Howard Crispin Ir Correction There couple errors slipped through February 1987 issue Model Aviation George Abbott Raleigh NC first let know inaccuracies apologize forthe errors getting print am pleased know articles being read statement page 106 EPA ranked average model engine 78 dBA recommended en gines redesigned operate 65 dBA OK text went say over five times less noisy error 65 dBA about 20 times less noisy 78 dBA Remember three dBs change twice quiet loud second inaccurate statement deals speed statement doub ling rpm increases sound level 9 dB meansthe noise istripled Notso sound level reality eight times loud Other Considerations George Abbott also asked important question has answered day What being done study relationship frequency model aircraft engine sound levels question has mentioned before Some time ago AMA Headquarters group us looked some rather sophis ticated equipment operation equip ment provides excellent analysis frequency spectrum sound being studied beyond question what needed top-notch study prob lem implementing twofold cost equipment Can justify second finding someone expertise time studies As get further study sound operations little doubt someonewhether manufacturer dividual Academy will have conduct study should lead further developments move air such manner provide thrust speed capa bilities want high-fre quency sounds common today Continued page 100 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations summer 1982 two motivated aeromodelers clubs San Fernando Valley CA held discussion Giant Scale Squadron Valley Flyers RC Club looking fresh innovative way generating publicity just clubs wonderful flying site San Fernando Valley CA also model aviation sport 1982 meeting emerged idea joining forces Toys Tots nationwide program sponsored US Marine Corps two clubs agreed charity-related event would best serve purposesgetting newspaper radio television coverage sur rounding population two mil lion same time contributing worthwhile cause public interest concept Toys Tots theme fun-fly programs seemed ideal combined number features would help en sure successful eventthe use estab lished program benefiting children possibility having US Marines hand planned event flying site easy access hundreds visitors entry fee fliers set $10 toy Walter Clark AMA 641 agreed act Contest Director Dennis Hargrove AMA 143537 took task Publicity Direc tor Walter immediately contacted Marine Corps Reserve offices scored hit Corps agreed provide four Marines dress blues site day event As news department executive KNBC-TV Los Angeles Dennis no stran ger publicity work has done super publicity job clubs sport model aviation over years promotional campaign begun imme diately strong day annual publicity campaign starts spring Toys Tots event always listed AMA Calendar Events Model Avia tion magazine Later September October flyers mailed Giant Scale clubs/events California southern Nevada hundreds delivered hobby shops areas Individual mail ings previous participants also made Sincethe program began 5000 toys have collected fun fly events turned over Marines San Fernando Valley area over 33000 toys collected 1985 largest single contributor impressive total Toys Tots Fun Fly 1986 Fun Fly event biggest best successful Cold windy weather seemed deter neither pilots nor visitors 2000 people Continued page 96 Goldberg Vital People Award Debra Scott Justice Bensenville IL have received Beth Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Deb husband have driving force success Miniature Aircraft Competitors AMA Club #1279 several years Debra Scott founded MAC 1982 Between accepted roles club president flight instructor public rela tions director Contest Director secretary treasurer newsletter editor family team hardworking aero modelers has welcomed new people sport publicized club activities intro duced several innovations model aviation scene Bensenville Nominated Lee Onopa can think no deserving couple Jus tices sure Carl Beth Goldberg would aEree AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller2 Gisele Jackson 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Managen Vince Mankowskio Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 TechnIcal Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VoislavekO Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolko General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney April 1987 95 AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound & ModelToys Tots AeronauticsA Great Idea AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication What say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Toys Cont pg 95 Santa guarded military personnel some toys donated bythe fliers 5000 toys have collected San Fernando Valley Flyers Channel 4 News hi optei tee pilot stayed site aii day mostly families kidscame see model birds Eighty-nine pilots brought 114 aircraft show fly Santa Claus Vic Martin AMA 272 hand delight children pose pictures Archie Clown performed enchanted visitors Christopher Nance AMA 147981 Weatherman Channel 4-TV assisted announcing lent sparkling per sonality scene special treat dawn landing Channel 4 News heli copter remained display day Ken Redding AMA 78807 Californias Black Sheep Squadron did great job PA system day keeping visitors informed about what going live broadcast Sweet Dick Whittington popular morning show Di noon until 130pm over K-WNK went over well gave val uable publicity radio station manage ment staff impressed club event have asked cosponsor 1987 Some beautiful planes southern California hand popu lar acclaim two very best 1/2 scale Crackerjack built flown jack Dennis Bristol Harry Apoian towing large banner announced Kids Love USMC Vice Versa Thanks go Walt Clark story Bob Adams photographsand thanks fliers organizers very valu able public-spirited event did lot good type event could held part country colder areas could indoor static show about AMA chartered clubs follow suit Put Mall Show Work Jeff Troy Public Relations perfect tool build community rela tions model airplane club mall show What could ask get center stage heavily populated spots town Youll able showthe non-modelingpublicwhatyoudo you can show airplanes really toys sophisticated pieces machinery designed specific purposes Mall shows can further goals mod eling clubs very practical ways Lets face itfliers knowthatthe important asset model airplane club its flying field So lets go back few steps remember managed obtain precious piece space Continued page 98 L R Harry Kosch Bill Wargo AMA modeler Andrew Kosch test pilot replica Jim Wargo Henry Lomberg Pilot some team built tested Whitehead 1901 No 21 replica Wings tail replica show background Note bamboo ribs Craft flew 230 feet distance free powered flight 29 December1986 Copies basic book Gustav Whitehead available AMA title History Contract ISBN 3922-175007 $1700 postpaid AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 WiI 11am ODwyer Photo Decemberagain Marks Historical Event Above photo made Major William ODwyer US Air Force Reserve Ret marksthe moment successful sustained free powered flights made Andrew Kosch Hanger 21 team built Whltehead 1901 No 21 replica just 23 years before significant series flights took place ODwyer began first formal investigation life works Gustave Whitehead photo appear Lto R Henry Lomberg team video cameraman four Bill Wargo team member Master modeler No2 test pilot Kaye Williams sponsor replica project Distance flight measured 230 feet Orvillesat Kitty Hawkwas 120 feet Stated Orville 1937 letter Fred 1 Black about Whitehead design machine itself enough refute machine flew December 29 1986 flights put nonsense rest forevermore 96 Model Aviation Clvii Air Patrol Color Guard presents colors ooening ceremony rua.-auU ,apujack built flown uy Jack Dennis Santa Ana CA popularly judged Best Show Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32701 As write Im aboard Delta Flight 140 headed home Orlando FL after attending first council meeting since became president meeting set up serve western area United States coincide trade show held Pasadena CA council meeting long marathon affair structured consider pressing needs facing AMA took back years 1976-1 979 served VP District III council meeting culmination many hours preparatorywork committee activ ities phone calls private conferences during interval between council sessions meeting proved fruitful conducted atmosphere reasonable harmony necessary give-and-take essential finding best compromise solution will find over next few years will use word compromise times 65-plus years earth have discovered almost solutions lifes problems result compromise few things life represent absolute unadulterated truth life death taxes Modeling modeling needs no differentmost everyone has opinion rests hopefully basis background experiences ra tional mental sorting process Hopefully out give-and-take process may express opinion can arrive best compromise solution modeler has own set precon ceived needs Hopefully leaders worlds largest aeronautical association can arrive decisions will meet majority need need input Without operate within partial vacuum have problem sugges tion beg please get touch District VP has volunteered serve can best knowing what want can try present cross-section opinion given subject rather just complaining individually presents side story want hear what like about what trying dothats way get true picture meeting needs realize Im asking moon broader data base less need VP exercise individual judgment What issues cryingfor solutions Well folks out flying favorite toy modelers allowed call toys Sunday afternoon telling us maybe isnt peachy modeldom because frequency interference rearing its ugly head airplanes being shot down can assured cries being ignored AMA has wellstaffed highly capable volunteer fre quency committee members deaf sampling program underway check transmitters over 2000 tested date indicates have prob lems significant percentage equipment meeting new specs frequency band-pass working very closely industry tks meeting again Pasadena Sorie questions need tighter specd need better quality control need spacing between channels no easy pat solution going try best make things better Based own observations flying different locales different situations panic situation since people flying minimal problems aware problems exist dont want things get out hand Im confident will find best com promise solution dont lose faith What about big airplanes big can get still safe Everybody has own opinion Fliers involved big air plane movement feel activity should limited have impressive history safe operation sup port contention would safe operate Boeing 747 via remote control using Brand X radio equipment before large crowd 4000 people think dividing line between safe unsafe operation could say fly anything want long its remote Saudi Arabia would no prob lembut thats name game want fly toys world can see theres rub can kill maim somebody lose control crash no easy answer Limiting weight criteria limiting speed least equally important prospect 100-lb airplane flying 300 mph 100 feet out front crowd 4000 people scares menot couldnt get out its way suddenly veered directly Im sure would killed beast hit likely occurrence happen Its directly responsive probability failure mix systems-design functional reliability human error What want reduce proba bility failure absolute minimum have failure hope airplane doesnt hurt anybody no easy solution have con siderable background flying RPVs models up 250 lb speeds up 200 mph certainly hope that experi ence will help finding best solution planning conferences IMAA recognized special-interest group plus inputs QSAA work toward solu tion issue should retain current 55-lb weight limit will strive best compromise between safety fun continued development hobby Let entreat please fly safely novice flyer dont take projects beyond capability Seek advice wiser heads have technological capability create hazardous machines dont future modeling free enterprise governmental interfer ence stake Fly safely noisy you care Are seeking all-out performance com pletely ignoring noise pollution create want keep flying field want suffer permanent hearing damage answer questions No keep quiet have technology make models fly quietly Electric Soaring four-stroke properly set up muffled two-strokes own self-interest use technology Another thing dont buy junk mufflers merely exhaust extensions Keeping flying site should num ber list priorities number priority Academy know chief reason losing flying sites noise know Germany has nationally imposed noise limit 82 dB measured seven meters model airplanes Are aware communities US impose noise limits property boundaries Imposing noise limits competition events notthe panaceaI personally feel its proper place start what important what happening local flying