters Write call Nats Manager Vince Mankowski assistant Mrs Lou Ward fine folks Address AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 phone 703 4350750 Remember everyone can boast helped Nats mentioned District 8 meeting Fretz Recreation Center Dallas Im sure members Richardson Radio Control Club no problem finding because regular meeting place David Pierce editor clubs Dawn Patrol newsletter mentions April issue club members will bring laminating machine club meeting can laminate AMA cards display Lake Lavon flying field have another suggestion AMA model fliers Have photocopy made AMA card front back fasten permanently flying box will always wherever fly question ever came up right fly insurance coverage informa tion would right Make club project might sometime very important Considering idea photocopying AMA card make copy cards carry such drivers license credit cards forth copied sheet filed home office sure might come handy case loss theft billfold Good free advice J C breakfast morning overheard young fellow exclaim Gosh just found gray hair baldheaded fellow next table excitedly said Can have youd better laugh little jokes will demand traded Some other districts need laugh often hear someone say Control Line flying dead Dont believe Sure some manufacturers dropping Control Line kits because greedy computers tell can make money RC kits must salute SIG Manufacturing Co having complete selection Control Line kits sort CL flying kid-beginner sophisticated aerobatic stunt flier also carry accessory items further attest CL alive well have about twenty different fuel tanks eight ten different bellcranks forth No sir Control Line aint dead ideal place kid start can pay himself out grass-cutting money want further evidence write Windy Urtnowski copy Pro Stunt News wild crazy newsletter full fun information real spirit may feel moved join PAMPA Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Association Write Windy Urtnowski 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry Nj 07643 Long Live CL talktoaControl Lineflierand says What frequency problems RCers great step forward being taken am proud have part hope publisher Carl Wheeley can re produce artwork am sending tags will soon appear transmitters applied factory proper legal use particular radio Thanks Frequency Committee RC manufacturers few us hobby dealers have pursued problem just ran across some profound informa tion feel should share Didja know typewriter invented Christopher Sholes Please appreciate fact Chris Sholes article would longhand probably unreadable other articles magazine might well worse wild chance dont like arti cles blame Chris Sholes making readable also people Model Aviation see fit correct colorful language enjoy writ ing entirely credit Chris Sholes furnished tool Remembering back bit learned fly instructor said Push forward stick houses get bigger Pull back get smaller Keep pulling back houses get big again Simple Im sure prayers will go out couple AMA shakers movers Dan Pruss putting same fight battling cancer has used promoting RC soaring over years out-of-the-past leaders AMA Fel low Maurice Teter back home recovering stroke God bless both Gotta land refuel EC MeetingCont pg 106 current end product membership card up front suggested panel con sultants assigned Headquarters help work out details putting better renewal data-keeping system place President appointed Dave Peltz Jim Sears Dave Brown meeting adjourned Noon 108 Model Aviation 72 MHz MODEL AIRCRAFT USESURFACE USE ONLY 75 MHz USEMOOEL AIRCRAFT USE ONLYFET0N AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Lolorato 0 Kansas 0 Neltraska 0 North Dakota flkn~ IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Geoe Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurofa CO 80015 Russ Miller 960 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketta 5168 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 67103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Two significant meetings have occurred since last column ClAM Commit tee International Aeromodeling meet ing took place April 24th 25th FAI offices Paris eleven other subcommittee members participated plenary meeting deals FAI activities will ClAM reports forthcoming issues Model Aviation take time read over number people pour lot time energy dedicated effort bettering mod eling activities over world work eventually filters down benefits modelerscompetition sport fliers alike informed Read reports second meeting followed weekend May 3rd 4th AMA Executive Council AMA head quarters Reston VA hope will also watch details meeting through pages Model Aviation aware pro fessional career administrator public schools elementary school level Its extremely rewarding career especially think impact have developing young minds lives future adultsboth followers leaders As result am acutely tuned ideas activities involve young people because lifelong model ing interest especially fun combine educational modeling activities go hand-in-hand development logical thinkingand problem solving well development aesthetic qualities life sorely needed wellrounded well-developed mind body have shared thought column Recently Micheline Madi son AMA headquarters copied article came out recent FAI bulletin deals just type activityan aeronautical modeling theme Young Artists Contest Ill paraphrase article slant toward AMA involvement Goal make children country familiar aeronautics astro nautics modeling well full scale Subjects Flyingideas follow aircraft among clouds air show display may have visited flying aerobatic airplane hot air balloons aloft first flight model airplane famous pioneer flight history famous flights recent times etc Personal experiences well imagination may play part development creation art work Organization The AMA together chartered clubs and/or interested indivi dual AMA members AMA district Note order obtain wide participation clubs individuals may wish obtain assistance education leaders teach ers art assure quality student work make contest success Age classifications Three four age categoriesrange determinedSug gest 5 thru 8 years II 9 thru 12 years III 13 thru 15 IV 16 thru 19 Format materials Determine stand ard sizes art work well standards watercolor acrylic oil pens pencils etc Accompanying work shall name age address artist name address school attended name subject art work statement sponsoring club individual attesting authenticity artists work Closing date determined work submitted Selection winners Work sent AMA would form jury selection winners Winners awarded appropriate awards appropriate time place trip AMA headquarters Nats Executive Council meetingother ideas Carl Wheeley might interested winning works magazine cover Well theres brief outline idea think has merit possibilities idea needs refinement have barked up wrong tree Dont call Write comments pro con lets see will fly Oh yeah youd like volunteer assist idea let known too Another topic Modelers inventive lot Most excellent problem solvers during construction model AMA Hall Fame.. now 1 7th year AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Listed have inducted during past 16 years 1979 through 1985 Meanwhile Hall Fame Selection Committee composed past AMA Presidents process selecting 1986 membersthey will announced later year Candidates nominated AMA members takes request AMA 1969 Walt Billett Willis Brown Carl Goldberg Walt Good Charles Grant Jim Walker Frank Zaic 1970 Dick Korda Al Lewis Bill Winter 1972 Howard McEntee 1973 0 C Randall 1974 W L Bill Brown W R Enyart Irwin Polk Nat Polk Sal Taibi 1975 Harold W John Alden Jim Kirkland Irwin G Ohlsson Walt Schroder C 0 Wright 1976 Harold DeBolt good deal ofindividualism shows up finished product Often indi vidualism technical nature improvement original kit plan recognize outstanding technical achieve ment award AMA called Academy Technical Award Article II AMA bylaws encourages study discussion scientific prob lems model aviation field end following award criteria apply Consideration will given limited items processes 1 im prove performance present equip ment 2 represent equipment per f&ms new tasks 3 tends make easier tasks now required building flying 4 encourage safety sound suppression Consideration item process will based present need effectiveness innovative quality possibility future development applications know modeler has some thing special going meets above criteria nominate him/her Academy Technical Award year will award given deadline nomination form postmarked Sep tember year nomination Nomination forms available Bob Underwood Technical Director AMA headquarters Drop him note requesting form lets get some excellelnt ideas recognized another NATS future District IX about AVPs District IX whats brewing out Next month well have some reports pictures activities recently taken place around district HQ obtain Hall Fame applications form filled outwith background data person nomi nated resubmitted AMA HQ distribution once year Past Presidents Vote Typically five nominees accepted year two may deceased Hall Fame AMAs Whos Model Aviation have favorite per son nominate request application AMA HQ Frank Ehling Merrill Hamburg Chester Lanzo Henry Struck 1977 John Brodbeck Maynard Hill Bert Pond Pete Sotich Ken Willard 1978 Duke Fox Phil Kraft F T Packard Leon Shulman John Worth 1979 John Clemens Claude McCullough L Glen Sigafoose Matty Sullivan Bill Wisniewski 1980 Sid Axeirod Kenneth Held E J Lorenz Fred Megow Ben Shereshaw 1981 Mel Anderson Lou Andrews Leroy Cox Edward Lidgard Bob Palmer 1982 William Atwood Dale Kim Joseph Ott Edward L Rockwood Wally Simmers Stephen Calhoun Smith 1983 Maxwell B Bassett Clarence F Lee Joseph Lucas Dick McCoy Lee Renaud 1984 George Aldrich Myrtle Coad George Perryman Granger Williams Lawrence Williams 1985 Walter Caddell Owen Kam pen Frank Nekimken Richard Sarpolus Joseph Stanzel Victor Stanzel August1986 109 Arizona C California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E TurneyAve ScottsdaleAZ85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 May Council meeting Voted against dues increase because didnt incorporate two changes suggested wanted no dues increase senior citizens wanted eliminate free memberships AMA officers two sides story Pre sidents column contains Version hearing held Executive Session Since hes seen fit openly give side youre also entitled time think F3B issue behind us Mr Grigg fires off another can non shot anyone responds theyre accused perpetuating issue Im sure hell now claim after reading Council never heard other side Mr Griggs another person involved Mr Grigg conven iently neglected mention Jerry Krainock invited other Council meeting nor allowed state case magazine asked AMAto allowed both Long ago Mr Griggturned issue intoa vendetta Mr Griggs vendetta against Krainock started 1984 Nats both took him task about unkept promises still continues today Lets look illegal radio issue liability insurance precarious days equipment legality highly important issue defendants aided Mr Grigg others convinced Council FCC incapable stating what legal what isnt As preposterously claimed FCC people dont know what talk ing about cant get consistent answers written FCC rules available thats impossible believe espe cially since no saw fit get official ruling FCC requested convinced Council its legal use radios type accepted dont have have law degree understand following quote FCC rules thedefendants themselves provided 95209 RC Rule 9 What equipment may use RC station RC station may transmit 1 An FCC type accepted type approved RC transmitter Type accepted means FCC has determined certain radio equip ment capable meeting recommended standards operation Sections 2 & 3 discuss 27MHz equipment FCC goes b may examine list type accepted trans mitters FCC field office could interpreted saying its legal use non type accepted type approved radios RC under circum stances radios question used AMA events during period 9/84 through 12/85 type accept ed FCC until 1/26/86 defendants insist its illegal sell unapproved radios Im lawyer can read plain English What else went hearing After gave short opening statement dealing charges front us defendants started verbal barrage character motivations everything else about except perhaps mothers maiden name strongly objected AMA President did little nothing stop per sisted groundless character assassina tion deliberate tactic succeeded doing just what intended diverting attention own charges sway ing Council totally against everything say AMA Presidents full back ing hearing just have since very beginning opinion part vendetta defendants made lot false statements false accusations offering substantiation proof kind Some 1 said properly imported registered radios FCC showed no papers prove 2 said FCC says its right use non-type accepted equipment USA offered no proof 3 About letters four other AMA members accused Messrs Schrameck Neu cheating said quote looks took Mr Peltz longer hour write three letters fliers complained offered no proof false allegation wrote letters 4 continue vindictive barrage accused deliberate lyand improperly turning atransmitterat contestentirely offering proof whatsoever blatant lie part attack really got absurd gall attack motivation said went after quote personal gain vendetta What did have gain Nothing spent hours time hundreds dollars own money no desire way ever recover also absurdly claimed went after because wanted F3B Team Man agers slot free trip Australia totally deny never running post official Council minutes show time team manager selected couldnt go Australia because part vendetta Mr Grigg directed HQ let go Months later Council voted unani mously overturn Mr Griggs improper act No nothing gain nor am litigious others President con veniently failed mention threatened sue just has numer ous other occasions Ive never threatened legal action Mr Griggs style No motivation wasnt personal gain vendetta motivation 100% job AMA tookvery seriously 1984 began RC Soaring Contest Board have to find real motivation read AMAs Bylaws clearly state AMA Contest Board shall charged drafting rational model competition record rules en forcement same etc Rules enforcement still always will sole motivation opinion Council has now gone record 10-0 condoning breaking AMA rules particularly concerned complying very clearly written FCC regulation incredible entire Executive Council swallowed defendants unsupported garbage did hook line sinker opinion others Mr Grigg huge ego trip am way Im person Council guts stand up him As can clearly see am Mr Griggs anyone elses rubber stamp vote Coun cil cannot bought swayed offers committee chairmanships free overseas trips anything else can state honesty now nor have ever intentions future employment AMA would willing swear under oath Can Mr Grigg make same statement Will type integrity minority AMA Mr Grigg allies will thing possible attempt discredit will take steps try get off Council can find way ran AMA office purely apply skills knowledge towards improving AMA AMA needs change leadership Ive got guts say will others Council secretly share opinion come out closet will support Mr Grigg quest re-election should noted have no desire AMA Presidential job myself nor have ever nor will ever closing remarks Mr Grigg self servingly gives tale problem would have happened AMAs protest procedures followed agree 100% what Mr Grigg failed mention proper protest sub mitted totally ignored have pro vided written proof himself person didnt follow very same protest appeal procedures Now lets get back current AMA mat ters like finding ways stop rapidlygrowing loss flying sites 110 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possiblity models being vicinity full-scale air craft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dan gerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities Alaska o C Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McColiough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4080 Fourth Ave N Great Felix MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaborg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klamath Faux OR 97801 Chick Young 11201 128th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 18439 SE Ilaig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 information computer nuts modems access Compu Serv can send messages 760672422 havent tried Model Net yet weekly conference Friday nights about modeling Just typeGo Mod elNet prompt suppose might well hear bad news well elsewhere last council meeting budget finalized faced deficit year Since insurance situation going get better looks like way balance books have dues crease talked about District meeting Corvallis seemed agree few bucks year will overburden actual increase slated until 1987 renewals go out will essentially $4 increase Open categories will undoubtedly read about some problems exist because things going another district see can talk about Since family magazine cant adequately express myself column will mostly pictures month troops because VP came down dose killer flu just wrong time Will try get back track next month no wild promises stuff bad news first think youre goingto die youre afraid wont sym pathy As read AMA moving its fiftieth anniversary will party lot end regular Nats events Lake Charles hope will able make party will will looking forward greeting can Bring plane fly 50th Al Alman asked remind Puget Sound ROCs 4th Annual Big-Bird Bash Yelm WA July 19-20 Because noise problems picky neighbors small 2-stroke engines allowed Write Al complete info too far VeIm home Mount Rainier RC Society famed Puyallup EXPO equally-famous Hog Hollar BBQ & Fun Fly latter will happen 9th & 10th August Should lot fun ribs delicious OMAS club will have annual show late August probably 23rd & 24th Check schedule list nice place fly see some very nice aircraft first picture appropriate since first anniversary opening new Boeing HAWKS field Auburn WA July 1 1985 HAWKS members several Boeing dignitaries present Al Watson put first official flight cleanly cut ribbon see stretched across flight path things considered incredible photo Al didnt say wizard took same time Al didnt say passes took Knowing Al probably just Since Al frequency person Seattle area member AMA Frequency Committee note new field less mile another existing flying fieldthat RAMS two clubs struck agreement upon division frequencies inter-club use fields prime example modelers can work together good hobby mutual benefit Happy anniversary HAWKS RAMS Puyallup EXPO through lens Bob Balch have following pic tures First Shark 45 byJoe Dill Shark UC stunt ship fine example business end old dear friend Erv Solbergs large creation called think das Blu Macks Somewhere elevator remember written something like Kussa Meine Ende al though wouldnt claim spelling right should note expression face pilot Deadly serious might say Erv outdid himself very nicely done original seaplane course two requisites dear heart Paul Weston would really like see fly A-12 Shrike Bill Asher fine scratch-built effort should able see well detailed can make out picture lays out lot military history right twin tails P-38 WWII left F-is Oulte contrast Now plane middle back ground last picture too WWI ls workhorses Douglas Dauntless wasnt served us well done byJerry ODell won big seen trophies Best Show 1st Mi SO Scale example Certainly fine example scale-builders art middle foreground have Pow erhouse D Johnson two Quakers Mark Ewert Walla Walla upper left Joel Fengers Ponnier can seen under Quakers have large small super Peanut Zero Mike Carner equally well done very much larger Schweizer 1-30 Marley Mayers August1986 111 uo rememoer oo mis nave run o note hope see out having fun fine days Happy Flying JUN IO FLIGHT Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Silver Basics Continued Structural Strength Only Needed month will discuss second rule keep model light five lightness rules form first three Silver Basics basics make model airplane fly well five 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts details discussed last month 2 have strength structure needed 3 select wood proper grain 4 use glue spar ingly 5 keep covering light apply little dope possible Strength usually means weight weight does automatically mean strength use heavier piece balsa increase strength use larger piece balsa also increase strength way increase strengththrough proper selection wood grain important will discuss separately next five rules light weight installment series will keep discussion primarily places model willing use heavier wood order increase strength goal conserve strength weight using absolutely needed flying model undergoes stress being handled flying land ing Separate techniques strengthening must used counter need have mind evaluating design proper weight strength distribution stress load comes tightly wound motor stress compres sion trying pull front model back rear hook same time wound motor also tries twist fuselage motor stick After launch model wing undergoes flying stress As wing creates lift wingtips will tend flex upwards model lands crashes severely high stress will placed points contact handle model pick up wind areas engaged subject being crushed accidentally clumsy foregoing problems can easily overcome simply making model much stronger necessary ever will have model much too heavy its duration will prove unsatisfac tory has compromise tradeoff between strength weight weakness lightweight orderto achieve longest duration still having model holds together Heavy models dont always last longer have fly faster rubber stay air hit lot damage can done heavy model lightweight model approach proper weight strength distribution take heavy model design calculate can made weaker lighter causing problems other approach picture models design weakest flimsiest construction possible beef up areas undergo severe stress use both approaches second byfar successful really keeping weight down As beginner course yet designing construction models know parts must strong can weak will automa tically favor such construction build better models learn must know what trying achieve Before look areas model require strength lets make couple important observations im portant thing about balsa wood varies considerably weight measured pounds per cubic foot Balsa wood can weigh little four pounds less per cubic foot much 20 pounds two ways select stronger heavier piece wood par ticular purpose 1 increasing size 2 increasing density both cases weight increased simple important point remember decide double size strip wood 1/16 inch square 1/8 inch square dont increase its weight two will double its dimensions will quadruple its weight providing course cubic weight density two pieces same Sometimes can make much stronger motor stick same weight instance smaller dimensioned piece harder higher den sity heavier wood largerdimensioned softer lower density lighter piece Okay now lets look places model need strength motor stick just mentioned possibly important has strong enough withstand compression rubber motor stiff enough resist twisting bowing same time must support wing stabilizer landing gear fuselage model strength has four longerons spacers uprights crosspieces dont take strain should lighter smaller dimensioned fuselage model however first crosspiece nose takes beating landing crashes should bigger tougher heavier same thing goes crosspieces rear peg located also good fill area around nose lightweight balsa sheet add rigidity withstand crashes handling crosspieces under leading trailing edges wing should stronger too should add small gussets landing gear attached wing attached body center wing launch model weight model except wing concentrated center wing Thats lift tries flex tips upwards need strength wing center tips resist flexing construction wingtips just heavy strong center wasting weight Part weight heavy tips could go reinforcing center result would stronger wing same weight Wing construction should have stiff heavier leading trailing edge spars take strain lightweight ribs take no strain Ideally spars should tapered instance 1/8 inch square center tapered down 1/16 inch square tips results spar weighs much constant 3/32 inch square spar vastly stronger would better spar 1/8 inch square way center tip Yes know such spars yet beginners beginners must learn what aims should Dont wings weaker tips break quickly tumble along ground wind Yes sometimes tips break can easily repaired meantime have lightweight model airplane flies tail fin stabilizer should always built light possible tail bears next no strain Strength can improved tapered spar wing Outlines should small-dimensioned strip soaked warm water wrapped shaped around template Again little difficult eventually will have learn procedure important keep tail light kind model especiaUy flying Scale models Remember flying Scale model no heavy engine nose full-size airplane model nibber motor stretches back toward tail shifting balance point rearward reason flying Scale models difficult get fly shouldnt tried first beginner} Try experiment help emphasize importance phenomenon Take 15 inch strip 1/8 inch square balsa Using felt-tipped pen make mark five inches end front mark repre sents correct balance point flying Scale models fuselage Using finger under mark try balance Naturally longer end tail goes down theres twice much wood rear mark front Tape adime very tip end long end tail dime represents weight tail surfaces Okay now tape dimes front end make balance Surprised propeller motor details arent heavy enough will have add clay useless clay nose make model balance properly Please dont try get such model fly balance point too far aft Add clay nose put balance point belongs next time build tail lighter So make tail light saving right wont have add useless weight up front bigger weight saving ***Fly Light*** g Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 11 2 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/08
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/08
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin jr Corrections In earlier article error made formulas square root symbol missing does make little bit difference tries solve equation formula should read V /1Z7 also some confusion regardstotheformulafor speed sound am familiar working factor terms Mach number formula given expres sion speed sound miles per hour wish have Knots change constant have S eed Sound equal 2904T ipeiatue Fahrenheit Remember T 9 plus am bient speed sound air 68 degrees Fahrenheit 1126 feet per second increases 01 per cent per degree Fahrenheit probably does very little clear things Ill avoid numbers much possible future Public Relations anyone talks about sound problems seems after fact group flying some time particular location before becoming recipient complaint Un fortunately going find out sound disturbances vehicle through some individuals wish have activity removed may fact com peting other activities area aeromodeling will likely gets boot really quite simple figure What percentage modelers local com munity compared soft ball players motorcycle riders Lawn mowers Neigh bors noisy mufflers car What activities acceptable necessary community Think moment arrive conclusion aeromodeling might some distance down list recog nized community activities get some idea challenge faces must accept fact next person build near flying site may say Gotcha What alternative Are alternatives bet answer active public relations program club first step iiu d member can outstanding job communicating people presently looking new flying site first step should take spend whatever time needed visit talk individual within hearing site within visible range well Explain detail activity about introduce area Bring models show what intend operate Explain control functions operation radio equipment Tell about organiza tion belong Explain insur ance coverage have educa tional recreational properties aero modeling Tell about famous people have involved model aviation down years Relate full scale aircraft programs modeling much what see television movies accomplished models other words sell aeromodeling Succeeding steps mean invitationsforthemtocomeout site can really get involved Just think possibilities big thing let neighbors get away Talk often needed get side Now get started operate field just might have some excellent support instead writ request ing close up shop worth trouble badly want flying site Now successfully operating field can relax believe should understand just might have lost yourlastflying site Whether have just obtained new site have present site years PR work never ends need contin uously alert Talk neighbors often invite out activities Try get involved sport some manner Continuing attempts reduce level sound generated activity extremely important whether located fairly popu lated area remote location As has said times mat ters notyou will find thatthe odds eventually can expect problems goingto bea continuous effortto keep what have acquired clubs get Continued page 96 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxhury MAAVP-ll Ray Juschkus NY VP Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL arrived after agenda item IV VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA NationalAeronauticAssocia tion Present Academys staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Director Geoff Styles PR Director Bob Underwood Tech nical Director Vince Mankowski NATS Executive Director Carol Merfeld Mem bership Director Michael Woodfolk Assis tant Membership Director Bill Read com puter programmer Bob Vojslavek Admini strative Services Director Lou Ward PR Secretary Guests former District IV VP Chuck ForemanJim Proctor computer consultant Mr & Mrs Jay Gerber Barbara Krafft Keith Finkenbiner Steve Neu Rick Schrameck copy official minutes may obtained request AMA HQ avail able approximately August 15 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meetingAugust 1 1986 regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 830 am Presi dent chaired meeting Continued page 98 Wanted Professional video producer/ director modeling experience production AMA films/videos Contact preferably writing John Worth AMA Headquarters AMA HO sERvicEs STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nats General Manager vince MankowakiS Special Services Director cad MaroneyS Membership Director carol Merfeld 0 Special EventS Dimctor Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Director Geoff Slyles S Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director carl R Wheeley S General Counsel Jeremiah courtney August1986 95 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound t ModelSynopsis Executive AeronauticsCouncil Meeting MAY 3-4 1986 AMAs Executive council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive council Sound Cont pg 95 trouble ask assistance AMA Unfortunately often too late call assistance YourAMA can provide some guidelines both PR work sound ultimately burden will placed shoulders loca tion will encounter problems may unique site As result necessarily cut dried solutions have examples excellence PR pass findings methods either writer Geoff Styles head quarters Trade Show Activities traveled Toledo annual trade show order talk manufacturers vendors en gines sound suppression equipment could find time two days always problem getting indi viduals length time because affairs exhibitor means selling his/her product Notwithstanding feel although unable contact sampled representative cross section Further contact will done through mails desire help problem understand ing problem Are manu facturers doing anything present try lower sound level engines manufacturers have thing works help resolve problems part manufacturers recognize aeromodelers have problem sound levels some engine pipe marke ters see problems can comprehend have hiding correlation between requests speci fic products sound problem proba bly does exist pipe manufacturer having business directed mostly Pattern fliers does necessarily exhibit great deal concern Sunday flier engine manufacturer will likely devote energies developing unit can win competition bring greatest advertising value future articles some advancements being made will highlighted impor tant channel improvements sound suppression can passed user such develop ment readily available Magic Muffler add Magic-Mute Condor Hobbies have series dBA readings various engines did hear plane fly installed can say Schnuerled 40s go really quiet photograph shows muffler installed plane flown Bill Hershberger Northern Virginia RC Club member AMAs Frequency Committee people Condor interested further devel opment along lines hope get some readings can use Tim Miller SEMCO line also working get line quiet pipes K B has new 20 engine market has muf fler advertised unusually quiet As writing have seen nor access anydB readings Bill Wisniewski K & B tells engine quiet developments pan out will pro gress made As wrote earlier article essential manufacturers help 100 0 LU LU 0 -J LU LU -J 0 z 0 cn Ownership always some concern relative publication informa tion/data publication Individuals come up ideas patented copyrighted require protection understood anything published ModelAviation nature property originator means infor mation/data may used express written permission originator Continued page 100 90-_* 80 70 0-A 40---1 30-1 20-10020 18 IA 0 0 0 x 0 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Must LEFT line 102-105 dBA x Dx RPM Tip Speed inhec 60 / / r5 1 / 7 / 2 7 / / /7 7 9 /7 / z p10 11 - 13 15 17 19 21 - 4 01 3 5 6 7 8 910 96 Model Aviation TIP SPEED inches/sec x 1000 SOUND LEVELS FOR 2-BLADED MODEL AIRPLANE PROPELLERS Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 End Problem Forwell overayearandahalfwehavehad problem within F3B soaring circle problem resulted VP District 10 David Peltz filing charges against four peo ple people Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Keith Finkenbiner Casey Goeller charged lying cheating least occasion using illegal trans mitters several occasions During hearings charges interested parties given op portunity present views commencing Mr Peltz continuing Messrs Finkenbiner Schrameck Neu should noted Mr Goeller unable attend person mailed us response charges Following ini tial statement period four given time question others regarding statements made Subsequent exchange members Execu tive Council allowed time question parties involved end vote taken Executive Council less Mr Peltz rep resented accusing parties Mr Brown felt rather deeply volved earlier F3B situation myself similar reasons vote 10 0 support charges brought against gentlemen importantthought gained discussion debate involved action contestants need frequently avail themselves protest procedures published rule book approach used above instance problem could have avoided least accused might have opportunity resolve dispute long ago strongly urge anyone feels has wronged during sanctioned meet utilize protest sys tem gentlemanly manner disagree result protest event level avail yourself appeal procedures take action thru protest route disservice yourself fellow entrants Bad News Is. Executive Council spent consider able time deliberating budget 1986 no matter what tried to tighten reins still came out deficit situation insurance crisis being disastrous item contend Looking next year see worse situation arising spite efforts Washington DC such Gramm-Rudman bill intending reduce Federal deficit pay rates people metroplex remain high continue climb has direct influence AMA budget specifically area pay schedules must maintain below area averages deeply involved attempting some cost cutting insurance areas Investigation has begun feasibility creating own captive insurance sourceperhaps country perhaps offshore loca tion become successful effort future insurance situation will improve future also see possibility several modeling ganizations other countries joining us ventureperhaps five six other countries distant future looks bright present looks dim Did say dim Perhaps bleak would better word bleakness comes factthat just no way within fiscal sense can avoid dues increase financial committee headed Dave Brown reviewed avenue staving off increase consider Dave have extremely good financial sense about himafter has taken very small part hobby turned expanding thriving busi ness did want take action None us did business point view no choice increase will nominal can perspective about paying $2 $4 per year now pay amount increase depends whether pay dues early Another Cost Cutting AMA officer has telephone credit card make needed callsgenerally tended used within district AMA headquarters essential Makes sense communication thread allows us better serve districts Still elected VPs runs up bill over $1200 first four months year have find ways put brakes Executive Council did take steps preclude continuance high-rate practices Plus Side disconcerting incidents candidate running AMA office have campaign speech published time voters have already cast ballots No have set up procedure whereby candidates campaign statement must received later closing date acceptance letters will enable Model Aviation publish cam paign statements issue reaches membership around end Sep tember first part October coincident mailing membership re newal statements voting ballots Finally Heavyweights council addressed subject models exceeding safety code weight limit effect might have owed fly AMA sanctioned meet though within time frame sanctioned activities present know meets allow models flown afterthe end events break period during actual events Normally allowed flier can show insurance coverage what does insurance cover Does name host club Does name property owners Does name AMA Most likely answer ques tions no Therefore such practice con tinues appears AMA mentioned above wide open possible non-insured legal battle event accident Executive Council voted unanimous ly issue sanction meet known expected overweight models will permitted fly Further such type model flown meet has sanctioned sanction entire event automatically null void instant means such models cannot flown same site sanctioned meet entire 24-hour period days event Great Loss Bill Mathews VP District 5 has unfortunate need resign position VP effective May 10 Bills workload has late steady rise requiring him work 12 14 hour days past months attorney working legal offices Birmingham AL due recent loss some associates other business considerations no longer ableto keep upwithhisAMAactivitiesashe feels should done Bill has levelheaded individuals council recollection has devoted AMA duties always watchdog over items cause increase budget fair deliberations will sorely missed Still has agreed remain member Bylaws Committee Long-Range Planning Committee com mittees has chairman quite longtime pleased will able spend time enough continue assisting efforts goodbye just long Bill Election Time Again AMA holds some kind election officers year Last year VPs even-numbered districts up elec tion year VPs districts 1 5 9 up election office President year find considerably fewer vote have right So vote year take pride being part system elected officers next three years fail vote com plain about what goes within policy making body Academy officer running reelection new candi date needs yourvotesothatthewinnerwill know has support majority voters just majority few voted Most important have send membership renewal voting ballot same time send both early August 1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Bill Zimmer AMA AVP Varna IL writes looks like same old thing again Too free AMA memberships given out Contest Directors people crab about what CD does days contest aware what does beforehand preparation afterward reporting results AMA headquarters want cut cost raise sanction fees Raise $10 $25 some thing Lets penalize CDs put long hours get few goingfor cheap membership agree Bill think better leave system alone Its work ed OK 50 years Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writes renewed dues February mag shouldnt take three months name get back computer want mag OK Dennis dont get upset officials print certain number mags month match paid subscrip tions Tell mags have coming since paid Ill see what can Try keep quiet Richard Tabler Arlington MA writes ten dollars cash AMA mort gage Thanks Richard also received $5 check FF friend OW Culpepper Tullahoma TN others may coming Both due shine AMA Honor Roll mortgage retirement wait agreed AMA Council last week stop honor roll effort because gentleman Council fears overlap possible confusion Thank both very much money being warded John Worth am going cool Honor Roll plan now Larry Borden Fort Worth TX writes am against permanent Nats site Only 1% membership attend Nats 99% Too much expense few Bill Colish Harrison NY writes permanent Nats site Good idea will want live site East West middle US Paul Horanzy Yankee Flyers CT writes Nats should different places year give people big pay checks chance compete first time saw New England Have different locations year Summer almost Everybody out flying MeetApril David Higginbotham Claude Gurley Jack Camel Bir mingham RC Club playing little airplanes balmy Sunday afternoon Cont pg 95 Before taking up Agenda Presi dent Obtained Council approval pay Howard Crispins $150 deductible auto accident encountered during travel AMA business Distributed written report upon 1966 FAI-CIAM April Plenary meeting Invited NAA representative report status prestigious Collier Trophy Langworthy stated NAA currently attempting establish trust fund $250000 President accepted topic review during Budget agenda item Advised Joe Beshar written express strong exception parallel mortgage-reduction schemes might confuse membership negate mortgage-reduction efforts Noted letters re ceived against recent Council ac tion increase VP column space magazine summertime Michigan time go out fly Editor Dave Mc Donald sent picture Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Awards Banquet other day Dave Adams left outgoing president handing gavel new president Bill Elliott Good luck Bill best dont take seriously way important editor wrote other day asked fora list other editors district Currently think can help editors want cor respond others want list editors district write John Worth AMA headquarters write Birmingham will mail list Appointed Awards Criteria Review Committee consisting Jim Sears chairman Jim McNeilI Pete Waters Appointed Bob Underwood Carl Wheeley draft presentation nomi nating John Worth NAAs Elder Statesman Aviation Award Advised George Buso John Grigg should continue listed NAA AMAs official ClAM delegates FAI Reminded everyone individuals cannot conduct polls under AMA aus pices unless Council has given its approval Assigned George Buso new post FAI Team Selection Committees Coordinator similar longestablished contest boards coordina tor Approval Minutes AThe minutes February 8-9 1986 Executive Council meeting unani Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation AMA headquarters other day snapped shot foryou because thought would like see AMAs new computer paid million building money almost half again much forcomputers including ltsown aircondi tioned heat controlled emergency battery-operated pampered giant computer room So two beautiful women standing front three beautiful gentlemen computer room Well somebody has run joint Meet L-R Mike Mackenzie ComputerOperationsAssistant Zenda Stevens Claim Representative Carl Maroney head man overthe insurance business computer Akke Desoff Administrative Secretary Bill Read Computer Operator big fat expensive master computer being phased nowto replacethe outside rented computerservice Howarethings coming Slow sure should doing job next years membership EC Meeting Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Incomparable Toledo Weak Signals. name misnomer nothing weak about Toledo club puts annual model Expo Ohio attracts people model types over worldthe model show host club goes advance news media asks publicize event reason show could its present location accommodate general public attendeesthe building can barely contain model people come year annual Toledo show big event AMA year besides regular large booth sell memberships supplies promote AMA activities AMA sepa rate Air Show Team booth another ModelNetour new computer information networkand still another RC transmit ter testing addition AMA conducted several meetings connection Toledo show nature briefing AMAs RC Frequency Committee RC equipment manufacturers other inter ested parties concerning interference prob lems future needs other meeting AMA Air Show Team Advi EC Council Cont pg 98 mously approved amended bythe Coun cil meeting prior written amendments B minutes March 19 1986 telephone conference approved after amending Discussion telephone conference minutes produced motion thatthe Bylaws Committee directed draft specific procedures regarding voting telephone conferences approved 11 1 against Dist 7 II Executive Vice Presidents Report Regarding Model Aviations accounts receivable McNeiII reported satisfied way financial item advertising policy general being handled B Looking Officer Services bud get noted bills incurred use Council telephone credit cards Discussion produced motion set cap $600 peryearontelephone calls charged credit card system executive council business approved 11 1 against Dist 8 C McNeilI next reviewed subject Headquarters salaries advocating ap preciation salary needs Reston DC area Some AMAs department heads related difficulties obtaining retaining quality employees because low salaries AMA offers comparison local businesses government sory Committee concerning planning problems involved AMAs Air Show Team program involves promoting model aviation before general public groups AMA also 50th Anniversary party Toledo AMA members helped celebrate milestone year Incidentally another much bigger party will held Lake Charles LA August 2-3 weekend immediately following end Nats Toledo weekend big AMA topped off another great donation Weak Signals club $1800 raffle $765 go AMAs Building Fund $760 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund $275 sponsorship RC events 1986 Nats Toledo club therefore publicly say Thanks AMAs greatest chartered clubs 1986 Toledo Expo Raffle Winners . Mike Smith Cincinnati OH John Schell Gibsonberg OH McDaniel RC Inc Glen Dale MD Matt Mefferd Perrysburg OH Walter Pelzynski Milwaukee WI Ed Skro van Brookpark OH Clifford Rausin New port Beach CA Dan Weaver Greenville OH Willis McClain Racine PA John Deni son Royal Oak Ml G Shelkey Scottdale PA C McCune Fairview PA Joe Fife McMurray PA Edwin Hawk Shelby OH Ray Bryk Seven Hills OH H Boggs Keyport NJ Eugene Wald Cottage Grove MN C Reeves Columbus OH Carrie Newhouse Menominee MI George Ardwin Sabina OH Richard Sorrell Trenton OH Swartz Winnipeg Maniotba Canada John Solty siak Elmhurst IL William Raub Fanwood NJ Ron Geese Zanesville OH G Engle skirger Brookpark OH M Montesano Al liance OH Larry Wilson North Vernon IN D EVP presented study membership dues structure noted come conclusion can ought simplified/adjusted proposal later incorporated motion 4 minutes Ill Film Report Jay Gerber AMAs film producer bid Council farewell expressed personal sentiments con cerning 15 years working affiliation Academy As appreciation years dedication excellent film crea tions Academy President pre sented Mr Gerber AMA Fellowship Award IV Finance Committee Report Chairman Brown stated projected 1986 defi cit will diminish AMAs accumulated sur plus shows necessity provid ing adequate reserve especially face current future insurance fees Discussion resulted motion vote Nats Council meeting lieu free membership contest directors shall re ceive $10 voucher per day per meet up two days maximum three per year upon H Qs receipt contest reports Nats world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four days Vouchers nontransferable effective 1987 V Budget Worth noted 1986 bud get presented what needed operate Academy same level service past year After extensive review 1986 Nominating Deadline Change 1986 will electing AMA President Vice Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three-year terms begin ning 1986 procedures nomination published June 1986 issue Model Aviation page 103 nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior convening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter acceptance candidate must file atAMA HQ priorto meeting Since important change information should noted Because Nominating Committee scheduled meet Friday August 1 deadline nomination receipt AMA HQ close busi ness Thursday July 17 Candidates accept nomination must also provide statement publica tion Modef Aviation statement must accompany letter acceptance should provided separate sealed envelope consideration details motion made accept 1986 budget presented approved 11 1 against Dist 6 Another motion made based EVPs previous presentation addi tional information Finance Com mittee Chairman accept modifications dues structure 1987 motion passed 9 3 4789ED NAAEVP 3 against 61 011 Changes Membership Category1986 Jr-newsletter$1000 Sr-newsletter$1250 Spec Jr$ 25 Sub Jr$ 300 new member recruitment bonus$ 500 Op-2nd family member $1700 Op-Sr citizen$1800 Op-newsletter reg$2600 Op-newsletter early$2400 Op-Mag reg$3000 Op-Mag early$2800 VI Committee Reports 1987 eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate $1 800 $2000 $3000 $2800 $3400 $3200 A Safety McNeilI advised some AMA sanctioned contest officials tolerate fly ing model planes weighing 55 pounds clarify AMA cannot permit violations its Safety Code motion made approved unanimously AMA will knowingly issue AMA sanction event including demonstration flights) model weighing 55 pounds will flown also noted sanction could ap plied selectively parts event sanction applied eventasawhole beginning end start sanction days until end sanction days) B Special Interest Groups McCollough reported attempted ascer tain Electric CL Speed groups want SIG recognition received no response Continued page 100 August 1986 99 Sound Cont pg 96 case point muffler design printed last issue future will photographs details other items may manufacture manufac tured question relative using information/data per mission given article will necessary individually contact originator permission might wish have FAI Standards F3A Aerobatic Power Models recent ClAM meeting Paris new definition established measurement sound F3A models method will used upcoming Nationals sound checking Pattern flying flightwill checked establish penalties rather get better handle what problems Trying avoid full readings ground still getting higher settings air will defeat entire purpose exercise asking full cooperation everyone present new standard maximum noise level will 98 dB measured three meters center line model model placed ground flying site motor running full power measurement will taken 90 degrees flight path right hand side downwind model microphone will placed stand 30 centimeters above ground line motor No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise meas urement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero Note penaltywill apply Nats operation Further adopted second paragraph dealing sound second item reads follows conclusion flight judge will independently score model in-flight noise level indicating model too noisy average very quiet majority judges score model very quiet flight score will receive five point bonus score counting judge Though primarily clari fication safety anticipated proposals will encourage devel opment quieter power plants through stimulation competitive spirit As point above should understood theoretically 98 dB reading three meters same reading 105 dB meter previously used purpose moving out gain greater accuracy reading Prop Diameter RPM Three years ago Ed Izzo published chart giving relation ship between prop diameter rpm coming up prop tip speed sound levels reference line marked figure used FAI F3A can ignore concentrate other factors aim get down lowest dBA level can means getting prop tip speed low possible running maximum rpm prop/engine combination keep older copies Model Aviation might go back read Eds article July 1983 chart reprinted page 96 formation use working own particular situation Cont pg 99 C Nats Clemens reported Commit tee/HQ coordination 1986 event working well encouraging num ber early entries previously-targeted Indoor site uncertain 1987 Nats site could Muskogee Oklahoma D Sound Crispin reported Toledo Show solicited assistance model engine industry manufacturers heartened have encountered positive attitudes expressions co operation E Frequency Brown reported program transmitter verification tests administered Toledo confirmed suspi cions high percentage transmitters operate outside specifications F Bylaws Committee Mathews reported intends 1 finish up Standing Rules project 2 recommend details concerning Contest Boards/Council jurisdiction amendment 3 develop amendment elected officers shall offered employ ment AMA until certain number months after service has terminated 4 offer amendment concerning im peachment & removal officers G Redistricting Krafft reported presently collecting data yet ready presentation H Flying Site Acquisition Council concensus committee renamed Real Property Acquisition Committee President announced Hardy Broder sen has asked relieved chair duties Pete Waters has appointed replacement Waters reported taken close look objectives committee convinced real property acquisi tion something Academy should prepared achieve future stated Sl Groups will asked submit site layouts special site requirements activities I Election FAI Juries Free Flight request chair man Team Selection Committee asking waiver new FAI Jury requirements unanimously approved 1986 team selection finals Soaring 1986 F3B Finals Jury unanimously elected Ray Marvin Dick Crowley Bob Underwood Electric 1986 F3E Finals Jury elected Joe Beshar Bob Sliff Dwight Holley Mike Charles alternate Districts 10 9 opposed Pylon 1986 F3D Finals Jury unanimously elected Cliff Telford Bob Brown chairman Wayne Yeager V Action/F3B Contestants subject reviewed Executive Session re sulted following recorded synopsis vote taken previous meeting motion exclude several AMA members taking part future AMA events contestants specifically Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Casey Goeller Keith Finkenbiner accused deliber ately lying officials about legality RC equipment 10 voted no nobody voted yesthree council members did vote Grigg PeltzBrown Thus charges dismissed Special Item Upon reconvening Regu lar Session Geoff Styles addressed sembly recommendation AMA join American Tort Reform Association motion first years dues mem bership American Tort Reform Asso ciation approved PR budget passed 11 1 against Dist 5 VI PR Staff Expansion Worth reported demands upon PR Directors time particularly area flying sites creasingly requires presence outside office necessitating assistant carry department head away ED also asked Council consider addition secretary serve both motion passed approve half-year budget addition PR secretary 10 2 against 56 Another motion also passed approve half-year budget addi tion assistant PR department 8 4 against 35611 Vii F3B Representation FAI/CIAM agenda item deferred previous meeting until district 10 VP could attend ClAM Plenary meeting April Peltz reported contention US interests international competition being met questioned cost expediency sending large US corps representatives noted lack lobbying strategy questioned necessity special voting delegate objected the election new F3B Subcom mittee chairman Other council members tended ClAM meeting spoke pro con issues raised discussion did result change policy VIII Council Meeting Structure Presi dent observed since Council now uses agenda item form affords advance information sufficient acquaint voting members issue recommended motion amend previous procedure approved unani mously follows new words brackets create Special Rule Order whereby [non-published] agenda items [may] introduced discussed moved voted upon before Council meeting following its intro duction Exception may made [criti cal] agenda items [such safety legal issues] accepted majority voice vote attending members IX Council Members Committees Waters noted Executive Council considers issue important enough assign committee Coun cil member should included ensure timely reporting guidance concerning Council policies motion whenever possible committees appointed Council should include minimum council member passed unanimously X Vote CB/EC Jurisdiction following Continued page 102 100 Model Aviation EC Meeting Connecticut 0 Maine e Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gorold Browo PO Box 4384 Middlelown RI 02840 Bill Chondler PO Box 441 Orlond ME 04472 Drew Dovenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Londry 80 Mom St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06880 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Woy Marstous Mills MA 02648 Club month wrote three clubs several weeks ago information used received no answer sent out newsletter contained request club patches could photo graphed used received guess enough interest warrant continuing feature get informa tion will use it available Lou Andrews have talked Lou several times recently Maine Model Club Expo March 8 9 1986 Since Lou well-known long-time modeler would like provide some information about background started modeling 1923 father pattern maker seemed natural him use some redwood used making patterns has worked Sikorsky Aircraft CT 1938-1947 chief designer Paul K GuillowCo 1 948-1 963rformed own company AAMCO 1963 sold 1982 brother also sold model kits 1945 won Internats 1948 flying U-Control Trixter Invert Stunt Air craft won 1950-1951 Walker Trophy Barnstormer 1981 elected AMA Hall Fame Tech Model Aircrafters Barb attended April 5th flying session Tech Modal Aircrafters Du Pont Gym Cambridge MA group flies mod els first Saturday month Octo ber through May night Ray Harlan attempting seta record believe beat old time 7 mins 53 secs second several people flying models children cluded James Woolnough Brattleboro VT Ornithopter Wingbusters Spring Show-Off April 6 1986 Wingbusters Hanson MA held annual Spring Show-Off believe eighth several ControlLine aircraft display flight demonstra tions swap table refreshment table aircraft judged according four categories winners Profile Scale Ron Muise Havoc A-20 1st Ron Muise Widgeon 2nd Jim Zichella P-Si 3rdJack Patrolia Shoe String 4th Full Body Scale John Componeschi B-17 1st Sam Abdow P-47 2nd Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro 3rd Profile Sport Stunt Jack Patrolia Ringmaster 1st Dennis Cranger Magician 2nd Walter Fischer Ov& EZ 3rd Full Body Stunt Thomas Morris Aloha 1st Jack Patrolia Gieske Nobler2nd Mal Monroe Malj3rd results determined public votingand can seeJack Patroliawent home trophy group Con gratulations Jack Greg Corby Georgetown MA winner Cape Ann Mall Show raffle won aircraft radio engine years club dues Headquarters Mortgage Fund strong desire reduce mortgage Headquarters building debt reduced less interest paid allowing money used other projects like finding retaining flying sites several ways contribute buy patches make direct contributions send money dues 1987 renewal form will means adding mortgage contribution along dues payment Remember specify money mortgage reduction tax de ductible member contri bute ten dollars mortgage could paid off 1986 Nationals should maga zine see just before Nats 50th Anniversary Nats first time fun-fly has offered conjunction Nats lot time money effort have gone Nats hope successful will attend johnny Clemens Texan District VP lets give him something brag about Model Aviation Day Planning moving along lam contacting peopleto participate would like help out drop note Geoff Styles AMA planning attend will talk about flying fields public relations Barb spent week Paris April attended FAI-CIAM meetings observer spent time sightseeing spent May 2 3 4 Reston Executive Council meetings See reports elsewhere magazine FAI meet ings Remember Flying Should Fun August 1986 101 Sam Abdow Fall River MA air craft Howard DEA P-47 Thunder bolt Ray Harlan preparing model another flight Lyle Spiegal L class B speed air craft Kevin Barrett mouse rerr nnwarnei hv Tfl fl&Q Lou Andrews R John Grlgg AMA President Aircraft original Aero master built 1964 Lou AndrewsR AVPDickSherman Trixter Beam about 1950 vintage John Componeschi B-17 Flying Fortress Wlngbusters Spring Show-Off New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Well doing business old stand say applying time unremitting efforts intensifying business AMA general District 2 particular Manythanks kindnesses during period indisposition am thankfully satisfactorily re covering During recuperative period am busily trying maintain official AMA duties nightmare never hap pened As usual report being personally typed laborious singlefinger hunt peck method Also within past few days lhaveamongotherthings processed couple Contest-Director ap plication/examination matters mailed out dozen All-Weather Patch applications appointed new member AMA door Contest Board representative District 2 See below Infra fortunate securing services Mr Doug Barber successor Mr Merrick Andrews served several years well Indoor AMA Contest Board Member representing District 2 particularly important appointment context rule change cycle compliment Pete period voluntary service Doug rousing Welcome Aboard Doug resides 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Although am told Pete has moved Pennsylvania loss Dave Browns gain have provided new address pass along Praise Pequannock readers will recall some months ago featured story telephone involvement certain officials above New Jersey Township concerning proposed Parks & Recreation Department ordinance ban flight model aircraft note great satisfaction according current issue Flypaper ably edited John Donnelly Al Kessner Tn-County RCClubof Butler NJthatthiscnisisnotonly happy ending also made extra pointsformodelers area Great news same issue Flypaper also cites forthcoming Model Air Show pre sented name charity Fort Dix NJ Sunday May 10th another outstand ing group District 2 Aeromodelers NewJersey Pine Barons Radio Control Club very deserving charity instance will Deborah Hospital Fund Have Good Day AMA-Delta Dart Direct Purchase Plan Word has just arrived headquarters AMA-chartered clubs may now procure box 40 Delta Dart kits bulk pack special low price $20 Indoor Sports Fun Games starters compliments good friend FreeFlight enthusiast Ed Whitten having made member Honorary Society Newsletter Editors addition popu lar Junior column own magazine Model Aviation Ed widely acclaimed excellent New York Indoor Times favored greatly another good friend Bill Lindemann ERMAC Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club large frequent input Indoor Free-Flight news active area New Jersey Bills latest report covers ERMACs First Indoor Scale Model Airplane Contest Rutgers University Athletic Center held April 19 1986 add personal thanks Rutgers University Edison Recreation Area very kind cooperation Keep up good work Bill Oneida Lake Flyers Association Thanks Plane Prop-Wash excellent newsletter Syracuse Thunderbirds k Stars Club its charming highly compe tent editor Marge k Mrs Lon Sauter learn captioned upstate entity has become latest club have become another member rapidly-expanding CNYMAA located off Route 49 Constantia NY interested joining new club referred its President Dan Murphy 675-31 32 Thanks Marge Clinically Speaking compliments deserved hereby extended such outstanding RC folks Dean Kraus Dean Pappas Tim Borsetti et al praise worthy initiative setting up First AMA F3A Pattern Fliers Judges Clinic May 23 4 publicized K Factor NSRCA Bulletin Aerodrome highlyregarded newsletter JCRCC Jersey Coast Radio Control Club appreciate too participation South Jersey Aerobatic Pilots Nice Going Tis matter personal prideI joined NSRCA No 45 USPJA No 84 both 1973 Please support fine organizations Another Break Big Boys circular arrived today reminding STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio Society 9th Annual RC Scale Rally will held again year July 12 13 Clean NY Municipal Airport build fly just think big terms Model Aviation just plain fun will welcome announce ment hope join rally year stated Honoring Naval Avia tions 75th Anniversary Can think worthier dedication Goodbye Friend So reads eloquent verbal tribute Bob Schoppe April issue Jericho Flyers newsletter Logbook memory fellow clubmember Jack Freling passed away recently following heart surgery hereby extend deepest sympathies Jacks family Jericho Flyers sad time great loss Visual Reference now present picture Bob Noll received within past three days taken last year 30th Annual Pattern Contest prominent club Aeroguidance Society though based Endicott NY holds meets Sayre PA shot shows famous Ivan Kristensen Dean Pappas Lance Murphy respective Lto R 3rd 1st 2nd place winners 30th Annual Pattern Meet last year details see Official Contest Calendar case have already done Now Photo Thisyearthe3lstMeetwill beheldonJune 28 29 Dorothy Adler name pretty young lady featu red column reporting 1986 WRAM Show AMA Membership Meeting Recall suggestion clude plans constructing individual han gars protect just-built Darts Both Doro thy Dad Jerry Adler wellknown District 2 AMA members am sorry omission Gear up locked EC MeetingCont pg 100 motion resulted discussions since previous meeting Council adopt series recommendations devel oped R Underwood better define Contest Board/Executive Council jurisdic tions motion passed 7 4 against 35101 1 1 abstained Dist 6 com plete text motion published separately synopsis Xl Executive Vice Presidents Budget McNeill asked Council consider fact executive vice president holds national office yet receives budget vice president enough allow him travel adequately motion executive vice presidents annual bud get increased failed 9 against 2 ED 8 1 abstained EVP second motion retain basic EVP budget addi tionally him submitfor approval atthe first meeting year travel plan passed unanimously XII Award MacCready Crew Peltz commented thatthe MacCready pterodactyl project truly remarkable modeling standpointan extremely complex techni cal achievement noted Tech nical Achievement Award available application same may submitted Peltz AMA HQ Agenda Review point order Agenda items remaining reviewed McCollough called up previous notice amending date summer Council meeting motion passed unani mously amend July 25 Executive Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation June1985 AGS Contest FAI Winners Left Right 3rdLance Murphy 1stIvan Kris tensen 2ndDean Pappas Ohm sylvania C West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warringeon PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Milis Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadeiphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15653 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 5131 542-4406 go again another month meetings telephone calls questions fortunately few answers Executive Council meeting interesting time featured first hearing trial individuals charged underArticle V section 3 bylaws individuals un animously acquitted charges fear precedent may have opened Pandoras box creating situation such charges hearings take up large part Executive Councils time al ready know case heard fear will follow Another subject bound stir up trouble removal free licenses CDs must admit having mixed feelings about thinkthe new system issuing $10 credit voucher CD upon receipt contest report makes sense eliminates lot record keeping attendant workload Headquarters well reducing some what escalating loss income may seem petty free memberships CDs NATs workers now account 2000 memberships rising $30 thats $60000 new system cuts $30000 still saves $30000 income plus whatever decrease administrative cost realized argue CD works hard earns membership Hi Zim have little argument what about club officers newsletter editors about judges meets concession crew parking attendants too work hours usually lot less glory CD Shouldnt get free memberships also Someone could some cases someone already has make case positions getting free mem berships also could very well give people free memberships yet giving free membership CD isnt really fair everyone else com promise makes sense better elim inating free memberships altogether still provides incentive CD send contest report Now waiting other shoe drop Ill tell 1987 dues will increased slightly junior Senior rates will remain same 2nd adult family member rate will increase $1 $18 Senior Citizen rate will increase $2 $20 open mem berships will increase $4 Now before take pen hand start raising cain consider 1986 budget projects $1 00000 operating deficit year reserves about $500000 will reduce reserves about 20% 1986 alone dues increase would probably wipe out reserves com pletely 1987 Normally would indi cate need fora dues increase 1988 order avoid becoming insolvent have yet considered impact insurance crisis lessons learned 1979 delayed dues increase until year too late suffered substantial decrease membership result hav ing make large increase following year Now insurance As indicated last months column good reason concern area further complicate issue insurance policy comes up renewal September very awkward time planning standpoint September far too late make dues structure adjustments following year result increases decreases cost renewal policy too early show return adjustment made previous year upcoming years dues Id have say AMA ever goes broke likely would probably September October some year result has stable insurance market could play close very little requirement reserves other buffer inflation unforeseen emergencies Now volatile insurance market imperative maintain enough reserves cover various contingencies means dues increase now can cover whatever served up way insurance costs September 1987 hope already have enough cover September1986 Its kinda like flying RC Helicopter seven minutes fuel board using collective pitch servo has three minutes transit time Now try fly long dare Its too bad calm air its gusty.. got nice letter Eva Biddle newest AVP Eastern PA reported unfortunate loss few flying sites area asked what could Unfortunately problem isnt re stricted Eastern PA problem pro bably No1 nationwide time read first hopefully flying site seminars will held District 10 shows promise intend ex pand program provide such semi nars nationwide meantime club would purchase $30 Radio Shack Sound Level Meter start experiment it might go long way toward showing legitimate effort being made reduce noise levels come better neighbors good starting point 100 dBAat 10 feet measured off right side model line cylinder head FAI limit 98 dB under approximately same setup could adjust limits up down local con ditions dictate simply having standard being able show effort being made might save flying site subject Im sure will become seminar Salt Fork 87 pleasant subjects recent council meeting jay Gerber Hi jay vast contribution film library great deal pride pleasure gratitude presented jay AMA fellowship District III can proud its own travels clubs lately telephone calls discussion between council members subject alcoholic bever ages flying field seems coming up very frequently Its tough question ramifications place AMA directly confronts sub ject Rule Book page 1 gives CD sanctioned event irrevocable authority disqualify other wise prevent flying participant ability fly CDs opinion impaired bythe use alcohol other drug Thats place direct reference jise alcohol other drugs made AMA rules safety code bylaws other reference alcoholic beverages insurance policy liability result sale distribution alcoholic beverages excluded Any other statement subject matterof interpretation other sections Rule Book safety code etc example Rule 3 safety code refers willfully flying careless reckless and/or dangerous man ner Some would say drinking beer flying violates section personal opinion paragraph wouldnt apply drinking flying might very well apply flying drunk difference between having cold having dozen recognized states driving laws does apply club club ones having problem Id recommend some variation following club rule adopted Any person flying club field can chal lenged member present opinion member challenging others ability fly safely has im paired use alcohol other drugs person challenged disagrees may ask vote members present field determine whether should permitted fly clear majority present shall prevail tie vote occurs member shall remain grounded person challenged shall have vote dont know will work best advice can come up time own opinion does constitute official position AMA owe lot people out apology have notoriouslyslowin handlingCD applications time wasnt fault least dont think Around end March processed bunch CD appli cations sentthem AMA headquarters single large envelope Apparently envelope lost mail first started suspect something amiss Toledo couple applicants came up asked licenses Ironically lost Headquarters awhile didnt get connection apparent lost envelope Now obvious biggest problem dont have list sent cant correct prob lem CD application filed before May have heard anything please contact probably lost envelope have copies ap plication cancelled checks anything connected application please let know can unravel mess Saying Month has four spends five has no need purse August 1986 103 Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatianaburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1 eoe Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winlhrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Summer Fun early reports have first events year speak low turnoutsthis spite fair weather Can picture what transpiring year just recovering winter doldrums first reports Pattern Contest fun-fly Let us hope indication what coming up Sanctions up have made few new contest directors available indi cates interest organized activities will keeping eye things try get some analysis what trends Public Relations subject cannot overemphasized go flying aircraft subject pub lic relations will see some aspects subject other articles would also like mention briefly fly ing sites being lost supposedly because excess annoying sound originating activities losses could prevented much greater effort placed getting around neigh borhood operate talking people Very often effort can lot towards dispelling fears animosity gen eral dislike activities Get neigh bors out field possible get involved some activities Plan picnic something will help have out day flying buddy boxes take time ex plain understand just what doing sport important numberof fields know owe very existence fact club practices excellent public relations has rapport rest community Give try see does help Show Teams Some time ago made some mention AMA Show Team activities District IV couple letters people allowed club mall shows other such events same stature terms getting public aware what about sense may true mall show static event demonstrations put AMA Air Show Teams dynamic affair members teams expend much spare time energyto perfect routines use During season District IV during can perform unused time spent traveling around doing what bestputting some best aeronautical exhibi tions seen perform gatherings large small under conditions Sometimes show part full-scale show space never problem other times literally fly out postage stamps During meticulously practice safety defined AMA Safety Code Whenever get oppor tunity take shows great variety aircraft may seen events Different teams utilize different aircraft accompanying acts necessity due environment operate two basic types aircraft utilized Radio Control Control Line models Sky Lancers Washington DC example Con trol Line Show Teamand active type common Radio Control teams took some pictures couple weeks ago NVRC field Arcola VA Air Show Team getting some practice photo shows Dick Roe Team Manager pondering what next brand new Super Cub picture taken plane yet flown witnessed first flights bit later promises excellent replacement j-3 Dick flew previously photo below shows teams Robin Hood 99 aircraft World Engines kitted model Quadra-sized engines natural Air Show team work big aircraft needed ample wing area relatively light loading power provide means tow banners tow carry Sailplanes carry parachute displays sure see lot service team Support teams truly pro vide great service sport times struggle some areas get hold flying sites imperative use means possible obtain maxi mum public support way to present ourselves public best possible light Air Show Teams precisely Travel Service little over year ago Nino Di Ronza established travel service provide members Academy means getting best possible deal plan ningatrip Since time Nino has very much assistance Academy planning individual member travel ar ranging Executive Council travel lodging making arrangements travel teams various World Cham pionships includes getting abso lute best deal handling model boxes latter always major head ache team travel point have travel plans should get touch Nino telephone number 703-471-0105 just ask Nino business other columns including Presi dents going hear mention dues increase next year greatest reluctance part Council passed major culprit liability insurance increase needed order cover anticipated increases years budget small deficit however can taken care going reserves dare risk such occurrence future Without massive increase in surance costs probably could have held line some time come Come to Nationals Lake Charles 50th Anniversary EC MeetingCont pg 102 Council meeting date August 1 Friday Nominating Committee meeting shall convene 800 am August 1 followed Executive Council meeting 15 min utes after adjournment Nominating Committee meeting Another motion made amend fall Executive Council meeting dates November 1 2 October 1 7-19 meeting held Orlando Florida motion passed 10 1 against Dist 11 Meeting adjourned 910 pm May 4 1986 Convened 830 am XIII Awards following approved publicity follow presentation three Superior Service Awards four Distinguished Service Awards Award Appreciation Fellowship Award McNeilIs proposal Award Achievement patch referred Com mittee chairman jim Sears announced will develop set criteria present next meeting XIV Candidates Statements Crispin asked Council consider course action would provide earlier publication candidates campaign statements noting past have voted before seeing statements magazine approved unanimously initiate procedure whereby candidate office required submit his/her cam paign statement publication Model Aviation later deadline candidacy acceptance letter XV Mortgage Reduction Executive Director advised current mortgage reduction plan has caused expenses Council understood would incurred Discussion produced motion Council informed devia tion accepted general plan pre sented February meeting approval Council before implementation motion passed unanimously further approved unanimously out-ofpocket expenses related direct fund-raising efforts reimbursement will come funds raised Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 5 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice Presidents Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Cir Mancheoter TN 37355 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arihor Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Detray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00848 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaileyBrookOircle Birmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone Moontain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinstor Bornis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 lease club field has re newed through September 1986 Has madeany plans forafterSeptember April issue Happy Landings Newsletter Atlanta GA RC Club RC flying Atlanta area very serious trouble ten years may exist elite few can afford purchase private property Letter dated April 4 1986 Mike McGraw moved Atlanta GA Dallas TX says Dallas provides two incredible public facilities model aviation consistent presence week front public bringing old Control-Liners out woodwork reason newly-chartered Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta GA has grown 12 20 has designated county-owned flying site Members include Mike Bailey won FF Mulvihill Trophy rubber-powered models second Nats tried Philip Causey RC flier Lou Melancon has helped AMA arranging some discounts computer products AMAs accounting computer former Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta Sky Raiders seemed disappearing earth few good men got together developed plan combine two clubs peti tioned Cobb County Parks Commission flying site offer Commis sion included insurance site regular attendance flying site promotion site encourage interest public club maintenance site public site regularly attended pro moted attracts new members What else has new improved club done Well Atlanta StuntConspiracy group revitalized club official host Old Time Stunt OTS event 1986 Nats persuaded Bill Northrop editor Model Builder magazine spon sor event Nats Note three items above relate flying sites Atlanta GA RC has different site requirements CL does ap pear County Commission willing help Eagles Fly model airplanes Andy Ikensaa junior member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron LARKS Eustis FL recently awarded Eagle Scout badge first merit badges Avia tion badge 1965 presented 1985 Model Year Award LARKS Pica Waco real show stopper Bart Barton rubber-powered Easy Bee according Gama-Ray newsletter Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association Warner Robins GA EditorJim Duckworth says Bart demonstrated Easy Bee day long during clubs mail show two fly-aways---one shoe store last water fountain people wanted buy demonstration lead invitation speak local school distinguished service Academy Model Aeronautics Terry Rimert Bald win FL has awarded Distin guished Service Award Executive Council long years service local national level Terry has directed NFFS unofficial events Nats past 14 years presently member AMA Safety Advisory Committee has president Florida Model Association editor FMA News direc tor King Orange Internats Rebel Rally District 5 FF Championships other contests has arranged flying sites given model airplane clinics advocate youth aeromodel ing Well done Terry time serve time step down AMA Executive Council meeting held Reston VA May 3 & 4 1986 ten dered resignation VP District 5 effective midnight May 10 1986 resig nation became necessary because creased workload law firm Since approximately July 1985 have working long hours work during week almost weekend no lon ger have time necessary perform duties VP District 5 manner consider appropriate forthe good AMA District 5 did resign lack interest model aviation because tired job Unfortunately work has priority Executive Council has accepted resignation recommendation has approved appointment Lee Web ster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 VP District 5 fill unexpired term recommended Lee several reasons Lees background model aviation similar own interest RC FF CL Lee has business experience retired last year does consulting now Lee interested youth son two grandchildren involved model aviation helped two children among others develop interest model aviation Lee active CD both RC FF flies RC soaring Indoor now has flown RC power CL Outdoor FF Lee also licensed pilot own airplane thank District 5 officer District 5 member Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Caribbean support cooperation have given Thanks Ive wonderful time Districts Vice President changing guard Lee Webster word thanks Bill Matthews Executive Council confidence appointing fill Bills unexpired term Bill has worked hard deserves thanks ajob well done Hell tough act follow know know Ill hit deck running transition occurring middle year will make imperative get transfer worked out pronto Ill need help districts AMA people keep things schedule Just word dont know Ive model airplane business since Jimmy Allen days Bought first rubber-powered models local gas station Since time Ive tried aspect model hobby Ive flown gas models since Baby Cyclone Free flight until U Control came along son Brian flew speed number years Pattern Sailplanes Sport Scale RC wonder wonders back old time gas ignition engines againAII along Ive dabbled types sizes scale models Free Flightpeanut rubber gas also fly Control Line RC Scale am charter member Coffee Air Foilers Model Club Tennessee club started engineers Air Forces Arnold Engineering Development Center club very active types RC still conducts best Free Flight contests District Well now know bit about Lee Webster Im looking forward seeing contest Trail summer Please bring problems ideas comments desires needs better com munication effective office can Next month well get down business August 1986 105 VIn Malkinski member LARKS Andy Ikensaa memberofTroop2l 1joined forces Scout Show Orlando FL Colonial Photo & Hobby Rosie OGrady donated balsa gliders handouts Very popular Help club helping com munltyl public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent films video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapes local library AMAwiII sell set five toyourclubfor $10000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special Ii braryvideo tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Illinois S Indiana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavlcy P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordlnetor Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Ouincy IL 62301 just got back council meeting Reston VA However promised would talk about meeting because rest VPs probably will will tell what saw first trip home AMA must admit beautiful place have did see building has growing pains already saw mu seum overtaking rest building well center core may have add building cut back museum soon Maybe will let bring some models home Next museum library full magazines way back could spend lot time just looking old rags before time other choice books well need couple tables chairs library visi tors thing noticed room has models hanging ceiling Im too sure thats good Id find myself day dreaming about going flying models office found great bunch people working us glad help us anyone else just happened come off streets felt quite home ever get chance drop see what dollars buying Speaking dollars dont donate good old mortgage reduction fund Its travel time us again Contests starting away go traveled two mall shows month lot fun both wentto Somerset KYon myfirst trip visit Balsa Busters Next travels took Crestview KY visit Flying Cardinals Turnout pretty good both places though beautiful outside Sorry have no pictures didnt receive own club invited six area clubs flyin first did anticipate manywould showupbutwe members clubs show about fifty fliers offered no-frills flying local airport offered beautifully clear day lots thermals soaring guys What could ask Maybe club can try break contest fever clubs seem have Isnt great some organizations hear about strong supporters young aviators Roger Wathen newlyformed Indianapolis Free Flight Fellowship good example some people groups Roger teaches school living teaches modeling school Hes always helping young people get going hobby asked give new clubaplug gladly So want some Free Flight ndy call Roger 547-5963 way sent few pic tures Ritchie Scott receiving Jr Sr Bob Larsh Perpetual HI Glider trophy Bob Larsh CIA meet re cently Congrats Ritchie gotaletterfrom Robert Firestoneand tells another successful year Elkhart County Flight Masters RC Club Elkhart IN put theirtwelfth annual mall show turnout some beautiful ships As can see some ships quite unique multi-wing sports twelve wings really flies longs Scott Jamison won award unique wonder got letter Bruce Zabasnky hails Naperville IL has flying models some thirty-four years nowand firm believer having fun think will make hobby sent Season Patch application him sent bunch pictures license plate wife gave him twenty-first anniversary What ya think Since questioned existence National Newsletter earlier year have gotten some pro con replies seems like idea having information source want have am still going push improvement format regularity its being sent out dont think its much good seldom get What think Im process getting new AVP St Louis area should have time receive should fill geographical gaps prettywell Now its upto use AVPs needed Because have run out time words say tripso think will let Carl fill rest page filler may some better use ramblings Enough now. EC MeetingCont pg 104 Council prescribed removing men tion current Honor Roll future issues Model Aviation grounds has potential negating Council-approved mortgage reduction plan efforts plan time should conducted XVI Financial Support/Nebraska Modelers request coordinator effort Nebraska clubs defeat anti-mod eling bill State legislature re viewed Council receptive request requested receipt specific details costs upon base financial aid decision XVII District V VP Resignation Mathews expressed deep regret over necessity resigning due escalating work family responsibilities agreed would remain ex officio Bylaws Committee would conduct long-rangeplanning sessions whenever possible Mathews designated AVP Lee Websterto fill unexpired term balance 1986 XVIII Insurance Settlements/Review Settlements noted because Council accountable must apprised insurance cases fully timely manner During discussion agreed lieu quarterly reports information piece will distributed within 30 day period after accident/litiga tion/insurance event complete yearly update will given prior budget meeting B Review Brown requested clarification interpretations fur nished members concerning AMAs surance deferred until independent insurance professional reviews AMA policies correctness clarity lan guage motion approved 1986 Nats Supplemental Instructions under paragraph entitled Alcoholic Beverages insurance phrase [loss insurance coverage] stricken mo tion passed 10 1 against EVP XIX Membership Renewal System Peltz spoke subject improving membership renewal process members receive cards benefits shorter period time especially sunbelt modelers fly year around suggested staggered renewal system renewal birthdays perhaps im mediate acknowledgement some kind expressed opinion Headquar ters membership data base needs expanded Executive Director agreeable reviewing Mr Peltzs suggestions developing new system puts Continued page 108 106 Model Aviation Iowa Michigan esota oni, VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdlsh 6410 Glenwood N Goen Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack FInn 356 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53708 WIlliam Rohring4494TanglewoodTr.StJoaeph Ml 49086 Ron Seam 132 5 Rostyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 367 Mlnoqua WI 54548 Got some good news some bad news monthnot really neat way start column heres bad news spite lobbying am sorry say 1987 venue National Championships will Battle Creek AHEEE situation Muskogee OK has better sites offer have place Battle Creek offer back burner until another time Its dead waiting opportunity good news sites Indoor Outdoor local have tentatively ap proved future opportunity Armory Chicago Bong WI first District Conference Compuserve last evening will regular date month make note first Wednesday month 10 pm Eastern handful us Seveners AMA President few outsiders conversation effective have already favorable comment today E-mail Make date least club members going cover too much May Council Meeting hope F3B Fiasco has now terminated Whata lot time money wasted District 10s interests have severely restricted through representatives actions Let us use learning experience push AMAs future positive item District 10 formation Flying Field Seminars going hold tied District Meeting Grand Rapids fall Another will early Winter Min nesota Area Keep watching column final Team Selection Trials F3B going held Minnesota fall Bob Sealy heading up effort will need help please contact him will right see top national F3B fliers action Ill see well very long after trials will prestigious MARCS Sailplane Symposium have heard promised attendance big wheels glider world stick memory bank too have getting panic calls AMA Radio Transmitter Specifica tions Cool guys cast cement simply parameters Fre quency Committee using check state transmitters use work has very interesting see much calibrated gear needed tests simpler check dif ficult accurate Frequency Counter good stability its master timer 10 parts/million drift per year 720 Hz nearly tolerance set AMA finally found super stable calibration sourcefor $350 now have new Spectrum Analyzer receiver field use perfect way troubleshoot interference Watch safety officer club should make certain have models marked per rule book covers insurance needs wary anyone having AMA insurance rather Own Really check flying keep within guidelines AMA rules insurance have have Next year going problem going have dues increase $4 unavoidable Send photos ofyourSafety Guy action column AVP Boyd Bowdish Hello lam Boyd Bowdish Assistant VP Minneapolis month its pleas ure talk about west side District 7 Spring came late year cou pled year record high snowfall means high water Minnesota Grassfield RC Twin City RC both found flying fields flooded Hydrologists said water highest seven years waited waters re cede clubs put Buifders Shows annual spring thing Minnesota Association Aeromod eling Clubs has published its first Event Calendar 72 events listed Min nesota neighboring State club does have copy would like write Ill see get association got off strong start thanks capable volunteers looks like will aGo Mall Shows have active year Fergus Falls Faribault Monticello Minne apolis noteAlexandria spon sored Granite City RCused static display sanctioned contest prizes third place eight categories merchandise contestants intend make show annual event hobby stores manufacturers par ticipating Bob Paulson Aviation/Aerospace Education Council Michigan asks pass K-9 Teachers Program Come Fly specially set up exploring aviation through aviation/aero space concepts Contact Capital City Airport Lansing Ml 48906 have started program clear buildings mortgage involves member soliciting $5 somewhere would like see payoff happen feel very uncomfortable eathering cash non-modeler sent contribution Its up what building paid off its less expense us largest group AMA mem bers non-AMA function last evening Marie Adamisin became Mrs Peter Bergstrum adopted family Adamis ins set up wonderful day Photos next month districts Lady birds District Roundup Warren Nash UFO passes warn ing about big props got loose smacked hole van S Ames Sundancers continuing CL meetat SIGs field June S StPaul RCC really doing great thing beginnersrunning ground school before regular meet ings s print out transmitter frequency use among members MlSSincludesthoseforSnifferso Verynice graphics newsletters prize goes River City RC News@ Pontiac has afield swap meet fun-fly thats different Dont forget AMA number model S thought water field Twin City guys have five feet Thats lot cleanup 0 Useful tip forfrequency scanner passed Rick Olney Use second harmonic received scan ners 0 shall miss colorful Iowa City Aerohawks Newsletter Russ Peterson moving Tuscaloosa tough job follow Romeo again Hot Dog Demo Safety tip Wright Flyer keep transmitter clean S Granite City suffers Hungry Trees S Finally congrats MARCS 25th birthday Keep Battle Creek Warm August 1986 107 midwests flying dentist Joe Cohen wondering get rpms next heat Ken Hulik starter 0500 finals 0midget record holder tool Flying demonstration Maywooo en vironmental perk Sheboygan Wi 1985 Couldnt fly because high winds Photo Dan Rath Arkansas C Louisiana S New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie BalI 1636 Hinton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Try look bright side crash model airplane simply Gods way putting end really bad flight ugly subject crashing Id like call attention quote Joel Joni Sheldon edit Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons warn us crash causes dirt poisoning its worst form give bit thanks maker sense humor helps us recover crashes found proud very wise state ment Baxter Field Flying Club news letter Oklahoma City area dont know edited newsletter Charles Hodson club president can profit following quote am convinced destined largest active club state Oklahoma will happen because attitudes friendliness com passion diversified interests will ingness help others last least support Club its rules regulations comes greater responsibility must live breathe safety must make caring careful watchwords Always remember bring airplane field have custody potentially lethal machine wholly responsi ble sure machine equipment worthy responsibility entirely up club AMA should copy Blessed relief sloppy builder Bring messiest model Nats Lake Charles August 2 enter official AMA Eyesore Event figure guy needs encouragement can offer will taking donations go official award So far have collected $185 Bring donation modeling materials tools cash Nats poor devil dont forget last two days 50th Anniversary Nats will just fun thinking about Lake Charles Nats dont forget food wonderful Lake Charles people friendliest anywhere ever have Nats alligators have limited sense humor Also please know need economize Nats very reasonable housing will available thru AMA McNeese Univer sity dormitories Ive stayed will vouch As new kind fun aeromodeling might enjoy putting few days work ing Lake Charles Nats know owe modeling some personal Thanks missed June first District 8 meeting would like volunteer some time helping 50th Anniversary Nats birthday party please contact AMA headquarters Write call Nats Manager Vince Mankowski assistant Mrs Lou Ward fine folks Address AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 phone 703 4350750 Remember everyone can boast helped Nats mentioned District 8 meeting Fretz Recreation Center Dallas Im sure members Richardson Radio Control Club no problem finding because regular meeting place David Pierce editor clubs Dawn Patrol newsletter mentions April issue club members will bring laminating machine club meeting can laminate AMA cards display Lake Lavon flying field have another suggestion AMA model fliers Have photocopy made AMA card front back fasten permanently flying box will always wherever fly question ever came up right fly insurance coverage informa tion would right Make club project might sometime very important Considering idea photocopying AMA card make copy cards carry such drivers license credit cards forth copied sheet filed home office sure might come handy case loss theft billfold Good free advice J C breakfast morning overheard young fellow exclaim Gosh just found gray hair baldheaded fellow next table excitedly said Can have youd better laugh little jokes will demand traded Some other districts need laugh often hear someone say Control Line flying dead Dont believe Sure some manufacturers dropping Control Line kits because greedy computers tell can make money RC kits must salute SIG Manufacturing Co having complete selection Control Line kits sort CL flying kid-beginner sophisticated aerobatic stunt flier also carry accessory items further attest CL alive well have about twenty different fuel tanks eight ten different bellcranks forth No sir Control Line aint dead ideal place kid start can pay himself out grass-cutting money want further evidence write Windy Urtnowski copy Pro Stunt News wild crazy newsletter full fun information real spirit may feel moved join PAMPA Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Association Write Windy Urtnowski 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry Nj 07643 Long Live CL talktoaControl Lineflierand says What frequency problems RCers great step forward being taken am proud have part hope publisher Carl Wheeley can re produce artwork am sending tags will soon appear transmitters applied factory proper legal use particular radio Thanks Frequency Committee RC manufacturers few us hobby dealers have pursued problem just ran across some profound informa tion feel should share Didja know typewriter invented Christopher Sholes Please appreciate fact Chris Sholes article would longhand probably unreadable other articles magazine might well worse wild chance dont like arti cles blame Chris Sholes making readable also people Model Aviation see fit correct colorful language enjoy writ ing entirely credit Chris Sholes furnished tool Remembering back bit learned fly instructor said Push forward stick houses get bigger Pull back get smaller Keep pulling back houses get big again Simple Im sure prayers will go out couple AMA shakers movers Dan Pruss putting same fight battling cancer has used promoting RC soaring over years out-of-the-past leaders AMA Fel low Maurice Teter back home recovering stroke God bless both Gotta land refuel EC MeetingCont pg 106 current end product membership card up front suggested panel con sultants assigned Headquarters help work out details putting better renewal data-keeping system place President appointed Dave Peltz Jim Sears Dave Brown meeting adjourned Noon 108 Model Aviation 72 MHz MODEL AIRCRAFT USESURFACE USE ONLY 75 MHz USEMOOEL AIRCRAFT USE ONLYFET0N AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Lolorato 0 Kansas 0 Neltraska 0 North Dakota flkn~ IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Geoe Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurofa CO 80015 Russ Miller 960 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketta 5168 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 67103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Two significant meetings have occurred since last column ClAM Commit tee International Aeromodeling meet ing took place April 24th 25th FAI offices Paris eleven other subcommittee members participated plenary meeting deals FAI activities will ClAM reports forthcoming issues Model Aviation take time read over number people pour lot time energy dedicated effort bettering mod eling activities over world work eventually filters down benefits modelerscompetition sport fliers alike informed Read reports second meeting followed weekend May 3rd 4th AMA Executive Council AMA head quarters Reston VA hope will also watch details meeting through pages Model Aviation aware pro fessional career administrator public schools elementary school level Its extremely rewarding career especially think impact have developing young minds lives future adultsboth followers leaders As result am acutely tuned ideas activities involve young people because lifelong model ing interest especially fun combine educational modeling activities go hand-in-hand development logical thinkingand problem solving well development aesthetic qualities life sorely needed wellrounded well-developed mind body have shared thought column Recently Micheline Madi son AMA headquarters copied article came out recent FAI bulletin deals just type activityan aeronautical modeling theme Young Artists Contest Ill paraphrase article slant toward AMA involvement Goal make children country familiar aeronautics astro nautics modeling well full scale Subjects Flyingideas follow aircraft among clouds air show display may have visited flying aerobatic airplane hot air balloons aloft first flight model airplane famous pioneer flight history famous flights recent times etc Personal experiences well imagination may play part development creation art work Organization The AMA together chartered clubs and/or interested indivi dual AMA members AMA district Note order obtain wide participation clubs individuals may wish obtain assistance education leaders teach ers art assure quality student work make contest success Age classifications Three four age categoriesrange determinedSug gest 5 thru 8 years II 9 thru 12 years III 13 thru 15 IV 16 thru 19 Format materials Determine stand ard sizes art work well standards watercolor acrylic oil pens pencils etc Accompanying work shall name age address artist name address school attended name subject art work statement sponsoring club individual attesting authenticity artists work Closing date determined work submitted Selection winners Work sent AMA would form jury selection winners Winners awarded appropriate awards appropriate time place trip AMA headquarters Nats Executive Council meetingother ideas Carl Wheeley might interested winning works magazine cover Well theres brief outline idea think has merit possibilities idea needs refinement have barked up wrong tree Dont call Write comments pro con lets see will fly Oh yeah youd like volunteer assist idea let known too Another topic Modelers inventive lot Most excellent problem solvers during construction model AMA Hall Fame.. now 1 7th year AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Listed have inducted during past 16 years 1979 through 1985 Meanwhile Hall Fame Selection Committee composed past AMA Presidents process selecting 1986 membersthey will announced later year Candidates nominated AMA members takes request AMA 1969 Walt Billett Willis Brown Carl Goldberg Walt Good Charles Grant Jim Walker Frank Zaic 1970 Dick Korda Al Lewis Bill Winter 1972 Howard McEntee 1973 0 C Randall 1974 W L Bill Brown W R Enyart Irwin Polk Nat Polk Sal Taibi 1975 Harold W John Alden Jim Kirkland Irwin G Ohlsson Walt Schroder C 0 Wright 1976 Harold DeBolt good deal ofindividualism shows up finished product Often indi vidualism technical nature improvement original kit plan recognize outstanding technical achieve ment award AMA called Academy Technical Award Article II AMA bylaws encourages study discussion scientific prob lems model aviation field end following award criteria apply Consideration will given limited items processes 1 im prove performance present equip ment 2 represent equipment per f&ms new tasks 3 tends make easier tasks now required building flying 4 encourage safety sound suppression Consideration item process will based present need effectiveness innovative quality possibility future development applications know modeler has some thing special going meets above criteria nominate him/her Academy Technical Award year will award given deadline nomination form postmarked Sep tember year nomination Nomination forms available Bob Underwood Technical Director AMA headquarters Drop him note requesting form lets get some excellelnt ideas recognized another NATS future District IX about AVPs District IX whats brewing out Next month well have some reports pictures activities recently taken place around district HQ obtain Hall Fame applications form filled outwith background data person nomi nated resubmitted AMA HQ distribution once year Past Presidents Vote Typically five nominees accepted year two may deceased Hall Fame AMAs Whos Model Aviation have favorite per son nominate request application AMA HQ Frank Ehling Merrill Hamburg Chester Lanzo Henry Struck 1977 John Brodbeck Maynard Hill Bert Pond Pete Sotich Ken Willard 1978 Duke Fox Phil Kraft F T Packard Leon Shulman John Worth 1979 John Clemens Claude McCullough L Glen Sigafoose Matty Sullivan Bill Wisniewski 1980 Sid Axeirod Kenneth Held E J Lorenz Fred Megow Ben Shereshaw 1981 Mel Anderson Lou Andrews Leroy Cox Edward Lidgard Bob Palmer 1982 William Atwood Dale Kim Joseph Ott Edward L Rockwood Wally Simmers Stephen Calhoun Smith 1983 Maxwell B Bassett Clarence F Lee Joseph Lucas Dick McCoy Lee Renaud 1984 George Aldrich Myrtle Coad George Perryman Granger Williams Lawrence Williams 1985 Walter Caddell Owen Kam pen Frank Nekimken Richard Sarpolus Joseph Stanzel Victor Stanzel August1986 109 Arizona C California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E TurneyAve ScottsdaleAZ85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 May Council meeting Voted against dues increase because didnt incorporate two changes suggested wanted no dues increase senior citizens wanted eliminate free memberships AMA officers two sides story Pre sidents column contains Version hearing held Executive Session Since hes seen fit openly give side youre also entitled time think F3B issue behind us Mr Grigg fires off another can non shot anyone responds theyre accused perpetuating issue Im sure hell now claim after reading Council never heard other side Mr Griggs another person involved Mr Grigg conven iently neglected mention Jerry Krainock invited other Council meeting nor allowed state case magazine asked AMAto allowed both Long ago Mr Griggturned issue intoa vendetta Mr Griggs vendetta against Krainock started 1984 Nats both took him task about unkept promises still continues today Lets look illegal radio issue liability insurance precarious days equipment legality highly important issue defendants aided Mr Grigg others convinced Council FCC incapable stating what legal what isnt As preposterously claimed FCC people dont know what talk ing about cant get consistent answers written FCC rules available thats impossible believe espe cially since no saw fit get official ruling FCC requested convinced Council its legal use radios type accepted dont have have law degree understand following quote FCC rules thedefendants themselves provided 95209 RC Rule 9 What equipment may use RC station RC station may transmit 1 An FCC type accepted type approved RC transmitter Type accepted means FCC has determined certain radio equip ment capable meeting recommended standards operation Sections 2 & 3 discuss 27MHz equipment FCC goes b may examine list type accepted trans mitters FCC field office could interpreted saying its legal use non type accepted type approved radios RC under circum stances radios question used AMA events during period 9/84 through 12/85 type accept ed FCC until 1/26/86 defendants insist its illegal sell unapproved radios Im lawyer can read plain English What else went hearing After gave short opening statement dealing charges front us defendants started verbal barrage character motivations everything else about except perhaps mothers maiden name strongly objected AMA President did little nothing stop per sisted groundless character assassina tion deliberate tactic succeeded doing just what intended diverting attention own charges sway ing Council totally against everything say AMA Presidents full back ing hearing just have since very beginning opinion part vendetta defendants made lot false statements false accusations offering substantiation proof kind Some 1 said properly imported registered radios FCC showed no papers prove 2 said FCC says its right use non-type accepted equipment USA offered no proof 3 About letters four other AMA members accused Messrs Schrameck Neu cheating said quote looks took Mr Peltz longer hour write three letters fliers complained offered no proof false allegation wrote letters 4 continue vindictive barrage accused deliberate lyand improperly turning atransmitterat contestentirely offering proof whatsoever blatant lie part attack really got absurd gall attack motivation said went after quote personal gain vendetta What did have gain Nothing spent hours time hundreds dollars own money no desire way ever recover also absurdly claimed went after because wanted F3B Team Man agers slot free trip Australia totally deny never running post official Council minutes show time team manager selected couldnt go Australia because part vendetta Mr Grigg directed HQ let go Months later Council voted unani mously overturn Mr Griggs improper act No nothing gain nor am litigious others President con veniently failed mention threatened sue just has numer ous other occasions Ive never threatened legal action Mr Griggs style No motivation wasnt personal gain vendetta motivation 100% job AMA tookvery seriously 1984 began RC Soaring Contest Board have to find real motivation read AMAs Bylaws clearly state AMA Contest Board shall charged drafting rational model competition record rules en forcement same etc Rules enforcement still always will sole motivation opinion Council has now gone record 10-0 condoning breaking AMA rules particularly concerned complying very clearly written FCC regulation incredible entire Executive Council swallowed defendants unsupported garbage did hook line sinker opinion others Mr Grigg huge ego trip am way Im person Council guts stand up him As can clearly see am Mr Griggs anyone elses rubber stamp vote Coun cil cannot bought swayed offers committee chairmanships free overseas trips anything else can state honesty now nor have ever intentions future employment AMA would willing swear under oath Can Mr Grigg make same statement Will type integrity minority AMA Mr Grigg allies will thing possible attempt discredit will take steps try get off Council can find way ran AMA office purely apply skills knowledge towards improving AMA AMA needs change leadership Ive got guts say will others Council secretly share opinion come out closet will support Mr Grigg quest re-election should noted have no desire AMA Presidential job myself nor have ever nor will ever closing remarks Mr Grigg self servingly gives tale problem would have happened AMAs protest procedures followed agree 100% what Mr Grigg failed mention proper protest sub mitted totally ignored have pro vided written proof himself person didnt follow very same protest appeal procedures Now lets get back current AMA mat ters like finding ways stop rapidlygrowing loss flying sites 110 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possiblity models being vicinity full-scale air craft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dan gerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities Alaska o C Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McColiough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4080 Fourth Ave N Great Felix MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaborg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klamath Faux OR 97801 Chick Young 11201 128th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 18439 SE Ilaig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 information computer nuts modems access Compu Serv can send messages 760672422 havent tried Model Net yet weekly conference Friday nights about modeling Just typeGo Mod elNet prompt suppose might well hear bad news well elsewhere last council meeting budget finalized faced deficit year Since insurance situation going get better looks like way balance books have dues crease talked about District meeting Corvallis seemed agree few bucks year will overburden actual increase slated until 1987 renewals go out will essentially $4 increase Open categories will undoubtedly read about some problems exist because things going another district see can talk about Since family magazine cant adequately express myself column will mostly pictures month troops because VP came down dose killer flu just wrong time Will try get back track next month no wild promises stuff bad news first think youre goingto die youre afraid wont sym pathy As read AMA moving its fiftieth anniversary will party lot end regular Nats events Lake Charles hope will able make party will will looking forward greeting can Bring plane fly 50th Al Alman asked remind Puget Sound ROCs 4th Annual Big-Bird Bash Yelm WA July 19-20 Because noise problems picky neighbors small 2-stroke engines allowed Write Al complete info too far VeIm home Mount Rainier RC Society famed Puyallup EXPO equally-famous Hog Hollar BBQ & Fun Fly latter will happen 9th & 10th August Should lot fun ribs delicious OMAS club will have annual show late August probably 23rd & 24th Check schedule list nice place fly see some very nice aircraft first picture appropriate since first anniversary opening new Boeing HAWKS field Auburn WA July 1 1985 HAWKS members several Boeing dignitaries present Al Watson put first official flight cleanly cut ribbon see stretched across flight path things considered incredible photo Al didnt say wizard took same time Al didnt say passes took Knowing Al probably just Since Al frequency person Seattle area member AMA Frequency Committee note new field less mile another existing flying fieldthat RAMS two clubs struck agreement upon division frequencies inter-club use fields prime example modelers can work together good hobby mutual benefit Happy anniversary HAWKS RAMS Puyallup EXPO through lens Bob Balch have following pic tures First Shark 45 byJoe Dill Shark UC stunt ship fine example business end old dear friend Erv Solbergs large creation called think das Blu Macks Somewhere elevator remember written something like Kussa Meine Ende al though wouldnt claim spelling right should note expression face pilot Deadly serious might say Erv outdid himself very nicely done original seaplane course two requisites dear heart Paul Weston would really like see fly A-12 Shrike Bill Asher fine scratch-built effort should able see well detailed can make out picture lays out lot military history right twin tails P-38 WWII left F-is Oulte contrast Now plane middle back ground last picture too WWI ls workhorses Douglas Dauntless wasnt served us well done byJerry ODell won big seen trophies Best Show 1st Mi SO Scale example Certainly fine example scale-builders art middle foreground have Pow erhouse D Johnson two Quakers Mark Ewert Walla Walla upper left Joel Fengers Ponnier can seen under Quakers have large small super Peanut Zero Mike Carner equally well done very much larger Schweizer 1-30 Marley Mayers August1986 111 uo rememoer oo mis nave run o note hope see out having fun fine days Happy Flying JUN IO FLIGHT Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Silver Basics Continued Structural Strength Only Needed month will discuss second rule keep model light five lightness rules form first three Silver Basics basics make model airplane fly well five 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts details discussed last month 2 have strength structure needed 3 select wood proper grain 4 use glue spar ingly 5 keep covering light apply little dope possible Strength usually means weight weight does automatically mean strength use heavier piece balsa increase strength use larger piece balsa also increase strength way increase strengththrough proper selection wood grain important will discuss separately next five rules light weight installment series will keep discussion primarily places model willing use heavier wood order increase strength goal conserve strength weight using absolutely needed flying model undergoes stress being handled flying land ing Separate techniques strengthening must used counter need have mind evaluating design proper weight strength distribution stress load comes tightly wound motor stress compres sion trying pull front model back rear hook same time wound motor also tries twist fuselage motor stick After launch model wing undergoes flying stress As wing creates lift wingtips will tend flex upwards model lands crashes severely high stress will placed points contact handle model pick up wind areas engaged subject being crushed accidentally clumsy foregoing problems can easily overcome simply making model much stronger necessary ever will have model much too heavy its duration will prove unsatisfac tory has compromise tradeoff between strength weight weakness lightweight orderto achieve longest duration still having model holds together Heavy models dont always last longer have fly faster rubber stay air hit lot damage can done heavy model lightweight model approach proper weight strength distribution take heavy model design calculate can made weaker lighter causing problems other approach picture models design weakest flimsiest construction possible beef up areas undergo severe stress use both approaches second byfar successful really keeping weight down As beginner course yet designing construction models know parts must strong can weak will automa tically favor such construction build better models learn must know what trying achieve Before look areas model require strength lets make couple important observations im portant thing about balsa wood varies considerably weight measured pounds per cubic foot Balsa wood can weigh little four pounds less per cubic foot much 20 pounds two ways select stronger heavier piece wood par ticular purpose 1 increasing size 2 increasing density both cases weight increased simple important point remember decide double size strip wood 1/16 inch square 1/8 inch square dont increase its weight two will double its dimensions will quadruple its weight providing course cubic weight density two pieces same Sometimes can make much stronger motor stick same weight instance smaller dimensioned piece harder higher den sity heavier wood largerdimensioned softer lower density lighter piece Okay now lets look places model need strength motor stick just mentioned possibly important has strong enough withstand compression rubber motor stiff enough resist twisting bowing same time must support wing stabilizer landing gear fuselage model strength has four longerons spacers uprights crosspieces dont take strain should lighter smaller dimensioned fuselage model however first crosspiece nose takes beating landing crashes should bigger tougher heavier same thing goes crosspieces rear peg located also good fill area around nose lightweight balsa sheet add rigidity withstand crashes handling crosspieces under leading trailing edges wing should stronger too should add small gussets landing gear attached wing attached body center wing launch model weight model except wing concentrated center wing Thats lift tries flex tips upwards need strength wing center tips resist flexing construction wingtips just heavy strong center wasting weight Part weight heavy tips could go reinforcing center result would stronger wing same weight Wing construction should have stiff heavier leading trailing edge spars take strain lightweight ribs take no strain Ideally spars should tapered instance 1/8 inch square center tapered down 1/16 inch square tips results spar weighs much constant 3/32 inch square spar vastly stronger would better spar 1/8 inch square way center tip Yes know such spars yet beginners beginners must learn what aims should Dont wings weaker tips break quickly tumble along ground wind Yes sometimes tips break can easily repaired meantime have lightweight model airplane flies tail fin stabilizer should always built light possible tail bears next no strain Strength can improved tapered spar wing Outlines should small-dimensioned strip soaked warm water wrapped shaped around template Again little difficult eventually will have learn procedure important keep tail light kind model especiaUy flying Scale models Remember flying Scale model no heavy engine nose full-size airplane model nibber motor stretches back toward tail shifting balance point rearward reason flying Scale models difficult get fly shouldnt tried first beginner} Try experiment help emphasize importance phenomenon Take 15 inch strip 1/8 inch square balsa Using felt-tipped pen make mark five inches end front mark repre sents correct balance point flying Scale models fuselage Using finger under mark try balance Naturally longer end tail goes down theres twice much wood rear mark front Tape adime very tip end long end tail dime represents weight tail surfaces Okay now tape dimes front end make balance Surprised propeller motor details arent heavy enough will have add clay useless clay nose make model balance properly Please dont try get such model fly balance point too far aft Add clay nose put balance point belongs next time build tail lighter So make tail light saving right wont have add useless weight up front bigger weight saving ***Fly Light*** g Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 11 2 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/08
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin jr Corrections In earlier article error made formulas square root symbol missing does make little bit difference tries solve equation formula should read V /1Z7 also some confusion regardstotheformulafor speed sound am familiar working factor terms Mach number formula given expres sion speed sound miles per hour wish have Knots change constant have S eed Sound equal 2904T ipeiatue Fahrenheit Remember T 9 plus am bient speed sound air 68 degrees Fahrenheit 1126 feet per second increases 01 per cent per degree Fahrenheit probably does very little clear things Ill avoid numbers much possible future Public Relations anyone talks about sound problems seems after fact group flying some time particular location before becoming recipient complaint Un fortunately going find out sound disturbances vehicle through some individuals wish have activity removed may fact com peting other activities area aeromodeling will likely gets boot really quite simple figure What percentage modelers local com munity compared soft ball players motorcycle riders Lawn mowers Neigh bors noisy mufflers car What activities acceptable necessary community Think moment arrive conclusion aeromodeling might some distance down list recog nized community activities get some idea challenge faces must accept fact next person build near flying site may say Gotcha What alternative Are alternatives bet answer active public relations program club first step iiu d member can outstanding job communicating people presently looking new flying site first step should take spend whatever time needed visit talk individual within hearing site within visible range well Explain detail activity about introduce area Bring models show what intend operate Explain control functions operation radio equipment Tell about organiza tion belong Explain insur ance coverage have educa tional recreational properties aero modeling Tell about famous people have involved model aviation down years Relate full scale aircraft programs modeling much what see television movies accomplished models other words sell aeromodeling Succeeding steps mean invitationsforthemtocomeout site can really get involved Just think possibilities big thing let neighbors get away Talk often needed get side Now get started operate field just might have some excellent support instead writ request ing close up shop worth trouble badly want flying site Now successfully operating field can relax believe should understand just might have lost yourlastflying site Whether have just obtained new site have present site years PR work never ends need contin uously alert Talk neighbors often invite out activities Try get involved sport some manner Continuing attempts reduce level sound generated activity extremely important whether located fairly popu lated area remote location As has said times mat ters notyou will find thatthe odds eventually can expect problems goingto bea continuous effortto keep what have acquired clubs get Continued page 96 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxhury MAAVP-ll Ray Juschkus NY VP Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL arrived after agenda item IV VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA NationalAeronauticAssocia tion Present Academys staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Director Geoff Styles PR Director Bob Underwood Tech nical Director Vince Mankowski NATS Executive Director Carol Merfeld Mem bership Director Michael Woodfolk Assis tant Membership Director Bill Read com puter programmer Bob Vojslavek Admini strative Services Director Lou Ward PR Secretary Guests former District IV VP Chuck ForemanJim Proctor computer consultant Mr & Mrs Jay Gerber Barbara Krafft Keith Finkenbiner Steve Neu Rick Schrameck copy official minutes may obtained request AMA HQ avail able approximately August 15 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meetingAugust 1 1986 regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 830 am Presi dent chaired meeting Continued page 98 Wanted Professional video producer/ director modeling experience production AMA films/videos Contact preferably writing John Worth AMA Headquarters AMA HO sERvicEs STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nats General Manager vince MankowakiS Special Services Director cad MaroneyS Membership Director carol Merfeld 0 Special EventS Dimctor Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Director Geoff Slyles S Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director carl R Wheeley S General Counsel Jeremiah courtney August1986 95 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound t ModelSynopsis Executive AeronauticsCouncil Meeting MAY 3-4 1986 AMAs Executive council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive council Sound Cont pg 95 trouble ask assistance AMA Unfortunately often too late call assistance YourAMA can provide some guidelines both PR work sound ultimately burden will placed shoulders loca tion will encounter problems may unique site As result necessarily cut dried solutions have examples excellence PR pass findings methods either writer Geoff Styles head quarters Trade Show Activities traveled Toledo annual trade show order talk manufacturers vendors en gines sound suppression equipment could find time two days always problem getting indi viduals length time because affairs exhibitor means selling his/her product Notwithstanding feel although unable contact sampled representative cross section Further contact will done through mails desire help problem understand ing problem Are manu facturers doing anything present try lower sound level engines manufacturers have thing works help resolve problems part manufacturers recognize aeromodelers have problem sound levels some engine pipe marke ters see problems can comprehend have hiding correlation between requests speci fic products sound problem proba bly does exist pipe manufacturer having business directed mostly Pattern fliers does necessarily exhibit great deal concern Sunday flier engine manufacturer will likely devote energies developing unit can win competition bring greatest advertising value future articles some advancements being made will highlighted impor tant channel improvements sound suppression can passed user such develop ment readily available Magic Muffler add Magic-Mute Condor Hobbies have series dBA readings various engines did hear plane fly installed can say Schnuerled 40s go really quiet photograph shows muffler installed plane flown Bill Hershberger Northern Virginia RC Club member AMAs Frequency Committee people Condor interested further devel opment along lines hope get some readings can use Tim Miller SEMCO line also working get line quiet pipes K B has new 20 engine market has muf fler advertised unusually quiet As writing have seen nor access anydB readings Bill Wisniewski K & B tells engine quiet developments pan out will pro gress made As wrote earlier article essential manufacturers help 100 0 LU LU 0 -J LU LU -J 0 z 0 cn Ownership always some concern relative publication informa tion/data publication Individuals come up ideas patented copyrighted require protection understood anything published ModelAviation nature property originator means infor mation/data may used express written permission originator Continued page 100 90-_* 80 70 0-A 40---1 30-1 20-10020 18 IA 0 0 0 x 0 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Must LEFT line 102-105 dBA x Dx RPM Tip Speed inhec 60 / / r5 1 / 7 / 2 7 / / /7 7 9 /7 / z p10 11 - 13 15 17 19 21 - 4 01 3 5 6 7 8 910 96 Model Aviation TIP SPEED inches/sec x 1000 SOUND LEVELS FOR 2-BLADED MODEL AIRPLANE PROPELLERS Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 End Problem Forwell overayearandahalfwehavehad problem within F3B soaring circle problem resulted VP District 10 David Peltz filing charges against four peo ple people Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Keith Finkenbiner Casey Goeller charged lying cheating least occasion using illegal trans mitters several occasions During hearings charges interested parties given op portunity present views commencing Mr Peltz continuing Messrs Finkenbiner Schrameck Neu should noted Mr Goeller unable attend person mailed us response charges Following ini tial statement period four given time question others regarding statements made Subsequent exchange members Execu tive Council allowed time question parties involved end vote taken Executive Council less Mr Peltz rep resented accusing parties Mr Brown felt rather deeply volved earlier F3B situation myself similar reasons vote 10 0 support charges brought against gentlemen importantthought gained discussion debate involved action contestants need frequently avail themselves protest procedures published rule book approach used above instance problem could have avoided least accused might have opportunity resolve dispute long ago strongly urge anyone feels has wronged during sanctioned meet utilize protest sys tem gentlemanly manner disagree result protest event level avail yourself appeal procedures take action thru protest route disservice yourself fellow entrants Bad News Is. Executive Council spent consider able time deliberating budget 1986 no matter what tried to tighten reins still came out deficit situation insurance crisis being disastrous item contend Looking next year see worse situation arising spite efforts Washington DC such Gramm-Rudman bill intending reduce Federal deficit pay rates people metroplex remain high continue climb has direct influence AMA budget specifically area pay schedules must maintain below area averages deeply involved attempting some cost cutting insurance areas Investigation has begun feasibility creating own captive insurance sourceperhaps country perhaps offshore loca tion become successful effort future insurance situation will improve future also see possibility several modeling ganizations other countries joining us ventureperhaps five six other countries distant future looks bright present looks dim Did say dim Perhaps bleak would better word bleakness comes factthat just no way within fiscal sense can avoid dues increase financial committee headed Dave Brown reviewed avenue staving off increase consider Dave have extremely good financial sense about himafter has taken very small part hobby turned expanding thriving busi ness did want take action None us did business point view no choice increase will nominal can perspective about paying $2 $4 per year now pay amount increase depends whether pay dues early Another Cost Cutting AMA officer has telephone credit card make needed callsgenerally tended used within district AMA headquarters essential Makes sense communication thread allows us better serve districts Still elected VPs runs up bill over $1200 first four months year have find ways put brakes Executive Council did take steps preclude continuance high-rate practices Plus Side disconcerting incidents candidate running AMA office have campaign speech published time voters have already cast ballots No have set up procedure whereby candidates campaign statement must received later closing date acceptance letters will enable Model Aviation publish cam paign statements issue reaches membership around end Sep tember first part October coincident mailing membership re newal statements voting ballots Finally Heavyweights council addressed subject models exceeding safety code weight limit effect might have owed fly AMA sanctioned meet though within time frame sanctioned activities present know meets allow models flown afterthe end events break period during actual events Normally allowed flier can show insurance coverage what does insurance cover Does name host club Does name property owners Does name AMA Most likely answer ques tions no Therefore such practice con tinues appears AMA mentioned above wide open possible non-insured legal battle event accident Executive Council voted unanimous ly issue sanction meet known expected overweight models will permitted fly Further such type model flown meet has sanctioned sanction entire event automatically null void instant means such models cannot flown same site sanctioned meet entire 24-hour period days event Great Loss Bill Mathews VP District 5 has unfortunate need resign position VP effective May 10 Bills workload has late steady rise requiring him work 12 14 hour days past months attorney working legal offices Birmingham AL due recent loss some associates other business considerations no longer ableto keep upwithhisAMAactivitiesashe feels should done Bill has levelheaded individuals council recollection has devoted AMA duties always watchdog over items cause increase budget fair deliberations will sorely missed Still has agreed remain member Bylaws Committee Long-Range Planning Committee com mittees has chairman quite longtime pleased will able spend time enough continue assisting efforts goodbye just long Bill Election Time Again AMA holds some kind election officers year Last year VPs even-numbered districts up elec tion year VPs districts 1 5 9 up election office President year find considerably fewer vote have right So vote year take pride being part system elected officers next three years fail vote com plain about what goes within policy making body Academy officer running reelection new candi date needs yourvotesothatthewinnerwill know has support majority voters just majority few voted Most important have send membership renewal voting ballot same time send both early August 1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Bill Zimmer AMA AVP Varna IL writes looks like same old thing again Too free AMA memberships given out Contest Directors people crab about what CD does days contest aware what does beforehand preparation afterward reporting results AMA headquarters want cut cost raise sanction fees Raise $10 $25 some thing Lets penalize CDs put long hours get few goingfor cheap membership agree Bill think better leave system alone Its work ed OK 50 years Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writes renewed dues February mag shouldnt take three months name get back computer want mag OK Dennis dont get upset officials print certain number mags month match paid subscrip tions Tell mags have coming since paid Ill see what can Try keep quiet Richard Tabler Arlington MA writes ten dollars cash AMA mort gage Thanks Richard also received $5 check FF friend OW Culpepper Tullahoma TN others may coming Both due shine AMA Honor Roll mortgage retirement wait agreed AMA Council last week stop honor roll effort because gentleman Council fears overlap possible confusion Thank both very much money being warded John Worth am going cool Honor Roll plan now Larry Borden Fort Worth TX writes am against permanent Nats site Only 1% membership attend Nats 99% Too much expense few Bill Colish Harrison NY writes permanent Nats site Good idea will want live site East West middle US Paul Horanzy Yankee Flyers CT writes Nats should different places year give people big pay checks chance compete first time saw New England Have different locations year Summer almost Everybody out flying MeetApril David Higginbotham Claude Gurley Jack Camel Bir mingham RC Club playing little airplanes balmy Sunday afternoon Cont pg 95 Before taking up Agenda Presi dent Obtained Council approval pay Howard Crispins $150 deductible auto accident encountered during travel AMA business Distributed written report upon 1966 FAI-CIAM April Plenary meeting Invited NAA representative report status prestigious Collier Trophy Langworthy stated NAA currently attempting establish trust fund $250000 President accepted topic review during Budget agenda item Advised Joe Beshar written express strong exception parallel mortgage-reduction schemes might confuse membership negate mortgage-reduction efforts Noted letters re ceived against recent Council ac tion increase VP column space magazine summertime Michigan time go out fly Editor Dave Mc Donald sent picture Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Awards Banquet other day Dave Adams left outgoing president handing gavel new president Bill Elliott Good luck Bill best dont take seriously way important editor wrote other day asked fora list other editors district Currently think can help editors want cor respond others want list editors district write John Worth AMA headquarters write Birmingham will mail list Appointed Awards Criteria Review Committee consisting Jim Sears chairman Jim McNeilI Pete Waters Appointed Bob Underwood Carl Wheeley draft presentation nomi nating John Worth NAAs Elder Statesman Aviation Award Advised George Buso John Grigg should continue listed NAA AMAs official ClAM delegates FAI Reminded everyone individuals cannot conduct polls under AMA aus pices unless Council has given its approval Assigned George Buso new post FAI Team Selection Committees Coordinator similar longestablished contest boards coordina tor Approval Minutes AThe minutes February 8-9 1986 Executive Council meeting unani Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation AMA headquarters other day snapped shot foryou because thought would like see AMAs new computer paid million building money almost half again much forcomputers including ltsown aircondi tioned heat controlled emergency battery-operated pampered giant computer room So two beautiful women standing front three beautiful gentlemen computer room Well somebody has run joint Meet L-R Mike Mackenzie ComputerOperationsAssistant Zenda Stevens Claim Representative Carl Maroney head man overthe insurance business computer Akke Desoff Administrative Secretary Bill Read Computer Operator big fat expensive master computer being phased nowto replacethe outside rented computerservice Howarethings coming Slow sure should doing job next years membership EC Meeting Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Incomparable Toledo Weak Signals. name misnomer nothing weak about Toledo club puts annual model Expo Ohio attracts people model types over worldthe model show host club goes advance news media asks publicize event reason show could its present location accommodate general public attendeesthe building can barely contain model people come year annual Toledo show big event AMA year besides regular large booth sell memberships supplies promote AMA activities AMA sepa rate Air Show Team booth another ModelNetour new computer information networkand still another RC transmit ter testing addition AMA conducted several meetings connection Toledo show nature briefing AMAs RC Frequency Committee RC equipment manufacturers other inter ested parties concerning interference prob lems future needs other meeting AMA Air Show Team Advi EC Council Cont pg 98 mously approved amended bythe Coun cil meeting prior written amendments B minutes March 19 1986 telephone conference approved after amending Discussion telephone conference minutes produced motion thatthe Bylaws Committee directed draft specific procedures regarding voting telephone conferences approved 11 1 against Dist 7 II Executive Vice Presidents Report Regarding Model Aviations accounts receivable McNeiII reported satisfied way financial item advertising policy general being handled B Looking Officer Services bud get noted bills incurred use Council telephone credit cards Discussion produced motion set cap $600 peryearontelephone calls charged credit card system executive council business approved 11 1 against Dist 8 C McNeilI next reviewed subject Headquarters salaries advocating ap preciation salary needs Reston DC area Some AMAs department heads related difficulties obtaining retaining quality employees because low salaries AMA offers comparison local businesses government sory Committee concerning planning problems involved AMAs Air Show Team program involves promoting model aviation before general public groups AMA also 50th Anniversary party Toledo AMA members helped celebrate milestone year Incidentally another much bigger party will held Lake Charles LA August 2-3 weekend immediately following end Nats Toledo weekend big AMA topped off another great donation Weak Signals club $1800 raffle $765 go AMAs Building Fund $760 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund $275 sponsorship RC events 1986 Nats Toledo club therefore publicly say Thanks AMAs greatest chartered clubs 1986 Toledo Expo Raffle Winners . Mike Smith Cincinnati OH John Schell Gibsonberg OH McDaniel RC Inc Glen Dale MD Matt Mefferd Perrysburg OH Walter Pelzynski Milwaukee WI Ed Skro van Brookpark OH Clifford Rausin New port Beach CA Dan Weaver Greenville OH Willis McClain Racine PA John Deni son Royal Oak Ml G Shelkey Scottdale PA C McCune Fairview PA Joe Fife McMurray PA Edwin Hawk Shelby OH Ray Bryk Seven Hills OH H Boggs Keyport NJ Eugene Wald Cottage Grove MN C Reeves Columbus OH Carrie Newhouse Menominee MI George Ardwin Sabina OH Richard Sorrell Trenton OH Swartz Winnipeg Maniotba Canada John Solty siak Elmhurst IL William Raub Fanwood NJ Ron Geese Zanesville OH G Engle skirger Brookpark OH M Montesano Al liance OH Larry Wilson North Vernon IN D EVP presented study membership dues structure noted come conclusion can ought simplified/adjusted proposal later incorporated motion 4 minutes Ill Film Report Jay Gerber AMAs film producer bid Council farewell expressed personal sentiments con cerning 15 years working affiliation Academy As appreciation years dedication excellent film crea tions Academy President pre sented Mr Gerber AMA Fellowship Award IV Finance Committee Report Chairman Brown stated projected 1986 defi cit will diminish AMAs accumulated sur plus shows necessity provid ing adequate reserve especially face current future insurance fees Discussion resulted motion vote Nats Council meeting lieu free membership contest directors shall re ceive $10 voucher per day per meet up two days maximum three per year upon H Qs receipt contest reports Nats world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four days Vouchers nontransferable effective 1987 V Budget Worth noted 1986 bud get presented what needed operate Academy same level service past year After extensive review 1986 Nominating Deadline Change 1986 will electing AMA President Vice Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three-year terms begin ning 1986 procedures nomination published June 1986 issue Model Aviation page 103 nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior convening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter acceptance candidate must file atAMA HQ priorto meeting Since important change information should noted Because Nominating Committee scheduled meet Friday August 1 deadline nomination receipt AMA HQ close busi ness Thursday July 17 Candidates accept nomination must also provide statement publica tion Modef Aviation statement must accompany letter acceptance should provided separate sealed envelope consideration details motion made accept 1986 budget presented approved 11 1 against Dist 6 Another motion made based EVPs previous presentation addi tional information Finance Com mittee Chairman accept modifications dues structure 1987 motion passed 9 3 4789ED NAAEVP 3 against 61 011 Changes Membership Category1986 Jr-newsletter$1000 Sr-newsletter$1250 Spec Jr$ 25 Sub Jr$ 300 new member recruitment bonus$ 500 Op-2nd family member $1700 Op-Sr citizen$1800 Op-newsletter reg$2600 Op-newsletter early$2400 Op-Mag reg$3000 Op-Mag early$2800 VI Committee Reports 1987 eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate $1 800 $2000 $3000 $2800 $3400 $3200 A Safety McNeilI advised some AMA sanctioned contest officials tolerate fly ing model planes weighing 55 pounds clarify AMA cannot permit violations its Safety Code motion made approved unanimously AMA will knowingly issue AMA sanction event including demonstration flights) model weighing 55 pounds will flown also noted sanction could ap plied selectively parts event sanction applied eventasawhole beginning end start sanction days until end sanction days) B Special Interest Groups McCollough reported attempted ascer tain Electric CL Speed groups want SIG recognition received no response Continued page 100 August 1986 99 Sound Cont pg 96 case point muffler design printed last issue future will photographs details other items may manufacture manufac tured question relative using information/data per mission given article will necessary individually contact originator permission might wish have FAI Standards F3A Aerobatic Power Models recent ClAM meeting Paris new definition established measurement sound F3A models method will used upcoming Nationals sound checking Pattern flying flightwill checked establish penalties rather get better handle what problems Trying avoid full readings ground still getting higher settings air will defeat entire purpose exercise asking full cooperation everyone present new standard maximum noise level will 98 dB measured three meters center line model model placed ground flying site motor running full power measurement will taken 90 degrees flight path right hand side downwind model microphone will placed stand 30 centimeters above ground line motor No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise meas urement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero Note penaltywill apply Nats operation Further adopted second paragraph dealing sound second item reads follows conclusion flight judge will independently score model in-flight noise level indicating model too noisy average very quiet majority judges score model very quiet flight score will receive five point bonus score counting judge Though primarily clari fication safety anticipated proposals will encourage devel opment quieter power plants through stimulation competitive spirit As point above should understood theoretically 98 dB reading three meters same reading 105 dB meter previously used purpose moving out gain greater accuracy reading Prop Diameter RPM Three years ago Ed Izzo published chart giving relation ship between prop diameter rpm coming up prop tip speed sound levels reference line marked figure used FAI F3A can ignore concentrate other factors aim get down lowest dBA level can means getting prop tip speed low possible running maximum rpm prop/engine combination keep older copies Model Aviation might go back read Eds article July 1983 chart reprinted page 96 formation use working own particular situation Cont pg 99 C Nats Clemens reported Commit tee/HQ coordination 1986 event working well encouraging num ber early entries previously-targeted Indoor site uncertain 1987 Nats site could Muskogee Oklahoma D Sound Crispin reported Toledo Show solicited assistance model engine industry manufacturers heartened have encountered positive attitudes expressions co operation E Frequency Brown reported program transmitter verification tests administered Toledo confirmed suspi cions high percentage transmitters operate outside specifications F Bylaws Committee Mathews reported intends 1 finish up Standing Rules project 2 recommend details concerning Contest Boards/Council jurisdiction amendment 3 develop amendment elected officers shall offered employ ment AMA until certain number months after service has terminated 4 offer amendment concerning im peachment & removal officers G Redistricting Krafft reported presently collecting data yet ready presentation H Flying Site Acquisition Council concensus committee renamed Real Property Acquisition Committee President announced Hardy Broder sen has asked relieved chair duties Pete Waters has appointed replacement Waters reported taken close look objectives committee convinced real property acquisi tion something Academy should prepared achieve future stated Sl Groups will asked submit site layouts special site requirements activities I Election FAI Juries Free Flight request chair man Team Selection Committee asking waiver new FAI Jury requirements unanimously approved 1986 team selection finals Soaring 1986 F3B Finals Jury unanimously elected Ray Marvin Dick Crowley Bob Underwood Electric 1986 F3E Finals Jury elected Joe Beshar Bob Sliff Dwight Holley Mike Charles alternate Districts 10 9 opposed Pylon 1986 F3D Finals Jury unanimously elected Cliff Telford Bob Brown chairman Wayne Yeager V Action/F3B Contestants subject reviewed Executive Session re sulted following recorded synopsis vote taken previous meeting motion exclude several AMA members taking part future AMA events contestants specifically Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Casey Goeller Keith Finkenbiner accused deliber ately lying officials about legality RC equipment 10 voted no nobody voted yesthree council members did vote Grigg PeltzBrown Thus charges dismissed Special Item Upon reconvening Regu lar Session Geoff Styles addressed sembly recommendation AMA join American Tort Reform Association motion first years dues mem bership American Tort Reform Asso ciation approved PR budget passed 11 1 against Dist 5 VI PR Staff Expansion Worth reported demands upon PR Directors time particularly area flying sites creasingly requires presence outside office necessitating assistant carry department head away ED also asked Council consider addition secretary serve both motion passed approve half-year budget addition PR secretary 10 2 against 56 Another motion also passed approve half-year budget addi tion assistant PR department 8 4 against 35611 Vii F3B Representation FAI/CIAM agenda item deferred previous meeting until district 10 VP could attend ClAM Plenary meeting April Peltz reported contention US interests international competition being met questioned cost expediency sending large US corps representatives noted lack lobbying strategy questioned necessity special voting delegate objected the election new F3B Subcom mittee chairman Other council members tended ClAM meeting spoke pro con issues raised discussion did result change policy VIII Council Meeting Structure Presi dent observed since Council now uses agenda item form affords advance information sufficient acquaint voting members issue recommended motion amend previous procedure approved unani mously follows new words brackets create Special Rule Order whereby [non-published] agenda items [may] introduced discussed moved voted upon before Council meeting following its intro duction Exception may made [criti cal] agenda items [such safety legal issues] accepted majority voice vote attending members IX Council Members Committees Waters noted Executive Council considers issue important enough assign committee Coun cil member should included ensure timely reporting guidance concerning Council policies motion whenever possible committees appointed Council should include minimum council member passed unanimously X Vote CB/EC Jurisdiction following Continued page 102 100 Model Aviation EC Meeting Connecticut 0 Maine e Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gorold Browo PO Box 4384 Middlelown RI 02840 Bill Chondler PO Box 441 Orlond ME 04472 Drew Dovenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Londry 80 Mom St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06880 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Woy Marstous Mills MA 02648 Club month wrote three clubs several weeks ago information used received no answer sent out newsletter contained request club patches could photo graphed used received guess enough interest warrant continuing feature get informa tion will use it available Lou Andrews have talked Lou several times recently Maine Model Club Expo March 8 9 1986 Since Lou well-known long-time modeler would like provide some information about background started modeling 1923 father pattern maker seemed natural him use some redwood used making patterns has worked Sikorsky Aircraft CT 1938-1947 chief designer Paul K GuillowCo 1 948-1 963rformed own company AAMCO 1963 sold 1982 brother also sold model kits 1945 won Internats 1948 flying U-Control Trixter Invert Stunt Air craft won 1950-1951 Walker Trophy Barnstormer 1981 elected AMA Hall Fame Tech Model Aircrafters Barb attended April 5th flying session Tech Modal Aircrafters Du Pont Gym Cambridge MA group flies mod els first Saturday month Octo ber through May night Ray Harlan attempting seta record believe beat old time 7 mins 53 secs second several people flying models children cluded James Woolnough Brattleboro VT Ornithopter Wingbusters Spring Show-Off April 6 1986 Wingbusters Hanson MA held annual Spring Show-Off believe eighth several ControlLine aircraft display flight demonstra tions swap table refreshment table aircraft judged according four categories winners Profile Scale Ron Muise Havoc A-20 1st Ron Muise Widgeon 2nd Jim Zichella P-Si 3rdJack Patrolia Shoe String 4th Full Body Scale John Componeschi B-17 1st Sam Abdow P-47 2nd Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro 3rd Profile Sport Stunt Jack Patrolia Ringmaster 1st Dennis Cranger Magician 2nd Walter Fischer Ov& EZ 3rd Full Body Stunt Thomas Morris Aloha 1st Jack Patrolia Gieske Nobler2nd Mal Monroe Malj3rd results determined public votingand can seeJack Patroliawent home trophy group Con gratulations Jack Greg Corby Georgetown MA winner Cape Ann Mall Show raffle won aircraft radio engine years club dues Headquarters Mortgage Fund strong desire reduce mortgage Headquarters building debt reduced less interest paid allowing money used other projects like finding retaining flying sites several ways contribute buy patches make direct contributions send money dues 1987 renewal form will means adding mortgage contribution along dues payment Remember specify money mortgage reduction tax de ductible member contri bute ten dollars mortgage could paid off 1986 Nationals should maga zine see just before Nats 50th Anniversary Nats first time fun-fly has offered conjunction Nats lot time money effort have gone Nats hope successful will attend johnny Clemens Texan District VP lets give him something brag about Model Aviation Day Planning moving along lam contacting peopleto participate would like help out drop note Geoff Styles AMA planning attend will talk about flying fields public relations Barb spent week Paris April attended FAI-CIAM meetings observer spent time sightseeing spent May 2 3 4 Reston Executive Council meetings See reports elsewhere magazine FAI meet ings Remember Flying Should Fun August 1986 101 Sam Abdow Fall River MA air craft Howard DEA P-47 Thunder bolt Ray Harlan preparing model another flight Lyle Spiegal L class B speed air craft Kevin Barrett mouse rerr nnwarnei hv Tfl fl&Q Lou Andrews R John Grlgg AMA President Aircraft original Aero master built 1964 Lou AndrewsR AVPDickSherman Trixter Beam about 1950 vintage John Componeschi B-17 Flying Fortress Wlngbusters Spring Show-Off New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Well doing business old stand say applying time unremitting efforts intensifying business AMA general District 2 particular Manythanks kindnesses during period indisposition am thankfully satisfactorily re covering During recuperative period am busily trying maintain official AMA duties nightmare never hap pened As usual report being personally typed laborious singlefinger hunt peck method Also within past few days lhaveamongotherthings processed couple Contest-Director ap plication/examination matters mailed out dozen All-Weather Patch applications appointed new member AMA door Contest Board representative District 2 See below Infra fortunate securing services Mr Doug Barber successor Mr Merrick Andrews served several years well Indoor AMA Contest Board Member representing District 2 particularly important appointment context rule change cycle compliment Pete period voluntary service Doug rousing Welcome Aboard Doug resides 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Although am told Pete has moved Pennsylvania loss Dave Browns gain have provided new address pass along Praise Pequannock readers will recall some months ago featured story telephone involvement certain officials above New Jersey Township concerning proposed Parks & Recreation Department ordinance ban flight model aircraft note great satisfaction according current issue Flypaper ably edited John Donnelly Al Kessner Tn-County RCClubof Butler NJthatthiscnisisnotonly happy ending also made extra pointsformodelers area Great news same issue Flypaper also cites forthcoming Model Air Show pre sented name charity Fort Dix NJ Sunday May 10th another outstand ing group District 2 Aeromodelers NewJersey Pine Barons Radio Control Club very deserving charity instance will Deborah Hospital Fund Have Good Day AMA-Delta Dart Direct Purchase Plan Word has just arrived headquarters AMA-chartered clubs may now procure box 40 Delta Dart kits bulk pack special low price $20 Indoor Sports Fun Games starters compliments good friend FreeFlight enthusiast Ed Whitten having made member Honorary Society Newsletter Editors addition popu lar Junior column own magazine Model Aviation Ed widely acclaimed excellent New York Indoor Times favored greatly another good friend Bill Lindemann ERMAC Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club large frequent input Indoor Free-Flight news active area New Jersey Bills latest report covers ERMACs First Indoor Scale Model Airplane Contest Rutgers University Athletic Center held April 19 1986 add personal thanks Rutgers University Edison Recreation Area very kind cooperation Keep up good work Bill Oneida Lake Flyers Association Thanks Plane Prop-Wash excellent newsletter Syracuse Thunderbirds k Stars Club its charming highly compe tent editor Marge k Mrs Lon Sauter learn captioned upstate entity has become latest club have become another member rapidly-expanding CNYMAA located off Route 49 Constantia NY interested joining new club referred its President Dan Murphy 675-31 32 Thanks Marge Clinically Speaking compliments deserved hereby extended such outstanding RC folks Dean Kraus Dean Pappas Tim Borsetti et al praise worthy initiative setting up First AMA F3A Pattern Fliers Judges Clinic May 23 4 publicized K Factor NSRCA Bulletin Aerodrome highlyregarded newsletter JCRCC Jersey Coast Radio Control Club appreciate too participation South Jersey Aerobatic Pilots Nice Going Tis matter personal prideI joined NSRCA No 45 USPJA No 84 both 1973 Please support fine organizations Another Break Big Boys circular arrived today reminding STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio Society 9th Annual RC Scale Rally will held again year July 12 13 Clean NY Municipal Airport build fly just think big terms Model Aviation just plain fun will welcome announce ment hope join rally year stated Honoring Naval Avia tions 75th Anniversary Can think worthier dedication Goodbye Friend So reads eloquent verbal tribute Bob Schoppe April issue Jericho Flyers newsletter Logbook memory fellow clubmember Jack Freling passed away recently following heart surgery hereby extend deepest sympathies Jacks family Jericho Flyers sad time great loss Visual Reference now present picture Bob Noll received within past three days taken last year 30th Annual Pattern Contest prominent club Aeroguidance Society though based Endicott NY holds meets Sayre PA shot shows famous Ivan Kristensen Dean Pappas Lance Murphy respective Lto R 3rd 1st 2nd place winners 30th Annual Pattern Meet last year details see Official Contest Calendar case have already done Now Photo Thisyearthe3lstMeetwill beheldonJune 28 29 Dorothy Adler name pretty young lady featu red column reporting 1986 WRAM Show AMA Membership Meeting Recall suggestion clude plans constructing individual han gars protect just-built Darts Both Doro thy Dad Jerry Adler wellknown District 2 AMA members am sorry omission Gear up locked EC MeetingCont pg 100 motion resulted discussions since previous meeting Council adopt series recommendations devel oped R Underwood better define Contest Board/Executive Council jurisdic tions motion passed 7 4 against 35101 1 1 abstained Dist 6 com plete text motion published separately synopsis Xl Executive Vice Presidents Budget McNeill asked Council consider fact executive vice president holds national office yet receives budget vice president enough allow him travel adequately motion executive vice presidents annual bud get increased failed 9 against 2 ED 8 1 abstained EVP second motion retain basic EVP budget addi tionally him submitfor approval atthe first meeting year travel plan passed unanimously XII Award MacCready Crew Peltz commented thatthe MacCready pterodactyl project truly remarkable modeling standpointan extremely complex techni cal achievement noted Tech nical Achievement Award available application same may submitted Peltz AMA HQ Agenda Review point order Agenda items remaining reviewed McCollough called up previous notice amending date summer Council meeting motion passed unani mously amend July 25 Executive Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation June1985 AGS Contest FAI Winners Left Right 3rdLance Murphy 1stIvan Kris tensen 2ndDean Pappas Ohm sylvania C West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warringeon PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Milis Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadeiphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15653 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 5131 542-4406 go again another month meetings telephone calls questions fortunately few answers Executive Council meeting interesting time featured first hearing trial individuals charged underArticle V section 3 bylaws individuals un animously acquitted charges fear precedent may have opened Pandoras box creating situation such charges hearings take up large part Executive Councils time al ready know case heard fear will follow Another subject bound stir up trouble removal free licenses CDs must admit having mixed feelings about thinkthe new system issuing $10 credit voucher CD upon receipt contest report makes sense eliminates lot record keeping attendant workload Headquarters well reducing some what escalating loss income may seem petty free memberships CDs NATs workers now account 2000 memberships rising $30 thats $60000 new system cuts $30000 still saves $30000 income plus whatever decrease administrative cost realized argue CD works hard earns membership Hi Zim have little argument what about club officers newsletter editors about judges meets concession crew parking attendants too work hours usually lot less glory CD Shouldnt get free memberships also Someone could some cases someone already has make case positions getting free mem berships also could very well give people free memberships yet giving free membership CD isnt really fair everyone else com promise makes sense better elim inating free memberships altogether still provides incentive CD send contest report Now waiting other shoe drop Ill tell 1987 dues will increased slightly junior Senior rates will remain same 2nd adult family member rate will increase $1 $18 Senior Citizen rate will increase $2 $20 open mem berships will increase $4 Now before take pen hand start raising cain consider 1986 budget projects $1 00000 operating deficit year reserves about $500000 will reduce reserves about 20% 1986 alone dues increase would probably wipe out reserves com pletely 1987 Normally would indi cate need fora dues increase 1988 order avoid becoming insolvent have yet considered impact insurance crisis lessons learned 1979 delayed dues increase until year too late suffered substantial decrease membership result hav ing make large increase following year Now insurance As indicated last months column good reason concern area further complicate issue insurance policy comes up renewal September very awkward time planning standpoint September far too late make dues structure adjustments following year result increases decreases cost renewal policy too early show return adjustment made previous year upcoming years dues Id have say AMA ever goes broke likely would probably September October some year result has stable insurance market could play close very little requirement reserves other buffer inflation unforeseen emergencies Now volatile insurance market imperative maintain enough reserves cover various contingencies means dues increase now can cover whatever served up way insurance costs September 1987 hope already have enough cover September1986 Its kinda like flying RC Helicopter seven minutes fuel board using collective pitch servo has three minutes transit time Now try fly long dare Its too bad calm air its gusty.. got nice letter Eva Biddle newest AVP Eastern PA reported unfortunate loss few flying sites area asked what could Unfortunately problem isnt re stricted Eastern PA problem pro bably No1 nationwide time read first hopefully flying site seminars will held District 10 shows promise intend ex pand program provide such semi nars nationwide meantime club would purchase $30 Radio Shack Sound Level Meter start experiment it might go long way toward showing legitimate effort being made reduce noise levels come better neighbors good starting point 100 dBAat 10 feet measured off right side model line cylinder head FAI limit 98 dB under approximately same setup could adjust limits up down local con ditions dictate simply having standard being able show effort being made might save flying site subject Im sure will become seminar Salt Fork 87 pleasant subjects recent council meeting jay Gerber Hi jay vast contribution film library great deal pride pleasure gratitude presented jay AMA fellowship District III can proud its own travels clubs lately telephone calls discussion between council members subject alcoholic bever ages flying field seems coming up very frequently Its tough question ramifications place AMA directly confronts sub ject Rule Book page 1 gives CD sanctioned event irrevocable authority disqualify other wise prevent flying participant ability fly CDs opinion impaired bythe use alcohol other drug Thats place direct reference jise alcohol other drugs made AMA rules safety code bylaws other reference alcoholic beverages insurance policy liability result sale distribution alcoholic beverages excluded Any other statement subject matterof interpretation other sections Rule Book safety code etc example Rule 3 safety code refers willfully flying careless reckless and/or dangerous man ner Some would say drinking beer flying violates section personal opinion paragraph wouldnt apply drinking flying might very well apply flying drunk difference between having cold having dozen recognized states driving laws does apply club club ones having problem Id recommend some variation following club rule adopted Any person flying club field can chal lenged member present opinion member challenging others ability fly safely has im paired use alcohol other drugs person challenged disagrees may ask vote members present field determine whether should permitted fly clear majority present shall prevail tie vote occurs member shall remain grounded person challenged shall have vote dont know will work best advice can come up time own opinion does constitute official position AMA owe lot people out apology have notoriouslyslowin handlingCD applications time wasnt fault least dont think Around end March processed bunch CD appli cations sentthem AMA headquarters single large envelope Apparently envelope lost mail first started suspect something amiss Toledo couple applicants came up asked licenses Ironically lost Headquarters awhile didnt get connection apparent lost envelope Now obvious biggest problem dont have list sent cant correct prob lem CD application filed before May have heard anything please contact probably lost envelope have copies ap plication cancelled checks anything connected application please let know can unravel mess Saying Month has four spends five has no need purse August 1986 103 Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatianaburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1 eoe Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winlhrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Summer Fun early reports have first events year speak low turnoutsthis spite fair weather Can picture what transpiring year just recovering winter doldrums first reports Pattern Contest fun-fly Let us hope indication what coming up Sanctions up have made few new contest directors available indi cates interest organized activities will keeping eye things try get some analysis what trends Public Relations subject cannot overemphasized go flying aircraft subject pub lic relations will see some aspects subject other articles would also like mention briefly fly ing sites being lost supposedly because excess annoying sound originating activities losses could prevented much greater effort placed getting around neigh borhood operate talking people Very often effort can lot towards dispelling fears animosity gen eral dislike activities Get neigh bors out field possible get involved some activities Plan picnic something will help have out day flying buddy boxes take time ex plain understand just what doing sport important numberof fields know owe very existence fact club practices excellent public relations has rapport rest community Give try see does help Show Teams Some time ago made some mention AMA Show Team activities District IV couple letters people allowed club mall shows other such events same stature terms getting public aware what about sense may true mall show static event demonstrations put AMA Air Show Teams dynamic affair members teams expend much spare time energyto perfect routines use During season District IV during can perform unused time spent traveling around doing what bestputting some best aeronautical exhibi tions seen perform gatherings large small under conditions Sometimes show part full-scale show space never problem other times literally fly out postage stamps During meticulously practice safety defined AMA Safety Code Whenever get oppor tunity take shows great variety aircraft may seen events Different teams utilize different aircraft accompanying acts necessity due environment operate two basic types aircraft utilized Radio Control Control Line models Sky Lancers Washington DC example Con trol Line Show Teamand active type common Radio Control teams took some pictures couple weeks ago NVRC field Arcola VA Air Show Team getting some practice photo shows Dick Roe Team Manager pondering what next brand new Super Cub picture taken plane yet flown witnessed first flights bit later promises excellent replacement j-3 Dick flew previously photo below shows teams Robin Hood 99 aircraft World Engines kitted model Quadra-sized engines natural Air Show team work big aircraft needed ample wing area relatively light loading power provide means tow banners tow carry Sailplanes carry parachute displays sure see lot service team Support teams truly pro vide great service sport times struggle some areas get hold flying sites imperative use means possible obtain maxi mum public support way to present ourselves public best possible light Air Show Teams precisely Travel Service little over year ago Nino Di Ronza established travel service provide members Academy means getting best possible deal plan ningatrip Since time Nino has very much assistance Academy planning individual member travel ar ranging Executive Council travel lodging making arrangements travel teams various World Cham pionships includes getting abso lute best deal handling model boxes latter always major head ache team travel point have travel plans should get touch Nino telephone number 703-471-0105 just ask Nino business other columns including Presi dents going hear mention dues increase next year greatest reluctance part Council passed major culprit liability insurance increase needed order cover anticipated increases years budget small deficit however can taken care going reserves dare risk such occurrence future Without massive increase in surance costs probably could have held line some time come Come to Nationals Lake Charles 50th Anniversary EC MeetingCont pg 102 Council meeting date August 1 Friday Nominating Committee meeting shall convene 800 am August 1 followed Executive Council meeting 15 min utes after adjournment Nominating Committee meeting Another motion made amend fall Executive Council meeting dates November 1 2 October 1 7-19 meeting held Orlando Florida motion passed 10 1 against Dist 11 Meeting adjourned 910 pm May 4 1986 Convened 830 am XIII Awards following approved publicity follow presentation three Superior Service Awards four Distinguished Service Awards Award Appreciation Fellowship Award McNeilIs proposal Award Achievement patch referred Com mittee chairman jim Sears announced will develop set criteria present next meeting XIV Candidates Statements Crispin asked Council consider course action would provide earlier publication candidates campaign statements noting past have voted before seeing statements magazine approved unanimously initiate procedure whereby candidate office required submit his/her cam paign statement publication Model Aviation later deadline candidacy acceptance letter XV Mortgage Reduction Executive Director advised current mortgage reduction plan has caused expenses Council understood would incurred Discussion produced motion Council informed devia tion accepted general plan pre sented February meeting approval Council before implementation motion passed unanimously further approved unanimously out-ofpocket expenses related direct fund-raising efforts reimbursement will come funds raised Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 5 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice Presidents Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Cir Mancheoter TN 37355 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arihor Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Detray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00848 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaileyBrookOircle Birmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone Moontain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinstor Bornis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 lease club field has re newed through September 1986 Has madeany plans forafterSeptember April issue Happy Landings Newsletter Atlanta GA RC Club RC flying Atlanta area very serious trouble ten years may exist elite few can afford purchase private property Letter dated April 4 1986 Mike McGraw moved Atlanta GA Dallas TX says Dallas provides two incredible public facilities model aviation consistent presence week front public bringing old Control-Liners out woodwork reason newly-chartered Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta GA has grown 12 20 has designated county-owned flying site Members include Mike Bailey won FF Mulvihill Trophy rubber-powered models second Nats tried Philip Causey RC flier Lou Melancon has helped AMA arranging some discounts computer products AMAs accounting computer former Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta Sky Raiders seemed disappearing earth few good men got together developed plan combine two clubs peti tioned Cobb County Parks Commission flying site offer Commis sion included insurance site regular attendance flying site promotion site encourage interest public club maintenance site public site regularly attended pro moted attracts new members What else has new improved club done Well Atlanta StuntConspiracy group revitalized club official host Old Time Stunt OTS event 1986 Nats persuaded Bill Northrop editor Model Builder magazine spon sor event Nats Note three items above relate flying sites Atlanta GA RC has different site requirements CL does ap pear County Commission willing help Eagles Fly model airplanes Andy Ikensaa junior member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron LARKS Eustis FL recently awarded Eagle Scout badge first merit badges Avia tion badge 1965 presented 1985 Model Year Award LARKS Pica Waco real show stopper Bart Barton rubber-powered Easy Bee according Gama-Ray newsletter Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association Warner Robins GA EditorJim Duckworth says Bart demonstrated Easy Bee day long during clubs mail show two fly-aways---one shoe store last water fountain people wanted buy demonstration lead invitation speak local school distinguished service Academy Model Aeronautics Terry Rimert Bald win FL has awarded Distin guished Service Award Executive Council long years service local national level Terry has directed NFFS unofficial events Nats past 14 years presently member AMA Safety Advisory Committee has president Florida Model Association editor FMA News direc tor King Orange Internats Rebel Rally District 5 FF Championships other contests has arranged flying sites given model airplane clinics advocate youth aeromodel ing Well done Terry time serve time step down AMA Executive Council meeting held Reston VA May 3 & 4 1986 ten dered resignation VP District 5 effective midnight May 10 1986 resig nation became necessary because creased workload law firm Since approximately July 1985 have working long hours work during week almost weekend no lon ger have time necessary perform duties VP District 5 manner consider appropriate forthe good AMA District 5 did resign lack interest model aviation because tired job Unfortunately work has priority Executive Council has accepted resignation recommendation has approved appointment Lee Web ster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 VP District 5 fill unexpired term recommended Lee several reasons Lees background model aviation similar own interest RC FF CL Lee has business experience retired last year does consulting now Lee interested youth son two grandchildren involved model aviation helped two children among others develop interest model aviation Lee active CD both RC FF flies RC soaring Indoor now has flown RC power CL Outdoor FF Lee also licensed pilot own airplane thank District 5 officer District 5 member Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Caribbean support cooperation have given Thanks Ive wonderful time Districts Vice President changing guard Lee Webster word thanks Bill Matthews Executive Council confidence appointing fill Bills unexpired term Bill has worked hard deserves thanks ajob well done Hell tough act follow know know Ill hit deck running transition occurring middle year will make imperative get transfer worked out pronto Ill need help districts AMA people keep things schedule Just word dont know Ive model airplane business since Jimmy Allen days Bought first rubber-powered models local gas station Since time Ive tried aspect model hobby Ive flown gas models since Baby Cyclone Free flight until U Control came along son Brian flew speed number years Pattern Sailplanes Sport Scale RC wonder wonders back old time gas ignition engines againAII along Ive dabbled types sizes scale models Free Flightpeanut rubber gas also fly Control Line RC Scale am charter member Coffee Air Foilers Model Club Tennessee club started engineers Air Forces Arnold Engineering Development Center club very active types RC still conducts best Free Flight contests District Well now know bit about Lee Webster Im looking forward seeing contest Trail summer Please bring problems ideas comments desires needs better com munication effective office can Next month well get down business August 1986 105 VIn Malkinski member LARKS Andy Ikensaa memberofTroop2l 1joined forces Scout Show Orlando FL Colonial Photo & Hobby Rosie OGrady donated balsa gliders handouts Very popular Help club helping com munltyl public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent films video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapes local library AMAwiII sell set five toyourclubfor $10000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special Ii braryvideo tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Illinois S Indiana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavlcy P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordlnetor Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Ouincy IL 62301 just got back council meeting Reston VA However promised would talk about meeting because rest VPs probably will will tell what saw first trip home AMA must admit beautiful place have did see building has growing pains already saw mu seum overtaking rest building well center core may have add building cut back museum soon Maybe will let bring some models home Next museum library full magazines way back could spend lot time just looking old rags before time other choice books well need couple tables chairs library visi tors thing noticed room has models hanging ceiling Im too sure thats good Id find myself day dreaming about going flying models office found great bunch people working us glad help us anyone else just happened come off streets felt quite home ever get chance drop see what dollars buying Speaking dollars dont donate good old mortgage reduction fund Its travel time us again Contests starting away go traveled two mall shows month lot fun both wentto Somerset KYon myfirst trip visit Balsa Busters Next travels took Crestview KY visit Flying Cardinals Turnout pretty good both places though beautiful outside Sorry have no pictures didnt receive own club invited six area clubs flyin first did anticipate manywould showupbutwe members clubs show about fifty fliers offered no-frills flying local airport offered beautifully clear day lots thermals soaring guys What could ask Maybe club can try break contest fever clubs seem have Isnt great some organizations hear about strong supporters young aviators Roger Wathen newlyformed Indianapolis Free Flight Fellowship good example some people groups Roger teaches school living teaches modeling school Hes always helping young people get going hobby asked give new clubaplug gladly So want some Free Flight ndy call Roger 547-5963 way sent few pic tures Ritchie Scott receiving Jr Sr Bob Larsh Perpetual HI Glider trophy Bob Larsh CIA meet re cently Congrats Ritchie gotaletterfrom Robert Firestoneand tells another successful year Elkhart County Flight Masters RC Club Elkhart IN put theirtwelfth annual mall show turnout some beautiful ships As can see some ships quite unique multi-wing sports twelve wings really flies longs Scott Jamison won award unique wonder got letter Bruce Zabasnky hails Naperville IL has flying models some thirty-four years nowand firm believer having fun think will make hobby sent Season Patch application him sent bunch pictures license plate wife gave him twenty-first anniversary What ya think Since questioned existence National Newsletter earlier year have gotten some pro con replies seems like idea having information source want have am still going push improvement format regularity its being sent out dont think its much good seldom get What think Im process getting new AVP St Louis area should have time receive should fill geographical gaps prettywell Now its upto use AVPs needed Because have run out time words say tripso think will let Carl fill rest page filler may some better use ramblings Enough now. EC MeetingCont pg 104 Council prescribed removing men tion current Honor Roll future issues Model Aviation grounds has potential negating Council-approved mortgage reduction plan efforts plan time should conducted XVI Financial Support/Nebraska Modelers request coordinator effort Nebraska clubs defeat anti-mod eling bill State legislature re viewed Council receptive request requested receipt specific details costs upon base financial aid decision XVII District V VP Resignation Mathews expressed deep regret over necessity resigning due escalating work family responsibilities agreed would remain ex officio Bylaws Committee would conduct long-rangeplanning sessions whenever possible Mathews designated AVP Lee Websterto fill unexpired term balance 1986 XVIII Insurance Settlements/Review Settlements noted because Council accountable must apprised insurance cases fully timely manner During discussion agreed lieu quarterly reports information piece will distributed within 30 day period after accident/litiga tion/insurance event complete yearly update will given prior budget meeting B Review Brown requested clarification interpretations fur nished members concerning AMAs surance deferred until independent insurance professional reviews AMA policies correctness clarity lan guage motion approved 1986 Nats Supplemental Instructions under paragraph entitled Alcoholic Beverages insurance phrase [loss insurance coverage] stricken mo tion passed 10 1 against EVP XIX Membership Renewal System Peltz spoke subject improving membership renewal process members receive cards benefits shorter period time especially sunbelt modelers fly year around suggested staggered renewal system renewal birthdays perhaps im mediate acknowledgement some kind expressed opinion Headquar ters membership data base needs expanded Executive Director agreeable reviewing Mr Peltzs suggestions developing new system puts Continued page 108 106 Model Aviation Iowa Michigan esota oni, VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdlsh 6410 Glenwood N Goen Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack FInn 356 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53708 WIlliam Rohring4494TanglewoodTr.StJoaeph Ml 49086 Ron Seam 132 5 Rostyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 367 Mlnoqua WI 54548 Got some good news some bad news monthnot really neat way start column heres bad news spite lobbying am sorry say 1987 venue National Championships will Battle Creek AHEEE situation Muskogee OK has better sites offer have place Battle Creek offer back burner until another time Its dead waiting opportunity good news sites Indoor Outdoor local have tentatively ap proved future opportunity Armory Chicago Bong WI first District Conference Compuserve last evening will regular date month make note first Wednesday month 10 pm Eastern handful us Seveners AMA President few outsiders conversation effective have already favorable comment today E-mail Make date least club members going cover too much May Council Meeting hope F3B Fiasco has now terminated Whata lot time money wasted District 10s interests have severely restricted through representatives actions Let us use learning experience push AMAs future positive item District 10 formation Flying Field Seminars going hold tied District Meeting Grand Rapids fall Another will early Winter Min nesota Area Keep watching column final Team Selection Trials F3B going held Minnesota fall Bob Sealy heading up effort will need help please contact him will right see top national F3B fliers action Ill see well very long after trials will prestigious MARCS Sailplane Symposium have heard promised attendance big wheels glider world stick memory bank too have getting panic calls AMA Radio Transmitter Specifica tions Cool guys cast cement simply parameters Fre quency Committee using check state transmitters use work has very interesting see much calibrated gear needed tests simpler check dif ficult accurate Frequency Counter good stability its master timer 10 parts/million drift per year 720 Hz nearly tolerance set AMA finally found super stable calibration sourcefor $350 now have new Spectrum Analyzer receiver field use perfect way troubleshoot interference Watch safety officer club should make certain have models marked per rule book covers insurance needs wary anyone having AMA insurance rather Own Really check flying keep within guidelines AMA rules insurance have have Next year going problem going have dues increase $4 unavoidable Send photos ofyourSafety Guy action column AVP Boyd Bowdish Hello lam Boyd Bowdish Assistant VP Minneapolis month its pleas ure talk about west side District 7 Spring came late year cou pled year record high snowfall means high water Minnesota Grassfield RC Twin City RC both found flying fields flooded Hydrologists said water highest seven years waited waters re cede clubs put Buifders Shows annual spring thing Minnesota Association Aeromod eling Clubs has published its first Event Calendar 72 events listed Min nesota neighboring State club does have copy would like write Ill see get association got off strong start thanks capable volunteers looks like will aGo Mall Shows have active year Fergus Falls Faribault Monticello Minne apolis noteAlexandria spon sored Granite City RCused static display sanctioned contest prizes third place eight categories merchandise contestants intend make show annual event hobby stores manufacturers par ticipating Bob Paulson Aviation/Aerospace Education Council Michigan asks pass K-9 Teachers Program Come Fly specially set up exploring aviation through aviation/aero space concepts Contact Capital City Airport Lansing Ml 48906 have started program clear buildings mortgage involves member soliciting $5 somewhere would like see payoff happen feel very uncomfortable eathering cash non-modeler sent contribution Its up what building paid off its less expense us largest group AMA mem bers non-AMA function last evening Marie Adamisin became Mrs Peter Bergstrum adopted family Adamis ins set up wonderful day Photos next month districts Lady birds District Roundup Warren Nash UFO passes warn ing about big props got loose smacked hole van S Ames Sundancers continuing CL meetat SIGs field June S StPaul RCC really doing great thing beginnersrunning ground school before regular meet ings s print out transmitter frequency use among members MlSSincludesthoseforSnifferso Verynice graphics newsletters prize goes River City RC News@ Pontiac has afield swap meet fun-fly thats different Dont forget AMA number model S thought water field Twin City guys have five feet Thats lot cleanup 0 Useful tip forfrequency scanner passed Rick Olney Use second harmonic received scan ners 0 shall miss colorful Iowa City Aerohawks Newsletter Russ Peterson moving Tuscaloosa tough job follow Romeo again Hot Dog Demo Safety tip Wright Flyer keep transmitter clean S Granite City suffers Hungry Trees S Finally congrats MARCS 25th birthday Keep Battle Creek Warm August 1986 107 midwests flying dentist Joe Cohen wondering get rpms next heat Ken Hulik starter 0500 finals 0midget record holder tool Flying demonstration Maywooo en vironmental perk Sheboygan Wi 1985 Couldnt fly because high winds Photo Dan Rath Arkansas C Louisiana S New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie BalI 1636 Hinton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Try look bright side crash model airplane simply Gods way putting end really bad flight ugly subject crashing Id like call attention quote Joel Joni Sheldon edit Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons warn us crash causes dirt poisoning its worst form give bit thanks maker sense humor helps us recover crashes found proud very wise state ment Baxter Field Flying Club news letter Oklahoma City area dont know edited newsletter Charles Hodson club president can profit following quote am convinced destined largest active club state Oklahoma will happen because attitudes friendliness com passion diversified interests will ingness help others last least support Club its rules regulations comes greater responsibility must live breathe safety must make caring careful watchwords Always remember bring airplane field have custody potentially lethal machine wholly responsi ble sure machine equipment worthy responsibility entirely up club AMA should copy Blessed relief sloppy builder Bring messiest model Nats Lake Charles August 2 enter official AMA Eyesore Event figure guy needs encouragement can offer will taking donations go official award So far have collected $185 Bring donation modeling materials tools cash Nats poor devil dont forget last two days 50th Anniversary Nats will just fun thinking about Lake Charles Nats dont forget food wonderful Lake Charles people friendliest anywhere ever have Nats alligators have limited sense humor Also please know need economize Nats very reasonable housing will available thru AMA McNeese Univer sity dormitories Ive stayed will vouch As new kind fun aeromodeling might enjoy putting few days work ing Lake Charles Nats know owe modeling some personal Thanks missed June first District 8 meeting would like volunteer some time helping 50th Anniversary Nats birthday party please contact AMA headquarters Write call Nats Manager Vince Mankowski assistant Mrs Lou Ward fine folks Address AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 phone 703 4350750 Remember everyone can boast helped Nats mentioned District 8 meeting Fretz Recreation Center Dallas Im sure members Richardson Radio Control Club no problem finding because regular meeting place David Pierce editor clubs Dawn Patrol newsletter mentions April issue club members will bring laminating machine club meeting can laminate AMA cards display Lake Lavon flying field have another suggestion AMA model fliers Have photocopy made AMA card front back fasten permanently flying box will always wherever fly question ever came up right fly insurance coverage informa tion would right Make club project might sometime very important Considering idea photocopying AMA card make copy cards carry such drivers license credit cards forth copied sheet filed home office sure might come handy case loss theft billfold Good free advice J C breakfast morning overheard young fellow exclaim Gosh just found gray hair baldheaded fellow next table excitedly said Can have youd better laugh little jokes will demand traded Some other districts need laugh often hear someone say Control Line flying dead Dont believe Sure some manufacturers dropping Control Line kits because greedy computers tell can make money RC kits must salute SIG Manufacturing Co having complete selection Control Line kits sort CL flying kid-beginner sophisticated aerobatic stunt flier also carry accessory items further attest CL alive well have about twenty different fuel tanks eight ten different bellcranks forth No sir Control Line aint dead ideal place kid start can pay himself out grass-cutting money want further evidence write Windy Urtnowski copy Pro Stunt News wild crazy newsletter full fun information real spirit may feel moved join PAMPA Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Association Write Windy Urtnowski 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry Nj 07643 Long Live CL talktoaControl Lineflierand says What frequency problems RCers great step forward being taken am proud have part hope publisher Carl Wheeley can re produce artwork am sending tags will soon appear transmitters applied factory proper legal use particular radio Thanks Frequency Committee RC manufacturers few us hobby dealers have pursued problem just ran across some profound informa tion feel should share Didja know typewriter invented Christopher Sholes Please appreciate fact Chris Sholes article would longhand probably unreadable other articles magazine might well worse wild chance dont like arti cles blame Chris Sholes making readable also people Model Aviation see fit correct colorful language enjoy writ ing entirely credit Chris Sholes furnished tool Remembering back bit learned fly instructor said Push forward stick houses get bigger Pull back get smaller Keep pulling back houses get big again Simple Im sure prayers will go out couple AMA shakers movers Dan Pruss putting same fight battling cancer has used promoting RC soaring over years out-of-the-past leaders AMA Fel low Maurice Teter back home recovering stroke God bless both Gotta land refuel EC MeetingCont pg 106 current end product membership card up front suggested panel con sultants assigned Headquarters help work out details putting better renewal data-keeping system place President appointed Dave Peltz Jim Sears Dave Brown meeting adjourned Noon 108 Model Aviation 72 MHz MODEL AIRCRAFT USESURFACE USE ONLY 75 MHz USEMOOEL AIRCRAFT USE ONLYFET0N AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Lolorato 0 Kansas 0 Neltraska 0 North Dakota flkn~ IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Geoe Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurofa CO 80015 Russ Miller 960 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketta 5168 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 67103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Two significant meetings have occurred since last column ClAM Commit tee International Aeromodeling meet ing took place April 24th 25th FAI offices Paris eleven other subcommittee members participated plenary meeting deals FAI activities will ClAM reports forthcoming issues Model Aviation take time read over number people pour lot time energy dedicated effort bettering mod eling activities over world work eventually filters down benefits modelerscompetition sport fliers alike informed Read reports second meeting followed weekend May 3rd 4th AMA Executive Council AMA head quarters Reston VA hope will also watch details meeting through pages Model Aviation aware pro fessional career administrator public schools elementary school level Its extremely rewarding career especially think impact have developing young minds lives future adultsboth followers leaders As result am acutely tuned ideas activities involve young people because lifelong model ing interest especially fun combine educational modeling activities go hand-in-hand development logical thinkingand problem solving well development aesthetic qualities life sorely needed wellrounded well-developed mind body have shared thought column Recently Micheline Madi son AMA headquarters copied article came out recent FAI bulletin deals just type activityan aeronautical modeling theme Young Artists Contest Ill paraphrase article slant toward AMA involvement Goal make children country familiar aeronautics astro nautics modeling well full scale Subjects Flyingideas follow aircraft among clouds air show display may have visited flying aerobatic airplane hot air balloons aloft first flight model airplane famous pioneer flight history famous flights recent times etc Personal experiences well imagination may play part development creation art work Organization The AMA together chartered clubs and/or interested indivi dual AMA members AMA district Note order obtain wide participation clubs individuals may wish obtain assistance education leaders teach ers art assure quality student work make contest success Age classifications Three four age categoriesrange determinedSug gest 5 thru 8 years II 9 thru 12 years III 13 thru 15 IV 16 thru 19 Format materials Determine stand ard sizes art work well standards watercolor acrylic oil pens pencils etc Accompanying work shall name age address artist name address school attended name subject art work statement sponsoring club individual attesting authenticity artists work Closing date determined work submitted Selection winners Work sent AMA would form jury selection winners Winners awarded appropriate awards appropriate time place trip AMA headquarters Nats Executive Council meetingother ideas Carl Wheeley might interested winning works magazine cover Well theres brief outline idea think has merit possibilities idea needs refinement have barked up wrong tree Dont call Write comments pro con lets see will fly Oh yeah youd like volunteer assist idea let known too Another topic Modelers inventive lot Most excellent problem solvers during construction model AMA Hall Fame.. now 1 7th year AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Listed have inducted during past 16 years 1979 through 1985 Meanwhile Hall Fame Selection Committee composed past AMA Presidents process selecting 1986 membersthey will announced later year Candidates nominated AMA members takes request AMA 1969 Walt Billett Willis Brown Carl Goldberg Walt Good Charles Grant Jim Walker Frank Zaic 1970 Dick Korda Al Lewis Bill Winter 1972 Howard McEntee 1973 0 C Randall 1974 W L Bill Brown W R Enyart Irwin Polk Nat Polk Sal Taibi 1975 Harold W John Alden Jim Kirkland Irwin G Ohlsson Walt Schroder C 0 Wright 1976 Harold DeBolt good deal ofindividualism shows up finished product Often indi vidualism technical nature improvement original kit plan recognize outstanding technical achieve ment award AMA called Academy Technical Award Article II AMA bylaws encourages study discussion scientific prob lems model aviation field end following award criteria apply Consideration will given limited items processes 1 im prove performance present equip ment 2 represent equipment per f&ms new tasks 3 tends make easier tasks now required building flying 4 encourage safety sound suppression Consideration item process will based present need effectiveness innovative quality possibility future development applications know modeler has some thing special going meets above criteria nominate him/her Academy Technical Award year will award given deadline nomination form postmarked Sep tember year nomination Nomination forms available Bob Underwood Technical Director AMA headquarters Drop him note requesting form lets get some excellelnt ideas recognized another NATS future District IX about AVPs District IX whats brewing out Next month well have some reports pictures activities recently taken place around district HQ obtain Hall Fame applications form filled outwith background data person nomi nated resubmitted AMA HQ distribution once year Past Presidents Vote Typically five nominees accepted year two may deceased Hall Fame AMAs Whos Model Aviation have favorite per son nominate request application AMA HQ Frank Ehling Merrill Hamburg Chester Lanzo Henry Struck 1977 John Brodbeck Maynard Hill Bert Pond Pete Sotich Ken Willard 1978 Duke Fox Phil Kraft F T Packard Leon Shulman John Worth 1979 John Clemens Claude McCullough L Glen Sigafoose Matty Sullivan Bill Wisniewski 1980 Sid Axeirod Kenneth Held E J Lorenz Fred Megow Ben Shereshaw 1981 Mel Anderson Lou Andrews Leroy Cox Edward Lidgard Bob Palmer 1982 William Atwood Dale Kim Joseph Ott Edward L Rockwood Wally Simmers Stephen Calhoun Smith 1983 Maxwell B Bassett Clarence F Lee Joseph Lucas Dick McCoy Lee Renaud 1984 George Aldrich Myrtle Coad George Perryman Granger Williams Lawrence Williams 1985 Walter Caddell Owen Kam pen Frank Nekimken Richard Sarpolus Joseph Stanzel Victor Stanzel August1986 109 Arizona C California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E TurneyAve ScottsdaleAZ85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 May Council meeting Voted against dues increase because didnt incorporate two changes suggested wanted no dues increase senior citizens wanted eliminate free memberships AMA officers two sides story Pre sidents column contains Version hearing held Executive Session Since hes seen fit openly give side youre also entitled time think F3B issue behind us Mr Grigg fires off another can non shot anyone responds theyre accused perpetuating issue Im sure hell now claim after reading Council never heard other side Mr Griggs another person involved Mr Grigg conven iently neglected mention Jerry Krainock invited other Council meeting nor allowed state case magazine asked AMAto allowed both Long ago Mr Griggturned issue intoa vendetta Mr Griggs vendetta against Krainock started 1984 Nats both took him task about unkept promises still continues today Lets look illegal radio issue liability insurance precarious days equipment legality highly important issue defendants aided Mr Grigg others convinced Council FCC incapable stating what legal what isnt As preposterously claimed FCC people dont know what talk ing about cant get consistent answers written FCC rules available thats impossible believe espe cially since no saw fit get official ruling FCC requested convinced Council its legal use radios type accepted dont have have law degree understand following quote FCC rules thedefendants themselves provided 95209 RC Rule 9 What equipment may use RC station RC station may transmit 1 An FCC type accepted type approved RC transmitter Type accepted means FCC has determined certain radio equip ment capable meeting recommended standards operation Sections 2 & 3 discuss 27MHz equipment FCC goes b may examine list type accepted trans mitters FCC field office could interpreted saying its legal use non type accepted type approved radios RC under circum stances radios question used AMA events during period 9/84 through 12/85 type accept ed FCC until 1/26/86 defendants insist its illegal sell unapproved radios Im lawyer can read plain English What else went hearing After gave short opening statement dealing charges front us defendants started verbal barrage character motivations everything else about except perhaps mothers maiden name strongly objected AMA President did little nothing stop per sisted groundless character assassina tion deliberate tactic succeeded doing just what intended diverting attention own charges sway ing Council totally against everything say AMA Presidents full back ing hearing just have since very beginning opinion part vendetta defendants made lot false statements false accusations offering substantiation proof kind Some 1 said properly imported registered radios FCC showed no papers prove 2 said FCC says its right use non-type accepted equipment USA offered no proof 3 About letters four other AMA members accused Messrs Schrameck Neu cheating said quote looks took Mr Peltz longer hour write three letters fliers complained offered no proof false allegation wrote letters 4 continue vindictive barrage accused deliberate lyand improperly turning atransmitterat contestentirely offering proof whatsoever blatant lie part attack really got absurd gall attack motivation said went after quote personal gain vendetta What did have gain Nothing spent hours time hundreds dollars own money no desire way ever recover also absurdly claimed went after because wanted F3B Team Man agers slot free trip Australia totally deny never running post official Council minutes show time team manager selected couldnt go Australia because part vendetta Mr Grigg directed HQ let go Months later Council voted unani mously overturn Mr Griggs improper act No nothing gain nor am litigious others President con veniently failed mention threatened sue just has numer ous other occasions Ive never threatened legal action Mr Griggs style No motivation wasnt personal gain vendetta motivation 100% job AMA tookvery seriously 1984 began RC Soaring Contest Board have to find real motivation read AMAs Bylaws clearly state AMA Contest Board shall charged drafting rational model competition record rules en forcement same etc Rules enforcement still always will sole motivation opinion Council has now gone record 10-0 condoning breaking AMA rules particularly concerned complying very clearly written FCC regulation incredible entire Executive Council swallowed defendants unsupported garbage did hook line sinker opinion others Mr Grigg huge ego trip am way Im person Council guts stand up him As can clearly see am Mr Griggs anyone elses rubber stamp vote Coun cil cannot bought swayed offers committee chairmanships free overseas trips anything else can state honesty now nor have ever intentions future employment AMA would willing swear under oath Can Mr Grigg make same statement Will type integrity minority AMA Mr Grigg allies will thing possible attempt discredit will take steps try get off Council can find way ran AMA office purely apply skills knowledge towards improving AMA AMA needs change leadership Ive got guts say will others Council secretly share opinion come out closet will support Mr Grigg quest re-election should noted have no desire AMA Presidential job myself nor have ever nor will ever closing remarks Mr Grigg self servingly gives tale problem would have happened AMAs protest procedures followed agree 100% what Mr Grigg failed mention proper protest sub mitted totally ignored have pro vided written proof himself person didnt follow very same protest appeal procedures Now lets get back current AMA mat ters like finding ways stop rapidlygrowing loss flying sites 110 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possiblity models being vicinity full-scale air craft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dan gerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities Alaska o C Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McColiough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4080 Fourth Ave N Great Felix MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaborg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klamath Faux OR 97801 Chick Young 11201 128th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 18439 SE Ilaig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 information computer nuts modems access Compu Serv can send messages 760672422 havent tried Model Net yet weekly conference Friday nights about modeling Just typeGo Mod elNet prompt suppose might well hear bad news well elsewhere last council meeting budget finalized faced deficit year Since insurance situation going get better looks like way balance books have dues crease talked about District meeting Corvallis seemed agree few bucks year will overburden actual increase slated until 1987 renewals go out will essentially $4 increase Open categories will undoubtedly read about some problems exist because things going another district see can talk about Since family magazine cant adequately express myself column will mostly pictures month troops because VP came down dose killer flu just wrong time Will try get back track next month no wild promises stuff bad news first think youre goingto die youre afraid wont sym pathy As read AMA moving its fiftieth anniversary will party lot end regular Nats events Lake Charles hope will able make party will will looking forward greeting can Bring plane fly 50th Al Alman asked remind Puget Sound ROCs 4th Annual Big-Bird Bash Yelm WA July 19-20 Because noise problems picky neighbors small 2-stroke engines allowed Write Al complete info too far VeIm home Mount Rainier RC Society famed Puyallup EXPO equally-famous Hog Hollar BBQ & Fun Fly latter will happen 9th & 10th August Should lot fun ribs delicious OMAS club will have annual show late August probably 23rd & 24th Check schedule list nice place fly see some very nice aircraft first picture appropriate since first anniversary opening new Boeing HAWKS field Auburn WA July 1 1985 HAWKS members several Boeing dignitaries present Al Watson put first official flight cleanly cut ribbon see stretched across flight path things considered incredible photo Al didnt say wizard took same time Al didnt say passes took Knowing Al probably just Since Al frequency person Seattle area member AMA Frequency Committee note new field less mile another existing flying fieldthat RAMS two clubs struck agreement upon division frequencies inter-club use fields prime example modelers can work together good hobby mutual benefit Happy anniversary HAWKS RAMS Puyallup EXPO through lens Bob Balch have following pic tures First Shark 45 byJoe Dill Shark UC stunt ship fine example business end old dear friend Erv Solbergs large creation called think das Blu Macks Somewhere elevator remember written something like Kussa Meine Ende al though wouldnt claim spelling right should note expression face pilot Deadly serious might say Erv outdid himself very nicely done original seaplane course two requisites dear heart Paul Weston would really like see fly A-12 Shrike Bill Asher fine scratch-built effort should able see well detailed can make out picture lays out lot military history right twin tails P-38 WWII left F-is Oulte contrast Now plane middle back ground last picture too WWI ls workhorses Douglas Dauntless wasnt served us well done byJerry ODell won big seen trophies Best Show 1st Mi SO Scale example Certainly fine example scale-builders art middle foreground have Pow erhouse D Johnson two Quakers Mark Ewert Walla Walla upper left Joel Fengers Ponnier can seen under Quakers have large small super Peanut Zero Mike Carner equally well done very much larger Schweizer 1-30 Marley Mayers August1986 111 uo rememoer oo mis nave run o note hope see out having fun fine days Happy Flying JUN IO FLIGHT Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Silver Basics Continued Structural Strength Only Needed month will discuss second rule keep model light five lightness rules form first three Silver Basics basics make model airplane fly well five 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts details discussed last month 2 have strength structure needed 3 select wood proper grain 4 use glue spar ingly 5 keep covering light apply little dope possible Strength usually means weight weight does automatically mean strength use heavier piece balsa increase strength use larger piece balsa also increase strength way increase strengththrough proper selection wood grain important will discuss separately next five rules light weight installment series will keep discussion primarily places model willing use heavier wood order increase strength goal conserve strength weight using absolutely needed flying model undergoes stress being handled flying land ing Separate techniques strengthening must used counter need have mind evaluating design proper weight strength distribution stress load comes tightly wound motor stress compres sion trying pull front model back rear hook same time wound motor also tries twist fuselage motor stick After launch model wing undergoes flying stress As wing creates lift wingtips will tend flex upwards model lands crashes severely high stress will placed points contact handle model pick up wind areas engaged subject being crushed accidentally clumsy foregoing problems can easily overcome simply making model much stronger necessary ever will have model much too heavy its duration will prove unsatisfac tory has compromise tradeoff between strength weight weakness lightweight orderto achieve longest duration still having model holds together Heavy models dont always last longer have fly faster rubber stay air hit lot damage can done heavy model lightweight model approach proper weight strength distribution take heavy model design calculate can made weaker lighter causing problems other approach picture models design weakest flimsiest construction possible beef up areas undergo severe stress use both approaches second byfar successful really keeping weight down As beginner course yet designing construction models know parts must strong can weak will automa tically favor such construction build better models learn must know what trying achieve Before look areas model require strength lets make couple important observations im portant thing about balsa wood varies considerably weight measured pounds per cubic foot Balsa wood can weigh little four pounds less per cubic foot much 20 pounds two ways select stronger heavier piece wood par ticular purpose 1 increasing size 2 increasing density both cases weight increased simple important point remember decide double size strip wood 1/16 inch square 1/8 inch square dont increase its weight two will double its dimensions will quadruple its weight providing course cubic weight density two pieces same Sometimes can make much stronger motor stick same weight instance smaller dimensioned piece harder higher den sity heavier wood largerdimensioned softer lower density lighter piece Okay now lets look places model need strength motor stick just mentioned possibly important has strong enough withstand compression rubber motor stiff enough resist twisting bowing same time must support wing stabilizer landing gear fuselage model strength has four longerons spacers uprights crosspieces dont take strain should lighter smaller dimensioned fuselage model however first crosspiece nose takes beating landing crashes should bigger tougher heavier same thing goes crosspieces rear peg located also good fill area around nose lightweight balsa sheet add rigidity withstand crashes handling crosspieces under leading trailing edges wing should stronger too should add small gussets landing gear attached wing attached body center wing launch model weight model except wing concentrated center wing Thats lift tries flex tips upwards need strength wing center tips resist flexing construction wingtips just heavy strong center wasting weight Part weight heavy tips could go reinforcing center result would stronger wing same weight Wing construction should have stiff heavier leading trailing edge spars take strain lightweight ribs take no strain Ideally spars should tapered instance 1/8 inch square center tapered down 1/16 inch square tips results spar weighs much constant 3/32 inch square spar vastly stronger would better spar 1/8 inch square way center tip Yes know such spars yet beginners beginners must learn what aims should Dont wings weaker tips break quickly tumble along ground wind Yes sometimes tips break can easily repaired meantime have lightweight model airplane flies tail fin stabilizer should always built light possible tail bears next no strain Strength can improved tapered spar wing Outlines should small-dimensioned strip soaked warm water wrapped shaped around template Again little difficult eventually will have learn procedure important keep tail light kind model especiaUy flying Scale models Remember flying Scale model no heavy engine nose full-size airplane model nibber motor stretches back toward tail shifting balance point rearward reason flying Scale models difficult get fly shouldnt tried first beginner} Try experiment help emphasize importance phenomenon Take 15 inch strip 1/8 inch square balsa Using felt-tipped pen make mark five inches end front mark repre sents correct balance point flying Scale models fuselage Using finger under mark try balance Naturally longer end tail goes down theres twice much wood rear mark front Tape adime very tip end long end tail dime represents weight tail surfaces Okay now tape dimes front end make balance Surprised propeller motor details arent heavy enough will have add clay useless clay nose make model balance properly Please dont try get such model fly balance point too far aft Add clay nose put balance point belongs next time build tail lighter So make tail light saving right wont have add useless weight up front bigger weight saving ***Fly Light*** g Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 11 2 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/08