field typical Ugly Stick powered twocycle engine Johnny Brodbeck K&B informed Pasadena K&Bs engine development philosophy first foremost pro duction quiet engines performance second Can believe already have two engines 20 45 displacement engine K&B-designed quiet mufflers H urray K&B has always leader model engines repre sent last bastions Yankee engine technology trust rest world will follow K&Bs lead area have technology make piston engine almost quiet electric motor dont believe listen th revving friends well-muffled copter difficult noise source deal propeller Keep tip speed down through diameter reduction and/or lower rpm noise will drop AMA Budget AMA small business Assuming top 100000 mem bers 1987 talking about over $4000000 budget financial commit tee preparing budget considered next council meeting will try best spend moneywisely largest budget bite goes salaries Head quarters staff 48 people rest member services debt retirement Head quarters building communication public relations supplies insurance magazine publication competition services etc costs associated council member ser vices relatively small since no salaries involved plan show simplified budget magazine future date - AMA_ April 1987 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Brmingham AL 35205 would like thank everyone re sponded last poll regarding nual Nats letters profound fluence changes made AMA Council Nats officials affecting future Nats example after poll AMA HQ retroactively mailed award everyJ unior Senior placed second third 1986 Nats received award site Also future Nats awards through third place will given Juniors Seniors regardless num ber entries responded letters impact did waste 22 cents writing letters reproduced column other con tributors names listed below letters have distributed AMA Council everyone took time write thank-you Ernie Wrisley Santee CA summed up aswellasanyonewhen hewroteltsasad commentary Academy itsrulers anyone has compete against number entrants get trophy Going back Jr Birdmen days thirties never told certain number competitors win trophy date local clubs encour age Juniors times have given trophy onlyjunior/Senior/Open flew event entry fee gives right win regardless number entries believeyou paytofly paytogetto Nats put forth effort win reason enough award trophy wish could express real feelings matter paper might catch fire Other poil responses too numerous reprint include Mr Vance Sutten West Hurley NY Mr Gene Corson Casper WY Mr Lance Halle Phoenix AZ Mr Ed Davidson San Luis CA Mr Bobby Jones Columbus GA Mr Duane Renken Ann Arbor MI Mr Dan Domina East Windsor NJ Mr Joel Burch Stone Mountain GA Mr Richard Jackson N Charleston SC Mr Daniel Sirey Clarion PA Mr Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX Mr Edmond Depue Long Beach CA Mr ThomasJ Fennell Elmont NY Mr Gary Frost Ellisville MO repeat letters have gone out council Nats Committee Gentlemen 22 cents wasnt wasted changed Nats policy Richard Jackson North Charleston SC Mailed check $15587 made Out AMA mortgage fund said SCRAM RC club dissolved members voted unanimously contribute winding-up dissolution monies AMA pay off Headquarters building Thank Richard ended re cent meeting important Birmingham RCAssociation its immediate past presi dent MrJim Morton handed two dollars mortgageone him cute little wife Debra Morton Also Virgil Abercrombie handed dollar Nor man Swann wife Patricia gave two dollars remember last year began Honor Roll mortgage Well politely stopped effort because another effort going forward two-part two-year series since first yearwent much happened have de cided reinstate last years plan some additions going call Secretary Treasurers Roll Honor everyone contributes dollar can have 1 name prominently splashed mag right 2 name enshrined forever wall roster AMA museum building Fifty years now can come Reston see name list donors helped pay off mortgage Headquar ters people told yesterday might room walls such list assure wifl give word elected fiduciary very seldom tells lies will personally use HQ engraving machine engrave name brass install under glass enshrine granite outside build ing grass cough up dollarto pay beautiful building off big bank name will appear modeling world also permanent Roll Honor Headquarters forever inside outside building donors last yearare automatically list Something worth mentioning no expenses subtracted donation anything penny goes big bank mortgage 50-year history never real property before Now have own building got kids pay thing off permanent Honor Roll list will reflect name amount donated get list send $100 orto John Worth AMA Reston Make check out Academy Model Aero nautics mark Mortgage Secre tary Treasurers Roll Honor Thank PS Richard. . Mail list final SC RAM members voted money Well put Honor Roll OK Secretary Treasurers ROLLof HONOR5 AMA Mortgage Richard Jackson$15587 & SC RAM Club il Abercrombie$100 W Jim Morton$100 a Morton$1003 i Patricia Swann$1000 Norman Swann$100 asaoaoeaeaaaeWg Mall Shows Cont pg 96 likely someone club approached owner property manager land made pretty good pitch sport/hobby model aviation Maybe person tough job Perhaps convince landowner pro vider flying site would doing community service Perhaps dis pel lot myths misunderstandings about model airplanes list things must sell landowner could go onand Think much easier club spokespersons job could have same landowner already formed posi tive healthy opinion sport through talking modelers club repre sentative might have much easier time club field might have yours lot sooner same logic could used coverthe problem neighbor living near site propereducation could make friend someone previously unaware just constructive fine hobby really Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation three lovely ladles Fiurnun nuuuquuriuru manaing rorn OT qi UUU computer boxed up Its own air-conditioned room L-R Zenda Stevens Patty Chertoff Urmi Ghosh smiling because finallytrained fat computerto Its own work paying extra $10000 month outside computer carry entire ioad speciai comment directiy expensive fat aIr-conditioned computer going begin feeding names Secretary Treasurers Roil Honor begin paying off building mortgage better get names right computer wliI turn back get money back Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Dwight Holley.. deep sorrow note passing Soarings greats famous RC pilot East Coast Dwight died November 10 1986 home Bethel CT after four years strug gle illness 53 years age recent years got know Dwight wealth information marvels electric-powered flight respon sible getting started Electric through Holleys Silent Flight business ran able assistance wife Maryann others will remember him accomplishments United States team member 1981 F3B World Soaring Championships Sacramento CA Dwight earned respect participants 22 countries entered very last flight last day competition proceeded max out make near-perfect landing win championship earn coveted title F3B World Champion 1981 Dwight defend title next Soaring World Championships team 1983 towithdrawdue health problems begun plague him seriously after 1981 World Championships win earlier years Dwight frequent competitor first ECSS East Coast Soaring Society succeeding ESI Eastern Soaring League contests Dwight joined 1SF League Silent Flight program late career tenth flyer achieve LSF Level Five within years time Dwight Holleys excel lence flying building designing will stand hallmark others judged years come will missed Dwights friend Bill Maleske provided above information appre ciate help Since Dwight such lowprofile type person files except concerning world championships per formances lacking Thanks Billwe share loss AMA Mortgage.. Elsewhere page Joe Beshar offers latest thoughts subject getting rid mortgage AMA took three years ago build Headquarters building museum Reston VA Joe sorely disappointed original plan raise money voluntary donations has fallen far short goal aggravated no doubt necessity major dues increase year Joe proposes now get rid problem within year one-time dues assessment 1988 before Joe proposes official ap proval AMAs Executive Council wants hear might object plan Meanwhile interesting note donations collected date enough cover years interest payments mortgage Thus getting rid mortgage altogether needs some bolder direct approach Joes ready bite bulletare New AMA Decal Kit.. Beginning mid-January thousands membership kits mailed 1987 AMA members kit year one-piece compared former years several items stuffed envelope form booklet booklet es sentially AMA Supply Service cata log general membership informa tion added Bound within pages AMAs 1987 decal sheet item should particularly noted first glance appears gold circular enbossed emblem reality multi-colored decal peeled off sheet intended applied inside surface automo bile windowsomething AMA members have asked over years So finally have window decal Enjoy Mall Shows Cont pg 98 field secure have no neighbor troubles think other con structive benefits mall show can provide Heres chance entice new blood hobby awful lot wide-eyed kids young old alike out would love chance tofind out about model airplanes youre bound uncover closet aviator two can also use show demonstrate muffler systems some new quiet en gines might explain silent flight Glider presentation show people about hobby understanding receptive will become Good public relations very healthy club community AMA has ways helping club make good presentation can send brochures other informative hand outs will aid conversations public district vice-presi dents have films table-top display booth can also supply sample press releases radio announcements thatyoucan eitheruseormodifytosuityour own conditions Also available exten sive selection videotapes help explain fun intent hobby National Mall Show Program first began 1983 several AMA clubs able reap benefits being part As number participating clubs grew few years followed grew national image Today number mall shows has increased toan exceptional level helps promote appre ciation model airplanes its geographi cal area have club representative con tact AMA Headquarters Well happy send starter kit can give lot helpful hints make mall show success information wont cost anything can gain using improve public image Let us help make 1987 best year yet ... Flying Near Airports Careful April 198799 0. LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS MESSAGE TO ALL AMA MEMBERS Initially would iike thank individuals clubs organiza tions generously contributed Mortgage Depletion Pro gram grateful fact remains mortgage balance still costing AMA $51 2740O per year interest payments Im tired expending time effort raising funds would like get back model building Lets get rid mort gage burden interest once free wasted interest expense support AMA Self Insurance Program what ever recent dues increase certainly acknowledges AMAs need meet objective required one-time dues assessment AMA member $850 next dues notice much simple isnt plan Now purpose display message poll objections AMA member may have plan have ob jection please write now Joe Beshar Director Mortgage Depletion Program 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 72_MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY uencyColor 26995Brown 27045Red 27095Orange FrequencyColor 27145Yellow 27195Green 27255Blue legal model operation after Decem ber20 1987 frequencies have continue heavily populated industrial users following information sketch de tail new channel-numbered frequencies will included second step AMA Phase-In Program Also new flag identification system becomes operational June 1987 will required AMAsanctioned activities January 1988 1988-1991 72 MHz Aircraft Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 1272030 1472070 1672110 18721 50 20721 90 2272230 2472270 2672310 2872350 3072390 3272430 Channels 12-34 Channel NoFrequency 3472470 3872550 4072590 4272630 4472670 4672710 4872750 5072790 5272830 5472870 5672910 Narrow-Band Transmitter Channels 36 58 used see General Info 6 Meter Amateur Radio License required 50 MHz Single BLACK streamer s 1 in by 8 channel marker plaque ChannelChannel NeFrequencyNoFrequency 00508000650920 02508400850960 04 50880 53 MHz Two colored streamers /a 1 wide 8 long FrequencyColors 53100Black-Brown 53200Black-Red 53300Black-Orange 53400Black-Yellow 53500Black-Green 53600Black-Blue 53700Black-Purple 53800Black-Gray 1908-1991 Surface Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 6275430 6475470 6675510 6875550 7075590 7275630 7475670 7675710 Channel NoFrequency 7875750 8075790 8275830 8475870 8675910 8875950 9075990 Identification Single YE LLOW streamer7/e 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter imprinted following wording 75 MHz SURFACE USE ONLY 1988 Frequency & Identification Status Bob Underwood Technical Director Spread word Action taken FCC 1983 resulted new frequencies being granted 72 75 MHz bands model use Included action statement so-called old fre quencies 72080 721 60 72240 72320 72400 72960 75640 will no longer Identification 1 Single RED streamer7/a 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter antennaimprinted following wording 72 MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Channel number plaques BLACK nu merals 1 high 1/4 stroke mounted white background visible both sides plaque modelers option may read horizontally vertically attached base center top antenna Non-reflective materials recom mended Other Bands Model Aircraft Surface Models 27 MHz Single colored streamer tri angular flag7/8 1 8 General Info Effective January 1988 channels 12 through 34 will reserved narrow-band transmitters Older broad band equip ment well new narrow-band can operated channels 38 through 56 Channel 36 used order provide 80 kHz spacing between channels 34 38 Channel 58 used provide image response protection channel 12 channel usage identification authorized use AMA sanctioned events highly recommended sport flying club activities See pages 127-129 1986-87 Official Model Aircraft Regulations current fre quency information recommendations Sound Cont pg 95 have data proposals relevant material please forward directly through AMA Headquarters New Equipment Progress being made time field getting quieter equipment least average flier equipment comes low-priced might like since alternative might lost flying site may have pay price some areas Some months ago wrote about tests performed K&B Sportster 20 quiet engine turned out new engine design same muffler design also market end month January have chance run engine has relativelythe same quietness 20 twill winner new K&B engine 45 cubic inch displacement Since same design can have excellent sport engine high performance low cost Good United States technology comes through again am anxious take close look engine run some comparisons performs anticipated will good engine sport flier also lower classes AMA Pattern competition will further enable people get Pattern flying having invest $150 engine Continued page 103 100 Model Aviation 3 ww 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 Connecticut Mains C Massachusetts C New Hamoshire Rhode Islaod C Vermoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Kmfft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Gerold Browe PO Box 4384 MiddlotOwn RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Notwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator o,rn* Wilvnn R2 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 RC Divot Diggers Association club began 1973 group about 20 fliers getting together small private airfield town Ware MA time club applied AMA charter Radio Control Divot Diggers April 1978 club incorporated now known RC Divot Diggers Association Inc club grew about 43 members judg ing past newsletters very active club-sponsored events social obliga tions flying site located off route 32 has paved runway approximately 20 by90 ft surrounded grass son have attended Fun-Fly events site have found very pleasant place fly congenial members club officers 1987 President Arthur Lavallee Vice President Robert P Foley Secretary/Treasurer Eugene B Blodgett Newsletter Editor Joseph La Marche Pylon World Championships April 1987 United States FAI Pylon Racing team will traveling Melbourne Aus tralia compete World Champion ships 1987 team truly finest RC Pylon Racing team ever assembled coun try 1-2-3 United States order finish distinct possibility Curl 987 team has nationwide flair consists following members Pilots Dub JettHumble TX Brian RichmondOrlando FL Dave ShadelCarlsbad CA Mechanics/Callers Bruce RichmondDallas TX Bruce RichmondDallas TX Jim ShinoharaChula Vista CA Team Manager Bob WallaceAvon CT United States team established Smyrna TN September 24 best FAI teams assembled US team qualification trials competition position team extremely intense As indication just strong 1987 team three two-man team entries broke present FAI Pylon heat time world record several seconds recent team practice session California team heat times lowered sev eral seconds effort raise much-needed addi tional team funding high quality five-color embroidered patch being made available five dollars $500 postage paid emblems have heat-sensitive adhesive backing sewing required may easily applied type apparel hats official team emblems limited edition item may ordered sending check money order United States FAI Pylon Racing Team Fund 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 kON RAC~ above information provided Bob Wallace very short notice appreciated several peo pie team selections District Bob Wallace 5 Pete Reed 9 Dave Doyle 10 Don McStay 1 8 lrv Thurott 20 excellent representation area Nationals 1987 Nats will held Lincoln NB July 11-19not too soon start planning new item year Pattern fliers changed schedule use assigned frequencies class see chart below fly Pattern may want obtain correct frequencies start checking out well before Nats Entry forms should available now Q-500 will offered year first time ADVANCEDEXPERT 2699527145 2719527255 50845084 50885096 531 538 7203 1121 72087216 7263 1427267 1441 7283 1527287 1541 72967584 Pattern Contests Bridgewater Pattern contest will held June 20-21 1987 Ponderosa RC Hawks Berwick ME planning first Pattern contest either August 8-9 15-16 club presents excellent eventsso hope see large turnout first Pattern meet Short Subjects fifth District news letter sent out December have seen ask club contact person about aware newsletters would like know about require considerable time money produce theyre effective money could used elsewhere S new sanction form printed blue stock Please use destroy old forms S deep regret have inform Dwight Holley Connecticut passed away Dwight enthusias tic rperson Chef Brodeur cooking steaks SNHRICC Pattern contest Model Exposition Presented Maine Model Club Association March 28 & 29 1987 Models Display Seminars Auction Hobby Shop Booths District Meeting April1987 101 NATS PATTERNMASTER FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENT27095 508 5092 533 837 7240 7259 1401 72791801 7291 1561 PAl 26995 27045 27195 8089 SPORTSMAN537532 270457216534 270957234 271457232538 272557247203 1121 5087255 13817208 50927289 14017224 50967267 14417222 5317275 14817255 138 5327279 15017263 1421 8337287 15417275 1481 53872911567283 1521 536756477S8 Think Summer! New Jersay New York DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseociate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreech 9 WIllow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank LIkes 48 Gory Dr Toma River NJ 08783 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froellch Farm Rd Hlcksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As proce dures required procure AMA Contest Directors rating less totally under stood present purpose shed bit light upon subject fee per effec tive application example formerly buck now $2000 Still interested applicant now required satisfactorily complete submit such fee official application ques tionnaireto determine applicants abil ityto function successful CD based official AMA rule book obtain official application form question naire simply write AMA HQ same will promptly mailed Mail completed questionnaire district vice president along completed application form properly endorsed check no cash $2000 payable toAMA VP develops have passing grade VP will forthwith trans mit three items AMA HQand will promptly notify appoint ment Contest Director event ultimate failure check will course returned Any questions Bored Eastern Free Flight Conference EFFC Championships Vance Sutton writing Win gtips impressive newsletter equally impressive District 2 club MidHudson Modelmasters announced November issue EFFC Champion ships now scheduled held Galeville NY June 27-28-so please make note fact compliments club course its worthy editor Scott Smith Free Flighters please note Safety Note Aeromodelers innova tive times leave us speechless Tis instance interesting photo transmittal letter have just received Tom Wailer longtime friend former newsletter editor Blue Angels club left hustle bustle New York city favor comparative quietude suburban York town Heights Westchester County First let us show picture safety gadget has created let him describe its virtues Tom writes ya like Finger Fender Saver whatever started out two discarded stack chairs neigh bors discardsand look what evolved Yuletide Mail Bag wish take oppor tunity express sincere thanks kind enough favor very kindly extending best wishes upon occasion year-end holiday season turn wish flying-est hence very best year 1987 Amongst holiday greetings re ceived two letters merit present mention Both East Windsor NJ different individual relates separate distinct matterso Ill devote paragraph first long-time friend nationally internationally known Indoor flyer Dan Domina discusses Outdoor Free Flight matter Dan writes very mar ginal flying sites left look envy large farm fields central southern NJ problem landowners forced tax laws farm get low pro perty tax rates cant fly Free Flight field planted crops Dan speculates upon possibility changing laws give tax break landowners willing devote such acreage model airplane usage say Speed happy hour sadly have add Dont hold breath till happens Dan also advo Good ScoutsLiterallyand Figuratively cates awarding trophies 3rd place anticipate pleasure receipt Mats events heartily agree month Air Flow newsletter West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 West Radio Control Club Rochester its Windsor NJ second Christmas Eve editorJohn C Low its impressive historV letter David M Schnitzer publicthe RCCR has played important role ity chairman captioned club the furtherance model aviation both middle NJ area Elsewhere letter Mr particular AMA district nationally Schnitzer identifies himself club edi club deeply involved community tor have received copies affairshence above caption newsletter Anyway letter read time writing December 1986 part follows club has active RCCR making plans participate over 10 years maintains large important exhibition pre- best flying fields region fly sented Boy Scouts Rochester Mercer County Central Park under au May 2 3 1987 thank Mark Scheda thority County Park Commission RCCR having informed us membership about 40 development states will have presenttimeTheAMASafetyCodeaswell aviation theme thus permittingAMA par- own safety rules governs times ticipation through club membership fly through winter weather Mark may contacted 85 Winterroth permits members plan St Rochester NY 14609 further de- goforthe newyear-round patch AMA tails should wish attend Mr Schnitzer kindlyfurnishedthefollowing photo Turkey Fly-In took place November 1986 Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network ModelNet has going strong since begun last year now 2000 modelers use personal computers log onto ModelNet com municate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hundreds services besides ModelNet CompuServe subscription service once subscribe pay onlyforthe time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other activities Several Executive Council mem bers ModelNet join public discussions answer questions ModelNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 760672420 Pete Waters 700472162 Dick Crowley 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full interesting useful files complete list AMA-chartered clubs kept DL4 updated monthly So Contest Calen dar list over 900 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use latest thing Data Libraries high-resolution graphics computer terminal software can handle can receive print digitized pictures stored ModelNet terminal soft ware cant read graphics files directly can probably find other programs computer right CompuServe will information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA H Q youre already CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 102 Model Aviation hope Mr Schnitzer will kindly place mailing list receive news letters Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dinety 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5582 Foxrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Its good thing deadline column wasnt about three weeks ago Im afraid editor would have use term expletive deleted quite fre quently making suitable general audiences As am still hovering some between being very mad state rage about Dec 18th less month before scheduled District Ill meeting symposium Salt Fork Salt Fork Lodge informed Bob Button just found letter about meeting desk cleaning out would un able accommodate us date due another booking spite two letters both signed same reservations staff memberone post marked May 1986 confirming reser