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin jr Corrections In earlier article error made formulas square root symbol missing does make little bit difference tries solve equation formula should read V /1Z7 also some confusion regardstotheformulafor speed sound am familiar working factor terms Mach number formula given expres sion speed sound miles per hour wish have Knots change constant have S eed Sound equal 2904T ipeiatue Fahrenheit Remember T 9 plus am bient speed sound air 68 degrees Fahrenheit 1126 feet per second increases 01 per cent per degree Fahrenheit probably does very little clear things Ill avoid numbers much possible future Public Relations anyone talks about sound problems seems after fact group flying some time particular location before becoming recipient complaint Un fortunately going find out sound disturbances vehicle through some individuals wish have activity removed may fact com peting other activities area aeromodeling will likely gets boot really quite simple figure What percentage modelers local com munity compared soft ball players motorcycle riders Lawn mowers Neigh bors noisy mufflers car What activities acceptable necessary community Think moment arrive conclusion aeromodeling might some distance down list recog nized community activities get some idea challenge faces must accept fact next person build near flying site may say Gotcha What alternative Are alternatives bet answer active public relations program club first step iiu d member can outstanding job communicating people presently looking new flying site first step should take spend whatever time needed visit talk individual within hearing site within visible range well Explain detail activity about introduce area Bring models show what intend operate Explain control functions operation radio equipment Tell about organiza tion belong Explain insur ance coverage have educa tional recreational properties aero modeling Tell about famous people have involved model aviation down years Relate full scale aircraft programs modeling much what see television movies accomplished models other words sell aeromodeling Succeeding steps mean invitationsforthemtocomeout site can really get involved Just think possibilities big thing let neighbors get away Talk often needed get side Now get started operate field just might have some excellent support instead writ request ing close up shop worth trouble badly want flying site Now successfully operating field can relax believe should understand just might have lost yourlastflying site Whether have just obtained new site have present site years PR work never ends need contin uously alert Talk neighbors often invite out activities Try get involved sport some manner Continuing attempts reduce level sound generated activity extremely important whether located fairly popu lated area remote location As has said times mat ters notyou will find thatthe odds eventually can expect problems goingto bea continuous effortto keep what have acquired clubs get Continued page 96 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxhury MAAVP-ll Ray Juschkus NY VP Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL arrived after agenda item IV VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA NationalAeronauticAssocia tion Present Academys staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Director Geoff Styles PR Director Bob Underwood Tech nical Director Vince Mankowski NATS Executive Director Carol Merfeld Mem bership Director Michael Woodfolk Assis tant Membership Director Bill Read com puter programmer Bob Vojslavek Admini strative Services Director Lou Ward PR Secretary Guests former District IV VP Chuck ForemanJim Proctor computer consultant Mr & Mrs Jay Gerber Barbara Krafft Keith Finkenbiner Steve Neu Rick Schrameck copy official minutes may obtained request AMA HQ avail able approximately August 15 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meetingAugust 1 1986 regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 830 am Presi dent chaired meeting Continued page 98 Wanted Professional video producer/ director modeling experience production AMA films/videos Contact preferably writing John Worth AMA Headquarters AMA HO sERvicEs STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nats General Manager vince MankowakiS Special Services Director cad MaroneyS Membership Director carol Merfeld 0 Special EventS Dimctor Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Director Geoff Slyles S Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director carl R Wheeley S General Counsel Jeremiah courtney August1986 95 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound t ModelSynopsis Executive AeronauticsCouncil Meeting MAY 3-4 1986 AMAs Executive council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive council Sound Cont pg 95 trouble ask assistance AMA Unfortunately often too late call assistance YourAMA can provide some guidelines both PR work sound ultimately burden will placed shoulders loca tion will encounter problems may unique site As result necessarily cut dried solutions have examples excellence PR pass findings methods either writer Geoff Styles head quarters Trade Show Activities traveled Toledo annual trade show order talk manufacturers vendors en gines sound suppression equipment could find time two days always problem getting indi viduals length time because affairs exhibitor means selling his/her product Notwithstanding feel although unable contact sampled representative cross section Further contact will done through mails desire help problem understand ing problem Are manu facturers doing anything present try lower sound level engines manufacturers have thing works help resolve problems part manufacturers recognize aeromodelers have problem sound levels some engine pipe marke ters see problems can comprehend have hiding correlation between requests speci fic products sound problem proba bly does exist pipe manufacturer having business directed mostly Pattern fliers does necessarily exhibit great deal concern Sunday flier engine manufacturer will likely devote energies developing unit can win competition bring greatest advertising value future articles some advancements being made will highlighted impor tant channel improvements sound suppression can passed user such develop ment readily available Magic Muffler add Magic-Mute Condor Hobbies have series dBA readings various engines did hear plane fly installed can say Schnuerled 40s go really quiet photograph shows muffler installed plane flown Bill Hershberger Northern Virginia RC Club member AMAs Frequency Committee people Condor interested further devel opment along lines hope get some readings can use Tim Miller SEMCO line also working get line quiet pipes K B has new 20 engine market has muf fler advertised unusually quiet As writing have seen nor access anydB readings Bill Wisniewski K & B tells engine quiet developments pan out will pro gress made As wrote earlier article essential manufacturers help 100 0 LU LU 0 -J LU LU -J 0 z 0 cn Ownership always some concern relative publication informa tion/data publication Individuals come up ideas patented copyrighted require protection understood anything published ModelAviation nature property originator means infor mation/data may used express written permission originator Continued page 100 90-_* 80 70 0-A 40---1 30-1 20-10020 18 IA 0 0 0 x 0 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Must LEFT line 102-105 dBA x Dx RPM Tip Speed inhec 60 / / r5 1 / 7 / 2 7 / / /7 7 9 /7 / z p10 11 - 13 15 17 19 21 - 4 01 3 5 6 7 8 910 96 Model Aviation TIP SPEED inches/sec x 1000 SOUND LEVELS FOR 2-BLADED MODEL AIRPLANE PROPELLERS Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 End Problem Forwell overayearandahalfwehavehad problem within F3B soaring circle problem resulted VP District 10 David Peltz filing charges against four peo ple people Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Keith Finkenbiner Casey Goeller charged lying cheating least occasion using illegal trans mitters several occasions During hearings charges interested parties given op portunity present views commencing Mr Peltz continuing Messrs Finkenbiner Schrameck Neu should noted Mr Goeller unable attend person mailed us response charges Following ini tial statement period four given time question others regarding statements made Subsequent exchange members Execu tive Council allowed time question parties involved end vote taken Executive Council less Mr Peltz rep resented accusing parties Mr Brown felt rather deeply volved earlier F3B situation myself similar reasons vote 10 0 support charges brought against gentlemen importantthought gained discussion debate involved action contestants need frequently avail themselves protest procedures published rule book approach used above instance problem could have avoided least accused might have opportunity resolve dispute long ago strongly urge anyone feels has wronged during sanctioned meet utilize protest sys tem gentlemanly manner disagree result protest event level avail yourself appeal procedures take action thru protest route disservice yourself fellow entrants Bad News Is. Executive Council spent consider able time deliberating budget 1986 no matter what tried to tighten reins still came out deficit situation insurance crisis being disastrous item contend Looking next year see worse situation arising spite efforts Washington DC such Gramm-Rudman bill intending reduce Federal deficit pay rates people metroplex remain high continue climb has direct influence AMA budget specifically area pay schedules must maintain below area averages deeply involved attempting some cost cutting insurance areas Investigation has begun feasibility creating own captive insurance sourceperhaps country perhaps offshore loca tion become successful effort future insurance situation will improve future also see possibility several modeling ganizations other countries joining us ventureperhaps five six other countries distant future looks bright present looks dim Did say dim Perhaps bleak would better word bleakness comes factthat just no way within fiscal sense can avoid dues increase financial committee headed Dave Brown reviewed avenue staving off increase consider Dave have extremely good financial sense about himafter has taken very small part hobby turned expanding thriving busi ness did want take action None us did business point view no choice increase will nominal can perspective about paying $2 $4 per year now pay amount increase depends whether pay dues early Another Cost Cutting AMA officer has telephone credit card make needed callsgenerally tended used within district AMA headquarters essential Makes sense communication thread allows us better serve districts Still elected VPs runs up bill over $1200 first four months year have find ways put brakes Executive Council did take steps preclude continuance high-rate practices Plus Side disconcerting incidents candidate running AMA office have campaign speech published time voters have already cast ballots No have set up procedure whereby candidates campaign statement must received later closing date acceptance letters will enable Model Aviation publish cam paign statements issue reaches membership around end Sep tember first part October coincident mailing membership re newal statements voting ballots Finally Heavyweights council addressed subject models exceeding safety code weight limit effect might have owed fly AMA sanctioned meet though within time frame sanctioned activities present know meets allow models flown afterthe end events break period during actual events Normally allowed flier can show insurance coverage what does insurance cover Does name host club Does name property owners Does name AMA Most likely answer ques tions no Therefore such practice con tinues appears AMA mentioned above wide open possible non-insured legal battle event accident Executive Council voted unanimous ly issue sanction meet known expected overweight models will permitted fly Further such type model flown meet has sanctioned sanction entire event automatically null void instant means such models cannot flown same site sanctioned meet entire 24-hour period days event Great Loss Bill Mathews VP District 5 has unfortunate need resign position VP effective May 10 Bills workload has late steady rise requiring him work 12 14 hour days past months attorney working legal offices Birmingham AL due recent loss some associates other business considerations no longer ableto keep upwithhisAMAactivitiesashe feels should done Bill has levelheaded individuals council recollection has devoted AMA duties always watchdog over items cause increase budget fair deliberations will sorely missed Still has agreed remain member Bylaws Committee Long-Range Planning Committee com mittees has chairman quite longtime pleased will able spend time enough continue assisting efforts goodbye just long Bill Election Time Again AMA holds some kind election officers year Last year VPs even-numbered districts up elec tion year VPs districts 1 5 9 up election office President year find considerably fewer vote have right So vote year take pride being part system elected officers next three years fail vote com plain about what goes within policy making body Academy officer running reelection new candi date needs yourvotesothatthewinnerwill know has support majority voters just majority few voted Most important have send membership renewal voting ballot same time send both early August 1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Bill Zimmer AMA AVP Varna IL writes looks like same old thing again Too free AMA memberships given out Contest Directors people crab about what CD does days contest aware what does beforehand preparation afterward reporting results AMA headquarters want cut cost raise sanction fees Raise $10 $25 some thing Lets penalize CDs put long hours get few goingfor cheap membership agree Bill think better leave system alone Its work ed OK 50 years Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writes renewed dues February mag shouldnt take three months name get back computer want mag OK Dennis dont get upset officials print certain number mags month match paid subscrip tions Tell mags have coming since paid Ill see what can Try keep quiet Richard Tabler Arlington MA writes ten dollars cash AMA mort gage Thanks Richard also received $5 check FF friend OW Culpepper Tullahoma TN others may coming Both due shine AMA Honor Roll mortgage retirement wait agreed AMA Council last week stop honor roll effort because gentleman Council fears overlap possible confusion Thank both very much money being warded John Worth am going cool Honor Roll plan now Larry Borden Fort Worth TX writes am against permanent Nats site Only 1% membership attend Nats 99% Too much expense few Bill Colish Harrison NY writes permanent Nats site Good idea will want live site East West middle US Paul Horanzy Yankee Flyers CT writes Nats should different places year give people big pay checks chance compete first time saw New England Have different locations year Summer almost Everybody out flying MeetApril David Higginbotham Claude Gurley Jack Camel Bir mingham RC Club playing little airplanes balmy Sunday afternoon Cont pg 95 Before taking up Agenda Presi dent Obtained Council approval pay Howard Crispins $150 deductible auto accident encountered during travel AMA business Distributed written report upon 1966 FAI-CIAM April Plenary meeting Invited NAA representative report status prestigious Collier Trophy Langworthy stated NAA currently attempting establish trust fund $250000 President accepted topic review during Budget agenda item Advised Joe Beshar written express strong exception parallel mortgage-reduction schemes might confuse membership negate mortgage-reduction efforts Noted letters re ceived against recent Council ac tion increase VP column space magazine summertime Michigan time go out fly Editor Dave Mc Donald sent picture Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Awards Banquet other day Dave Adams left outgoing president handing gavel new president Bill Elliott Good luck Bill best dont take seriously way important editor wrote other day asked fora list other editors district Currently think can help editors want cor respond others want list editors district write John Worth AMA headquarters write Birmingham will mail list Appointed Awards Criteria Review Committee consisting Jim Sears chairman Jim McNeilI Pete Waters Appointed Bob Underwood Carl Wheeley draft presentation nomi nating John Worth NAAs Elder Statesman Aviation Award Advised George Buso John Grigg should continue listed NAA AMAs official ClAM delegates FAI Reminded everyone individuals cannot conduct polls under AMA aus pices unless Council has given its approval Assigned George Buso new post FAI Team Selection Committees Coordinator similar longestablished contest boards coordina tor Approval Minutes AThe minutes February 8-9 1986 Executive Council meeting unani Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation AMA headquarters other day snapped shot foryou because thought would like see AMAs new computer paid million building money almost half again much forcomputers including ltsown aircondi tioned heat controlled emergency battery-operated pampered giant computer room So two beautiful women standing front three beautiful gentlemen computer room Well somebody has run joint Meet L-R Mike Mackenzie ComputerOperationsAssistant Zenda Stevens Claim Representative Carl Maroney head man overthe insurance business computer Akke Desoff Administrative Secretary Bill Read Computer Operator big fat expensive master computer being phased nowto replacethe outside rented computerservice Howarethings coming Slow sure should doing job next years membership EC Meeting Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Incomparable Toledo Weak Signals. name misnomer nothing weak about Toledo club puts annual model Expo Ohio attracts people model types over worldthe model show host club goes advance news media asks publicize event reason show could its present location accommodate general public attendeesthe building can barely contain model people come year annual Toledo show big event AMA year besides regular large booth sell memberships supplies promote AMA activities AMA sepa rate Air Show Team booth another ModelNetour new computer information networkand still another RC transmit ter testing addition AMA conducted several meetings connection Toledo show nature briefing AMAs RC Frequency Committee RC equipment manufacturers other inter ested parties concerning interference prob lems future needs other meeting AMA Air Show Team Advi EC Council Cont pg 98 mously approved amended bythe Coun cil meeting prior written amendments B minutes March 19 1986 telephone conference approved after amending Discussion telephone conference minutes produced motion thatthe Bylaws Committee directed draft specific procedures regarding voting telephone conferences approved 11 1 against Dist 7 II Executive Vice Presidents Report Regarding Model Aviations accounts receivable McNeiII reported satisfied way financial item advertising policy general being handled B Looking Officer Services bud get noted bills incurred use Council telephone credit cards Discussion produced motion set cap $600 peryearontelephone calls charged credit card system executive council business approved 11 1 against Dist 8 C McNeilI next reviewed subject Headquarters salaries advocating ap preciation salary needs Reston DC area Some AMAs department heads related difficulties obtaining retaining quality employees because low salaries AMA offers comparison local businesses government sory Committee concerning planning problems involved AMAs Air Show Team program involves promoting model aviation before general public groups AMA also 50th Anniversary party Toledo AMA members helped celebrate milestone year Incidentally another much bigger party will held Lake Charles LA August 2-3 weekend immediately following end Nats Toledo weekend big AMA topped off another great donation Weak Signals club $1800 raffle $765 go AMAs Building Fund $760 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund $275 sponsorship RC events 1986 Nats Toledo club therefore publicly say Thanks AMAs greatest chartered clubs 1986 Toledo Expo Raffle Winners . Mike Smith Cincinnati OH John Schell Gibsonberg OH McDaniel RC Inc Glen Dale MD Matt Mefferd Perrysburg OH Walter Pelzynski Milwaukee WI Ed Skro van Brookpark OH Clifford Rausin New port Beach CA Dan Weaver Greenville OH Willis McClain Racine PA John Deni son Royal Oak Ml G Shelkey Scottdale PA C McCune Fairview PA Joe Fife McMurray PA Edwin Hawk Shelby OH Ray Bryk Seven Hills OH H Boggs Keyport NJ Eugene Wald Cottage Grove MN C Reeves Columbus OH Carrie Newhouse Menominee MI George Ardwin Sabina OH Richard Sorrell Trenton OH Swartz Winnipeg Maniotba Canada John Solty siak Elmhurst IL William Raub Fanwood NJ Ron Geese Zanesville OH G Engle skirger Brookpark OH M Montesano Al liance OH Larry Wilson North Vernon IN D EVP presented study membership dues structure noted come conclusion can ought simplified/adjusted proposal later incorporated motion 4 minutes Ill Film Report Jay Gerber AMAs film producer bid Council farewell expressed personal sentiments con cerning 15 years working affiliation Academy As appreciation years dedication excellent film crea tions Academy President pre sented Mr Gerber AMA Fellowship Award IV Finance Committee Report Chairman Brown stated projected 1986 defi cit will diminish AMAs accumulated sur plus shows necessity provid ing adequate reserve especially face current future insurance fees Discussion resulted motion vote Nats Council meeting lieu free membership contest directors shall re ceive $10 voucher per day per meet up two days maximum three per year upon H Qs receipt contest reports Nats world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four days Vouchers nontransferable effective 1987 V Budget Worth noted 1986 bud get presented what needed operate Academy same level service past year After extensive review 1986 Nominating Deadline Change 1986 will electing AMA President Vice Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three-year terms begin ning 1986 procedures nomination published June 1986 issue Model Aviation page 103 nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior convening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter acceptance candidate must file atAMA HQ priorto meeting Since important change information should noted Because Nominating Committee scheduled meet Friday August 1 deadline nomination receipt AMA HQ close busi ness Thursday July 17 Candidates accept nomination must also provide statement publica tion Modef Aviation statement must accompany letter acceptance should provided separate sealed envelope consideration details motion made accept 1986 budget presented approved 11 1 against Dist 6 Another motion made based EVPs previous presentation addi tional information Finance Com mittee Chairman accept modifications dues structure 1987 motion passed 9 3 4789ED NAAEVP 3 against 61 011 Changes Membership Category1986 Jr-newsletter$1000 Sr-newsletter$1250 Spec Jr$ 25 Sub Jr$ 300 new member recruitment bonus$ 500 Op-2nd family member $1700 Op-Sr citizen$1800 Op-newsletter reg$2600 Op-newsletter early$2400 Op-Mag reg$3000 Op-Mag early$2800 VI Committee Reports 1987 eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate $1 800 $2000 $3000 $2800 $3400 $3200 A Safety McNeilI advised some AMA sanctioned contest officials tolerate fly ing model planes weighing 55 pounds clarify AMA cannot permit violations its Safety Code motion made approved unanimously AMA will knowingly issue AMA sanction event including demonstration flights) model weighing 55 pounds will flown also noted sanction could ap plied selectively parts event sanction applied eventasawhole beginning end start sanction days until end sanction days) B Special Interest Groups McCollough reported attempted ascer tain Electric CL Speed groups want SIG recognition received no response Continued page 100 August 1986 99 Sound Cont pg 96 case point muffler design printed last issue future will photographs details other items may manufacture manufac tured question relative using information/data per mission given article will necessary individually contact originator permission might wish have FAI Standards F3A Aerobatic Power Models recent ClAM meeting Paris new definition established measurement sound F3A models method will used upcoming Nationals sound checking Pattern flying flightwill checked establish penalties rather get better handle what problems Trying avoid full readings ground still getting higher settings air will defeat entire purpose exercise asking full cooperation everyone present new standard maximum noise level will 98 dB measured three meters center line model model placed ground flying site motor running full power measurement will taken 90 degrees flight path right hand side downwind model microphone will placed stand 30 centimeters above ground line motor No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise meas urement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero Note penaltywill apply Nats operation Further adopted second paragraph dealing sound second item reads follows conclusion flight judge will independently score model in-flight noise level indicating model too noisy average very quiet majority judges score model very quiet flight score will receive five point bonus score counting judge Though primarily clari fication safety anticipated proposals will encourage devel opment quieter power plants through stimulation competitive spirit As point above should understood theoretically 98 dB reading three meters same reading 105 dB meter previously used purpose moving out gain greater accuracy reading Prop Diameter RPM Three years ago Ed Izzo published chart giving relation ship between prop diameter rpm coming up prop tip speed sound levels reference line marked figure used FAI F3A can ignore concentrate other factors aim get down lowest dBA level can means getting prop tip speed low possible running maximum rpm prop/engine combination keep older copies Model Aviation might go back read Eds article July 1983 chart reprinted page 96 formation use working own particular situation Cont pg 99 C Nats Clemens reported Commit tee/HQ coordination 1986 event working well encouraging num ber early entries previously-targeted Indoor site uncertain 1987 Nats site could Muskogee Oklahoma D Sound Crispin reported Toledo Show solicited assistance model engine industry manufacturers heartened have encountered positive attitudes expressions co operation E Frequency Brown reported program transmitter verification tests administered Toledo confirmed suspi cions high percentage transmitters operate outside specifications F Bylaws Committee Mathews reported intends 1 finish up Standing Rules project 2 recommend details concerning Contest Boards/Council jurisdiction amendment 3 develop amendment elected officers shall offered employ ment AMA until certain number months after service has terminated 4 offer amendment concerning im peachment & removal officers G Redistricting Krafft reported presently collecting data yet ready presentation H Flying Site Acquisition Council concensus committee renamed Real Property Acquisition Committee President announced Hardy Broder sen has asked relieved chair duties Pete Waters has appointed replacement Waters reported taken close look objectives committee convinced real property acquisi tion something Academy should prepared achieve future stated Sl Groups will asked submit site layouts special site requirements activities I Election FAI Juries Free Flight request chair man Team Selection Committee asking waiver new FAI Jury requirements unanimously approved 1986 team selection finals Soaring 1986 F3B Finals Jury unanimously elected Ray Marvin Dick Crowley Bob Underwood Electric 1986 F3E Finals Jury elected Joe Beshar Bob Sliff Dwight Holley Mike Charles alternate Districts 10 9 opposed Pylon 1986 F3D Finals Jury unanimously elected Cliff Telford Bob Brown chairman Wayne Yeager V Action/F3B Contestants subject reviewed Executive Session re sulted following recorded synopsis vote taken previous meeting motion exclude several AMA members taking part future AMA events contestants specifically Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Casey Goeller Keith Finkenbiner accused deliber ately lying officials about legality RC equipment 10 voted no nobody voted yesthree council members did vote Grigg PeltzBrown Thus charges dismissed Special Item Upon reconvening Regu lar Session Geoff Styles addressed sembly recommendation AMA join American Tort Reform Association motion first years dues mem bership American Tort Reform Asso ciation approved PR budget passed 11 1 against Dist 5 VI PR Staff Expansion Worth reported demands upon PR Directors time particularly area flying sites creasingly requires presence outside office necessitating assistant carry department head away ED also asked Council consider addition secretary serve both motion passed approve half-year budget addition PR secretary 10 2 against 56 Another motion also passed approve half-year budget addi tion assistant PR department 8 4 against 35611 Vii F3B Representation FAI/CIAM agenda item deferred previous meeting until district 10 VP could attend ClAM Plenary meeting April Peltz reported contention US interests international competition being met questioned cost expediency sending large US corps representatives noted lack lobbying strategy questioned necessity special voting delegate objected the election new F3B Subcom mittee chairman Other council members tended ClAM meeting spoke pro con issues raised discussion did result change policy VIII Council Meeting Structure Presi dent observed since Council now uses agenda item form affords advance information sufficient acquaint voting members issue recommended motion amend previous procedure approved unani mously follows new words brackets create Special Rule Order whereby [non-published] agenda items [may] introduced discussed moved voted upon before Council meeting following its intro duction Exception may made [criti cal] agenda items [such safety legal issues] accepted majority voice vote attending members IX Council Members Committees Waters noted Executive Council considers issue important enough assign committee Coun cil member should included ensure timely reporting guidance concerning Council policies motion whenever possible committees appointed Council should include minimum council member passed unanimously X Vote CB/EC Jurisdiction following Continued page 102 100 Model Aviation EC Meeting Connecticut 0 Maine e Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gorold Browo PO Box 4384 Middlelown RI 02840 Bill Chondler PO Box 441 Orlond ME 04472 Drew Dovenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Londry 80 Mom St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06880 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Woy Marstous Mills MA 02648 Club month wrote three clubs several weeks ago information used received no answer sent out newsletter contained request club patches could photo graphed used received guess enough interest warrant continuing feature get informa tion will use it available Lou Andrews have talked Lou several times recently Maine Model Club Expo March 8 9 1986 Since Lou well-known long-time modeler would like provide some information about background started modeling 1923 father pattern maker seemed natural him use some redwood used making patterns has worked Sikorsky Aircraft CT 1938-1947 chief designer Paul K GuillowCo 1 948-1 963rformed own company AAMCO 1963 sold 1982 brother also sold model kits 1945 won Internats 1948 flying U-Control Trixter Invert Stunt Air craft won 1950-1951 Walker Trophy Barnstormer 1981 elected AMA Hall Fame Tech Model Aircrafters Barb attended April 5th flying session Tech Modal Aircrafters Du Pont Gym Cambridge MA group flies mod els first Saturday month Octo ber through May night Ray Harlan attempting seta record believe beat old time 7 mins 53 secs second several people flying models children cluded James Woolnough Brattleboro VT Ornithopter Wingbusters Spring Show-Off April 6 1986 Wingbusters Hanson MA held annual Spring Show-Off believe eighth several ControlLine aircraft display flight demonstra tions swap table refreshment table aircraft judged according four categories winners Profile Scale Ron Muise Havoc A-20 1st Ron Muise Widgeon 2nd Jim Zichella P-Si 3rdJack Patrolia Shoe String 4th Full Body Scale John Componeschi B-17 1st Sam Abdow P-47 2nd Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro 3rd Profile Sport Stunt Jack Patrolia Ringmaster 1st Dennis Cranger Magician 2nd Walter Fischer Ov& EZ 3rd Full Body Stunt Thomas Morris Aloha 1st Jack Patrolia Gieske Nobler2nd Mal Monroe Malj3rd results determined public votingand can seeJack Patroliawent home trophy group Con gratulations Jack Greg Corby Georgetown MA winner Cape Ann Mall Show raffle won aircraft radio engine years club dues Headquarters Mortgage Fund strong desire reduce mortgage Headquarters building debt reduced less interest paid allowing money used other projects like finding retaining flying sites several ways contribute buy patches make direct contributions send money dues 1987 renewal form will means adding mortgage contribution along dues payment Remember specify money mortgage reduction tax de ductible member contri bute ten dollars mortgage could paid off 1986 Nationals should maga zine see just before Nats 50th Anniversary Nats first time fun-fly has offered conjunction Nats lot time money effort have gone Nats hope successful will attend johnny Clemens Texan District VP lets give him something brag about Model Aviation Day Planning moving along lam contacting peopleto participate would like help out drop note Geoff Styles AMA planning attend will talk about flying fields public relations Barb spent week Paris April attended FAI-CIAM meetings observer spent time sightseeing spent May 2 3 4 Reston Executive Council meetings See reports elsewhere magazine FAI meet ings Remember Flying Should Fun August 1986 101 Sam Abdow Fall River MA air craft Howard DEA P-47 Thunder bolt Ray Harlan preparing model another flight Lyle Spiegal L class B speed air craft Kevin Barrett mouse rerr nnwarnei hv Tfl fl&Q Lou Andrews R John Grlgg AMA President Aircraft original Aero master built 1964 Lou AndrewsR AVPDickSherman Trixter Beam about 1950 vintage John Componeschi B-17 Flying Fortress Wlngbusters Spring Show-Off New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Well doing business old stand say applying time unremitting efforts intensifying business AMA general District 2 particular Manythanks kindnesses during period indisposition am thankfully satisfactorily re covering During recuperative period am busily trying maintain official AMA duties nightmare never hap pened As usual report being personally typed laborious singlefinger hunt peck method Also within past few days lhaveamongotherthings processed couple Contest-Director ap plication/examination matters mailed out dozen All-Weather Patch applications appointed new member AMA door Contest Board representative District 2 See below Infra fortunate securing services Mr Doug Barber successor Mr Merrick Andrews served several years well Indoor AMA Contest Board Member representing District 2 particularly important appointment context rule change cycle compliment Pete period voluntary service Doug rousing Welcome Aboard Doug resides 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Although am told Pete has moved Pennsylvania loss Dave Browns gain have provided new address pass along Praise Pequannock readers will recall some months ago featured story telephone involvement certain officials above New Jersey Township concerning proposed Parks & Recreation Department ordinance ban flight model aircraft note great satisfaction according current issue Flypaper ably edited John Donnelly Al Kessner Tn-County RCClubof Butler NJthatthiscnisisnotonly happy ending also made extra pointsformodelers area Great news same issue Flypaper also cites forthcoming Model Air Show pre sented name charity Fort Dix NJ Sunday May 10th another outstand ing group District 2 Aeromodelers NewJersey Pine Barons Radio Control Club very deserving charity instance will Deborah Hospital Fund Have Good Day AMA-Delta Dart Direct Purchase Plan Word has just arrived headquarters AMA-chartered clubs may now procure box 40 Delta Dart kits bulk pack special low price $20 Indoor Sports Fun Games starters compliments good friend FreeFlight enthusiast Ed Whitten having made member Honorary Society Newsletter Editors addition popu lar Junior column own magazine Model Aviation Ed widely acclaimed excellent New York Indoor Times favored greatly another good friend Bill Lindemann ERMAC Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club large frequent input Indoor Free-Flight news active area New Jersey Bills latest report covers ERMACs First Indoor Scale Model Airplane Contest Rutgers University Athletic Center held April 19 1986 add personal thanks Rutgers University Edison Recreation Area very kind cooperation Keep up good work Bill Oneida Lake Flyers Association Thanks Plane Prop-Wash excellent newsletter Syracuse Thunderbirds k Stars Club its charming highly compe tent editor Marge k Mrs Lon Sauter learn captioned upstate entity has become latest club have become another member rapidly-expanding CNYMAA located off Route 49 Constantia NY interested joining new club referred its President Dan Murphy 675-31 32 Thanks Marge Clinically Speaking compliments deserved hereby extended such outstanding RC folks Dean Kraus Dean Pappas Tim Borsetti et al praise worthy initiative setting up First AMA F3A Pattern Fliers Judges Clinic May 23 4 publicized K Factor NSRCA Bulletin Aerodrome highlyregarded newsletter JCRCC Jersey Coast Radio Control Club appreciate too participation South Jersey Aerobatic Pilots Nice Going Tis matter personal prideI joined NSRCA No 45 USPJA No 84 both 1973 Please support fine organizations Another Break Big Boys circular arrived today reminding STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio Society 9th Annual RC Scale Rally will held again year July 12 13 Clean NY Municipal Airport build fly just think big terms Model Aviation just plain fun will welcome announce ment hope join rally year stated Honoring Naval Avia tions 75th Anniversary Can think worthier dedication Goodbye Friend So reads eloquent verbal tribute Bob Schoppe April issue Jericho Flyers newsletter Logbook memory fellow clubmember Jack Freling passed away recently following heart surgery hereby extend deepest sympathies Jacks family Jericho Flyers sad time great loss Visual Reference now present picture Bob Noll received within past three days taken last year 30th Annual Pattern Contest prominent club Aeroguidance Society though based Endicott NY holds meets Sayre PA shot shows famous Ivan Kristensen Dean Pappas Lance Murphy respective Lto R 3rd 1st 2nd place winners 30th Annual Pattern Meet last year details see Official Contest Calendar case have already done Now Photo Thisyearthe3lstMeetwill beheldonJune 28 29 Dorothy Adler name pretty young lady featu red column reporting 1986 WRAM Show AMA Membership Meeting Recall suggestion clude plans constructing individual han gars protect just-built Darts Both Doro thy Dad Jerry Adler wellknown District 2 AMA members am sorry omission Gear up locked EC MeetingCont pg 100 motion resulted discussions since previous meeting Council adopt series recommendations devel oped R Underwood better define Contest Board/Executive Council jurisdic tions motion passed 7 4 against 35101 1 1 abstained Dist 6 com plete text motion published separately synopsis Xl Executive Vice Presidents Budget McNeill asked Council consider fact executive vice president holds national office yet receives budget vice president enough allow him travel adequately motion executive vice presidents annual bud get increased failed 9 against 2 ED 8 1 abstained EVP second motion retain basic EVP budget addi tionally him submitfor approval atthe first meeting year travel plan passed unanimously XII Award MacCready Crew Peltz commented thatthe MacCready pterodactyl project truly remarkable modeling standpointan extremely complex techni cal achievement noted Tech nical Achievement Award available application same may submitted Peltz AMA HQ Agenda Review point order Agenda items remaining reviewed McCollough called up previous notice amending date summer Council meeting motion passed unani mously amend July 25 Executive Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation June1985 AGS Contest FAI Winners Left Right 3rdLance Murphy 1stIvan Kris tensen 2ndDean Pappas Ohm sylvania C West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warringeon PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Milis Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadeiphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15653 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 5131 542-4406 go again another month meetings telephone calls questions fortunately few answers Executive Council meeting interesting time featured first hearing trial individuals charged underArticle V section 3 bylaws individuals un animously acquitted charges fear precedent may have opened Pandoras box creating situation such charges hearings take up large part Executive Councils time al ready know case heard fear will follow Another subject bound stir up trouble removal free licenses CDs must admit having mixed feelings about thinkthe new system issuing $10 credit voucher CD upon receipt contest report makes sense eliminates lot record keeping attendant workload Headquarters well reducing some what escalating loss income may seem petty free memberships CDs NATs workers now account 2000 memberships rising $30 thats $60000 new system cuts $30000 still saves $30000 income plus whatever decrease administrative cost realized argue CD works hard earns membership Hi Zim have little argument what about club officers newsletter editors about judges meets concession crew parking attendants too work hours usually lot less glory CD Shouldnt get free memberships also Someone could some cases someone already has make case positions getting free mem berships also could very well give people free memberships yet giving free membership CD isnt really fair everyone else com promise makes sense better elim inating free memberships altogether still provides incentive CD send contest report Now waiting other shoe drop Ill tell 1987 dues will increased slightly junior Senior rates will remain same 2nd adult family member rate will increase $1 $18 Senior Citizen rate will increase $2 $20 open mem berships will increase $4 Now before take pen hand start raising cain consider 1986 budget projects $1 00000 operating deficit year reserves about $500000 will reduce reserves about 20% 1986 alone dues increase would probably wipe out reserves com pletely 1987 Normally would indi cate need fora dues increase 1988 order avoid becoming insolvent have yet considered impact insurance crisis lessons learned 1979 delayed dues increase until year too late suffered substantial decrease membership result hav ing make large increase following year Now insurance As indicated last months column good reason concern area further complicate issue insurance policy comes up renewal September very awkward time planning standpoint September far too late make dues structure adjustments following year result increases decreases cost renewal policy too early show return adjustment made previous year upcoming years dues Id have say AMA ever goes broke likely would probably September October some year result has stable insurance market could play close very little requirement reserves other buffer inflation unforeseen emergencies Now volatile insurance market imperative maintain enough reserves cover various contingencies means dues increase now can cover whatever served up way insurance costs September 1987 hope already have enough cover September1986 Its kinda like flying RC Helicopter seven minutes fuel board using collective pitch servo has three minutes transit time Now try fly long dare Its too bad calm air its gusty.. got nice letter Eva Biddle newest AVP Eastern PA reported unfortunate loss few flying sites area asked what could Unfortunately problem isnt re stricted Eastern PA problem pro bably No1 nationwide time read first hopefully flying site seminars will held District 10 shows promise intend ex pand program provide such semi nars nationwide meantime club would purchase $30 Radio Shack Sound Level Meter start experiment it might go long way toward showing legitimate effort being made reduce noise levels come better neighbors good starting point 100 dBAat 10 feet measured off right side model line cylinder head FAI limit 98 dB under approximately same setup could adjust limits up down local con ditions dictate simply having standard being able show effort being made might save flying site subject Im sure will become seminar Salt Fork 87 pleasant subjects recent council meeting jay Gerber Hi jay vast contribution film library great deal pride pleasure gratitude presented jay AMA fellowship District III can proud its own travels clubs lately telephone calls discussion between council members subject alcoholic bever ages flying field seems coming up very frequently Its tough question ramifications place AMA directly confronts sub ject Rule Book page 1 gives CD sanctioned event irrevocable authority disqualify other wise prevent flying participant ability fly CDs opinion impaired bythe use alcohol other drug Thats place direct reference jise alcohol other drugs made AMA rules safety code bylaws other reference alcoholic beverages insurance policy liability result sale distribution alcoholic beverages excluded Any other statement subject matterof interpretation other sections Rule Book safety code etc example Rule 3 safety code refers willfully flying careless reckless and/or dangerous man ner Some would say drinking beer flying violates section personal opinion paragraph wouldnt apply drinking flying might very well apply flying drunk difference between having cold having dozen recognized states driving laws does apply club club ones having problem Id recommend some variation following club rule adopted Any person flying club field can chal lenged member present opinion member challenging others ability fly safely has im paired use alcohol other drugs person challenged disagrees may ask vote members present field determine whether should permitted fly clear majority present shall prevail tie vote occurs member shall remain grounded person challenged shall have vote dont know will work best advice can come up time own opinion does constitute official position AMA owe lot people out apology have notoriouslyslowin handlingCD applications time wasnt fault least dont think Around end March processed bunch CD appli cations sentthem AMA headquarters single large envelope Apparently envelope lost mail first started suspect something amiss Toledo couple applicants came up asked licenses Ironically lost Headquarters awhile didnt get connection apparent lost envelope Now obvious biggest problem dont have list sent cant correct prob lem CD application filed before May have heard anything please contact probably lost envelope have copies ap plication cancelled checks anything connected application please let know can unravel mess Saying Month has four spends five has no need purse August 1986 103 Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatianaburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1 eoe Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winlhrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Summer Fun early reports have first events year speak low turnoutsthis spite fair weather Can picture what transpiring year just recovering winter doldrums first reports Pattern Contest fun-fly Let us hope indication what coming up Sanctions up have made few new contest directors available indi cates interest organized activities will keeping eye things try get some analysis what trends Public Relations subject cannot overemphasized go flying aircraft subject pub lic relations will see some aspects subject other articles would also like mention briefly fly ing sites being lost supposedly because excess annoying sound originating activities losses could prevented much greater effort placed getting around neigh borhood operate talking people Very often effort can lot towards dispelling fears animosity gen eral dislike activities Get neigh bors out field possible get involved some activities Plan picnic something will help have out day flying buddy boxes take time ex plain understand just what doing sport important numberof fields know owe very existence fact club practices excellent public relations has rapport rest community Give try see does help Show Teams Some time ago made some mention AMA Show Team activities District IV couple letters people allowed club mall shows other such events same stature terms getting public aware what about sense may true mall show static event demonstrations put AMA Air Show Teams dynamic affair members teams expend much spare time energyto perfect routines use During season District IV during can perform unused time spent traveling around doing what bestputting some best aeronautical exhibi tions seen perform gatherings large small under conditions Sometimes show part full-scale show space never problem other times literally fly out postage stamps During meticulously practice safety defined AMA Safety Code Whenever get oppor tunity take shows great variety aircraft may seen events Different teams utilize different aircraft accompanying acts necessity due environment operate two basic types aircraft utilized Radio Control Control Line models Sky Lancers Washington DC example Con trol Line Show Teamand active type common Radio Control teams took some pictures couple weeks ago NVRC field Arcola VA Air Show Team getting some practice photo shows Dick Roe Team Manager pondering what next brand new Super Cub picture taken plane yet flown witnessed first flights bit later promises excellent replacement j-3 Dick flew previously photo below shows teams Robin Hood 99 aircraft World Engines kitted model Quadra-sized engines natural Air Show team work big aircraft needed ample wing area relatively light loading power provide means tow banners tow carry Sailplanes carry parachute displays sure see lot service team Support teams truly pro vide great service sport times struggle some areas get hold flying sites imperative use means possible obtain maxi mum public support way to present ourselves public best possible light Air Show Teams precisely Travel Service little over year ago Nino Di Ronza established travel service provide members Academy means getting best possible deal plan ningatrip Since time Nino has very much assistance Academy planning individual member travel ar ranging Executive Council travel lodging making arrangements travel teams various World Cham pionships includes getting abso lute best deal handling model boxes latter always major head ache team travel point have travel plans should get touch Nino telephone number 703-471-0105 just ask Nino business other columns including Presi dents going hear mention dues increase next year greatest reluctance part Council passed major culprit liability insurance increase needed order cover anticipated increases years budget small deficit however can taken care going reserves dare risk such occurrence future Without massive increase in surance costs probably could have held line some time come Come to Nationals Lake Charles 50th Anniversary EC MeetingCont pg 102 Council meeting date August 1 Friday Nominating Committee meeting shall convene 800 am August 1 followed Executive Council meeting 15 min utes after adjournment Nominating Committee meeting Another motion made amend fall Executive Council meeting dates November 1 2 October 1 7-19 meeting held Orlando Florida motion passed 10 1 against Dist 11 Meeting adjourned 910 pm May 4 1986 Convened 830 am XIII Awards following approved publicity follow presentation three Superior Service Awards four Distinguished Service Awards Award Appreciation Fellowship Award McNeilIs proposal Award Achievement patch referred Com mittee chairman jim Sears announced will develop set criteria present next meeting XIV Candidates Statements Crispin asked Council consider course action would provide earlier publication candidates campaign statements noting past have voted before seeing statements magazine approved unanimously initiate procedure whereby candidate office required submit his/her cam paign statement publication Model Aviation later deadline candidacy acceptance letter XV Mortgage Reduction Executive Director advised current mortgage reduction plan has caused expenses Council understood would incurred Discussion produced motion Council informed devia tion accepted general plan pre sented February meeting approval Council before implementation motion passed unanimously further approved unanimously out-ofpocket expenses related direct fund-raising efforts reimbursement will come funds raised Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 5 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice Presidents Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Cir Mancheoter TN 37355 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arihor Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Detray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00848 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaileyBrookOircle Birmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone Moontain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinstor Bornis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 lease club field has re newed through September 1986 Has madeany plans forafterSeptember April issue Happy Landings Newsletter Atlanta GA RC Club RC flying Atlanta area very serious trouble ten years may exist elite few can afford purchase private property Letter dated April 4 1986 Mike McGraw moved Atlanta GA Dallas TX says Dallas provides two incredible public facilities model aviation consistent presence week front public bringing old Control-Liners out woodwork reason newly-chartered Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta GA has grown 12 20 has designated county-owned flying site Members include Mike Bailey won FF Mulvihill Trophy rubber-powered models second Nats tried Philip Causey RC flier Lou Melancon has helped AMA arranging some discounts computer products AMAs accounting computer former Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta Sky Raiders seemed disappearing earth few good men got together developed plan combine two clubs peti tioned Cobb County Parks Commission flying site offer Commis sion included insurance site regular attendance flying site promotion site encourage interest public club maintenance site public site regularly attended pro moted attracts new members What else has new improved club done Well Atlanta StuntConspiracy group revitalized club official host Old Time Stunt OTS event 1986 Nats persuaded Bill Northrop editor Model Builder magazine spon sor event Nats Note three items above relate flying sites Atlanta GA RC has different site requirements CL does ap pear County Commission willing help Eagles Fly model airplanes Andy Ikensaa junior member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron LARKS Eustis FL recently awarded Eagle Scout badge first merit badges Avia tion badge 1965 presented 1985 Model Year Award LARKS Pica Waco real show stopper Bart Barton rubber-powered Easy Bee according Gama-Ray newsletter Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association Warner Robins GA EditorJim Duckworth says Bart demonstrated Easy Bee day long during clubs mail show two fly-aways---one shoe store last water fountain people wanted buy demonstration lead invitation speak local school distinguished service Academy Model Aeronautics Terry Rimert Bald win FL has awarded Distin guished Service Award Executive Council long years service local national level Terry has directed NFFS unofficial events Nats past 14 years presently member AMA Safety Advisory Committee has president Florida Model Association editor FMA News direc tor King Orange Internats Rebel Rally District 5 FF Championships other contests has arranged flying sites given model airplane clinics advocate youth aeromodel ing Well done Terry time serve time step down AMA Executive Council meeting held Reston VA May 3 & 4 1986 ten dered resignation VP District 5 effective midnight May 10 1986 resig nation became necessary because creased workload law firm Since approximately July 1985 have working long hours work during week almost weekend no lon ger have time necessary perform duties VP District 5 manner consider appropriate forthe good AMA District 5 did resign lack interest model aviation because tired job Unfortunately work has priority Executive Council has accepted resignation recommendation has approved appointment Lee Web ster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 VP District 5 fill unexpired term recommended Lee several reasons Lees background model aviation similar own interest RC FF CL Lee has business experience retired last year does consulting now Lee interested youth son two grandchildren involved model aviation helped two children among others develop interest model aviation Lee active CD both RC FF flies RC soaring Indoor now has flown RC power CL Outdoor FF Lee also licensed pilot own airplane thank District 5 officer District 5 member Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Caribbean support cooperation have given Thanks Ive wonderful time Districts Vice President changing guard Lee Webster word thanks Bill Matthews Executive Council confidence appointing fill Bills unexpired term Bill has worked hard deserves thanks ajob well done Hell tough act follow know know Ill hit deck running transition occurring middle year will make imperative get transfer worked out pronto Ill need help districts AMA people keep things schedule Just word dont know Ive model airplane business since Jimmy Allen days Bought first rubber-powered models local gas station Since time Ive tried aspect model hobby Ive flown gas models since Baby Cyclone Free flight until U Control came along son Brian flew speed number years Pattern Sailplanes Sport Scale RC wonder wonders back old time gas ignition engines againAII along Ive dabbled types sizes scale models Free Flightpeanut rubber gas also fly Control Line RC Scale am charter member Coffee Air Foilers Model Club Tennessee club started engineers Air Forces Arnold Engineering Development Center club very active types RC still conducts best Free Flight contests District Well now know bit about Lee Webster Im looking forward seeing contest Trail summer Please bring problems ideas comments desires needs better com munication effective office can Next month well get down business August 1986 105 VIn Malkinski member LARKS Andy Ikensaa memberofTroop2l 1joined forces Scout Show Orlando FL Colonial Photo & Hobby Rosie OGrady donated balsa gliders handouts Very popular Help club helping com munltyl public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent films video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapes local library AMAwiII sell set five toyourclubfor $10000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special Ii braryvideo tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Illinois S Indiana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavlcy P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordlnetor Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Ouincy IL 62301 just got back council meeting Reston VA However promised would talk about meeting because rest VPs probably will will tell what saw first trip home AMA must admit beautiful place have did see building has growing pains already saw mu seum overtaking rest building well center core may have add building cut back museum soon Maybe will let bring some models home Next museum library full magazines way back could spend lot time just looking old rags before time other choice books well need couple tables chairs library visi tors thing noticed room has models hanging ceiling Im too sure thats good Id find myself day dreaming about going flying models office found great bunch people working us glad help us anyone else just happened come off streets felt quite home ever get chance drop see what dollars buying Speaking dollars dont donate good old mortgage reduction fund Its travel time us again Contests starting away go traveled two mall shows month lot fun both wentto Somerset KYon myfirst trip visit Balsa Busters Next travels took Crestview KY visit Flying Cardinals Turnout pretty good both places though beautiful outside Sorry have no pictures didnt receive own club invited six area clubs flyin first did anticipate manywould showupbutwe members clubs show about fifty fliers offered no-frills flying local airport offered beautifully clear day lots thermals soaring guys What could ask Maybe club can try break contest fever clubs seem have Isnt great some organizations hear about strong supporters young aviators Roger Wathen newlyformed Indianapolis Free Flight Fellowship good example some people groups Roger teaches school living teaches modeling school Hes always helping young people get going hobby asked give new clubaplug gladly So want some Free Flight ndy call Roger 547-5963 way sent few pic tures Ritchie Scott receiving Jr Sr Bob Larsh Perpetual HI Glider trophy Bob Larsh CIA meet re cently Congrats Ritchie gotaletterfrom Robert Firestoneand tells another successful year Elkhart County Flight Masters RC Club Elkhart IN put theirtwelfth annual mall show turnout some beautiful ships As can see some ships quite unique multi-wing sports twelve wings really flies longs Scott Jamison won award unique wonder got letter Bruce Zabasnky hails Naperville IL has flying models some thirty-four years nowand firm believer having fun think will make hobby sent Season Patch application him sent bunch pictures license plate wife gave him twenty-first anniversary What ya think Since questioned existence National Newsletter earlier year have gotten some pro con replies seems like idea having information source want have am still going push improvement format regularity its being sent out dont think its much good seldom get What think Im process getting new AVP St Louis area should have time receive should fill geographical gaps prettywell Now its upto use AVPs needed Because have run out time words say tripso think will let Carl fill rest page filler may some better use ramblings Enough now. EC MeetingCont pg 104 Council prescribed removing men tion current Honor Roll future issues Model Aviation grounds has potential negating Council-approved mortgage reduction plan efforts plan time should conducted XVI Financial Support/Nebraska Modelers request coordinator effort Nebraska clubs defeat anti-mod eling bill State legislature re viewed Council receptive request requested receipt specific details costs upon base financial aid decision XVII District V VP Resignation Mathews expressed deep regret over necessity resigning due escalating work family responsibilities agreed would remain ex officio Bylaws Committee would conduct long-rangeplanning sessions whenever possible Mathews designated AVP Lee Websterto fill unexpired term balance 1986 XVIII Insurance Settlements/Review Settlements noted because Council accountable must apprised insurance cases fully timely manner During discussion agreed lieu quarterly reports information piece will distributed within 30 day period after accident/litiga tion/insurance event complete yearly update will given prior budget meeting B Review Brown requested clarification interpretations fur nished members concerning AMAs surance deferred until independent insurance professional reviews AMA policies correctness clarity lan guage motion approved 1986 Nats Supplemental Instructions under paragraph entitled Alcoholic Beverages insurance phrase [loss insurance coverage] stricken mo tion passed 10 1 against EVP XIX Membership Renewal System Peltz spoke subject improving membership renewal process members receive cards benefits shorter period time especially sunbelt modelers fly year around suggested staggered renewal system renewal birthdays perhaps im mediate acknowledgement some kind expressed opinion Headquar ters membership data base needs expanded Executive Director agreeable reviewing Mr Peltzs suggestions developing new system puts Continued page 108 106 Model Aviation Iowa Michigan esota oni, VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdlsh 6410 Glenwood N Goen Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack FInn 356 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53708 WIlliam Rohring4494TanglewoodTr.StJoaeph Ml 49086 Ron Seam 132 5 Rostyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 367 Mlnoqua WI 54548 Got some good news some bad news monthnot really neat way start column heres bad news spite lobbying am sorry say 1987 venue National Championships will Battle Creek AHEEE situation Muskogee OK has better sites offer have place Battle Creek offer back burner until another time Its dead waiting opportunity good news sites Indoor Outdoor local have tentatively ap proved future opportunity Armory Chicago Bong WI first District Conference Compuserve last evening will regular date month make note first Wednesday month 10 pm Eastern handful us Seveners AMA President few outsiders conversation effective have already favorable comment today E-mail Make date least club members going cover too much May Council Meeting hope F3B Fiasco has now terminated Whata lot time money wasted District 10s interests have severely restricted through representatives actions Let us use learning experience push AMAs future positive item District 10 formation Flying Field Seminars going hold tied District Meeting Grand Rapids fall Another will early Winter Min nesota Area Keep watching column final Team Selection Trials F3B going held Minnesota fall Bob Sealy heading up effort will need help please contact him will right see top national F3B fliers action Ill see well very long after trials will prestigious MARCS Sailplane Symposium have heard promised attendance big wheels glider world stick memory bank too have getting panic calls AMA Radio Transmitter Specifica tions Cool guys cast cement simply parameters Fre quency Committee using check state transmitters use work has very interesting see much calibrated gear needed tests simpler check dif ficult accurate Frequency Counter good stability its master timer 10 parts/million drift per year 720 Hz nearly tolerance set AMA finally found super stable calibration sourcefor $350 now have new Spectrum Analyzer receiver field use perfect way troubleshoot interference Watch safety officer club should make certain have models marked per rule book covers insurance needs wary anyone having AMA insurance rather Own Really check flying keep within guidelines AMA rules insurance have have Next year going problem going have dues increase $4 unavoidable Send photos ofyourSafety Guy action column AVP Boyd Bowdish Hello lam Boyd Bowdish Assistant VP Minneapolis month its pleas ure talk about west side District 7 Spring came late year cou pled year record high snowfall means high water Minnesota Grassfield RC Twin City RC both found flying fields flooded Hydrologists said water highest seven years waited waters re cede clubs put Buifders Shows annual spring thing Minnesota Association Aeromod eling Clubs has published its first Event Calendar 72 events listed Min nesota neighboring State club does have copy would like write Ill see get association got off strong start thanks capable volunteers looks like will aGo Mall Shows have active year Fergus Falls Faribault Monticello Minne apolis noteAlexandria spon sored Granite City RCused static display sanctioned contest prizes third place eight categories merchandise contestants intend make show annual event hobby stores manufacturers par ticipating Bob Paulson Aviation/Aerospace Education Council Michigan asks pass K-9 Teachers Program Come Fly specially set up exploring aviation through aviation/aero space concepts Contact Capital City Airport Lansing Ml 48906 have started program clear buildings mortgage involves member soliciting $5 somewhere would like see payoff happen feel very uncomfortable eathering cash non-modeler sent contribution Its up what building paid off its less expense us largest group AMA mem bers non-AMA function last evening Marie Adamisin became Mrs Peter Bergstrum adopted family Adamis ins set up wonderful day Photos next month districts Lady birds District Roundup Warren Nash UFO passes warn ing about big props got loose smacked hole van S Ames Sundancers continuing CL meetat SIGs field June S StPaul RCC really doing great thing beginnersrunning ground school before regular meet ings s print out transmitter frequency use among members MlSSincludesthoseforSnifferso Verynice graphics newsletters prize goes River City RC News@ Pontiac has afield swap meet fun-fly thats different Dont forget AMA number model S thought water field Twin City guys have five feet Thats lot cleanup 0 Useful tip forfrequency scanner passed Rick Olney Use second harmonic received scan ners 0 shall miss colorful Iowa City Aerohawks Newsletter Russ Peterson moving Tuscaloosa tough job follow Romeo again Hot Dog Demo Safety tip Wright Flyer keep transmitter clean S Granite City suffers Hungry Trees S Finally congrats MARCS 25th birthday Keep Battle Creek Warm August 1986 107 midwests flying dentist Joe Cohen wondering get rpms next heat Ken Hulik starter 0500 finals 0midget record holder tool Flying demonstration Maywooo en vironmental perk Sheboygan Wi 1985 Couldnt fly because high winds Photo Dan Rath Arkansas C Louisiana S New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie BalI 1636 Hinton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Try look bright side crash model airplane simply Gods way putting end really bad flight ugly subject crashing Id like call attention quote Joel Joni Sheldon edit Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons warn us crash causes dirt poisoning its worst form give bit thanks maker sense humor helps us recover crashes found proud very wise state ment Baxter Field Flying Club news letter Oklahoma City area dont know edited newsletter Charles Hodson club president can profit following quote am convinced destined largest active club state Oklahoma will happen because attitudes friendliness com passion diversified interests will ingness help others last least support Club its rules regulations comes greater responsibility must live breathe safety must make caring careful watchwords Always remember bring airplane field have custody potentially lethal machine wholly responsi ble sure machine equipment worthy responsibility entirely up club AMA should copy Blessed relief sloppy builder Bring messiest model Nats Lake Charles August 2 enter official AMA Eyesore Event figure guy needs encouragement can offer will taking donations go official award So far have collected $185 Bring donation modeling materials tools cash Nats poor devil dont forget last two days 50th Anniversary Nats will just fun thinking about Lake Charles Nats dont forget food wonderful Lake Charles people friendliest anywhere ever have Nats alligators have limited sense humor Also please know need economize Nats very reasonable housing will available thru AMA McNeese Univer sity dormitories Ive stayed will vouch As new kind fun aeromodeling might enjoy putting few days work ing Lake Charles Nats know owe modeling some personal Thanks missed June first District 8 meeting would like volunteer some time helping 50th Anniversary Nats birthday party please contact AMA headquarters Write call Nats Manager Vince Mankowski assistant Mrs Lou Ward fine folks Address AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 phone 703 4350750 Remember everyone can boast helped Nats mentioned District 8 meeting Fretz Recreation Center Dallas Im sure members Richardson Radio Control Club no problem finding because regular meeting place David Pierce editor clubs Dawn Patrol newsletter mentions April issue club members will bring laminating machine club meeting can laminate AMA cards display Lake Lavon flying field have another suggestion AMA model fliers Have photocopy made AMA card front back fasten permanently flying box will always wherever fly question ever came up right fly insurance coverage informa tion would right Make club project might sometime very important Considering idea photocopying AMA card make copy cards carry such drivers license credit cards forth copied sheet filed home office sure might come handy case loss theft billfold Good free advice J C breakfast morning overheard young fellow exclaim Gosh just found gray hair baldheaded fellow next table excitedly said Can have youd better laugh little jokes will demand traded Some other districts need laugh often hear someone say Control Line flying dead Dont believe Sure some manufacturers dropping Control Line kits because greedy computers tell can make money RC kits must salute SIG Manufacturing Co having complete selection Control Line kits sort CL flying kid-beginner sophisticated aerobatic stunt flier also carry accessory items further attest CL alive well have about twenty different fuel tanks eight ten different bellcranks forth No sir Control Line aint dead ideal place kid start can pay himself out grass-cutting money want further evidence write Windy Urtnowski copy Pro Stunt News wild crazy newsletter full fun information real spirit may feel moved join PAMPA Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Association Write Windy Urtnowski 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry Nj 07643 Long Live CL talktoaControl Lineflierand says What frequency problems RCers great step forward being taken am proud have part hope publisher Carl Wheeley can re produce artwork am sending tags will soon appear transmitters applied factory proper legal use particular radio Thanks Frequency Committee RC manufacturers few us hobby dealers have pursued problem just ran across some profound informa tion feel should share Didja know typewriter invented Christopher Sholes Please appreciate fact Chris Sholes article would longhand probably unreadable other articles magazine might well worse wild chance dont like arti cles blame Chris Sholes making readable also people Model Aviation see fit correct colorful language enjoy writ ing entirely credit Chris Sholes furnished tool Remembering back bit learned fly instructor said Push forward stick houses get bigger Pull back get smaller Keep pulling back houses get big again Simple Im sure prayers will go out couple AMA shakers movers Dan Pruss putting same fight battling cancer has used promoting RC soaring over years out-of-the-past leaders AMA Fel low Maurice Teter back home recovering stroke God bless both Gotta land refuel EC MeetingCont pg 106 current end product membership card up front suggested panel con sultants assigned Headquarters help work out details putting better renewal data-keeping system place President appointed Dave Peltz Jim Sears Dave Brown meeting adjourned Noon 108 Model Aviation 72 MHz MODEL AIRCRAFT USESURFACE USE ONLY 75 MHz USEMOOEL AIRCRAFT USE ONLYFET0N AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Lolorato 0 Kansas 0 Neltraska 0 North Dakota flkn~ IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Geoe Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurofa CO 80015 Russ Miller 960 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketta 5168 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 67103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Two significant meetings have occurred since last column ClAM Commit tee International Aeromodeling meet ing took place April 24th 25th FAI offices Paris eleven other subcommittee members participated plenary meeting deals FAI activities will ClAM reports forthcoming issues Model Aviation take time read over number people pour lot time energy dedicated effort bettering mod eling activities over world work eventually filters down benefits modelerscompetition sport fliers alike informed Read reports second meeting followed weekend May 3rd 4th AMA Executive Council AMA head quarters Reston VA hope will also watch details meeting through pages Model Aviation aware pro fessional career administrator public schools elementary school level Its extremely rewarding career especially think impact have developing young minds lives future adultsboth followers leaders As result am acutely tuned ideas activities involve young people because lifelong model ing interest especially fun combine educational modeling activities go hand-in-hand development logical thinkingand problem solving well development aesthetic qualities life sorely needed wellrounded well-developed mind body have shared thought column Recently Micheline Madi son AMA headquarters copied article came out recent FAI bulletin deals just type activityan aeronautical modeling theme Young Artists Contest Ill paraphrase article slant toward AMA involvement Goal make children country familiar aeronautics astro nautics modeling well full scale Subjects Flyingideas follow aircraft among clouds air show display may have visited flying aerobatic airplane hot air balloons aloft first flight model airplane famous pioneer flight history famous flights recent times etc Personal experiences well imagination may play part development creation art work Organization The AMA together chartered clubs and/or interested indivi dual AMA members AMA district Note order obtain wide participation clubs individuals may wish obtain assistance education leaders teach ers art assure quality student work make contest success Age classifications Three four age categoriesrange determinedSug gest 5 thru 8 years II 9 thru 12 years III 13 thru 15 IV 16 thru 19 Format materials Determine stand ard sizes art work well standards watercolor acrylic oil pens pencils etc Accompanying work shall name age address artist name address school attended name subject art work statement sponsoring club individual attesting authenticity artists work Closing date determined work submitted Selection winners Work sent AMA would form jury selection winners Winners awarded appropriate awards appropriate time place trip AMA headquarters Nats Executive Council meetingother ideas Carl Wheeley might interested winning works magazine cover Well theres brief outline idea think has merit possibilities idea needs refinement have barked up wrong tree Dont call Write comments pro con lets see will fly Oh yeah youd like volunteer assist idea let known too Another topic Modelers inventive lot Most excellent problem solvers during construction model AMA Hall Fame.. now 1 7th year AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Listed have inducted during past 16 years 1979 through 1985 Meanwhile Hall Fame Selection Committee composed past AMA Presidents process selecting 1986 membersthey will announced later year Candidates nominated AMA members takes request AMA 1969 Walt Billett Willis Brown Carl Goldberg Walt Good Charles Grant Jim Walker Frank Zaic 1970 Dick Korda Al Lewis Bill Winter 1972 Howard McEntee 1973 0 C Randall 1974 W L Bill Brown W R Enyart Irwin Polk Nat Polk Sal Taibi 1975 Harold W John Alden Jim Kirkland Irwin G Ohlsson Walt Schroder C 0 Wright 1976 Harold DeBolt good deal ofindividualism shows up finished product Often indi vidualism technical nature improvement original kit plan recognize outstanding technical achieve ment award AMA called Academy Technical Award Article II AMA bylaws encourages study discussion scientific prob lems model aviation field end following award criteria apply Consideration will given limited items processes 1 im prove performance present equip ment 2 represent equipment per f&ms new tasks 3 tends make easier tasks now required building flying 4 encourage safety sound suppression Consideration item process will based present need effectiveness innovative quality possibility future development applications know modeler has some thing special going meets above criteria nominate him/her Academy Technical Award year will award given deadline nomination form postmarked Sep tember year nomination Nomination forms available Bob Underwood Technical Director AMA headquarters Drop him note requesting form lets get some excellelnt ideas recognized another NATS future District IX about AVPs District IX whats brewing out Next month well have some reports pictures activities recently taken place around district HQ obtain Hall Fame applications form filled outwith background data person nomi nated resubmitted AMA HQ distribution once year Past Presidents Vote Typically five nominees accepted year two may deceased Hall Fame AMAs Whos Model Aviation have favorite per son nominate request application AMA HQ Frank Ehling Merrill Hamburg Chester Lanzo Henry Struck 1977 John Brodbeck Maynard Hill Bert Pond Pete Sotich Ken Willard 1978 Duke Fox Phil Kraft F T Packard Leon Shulman John Worth 1979 John Clemens Claude McCullough L Glen Sigafoose Matty Sullivan Bill Wisniewski 1980 Sid Axeirod Kenneth Held E J Lorenz Fred Megow Ben Shereshaw 1981 Mel Anderson Lou Andrews Leroy Cox Edward Lidgard Bob Palmer 1982 William Atwood Dale Kim Joseph Ott Edward L Rockwood Wally Simmers Stephen Calhoun Smith 1983 Maxwell B Bassett Clarence F Lee Joseph Lucas Dick McCoy Lee Renaud 1984 George Aldrich Myrtle Coad George Perryman Granger Williams Lawrence Williams 1985 Walter Caddell Owen Kam pen Frank Nekimken Richard Sarpolus Joseph Stanzel Victor Stanzel August1986 109 Arizona C California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E TurneyAve ScottsdaleAZ85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 May Council meeting Voted against dues increase because didnt incorporate two changes suggested wanted no dues increase senior citizens wanted eliminate free memberships AMA officers two sides story Pre sidents column contains Version hearing held Executive Session Since hes seen fit openly give side youre also entitled time think F3B issue behind us Mr Grigg fires off another can non shot anyone responds theyre accused perpetuating issue Im sure hell now claim after reading Council never heard other side Mr Griggs another person involved Mr Grigg conven iently neglected mention Jerry Krainock invited other Council meeting nor allowed state case magazine asked AMAto allowed both Long ago Mr Griggturned issue intoa vendetta Mr Griggs vendetta against Krainock started 1984 Nats both took him task about unkept promises still continues today Lets look illegal radio issue liability insurance precarious days equipment legality highly important issue defendants aided Mr Grigg others convinced Council FCC incapable stating what legal what isnt As preposterously claimed FCC people dont know what talk ing about cant get consistent answers written FCC rules available thats impossible believe espe cially since no saw fit get official ruling FCC requested convinced Council its legal use radios type accepted dont have have law degree understand following quote FCC rules thedefendants themselves provided 95209 RC Rule 9 What equipment may use RC station RC station may transmit 1 An FCC type accepted type approved RC transmitter Type accepted means FCC has determined certain radio equip ment capable meeting recommended standards operation Sections 2 & 3 discuss 27MHz equipment FCC goes b may examine list type accepted trans mitters FCC field office could interpreted saying its legal use non type accepted type approved radios RC under circum stances radios question used AMA events during period 9/84 through 12/85 type accept ed FCC until 1/26/86 defendants insist its illegal sell unapproved radios Im lawyer can read plain English What else went hearing After gave short opening statement dealing charges front us defendants started verbal barrage character motivations everything else about except perhaps mothers maiden name strongly objected AMA President did little nothing stop per sisted groundless character assassina tion deliberate tactic succeeded doing just what intended diverting attention own charges sway ing Council totally against everything say AMA Presidents full back ing hearing just have since very beginning opinion part vendetta defendants made lot false statements false accusations offering substantiation proof kind Some 1 said properly imported registered radios FCC showed no papers prove 2 said FCC says its right use non-type accepted equipment USA offered no proof 3 About letters four other AMA members accused Messrs Schrameck Neu cheating said quote looks took Mr Peltz longer hour write three letters fliers complained offered no proof false allegation wrote letters 4 continue vindictive barrage accused deliberate lyand improperly turning atransmitterat contestentirely offering proof whatsoever blatant lie part attack really got absurd gall attack motivation said went after quote personal gain vendetta What did have gain Nothing spent hours time hundreds dollars own money no desire way ever recover also absurdly claimed went after because wanted F3B Team Man agers slot free trip Australia totally deny never running post official Council minutes show time team manager selected couldnt go Australia because part vendetta Mr Grigg directed HQ let go Months later Council voted unani mously overturn Mr Griggs improper act No nothing gain nor am litigious others President con veniently failed mention threatened sue just has numer ous other occasions Ive never threatened legal action Mr Griggs style No motivation wasnt personal gain vendetta motivation 100% job AMA tookvery seriously 1984 began RC Soaring Contest Board have to find real motivation read AMAs Bylaws clearly state AMA Contest Board shall charged drafting rational model competition record rules en forcement same etc Rules enforcement still always will sole motivation opinion Council has now gone record 10-0 condoning breaking AMA rules particularly concerned complying very clearly written FCC regulation incredible entire Executive Council swallowed defendants unsupported garbage did hook line sinker opinion others Mr Grigg huge ego trip am way Im person Council guts stand up him As can clearly see am Mr Griggs anyone elses rubber stamp vote Coun cil cannot bought swayed offers committee chairmanships free overseas trips anything else can state honesty now nor have ever intentions future employment AMA would willing swear under oath Can Mr Grigg make same statement Will type integrity minority AMA Mr Grigg allies will thing possible attempt discredit will take steps try get off Council can find way ran AMA office purely apply skills knowledge towards improving AMA AMA needs change leadership Ive got guts say will others Council secretly share opinion come out closet will support Mr Grigg quest re-election should noted have no desire AMA Presidential job myself nor have ever nor will ever closing remarks Mr Grigg self servingly gives tale problem would have happened AMAs protest procedures followed agree 100% what Mr Grigg failed mention proper protest sub mitted totally ignored have pro vided written proof himself person didnt follow very same protest appeal procedures Now lets get back current AMA mat ters like finding ways stop rapidlygrowing loss flying sites 110 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possiblity models being vicinity full-scale air craft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dan gerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities Alaska o C Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McColiough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4080 Fourth Ave N Great Felix MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaborg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klamath Faux OR 97801 Chick Young 11201 128th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 18439 SE Ilaig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 information computer nuts modems access Compu Serv can send messages 760672422 havent tried Model Net yet weekly conference Friday nights about modeling Just typeGo Mod elNet prompt suppose might well hear bad news well elsewhere last council meeting budget finalized faced deficit year Since insurance situation going get better looks like way balance books have dues crease talked about District meeting Corvallis seemed agree few bucks year will overburden actual increase slated until 1987 renewals go out will essentially $4 increase Open categories will undoubtedly read about some problems exist because things going another district see can talk about Since family magazine cant adequately express myself column will mostly pictures month troops because VP came down dose killer flu just wrong time Will try get back track next month no wild promises stuff bad news first think youre goingto die youre afraid wont sym pathy As read AMA moving its fiftieth anniversary will party lot end regular Nats events Lake Charles hope will able make party will will looking forward greeting can Bring plane fly 50th Al Alman asked remind Puget Sound ROCs 4th Annual Big-Bird Bash Yelm WA July 19-20 Because noise problems picky neighbors small 2-stroke engines allowed Write Al complete info too far VeIm home Mount Rainier RC Society famed Puyallup EXPO equally-famous Hog Hollar BBQ & Fun Fly latter will happen 9th & 10th August Should lot fun ribs delicious OMAS club will have annual show late August probably 23rd & 24th Check schedule list nice place fly see some very nice aircraft first picture appropriate since first anniversary opening new Boeing HAWKS field Auburn WA July 1 1985 HAWKS members several Boeing dignitaries present Al Watson put first official flight cleanly cut ribbon see stretched across flight path things considered incredible photo Al didnt say wizard took same time Al didnt say passes took Knowing Al probably just Since Al frequency person Seattle area member AMA Frequency Committee note new field less mile another existing flying fieldthat RAMS two clubs struck agreement upon division frequencies inter-club use fields prime example modelers can work together good hobby mutual benefit Happy anniversary HAWKS RAMS Puyallup EXPO through lens Bob Balch have following pic tures First Shark 45 byJoe Dill Shark UC stunt ship fine example business end old dear friend Erv Solbergs large creation called think das Blu Macks Somewhere elevator remember written something like Kussa Meine Ende al though wouldnt claim spelling right should note expression face pilot Deadly serious might say Erv outdid himself very nicely done original seaplane course two requisites dear heart Paul Weston would really like see fly A-12 Shrike Bill Asher fine scratch-built effort should able see well detailed can make out picture lays out lot military history right twin tails P-38 WWII left F-is Oulte contrast Now plane middle back ground last picture too WWI ls workhorses Douglas Dauntless wasnt served us well done byJerry ODell won big seen trophies Best Show 1st Mi SO Scale example Certainly fine example scale-builders art middle foreground have Pow erhouse D Johnson two Quakers Mark Ewert Walla Walla upper left Joel Fengers Ponnier can seen under Quakers have large small super Peanut Zero Mike Carner equally well done very much larger Schweizer 1-30 Marley Mayers August1986 111 uo rememoer oo mis nave run o note hope see out having fun fine days Happy Flying JUN IO FLIGHT Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Silver Basics Continued Structural Strength Only Needed month will discuss second rule keep model light five lightness rules form first three Silver Basics basics make model airplane fly well five 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts details discussed last month 2 have strength structure needed 3 select wood proper grain 4 use glue spar ingly 5 keep covering light apply little dope possible Strength usually means weight weight does automatically mean strength use heavier piece balsa increase strength use larger piece balsa also increase strength way increase strengththrough proper selection wood grain important will discuss separately next five rules light weight installment series will keep discussion primarily places model willing use heavier wood order increase strength goal conserve strength weight using absolutely needed flying model undergoes stress being handled flying land ing Separate techniques strengthening must used counter need have mind evaluating design proper weight strength distribution stress load comes tightly wound motor stress compres sion trying pull front model back rear hook same time wound motor also tries twist fuselage motor stick After launch model wing undergoes flying stress As wing creates lift wingtips will tend flex upwards model lands crashes severely high stress will placed points contact handle model pick up wind areas engaged subject being crushed accidentally clumsy foregoing problems can easily overcome simply making model much stronger necessary ever will have model much too heavy its duration will prove unsatisfac tory has compromise tradeoff between strength weight weakness lightweight orderto achieve longest duration still having model holds together Heavy models dont always last longer have fly faster rubber stay air hit lot damage can done heavy model lightweight model approach proper weight strength distribution take heavy model design calculate can made weaker lighter causing problems other approach picture models design weakest flimsiest construction possible beef up areas undergo severe stress use both approaches second byfar successful really keeping weight down As beginner course yet designing construction models know parts must strong can weak will automa tically favor such construction build better models learn must know what trying achieve Before look areas model require strength lets make couple important observations im portant thing about balsa wood varies considerably weight measured pounds per cubic foot Balsa wood can weigh little four pounds less per cubic foot much 20 pounds two ways select stronger heavier piece wood par ticular purpose 1 increasing size 2 increasing density both cases weight increased simple important point remember decide double size strip wood 1/16 inch square 1/8 inch square dont increase its weight two will double its dimensions will quadruple its weight providing course cubic weight density two pieces same Sometimes can make much stronger motor stick same weight instance smaller dimensioned piece harder higher den sity heavier wood largerdimensioned softer lower density lighter piece Okay now lets look places model need strength motor stick just mentioned possibly important has strong enough withstand compression rubber motor stiff enough resist twisting bowing same time must support wing stabilizer landing gear fuselage model strength has four longerons spacers uprights crosspieces dont take strain should lighter smaller dimensioned fuselage model however first crosspiece nose takes beating landing crashes should bigger tougher heavier same thing goes crosspieces rear peg located also good fill area around nose lightweight balsa sheet add rigidity withstand crashes handling crosspieces under leading trailing edges wing should stronger too should add small gussets landing gear attached wing attached body center wing launch model weight model except wing concentrated center wing Thats lift tries flex tips upwards need strength wing center tips resist flexing construction wingtips just heavy strong center wasting weight Part weight heavy tips could go reinforcing center result would stronger wing same weight Wing construction should have stiff heavier leading trailing edge spars take strain lightweight ribs take no strain Ideally spars should tapered instance 1/8 inch square center tapered down 1/16 inch square tips results spar weighs much constant 3/32 inch square spar vastly stronger would better spar 1/8 inch square way center tip Yes know such spars yet beginners beginners must learn what aims should Dont wings weaker tips break quickly tumble along ground wind Yes sometimes tips break can easily repaired meantime have lightweight model airplane flies tail fin stabilizer should always built light possible tail bears next no strain Strength can improved tapered spar wing Outlines should small-dimensioned strip soaked warm water wrapped shaped around template Again little difficult eventually will have learn procedure important keep tail light kind model especiaUy flying Scale models Remember flying Scale model no heavy engine nose full-size airplane model nibber motor stretches back toward tail shifting balance point rearward reason flying Scale models difficult get fly shouldnt tried first beginner} Try experiment help emphasize importance phenomenon Take 15 inch strip 1/8 inch square balsa Using felt-tipped pen make mark five inches end front mark repre sents correct balance point flying Scale models fuselage Using finger under mark try balance Naturally longer end tail goes down theres twice much wood rear mark front Tape adime very tip end long end tail dime represents weight tail surfaces Okay now tape dimes front end make balance Surprised propeller motor details arent heavy enough will have add clay useless clay nose make model balance properly Please dont try get such model fly balance point too far aft Add clay nose put balance point belongs next time build tail lighter So make tail light saving right wont have add useless weight up front bigger weight saving ***Fly Light*** g Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 11 2 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/08
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin jr Corrections In earlier article error made formulas square root symbol missing does make little bit difference tries solve equation formula should read V /1Z7 also some confusion regardstotheformulafor speed sound am familiar working factor terms Mach number formula given expres sion speed sound miles per hour wish have Knots change constant have S eed Sound equal 2904T ipeiatue Fahrenheit Remember T 9 plus am bient speed sound air 68 degrees Fahrenheit 1126 feet per second increases 01 per cent per degree Fahrenheit probably does very little clear things Ill avoid numbers much possible future Public Relations anyone talks about sound problems seems after fact group flying some time particular location before becoming recipient complaint Un fortunately going find out sound disturbances vehicle through some individuals wish have activity removed may fact com peting other activities area aeromodeling will likely gets boot really quite simple figure What percentage modelers local com munity compared soft ball players motorcycle riders Lawn mowers Neigh bors noisy mufflers car What activities acceptable necessary community Think moment arrive conclusion aeromodeling might some distance down list recog nized community activities get some idea challenge faces must accept fact next person build near flying site may say Gotcha What alternative Are alternatives bet answer active public relations program club first step iiu d member can outstanding job communicating people presently looking new flying site first step should take spend whatever time needed visit talk individual within hearing site within visible range well Explain detail activity about introduce area Bring models show what intend operate Explain control functions operation radio equipment Tell about organiza tion belong Explain insur ance coverage have educa tional recreational properties aero modeling Tell about famous people have involved model aviation down years Relate full scale aircraft programs modeling much what see television movies accomplished models other words sell aeromodeling Succeeding steps mean invitationsforthemtocomeout site can really get involved Just think possibilities big thing let neighbors get away Talk often needed get side Now get started operate field just might have some excellent support instead writ request ing close up shop worth trouble badly want flying site Now successfully operating field can relax believe should understand just might have lost yourlastflying site Whether have just obtained new site have present site years PR work never ends need contin uously alert Talk neighbors often invite out activities Try get involved sport some manner Continuing attempts reduce level sound generated activity extremely important whether located fairly popu lated area remote location As has said times mat ters notyou will find thatthe odds eventually can expect problems goingto bea continuous effortto keep what have acquired clubs get Continued page 96 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxhury MAAVP-ll Ray Juschkus NY VP Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL arrived after agenda item IV VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA NationalAeronauticAssocia tion Present Academys staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Director Geoff Styles PR Director Bob Underwood Tech nical Director Vince Mankowski NATS Executive Director Carol Merfeld Mem bership Director Michael Woodfolk Assis tant Membership Director Bill Read com puter programmer Bob Vojslavek Admini strative Services Director Lou Ward PR Secretary Guests former District IV VP Chuck ForemanJim Proctor computer consultant Mr & Mrs Jay Gerber Barbara Krafft Keith Finkenbiner Steve Neu Rick Schrameck copy official minutes may obtained request AMA HQ avail able approximately August 15 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meetingAugust 1 1986 regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 830 am Presi dent chaired meeting Continued page 98 Wanted Professional video producer/ director modeling experience production AMA films/videos Contact preferably writing John Worth AMA Headquarters AMA HO sERvicEs STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nats General Manager vince MankowakiS Special Services Director cad MaroneyS Membership Director carol Merfeld 0 Special EventS Dimctor Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Director Geoff Slyles S Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director carl R Wheeley S General Counsel Jeremiah courtney August1986 95 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound t ModelSynopsis Executive AeronauticsCouncil Meeting MAY 3-4 1986 AMAs Executive council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive council Sound Cont pg 95 trouble ask assistance AMA Unfortunately often too late call assistance YourAMA can provide some guidelines both PR work sound ultimately burden will placed shoulders loca tion will encounter problems may unique site As result necessarily cut dried solutions have examples excellence PR pass findings methods either writer Geoff Styles head quarters Trade Show Activities traveled Toledo annual trade show order talk manufacturers vendors en gines sound suppression equipment could find time two days always problem getting indi viduals length time because affairs exhibitor means selling his/her product Notwithstanding feel although unable contact sampled representative cross section Further contact will done through mails desire help problem understand ing problem Are manu facturers doing anything present try lower sound level engines manufacturers have thing works help resolve problems part manufacturers recognize aeromodelers have problem sound levels some engine pipe marke ters see problems can comprehend have hiding correlation between requests speci fic products sound problem proba bly does exist pipe manufacturer having business directed mostly Pattern fliers does necessarily exhibit great deal concern Sunday flier engine manufacturer will likely devote energies developing unit can win competition bring greatest advertising value future articles some advancements being made will highlighted impor tant channel improvements sound suppression can passed user such develop ment readily available Magic Muffler add Magic-Mute Condor Hobbies have series dBA readings various engines did hear plane fly installed can say Schnuerled 40s go really quiet photograph shows muffler installed plane flown Bill Hershberger Northern Virginia RC Club member AMAs Frequency Committee people Condor interested further devel opment along lines hope get some readings can use Tim Miller SEMCO line also working get line quiet pipes K B has new 20 engine market has muf fler advertised unusually quiet As writing have seen nor access anydB readings Bill Wisniewski K & B tells engine quiet developments pan out will pro gress made As wrote earlier article essential manufacturers help 100 0 LU LU 0 -J LU LU -J 0 z 0 cn Ownership always some concern relative publication informa tion/data publication Individuals come up ideas patented copyrighted require protection understood anything published ModelAviation nature property originator means infor mation/data may used express written permission originator Continued page 100 90-_* 80 70 0-A 40---1 30-1 20-10020 18 IA 0 0 0 x 0 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Must LEFT line 102-105 dBA x Dx RPM Tip Speed inhec 60 / / r5 1 / 7 / 2 7 / / /7 7 9 /7 / z p10 11 - 13 15 17 19 21 - 4 01 3 5 6 7 8 910 96 Model Aviation TIP SPEED inches/sec x 1000 SOUND LEVELS FOR 2-BLADED MODEL AIRPLANE PROPELLERS Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 End Problem Forwell overayearandahalfwehavehad problem within F3B soaring circle problem resulted VP District 10 David Peltz filing charges against four peo ple people Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Keith Finkenbiner Casey Goeller charged lying cheating least occasion using illegal trans mitters several occasions During hearings charges interested parties given op portunity present views commencing Mr Peltz continuing Messrs Finkenbiner Schrameck Neu should noted Mr Goeller unable attend person mailed us response charges Following ini tial statement period four given time question others regarding statements made Subsequent exchange members Execu tive Council allowed time question parties involved end vote taken Executive Council less Mr Peltz rep resented accusing parties Mr Brown felt rather deeply volved earlier F3B situation myself similar reasons vote 10 0 support charges brought against gentlemen importantthought gained discussion debate involved action contestants need frequently avail themselves protest procedures published rule book approach used above instance problem could have avoided least accused might have opportunity resolve dispute long ago strongly urge anyone feels has wronged during sanctioned meet utilize protest sys tem gentlemanly manner disagree result protest event level avail yourself appeal procedures take action thru protest route disservice yourself fellow entrants Bad News Is. Executive Council spent consider able time deliberating budget 1986 no matter what tried to tighten reins still came out deficit situation insurance crisis being disastrous item contend Looking next year see worse situation arising spite efforts Washington DC such Gramm-Rudman bill intending reduce Federal deficit pay rates people metroplex remain high continue climb has direct influence AMA budget specifically area pay schedules must maintain below area averages deeply involved attempting some cost cutting insurance areas Investigation has begun feasibility creating own captive insurance sourceperhaps country perhaps offshore loca tion become successful effort future insurance situation will improve future also see possibility several modeling ganizations other countries joining us ventureperhaps five six other countries distant future looks bright present looks dim Did say dim Perhaps bleak would better word bleakness comes factthat just no way within fiscal sense can avoid dues increase financial committee headed Dave Brown reviewed avenue staving off increase consider Dave have extremely good financial sense about himafter has taken very small part hobby turned expanding thriving busi ness did want take action None us did business point view no choice increase will nominal can perspective about paying $2 $4 per year now pay amount increase depends whether pay dues early Another Cost Cutting AMA officer has telephone credit card make needed callsgenerally tended used within district AMA headquarters essential Makes sense communication thread allows us better serve districts Still elected VPs runs up bill over $1200 first four months year have find ways put brakes Executive Council did take steps preclude continuance high-rate practices Plus Side disconcerting incidents candidate running AMA office have campaign speech published time voters have already cast ballots No have set up procedure whereby candidates campaign statement must received later closing date acceptance letters will enable Model Aviation publish cam paign statements issue reaches membership around end Sep tember first part October coincident mailing membership re newal statements voting ballots Finally Heavyweights council addressed subject models exceeding safety code weight limit effect might have owed fly AMA sanctioned meet though within time frame sanctioned activities present know meets allow models flown afterthe end events break period during actual events Normally allowed flier can show insurance coverage what does insurance cover Does name host club Does name property owners Does name AMA Most likely answer ques tions no Therefore such practice con tinues appears AMA mentioned above wide open possible non-insured legal battle event accident Executive Council voted unanimous ly issue sanction meet known expected overweight models will permitted fly Further such type model flown meet has sanctioned sanction entire event automatically null void instant means such models cannot flown same site sanctioned meet entire 24-hour period days event Great Loss Bill Mathews VP District 5 has unfortunate need resign position VP effective May 10 Bills workload has late steady rise requiring him work 12 14 hour days past months attorney working legal offices Birmingham AL due recent loss some associates other business considerations no longer ableto keep upwithhisAMAactivitiesashe feels should done Bill has levelheaded individuals council recollection has devoted AMA duties always watchdog over items cause increase budget fair deliberations will sorely missed Still has agreed remain member Bylaws Committee Long-Range Planning Committee com mittees has chairman quite longtime pleased will able spend time enough continue assisting efforts goodbye just long Bill Election Time Again AMA holds some kind election officers year Last year VPs even-numbered districts up elec tion year VPs districts 1 5 9 up election office President year find considerably fewer vote have right So vote year take pride being part system elected officers next three years fail vote com plain about what goes within policy making body Academy officer running reelection new candi date needs yourvotesothatthewinnerwill know has support majority voters just majority few voted Most important have send membership renewal voting ballot same time send both early August 1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Bill Zimmer AMA AVP Varna IL writes looks like same old thing again Too free AMA memberships given out Contest Directors people crab about what CD does days contest aware what does beforehand preparation afterward reporting results AMA headquarters want cut cost raise sanction fees Raise $10 $25 some thing Lets penalize CDs put long hours get few goingfor cheap membership agree Bill think better leave system alone Its work ed OK 50 years Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writes renewed dues February mag shouldnt take three months name get back computer want mag OK Dennis dont get upset officials print certain number mags month match paid subscrip tions Tell mags have coming since paid Ill see what can Try keep quiet Richard Tabler Arlington MA writes ten dollars cash AMA mort gage Thanks Richard also received $5 check FF friend OW Culpepper Tullahoma TN others may coming Both due shine AMA Honor Roll mortgage retirement wait agreed AMA Council last week stop honor roll effort because gentleman Council fears overlap possible confusion Thank both very much money being warded John Worth am going cool Honor Roll plan now Larry Borden Fort Worth TX writes am against permanent Nats site Only 1% membership attend Nats 99% Too much expense few Bill Colish Harrison NY writes permanent Nats site Good idea will want live site East West middle US Paul Horanzy Yankee Flyers CT writes Nats should different places year give people big pay checks chance compete first time saw New England Have different locations year Summer almost Everybody out flying MeetApril David Higginbotham Claude Gurley Jack Camel Bir mingham RC Club playing little airplanes balmy Sunday afternoon Cont pg 95 Before taking up Agenda Presi dent Obtained Council approval pay Howard Crispins $150 deductible auto accident encountered during travel AMA business Distributed written report upon 1966 FAI-CIAM April Plenary meeting Invited NAA representative report status prestigious Collier Trophy Langworthy stated NAA currently attempting establish trust fund $250000 President accepted topic review during Budget agenda item Advised Joe Beshar written express strong exception parallel mortgage-reduction schemes might confuse membership negate mortgage-reduction efforts Noted letters re ceived against recent Council ac tion increase VP column space magazine summertime Michigan time go out fly Editor Dave Mc Donald sent picture Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Awards Banquet other day Dave Adams left outgoing president handing gavel new president Bill Elliott Good luck Bill best dont take seriously way important editor wrote other day asked fora list other editors district Currently think can help editors want cor respond others want list editors district write John Worth AMA headquarters write Birmingham will mail list Appointed Awards Criteria Review Committee consisting Jim Sears chairman Jim McNeilI Pete Waters Appointed Bob Underwood Carl Wheeley draft presentation nomi nating John Worth NAAs Elder Statesman Aviation Award Advised George Buso John Grigg should continue listed NAA AMAs official ClAM delegates FAI Reminded everyone individuals cannot conduct polls under AMA aus pices unless Council has given its approval Assigned George Buso new post FAI Team Selection Committees Coordinator similar longestablished contest boards coordina tor Approval Minutes AThe minutes February 8-9 1986 Executive Council meeting unani Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation AMA headquarters other day snapped shot foryou because thought would like see AMAs new computer paid million building money almost half again much forcomputers including ltsown aircondi tioned heat controlled emergency battery-operated pampered giant computer room So two beautiful women standing front three beautiful gentlemen computer room Well somebody has run joint Meet L-R Mike Mackenzie ComputerOperationsAssistant Zenda Stevens Claim Representative Carl Maroney head man overthe insurance business computer Akke Desoff Administrative Secretary Bill Read Computer Operator big fat expensive master computer being phased nowto replacethe outside rented computerservice Howarethings coming Slow sure should doing job next years membership EC Meeting Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Incomparable Toledo Weak Signals. name misnomer nothing weak about Toledo club puts annual model Expo Ohio attracts people model types over worldthe model show host club goes advance news media asks publicize event reason show could its present location accommodate general public attendeesthe building can barely contain model people come year annual Toledo show big event AMA year besides regular large booth sell memberships supplies promote AMA activities AMA sepa rate Air Show Team booth another ModelNetour new computer information networkand still another RC transmit ter testing addition AMA conducted several meetings connection Toledo show nature briefing AMAs RC Frequency Committee RC equipment manufacturers other inter ested parties concerning interference prob lems future needs other meeting AMA Air Show Team Advi EC Council Cont pg 98 mously approved amended bythe Coun cil meeting prior written amendments B minutes March 19 1986 telephone conference approved after amending Discussion telephone conference minutes produced motion thatthe Bylaws Committee directed draft specific procedures regarding voting telephone conferences approved 11 1 against Dist 7 II Executive Vice Presidents Report Regarding Model Aviations accounts receivable McNeiII reported satisfied way financial item advertising policy general being handled B Looking Officer Services bud get noted bills incurred use Council telephone credit cards Discussion produced motion set cap $600 peryearontelephone calls charged credit card system executive council business approved 11 1 against Dist 8 C McNeilI next reviewed subject Headquarters salaries advocating ap preciation salary needs Reston DC area Some AMAs department heads related difficulties obtaining retaining quality employees because low salaries AMA offers comparison local businesses government sory Committee concerning planning problems involved AMAs Air Show Team program involves promoting model aviation before general public groups AMA also 50th Anniversary party Toledo AMA members helped celebrate milestone year Incidentally another much bigger party will held Lake Charles LA August 2-3 weekend immediately following end Nats Toledo weekend big AMA topped off another great donation Weak Signals club $1800 raffle $765 go AMAs Building Fund $760 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund $275 sponsorship RC events 1986 Nats Toledo club therefore publicly say Thanks AMAs greatest chartered clubs 1986 Toledo Expo Raffle Winners . Mike Smith Cincinnati OH John Schell Gibsonberg OH McDaniel RC Inc Glen Dale MD Matt Mefferd Perrysburg OH Walter Pelzynski Milwaukee WI Ed Skro van Brookpark OH Clifford Rausin New port Beach CA Dan Weaver Greenville OH Willis McClain Racine PA John Deni son Royal Oak Ml G Shelkey Scottdale PA C McCune Fairview PA Joe Fife McMurray PA Edwin Hawk Shelby OH Ray Bryk Seven Hills OH H Boggs Keyport NJ Eugene Wald Cottage Grove MN C Reeves Columbus OH Carrie Newhouse Menominee MI George Ardwin Sabina OH Richard Sorrell Trenton OH Swartz Winnipeg Maniotba Canada John Solty siak Elmhurst IL William Raub Fanwood NJ Ron Geese Zanesville OH G Engle skirger Brookpark OH M Montesano Al liance OH Larry Wilson North Vernon IN D EVP presented study membership dues structure noted come conclusion can ought simplified/adjusted proposal later incorporated motion 4 minutes Ill Film Report Jay Gerber AMAs film producer bid Council farewell expressed personal sentiments con cerning 15 years working affiliation Academy As appreciation years dedication excellent film crea tions Academy President pre sented Mr Gerber AMA Fellowship Award IV Finance Committee Report Chairman Brown stated projected 1986 defi cit will diminish AMAs accumulated sur plus shows necessity provid ing adequate reserve especially face current future insurance fees Discussion resulted motion vote Nats Council meeting lieu free membership contest directors shall re ceive $10 voucher per day per meet up two days maximum three per year upon H Qs receipt contest reports Nats world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four days Vouchers nontransferable effective 1987 V Budget Worth noted 1986 bud get presented what needed operate Academy same level service past year After extensive review 1986 