vation written lodge stationery second postmarked September explaining hadnt yet set winter rates Bob first called thought just pulling chain prone finally realized serious about after picked myself up off floor mad almost did some things would have regretted later Fortunately stayed cool well cool could have expected called park manager informed didnt have anything lodge lodge manager Ed Krajsky person needed talk gave correct telephone number wished luck Unfortunately Mr Krajsky pronounced Cry-ski confirmed couldnt have lodge reserved date due earlier booking Hewouldnttell us other group probably professional thing wouldnt say other booking made insisting made before curi ous claimed no record reservation letter confirma tion undated way could prove determine matter date postmark envelope confirmation sent Further letter found later letter didnt refer dates reservation Obviously wouldnt have copy postmarked envelope allegedly found copy undated letter short am convinced --expletive deleted ya gotta give lying through teeth said sorry girl made reserva tion no longerworkingforthe lodge offered us week before alternative available lodge number Holiday Inn 30 miles away could accommodate us sched uled weekend During two days telephone calls tween myself Bob Button park AMA HQ AMAs lawyers alternatives established could cancel out en tirely accept Holiday Inn site change weekend January 10-11 consider possibility weekend Feb ruary 14-15 would available pending cancellation reservation meantime problem over coming previous publicity dates place major concern simply didnt have time very much alternatives diminishing hour Holiday Inn wasruled out looked earlier possible site found unacceptable felt January 10-11 dates unacceptable wouldnt have sufficient time notify additionally attend AMA Executive Council meeting Cali fornia beginning look cancellation alternative late Friday confirmation came February 14-15 dates would available made decision go alternative gave us time necessary let people know first original date cancelled second meet ing rescheduled involving least two expensive mailings Monday Tuesday before Christ mas spent printing stuffing addressing emergency notice members club contact people over 1000 sent out Wednesday just before leaving Christmas holiday printing stuffing addressing mailing done AMA HQ staff coordinated Geoff Styles PR department Without efforts well rest HQ staff simply couldnt have done should run Geoff give him tip hatand pat back whole crew As being written dont know announcement change will make next magazine due out near end January know reading various newsletters get letter campaign has reasonably successful Further action against Salt Fork Lodge being contemplated particularly re cover cost fiasco final decision will probably made after event Ironically wont read until event over example perplexing problem timing mess presented mailbag has reasonably active last couple months particularly impressed letter about clubs efforts West God Virginia Dear Mr Dave Brown went Ravenswood WV last week end annual KERA RC Pattern con test second year have made time have overly impressed everything everyone has done make such enjoyable experience way CDs Mark Radcliff Steve Sturm members assisting went great extremes make enjoyable weekend family ten years attending Nats NE Pattern contests have never seen outstanding job done ever model club feel club would recommend wanted write let know fortunate have such club district Best regards safe flying building R/C Pulsers WNY Inc Del K Rykert President AMA 89284 Del couldnt agree mOreS hill billies up right actually Hillbillies members rather members Vienna Sky Sharks KERA RC clubs Thanks letter after above needed lift efforts dump mortgage continuing donations follow ing District III clubs appreciated FAST club $35 Gateway RC Society $231 Joe Dunskis $10 Beltzville Flying Machine Society $100 SHARKS $22 MON Valley RCC $100 Ralph Widman $25 Dela ware Valley RCC $50 least enjoyable parts being AMA VP announce loss own Leonard M Wiederhoeft Sr founders longtime news letter editor West Shore Flying Soci ety passed away past September 19 Len particularly known hisWeedie isms will serve saying month shortest route needle valve isnt always least painful Godspeed Weedie SoundCont pg 100 Quite some time ago mentioned Air Show Teams area using Magic Mufflers good effect team regularly performs rather tight quarters excessive sound levels can problem also practice club flying site has sound level restrictions Cliff Rausin Condor Models tells continuing make strides area sound level reduction mufflers have opportunity make measurements series perform past experience says should Magic muffler well worth try type muffler discussing exactly new However application new shows broader acceptance system 5 version introduced 1983 Magic extra chamber welded rear body covering mostofthetailpipeThetailpipe perforated within chamber absorb sound after has done its supercharging work body According Cliff Jim Johnson Sky Stone has turned clubs Solano Beach CA area winning com bination using Magic Muffler 40/60 5 mounted about 5 51/2 inches back 61 engines OS Rossi Super tigre YS props being used 11 x 9 Wide 12 x 6-10 rest combo running 15% nitro Continued page 104 April 1987 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinctuapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 An Apology Recentlyl wrote about visit ing Control Line Contest Hobby Park Winston-Salem NC article dis cussed problem Radio Control aircraft flying low over Control Line activity given impression thatallof RC fliers field associated Academy apologize giving impression Pete Wiencek WinstonSalem informs Hobby Park RCers fact AMA chartered club however have problem crops up public flying sites prob lem anyone can fly site unless particular group having official event means Hobby Park RCers have scheduled meet non-AMA group cannot fly what occurred particular day appears nothing prevent RC flying CL flying taking place event unsafe acts did occur Sorry about omission Hobby Park RCers F3A Team Selection appears F3A team selection commonly referred Masters will take place Fentress Naval ALF Chesapeake VA 18 19 20 and2l June1987Detailswillbepublished ModelAvation other publications Anyone living within driving distance Norfolk area can come down enjoy watching selection team repre sent United States RC Aerobatics World Championships event will held France time around Mike Ingalls will CD ably assisted fellow members Tidewater RC Club Watch complete schedule Nationals The 1987 Nationals being put motion event will held 11-19 July 1987 Lincoln NE too early planning intend Planning underway select site 1988 Tidewater very much running will have wait until around first April find out stand meantime plenty work done getting together information committee needs order make decision have suggestions send to Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters National Geographic Special occa sion view advance copy 1986 AMA Nationals special documentary being shown 18 January can say National Geographic crew did out standing job knowledge far best aeromodeling shown commercial media hope chance see film part say owe great big Hip Hip Hooray National Geographic Society job well done Founders During MS Show held Pasadena California Doug Pratt spent couple hours doing some taping some Old Timers aeromodeling opportunity talk afterwards founders Frank Zaic Frank goes back early days organizing model activity late 1920s long before formation Academy grew out early efforts can read some accounts Franks book Model Airplanes American Boy collection articles 1927-1934 issues publication bythat name Frank still active publishing series model aviation books also hard work research what makes things work pleasure spending short Frank Carmen Pasadena among model aviations beautiful people have chance obtain Frank Zaic books means timeless reflect well history days interview Doug Pratt will available video cassette Voyager By time read con siderable time will have passed since arou nd-the-world no-stop flight Voyager Much adulation deservedly given flight crew model avia tion can take somewhat different view aircraft design Burt Rutan AMA member some years standing has several designs duplicated mod elsin fact homebuilts built much like large models may have seen item over year ago showing copies photos taken November 1960 issue American Aircraft Modeler became Model Aviation photos saw 17-year-old Burt Rutan firstplace winner CL Scale FF PAA Load 1960 Nats Model aeronautics path career aviation have will honors coming Burt Academy would very remiss did also make such award shall done F3B several years have subjected letters statements Model Aviation other model magazines outlining problems events have cast pall over event fielded teams did cooperate team misused funds general presented very poor image modelers around world event has caused rifts among Executive Council members others times seemed best policy might forget event Well time around will different team has selected year dedicated win ning has act together mem bers completely oriented maxi mum team effort work beingwinners extremely competitive event pilots team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steve Lewis Santa Clara CA Team Manager Lynn King Boulder Creek CA Assist ant Manager Tom Thompson Albuquer que NM otherteam members Phil Renaud Dave Williams Albuquerque Richard Tiliman San Jose very least team has high hopes winning Team Trophythe team award being given first time World Championship Dan Pruss Memorial Trophy would very fitting United States Team could win Dan Best luck out standing team Trade Shows lot trade shows around country Dis trict IV tend go two some go both WRAM show Toledo affair have alternative Now no Toledo its first year could also say no Toledo its second very large increase over first Now ap proach time number three much growth will see modeling public will factor its con tinued growth good event District IV gives opportunityto see people associated sport chance see what vendors manufacturers have youat distance easier make also held during period weather conducive travel Having seen other shows can assure MARC Show Timon ium MD easier get offers wide open show area more-than-ample parking other facilities Again year will facility get radio transmitter checked proper operation may interest although com plaints radio problems otherareas such West Coast much higher percentage attendees bring transmitter checked atTimonium other shows hope means District IVers understand need periodic transmitter checks comply requirement will fewer problems continue Bring yours MARC Show 30-31 May 1987 will glad did youll get see great show same time MARC Show will get bigger SoundCont pg 103 running Perry P-30 regulating pumps users claim higher rpm good vertical per formance sound levels quieter four-stroke engines sounds very good sure wish some dBA values go sound quieter four-strokers would expect dBA levels down considerably An attempt will made get some good dB readings com binations England F3D Pylon Racing muffler rule being enforced Magic Muffler well twin cone tuned pipe permitted twin-cone tuned pipe will have fitted additional silencing chamber Publications Sound publication stands out providing service aeromodeler terms sound recognition RCReport published HuntsvilleAL runs engine test reports state dBA level measured particular rpm prop combination good reference point looking you going sound-wise have corresponded editor Gordon Banks can tell Gordon knows take FAI type measurements three meters Inso Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Pserso Rico V Sooth Carolisa essee DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-61 00 Phooe I-rome 61 5u-au3 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 266 Amory MS 38821 Richerd Jackoon 21 iS Thorniec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beech FL 33444 Jooeph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajerdo PR 00646 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Surnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 684-2517 Its late Detember its cold outside Summer flying weather thing past Tennessee spending time trying predict first snow will fall its building time next summer waithow about Indoor season Yep Thats right its time fly Indoor havent tried Indoor scene let recommend least try hand lightweight handlaunched Glider Costs practically nothing evenings sanding cutting glu ingthen local gym test-flying probably should make least three models keep flying going arent experienced Hand Launch Youll proba bly learn lot about really light-weight structures stay Im dreaming about Indoor just few words some upcoming events First US Indoor Championships have scheduled June 5-7 1987 East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN will flown impressive-sound ing domed arena ceiling height 122 ft have complain ing about poor Indoor facilities last Nats heres chance show well would have done course contest part National Free Flight Society program information avail able sending SAE stamp large AJ Italiano 1655 Revere Drive Brookfield WI 53005 way contest will include MIAMA Peanut Grand Prix Per editors Indoor News Views Richard Melody Doig future Indoor Nats probably depends next years attendance As may know last years attendance very low Since generally costs money rent hall sometimes lot attendance low its tempting cut down Indooractivities support can given popular events Lincoln site Pershing Auditorium 49-ft ceilingnot high bad fact looks pretty good after flying 28-ft-high gym feeling hold facility its high rental cost $1200 dollars per day AMA needs see 50 advanced entries Lets get behind Indoor make Nats re sounding success last Indoor item state Ala bama persons George Batuik Tom Killough Rex Powell H untsville have challenged State Georgia Indoor contest Im still waiting see chal lenge will answered however Ill betthe Indoor jockeys TTOMA Thermal Thum bers Metro Atlanta will accept provide tough team beat Keep posted fellows wouldnt miss Its budget time again tasks Executive Council set up approve budget running AMA process usually requires few months execute Since Im bit newto process dont really know what expect far looks about like average home budget know about much money youll take AMA dues etc much takes run things salaries rents mort gages insurance etc make some money available recreation Nats magazines FAI funds etc leaves looking whether youll able afford new items may may considered essential would nice have areas AMA already investing fair amount money public relations PR efforts have going varying success fora number years trouble hobby broad varied making very difficult decide expend limited funds maximum return Should tie efforts overall general aviation scene work up schemes joint agreements EAA other similar aviation activities have successful growing show team effort Such show teams frequently perform full-scale air shows often great success Since talking people know understand us easy area move PR need liability insurance crisis problem disappearing flying sites looks emphasis should general public Well some toowith open houses flying sites mall shows Since future hobby depends large degree new members maybe ajunior apprentice program ticket again much along lines Delta Dart programs Scout programs school classes magazine articles So what talking about say Lets improve PR efforts Notice real PR work actually done individual AMA clubs make up clubs Most cost borne same people also AMA organization however does have responsibility help endeavors AMA needsto setthe policy national goals provide technical assistance things perhaps provide funding some programs AMA has taken major step direc tion hiring Jeff Troy grand plan expanding PR Headquarters level has much recommend Lets get behind him help him task Lets hope doesnt forget about 100000 us out help him Dropped Nashville Free Flight Societys fall fly-in November 2 1986 sort grey day lots activity progress relaxed crowd having fun Photo 1 shows old grey fox OC Stewart patriarch N ash yule Free Flight group winding Wake field OC has flying Free Flight mod els 30 years Ive known him second photo shows David Durbin cranking up 1/2A same meet flyin unusual experience since RC fliers also out force group Control Line Combat fliersall sharing same flying site very interesting day such broad spectrum cate goriesand style hobbyist doing its thir h2rmnnv Bill Barr Photo requires little give-and-take happen lot fields RC Aerobatics types cant fly RC Soaring Heli copter addicts Yet other places Free Flight models mix RC power planes way works faction takes interest other courteous considerate enough work out problems also helps know way enjoy flying model planes types flying challenging fun last business note Mr Don Peck has served ably last two years District 5 RC Contest Coordinator has requested relieved duties soon possible because increase work load teaching profession First wish thank Don job well done Well miss Don Next Im look ing volunteers suggestions replacement should active RC contest flyer has time handle contest scheduling/sanctioning work load promptfashion Don has system will provide tothe new coordinator once chosen important post warrants filling best man woman available Till next month April 1987 105 OC Stewart Nashville puts maximum winds Weke Up Wakefield Nash ville Free Flight Societys Fall Free Flight Fly-in November 2 Bill Barr Photo David Durbin Nashville TN lights up Candle Wind 1/cA Gas model Nashville Free Flight Societys Fall Fly-in Nov 2 Illinois Indiana ucky ouri IL 60650 03034 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46706 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City Mo 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61370 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 3632 Main Quincy IL 62301 Phone 217223-8498 first week 1987 Im writing another column major problemI dont have whole lot write about guess guys building new ships just dont have time send note understand will just try make month Again thing find out newsletters lately have bunch real winter flying nuts out Weve got bunch guys going out subfreezingweatherto frozen finger thing regular basis bundle up real well go itl got December flight cut close getting done last day 1986 Ive getting lot mail about new frequencies lot out concerned radio may con vertibletothe newfrequenciesorthatitwill work narrow bands Im same boat since equipment old have found old radios can usually changed new frequencies costs few bucks beats having buy new equipment As narrow band can get around just picking up pins either side well frequency buddies will let Im sure Most us will have has suggested clubs could try controlling frequencies bought club seventeen members thirteen us have responded poll see frequencies use Only channel 12 used average four transmitters can see control might problem can just imagine logistics trying control club over hundred No way What means have learn control what have until old radios phased out may take bit time see no real problem us willing cooperate After us can just go out buy new equip ment replace everything Now time check out equip ment next year Give planes thorough once-over make sure no weak spots Repair covering check hinges devises about pots servos Are batter ies being cycled use make sure get maximum possible charge think would good idea check wiring also Dont forget switch Bill Johnson Gaston IN sent first picture month beautifully-done model Sopwith Pup built Gary Bussell seems model took Best-of-Show Louisville Fly-in Byrons Fly-in bad Ive seen its real jewel Oh yeah should mention Bill CD 1MM Festival 1987 held Copverse IN June guys interested big bangers ought real show Look dates contest calendar elsewhere rag Its mall show time have booth ready go line moment have scheduled two mall showsand will over time read Let know will send right out ya Come take hate keep mentioning shop just too small store time help out Ive just sitting thinking its whole year since saw fit put office think its very rewarding time have received newsletter editor has worked hard write able help member some way made visit whove welcomed want thankall Lets hope year better last said will let Carl Wheeley thing rest page way can keep politics other col umns Maybe Ill have next column will send some good ies Enough now. SoundCont pg 104 far relative accuracy whatever may equipment permits doing good job good see someone taking sound business heart following through dont know sure would think Gordon could provide information engines has already tested Check out engine re ports RC Report worthwhile AMA AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA FLYERS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South BIrmingham AL 35206w 205 83-0173 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON RIC CLUBS BA RN STORMERSRussell Davis 2929 East 6th StreetA~t 102Tucson 85716602 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608w 916 485-1917 h 916961-2163 COLORADODENVER AST Nat Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewd CO 80110303781-35 79I4IGH CO UNTRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs Cd 80909303 596-1 187 CONNECTICUTR/C PRO PBUSTERS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357-319w 203 9-3471 h 203 739-5 362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Defray Beach FL 33444305 278-9621SUN BIRD AST john Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa ILLINOISCHf CAAOLAND CIRCLE CUT TERS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark 1L60181w 312 530-2606 h312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterloo IA 5070 w -7b93- h 319 236-1297 EDRRAPlbS 5K YHAWKS AST Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 5 2402w 319 365-0527- h t319 366-0126GOLDEN KERNEL Bernard DeBoer 414 South Lynn Drive Le Mars IA 1031712 5 46-4609 KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAGLES Jerry Hatfield 226 MarIon Court Haysville KS 67060w 316 942-0181 h 316 5 22-4182 MA YLANDDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 20902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dwyer 3267 Florence Road Woodbine MD 1797 301854-6423 MICHIGANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Jo-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford M 49341 616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN 55423 612 d69-5493 NEW YORK THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306w 518 370-8240 h 518 356-3028 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST William Collins 1348 Central Park Avenue Kettering OH 454095 13 298-1843 HURRICANES OF CINCINNATI Decker Doggett 997 Walnut Court Mason OH 45040 w 9513 984-5057 h 513 398-3957SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rockwell Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 206 Armstead Court Downington PA 19335EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 47 Loomis Street Nanticoke PA 18634717 735-7586 FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Read ing PA 19602215 372-5&4 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Springlake Terrace Fairfax VA 22030w 202 634-7218 h702 73-3970 WASHINGTONBARONS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509L 456-235 {h 09 484-5631 NORTHWEST LI HTD EMOTE AM Lloyd Marohl 6221 South Prospect Street Tacoma WA 98409509 472-8397 WV WV WV W 106 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included 4 Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins 4 Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins2 Order AMA Film Librarian4 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA4 22090 Include $2 500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA •ee pp p pp p p p pep pppppp ppp lows igan C Minnesota vnne VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters flistrict VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level NorthvlIe Phi 4816 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Steve Bowman 6i Larson Rd Esko MN 55733 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Mlncqua Wi 54548 really isnt fair just returned council meeting Los Angeles lady house phoned ask start new snow blower am pounding computer instead being outside snowmobiling now winter has really arrived Still warm log fire munchies left over Christmas toler able Scanning list winners Lake Charles Nats shows Seveners special awards design Rich Doig Archie Adamisin come mind guess need explain story Archies win has attached few years ago two very serious brain opera tions since has pushed coaxed encouraged get back mod eling Nats model outcome Control Line stunter course semi-canard single-blade prop mono wheel sorts problems overcome get final paint factitwasfinishedatthemotelSallytold itwent intrigued crowd further impressed its performance Lookout next year Big Art going coach young Adamisins keeping CL Stunt tradi tion going coming Nats Lincoln NE has Seveners booked run help events Wayne Karen Yeager Pylon Rich Melody Doig doing Indoor Russell Knetzger workingat Pattern judging As venue just across Iowa border should see good number district Make date always regret say thank-you official moving better things Bob Lundberg AVP Northern Minnesota has passed reins Steve Bowman thank Bob long service demand him keep touch Steve welcome Steve president Duluth club know him interested types models guys area keep him informed about feelings AMA will get answers questions Ron Sears Pete sent note asking something next column said could write anything preferred feelings AVP Scale modeler First believe little background order began building stick tissue models 1946 aged ten