Nominating Deadline Change 1986 will electing AMA President Vice Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three-year terms begin ning 1986 procedures nomination published June 1986 issue Model Aviation page 103 nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior convening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter acceptance candidate must file atAMA HQ priorto meeting Since important change information should noted Because Nominating Committee scheduled meet Friday August 1 deadline nomination receipt AMA HQ close busi ness Thursday July 17 Candidates accept nomination must also provide statement publica tion Modef Aviation statement must accompany letter acceptance should provided separate sealed envelope consideration details motion made accept 1986 budget presented approved 11 1 against Dist 6 Another motion made based EVPs previous presentation addi tional information Finance Com mittee Chairman accept modifications dues structure 1987 motion passed 9 3 4789ED NAAEVP 3 against 61 011 Changes Membership Category1986 Jr-newsletter$1000 Sr-newsletter$1250 Spec Jr$ 25 Sub Jr$ 300 new member recruitment bonus$ 500 Op-2nd family member $1700 Op-Sr citizen$1800 Op-newsletter reg$2600 Op-newsletter early$2400 Op-Mag reg$3000 Op-Mag early$2800 VI Committee Reports 1987 eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate $1 800 $2000 $3000 $2800 $3400 $3200 A Safety McNeilI advised some AMA sanctioned contest officials tolerate fly ing model planes weighing 55 pounds clarify AMA cannot permit violations its Safety Code motion made approved unanimously AMA will knowingly issue AMA sanction event including demonstration flights) model weighing 55 pounds will flown also noted sanction could ap plied selectively parts event sanction applied eventasawhole beginning end start sanction days until end sanction days) B Special Interest Groups McCollough reported attempted ascer tain Electric CL Speed groups want SIG recognition received no response Continued page 100 August 1986 99 Sound Cont pg 96 case point muffler design printed last issue future will photographs details other items may manufacture manufac tured question relative using information/data per mission given article will necessary individually contact originator permission might wish have FAI Standards F3A Aerobatic Power Models recent ClAM meeting Paris new definition established measurement sound F3A models method will used upcoming Nationals sound checking Pattern flying flightwill checked establish penalties rather get better handle what problems Trying avoid full readings ground still getting higher settings air will defeat entire purpose exercise asking full cooperation everyone present new standard maximum noise level will 98 dB measured three meters center line model model placed ground flying site motor running full power measurement will taken 90 degrees flight path right hand side downwind model microphone will placed stand 30 centimeters above ground line motor No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise meas urement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero Note penaltywill apply Nats operation Further adopted second paragraph dealing sound second item reads follows conclusion flight judge will independently score model in-flight noise level indicating model too noisy average very quiet majority judges score model very quiet flight score will receive five point bonus score counting judge Though primarily clari fication safety anticipated proposals will encourage devel opment quieter power plants through stimulation competitive spirit As point above should understood theoretically 98 dB reading three meters same reading 105 dB meter previously used purpose moving out gain greater accuracy reading Prop Diameter RPM Three years ago Ed Izzo published chart giving relation ship between prop diameter rpm coming up prop tip speed sound levels reference line marked figure used FAI F3A can ignore concentrate other factors aim get down lowest dBA level can means getting prop tip speed low possible running maximum rpm prop/engine combination keep older copies Model Aviation might go back read Eds article July 1983 chart reprinted page 96 formation use working own particular situation Cont pg 99 C Nats Clemens reported Commit tee/HQ coordination 1986 event working well encouraging num ber early entries previously-targeted Indoor site uncertain 1987 Nats site could Muskogee Oklahoma D Sound Crispin reported Toledo Show solicited assistance model engine industry manufacturers heartened have encountered positive attitudes expressions co operation E Frequency Brown reported program transmitter verification tests administered Toledo confirmed suspi cions high percentage transmitters operate outside specifications F Bylaws Committee Mathews reported intends 1 finish up Standing Rules project 2 recommend details concerning Contest Boards/Council jurisdiction amendment 3 develop amendment elected officers shall offered employ ment AMA until certain number months after service has terminated 4 offer amendment concerning im peachment & removal officers G Redistricting Krafft reported presently collecting data yet ready presentation H Flying Site Acquisition Council concensus committee renamed Real Property Acquisition Committee President announced Hardy Broder sen has asked relieved chair duties Pete Waters has appointed replacement Waters reported taken close look objectives committee convinced real property acquisi tion something Academy should prepared achieve future stated Sl Groups will asked submit site layouts special site requirements activities I Election FAI Juries Free Flight request chair man Team Selection Committee asking waiver new FAI Jury requirements unanimously approved 1986 team selection finals Soaring 1986 F3B Finals Jury unanimously elected Ray Marvin Dick Crowley Bob Underwood Electric 1986 F3E Finals Jury elected Joe Beshar Bob Sliff Dwight Holley Mike Charles alternate Districts 10 9 opposed Pylon 1986 F3D Finals Jury unanimously elected Cliff Telford Bob Brown chairman Wayne Yeager V Action/F3B Contestants subject reviewed Executive Session re sulted following recorded synopsis vote taken previous meeting motion exclude several AMA members taking part future AMA events contestants specifically Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Casey Goeller Keith Finkenbiner accused deliber ately lying officials about legality RC equipment 10 voted no nobody voted yesthree council members did vote Grigg PeltzBrown Thus charges dismissed Special Item Upon reconvening Regu lar Session Geoff Styles addressed sembly recommendation AMA join American Tort Reform Association motion first years dues mem bership American Tort Reform Asso ciation approved PR budget passed 11 1 against Dist 5 VI PR Staff Expansion Worth reported demands upon PR Directors time particularly area flying sites creasingly requires presence outside office necessitating assistant carry department head away ED also asked Council consider addition secretary serve both motion passed approve half-year budget addition PR secretary 10 2 against 56 Another motion also passed approve half-year budget addi tion assistant PR department 8 4 against 35611 Vii F3B Representation FAI/CIAM agenda item deferred previous meeting until district 10 VP could attend ClAM Plenary meeting April Peltz reported contention US interests international competition being met questioned cost expediency sending large US corps representatives noted lack lobbying strategy questioned necessity special voting delegate objected the election new F3B Subcom mittee chairman Other council members tended ClAM meeting spoke pro con issues raised discussion did result change policy VIII Council Meeting Structure Presi dent observed since Council now uses agenda item form affords advance information sufficient acquaint voting members issue recommended motion amend previous procedure approved unani mously follows new words brackets create Special Rule Order whereby [non-published] agenda items [may] introduced discussed moved voted upon before Council meeting following its intro duction Exception may made [criti cal] agenda items [such safety legal issues] accepted majority voice vote attending members IX Council Members Committees Waters noted Executive Council considers issue important enough assign committee Coun cil member should included ensure timely reporting guidance concerning Council policies motion whenever possible committees appointed Council should include minimum council member passed unanimously X Vote CB/EC Jurisdiction following Continued page 102 100 Model Aviation EC Meeting Connecticut 0 Maine e Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gorold Browo PO Box 4384 Middlelown RI 02840 Bill Chondler PO Box 441 Orlond ME 04472 Drew Dovenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Londry 80 Mom St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06880 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Woy Marstous Mills MA 02648 Club month wrote three clubs several weeks ago information used received no answer sent out newsletter contained request club patches could photo graphed used received guess enough interest warrant continuing feature get informa tion will use it available Lou Andrews have talked Lou several times recently Maine Model Club Expo March 8 9 1986 Since Lou well-known long-time modeler would like provide some information about background started modeling 1923 father pattern maker seemed natural him use some redwood used making patterns has worked Sikorsky Aircraft CT 1938-1947 chief designer Paul K GuillowCo 1 948-1 963rformed own company AAMCO 1963 sold 1982 brother also sold model kits 1945 won Internats 1948 flying U-Control Trixter Invert Stunt Air craft won 1950-1951 Walker Trophy Barnstormer 1981 elected AMA Hall Fame Tech Model Aircrafters Barb attended April 5th flying session Tech Modal Aircrafters Du Pont Gym Cambridge MA group flies mod els first Saturday month Octo ber through May night Ray Harlan attempting seta record believe beat old time 7 mins 53 secs second several people flying models children cluded James Woolnough Brattleboro VT Ornithopter Wingbusters Spring Show-Off April 6 1986 Wingbusters Hanson MA held annual Spring Show-Off believe eighth several ControlLine aircraft display flight demonstra tions swap table refreshment table aircraft judged according four categories winners Profile Scale Ron Muise Havoc A-20 1st Ron Muise Widgeon 2nd Jim Zichella P-Si 3rdJack Patrolia Shoe String 4th Full Body Scale John Componeschi B-17 1st Sam Abdow P-47 2nd Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro 3rd Profile Sport Stunt Jack Patrolia Ringmaster 1st Dennis Cranger Magician 2nd Walter Fischer Ov& EZ 3rd Full Body Stunt Thomas Morris Aloha 1st Jack Patrolia Gieske Nobler2nd Mal Monroe Malj3rd results determined public votingand can seeJack Patroliawent home trophy group Con gratulations Jack Greg Corby Georgetown MA winner Cape Ann Mall Show raffle won aircraft radio engine years club dues Headquarters Mortgage Fund strong desire reduce mortgage Headquarters building debt reduced less interest paid allowing money used other projects like finding retaining flying sites several ways contribute buy patches make direct contributions send money dues 1987 renewal form will means adding mortgage contribution along dues payment Remember specify money mortgage reduction tax de ductible member contri bute ten dollars mortgage could paid off 1986 Nationals should maga zine see just before Nats 50th Anniversary Nats first time fun-fly has offered conjunction Nats lot time money effort have gone Nats hope successful will attend johnny Clemens Texan District VP lets give him something brag about Model Aviation Day Planning moving along lam contacting peopleto participate would like help out drop note Geoff Styles AMA planning attend will talk about flying fields public relations Barb spent week Paris April attended FAI-CIAM meetings observer spent time sightseeing spent May 2 3 4 Reston Executive Council meetings See reports elsewhere magazine FAI meet ings Remember Flying Should Fun August 1986 101 Sam Abdow Fall River MA air craft Howard DEA P-47 Thunder bolt Ray Harlan preparing model another flight Lyle Spiegal L class B speed air craft Kevin Barrett mouse rerr nnwarnei hv Tfl fl&Q Lou Andrews R John Grlgg AMA President Aircraft original Aero master built 1964 Lou AndrewsR AVPDickSherman Trixter Beam about 1950 vintage John Componeschi B-17 Flying Fortress Wlngbusters Spring Show-Off New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Well doing business old stand say applying time unremitting efforts intensifying business AMA general District 2 particular Manythanks kindnesses during period indisposition am thankfully satisfactorily re covering During recuperative period am busily trying maintain official AMA duties nightmare never hap pened As usual report being personally typed laborious singlefinger hunt peck method Also within past few days lhaveamongotherthings processed couple Contest-Director ap plication/examination matters mailed out dozen All-Weather Patch applications appointed new member AMA door Contest Board representative District 2 See below Infra fortunate securing services Mr Doug Barber successor Mr Merrick Andrews served several years well Indoor AMA Contest Board Member representing District 2 particularly important appointment context rule change cycle compliment Pete period voluntary service Doug rousing Welcome Aboard Doug resides 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Although am told Pete has moved Pennsylvania loss Dave Browns gain have provided new address pass along Praise Pequannock readers will recall some months ago featured story telephone involvement certain officials above New Jersey Township concerning proposed Parks & Recreation Department ordinance ban flight model aircraft note great satisfaction according current issue Flypaper ably edited John Donnelly Al Kessner Tn-County RCClubof Butler NJthatthiscnisisnotonly happy ending also made extra pointsformodelers area Great news same issue Flypaper also cites forthcoming Model Air Show pre sented name charity Fort Dix NJ Sunday May 10th another outstand ing group District 2 Aeromodelers NewJersey Pine Barons Radio Control Club very deserving charity instance will Deborah Hospital Fund Have Good Day AMA-Delta Dart Direct Purchase Plan Word has just arrived headquarters AMA-chartered clubs may now procure box 40 Delta Dart kits bulk pack special low price $20 Indoor Sports Fun Games starters compliments good friend FreeFlight enthusiast Ed Whitten having made member Honorary Society Newsletter Editors addition popu lar Junior column own magazine Model Aviation Ed widely acclaimed excellent New York Indoor Times favored greatly another good friend Bill Lindemann ERMAC Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club large frequent input Indoor Free-Flight news active area New Jersey Bills latest report covers ERMACs First Indoor Scale Model Airplane Contest Rutgers University Athletic Center held April 19 1986 add personal thanks Rutgers University Edison Recreation Area very kind cooperation Keep up good work Bill Oneida Lake Flyers Association Thanks Plane Prop-Wash excellent newsletter Syracuse Thunderbirds k Stars Club its charming highly compe tent editor Marge k Mrs Lon Sauter learn captioned upstate entity has become latest club have become another member rapidly-expanding CNYMAA located off Route 49 Constantia NY interested joining new club referred its President Dan Murphy 675-31 32 Thanks Marge Clinically Speaking compliments deserved hereby extended such outstanding RC folks Dean Kraus Dean Pappas Tim Borsetti et al praise worthy initiative setting up First AMA F3A Pattern Fliers Judges Clinic May 23 4 publicized K Factor NSRCA Bulletin Aerodrome highlyregarded newsletter JCRCC Jersey Coast Radio Control Club appreciate too participation South Jersey Aerobatic Pilots Nice Going Tis matter personal prideI joined NSRCA No 45 USPJA No 84 both 1973 Please support fine organizations Another Break Big Boys circular arrived today reminding STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio Society 9th Annual RC Scale Rally will held again year July 12 13 Clean NY Municipal Airport build fly just think big terms Model Aviation just plain fun will welcome announce ment hope join rally year stated Honoring Naval Avia tions 75th Anniversary Can think worthier dedication Goodbye Friend So reads eloquent verbal tribute Bob Schoppe April issue Jericho Flyers newsletter Logbook memory fellow clubmember Jack Freling passed away recently following heart surgery hereby extend deepest sympathies Jacks family Jericho Flyers sad time great loss Visual Reference now present picture Bob Noll received within past three days taken last year 30th Annual Pattern Contest prominent club Aeroguidance Society though based Endicott NY holds meets Sayre PA shot shows famous Ivan Kristensen Dean Pappas Lance Murphy respective Lto R 3rd 1st 2nd place winners 30th Annual Pattern Meet last year details see Official Contest Calendar case have already done Now Photo Thisyearthe3lstMeetwill beheldonJune 28 29 Dorothy Adler name pretty young lady featu red column reporting 1986 WRAM Show AMA Membership Meeting Recall suggestion clude plans constructing individual han gars protect just-built Darts Both Doro thy Dad Jerry Adler wellknown District 2 AMA members am sorry omission Gear up locked EC MeetingCont pg 100 motion resulted discussions since previous meeting Council adopt series recommendations devel oped R Underwood better define Contest Board/Executive Council jurisdic tions motion passed 7 4 against 35101 1 1 abstained Dist 6 com plete text motion published separately synopsis Xl Executive Vice Presidents Budget McNeill asked Council consider fact executive vice president holds national office yet receives budget vice president enough allow him travel adequately motion executive vice presidents annual bud get increased failed 9 against 2 ED 8 1 abstained EVP second motion retain basic EVP budget addi tionally him submitfor approval atthe first meeting year travel plan passed unanimously XII Award MacCready Crew Peltz commented thatthe MacCready pterodactyl project truly remarkable modeling standpointan extremely complex techni cal achievement noted Tech nical Achievement Award available application same may submitted Peltz AMA HQ Agenda Review point order Agenda items remaining reviewed McCollough called up previous notice amending date summer Council meeting motion passed unani mously amend July 25 Executive Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation June1985 AGS Contest FAI Winners Left Right 3rdLance Murphy 1stIvan Kris tensen 2ndDean Pappas Ohm sylvania C West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warringeon PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Milis Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadeiphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15653 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 5131 542-4406 go again another month meetings telephone calls questions fortunately few answers Executive Council meeting interesting time featured first hearing trial individuals charged underArticle V section 3 bylaws individuals un animously acquitted charges fear precedent may have opened Pandoras box creating situation such charges hearings take up large part Executive Councils time al ready know case heard fear will follow Another subject bound stir up trouble removal free licenses CDs must admit having mixed feelings about thinkthe new system issuing $10 credit voucher CD upon receipt contest report makes sense eliminates lot record keeping attendant workload Headquarters well reducing some what escalating loss income may seem petty free memberships CDs NATs workers now account 2000 memberships rising $30 thats $60000 new system cuts $30000 still saves $30000 income plus whatever decrease administrative cost realized argue CD works hard earns membership Hi Zim have little argument what about club officers newsletter editors about judges meets concession crew parking attendants too work hours usually lot less glory CD Shouldnt get free memberships also Someone could some cases someone already has make case positions getting free mem berships also could very well give people free memberships yet giving free membership CD isnt really fair everyone else com promise makes sense better elim inating free memberships altogether still provides incentive CD send contest report Now waiting other shoe drop Ill tell 1987 dues will increased slightly junior Senior rates will remain same 2nd adult family member rate will increase $1 $18 Senior Citizen rate will increase $2 $20 open mem berships will increase $4 Now before take pen hand start raising cain consider 1986 budget projects $1 00000 operating deficit year reserves about $500000 will reduce reserves about 20% 1986 alone dues increase would probably wipe out reserves com pletely 1987 Normally would indi cate need fora dues increase 1988 order avoid becoming insolvent have yet considered impact insurance crisis lessons learned 1979 delayed dues increase until year too late suffered substantial decrease membership result hav ing make large increase following year Now insurance As indicated last months column good reason concern area further complicate issue insurance policy comes up renewal September very awkward time planning standpoint September far too late make dues structure adjustments following year result increases decreases cost renewal policy too early show return adjustment made previous year upcoming years dues Id have say AMA ever goes broke likely would probably September October some year result has stable insurance market could play close very little requirement reserves other buffer inflation unforeseen emergencies Now volatile insurance market imperative maintain enough reserves cover various contingencies means dues increase now can cover whatever served up way insurance costs September 1987 hope already have enough cover September1986 Its kinda like flying RC Helicopter seven minutes fuel board using collective pitch servo has three minutes transit time Now try fly long dare Its too bad calm air its gusty.. got nice letter Eva Biddle newest AVP Eastern PA reported unfortunate loss few flying sites area asked what could Unfortunately problem isnt re stricted Eastern PA problem pro bably No1 nationwide time read first hopefully flying site seminars will held District 10 shows promise intend ex pand program provide such semi nars nationwide meantime club would purchase $30 Radio Shack Sound Level Meter start experiment it might go long way toward showing legitimate effort being made reduce noise levels come better neighbors good starting point 100 dBAat 10 feet measured off right side model line cylinder head FAI limit 98 dB under approximately same setup could adjust limits up down local con ditions dictate simply having standard being able show effort being made might save flying site subject Im sure will become seminar Salt Fork 87 pleasant subjects recent council meeting jay Gerber Hi jay vast contribution film library great deal pride pleasure gratitude presented jay AMA fellowship District III can proud its own travels clubs lately telephone calls discussion between council members subject alcoholic bever ages flying field seems coming up very frequently Its tough question ramifications place AMA directly confronts sub ject Rule Book page 1 gives CD sanctioned event irrevocable authority disqualify other wise prevent flying participant ability fly CDs opinion impaired bythe use alcohol other drug Thats place direct reference jise alcohol other drugs made AMA rules safety code bylaws other reference alcoholic beverages insurance policy liability result sale distribution alcoholic beverages excluded Any other statement subject matterof interpretation other sections Rule Book safety code etc example Rule 3 safety code refers willfully flying careless reckless and/or dangerous man ner Some would say drinking beer flying violates section personal opinion paragraph wouldnt apply drinking flying might very well apply flying drunk difference between having cold having dozen recognized states driving laws does apply club club ones having problem Id recommend some variation following club rule adopted Any person flying club field can chal lenged member present opinion member challenging others ability fly safely has im paired use alcohol other drugs person challenged disagrees may ask vote members present field determine whether should permitted fly clear majority present shall prevail tie vote occurs member shall remain grounded person challenged shall have vote dont know will work best advice can come up time own opinion does constitute official position AMA owe lot people out apology have notoriouslyslowin handlingCD applications time wasnt fault least dont think Around end March processed bunch CD appli cations sentthem AMA headquarters single large envelope Apparently envelope lost mail first started suspect something amiss Toledo couple applicants came up asked licenses Ironically lost Headquarters awhile didnt get connection apparent lost envelope Now obvious biggest problem dont have list sent cant correct prob lem CD application filed before May have heard anything please contact probably lost envelope have copies ap plication cancelled checks anything connected application please let know can unravel mess Saying Month has four spends five has no need purse August 1986 103 Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatianaburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1 eoe Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winlhrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Summer Fun early reports have first events year speak low turnoutsthis spite fair weather Can picture what transpiring year just recovering winter doldrums first reports Pattern Contest fun-fly Let us hope indication what coming up Sanctions up have made few new contest directors available indi cates interest organized activities will keeping eye things try get some analysis what trends Public Relations subject cannot overemphasized go flying aircraft subject pub lic relations will see some aspects subject other articles would also like mention briefly fly ing sites being lost supposedly because excess annoying sound originating activities losses could prevented much greater effort placed getting around neigh borhood operate talking people Very often effort can lot towards dispelling fears animosity gen eral dislike activities Get neigh bors out field possible get involved some activities Plan picnic something will help have out day flying buddy boxes take time ex plain understand just what doing sport important numberof fields know owe very existence fact club practices excellent public relations has rapport rest community Give try see does help Show Teams Some time ago made some mention AMA Show Team activities District IV couple letters people allowed club mall shows other such events same stature terms getting public aware what about sense may true mall show static event demonstrations put AMA Air Show Teams dynamic affair members teams expend much spare time energyto perfect routines use During season District IV during can perform unused time spent traveling around doing what bestputting some best aeronautical exhibi tions seen perform gatherings large small under conditions Sometimes show part full-scale show space never problem other times literally fly out postage stamps During meticulously practice safety defined AMA Safety Code Whenever get oppor tunity take shows great variety aircraft may seen events Different teams utilize different aircraft accompanying acts necessity due environment operate two basic types aircraft utilized Radio Control Control Line models Sky Lancers Washington DC example Con trol Line Show Teamand active type common Radio Control teams took some pictures couple weeks ago NVRC field Arcola VA Air Show Team getting some practice photo shows Dick Roe Team Manager pondering what next brand new Super Cub picture taken plane yet flown witnessed first flights bit later promises excellent replacement j-3 Dick flew previously photo below shows teams Robin Hood 99 aircraft World Engines kitted model Quadra-sized engines natural Air Show team work big aircraft needed ample wing area relatively light loading power provide means tow banners tow carry Sailplanes carry parachute displays sure see lot service team Support teams truly pro vide great service sport times struggle some areas get hold flying sites imperative use means possible obtain maxi mum public support way to present ourselves public best possible light Air Show Teams precisely Travel Service little over year ago Nino Di Ronza established travel service provide members Academy means getting best possible deal plan ningatrip Since time Nino has very much assistance Academy planning individual member travel ar ranging Executive Council travel lodging making arrangements travel teams various World Cham pionships includes getting abso lute best deal handling model boxes latter always major head ache team travel point have travel plans should get touch Nino telephone number 703-471-0105 just ask Nino business other columns including Presi dents going hear mention dues increase next year greatest reluctance part Council passed major culprit liability insurance increase needed order cover anticipated increases years budget small deficit however can taken care going reserves dare risk such occurrence future Without massive increase in surance costs probably could have held line some time come Come to Nationals Lake Charles 50th Anniversary EC MeetingCont pg 102 Council meeting date August 1 Friday Nominating Committee meeting shall convene 800 am August 1 followed Executive Council meeting 15 min utes after adjournment Nominating Committee meeting Another motion made amend fall Executive Council meeting dates November 1 2 October 1 7-19 meeting held Orlando Florida motion passed 10 1 against Dist 11 Meeting adjourned 910 pm May 4 1986 Convened 830 am XIII Awards following approved publicity follow presentation three Superior Service Awards four Distinguished Service Awards Award Appreciation Fellowship Award McNeilIs proposal Award Achievement patch referred Com mittee chairman jim Sears announced will develop set criteria present next meeting XIV Candidates Statements Crispin asked Council consider course action would provide earlier publication candidates campaign statements noting past have voted before seeing statements magazine approved unanimously initiate procedure whereby candidate office required submit his/her cam paign statement publication Model Aviation later deadline candidacy acceptance letter XV Mortgage Reduction Executive Director advised current mortgage reduction plan has caused expenses Council understood would incurred Discussion produced motion Council informed devia tion accepted general plan pre sented February meeting approval Council before implementation motion passed unanimously further approved unanimously out-ofpocket expenses related direct fund-raising efforts reimbursement will come funds raised Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 5 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice Presidents Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Cir Mancheoter TN 37355 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arihor Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Detray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00848 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaileyBrookOircle Birmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone Moontain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinstor Bornis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 lease club field has re newed through September 1986 Has madeany plans forafterSeptember April issue Happy Landings Newsletter Atlanta GA RC Club RC flying Atlanta area very serious trouble ten years may exist elite few can afford purchase private property Letter dated April 4 1986 Mike McGraw moved Atlanta GA Dallas TX says Dallas provides two incredible public facilities model aviation consistent presence week front public bringing old Control-Liners out woodwork reason newly-chartered Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta GA has grown 12 20 has designated county-owned flying site Members include Mike Bailey won FF Mulvihill Trophy rubber-powered models second Nats tried Philip Causey RC flier Lou Melancon has helped AMA arranging some discounts computer products AMAs accounting computer former Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta Sky Raiders seemed disappearing earth few good men got together developed plan combine two clubs peti tioned Cobb County Parks Commission flying site offer Commis sion included insurance site regular attendance flying site promotion site encourage interest public club maintenance site public site regularly attended pro moted attracts new members What else has new improved club done Well Atlanta StuntConspiracy group revitalized club official host Old Time Stunt OTS event 1986 Nats persuaded Bill Northrop editor Model Builder magazine spon sor event Nats Note three items above relate flying sites Atlanta GA RC has different site requirements CL does ap pear County Commission willing help Eagles Fly model airplanes Andy Ikensaa junior member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron LARKS Eustis FL recently awarded Eagle Scout badge first merit badges Avia tion badge 1965 presented 1985 Model Year Award LARKS Pica Waco real show stopper Bart Barton rubber-powered Easy Bee according Gama-Ray newsletter Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association Warner Robins GA EditorJim Duckworth says Bart demonstrated Easy Bee day long during clubs mail show two fly-aways---one shoe store last water fountain people wanted buy demonstration lead invitation speak local school distinguished service Academy Model Aeronautics Terry Rimert Bald win FL has awarded Distin guished Service Award Executive Council long years service local national level Terry has directed NFFS unofficial events Nats past 14 years presently member AMA Safety Advisory Committee has president Florida Model Association editor FMA News direc tor King Orange Internats Rebel Rally District 5 FF Championships other contests has arranged flying sites given model airplane clinics advocate youth aeromodel ing Well done Terry time serve time step down AMA Executive Council meeting held Reston VA May 3 & 4 1986 ten dered resignation VP District 5 effective midnight May 10 1986 resig nation became necessary because creased workload law firm Since approximately July 1985 have working long hours work during week almost weekend no lon ger have time necessary perform duties VP District 5 manner consider appropriate forthe good AMA District 5 did resign lack interest model aviation because tired job Unfortunately work has priority Executive Council has accepted resignation recommendation has approved appointment Lee Web ster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 VP District 5 fill unexpired term recommended Lee several reasons Lees background model aviation similar own interest RC FF CL Lee has business experience retired last year does consulting now Lee interested youth son two grandchildren involved model aviation helped two children among others develop interest model aviation Lee active CD both RC FF flies RC soaring Indoor now has flown RC power CL Outdoor FF Lee also licensed pilot own airplane thank District 5 officer District 5 member Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Caribbean support cooperation have given Thanks Ive wonderful time Districts Vice President changing guard Lee Webster word thanks Bill Matthews Executive Council confidence appointing fill Bills unexpired term Bill has worked hard deserves thanks ajob well done Hell tough act follow know know Ill hit deck running transition occurring middle year will make imperative get transfer worked out pronto Ill need help districts AMA people keep things schedule Just word dont know Ive model airplane business since Jimmy Allen days Bought first rubber-powered models local gas station Since time Ive tried aspect model hobby Ive flown gas models since Baby Cyclone Free flight until U Control came along son Brian flew speed number years Pattern Sailplanes Sport Scale RC wonder wonders back old time gas ignition engines againAII along Ive dabbled types sizes scale models Free Flightpeanut rubber gas also fly Control Line RC Scale am charter member Coffee Air Foilers Model Club Tennessee club started engineers Air Forces Arnold Engineering Development Center club very active types RC still conducts best Free Flight contests District Well now know bit about Lee Webster Im looking forward seeing contest Trail summer Please bring problems ideas comments desires needs better com munication effective office can Next month well get down business August 1986 105 VIn Malkinski member LARKS Andy Ikensaa memberofTroop2l 1joined forces Scout Show Orlando FL Colonial Photo & Hobby Rosie OGrady donated balsa gliders handouts Very popular Help club helping com munltyl public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent films video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapes local library AMAwiII sell set five toyourclubfor $10000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special Ii braryvideo tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Illinois S Indiana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavlcy P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordlnetor Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Ouincy IL 62301 just got back council meeting Reston VA However promised would talk about meeting because rest VPs probably will will tell what saw first trip home AMA must admit beautiful place have did see building has growing pains already saw mu seum overtaking rest building well center core may have add building cut back museum soon Maybe will let bring some models home Next museum library full magazines way back could spend lot time just looking old rags before time other choice books well need couple tables chairs library visi tors thing noticed room has models hanging ceiling Im too sure thats good Id find myself day dreaming about going flying models office found great bunch people working us glad help us anyone else just happened come off streets felt quite home ever get chance drop see what dollars buying Speaking dollars dont donate good old mortgage reduction fund Its travel time us again Contests starting away go traveled two mall shows month lot fun both wentto Somerset KYon myfirst trip visit Balsa Busters Next travels took Crestview KY visit Flying Cardinals Turnout pretty good both places though beautiful outside Sorry have no pictures didnt receive own club invited six area clubs flyin first did anticipate manywould showupbutwe members clubs show about fifty fliers offered no-frills flying local airport offered beautifully clear day lots thermals soaring guys What could ask Maybe club can try break contest fever clubs seem have Isnt great some organizations hear about strong supporters young aviators Roger Wathen newlyformed Indianapolis Free Flight Fellowship good example some people groups Roger teaches school living teaches modeling school Hes always helping young people get going hobby asked give new clubaplug gladly So want some Free Flight ndy call Roger 547-5963 way sent few pic tures Ritchie Scott receiving Jr Sr Bob Larsh Perpetual HI Glider trophy Bob Larsh CIA meet re cently Congrats Ritchie gotaletterfrom Robert Firestoneand tells another successful year Elkhart County Flight Masters RC Club Elkhart IN put theirtwelfth annual mall show turnout some beautiful ships As can see some ships quite unique multi-wing sports twelve wings really flies longs Scott Jamison won award unique wonder got letter Bruce Zabasnky hails Naperville IL has flying models some thirty-four years nowand firm believer having fun think will make hobby sent Season Patch application him sent bunch pictures license plate wife gave him twenty-first anniversary What ya think Since questioned existence National Newsletter earlier year have gotten some pro con replies seems like idea having information source want have am still going push improvement format regularity its being sent out dont think its much good seldom get What think Im process getting new AVP St Louis area should have time receive should fill geographical gaps prettywell Now its upto use AVPs needed Because have run out time words say tripso think will let Carl fill rest page filler may some better use ramblings Enough now. EC MeetingCont pg 104 Council prescribed removing men tion current Honor Roll future issues Model Aviation grounds has potential negating Council-approved mortgage reduction plan efforts plan time should conducted XVI Financial Support/Nebraska Modelers request coordinator effort Nebraska clubs defeat anti-mod eling bill State legislature re viewed Council receptive request requested receipt specific details costs upon base financial aid decision XVII District V VP Resignation Mathews expressed deep regret over necessity resigning due escalating work family responsibilities agreed would remain ex officio Bylaws Committee would conduct long-rangeplanning sessions whenever possible Mathews designated AVP Lee Websterto fill unexpired term balance 1986 XVIII Insurance Settlements/Review Settlements noted because Council accountable must apprised insurance cases fully timely manner During discussion agreed lieu quarterly reports information piece will distributed within 30 day period after accident/litiga tion/insurance event complete yearly update will given prior budget meeting B Review Brown requested clarification interpretations fur nished members concerning AMAs surance deferred until independent insurance professional reviews AMA policies correctness clarity lan guage motion approved 1986 Nats Supplemental Instructions under paragraph entitled Alcoholic Beverages insurance phrase [loss insurance coverage] stricken mo tion passed 10 1 against EVP XIX Membership Renewal System Peltz spoke subject improving membership renewal process members receive cards benefits shorter period time especially sunbelt modelers fly year around suggested staggered renewal system renewal birthdays perhaps im mediate acknowledgement some kind expressed opinion Headquar ters membership data base needs expanded Executive Director agreeable reviewing Mr Peltzs suggestions developing new system puts Continued page 108 106 Model Aviation Iowa Michigan esota oni, VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdlsh 6410 Glenwood N Goen Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack FInn 356 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53708 WIlliam Rohring4494TanglewoodTr.StJoaeph Ml 49086 Ron Seam 132 5 Rostyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 367 Mlnoqua WI 54548 Got some good news some bad news monthnot really neat way start column heres bad news spite lobbying am sorry say 1987 venue National Championships will Battle Creek AHEEE situation Muskogee OK has better sites offer have place Battle Creek offer back burner until another time Its dead waiting opportunity good news sites Indoor Outdoor local have tentatively ap proved future opportunity Armory Chicago Bong WI first District Conference Compuserve last evening will regular date month make note first Wednesday month 10 pm Eastern handful us Seveners AMA President few outsiders conversation effective have already favorable comment today E-mail Make date least club members going cover too much May Council Meeting hope F3B Fiasco has now terminated Whata lot time money wasted District 10s interests have severely restricted through representatives actions Let us use learning experience push AMAs future positive item District 10 formation Flying Field Seminars going hold tied District Meeting Grand Rapids fall Another will early Winter Min nesota Area Keep watching column final Team Selection Trials F3B going held Minnesota fall Bob Sealy heading up effort will need help please contact him will right see top national F3B fliers action Ill see well very long after trials will prestigious MARCS Sailplane Symposium have heard promised attendance big wheels glider world stick memory bank too have getting panic calls AMA Radio Transmitter Specifica tions Cool guys cast cement simply parameters Fre quency Committee using check state transmitters use work has very interesting see much calibrated gear needed tests simpler check dif ficult accurate Frequency Counter good stability its master timer 10 parts/million drift per year 720 Hz nearly tolerance set AMA finally found super stable calibration sourcefor $350 now have new Spectrum Analyzer receiver field use perfect way troubleshoot interference Watch safety officer club should make certain have models marked per rule book covers insurance needs wary anyone having AMA insurance rather Own Really check flying keep within guidelines AMA rules insurance have have Next year going problem going have dues increase $4 unavoidable Send photos ofyourSafety Guy action column AVP Boyd Bowdish Hello lam Boyd Bowdish Assistant VP Minneapolis month its pleas ure talk about west side District 7 Spring came late year cou pled year record high snowfall means high water Minnesota Grassfield RC Twin City RC both found flying fields flooded Hydrologists said water highest seven years waited waters re cede clubs put Buifders Shows annual spring thing Minnesota Association Aeromod eling Clubs has published its first Event Calendar 72 events listed Min nesota neighboring State club does have copy would like write Ill see get association got off strong start thanks capable volunteers looks like will aGo Mall Shows have active year Fergus Falls Faribault Monticello Minne apolis noteAlexandria spon sored Granite City RCused static display sanctioned contest prizes third place eight categories merchandise contestants intend make show annual event hobby stores manufacturers par ticipating Bob Paulson Aviation/Aerospace Education Council Michigan asks pass K-9 Teachers Program Come Fly specially set up exploring aviation through aviation/aero space concepts Contact Capital City Airport Lansing Ml 48906 have started program clear buildings mortgage involves member soliciting $5 somewhere would like see payoff happen feel very uncomfortable eathering cash non-modeler sent contribution Its up what building paid off its less expense us largest group AMA mem bers non-AMA function last evening Marie Adamisin became Mrs Peter Bergstrum adopted family Adamis ins set up wonderful day Photos next month districts Lady birds District Roundup Warren Nash UFO passes warn ing about big props got loose smacked hole van S Ames Sundancers continuing CL meetat SIGs field June S StPaul RCC really doing great thing beginnersrunning ground school before regular meet ings s print out transmitter frequency use among members MlSSincludesthoseforSnifferso Verynice graphics newsletters prize goes River City RC News@ Pontiac has afield swap meet fun-fly thats different Dont forget AMA number model S thought water field Twin City guys have five feet Thats lot cleanup 0 Useful tip forfrequency scanner passed Rick Olney Use second harmonic received scan ners 0 shall miss colorful Iowa City Aerohawks Newsletter Russ Peterson moving Tuscaloosa tough job follow Romeo again Hot Dog Demo Safety tip Wright Flyer keep transmitter clean S Granite City suffers Hungry Trees S Finally congrats MARCS 25th birthday Keep Battle Creek Warm August 1986 107 midwests flying dentist Joe Cohen wondering get rpms next heat Ken Hulik starter 0500 finals 0midget record holder tool Flying demonstration Maywooo en vironmental perk Sheboygan Wi 1985 Couldnt fly because high winds Photo Dan Rath Arkansas C Louisiana S New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie BalI 1636 Hinton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Try look bright side crash model airplane simply Gods way putting end really bad flight ugly subject crashing Id like call attention quote Joel Joni Sheldon edit Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons warn us crash causes dirt poisoning its worst form give bit thanks maker sense humor helps us recover crashes found proud very wise state ment Baxter Field Flying Club news letter Oklahoma City area dont know edited newsletter Charles Hodson club president can profit following quote am convinced destined largest active club state Oklahoma will happen because attitudes friendliness com passion diversified interests will ingness help others last least support Club its rules regulations comes greater responsibility must live breathe safety must make caring careful watchwords Always remember bring airplane field have custody potentially lethal machine wholly responsi ble sure machine equipment worthy responsibility entirely up club AMA should copy Blessed relief sloppy builder Bring messiest model Nats Lake Charles August 2 enter official AMA Eyesore Event figure guy needs encouragement can offer will taking donations go official award So far have collected $185 Bring donation modeling materials tools cash Nats poor devil dont forget last two days 50th Anniversary Nats will just fun thinking about Lake Charles Nats dont forget food wonderful Lake Charles people friendliest anywhere ever have Nats alligators have limited sense humor Also please know need economize Nats very reasonable housing will available thru AMA McNeese Univer sity dormitories Ive stayed will vouch As new kind fun aeromodeling might enjoy putting few days work ing Lake Charles Nats know owe modeling some personal Thanks missed June first District 8 meeting would like volunteer some time helping 50th Anniversary Nats birthday party please contact AMA headquarters Write call Nats Manager Vince Mankowski assistant Mrs Lou Ward fine folks Address AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 phone 703 4350750 Remember everyone can boast helped Nats mentioned District 8 meeting Fretz Recreation Center Dallas Im sure members Richardson Radio Control Club no problem finding because regular meeting place David Pierce editor clubs Dawn Patrol newsletter mentions April issue club members will bring laminating machine club meeting can laminate AMA cards display Lake Lavon flying field have another suggestion AMA model fliers Have photocopy made AMA card front back fasten permanently flying box will always wherever fly question ever came up right fly insurance coverage informa tion would right Make club project might sometime very important Considering idea photocopying AMA card make copy cards carry such drivers license credit cards forth copied sheet filed home office sure might come handy case loss theft billfold Good free advice J C breakfast morning overheard young fellow exclaim Gosh just found gray hair baldheaded fellow next table excitedly said Can have youd better laugh little jokes will demand traded Some other districts need laugh often hear someone say Control Line flying dead Dont believe Sure some manufacturers dropping Control Line kits because greedy computers tell can make money RC kits must salute SIG Manufacturing Co having complete selection Control Line kits sort CL flying kid-beginner sophisticated aerobatic stunt flier also carry accessory items further attest CL alive well have about twenty different fuel tanks eight ten different bellcranks forth No sir Control Line aint dead ideal place kid start can pay himself out grass-cutting money want further evidence write Windy Urtnowski copy Pro Stunt News wild crazy newsletter full fun information real spirit may feel moved join PAMPA Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Association Write Windy Urtnowski 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry Nj 07643 Long Live CL talktoaControl Lineflierand says What frequency problems RCers great step forward being taken am proud have part hope publisher Carl Wheeley can re produce artwork am sending tags will soon appear transmitters applied factory proper legal use particular radio Thanks Frequency Committee RC manufacturers few us hobby dealers have pursued problem just ran across some profound informa tion feel should share Didja know typewriter invented Christopher Sholes Please appreciate fact Chris Sholes article would longhand probably unreadable other articles magazine might well worse wild chance dont like arti cles blame Chris Sholes making readable also people Model Aviation see fit correct colorful language enjoy writ ing entirely credit Chris Sholes furnished tool Remembering back bit learned fly instructor said Push forward stick houses get bigger Pull back get smaller Keep pulling back houses get big again Simple Im sure prayers will go out couple AMA shakers movers Dan Pruss putting same fight battling cancer has used promoting RC soaring over years out-of-the-past leaders AMA Fel low Maurice Teter back home recovering stroke God bless both Gotta land refuel EC MeetingCont pg 106 current end product membership card up front suggested panel con sultants assigned Headquarters help work out details putting better renewal data-keeping system place President appointed Dave Peltz Jim Sears Dave Brown meeting adjourned Noon 108 Model Aviation 72 MHz MODEL AIRCRAFT USESURFACE USE ONLY 75 MHz USEMOOEL AIRCRAFT USE ONLYFET0N AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Lolorato 0 Kansas 0 Neltraska 0 North Dakota flkn~ IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Geoe Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurofa CO 80015 Russ Miller 960 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketta 5168 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 67103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Two significant meetings have occurred since last column ClAM Commit tee International Aeromodeling meet ing took place April 24th 25th FAI offices Paris eleven other subcommittee members participated plenary meeting deals FAI activities will ClAM reports forthcoming issues Model Aviation take time read over number people pour lot time energy dedicated effort bettering mod eling activities over world work eventually filters down benefits modelerscompetition sport fliers alike informed Read reports second meeting followed weekend May 3rd 4th AMA Executive Council AMA head quarters Reston VA hope will also watch details meeting through pages Model Aviation aware pro fessional career administrator public schools elementary school level Its extremely rewarding career especially think impact have developing young minds lives future adultsboth followers leaders As result am acutely tuned ideas activities involve young people because lifelong model ing interest especially fun combine educational modeling activities go hand-in-hand development logical thinkingand problem solving well development aesthetic qualities life sorely needed wellrounded well-developed mind body have shared thought column Recently Micheline Madi son AMA headquarters copied article came out recent FAI bulletin deals just type activityan aeronautical modeling theme Young Artists Contest Ill paraphrase article slant toward AMA involvement Goal make children country familiar aeronautics astro nautics modeling well full scale Subjects Flyingideas follow aircraft among clouds air show display may have visited flying aerobatic airplane hot air balloons aloft first flight model airplane famous pioneer flight history famous flights recent times etc Personal experiences well imagination may play part development creation art work Organization The AMA together chartered clubs and/or interested indivi dual AMA members AMA district Note order obtain wide participation clubs individuals may wish obtain assistance education leaders teach ers art assure quality student work make contest success Age classifications Three four age categoriesrange determinedSug gest 5 thru 8 years II 9 thru 12 years III 13 thru 15 IV 16 thru 19 Format materials Determine stand ard sizes art work well standards watercolor acrylic oil pens pencils etc Accompanying work shall name age address artist name address school attended name subject art work statement sponsoring club individual attesting authenticity artists work Closing date determined work submitted Selection winners Work sent AMA would form jury selection winners Winners awarded appropriate awards appropriate time place trip AMA headquarters Nats Executive Council meetingother ideas Carl Wheeley might interested winning works magazine cover Well theres brief outline idea think has merit possibilities idea needs refinement have barked up wrong tree Dont call Write comments pro con lets see will fly Oh yeah youd like volunteer assist idea let known too Another topic Modelers inventive lot Most excellent problem solvers during construction model AMA Hall Fame.. now 1 7th year AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Listed have inducted during past 16 years 1979 through 1985 Meanwhile Hall Fame Selection Committee composed past AMA Presidents process selecting 1986 membersthey will announced later year Candidates nominated AMA members takes request AMA 1969 Walt Billett Willis Brown Carl Goldberg Walt Good Charles Grant Jim Walker Frank Zaic 1970 Dick Korda Al Lewis Bill Winter 1972 Howard McEntee 1973 0 C Randall 1974 W L Bill Brown W R Enyart Irwin Polk Nat Polk Sal Taibi 1975 Harold W John Alden Jim Kirkland Irwin G Ohlsson Walt Schroder C 0 Wright 1976 Harold DeBolt good deal ofindividualism shows up finished product Often indi vidualism technical nature improvement original kit plan recognize outstanding technical achieve ment award AMA called Academy Technical Award Article II AMA bylaws encourages study discussion scientific prob lems model aviation field end following award criteria apply Consideration will given limited items processes 1 im prove performance present equip ment 2 represent equipment per f&ms new tasks 3 tends make easier tasks now required building flying 4 encourage safety sound suppression Consideration item process will based present need effectiveness innovative quality possibility future development applications know modeler has some thing special going meets above criteria nominate him/her Academy Technical Award year will award given deadline nomination form postmarked Sep tember year nomination Nomination forms available Bob Underwood Technical Director AMA headquarters Drop him note requesting form lets get some excellelnt ideas recognized another NATS future District IX about AVPs District IX whats brewing out Next month well have some reports pictures activities recently taken place around district HQ obtain Hall Fame applications form filled outwith background data person nomi nated resubmitted AMA HQ distribution once year Past Presidents Vote Typically five nominees accepted year two may deceased Hall Fame AMAs Whos Model Aviation have favorite per son nominate request application AMA HQ Frank Ehling Merrill Hamburg Chester Lanzo Henry Struck 1977 John Brodbeck Maynard Hill Bert Pond Pete Sotich Ken Willard 1978 Duke Fox Phil Kraft F T Packard Leon Shulman John Worth 1979 John Clemens Claude McCullough L Glen Sigafoose Matty Sullivan Bill Wisniewski 1980 Sid Axeirod Kenneth Held E J Lorenz Fred Megow Ben Shereshaw 1981 Mel Anderson Lou Andrews Leroy Cox Edward Lidgard Bob Palmer 1982 William Atwood Dale Kim Joseph Ott Edward L Rockwood Wally Simmers Stephen Calhoun Smith 1983 Maxwell B Bassett Clarence F Lee Joseph Lucas Dick McCoy Lee Renaud 1984 George Aldrich Myrtle Coad George Perryman Granger Williams Lawrence Williams 1985 Walter Caddell Owen Kam pen Frank Nekimken Richard Sarpolus Joseph Stanzel Victor Stanzel August1986 109 Arizona C California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E TurneyAve ScottsdaleAZ85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 May Council meeting Voted against dues increase because didnt incorporate two changes suggested wanted no dues increase senior citizens wanted eliminate free memberships AMA officers two sides story Pre sidents column contains Version hearing held Executive Session Since hes seen fit openly give side youre also entitled time think F3B issue behind us Mr Grigg fires off another can non shot anyone responds theyre accused perpetuating issue Im sure hell now claim after reading Council never heard other side Mr Griggs another person involved Mr Grigg conven iently neglected mention Jerry Krainock invited other Council meeting nor allowed state case magazine asked AMAto allowed both Long ago Mr Griggturned issue intoa vendetta Mr Griggs vendetta against Krainock started 1984 Nats both took him task about unkept promises still continues today Lets look illegal radio issue liability insurance precarious days equipment legality highly important issue defendants aided Mr Grigg others convinced Council FCC incapable stating what legal what isnt As preposterously claimed FCC people dont know what talk ing about cant get consistent answers written FCC rules available thats impossible believe espe cially since no saw fit get official ruling FCC requested convinced Council its legal use radios type accepted dont have have law degree understand following quote FCC rules thedefendants themselves provided 95209 RC Rule 9 What equipment may use RC station RC station may transmit 1 An FCC type accepted type approved RC transmitter Type accepted means FCC has determined certain radio equip ment capable meeting recommended standards operation Sections 2 & 3 discuss 27MHz equipment FCC goes b may examine list type accepted trans mitters FCC field office could interpreted saying its legal use non type accepted type approved radios RC under circum stances radios question used AMA events during period 9/84 through 12/85 type accept ed FCC until 1/26/86 defendants insist its illegal sell unapproved radios Im lawyer can read plain English What else went hearing After gave short opening statement dealing charges front us defendants started verbal barrage character motivations everything else about except perhaps mothers maiden name strongly objected AMA President did little nothing stop per sisted groundless character assassina tion deliberate tactic succeeded doing just what intended diverting attention own charges sway ing Council totally against everything say AMA Presidents full back ing hearing just have since very beginning opinion part vendetta defendants made lot false statements false accusations offering substantiation proof kind Some 1 said properly imported registered radios FCC showed no papers prove 2 said FCC says its right use non-type accepted equipment USA offered no proof 3 About letters four other AMA members accused Messrs Schrameck Neu cheating said quote looks took Mr Peltz longer hour write three letters fliers complained offered no proof false allegation wrote letters 4 continue vindictive barrage accused deliberate lyand improperly turning atransmitterat contestentirely offering proof whatsoever blatant lie part attack really got absurd gall attack motivation said went after quote personal gain vendetta What did have gain Nothing spent hours time hundreds dollars own money no desire way ever recover also absurdly claimed went after because wanted F3B Team Man agers slot free trip Australia totally deny never running post official Council minutes show time team manager selected couldnt go Australia because part vendetta Mr Grigg directed HQ let go Months later Council voted unani mously overturn Mr Griggs improper act No nothing gain nor am litigious others President con veniently failed mention threatened sue just has numer ous other occasions Ive never threatened legal action Mr Griggs style No motivation wasnt personal gain vendetta motivation 100% job AMA tookvery seriously 1984 began RC Soaring Contest Board have to find real motivation read AMAs Bylaws clearly state AMA Contest Board shall charged drafting rational model competition record rules en forcement same etc Rules enforcement still always will sole motivation opinion Council has now gone record 10-0 condoning breaking AMA rules particularly concerned complying very clearly written FCC regulation incredible entire Executive Council swallowed defendants unsupported garbage did hook line sinker opinion others Mr Grigg huge ego trip am way Im person Council guts stand up him As can clearly see am Mr Griggs anyone elses rubber stamp vote Coun cil cannot bought swayed offers committee chairmanships free overseas trips anything else can state honesty now nor have ever intentions future employment AMA would willing swear under oath Can Mr Grigg make same statement Will type integrity minority AMA Mr Grigg allies will thing possible attempt discredit will take steps try get off Council can find way ran AMA office purely apply skills knowledge towards improving AMA AMA needs change leadership Ive got guts say will others Council secretly share opinion come out closet will support Mr Grigg quest re-election should noted have no desire AMA Presidential job myself nor have ever nor will ever closing remarks Mr Grigg self servingly gives tale problem would have happened AMAs protest procedures followed agree 100% what Mr Grigg failed mention proper protest sub mitted totally ignored have pro vided written proof himself person didnt follow very same protest appeal procedures Now lets get back current AMA mat ters like finding ways stop rapidlygrowing loss flying sites 110 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possiblity models being vicinity full-scale air craft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dan gerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities Alaska o C Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McColiough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4080 Fourth Ave N Great Felix MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaborg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klamath Faux OR 97801 Chick Young 11201 128th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 18439 SE Ilaig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 information computer nuts modems access Compu Serv can send messages 760672422 havent tried Model Net yet weekly conference Friday nights about modeling Just typeGo Mod elNet prompt suppose might well hear bad news well elsewhere last council meeting budget finalized faced deficit year Since insurance situation going get better looks like way balance books have dues crease talked about District meeting Corvallis seemed agree few bucks year will overburden actual increase slated until 1987 renewals go out will essentially $4 increase Open categories will undoubtedly read about some problems exist because things going another district see can talk about Since family magazine cant adequately express myself column will mostly pictures month troops because VP came down dose killer flu just wrong time Will try get back track next month no wild promises stuff bad news first think youre goingto die youre afraid wont sym pathy As read AMA moving its fiftieth anniversary will party lot end regular Nats events Lake Charles hope will able make party will will looking forward greeting can Bring plane fly 50th Al Alman asked remind Puget Sound ROCs 4th Annual Big-Bird Bash Yelm WA July 19-20 Because noise problems picky neighbors small 2-stroke engines allowed Write Al complete info too far VeIm home Mount Rainier RC Society famed Puyallup EXPO equally-famous Hog Hollar BBQ & Fun Fly latter will happen 9th & 10th August Should lot fun ribs delicious OMAS club will have annual show late August probably 23rd & 24th Check schedule list nice place fly see some very nice aircraft first picture appropriate since first anniversary opening new Boeing HAWKS field Auburn WA July 1 1985 HAWKS members several Boeing dignitaries present Al Watson put first official flight cleanly cut ribbon see stretched across flight path things considered incredible photo Al didnt say wizard took same time Al didnt say passes took Knowing Al probably just Since Al frequency person Seattle area member AMA Frequency Committee note new field less mile another existing flying fieldthat RAMS two clubs struck agreement upon division frequencies inter-club use fields prime example modelers can work together good hobby mutual benefit Happy anniversary HAWKS RAMS Puyallup EXPO through lens Bob Balch have following pic tures First Shark 45 byJoe Dill Shark UC stunt ship fine example business end old dear friend Erv Solbergs large creation called think das Blu Macks Somewhere elevator remember written something like Kussa Meine Ende al though wouldnt claim spelling right should note expression face pilot Deadly serious might say Erv outdid himself very nicely done original seaplane course two requisites dear heart Paul Weston would really like see fly A-12 Shrike Bill Asher fine scratch-built effort should able see well detailed can make out picture lays out lot military history right twin tails P-38 WWII left F-is Oulte contrast Now plane middle back ground last picture too WWI ls workhorses Douglas Dauntless wasnt served us well done byJerry ODell won big seen trophies Best Show 1st Mi SO Scale example Certainly fine example scale-builders art middle foreground have Pow erhouse D Johnson two Quakers Mark Ewert Walla Walla upper left Joel Fengers Ponnier can seen under Quakers have large small super Peanut Zero Mike Carner equally well done very much larger Schweizer 1-30 Marley Mayers August1986 111 uo rememoer oo mis nave run o note hope see out having fun fine days Happy Flying JUN IO FLIGHT Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Silver Basics Continued Structural Strength Only Needed month will discuss second rule keep model light five lightness rules form first three Silver Basics basics make model airplane fly well five 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts details discussed last month 2 have strength structure needed 3 select wood proper grain 4 use glue spar ingly 5 keep covering light apply little dope possible Strength usually means weight weight does automatically mean strength use heavier piece balsa increase strength use larger piece balsa also increase strength way increase strengththrough proper selection wood grain important will discuss separately next five rules light weight installment series will keep discussion primarily places model willing use heavier wood order increase strength goal conserve strength weight using absolutely needed flying model undergoes stress being handled flying land ing Separate techniques strengthening must used counter need have mind evaluating design proper weight strength distribution stress load comes tightly wound motor stress compres sion trying pull front model back rear hook same time wound motor also tries twist fuselage motor stick After launch model wing undergoes flying stress As wing creates lift wingtips will tend flex upwards model lands crashes severely high stress will placed points contact handle model pick up wind areas engaged subject being crushed accidentally clumsy foregoing problems can easily overcome simply making model much stronger necessary ever will have model much too heavy its duration will prove unsatisfac tory has compromise tradeoff between strength weight weakness lightweight orderto achieve longest duration still having model holds together Heavy models dont always last longer have fly faster rubber stay air hit lot damage can done heavy model lightweight model approach proper weight strength distribution take heavy model design calculate can made weaker lighter causing problems other approach picture models design weakest flimsiest construction possible beef up areas undergo severe stress use both approaches second byfar successful really keeping weight down As beginner course yet designing construction models know parts must strong can weak will automa tically favor such construction build better models learn must know what trying achieve Before look areas model require strength lets make couple important observations im portant thing about balsa wood varies considerably weight measured pounds per cubic foot Balsa wood can weigh little four pounds less per cubic foot much 20 pounds two ways select stronger heavier piece wood par ticular purpose 1 increasing size 2 increasing density both cases weight increased simple important point remember decide double size strip wood 1/16 inch square 1/8 inch square dont increase its weight two will double its dimensions will quadruple its weight providing course cubic weight density two pieces same Sometimes can make much stronger motor stick same weight instance smaller dimensioned piece harder higher den sity heavier wood largerdimensioned softer lower density lighter piece Okay now lets look places model need strength motor stick just mentioned possibly important has strong enough withstand compression rubber motor stiff enough resist twisting bowing same time must support wing stabilizer landing gear fuselage model strength has four longerons spacers uprights crosspieces dont take strain should lighter smaller dimensioned fuselage model however first crosspiece nose takes beating landing crashes should bigger tougher heavier same thing goes crosspieces rear peg located also good fill area around nose lightweight balsa sheet add rigidity withstand crashes handling crosspieces under leading trailing edges wing should stronger too should add small gussets landing gear attached wing attached body center wing launch model weight model except wing concentrated center wing Thats lift tries flex tips upwards need strength wing center tips resist flexing construction wingtips just heavy strong center wasting weight Part weight heavy tips could go reinforcing center result would stronger wing same weight Wing construction should have stiff heavier leading trailing edge spars take strain lightweight ribs take no strain Ideally spars should tapered instance 1/8 inch square center tapered down 1/16 inch square tips results spar weighs much constant 3/32 inch square spar vastly stronger would better spar 1/8 inch square way center tip Yes know such spars yet beginners beginners must learn what aims should Dont wings weaker tips break quickly tumble along ground wind Yes sometimes tips break can easily repaired meantime have lightweight model airplane flies tail fin stabilizer should always built light possible tail bears next no strain Strength can improved tapered spar wing Outlines should small-dimensioned strip soaked warm water wrapped shaped around template Again little difficult eventually will have learn procedure important keep tail light kind model especiaUy flying Scale models Remember flying Scale model no heavy engine nose full-size airplane model nibber motor stretches back toward tail shifting balance point rearward reason flying Scale models difficult get fly shouldnt tried first beginner} Try experiment help emphasize importance phenomenon Take 15 inch strip 1/8 inch square balsa Using felt-tipped pen make mark five inches end front mark repre sents correct balance point flying Scale models fuselage Using finger under mark try balance Naturally longer end tail goes down theres twice much wood rear mark front Tape adime very tip end long end tail dime represents weight tail surfaces Okay now tape dimes front end make balance Surprised propeller motor details arent heavy enough will have add clay useless clay nose make model balance properly Please dont try get such model fly balance point too far aft Add clay nose put balance point belongs next time build tail lighter So make tail light saving right wont have add useless weight up front bigger weight saving ***Fly Light*** g Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 11 2 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/08
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin jr Corrections In earlier article error made formulas square root symbol missing does make little bit difference tries solve equation formula should read V /1Z7 also some confusion regardstotheformulafor speed sound am familiar working factor terms Mach number formula given expres sion speed sound miles per hour wish have Knots change constant have S eed Sound equal 2904T ipeiatue Fahrenheit Remember T 9 plus am bient speed sound air 68 degrees Fahrenheit 1126 feet per second increases 01 per cent per degree Fahrenheit probably does very little clear things Ill avoid numbers much possible future Public Relations anyone talks about sound problems seems after fact group flying some time particular location before becoming recipient complaint Un fortunately going find out sound disturbances vehicle through some individuals wish have activity removed may fact com peting other activities area aeromodeling will likely gets boot really quite simple figure What percentage modelers local com munity compared soft ball players motorcycle riders Lawn mowers Neigh bors noisy mufflers car What activities acceptable necessary community Think moment arrive conclusion aeromodeling might some distance down list recog nized community activities get some idea challenge faces must accept fact next person build near flying site may say Gotcha What alternative Are alternatives bet answer active public relations program club first step iiu d member can outstanding job communicating people presently looking new flying site first step should take spend whatever time needed visit talk individual within hearing site within visible range well Explain detail activity about introduce area Bring models show what intend operate Explain control functions operation radio equipment Tell about organiza tion belong Explain insur ance coverage have educa tional recreational properties aero modeling Tell about famous people have involved model aviation down years Relate full scale aircraft programs modeling much what see television movies accomplished models other words sell aeromodeling Succeeding steps mean invitationsforthemtocomeout site can really get involved Just think possibilities big thing let neighbors get away Talk often needed get side Now get started operate field just might have some excellent support instead writ request ing close up shop worth trouble badly want flying site Now successfully operating field can relax believe should understand just might have lost yourlastflying site Whether have just obtained new site have present site years PR work never ends need contin uously alert Talk neighbors often invite out activities Try get involved sport some manner Continuing attempts reduce level sound generated activity extremely important whether located fairly popu lated area remote location As has said times mat ters notyou will find thatthe odds eventually can expect problems goingto bea continuous effortto keep what have acquired clubs get Continued page 96 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxhury MAAVP-ll Ray Juschkus NY VP Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL arrived after agenda item IV VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA NationalAeronauticAssocia tion Present Academys staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Director Geoff Styles PR Director Bob Underwood Tech nical Director Vince Mankowski NATS Executive Director Carol Merfeld Mem bership Director Michael Woodfolk Assis tant Membership Director Bill Read com puter programmer Bob Vojslavek Admini strative Services Director Lou Ward PR Secretary Guests former District IV VP Chuck ForemanJim Proctor computer consultant Mr & Mrs Jay Gerber Barbara Krafft Keith Finkenbiner Steve Neu Rick Schrameck copy official minutes may obtained request AMA HQ avail able approximately August 15 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meetingAugust 1 1986 regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 830 am Presi dent chaired meeting Continued page 98 Wanted Professional video producer/ director modeling experience production AMA films/videos Contact preferably writing John Worth AMA Headquarters AMA HO sERvicEs STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nats General Manager vince MankowakiS Special Services Director cad MaroneyS Membership Director carol Merfeld 0 Special EventS Dimctor Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Director Geoff Slyles S Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director carl R Wheeley S General Counsel Jeremiah courtney August1986 95 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound t ModelSynopsis Executive AeronauticsCouncil Meeting MAY 3-4 1986 AMAs Executive council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive council Sound Cont pg 95 trouble ask assistance AMA Unfortunately often too late call assistance YourAMA can provide some guidelines both PR work sound ultimately burden will placed shoulders loca tion will encounter problems may unique site As result necessarily cut dried solutions have examples excellence PR pass findings methods either writer Geoff Styles head quarters Trade Show Activities traveled Toledo annual trade show order talk manufacturers vendors en gines sound suppression equipment could find time two days always problem getting indi viduals length time because affairs exhibitor means selling his/her product Notwithstanding feel although unable contact sampled representative cross section Further contact will done through mails desire help problem understand ing problem Are manu facturers doing anything present try lower sound level engines manufacturers have thing works help resolve problems part manufacturers recognize aeromodelers have problem sound levels some engine pipe marke ters see problems can comprehend have hiding correlation between requests speci fic products sound problem proba bly does exist pipe manufacturer having business directed mostly Pattern fliers does necessarily exhibit great deal concern Sunday flier engine manufacturer will likely devote energies developing unit can win competition bring greatest advertising value future articles some advancements being made will highlighted impor tant channel improvements sound suppression can passed user such develop ment readily available Magic Muffler add Magic-Mute Condor Hobbies have series dBA readings various engines did hear plane fly installed can say Schnuerled 40s go really quiet photograph shows muffler installed plane flown Bill Hershberger Northern Virginia RC Club member AMAs Frequency Committee people Condor interested further devel opment along lines hope get some readings can use Tim Miller SEMCO line also working get line quiet pipes K B has new 20 engine market has muf fler advertised unusually quiet As writing have seen nor access anydB readings Bill Wisniewski K & B tells engine quiet developments pan out will pro gress made As wrote earlier article essential manufacturers help 100 0 LU LU 0 -J LU LU -J 0 z 0 cn Ownership always some concern relative publication informa tion/data publication Individuals come up ideas patented copyrighted require protection understood anything published ModelAviation nature property originator means infor mation/data may used express written permission originator Continued page 100 90-_* 80 70 0-A 40---1 30-1 20-10020 18 IA 0 0 0 x 0 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Must LEFT line 102-105 dBA x Dx RPM Tip Speed inhec 60 / / r5 1 / 7 / 2 7 / / /7 7 9 /7 / z p10 11 - 13 15 17 19 21 - 4 01 3 5 6 7 8 910 96 Model Aviation TIP SPEED inches/sec x 1000 SOUND LEVELS FOR 2-BLADED MODEL AIRPLANE PROPELLERS Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 End Problem Forwell overayearandahalfwehavehad problem within F3B soaring circle problem resulted VP District 10 David Peltz filing charges against four peo ple people Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Keith Finkenbiner Casey Goeller charged lying cheating least occasion using illegal trans mitters several occasions During hearings charges interested parties given op portunity present views commencing Mr Peltz continuing Messrs Finkenbiner Schrameck Neu should noted Mr Goeller unable attend person mailed us response charges Following ini tial statement period four given time question others regarding statements made Subsequent exchange members Execu tive Council allowed time question parties involved end vote taken Executive Council less Mr Peltz rep resented accusing parties Mr Brown felt rather deeply volved earlier F3B situation myself similar reasons vote 10 0 support charges brought against gentlemen importantthought gained discussion debate involved action contestants need frequently avail themselves protest procedures published rule book approach used above instance problem could have avoided least accused might have opportunity resolve dispute long ago strongly urge anyone feels has wronged during sanctioned meet utilize protest sys tem gentlemanly manner disagree result protest event level avail yourself appeal procedures take action thru protest route disservice yourself fellow entrants Bad News Is. Executive Council spent consider able time deliberating budget 1986 no matter what tried to tighten reins still came out deficit situation insurance crisis being disastrous item contend Looking next year see worse situation arising spite efforts Washington DC such Gramm-Rudman bill intending reduce Federal deficit pay rates people metroplex remain high continue climb has direct influence AMA budget specifically area pay schedules must maintain below area averages deeply involved attempting some cost cutting insurance areas Investigation has begun feasibility creating own captive insurance sourceperhaps country perhaps offshore loca tion become successful effort future insurance situation will improve future also see possibility several modeling ganizations other countries joining us ventureperhaps five six other countries distant future looks bright present looks dim Did say dim Perhaps bleak would better word bleakness comes factthat just no way within fiscal sense can avoid dues increase financial committee headed Dave Brown reviewed avenue staving off increase consider Dave have extremely good financial sense about himafter has taken very small part hobby turned expanding thriving busi ness did want take action None us did business point view no choice increase will nominal can perspective about paying $2 $4 per year now pay amount increase depends whether pay dues early Another Cost Cutting AMA officer has telephone credit card make needed callsgenerally tended used within district AMA headquarters essential Makes sense communication thread allows us better serve districts Still elected VPs runs up bill over $1200 first four months year have find ways put brakes Executive Council did take steps preclude continuance high-rate practices Plus Side disconcerting incidents candidate running AMA office have campaign speech published time voters have already cast ballots No have set up procedure whereby candidates campaign statement must received later closing date acceptance letters will enable Model Aviation publish cam paign statements issue reaches membership around end Sep tember first part October coincident mailing membership re newal statements voting ballots Finally Heavyweights council addressed subject models exceeding safety code weight limit effect might have owed fly AMA sanctioned meet though within time frame sanctioned activities present know meets allow models flown afterthe end events break period during actual events Normally allowed flier can show insurance coverage what does insurance cover Does name host club Does name property owners Does name AMA Most likely answer ques tions no Therefore such practice con tinues appears AMA mentioned above wide open possible non-insured legal battle event accident Executive Council voted unanimous ly issue sanction meet known expected overweight models will permitted fly Further such type model flown meet has sanctioned sanction entire event automatically null void instant means such models cannot flown same site sanctioned meet entire 24-hour period days event Great Loss Bill Mathews VP District 5 has unfortunate need resign position VP effective May 10 Bills workload has late steady rise requiring him work 12 14 hour days past months attorney working legal offices Birmingham AL due recent loss some associates other business considerations no longer ableto keep upwithhisAMAactivitiesashe feels should done Bill has levelheaded individuals council recollection has devoted AMA duties always watchdog over items cause increase budget fair deliberations will sorely missed Still has agreed remain member Bylaws Committee Long-Range Planning Committee com mittees has chairman quite longtime pleased will able spend time enough continue assisting efforts goodbye just long Bill Election Time Again AMA holds some kind election officers year Last year VPs even-numbered districts up elec tion year VPs districts 1 5 9 up election office President year find considerably fewer vote have right So vote year take pride being part system elected officers next three years fail vote com plain about what goes within policy making body Academy officer running reelection new candi date needs yourvotesothatthewinnerwill know has support majority voters just majority few voted Most important have send membership renewal voting ballot same time send both early August 1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Bill Zimmer AMA AVP Varna IL writes looks like same old thing again Too free AMA memberships given out Contest Directors people crab about what CD does days contest aware what does beforehand preparation afterward reporting results AMA headquarters want cut cost raise sanction fees Raise $10 $25 some thing Lets penalize CDs put long hours get few goingfor cheap membership agree Bill think better leave system alone Its work ed OK 50 years Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writes renewed dues February mag shouldnt take three months name get back computer want mag OK Dennis dont get upset officials print certain number mags month match paid subscrip tions Tell mags have coming since paid Ill see what can Try keep quiet Richard Tabler Arlington MA writes ten dollars cash AMA mort gage Thanks Richard also received $5 check FF friend OW Culpepper Tullahoma TN others may coming Both due shine AMA Honor Roll mortgage retirement wait agreed AMA Council last week stop honor roll effort because gentleman Council fears overlap possible confusion Thank both very much money being warded John Worth am going cool Honor Roll plan now Larry Borden Fort Worth TX writes am against permanent Nats site Only 1% membership attend Nats 99% Too much expense few Bill Colish Harrison NY writes permanent Nats site Good idea will want live site East West middle US Paul Horanzy Yankee Flyers CT writes Nats should different places year give people big pay checks chance compete first time saw New England Have different locations year Summer almost Everybody out flying MeetApril David Higginbotham Claude Gurley Jack Camel Bir mingham RC Club playing little airplanes balmy Sunday afternoon Cont pg 95 Before taking up Agenda Presi dent Obtained Council approval pay Howard Crispins $150 deductible auto accident encountered during travel AMA business Distributed written report upon 1966 FAI-CIAM April Plenary meeting Invited NAA representative report status prestigious Collier Trophy Langworthy stated NAA currently attempting establish trust fund $250000 President accepted topic review during Budget agenda item Advised Joe Beshar written express strong exception parallel mortgage-reduction schemes might confuse membership negate mortgage-reduction efforts Noted letters re ceived against recent Council ac tion increase VP column space magazine summertime Michigan time go out fly Editor Dave Mc Donald sent picture Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Awards Banquet other day Dave Adams left outgoing president handing gavel new president Bill Elliott Good luck Bill best dont take seriously way important editor wrote other day asked fora list other editors district Currently think can help editors want cor respond others want list editors district write John Worth AMA headquarters write Birmingham will mail list Appointed Awards Criteria Review Committee consisting Jim Sears chairman Jim McNeilI Pete Waters Appointed Bob Underwood Carl Wheeley draft presentation nomi nating John Worth NAAs Elder Statesman Aviation Award Advised George Buso John Grigg should continue listed NAA AMAs official ClAM delegates FAI Reminded everyone individuals cannot conduct polls under AMA aus pices unless Council has given its approval Assigned George Buso new post FAI Team Selection Committees Coordinator similar longestablished contest boards coordina tor Approval Minutes AThe minutes February 8-9 1986 Executive Council meeting unani Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation AMA headquarters other day snapped shot foryou because thought would like see AMAs new computer paid million building money almost half again much forcomputers including ltsown aircondi tioned heat controlled emergency battery-operated pampered giant computer room So two beautiful women standing front three beautiful gentlemen computer room Well somebody has run joint Meet L-R Mike Mackenzie ComputerOperationsAssistant Zenda Stevens Claim Representative Carl Maroney head man overthe insurance business computer Akke Desoff Administrative Secretary Bill Read Computer Operator big fat expensive master computer being phased nowto replacethe outside rented computerservice Howarethings coming Slow sure should doing job next years membership EC Meeting Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Incomparable Toledo Weak Signals. name misnomer nothing weak about Toledo club puts annual model Expo Ohio attracts people model types over worldthe model show host club goes advance news media asks publicize event reason show could its present location accommodate general public attendeesthe building can barely contain model people come year annual Toledo show big event AMA year besides regular large booth sell memberships supplies promote AMA activities AMA sepa rate Air Show Team booth another ModelNetour new computer information networkand still another RC transmit ter testing addition AMA conducted several meetings connection Toledo show nature briefing AMAs RC Frequency Committee RC equipment manufacturers other inter ested parties concerning interference prob lems future needs other meeting AMA Air Show Team Advi EC Council Cont pg 98 mously approved amended bythe Coun cil meeting prior written amendments B minutes March 19 1986 telephone conference approved after amending Discussion telephone conference minutes produced motion thatthe Bylaws Committee directed draft specific procedures regarding voting telephone conferences approved 11 1 against Dist 7 II Executive Vice Presidents Report Regarding Model Aviations accounts receivable McNeiII reported satisfied way financial item advertising policy general being handled B Looking Officer Services bud get noted bills incurred use Council telephone credit cards Discussion produced motion set cap $600 peryearontelephone calls charged credit card system executive council business approved 11 1 against Dist 8 C McNeilI next reviewed subject Headquarters salaries advocating ap preciation salary needs Reston DC area Some AMAs department heads related difficulties obtaining retaining quality employees because low salaries AMA offers comparison local businesses government sory Committee concerning planning problems involved AMAs Air Show Team program involves promoting model aviation before general public groups AMA also 50th Anniversary party Toledo AMA members helped celebrate milestone year Incidentally another much bigger party will held Lake Charles LA August 2-3 weekend immediately following end Nats Toledo weekend big AMA topped off another great donation Weak Signals club $1800 raffle $765 go AMAs Building Fund $760 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund $275 sponsorship RC events 1986 Nats Toledo club therefore publicly say Thanks AMAs greatest chartered clubs 1986 Toledo Expo Raffle Winners . Mike Smith Cincinnati OH John Schell Gibsonberg OH McDaniel RC Inc Glen Dale MD Matt Mefferd Perrysburg OH Walter Pelzynski Milwaukee WI Ed Skro van Brookpark OH Clifford Rausin New port Beach CA Dan Weaver Greenville OH Willis McClain Racine PA John Deni son Royal Oak Ml G Shelkey Scottdale PA C McCune Fairview PA Joe Fife McMurray PA Edwin Hawk Shelby OH Ray Bryk Seven Hills OH H Boggs Keyport NJ Eugene Wald Cottage Grove MN C Reeves Columbus OH Carrie Newhouse Menominee MI George Ardwin Sabina OH Richard Sorrell Trenton OH Swartz Winnipeg Maniotba Canada John Solty siak Elmhurst IL William Raub Fanwood NJ Ron Geese Zanesville OH G Engle skirger Brookpark OH M Montesano Al liance OH Larry Wilson North Vernon IN D EVP presented study membership dues structure noted come conclusion can ought simplified/adjusted proposal later incorporated motion 4 minutes Ill Film Report Jay Gerber AMAs film producer bid Council farewell expressed personal sentiments con cerning 15 years working affiliation Academy As appreciation years dedication excellent film crea tions Academy President pre sented Mr Gerber AMA Fellowship Award IV Finance Committee Report Chairman Brown stated projected 1986 defi cit will diminish AMAs accumulated sur plus shows necessity provid ing adequate reserve especially face current future insurance fees Discussion resulted motion vote Nats Council meeting lieu free membership contest directors shall re ceive $10 voucher per day per meet up two days maximum three per year upon H Qs receipt contest reports Nats world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four days Vouchers nontransferable effective 1987 V Budget Worth noted 1986 bud get presented what needed operate Academy same level service past year After extensive review 1986 Nominating Deadline Change 1986 will electing AMA President Vice Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three-year terms begin ning 1986 procedures nomination published June 1986 issue Model Aviation page 103 nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior convening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter acceptance candidate must file atAMA HQ priorto meeting Since important change information should noted Because Nominating Committee scheduled meet Friday August 1 deadline nomination receipt AMA HQ close busi ness Thursday July 17 Candidates accept nomination must also provide statement publica tion Modef Aviation statement must accompany letter acceptance should provided separate sealed envelope consideration details motion made accept 1986 budget presented approved 11 1 against Dist 6 Another motion made based EVPs previous presentation addi tional information Finance Com mittee Chairman accept modifications dues structure 1987 motion passed 9 3 4789ED NAAEVP 3 against 61 011 Changes Membership Category1986 Jr-newsletter$1000 Sr-newsletter$1250 Spec Jr$ 25 Sub Jr$ 300 new member recruitment bonus$ 500 Op-2nd family member $1700 Op-Sr citizen$1800 Op-newsletter reg$2600 Op-newsletter early$2400 Op-Mag reg$3000 Op-Mag early$2800 VI Committee Reports 1987 eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate $1 800 $2000 $3000 $2800 $3400 $3200 A Safety McNeilI advised some AMA sanctioned contest officials tolerate fly ing model planes weighing 55 pounds clarify AMA cannot permit violations its Safety Code motion made approved unanimously AMA will knowingly issue AMA sanction event including demonstration flights) model weighing 55 pounds will flown also noted sanction could ap plied selectively parts event sanction applied eventasawhole beginning end start sanction days until end sanction days) B Special Interest Groups McCollough reported attempted ascer tain Electric CL Speed groups want SIG recognition received no response Continued page 100 August 1986 99 Sound Cont pg 96 case point muffler design printed last issue future will photographs details other items may manufacture manufac tured question relative using information/data per mission given article will necessary individually contact originator permission might wish have FAI Standards F3A Aerobatic Power Models recent ClAM meeting Paris new definition established measurement sound F3A models method will used upcoming Nationals sound checking Pattern flying flightwill checked establish penalties rather get better handle what problems Trying avoid full readings ground still getting higher settings air will defeat entire purpose exercise asking full cooperation everyone present new standard maximum noise level will 98 dB measured three meters center line model model placed ground flying site motor running full power measurement will taken 90 degrees flight path right hand side downwind model microphone will placed stand 30 centimeters above ground line motor No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise meas urement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero Note penaltywill apply Nats operation Further adopted second paragraph dealing sound second item reads follows conclusion flight judge will independently score model in-flight noise level indicating model too noisy average very quiet majority judges score model very quiet flight score will receive five point bonus score counting judge Though primarily clari fication safety anticipated proposals will encourage devel opment quieter power plants through stimulation competitive spirit As point above should understood theoretically 98 dB reading three meters same reading 105 dB meter previously used purpose moving out gain greater accuracy reading Prop Diameter RPM Three years ago Ed Izzo published chart giving relation ship between prop diameter rpm coming up prop tip speed sound levels reference line marked figure used FAI F3A can ignore concentrate other factors aim get down lowest dBA level can means getting prop tip speed low possible running maximum rpm prop/engine combination keep older copies Model Aviation might go back read Eds article July 1983 chart reprinted page 96 formation use working own particular situation Cont pg 99 C Nats Clemens reported Commit tee/HQ coordination 1986 event working well encouraging num ber early entries previously-targeted Indoor site uncertain 1987 Nats site could Muskogee Oklahoma D Sound Crispin reported Toledo Show solicited assistance model engine industry manufacturers heartened have encountered positive attitudes expressions co operation E Frequency Brown reported program transmitter verification tests administered Toledo confirmed suspi cions high percentage transmitters operate outside specifications F Bylaws Committee Mathews reported intends 1 finish up Standing Rules project 2 recommend details concerning Contest Boards/Council jurisdiction amendment 3 develop amendment elected officers shall offered employ ment AMA until certain number months after service has terminated 4 offer amendment concerning im peachment & removal officers G Redistricting Krafft reported presently collecting data yet ready presentation H Flying Site Acquisition Council concensus committee renamed Real Property Acquisition Committee President announced Hardy Broder sen has asked relieved chair duties Pete Waters has appointed replacement Waters reported taken close look objectives committee convinced real property acquisi tion something Academy should prepared achieve future stated Sl Groups will asked submit site layouts special site requirements activities I Election FAI Juries Free Flight request chair man Team Selection Committee asking waiver new FAI Jury requirements unanimously approved 1986 team selection finals Soaring 1986 F3B Finals Jury unanimously elected Ray Marvin Dick Crowley Bob Underwood Electric 1986 F3E Finals Jury elected Joe Beshar Bob Sliff Dwight Holley Mike Charles alternate Districts 10 9 opposed Pylon 1986 F3D Finals Jury unanimously elected Cliff Telford Bob Brown chairman Wayne Yeager V Action/F3B Contestants subject reviewed Executive Session re sulted following recorded synopsis vote taken previous meeting motion exclude several AMA members taking part future AMA events contestants specifically Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Casey Goeller Keith Finkenbiner accused deliber ately lying officials about legality RC equipment 10 voted no nobody voted yesthree council members did vote Grigg PeltzBrown Thus charges dismissed Special Item Upon reconvening Regu lar Session Geoff Styles addressed sembly recommendation AMA join American Tort Reform Association motion first years dues mem bership American Tort Reform Asso ciation approved PR budget passed 11 1 against Dist 5 VI PR Staff Expansion Worth reported demands upon PR Directors time particularly area flying sites creasingly requires presence outside office necessitating assistant carry department head away ED also asked Council consider addition secretary serve both motion passed approve half-year budget addition PR secretary 10 2 against 56 Another motion also passed approve half-year budget addi tion assistant PR department 8 4 against 35611 Vii F3B Representation FAI/CIAM agenda item deferred previous meeting until district 10 VP could attend ClAM Plenary meeting April Peltz reported contention US interests international competition being met questioned cost expediency sending large US corps representatives noted lack lobbying strategy questioned necessity special voting delegate objected the election new F3B Subcom mittee chairman Other council members tended ClAM meeting spoke pro con issues raised discussion did result change policy VIII Council Meeting Structure Presi dent observed since Council now uses agenda item form affords advance information sufficient acquaint voting members issue recommended motion amend previous procedure approved unani mously follows new words brackets create Special Rule Order whereby [non-published] agenda items [may] introduced discussed moved voted upon before Council meeting following its intro duction Exception may made [criti cal] agenda items [such safety legal issues] accepted majority voice vote attending members IX Council Members Committees Waters noted Executive Council considers issue important enough assign committee Coun cil member should included ensure timely reporting guidance concerning Council policies motion whenever possible committees appointed Council should include minimum council member passed unanimously X Vote CB/EC Jurisdiction following Continued page 102 100 Model Aviation EC Meeting Connecticut 0 Maine e Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gorold Browo PO Box 4384 Middlelown RI 02840 Bill Chondler PO Box 441 Orlond ME 04472 Drew Dovenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Londry 80 Mom St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06880 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Woy Marstous Mills MA 02648 Club month wrote three clubs several weeks ago information used received no answer sent out newsletter contained request club patches could photo graphed used received guess enough interest warrant continuing feature get informa tion will use it available Lou Andrews have talked Lou several times recently Maine Model Club Expo March 8 9 1986 Since Lou well-known long-time modeler would like provide some information about background started modeling 1923 father pattern maker seemed natural him use some redwood used making patterns has worked Sikorsky Aircraft CT 1938-1947 chief designer Paul K GuillowCo 1 948-1 963rformed own company AAMCO 1963 sold 1982 brother also sold model kits 1945 won Internats 1948 flying U-Control Trixter Invert Stunt Air craft won 1950-1951 Walker Trophy Barnstormer 1981 elected AMA Hall Fame Tech Model Aircrafters Barb attended April 5th flying session Tech Modal Aircrafters Du Pont Gym Cambridge MA group flies mod els first Saturday month Octo ber through May night Ray Harlan attempting seta record believe beat old time 7 mins 53 secs second several people flying models children cluded James Woolnough Brattleboro VT Ornithopter Wingbusters Spring Show-Off April 6 1986 Wingbusters Hanson MA held annual Spring Show-Off believe eighth several ControlLine aircraft display flight demonstra tions swap table refreshment table aircraft judged according four categories winners Profile Scale Ron Muise Havoc A-20 1st Ron Muise Widgeon 2nd Jim Zichella P-Si 3rdJack Patrolia Shoe String 4th Full Body Scale John Componeschi B-17 1st Sam Abdow P-47 2nd Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro 3rd Profile Sport Stunt Jack Patrolia Ringmaster 1st Dennis Cranger Magician 2nd Walter Fischer Ov& EZ 3rd Full Body Stunt Thomas Morris Aloha 1st Jack Patrolia Gieske Nobler2nd Mal Monroe Malj3rd results determined public votingand can seeJack Patroliawent home trophy group Con gratulations Jack Greg Corby Georgetown MA winner Cape Ann Mall Show raffle won aircraft radio engine years club dues Headquarters Mortgage Fund strong desire reduce mortgage Headquarters building debt reduced less interest paid allowing money used other projects like finding retaining flying sites several ways contribute buy patches make direct contributions send money dues 1987 renewal form will means adding mortgage contribution along dues payment Remember specify money mortgage reduction tax de ductible member contri bute ten dollars mortgage could paid off 1986 Nationals should maga zine see just before Nats 50th Anniversary Nats first time fun-fly has offered conjunction Nats lot time money effort have gone Nats hope successful will attend johnny Clemens Texan District VP lets give him something brag about Model Aviation Day Planning moving along lam contacting peopleto participate would like help out drop note Geoff Styles AMA planning attend will talk about flying fields public relations Barb spent week Paris April attended FAI-CIAM meetings observer spent time sightseeing spent May 2 3 4 Reston Executive Council meetings See reports elsewhere magazine FAI meet ings Remember Flying Should Fun August 1986 101 Sam Abdow Fall River MA air craft Howard DEA P-47 Thunder bolt Ray Harlan preparing model another flight Lyle Spiegal L class B speed air craft Kevin Barrett mouse rerr nnwarnei hv Tfl fl&Q Lou Andrews R John Grlgg AMA President Aircraft original Aero master built 1964 Lou AndrewsR AVPDickSherman Trixter Beam about 1950 vintage John Componeschi B-17 Flying Fortress Wlngbusters Spring Show-Off New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Well doing business old stand say applying time unremitting efforts intensifying business AMA general District 2 particular Manythanks kindnesses during period indisposition am thankfully satisfactorily re covering During recuperative period am busily trying maintain official AMA duties nightmare never hap pened As usual report being personally typed laborious singlefinger hunt peck method Also within past few days lhaveamongotherthings processed couple Contest-Director ap plication/examination matters mailed out dozen All-Weather Patch applications appointed new member AMA door Contest Board representative District 2 See below Infra fortunate securing services Mr Doug Barber successor Mr Merrick Andrews served several years well Indoor AMA Contest Board Member representing District 2 particularly important appointment context rule change cycle compliment Pete period voluntary service Doug rousing Welcome Aboard Doug resides 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Although am told Pete has moved Pennsylvania loss Dave Browns gain have provided new address pass along Praise Pequannock readers will recall some months ago featured story telephone involvement certain officials above New Jersey Township concerning proposed Parks & Recreation Department ordinance ban flight model aircraft note great satisfaction according current issue Flypaper ably edited John Donnelly Al Kessner Tn-County RCClubof Butler NJthatthiscnisisnotonly happy ending also made extra pointsformodelers area Great news same issue Flypaper also cites forthcoming Model Air Show pre sented name charity Fort Dix NJ Sunday May 10th another outstand ing group District 2 Aeromodelers NewJersey Pine Barons Radio Control Club very deserving charity instance will Deborah Hospital Fund Have Good Day AMA-Delta Dart Direct Purchase Plan Word has just arrived headquarters AMA-chartered clubs may now procure box 40 Delta Dart kits bulk pack special low price $20 Indoor Sports Fun Games starters compliments good friend FreeFlight enthusiast Ed Whitten having made member Honorary Society Newsletter Editors addition popu lar Junior column own magazine Model Aviation Ed widely acclaimed excellent New York Indoor Times favored greatly another good friend Bill Lindemann ERMAC Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club large frequent input Indoor Free-Flight news active area New Jersey Bills latest report covers ERMACs First Indoor Scale Model Airplane Contest Rutgers University Athletic Center held April 19 1986 add personal thanks Rutgers University Edison Recreation Area very kind cooperation Keep up good work Bill Oneida Lake Flyers Association Thanks Plane Prop-Wash excellent newsletter Syracuse Thunderbirds k Stars Club its charming highly compe tent editor Marge k Mrs Lon Sauter learn captioned upstate entity has become latest club have become another member rapidly-expanding CNYMAA located off Route 49 Constantia NY interested joining new club referred its President Dan Murphy 675-31 32 Thanks Marge Clinically Speaking compliments deserved hereby extended such outstanding RC folks Dean Kraus Dean Pappas Tim Borsetti et al praise worthy initiative setting up First AMA F3A Pattern Fliers Judges Clinic May 23 4 publicized K Factor NSRCA Bulletin Aerodrome highlyregarded newsletter JCRCC Jersey Coast Radio Control Club appreciate too participation South Jersey Aerobatic Pilots Nice Going Tis matter personal prideI joined NSRCA No 45 USPJA No 84 both 1973 Please support fine organizations Another Break Big Boys circular arrived today reminding STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio Society 9th Annual RC Scale Rally will held again year July 12 13 Clean NY Municipal Airport build fly just think big terms Model Aviation just plain fun will welcome announce ment hope join rally year stated Honoring Naval Avia tions 75th Anniversary Can think worthier dedication Goodbye Friend So reads eloquent verbal tribute Bob Schoppe April issue Jericho Flyers newsletter Logbook memory fellow clubmember Jack Freling passed away recently following heart surgery hereby extend deepest sympathies Jacks family Jericho Flyers sad time great loss Visual Reference now present picture Bob Noll received within past three days taken last year 30th Annual Pattern Contest prominent club Aeroguidance Society though based Endicott NY holds meets Sayre PA shot shows famous Ivan Kristensen Dean Pappas Lance Murphy respective Lto R 3rd 1st 2nd place winners 30th Annual Pattern Meet last year details see Official Contest Calendar case have already done Now Photo Thisyearthe3lstMeetwill beheldonJune 28 29 Dorothy Adler name pretty young lady featu red column reporting 1986 WRAM Show AMA Membership Meeting Recall suggestion clude plans constructing individual han gars protect just-built Darts Both Doro thy Dad Jerry Adler wellknown District 2 AMA members am sorry omission Gear up locked EC MeetingCont pg 100 motion resulted discussions since previous meeting Council adopt series recommendations devel oped R Underwood better define Contest Board/Executive Council jurisdic tions motion passed 7 4 against 35101 1 1 abstained Dist 6 com plete text motion published separately synopsis Xl Executive Vice Presidents Budget McNeill asked Council consider fact executive vice president holds national office yet receives budget vice president enough allow him travel adequately motion executive vice presidents annual bud get increased failed 9 against 2 ED 8 1 abstained EVP second motion retain basic EVP budget addi tionally him submitfor approval atthe first meeting year travel plan passed unanimously XII Award MacCready Crew Peltz commented thatthe MacCready pterodactyl project truly remarkable modeling standpointan extremely complex techni cal achievement noted Tech nical Achievement Award available application same may submitted Peltz AMA HQ Agenda Review point order Agenda items remaining reviewed McCollough called up previous notice amending date summer Council meeting motion passed unani mously amend July 25 Executive Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation June1985 AGS Contest FAI Winners Left Right 3rdLance Murphy 1stIvan Kris tensen 2ndDean Pappas Ohm sylvania C West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warringeon PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Milis Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadeiphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15653 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 5131 542-4406 go again another month meetings telephone calls questions fortunately few answers Executive Council meeting interesting time featured first hearing trial individuals charged underArticle V section 3 bylaws individuals un animously acquitted charges fear precedent may have opened Pandoras box creating situation such charges hearings take up large part Executive Councils time al ready know case heard fear will follow Another subject bound stir up trouble removal free licenses CDs must admit having mixed feelings about thinkthe new system issuing $10 credit voucher CD upon receipt contest report makes sense eliminates lot record keeping attendant workload Headquarters well reducing some what escalating loss income may seem petty free memberships CDs NATs workers now account 2000 memberships rising $30 thats $60000 new system cuts $30000 still saves $30000 income plus whatever decrease administrative cost realized argue CD works hard earns membership Hi Zim have little argument what about club officers newsletter editors about judges meets concession crew parking attendants too work hours usually lot less glory CD Shouldnt get free memberships also Someone could some cases someone already has make case positions getting free mem berships also could very well give people free memberships yet giving free membership CD isnt really fair everyone else com promise makes sense better elim inating free memberships altogether still provides incentive CD send contest report Now waiting other shoe drop Ill tell 1987 dues will increased slightly junior Senior rates will remain same 2nd adult family member rate will increase $1 $18 Senior Citizen rate will increase $2 $20 open mem berships will increase $4 Now before take pen hand start raising cain consider 1986 budget projects $1 00000 operating deficit year reserves about $500000 will reduce reserves about 20% 1986 alone dues increase would probably wipe out reserves com pletely 1987 Normally would indi cate need fora dues increase 1988 order avoid becoming insolvent have yet considered impact insurance crisis lessons learned 1979 delayed dues increase until year too late suffered substantial decrease membership result hav ing make large increase following year Now insurance As indicated last months column good reason concern area further complicate issue insurance policy comes up renewal September very awkward time planning standpoint September far too late make dues structure adjustments following year result increases decreases cost renewal policy too early show return adjustment made previous year upcoming years dues Id have say AMA ever goes broke likely would probably September October some year result has stable insurance market could play close very little requirement reserves other buffer inflation unforeseen emergencies Now volatile insurance market imperative maintain enough reserves cover various contingencies means dues increase now can cover whatever served up way insurance costs September 1987 hope already have enough cover September1986 Its kinda like flying RC Helicopter seven minutes fuel board using collective pitch servo has three minutes transit time Now try fly long dare Its too bad calm air its gusty.. got nice letter Eva Biddle newest AVP Eastern PA reported unfortunate loss few flying sites area asked what could Unfortunately problem isnt re stricted Eastern PA problem pro bably No1 nationwide time read first hopefully flying site seminars will held District 10 shows promise intend ex pand program provide such semi nars nationwide meantime club would purchase $30 Radio Shack Sound Level Meter start experiment it might go long way toward showing legitimate effort being made reduce noise levels come better neighbors good starting point 100 dBAat 10 feet measured off right side model line cylinder head FAI limit 98 dB under approximately same setup could adjust limits up down local con ditions dictate simply having standard being able show effort being made might save flying site subject Im sure will become seminar Salt Fork 87 pleasant subjects recent council meeting jay Gerber Hi jay vast contribution film library great deal pride pleasure gratitude presented jay AMA fellowship District III can proud its own travels clubs lately telephone calls discussion between council members subject alcoholic bever ages flying field seems coming up very frequently Its tough question ramifications place AMA directly confronts sub ject Rule Book page 1 gives CD sanctioned event irrevocable authority disqualify other wise prevent flying participant ability fly CDs opinion impaired bythe use alcohol other drug Thats place direct reference jise alcohol other drugs made AMA rules safety code bylaws other reference alcoholic beverages insurance policy liability result sale distribution alcoholic beverages excluded Any other statement subject matterof interpretation other sections Rule Book safety code etc example Rule 3 safety code refers willfully flying careless reckless and/or dangerous man ner Some would say drinking beer flying violates section personal opinion paragraph wouldnt apply drinking flying might very well apply flying drunk difference between having cold having dozen recognized states driving laws does apply club club ones having problem Id recommend some variation following club rule adopted Any person flying club field can chal lenged member present opinion member challenging others ability fly safely has im paired use alcohol other drugs person challenged disagrees may ask vote members present field determine whether should permitted fly clear majority present shall prevail tie vote occurs member shall remain grounded person challenged shall have vote dont know will work best advice can come up time own opinion does constitute official position AMA owe lot people out apology have notoriouslyslowin handlingCD applications time wasnt fault least dont think Around end March processed bunch CD appli cations sentthem AMA headquarters single large envelope Apparently envelope lost mail first started suspect something amiss Toledo couple applicants came up asked licenses Ironically lost Headquarters awhile didnt get connection apparent lost envelope Now obvious biggest problem dont have list sent cant correct prob lem CD application filed before May have heard anything please contact probably lost envelope have copies ap plication cancelled checks anything connected application please let know can unravel mess Saying Month has four spends five has no need purse August 1986 103 Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatianaburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1 eoe Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winlhrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Summer Fun early reports have first events year speak low turnoutsthis spite fair weather Can picture what transpiring year just recovering winter doldrums first reports Pattern Contest fun-fly Let us hope indication what coming up Sanctions up have made few new contest directors available indi cates interest organized activities will keeping eye things try get some analysis what trends Public Relations subject cannot overemphasized go flying aircraft subject pub lic relations will see some aspects subject other articles would also like mention briefly fly ing sites being lost supposedly because excess annoying sound originating activities losses could prevented much greater effort placed getting around neigh borhood operate talking people Very often effort can lot towards dispelling fears animosity gen eral dislike activities Get neigh bors out field possible get involved some activities Plan picnic something will help have out day flying buddy boxes take time ex plain understand just what doing sport important numberof fields know owe very existence fact club practices excellent public relations has rapport rest community Give try see does help Show Teams Some time ago made some mention AMA Show Team activities District IV couple letters people allowed club mall shows other such events same stature terms getting public aware what about sense may true mall show static event demonstrations put AMA Air Show Teams dynamic affair members teams expend much spare time energyto perfect routines use During season District IV during can perform unused time spent traveling around doing what bestputting some best aeronautical exhibi tions seen perform gatherings large small under conditions Sometimes show part full-scale show space never problem other times literally fly out postage stamps During meticulously practice safety defined AMA Safety Code Whenever get oppor tunity take shows great variety aircraft may seen events Different teams utilize different aircraft accompanying acts necessity due environment operate two basic types aircraft utilized Radio Control Control Line models Sky Lancers Washington DC example Con trol Line Show Teamand active type common Radio Control teams took some pictures couple weeks ago NVRC field Arcola VA Air Show Team getting some practice photo shows Dick Roe Team Manager pondering what next brand new Super Cub picture taken plane yet flown witnessed first flights bit later promises excellent replacement j-3 Dick flew previously photo below shows teams Robin Hood 99 aircraft World Engines kitted model Quadra-sized engines natural Air Show team work big aircraft needed ample wing area relatively light loading power provide means tow banners tow carry Sailplanes carry parachute displays sure see lot service team Support teams truly pro vide great service sport times struggle some areas get hold flying sites imperative use means possible obtain maxi mum public support way to present ourselves public best possible light Air Show Teams precisely Travel Service little over year ago Nino Di Ronza established travel service provide members Academy means getting best possible deal plan ningatrip Since time Nino has very much assistance Academy planning individual member travel ar ranging Executive Council travel lodging making arrangements travel teams various World Cham pionships includes getting abso lute best deal handling model boxes latter always major head ache team travel point have travel plans should get touch Nino telephone number 703-471-0105 just ask Nino business other columns including Presi dents going hear mention dues increase next year greatest reluctance part Council passed major culprit liability insurance increase needed order cover anticipated increases years budget small deficit however can taken care going reserves dare risk such occurrence future Without massive increase in surance costs probably could have held line some time come Come to Nationals Lake Charles 50th Anniversary EC MeetingCont pg 102 Council meeting date August 1 Friday Nominating Committee meeting shall convene 800 am August 1 followed Executive Council meeting 15 min utes after adjournment Nominating Committee meeting Another motion made amend fall Executive Council meeting dates November 1 2 October 1 7-19 meeting held Orlando Florida motion passed 10 1 against Dist 11 Meeting adjourned 910 pm May 4 1986 Convened 830 am XIII Awards following approved publicity follow presentation three Superior Service Awards four Distinguished Service Awards Award Appreciation Fellowship Award McNeilIs proposal Award Achievement patch referred Com mittee chairman jim Sears announced will develop set criteria present next meeting XIV Candidates Statements Crispin asked Council consider course action would provide earlier publication candidates campaign statements noting past have voted before seeing statements magazine approved unanimously initiate procedure whereby candidate office required submit his/her cam paign statement publication Model Aviation later deadline candidacy acceptance letter XV Mortgage Reduction Executive Director advised current mortgage reduction plan has caused expenses Council understood would incurred Discussion produced motion Council informed devia tion accepted general plan pre sented February meeting approval Council before implementation motion passed unanimously further approved unanimously out-ofpocket expenses related direct fund-raising efforts reimbursement will come funds raised Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 5 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice Presidents Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Cir Mancheoter TN 37355 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arihor Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Detray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00848 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaileyBrookOircle Birmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone Moontain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinstor Bornis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 lease club field has re newed through September 1986 Has madeany plans forafterSeptember April issue Happy Landings Newsletter Atlanta GA RC Club RC flying Atlanta area very serious trouble ten years may exist elite few can afford purchase private property Letter dated April 4 1986 Mike McGraw moved Atlanta GA Dallas TX says Dallas provides two incredible public facilities model aviation consistent presence week front public bringing old Control-Liners out woodwork reason newly-chartered Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta GA has grown 12 20 has designated county-owned flying site Members include Mike Bailey won FF Mulvihill Trophy rubber-powered models second Nats tried Philip Causey RC flier Lou Melancon has helped AMA arranging some discounts computer products AMAs accounting computer former Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta Sky Raiders seemed disappearing earth few good men got together developed plan combine two clubs peti tioned Cobb County Parks Commission flying site offer Commis sion included insurance site regular attendance flying site promotion site encourage interest public club maintenance site public site regularly attended pro moted attracts new members What else has new improved club done Well Atlanta StuntConspiracy group revitalized club official host Old Time Stunt OTS event 1986 Nats persuaded Bill Northrop editor Model Builder magazine spon sor event Nats Note three items above relate flying sites Atlanta GA RC has different site requirements CL does ap pear County Commission willing help Eagles Fly model airplanes Andy Ikensaa junior member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron LARKS Eustis FL recently awarded Eagle Scout badge first merit badges Avia tion badge 1965 presented 1985 Model Year Award LARKS Pica Waco real show stopper Bart Barton rubber-powered Easy Bee according Gama-Ray newsletter Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association Warner Robins GA EditorJim Duckworth says Bart demonstrated Easy Bee day long during clubs mail show two fly-aways---one shoe store last water fountain people wanted buy demonstration lead invitation speak local school distinguished service Academy Model Aeronautics Terry Rimert Bald win FL has awarded Distin guished Service Award Executive Council long years service local national level Terry has directed NFFS unofficial events Nats past 14 years presently member AMA Safety Advisory Committee has president Florida Model Association editor FMA News direc tor King Orange Internats Rebel Rally District 5 FF Championships other contests has arranged flying sites given model airplane clinics advocate youth aeromodel ing Well done Terry time serve time step down AMA Executive Council meeting held Reston VA May 3 & 4 1986 ten dered resignation VP District 5 effective midnight May 10 1986 resig nation became necessary because creased workload law firm Since approximately July 1985 have working long hours work during week almost weekend no lon ger have time necessary perform duties VP District 5 manner consider appropriate forthe good AMA District 5 did resign lack interest model aviation because tired job Unfortunately work has priority Executive Council has accepted resignation recommendation has approved appointment Lee Web ster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 VP District 5 fill unexpired term recommended Lee several reasons Lees background model aviation similar own interest RC FF CL Lee has business experience retired last year does consulting now Lee interested youth son two grandchildren involved model aviation helped two children among others develop interest model aviation Lee active CD both RC FF flies RC soaring Indoor now has flown RC power CL Outdoor FF Lee also licensed pilot own airplane thank District 5 officer District 5 member Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Caribbean support cooperation have given Thanks Ive wonderful time Districts Vice President changing guard Lee Webster word thanks Bill Matthews Executive Council confidence appointing fill Bills unexpired term Bill has worked hard deserves thanks ajob well done Hell tough act follow know know Ill hit deck running transition occurring middle year will make imperative get transfer worked out pronto Ill need help districts AMA people keep things schedule Just word dont know Ive model airplane business since Jimmy Allen days Bought first rubber-powered models local gas station Since time Ive tried aspect model hobby Ive flown gas models since Baby Cyclone Free flight until U Control came along son Brian flew speed number years Pattern Sailplanes Sport Scale RC wonder wonders back old time gas ignition engines againAII along Ive dabbled types sizes scale models Free Flightpeanut rubber gas also fly Control Line RC Scale am charter member Coffee Air Foilers Model Club Tennessee club started engineers Air Forces Arnold Engineering Development Center club very active types RC still conducts best Free Flight contests District Well now know bit about Lee Webster Im looking forward seeing contest Trail summer Please bring problems ideas comments desires needs better com munication effective office can Next month well get down business August 1986 105 VIn Malkinski member LARKS Andy Ikensaa memberofTroop2l 1joined forces Scout Show Orlando FL Colonial Photo & Hobby Rosie OGrady donated balsa gliders handouts Very popular Help club helping com munltyl public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent films video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapes local library AMAwiII sell set five toyourclubfor $10000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special Ii braryvideo tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Illinois S Indiana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavlcy P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordlnetor Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Ouincy IL 62301 just got back council meeting Reston VA However promised would talk about meeting because rest VPs probably will will tell what saw first trip home AMA must admit beautiful place have did see building has growing pains already saw mu seum overtaking rest building well center core may have add building cut back museum soon Maybe will let bring some models home Next museum library full magazines way back could spend lot time just looking old rags before time other choice books well need couple tables chairs library visi tors thing noticed room has models hanging ceiling Im too sure thats good Id find myself day dreaming about going flying models office found great bunch people working us glad help us anyone else just happened come off streets felt quite home ever get chance drop see what dollars buying Speaking dollars dont donate good old mortgage reduction fund Its travel time us again Contests starting away go traveled two mall shows month lot fun both wentto Somerset KYon myfirst trip visit Balsa Busters Next travels took Crestview KY visit Flying Cardinals Turnout pretty good both places though beautiful outside Sorry have no pictures didnt receive own club invited six area clubs flyin first did anticipate manywould showupbutwe members clubs show about fifty fliers offered no-frills flying local airport offered beautifully clear day lots thermals soaring guys What could ask Maybe club can try break contest fever clubs seem have Isnt great some organizations hear about strong supporters young aviators Roger Wathen newlyformed Indianapolis Free Flight Fellowship good example some people groups Roger teaches school living teaches modeling school Hes always helping young people get going hobby asked give new clubaplug gladly So want some Free Flight ndy call Roger 547-5963 way sent few pic tures Ritchie Scott receiving Jr Sr Bob Larsh Perpetual HI Glider trophy Bob Larsh CIA meet re cently Congrats Ritchie gotaletterfrom Robert Firestoneand tells another successful year Elkhart County Flight Masters RC Club Elkhart IN put theirtwelfth annual mall show turnout some beautiful ships As can see some ships quite unique multi-wing sports twelve wings really flies longs Scott Jamison won award unique wonder got letter Bruce Zabasnky hails Naperville IL has flying models some thirty-four years nowand firm believer having fun think will make hobby sent Season Patch application him sent bunch pictures license plate wife gave him twenty-first anniversary What ya think Since questioned existence National Newsletter earlier year have gotten some pro con replies seems like idea having information source want have am still going push improvement format regularity its being sent out dont think its much good seldom get What think Im process getting new AVP St Louis area should have time receive should fill geographical gaps prettywell Now its upto use AVPs needed Because have run out time words say tripso think will let Carl fill rest page filler may some better use ramblings Enough now. EC MeetingCont pg 104 Council prescribed removing men tion current Honor Roll future issues Model Aviation grounds has potential negating Council-approved mortgage reduction plan efforts plan time should conducted XVI Financial Support/Nebraska Modelers request coordinator effort Nebraska clubs defeat anti-mod eling bill State legislature re viewed Council receptive request requested receipt specific details costs upon base financial aid decision XVII District V VP Resignation Mathews expressed deep regret over necessity resigning due escalating work family responsibilities agreed would remain ex officio Bylaws Committee would conduct long-rangeplanning sessions whenever possible Mathews designated AVP Lee Websterto fill unexpired term balance 1986 XVIII Insurance Settlements/Review Settlements noted because Council accountable must apprised insurance cases fully timely manner During discussion agreed lieu quarterly reports information piece will distributed within 30 day period after accident/litiga tion/insurance event complete yearly update will given prior budget meeting B Review Brown requested clarification interpretations fur nished members concerning AMAs surance deferred until independent insurance professional reviews AMA policies correctness clarity lan guage motion approved 1986 Nats Supplemental Instructions under paragraph entitled Alcoholic Beverages insurance phrase [loss insurance coverage] stricken mo tion passed 10 1 against EVP XIX Membership Renewal System Peltz spoke subject improving membership renewal process members receive cards benefits shorter period time especially sunbelt modelers fly year around suggested staggered renewal system renewal birthdays perhaps im mediate acknowledgement some kind expressed opinion Headquar ters membership data base needs expanded Executive Director agreeable reviewing Mr Peltzs suggestions developing new system puts Continued page 108 106 Model Aviation Iowa Michigan esota oni, VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdlsh 6410 Glenwood N Goen Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack FInn 356 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53708 WIlliam Rohring4494TanglewoodTr.StJoaeph Ml 49086 Ron Seam 132 5 Rostyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 367 Mlnoqua WI 54548 Got some good news some bad news monthnot really neat way start column heres bad news spite lobbying am sorry say 1987 venue National Championships will Battle Creek AHEEE situation Muskogee OK has better sites offer have place Battle Creek offer back burner until another time Its dead waiting opportunity good news sites Indoor Outdoor local have tentatively ap proved future opportunity Armory Chicago Bong WI first District Conference Compuserve last evening will regular date month make note first Wednesday month 10 pm Eastern handful us Seveners AMA President few outsiders conversation effective have already favorable comment today E-mail Make date least club members going cover too much May Council Meeting hope F3B Fiasco has now terminated Whata lot time money wasted District 10s interests have severely restricted through representatives actions Let us use learning experience push AMAs future positive item District 10 formation Flying Field Seminars going hold tied District Meeting Grand Rapids fall Another will early Winter Min nesota Area Keep watching column final Team Selection Trials F3B going held Minnesota fall Bob Sealy heading up effort will need help please contact him will right see top national F3B fliers action Ill see well very long after trials will prestigious MARCS Sailplane Symposium have heard promised attendance big wheels glider world stick memory bank too have getting panic calls AMA Radio Transmitter Specifica tions Cool guys cast cement simply parameters Fre quency Committee using check state transmitters use work has very interesting see much calibrated gear needed tests simpler check dif ficult accurate Frequency Counter good stability its master timer 10 parts/million drift per year 720 Hz nearly tolerance set AMA finally found super stable calibration sourcefor $350 now have new Spectrum Analyzer receiver field use perfect way troubleshoot interference Watch safety officer club should make certain have models marked per rule book covers insurance needs wary anyone having AMA insurance rather Own Really check flying keep within guidelines AMA rules insurance have have Next year going problem going have dues increase $4 unavoidable Send photos ofyourSafety Guy action column AVP Boyd Bowdish Hello lam Boyd Bowdish Assistant VP Minneapolis month its pleas ure talk about west side District 7 Spring came late year cou pled year record high snowfall means high water Minnesota Grassfield RC Twin City RC both found flying fields flooded Hydrologists said water highest seven years waited waters re cede clubs put Buifders Shows annual spring thing Minnesota Association Aeromod eling Clubs has published its first Event Calendar 72 events listed Min nesota neighboring State club does have copy would like write Ill see get association got off strong start thanks capable volunteers looks like will aGo Mall Shows have active year Fergus Falls Faribault Monticello Minne apolis noteAlexandria spon sored Granite City RCused static display sanctioned contest prizes third place eight categories merchandise contestants intend make show annual event hobby stores manufacturers par ticipating Bob Paulson Aviation/Aerospace Education Council Michigan asks pass K-9 Teachers Program Come Fly specially set up exploring aviation through aviation/aero space concepts Contact Capital City Airport Lansing Ml 48906 have started program clear buildings mortgage involves member soliciting $5 somewhere would like see payoff happen feel very uncomfortable eathering cash non-modeler sent contribution Its up what building paid off its less expense us largest group AMA mem bers non-AMA function last evening Marie Adamisin became Mrs Peter Bergstrum adopted family Adamis ins set up wonderful day Photos next month districts Lady birds District Roundup Warren Nash UFO passes warn ing about big props got loose smacked hole van S Ames Sundancers continuing CL meetat SIGs field June S StPaul RCC really doing great thing beginnersrunning ground school before regular meet ings s print out transmitter frequency use among members MlSSincludesthoseforSnifferso Verynice graphics newsletters prize goes River City RC News@ Pontiac has afield swap meet fun-fly thats different Dont forget AMA number model S thought water field Twin City guys have five feet Thats lot cleanup 0 Useful tip forfrequency scanner passed Rick Olney Use second harmonic received scan ners 0 shall miss colorful Iowa City Aerohawks Newsletter Russ Peterson moving Tuscaloosa tough job follow Romeo again Hot Dog Demo Safety tip Wright Flyer keep transmitter clean S Granite City suffers Hungry Trees S Finally congrats MARCS 25th birthday Keep Battle Creek Warm August 1986 107 midwests flying dentist Joe Cohen wondering get rpms next heat Ken Hulik starter 0500 finals 0midget record holder tool Flying demonstration Maywooo en vironmental perk Sheboygan Wi 1985 Couldnt fly because high winds Photo Dan Rath Arkansas C Louisiana S New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie BalI 1636 Hinton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Try look bright side crash model airplane simply Gods way putting end really bad flight ugly subject crashing Id like call attention quote Joel Joni Sheldon edit Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons warn us crash causes dirt poisoning its worst form give bit thanks maker sense humor helps us recover crashes found proud very wise state ment Baxter Field Flying Club news letter Oklahoma City area dont know edited newsletter Charles Hodson club president can profit following quote am convinced destined largest active club state Oklahoma will happen because attitudes friendliness com passion diversified interests will ingness help others last least support Club its rules regulations comes greater responsibility must live breathe safety must make caring careful watchwords Always remember bring airplane field have custody potentially lethal machine wholly responsi ble sure machine equipment worthy responsibility entirely up club AMA should copy Blessed relief sloppy builder Bring messiest model Nats Lake Charles August 2 enter official AMA Eyesore Event figure guy needs encouragement can offer will taking donations go official award So far have collected $185 Bring donation modeling materials tools cash Nats poor devil dont forget last two days 50th Anniversary Nats will just fun thinking about Lake Charles Nats dont forget food wonderful Lake Charles people friendliest anywhere ever have Nats alligators have limited sense humor Also please know need economize Nats very reasonable housing will available thru AMA McNeese Univer sity dormitories Ive stayed will vouch As new kind fun aeromodeling might enjoy putting few days work ing Lake Charles Nats know owe modeling some personal Thanks missed June first District 8 meeting would like volunteer some time helping 50th Anniversary Nats birthday party please contact AMA headquarters Write call Nats Manager Vince Mankowski assistant Mrs Lou Ward fine folks Address AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 phone 703 4350750 Remember everyone can boast helped Nats mentioned District 8 meeting Fretz Recreation Center Dallas Im sure members Richardson Radio Control Club no problem finding because regular meeting place David Pierce editor clubs Dawn Patrol newsletter mentions April issue club members will bring laminating machine club meeting can laminate AMA cards display Lake Lavon flying field have another suggestion AMA model fliers Have photocopy made AMA card front back fasten permanently flying box will always wherever fly question ever came up right fly insurance coverage informa tion would right Make club project might sometime very important Considering idea photocopying AMA card make copy cards carry such drivers license credit cards forth copied sheet filed home office sure might come handy case loss theft billfold Good free advice J C breakfast morning overheard young fellow exclaim Gosh just found gray hair baldheaded fellow next table excitedly said Can have youd better laugh little jokes will demand traded Some other districts need laugh often hear someone say Control Line flying dead Dont believe Sure some manufacturers dropping Control Line kits because greedy computers tell can make money RC kits must salute SIG Manufacturing Co having complete selection Control Line kits sort CL flying kid-beginner sophisticated aerobatic stunt flier also carry accessory items further attest CL alive well have about twenty different fuel tanks eight ten different bellcranks forth No sir Control Line aint dead ideal place kid start can pay himself out grass-cutting money want further evidence write Windy Urtnowski copy Pro Stunt News wild crazy newsletter full fun information real spirit may feel moved join PAMPA Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Association Write Windy Urtnowski 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry Nj 07643 Long Live CL talktoaControl Lineflierand says What frequency problems RCers great step forward being taken am proud have part hope publisher Carl Wheeley can re produce artwork am sending tags will soon appear transmitters applied factory proper legal use particular radio Thanks Frequency Committee RC manufacturers few us hobby dealers have pursued problem just ran across some profound informa tion feel should share Didja know typewriter invented Christopher Sholes Please appreciate fact Chris Sholes article would longhand probably unreadable other articles magazine might well worse wild chance dont like arti cles blame Chris Sholes making readable also people Model Aviation see fit correct colorful language enjoy writ ing entirely credit Chris Sholes furnished tool Remembering back bit learned fly instructor said Push forward stick houses get bigger Pull back get smaller Keep pulling back houses get big again Simple Im sure prayers will go out couple AMA shakers movers Dan Pruss putting same fight battling cancer has used promoting RC soaring over years out-of-the-past leaders AMA Fel low Maurice Teter back home recovering stroke God bless both Gotta land refuel EC MeetingCont pg 106 current end product membership card up front suggested panel con sultants assigned Headquarters help work out details putting better renewal data-keeping system place President appointed Dave Peltz Jim Sears Dave Brown meeting adjourned Noon 108 Model Aviation 72 MHz MODEL AIRCRAFT USESURFACE USE ONLY 75 MHz USEMOOEL AIRCRAFT USE ONLYFET0N AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Lolorato 0 Kansas 0 Neltraska 0 North Dakota flkn~ IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Geoe Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurofa CO 80015 Russ Miller 960 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketta 5168 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 67103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Two significant meetings have occurred since last column ClAM Commit tee International Aeromodeling meet ing took place April 24th 25th FAI offices Paris eleven other subcommittee members participated plenary meeting deals FAI activities will ClAM reports forthcoming issues Model Aviation take time read over number people pour lot time energy dedicated effort bettering mod eling activities over world work eventually filters down benefits modelerscompetition sport fliers alike informed Read reports second meeting followed weekend May 3rd 4th AMA Executive Council AMA head quarters Reston VA hope will also watch details meeting through pages Model Aviation aware pro fessional career administrator public schools elementary school level Its extremely rewarding career especially think impact have developing young minds lives future adultsboth followers leaders As result am acutely tuned ideas activities involve young people because lifelong model ing interest especially fun combine educational modeling activities go hand-in-hand development logical thinkingand problem solving well development aesthetic qualities life sorely needed wellrounded well-developed mind body have shared thought column Recently Micheline Madi son AMA headquarters copied article came out recent FAI bulletin deals just type activityan aeronautical modeling theme Young Artists Contest Ill paraphrase article slant toward AMA involvement Goal make children country familiar aeronautics astro nautics modeling well full scale Subjects Flyingideas follow aircraft among clouds air show display may have visited flying aerobatic airplane hot air balloons aloft first flight model airplane famous pioneer flight history famous flights recent times etc Personal experiences well imagination may play part development creation art work Organization The AMA together chartered clubs and/or interested indivi dual AMA members AMA district Note order obtain wide participation clubs individuals may wish obtain assistance education leaders teach ers art assure quality student work make contest success Age classifications Three four age categoriesrange determinedSug gest 5 thru 8 years II 9 thru 12 years III 13 thru 15 IV 16 thru 19 Format materials Determine stand ard sizes art work well standards watercolor acrylic oil pens pencils etc Accompanying work shall name age address artist name address school attended name subject art work statement sponsoring club individual attesting authenticity artists work Closing date determined work submitted Selection winners Work sent AMA would form jury selection winners Winners awarded appropriate awards appropriate time place trip AMA headquarters Nats Executive Council meetingother ideas Carl Wheeley might interested winning works magazine cover Well theres brief outline idea think has merit possibilities idea needs refinement have barked up wrong tree Dont call Write comments pro con lets see will fly Oh yeah youd like volunteer assist idea let known too Another topic Modelers inventive lot Most excellent problem solvers during construction model AMA Hall Fame.. now 1 7th year AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Listed have inducted during past 16 years 1979 through 1985 Meanwhile Hall Fame Selection Committee composed past AMA Presidents process selecting 1986 membersthey will announced later year Candidates nominated AMA members takes request AMA 1969 Walt Billett Willis Brown Carl Goldberg Walt Good Charles Grant Jim Walker Frank Zaic 1970 Dick Korda Al Lewis Bill Winter 1972 Howard McEntee 1973 0 C Randall 1974 W L Bill Brown W R Enyart Irwin Polk Nat Polk Sal Taibi 1975 Harold W John Alden Jim Kirkland Irwin G Ohlsson Walt Schroder C 0 Wright 1976 Harold DeBolt good deal ofindividualism shows up finished product Often indi vidualism technical nature improvement original kit plan recognize outstanding technical achieve ment award AMA called Academy Technical Award Article II AMA bylaws encourages study discussion scientific prob lems model aviation field end following award criteria apply Consideration will given limited items processes 1 im prove performance present equip ment 2 represent equipment per f&ms new tasks 3 tends make easier tasks now required building flying 4 encourage safety sound suppression Consideration item process will based present need effectiveness innovative quality possibility future development applications know modeler has some thing special going meets above criteria nominate him/her Academy Technical Award year will award given deadline nomination form postmarked Sep tember year nomination Nomination forms available Bob Underwood Technical Director AMA headquarters Drop him note requesting form lets get some excellelnt ideas recognized another NATS future District IX about AVPs District IX whats brewing out Next month well have some reports pictures activities recently taken place around district HQ obtain Hall Fame applications form filled outwith background data person nomi nated resubmitted AMA HQ distribution once year Past Presidents Vote Typically five nominees accepted year two may deceased Hall Fame AMAs Whos Model Aviation have favorite per son nominate request application AMA HQ Frank Ehling Merrill Hamburg Chester Lanzo Henry Struck 1977 John Brodbeck Maynard Hill Bert Pond Pete Sotich Ken Willard 1978 Duke Fox Phil Kraft F T Packard Leon Shulman John Worth 1979 John Clemens Claude McCullough L Glen Sigafoose Matty Sullivan Bill Wisniewski 1980 Sid Axeirod Kenneth Held E J Lorenz Fred Megow Ben Shereshaw 1981 Mel Anderson Lou Andrews Leroy Cox Edward Lidgard Bob Palmer 1982 William Atwood Dale Kim Joseph Ott Edward L Rockwood Wally Simmers Stephen Calhoun Smith 1983 Maxwell B Bassett Clarence F Lee Joseph Lucas Dick McCoy Lee Renaud 1984 George Aldrich Myrtle Coad George Perryman Granger Williams Lawrence Williams 1985 Walter Caddell Owen Kam pen Frank Nekimken Richard Sarpolus Joseph Stanzel Victor Stanzel August1986 109 Arizona C California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E TurneyAve ScottsdaleAZ85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 May Council meeting Voted against dues increase because didnt incorporate two changes suggested wanted no dues increase senior citizens wanted eliminate free memberships AMA officers two sides story Pre sidents column contains Version hearing held Executive Session Since hes seen fit openly give side youre also entitled time think F3B issue behind us Mr Grigg fires off another can non shot anyone responds theyre accused perpetuating issue Im sure hell now claim after reading Council never heard other side Mr Griggs another person involved Mr Grigg conven iently neglected mention Jerry Krainock invited other Council meeting nor allowed state case magazine asked AMAto allowed both Long ago Mr Griggturned issue intoa vendetta Mr Griggs vendetta against Krainock started 1984 Nats both took him task about unkept promises still continues today Lets look illegal radio issue liability insurance precarious days equipment legality highly important issue defendants aided Mr Grigg others convinced Council FCC incapable stating what legal what isnt As preposterously claimed FCC people dont know what talk ing about cant get consistent answers written FCC rules available thats impossible believe espe cially since no saw fit get official ruling FCC requested convinced Council its legal use radios type accepted dont have have law degree understand following quote FCC rules thedefendants themselves provided 95209 RC Rule 9 What equipment may use RC station RC station may transmit 1 An FCC type accepted type approved RC transmitter Type accepted means FCC has determined certain radio equip ment capable meeting recommended standards operation Sections 2 & 3 discuss 27MHz equipment FCC goes b may examine list type accepted trans mitters FCC field office could interpreted saying its legal use non type accepted type approved radios RC under circum stances radios question used AMA events during period 9/84 through 12/85 type accept ed FCC until 1/26/86 defendants insist its illegal sell unapproved radios Im lawyer can read plain English What else went hearing After gave short opening statement dealing charges front us defendants started verbal barrage character motivations everything else about except perhaps mothers maiden name strongly objected AMA President did little nothing stop per sisted groundless character assassina tion deliberate tactic succeeded doing just what intended diverting attention own charges sway ing Council totally against everything say AMA Presidents full back ing hearing just have since very beginning opinion part vendetta defendants made lot false statements false accusations offering substantiation proof kind Some 1 said properly imported registered radios FCC showed no papers prove 2 said FCC says its right use non-type accepted equipment USA offered no proof 3 About letters four other AMA members accused Messrs Schrameck Neu cheating said quote looks took Mr Peltz longer hour write three letters fliers complained offered no proof false allegation wrote letters 4 continue vindictive barrage accused deliberate lyand improperly turning atransmitterat contestentirely offering proof whatsoever blatant lie part attack really got absurd gall attack motivation said went after quote personal gain vendetta What did have gain Nothing spent hours time hundreds dollars own money no desire way ever recover also absurdly claimed went after because wanted F3B Team Man agers slot free trip Australia totally deny never running post official Council minutes show time team manager selected couldnt go Australia because part vendetta Mr Grigg directed HQ let go Months later Council voted unani mously overturn Mr Griggs improper act No nothing gain nor am litigious others President con veniently failed mention threatened sue just has numer ous other occasions Ive never threatened legal action Mr Griggs style No motivation wasnt personal gain vendetta motivation 100% job AMA tookvery seriously 1984 began RC Soaring Contest Board have to find real motivation read AMAs Bylaws clearly state AMA Contest Board shall charged drafting rational model competition record rules en forcement same etc Rules enforcement still always will sole motivation opinion Council has now gone record 10-0 condoning breaking AMA rules particularly concerned complying very clearly written FCC regulation incredible entire Executive Council swallowed defendants unsupported garbage did hook line sinker opinion others Mr Grigg huge ego trip am way Im person Council guts stand up him As can clearly see am Mr Griggs anyone elses rubber stamp vote Coun cil cannot bought swayed offers committee chairmanships free overseas trips anything else can state honesty now nor have ever intentions future employment AMA would willing swear under oath Can Mr Grigg make same statement Will type integrity minority AMA Mr Grigg allies will thing possible attempt discredit will take steps try get off Council can find way ran AMA office purely apply skills knowledge towards improving AMA AMA needs change leadership Ive got guts say will others Council secretly share opinion come out closet will support Mr Grigg quest re-election should noted have no desire AMA Presidential job myself nor have ever nor will ever closing remarks Mr Grigg self servingly gives tale problem would have happened AMAs protest procedures followed agree 100% what Mr Grigg failed mention proper protest sub mitted totally ignored have pro vided written proof himself person didnt follow very same protest appeal procedures Now lets get back current AMA mat ters like finding ways stop rapidlygrowing loss flying sites 110 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possiblity models being vicinity full-scale air craft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dan gerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities Alaska o C Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McColiough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4080 Fourth Ave N Great Felix MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaborg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klamath Faux OR 97801 Chick Young 11201 128th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 18439 SE Ilaig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 information computer nuts modems access Compu Serv can send messages 760672422 havent tried Model Net yet weekly conference Friday nights about modeling Just typeGo Mod elNet prompt suppose might well hear bad news well elsewhere last council meeting budget finalized faced deficit year Since insurance situation going get better looks like way balance books have dues crease talked about District meeting Corvallis seemed agree few bucks year will overburden actual increase slated until 1987 renewals go out will essentially $4 increase Open categories will undoubtedly read about some problems exist because things going another district see can talk about Since family magazine cant adequately express myself column will mostly pictures month troops because VP came down dose killer flu just wrong time Will try get back track next month no wild promises stuff bad news first think youre goingto die youre afraid wont sym pathy As read AMA moving its fiftieth anniversary will party lot end regular Nats events Lake Charles hope will able make party will will looking forward greeting can Bring plane fly 50th Al Alman asked remind Puget Sound ROCs 4th Annual Big-Bird Bash Yelm WA July 19-20 Because noise problems picky neighbors small 2-stroke engines allowed Write Al complete info too far VeIm home Mount Rainier RC Society famed Puyallup EXPO equally-famous Hog Hollar BBQ & Fun Fly latter will happen 9th & 10th August Should lot fun ribs delicious OMAS club will have annual show late August probably 23rd & 24th Check schedule list nice place fly see some very nice aircraft first picture appropriate since first anniversary opening new Boeing HAWKS field Auburn WA July 1 1985 HAWKS members several Boeing dignitaries present Al Watson put first official flight cleanly cut ribbon see stretched across flight path things considered incredible photo Al didnt say wizard took same time Al didnt say passes took Knowing Al probably just Since Al frequency person Seattle area member AMA Frequency Committee note new field less mile another existing flying fieldthat RAMS two clubs struck agreement upon division frequencies inter-club use fields prime example modelers can work together good hobby mutual benefit Happy anniversary HAWKS RAMS Puyallup EXPO through lens Bob Balch have following pic tures First Shark 45 byJoe Dill Shark UC stunt ship fine example business end old dear friend Erv Solbergs large creation called think das Blu Macks Somewhere elevator remember written something like Kussa Meine Ende al though wouldnt claim spelling right should note expression face pilot Deadly serious might say Erv outdid himself very nicely done original seaplane course two requisites dear heart Paul Weston would really like see fly A-12 Shrike Bill Asher fine scratch-built effort should able see well detailed can make out picture lays out lot military history right twin tails P-38 WWII left F-is Oulte contrast Now plane middle back ground last picture too WWI ls workhorses Douglas Dauntless wasnt served us well done byJerry ODell won big seen trophies Best Show 1st Mi SO Scale example Certainly fine example scale-builders art middle foreground have Pow erhouse D Johnson two Quakers Mark Ewert Walla Walla upper left Joel Fengers Ponnier can seen under Quakers have large small super Peanut Zero Mike Carner equally well done very much larger Schweizer 1-30 Marley Mayers August1986 111 uo rememoer oo mis nave run o note hope see out having fun fine days Happy Flying JUN IO FLIGHT Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Silver Basics Continued Structural Strength Only Needed month will discuss second rule keep model light five lightness rules form first three Silver Basics basics make model airplane fly well five 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts details discussed last month 2 have strength structure needed 3 select wood proper grain 4 use glue spar ingly 5 keep covering light apply little dope possible Strength usually means weight weight does automatically mean strength use heavier piece balsa increase strength use larger piece balsa also increase strength way increase strengththrough proper selection wood grain important will discuss separately next five rules light weight installment series will keep discussion primarily places model willing use heavier wood order increase strength goal conserve strength weight using absolutely needed flying model undergoes stress being handled flying land ing Separate techniques strengthening must used counter need have mind evaluating design proper weight strength distribution stress load comes tightly wound motor stress compres sion trying pull front model back rear hook same time wound motor also tries twist fuselage motor stick After launch model wing undergoes flying stress As wing creates lift wingtips will tend flex upwards model lands crashes severely high stress will placed points contact handle model pick up wind areas engaged subject being crushed accidentally clumsy foregoing problems can easily overcome simply making model much stronger necessary ever will have model much too heavy its duration will prove unsatisfac tory has compromise tradeoff between strength weight weakness lightweight orderto achieve longest duration still having model holds together Heavy models dont always last longer have fly faster rubber stay air hit lot damage can done heavy model lightweight model approach proper weight strength distribution take heavy model design calculate can made weaker lighter causing problems other approach picture models design weakest flimsiest construction possible beef up areas undergo severe stress use both approaches second byfar successful really keeping weight down As beginner course yet designing construction models know parts must strong can weak will automa tically favor such construction build better models learn must know what trying achieve Before look areas model require strength lets make couple important observations im portant thing about balsa wood varies considerably weight measured pounds per cubic foot Balsa wood can weigh little four pounds less per cubic foot much 20 pounds two ways select stronger heavier piece wood par ticular purpose 1 increasing size 2 increasing density both cases weight increased simple important point remember decide double size strip wood 1/16 inch square 1/8 inch square dont increase its weight two will double its dimensions will quadruple its weight providing course cubic weight density two pieces same Sometimes can make much stronger motor stick same weight instance smaller dimensioned piece harder higher den sity heavier wood largerdimensioned softer lower density lighter piece Okay now lets look places model need strength motor stick just mentioned possibly important has strong enough withstand compression rubber motor stiff enough resist twisting bowing same time must support wing stabilizer landing gear fuselage model strength has four longerons spacers uprights crosspieces dont take strain should lighter smaller dimensioned fuselage model however first crosspiece nose takes beating landing crashes should bigger tougher heavier same thing goes crosspieces rear peg located also good fill area around nose lightweight balsa sheet add rigidity withstand crashes handling crosspieces under leading trailing edges wing should stronger too should add small gussets landing gear attached wing attached body center wing launch model weight model except wing concentrated center wing Thats lift tries flex tips upwards need strength wing center tips resist flexing construction wingtips just heavy strong center wasting weight Part weight heavy tips could go reinforcing center result would stronger wing same weight Wing construction should have stiff heavier leading trailing edge spars take strain lightweight ribs take no strain Ideally spars should tapered instance 1/8 inch square center tapered down 1/16 inch square tips results spar weighs much constant 3/32 inch square spar vastly stronger would better spar 1/8 inch square way center tip Yes know such spars yet beginners beginners must learn what aims should Dont wings weaker tips break quickly tumble along ground wind Yes sometimes tips break can easily repaired meantime have lightweight model airplane flies tail fin stabilizer should always built light possible tail bears next no strain Strength can improved tapered spar wing Outlines should small-dimensioned strip soaked warm water wrapped shaped around template Again little difficult eventually will have learn procedure important keep tail light kind model especiaUy flying Scale models Remember flying Scale model no heavy engine nose full-size airplane model nibber motor stretches back toward tail shifting balance point rearward reason flying Scale models difficult get fly shouldnt tried first beginner} Try experiment help emphasize importance phenomenon Take 15 inch strip 1/8 inch square balsa Using felt-tipped pen make mark five inches end front mark repre sents correct balance point flying Scale models fuselage Using finger under mark try balance Naturally longer end tail goes down theres twice much wood rear mark front Tape adime very tip end long end tail dime represents weight tail surfaces Okay now tape dimes front end make balance Surprised propeller motor details arent heavy enough will have add clay useless clay nose make model balance properly Please dont try get such model fly balance point too far aft Add clay nose put balance point belongs next time build tail lighter So make tail light saving right wont have add useless weight up front bigger weight saving ***Fly Light*** g Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 11 2 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/08
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin jr Corrections In earlier article error made formulas square root symbol missing does make little bit difference tries solve equation formula should read V /1Z7 also some confusion regardstotheformulafor speed sound am familiar working factor terms Mach number formula given expres sion speed sound miles per hour wish have Knots change constant have S eed Sound equal 2904T ipeiatue Fahrenheit Remember T 9 plus am bient speed sound air 68 degrees Fahrenheit 1126 feet per second increases 01 per cent per degree Fahrenheit probably does very little clear things Ill avoid numbers much possible future Public Relations anyone talks about sound problems seems after fact group flying some time particular location before becoming recipient complaint Un fortunately going find out sound disturbances vehicle through some individuals wish have activity removed may fact com peting other activities area aeromodeling will likely gets boot really quite simple figure What percentage modelers local com munity compared soft ball players motorcycle riders Lawn mowers Neigh bors noisy mufflers car What activities acceptable necessary community Think moment arrive conclusion aeromodeling might some distance down list recog nized community activities get some idea challenge faces must accept fact next person build near flying site may say Gotcha What alternative Are alternatives bet answer active public relations program club first step iiu d member can outstanding job communicating people presently looking new flying site first step should take spend whatever time needed visit talk individual within hearing site within visible range well Explain detail activity about introduce area Bring models show what intend operate Explain control functions operation radio equipment Tell about organiza tion belong Explain insur ance coverage have educa tional recreational properties aero modeling Tell about famous people have involved model aviation down years Relate full scale aircraft programs modeling much what see television movies accomplished models other words sell aeromodeling Succeeding steps mean invitationsforthemtocomeout site can really get involved Just think possibilities big thing let neighbors get away Talk often needed get side Now get started operate field just might have some excellent support instead writ request ing close up shop worth trouble badly want flying site Now successfully operating field can relax believe should understand just might have lost yourlastflying site Whether have just obtained new site have present site years PR work never ends need contin uously alert Talk neighbors often invite out activities Try get involved sport some manner Continuing attempts reduce level sound generated activity extremely important whether located fairly popu lated area remote location As has said times mat ters notyou will find thatthe odds eventually can expect problems goingto bea continuous effortto keep what have acquired clubs get Continued page 96 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxhury MAAVP-ll Ray Juschkus NY VP Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL arrived after agenda item IV VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA NationalAeronauticAssocia tion Present Academys staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Director Geoff Styles PR Director Bob Underwood Tech nical Director Vince Mankowski NATS Executive Director Carol Merfeld Mem bership Director Michael Woodfolk Assis tant Membership Director Bill Read com puter programmer Bob Vojslavek Admini strative Services Director Lou Ward PR Secretary Guests former District IV VP Chuck ForemanJim Proctor computer consultant Mr & Mrs Jay Gerber Barbara Krafft Keith Finkenbiner Steve Neu Rick Schrameck copy official minutes may obtained request AMA HQ avail able approximately August 15 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meetingAugust 1 1986 regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 830 am Presi dent chaired meeting Continued page 98 Wanted Professional video producer/ director modeling experience production AMA films/videos Contact preferably writing John Worth AMA Headquarters AMA HO sERvicEs STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nats General Manager vince MankowakiS Special Services Director cad MaroneyS Membership Director carol Merfeld 0 Special EventS Dimctor Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Director Geoff Slyles S Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director carl R Wheeley S General Counsel Jeremiah courtney August1986 95 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound t ModelSynopsis Executive AeronauticsCouncil Meeting MAY 3-4 1986 AMAs Executive council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive council Sound Cont pg 95 trouble ask assistance AMA Unfortunately often too late call assistance YourAMA can provide some guidelines both PR work sound ultimately burden will placed shoulders loca tion will encounter problems may unique site As result necessarily cut dried solutions have examples excellence PR pass findings methods either writer Geoff Styles head quarters Trade Show Activities traveled Toledo annual trade show order talk manufacturers vendors en gines sound suppression equipment could find time two days always problem getting indi viduals length time because affairs exhibitor means selling his/her product Notwithstanding feel although unable contact sampled representative cross section Further contact will done through mails desire help problem understand ing problem Are manu facturers doing anything present try lower sound level engines manufacturers have thing works help resolve problems part manufacturers recognize aeromodelers have problem sound levels some engine pipe marke ters see problems can comprehend have hiding correlation between requests speci fic products sound problem proba bly does exist pipe manufacturer having business directed mostly Pattern fliers does necessarily exhibit great deal concern Sunday flier engine manufacturer will likely devote energies developing unit can win competition bring greatest advertising value future articles some advancements being made will highlighted impor tant channel improvements sound suppression can passed user such develop ment readily available Magic Muffler add Magic-Mute Condor Hobbies have series dBA readings various engines did hear plane fly installed can say Schnuerled 40s go really quiet photograph shows muffler installed plane flown Bill Hershberger Northern Virginia RC Club member AMAs Frequency Committee people Condor interested further devel opment along lines hope get some readings can use Tim Miller SEMCO line also working get line quiet pipes K B has new 20 engine market has muf fler advertised unusually quiet As writing have seen nor access anydB readings Bill Wisniewski K & B tells engine quiet developments pan out will pro gress made As wrote earlier article essential manufacturers help 100 0 LU LU 0 -J LU LU -J 0 z 0 cn Ownership always some concern relative publication informa tion/data publication Individuals come up ideas patented copyrighted require protection understood anything published ModelAviation nature property originator means infor mation/data may used express written permission originator Continued page 100 90-_* 80 70 0-A 40---1 30-1 20-10020 18 IA 0 0 0 x 0 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Must LEFT line 102-105 dBA x Dx RPM Tip Speed inhec 60 / / r5 1 / 7 / 2 7 / / /7 7 9 /7 / z p10 11 - 13 15 17 19 21 - 4 01 3 5 6 7 8 910 96 Model Aviation TIP SPEED inches/sec x 1000 SOUND LEVELS FOR 2-BLADED MODEL AIRPLANE PROPELLERS Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 End Problem Forwell overayearandahalfwehavehad problem within F3B soaring circle problem resulted VP District 10 David Peltz filing charges against four peo ple people Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Keith Finkenbiner Casey Goeller charged lying cheating least occasion using illegal trans mitters several occasions During hearings charges interested parties given op portunity present views commencing Mr Peltz continuing Messrs Finkenbiner Schrameck Neu should noted Mr Goeller unable attend person mailed us response charges Following ini tial statement period four given time question others regarding statements made Subsequent exchange members Execu tive Council allowed time question parties involved end vote taken Executive Council less Mr Peltz rep resented accusing parties Mr Brown felt rather deeply volved earlier F3B situation myself similar reasons vote 10 0 support charges brought against gentlemen importantthought gained discussion debate involved action contestants need frequently avail themselves protest procedures published rule book approach used above instance problem could have avoided least accused might have opportunity resolve dispute long ago strongly urge anyone feels has wronged during sanctioned meet utilize protest sys tem gentlemanly manner disagree result protest event level avail yourself appeal procedures take action thru protest route disservice yourself fellow entrants Bad News Is. Executive Council spent consider able time deliberating budget 1986 no matter what tried to tighten reins still came out deficit situation insurance crisis being disastrous item contend Looking next year see worse situation arising spite efforts Washington DC such Gramm-Rudman bill intending reduce Federal deficit pay rates people metroplex remain high continue climb has direct influence AMA budget specifically area pay schedules must maintain below area averages deeply involved attempting some cost cutting insurance areas Investigation has begun feasibility creating own captive insurance sourceperhaps country perhaps offshore loca tion become successful effort future insurance situation will improve future also see possibility several modeling ganizations other countries joining us ventureperhaps five six other countries distant future looks bright present looks dim Did say dim Perhaps bleak would better word bleakness comes factthat just no way within fiscal sense can avoid dues increase financial committee headed Dave Brown reviewed avenue staving off increase consider Dave have extremely good financial sense about himafter has taken very small part hobby turned expanding thriving busi ness did want take action None us did business point view no choice increase will nominal can perspective about paying $2 $4 per year now pay amount increase depends whether pay dues early Another Cost Cutting AMA officer has telephone credit card make needed callsgenerally tended used within district AMA headquarters essential Makes sense communication thread allows us better serve districts Still elected VPs runs up bill over $1200 first four months year have find ways put brakes Executive Council did take steps preclude continuance high-rate practices Plus Side disconcerting incidents candidate running AMA office have campaign speech published time voters have already cast ballots No have set up procedure whereby candidates campaign statement must received later closing date acceptance letters will enable Model Aviation publish cam paign statements issue reaches membership around end Sep tember first part October coincident mailing membership re newal statements voting ballots Finally Heavyweights council addressed subject models exceeding safety code weight limit effect might have owed fly AMA sanctioned meet though within time frame sanctioned activities present know meets allow models flown afterthe end events break period during actual events Normally allowed flier can show insurance coverage what does insurance cover Does name host club Does name property owners Does name AMA Most likely answer ques tions no Therefore such practice con tinues appears AMA mentioned above wide open possible non-insured legal battle event accident Executive Council voted unanimous ly issue sanction meet known expected overweight models will permitted fly Further such type model flown meet has sanctioned sanction entire event automatically null void instant means such models cannot flown same site sanctioned meet entire 24-hour period days event Great Loss Bill Mathews VP District 5 has unfortunate need resign position VP effective May 10 Bills workload has late steady rise requiring him work 12 14 hour days past months attorney working legal offices Birmingham AL due recent loss some associates other business considerations no longer ableto keep upwithhisAMAactivitiesashe feels should done Bill has levelheaded individuals council recollection has devoted AMA duties always watchdog over items cause increase budget fair deliberations will sorely missed Still has agreed remain member Bylaws Committee Long-Range Planning Committee com mittees has chairman quite longtime pleased will able spend time enough continue assisting efforts goodbye just long Bill Election Time Again AMA holds some kind election officers year Last year VPs even-numbered districts up elec tion year VPs districts 1 5 9 up election office President year find considerably fewer vote have right So vote year take pride being part system elected officers next three years fail vote com plain about what goes within policy making body Academy officer running reelection new candi date needs yourvotesothatthewinnerwill know has support majority voters just majority few voted Most important have send membership renewal voting ballot same time send both early August 1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Bill Zimmer AMA AVP Varna IL writes looks like same old thing again Too free AMA memberships given out Contest Directors people crab about what CD does days contest aware what does beforehand preparation afterward reporting results AMA headquarters want cut cost raise sanction fees Raise $10 $25 some thing Lets penalize CDs put long hours get few goingfor cheap membership agree Bill think better leave system alone Its work ed OK 50 years Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writes renewed dues February mag shouldnt take three months name get back computer want mag OK Dennis dont get upset officials print certain number mags month match paid subscrip tions Tell mags have coming since paid Ill see what can Try keep quiet Richard Tabler Arlington MA writes ten dollars cash AMA mort gage Thanks Richard also received $5 check FF friend OW Culpepper Tullahoma TN others may coming Both due shine AMA Honor Roll mortgage retirement wait agreed AMA Council last week stop honor roll effort because gentleman Council fears overlap possible confusion Thank both very much money being warded John Worth am going cool Honor Roll plan now Larry Borden Fort Worth TX writes am against permanent Nats site Only 1% membership attend Nats 99% Too much expense few Bill Colish Harrison NY writes permanent Nats site Good idea will want live site East West middle US Paul Horanzy Yankee Flyers CT writes Nats should different places year give people big pay checks chance compete first time saw New England Have different locations year Summer almost Everybody out flying MeetApril David Higginbotham Claude Gurley Jack Camel Bir mingham RC Club playing little airplanes balmy Sunday afternoon Cont pg 95 Before taking up Agenda Presi dent Obtained Council approval pay Howard Crispins $150 deductible auto accident encountered during travel AMA business Distributed written report upon 1966 FAI-CIAM April Plenary meeting Invited NAA representative report status prestigious Collier Trophy Langworthy stated NAA currently attempting establish trust fund $250000 President accepted topic review during Budget agenda item Advised Joe Beshar written express strong exception parallel mortgage-reduction schemes might confuse membership negate mortgage-reduction efforts Noted letters re ceived against recent Council ac tion increase VP column space magazine summertime Michigan time go out fly Editor Dave Mc Donald sent picture Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Awards Banquet other day Dave Adams left outgoing president handing gavel new president Bill Elliott Good luck Bill best dont take seriously way important editor wrote other day asked fora list other editors district Currently think can help editors want cor respond others want list editors district write John Worth AMA headquarters write Birmingham will mail list Appointed Awards Criteria Review Committee consisting Jim Sears chairman Jim McNeilI Pete Waters Appointed Bob Underwood Carl Wheeley draft presentation nomi nating John Worth NAAs Elder Statesman Aviation Award Advised George Buso John Grigg should continue listed NAA AMAs official ClAM delegates FAI Reminded everyone individuals cannot conduct polls under AMA aus pices unless Council has given its approval Assigned George Buso new post FAI Team Selection Committees Coordinator similar longestablished contest boards coordina tor Approval Minutes AThe minutes February 8-9 1986 Executive Council meeting unani Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation AMA headquarters other day snapped shot foryou because thought would like see AMAs new computer paid million building money almost half again much forcomputers including ltsown aircondi tioned heat controlled emergency battery-operated pampered giant computer room So two beautiful women standing front three beautiful gentlemen computer room Well somebody has run joint Meet L-R Mike Mackenzie ComputerOperationsAssistant Zenda Stevens Claim Representative Carl Maroney head man overthe insurance business computer Akke Desoff Administrative Secretary Bill Read Computer Operator big fat expensive master computer being phased nowto replacethe outside rented computerservice Howarethings coming Slow sure should doing job next years membership EC Meeting Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Incomparable Toledo Weak Signals. name misnomer nothing weak about Toledo club puts annual model Expo Ohio attracts people model types over worldthe model show host club goes advance news media asks publicize event reason show could its present location accommodate general public attendeesthe building can barely contain model people come year annual Toledo show big event AMA year besides regular large booth sell memberships supplies promote AMA activities AMA sepa rate Air Show Team booth another ModelNetour new computer information networkand still another RC transmit ter testing addition AMA conducted several meetings connection Toledo show nature briefing AMAs RC Frequency Committee RC equipment manufacturers other inter ested parties concerning interference prob lems future needs other meeting AMA Air Show Team Advi EC Council Cont pg 98 mously approved amended bythe Coun cil meeting prior written amendments B minutes March 19 1986 telephone conference approved after amending Discussion telephone conference minutes produced motion thatthe Bylaws Committee directed draft specific procedures regarding voting telephone conferences approved 11 1 against Dist 7 II Executive Vice Presidents Report Regarding Model Aviations accounts receivable McNeiII reported satisfied way financial item advertising policy general being handled B Looking Officer Services bud get noted bills incurred use Council telephone credit cards Discussion produced motion set cap $600 peryearontelephone calls charged credit card system executive council business approved 11 1 against Dist 8 C McNeilI next reviewed subject Headquarters salaries advocating ap preciation salary needs Reston DC area Some AMAs department heads related difficulties obtaining retaining quality employees because low salaries AMA offers comparison local businesses government sory Committee concerning planning problems involved AMAs Air Show Team program involves promoting model aviation before general public groups AMA also 50th Anniversary party Toledo AMA members helped celebrate milestone year Incidentally another much bigger party will held Lake Charles LA August 2-3 weekend immediately following end Nats Toledo weekend big AMA topped off another great donation Weak Signals club $1800 raffle $765 go AMAs Building Fund $760 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund $275 sponsorship RC events 1986 Nats Toledo club therefore publicly say Thanks AMAs greatest chartered clubs 1986 Toledo Expo Raffle Winners . Mike Smith Cincinnati OH John Schell Gibsonberg OH McDaniel RC Inc Glen Dale MD Matt Mefferd Perrysburg OH Walter Pelzynski Milwaukee WI Ed Skro van Brookpark OH Clifford Rausin New port Beach CA Dan Weaver Greenville OH Willis McClain Racine PA John Deni son Royal Oak Ml G Shelkey Scottdale PA C McCune Fairview PA Joe Fife McMurray PA Edwin Hawk Shelby OH Ray Bryk Seven Hills OH H Boggs Keyport NJ Eugene Wald Cottage Grove MN C Reeves Columbus OH Carrie Newhouse Menominee MI George Ardwin Sabina OH Richard Sorrell Trenton OH Swartz Winnipeg Maniotba Canada John Solty siak Elmhurst IL William Raub Fanwood NJ Ron Geese Zanesville OH G Engle skirger Brookpark OH M Montesano Al liance OH Larry Wilson North Vernon IN D EVP presented study membership dues structure noted come conclusion can ought simplified/adjusted proposal later incorporated motion 4 minutes Ill Film Report Jay Gerber AMAs film producer bid Council farewell expressed personal sentiments con cerning 15 years working affiliation Academy As appreciation years dedication excellent film crea tions Academy President pre sented Mr Gerber AMA Fellowship Award IV Finance Committee Report Chairman Brown stated projected 1986 defi cit will diminish AMAs accumulated sur plus shows necessity provid ing adequate reserve especially face current future insurance fees Discussion resulted motion vote Nats Council meeting lieu free membership contest directors shall re ceive $10 voucher per day per meet up two days maximum three per year upon H Qs receipt contest reports Nats world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four days Vouchers nontransferable effective 1987 V Budget Worth noted 1986 bud get presented what needed operate Academy same level service past year After extensive review 1986 Nominating Deadline Change 1986 will electing AMA President Vice Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three-year terms begin ning 1986 procedures nomination published June 1986 issue Model Aviation page 103 nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior convening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter acceptance candidate must file atAMA HQ priorto meeting Since important change information should noted Because Nominating Committee scheduled meet Friday August 1 deadline nomination receipt AMA HQ close busi ness Thursday July 17 Candidates accept nomination must also provide statement publica tion Modef Aviation statement must accompany letter acceptance should provided separate sealed envelope consideration details motion made accept 1986 budget presented approved 11 1 against Dist 6 Another motion made based EVPs previous presentation addi tional information Finance Com mittee Chairman accept modifications dues structure 1987 motion passed 9 3 4789ED NAAEVP 3 against 61 011 Changes Membership Category1986 Jr-newsletter$1000 Sr-newsletter$1250 Spec Jr$ 25 Sub Jr$ 300 new member recruitment bonus$ 500 Op-2nd family member $1700 Op-Sr citizen$1800 Op-newsletter reg$2600 Op-newsletter early$2400 Op-Mag reg$3000 Op-Mag early$2800 VI Committee Reports 1987 eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate $1 800 $2000 $3000 $2800 $3400 $3200 A Safety McNeilI advised some AMA sanctioned contest officials tolerate fly ing model planes weighing 55 pounds clarify AMA cannot permit violations its Safety Code motion made approved unanimously AMA will knowingly issue AMA sanction event including demonstration flights) model weighing 55 pounds will flown also noted sanction could ap plied selectively parts event sanction applied eventasawhole beginning end start sanction days until end sanction days) B Special Interest Groups McCollough reported attempted ascer tain Electric CL Speed groups want SIG recognition received no response Continued page 100 August 1986 99 Sound Cont pg 96 case point muffler design printed last issue future will photographs details other items may manufacture manufac tured question relative using information/data per mission given article will necessary individually contact originator permission might wish have FAI Standards F3A Aerobatic Power Models recent ClAM meeting Paris new definition established measurement sound F3A models method will used upcoming Nationals sound checking Pattern flying flightwill checked establish penalties rather get better handle what problems Trying avoid full readings ground still getting higher settings air will defeat entire purpose exercise asking full cooperation everyone present new standard maximum noise level will 98 dB measured three meters center line model model placed ground flying site motor running full power measurement will taken 90 degrees flight path right hand side downwind model microphone will placed stand 30 centimeters above ground line motor No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise meas urement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero Note penaltywill apply Nats operation Further adopted second paragraph dealing sound second item reads follows conclusion flight judge will independently score model in-flight noise level indicating model too noisy average very quiet majority judges score model very quiet flight score will receive five point bonus score counting judge Though primarily clari fication safety anticipated proposals will encourage devel opment quieter power plants through stimulation competitive spirit As point above should understood theoretically 98 dB reading three meters same reading 105 dB meter previously used purpose moving out gain greater accuracy reading Prop Diameter RPM Three years ago Ed Izzo published chart giving relation ship between prop diameter rpm coming up prop tip speed sound levels reference line marked figure used FAI F3A can ignore concentrate other factors aim get down lowest dBA level can means getting prop tip speed low possible running maximum rpm prop/engine combination keep older copies Model Aviation might go back read Eds article July 1983 chart reprinted page 96 formation use working own particular situation Cont pg 99 C Nats Clemens reported Commit tee/HQ coordination 1986 event working well encouraging num ber early entries previously-targeted Indoor site uncertain 1987 Nats site could Muskogee Oklahoma D Sound Crispin reported Toledo Show solicited assistance model engine industry manufacturers heartened have encountered positive attitudes expressions co operation E Frequency Brown reported program transmitter verification tests administered Toledo confirmed suspi cions high percentage transmitters operate outside specifications F Bylaws Committee Mathews reported intends 1 finish up Standing Rules project 2 recommend details concerning Contest Boards/Council jurisdiction amendment 3 develop amendment elected officers shall offered employ ment AMA until certain number months after service has terminated 4 offer amendment concerning im peachment & removal officers G Redistricting Krafft reported presently collecting data yet ready presentation H Flying Site Acquisition Council concensus committee renamed Real Property Acquisition Committee President announced Hardy Broder sen has asked relieved chair duties Pete Waters has appointed replacement Waters reported taken close look objectives committee convinced real property acquisi tion something Academy should prepared achieve future stated Sl Groups will asked submit site layouts special site requirements activities I Election FAI Juries Free Flight request chair man Team Selection Committee asking waiver new FAI Jury requirements unanimously approved 1986 team selection finals Soaring 1986 F3B Finals Jury unanimously elected Ray Marvin Dick Crowley Bob Underwood Electric 1986 F3E Finals Jury elected Joe Beshar Bob Sliff Dwight Holley Mike Charles alternate Districts 10 9 opposed Pylon 1986 F3D Finals Jury unanimously elected Cliff Telford Bob Brown chairman Wayne Yeager V Action/F3B Contestants subject reviewed Executive Session re sulted following recorded synopsis vote taken previous meeting motion exclude several AMA members taking part future AMA events contestants specifically Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Casey Goeller Keith Finkenbiner accused deliber ately lying officials about legality RC equipment 10 voted no nobody voted yesthree council members did vote Grigg PeltzBrown Thus charges dismissed Special Item Upon reconvening Regu lar Session Geoff Styles addressed sembly recommendation AMA join American Tort Reform Association motion first years dues mem bership American Tort Reform Asso ciation approved PR budget passed 11 1 against Dist 5 VI PR Staff Expansion Worth reported demands upon PR Directors time particularly area flying sites creasingly requires presence outside office necessitating assistant carry department head away ED also asked Council consider addition secretary serve both motion passed approve half-year budget addition PR secretary 10 2 against 56 Another motion also passed approve half-year budget addi tion assistant PR department 8 4 against 35611 Vii F3B Representation FAI/CIAM agenda item deferred previous meeting until district 10 VP could attend ClAM Plenary meeting April Peltz reported contention US interests international competition being met questioned cost expediency sending large US corps representatives noted lack lobbying strategy questioned necessity special voting delegate objected the election new F3B Subcom mittee chairman Other council members tended ClAM meeting spoke pro con issues raised discussion did result change policy VIII Council Meeting Structure Presi dent observed since Council now uses agenda item form affords advance information sufficient acquaint voting members issue recommended motion amend previous procedure approved unani mously follows new words brackets create Special Rule Order whereby [non-published] agenda items [may] introduced discussed moved voted upon before Council meeting following its intro duction Exception may made [criti cal] agenda items [such safety legal issues] accepted majority voice vote attending members IX Council Members Committees Waters noted Executive Council considers issue important enough assign committee Coun cil member should included ensure timely reporting guidance concerning Council policies motion whenever possible committees appointed Council should include minimum council member passed unanimously X Vote CB/EC Jurisdiction following Continued page 102 100 Model Aviation EC Meeting Connecticut 0 Maine e Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gorold Browo PO Box 4384 Middlelown RI 02840 Bill Chondler PO Box 441 Orlond ME 04472 Drew Dovenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Londry 80 Mom St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06880 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Woy Marstous Mills MA 02648 Club month wrote three clubs several weeks ago information used received no answer sent out newsletter contained request club patches could photo graphed used received guess enough interest warrant continuing feature get informa tion will use it available Lou Andrews have talked Lou several times recently Maine Model Club Expo March 8 9 1986 Since Lou well-known long-time modeler would like provide some information about background started modeling 1923 father pattern maker seemed natural him use some redwood used making patterns has worked Sikorsky Aircraft CT 1938-1947 chief designer Paul K GuillowCo 1 948-1 963rformed own company AAMCO 1963 sold 1982 brother also sold model kits 1945 won Internats 1948 flying U-Control Trixter Invert Stunt Air craft won 1950-1951 Walker Trophy Barnstormer 1981 elected AMA Hall Fame Tech Model Aircrafters Barb attended April 5th flying session Tech Modal Aircrafters Du Pont Gym Cambridge MA group flies mod els first Saturday month Octo ber through May night Ray Harlan attempting seta record believe beat old time 7 mins 53 secs second several people flying models children cluded James Woolnough Brattleboro VT Ornithopter Wingbusters Spring Show-Off April 6 1986 Wingbusters Hanson MA held annual Spring Show-Off believe eighth several ControlLine aircraft display flight demonstra tions swap table refreshment table aircraft judged according four categories winners Profile Scale Ron Muise Havoc A-20 1st Ron Muise Widgeon 2nd Jim Zichella P-Si 3rdJack Patrolia Shoe String 4th Full Body Scale John Componeschi B-17 1st Sam Abdow P-47 2nd Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro 3rd Profile Sport Stunt Jack Patrolia Ringmaster 1st Dennis Cranger Magician 2nd Walter Fischer Ov& EZ 3rd Full Body Stunt Thomas Morris Aloha 1st Jack Patrolia Gieske Nobler2nd Mal Monroe Malj3rd results determined public votingand can seeJack Patroliawent home trophy group Con gratulations Jack Greg Corby Georgetown MA winner Cape Ann Mall Show raffle won aircraft radio engine years club dues Headquarters Mortgage Fund strong desire reduce mortgage Headquarters building debt reduced less interest paid allowing money used other projects like finding retaining flying sites several ways contribute buy patches make direct contributions send money dues 1987 renewal form will means adding mortgage contribution along dues payment Remember specify money mortgage reduction tax de ductible member contri bute ten dollars mortgage could paid off 1986 Nationals should maga zine see just before Nats 50th Anniversary Nats first time fun-fly has offered conjunction Nats lot time money effort have gone Nats hope successful will attend johnny Clemens Texan District VP lets give him something brag about Model Aviation Day Planning moving along lam contacting peopleto participate would like help out drop note Geoff Styles AMA planning attend will talk about flying fields public relations Barb spent week Paris April attended FAI-CIAM meetings observer spent time sightseeing spent May 2 3 4 Reston Executive Council meetings See reports elsewhere magazine FAI meet ings Remember Flying Should Fun August 1986 101 Sam Abdow Fall River MA air craft Howard DEA P-47 Thunder bolt Ray Harlan preparing model another flight Lyle Spiegal L class B speed air craft Kevin Barrett mouse rerr nnwarnei hv Tfl fl&Q Lou Andrews R John Grlgg AMA President Aircraft original Aero master built 1964 Lou AndrewsR AVPDickSherman Trixter Beam about 1950 vintage John Componeschi B-17 Flying Fortress Wlngbusters Spring Show-Off New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Well doing business old stand say applying time unremitting efforts intensifying business AMA general District 2 particular Manythanks kindnesses during period indisposition am thankfully satisfactorily re covering During recuperative period am busily trying maintain official AMA duties nightmare never hap pened As usual report being personally typed laborious singlefinger hunt peck method Also within past few days lhaveamongotherthings processed couple Contest-Director ap plication/examination matters mailed out dozen All-Weather Patch applications appointed new member AMA door Contest Board representative District 2 See below Infra fortunate securing services Mr Doug Barber successor Mr Merrick Andrews served several years well Indoor AMA Contest Board Member representing District 2 particularly important appointment context rule change cycle compliment Pete period voluntary service Doug rousing Welcome Aboard Doug resides 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Although am told Pete has moved Pennsylvania loss Dave Browns gain have provided new address pass along Praise Pequannock readers will recall some months ago featured story telephone involvement certain officials above New Jersey Township concerning proposed Parks & Recreation Department ordinance ban flight model aircraft note great satisfaction according current issue Flypaper ably edited John Donnelly Al Kessner Tn-County RCClubof Butler NJthatthiscnisisnotonly happy ending also made extra pointsformodelers area Great news same issue Flypaper also cites forthcoming Model Air Show pre sented name charity Fort Dix NJ Sunday May 10th another outstand ing group District 2 Aeromodelers NewJersey Pine Barons Radio Control Club very deserving charity instance will Deborah Hospital Fund Have Good Day AMA-Delta Dart Direct Purchase Plan Word has just arrived headquarters AMA-chartered clubs may now procure box 40 Delta Dart kits bulk pack special low price $20 Indoor Sports Fun Games starters compliments good friend FreeFlight enthusiast Ed Whitten having made member Honorary Society Newsletter Editors addition popu lar Junior column own magazine Model Aviation Ed widely acclaimed excellent New York Indoor Times favored greatly another good friend Bill Lindemann ERMAC Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club large frequent input Indoor Free-Flight news active area New Jersey Bills latest report covers ERMACs First Indoor Scale Model Airplane Contest Rutgers University Athletic Center held April 19 1986 add personal thanks Rutgers University Edison Recreation Area very kind cooperation Keep up good work Bill Oneida Lake Flyers Association Thanks Plane Prop-Wash excellent newsletter Syracuse Thunderbirds k Stars Club its charming highly compe tent editor Marge k Mrs Lon Sauter learn captioned upstate entity has become latest club have become another member rapidly-expanding CNYMAA located off Route 49 Constantia NY interested joining new club referred its President Dan Murphy 675-31 32 Thanks Marge Clinically Speaking compliments deserved hereby extended such outstanding RC folks Dean Kraus Dean Pappas Tim Borsetti et al praise worthy initiative setting up First AMA F3A Pattern Fliers Judges Clinic May 23 4 publicized K Factor NSRCA Bulletin Aerodrome highlyregarded newsletter JCRCC Jersey Coast Radio Control Club appreciate too participation South Jersey Aerobatic Pilots Nice Going Tis matter personal prideI joined NSRCA No 45 USPJA No 84 both 1973 Please support fine organizations Another Break Big Boys circular arrived today reminding STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio Society 9th Annual RC Scale Rally will held again year July 12 13 Clean NY Municipal Airport build fly just think big terms Model Aviation just plain fun will welcome announce ment hope join rally year stated Honoring Naval Avia tions 75th Anniversary Can think worthier dedication Goodbye Friend So reads eloquent verbal tribute Bob Schoppe April issue Jericho Flyers newsletter Logbook memory fellow clubmember Jack Freling passed away recently following heart surgery hereby extend deepest sympathies Jacks family Jericho Flyers sad time great loss Visual Reference now present picture Bob Noll received within past three days taken last year 30th Annual Pattern Contest prominent club Aeroguidance Society though based Endicott NY holds meets Sayre PA shot shows famous Ivan Kristensen Dean Pappas Lance Murphy respective Lto R 3rd 1st 2nd place winners 30th Annual Pattern Meet last year details see Official Contest Calendar case have already done Now Photo Thisyearthe3lstMeetwill beheldonJune 28 29 Dorothy Adler name pretty young lady featu red column reporting 1986 WRAM Show AMA Membership Meeting Recall suggestion clude plans constructing individual han gars protect just-built Darts Both Doro thy Dad Jerry Adler wellknown District 2 AMA members am sorry omission Gear up locked EC MeetingCont pg 100 motion resulted discussions since previous meeting Council adopt series recommendations devel oped R Underwood better define Contest Board/Executive Council jurisdic tions motion passed 7 4 against 35101 1 1 abstained Dist 6 com plete text motion published separately synopsis Xl Executive Vice Presidents Budget McNeill asked Council consider fact executive vice president holds national office yet receives budget vice president enough allow him travel adequately motion executive vice presidents annual bud get increased failed 9 against 2 ED 8 1 abstained EVP second motion retain basic EVP budget addi tionally him submitfor approval atthe first meeting year travel plan passed unanimously XII Award MacCready Crew Peltz commented thatthe MacCready pterodactyl project truly remarkable modeling standpointan extremely complex techni cal achievement noted Tech nical Achievement Award available application same may submitted Peltz AMA HQ Agenda Review point order Agenda items remaining reviewed McCollough called up previous notice amending date summer Council meeting motion passed unani mously amend July 25 Executive Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation June1985 AGS Contest FAI Winners Left Right 3rdLance Murphy 1stIvan Kris tensen 2ndDean Pappas Ohm sylvania C West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warringeon PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Milis Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadeiphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15653 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 5131 542-4406 go again another month meetings telephone calls questions fortunately few answers Executive Council meeting interesting time featured first hearing trial individuals charged underArticle V section 3 bylaws individuals un animously acquitted charges fear precedent may have opened Pandoras box creating situation such charges hearings take up large part Executive Councils time al ready know case heard fear will follow Another subject bound stir up trouble removal free licenses CDs must admit having mixed feelings about thinkthe new system issuing $10 credit voucher CD upon receipt contest report makes sense eliminates lot record keeping attendant workload Headquarters well reducing some what escalating loss income may seem petty free memberships CDs NATs workers now account 2000 memberships rising $30 thats $60000 new system cuts $30000 still saves $30000 income plus whatever decrease administrative cost realized argue CD works hard earns membership Hi Zim have little argument what about club officers newsletter editors about judges meets concession crew parking attendants too work hours usually lot less glory CD Shouldnt get free memberships also Someone could some cases someone already has make case positions getting free mem berships also could very well give people free memberships yet giving free membership CD isnt really fair everyone else com promise makes sense better elim inating free memberships altogether still provides incentive CD send contest report Now waiting other shoe drop Ill tell 1987 dues will increased slightly junior Senior rates will remain same 2nd adult family member rate will increase $1 $18 Senior Citizen rate will increase $2 $20 open mem berships will increase $4 Now before take pen hand start raising cain consider 1986 budget projects $1 00000 operating deficit year reserves about $500000 will reduce reserves about 20% 1986 alone dues increase would probably wipe out reserves com pletely 1987 Normally would indi cate need fora dues increase 1988 order avoid becoming insolvent have yet considered impact insurance crisis lessons learned 1979 delayed dues increase until year too late suffered substantial decrease membership result hav ing make large increase following year Now insurance As indicated last months column good reason concern area further complicate issue insurance policy comes up renewal September very awkward time planning standpoint September far too late make dues structure adjustments following year result increases decreases cost renewal policy too early show return adjustment made previous year upcoming years dues Id have say AMA ever goes broke likely would probably September October some year result has stable insurance market could play close very little requirement reserves other buffer inflation unforeseen emergencies Now volatile insurance market imperative maintain enough reserves cover various contingencies means dues increase now can cover whatever served up way insurance costs September 1987 hope already have enough cover September1986 Its kinda like flying RC Helicopter seven minutes fuel board using collective pitch servo has three minutes transit time Now try fly long dare Its too bad calm air its gusty.. got nice letter Eva Biddle newest AVP Eastern PA reported unfortunate loss few flying sites area asked what could Unfortunately problem isnt re stricted Eastern PA problem pro bably No1 nationwide time read first hopefully flying site seminars will held District 10 shows promise intend ex pand program provide such semi nars nationwide meantime club would purchase $30 Radio Shack Sound Level Meter start experiment it might go long way toward showing legitimate effort being made reduce noise levels come better neighbors good starting point 100 dBAat 10 feet measured off right side model line cylinder head FAI limit 98 dB under approximately same setup could adjust limits up down local con ditions dictate simply having standard being able show effort being made might save flying site subject Im sure will become seminar Salt Fork 87 pleasant subjects recent council meeting jay Gerber Hi jay vast contribution film library great deal pride pleasure gratitude presented jay AMA fellowship District III can proud its own travels clubs lately telephone calls discussion between council members subject alcoholic bever ages flying field seems coming up very frequently Its tough question ramifications place AMA directly confronts sub ject Rule Book page 1 gives CD sanctioned event irrevocable authority disqualify other wise prevent flying participant ability fly CDs opinion impaired bythe use alcohol other drug Thats place direct reference jise alcohol other drugs made AMA rules safety code bylaws other reference alcoholic beverages insurance policy liability result sale distribution alcoholic beverages excluded Any other statement subject matterof interpretation other sections Rule Book safety code etc example Rule 3 safety code refers willfully flying careless reckless and/or dangerous man ner Some would say drinking beer flying violates section personal opinion paragraph wouldnt apply drinking flying might very well apply flying drunk difference between having cold having dozen recognized states driving laws does apply club club ones having problem Id recommend some variation following club rule adopted Any person flying club field can chal lenged member present opinion member challenging others ability fly safely has im paired use alcohol other drugs person challenged disagrees may ask vote members present field determine whether should permitted fly clear majority present shall prevail tie vote occurs member shall remain grounded person challenged shall have vote dont know will work best advice can come up time own opinion does constitute official position AMA owe lot people out apology have notoriouslyslowin handlingCD applications time wasnt fault least dont think Around end March processed bunch CD appli cations sentthem AMA headquarters single large envelope Apparently envelope lost mail first started suspect something amiss Toledo couple applicants came up asked licenses Ironically lost Headquarters awhile didnt get connection apparent lost envelope Now obvious biggest problem dont have list sent cant correct prob lem CD application filed before May have heard anything please contact probably lost envelope have copies ap plication cancelled checks anything connected application please let know can unravel mess Saying Month has four spends five has no need purse August 1986 103 Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatianaburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1 eoe Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winlhrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Summer Fun early reports have first events year speak low turnoutsthis spite fair weather Can picture what transpiring year just recovering winter doldrums first reports Pattern Contest fun-fly Let us hope indication what coming up Sanctions up have made few new contest directors available indi cates interest organized activities will keeping eye things try get some analysis what trends Public Relations subject cannot overemphasized go flying aircraft subject pub lic relations will see some aspects subject other articles would also like mention briefly fly ing sites being lost supposedly because excess annoying sound originating activities losses could prevented much greater effort placed getting around neigh borhood operate talking people Very often effort can lot towards dispelling fears animosity gen eral dislike activities Get neigh bors out field possible get involved some activities Plan picnic something will help have out day flying buddy boxes take time ex plain understand just what doing sport important numberof fields know owe very existence fact club practices excellent public relations has rapport rest community Give try see does help Show Teams Some time ago made some mention AMA Show Team activities District IV couple letters people allowed club mall shows other such events same stature terms getting public aware what about sense may true mall show static event demonstrations put AMA Air Show Teams dynamic affair members teams expend much spare time energyto perfect routines use During season District IV during can perform unused time spent traveling around doing what bestputting some best aeronautical exhibi tions seen perform gatherings large small under conditions Sometimes show part full-scale show space never problem other times literally fly out postage stamps During meticulously practice safety defined AMA Safety Code Whenever get oppor tunity take shows great variety aircraft may seen events Different teams utilize different aircraft accompanying acts necessity due environment operate two basic types aircraft utilized Radio Control Control Line models Sky Lancers Washington DC example Con trol Line Show Teamand active type common Radio Control teams took some pictures couple weeks ago NVRC field Arcola VA Air Show Team getting some practice photo shows Dick Roe Team Manager pondering what next brand new Super Cub picture taken plane yet flown witnessed first flights bit later promises excellent replacement j-3 Dick flew previously photo below shows teams Robin Hood 99 aircraft World Engines kitted model Quadra-sized engines natural Air Show team work big aircraft needed ample wing area relatively light loading power provide means tow banners tow carry Sailplanes carry parachute displays sure see lot service team Support teams truly pro vide great service sport times struggle some areas get hold flying sites imperative use means possible obtain maxi mum public support way to present ourselves public best possible light Air Show Teams precisely Travel Service little over year ago Nino Di Ronza established travel service provide members Academy means getting best possible deal plan ningatrip Since time Nino has very much assistance Academy planning individual member travel ar ranging Executive Council travel lodging making arrangements travel teams various World Cham pionships includes getting abso lute best deal handling model boxes latter always major head ache team travel point have travel plans should get touch Nino telephone number 703-471-0105 just ask Nino business other columns including Presi dents going hear mention dues increase next year greatest reluctance part Council passed major culprit liability insurance increase needed order cover anticipated increases years budget small deficit however can taken care going reserves dare risk such occurrence future Without massive increase in surance costs probably could have held line some time come Come to Nationals Lake Charles 50th Anniversary EC MeetingCont pg 102 Council meeting date August 1 Friday Nominating Committee meeting shall convene 800 am August 1 followed Executive Council meeting 15 min utes after adjournment Nominating Committee meeting Another motion made amend fall Executive Council meeting dates November 1 2 October 1 7-19 meeting held Orlando Florida motion passed 10 1 against Dist 11 Meeting adjourned 910 pm May 4 1986 Convened 830 am XIII Awards following approved publicity follow presentation three Superior Service Awards four Distinguished Service Awards Award Appreciation Fellowship Award McNeilIs proposal Award Achievement patch referred Com mittee chairman jim Sears announced will develop set criteria present next meeting XIV Candidates Statements Crispin asked Council consider course action would provide earlier publication candidates campaign statements noting past have voted before seeing statements magazine approved unanimously initiate procedure whereby candidate office required submit his/her cam paign statement publication Model Aviation later deadline candidacy acceptance letter XV Mortgage Reduction Executive Director advised current mortgage reduction plan has caused expenses Council understood would incurred Discussion produced motion Council informed devia tion accepted general plan pre sented February meeting approval Council before implementation motion passed unanimously further approved unanimously out-ofpocket expenses related direct fund-raising efforts reimbursement will come funds raised Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 5 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice Presidents Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Cir Mancheoter TN 37355 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arihor Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Detray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00848 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaileyBrookOircle Birmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone Moontain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinstor Bornis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 lease club field has re newed through September 1986 Has madeany plans forafterSeptember April issue Happy Landings Newsletter Atlanta GA RC Club RC flying Atlanta area very serious