twelve myfirst Control Line model took air pulled OK Cub 049 Thirteen laps crash Wow another pilot borna natural Since time have flown types CL After joining oldest finest clubs area Cloudbusters MAC flew some Free Flight Nothing just wind up turn loose Just kidding am also member Michigan Scale Squadron Sky Masters RC Club Scale modeling has always favor ite like models look like real thing 1975 began competing CL Scale have ever since part hobby/sport has very good have fortunate enough last two US Scale CL teams Meeting modelers foreign countries great experience ive ever foregoing sort answers feelings towards Scale modeling feelings AVP revolve around modelerbeing associated other modelers having companionship being able help wher ever can Being AVP small part putting back modeling some what have taken out over years AVP Jean Lasik has forwarded some infor mation action area rare hear new Control Line club being formed Grand Rapids Bert Allaire has started group although yet AMA-affiliated hopes will happen soon Bert New Jersey district past member Circle Masters hear working combined Detroit/Chicago event Aint nice news Wisconsin specialist club Milwaukee Simitar Squadron headed Gordy Stahl saw All-wing designs fly very impressive Now applying types about tailless Gee Bee Q500 certain allowed Q500 circuit have plan cores Gonna thumb rules after council meeting introduced standing committee fortheAir ShowTeams am EC member act liaison coordinate needs actions between groups Reggie Keyawa made presenta tion pointing out problems AST program no snappy cure increasing visibility supply ing recognition program have need use AST area contact team managers really professionally dedicated group have several teams district lookforwardtoseeingthem inaction hidden force PR move ment Recognition basic human need guys devote hobby time show outsiders use clowns strange models acts necessary hold audience attentionto watch Pat tern ships fly length time worse watching snow melt important group OT worKmen Sparta Swap Meet tint-time event very successful Distrid Roundup Minnesota RC Soaring Society planning Electric event 1987 calendar seven cells maximum S River City RC News warning clubs regarding insurance tractors stored field stolen found insurance did cover S Grassfield guys planning have real grass field begging donations seed members notice first event aFeed Fly Seems should Feed Seed Fly S big handful attaboys Cudahy News Hobby setting up conference flight instruc tors 0 Stillwater Flyers have sent hat patch start district collection look great S Loops Lies River Valley Fliers mentions time wind stops blowing Lincoln rains Hey Vince true 0 Attend Next Club Meeting will Kill Airplane poster message Elm Creek Flyer ought trick 0 Pontiac MAC advising carrying Halon fire extinguisher good safety point echoed BlackhawkArea RC Club Barc News S Vein Hendix VP Twin City RC setting up very comprehensive program meetings really gets attendance gatherings 0 Lakeland RCs Flight Lines editor Ron Eigenschink concerned adverts show models having mufflers engines Lets give Ron large sackful gold attaboys Four-Strokes Electric Sailpianes get quieterno flying next April 1987 107 Indian Citys President Jim Tessen hand ma over checklor Mortgage Depletion Fund Left Right Cai Kontla Phii Wahiquist Boyd Bowdish November meet ing Stiiiwater Fiyers Sodbusters sine noss riiiionin quiru UI Oupuru fiying field another convert fiying wing Ia Evans Arkansas S Louisiana C New Mexico homa 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 MesQuite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville #125 Garland TX 75041 holiday season has came went sincerely hope happy 1987 will bring us little peace lot happiness spirit wanting good guy Christmas tried help Santa Claus getting reindeer ready him im mediately found problem because obviously sick didnt figure out what wrong him until kicked him found out simple vapor lock! have reindeer dont let him drinkthewaterinMexicotill itis boiled have feeling New Year 1987 will very happy us Academy Model Aeronautics As re sult recent election will enjoying new leadership am sure new direction have great hope under leadership new AMA president Don Lowe will ajourneyof graciousness respect will move away political overtones recriminations have made wonder What heck recent past Don helm think will have flexible relaxed council making AMAs major decisions ad ministrated splendid Headquarters staff After 50 years enjoying flying gether ought better friends dontcha think clubs newsletters picked up good idea GOOFS News Good Ole Okie Flying Society Ponca City OK think editor Sam Patriacca clever idea uses highlight important items newsletter yellow orange marker sure gets atten tion might want exchange news letters club address 2112 Meadowbrook Ponca City OK 74604 G 0 OFS News Ponca City another bit suggestion might want pursue located RF SpectrumAnalyzerattheir local Ham Radioclub can make hookup like might pay-off little bit stick time radio hams spent day Sunday trying catch up deluge AMA mail piled up during holidays Please pity poor VP because perfect day flying could ever want everybody else got go fly have tardy answering requests hope will forgive After since dont get paid being VP should least allowed make living holidays hobby shop owners can put legitimate smile am happy report shop did fantastic business competitors say same might indicate rest world has decided perhaps arent bunch nuts after modeling really great form entertainment course real secret fact modelers such superior type personand humble too very best exciting items hobby shop customers bought year brand new Carl Goldberg Electra Kit Basically Gen tle Lady glider design Carls has popular successful Soaring Glider field well-matched Elec tric power plant nose great beginner expert both matching motorto plane done forthe first time popular high-production kit no excuse now miss clean quiet dependable fun powered flight No messy fuel no backfire-cut fingers no towline no winch no hi-start no cleanup after flyingand gentle aircraft doesnt funny unexpected things sud denly Better try Electric flight great Electric flight Frank Korman wants mention new Electric flight club just formed Dal las fascinated bythe name club Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers shortens DEAFwhich points out club offends nobody noise DEAF fliers fly Eastfield Boom ers Glider Club Eastfield Community Col lege off Interstate 30 Dallas suburb Mesquite interested can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 214 321-2197 evenings weekends Ed isnt out flying interested going Electric might want join bunch nice guys because will find very willing able help Electric havent found yet MRC has greatest little Electric Free Flights youve ever seen tiny compared what have come expect Electric jewel little rechargeable battery motor youll fall love little molded-foam Scale Free Flight models just right schoolyard city parkand again no noise bother neighbors attract police cars price around $3500 $4000 hobby shop dealer doesnt offer shame him telling him know progressive hobby shop Dallas selling heck out Following up previous paragraph MRC Bentom have great selection molded-foam rubber-band-powered kits really fly may sneer moldedfoam planes fun fly heck lot people wouldnt fly models werent simple little kits MRC kits simplest Bentoms have geared rubber motors give longer powerrun have Stagger-Wing Beech Scale model really flys Again try dealer acts dumb pound fist stomp feet Lets get sumpin going around have tendency taken exciting things present such four-stroke engines Electric flight ducted fan power helicopters exotic radios forget early blessings problems past early problems What cover model MonoKote type other iron-on coverings skin ning model simple first came Dallas Indianapolis largerthan-rubber-power models covered either silk economy bamboo paper covering Unlike todays Silkspan paper bamboo paper no wet strength real problem shrink water cover wet mention will really bring back some memories OldTimersand should part new comers education modeling rare chance actually see bam boo paper being made wonderful Seven Thousand Years Chinese Inven tiveness exhibit just closed Dallas Chinese paper-maker actually making bamboo paper sheet time bamboo pulped beating hammer-mill mixing soup large tank screen slid soup jiggled until coated just enough pulp sheet pulled soupy water drained peeled off screen dried paper-maker fantastic because sheet just same weight thickness have tendency take blessings pretty much granted never dreaming what effort went what use young modeler ask Old-Timer ever used bamboo paper remember Chi nese paper-makers made bam boo paper sheet time modeling today would certainly what privilege attending Third Annual Texas Soaring Conference No vember 16 last year hosted Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers meeting brought folks Dallas far reaches area coordinate contest schedules avoid con flicts unify rules plan Annual Texas National Tournament TNTTheTNT will held Dallas 1987 May 16th 17th speaking folks gathered conference pleasure compli menting holding special interest group meeting District 8 also very proud observe sat through two hours meeting negative comment Everything positive progressive cer tainly admired todays world isnt much going around Bravo Flaps DownThrottle Closed Gotta Land 108 Model Aviation Craig Trowe left Mike Southard Southeide RC Club Oklahoma City much-flown 72-in Hookers have unique aweptwing planes pow ered four-cycle 120 engines say clubs noise problems should go four-cycle Quiet pleasel Colorado S Kaosao 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S SoothDakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Dick Crowley District IX Vice-President 16413 E Stanford Place Aurora ca 80015 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coraon Boa 2B32 Casper WY 82802 Ed Coa 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto biOS Cloudas Sioun Polls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles 0/0 Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Greetings sunny 75v Pasadena CA Friday AMA Executive Council met full day evening scheduled busi ness very nice see attendance provided good positive Input meeting avery ceremonious welcome council President Don Lowe myself Without going speci fic detail let us just say con ducted young lady member council Outgoing President Grigg VP McGinnis took last shots council members giving out what felt appropriate gifts allsome right target Since time lag long will probably able read meeting min utes hope make habit somewhere else issue sol will just hit afew items impressed F3B Soaring team town practice session took time present very well-thought out proposal council additional funding badly-needed helpers feel best-ever F3B team expect bring home gold team will also have something differenta coopera tive group pilots working knowl edgeable group support managers IMS International Model Show Satur day attended IMS international Model Show held complex might call Toledo West Greatthrongs modelers flocked huge arena see new goodies 1987 major local manufacturers products display technical people answer questions live demonstrations Indoor Gliders hot air balloons blimps RC cars boatsand just about anything mind could think Aircraft items side complex sur face items otheran excellent idea Plenty room shopping back room usual swap market heavy dealing going ever get chance visit shows itthey just mind-boggling fun Saturday evening very important meeting held major RC manu facturers distributors discuss ongoing flap about radio frequencies interested parties understand im portance working together solve some real perceived problems talking about today However some points during meeting person might have gotten impression some fine people forgotten theyd asked AMA go bat FCC different types frequencies us use have good program set up aircraft good program surface RC now must put forth some additional effort make work schedule 1988 will see phaseout colored frequencies know today yellow/white red/white etc bring some additional narrow-banded frequencies present equipment can handle would seem some pres ent almost forgot about new require ment proposals now too sure equipment will comply TheAMAInowwoiking very small window access FCC going forward next phase program substantial supplier resistance en countered could throw process off much two yearswith need submit new proposals suppos edly already place manufacturers distributors going hold organi zational meeting probably mid-January discuss position offer ideas next phase program interesting outgrowths meeting discussion about new out-of-the-box equipment always being frequency something have always claimed would seem large percentage units out boxare noton frequency might