trouble ten years may exist elite few can afford purchase private property Letter dated April 4 1986 Mike McGraw moved Atlanta GA Dallas TX says Dallas provides two incredible public facilities model aviation consistent presence week front public bringing old Control-Liners out woodwork reason newly-chartered Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta GA has grown 12 20 has designated county-owned flying site Members include Mike Bailey won FF Mulvihill Trophy rubber-powered models second Nats tried Philip Causey RC flier Lou Melancon has helped AMA arranging some discounts computer products AMAs accounting computer former Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta Sky Raiders seemed disappearing earth few good men got together developed plan combine two clubs peti tioned Cobb County Parks Commission flying site offer Commis sion included insurance site regular attendance flying site promotion site encourage interest public club maintenance site public site regularly attended pro moted attracts new members What else has new improved club done Well Atlanta StuntConspiracy group revitalized club official host Old Time Stunt OTS event 1986 Nats persuaded Bill Northrop editor Model Builder magazine spon sor event Nats Note three items above relate flying sites Atlanta GA RC has different site requirements CL does ap pear County Commission willing help Eagles Fly model airplanes Andy Ikensaa junior member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron LARKS Eustis FL recently awarded Eagle Scout badge first merit badges Avia tion badge 1965 presented 1985 Model Year Award LARKS Pica Waco real show stopper Bart Barton rubber-powered Easy Bee according Gama-Ray newsletter Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association Warner Robins GA EditorJim Duckworth says Bart demonstrated Easy Bee day long during clubs mail show two fly-aways---one shoe store last water fountain people wanted buy demonstration lead invitation speak local school distinguished service Academy Model Aeronautics Terry Rimert Bald win FL has awarded Distin guished Service Award Executive Council long years service local national level Terry has directed NFFS unofficial events Nats past 14 years presently member AMA Safety Advisory Committee has president Florida Model Association editor FMA News direc tor King Orange Internats Rebel Rally District 5 FF Championships other contests has arranged flying sites given model airplane clinics advocate youth aeromodel ing Well done Terry time serve time step down AMA Executive Council meeting held Reston VA May 3 & 4 1986 ten dered resignation VP District 5 effective midnight May 10 1986 resig nation became necessary because creased workload law firm Since approximately July 1985 have working long hours work during week almost weekend no lon ger have time necessary perform duties VP District 5 manner consider appropriate forthe good AMA District 5 did resign lack interest model aviation because tired job Unfortunately work has priority Executive Council has accepted resignation recommendation has approved appointment Lee Web ster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 VP District 5 fill unexpired term recommended Lee several reasons Lees background model aviation similar own interest RC FF CL Lee has business experience retired last year does consulting now Lee interested youth son two grandchildren involved model aviation helped two children among others develop interest model aviation Lee active CD both RC FF flies RC soaring Indoor now has flown RC power CL Outdoor FF Lee also licensed pilot own airplane thank District 5 officer District 5 member Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Caribbean support cooperation have given Thanks Ive wonderful time Districts Vice President changing guard Lee Webster word thanks Bill Matthews Executive Council confidence appointing fill Bills unexpired term Bill has worked hard deserves thanks ajob well done Hell tough act follow know know Ill hit deck running transition occurring middle year will make imperative get transfer worked out pronto Ill need help districts AMA people keep things schedule Just word dont know Ive model airplane business since Jimmy Allen days Bought first rubber-powered models local gas station Since time Ive tried aspect model hobby Ive flown gas models since Baby Cyclone Free flight until U Control came along son Brian flew speed number years Pattern Sailplanes Sport Scale RC wonder wonders back old time gas ignition engines againAII along Ive dabbled types sizes scale models Free Flightpeanut rubber gas also fly Control Line RC Scale am charter member Coffee Air Foilers Model Club Tennessee club started engineers Air Forces Arnold Engineering Development Center club very active types RC still conducts best Free Flight contests District Well now know bit about Lee Webster Im looking forward seeing contest Trail summer Please bring problems ideas comments desires needs better com munication effective office can Next month well get down business August 1986 105 VIn Malkinski member LARKS Andy Ikensaa memberofTroop2l 1joined forces Scout Show Orlando FL Colonial Photo & Hobby Rosie OGrady donated balsa gliders handouts Very popular Help club helping com munltyl public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent films video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapes local library AMAwiII sell set five toyourclubfor $10000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special Ii braryvideo tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Illinois S Indiana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavlcy P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordlnetor Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Ouincy IL 62301 just got back council meeting Reston VA However promised would talk about meeting because rest VPs probably will will tell what saw first trip home AMA must admit beautiful place have did see building has growing pains already saw mu seum overtaking rest building well center core may have add building cut back museum soon Maybe will let bring some models home Next museum library full magazines way back could spend lot time just looking old rags before time other choice books well need couple tables chairs library visi tors thing noticed room has models hanging ceiling Im too sure thats good Id find myself day dreaming about going flying models office found great bunch people working us glad help us anyone else just happened come off streets felt quite home ever get chance drop see what dollars buying Speaking dollars dont donate good old mortgage reduction fund Its travel time us again Contests starting away go traveled two mall shows month lot fun both wentto Somerset KYon myfirst trip visit Balsa Busters Next travels took Crestview KY visit Flying Cardinals Turnout pretty good both places though beautiful outside Sorry have no pictures didnt receive own club invited six area clubs flyin first did anticipate manywould showupbutwe members clubs show about fifty fliers offered no-frills flying local airport offered beautifully clear day lots thermals soaring guys What could ask Maybe club can try break contest fever clubs seem have Isnt great some organizations hear about strong supporters young aviators Roger Wathen newlyformed Indianapolis Free Flight Fellowship good example some people groups Roger teaches school living teaches modeling school Hes always helping young people get going hobby asked give new clubaplug gladly So want some Free Flight ndy call Roger 547-5963 way sent few pic tures Ritchie Scott receiving Jr Sr Bob Larsh Perpetual HI Glider trophy Bob Larsh CIA meet re cently Congrats Ritchie gotaletterfrom Robert Firestoneand tells another successful year Elkhart County Flight Masters RC Club Elkhart IN put theirtwelfth annual mall show turnout some beautiful ships As can see some ships quite unique multi-wing sports twelve wings really flies longs Scott Jamison won award unique wonder got letter Bruce Zabasnky hails Naperville IL has flying models some thirty-four years nowand firm believer having fun think will make hobby sent Season Patch application him sent bunch pictures license plate wife gave him twenty-first anniversary What ya think Since questioned existence National Newsletter earlier year have gotten some pro con replies seems like idea having information source want have am still going push improvement format regularity its being sent out dont think its much good seldom get What think Im process getting new AVP St Louis area should have time receive should fill geographical gaps prettywell Now its upto use AVPs needed Because have run out time words say tripso think will let Carl fill rest page filler may some better use ramblings Enough now. EC MeetingCont pg 104 Council prescribed removing men tion current Honor Roll future issues Model Aviation grounds has potential negating Council-approved mortgage reduction plan efforts plan time should conducted XVI Financial Support/Nebraska Modelers request coordinator effort Nebraska clubs defeat anti-mod eling bill State legislature re viewed Council receptive request requested receipt specific details costs upon base financial aid decision XVII District V VP Resignation Mathews expressed deep regret over necessity resigning due escalating work family responsibilities agreed would remain ex officio Bylaws Committee would conduct long-rangeplanning sessions whenever possible Mathews designated AVP Lee Websterto fill unexpired term balance 1986 XVIII Insurance Settlements/Review Settlements noted because Council accountable must apprised insurance cases fully timely manner During discussion agreed lieu quarterly reports information piece will distributed within 30 day period after accident/litiga tion/insurance event complete yearly update will given prior budget meeting B Review Brown requested clarification interpretations fur nished members concerning AMAs surance deferred until independent insurance professional reviews AMA policies correctness clarity lan guage motion approved 1986 Nats Supplemental Instructions under paragraph entitled Alcoholic Beverages insurance phrase [loss insurance coverage] stricken mo tion passed 10 1 against EVP XIX Membership Renewal System Peltz spoke subject improving membership renewal process members receive cards benefits shorter period time especially sunbelt modelers fly year around suggested staggered renewal system renewal birthdays perhaps im mediate acknowledgement some kind expressed opinion Headquar ters membership data base needs expanded Executive Director agreeable reviewing Mr Peltzs suggestions developing new system puts Continued page 108 106 Model Aviation Iowa Michigan esota oni, VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdlsh 6410 Glenwood N Goen Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack FInn 356 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53708 WIlliam Rohring4494TanglewoodTr.StJoaeph Ml 49086 Ron Seam 132 5 Rostyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 367 Mlnoqua WI 54548 Got some good news some bad news monthnot really neat way start column heres bad news spite lobbying am sorry say 1987 venue National Championships will Battle Creek AHEEE situation Muskogee OK has better sites offer have place Battle Creek offer back burner until another time Its dead waiting opportunity good news sites Indoor Outdoor local have tentatively ap proved future opportunity Armory Chicago Bong WI first District Conference Compuserve last evening will regular date month make note first Wednesday month 10 pm Eastern handful us Seveners AMA President few outsiders conversation effective have already favorable comment today E-mail Make date least club members going cover too much May Council Meeting hope F3B Fiasco has now terminated Whata lot time money wasted District 10s interests have severely restricted through representatives actions Let us use learning experience push AMAs future positive item District 10 formation Flying Field Seminars going hold tied District Meeting Grand Rapids fall Another will early Winter Min nesota Area Keep watching column final Team Selection Trials F3B going held Minnesota fall Bob Sealy heading up effort will need help please contact him will right see top national F3B fliers action Ill see well very long after trials will prestigious MARCS Sailplane Symposium have heard promised attendance big wheels glider world stick memory bank too have getting panic calls AMA Radio Transmitter Specifica tions Cool guys cast cement simply parameters Fre quency Committee using check state transmitters use work has very interesting see much calibrated gear needed tests simpler check dif ficult accurate Frequency Counter good stability its master timer 10 parts/million drift per year 720 Hz nearly tolerance set AMA finally found super stable calibration sourcefor $350 now have new Spectrum Analyzer receiver field use perfect way troubleshoot interference Watch safety officer club should make certain have models marked per rule book covers insurance needs wary anyone having AMA insurance rather Own Really check flying keep within guidelines AMA rules insurance have have Next year going problem going have dues increase $4 unavoidable Send photos ofyourSafety Guy action column AVP Boyd Bowdish Hello lam Boyd Bowdish Assistant VP Minneapolis month its pleas ure talk about west side District 7 Spring came late year cou pled year record high snowfall means high water Minnesota Grassfield RC Twin City RC both found flying fields flooded Hydrologists said water highest seven years waited waters re cede clubs put Buifders Shows annual spring thing Minnesota Association Aeromod eling Clubs has published its first Event Calendar 72 events listed Min nesota neighboring State club does have copy would like write Ill see get association got off strong start thanks capable volunteers looks like will aGo Mall Shows have active year Fergus Falls Faribault Monticello Minne apolis noteAlexandria spon sored Granite City RCused static display sanctioned contest prizes third place eight categories merchandise contestants intend make show annual event hobby stores manufacturers par ticipating Bob Paulson Aviation/Aerospace Education Council Michigan asks pass K-9 Teachers Program Come Fly specially set up exploring aviation through aviation/aero space concepts Contact Capital City Airport Lansing Ml 48906 have started program clear buildings mortgage involves member soliciting $5 somewhere would like see payoff happen feel very uncomfortable eathering cash non-modeler sent contribution Its up what building paid off its less expense us largest group AMA mem bers non-AMA function last evening Marie Adamisin became Mrs Peter Bergstrum adopted family Adamis ins set up wonderful day Photos next month districts Lady birds District Roundup Warren Nash UFO passes warn ing about big props got loose smacked hole van S Ames Sundancers continuing CL meetat SIGs field June S StPaul RCC really doing great thing beginnersrunning ground school before regular meet ings s print out transmitter frequency use among members MlSSincludesthoseforSnifferso Verynice graphics newsletters prize goes River City RC News@ Pontiac has afield swap meet fun-fly thats different Dont forget AMA number model S thought water field Twin City guys have five feet Thats lot cleanup 0 Useful tip forfrequency scanner passed Rick Olney Use second harmonic received scan ners 0 shall miss colorful Iowa City Aerohawks Newsletter Russ Peterson moving Tuscaloosa tough job follow Romeo again Hot Dog Demo Safety tip Wright Flyer keep transmitter clean S Granite City suffers Hungry Trees S Finally congrats MARCS 25th birthday Keep Battle Creek Warm August 1986 107 midwests flying dentist Joe Cohen wondering get rpms next heat Ken Hulik starter 0500 finals 0midget record holder tool Flying demonstration Maywooo en vironmental perk Sheboygan Wi 1985 Couldnt fly because high winds Photo Dan Rath Arkansas C Louisiana S New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie BalI 1636 Hinton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Try look bright side crash model airplane simply Gods way putting end really bad flight ugly subject crashing Id like call attention quote Joel Joni Sheldon edit Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons warn us crash causes dirt poisoning its worst form give bit thanks maker sense humor helps us recover crashes found proud very wise state ment Baxter Field Flying Club news letter Oklahoma City area dont know edited newsletter Charles Hodson club president can profit following quote am convinced destined largest active club state Oklahoma will happen because attitudes friendliness com passion diversified interests will ingness help others last least support Club its rules regulations comes greater responsibility must live breathe safety must make caring careful watchwords Always remember bring airplane field have custody potentially lethal machine wholly responsi ble sure machine equipment worthy responsibility entirely up club AMA should copy Blessed relief sloppy builder Bring messiest model Nats Lake Charles August 2 enter official AMA Eyesore Event figure guy needs encouragement can offer will taking donations go official award So far have collected $185 Bring donation modeling materials tools cash Nats poor devil dont forget last two days 50th Anniversary Nats will just fun thinking about Lake Charles Nats dont forget food wonderful Lake Charles people friendliest anywhere ever have Nats alligators have limited sense humor Also please know need economize Nats very reasonable housing will available thru AMA McNeese Univer sity dormitories Ive stayed will vouch As new kind fun aeromodeling might enjoy putting few days work ing Lake Charles Nats know owe modeling some personal Thanks missed June first District 8 meeting would like volunteer some time helping 50th Anniversary Nats birthday party please contact AMA headquarters Write call Nats Manager Vince Mankowski assistant Mrs Lou Ward fine folks Address AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 phone 703 4350750 Remember everyone can boast helped Nats mentioned District 8 meeting Fretz Recreation Center Dallas Im sure members Richardson Radio Control Club no problem finding because regular meeting place David Pierce editor clubs Dawn Patrol newsletter mentions April issue club members will bring laminating machine club meeting can laminate AMA cards display Lake Lavon flying field have another suggestion AMA model fliers Have photocopy made AMA card front back fasten permanently flying box will always wherever fly question ever came up right fly insurance coverage informa tion would right Make club project might sometime very important Considering idea photocopying AMA card make copy cards carry such drivers license credit cards forth copied sheet filed home office sure might come handy case loss theft billfold Good free advice J C breakfast morning overheard young fellow exclaim Gosh just found gray hair baldheaded fellow next table excitedly said Can have youd better laugh little jokes will demand traded Some other districts need laugh often hear someone say Control Line flying dead Dont believe Sure some manufacturers dropping Control Line kits because greedy computers tell can make money RC kits must salute SIG Manufacturing Co having complete selection Control Line kits sort CL flying kid-beginner sophisticated aerobatic stunt flier also carry accessory items further attest CL alive well have about twenty different fuel tanks eight ten different bellcranks forth No sir Control Line aint dead ideal place kid start can pay himself out grass-cutting money want further evidence write Windy Urtnowski copy Pro Stunt News wild crazy newsletter full fun information real spirit may feel moved join PAMPA Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Association Write Windy Urtnowski 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry Nj 07643 Long Live CL talktoaControl Lineflierand says What frequency problems RCers great step forward being taken am proud have part hope publisher Carl Wheeley can re produce artwork am sending tags will soon appear transmitters applied factory proper legal use particular radio Thanks Frequency Committee RC manufacturers few us hobby dealers have pursued problem just ran across some profound informa tion feel should share Didja know typewriter invented Christopher Sholes Please appreciate fact Chris Sholes article would longhand probably unreadable other articles magazine might well worse wild chance dont like arti cles blame Chris Sholes making readable also people Model Aviation see fit correct colorful language enjoy writ ing entirely credit Chris Sholes furnished tool Remembering back bit learned fly instructor said Push forward stick houses get bigger Pull back get smaller Keep pulling back houses get big again Simple Im sure prayers will go out couple AMA shakers movers Dan Pruss putting same fight battling cancer has used promoting RC soaring over years out-of-the-past leaders AMA Fel low Maurice Teter back home recovering stroke God bless both Gotta land refuel EC MeetingCont pg 106 current end product membership card up front suggested panel con sultants assigned Headquarters help work out details putting better renewal data-keeping system place President appointed Dave Peltz Jim Sears Dave Brown meeting adjourned Noon 108 Model Aviation 72 MHz MODEL AIRCRAFT USESURFACE USE ONLY 75 MHz USEMOOEL AIRCRAFT USE ONLYFET0N AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Lolorato 0 Kansas 0 Neltraska 0 North Dakota flkn~ IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Geoe Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurofa CO 80015 Russ Miller 960 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketta 5168 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 67103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Two significant meetings have occurred since last column ClAM Commit tee International Aeromodeling meet ing took place April 24th 25th FAI offices Paris eleven other subcommittee members participated plenary meeting deals FAI activities will ClAM reports forthcoming issues Model Aviation take time read over number people pour lot time energy dedicated effort bettering mod eling activities over world work eventually filters down benefits modelerscompetition sport fliers alike informed Read reports second meeting followed weekend May 3rd 4th AMA Executive Council AMA head quarters Reston VA hope will also watch details meeting through pages Model Aviation aware pro fessional career administrator public schools elementary school level Its extremely rewarding career especially think impact have developing young minds lives future adultsboth followers leaders As result am acutely tuned ideas activities involve young people because lifelong model ing interest especially fun combine educational modeling activities go hand-in-hand development logical thinkingand problem solving well development aesthetic qualities life sorely needed wellrounded well-developed mind body have shared thought column Recently Micheline Madi son AMA headquarters copied article came out recent FAI bulletin deals just type activityan aeronautical modeling theme Young Artists Contest Ill paraphrase article slant toward AMA involvement Goal make children country familiar aeronautics astro nautics modeling well full scale Subjects Flyingideas follow aircraft among clouds air show display may have visited flying aerobatic airplane hot air balloons aloft first flight model airplane famous pioneer flight history famous flights recent times etc Personal experiences well imagination may play part development creation art work Organization The AMA together chartered clubs and/or interested indivi dual AMA members AMA district Note order obtain wide participation clubs individuals may wish obtain assistance education leaders teach ers art assure quality student work make contest success Age classifications Three four age categoriesrange determinedSug gest 5 thru 8 years II 9 thru 12 years III 13 thru 15 IV 16 thru 19 Format materials Determine stand ard sizes art work well standards watercolor acrylic oil pens pencils etc Accompanying work shall name age address artist name address school attended name subject art work statement sponsoring club individual attesting authenticity artists work Closing date determined work submitted Selection winners Work sent AMA would form jury selection winners Winners awarded appropriate awards appropriate time place trip AMA headquarters Nats Executive Council meetingother ideas Carl Wheeley might interested winning works magazine cover Well theres brief outline idea think has merit possibilities idea needs refinement have barked up wrong tree Dont call Write comments pro con lets see will fly Oh yeah youd like volunteer assist idea let known too Another topic Modelers inventive lot Most excellent problem solvers during construction model AMA Hall Fame.. now 1 7th year AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Listed have inducted during past 16 years 1979 through 1985 Meanwhile Hall Fame Selection Committee composed past AMA Presidents process selecting 1986 membersthey will announced later year Candidates nominated AMA members takes request AMA 1969 Walt Billett Willis Brown Carl Goldberg Walt Good Charles Grant Jim Walker Frank Zaic 1970 Dick Korda Al Lewis Bill Winter 1972 Howard McEntee 1973 0 C Randall 1974 W L Bill Brown W R Enyart Irwin Polk Nat Polk Sal Taibi 1975 Harold W John Alden Jim Kirkland Irwin G Ohlsson Walt Schroder C 0 Wright 1976 Harold DeBolt good deal ofindividualism shows up finished product Often indi vidualism technical nature improvement original kit plan recognize outstanding technical achieve ment award AMA called Academy Technical Award Article II AMA bylaws encourages study discussion scientific prob lems model aviation field end following award criteria apply Consideration will given limited items processes 1 im prove performance present equip ment 2 represent equipment per f&ms new tasks 3 tends make easier tasks now required building flying 4 encourage safety sound suppression Consideration item process will based present need effectiveness innovative quality possibility future development applications know modeler has some thing special going meets above criteria nominate him/her Academy Technical Award year will award given deadline nomination form postmarked Sep tember year nomination Nomination forms available Bob Underwood Technical Director AMA headquarters Drop him note requesting form lets get some excellelnt ideas recognized another NATS future District IX about AVPs District IX whats brewing out Next month well have some reports pictures activities recently taken place around district HQ obtain Hall Fame applications form filled outwith background data person nomi nated resubmitted AMA HQ distribution once year Past Presidents Vote Typically five nominees accepted year two may deceased Hall Fame AMAs Whos Model Aviation have favorite per son nominate request application AMA HQ Frank Ehling Merrill Hamburg Chester Lanzo Henry Struck 1977 John Brodbeck Maynard Hill Bert Pond Pete Sotich Ken Willard 1978 Duke Fox Phil Kraft F T Packard Leon Shulman John Worth 1979 John Clemens Claude McCullough L Glen Sigafoose Matty Sullivan Bill Wisniewski 1980 Sid Axeirod Kenneth Held E J Lorenz Fred Megow Ben Shereshaw 1981 Mel Anderson Lou Andrews Leroy Cox Edward Lidgard Bob Palmer 1982 William Atwood Dale Kim Joseph Ott Edward L Rockwood Wally Simmers Stephen Calhoun Smith 1983 Maxwell B Bassett Clarence F Lee Joseph Lucas Dick McCoy Lee Renaud 1984 George Aldrich Myrtle Coad George Perryman Granger Williams Lawrence Williams 1985 Walter Caddell Owen Kam pen Frank Nekimken Richard Sarpolus Joseph Stanzel Victor Stanzel August1986 109 Arizona C California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E TurneyAve ScottsdaleAZ85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 May Council meeting Voted against dues increase because didnt incorporate two changes suggested wanted no dues increase senior citizens wanted eliminate free memberships AMA officers two sides story Pre sidents column contains Version hearing held Executive Session Since hes seen fit openly give side youre also entitled time think F3B issue behind us Mr Grigg fires off another can non shot anyone responds theyre accused perpetuating issue Im sure hell now claim after reading Council never heard other side Mr Griggs another person involved Mr Grigg conven iently neglected mention Jerry Krainock invited other Council meeting nor allowed state case magazine asked AMAto allowed both Long ago Mr Griggturned issue intoa vendetta Mr Griggs vendetta against Krainock started 1984 Nats both took him task about unkept promises still continues today Lets look illegal radio issue liability insurance precarious days equipment legality highly important issue defendants aided Mr Grigg others convinced Council FCC incapable stating what legal what isnt As preposterously claimed FCC people dont know what talk ing about cant get consistent answers written FCC rules available thats impossible believe espe cially since no saw fit get official ruling FCC requested convinced Council its legal use radios type accepted dont have have law degree understand following quote FCC rules thedefendants themselves provided 95209 RC Rule 9 What equipment may use RC station RC station may transmit 1 An FCC type accepted type approved RC transmitter Type accepted means FCC has determined certain radio equip ment capable meeting recommended standards operation Sections 2 & 3 discuss 27MHz equipment FCC goes b may examine list type accepted trans mitters FCC field office could interpreted saying its legal use non type accepted type approved radios RC under circum stances radios question used AMA events during period 9/84 through 12/85 type accept ed FCC until 1/26/86 defendants insist its illegal sell unapproved radios Im lawyer can read plain English What else went hearing After gave short opening statement dealing charges front us defendants started verbal barrage character motivations everything else about except perhaps mothers maiden name strongly objected AMA President did little nothing stop per sisted groundless character assassina tion deliberate tactic succeeded doing just what intended diverting attention own charges sway ing Council totally against everything say AMA Presidents full back ing hearing just have since very beginning opinion part vendetta defendants made lot false statements false accusations offering substantiation proof kind Some 1 said properly imported registered radios FCC showed no papers prove 2 said FCC says its right use non-type accepted equipment USA offered no proof 3 About letters four other AMA members accused Messrs Schrameck Neu cheating said quote looks took Mr Peltz longer hour write three letters fliers complained offered no proof false allegation wrote letters 4 continue vindictive barrage accused deliberate lyand improperly turning atransmitterat contestentirely offering proof whatsoever blatant lie part attack really got absurd gall attack motivation said went after quote personal gain vendetta What did have gain Nothing spent hours time hundreds dollars own money no desire way ever recover also absurdly claimed went after because wanted F3B Team Man agers slot free trip Australia totally deny never running post official Council minutes show time team manager selected couldnt go Australia because part vendetta Mr Grigg directed HQ let go Months later Council voted unani mously overturn Mr Griggs improper act No nothing gain nor am litigious others President con veniently failed mention threatened sue just has numer ous other occasions Ive never threatened legal action Mr Griggs style No motivation wasnt personal gain vendetta motivation 100% job AMA tookvery seriously 1984 began RC Soaring Contest Board have to find real motivation read AMAs Bylaws clearly state AMA Contest Board shall charged drafting rational model competition record rules en forcement same etc Rules enforcement still always will sole motivation opinion Council has now gone record 10-0 condoning breaking AMA rules particularly concerned complying very clearly written FCC regulation incredible entire Executive Council swallowed defendants unsupported garbage did hook line sinker opinion others Mr Grigg huge ego trip am way Im person Council guts stand up him As can clearly see am Mr Griggs anyone elses rubber stamp vote Coun cil cannot bought swayed offers committee chairmanships free overseas trips anything else can state honesty now nor have ever intentions future employment AMA would willing swear under oath Can Mr Grigg make same statement Will type integrity minority AMA Mr Grigg allies will thing possible attempt discredit will take steps try get off Council can find way ran AMA office purely apply skills knowledge towards improving AMA AMA needs change leadership Ive got guts say will others Council secretly share opinion come out closet will support Mr Grigg quest re-election should noted have no desire AMA Presidential job myself nor have ever nor will ever closing remarks Mr Grigg self servingly gives tale problem would have happened AMAs protest procedures followed agree 100% what Mr Grigg failed mention proper protest sub mitted totally ignored have pro vided written proof himself person didnt follow very same protest appeal procedures Now lets get back current AMA mat ters like finding ways stop rapidlygrowing loss flying sites 110 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possiblity models being vicinity full-scale air craft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dan gerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities Alaska o C Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McColiough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4080 Fourth Ave N Great Felix MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaborg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klamath Faux OR 97801 Chick Young 11201 128th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 18439 SE Ilaig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 information computer nuts modems access Compu Serv can send messages 760672422 havent tried Model Net yet weekly conference Friday nights about modeling Just typeGo Mod elNet prompt suppose might well hear bad news well elsewhere last council meeting budget finalized faced deficit year Since insurance situation going get better looks like way balance books have dues crease talked about District meeting Corvallis seemed agree few bucks year will overburden actual increase slated until 1987 renewals go out will essentially $4 increase Open categories will undoubtedly read about some problems exist because things going another district see can talk about Since family magazine cant adequately express myself column will mostly pictures month troops because VP came down dose killer flu just wrong time Will try get back track next month no wild promises stuff bad news first think youre goingto die youre afraid wont sym pathy As read AMA moving its fiftieth anniversary will party lot end regular Nats events Lake Charles hope will able make party will will looking forward greeting can Bring plane fly 50th Al Alman asked remind Puget Sound ROCs 4th Annual Big-Bird Bash Yelm WA July 19-20 Because noise problems picky neighbors small 2-stroke engines allowed Write Al complete info too far VeIm home Mount Rainier RC Society famed Puyallup EXPO equally-famous Hog Hollar BBQ & Fun Fly latter will happen 9th & 10th August Should lot fun ribs delicious OMAS club will have annual show late August probably 23rd & 24th Check schedule list nice place fly see some very nice aircraft first picture appropriate since first anniversary opening new Boeing HAWKS field Auburn WA July 1 1985 HAWKS members several Boeing dignitaries present Al Watson put first official flight cleanly cut ribbon see stretched across flight path things considered incredible photo Al didnt say wizard took same time Al didnt say passes took Knowing Al probably just Since Al frequency person Seattle area member AMA Frequency Committee note new field less mile another existing flying fieldthat RAMS two clubs struck agreement upon division frequencies inter-club use fields prime example modelers can work together good hobby mutual benefit Happy anniversary HAWKS RAMS Puyallup EXPO through lens Bob Balch have following pic tures First Shark 45 byJoe Dill Shark UC stunt ship fine example business end old dear friend Erv Solbergs large creation called think das Blu Macks Somewhere elevator remember written something like Kussa Meine Ende al though wouldnt claim spelling right should note expression face pilot Deadly serious might say Erv outdid himself very nicely done original seaplane course two requisites dear heart Paul Weston would really like see fly A-12 Shrike Bill Asher fine scratch-built effort should able see well detailed can make out picture lays out lot military history right twin tails P-38 WWII left F-is Oulte contrast Now plane middle back ground last picture too WWI ls workhorses Douglas Dauntless wasnt served us well done byJerry ODell won big seen trophies Best Show 1st Mi SO Scale example Certainly fine example scale-builders art middle foreground have Pow erhouse D Johnson two Quakers Mark Ewert Walla Walla upper left Joel Fengers Ponnier can seen under Quakers have large small super Peanut Zero Mike Carner equally well done very much larger Schweizer 1-30 Marley Mayers August1986 111 uo rememoer oo mis nave run o note hope see out having fun fine days Happy Flying JUN IO FLIGHT Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Silver Basics Continued Structural Strength Only Needed month will discuss second rule keep model light five lightness rules form first three Silver Basics basics make model airplane fly well five 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts details discussed last month 2 have strength structure needed 3 select wood proper grain 4 use glue spar ingly 5 keep covering light apply little dope possible Strength usually means weight weight does automatically mean strength use heavier piece balsa increase strength use larger piece balsa also increase strength way increase strengththrough proper selection wood grain important will discuss separately next five rules light weight installment series will keep discussion primarily places model willing use heavier wood order increase strength goal conserve strength weight using absolutely needed flying model undergoes stress being handled flying land ing Separate techniques strengthening must used counter need have mind evaluating design proper weight strength distribution stress load comes tightly wound motor stress compres sion trying pull front model back rear hook same time wound motor also tries twist fuselage motor stick After launch model wing undergoes flying stress As wing creates lift wingtips will tend flex upwards model lands crashes severely high stress will placed points contact handle model pick up wind areas engaged subject being crushed accidentally clumsy foregoing problems can easily overcome simply making model much stronger necessary ever will have model much too heavy its duration will prove unsatisfac tory has compromise tradeoff between strength weight weakness lightweight orderto achieve longest duration still having model holds together Heavy models dont always last longer have fly faster rubber stay air hit lot damage can done heavy model lightweight model approach proper weight strength distribution take heavy model design calculate can made weaker lighter causing problems other approach picture models design weakest flimsiest construction possible beef up areas undergo severe stress use both approaches second byfar successful really keeping weight down As beginner course yet designing construction models know parts must strong can weak will automa tically favor such construction build better models learn must know what trying achieve Before look areas model require strength lets make couple important observations im portant thing about balsa wood varies considerably weight measured pounds per cubic foot Balsa wood can weigh little four pounds less per cubic foot much 20 pounds two ways select stronger heavier piece wood par ticular purpose 1 increasing size 2 increasing density both cases weight increased simple important point remember decide double size strip wood 1/16 inch square 1/8 inch square dont increase its weight two will double its dimensions will quadruple its weight providing course cubic weight density two pieces same Sometimes can make much stronger motor stick same weight instance smaller dimensioned piece harder higher den sity heavier wood largerdimensioned softer lower density lighter piece Okay now lets look places model need strength motor stick just mentioned possibly important has strong enough withstand compression rubber motor stiff enough resist twisting bowing same time must support wing stabilizer landing gear fuselage model strength has four longerons spacers uprights crosspieces dont take strain should lighter smaller dimensioned fuselage model however first crosspiece nose takes beating landing crashes should bigger tougher heavier same thing goes crosspieces rear peg located also good fill area around nose lightweight balsa sheet add rigidity withstand crashes handling crosspieces under leading trailing edges wing should stronger too should add small gussets landing gear attached wing attached body center wing launch model weight model except wing concentrated center wing Thats lift tries flex tips upwards need strength wing center tips resist flexing construction wingtips just heavy strong center wasting weight Part weight heavy tips could go reinforcing center result would stronger wing same weight Wing construction should have stiff heavier leading trailing edge spars take strain lightweight ribs take no strain Ideally spars should tapered instance 1/8 inch square center tapered down 1/16 inch square tips results spar weighs much constant 3/32 inch square spar vastly stronger would better spar 1/8 inch square way center tip Yes know such spars yet beginners beginners must learn what aims should Dont wings weaker tips break quickly tumble along ground wind Yes sometimes tips break can easily repaired meantime have lightweight model airplane flies tail fin stabilizer should always built light possible tail bears next no strain Strength can improved tapered spar wing Outlines should small-dimensioned strip soaked warm water wrapped shaped around template Again little difficult eventually will have learn procedure important keep tail light kind model especiaUy flying Scale models Remember flying Scale model no heavy engine nose full-size airplane model nibber motor stretches back toward tail shifting balance point rearward reason flying Scale models difficult get fly shouldnt tried first beginner} Try experiment help emphasize importance phenomenon Take 15 inch strip 1/8 inch square balsa Using felt-tipped pen make mark five inches end front mark repre sents correct balance point flying Scale models fuselage Using finger under mark try balance Naturally longer end tail goes down theres twice much wood rear mark front Tape adime very tip end long end tail dime represents weight tail surfaces Okay now tape dimes front end make balance Surprised propeller motor details arent heavy enough will have add clay useless clay nose make model balance properly Please dont try get such model fly balance point too far aft Add clay nose put balance point belongs next time build tail lighter So make tail light saving right wont have add useless weight up front bigger weight saving ***Fly Light*** g Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 11 2 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/08
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin jr Corrections In earlier article error made formulas square root symbol missing does make little bit difference tries solve equation formula should read V /1Z7 also some confusion regardstotheformulafor speed sound am familiar working factor terms Mach number formula given expres sion speed sound miles per hour wish have Knots change constant have S eed Sound equal 2904T ipeiatue Fahrenheit Remember T 9 plus am bient speed sound air 68 degrees Fahrenheit 1126 feet per second increases 01 per cent per degree Fahrenheit probably does very little clear things Ill avoid numbers much possible future Public Relations anyone talks about sound problems seems after fact group flying some time particular location before becoming recipient complaint Un fortunately going find out sound disturbances vehicle through some individuals wish have activity removed may fact com peting other activities area aeromodeling will likely gets boot really quite simple figure What percentage modelers local com munity compared soft ball players motorcycle riders Lawn mowers Neigh bors noisy mufflers car What activities acceptable necessary community Think moment arrive conclusion aeromodeling might some distance down list recog nized community activities get some idea challenge faces must accept fact next person build near flying site may say Gotcha What alternative Are alternatives bet answer active public relations program club first step iiu d member can outstanding job communicating people presently looking new flying site first step should take spend whatever time needed visit talk individual within hearing site within visible range well Explain detail activity about introduce area Bring models show what intend operate Explain control functions operation radio equipment Tell about organiza tion belong Explain insur ance coverage have educa tional recreational properties aero modeling Tell about famous people have involved model aviation down years Relate full scale aircraft programs modeling much what see television movies accomplished models other words sell aeromodeling Succeeding steps mean invitationsforthemtocomeout site can really get involved Just think possibilities big thing let neighbors get away Talk often needed get side Now get started operate field just might have some excellent support instead writ request ing close up shop worth trouble badly want flying site Now successfully operating field can relax believe should understand just might have lost yourlastflying site Whether have just obtained new site have present site years PR work never ends need contin uously alert Talk neighbors often invite out activities Try get involved sport some manner Continuing attempts reduce level sound generated activity extremely important whether located fairly popu lated area remote location As has said times mat ters notyou will find thatthe odds eventually can expect problems goingto bea continuous effortto keep what have acquired clubs get Continued page 96 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxhury MAAVP-ll Ray Juschkus NY VP Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL arrived after agenda item IV VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA NationalAeronauticAssocia tion Present Academys staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Director Geoff Styles PR Director Bob Underwood Tech nical Director Vince Mankowski NATS Executive Director Carol Merfeld Mem bership Director Michael Woodfolk Assis tant Membership Director Bill Read com puter programmer Bob Vojslavek Admini strative Services Director Lou Ward PR Secretary Guests former District IV VP Chuck ForemanJim Proctor computer consultant Mr & Mrs Jay Gerber Barbara Krafft Keith Finkenbiner Steve Neu Rick Schrameck copy official minutes may obtained request AMA HQ avail able approximately August 15 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meetingAugust 1 1986 regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 830 am Presi dent chaired meeting Continued page 98 Wanted Professional video producer/ director modeling experience production AMA films/videos Contact preferably writing John Worth AMA Headquarters AMA HO sERvicEs STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nats General Manager vince MankowakiS Special Services Director cad MaroneyS Membership Director carol Merfeld 0 Special EventS Dimctor Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Director Geoff Slyles S Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director carl R Wheeley S General Counsel Jeremiah courtney August1986 95 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound t ModelSynopsis Executive AeronauticsCouncil Meeting MAY 3-4 1986 AMAs Executive council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive council Sound Cont pg 95 trouble ask assistance AMA Unfortunately often too late call assistance YourAMA can provide some guidelines both PR work sound ultimately burden will placed shoulders loca tion will encounter problems may unique site As result necessarily cut dried solutions have examples excellence PR pass findings methods either writer Geoff Styles head quarters Trade Show Activities traveled Toledo annual trade show order talk manufacturers vendors en gines sound suppression equipment could find time two days always problem getting indi viduals length time because affairs exhibitor means selling his/her product Notwithstanding feel although unable contact sampled representative cross section Further contact will done through mails desire help problem understand ing problem Are manu facturers doing anything present try lower sound level engines manufacturers have thing works help resolve problems part manufacturers recognize aeromodelers have problem sound levels some engine pipe marke ters see problems can comprehend have hiding correlation between requests speci fic products sound problem proba bly does exist pipe manufacturer having business directed mostly Pattern fliers does necessarily exhibit great deal concern Sunday flier engine manufacturer will likely devote energies developing unit can win competition bring greatest advertising value future articles some advancements being made will highlighted impor tant channel improvements sound suppression can passed user such develop ment readily available Magic Muffler add Magic-Mute Condor Hobbies have series dBA readings various engines did hear plane fly installed can say Schnuerled 40s go really quiet photograph shows muffler installed plane flown Bill Hershberger Northern Virginia RC Club member AMAs Frequency Committee people Condor interested further devel opment along lines hope get some readings can use Tim Miller SEMCO line also working get line quiet pipes K B has new 20 engine market has muf fler advertised unusually quiet As writing have seen nor access anydB readings Bill Wisniewski K & B tells engine quiet developments pan out will pro gress made As wrote earlier article essential manufacturers help 100 0 LU LU 0 -J LU LU -J 0 z 0 cn Ownership always some concern relative publication informa tion/data publication Individuals come up ideas patented copyrighted require protection understood anything published ModelAviation nature property originator means infor mation/data may used express written permission originator Continued page 100 90-_* 80 70 0-A 40---1 30-1 20-10020 18 IA 0 0 0 x 0 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Must LEFT line 102-105 dBA x Dx RPM Tip Speed inhec 60 / / r5 1 / 7 / 2 7 / / /7 7 9 /7 / z p10 11 - 13 15 17 19 21 - 4 01 3 5 6 7 8 910 96 Model Aviation TIP SPEED inches/sec x 1000 SOUND LEVELS FOR 2-BLADED MODEL AIRPLANE PROPELLERS Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 End Problem Forwell overayearandahalfwehavehad problem within F3B soaring circle problem resulted VP District 10 David Peltz filing charges against four peo ple people Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Keith Finkenbiner Casey Goeller charged lying cheating least occasion using illegal trans mitters several occasions During hearings charges interested parties given op portunity present views commencing Mr Peltz continuing Messrs Finkenbiner Schrameck Neu should noted Mr Goeller unable attend person mailed us response charges Following ini tial statement period four given time question others regarding statements made Subsequent exchange members Execu tive Council allowed time question parties involved end vote taken Executive Council less Mr Peltz rep resented accusing parties Mr Brown felt rather deeply volved earlier F3B situation myself similar reasons vote 10 0 support charges brought against gentlemen importantthought gained discussion debate involved action contestants need frequently avail themselves protest procedures published rule book approach used above instance problem could have avoided least accused might have opportunity resolve dispute long ago strongly urge anyone feels has wronged during sanctioned meet utilize protest sys tem gentlemanly manner disagree result protest event level avail yourself appeal procedures take action thru protest route disservice yourself fellow entrants Bad News Is. Executive Council spent consider able time deliberating budget 1986 no matter what tried to tighten reins still came out deficit situation insurance crisis being disastrous item contend Looking next year see worse situation arising spite efforts Washington DC such Gramm-Rudman bill intending reduce Federal deficit pay rates people metroplex remain high continue climb has direct influence AMA budget specifically area pay schedules must maintain below area averages deeply involved attempting some cost cutting insurance areas Investigation has begun feasibility creating own captive insurance sourceperhaps country perhaps offshore loca tion become successful effort future insurance situation will improve future also see possibility several modeling ganizations other countries joining us ventureperhaps five six other countries distant future looks bright present looks dim Did say dim Perhaps bleak would better word bleakness comes factthat just no way within fiscal sense can avoid dues increase financial committee headed Dave Brown reviewed avenue staving off increase consider Dave have extremely good financial sense about himafter has taken very small part hobby turned expanding thriving busi ness did want take action None us did business point view no choice increase will nominal can perspective about paying $2 $4 per year now pay amount increase depends whether pay dues early Another Cost Cutting AMA officer has telephone credit card make needed callsgenerally tended used within district AMA headquarters essential Makes sense communication thread allows us better serve districts Still elected VPs runs up bill over $1200 first four months year have find ways put brakes Executive Council did take steps preclude continuance high-rate practices Plus Side disconcerting incidents candidate running AMA office have campaign speech published time voters have already cast ballots No have set up procedure whereby candidates campaign statement must received later closing date acceptance letters will enable Model Aviation publish cam paign statements issue reaches membership around end Sep tember first part October coincident mailing membership re newal statements voting ballots Finally Heavyweights council addressed subject models exceeding safety code weight limit effect might have owed fly AMA sanctioned meet though within time frame sanctioned activities present know meets allow models flown afterthe end events break period during actual events Normally allowed flier can show insurance coverage what does insurance cover Does name host club Does name property owners Does name AMA Most likely answer ques tions no Therefore such practice con tinues appears AMA mentioned above wide open possible non-insured legal battle event accident Executive Council voted unanimous ly issue sanction meet known expected overweight models will permitted fly Further such type model flown meet has sanctioned sanction entire event automatically null void instant means such models cannot flown same site sanctioned meet entire 24-hour period days event Great Loss Bill Mathews VP District 5 has unfortunate need resign position VP effective May 10 Bills workload has late steady rise requiring him work 12 14 hour days past months attorney working legal offices Birmingham AL due recent loss some associates other business considerations no longer ableto keep upwithhisAMAactivitiesashe feels should done Bill has levelheaded individuals council recollection has devoted AMA duties always watchdog over items cause increase budget fair deliberations will sorely missed Still has agreed remain member Bylaws Committee Long-Range Planning Committee com mittees has chairman quite longtime pleased will able spend time enough continue assisting efforts goodbye just long Bill Election Time Again AMA holds some kind election officers year Last year VPs even-numbered districts up elec tion year VPs districts 1 5 9 up election office President year find considerably fewer vote have right So vote year take pride being part system elected officers next three years fail vote com plain about what goes within policy making body Academy officer running reelection new candi date needs yourvotesothatthewinnerwill know has support majority voters just majority few voted Most important have send membership renewal voting ballot same time send both early August 1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Bill Zimmer AMA AVP Varna IL writes looks like same old thing again Too free AMA memberships given out Contest Directors people crab about what CD does days contest aware what does beforehand preparation afterward reporting results AMA headquarters want cut cost raise sanction fees Raise $10 $25 some thing Lets penalize CDs put long hours get few goingfor cheap membership agree Bill think better leave system alone Its work ed OK 50 years Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writes renewed dues February mag shouldnt take three months name get back computer want mag OK Dennis dont get upset officials print certain number mags month match paid subscrip tions Tell mags have coming since paid Ill see what can Try keep quiet Richard Tabler Arlington MA writes ten dollars cash AMA mort gage Thanks Richard also received $5 check FF friend OW Culpepper Tullahoma TN others may coming Both due shine AMA Honor Roll mortgage retirement wait agreed AMA Council last week stop honor roll effort because gentleman Council fears overlap possible confusion Thank both very much money being warded John Worth am going cool Honor Roll plan now Larry Borden Fort Worth TX writes am against permanent Nats site Only 1% membership attend Nats 99% Too much expense few Bill Colish Harrison NY writes permanent Nats site Good idea will want live site East West middle US Paul Horanzy Yankee Flyers CT writes Nats should different places year give people big pay checks chance compete first time saw New England Have different locations year Summer almost Everybody out flying MeetApril David Higginbotham Claude Gurley Jack Camel Bir mingham RC Club playing little airplanes balmy Sunday afternoon Cont pg 95 Before taking up Agenda Presi dent Obtained Council approval pay Howard Crispins $150 deductible auto accident encountered during travel AMA business Distributed written report upon 1966 FAI-CIAM April Plenary meeting Invited NAA representative report status prestigious Collier Trophy Langworthy stated NAA currently attempting establish trust fund $250000 President accepted topic review during Budget agenda item Advised Joe Beshar written express strong exception parallel mortgage-reduction schemes might confuse membership negate mortgage-reduction efforts Noted letters re ceived against recent Council ac tion increase VP column space magazine summertime Michigan time go out fly Editor Dave Mc Donald sent picture Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Awards Banquet other day Dave Adams left outgoing president handing gavel new president Bill Elliott Good luck Bill best dont take seriously way important editor wrote other day asked fora list other editors district Currently think can help editors want cor respond others want list editors district write John Worth AMA headquarters write Birmingham will mail list Appointed Awards Criteria Review Committee consisting Jim Sears chairman Jim McNeilI Pete Waters Appointed Bob Underwood Carl Wheeley draft presentation nomi nating John Worth NAAs Elder Statesman Aviation Award Advised George Buso John Grigg should continue listed NAA AMAs official ClAM delegates FAI Reminded everyone individuals cannot conduct polls under AMA aus pices unless Council has given its approval Assigned George Buso new post FAI Team Selection Committees Coordinator similar longestablished contest boards coordina tor Approval Minutes AThe minutes February 8-9 1986 Executive Council meeting unani Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation AMA headquarters other day snapped shot foryou because thought would like see AMAs new computer paid million building money almost half again much forcomputers including ltsown aircondi tioned heat controlled emergency battery-operated pampered giant computer room So two beautiful women standing front three beautiful gentlemen computer room Well somebody has run joint Meet L-R Mike Mackenzie ComputerOperationsAssistant Zenda Stevens Claim Representative Carl Maroney head man overthe insurance business computer Akke Desoff Administrative Secretary Bill Read Computer Operator big fat expensive master computer being phased nowto replacethe outside rented computerservice Howarethings coming Slow sure should doing job next years membership EC Meeting Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Incomparable Toledo Weak Signals. name misnomer nothing weak about Toledo club puts annual model Expo Ohio attracts people model types over worldthe model show host club goes advance news media asks publicize event reason show could its present location accommodate general public attendeesthe building can barely contain model people come year annual Toledo show big event AMA year besides regular large booth sell memberships supplies promote AMA activities AMA sepa rate Air Show Team booth another ModelNetour new computer information networkand still another RC transmit ter testing addition AMA conducted several meetings connection Toledo show nature briefing AMAs RC Frequency Committee RC equipment manufacturers other inter ested parties concerning interference prob lems future needs other meeting AMA Air Show Team Advi EC Council Cont pg 98 mously approved amended bythe Coun cil meeting prior written amendments B minutes March 19 1986 telephone conference approved after amending Discussion telephone conference minutes produced motion thatthe Bylaws Committee directed draft specific procedures regarding voting telephone conferences approved 11 1 against Dist 7 II Executive Vice Presidents Report Regarding Model Aviations accounts receivable McNeiII reported satisfied way financial item advertising policy general being handled B Looking Officer Services bud get noted bills incurred use Council telephone credit cards Discussion produced motion set cap $600 peryearontelephone calls charged credit card system executive council business approved 11 1 against Dist 8 C McNeilI next reviewed subject Headquarters salaries advocating ap preciation salary needs Reston DC area Some AMAs department heads related difficulties obtaining retaining quality employees because low salaries AMA offers comparison local businesses government sory Committee concerning planning problems involved AMAs Air Show Team program involves promoting model aviation before general public groups AMA also 50th Anniversary party Toledo AMA members helped celebrate milestone year Incidentally another much bigger party will held Lake Charles LA August 2-3 weekend immediately following end Nats Toledo weekend big AMA topped off another great donation Weak Signals club $1800 raffle $765 go AMAs Building Fund $760 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund $275 sponsorship RC events 1986 Nats Toledo club therefore publicly say Thanks AMAs greatest chartered clubs 1986 Toledo Expo Raffle Winners . Mike Smith Cincinnati OH John Schell Gibsonberg OH McDaniel RC Inc Glen Dale MD Matt Mefferd Perrysburg OH Walter Pelzynski Milwaukee WI Ed Skro van Brookpark OH Clifford Rausin New port Beach CA Dan Weaver Greenville OH Willis McClain Racine PA John Deni son Royal Oak Ml G Shelkey Scottdale PA C McCune Fairview PA Joe Fife McMurray PA Edwin Hawk Shelby OH Ray Bryk Seven Hills OH H Boggs Keyport NJ Eugene Wald Cottage Grove MN C Reeves Columbus OH Carrie Newhouse Menominee MI George Ardwin Sabina OH Richard Sorrell Trenton OH Swartz Winnipeg Maniotba Canada John Solty siak Elmhurst IL William Raub Fanwood NJ Ron Geese Zanesville OH G Engle skirger Brookpark OH M Montesano Al liance OH Larry Wilson North Vernon IN D EVP presented study membership dues structure noted come conclusion can ought simplified/adjusted proposal later incorporated motion 4 minutes Ill Film Report Jay Gerber AMAs film producer bid Council farewell expressed personal sentiments con cerning 15 years working affiliation Academy As appreciation years dedication excellent film crea tions Academy President pre sented Mr Gerber AMA Fellowship Award IV Finance Committee Report Chairman Brown stated projected 1986 defi cit will diminish AMAs accumulated sur plus shows necessity provid ing adequate reserve especially face current future insurance fees Discussion resulted motion vote Nats Council meeting lieu free membership contest directors shall re ceive $10 voucher per day per meet up two days maximum three per year upon H Qs receipt contest reports Nats world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four days Vouchers nontransferable effective 1987 V Budget Worth noted 1986 bud get presented what needed operate Academy same level service past year After extensive review 1986 Nominating Deadline Change 1986 will electing AMA President Vice Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three-year terms begin ning 1986 procedures nomination published June 1986 issue Model Aviation page 103 nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior convening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter acceptance candidate must file atAMA HQ priorto meeting Since important change information should noted Because Nominating Committee scheduled meet Friday August 1 deadline nomination receipt AMA HQ close busi ness Thursday July 17 Candidates accept nomination must also provide statement publica tion Modef Aviation statement must accompany letter acceptance should provided separate sealed envelope consideration details motion made accept 1986 budget presented approved 11 1 against Dist 6 Another motion made based EVPs previous presentation addi tional information Finance Com mittee Chairman accept modifications dues structure 1987 motion passed 9 3 4789ED NAAEVP 3 against 61 011 Changes Membership Category1986 Jr-newsletter$1000 Sr-newsletter$1250 Spec Jr$ 25 Sub Jr$ 300 new member recruitment bonus$ 500 Op-2nd family member $1700 Op-Sr citizen$1800 Op-newsletter reg$2600 Op-newsletter early$2400 Op-Mag reg$3000 Op-Mag early$2800 VI Committee Reports 1987 eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate $1 800 $2000 $3000 $2800 $3400 $3200 A Safety McNeilI advised some AMA sanctioned contest officials tolerate fly ing model planes weighing 55 pounds clarify AMA cannot permit violations its Safety Code motion made approved unanimously AMA will knowingly issue AMA sanction event including demonstration flights) model weighing 55 pounds will flown also noted sanction could ap plied selectively parts event sanction applied eventasawhole beginning end start sanction days until end sanction days) B Special Interest Groups McCollough reported attempted ascer tain Electric CL Speed groups want SIG recognition received no response Continued page 100 August 1986 99 Sound Cont pg 96 case point muffler design printed last issue future will photographs details other items may manufacture manufac tured question relative using information/data per mission given article will necessary individually contact originator permission might wish have FAI Standards F3A Aerobatic Power Models recent ClAM meeting Paris new definition established measurement sound F3A models method will used upcoming Nationals sound checking Pattern flying flightwill checked establish penalties rather get better handle what problems Trying avoid full readings ground still getting higher settings air will defeat entire purpose exercise asking full cooperation everyone present new standard maximum noise level will 98 dB measured three meters center line model model placed ground flying site motor running full power measurement will taken 90 degrees flight path right hand side downwind model microphone will placed stand 30 centimeters above ground line motor No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise meas urement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero Note penaltywill apply Nats operation Further adopted second paragraph dealing sound second item reads follows conclusion flight judge will independently score model in-flight noise level indicating model too noisy average very quiet majority judges score model very quiet flight score will receive five point bonus score counting judge Though primarily clari fication safety anticipated proposals will encourage devel opment quieter power plants through stimulation competitive spirit As point above should understood theoretically 98 dB reading three meters same reading 105 dB meter previously used purpose moving out gain greater accuracy reading Prop Diameter RPM Three years ago Ed Izzo published chart giving relation ship between prop diameter rpm coming up prop tip speed sound levels reference line marked figure used FAI F3A can ignore concentrate other factors aim get down lowest dBA level can means getting prop tip speed low possible running maximum rpm prop/engine combination keep older copies Model Aviation might go back read Eds article July 1983 chart reprinted page 96 formation use working own particular situation Cont pg 99 C Nats Clemens reported Commit tee/HQ coordination 1986 event working well encouraging num ber early entries previously-targeted Indoor site uncertain 1987 Nats site could Muskogee Oklahoma D Sound Crispin reported Toledo Show solicited assistance model engine industry manufacturers heartened have encountered positive attitudes expressions co operation E Frequency Brown reported program transmitter verification tests administered Toledo confirmed suspi cions high percentage transmitters operate outside specifications F Bylaws Committee Mathews reported intends 1 finish up Standing Rules project 2 recommend details concerning Contest Boards/Council jurisdiction amendment 3 develop amendment elected officers shall offered employ ment AMA until certain number months after service has terminated 4 offer amendment concerning im peachment & removal officers G Redistricting Krafft reported presently collecting data yet ready presentation H Flying Site Acquisition Council concensus committee renamed Real Property Acquisition Committee President announced Hardy Broder sen has asked relieved chair duties Pete Waters has appointed replacement Waters reported taken close look objectives committee convinced real property acquisi tion something Academy should prepared achieve future stated Sl Groups will asked submit site layouts special site requirements activities I Election FAI Juries Free Flight request chair man Team Selection Committee asking waiver new FAI Jury requirements unanimously approved 1986 team selection finals Soaring 1986 F3B Finals Jury unanimously elected Ray Marvin Dick Crowley Bob Underwood Electric 1986 F3E Finals Jury elected Joe Beshar Bob Sliff Dwight Holley Mike Charles alternate Districts 10 9 opposed Pylon 1986 F3D Finals Jury unanimously elected Cliff Telford Bob Brown chairman Wayne Yeager V Action/F3B Contestants subject reviewed Executive Session re sulted following recorded synopsis vote taken previous meeting motion exclude several AMA members taking part future AMA events contestants specifically Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Casey Goeller Keith Finkenbiner accused deliber ately lying officials about legality RC equipment 10 voted no nobody voted yesthree council members did vote Grigg PeltzBrown Thus charges dismissed Special Item Upon reconvening Regu lar Session Geoff Styles addressed sembly recommendation AMA join American Tort Reform Association motion first years dues mem bership American Tort Reform Asso ciation approved PR budget passed 11 1 against Dist 5 VI PR Staff Expansion Worth reported demands upon PR Directors time particularly area flying sites creasingly requires presence outside office necessitating assistant carry department head away ED also asked Council consider addition secretary serve both motion passed approve half-year budget addition PR secretary 10 2 against 56 Another motion also passed approve half-year budget addi tion assistant PR department 8 4 against 35611 Vii F3B Representation FAI/CIAM agenda item deferred previous meeting until district 10 VP could attend ClAM Plenary meeting April Peltz reported contention US interests international competition being met questioned cost expediency sending large US corps representatives noted lack lobbying strategy questioned necessity special voting delegate objected the election new F3B Subcom mittee chairman Other council members tended ClAM meeting spoke pro con issues raised discussion did result change policy VIII Council Meeting Structure Presi dent observed since Council now uses agenda item form affords advance information sufficient acquaint voting members issue recommended motion amend previous procedure approved unani mously follows new words brackets create Special Rule Order whereby [non-published] agenda items [may] introduced discussed moved voted upon before Council meeting following its intro duction Exception may made [criti cal] agenda items [such safety legal issues] accepted majority voice vote attending members IX Council Members Committees Waters noted Executive Council considers issue important enough assign committee Coun cil member should included ensure timely reporting guidance concerning Council policies motion whenever possible committees appointed Council should include minimum council member passed unanimously X Vote CB/EC Jurisdiction following Continued page 102 100 Model Aviation EC Meeting Connecticut 0 Maine e Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gorold Browo PO Box 4384 Middlelown RI 02840 Bill Chondler PO Box 441 Orlond ME 04472 Drew Dovenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Londry 80 Mom St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06880 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Woy Marstous Mills MA 02648 Club month wrote three clubs several weeks ago information used received no answer sent out newsletter contained request club patches could photo graphed used received guess enough interest warrant continuing feature get informa tion will use it available Lou Andrews have talked Lou several times recently Maine Model Club Expo March 8 9 1986 Since Lou well-known long-time modeler would like provide some information about background started modeling 1923 father pattern maker seemed natural him use some redwood used making patterns has worked Sikorsky Aircraft CT 1938-1947 chief designer Paul K GuillowCo 1 948-1 963rformed own company AAMCO 1963 sold 1982 brother also sold model kits 1945 won Internats 1948 flying U-Control Trixter Invert Stunt Air craft won 1950-1951 Walker Trophy Barnstormer 1981 elected AMA Hall Fame Tech Model Aircrafters Barb attended April 5th flying session Tech Modal Aircrafters Du Pont Gym Cambridge MA group flies mod els first Saturday month Octo ber through May night Ray Harlan attempting seta record believe beat old time 7 mins 53 secs second several people flying models children cluded James Woolnough Brattleboro VT Ornithopter Wingbusters Spring Show-Off April 6 1986 Wingbusters Hanson MA held annual Spring Show-Off believe eighth several ControlLine aircraft display flight demonstra tions swap table refreshment table aircraft judged according four categories winners Profile Scale Ron Muise Havoc A-20 1st Ron Muise Widgeon 2nd Jim Zichella P-Si 3rdJack Patrolia Shoe String 4th Full Body Scale John Componeschi B-17 1st Sam Abdow P-47 2nd Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro 3rd Profile Sport Stunt Jack Patrolia Ringmaster 1st Dennis Cranger Magician 2nd Walter Fischer Ov& EZ 3rd Full Body Stunt Thomas Morris Aloha 1st Jack Patrolia Gieske Nobler2nd Mal Monroe Malj3rd results determined public votingand can seeJack Patroliawent home trophy group Con gratulations Jack Greg Corby Georgetown MA winner Cape Ann Mall Show raffle won aircraft radio engine years club dues Headquarters Mortgage Fund strong desire reduce mortgage Headquarters building debt reduced less interest paid allowing money used other projects like finding retaining flying sites several ways contribute buy patches make direct contributions send money dues 1987 renewal form will means adding mortgage contribution along dues payment Remember specify money mortgage reduction tax de ductible member contri bute ten dollars mortgage could paid off 1986 Nationals should maga zine see just before Nats 50th Anniversary Nats first time fun-fly has offered conjunction Nats lot time money effort have gone Nats hope successful will attend johnny Clemens Texan District VP lets give him something brag about Model Aviation Day Planning moving along lam contacting peopleto participate would like help out drop note Geoff Styles AMA planning attend will talk about flying fields public relations Barb spent week Paris April attended FAI-CIAM meetings observer spent time sightseeing spent May 2 3 4 Reston Executive Council meetings See reports elsewhere magazine FAI meet ings Remember Flying Should Fun August 1986 101 Sam Abdow Fall River MA air craft Howard DEA P-47 Thunder bolt Ray Harlan preparing model another flight Lyle Spiegal L class B speed air craft Kevin Barrett mouse rerr nnwarnei hv Tfl fl&Q Lou Andrews R John Grlgg AMA President Aircraft original Aero master built 1964 Lou AndrewsR AVPDickSherman Trixter Beam about 1950 vintage John Componeschi B-17 Flying Fortress Wlngbusters Spring Show-Off New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Well doing business old stand say applying time unremitting efforts intensifying business AMA general District 2 particular Manythanks kindnesses during period indisposition am thankfully satisfactorily re covering During recuperative period am busily trying maintain official AMA duties nightmare never hap pened As usual report being personally typed laborious singlefinger hunt peck method Also within past few days lhaveamongotherthings processed couple Contest-Director ap plication/examination matters mailed out dozen All-Weather Patch applications appointed new member AMA door Contest Board representative District 2 See below Infra fortunate securing services Mr Doug Barber successor Mr Merrick Andrews served several years well Indoor AMA Contest Board Member representing District 2 particularly important appointment context rule change cycle compliment Pete period voluntary service Doug rousing Welcome Aboard Doug resides 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Although am told Pete has moved Pennsylvania loss Dave Browns gain have provided new address pass along Praise Pequannock readers will recall some months ago featured story telephone involvement certain officials above New Jersey Township concerning proposed Parks & Recreation Department ordinance ban flight model aircraft note great satisfaction according current issue Flypaper ably edited John Donnelly Al Kessner Tn-County RCClubof Butler NJthatthiscnisisnotonly happy ending also made extra pointsformodelers area Great news same issue Flypaper also cites forthcoming Model Air Show pre sented name charity Fort Dix NJ Sunday May 10th another outstand ing group District 2 Aeromodelers NewJersey Pine Barons Radio Control Club very deserving charity instance will Deborah Hospital Fund Have Good Day AMA-Delta Dart Direct Purchase Plan Word has just arrived headquarters AMA-chartered clubs may now procure box 40 Delta Dart kits bulk pack special low price $20 Indoor Sports Fun Games starters compliments good friend FreeFlight enthusiast Ed Whitten having made member Honorary Society Newsletter Editors addition popu lar Junior column own magazine Model Aviation Ed widely acclaimed excellent New York Indoor Times favored greatly another good friend Bill Lindemann ERMAC Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club large frequent input Indoor Free-Flight news active area New Jersey Bills latest report covers ERMACs First Indoor Scale Model Airplane Contest Rutgers University Athletic Center held April 19 1986 add personal thanks Rutgers University Edison Recreation Area very kind cooperation Keep up good work Bill Oneida Lake Flyers Association Thanks Plane Prop-Wash excellent newsletter Syracuse Thunderbirds k Stars Club its charming highly compe tent editor Marge k Mrs Lon Sauter learn captioned upstate entity has become latest club have become another member rapidly-expanding CNYMAA located off Route 49 Constantia NY interested joining new club referred its President Dan Murphy 675-31 32 Thanks Marge Clinically Speaking compliments deserved hereby extended such outstanding RC folks Dean Kraus Dean Pappas Tim Borsetti et al praise worthy initiative setting up First AMA F3A Pattern Fliers Judges Clinic May 23 4 publicized K Factor NSRCA Bulletin Aerodrome highlyregarded newsletter JCRCC Jersey Coast Radio Control Club appreciate too participation South Jersey Aerobatic Pilots Nice Going Tis matter personal prideI joined NSRCA No 45 USPJA No 84 both 1973 Please support fine organizations Another Break Big Boys circular arrived today reminding STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio Society 9th Annual RC Scale Rally will held again year July 12 13 Clean NY Municipal Airport build fly just think big terms Model Aviation just plain fun will welcome announce ment hope join rally year stated Honoring Naval Avia tions 75th Anniversary Can think worthier dedication Goodbye Friend So reads eloquent verbal tribute Bob Schoppe April issue Jericho Flyers newsletter Logbook memory fellow clubmember Jack Freling passed away recently following heart surgery hereby extend deepest sympathies Jacks family Jericho Flyers sad time great loss Visual Reference now present picture Bob Noll received within past three days taken last year 30th Annual Pattern Contest prominent club Aeroguidance Society though based Endicott NY holds meets Sayre PA shot shows famous Ivan Kristensen Dean Pappas Lance Murphy respective Lto R 3rd 1st 2nd place winners 30th Annual Pattern Meet last year details see Official Contest Calendar case have already done Now Photo Thisyearthe3lstMeetwill beheldonJune 28 29 Dorothy Adler name pretty young lady featu red column reporting 1986 WRAM Show AMA Membership Meeting Recall suggestion clude plans constructing individual han gars protect just-built Darts Both Doro thy Dad Jerry Adler wellknown District 2 AMA members am sorry omission Gear up locked EC MeetingCont pg 100 motion resulted discussions since previous meeting Council adopt series recommendations devel oped R Underwood better define Contest Board/Executive Council jurisdic tions motion passed 7 4 against 35101 1 1 abstained Dist 6 com plete text motion published separately synopsis Xl Executive Vice Presidents Budget McNeill asked Council consider fact executive vice president holds national office yet receives budget vice president enough allow him travel adequately motion executive vice presidents annual bud get increased failed 9 against 2 ED 8 1 abstained EVP second motion retain basic EVP budget addi tionally him submitfor approval atthe first meeting year travel plan passed unanimously XII Award MacCready Crew Peltz commented thatthe MacCready pterodactyl project truly remarkable modeling standpointan extremely complex techni cal achievement noted Tech nical Achievement Award available application same may submitted Peltz AMA HQ Agenda Review point order Agenda items remaining reviewed McCollough called up previous notice amending date summer Council meeting motion passed unani mously amend July 25 Executive Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation June1985 AGS Contest FAI Winners Left Right 3rdLance Murphy 1stIvan Kris tensen 2ndDean Pappas Ohm sylvania C West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warringeon PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Milis Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadeiphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15653 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 5131 542-4406 go again another month meetings telephone calls questions fortunately few answers Executive Council meeting interesting time featured first hearing trial individuals charged underArticle V section 3 bylaws individuals un animously acquitted charges fear precedent may have opened Pandoras box creating situation such charges hearings take up large part Executive Councils time al ready know case heard fear will follow Another subject bound stir up trouble removal free licenses CDs must admit having mixed feelings about thinkthe new system issuing $10 credit voucher CD upon receipt contest report makes sense eliminates lot record keeping attendant workload Headquarters well reducing some what escalating loss income may seem petty free memberships CDs NATs workers now account 2000 memberships rising $30 thats $60000 new system cuts $30000 still saves $30000 income plus whatever decrease administrative cost realized argue CD works hard earns membership Hi Zim have little argument what about club officers newsletter editors about judges meets concession crew parking attendants too work hours usually lot less glory CD Shouldnt get free memberships also Someone could some cases someone already has make case positions getting free mem berships also could very well give people free memberships yet giving free membership CD isnt really fair everyone else com promise makes sense better elim inating free memberships altogether still provides incentive CD send contest report Now waiting other shoe drop Ill tell 1987 dues will increased slightly junior Senior rates will remain same 2nd adult family member rate will increase $1 $18 Senior Citizen rate will increase $2 $20 open mem berships will increase $4 Now before take pen hand start raising cain consider 1986 budget projects $1 00000 operating deficit year reserves about $500000 will reduce reserves about 20% 1986 alone dues increase would probably wipe out reserves com pletely 1987 Normally would indi cate need fora dues increase 1988 order avoid becoming insolvent have yet considered impact insurance crisis lessons learned 1979 delayed dues increase until year too late suffered substantial decrease membership result hav ing make large increase following year Now insurance As indicated last months column good reason concern area further complicate issue insurance policy comes up renewal September very awkward time planning standpoint September far too late make dues structure adjustments following year result increases decreases cost renewal policy too early show return adjustment made previous year upcoming years dues Id have say AMA ever goes broke likely would probably September October some year result has stable insurance market could play close very little requirement reserves other buffer inflation unforeseen emergencies Now volatile insurance market imperative maintain enough reserves cover various contingencies means dues increase now can cover whatever served up way insurance costs September 1987 hope already have enough cover September1986 Its kinda like flying RC Helicopter seven minutes fuel board using collective pitch servo has three minutes transit time Now try fly long dare Its too bad calm air its gusty.. got nice letter Eva Biddle newest AVP Eastern PA reported unfortunate loss few flying sites area asked what could Unfortunately problem isnt re stricted Eastern PA problem pro bably No1 nationwide time read first hopefully flying site seminars will held District 10 shows promise intend ex pand program provide such semi nars nationwide meantime club would purchase $30 Radio Shack Sound Level Meter start experiment it might go long way toward showing legitimate effort being made reduce noise levels come better neighbors good starting point 100 dBAat 10 feet measured off right side model line cylinder head FAI limit 98 dB under approximately same setup could adjust limits up down local con ditions dictate simply having standard being able show effort being made might save flying site subject Im sure will become seminar Salt Fork 87 pleasant subjects recent council meeting jay Gerber Hi jay vast contribution film library great deal pride pleasure gratitude presented jay AMA fellowship District III can proud its own travels clubs lately telephone calls discussion between council members subject alcoholic bever ages flying field seems coming up very frequently Its tough question ramifications place AMA directly confronts sub ject Rule Book page 1 gives CD sanctioned event irrevocable authority disqualify other wise prevent flying participant ability fly CDs opinion impaired bythe use alcohol other drug Thats place direct reference jise alcohol other drugs made AMA rules safety code bylaws other reference alcoholic beverages insurance policy liability result sale distribution alcoholic beverages excluded Any other statement subject matterof interpretation other sections Rule Book safety code etc example Rule 3 safety code refers willfully flying careless reckless and/or dangerous man ner Some would say drinking beer flying violates section personal opinion paragraph wouldnt apply drinking flying might very well apply flying drunk difference between having cold having dozen recognized states driving laws does apply club club ones having problem Id recommend some variation following club rule adopted Any person flying club field can chal lenged member present opinion member challenging others ability fly safely has im paired use alcohol other drugs person challenged disagrees may ask vote members present field determine whether should permitted fly clear majority present shall prevail tie vote occurs member shall remain grounded person challenged shall have vote dont know will work best advice can come up time own opinion does constitute official position AMA owe lot people out apology have notoriouslyslowin handlingCD applications time wasnt fault least dont think Around end March processed bunch CD appli cations sentthem AMA headquarters single large envelope Apparently envelope lost mail first started suspect something amiss Toledo couple applicants came up asked licenses Ironically lost Headquarters awhile didnt get connection apparent lost envelope Now obvious biggest problem dont have list sent cant correct prob lem CD application filed before May have heard anything please contact probably lost envelope have copies ap plication cancelled checks anything connected application please let know can unravel mess Saying Month has four spends five has no need purse August 1986 103 Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatianaburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1 eoe Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winlhrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Summer Fun early reports have first events year speak low turnoutsthis spite fair weather Can picture what transpiring year just recovering winter doldrums first reports Pattern Contest fun-fly Let us hope indication what coming up Sanctions up have made few new contest directors available indi cates interest organized activities will keeping eye things try get some analysis what trends Public Relations subject cannot overemphasized go flying aircraft subject pub lic relations will see some aspects subject other articles would also like mention briefly fly ing sites being lost supposedly because excess annoying sound originating activities losses could prevented much greater effort placed getting around neigh borhood operate talking people Very often effort can lot towards dispelling fears animosity gen eral dislike activities Get neigh bors out field possible get involved some activities Plan picnic something will help have out day flying buddy boxes take time ex plain understand just what doing sport important numberof fields know owe very existence fact club practices excellent public relations has rapport rest community Give try see does help Show Teams Some time ago made some mention AMA Show Team activities District IV couple letters people allowed club mall shows other such events same stature terms getting public aware what about sense may true mall show static event demonstrations put AMA Air Show Teams dynamic affair members teams expend much spare time energyto perfect routines use During season District IV during can perform unused time spent traveling around doing what bestputting some best aeronautical exhibi tions seen perform gatherings large small under conditions Sometimes show part full-scale show space never problem other times literally fly out postage stamps During meticulously practice safety defined AMA Safety Code Whenever get oppor tunity take shows great variety aircraft may seen events Different teams utilize different aircraft accompanying acts necessity due environment operate two basic types aircraft utilized Radio Control Control Line models Sky Lancers Washington DC example Con trol Line Show Teamand active type common Radio Control teams took some pictures couple weeks ago NVRC field Arcola VA Air Show Team getting some practice photo shows Dick Roe Team Manager pondering what next brand new Super Cub picture taken plane yet flown witnessed first flights bit later promises excellent replacement j-3 Dick flew previously photo below shows teams Robin Hood 99 aircraft World Engines kitted model Quadra-sized engines natural Air Show team work big aircraft needed ample wing area relatively light loading power provide means tow banners tow carry Sailplanes carry parachute displays sure see lot service team Support teams truly pro vide great service sport times struggle some areas get hold flying sites imperative use means possible obtain maxi mum public support way to present ourselves public best possible light Air Show Teams precisely Travel Service little over year ago Nino Di Ronza established travel service provide members Academy means getting best possible deal plan ningatrip Since time Nino has very much assistance Academy planning individual member travel ar ranging Executive Council travel lodging making arrangements travel teams various World Cham pionships includes getting abso lute best deal handling model boxes latter always major head ache team travel point have travel plans should get touch Nino telephone number 703-471-0105 just ask Nino business other columns including Presi dents going hear mention dues increase next year greatest reluctance part Council passed major culprit liability insurance increase needed order cover anticipated increases years budget small deficit however can taken care going reserves dare risk such occurrence future Without massive increase in surance costs probably could have held line some time come Come to Nationals Lake Charles 50th Anniversary EC MeetingCont pg 102 Council meeting date August 1 Friday Nominating Committee meeting shall convene 800 am August 1 followed Executive Council meeting 15 min utes after adjournment Nominating Committee meeting Another motion made amend fall Executive Council meeting dates November 1 2 October 1 7-19 meeting held Orlando Florida motion passed 10 1 against Dist 11 Meeting adjourned 910 pm May 4 1986 Convened 830 am XIII Awards following approved publicity follow presentation three Superior Service Awards four Distinguished Service Awards Award Appreciation Fellowship Award McNeilIs proposal Award Achievement patch referred Com mittee chairman jim Sears announced will develop set criteria present next meeting XIV Candidates Statements Crispin asked Council consider course action would provide earlier publication candidates campaign statements noting past have voted before seeing statements magazine approved unanimously initiate procedure whereby candidate office required submit his/her cam paign statement publication Model Aviation later deadline candidacy acceptance letter XV Mortgage Reduction Executive Director advised current mortgage reduction plan has caused expenses Council understood would incurred Discussion produced motion Council informed devia tion accepted general plan pre sented February meeting approval Council before implementation motion passed unanimously further approved unanimously out-ofpocket expenses related direct fund-raising efforts reimbursement will come funds raised Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 5 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice Presidents Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Cir Mancheoter TN 37355 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arihor Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Detray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00848 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaileyBrookOircle Birmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone Moontain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinstor Bornis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 lease club field has re newed through September 1986 Has madeany plans forafterSeptember April issue Happy Landings Newsletter Atlanta GA RC Club RC flying Atlanta area very serious trouble ten years may exist elite few can afford purchase private property Letter dated April 4 1986 Mike McGraw moved Atlanta GA Dallas TX says Dallas provides two incredible public facilities model aviation consistent presence week front public bringing old Control-Liners out woodwork reason newly-chartered Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta GA has grown 12 20 has designated county-owned flying site Members include Mike Bailey won FF Mulvihill Trophy rubber-powered models second Nats tried Philip Causey RC flier Lou Melancon has helped AMA arranging some discounts computer products AMAs accounting computer former Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta Sky Raiders seemed disappearing earth few good men got together developed plan combine two clubs peti tioned Cobb County Parks Commission flying site offer Commis sion included insurance site regular attendance flying site promotion site encourage interest public club maintenance site public site regularly attended pro moted attracts new members What else has new improved club done Well Atlanta StuntConspiracy group revitalized club official host Old Time Stunt OTS event 1986 Nats persuaded Bill Northrop editor Model Builder magazine spon sor event Nats Note three items above relate flying sites Atlanta GA RC has different site requirements CL does ap pear County Commission willing help Eagles Fly model airplanes Andy Ikensaa junior member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron LARKS Eustis FL recently awarded Eagle Scout badge first merit badges Avia tion badge 1965 presented 1985 Model Year Award LARKS Pica Waco real show stopper Bart Barton rubber-powered Easy Bee according Gama-Ray newsletter Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association Warner Robins GA EditorJim Duckworth says Bart demonstrated Easy Bee day long during clubs mail show two fly-aways---one shoe store last water fountain people wanted buy demonstration lead invitation speak local school distinguished service Academy Model Aeronautics Terry Rimert Bald win FL has awarded Distin guished Service Award Executive Council long years service local national level Terry has directed NFFS unofficial events Nats past 14 years presently member AMA Safety Advisory Committee has president Florida Model Association editor FMA News direc tor King Orange Internats Rebel Rally District 5 FF Championships other contests has arranged flying sites given model airplane clinics advocate youth aeromodel ing Well done Terry time serve time step down AMA Executive Council meeting held Reston VA May 3 & 4 1986 ten dered resignation VP District 5 effective midnight May 10 1986 resig nation became necessary because creased workload law firm Since approximately July 1985 have working long hours work during week almost weekend no lon ger have time necessary perform duties VP District 5 manner consider appropriate forthe good AMA District 5 did resign lack interest model aviation because tired job Unfortunately work has priority Executive Council has accepted resignation recommendation has approved appointment Lee Web ster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 VP District 5 fill unexpired term recommended Lee several reasons Lees background model aviation similar own interest RC FF CL Lee has business experience retired last year does consulting now Lee interested youth son two grandchildren involved model aviation helped two children among others develop interest model aviation Lee active CD both RC FF flies RC soaring Indoor now has flown RC power CL Outdoor FF Lee also licensed pilot own airplane thank District 5 officer District 5 member Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Caribbean support cooperation have given Thanks Ive wonderful time Districts Vice President changing guard Lee Webster word thanks Bill Matthews Executive Council confidence appointing fill Bills unexpired term Bill has worked hard deserves thanks ajob well done Hell tough act follow know know Ill hit deck running transition occurring middle year will make imperative get transfer worked out pronto Ill need help districts AMA people keep things schedule Just word dont know Ive model airplane business since Jimmy Allen days Bought first rubber-powered models local gas station Since time Ive tried aspect model hobby Ive flown gas models since Baby Cyclone Free flight until U Control came along son Brian flew speed number years Pattern Sailplanes Sport Scale RC wonder wonders back old time gas ignition engines againAII along Ive dabbled types sizes scale models Free Flightpeanut rubber gas also fly Control Line RC Scale am charter member Coffee Air Foilers Model Club Tennessee club started engineers Air Forces Arnold Engineering Development Center club very active types RC still conducts best Free Flight contests District Well now know bit about Lee Webster Im looking forward seeing contest Trail summer Please bring problems ideas comments desires needs better com munication effective office can Next month well get down business August 1986 105 VIn Malkinski member LARKS Andy Ikensaa memberofTroop2l 1joined forces Scout Show Orlando FL Colonial Photo & Hobby Rosie OGrady donated balsa gliders handouts Very popular Help club helping com munltyl public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent films video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapes local library AMAwiII sell set five toyourclubfor $10000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special Ii braryvideo tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Illinois S Indiana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavlcy P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordlnetor Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Ouincy IL 62301 just got back council meeting Reston VA However promised would talk about meeting because rest VPs probably will will tell what saw first trip home AMA must admit beautiful place have did see building has growing pains already saw mu seum overtaking rest building well center core may have add building cut back museum soon Maybe will let bring some models home Next museum library full magazines way back could spend lot time just looking old rags before time other choice books well need couple tables chairs library visi tors thing noticed room has models hanging ceiling Im too sure thats good Id find myself day dreaming about going flying models office found great bunch people working us glad help us anyone else just happened come off streets felt quite home ever get chance drop see what dollars buying Speaking dollars dont donate good old mortgage reduction fund Its travel time us again Contests starting away go traveled two mall shows month lot fun both wentto Somerset KYon myfirst trip visit Balsa Busters Next travels took Crestview KY visit Flying Cardinals Turnout pretty good both places though beautiful outside Sorry have no pictures didnt receive own club invited six area clubs flyin first did anticipate manywould showupbutwe members clubs show about fifty fliers offered no-frills flying local airport offered beautifully clear day lots thermals soaring guys What could ask Maybe club can try break contest fever clubs seem have Isnt great some organizations hear about strong supporters young aviators Roger Wathen newlyformed Indianapolis Free Flight Fellowship good example some people groups Roger teaches school living teaches modeling school Hes always helping young people get going hobby asked give new clubaplug gladly So want some Free Flight ndy call Roger 547-5963 way sent few pic tures Ritchie Scott receiving Jr Sr Bob Larsh Perpetual HI Glider trophy Bob Larsh CIA meet re cently Congrats Ritchie gotaletterfrom Robert Firestoneand tells another successful year Elkhart County Flight Masters RC Club Elkhart IN put theirtwelfth annual mall show turnout some beautiful ships As can see some ships quite unique multi-wing sports twelve wings really flies longs Scott Jamison won award unique wonder got letter Bruce Zabasnky hails Naperville IL has flying models some thirty-four years nowand firm believer having fun think will make hobby sent Season Patch application him sent bunch pictures license plate wife gave him twenty-first anniversary What ya think Since questioned existence National Newsletter earlier year have gotten some pro con replies seems like idea having information source want have am still going push improvement format regularity its being sent out dont think its much good seldom get What think Im process getting new AVP St Louis area should have time receive should fill geographical gaps prettywell Now its upto use AVPs needed Because have run out time words say tripso think will let Carl fill rest page filler may some better use ramblings Enough now. EC MeetingCont pg 104 Council prescribed removing men tion current Honor Roll future issues Model Aviation grounds has potential negating Council-approved mortgage reduction plan efforts plan time should conducted XVI Financial Support/Nebraska Modelers request coordinator effort Nebraska clubs defeat anti-mod eling bill State legislature re viewed Council receptive request requested receipt specific details costs upon base financial aid decision XVII District V VP Resignation Mathews expressed deep regret over necessity resigning due escalating work family responsibilities agreed would remain ex officio Bylaws Committee would conduct long-rangeplanning sessions whenever possible Mathews designated AVP Lee Websterto fill unexpired term balance 1986 XVIII Insurance Settlements/Review Settlements noted because Council accountable must apprised insurance cases fully timely manner During discussion agreed lieu quarterly reports information piece will distributed within 30 day period after accident/litiga tion/insurance event complete yearly update will given prior budget meeting B Review Brown requested clarification interpretations fur nished members concerning AMAs surance deferred until independent insurance professional reviews AMA policies correctness clarity lan guage motion approved 1986 Nats Supplemental Instructions under paragraph entitled Alcoholic Beverages insurance phrase [loss insurance coverage] stricken mo tion passed 10 1 against EVP XIX Membership Renewal System Peltz spoke subject improving membership renewal process members receive cards benefits shorter period time especially sunbelt modelers fly year around suggested staggered renewal system renewal birthdays perhaps im mediate acknowledgement some kind expressed opinion Headquar ters membership data base needs expanded Executive Director agreeable reviewing Mr Peltzs suggestions developing new system puts Continued page 108 106 Model Aviation Iowa Michigan esota oni, VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdlsh 6410 Glenwood N Goen Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack FInn 356 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53708 WIlliam Rohring4494TanglewoodTr.StJoaeph Ml 49086 Ron Seam 132 5 Rostyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 367 Mlnoqua WI 54548 Got some good news some bad news monthnot really neat way start column heres bad news spite lobbying am sorry say 1987 venue National Championships will Battle Creek AHEEE situation Muskogee OK has better sites offer have place Battle Creek offer back burner until another time Its dead waiting opportunity good news sites Indoor Outdoor local have tentatively ap proved future opportunity Armory Chicago Bong WI first District Conference Compuserve last evening will regular date month make note first Wednesday month 10 pm Eastern handful us Seveners AMA President few outsiders conversation effective have already favorable comment today E-mail Make date least club members going cover too much May Council Meeting hope F3B Fiasco has now terminated Whata lot time money wasted District 10s interests have severely restricted through representatives actions Let us use learning experience push AMAs future positive item District 10 formation Flying Field Seminars going hold tied District Meeting Grand Rapids fall Another will early Winter Min nesota Area Keep watching column final Team Selection Trials F3B going held Minnesota fall Bob Sealy heading up effort will need help please contact him will right see top national F3B fliers action Ill see well very long after trials will prestigious MARCS Sailplane Symposium have heard promised attendance big wheels glider world stick memory bank too have getting panic calls AMA Radio Transmitter Specifica tions Cool guys cast cement simply parameters Fre quency Committee using check state transmitters use work has very interesting see much calibrated gear needed tests simpler check dif ficult accurate Frequency Counter good stability its master timer 10 parts/million drift per year 720 Hz nearly tolerance set AMA finally found super stable calibration sourcefor $350 now have new Spectrum Analyzer receiver field use perfect way troubleshoot interference Watch safety officer club should make certain have models marked per rule book covers insurance needs wary anyone having AMA insurance rather Own Really check flying keep within guidelines AMA rules insurance have have Next year going problem going have dues increase $4 unavoidable Send photos ofyourSafety Guy action column AVP Boyd Bowdish Hello lam Boyd Bowdish Assistant VP Minneapolis month its pleas ure talk about west side District 7 Spring came late year cou pled year record high snowfall means high water Minnesota Grassfield RC Twin City RC both found flying fields flooded Hydrologists said water highest seven years waited waters re cede clubs put Buifders Shows annual spring thing Minnesota Association Aeromod eling Clubs has published its first Event Calendar 72 events listed Min nesota neighboring State club does have copy would like write Ill see get association got off strong start thanks capable volunteers looks like will aGo Mall Shows have active year Fergus Falls Faribault Monticello Minne apolis noteAlexandria spon sored Granite City RCused static display sanctioned contest prizes third place eight categories merchandise contestants intend make show annual event hobby stores manufacturers par ticipating Bob Paulson Aviation/Aerospace Education Council Michigan asks pass K-9 Teachers Program Come Fly specially set up exploring aviation through aviation/aero space concepts Contact Capital City Airport Lansing Ml 48906 have started program clear buildings mortgage involves member soliciting $5 somewhere would like see payoff happen feel very uncomfortable eathering cash non-modeler sent contribution Its up what building paid off its less expense us largest group AMA mem bers non-AMA function last evening Marie Adamisin became Mrs Peter Bergstrum adopted family Adamis ins set up wonderful day Photos next month districts Lady birds District Roundup Warren Nash UFO passes warn ing about big props got loose smacked hole van S Ames Sundancers continuing CL meetat SIGs field June S StPaul RCC really doing great thing beginnersrunning ground school before regular meet ings s print out transmitter frequency use among members MlSSincludesthoseforSnifferso Verynice graphics newsletters prize goes River City RC News@ Pontiac has afield swap meet fun-fly thats different Dont forget AMA number model S thought water field Twin City guys have five feet Thats lot cleanup 0 Useful tip forfrequency scanner passed Rick Olney Use second harmonic received scan ners 0 shall miss colorful Iowa City Aerohawks Newsletter Russ Peterson moving Tuscaloosa tough job follow Romeo again Hot Dog Demo Safety tip Wright Flyer keep transmitter clean S Granite City suffers Hungry Trees S Finally congrats MARCS 25th birthday Keep Battle Creek Warm August 1986 107 midwests flying dentist Joe Cohen wondering get rpms next heat Ken Hulik starter 0500 finals 0midget record holder tool Flying demonstration Maywooo en vironmental perk Sheboygan Wi 1985 Couldnt fly because high winds Photo Dan Rath Arkansas C Louisiana S New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie BalI 1636 Hinton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Try look bright side crash model airplane simply Gods way putting end really bad flight ugly subject crashing Id like call attention quote Joel Joni Sheldon edit Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons warn us crash causes dirt poisoning its worst form give bit thanks maker sense humor helps us recover crashes found proud very wise state ment Baxter Field Flying Club news letter Oklahoma City area dont know edited newsletter Charles Hodson club president can profit following quote am convinced destined largest active club state Oklahoma will happen because attitudes friendliness com passion diversified interests will ingness help others last least support Club its rules regulations comes greater responsibility must live breathe safety must make caring careful watchwords Always remember bring airplane field have custody potentially lethal machine wholly responsi ble sure machine equipment worthy responsibility entirely up club AMA should copy Blessed relief sloppy builder Bring messiest model Nats Lake Charles August 2 enter official AMA Eyesore Event figure guy needs encouragement can offer will taking donations go official award So far have collected $185 Bring donation modeling materials tools cash Nats poor devil dont forget last two days 50th Anniversary Nats will just fun thinking about Lake Charles Nats dont forget food wonderful Lake Charles people friendliest anywhere ever have Nats alligators have limited sense humor Also please know need economize Nats very reasonable housing will available thru AMA McNeese Univer sity dormitories Ive stayed will vouch As new kind fun aeromodeling might enjoy putting few days work ing Lake Charles Nats know owe modeling some personal Thanks missed June first District 8 meeting would like volunteer some time helping 50th Anniversary Nats birthday party please contact AMA headquarters Write call Nats Manager Vince Mankowski assistant Mrs Lou Ward fine folks Address AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 phone 703 4350750 Remember everyone can boast helped Nats mentioned District 8 meeting Fretz Recreation Center Dallas Im sure members Richardson Radio Control Club no problem finding because regular meeting place David Pierce editor clubs Dawn Patrol newsletter mentions April issue club members will bring laminating machine club meeting can laminate AMA cards display Lake Lavon flying field have another suggestion AMA model fliers Have photocopy made AMA card front back fasten permanently flying box will always wherever fly question ever came up right fly insurance coverage informa tion would right Make club project might sometime very important Considering idea photocopying AMA card make copy cards carry such drivers license credit cards forth copied sheet filed home office sure might come handy case loss theft billfold Good free advice J C breakfast morning overheard young fellow exclaim Gosh just found gray hair baldheaded fellow next table excitedly said Can have youd better laugh little jokes will demand traded Some other districts need laugh often hear someone say Control Line flying dead Dont believe Sure some manufacturers dropping Control Line kits because greedy computers tell can make money RC kits must salute SIG Manufacturing Co having complete selection Control Line kits sort CL flying kid-beginner sophisticated aerobatic stunt flier also carry accessory items further attest CL alive well have about twenty different fuel tanks eight ten different bellcranks forth No sir Control Line aint dead ideal place kid start can pay himself out grass-cutting money want further evidence write Windy Urtnowski copy Pro Stunt News wild crazy newsletter full fun information real spirit may feel moved join PAMPA Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Association Write Windy Urtnowski 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry Nj 07643 Long Live CL talktoaControl Lineflierand says What frequency problems RCers great step forward being taken am proud have part hope publisher Carl Wheeley can re produce artwork am sending tags will soon appear transmitters applied factory proper legal use particular radio Thanks Frequency Committee RC manufacturers few us hobby dealers have pursued problem just ran across some profound informa tion feel should share Didja know typewriter invented Christopher Sholes Please appreciate fact Chris Sholes article would longhand probably unreadable other articles magazine might well worse wild chance dont like arti cles blame Chris Sholes making readable also people Model Aviation see fit correct colorful language enjoy writ ing entirely credit Chris Sholes furnished tool Remembering back bit learned fly instructor said Push forward stick houses get bigger Pull back get smaller Keep pulling back houses get big again Simple Im sure prayers will go out couple AMA shakers movers Dan Pruss putting same fight battling cancer has used promoting RC soaring over years out-of-the-past leaders AMA Fel low Maurice Teter back home recovering stroke God bless both Gotta land refuel EC MeetingCont pg 106 current end product membership card up front suggested panel con sultants assigned Headquarters help work out details putting better renewal data-keeping system place President appointed Dave Peltz Jim Sears Dave Brown meeting adjourned Noon 108 Model Aviation 72 MHz MODEL AIRCRAFT USESURFACE USE ONLY 75 MHz USEMOOEL AIRCRAFT USE ONLYFET0N AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Lolorato 0 Kansas 0 Neltraska 0 North Dakota flkn~ IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Geoe Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurofa CO 80015 Russ Miller 960 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketta 5168 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 67103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Two significant meetings have occurred since last column ClAM Commit tee International Aeromodeling meet ing took place April 24th 25th FAI offices Paris eleven other subcommittee members participated plenary meeting deals FAI activities will ClAM reports forthcoming issues Model Aviation take time read over number people pour lot time energy dedicated effort bettering mod eling activities over world work eventually filters down benefits modelerscompetition sport fliers alike informed Read reports second meeting followed weekend May 3rd 4th AMA Executive Council AMA head quarters Reston VA hope will also watch details meeting through pages Model Aviation aware pro fessional career administrator public schools elementary school level Its extremely rewarding career especially think impact have developing young minds lives future adultsboth followers leaders As result am acutely tuned ideas activities involve young people because lifelong model ing interest especially fun combine educational modeling activities go hand-in-hand development logical thinkingand problem solving well development aesthetic qualities life sorely needed wellrounded well-developed mind body have shared thought column Recently Micheline Madi son AMA headquarters copied article came out recent FAI bulletin deals just type activityan aeronautical modeling theme Young Artists Contest Ill paraphrase article slant toward AMA involvement Goal make children country familiar aeronautics astro nautics modeling well full scale Subjects Flyingideas follow aircraft among clouds air show display may have visited flying aerobatic airplane hot air balloons aloft first flight model airplane famous pioneer flight history famous flights recent times etc Personal experiences well imagination may play part development creation art work Organization The AMA together chartered clubs and/or interested indivi dual AMA members AMA district Note order obtain wide participation clubs individuals may wish obtain assistance education leaders teach ers art assure quality student work make contest success Age classifications Three four age categoriesrange determinedSug gest 5 thru 8 years II 9 thru 12 years III 13 thru 15 IV 16 thru 19 Format materials Determine stand ard sizes art work well standards watercolor acrylic oil pens pencils etc Accompanying work shall name age address artist name address school attended name subject art work statement sponsoring club individual attesting authenticity artists work Closing date determined work submitted Selection winners Work sent AMA would form jury selection winners Winners awarded appropriate awards appropriate time place trip AMA headquarters Nats Executive Council meetingother ideas Carl Wheeley might interested winning works magazine cover Well theres brief outline idea think has merit possibilities idea needs refinement have barked up wrong tree Dont call Write comments pro con lets see will fly Oh yeah youd like volunteer assist idea let known too Another topic Modelers inventive lot Most excellent problem solvers during construction model AMA Hall Fame.. now 1 7th year AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Listed have inducted during past 16 years 1979 through 1985 Meanwhile Hall Fame Selection Committee composed past AMA Presidents process selecting 1986 membersthey will announced later year Candidates nominated AMA members takes request AMA 1969 Walt Billett Willis Brown Carl Goldberg Walt Good Charles Grant Jim Walker Frank Zaic 1970 Dick Korda Al Lewis Bill Winter 1972 Howard McEntee 1973 0 C Randall 1974 W L Bill Brown W R Enyart Irwin Polk Nat Polk Sal Taibi 1975 Harold W John Alden Jim Kirkland Irwin G Ohlsson Walt Schroder C 0 Wright 1976 Harold DeBolt good deal ofindividualism shows up finished product Often indi vidualism technical nature improvement original kit plan recognize outstanding technical achieve ment award AMA called Academy Technical Award Article II AMA bylaws encourages study discussion scientific prob lems model aviation field end following award criteria apply Consideration will given limited items processes 1 im prove performance present equip ment 2 represent equipment per f&ms new tasks 3 tends make easier tasks now required building flying 4 encourage safety sound suppression Consideration item process will based present need effectiveness innovative quality possibility future development applications know modeler has some thing special going meets above criteria nominate him/her Academy Technical Award year will award given deadline nomination form postmarked Sep tember year nomination Nomination forms available Bob Underwood Technical Director AMA headquarters Drop him note requesting form lets get some excellelnt ideas recognized another NATS future District IX about AVPs District IX whats brewing out Next month well have some reports pictures activities recently taken place around district HQ obtain Hall Fame applications form filled outwith background data person nomi nated resubmitted AMA HQ distribution once year Past Presidents Vote Typically five nominees accepted year two may deceased Hall Fame AMAs Whos Model Aviation have favorite per son nominate request application AMA HQ Frank Ehling Merrill Hamburg Chester Lanzo Henry Struck 1977 John Brodbeck Maynard Hill Bert Pond Pete Sotich Ken Willard 1978 Duke Fox Phil Kraft F T Packard Leon Shulman John Worth 1979 John Clemens Claude McCullough L Glen Sigafoose Matty Sullivan Bill Wisniewski 1980 Sid Axeirod Kenneth Held E J Lorenz Fred Megow Ben Shereshaw 1981 Mel Anderson Lou Andrews Leroy Cox Edward Lidgard Bob Palmer 1982 William Atwood Dale Kim Joseph Ott Edward L Rockwood Wally Simmers Stephen Calhoun Smith 1983 Maxwell B Bassett Clarence F Lee Joseph Lucas Dick McCoy Lee Renaud 1984 George Aldrich Myrtle Coad George Perryman Granger Williams Lawrence Williams 1985 Walter Caddell Owen Kam pen Frank Nekimken Richard Sarpolus Joseph Stanzel Victor Stanzel August1986 109 Arizona C California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E TurneyAve ScottsdaleAZ85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 May Council meeting Voted against dues increase because didnt incorporate two changes suggested wanted no dues increase senior citizens wanted eliminate free memberships AMA officers two sides story Pre sidents column contains Version hearing held Executive Session Since hes seen fit openly give side youre also entitled time think F3B issue behind us Mr Grigg fires off another can non shot anyone responds theyre accused perpetuating issue Im sure hell now claim after reading Council never heard other side Mr Griggs another person involved Mr Grigg conven iently neglected mention Jerry Krainock invited other Council meeting nor allowed state case magazine asked AMAto allowed both Long ago Mr Griggturned issue intoa vendetta Mr Griggs vendetta against Krainock started 1984 Nats both took him task about unkept promises still continues today Lets look illegal radio issue liability insurance precarious days equipment legality highly important issue defendants aided Mr Grigg others convinced Council FCC incapable stating what legal what isnt As preposterously claimed FCC people dont know what talk ing about cant get consistent answers written FCC rules available thats impossible believe espe cially since no saw fit get official ruling FCC requested convinced Council its legal use radios type accepted dont have have law degree understand following quote FCC rules thedefendants themselves provided 95209 RC Rule 9 What equipment may use RC station RC station may transmit 1 An FCC type accepted type approved RC transmitter Type accepted means FCC has determined certain radio equip ment capable meeting recommended standards operation Sections 2 & 3 discuss 27MHz equipment FCC goes b may examine list type accepted trans mitters FCC field office could interpreted saying its legal use non type accepted type approved radios RC under circum stances radios question used AMA events during period 9/84 through 12/85 type accept ed FCC until 1/26/86 defendants insist its illegal sell unapproved radios Im lawyer can read plain English What else went hearing After gave short opening statement dealing charges front us defendants started verbal barrage character motivations everything else about except perhaps mothers maiden name strongly objected AMA President did little nothing stop per sisted groundless character assassina tion deliberate tactic succeeded doing just what intended diverting attention own charges sway ing Council totally against everything say AMA Presidents full back ing hearing just have since very beginning opinion part vendetta defendants made lot false statements false accusations offering substantiation proof kind Some 1 said properly imported registered radios FCC showed no papers prove 2 said FCC says its right use non-type accepted equipment USA offered no proof 3 About letters four other AMA members accused Messrs Schrameck Neu cheating said quote looks took Mr Peltz longer hour write three letters fliers complained offered no proof false allegation wrote letters 4 continue vindictive barrage accused deliberate lyand improperly turning atransmitterat contestentirely offering proof whatsoever blatant lie part attack really got absurd gall attack motivation said went after quote personal gain vendetta What did have gain Nothing spent hours time hundreds dollars own money no desire way ever recover also absurdly claimed went after because wanted F3B Team Man agers slot free trip Australia totally deny never running post official Council minutes show time team manager selected couldnt go Australia because part vendetta Mr Grigg directed HQ let go Months later Council voted unani mously overturn Mr Griggs improper act No nothing gain nor am litigious others President con veniently failed mention threatened sue just has numer ous other occasions Ive never threatened legal action Mr Griggs style No motivation wasnt personal gain vendetta motivation 100% job AMA tookvery seriously 1984 began RC Soaring Contest Board have to find real motivation read AMAs Bylaws clearly state AMA Contest Board shall charged drafting rational model competition record rules en forcement same etc Rules enforcement still always will sole motivation opinion Council has now gone record 10-0 condoning breaking AMA rules particularly concerned complying very clearly written FCC regulation incredible entire Executive Council swallowed defendants unsupported garbage did hook line sinker opinion others Mr Grigg huge ego trip am way Im person Council guts stand up him As can clearly see am Mr Griggs anyone elses rubber stamp vote Coun cil cannot bought swayed offers committee chairmanships free overseas trips anything else can state honesty now nor have ever intentions future employment AMA would willing swear under oath Can Mr Grigg make same statement Will type integrity minority AMA Mr Grigg allies will thing possible attempt discredit will take steps try get off Council can find way ran AMA office purely apply skills knowledge towards improving AMA AMA needs change leadership Ive got guts say will others Council secretly share opinion come out closet will support Mr Grigg quest re-election should noted have no desire AMA Presidential job myself nor have ever nor will ever closing remarks Mr Grigg self servingly gives tale problem would have happened AMAs protest procedures followed agree 100% what Mr Grigg failed mention proper protest sub mitted totally ignored have pro vided written proof himself person didnt follow very same protest appeal procedures Now lets get back current AMA mat ters like finding ways stop rapidlygrowing loss flying sites 110 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possiblity models being vicinity full-scale air craft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dan gerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities Alaska o C Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McColiough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4080 Fourth Ave N Great Felix MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaborg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klamath Faux OR 97801 Chick Young 11201 128th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 18439 SE Ilaig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 information computer nuts modems access Compu Serv can send messages 760672422 havent tried Model Net yet weekly conference Friday nights about modeling Just typeGo Mod elNet prompt suppose might well hear bad news well elsewhere last council meeting budget finalized faced deficit year Since insurance situation going get better looks like way balance books have dues crease talked about District meeting Corvallis seemed agree few bucks year will overburden actual increase slated until 1987 renewals go out will essentially $4 increase Open categories will undoubtedly read about some problems exist because things going another district see can talk about Since family magazine cant adequately express myself column will mostly pictures month troops because VP came down dose killer flu just wrong time Will try get back track next month no wild promises stuff bad news first think youre goingto die youre afraid wont sym pathy As read AMA moving its fiftieth anniversary will party lot end regular Nats events Lake Charles hope will able make party will will looking forward greeting can Bring plane fly 50th Al Alman asked remind Puget Sound ROCs 4th Annual Big-Bird Bash Yelm WA July 19-20 Because noise problems picky neighbors small 2-stroke engines allowed Write Al complete info too far VeIm home Mount Rainier RC Society famed Puyallup EXPO equally-famous Hog Hollar BBQ & Fun Fly latter will happen 9th & 10th August Should lot fun ribs delicious OMAS club will have annual show late August probably 23rd & 24th Check schedule list nice place fly see some very nice aircraft first picture appropriate since first anniversary opening new Boeing HAWKS field Auburn WA July 1 1985 HAWKS members several Boeing dignitaries present Al Watson put first official flight cleanly cut ribbon see stretched across flight path things considered incredible photo Al didnt say wizard took same time Al didnt say passes took Knowing Al probably just Since Al frequency person Seattle area member AMA Frequency Committee note new field less mile another existing flying fieldthat RAMS two clubs struck agreement upon division frequencies inter-club use fields prime example modelers can work together good hobby mutual benefit Happy anniversary HAWKS RAMS Puyallup EXPO through lens Bob Balch have following pic tures First Shark 45 byJoe Dill Shark UC stunt ship fine example business end old dear friend Erv Solbergs large creation called think das Blu Macks Somewhere elevator remember written something like Kussa Meine Ende al though wouldnt claim spelling right should note expression face pilot Deadly serious might say Erv outdid himself very nicely done original seaplane course two requisites dear heart Paul Weston would really like see fly A-12 Shrike Bill Asher fine scratch-built effort should able see well detailed can make out picture lays out lot military history right twin tails P-38 WWII left F-is Oulte contrast Now plane middle back ground last picture too WWI ls workhorses Douglas Dauntless wasnt served us well done byJerry ODell won big seen trophies Best Show 1st Mi SO Scale example Certainly fine example scale-builders art middle foreground have Pow erhouse D Johnson two Quakers Mark Ewert Walla Walla upper left Joel Fengers Ponnier can seen under Quakers have large small super Peanut Zero Mike Carner equally well done very much larger Schweizer 1-30 Marley Mayers August1986 111 uo rememoer oo mis nave run o note hope see out having fun fine days Happy Flying JUN IO FLIGHT Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Silver Basics Continued Structural Strength Only Needed month will discuss second rule keep model light five lightness rules form first three Silver Basics basics make model airplane fly well five 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts details discussed last month 2 have strength structure needed 3 select wood proper grain 4 use glue spar ingly 5 keep covering light apply little dope possible Strength usually means weight weight does automatically mean strength use heavier piece balsa increase strength use larger piece balsa also increase strength way increase strengththrough proper selection wood grain important will discuss separately next five rules light weight installment series will keep discussion primarily places model willing use heavier wood order increase strength goal conserve strength weight using absolutely needed flying model undergoes stress being handled flying land ing Separate techniques strengthening must used counter need have mind evaluating design proper weight strength distribution stress load comes tightly wound motor stress compres sion trying pull front model back rear hook same time wound motor also tries twist fuselage motor stick After launch model wing undergoes flying stress As wing creates lift wingtips will tend flex upwards model lands crashes severely high stress will placed points contact handle model pick up wind areas engaged subject being crushed accidentally clumsy foregoing problems can easily overcome simply making model much stronger necessary ever will have model much too heavy its duration will prove unsatisfac tory has compromise tradeoff between strength weight weakness lightweight orderto achieve longest duration still having model holds together Heavy models dont always last longer have fly faster rubber stay air hit lot damage can done heavy model lightweight model approach proper weight strength distribution take heavy model design calculate can made weaker lighter causing problems other approach picture models design weakest flimsiest construction possible beef up areas undergo severe stress use both approaches second byfar successful really keeping weight down As beginner course yet designing construction models know parts must strong can weak will automa tically favor such construction build better models learn must know what trying achieve Before look areas model require strength lets make couple important observations im portant thing about balsa wood varies considerably weight measured pounds per cubic foot Balsa wood can weigh little four pounds less per cubic foot much 20 pounds two ways select stronger heavier piece wood par ticular purpose 1 increasing size 2 increasing density both cases weight increased simple important point remember decide double size strip wood 1/16 inch square 1/8 inch square dont increase its weight two will double its dimensions will quadruple its weight providing course cubic weight density two pieces same Sometimes can make much stronger motor stick same weight instance smaller dimensioned piece harder higher den sity heavier wood largerdimensioned softer lower density lighter piece Okay now lets look places model need strength motor stick just mentioned possibly important has strong enough withstand compression rubber motor stiff enough resist twisting bowing same time must support wing stabilizer landing gear fuselage model strength has four longerons spacers uprights crosspieces dont take strain should lighter smaller dimensioned fuselage model however first crosspiece nose takes beating landing crashes should bigger tougher heavier same thing goes crosspieces rear peg located also good fill area around nose lightweight balsa sheet add rigidity withstand crashes handling crosspieces under leading trailing edges wing should stronger too should add small gussets landing gear attached wing attached body center wing launch model weight model except wing concentrated center wing Thats lift tries flex tips upwards need strength wing center tips resist flexing construction wingtips just heavy strong center wasting weight Part weight heavy tips could go reinforcing center result would stronger wing same weight Wing construction should have stiff heavier leading trailing edge spars take strain lightweight ribs take no strain Ideally spars should tapered instance 1/8 inch square center tapered down 1/16 inch square tips results spar weighs much constant 3/32 inch square spar vastly stronger would better spar 1/8 inch square way center tip Yes know such spars yet beginners beginners must learn what aims should Dont wings weaker tips break quickly tumble along ground wind Yes sometimes tips break can easily repaired meantime have lightweight model airplane flies tail fin stabilizer should always built light possible tail bears next no strain Strength can improved tapered spar wing Outlines should small-dimensioned strip soaked warm water wrapped shaped around template Again little difficult eventually will have learn procedure important keep tail light kind model especiaUy flying Scale models Remember flying Scale model no heavy engine nose full-size airplane model nibber motor stretches back toward tail shifting balance point rearward reason flying Scale models difficult get fly shouldnt tried first beginner} Try experiment help emphasize importance phenomenon Take 15 inch strip 1/8 inch square balsa Using felt-tipped pen make mark five inches end front mark repre sents correct balance point flying Scale models fuselage Using finger under mark try balance Naturally longer end tail goes down theres twice much wood rear mark front Tape adime very tip end long end tail dime represents weight tail surfaces Okay now tape dimes front end make balance Surprised propeller motor details arent heavy enough will have add clay useless clay nose make model balance properly Please dont try get such model fly balance point too far aft Add clay nose put balance point belongs next time build tail lighter So make tail light saving right wont have add useless weight up front bigger weight saving ***Fly Light*** g Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 11 2 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/08
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin jr Corrections In earlier article error made formulas square root symbol missing does make little bit difference tries solve equation formula should read V /1Z7 also some confusion regardstotheformulafor speed sound am familiar working factor terms Mach number formula given expres sion speed sound miles per hour wish have Knots change constant have S eed Sound equal 2904T ipeiatue Fahrenheit Remember T 9 plus am bient speed sound air 68 degrees Fahrenheit 1126 feet per second increases 01 per cent per degree Fahrenheit probably does very little clear things Ill avoid numbers much possible future Public Relations anyone talks about sound problems seems after fact group flying some time particular location before becoming recipient complaint Un fortunately going find out sound disturbances vehicle through some individuals wish have activity removed may fact com peting other activities area aeromodeling will likely gets boot really quite simple figure What percentage modelers local com munity compared soft ball players motorcycle riders Lawn mowers Neigh bors noisy mufflers car What activities acceptable necessary community Think moment arrive conclusion aeromodeling might some distance down list recog nized community activities get some idea challenge faces must accept fact next person build near flying site may say Gotcha What alternative Are alternatives bet answer active public relations program club first step iiu d member can outstanding job communicating people presently looking new flying site first step should take spend whatever time needed visit talk individual within hearing site within visible range well Explain detail activity about introduce area Bring models show what intend operate Explain control functions operation radio equipment Tell about organiza tion belong Explain insur ance coverage have educa tional recreational properties aero modeling Tell about famous people have involved model aviation down years Relate full scale aircraft programs modeling much what see television movies accomplished models other words sell aeromodeling Succeeding steps mean invitationsforthemtocomeout site can really get involved Just think possibilities big thing let neighbors get away Talk often needed get side Now get started operate field just might have some excellent support instead writ request ing close up shop worth trouble badly want flying site Now successfully operating field can relax believe should understand just might have lost yourlastflying site Whether have just obtained new site have present site years PR work never ends need contin uously alert Talk neighbors often invite out activities Try get involved sport some manner Continuing attempts reduce level sound generated activity extremely important whether located fairly popu lated area remote location As has said times mat ters notyou will find thatthe odds eventually can expect problems goingto bea continuous effortto keep what have acquired clubs get Continued page 96 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxhury MAAVP-ll Ray Juschkus NY VP Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL arrived after agenda item IV VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA NationalAeronauticAssocia tion Present Academys staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Director Geoff Styles PR Director Bob Underwood Tech nical Director Vince Mankowski NATS Executive Director Carol Merfeld Mem bership Director Michael Woodfolk Assis tant Membership Director Bill Read com puter programmer Bob Vojslavek Admini strative Services Director Lou Ward PR Secretary Guests former District IV VP Chuck ForemanJim Proctor computer consultant Mr & Mrs Jay Gerber Barbara Krafft Keith Finkenbiner Steve Neu Rick Schrameck copy official minutes may obtained request AMA HQ avail able approximately August 15 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meetingAugust 1 1986 regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 830 am Presi dent chaired meeting Continued page 98 Wanted Professional video producer/ director modeling experience production AMA films/videos Contact preferably writing John Worth AMA Headquarters AMA HO sERvicEs STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nats General Manager vince MankowakiS Special Services Director cad MaroneyS Membership Director carol Merfeld 0 Special EventS Dimctor Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Director Geoff Slyles S Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director carl R Wheeley S General Counsel Jeremiah courtney August1986 95 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound t ModelSynopsis Executive AeronauticsCouncil Meeting MAY 3-4 1986 AMAs Executive council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive council Sound Cont pg 95 trouble ask assistance AMA Unfortunately often too late call assistance YourAMA can provide some guidelines both PR work sound ultimately burden will placed shoulders loca tion will encounter problems may unique site As result necessarily cut dried solutions have examples excellence PR pass findings methods either writer Geoff Styles head quarters Trade Show Activities traveled Toledo annual trade show order talk manufacturers vendors en gines sound suppression equipment could find time two days always problem getting indi viduals length time because affairs exhibitor means selling his/her product Notwithstanding feel although unable contact sampled representative cross section Further contact will done through mails desire help problem understand ing problem Are manu facturers doing anything present try lower sound level engines manufacturers have thing works help resolve problems part manufacturers recognize aeromodelers have problem sound levels some engine pipe marke ters see problems can comprehend have hiding correlation between requests speci fic products sound problem proba bly does exist pipe manufacturer having business directed mostly Pattern fliers does necessarily exhibit great deal concern Sunday flier engine manufacturer will likely devote energies developing unit can win competition bring greatest advertising value future articles some advancements being made will highlighted impor tant channel improvements sound suppression can passed user such develop ment readily available Magic Muffler add Magic-Mute Condor Hobbies have series dBA readings various engines did hear plane fly installed can say Schnuerled 40s go really quiet photograph shows muffler installed plane flown Bill Hershberger Northern Virginia RC Club member AMAs Frequency Committee people Condor interested further devel opment along lines hope get some readings can use Tim Miller SEMCO line also working get line quiet pipes K B has new 20 engine market has muf fler advertised unusually quiet As writing have seen nor access anydB readings Bill Wisniewski K & B tells engine quiet developments pan out will pro gress made As wrote earlier article essential manufacturers help 100 0 LU LU 0 -J LU LU -J 0 z 0 cn Ownership always some concern relative publication informa tion/data publication Individuals come up ideas patented copyrighted require protection understood anything published ModelAviation nature property originator means infor mation/data may used express written permission originator Continued page 100 90-_* 80 70 0-A 40---1 30-1 20-10020 18 IA 0 0 0 x 0 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Must LEFT line 102-105 dBA x Dx RPM Tip Speed inhec 60 / / r5 1 / 7 / 2 7 / / /7 7 9 /7 / z p10 11 - 13 15 17 19 21 - 4 01 3 5 6 7 8 910 96 Model Aviation TIP SPEED inches/sec x 1000 SOUND LEVELS FOR 2-BLADED MODEL AIRPLANE PROPELLERS Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 End Problem Forwell overayearandahalfwehavehad problem within F3B soaring circle problem resulted VP District 10 David Peltz filing charges against four peo ple people Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Keith Finkenbiner Casey Goeller charged lying cheating least occasion using illegal trans mitters several occasions During hearings charges interested parties given op portunity present views commencing Mr Peltz continuing Messrs Finkenbiner Schrameck Neu should noted Mr Goeller unable attend person mailed us response charges Following ini tial statement period four given time question others regarding statements made Subsequent exchange members Execu tive Council allowed time question parties involved end vote taken Executive Council less Mr Peltz rep resented accusing parties Mr Brown felt rather deeply volved earlier F3B situation myself similar reasons vote 10 0 support charges brought against gentlemen importantthought gained discussion debate involved action contestants need frequently avail themselves protest procedures published rule book approach used above instance problem could have avoided least accused might have opportunity resolve dispute long ago strongly urge anyone feels has wronged during sanctioned meet utilize protest sys tem gentlemanly manner disagree result protest event level avail yourself appeal procedures take action thru protest route disservice yourself fellow entrants Bad News Is. Executive Council spent consider able time deliberating budget 1986 no matter what tried to tighten reins still came out deficit situation insurance crisis being disastrous item contend Looking next year see worse situation arising spite efforts Washington DC such Gramm-Rudman bill intending reduce Federal deficit pay rates people metroplex remain high continue climb has direct influence AMA budget specifically area pay schedules must maintain below area averages deeply involved attempting some cost cutting insurance areas Investigation has begun feasibility creating own captive insurance sourceperhaps country perhaps offshore loca tion become successful effort future insurance situation will improve future also see possibility several modeling ganizations other countries joining us ventureperhaps five six other countries distant future looks bright present looks dim Did say dim Perhaps bleak would better word bleakness comes factthat just no way within fiscal sense can avoid dues increase financial committee headed Dave Brown reviewed avenue staving off increase consider Dave have extremely good financial sense about himafter has taken very small part hobby turned expanding thriving busi ness did want take action None us did business point view no choice increase will nominal can perspective about paying $2 $4 per year now pay amount increase depends whether pay dues early Another Cost Cutting AMA officer has telephone credit card make needed callsgenerally tended used within district AMA headquarters essential Makes sense communication thread allows us better serve districts Still elected VPs runs up bill over $1200 first four months year have find ways put brakes Executive Council did take steps preclude continuance high-rate practices Plus Side disconcerting incidents candidate running AMA office have campaign speech published time voters have already cast ballots No have set up procedure whereby candidates campaign statement must received later closing date acceptance letters will enable Model Aviation publish cam paign statements issue reaches membership around end Sep tember first part October coincident mailing membership re newal statements voting ballots Finally Heavyweights council addressed subject models exceeding safety code weight limit effect might have owed fly AMA sanctioned meet though within time frame sanctioned activities present know meets allow models flown afterthe end events break period during actual events Normally allowed flier can show insurance coverage what does insurance cover Does name host club Does name property owners Does name AMA Most likely answer ques tions no Therefore such practice con tinues appears AMA mentioned above wide open possible non-insured legal battle event accident Executive Council voted unanimous ly issue sanction meet known expected overweight models will permitted fly Further such type model flown meet has sanctioned sanction entire event automatically null void instant means such models cannot flown same site sanctioned meet entire 24-hour period days event Great Loss Bill Mathews VP District 5 has unfortunate need resign position VP effective May 10 Bills workload has late steady rise requiring him work 12 14 hour days past months attorney working legal offices Birmingham AL due recent loss some associates other business considerations no longer ableto keep upwithhisAMAactivitiesashe feels should done Bill has levelheaded individuals council recollection has devoted AMA duties always watchdog over items cause increase budget fair deliberations will sorely missed Still has agreed remain member Bylaws Committee Long-Range Planning Committee com mittees has chairman quite longtime pleased will able spend time enough continue assisting efforts goodbye just long Bill Election Time Again AMA holds some kind election officers year Last year VPs even-numbered districts up elec tion year VPs districts 1 5 9 up election office President year find considerably fewer vote have right So vote year take pride being part system elected officers next three years fail vote com plain about what goes within policy making body Academy officer running reelection new candi date needs yourvotesothatthewinnerwill know has support majority voters just majority few voted Most important have send membership renewal voting ballot same time send both early August 1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Bill Zimmer AMA AVP Varna IL writes looks like same old thing again Too free AMA memberships given out Contest Directors people crab about what CD does days contest aware what does beforehand preparation afterward reporting results AMA headquarters want cut cost raise sanction fees Raise $10 $25 some thing Lets penalize CDs put long hours get few goingfor cheap membership agree Bill think better leave system alone Its work ed OK 50 years Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writes renewed dues February mag shouldnt take three months name get back computer want mag OK Dennis dont get upset officials print certain number mags month match paid subscrip tions Tell mags have coming since paid Ill see what can Try keep quiet Richard Tabler Arlington MA writes ten dollars cash AMA mort gage Thanks Richard also received $5 check FF friend OW Culpepper Tullahoma TN others may coming Both due shine AMA Honor Roll mortgage retirement wait agreed AMA Council last week stop honor roll effort because gentleman Council fears overlap possible confusion Thank both very much money being warded John Worth am going cool Honor Roll plan now Larry Borden Fort Worth TX writes am against permanent Nats site Only 1% membership attend Nats 99% Too much expense few Bill Colish Harrison NY writes permanent Nats site Good idea will want live site East West middle US Paul Horanzy Yankee Flyers CT writes Nats should different places year give people big pay checks chance compete first time saw New England Have different locations year Summer almost Everybody out flying MeetApril David Higginbotham Claude Gurley Jack Camel Bir mingham RC Club playing little airplanes balmy Sunday afternoon Cont pg 95 Before taking up Agenda Presi dent Obtained Council approval pay Howard Crispins $150 deductible auto accident encountered during travel AMA business Distributed written report upon 1966 FAI-CIAM April Plenary meeting Invited NAA representative report status prestigious Collier Trophy Langworthy stated NAA currently attempting establish trust fund $250000 President accepted topic review during Budget agenda item Advised Joe Beshar written express strong exception parallel mortgage-reduction schemes might confuse membership negate mortgage-reduction efforts Noted letters re ceived against recent Council ac tion increase VP column space magazine summertime Michigan time go out fly Editor Dave Mc Donald sent picture Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Awards Banquet other day Dave Adams left outgoing president handing gavel new president Bill Elliott Good luck Bill best dont take seriously way important editor wrote other day asked fora list other editors district Currently think can help editors want cor respond others want list editors district write John Worth AMA headquarters write Birmingham will mail list Appointed Awards Criteria Review Committee consisting Jim Sears chairman Jim McNeilI Pete Waters Appointed Bob Underwood Carl Wheeley draft presentation nomi nating John Worth NAAs Elder Statesman Aviation Award Advised George Buso John Grigg should continue listed NAA AMAs official ClAM delegates FAI Reminded everyone individuals cannot conduct polls under AMA aus pices unless Council has given its approval Assigned George Buso new post FAI Team Selection Committees Coordinator similar longestablished contest boards coordina tor Approval Minutes AThe minutes February 8-9 1986 Executive Council meeting unani Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation AMA headquarters other day snapped shot foryou because thought would like see AMAs new computer paid million building money almost half again much forcomputers including ltsown aircondi tioned heat controlled emergency battery-operated pampered giant computer room So two beautiful women standing front three beautiful gentlemen computer room Well somebody has run joint Meet L-R Mike Mackenzie ComputerOperationsAssistant Zenda Stevens Claim Representative Carl Maroney head man overthe insurance business computer Akke Desoff Administrative Secretary Bill Read Computer Operator big fat expensive master computer being phased nowto replacethe outside rented computerservice Howarethings coming Slow sure should doing job next years membership EC Meeting Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Incomparable Toledo Weak Signals. name misnomer nothing weak about Toledo club puts annual model Expo Ohio attracts people model types over worldthe model show host club goes advance news media asks publicize event reason show could its present location accommodate general public attendeesthe building can barely contain model people come year annual Toledo show big event AMA year besides regular large booth sell memberships supplies promote AMA activities AMA sepa rate Air Show Team booth another ModelNetour new computer information networkand still another RC transmit ter testing addition AMA conducted several meetings connection Toledo show nature briefing AMAs RC Frequency Committee RC equipment manufacturers other inter ested parties concerning interference prob lems future needs other meeting AMA Air Show Team Advi EC Council Cont pg 98 mously approved amended bythe Coun cil meeting prior written amendments B minutes March 19 1986 telephone conference approved after amending Discussion telephone conference minutes produced motion thatthe Bylaws Committee directed draft specific procedures regarding voting telephone conferences approved 11 1 against Dist 7 II Executive Vice Presidents Report Regarding Model Aviations accounts receivable McNeiII reported satisfied way financial item advertising policy general being handled B Looking Officer Services bud get noted bills incurred use Council telephone credit cards Discussion produced motion set cap $600 peryearontelephone calls charged credit card system executive council business approved 11 1 against Dist 8 C McNeilI next reviewed subject Headquarters salaries advocating ap preciation salary needs Reston DC area Some AMAs department heads related difficulties obtaining retaining quality employees because low salaries AMA offers comparison local businesses government sory Committee concerning planning problems involved AMAs Air Show Team program involves promoting model aviation before general public groups AMA also 50th Anniversary party Toledo AMA members helped celebrate milestone year Incidentally another much bigger party will held Lake Charles LA August 2-3 weekend immediately following end Nats Toledo weekend big AMA topped off another great donation Weak Signals club $1800 raffle $765 go AMAs Building Fund $760 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund $275 sponsorship RC events 1986 Nats Toledo club therefore publicly say Thanks AMAs greatest chartered clubs 1986 Toledo Expo Raffle Winners . Mike Smith Cincinnati OH John Schell Gibsonberg OH McDaniel RC Inc Glen Dale MD Matt Mefferd Perrysburg OH Walter Pelzynski Milwaukee WI Ed Skro van Brookpark OH Clifford Rausin New port Beach CA Dan Weaver Greenville OH Willis McClain Racine PA John Deni son Royal Oak Ml G Shelkey Scottdale PA C McCune Fairview PA Joe Fife McMurray PA Edwin Hawk Shelby OH Ray Bryk Seven Hills OH H Boggs Keyport NJ Eugene Wald Cottage Grove MN C Reeves Columbus OH Carrie Newhouse Menominee MI George Ardwin Sabina OH Richard Sorrell Trenton OH Swartz Winnipeg Maniotba Canada John Solty siak Elmhurst IL William Raub Fanwood NJ Ron Geese Zanesville OH G Engle skirger Brookpark OH M Montesano Al liance OH Larry Wilson North Vernon IN D EVP presented study membership dues structure noted come conclusion can ought simplified/adjusted proposal later incorporated motion 4 minutes Ill Film Report Jay Gerber AMAs film producer bid Council farewell expressed personal sentiments con cerning 15 years working affiliation Academy As appreciation years dedication excellent film crea tions Academy President pre sented Mr Gerber AMA Fellowship Award IV Finance Committee Report Chairman Brown stated projected 1986 defi cit will diminish AMAs accumulated sur plus shows necessity provid ing adequate reserve especially face current future insurance fees Discussion resulted motion vote Nats Council meeting lieu free membership contest directors shall re ceive $10 voucher per day per meet up two days maximum three per year upon H Qs receipt contest reports Nats world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four days Vouchers nontransferable effective 1987 V Budget Worth noted 1986 bud get presented what needed operate Academy same level service past year After extensive review 1986 Nominating Deadline Change 1986 will electing AMA President Vice Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three-year terms begin ning 1986 procedures nomination published June 1986 issue Model Aviation page 103 nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior convening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter acceptance candidate must file atAMA HQ priorto meeting Since important change information should noted Because Nominating Committee scheduled meet Friday August 1 deadline nomination receipt AMA HQ close busi ness Thursday July 17 Candidates accept nomination must also provide statement publica tion Modef Aviation statement must accompany letter acceptance should provided separate sealed envelope consideration details motion made accept 1986 budget presented approved 11 1 against Dist 6 Another motion made based EVPs previous presentation addi tional information Finance Com mittee Chairman accept modifications dues structure 1987 motion passed 9 3 4789ED NAAEVP 3 against 61 011 Changes Membership Category1986 Jr-newsletter$1000 Sr-newsletter$1250 Spec Jr$ 25 Sub Jr$ 300 new member recruitment bonus$ 500 Op-2nd family member $1700 Op-Sr citizen$1800 Op-newsletter reg$2600 Op-newsletter early$2400 Op-Mag reg$3000 Op-Mag early$2800 VI Committee Reports 1987 eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate $1 800 $2000 $3000 $2800 $3400 $3200 A Safety McNeilI advised some AMA sanctioned contest officials tolerate fly ing model planes weighing 55 pounds clarify AMA cannot permit violations its Safety Code motion made approved unanimously AMA will knowingly issue AMA sanction event including demonstration flights) model weighing 55 pounds will flown also noted sanction could ap plied selectively parts event sanction applied eventasawhole beginning end start sanction days until end sanction days) B Special Interest Groups McCollough reported attempted ascer tain Electric CL Speed groups want SIG recognition received no response Continued page 100 August 1986 99 Sound Cont pg 96 case point muffler design printed last issue future will photographs details other items may manufacture manufac tured question relative using information/data per mission given article will necessary individually contact originator permission might wish have FAI Standards F3A Aerobatic Power Models recent ClAM meeting Paris new definition established measurement sound F3A models method will used upcoming Nationals sound checking Pattern flying flightwill checked establish penalties rather get better handle what problems Trying avoid full readings ground still getting higher settings air will defeat entire purpose exercise asking full cooperation everyone present new standard maximum noise level will 98 dB measured three meters center line model model placed ground flying site motor running full power measurement will taken 90 degrees flight path right hand side downwind model microphone will placed stand 30 centimeters above ground line motor No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise meas urement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero Note penaltywill apply Nats operation Further adopted second paragraph dealing sound second item reads follows conclusion flight judge will independently score model in-flight noise level indicating model too noisy average very quiet majority judges score model very quiet flight score will receive five point bonus score counting judge Though primarily clari fication safety anticipated proposals will encourage devel opment quieter power plants through stimulation competitive spirit As point above should understood theoretically 98 dB reading three meters same reading 105 dB meter previously used purpose moving out gain greater accuracy reading Prop Diameter RPM Three years ago Ed Izzo published chart giving relation ship between prop diameter rpm coming up prop tip speed sound levels reference line marked figure used FAI F3A can ignore concentrate other factors aim get down lowest dBA level can means getting prop tip speed low possible running maximum rpm prop/engine combination keep older copies Model Aviation might go back read Eds article July 1983 chart reprinted page 96 formation use working own particular situation Cont pg 99 C Nats Clemens reported Commit tee/HQ coordination 1986 event working well encouraging num ber early entries previously-targeted Indoor site uncertain 1987 Nats site could Muskogee Oklahoma D Sound Crispin reported Toledo Show solicited assistance model engine industry manufacturers heartened have encountered positive attitudes expressions co operation E Frequency Brown reported program transmitter verification tests administered Toledo confirmed suspi cions high percentage transmitters operate outside specifications F Bylaws Committee Mathews reported intends 1 finish up Standing Rules project 2 recommend details concerning Contest Boards/Council jurisdiction amendment 3 develop amendment elected officers shall offered employ ment AMA until certain number months after service has terminated 4 offer amendment concerning im peachment & removal officers G Redistricting Krafft reported presently collecting data yet ready presentation H Flying Site Acquisition Council concensus committee renamed Real Property Acquisition Committee President announced Hardy Broder sen has asked relieved chair duties Pete Waters has appointed replacement Waters reported taken close look objectives committee convinced real property acquisi tion something Academy should prepared achieve future stated Sl Groups will asked submit site layouts special site requirements activities I Election FAI Juries Free Flight request chair man Team Selection Committee asking waiver new FAI Jury requirements unanimously approved 1986 team selection finals Soaring 1986 F3B Finals Jury unanimously elected Ray Marvin Dick Crowley Bob Underwood Electric 1986 F3E Finals Jury elected Joe Beshar Bob Sliff Dwight Holley Mike Charles alternate Districts 10 9 opposed Pylon 1986 F3D Finals Jury unanimously elected Cliff Telford Bob Brown chairman Wayne Yeager V Action/F3B Contestants subject reviewed Executive Session re sulted following recorded synopsis vote taken previous meeting motion exclude several AMA members taking part future AMA events contestants specifically Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Casey Goeller Keith Finkenbiner accused deliber ately lying officials about legality RC equipment 10 voted no nobody voted yesthree council members did vote Grigg PeltzBrown Thus charges dismissed Special Item Upon reconvening Regu lar Session Geoff Styles addressed sembly recommendation AMA join American Tort Reform Association motion first years dues mem bership American Tort Reform Asso ciation approved PR budget passed 11 1 against Dist 5 VI PR Staff Expansion Worth reported demands upon PR Directors time particularly area flying sites creasingly requires presence outside office necessitating assistant carry department head away ED also asked Council consider addition secretary serve both motion passed approve half-year budget addition PR secretary 10 2 against 56 Another motion also passed approve half-year budget addi tion assistant PR department 8 4 against 35611 Vii F3B Representation FAI/CIAM agenda item deferred previous meeting until district 10 VP could attend ClAM Plenary meeting April Peltz reported contention US interests international competition being met questioned cost expediency sending large US corps representatives noted lack lobbying strategy questioned necessity special voting delegate objected the election new F3B Subcom mittee chairman Other council members tended ClAM meeting spoke pro con issues raised discussion did result change policy VIII Council Meeting Structure Presi dent observed since Council now uses agenda item form affords advance information sufficient acquaint voting members issue recommended motion amend previous procedure approved unani mously follows new words brackets create Special Rule Order whereby [non-published] agenda items [may] introduced discussed moved voted upon before Council meeting following its intro duction Exception may made [criti cal] agenda items [such safety legal issues] accepted majority voice vote attending members IX Council Members Committees Waters noted Executive Council considers issue important enough assign committee Coun cil member should included ensure timely reporting guidance concerning Council policies motion whenever possible committees appointed Council should include minimum council member passed unanimously X Vote CB/EC Jurisdiction following Continued page 102 100 Model Aviation EC Meeting Connecticut 0 Maine e Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gorold Browo PO Box 4384 Middlelown RI 02840 Bill Chondler PO Box 441 Orlond ME 04472 Drew Dovenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Londry 80 Mom St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06880 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Woy Marstous Mills MA 02648 Club month wrote three clubs several weeks ago information used received no answer sent out newsletter contained request club patches could photo graphed used received guess enough interest warrant continuing feature get informa tion will use it available Lou Andrews have talked Lou several times recently Maine Model Club Expo March 8 9 1986 Since Lou well-known long-time modeler would like provide some information about background started modeling 1923 father pattern maker seemed natural him use some redwood used making patterns has worked Sikorsky Aircraft CT 1938-1947 chief designer Paul K GuillowCo 1 948-1 963rformed own company AAMCO 1963 sold 1982 brother also sold model kits 1945 won Internats 1948 flying U-Control Trixter Invert Stunt Air craft won 1950-1951 Walker Trophy Barnstormer 1981 elected AMA Hall Fame Tech Model Aircrafters Barb attended April 5th flying session Tech Modal Aircrafters Du Pont Gym Cambridge MA group flies mod els first Saturday month Octo ber through May night Ray Harlan attempting seta record believe beat old time 7 mins 53 secs second several people flying models children cluded James Woolnough Brattleboro VT Ornithopter Wingbusters Spring Show-Off April 6 1986 Wingbusters Hanson MA held annual Spring Show-Off believe eighth several ControlLine aircraft display flight demonstra tions swap table refreshment table aircraft judged according four categories winners Profile Scale Ron Muise Havoc A-20 1st Ron Muise Widgeon 2nd Jim Zichella P-Si 3rdJack Patrolia Shoe String 4th Full Body Scale John Componeschi B-17 1st Sam Abdow P-47 2nd Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro 3rd Profile Sport Stunt Jack Patrolia Ringmaster 1st Dennis Cranger Magician 2nd Walter Fischer Ov& EZ 3rd Full Body Stunt Thomas Morris Aloha 1st Jack Patrolia Gieske Nobler2nd Mal Monroe Malj3rd results determined public votingand can seeJack Patroliawent home trophy group Con gratulations Jack Greg Corby Georgetown MA winner Cape Ann Mall Show raffle won aircraft radio engine years club dues Headquarters Mortgage Fund strong desire reduce mortgage Headquarters building debt reduced less interest paid allowing money used other projects like finding retaining flying sites several ways contribute buy patches make direct contributions send money dues 1987 renewal form will means adding mortgage contribution along dues payment Remember specify money mortgage reduction tax de ductible member contri bute ten dollars mortgage could paid off 1986 Nationals should maga zine see just before Nats 50th Anniversary Nats first time fun-fly has offered conjunction Nats lot time money effort have gone Nats hope successful will attend johnny Clemens Texan District VP lets give him something brag about Model Aviation Day Planning moving along lam contacting peopleto participate would like help out drop note Geoff Styles AMA planning attend will talk about flying fields public relations Barb spent week Paris April attended FAI-CIAM meetings observer spent time sightseeing spent May 2 3 4 Reston Executive Council meetings See reports elsewhere magazine FAI meet ings Remember Flying Should Fun August 1986 101 Sam Abdow Fall River MA air craft Howard DEA P-47 Thunder bolt Ray Harlan preparing model another flight Lyle Spiegal L class B speed air craft Kevin Barrett mouse rerr nnwarnei hv Tfl fl&Q Lou Andrews R John Grlgg AMA President Aircraft original Aero master built 1964 Lou AndrewsR AVPDickSherman Trixter Beam about 1950 vintage John Componeschi B-17 Flying Fortress Wlngbusters Spring Show-Off New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Well doing business old stand say applying time unremitting efforts intensifying business AMA general District 2 particular Manythanks kindnesses during period indisposition am thankfully satisfactorily re covering During recuperative period am busily trying maintain official AMA duties nightmare never hap pened As usual report being personally typed laborious singlefinger hunt peck method Also within past few days lhaveamongotherthings processed couple Contest-Director ap plication/examination matters mailed out dozen All-Weather Patch applications appointed new member AMA door Contest Board representative District 2 See below Infra fortunate securing services Mr Doug Barber successor Mr Merrick Andrews served several years well Indoor AMA Contest Board Member representing District 2 particularly important appointment context rule change cycle compliment Pete period voluntary service Doug rousing Welcome Aboard Doug resides 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Although am told Pete has moved Pennsylvania loss Dave Browns gain have provided new address pass along Praise Pequannock readers will recall some months ago featured story telephone involvement certain officials above New Jersey Township concerning proposed Parks & Recreation Department ordinance ban flight model aircraft note great satisfaction according current issue Flypaper ably edited John Donnelly Al Kessner Tn-County RCClubof Butler NJthatthiscnisisnotonly happy ending also made extra pointsformodelers area Great news same issue Flypaper also cites forthcoming Model Air Show pre sented name charity Fort Dix NJ Sunday May 10th another outstand ing group District 2 Aeromodelers NewJersey Pine Barons Radio Control Club very deserving charity instance will Deborah Hospital Fund Have Good Day AMA-Delta Dart Direct Purchase Plan Word has just arrived headquarters AMA-chartered clubs may now procure box 40 Delta Dart kits bulk pack special low price $20 Indoor Sports Fun Games starters compliments good friend FreeFlight enthusiast Ed Whitten having made member Honorary Society Newsletter Editors addition popu lar Junior column own magazine Model Aviation Ed widely acclaimed excellent New York Indoor Times favored greatly another good friend Bill Lindemann ERMAC Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club large frequent input Indoor Free-Flight news active area New Jersey Bills latest report covers ERMACs First Indoor Scale Model Airplane Contest Rutgers University Athletic Center held April 19 1986 add personal thanks Rutgers University Edison Recreation Area very kind cooperation Keep up good work Bill Oneida Lake Flyers Association Thanks Plane Prop-Wash excellent newsletter Syracuse Thunderbirds k Stars Club its charming highly compe tent editor Marge k Mrs Lon Sauter learn captioned upstate entity has become latest club have become another member rapidly-expanding CNYMAA located off Route 49 Constantia NY interested joining new club referred its President Dan Murphy 675-31 32 Thanks Marge Clinically Speaking compliments deserved hereby extended such outstanding RC folks Dean Kraus Dean Pappas Tim Borsetti et al praise worthy initiative setting up First AMA F3A Pattern Fliers Judges Clinic May 23 4 publicized K Factor NSRCA Bulletin Aerodrome highlyregarded newsletter JCRCC Jersey Coast Radio Control Club appreciate too participation South Jersey Aerobatic Pilots Nice Going Tis matter personal prideI joined NSRCA No 45 USPJA No 84 both 1973 Please support fine organizations Another Break Big Boys circular arrived today reminding STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio Society 9th Annual RC Scale Rally will held again year July 12 13 Clean NY Municipal Airport build fly just think big terms Model Aviation just plain fun will welcome announce ment hope join rally year stated Honoring Naval Avia tions 75th Anniversary Can think worthier dedication Goodbye Friend So reads eloquent verbal tribute Bob Schoppe April issue Jericho Flyers newsletter Logbook memory fellow clubmember Jack Freling passed away recently following heart surgery hereby extend deepest sympathies Jacks family Jericho Flyers sad time great loss Visual Reference now present picture Bob Noll received within past three days taken last year 30th Annual Pattern Contest prominent club Aeroguidance Society though based Endicott NY holds meets Sayre PA shot shows famous Ivan Kristensen Dean Pappas Lance Murphy respective Lto R 3rd 1st 2nd place winners 30th Annual Pattern Meet last year details see Official Contest Calendar case have already done Now Photo Thisyearthe3lstMeetwill beheldonJune 28 29 Dorothy Adler name pretty young lady featu red column reporting 1986 WRAM Show AMA Membership Meeting Recall suggestion clude plans constructing individual han gars protect just-built Darts Both Doro thy Dad Jerry Adler wellknown District 2 AMA members am sorry omission Gear up locked EC MeetingCont pg 100 motion resulted discussions since previous meeting Council adopt series recommendations devel oped R Underwood better define Contest Board/Executive Council jurisdic tions motion passed 7 4 against 35101 1 1 abstained Dist 6 com plete text motion published separately synopsis Xl Executive Vice Presidents Budget McNeill asked Council consider fact executive vice president holds national office yet receives budget vice president enough allow him travel adequately motion executive vice presidents annual bud get increased failed 9 against 2 ED 8 1 abstained EVP second motion retain basic EVP budget addi tionally him submitfor approval atthe first meeting year travel plan passed unanimously XII Award MacCready Crew Peltz commented thatthe MacCready pterodactyl project truly remarkable modeling standpointan extremely complex techni cal achievement noted Tech nical Achievement Award available application same may submitted Peltz AMA HQ Agenda Review point order Agenda items remaining reviewed McCollough called up previous notice amending date summer Council meeting motion passed unani mously amend July 25 Executive Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation June1985 AGS Contest FAI Winners Left Right 3rdLance Murphy 1stIvan Kris tensen 2ndDean Pappas Ohm sylvania C West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warringeon PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Milis Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadeiphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15653 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 5131 542-4406 go again another month meetings telephone calls questions fortunately few answers Executive Council meeting interesting time featured first hearing trial individuals charged underArticle V section 3 bylaws individuals un animously acquitted charges fear precedent may have opened Pandoras box creating situation such charges hearings take up large part Executive Councils time al ready know case heard fear will follow Another subject bound stir up trouble removal free licenses CDs must admit having mixed feelings about thinkthe new system issuing $10 credit voucher CD upon receipt contest report makes sense eliminates lot record keeping attendant workload Headquarters well reducing some what escalating loss income may seem petty free memberships CDs NATs workers now account 2000 memberships rising $30 thats $60000 new system cuts $30000 still saves $30000 income plus whatever decrease administrative cost realized argue CD works hard earns membership Hi Zim have little argument what about club officers newsletter editors about judges meets concession crew parking attendants too work hours usually lot less glory CD Shouldnt get free memberships also Someone could some cases someone already has make case positions getting free mem berships also could very well give people free memberships yet giving free membership CD isnt really fair everyone else com promise makes sense better elim inating free memberships altogether still provides incentive CD send contest report Now waiting other shoe drop Ill tell 1987 dues will increased slightly junior Senior rates will remain same 2nd adult family member rate will increase $1 $18 Senior Citizen rate will increase $2 $20 open mem berships will increase $4 Now before take pen hand start raising cain consider 1986 budget projects $1 00000 operating deficit year reserves about $500000 will reduce reserves about 20% 1986 alone dues increase would probably wipe out reserves com pletely 1987 Normally would indi cate need fora dues increase 1988 order avoid becoming insolvent have yet considered impact insurance crisis lessons learned 1979 delayed dues increase until year too late suffered substantial decrease membership result hav ing make large increase following year Now insurance As indicated last months column good reason concern area further complicate issue insurance policy comes up renewal September very awkward time planning standpoint September far too late make dues structure adjustments following year result increases decreases cost renewal policy too early show return adjustment made previous year upcoming years dues Id have say AMA ever goes broke likely would probably September October some year result has stable insurance market could play close very little requirement reserves other buffer inflation unforeseen emergencies Now volatile insurance market imperative maintain enough reserves cover various contingencies means dues increase now can cover whatever served up way insurance costs September 1987 hope already have enough cover September1986 Its kinda like flying RC Helicopter seven minutes fuel board using collective pitch servo has three minutes transit time Now try fly long dare Its too bad calm air its gusty.. got nice letter Eva Biddle newest AVP Eastern PA reported unfortunate loss few flying sites area asked what could Unfortunately problem isnt re stricted Eastern PA problem pro bably No1 nationwide time read first hopefully flying site seminars will held District 10 shows promise intend ex pand program provide such semi nars nationwide meantime club would purchase $30 Radio Shack Sound Level Meter start experiment it might go long way toward showing legitimate effort being made reduce noise levels come better neighbors good starting point 100 dBAat 10 feet measured off right side model line cylinder head FAI limit 98 dB under approximately same setup could adjust limits up down local con ditions dictate simply having standard being able show effort being made might save flying site subject Im sure will become seminar Salt Fork 87 pleasant subjects recent council meeting jay Gerber Hi jay vast contribution film library great deal pride pleasure gratitude presented jay AMA fellowship District III can proud its own travels clubs lately telephone calls discussion between council members subject alcoholic bever ages flying field seems coming up very frequently Its tough question ramifications place AMA directly confronts sub ject Rule Book page 1 gives CD sanctioned event irrevocable authority disqualify other wise prevent flying participant ability fly CDs opinion impaired bythe use alcohol other drug Thats place direct reference jise alcohol other drugs made AMA rules safety code bylaws other reference alcoholic beverages insurance policy liability result sale distribution alcoholic beverages excluded Any other statement subject matterof interpretation other sections Rule Book safety code etc example Rule 3 safety code refers willfully flying careless reckless and/or dangerous man ner Some would say drinking beer flying violates section personal opinion paragraph wouldnt apply drinking flying might very well apply flying drunk difference between having cold having dozen recognized states driving laws does apply club club ones having problem Id recommend some variation following club rule adopted Any person flying club field can chal lenged member present opinion member challenging others ability fly safely has im paired use alcohol other drugs person challenged disagrees may ask vote members present field determine whether should permitted fly clear majority present shall prevail tie vote occurs member shall remain grounded person challenged shall have vote dont know will work best advice can come up time own opinion does constitute official position AMA owe lot people out apology have notoriouslyslowin handlingCD applications time wasnt fault least dont think Around end March processed bunch CD appli cations sentthem AMA headquarters single large envelope Apparently envelope lost mail first started suspect something amiss Toledo couple applicants came up asked licenses Ironically lost Headquarters awhile didnt get connection apparent lost envelope Now obvious biggest problem dont have list sent cant correct prob lem CD application filed before May have heard anything please contact probably lost envelope have copies ap plication cancelled checks anything connected application please let know can unravel mess Saying Month has four spends five has no need purse August 1986 103 Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatianaburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1 eoe Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winlhrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Summer Fun early reports have first events year speak low turnoutsthis spite fair weather Can picture what transpiring year just recovering winter doldrums first reports Pattern Contest fun-fly Let us hope indication what coming up Sanctions up have made few new contest directors available indi cates interest organized activities will keeping eye things try get some analysis what trends Public Relations subject cannot overemphasized go flying aircraft subject pub lic relations will see some aspects subject other articles would also like mention briefly fly ing sites being lost supposedly because excess annoying sound originating activities losses could prevented much greater effort placed getting around neigh borhood operate talking people Very often effort can lot towards dispelling fears animosity gen eral dislike activities Get neigh bors out field possible get involved some activities Plan picnic something will help have out day flying buddy boxes take time ex plain understand just what doing sport important numberof fields know owe very existence fact club practices excellent public relations has rapport rest community Give try see does help Show Teams Some time ago made some mention AMA Show Team activities District IV couple letters people allowed club mall shows other such events same stature terms getting public aware what about sense may true mall show static event demonstrations put AMA Air Show Teams dynamic affair members teams expend much spare time energyto perfect routines use During season District IV during can perform unused time spent traveling around doing what bestputting some best aeronautical exhibi tions seen perform gatherings large small under conditions Sometimes show part full-scale show space never problem other times literally fly out postage stamps During meticulously practice safety defined AMA Safety Code Whenever get oppor tunity take shows great variety aircraft may seen events Different teams utilize different aircraft accompanying acts necessity due environment operate two basic types aircraft utilized Radio Control Control Line models Sky Lancers Washington DC example Con trol Line Show Teamand active type common Radio Control teams took some pictures couple weeks ago NVRC field Arcola VA Air Show Team getting some practice photo shows Dick Roe Team Manager pondering what next brand new Super Cub picture taken plane yet flown witnessed first flights bit later promises excellent replacement j-3 Dick flew previously photo below shows teams Robin Hood 99 aircraft World Engines kitted model Quadra-sized engines natural Air Show team work big aircraft needed ample wing area relatively light loading power provide means tow banners tow carry Sailplanes carry parachute displays sure see lot service team Support teams truly pro vide great service sport times struggle some areas get hold flying sites imperative use means possible obtain maxi mum public support way to present ourselves public best possible light Air Show Teams precisely Travel Service little over year ago Nino Di Ronza established travel service provide members Academy means getting best possible deal plan ningatrip Since time Nino has very much assistance Academy planning individual member travel ar ranging Executive Council travel lodging making arrangements travel teams various World Cham pionships includes getting abso lute best deal handling model boxes latter always major head ache team travel point have travel plans should get touch Nino telephone number 703-471-0105 just ask Nino business other columns including Presi dents going hear mention dues increase next year greatest reluctance part Council passed major culprit liability insurance increase needed order cover anticipated increases years budget small deficit however can taken care going reserves dare risk such occurrence future Without massive increase in surance costs probably could have held line some time come Come to Nationals Lake Charles 50th Anniversary EC MeetingCont pg 102 Council meeting date August 1 Friday Nominating Committee meeting shall convene 800 am August 1 followed Executive Council meeting 15 min utes after adjournment Nominating Committee meeting Another motion made amend fall Executive Council meeting dates November 1 2 October 1 7-19 meeting held Orlando Florida motion passed 10 1 against Dist 11 Meeting adjourned 910 pm May 4 1986 Convened 830 am XIII Awards following approved publicity follow presentation three Superior Service Awards four Distinguished Service Awards Award Appreciation Fellowship Award McNeilIs proposal Award Achievement patch referred Com mittee chairman jim Sears announced will develop set criteria present next meeting XIV Candidates Statements Crispin asked Council consider course action would provide earlier publication candidates campaign statements noting past have voted before seeing statements magazine approved unanimously initiate procedure whereby candidate office required submit his/her cam paign statement publication Model Aviation later deadline candidacy acceptance letter XV Mortgage Reduction Executive Director advised current mortgage reduction plan has caused expenses Council understood would incurred Discussion produced motion Council informed devia tion accepted general plan pre sented February meeting approval Council before implementation motion passed unanimously further approved unanimously out-ofpocket expenses related direct fund-raising efforts reimbursement will come funds raised Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 5 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice Presidents Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Cir Mancheoter TN 37355 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arihor Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Detray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00848 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaileyBrookOircle Birmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone Moontain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinstor Bornis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 lease club field has re newed through September 1986 Has madeany plans forafterSeptember April issue Happy Landings Newsletter Atlanta GA RC Club RC flying Atlanta area very serious trouble ten years may exist elite few can afford purchase private property Letter dated April 4 1986 Mike McGraw moved Atlanta GA Dallas TX says Dallas provides two incredible public facilities model aviation consistent presence week front public bringing old Control-Liners out woodwork reason newly-chartered Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta GA has grown 12 20 has designated county-owned flying site Members include Mike Bailey won FF Mulvihill Trophy rubber-powered models second Nats tried Philip Causey RC flier Lou Melancon has helped AMA arranging some discounts computer products AMAs accounting computer former Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta Sky Raiders seemed disappearing earth few good men got together developed plan combine two clubs peti tioned Cobb County Parks Commission flying site offer Commis sion included insurance site regular attendance flying site promotion site encourage interest public club maintenance site public site regularly attended pro moted attracts new members What else has new improved club done Well Atlanta StuntConspiracy group revitalized club official host Old Time Stunt OTS event 1986 Nats persuaded Bill Northrop editor Model Builder magazine spon sor event Nats Note three items above relate flying sites Atlanta GA RC has different site requirements CL does ap pear County Commission willing help Eagles Fly model airplanes Andy Ikensaa junior member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron LARKS Eustis FL recently awarded Eagle Scout badge first merit badges Avia tion badge 1965 presented 1985 Model Year Award LARKS Pica Waco real show stopper Bart Barton rubber-powered Easy Bee according Gama-Ray newsletter Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association Warner Robins GA EditorJim Duckworth says Bart demonstrated Easy Bee day long during clubs mail show two fly-aways---one shoe store last water fountain people wanted buy demonstration lead invitation speak local school distinguished service Academy Model Aeronautics Terry Rimert Bald win FL has awarded Distin guished Service Award Executive Council long years service local national level Terry has directed NFFS unofficial events Nats past 14 years presently member AMA Safety Advisory Committee has president Florida Model Association editor FMA News direc tor King Orange Internats Rebel Rally District 5 FF Championships other contests has arranged flying sites given model airplane clinics advocate youth aeromodel ing Well done Terry time serve time step down AMA Executive Council meeting held Reston VA May 3 & 4 1986 ten dered resignation VP District 5 effective midnight May 10 1986 resig nation became necessary because creased workload law firm Since approximately July 1985 have working long hours work during week almost weekend no lon ger have time necessary perform duties VP District 5 manner consider appropriate forthe good AMA District 5 did resign lack interest model aviation because tired job Unfortunately work has priority Executive Council has accepted resignation recommendation has approved appointment Lee Web ster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 VP District 5 fill unexpired term recommended Lee several reasons Lees background model aviation similar own interest RC FF CL Lee has business experience retired last year does consulting now Lee interested youth son two grandchildren involved model aviation helped two children among others develop interest model aviation Lee active CD both RC FF flies RC soaring Indoor now has flown RC power CL Outdoor FF Lee also licensed pilot own airplane thank District 5 officer District 5 member Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Caribbean support cooperation have given Thanks Ive wonderful time Districts Vice President changing guard Lee Webster word thanks Bill Matthews Executive Council confidence appointing fill Bills unexpired term Bill has worked hard deserves thanks ajob well done Hell tough act follow know know Ill hit deck running transition occurring middle year will make imperative get transfer worked out pronto Ill need help districts AMA people keep things schedule Just word dont know Ive model airplane business since Jimmy Allen days Bought first rubber-powered models local gas station Since time Ive tried aspect model hobby Ive flown gas models since Baby Cyclone Free flight until U Control came along son Brian flew speed number years Pattern Sailplanes Sport Scale RC wonder wonders back old time gas ignition engines againAII along Ive dabbled types sizes scale models Free Flightpeanut rubber gas also fly Control Line RC Scale am charter member Coffee Air Foilers Model Club Tennessee club started engineers Air Forces Arnold Engineering Development Center club very active types RC still conducts best Free Flight contests District Well now know bit about Lee Webster Im looking forward seeing contest Trail summer Please bring problems ideas comments desires needs better com munication effective office can Next month well get down business August 1986 105 VIn Malkinski member LARKS Andy Ikensaa memberofTroop2l 1joined forces Scout Show Orlando FL Colonial Photo & Hobby Rosie OGrady donated balsa gliders handouts Very popular Help club helping com munltyl public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent films video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapes local library AMAwiII sell set five toyourclubfor $10000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special Ii braryvideo tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Illinois S Indiana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavlcy P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordlnetor Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Ouincy IL 62301 just got back council meeting Reston VA However promised would talk about meeting because rest VPs probably will will tell what saw first trip home AMA must admit beautiful place have did see building has growing pains already saw mu seum overtaking rest building well center core may have add building cut back museum soon Maybe will let bring some models home Next museum library full magazines way back could spend lot time just looking old rags before time other choice books well need couple tables chairs library visi tors thing noticed room has models hanging ceiling Im too sure thats good Id find myself day dreaming about going flying models office found great bunch people working us glad help us anyone else just happened come off streets felt quite home ever get chance drop see what dollars buying Speaking dollars dont donate good old mortgage reduction fund Its travel time us again Contests starting away go traveled two mall shows month lot fun both wentto Somerset KYon myfirst trip visit Balsa Busters Next travels took Crestview KY visit Flying Cardinals Turnout pretty good both places though beautiful outside Sorry have no pictures didnt receive own club invited six area clubs flyin first did anticipate manywould showupbutwe members clubs show about fifty fliers offered no-frills flying local airport offered beautifully clear day lots thermals soaring guys What could ask Maybe club can try break contest fever clubs seem have Isnt great some organizations hear about strong supporters young aviators Roger Wathen newlyformed Indianapolis Free Flight Fellowship good example some people groups Roger teaches school living teaches modeling school Hes always helping young people get going hobby asked give new clubaplug gladly So want some Free Flight ndy call Roger 547-5963 way sent few pic tures Ritchie Scott receiving Jr Sr Bob Larsh Perpetual HI Glider trophy Bob Larsh CIA meet re cently Congrats Ritchie gotaletterfrom Robert Firestoneand tells another successful year Elkhart County Flight Masters RC Club Elkhart IN put theirtwelfth annual mall show turnout some beautiful ships As can see some ships quite unique multi-wing sports twelve wings really flies longs Scott Jamison won award unique wonder got letter Bruce Zabasnky hails Naperville IL has flying models some thirty-four years nowand firm believer having fun think will make hobby sent Season Patch application him sent bunch pictures license plate wife gave him twenty-first anniversary What ya think Since questioned existence National Newsletter earlier year have gotten some pro con replies seems like idea having information source want have am still going push improvement format regularity its being sent out dont think its much good seldom get What think Im process getting new AVP St Louis area should have time receive should fill geographical gaps prettywell Now its upto use AVPs needed Because have run out time words say tripso think will let Carl fill rest page filler may some better use ramblings Enough now. EC MeetingCont pg 104 Council prescribed removing men tion current Honor Roll future issues Model Aviation grounds has potential negating Council-approved mortgage reduction plan efforts plan time should conducted XVI Financial Support/Nebraska Modelers request coordinator effort Nebraska clubs defeat anti-mod eling bill State legislature re viewed Council receptive request requested receipt specific details costs upon base financial aid decision XVII District V VP Resignation Mathews expressed deep regret over necessity resigning due escalating work family responsibilities agreed would remain ex officio Bylaws Committee would conduct long-rangeplanning sessions whenever possible Mathews designated AVP Lee Websterto fill unexpired term balance 1986 XVIII Insurance Settlements/Review Settlements noted because Council accountable must apprised insurance cases fully timely manner During discussion agreed lieu quarterly reports information piece will distributed within 30 day period after accident/litiga tion/insurance event complete yearly update will given prior budget meeting B Review Brown requested clarification interpretations fur nished members concerning AMAs surance deferred until independent insurance professional reviews AMA policies correctness clarity lan guage motion approved 1986 Nats Supplemental Instructions under paragraph entitled Alcoholic Beverages insurance phrase [loss insurance coverage] stricken mo tion passed 10 1 against EVP XIX Membership Renewal System Peltz spoke subject improving membership renewal process members receive cards benefits shorter period time especially sunbelt modelers fly year around suggested staggered renewal system renewal birthdays perhaps im mediate acknowledgement some kind expressed opinion Headquar ters membership data base needs expanded Executive Director agreeable reviewing Mr Peltzs suggestions developing new system puts Continued page 108 106 Model Aviation Iowa Michigan esota oni, VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdlsh 6410 Glenwood N Goen Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack FInn 356 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53708 WIlliam Rohring4494TanglewoodTr.StJoaeph Ml 49086 Ron Seam 132 5 Rostyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 367 Mlnoqua WI 54548 Got some good news some bad news monthnot really neat way start column heres bad news spite lobbying am sorry say 1987 venue National Championships will Battle Creek AHEEE situation Muskogee OK has better sites offer have place Battle Creek offer back burner until another time Its dead waiting opportunity good news sites Indoor Outdoor local have tentatively ap proved future opportunity Armory Chicago Bong WI first District Conference Compuserve last evening will regular date month make note first Wednesday month 10 pm Eastern handful us Seveners AMA President few outsiders conversation effective have already favorable comment today E-mail Make date least club members going cover too much May Council Meeting hope F3B Fiasco has now terminated Whata lot time money wasted District 10s interests have severely restricted through representatives actions Let us use learning experience push AMAs future positive item District 10 formation Flying Field Seminars going hold tied District Meeting Grand Rapids fall Another will early Winter Min nesota Area Keep watching column final Team Selection Trials F3B going held Minnesota fall Bob Sealy heading up effort will need help please contact him will right see top national F3B fliers action Ill see well very long after trials will prestigious MARCS Sailplane Symposium have heard promised attendance big wheels glider world stick memory bank too have getting panic calls AMA Radio Transmitter Specifica tions Cool guys cast cement simply parameters Fre quency Committee using check state transmitters use work has very interesting see much calibrated gear needed tests simpler check dif ficult accurate Frequency Counter good stability its master timer 10 parts/million drift per year 720 Hz nearly tolerance set AMA finally found super stable calibration sourcefor $350 now have new Spectrum Analyzer receiver field use perfect way troubleshoot interference Watch safety officer club should make certain have models marked per rule book covers insurance needs wary anyone having AMA insurance rather Own Really check flying keep within guidelines AMA rules insurance have have Next year going problem going have dues increase $4 unavoidable Send photos ofyourSafety Guy action column AVP Boyd Bowdish Hello lam Boyd Bowdish Assistant VP Minneapolis month its pleas ure talk about west side District 7 Spring came late year cou pled year record high snowfall means high water Minnesota Grassfield RC Twin City RC both found flying fields flooded Hydrologists said water highest seven years waited waters re cede clubs put Buifders Shows annual spring thing Minnesota Association Aeromod eling Clubs has published its first Event Calendar 72 events listed Min nesota neighboring State club does have copy would like write Ill see get association got off strong start thanks capable volunteers looks like will aGo Mall Shows have active year Fergus Falls Faribault Monticello Minne apolis noteAlexandria spon sored Granite City RCused static display sanctioned contest prizes third place eight categories merchandise contestants intend make show annual event hobby stores manufacturers par ticipating Bob Paulson Aviation/Aerospace Education Council Michigan asks pass K-9 Teachers Program Come Fly specially set up exploring aviation through aviation/aero space concepts Contact Capital City Airport Lansing Ml 48906 have started program clear buildings mortgage involves member soliciting $5 somewhere would like see payoff happen feel very uncomfortable eathering cash non-modeler sent contribution Its up what building paid off its less expense us largest group AMA mem bers non-AMA function last evening Marie Adamisin became Mrs Peter Bergstrum adopted family Adamis ins set up wonderful day Photos next month districts Lady birds District Roundup Warren Nash UFO passes warn ing about big props got loose smacked hole van S Ames Sundancers continuing CL meetat SIGs field June S StPaul RCC really doing great thing beginnersrunning ground school before regular meet ings s print out transmitter frequency use among members MlSSincludesthoseforSnifferso Verynice graphics newsletters prize goes River City RC News@ Pontiac has afield swap meet fun-fly thats different Dont forget AMA number model S thought water field Twin City guys have five feet Thats lot cleanup 0 Useful tip forfrequency scanner passed Rick Olney Use second harmonic received scan ners 0 shall miss colorful Iowa City Aerohawks Newsletter Russ Peterson moving Tuscaloosa tough job follow Romeo again Hot Dog Demo Safety tip Wright Flyer keep transmitter clean S Granite City suffers Hungry Trees S Finally congrats MARCS 25th birthday Keep Battle Creek Warm August 1986 107 midwests flying dentist Joe Cohen wondering get rpms next heat Ken Hulik starter 0500 finals 0midget record holder tool Flying demonstration Maywooo en vironmental perk Sheboygan Wi 1985 Couldnt fly because high winds Photo Dan Rath Arkansas C Louisiana S New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie BalI 1636 Hinton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Try look bright side crash model airplane simply Gods way putting end really bad flight ugly subject crashing Id like call attention quote Joel Joni Sheldon edit Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons warn us crash causes dirt poisoning its worst form give bit thanks maker sense humor helps us recover crashes found proud very wise state ment Baxter Field Flying Club news letter Oklahoma City area dont know edited newsletter Charles Hodson club president can profit following quote am convinced destined largest active club state Oklahoma will happen because attitudes friendliness com passion diversified interests will ingness help others last least support Club its rules regulations comes greater responsibility must live breathe safety must make caring careful watchwords Always remember bring airplane field have custody potentially lethal machine wholly responsi ble sure machine equipment worthy responsibility entirely up club AMA should copy Blessed relief sloppy builder Bring messiest model Nats Lake Charles August 2 enter official AMA Eyesore Event figure guy needs encouragement can offer will taking donations go official award So far have collected $185 Bring donation modeling materials tools cash Nats poor devil dont forget last two days 50th Anniversary Nats will just fun thinking about Lake Charles Nats dont forget food wonderful Lake Charles people friendliest anywhere ever have Nats alligators have limited sense humor Also please know need economize Nats very reasonable housing will available thru AMA McNeese Univer sity dormitories Ive stayed will vouch As new kind fun aeromodeling might enjoy putting few days work ing Lake Charles Nats know owe modeling some personal Thanks missed June first District 8 meeting would like volunteer some time helping 50th Anniversary Nats birthday party please contact AMA headquarters Write call Nats Manager Vince Mankowski assistant Mrs Lou Ward fine folks Address AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 phone 703 4350750 Remember everyone can boast helped Nats mentioned District 8 meeting Fretz Recreation Center Dallas Im sure members Richardson Radio Control Club no problem finding because regular meeting place David Pierce editor clubs Dawn Patrol newsletter mentions April issue club members will bring laminating machine club meeting can laminate AMA cards display Lake Lavon flying field have another suggestion AMA model fliers Have photocopy made AMA card front back fasten permanently flying box will always wherever fly question ever came up right fly insurance coverage informa tion would right Make club project might sometime very important Considering idea photocopying AMA card make copy cards carry such drivers license credit cards forth copied sheet filed home office sure might come handy case loss theft billfold Good free advice J C breakfast morning overheard young fellow exclaim Gosh just found gray hair baldheaded fellow next table excitedly said Can have youd better laugh little jokes will demand traded Some other districts need laugh often hear someone say Control Line flying dead Dont believe Sure some manufacturers dropping Control Line kits because greedy computers tell can make money RC kits must salute SIG Manufacturing Co having complete selection Control Line kits sort CL flying kid-beginner sophisticated aerobatic stunt flier also carry accessory items further attest CL alive well have about twenty different fuel tanks eight ten different bellcranks forth No sir Control Line aint dead ideal place kid start can pay himself out grass-cutting money want further evidence write Windy Urtnowski copy Pro Stunt News wild crazy newsletter full fun information real spirit may feel moved join PAMPA Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Association Write Windy Urtnowski 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry Nj 07643 Long Live CL talktoaControl Lineflierand says What frequency problems RCers great step forward being taken am proud have part hope publisher Carl Wheeley can re produce artwork am sending tags will soon appear transmitters applied factory proper legal use particular radio Thanks Frequency Committee RC manufacturers few us hobby dealers have pursued problem just ran across some profound informa tion feel should share Didja know typewriter invented Christopher Sholes Please appreciate fact Chris Sholes article would longhand probably unreadable other articles magazine might well worse wild chance dont like arti cles blame Chris Sholes making readable also people Model Aviation see fit correct colorful language enjoy writ ing entirely credit Chris Sholes furnished tool Remembering back bit learned fly instructor said Push forward stick houses get bigger Pull back get smaller Keep pulling back houses get big again Simple Im sure prayers will go out couple AMA shakers movers Dan Pruss putting same fight battling cancer has used promoting RC soaring over years out-of-the-past leaders AMA Fel low Maurice Teter back home recovering stroke God bless both Gotta land refuel EC MeetingCont pg 106 current end product membership card up front suggested panel con sultants assigned Headquarters help work out details putting better renewal data-keeping system place President appointed Dave Peltz Jim Sears Dave Brown meeting adjourned Noon 108 Model Aviation 72 MHz MODEL AIRCRAFT USESURFACE USE ONLY 75 MHz USEMOOEL AIRCRAFT USE ONLYFET0N AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Lolorato 0 Kansas 0 Neltraska 0 North Dakota flkn~ IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Geoe Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurofa CO 80015 Russ Miller 960 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketta 5168 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 67103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Two significant meetings have occurred since last column ClAM Commit tee International Aeromodeling meet ing took place April 24th 25th FAI offices Paris eleven other subcommittee members participated plenary meeting deals FAI activities will ClAM reports forthcoming issues Model Aviation take time read over number people pour lot time energy dedicated effort bettering mod eling activities over world work eventually filters down benefits modelerscompetition sport fliers alike informed Read reports second meeting followed weekend May 3rd 4th AMA Executive Council AMA head quarters Reston VA hope will also watch details meeting through pages Model Aviation aware pro fessional career administrator public schools elementary school level Its extremely rewarding career especially think impact have developing young minds lives future adultsboth followers leaders As result am acutely tuned ideas activities involve young people because lifelong model ing interest especially fun combine educational modeling activities go hand-in-hand development logical thinkingand problem solving well development aesthetic qualities life sorely needed wellrounded well-developed mind body have shared thought column Recently Micheline Madi son AMA headquarters copied article came out recent FAI bulletin deals just type activityan aeronautical modeling theme Young Artists Contest Ill paraphrase article slant toward AMA involvement Goal make children country familiar aeronautics astro nautics modeling well full scale Subjects Flyingideas follow aircraft among clouds air show display may have visited flying aerobatic airplane hot air balloons aloft first flight model airplane famous pioneer flight history famous flights recent times etc Personal experiences well imagination may play part development creation art work Organization The AMA together chartered clubs and/or interested indivi dual AMA members AMA district Note order obtain wide participation clubs individuals may wish obtain assistance education leaders teach ers art assure quality student work make contest success Age classifications Three four age categoriesrange determinedSug gest 5 thru 8 years II 9 thru 12 years III 13 thru 15 IV 16 thru 19 Format materials Determine stand ard sizes art work well standards watercolor acrylic oil pens pencils etc Accompanying work shall name age address artist name address school attended name subject art work statement sponsoring club individual attesting authenticity artists work Closing date determined work submitted Selection winners Work sent AMA would form jury selection winners Winners awarded appropriate awards appropriate time place trip AMA headquarters Nats Executive Council meetingother ideas Carl Wheeley might interested winning works magazine cover Well theres brief outline idea think has merit possibilities idea needs refinement have barked up wrong tree Dont call Write comments pro con lets see will fly Oh yeah youd like volunteer assist idea let known too Another topic Modelers inventive lot Most excellent problem solvers during construction model AMA Hall Fame.. now 1 7th year AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Listed have inducted during past 16 years 1979 through 1985 Meanwhile Hall Fame Selection Committee composed past AMA Presidents process selecting 1986 membersthey will announced later year Candidates nominated AMA members takes request AMA 1969 Walt Billett Willis Brown Carl Goldberg Walt Good Charles Grant Jim Walker Frank Zaic 1970 Dick Korda Al Lewis Bill Winter 1972 Howard McEntee 1973 0 C Randall 1974 W L Bill Brown W R Enyart Irwin Polk Nat Polk Sal Taibi 1975 Harold W John Alden Jim Kirkland Irwin G Ohlsson Walt Schroder C 0 Wright 1976 Harold DeBolt good deal ofindividualism shows up finished product Often indi vidualism technical nature improvement original kit plan recognize outstanding technical achieve ment award AMA called Academy Technical Award Article II AMA bylaws encourages study discussion scientific prob lems model aviation field end following award criteria apply Consideration will given limited items processes 1 im prove performance present equip ment 2 represent equipment per f&ms new tasks 3 tends make easier tasks now required building flying 4 encourage safety sound suppression Consideration item process will based present need effectiveness innovative quality possibility future development applications know modeler has some thing special going meets above criteria nominate him/her Academy Technical Award year will award given deadline nomination form postmarked Sep tember year nomination Nomination forms available Bob Underwood Technical Director AMA headquarters Drop him note requesting form lets get some excellelnt ideas recognized another NATS future District IX about AVPs District IX whats brewing out Next month well have some reports pictures activities recently taken place around district HQ obtain Hall Fame applications form filled outwith background data person nomi nated resubmitted AMA HQ distribution once year Past Presidents Vote Typically five nominees accepted year two may deceased Hall Fame AMAs Whos Model Aviation have favorite per son nominate request application AMA HQ Frank Ehling Merrill Hamburg Chester Lanzo Henry Struck 1977 John Brodbeck Maynard Hill Bert Pond Pete Sotich Ken Willard 1978 Duke Fox Phil Kraft F T Packard Leon Shulman John Worth 1979 John Clemens Claude McCullough L Glen Sigafoose Matty Sullivan Bill Wisniewski 1980 Sid Axeirod Kenneth Held E J Lorenz Fred Megow Ben Shereshaw 1981 Mel Anderson Lou Andrews Leroy Cox Edward Lidgard Bob Palmer 1982 William Atwood Dale Kim Joseph Ott Edward L Rockwood Wally Simmers Stephen Calhoun Smith 1983 Maxwell B Bassett Clarence F Lee Joseph Lucas Dick McCoy Lee Renaud 1984 George Aldrich Myrtle Coad George Perryman Granger Williams Lawrence Williams 1985 Walter Caddell Owen Kam pen Frank Nekimken Richard Sarpolus Joseph Stanzel Victor Stanzel August1986 109 Arizona C California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E TurneyAve ScottsdaleAZ85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 May Council meeting Voted against dues increase because didnt incorporate two changes suggested wanted no dues increase senior citizens wanted eliminate free memberships AMA officers two sides story Pre sidents column contains Version hearing held Executive Session Since hes seen fit openly give side youre also entitled time think F3B issue behind us Mr Grigg fires off another can non shot anyone responds theyre accused perpetuating issue Im sure hell now claim after reading Council never heard other side Mr Griggs another person involved Mr Grigg conven iently neglected mention Jerry Krainock invited other Council meeting nor allowed state case magazine asked AMAto allowed both Long ago Mr Griggturned issue intoa vendetta Mr Griggs vendetta against Krainock started 1984 Nats both took him task about unkept promises still continues today Lets look illegal radio issue liability insurance precarious days equipment legality highly important issue defendants aided Mr Grigg others convinced Council FCC incapable stating what legal what isnt As preposterously claimed FCC people dont know what talk ing about cant get consistent answers written FCC rules available thats impossible believe espe cially since no saw fit get official ruling FCC requested convinced Council its legal use radios type accepted dont have have law degree understand following quote FCC rules thedefendants themselves provided 95209 RC Rule 9 What equipment may use RC station RC station may transmit 1 An FCC type accepted type approved RC transmitter Type accepted means FCC has determined certain radio equip ment capable meeting recommended standards operation Sections 2 & 3 discuss 27MHz equipment FCC goes b may examine list type accepted trans mitters FCC field office could interpreted saying its legal use non type accepted type approved radios RC under circum stances radios question used AMA events during period 9/84 through 12/85 type accept ed FCC until 1/26/86 defendants insist its illegal sell unapproved radios Im lawyer can read plain English What else went hearing After gave short opening statement dealing charges front us defendants started verbal barrage character motivations everything else about except perhaps mothers maiden name strongly objected AMA President did little nothing stop per sisted groundless character assassina tion deliberate tactic succeeded doing just what intended diverting attention own charges sway ing Council totally against everything say AMA Presidents full back ing hearing just have since very beginning opinion part vendetta defendants made lot false statements false accusations offering substantiation proof kind Some 1 said properly imported registered radios FCC showed no papers prove 2 said FCC says its right use non-type accepted equipment USA offered no proof 3 About letters four other AMA members accused Messrs Schrameck Neu cheating said quote looks took Mr Peltz longer hour write three letters fliers complained offered no proof false allegation wrote letters 4 continue vindictive barrage accused deliberate lyand improperly turning atransmitterat contestentirely offering proof whatsoever blatant lie part attack really got absurd gall attack motivation said went after quote personal gain vendetta What did have gain Nothing spent hours time hundreds dollars own money no desire way ever recover also absurdly claimed went after because wanted F3B Team Man agers slot free trip Australia totally deny never running post official Council minutes show time team manager selected couldnt go Australia because part vendetta Mr Grigg directed HQ let go Months later Council voted unani mously overturn Mr Griggs improper act No nothing gain nor am litigious others President con veniently failed mention threatened sue just has numer ous other occasions Ive never threatened legal action Mr Griggs style No motivation wasnt personal gain vendetta motivation 100% job AMA tookvery seriously 1984 began RC Soaring Contest Board have to find real motivation read AMAs Bylaws clearly state AMA Contest Board shall charged drafting rational model competition record rules en forcement same etc Rules enforcement still always will sole motivation opinion Council has now gone record 10-0 condoning breaking AMA rules particularly concerned complying very clearly written FCC regulation incredible entire Executive Council swallowed defendants unsupported garbage did hook line sinker opinion others Mr Grigg huge ego trip am way Im person Council guts stand up him As can clearly see am Mr Griggs anyone elses rubber stamp vote Coun cil cannot bought swayed offers committee chairmanships free overseas trips anything else can state honesty now nor have ever intentions future employment AMA would willing swear under oath Can Mr Grigg make same statement Will type integrity minority AMA Mr Grigg allies will thing possible attempt discredit will take steps try get off Council can find way ran AMA office purely apply skills knowledge towards improving AMA AMA needs change leadership Ive got guts say will others Council secretly share opinion come out closet will support Mr Grigg quest re-election should noted have no desire AMA Presidential job myself nor have ever nor will ever closing remarks Mr Grigg self servingly gives tale problem would have happened AMAs protest procedures followed agree 100% what Mr Grigg failed mention proper protest sub mitted totally ignored have pro vided written proof himself person didnt follow very same protest appeal procedures Now lets get back current AMA mat ters like finding ways stop rapidlygrowing loss flying sites 110 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possiblity models being vicinity full-scale air craft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dan gerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities Alaska o C Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McColiough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4080 Fourth Ave N Great Felix MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaborg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klamath Faux OR 97801 Chick Young 11201 128th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 18439 SE Ilaig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 information computer nuts modems access Compu Serv can send messages 760672422 havent tried Model Net yet weekly conference Friday nights about modeling Just typeGo Mod elNet prompt suppose might well hear bad news well elsewhere last council meeting budget finalized faced deficit year Since insurance situation going get better looks like way balance books have dues crease talked about District meeting Corvallis seemed agree few bucks year will overburden actual increase slated until 1987 renewals go out will essentially $4 increase Open categories will undoubtedly read about some problems exist because things going another district see can talk about Since family magazine cant adequately express myself column will mostly pictures month troops because VP came down dose killer flu just wrong time Will try get back track next month no wild promises stuff bad news first think youre goingto die youre afraid wont sym pathy As read AMA moving its fiftieth anniversary will party lot end regular Nats events Lake Charles hope will able make party will will looking forward greeting can Bring plane fly 50th Al Alman asked remind Puget Sound ROCs 4th Annual Big-Bird Bash Yelm WA July 19-20 Because noise problems picky neighbors small 2-stroke engines allowed Write Al complete info too far VeIm home Mount Rainier RC Society famed Puyallup EXPO equally-famous Hog Hollar BBQ & Fun Fly latter will happen 9th & 10th August Should lot fun ribs delicious OMAS club will have annual show late August probably 23rd & 24th Check schedule list nice place fly see some very nice aircraft first picture appropriate since first anniversary opening new Boeing HAWKS field Auburn WA July 1 1985 HAWKS members several Boeing dignitaries present Al Watson put first official flight cleanly cut ribbon see stretched across flight path things considered incredible photo Al didnt say wizard took same time Al didnt say passes took Knowing Al probably just Since Al frequency person Seattle area member AMA Frequency Committee note new field less mile another existing flying fieldthat RAMS two clubs struck agreement upon division frequencies inter-club use fields prime example modelers can work together good hobby mutual benefit Happy anniversary HAWKS RAMS Puyallup EXPO through lens Bob Balch have following pic tures First Shark 45 byJoe Dill Shark UC stunt ship fine example business end old dear friend Erv Solbergs large creation called think das Blu Macks Somewhere elevator remember written something like Kussa Meine Ende al though wouldnt claim spelling right should note expression face pilot Deadly serious might say Erv outdid himself very nicely done original seaplane course two requisites dear heart Paul Weston would really like see fly A-12 Shrike Bill Asher fine scratch-built effort should able see well detailed can make out picture lays out lot military history right twin tails P-38 WWII left F-is Oulte contrast Now plane middle back ground last picture too WWI ls workhorses Douglas Dauntless wasnt served us well done byJerry ODell won big seen trophies Best Show 1st Mi SO Scale example Certainly fine example scale-builders art middle foreground have Pow erhouse D Johnson two Quakers Mark Ewert Walla Walla upper left Joel Fengers Ponnier can seen under Quakers have large small super Peanut Zero Mike Carner equally well done very much larger Schweizer 1-30 Marley Mayers August1986 111 uo rememoer oo mis nave run o note hope see out having fun fine days Happy Flying JUN IO FLIGHT Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Silver Basics Continued Structural Strength Only Needed month will discuss second rule keep model light five lightness rules form first three Silver Basics basics make model airplane fly well five 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts details discussed last month 2 have strength structure needed 3 select wood proper grain 4 use glue spar ingly 5 keep covering light apply little dope possible Strength usually means weight weight does automatically mean strength use heavier piece balsa increase strength use larger piece balsa also increase strength way increase strengththrough proper selection wood grain important will discuss separately next five rules light weight installment series will keep discussion primarily places model willing use heavier wood order increase strength goal conserve strength weight using absolutely needed flying model undergoes stress being handled flying land ing Separate techniques strengthening must used counter need have mind evaluating design proper weight strength distribution stress load comes tightly wound motor stress compres sion trying pull front model back rear hook same time wound motor also tries twist fuselage motor stick After launch model wing undergoes flying stress As wing creates lift wingtips will tend flex upwards model lands crashes severely high stress will placed points contact handle model pick up wind areas engaged subject being crushed accidentally clumsy foregoing problems can easily overcome simply making model much stronger necessary ever will have model much too heavy its duration will prove unsatisfac tory has compromise tradeoff between strength weight weakness lightweight orderto achieve longest duration still having model holds together Heavy models dont always last longer have fly faster rubber stay air hit lot damage can done heavy model lightweight model approach proper weight strength distribution take heavy model design calculate can made weaker lighter causing problems other approach picture models design weakest flimsiest construction possible beef up areas undergo severe stress use both approaches second byfar successful really keeping weight down As beginner course yet designing construction models know parts must strong can weak will automa tically favor such construction build better models learn must know what trying achieve Before look areas model require strength lets make couple important observations im portant thing about balsa wood varies considerably weight measured pounds per cubic foot Balsa wood can weigh little four pounds less per cubic foot much 20 pounds two ways select stronger heavier piece wood par ticular purpose 1 increasing size 2 increasing density both cases weight increased simple important point remember decide double size strip wood 1/16 inch square 1/8 inch square dont increase its weight two will double its dimensions will quadruple its weight providing course cubic weight density two pieces same Sometimes can make much stronger motor stick same weight instance smaller dimensioned piece harder higher den sity heavier wood largerdimensioned softer lower density lighter piece Okay now lets look places model need strength motor stick just mentioned possibly important has strong enough withstand compression rubber motor stiff enough resist twisting bowing same time must support wing stabilizer landing gear fuselage model strength has four longerons spacers uprights crosspieces dont take strain should lighter smaller dimensioned fuselage model however first crosspiece nose takes beating landing crashes should bigger tougher heavier same thing goes crosspieces rear peg located also good fill area around nose lightweight balsa sheet add rigidity withstand crashes handling crosspieces under leading trailing edges wing should stronger too should add small gussets landing gear attached wing attached body center wing launch model weight model except wing concentrated center wing Thats lift tries flex tips upwards need strength wing center tips resist flexing construction wingtips just heavy strong center wasting weight Part weight heavy tips could go reinforcing center result would stronger wing same weight Wing construction should have stiff heavier leading trailing edge spars take strain lightweight ribs take no strain Ideally spars should tapered instance 1/8 inch square center tapered down 1/16 inch square tips results spar weighs much constant 3/32 inch square spar vastly stronger would better spar 1/8 inch square way center tip Yes know such spars yet beginners beginners must learn what aims should Dont wings weaker tips break quickly tumble along ground wind Yes sometimes tips break can easily repaired meantime have lightweight model airplane flies tail fin stabilizer should always built light possible tail bears next no strain Strength can improved tapered spar wing Outlines should small-dimensioned strip soaked warm water wrapped shaped around template Again little difficult eventually will have learn procedure important keep tail light kind model especiaUy flying Scale models Remember flying Scale model no heavy engine nose full-size airplane model nibber motor stretches back toward tail shifting balance point rearward reason flying Scale models difficult get fly shouldnt tried first beginner} Try experiment help emphasize importance phenomenon Take 15 inch strip 1/8 inch square balsa Using felt-tipped pen make mark five inches end front mark repre sents correct balance point flying Scale models fuselage Using finger under mark try balance Naturally longer end tail goes down theres twice much wood rear mark front Tape adime very tip end long end tail dime represents weight tail surfaces Okay now tape dimes front end make balance Surprised propeller motor details arent heavy enough will have add clay useless clay nose make model balance properly Please dont try get such model fly balance point too far aft Add clay nose put balance point belongs next time build tail lighter So make tail light saving right wont have add useless weight up front bigger weight saving ***Fly Light*** g Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 11 2 Model Aviation
Edition: Model Aviation - 1986/08
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin jr Corrections In earlier article error made formulas square root symbol missing does make little bit difference tries solve equation formula should read V /1Z7 also some confusion regardstotheformulafor speed sound am familiar working factor terms Mach number formula given expres sion speed sound miles per hour wish have Knots change constant have S eed Sound equal 2904T ipeiatue Fahrenheit Remember T 9 plus am bient speed sound air 68 degrees Fahrenheit 1126 feet per second increases 01 per cent per degree Fahrenheit probably does very little clear things Ill avoid numbers much possible future Public Relations anyone talks about sound problems seems after fact group flying some time particular location before becoming recipient complaint Un fortunately going find out sound disturbances vehicle through some individuals wish have activity removed may fact com peting other activities area aeromodeling will likely gets boot really quite simple figure What percentage modelers local com munity compared soft ball players motorcycle riders Lawn mowers Neigh bors noisy mufflers car What activities acceptable necessary community Think moment arrive conclusion aeromodeling might some distance down list recog nized community activities get some idea challenge faces must accept fact next person build near flying site may say Gotcha What alternative Are alternatives bet answer active public relations program club first step iiu d member can outstanding job communicating people presently looking new flying site first step should take spend whatever time needed visit talk individual within hearing site within visible range well Explain detail activity about introduce area Bring models show what intend operate Explain control functions operation radio equipment Tell about organiza tion belong Explain insur ance coverage have educa tional recreational properties aero modeling Tell about famous people have involved model aviation down years Relate full scale aircraft programs modeling much what see television movies accomplished models other words sell aeromodeling Succeeding steps mean invitationsforthemtocomeout site can really get involved Just think possibilities big thing let neighbors get away Talk often needed get side Now get started operate field just might have some excellent support instead writ request ing close up shop worth trouble badly want flying site Now successfully operating field can relax believe should understand just might have lost yourlastflying site Whether have just obtained new site have present site years PR work never ends need contin uously alert Talk neighbors often invite out activities Try get involved sport some manner Continuing attempts reduce level sound generated activity extremely important whether located fairly popu lated area remote location As has said times mat ters notyou will find thatthe odds eventually can expect problems goingto bea continuous effortto keep what have acquired clubs get Continued page 96 following attendance Presi dent John Grigg Lockport NY Executive Vice President Jim McNeill Birmingham AL Executive Director John Worth Fairfax VA District Vice President Don Krafft Duxhury MAAVP-ll Ray Juschkus NY VP Ill Dave Brown Hamilton OH VP-IV Howard Crispin Charlottesville VA VP-V Bill Mathews Birmingham AL arrived after agenda item IV VP-VI Jim Sears Burgin KY VP-VII Pete Waters Northville Ml VP-VIII Johnny Clemens Dallas TX VP-IX Travis McGinnis Arvada CO VP-X Dave Peltz Chatsworth CA VP-XI Ed McCollough Portland OR Ev Langworthy Executive Director NAA NationalAeronauticAssocia tion Present Academys staff Gisele Jackson Comptroller Micheline Madison Competitions Department Director Geoff Styles PR Director Bob Underwood Tech nical Director Vince Mankowski NATS Executive Director Carol Merfeld Mem bership Director Michael Woodfolk Assis tant Membership Director Bill Read com puter programmer Bob Vojslavek Admini strative Services Director Lou Ward PR Secretary Guests former District IV VP Chuck ForemanJim Proctor computer consultant Mr & Mrs Jay Gerber Barbara Krafft Keith Finkenbiner Steve Neu Rick Schrameck copy official minutes may obtained request AMA HQ avail able approximately August 15 minutes official until review suggested changes original draft made next Council meetingAugust 1 1986 regular meeting Academy Model Aeronautics Executive Council brought order 830 am Presi dent chaired meeting Continued page 98 Wanted Professional video producer/ director modeling experience production AMA films/videos Contact preferably writing John Worth AMA Headquarters AMA HO sERvicEs STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 ExecutiveCoordinator Joyce Hager S Comptroller Gisele Jackson S CompetItion Services Director Micheline Madison 0 Nats General Manager vince MankowakiS Special Services Director cad MaroneyS Membership Director carol Merfeld 0 Special EventS Dimctor Douglas Pratt S Public Relations Director Geoff Slyles S Technical Director Bob underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob voislaveke Publications Director carl R Wheeley S General Counsel Jeremiah courtney August1986 95 AMA HO Executive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound t ModelSynopsis Executive AeronauticsCouncil Meeting MAY 3-4 1986 AMAs Executive council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive vice President Executive Director 11 district vice Presidents officers provided space month AMA News publication What say space however isa matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive council Sound Cont pg 95 trouble ask assistance AMA Unfortunately often too late call assistance YourAMA can provide some guidelines both PR work sound ultimately burden will placed shoulders loca tion will encounter problems may unique site As result necessarily cut dried solutions have examples excellence PR pass findings methods either writer Geoff Styles head quarters Trade Show Activities traveled Toledo annual trade show order talk manufacturers vendors en gines sound suppression equipment could find time two days always problem getting indi viduals length time because affairs exhibitor means selling his/her product Notwithstanding feel although unable contact sampled representative cross section Further contact will done through mails desire help problem understand ing problem Are manu facturers doing anything present try lower sound level engines manufacturers have thing works help resolve problems part manufacturers recognize aeromodelers have problem sound levels some engine pipe marke ters see problems can comprehend have hiding correlation between requests speci fic products sound problem proba bly does exist pipe manufacturer having business directed mostly Pattern fliers does necessarily exhibit great deal concern Sunday flier engine manufacturer will likely devote energies developing unit can win competition bring greatest advertising value future articles some advancements being made will highlighted impor tant channel improvements sound suppression can passed user such develop ment readily available Magic Muffler add Magic-Mute Condor Hobbies have series dBA readings various engines did hear plane fly installed can say Schnuerled 40s go really quiet photograph shows muffler installed plane flown Bill Hershberger Northern Virginia RC Club member AMAs Frequency Committee people Condor interested further devel opment along lines hope get some readings can use Tim Miller SEMCO line also working get line quiet pipes K B has new 20 engine market has muf fler advertised unusually quiet As writing have seen nor access anydB readings Bill Wisniewski K & B tells engine quiet developments pan out will pro gress made As wrote earlier article essential manufacturers help 100 0 LU LU 0 -J LU LU -J 0 z 0 cn Ownership always some concern relative publication informa tion/data publication Individuals come up ideas patented copyrighted require protection understood anything published ModelAviation nature property originator means infor mation/data may used express written permission originator Continued page 100 90-_* 80 70 0-A 40---1 30-1 20-10020 18 IA 0 0 0 x 0 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Must LEFT line 102-105 dBA x Dx RPM Tip Speed inhec 60 / / r5 1 / 7 / 2 7 / / /7 7 9 /7 / z p10 11 - 13 15 17 19 21 - 4 01 3 5 6 7 8 910 96 Model Aviation TIP SPEED inches/sec x 1000 SOUND LEVELS FOR 2-BLADED MODEL AIRPLANE PROPELLERS Presidsnts Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS JOHN C GRIGG 6387 Badger DriveHome 716 434-3955 Lockport NY 14094Work 716 631-6314 End Problem Forwell overayearandahalfwehavehad problem within F3B soaring circle problem resulted VP District 10 David Peltz filing charges against four peo ple people Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Keith Finkenbiner Casey Goeller charged lying cheating least occasion using illegal trans mitters several occasions During hearings charges interested parties given op portunity present views commencing Mr Peltz continuing Messrs Finkenbiner Schrameck Neu should noted Mr Goeller unable attend person mailed us response charges Following ini tial statement period four given time question others regarding statements made Subsequent exchange members Execu tive Council allowed time question parties involved end vote taken Executive Council less Mr Peltz rep resented accusing parties Mr Brown felt rather deeply volved earlier F3B situation myself similar reasons vote 10 0 support charges brought against gentlemen importantthought gained discussion debate involved action contestants need frequently avail themselves protest procedures published rule book approach used above instance problem could have avoided least accused might have opportunity resolve dispute long ago strongly urge anyone feels has wronged during sanctioned meet utilize protest sys tem gentlemanly manner disagree result protest event level avail yourself appeal procedures take action thru protest route disservice yourself fellow entrants Bad News Is. Executive Council spent consider able time deliberating budget 1986 no matter what tried to tighten reins still came out deficit situation insurance crisis being disastrous item contend Looking next year see worse situation arising spite efforts Washington DC such Gramm-Rudman bill intending reduce Federal deficit pay rates people metroplex remain high continue climb has direct influence AMA budget specifically area pay schedules must maintain below area averages deeply involved attempting some cost cutting insurance areas Investigation has begun feasibility creating own captive insurance sourceperhaps country perhaps offshore loca tion become successful effort future insurance situation will improve future also see possibility several modeling ganizations other countries joining us ventureperhaps five six other countries distant future looks bright present looks dim Did say dim Perhaps bleak would better word bleakness comes factthat just no way within fiscal sense can avoid dues increase financial committee headed Dave Brown reviewed avenue staving off increase consider Dave have extremely good financial sense about himafter has taken very small part hobby turned expanding thriving busi ness did want take action None us did business point view no choice increase will nominal can perspective about paying $2 $4 per year now pay amount increase depends whether pay dues early Another Cost Cutting AMA officer has telephone credit card make needed callsgenerally tended used within district AMA headquarters essential Makes sense communication thread allows us better serve districts Still elected VPs runs up bill over $1200 first four months year have find ways put brakes Executive Council did take steps preclude continuance high-rate practices Plus Side disconcerting incidents candidate running AMA office have campaign speech published time voters have already cast ballots No have set up procedure whereby candidates campaign statement must received later closing date acceptance letters will enable Model Aviation publish cam paign statements issue reaches membership around end Sep tember first part October coincident mailing membership re newal statements voting ballots Finally Heavyweights council addressed subject models exceeding safety code weight limit effect might have owed fly AMA sanctioned meet though within time frame sanctioned activities present know meets allow models flown afterthe end events break period during actual events Normally allowed flier can show insurance coverage what does insurance cover Does name host club Does name property owners Does name AMA Most likely answer ques tions no Therefore such practice con tinues appears AMA mentioned above wide open possible non-insured legal battle event accident Executive Council voted unanimous ly issue sanction meet known expected overweight models will permitted fly Further such type model flown meet has sanctioned sanction entire event automatically null void instant means such models cannot flown same site sanctioned meet entire 24-hour period days event Great Loss Bill Mathews VP District 5 has unfortunate need resign position VP effective May 10 Bills workload has late steady rise requiring him work 12 14 hour days past months attorney working legal offices Birmingham AL due recent loss some associates other business considerations no longer ableto keep upwithhisAMAactivitiesashe feels should done Bill has levelheaded individuals council recollection has devoted AMA duties always watchdog over items cause increase budget fair deliberations will sorely missed Still has agreed remain member Bylaws Committee Long-Range Planning Committee com mittees has chairman quite longtime pleased will able spend time enough continue assisting efforts goodbye just long Bill Election Time Again AMA holds some kind election officers year Last year VPs even-numbered districts up elec tion year VPs districts 1 5 9 up election office President year find considerably fewer vote have right So vote year take pride being part system elected officers next three years fail vote com plain about what goes within policy making body Academy officer running reelection new candi date needs yourvotesothatthewinnerwill know has support majority voters just majority few voted Most important have send membership renewal voting ballot same time send both early August 1986 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Birmingham AL 35205 Bill Zimmer AMA AVP Varna IL writes looks like same old thing again Too free AMA memberships given out Contest Directors people crab about what CD does days contest aware what does beforehand preparation afterward reporting results AMA headquarters want cut cost raise sanction fees Raise $10 $25 some thing Lets penalize CDs put long hours get few goingfor cheap membership agree Bill think better leave system alone Its work ed OK 50 years Dennis Schmaltz Mission SD writes renewed dues February mag shouldnt take three months name get back computer want mag OK Dennis dont get upset officials print certain number mags month match paid subscrip tions Tell mags have coming since paid Ill see what can Try keep quiet Richard Tabler Arlington MA writes ten dollars cash AMA mort gage Thanks Richard also received $5 check FF friend OW Culpepper Tullahoma TN others may coming Both due shine AMA Honor Roll mortgage retirement wait agreed AMA Council last week stop honor roll effort because gentleman Council fears overlap possible confusion Thank both very much money being warded John Worth am going cool Honor Roll plan now Larry Borden Fort Worth TX writes am against permanent Nats site Only 1% membership attend Nats 99% Too much expense few Bill Colish Harrison NY writes permanent Nats site Good idea will want live site East West middle US Paul Horanzy Yankee Flyers CT writes Nats should different places year give people big pay checks chance compete first time saw New England Have different locations year Summer almost Everybody out flying MeetApril David Higginbotham Claude Gurley Jack Camel Bir mingham RC Club playing little airplanes balmy Sunday afternoon Cont pg 95 Before taking up Agenda Presi dent Obtained Council approval pay Howard Crispins $150 deductible auto accident encountered during travel AMA business Distributed written report upon 1966 FAI-CIAM April Plenary meeting Invited NAA representative report status prestigious Collier Trophy Langworthy stated NAA currently attempting establish trust fund $250000 President accepted topic review during Budget agenda item Advised Joe Beshar written express strong exception parallel mortgage-reduction schemes might confuse membership negate mortgage-reduction efforts Noted letters re ceived against recent Council ac tion increase VP column space magazine summertime Michigan time go out fly Editor Dave Mc Donald sent picture Pontiac Miniature Aircraft Club Awards Banquet other day Dave Adams left outgoing president handing gavel new president Bill Elliott Good luck Bill best dont take seriously way important editor wrote other day asked fora list other editors district Currently think can help editors want cor respond others want list editors district write John Worth AMA headquarters write Birmingham will mail list Appointed Awards Criteria Review Committee consisting Jim Sears chairman Jim McNeilI Pete Waters Appointed Bob Underwood Carl Wheeley draft presentation nomi nating John Worth NAAs Elder Statesman Aviation Award Advised George Buso John Grigg should continue listed NAA AMAs official ClAM delegates FAI Reminded everyone individuals cannot conduct polls under AMA aus pices unless Council has given its approval Assigned George Buso new post FAI Team Selection Committees Coordinator similar longestablished contest boards coordina tor Approval Minutes AThe minutes February 8-9 1986 Executive Council meeting unani Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation AMA headquarters other day snapped shot foryou because thought would like see AMAs new computer paid million building money almost half again much forcomputers including ltsown aircondi tioned heat controlled emergency battery-operated pampered giant computer room So two beautiful women standing front three beautiful gentlemen computer room Well somebody has run joint Meet L-R Mike Mackenzie ComputerOperationsAssistant Zenda Stevens Claim Representative Carl Maroney head man overthe insurance business computer Akke Desoff Administrative Secretary Bill Read Computer Operator big fat expensive master computer being phased nowto replacethe outside rented computerservice Howarethings coming Slow sure should doing job next years membership EC Meeting Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Incomparable Toledo Weak Signals. name misnomer nothing weak about Toledo club puts annual model Expo Ohio attracts people model types over worldthe model show host club goes advance news media asks publicize event reason show could its present location accommodate general public attendeesthe building can barely contain model people come year annual Toledo show big event AMA year besides regular large booth sell memberships supplies promote AMA activities AMA sepa rate Air Show Team booth another ModelNetour new computer information networkand still another RC transmit ter testing addition AMA conducted several meetings connection Toledo show nature briefing AMAs RC Frequency Committee RC equipment manufacturers other inter ested parties concerning interference prob lems future needs other meeting AMA Air Show Team Advi EC Council Cont pg 98 mously approved amended bythe Coun cil meeting prior written amendments B minutes March 19 1986 telephone conference approved after amending Discussion telephone conference minutes produced motion thatthe Bylaws Committee directed draft specific procedures regarding voting telephone conferences approved 11 1 against Dist 7 II Executive Vice Presidents Report Regarding Model Aviations accounts receivable McNeiII reported satisfied way financial item advertising policy general being handled B Looking Officer Services bud get noted bills incurred use Council telephone credit cards Discussion produced motion set cap $600 peryearontelephone calls charged credit card system executive council business approved 11 1 against Dist 8 C McNeilI next reviewed subject Headquarters salaries advocating ap preciation salary needs Reston DC area Some AMAs department heads related difficulties obtaining retaining quality employees because low salaries AMA offers comparison local businesses government sory Committee concerning planning problems involved AMAs Air Show Team program involves promoting model aviation before general public groups AMA also 50th Anniversary party Toledo AMA members helped celebrate milestone year Incidentally another much bigger party will held Lake Charles LA August 2-3 weekend immediately following end Nats Toledo weekend big AMA topped off another great donation Weak Signals club $1800 raffle $765 go AMAs Building Fund $760 Glen Sigafoose Memorial Scholarship Fund $275 sponsorship RC events 1986 Nats Toledo club therefore publicly say Thanks AMAs greatest chartered clubs 1986 Toledo Expo Raffle Winners . Mike Smith Cincinnati OH John Schell Gibsonberg OH McDaniel RC Inc Glen Dale MD Matt Mefferd Perrysburg OH Walter Pelzynski Milwaukee WI Ed Skro van Brookpark OH Clifford Rausin New port Beach CA Dan Weaver Greenville OH Willis McClain Racine PA John Deni son Royal Oak Ml G Shelkey Scottdale PA C McCune Fairview PA Joe Fife McMurray PA Edwin Hawk Shelby OH Ray Bryk Seven Hills OH H Boggs Keyport NJ Eugene Wald Cottage Grove MN C Reeves Columbus OH Carrie Newhouse Menominee MI George Ardwin Sabina OH Richard Sorrell Trenton OH Swartz Winnipeg Maniotba Canada John Solty siak Elmhurst IL William Raub Fanwood NJ Ron Geese Zanesville OH G Engle skirger Brookpark OH M Montesano Al liance OH Larry Wilson North Vernon IN D EVP presented study membership dues structure noted come conclusion can ought simplified/adjusted proposal later incorporated motion 4 minutes Ill Film Report Jay Gerber AMAs film producer bid Council farewell expressed personal sentiments con cerning 15 years working affiliation Academy As appreciation years dedication excellent film crea tions Academy President pre sented Mr Gerber AMA Fellowship Award IV Finance Committee Report Chairman Brown stated projected 1986 defi cit will diminish AMAs accumulated sur plus shows necessity provid ing adequate reserve especially face current future insurance fees Discussion resulted motion vote Nats Council meeting lieu free membership contest directors shall re ceive $10 voucher per day per meet up two days maximum three per year upon H Qs receipt contest reports Nats world championship workers shall receive $7 voucher day worked up four days Vouchers nontransferable effective 1987 V Budget Worth noted 1986 bud get presented what needed operate Academy same level service past year After extensive review 1986 Nominating Deadline Change 1986 will electing AMA President Vice Presidents Districts 1 5 9 serve three-year terms begin ning 1986 procedures nomination published June 1986 issue Model Aviation page 103 nomination letters must received AMA Headquarters fifteen 15 days prior convening Nominating Committee Annual Meeting Furthermore letter acceptance candidate must file atAMA HQ priorto meeting Since important change information should noted Because Nominating Committee scheduled meet Friday August 1 deadline nomination receipt AMA HQ close busi ness Thursday July 17 Candidates accept nomination must also provide statement publica tion Modef Aviation statement must accompany letter acceptance should provided separate sealed envelope consideration details motion made accept 1986 budget presented approved 11 1 against Dist 6 Another motion made based EVPs previous presentation addi tional information Finance Com mittee Chairman accept modifications dues structure 1987 motion passed 9 3 4789ED NAAEVP 3 against 61 011 Changes Membership Category1986 Jr-newsletter$1000 Sr-newsletter$1250 Spec Jr$ 25 Sub Jr$ 300 new member recruitment bonus$ 500 Op-2nd family member $1700 Op-Sr citizen$1800 Op-newsletter reg$2600 Op-newsletter early$2400 Op-Mag reg$3000 Op-Mag early$2800 VI Committee Reports 1987 eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate eliminate $1 800 $2000 $3000 $2800 $3400 $3200 A Safety McNeilI advised some AMA sanctioned contest officials tolerate fly ing model planes weighing 55 pounds clarify AMA cannot permit violations its Safety Code motion made approved unanimously AMA will knowingly issue AMA sanction event including demonstration flights) model weighing 55 pounds will flown also noted sanction could ap plied selectively parts event sanction applied eventasawhole beginning end start sanction days until end sanction days) B Special Interest Groups McCollough reported attempted ascer tain Electric CL Speed groups want SIG recognition received no response Continued page 100 August 1986 99 Sound Cont pg 96 case point muffler design printed last issue future will photographs details other items may manufacture manufac tured question relative using information/data per mission given article will necessary individually contact originator permission might wish have FAI Standards F3A Aerobatic Power Models recent ClAM meeting Paris new definition established measurement sound F3A models method will used upcoming Nationals sound checking Pattern flying flightwill checked establish penalties rather get better handle what problems Trying avoid full readings ground still getting higher settings air will defeat entire purpose exercise asking full cooperation everyone present new standard maximum noise level will 98 dB measured three meters center line model model placed ground flying site motor running full power measurement will taken 90 degrees flight path right hand side downwind model microphone will placed stand 30 centimeters above ground line motor No noise-reflecting objects shall nearer three meters model microphone noise meas urement will made prior flight Models failing noise test will allowed fly score round will zero Note penaltywill apply Nats operation Further adopted second paragraph dealing sound second item reads follows conclusion flight judge will independently score model in-flight noise level indicating model too noisy average very quiet majority judges score model very quiet flight score will receive five point bonus score counting judge Though primarily clari fication safety anticipated proposals will encourage devel opment quieter power plants through stimulation competitive spirit As point above should understood theoretically 98 dB reading three meters same reading 105 dB meter previously used purpose moving out gain greater accuracy reading Prop Diameter RPM Three years ago Ed Izzo published chart giving relation ship between prop diameter rpm coming up prop tip speed sound levels reference line marked figure used FAI F3A can ignore concentrate other factors aim get down lowest dBA level can means getting prop tip speed low possible running maximum rpm prop/engine combination keep older copies Model Aviation might go back read Eds article July 1983 chart reprinted page 96 formation use working own particular situation Cont pg 99 C Nats Clemens reported Commit tee/HQ coordination 1986 event working well encouraging num ber early entries previously-targeted Indoor site uncertain 1987 Nats site could Muskogee Oklahoma D Sound Crispin reported Toledo Show solicited assistance model engine industry manufacturers heartened have encountered positive attitudes expressions co operation E Frequency Brown reported program transmitter verification tests administered Toledo confirmed suspi cions high percentage transmitters operate outside specifications F Bylaws Committee Mathews reported intends 1 finish up Standing Rules project 2 recommend details concerning Contest Boards/Council jurisdiction amendment 3 develop amendment elected officers shall offered employ ment AMA until certain number months after service has terminated 4 offer amendment concerning im peachment & removal officers G Redistricting Krafft reported presently collecting data yet ready presentation H Flying Site Acquisition Council concensus committee renamed Real Property Acquisition Committee President announced Hardy Broder sen has asked relieved chair duties Pete Waters has appointed replacement Waters reported taken close look objectives committee convinced real property acquisi tion something Academy should prepared achieve future stated Sl Groups will asked submit site layouts special site requirements activities I Election FAI Juries Free Flight request chair man Team Selection Committee asking waiver new FAI Jury requirements unanimously approved 1986 team selection finals Soaring 1986 F3B Finals Jury unanimously elected Ray Marvin Dick Crowley Bob Underwood Electric 1986 F3E Finals Jury elected Joe Beshar Bob Sliff Dwight Holley Mike Charles alternate Districts 10 9 opposed Pylon 1986 F3D Finals Jury unanimously elected Cliff Telford Bob Brown chairman Wayne Yeager V Action/F3B Contestants subject reviewed Executive Session re sulted following recorded synopsis vote taken previous meeting motion exclude several AMA members taking part future AMA events contestants specifically Rick Schrameck Steve Neu Casey Goeller Keith Finkenbiner accused deliber ately lying officials about legality RC equipment 10 voted no nobody voted yesthree council members did vote Grigg PeltzBrown Thus charges dismissed Special Item Upon reconvening Regu lar Session Geoff Styles addressed sembly recommendation AMA join American Tort Reform Association motion first years dues mem bership American Tort Reform Asso ciation approved PR budget passed 11 1 against Dist 5 VI PR Staff Expansion Worth reported demands upon PR Directors time particularly area flying sites creasingly requires presence outside office necessitating assistant carry department head away ED also asked Council consider addition secretary serve both motion passed approve half-year budget addition PR secretary 10 2 against 56 Another motion also passed approve half-year budget addi tion assistant PR department 8 4 against 35611 Vii F3B Representation FAI/CIAM agenda item deferred previous meeting until district 10 VP could attend ClAM Plenary meeting April Peltz reported contention US interests international competition being met questioned cost expediency sending large US corps representatives noted lack lobbying strategy questioned necessity special voting delegate objected the election new F3B Subcom mittee chairman Other council members tended ClAM meeting spoke pro con issues raised discussion did result change policy VIII Council Meeting Structure Presi dent observed since Council now uses agenda item form affords advance information sufficient acquaint voting members issue recommended motion amend previous procedure approved unani mously follows new words brackets create Special Rule Order whereby [non-published] agenda items [may] introduced discussed moved voted upon before Council meeting following its intro duction Exception may made [criti cal] agenda items [such safety legal issues] accepted majority voice vote attending members IX Council Members Committees Waters noted Executive Council considers issue important enough assign committee Coun cil member should included ensure timely reporting guidance concerning Council policies motion whenever possible committees appointed Council should include minimum council member passed unanimously X Vote CB/EC Jurisdiction following Continued page 102 100 Model Aviation EC Meeting Connecticut 0 Maine e Massachusetts 0 New Hampshire Rhode Island ont DISTRICT REPORT Don Krafft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Associate Vice Presidents Gorold Browo PO Box 4384 Middlelown RI 02840 Bill Chondler PO Box 441 Orlond ME 04472 Drew Dovenport 33 Auh St Townsend MA 01469 Bob Londry 80 Mom St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Norwolk CT 06880 Richard Sherman 28 High St Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator George Wilson 82 Frazier Woy Marstous Mills MA 02648 Club month wrote three clubs several weeks ago information used received no answer sent out newsletter contained request club patches could photo graphed used received guess enough interest warrant continuing feature get informa tion will use it available Lou Andrews have talked Lou several times recently Maine Model Club Expo March 8 9 1986 Since Lou well-known long-time modeler would like provide some information about background started modeling 1923 father pattern maker seemed natural him use some redwood used making patterns has worked Sikorsky Aircraft CT 1938-1947 chief designer Paul K GuillowCo 1 948-1 963rformed own company AAMCO 1963 sold 1982 brother also sold model kits 1945 won Internats 1948 flying U-Control Trixter Invert Stunt Air craft won 1950-1951 Walker Trophy Barnstormer 1981 elected AMA Hall Fame Tech Model Aircrafters Barb attended April 5th flying session Tech Modal Aircrafters Du Pont Gym Cambridge MA group flies mod els first Saturday month Octo ber through May night Ray Harlan attempting seta record believe beat old time 7 mins 53 secs second several people flying models children cluded James Woolnough Brattleboro VT Ornithopter Wingbusters Spring Show-Off April 6 1986 Wingbusters Hanson MA held annual Spring Show-Off believe eighth several ControlLine aircraft display flight demonstra tions swap table refreshment table aircraft judged according four categories winners Profile Scale Ron Muise Havoc A-20 1st Ron Muise Widgeon 2nd Jim Zichella P-Si 3rdJack Patrolia Shoe String 4th Full Body Scale John Componeschi B-17 1st Sam Abdow P-47 2nd Jack Patrolia Stephens Akro 3rd Profile Sport Stunt Jack Patrolia Ringmaster 1st Dennis Cranger Magician 2nd Walter Fischer Ov& EZ 3rd Full Body Stunt Thomas Morris Aloha 1st Jack Patrolia Gieske Nobler2nd Mal Monroe Malj3rd results determined public votingand can seeJack Patroliawent home trophy group Con gratulations Jack Greg Corby Georgetown MA winner Cape Ann Mall Show raffle won aircraft radio engine years club dues Headquarters Mortgage Fund strong desire reduce mortgage Headquarters building debt reduced less interest paid allowing money used other projects like finding retaining flying sites several ways contribute buy patches make direct contributions send money dues 1987 renewal form will means adding mortgage contribution along dues payment Remember specify money mortgage reduction tax de ductible member contri bute ten dollars mortgage could paid off 1986 Nationals should maga zine see just before Nats 50th Anniversary Nats first time fun-fly has offered conjunction Nats lot time money effort have gone Nats hope successful will attend johnny Clemens Texan District VP lets give him something brag about Model Aviation Day Planning moving along lam contacting peopleto participate would like help out drop note Geoff Styles AMA planning attend will talk about flying fields public relations Barb spent week Paris April attended FAI-CIAM meetings observer spent time sightseeing spent May 2 3 4 Reston Executive Council meetings See reports elsewhere magazine FAI meet ings Remember Flying Should Fun August 1986 101 Sam Abdow Fall River MA air craft Howard DEA P-47 Thunder bolt Ray Harlan preparing model another flight Lyle Spiegal L class B speed air craft Kevin Barrett mouse rerr nnwarnei hv Tfl fl&Q Lou Andrews R John Grlgg AMA President Aircraft original Aero master built 1964 Lou AndrewsR AVPDickSherman Trixter Beam about 1950 vintage John Componeschi B-17 Flying Fortress Wlngbusters Spring Show-Off New Jersey S New York II DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Associate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY 09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreach 9 Willow Ave Piscataway NJ 08854 Ray Juschkus 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank Likes 48 Cory Dr Toms River NJ 08753 Adam Settler 41 Perry Ave Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froelich Farm Rd Hickaville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts Well doing business old stand say applying time unremitting efforts intensifying business AMA general District 2 particular Manythanks kindnesses during period indisposition am thankfully satisfactorily re covering During recuperative period am busily trying maintain official AMA duties nightmare never hap pened As usual report being personally typed laborious singlefinger hunt peck method Also within past few days lhaveamongotherthings processed couple Contest-Director ap plication/examination matters mailed out dozen All-Weather Patch applications appointed new member AMA door Contest Board representative District 2 See below Infra fortunate securing services Mr Doug Barber successor Mr Merrick Andrews served several years well Indoor AMA Contest Board Member representing District 2 particularly important appointment context rule change cycle compliment Pete period voluntary service Doug rousing Welcome Aboard Doug resides 146 Stratton House Maple Shade NJ 08052 Although am told Pete has moved Pennsylvania loss Dave Browns gain have provided new address pass along Praise Pequannock readers will recall some months ago featured story telephone involvement certain officials above New Jersey Township concerning proposed Parks & Recreation Department ordinance ban flight model aircraft note great satisfaction according current issue Flypaper ably edited John Donnelly Al Kessner Tn-County RCClubof Butler NJthatthiscnisisnotonly happy ending also made extra pointsformodelers area Great news same issue Flypaper also cites forthcoming Model Air Show pre sented name charity Fort Dix NJ Sunday May 10th another outstand ing group District 2 Aeromodelers NewJersey Pine Barons Radio Control Club very deserving charity instance will Deborah Hospital Fund Have Good Day AMA-Delta Dart Direct Purchase Plan Word has just arrived headquarters AMA-chartered clubs may now procure box 40 Delta Dart kits bulk pack special low price $20 Indoor Sports Fun Games starters compliments good friend FreeFlight enthusiast Ed Whitten having made member Honorary Society Newsletter Editors addition popu lar Junior column own magazine Model Aviation Ed widely acclaimed excellent New York Indoor Times favored greatly another good friend Bill Lindemann ERMAC Edison Recrea tion Model Airplane Club large frequent input Indoor Free-Flight news active area New Jersey Bills latest report covers ERMACs First Indoor Scale Model Airplane Contest Rutgers University Athletic Center held April 19 1986 add personal thanks Rutgers University Edison Recreation Area very kind cooperation Keep up good work Bill Oneida Lake Flyers Association Thanks Plane Prop-Wash excellent newsletter Syracuse Thunderbirds k Stars Club its charming highly compe tent editor Marge k Mrs Lon Sauter learn captioned upstate entity has become latest club have become another member rapidly-expanding CNYMAA located off Route 49 Constantia NY interested joining new club referred its President Dan Murphy 675-31 32 Thanks Marge Clinically Speaking compliments deserved hereby extended such outstanding RC folks Dean Kraus Dean Pappas Tim Borsetti et al praise worthy initiative setting up First AMA F3A Pattern Fliers Judges Clinic May 23 4 publicized K Factor NSRCA Bulletin Aerodrome highlyregarded newsletter JCRCC Jersey Coast Radio Control Club appreciate too participation South Jersey Aerobatic Pilots Nice Going Tis matter personal prideI joined NSRCA No 45 USPJA No 84 both 1973 Please support fine organizations Another Break Big Boys circular arrived today reminding STARS Southern Tier Aero Radio Society 9th Annual RC Scale Rally will held again year July 12 13 Clean NY Municipal Airport build fly just think big terms Model Aviation just plain fun will welcome announce ment hope join rally year stated Honoring Naval Avia tions 75th Anniversary Can think worthier dedication Goodbye Friend So reads eloquent verbal tribute Bob Schoppe April issue Jericho Flyers newsletter Logbook memory fellow clubmember Jack Freling passed away recently following heart surgery hereby extend deepest sympathies Jacks family Jericho Flyers sad time great loss Visual Reference now present picture Bob Noll received within past three days taken last year 30th Annual Pattern Contest prominent club Aeroguidance Society though based Endicott NY holds meets Sayre PA shot shows famous Ivan Kristensen Dean Pappas Lance Murphy respective Lto R 3rd 1st 2nd place winners 30th Annual Pattern Meet last year details see Official Contest Calendar case have already done Now Photo Thisyearthe3lstMeetwill beheldonJune 28 29 Dorothy Adler name pretty young lady featu red column reporting 1986 WRAM Show AMA Membership Meeting Recall suggestion clude plans constructing individual han gars protect just-built Darts Both Doro thy Dad Jerry Adler wellknown District 2 AMA members am sorry omission Gear up locked EC MeetingCont pg 100 motion resulted discussions since previous meeting Council adopt series recommendations devel oped R Underwood better define Contest Board/Executive Council jurisdic tions motion passed 7 4 against 35101 1 1 abstained Dist 6 com plete text motion published separately synopsis Xl Executive Vice Presidents Budget McNeill asked Council consider fact executive vice president holds national office yet receives budget vice president enough allow him travel adequately motion executive vice presidents annual bud get increased failed 9 against 2 ED 8 1 abstained EVP second motion retain basic EVP budget addi tionally him submitfor approval atthe first meeting year travel plan passed unanimously XII Award MacCready Crew Peltz commented thatthe MacCready pterodactyl project truly remarkable modeling standpointan extremely complex techni cal achievement noted Tech nical Achievement Award available application same may submitted Peltz AMA HQ Agenda Review point order Agenda items remaining reviewed McCollough called up previous notice amending date summer Council meeting motion passed unani mously amend July 25 Executive Continued page 104 102 Model Aviation June1985 AGS Contest FAI Winners Left Right 3rdLance Murphy 1stIvan Kris tensen 2ndDean Pappas Ohm sylvania C West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddie 2156 Street Road Warringeon PA 18976 Bob Dively 29326 Gates Milis Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna W 26101 Corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadeiphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 15653 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5552 Fosrun Ct Cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 5131 542-4406 go again another month meetings telephone calls questions fortunately few answers Executive Council meeting interesting time featured first hearing trial individuals charged underArticle V section 3 bylaws individuals un animously acquitted charges fear precedent may have opened Pandoras box creating situation such charges hearings take up large part Executive Councils time al ready know case heard fear will follow Another subject bound stir up trouble removal free licenses CDs must admit having mixed feelings about thinkthe new system issuing $10 credit voucher CD upon receipt contest report makes sense eliminates lot record keeping attendant workload Headquarters well reducing some what escalating loss income may seem petty free memberships CDs NATs workers now account 2000 memberships rising $30 thats $60000 new system cuts $30000 still saves $30000 income plus whatever decrease administrative cost realized argue CD works hard earns membership Hi Zim have little argument what about club officers newsletter editors about judges meets concession crew parking attendants too work hours usually lot less glory CD Shouldnt get free memberships also Someone could some cases someone already has make case positions getting free mem berships also could very well give people free memberships yet giving free membership CD isnt really fair everyone else com promise makes sense better elim inating free memberships altogether still provides incentive CD send contest report Now waiting other shoe drop Ill tell 1987 dues will increased slightly junior Senior rates will remain same 2nd adult family member rate will increase $1 $18 Senior Citizen rate will increase $2 $20 open mem berships will increase $4 Now before take pen hand start raising cain consider 1986 budget projects $1 00000 operating deficit year reserves about $500000 will reduce reserves about 20% 1986 alone dues increase would probably wipe out reserves com pletely 1987 Normally would indi cate need fora dues increase 1988 order avoid becoming insolvent have yet considered impact insurance crisis lessons learned 1979 delayed dues increase until year too late suffered substantial decrease membership result hav ing make large increase following year Now insurance As indicated last months column good reason concern area further complicate issue insurance policy comes up renewal September very awkward time planning standpoint September far too late make dues structure adjustments following year result increases decreases cost renewal policy too early show return adjustment made previous year upcoming years dues Id have say AMA ever goes broke likely would probably September October some year result has stable insurance market could play close very little requirement reserves other buffer inflation unforeseen emergencies Now volatile insurance market imperative maintain enough reserves cover various contingencies means dues increase now can cover whatever served up way insurance costs September 1987 hope already have enough cover September1986 Its kinda like flying RC Helicopter seven minutes fuel board using collective pitch servo has three minutes transit time Now try fly long dare Its too bad calm air its gusty.. got nice letter Eva Biddle newest AVP Eastern PA reported unfortunate loss few flying sites area asked what could Unfortunately problem isnt re stricted Eastern PA problem pro bably No1 nationwide time read first hopefully flying site seminars will held District 10 shows promise intend ex pand program provide such semi nars nationwide meantime club would purchase $30 Radio Shack Sound Level Meter start experiment it might go long way toward showing legitimate effort being made reduce noise levels come better neighbors good starting point 100 dBAat 10 feet measured off right side model line cylinder head FAI limit 98 dB under approximately same setup could adjust limits up down local con ditions dictate simply having standard being able show effort being made might save flying site subject Im sure will become seminar Salt Fork 87 pleasant subjects recent council meeting jay Gerber Hi jay vast contribution film library great deal pride pleasure gratitude presented jay AMA fellowship District III can proud its own travels clubs lately telephone calls discussion between council members subject alcoholic bever ages flying field seems coming up very frequently Its tough question ramifications place AMA directly confronts sub ject Rule Book page 1 gives CD sanctioned event irrevocable authority disqualify other wise prevent flying participant ability fly CDs opinion impaired bythe use alcohol other drug Thats place direct reference jise alcohol other drugs made AMA rules safety code bylaws other reference alcoholic beverages insurance policy liability result sale distribution alcoholic beverages excluded Any other statement subject matterof interpretation other sections Rule Book safety code etc example Rule 3 safety code refers willfully flying careless reckless and/or dangerous man ner Some would say drinking beer flying violates section personal opinion paragraph wouldnt apply drinking flying might very well apply flying drunk difference between having cold having dozen recognized states driving laws does apply club club ones having problem Id recommend some variation following club rule adopted Any person flying club field can chal lenged member present opinion member challenging others ability fly safely has im paired use alcohol other drugs person challenged disagrees may ask vote members present field determine whether should permitted fly clear majority present shall prevail tie vote occurs member shall remain grounded person challenged shall have vote dont know will work best advice can come up time own opinion does constitute official position AMA owe lot people out apology have notoriouslyslowin handlingCD applications time wasnt fault least dont think Around end March processed bunch CD appli cations sentthem AMA headquarters single large envelope Apparently envelope lost mail first started suspect something amiss Toledo couple applicants came up asked licenses Ironically lost Headquarters awhile didnt get connection apparent lost envelope Now obvious biggest problem dont have list sent cant correct prob lem CD application filed before May have heard anything please contact probably lost envelope have copies ap plication cancelled checks anything connected application please let know can unravel mess Saying Month has four spends five has no need purse August 1986 103 Delaware rict Columbia land h Carolina IVVirginia DISTRICT REPORT Howard Crispin District IV Vice-President 611 Beechwood Dr Charlottesville VA 22901 Associate Vice Presidents Robert E Babura 117 Otis Drive Severn MD 21144 Chuck Foreman 607 Pohite Dr Mechanicsburg VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinquapin Tr Chriatianaburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DE 1 eoe Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mockaville NC 27028 Frequency Coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winlhrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 Summer Fun early reports have first events year speak low turnoutsthis spite fair weather Can picture what transpiring year just recovering winter doldrums first reports Pattern Contest fun-fly Let us hope indication what coming up Sanctions up have made few new contest directors available indi cates interest organized activities will keeping eye things try get some analysis what trends Public Relations subject cannot overemphasized go flying aircraft subject pub lic relations will see some aspects subject other articles would also like mention briefly fly ing sites being lost supposedly because excess annoying sound originating activities losses could prevented much greater effort placed getting around neigh borhood operate talking people Very often effort can lot towards dispelling fears animosity gen eral dislike activities Get neigh bors out field possible get involved some activities Plan picnic something will help have out day flying buddy boxes take time ex plain understand just what doing sport important numberof fields know owe very existence fact club practices excellent public relations has rapport rest community Give try see does help Show Teams Some time ago made some mention AMA Show Team activities District IV couple letters people allowed club mall shows other such events same stature terms getting public aware what about sense may true mall show static event demonstrations put AMA Air Show Teams dynamic affair members teams expend much spare time energyto perfect routines use During season District IV during can perform unused time spent traveling around doing what bestputting some best aeronautical exhibi tions seen perform gatherings large small under conditions Sometimes show part full-scale show space never problem other times literally fly out postage stamps During meticulously practice safety defined AMA Safety Code Whenever get oppor tunity take shows great variety aircraft may seen events Different teams utilize different aircraft accompanying acts necessity due environment operate two basic types aircraft utilized Radio Control Control Line models Sky Lancers Washington DC example Con trol Line Show Teamand active type common Radio Control teams took some pictures couple weeks ago NVRC field Arcola VA Air Show Team getting some practice photo shows Dick Roe Team Manager pondering what next brand new Super Cub picture taken plane yet flown witnessed first flights bit later promises excellent replacement j-3 Dick flew previously photo below shows teams Robin Hood 99 aircraft World Engines kitted model Quadra-sized engines natural Air Show team work big aircraft needed ample wing area relatively light loading power provide means tow banners tow carry Sailplanes carry parachute displays sure see lot service team Support teams truly pro vide great service sport times struggle some areas get hold flying sites imperative use means possible obtain maxi mum public support way to present ourselves public best possible light Air Show Teams precisely Travel Service little over year ago Nino Di Ronza established travel service provide members Academy means getting best possible deal plan ningatrip Since time Nino has very much assistance Academy planning individual member travel ar ranging Executive Council travel lodging making arrangements travel teams various World Cham pionships includes getting abso lute best deal handling model boxes latter always major head ache team travel point have travel plans should get touch Nino telephone number 703-471-0105 just ask Nino business other columns including Presi dents going hear mention dues increase next year greatest reluctance part Council passed major culprit liability insurance increase needed order cover anticipated increases years budget small deficit however can taken care going reserves dare risk such occurrence future Without massive increase in surance costs probably could have held line some time come Come to Nationals Lake Charles 50th Anniversary EC MeetingCont pg 102 Council meeting date August 1 Friday Nominating Committee meeting shall convene 800 am August 1 followed Executive Council meeting 15 min utes after adjournment Nominating Committee meeting Another motion made amend fall Executive Council meeting dates November 1 2 October 1 7-19 meeting held Orlando Florida motion passed 10 1 against Dist 11 Meeting adjourned 910 pm May 4 1986 Convened 830 am XIII Awards following approved publicity follow presentation three Superior Service Awards four Distinguished Service Awards Award Appreciation Fellowship Award McNeilIs proposal Award Achievement patch referred Com mittee chairman jim Sears announced will develop set criteria present next meeting XIV Candidates Statements Crispin asked Council consider course action would provide earlier publication candidates campaign statements noting past have voted before seeing statements magazine approved unanimously initiate procedure whereby candidate office required submit his/her cam paign statement publication Model Aviation later deadline candidacy acceptance letter XV Mortgage Reduction Executive Director advised current mortgage reduction plan has caused expenses Council understood would incurred Discussion produced motion Council informed devia tion accepted general plan pre sented February meeting approval Council before implementation motion passed unanimously further approved unanimously out-ofpocket expenses related direct fund-raising efforts reimbursement will come funds raised Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi to Rico V Sooth Carolina 5 Tennessee DISTRICT REPORT Bill Mathews District V Vice-President 1718 Somerset Circle Birmingham AL 35213 205 879-5550 Associate Vice Presidents Lee Webster 1000 Sycamore Cir Mancheoter TN 37355 Richard Jackson 2118 Thornlee Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arihor Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Detray Beach FL 33444 Joseph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajardo PR 00848 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 BaileyBrookOircle Birmingham AL 35244 Harry Sheram P0 Boo 876 Oneonia AL 35121 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd *3B Stone Moontain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinstor Bornis Fields P0 Box 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 904 684-2517 lease club field has re newed through September 1986 Has madeany plans forafterSeptember April issue Happy Landings Newsletter Atlanta GA RC Club RC flying Atlanta area very serious trouble ten years may exist elite few can afford purchase private property Letter dated April 4 1986 Mike McGraw moved Atlanta GA Dallas TX says Dallas provides two incredible public facilities model aviation consistent presence week front public bringing old Control-Liners out woodwork reason newly-chartered Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta GA has grown 12 20 has designated county-owned flying site Members include Mike Bailey won FF Mulvihill Trophy rubber-powered models second Nats tried Philip Causey RC flier Lou Melancon has helped AMA arranging some discounts computer products AMAs accounting computer former Cobb County Sky Rebels Atlanta Sky Raiders seemed disappearing earth few good men got together developed plan combine two clubs peti tioned Cobb County Parks Commission flying site offer Commis sion included insurance site regular attendance flying site promotion site encourage interest public club maintenance site public site regularly attended pro moted attracts new members What else has new improved club done Well Atlanta StuntConspiracy group revitalized club official host Old Time Stunt OTS event 1986 Nats persuaded Bill Northrop editor Model Builder magazine spon sor event Nats Note three items above relate flying sites Atlanta GA RC has different site requirements CL does ap pear County Commission willing help Eagles Fly model airplanes Andy Ikensaa junior member Lake Aircraft Radio Kontrol Squadron LARKS Eustis FL recently awarded Eagle Scout badge first merit badges Avia tion badge 1965 presented 1985 Model Year Award LARKS Pica Waco real show stopper Bart Barton rubber-powered Easy Bee according Gama-Ray newsletter Georgia Aircraft Modelers Association Warner Robins GA EditorJim Duckworth says Bart demonstrated Easy Bee day long during clubs mail show two fly-aways---one shoe store last water fountain people wanted buy demonstration lead invitation speak local school distinguished service Academy Model Aeronautics Terry Rimert Bald win FL has awarded Distin guished Service Award Executive Council long years service local national level Terry has directed NFFS unofficial events Nats past 14 years presently member AMA Safety Advisory Committee has president Florida Model Association editor FMA News direc tor King Orange Internats Rebel Rally District 5 FF Championships other contests has arranged flying sites given model airplane clinics advocate youth aeromodel ing Well done Terry time serve time step down AMA Executive Council meeting held Reston VA May 3 & 4 1986 ten dered resignation VP District 5 effective midnight May 10 1986 resig nation became necessary because creased workload law firm Since approximately July 1985 have working long hours work during week almost weekend no lon ger have time necessary perform duties VP District 5 manner consider appropriate forthe good AMA District 5 did resign lack interest model aviation because tired job Unfortunately work has priority Executive Council has accepted resignation recommendation has approved appointment Lee Web ster 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 VP District 5 fill unexpired term recommended Lee several reasons Lees background model aviation similar own interest RC FF CL Lee has business experience retired last year does consulting now Lee interested youth son two grandchildren involved model aviation helped two children among others develop interest model aviation Lee active CD both RC FF flies RC soaring Indoor now has flown RC power CL Outdoor FF Lee also licensed pilot own airplane thank District 5 officer District 5 member Alabama Florida Georgia Mississippi Puerto Rico South Carolina Tennessee Caribbean support cooperation have given Thanks Ive wonderful time Districts Vice President changing guard Lee Webster word thanks Bill Matthews Executive Council confidence appointing fill Bills unexpired term Bill has worked hard deserves thanks ajob well done Hell tough act follow know know Ill hit deck running transition occurring middle year will make imperative get transfer worked out pronto Ill need help districts AMA people keep things schedule Just word dont know Ive model airplane business since Jimmy Allen days Bought first rubber-powered models local gas station Since time Ive tried aspect model hobby Ive flown gas models since Baby Cyclone Free flight until U Control came along son Brian flew speed number years Pattern Sailplanes Sport Scale RC wonder wonders back old time gas ignition engines againAII along Ive dabbled types sizes scale models Free Flightpeanut rubber gas also fly Control Line RC Scale am charter member Coffee Air Foilers Model Club Tennessee club started engineers Air Forces Arnold Engineering Development Center club very active types RC still conducts best Free Flight contests District Well now know bit about Lee Webster Im looking forward seeing contest Trail summer Please bring problems ideas comments desires needs better com munication effective office can Next month well get down business August 1986 105 VIn Malkinski member LARKS Andy Ikensaa memberofTroop2l 1joined forces Scout Show Orlando FL Colonial Photo & Hobby Rosie OGrady donated balsa gliders handouts Very popular Help club helping com munltyl public libraries around country now lend VHS videotapes well books Currently AMA has available five excellent films video tape depic ting various facets hobby tapes sold individually $2500 club will donate set five tapes local library AMAwiII sell set five toyourclubfor $10000 post paid may make copies tapes retain club use prior donating originals library order send club check $10000 AMA film librarian request special Ii braryvideo tape package golden opportunity share model aviation community Illinois S Indiana C Kentucky ouri VI DISTRICT REPORT Jim Sears District VI Vice-President PO Box 308 Burgin KY 40310 Associate Vice Presidents William Kern 1808 12th St Bedford IN 47421 Bruce Maloney 418 Reid Street Owensboro KY 42301 Raymond Meyers 7370 Normandie ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavlcy P0 Box 281 Auburn IN 46706 Bryant Thompson 804 Oakcrest Rantoul IL 61866 Stan Watson 3402 Hickory Lane Hazel crest IL 60429 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Varna IL 61375 Frequency Coordlnetor Loren HoIm 643 Hill Brook Ouincy IL 62301 just got back council meeting Reston VA However promised would talk about meeting because rest VPs probably will will tell what saw first trip home AMA must admit beautiful place have did see building has growing pains already saw mu seum overtaking rest building well center core may have add building cut back museum soon Maybe will let bring some models home Next museum library full magazines way back could spend lot time just looking old rags before time other choice books well need couple tables chairs library visi tors thing noticed room has models hanging ceiling Im too sure thats good Id find myself day dreaming about going flying models office found great bunch people working us glad help us anyone else just happened come off streets felt quite home ever get chance drop see what dollars buying Speaking dollars dont donate good old mortgage reduction fund Its travel time us again Contests starting away go traveled two mall shows month lot fun both wentto Somerset KYon myfirst trip visit Balsa Busters Next travels took Crestview KY visit Flying Cardinals Turnout pretty good both places though beautiful outside Sorry have no pictures didnt receive own club invited six area clubs flyin first did anticipate manywould showupbutwe members clubs show about fifty fliers offered no-frills flying local airport offered beautifully clear day lots thermals soaring guys What could ask Maybe club can try break contest fever clubs seem have Isnt great some organizations hear about strong supporters young aviators Roger Wathen newlyformed Indianapolis Free Flight Fellowship good example some people groups Roger teaches school living teaches modeling school Hes always helping young people get going hobby asked give new clubaplug gladly So want some Free Flight ndy call Roger 547-5963 way sent few pic tures Ritchie Scott receiving Jr Sr Bob Larsh Perpetual HI Glider trophy Bob Larsh CIA meet re cently Congrats Ritchie gotaletterfrom Robert Firestoneand tells another successful year Elkhart County Flight Masters RC Club Elkhart IN put theirtwelfth annual mall show turnout some beautiful ships As can see some ships quite unique multi-wing sports twelve wings really flies longs Scott Jamison won award unique wonder got letter Bruce Zabasnky hails Naperville IL has flying models some thirty-four years nowand firm believer having fun think will make hobby sent Season Patch application him sent bunch pictures license plate wife gave him twenty-first anniversary What ya think Since questioned existence National Newsletter earlier year have gotten some pro con replies seems like idea having information source want have am still going push improvement format regularity its being sent out dont think its much good seldom get What think Im process getting new AVP St Louis area should have time receive should fill geographical gaps prettywell Now its upto use AVPs needed Because have run out time words say tripso think will let Carl fill rest page filler may some better use ramblings Enough now. EC MeetingCont pg 104 Council prescribed removing men tion current Honor Roll future issues Model Aviation grounds has potential negating Council-approved mortgage reduction plan efforts plan time should conducted XVI Financial Support/Nebraska Modelers request coordinator effort Nebraska clubs defeat anti-mod eling bill State legislature re viewed Council receptive request requested receipt specific details costs upon base financial aid decision XVII District V VP Resignation Mathews expressed deep regret over necessity resigning due escalating work family responsibilities agreed would remain ex officio Bylaws Committee would conduct long-rangeplanning sessions whenever possible Mathews designated AVP Lee Websterto fill unexpired term balance 1986 XVIII Insurance Settlements/Review Settlements noted because Council accountable must apprised insurance cases fully timely manner During discussion agreed lieu quarterly reports information piece will distributed within 30 day period after accident/litiga tion/insurance event complete yearly update will given prior budget meeting B Review Brown requested clarification interpretations fur nished members concerning AMAs surance deferred until independent insurance professional reviews AMA policies correctness clarity lan guage motion approved 1986 Nats Supplemental Instructions under paragraph entitled Alcoholic Beverages insurance phrase [loss insurance coverage] stricken mo tion passed 10 1 against EVP XIX Membership Renewal System Peltz spoke subject improving membership renewal process members receive cards benefits shorter period time especially sunbelt modelers fly year around suggested staggered renewal system renewal birthdays perhaps im mediate acknowledgement some kind expressed opinion Headquar ters membership data base needs expanded Executive Director agreeable reviewing Mr Peltzs suggestions developing new system puts Continued page 108 106 Model Aviation Iowa Michigan esota oni, VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters District VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level Northville MI 48167 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdlsh 6410 Glenwood N Goen Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor Ml 45103 Jack FInn 356 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russell Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Robert D Lundberg 4928 Tioga St Duluth MN 55804 Carl Mohs 5024 Lake Mendota Dr. Madison WI 53708 WIlliam Rohring4494TanglewoodTr.StJoaeph Ml 49086 Ron Seam 132 5 Rostyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 367 Mlnoqua WI 54548 Got some good news some bad news monthnot really neat way start column heres bad news spite lobbying am sorry say 1987 venue National Championships will Battle Creek AHEEE situation Muskogee OK has better sites offer have place Battle Creek offer back burner until another time Its dead waiting opportunity good news sites Indoor Outdoor local have tentatively ap proved future opportunity Armory Chicago Bong WI first District Conference Compuserve last evening will regular date month make note first Wednesday month 10 pm Eastern handful us Seveners AMA President few outsiders conversation effective have already favorable comment today E-mail Make date least club members going cover too much May Council Meeting hope F3B Fiasco has now terminated Whata lot time money wasted District 10s interests have severely restricted through representatives actions Let us use learning experience push AMAs future positive item District 10 formation Flying Field Seminars going hold tied District Meeting Grand Rapids fall Another will early Winter Min nesota Area Keep watching column final Team Selection Trials F3B going held Minnesota fall Bob Sealy heading up effort will need help please contact him will right see top national F3B fliers action Ill see well very long after trials will prestigious MARCS Sailplane Symposium have heard promised attendance big wheels glider world stick memory bank too have getting panic calls AMA Radio Transmitter Specifica tions Cool guys cast cement simply parameters Fre quency Committee using check state transmitters use work has very interesting see much calibrated gear needed tests simpler check dif ficult accurate Frequency Counter good stability its master timer 10 parts/million drift per year 720 Hz nearly tolerance set AMA finally found super stable calibration sourcefor $350 now have new Spectrum Analyzer receiver field use perfect way troubleshoot interference Watch safety officer club should make certain have models marked per rule book covers insurance needs wary anyone having AMA insurance rather Own Really check flying keep within guidelines AMA rules insurance have have Next year going problem going have dues increase $4 unavoidable Send photos ofyourSafety Guy action column AVP Boyd Bowdish Hello lam Boyd Bowdish Assistant VP Minneapolis month its pleas ure talk about west side District 7 Spring came late year cou pled year record high snowfall means high water Minnesota Grassfield RC Twin City RC both found flying fields flooded Hydrologists said water highest seven years waited waters re cede clubs put Buifders Shows annual spring thing Minnesota Association Aeromod eling Clubs has published its first Event Calendar 72 events listed Min nesota neighboring State club does have copy would like write Ill see get association got off strong start thanks capable volunteers looks like will aGo Mall Shows have active year Fergus Falls Faribault Monticello Minne apolis noteAlexandria spon sored Granite City RCused static display sanctioned contest prizes third place eight categories merchandise contestants intend make show annual event hobby stores manufacturers par ticipating Bob Paulson Aviation/Aerospace Education Council Michigan asks pass K-9 Teachers Program Come Fly specially set up exploring aviation through aviation/aero space concepts Contact Capital City Airport Lansing Ml 48906 have started program clear buildings mortgage involves member soliciting $5 somewhere would like see payoff happen feel very uncomfortable eathering cash non-modeler sent contribution Its up what building paid off its less expense us largest group AMA mem bers non-AMA function last evening Marie Adamisin became Mrs Peter Bergstrum adopted family Adamis ins set up wonderful day Photos next month districts Lady birds District Roundup Warren Nash UFO passes warn ing about big props got loose smacked hole van S Ames Sundancers continuing CL meetat SIGs field June S StPaul RCC really doing great thing beginnersrunning ground school before regular meet ings s print out transmitter frequency use among members MlSSincludesthoseforSnifferso Verynice graphics newsletters prize goes River City RC News@ Pontiac has afield swap meet fun-fly thats different Dont forget AMA number model S thought water field Twin City guys have five feet Thats lot cleanup 0 Useful tip forfrequency scanner passed Rick Olney Use second harmonic received scan ners 0 shall miss colorful Iowa City Aerohawks Newsletter Russ Peterson moving Tuscaloosa tough job follow Romeo again Hot Dog Demo Safety tip Wright Flyer keep transmitter clean S Granite City suffers Hungry Trees S Finally congrats MARCS 25th birthday Keep Battle Creek Warm August 1986 107 midwests flying dentist Joe Cohen wondering get rpms next heat Ken Hulik starter 0500 finals 0midget record holder tool Flying demonstration Maywooo en vironmental perk Sheboygan Wi 1985 Couldnt fly because high winds Photo Dan Rath Arkansas C Louisiana S New Mexico homa Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie BalI 1636 Hinton Dallas TX 75235 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Garland TX 75042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Larry Sartor 1416 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency Coordinator Tom Biakeney 2300 May Lane Grand Prairie TX 75050 Try look bright side crash model airplane simply Gods way putting end really bad flight ugly subject crashing Id like call attention quote Joel Joni Sheldon edit Plane Talk Bartlesville OK Area Falcons warn us crash causes dirt poisoning its worst form give bit thanks maker sense humor helps us recover crashes found proud very wise state ment Baxter Field Flying Club news letter Oklahoma City area dont know edited newsletter Charles Hodson club president can profit following quote am convinced destined largest active club state Oklahoma will happen because attitudes friendliness com passion diversified interests will ingness help others last least support Club its rules regulations comes greater responsibility must live breathe safety must make caring careful watchwords Always remember bring airplane field have custody potentially lethal machine wholly responsi ble sure machine equipment worthy responsibility entirely up club AMA should copy Blessed relief sloppy builder Bring messiest model Nats Lake Charles August 2 enter official AMA Eyesore Event figure guy needs encouragement can offer will taking donations go official award So far have collected $185 Bring donation modeling materials tools cash Nats poor devil dont forget last two days 50th Anniversary Nats will just fun thinking about Lake Charles Nats dont forget food wonderful Lake Charles people friendliest anywhere ever have Nats alligators have limited sense humor Also please know need economize Nats very reasonable housing will available thru AMA McNeese Univer sity dormitories Ive stayed will vouch As new kind fun aeromodeling might enjoy putting few days work ing Lake Charles Nats know owe modeling some personal Thanks missed June first District 8 meeting would like volunteer some time helping 50th Anniversary Nats birthday party please contact AMA headquarters Write call Nats Manager Vince Mankowski assistant Mrs Lou Ward fine folks Address AMA Headquarters 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 phone 703 4350750 Remember everyone can boast helped Nats mentioned District 8 meeting Fretz Recreation Center Dallas Im sure members Richardson Radio Control Club no problem finding because regular meeting place David Pierce editor clubs Dawn Patrol newsletter mentions April issue club members will bring laminating machine club meeting can laminate AMA cards display Lake Lavon flying field have another suggestion AMA model fliers Have photocopy made AMA card front back fasten permanently flying box will always wherever fly question ever came up right fly insurance coverage informa tion would right Make club project might sometime very important Considering idea photocopying AMA card make copy cards carry such drivers license credit cards forth copied sheet filed home office sure might come handy case loss theft billfold Good free advice J C breakfast morning overheard young fellow exclaim Gosh just found gray hair baldheaded fellow next table excitedly said Can have youd better laugh little jokes will demand traded Some other districts need laugh often hear someone say Control Line flying dead Dont believe Sure some manufacturers dropping Control Line kits because greedy computers tell can make money RC kits must salute SIG Manufacturing Co having complete selection Control Line kits sort CL flying kid-beginner sophisticated aerobatic stunt flier also carry accessory items further attest CL alive well have about twenty different fuel tanks eight ten different bellcranks forth No sir Control Line aint dead ideal place kid start can pay himself out grass-cutting money want further evidence write Windy Urtnowski copy Pro Stunt News wild crazy newsletter full fun information real spirit may feel moved join PAMPA Precision Aerobatic Model Pilots Association Write Windy Urtnowski 9 Union Avenue Little Ferry Nj 07643 Long Live CL talktoaControl Lineflierand says What frequency problems RCers great step forward being taken am proud have part hope publisher Carl Wheeley can re produce artwork am sending tags will soon appear transmitters applied factory proper legal use particular radio Thanks Frequency Committee RC manufacturers few us hobby dealers have pursued problem just ran across some profound informa tion feel should share Didja know typewriter invented Christopher Sholes Please appreciate fact Chris Sholes article would longhand probably unreadable other articles magazine might well worse wild chance dont like arti cles blame Chris Sholes making readable also people Model Aviation see fit correct colorful language enjoy writ ing entirely credit Chris Sholes furnished tool Remembering back bit learned fly instructor said Push forward stick houses get bigger Pull back get smaller Keep pulling back houses get big again Simple Im sure prayers will go out couple AMA shakers movers Dan Pruss putting same fight battling cancer has used promoting RC soaring over years out-of-the-past leaders AMA Fel low Maurice Teter back home recovering stroke God bless both Gotta land refuel EC MeetingCont pg 106 current end product membership card up front suggested panel con sultants assigned Headquarters help work out details putting better renewal data-keeping system place President appointed Dave Peltz Jim Sears Dave Brown meeting adjourned Noon 108 Model Aviation 72 MHz MODEL AIRCRAFT USESURFACE USE ONLY 75 MHz USEMOOEL AIRCRAFT USE ONLYFET0N AMA Computer Network can send Electronic Mail AMA access up-to-the-minute informa tion home computer CompuServe address 767033041 Source its 5T6232 Call Doug Pratt AMA HQ 703 435-0750 info Lolorato 0 Kansas 0 Neltraska 0 North Dakota flkn~ IXWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Travis McGinnis District IX Vice-President 8027W 81st Circle Arvada CO 80005 Associate Vice Presidents Frank Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Geoe Corson Box 2832 Casper WY 82602 Ed Cox 8209 Linden Prairie Village KS 66208 Dick Crowley 16413 E Stanford P1 Aurofa CO 80015 Russ Miller 960 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketta 5168 Cloudas Sioux Falls SD 67103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 936-3266 Two significant meetings have occurred since last column ClAM Commit tee International Aeromodeling meet ing took place April 24th 25th FAI offices Paris eleven other subcommittee members participated plenary meeting deals FAI activities will ClAM reports forthcoming issues Model Aviation take time read over number people pour lot time energy dedicated effort bettering mod eling activities over world work eventually filters down benefits modelerscompetition sport fliers alike informed Read reports second meeting followed weekend May 3rd 4th AMA Executive Council AMA head quarters Reston VA hope will also watch details meeting through pages Model Aviation aware pro fessional career administrator public schools elementary school level Its extremely rewarding career especially think impact have developing young minds lives future adultsboth followers leaders As result am acutely tuned ideas activities involve young people because lifelong model ing interest especially fun combine educational modeling activities go hand-in-hand development logical thinkingand problem solving well development aesthetic qualities life sorely needed wellrounded well-developed mind body have shared thought column Recently Micheline Madi son AMA headquarters copied article came out recent FAI bulletin deals just type activityan aeronautical modeling theme Young Artists Contest Ill paraphrase article slant toward AMA involvement Goal make children country familiar aeronautics astro nautics modeling well full scale Subjects Flyingideas follow aircraft among clouds air show display may have visited flying aerobatic airplane hot air balloons aloft first flight model airplane famous pioneer flight history famous flights recent times etc Personal experiences well imagination may play part development creation art work Organization The AMA together chartered clubs and/or interested indivi dual AMA members AMA district Note order obtain wide participation clubs individuals may wish obtain assistance education leaders teach ers art assure quality student work make contest success Age classifications Three four age categoriesrange determinedSug gest 5 thru 8 years II 9 thru 12 years III 13 thru 15 IV 16 thru 19 Format materials Determine stand ard sizes art work well standards watercolor acrylic oil pens pencils etc Accompanying work shall name age address artist name address school attended name subject art work statement sponsoring club individual attesting authenticity artists work Closing date determined work submitted Selection winners Work sent AMA would form jury selection winners Winners awarded appropriate awards appropriate time place trip AMA headquarters Nats Executive Council meetingother ideas Carl Wheeley might interested winning works magazine cover Well theres brief outline idea think has merit possibilities idea needs refinement have barked up wrong tree Dont call Write comments pro con lets see will fly Oh yeah youd like volunteer assist idea let known too Another topic Modelers inventive lot Most excellent problem solvers during construction model AMA Hall Fame.. now 1 7th year AMAs Model Aviation Hall Fame Listed have inducted during past 16 years 1979 through 1985 Meanwhile Hall Fame Selection Committee composed past AMA Presidents process selecting 1986 membersthey will announced later year Candidates nominated AMA members takes request AMA 1969 Walt Billett Willis Brown Carl Goldberg Walt Good Charles Grant Jim Walker Frank Zaic 1970 Dick Korda Al Lewis Bill Winter 1972 Howard McEntee 1973 0 C Randall 1974 W L Bill Brown W R Enyart Irwin Polk Nat Polk Sal Taibi 1975 Harold W John Alden Jim Kirkland Irwin G Ohlsson Walt Schroder C 0 Wright 1976 Harold DeBolt good deal ofindividualism shows up finished product Often indi vidualism technical nature improvement original kit plan recognize outstanding technical achieve ment award AMA called Academy Technical Award Article II AMA bylaws encourages study discussion scientific prob lems model aviation field end following award criteria apply Consideration will given limited items processes 1 im prove performance present equip ment 2 represent equipment per f&ms new tasks 3 tends make easier tasks now required building flying 4 encourage safety sound suppression Consideration item process will based present need effectiveness innovative quality possibility future development applications know modeler has some thing special going meets above criteria nominate him/her Academy Technical Award year will award given deadline nomination form postmarked Sep tember year nomination Nomination forms available Bob Underwood Technical Director AMA headquarters Drop him note requesting form lets get some excellelnt ideas recognized another NATS future District IX about AVPs District IX whats brewing out Next month well have some reports pictures activities recently taken place around district HQ obtain Hall Fame applications form filled outwith background data person nomi nated resubmitted AMA HQ distribution once year Past Presidents Vote Typically five nominees accepted year two may deceased Hall Fame AMAs Whos Model Aviation have favorite per son nominate request application AMA HQ Frank Ehling Merrill Hamburg Chester Lanzo Henry Struck 1977 John Brodbeck Maynard Hill Bert Pond Pete Sotich Ken Willard 1978 Duke Fox Phil Kraft F T Packard Leon Shulman John Worth 1979 John Clemens Claude McCullough L Glen Sigafoose Matty Sullivan Bill Wisniewski 1980 Sid Axeirod Kenneth Held E J Lorenz Fred Megow Ben Shereshaw 1981 Mel Anderson Lou Andrews Leroy Cox Edward Lidgard Bob Palmer 1982 William Atwood Dale Kim Joseph Ott Edward L Rockwood Wally Simmers Stephen Calhoun Smith 1983 Maxwell B Bassett Clarence F Lee Joseph Lucas Dick McCoy Lee Renaud 1984 George Aldrich Myrtle Coad George Perryman Granger Williams Lawrence Williams 1985 Walter Caddell Owen Kam pen Frank Nekimken Richard Sarpolus Joseph Stanzel Victor Stanzel August1986 109 Arizona C California ii da x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrie 6252 E TurneyAve ScottsdaleAZ85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lane Walout Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8312 Kenneth Ave Orangevale CA 95662 Mike Lee 262 Bergen Dr Las Vegas NV 89110 Bob Reynolds Rt 8 Boa 51 Tucson AZ 85710 Jim Scarborough 30717 Rue Langlois Rancho PV CA 90274 Betty Stream 3723 Snowden Ave Long Beach CA 90808 Al Tuttle 417 Ehilani St Pukalani Maui HI 96788 Al Williamson 445 Weatby Chula Vista CA 92011 Frequency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone 916 362-1962 May Council meeting Voted against dues increase because didnt incorporate two changes suggested wanted no dues increase senior citizens wanted eliminate free memberships AMA officers two sides story Pre sidents column contains Version hearing held Executive Session Since hes seen fit openly give side youre also entitled time think F3B issue behind us Mr Grigg fires off another can non shot anyone responds theyre accused perpetuating issue Im sure hell now claim after reading Council never heard other side Mr Griggs another person involved Mr Grigg conven iently neglected mention Jerry Krainock invited other Council meeting nor allowed state case magazine asked AMAto allowed both Long ago Mr Griggturned issue intoa vendetta Mr Griggs vendetta against Krainock started 1984 Nats both took him task about unkept promises still continues today Lets look illegal radio issue liability insurance precarious days equipment legality highly important issue defendants aided Mr Grigg others convinced Council FCC incapable stating what legal what isnt As preposterously claimed FCC people dont know what talk ing about cant get consistent answers written FCC rules available thats impossible believe espe cially since no saw fit get official ruling FCC requested convinced Council its legal use radios type accepted dont have have law degree understand following quote FCC rules thedefendants themselves provided 95209 RC Rule 9 What equipment may use RC station RC station may transmit 1 An FCC type accepted type approved RC transmitter Type accepted means FCC has determined certain radio equip ment capable meeting recommended standards operation Sections 2 & 3 discuss 27MHz equipment FCC goes b may examine list type accepted trans mitters FCC field office could interpreted saying its legal use non type accepted type approved radios RC under circum stances radios question used AMA events during period 9/84 through 12/85 type accept ed FCC until 1/26/86 defendants insist its illegal sell unapproved radios Im lawyer can read plain English What else went hearing After gave short opening statement dealing charges front us defendants started verbal barrage character motivations everything else about except perhaps mothers maiden name strongly objected AMA President did little nothing stop per sisted groundless character assassina tion deliberate tactic succeeded doing just what intended diverting attention own charges sway ing Council totally against everything say AMA Presidents full back ing hearing just have since very beginning opinion part vendetta defendants made lot false statements false accusations offering substantiation proof kind Some 1 said properly imported registered radios FCC showed no papers prove 2 said FCC says its right use non-type accepted equipment USA offered no proof 3 About letters four other AMA members accused Messrs Schrameck Neu cheating said quote looks took Mr Peltz longer hour write three letters fliers complained offered no proof false allegation wrote letters 4 continue vindictive barrage accused deliberate lyand improperly turning atransmitterat contestentirely offering proof whatsoever blatant lie part attack really got absurd gall attack motivation said went after quote personal gain vendetta What did have gain Nothing spent hours time hundreds dollars own money no desire way ever recover also absurdly claimed went after because wanted F3B Team Man agers slot free trip Australia totally deny never running post official Council minutes show time team manager selected couldnt go Australia because part vendetta Mr Grigg directed HQ let go Months later Council voted unani mously overturn Mr Griggs improper act No nothing gain nor am litigious others President con veniently failed mention threatened sue just has numer ous other occasions Ive never threatened legal action Mr Griggs style No motivation wasnt personal gain vendetta motivation 100% job AMA tookvery seriously 1984 began RC Soaring Contest Board have to find real motivation read AMAs Bylaws clearly state AMA Contest Board shall charged drafting rational model competition record rules en forcement same etc Rules enforcement still always will sole motivation opinion Council has now gone record 10-0 condoning breaking AMA rules particularly concerned complying very clearly written FCC regulation incredible entire Executive Council swallowed defendants unsupported garbage did hook line sinker opinion others Mr Grigg huge ego trip am way Im person Council guts stand up him As can clearly see am Mr Griggs anyone elses rubber stamp vote Coun cil cannot bought swayed offers committee chairmanships free overseas trips anything else can state honesty now nor have ever intentions future employment AMA would willing swear under oath Can Mr Grigg make same statement Will type integrity minority AMA Mr Grigg allies will thing possible attempt discredit will take steps try get off Council can find way ran AMA office purely apply skills knowledge towards improving AMA AMA needs change leadership Ive got guts say will others Council secretly share opinion come out closet will support Mr Grigg quest re-election should noted have no desire AMA Presidential job myself nor have ever nor will ever closing remarks Mr Grigg self servingly gives tale problem would have happened AMAs protest procedures followed agree 100% what Mr Grigg failed mention proper protest sub mitted totally ignored have pro vided written proof himself person didnt follow very same protest appeal procedures Now lets get back current AMA mat ters like finding ways stop rapidlygrowing loss flying sites 110 Model Aviation FLYING NEAR AIRPORTS BE CAREFUL Free Flight Radio Control flying near airports situation might involve possiblity models being vicinity full-scale air craft operations must avoidedor conducted eliminate dan gerous situations Models should flown proximity full-scale aircraft unless flier has someone else him sole purpose watching full-scale aircraft supervising flying prevent accident possibilities Alaska o C Montana on ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McColiough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 Associate Vice Presidents Al Culver Boo 86 Wilder ID 83676 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Miachke 4080 Fourth Ave N Great Felix MT 59401 Dave Mullena 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 Bruce Neleon 807 E Vickaborg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wickline P0 Box 623 Klamath Faux OR 97801 Chick Young 11201 128th St E #69 Puyallup WA 98373 Don Zlpoy 21418 NE Main St Redmond WA 98052 Frequency Coordinator Robert Belch 18439 SE Ilaig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 information computer nuts modems access Compu Serv can send messages 760672422 havent tried Model Net yet weekly conference Friday nights about modeling Just typeGo Mod elNet prompt suppose might well hear bad news well elsewhere last council meeting budget finalized faced deficit year Since insurance situation going get better looks like way balance books have dues crease talked about District meeting Corvallis seemed agree few bucks year will overburden actual increase slated until 1987 renewals go out will essentially $4 increase Open categories will undoubtedly read about some problems exist because things going another district see can talk about Since family magazine cant adequately express myself column will mostly pictures month troops because VP came down dose killer flu just wrong time Will try get back track next month no wild promises stuff bad news first think youre goingto die youre afraid wont sym pathy As read AMA moving its fiftieth anniversary will party lot end regular Nats events Lake Charles hope will able make party will will looking forward greeting can Bring plane fly 50th Al Alman asked remind Puget Sound ROCs 4th Annual Big-Bird Bash Yelm WA July 19-20 Because noise problems picky neighbors small 2-stroke engines allowed Write Al complete info too far VeIm home Mount Rainier RC Society famed Puyallup EXPO equally-famous Hog Hollar BBQ & Fun Fly latter will happen 9th & 10th August Should lot fun ribs delicious OMAS club will have annual show late August probably 23rd & 24th Check schedule list nice place fly see some very nice aircraft first picture appropriate since first anniversary opening new Boeing HAWKS field Auburn WA July 1 1985 HAWKS members several Boeing dignitaries present Al Watson put first official flight cleanly cut ribbon see stretched across flight path things considered incredible photo Al didnt say wizard took same time Al didnt say passes took Knowing Al probably just Since Al frequency person Seattle area member AMA Frequency Committee note new field less mile another existing flying fieldthat RAMS two clubs struck agreement upon division frequencies inter-club use fields prime example modelers can work together good hobby mutual benefit Happy anniversary HAWKS RAMS Puyallup EXPO through lens Bob Balch have following pic tures First Shark 45 byJoe Dill Shark UC stunt ship fine example business end old dear friend Erv Solbergs large creation called think das Blu Macks Somewhere elevator remember written something like Kussa Meine Ende al though wouldnt claim spelling right should note expression face pilot Deadly serious might say Erv outdid himself very nicely done original seaplane course two requisites dear heart Paul Weston would really like see fly A-12 Shrike Bill Asher fine scratch-built effort should able see well detailed can make out picture lays out lot military history right twin tails P-38 WWII left F-is Oulte contrast Now plane middle back ground last picture too WWI ls workhorses Douglas Dauntless wasnt served us well done byJerry ODell won big seen trophies Best Show 1st Mi SO Scale example Certainly fine example scale-builders art middle foreground have Pow erhouse D Johnson two Quakers Mark Ewert Walla Walla upper left Joel Fengers Ponnier can seen under Quakers have large small super Peanut Zero Mike Carner equally well done very much larger Schweizer 1-30 Marley Mayers August1986 111 uo rememoer oo mis nave run o note hope see out having fun fine days Happy Flying JUN IO FLIGHT Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 Silver Basics Continued Structural Strength Only Needed month will discuss second rule keep model light five lightness rules form first three Silver Basics basics make model airplane fly well five 1 Eliminate unnecessary parts details discussed last month 2 have strength structure needed 3 select wood proper grain 4 use glue spar ingly 5 keep covering light apply little dope possible Strength usually means weight weight does automatically mean strength use heavier piece balsa increase strength use larger piece balsa also increase strength way increase strengththrough proper selection wood grain important will discuss separately next five rules light weight installment series will keep discussion primarily places model willing use heavier wood order increase strength goal conserve strength weight using absolutely needed flying model undergoes stress being handled flying land ing Separate techniques strengthening must used counter need have mind evaluating design proper weight strength distribution stress load comes tightly wound motor stress compres sion trying pull front model back rear hook same time wound motor also tries twist fuselage motor stick After launch model wing undergoes flying stress As wing creates lift wingtips will tend flex upwards model lands crashes severely high stress will placed points contact handle model pick up wind areas engaged subject being crushed accidentally clumsy foregoing problems can easily overcome simply making model much stronger necessary ever will have model much too heavy its duration will prove unsatisfac tory has compromise tradeoff between strength weight weakness lightweight orderto achieve longest duration still having model holds together Heavy models dont always last longer have fly faster rubber stay air hit lot damage can done heavy model lightweight model approach proper weight strength distribution take heavy model design calculate can made weaker lighter causing problems other approach picture models design weakest flimsiest construction possible beef up areas undergo severe stress use both approaches second byfar successful really keeping weight down As beginner course yet designing construction models know parts must strong can weak will automa tically favor such construction build better models learn must know what trying achieve Before look areas model require strength lets make couple important observations im portant thing about balsa wood varies considerably weight measured pounds per cubic foot Balsa wood can weigh little four pounds less per cubic foot much 20 pounds two ways select stronger heavier piece wood par ticular purpose 1 increasing size 2 increasing density both cases weight increased simple important point remember decide double size strip wood 1/16 inch square 1/8 inch square dont increase its weight two will double its dimensions will quadruple its weight providing course cubic weight density two pieces same Sometimes can make much stronger motor stick same weight instance smaller dimensioned piece harder higher den sity heavier wood largerdimensioned softer lower density lighter piece Okay now lets look places model need strength motor stick just mentioned possibly important has strong enough withstand compression rubber motor stiff enough resist twisting bowing same time must support wing stabilizer landing gear fuselage model strength has four longerons spacers uprights crosspieces dont take strain should lighter smaller dimensioned fuselage model however first crosspiece nose takes beating landing crashes should bigger tougher heavier same thing goes crosspieces rear peg located also good fill area around nose lightweight balsa sheet add rigidity withstand crashes handling crosspieces under leading trailing edges wing should stronger too should add small gussets landing gear attached wing attached body center wing launch model weight model except wing concentrated center wing Thats lift tries flex tips upwards need strength wing center tips resist flexing construction wingtips just heavy strong center wasting weight Part weight heavy tips could go reinforcing center result would stronger wing same weight Wing construction should have stiff heavier leading trailing edge spars take strain lightweight ribs take no strain Ideally spars should tapered instance 1/8 inch square center tapered down 1/16 inch square tips results spar weighs much constant 3/32 inch square spar vastly stronger would better spar 1/8 inch square way center tip Yes know such spars yet beginners beginners must learn what aims should Dont wings weaker tips break quickly tumble along ground wind Yes sometimes tips break can easily repaired meantime have lightweight model airplane flies tail fin stabilizer should always built light possible tail bears next no strain Strength can improved tapered spar wing Outlines should small-dimensioned strip soaked warm water wrapped shaped around template Again little difficult eventually will have learn procedure important keep tail light kind model especiaUy flying Scale models Remember flying Scale model no heavy engine nose full-size airplane model nibber motor stretches back toward tail shifting balance point rearward reason flying Scale models difficult get fly shouldnt tried first beginner} Try experiment help emphasize importance phenomenon Take 15 inch strip 1/8 inch square balsa Using felt-tipped pen make mark five inches end front mark repre sents correct balance point flying Scale models fuselage Using finger under mark try balance Naturally longer end tail goes down theres twice much wood rear mark front Tape adime very tip end long end tail dime represents weight tail surfaces Okay now tape dimes front end make balance Surprised propeller motor details arent heavy enough will have add clay useless clay nose make model balance properly Please dont try get such model fly balance point too far aft Add clay nose put balance point belongs next time build tail lighter So make tail light saving right wont have add useless weight up front bigger weight saving ***Fly Light*** g Have Helped Junior Modeler Today 11 2 Model Aviation