expect Caution Good preflight checks including range checking can detect great problems possibly avoid some un needed crashesor glitchesas like call cant remember crash acknowledged pilots faultit seems always radio Can true feeling what being implied get what pay pay $6995 system Ni-Cds four servos dont expect get $49500 system no substitute good checkup qualified service station technician have crash other wise known hard landing have reason doubt equip ment might have problem dont fly 1987 AMA Nats During 1987 District IX will again hosttheAMA Nats Lincoln NE 500 miles east Denver much closer eastern district members Some might ask Lincoln again Well can name good reasons Lin coln has good geographic location rela tively accessible rest country excellent facilities new Free Flight site close worthy fine Free Flightersnot pasture no-mans-land also hard-surfaced runways RC Pattern excellent areas Control Line Pershing Auditorium Indoor pro gram excellent site Helicopters good facilities other support pro grams Soaring site will park provisions needed put firstclass event rather usual sod farm found 1979 Nats personally like Lincoln NE several reasons good location excellent local sup port reasonable proximityall important Nats steering com mittee chairman Pete Waters District VII Johnny Clemens District VIII will assist well working very closely Nats manager Vince Mankowski make 1987 Nats good event will enjoyed Like Nats 1987 effort will require manpower support mem bers local clubs friends just come along others brought perform critical jobs vital operation program would like give us helping hand sure could use some benefits available such paid rooms next years AMA dues free Naturally will looking helpers possible some know ledge various events being runsure saves training Let know can assist Historically Nats have usually run near first August order accommodate other events will taking place about same time because availability facilities staff 1987 Nats will held July 11-19 Lets get out support major event yearfortheAMA money used make happenso get moneys worth Contact time have questions suggestions wel come Remember consider ones right register bitchbut little will done bitch unless accompanied suggestion two making better Anyone can find fault Nats program looking have ideas make better year years come Understan denze still awake still interested what can cone help ask consider providing dis trictor specifically myselfwith some information what going part world As may have read other columns operate very limited budget will very hard get outto attend large numberof events district means need eyes ears let us know what going area new ideas special meets human interest storiesjust about anything going area Work district AVP local events send something put columnit yours Just give idea what column guidelines get up full page per month consists basically 220 lines 44 characters per line typical one-column picture uses 13 lines pictures please column will get pretty stale fast give something print Please put mailing list newsletter Christmas card list optional am also considering monthly news letter bring current timely information clubs will soon CompuServe ModelNet system ready will give access numbers Till next month Broncos win Super Bowl midst winter project Good flying soft landings AMA Nats Lincoln Nebraska July 11-19 87 April 1987 109 Arizona fornia e Hawaii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrio 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lone Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds Ri 8 Box 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 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisioft 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Fnquency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone916362-1962 Im writing Column mid-January has exciting month started December 23rd joined Mal Gross vice president NAA Mojave CA 200 am got bus headed VIP/Press area dry lake Ed wards Air Force Base About six freezing hours later Voy ager landed aviation history making very lucky person luckier have front row seat helped Mr Gross prepare NAA National Record certificate pre sented pilots Yeager Rutan underthe blazing lights army press cameras focused repor ters saw 1984 Olympics satellite up-link vans covered about acre TV network ABC N BC CBS CNN etc Local stations over west sent own crews addition Newspaper reporters could heard talk ing Japanese German French number other languages didnt recog nize proud day aviation whole world watching sipped coffee reporter Boston Globe normally covers acquisi tions mergers Bostons high-tech Route 128 Hed asked get plane fly 3000 miles cover landing because no else available 38-degree-winter night desert weather bothered him lot less bothered Voyager chase planes final ly came view tiny specks early morning sun 100000 people gathered started cheer Tears joy came set eyes included Over loudspeaker heard pilot Rutan proclaim ground crew ought prepared because hadnt show ered nine days Imagine after spending nine days crowded cockpit making jokes Voyager circled field three four times before landing everyone could get pictures possible Both motor drives 35mm cameras humming went through film faster ever before Its day see something like happening before very eyes Later hangar opportunity examine Voyagers damaged wing tips blue foam jutted out past skins peeled off nearly three feet wing about foot other large pieceof wing-skin hungdown trailing edge Talk about drag No wonder four gallons useable fuel left day rest world would never forget December 23 1986 day man first went around world single tank gas About week earlier Gene Sidwell wife Tom Vacar KCBS-TV met officials Edwards AFB make arrangements Genes world speedrecord attempt USAF veryanxious see US model airplane pilot take record back Russians So am After leaving Edwards Tom Vacar invited ustojoinhimattheVoyagerCommand Post Mojave two live TV broadcasts went him tween broadcasts about 5 pm went out eat Things got exciting bartender started shooting up place after someone left him poor tip As stood gun hand herded kitchen Vacar stayed up front give live coverage things got exciting cops arrived very short time later disarmed bartender carted him away went elsewhere eat life AMA VP exactly dull January brought first Executive Council meeting 1987 held Pasadena CA concert Bill North rops IMS Show Because few council meetings held invited number guests Most ourAVPs So such notables Sal Taibi Although whole very good meeting opening ceremony really embarrassment AMA Over strong written objection AMA paid haveJohn Griggand Travis McGinnis both come out supposedly dignified ceremony award plaques thanking service AMA stated strong note less expensive ways make awards AMAs part ceremony went smooth ly Messrs Grigg McGinnis pro ceeded bring rather scantily dressed female entertainer tooted horns placed party hats new president District 9 VP sang funny songs followed Grigg McGinnis pre senting farcical awards council have just much sense humor anyone personal opinion though quite funny terrible waste coun cils time AMAs money apologies District 10 guests sit through nearly hour garbage before council finally got down serious business Hopefully weve now seen last Mr Griggs nonsense other hand posi tive note very impressed way new president Don Lowe conducted himself during first time helm AMA man knows what doing AMA fortunate have him aboard 1987 should much better year result Don Lowe spent fair amount time together before meeting share common feelings goals AMA Like myself too very concerned AMAs public image rising losses flying sites Hopefully well now able better address important issues day before meeting picked up Don Lowe John Worth Johnny Cle mens airport After stopping Astro Flight examine some donations made museum Phillip Mosko being stored prior shipment Reston VA headed north valley showed leaders excellent facility have Sepulveda Basin also opportunity meet number AMA members out flying day next day met Pasadena Other farce described above council meeting very productive voted give support 1987 F3B Team present also decided reduce number people going ClAM/Paris April Don Lowe has taken initiative form three-man FAI Committee consisting himself John Worth Dave Brown expect good things will result positive move supersedes one-man FAI czar AMA voiced strong objection Re Districting Committees suggested scheme split District 10 two ill-conceived opinion plan would put border middle LAareaandisobviously considered meaningful pro posal solve anything appointed chairman new AMA Marketing Committee posi tion Im going attempt help AMA grow better marketing its products No matter much Ive tried including 1/4-scale power model just cant seem get planes make noise As result resigned AMAs Sound Com mittee making room someone else can contribute area building efforts vain though now fully detailed 1A-scale Piper Cub won 1st place Electric Scale category IMS Show plane attracts lot attention wherever bring Fifteen-pound Electrics too common yet guess never mentioned good old Hot Stuff never would have gotten ready time QSAA meet really dont know ever got along monumental gift aeromodelers Bob Hunter Satel lite City thought having wait five-minute epoxy set now leaves cold cant imagine waiting now glue dry Lastly month Id like briefly mention applaud Black Sheep Ex hibition Squadron year MS show give beautiful demonstration Indoor Flight Electric ElectricCL Indoor FF Indoor RC important MS Show conduct beautiful important session modelers can per form set up operate Delta Dart program youngsters attending show can go home say learned build flyable model air plane What thrill Hats off black sheep Hopefully Ill have some photos next month PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident 110 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidento Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA98023 Al Culvor 805 86 Wilder 1083670 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Groat Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 8ruco Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklino P0 805 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #89 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robort esich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Seattle Radio Aero Club otherwise known SRAC will hold its Silver Anniver sary Polar Bear meet March 2 1-22 its field east Everett WA Registration starts 8 am flying will start 930 Accord ing information George Raymond SRAC prez will have canteen site camping available Saturday events AMA Novice Pattern RC Sport Aeroba tics Sportsman RC Sport Aerobatics Ad vanced RC Sport Scale will also extra event will allowthose AC conform Scale requirement try hand event Sunday fun-fly hope have some special flight demos air show events time weather permit will special tro phies commemorate Silver Anniver sary promises super contest put great group SRAC involved Community School Everett promot ing itself modeling doing example can own best friends getting local support through com munity involvement example can done through classes mall shows adopt-a-school plan Misery Meet will probably have lived up its name now next Free Flight contest will RAG Meet probably Harts Lake Prairie May 1-2Always check ahead going HLPthe Army fickle donor other FF news Bill Gaiser has proposed some changes Outdoor Gas Scale rules adopted will used meets WMC club runs changes include among other things no Scale ruler no ROG Should interested changes contact Bob Stalick WMC Patter editor Another success story about modelers get ting public land fly has reported Ev Schoenberg secretary/treasurer Bend Aero Modelers took nine months get county give license now using about 13 acres county land near landfill have legal right manage field Super job group Ev noted 42 mem bers club lot interest modeling Bend area Like other clubs planning mall show bring message public Dont forget District XI AMA booth available shows brochures AMA HQ show Another way theyve gotten involved community holding Saturday RC building school through Bend Parks Recreation Dept going make points city fathers also planting valuable seeds will produce modelers some new members bargain missed Raider Round Upwas good old Reston weekendbut huge turnout anyway No less 57 contestants vied trophies including five Junior entries Eight Canadians ventured down helped make up 146 event entries Dave Green won Sportsman Award Its given person highest cumulative score events teresting note last five years Dave brand new FF/CL Con test Coordinator Dick Salter have won award Might mention AVP Dave Mul lens seems have come fourth Bob Parker donated Fox 35 given Junior highest cumulative score Wesley Mullens took home Paul Walker won Precision Aerobatics would like have watched since Don McClave Randy Schultz very close him scores Paul certainly best fliers world Don Randy must have top form Drizzle Circuit onMarch 8 April 12 two dates haveat Delta Park dates Great Oregon Model Expo 87 April 11-12 Benton County FairgroundsJimTrumpsaysthatany club individual whowould like help can contact him Although essentially BCRC club function other clubs have contributed time people help static competition judging Satur day models will displayed both days Sunday will fun-fly Adair Field will have District Xl meeting interested parties Saturday Gleaned local paper just before Christmas ad Norm Thomp son local purveyor rare unusual sometimes very expensive items NT claims stuff escape ordinary What caught eye ad Balsa Wood 404 Interceptor Jim Walker designs being produced Frank Macy Now thats class no doubt about Barnstormers will hold seventh annual Static Expo March 28-29 main auditorium OMSI Oregon Museum Science Industry categories clude Scale Super-Scale original work non-Scale builders non-builder segment Any kind radio-controlled air craft will find spot informa tion call Steve Tischler 503 639-0798 will probably two other Expo like meetings spring Idaho EXPO Boise last year havent heard will year latest issue Barks said Bob Parks elected outstanding member year no news about EXPO plans last two have some nicest aircraft entered likely see will loss decide Also CAMS Symposium will held Coeur dAlene April May Watch both worth attending Dave Unruh Kenai AK wrote tell about second annual winter fun-fly Peninsula Modelers Association will hold Summit Lake about 85 miles south Anchorage dates Feb 28-Mar 1 news came too late get word out However trying see enough interest locallytostartaSAM chapter sothe contest will run under SAM ruleswith addi tion event flown under Old-Timer rules anything want bring fly Its way late might want call Dave 907 776-8207 informa tion Dave promises spectacular scenery Several months ago wrote Dis trict X VP exaggerated size District X disagrees issued challenge February issue thought might interested following claims 20% members AMA District X actual figure 17% course 20% assertion makes story sound better isnt truth Actually isnt major exaggeration bothers wrote uniform VPs budget district expenses generated controversy claims has always problem have no idea what bases remarks matter record four years before elected council neverand repeat neverany talk let alone ac tion brought associated larger districts identifying problem might help understand dis trict budget has provided help defraynot pay forthe VPs district ex penses budget pays postage phone calls travel district Most VPs hold regular jobs travel limited weekends fact VPs never spent allowed funds couple compete would use AMA funds travel contests Some independently wealthy essentially donated whatthey spent basic idea support VP doing district things defraying paying expenses VP incursand relative what person can members district claim has made DistrictX VPthatthe modelers DistrictXwere being ripped off terrible inequity way AMA funds being spent modelers different districts Since District X has four times members District Xl has both get same amount District X members being short ed arent Well exactly Lets look other part budget amount other officer expensesthe general budget budget money expended permember basis Since costs approximately same service member AMA spends four times much members District X does District XI mem bers Actually since costs go up activity District X members can active year around also since competition District X will spent proportionally district less activity So what have AMA spending just about same amount modeler out its general budget does affect argument Well since total VPs district budgets half percent funds expended AMA spending 99% its funds evenly distributed among its members sure seems complaint AMA ripping off its districts members qualifies exaggeration year starting Find contest go build somethingtofly hope see flying fields Happy Flying April1987 111 Whole Business Began Model Airplanes Junior Flight stands up applauds spectacular achievement Burt Rutan designer Dick Rutan Jean Yeager pilots round-the-world Voyager. fantastic flight fantastic airplane course modelers loved Burt Dicks mothers comment whole business began model airplanes isnt often nowadays aeromodeling gets compliments contributions avia tion Newsweek ran especially fine arti cle sure read often mentioned press Dick Rutans excited cry Look Ma no tips moments after scraping off Voya gers winglets during near-disastrous takeoff.. No Junior Flight isnt making up spotted January issue New York Indoor Times Untold man-hours volun tary went preparation Voyagers historic flightas well lots money team now busy trying recover several thousand dollars through lectures sale mementos come Three official postcards avail able $135 including postage han dling really gorgeous Send buck thirty-five Joan Hannans Hanger P0 Box Escondido CA 92025 small amount well thank Mother Rutan will thank youll pleased three pictures Final Pee Wee-30 Rules Orbiteers stepped up schedule completing final rules new event January first published rules should force least year tested under actual contest conditions rules formalized Orbiteers Pee Wee-30 Steering Committee very FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 detailed big difference what listed last month minimum weight 100 grams 353 oz stumble bit requirement liking better no mini mum weight didnt like mini mum weight P-30 Rubber event either Mythinking minimum weights Outdoor Free Flight models make event experts Im probably wrong after P-30 certainly doing very nicely its minimum weight requirement Again remind style construction acceptable reader asking eight plans indicated might build biplane Pee Wee-30 lower wing loading Sure thing official rules definitely limit event monoplanes Shades Pennyplane flock Dakota-like biplanes taking off will sure look nice Pee Wee-30 Proxy Postal Contest kick off new event Orbiteers will host gala Postal Proxy Pee Wee-30 contest July 4th 1987 club field Otay Mesa send model Orbiteers will flying Contestants over world invited further details postal contest copy official Pee Wee-30 Rules send 22 cent stamp John Olden kamp 3331 Adams Ave San Diego CA 92116 619-283-071 1 John also has some ideas sources inexpensive 020 Cox Pee Wee reed-valve engines Dethermalizers recommend use fuse-acti vated dethermalizer Pee Wee-30s well other lightweight models Such DTs weigh little reliable Remem ber however safe use snuffer tube x PLATFORM 44ESNUFFER TUBE illustration two rear hooks held close together keeping stab place during flight small dentists rub ber band fuse through band burns through larger forward rub ber band runs under fuselage hooks side stabilizer pulls stab up about 45-degree angle against cutout all-balsa fin angle should adjusted achieve proper settling descent sure stab does twist pops up will stop cocked position model will spin Buglet Another New Event certainly seems like inventive thrust aeromodeling towards smaller simpler styles away standard events new event Buglet con cocted John Morrill Los Angeles Thunderbugs Buglet smallish Out door rubber-powered cabin model largely reflecting old 1941 AMA rules required fuselage cross-section fixed landing gear ROG freewheeling propeller Rather go Old-Timer route Buglet avoids arguments over whether model meets does meet old design parameters Instead new rules have drawn up create similar style model Maximum projected wingspan limited 25 might expect some wide wing chords again biplanes Pennyplane comeone time complete set rules send 22 cent stamp Jackie Moore 4412 Don Felipe Drive Los Angeles CA 90008 Keep up well flying unofficial events contests AMA events sure have plenty build now Remember build light especially tail Ill see next month mmmiii mmiii gill... 1111111311111 iliUM Have H elped Junior Modelera Model Aviation 10K
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin Ir Correction There couple errors slipped through February 1987 issue Model Aviation George Abbott Raleigh NC first let know inaccuracies apologize forthe errors getting print am pleased know articles being read statement page 106 EPA ranked average model engine 78 dBA recommended en gines redesigned operate 65 dBA OK text went say over five times less noisy error 65 dBA about 20 times less noisy 78 dBA Remember three dBs change twice quiet loud second inaccurate statement deals speed statement doub ling rpm increases sound level 9 dB meansthe noise istripled Notso sound level reality eight times loud Other Considerations George Abbott also asked important question has answered day What being done study relationship frequency model aircraft engine sound levels question has mentioned before Some time ago AMA Headquarters group us looked some rather sophis ticated equipment operation equip ment provides excellent analysis frequency spectrum sound being studied beyond question what needed top-notch study prob lem implementing twofold cost equipment Can justify second finding someone expertise time studies As get further study sound operations little doubt someonewhether manufacturer dividual Academy will have conduct study should lead further developments move air such manner provide thrust speed capa bilities want high-fre quency sounds common today Continued page 100 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations summer 1982 two motivated aeromodelers clubs San Fernando Valley CA held discussion Giant Scale Squadron Valley Flyers RC Club looking fresh innovative way generating publicity just clubs wonderful flying site San Fernando Valley CA also model aviation sport 1982 meeting emerged idea joining forces Toys Tots nationwide program sponsored US Marine Corps two clubs agreed charity-related event would best serve purposesgetting newspaper radio television coverage sur rounding population two mil lion same time contributing worthwhile cause public interest concept Toys Tots theme fun-fly programs seemed ideal combined number features would help en sure successful eventthe use estab lished program benefiting children possibility having US Marines hand planned event flying site easy access hundreds visitors entry fee fliers set $10 toy Walter Clark AMA 641 agreed act Contest Director Dennis Hargrove AMA 143537 took task Publicity Direc tor Walter immediately contacted Marine Corps Reserve offices scored hit Corps agreed provide four Marines dress blues site day event As news department executive KNBC-TV Los Angeles Dennis no stran ger publicity work has done super publicity job clubs sport model aviation over years promotional campaign begun imme diately strong day annual publicity campaign starts spring Toys Tots event always listed AMA Calendar Events Model Avia tion magazine Later September October flyers mailed Giant Scale clubs/events California southern Nevada hundreds delivered hobby shops areas Individual mail ings previous participants also made Sincethe program began 5000 toys have collected fun fly events turned over Marines San Fernando Valley area over 33000 toys collected 1985 largest single contributor impressive total Toys Tots Fun Fly 1986 Fun Fly event biggest best successful Cold windy weather seemed deter neither pilots nor visitors 2000 people Continued page 96 Goldberg Vital People Award Debra Scott Justice Bensenville IL have received Beth Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Deb husband have driving force success Miniature Aircraft Competitors AMA Club #1279 several years Debra Scott founded MAC 1982 Between accepted roles club president flight instructor public rela tions director Contest Director secretary treasurer newsletter editor family team hardworking aero modelers has welcomed new people sport publicized club activities intro duced several innovations model aviation scene Bensenville Nominated Lee Onopa can think no deserving couple Jus tices sure Carl Beth Goldberg would aEree AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller2 Gisele Jackson 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Managen Vince Mankowskio Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 TechnIcal Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VoislavekO Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolko General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney April 1987 95 AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound & ModelToys Tots AeronauticsA Great Idea AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication What say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Toys Cont pg 95 Santa guarded military personnel some toys donated bythe fliers 5000 toys have collected San Fernando Valley Flyers Channel 4 News hi optei tee pilot stayed site aii day mostly families kidscame see model birds Eighty-nine pilots brought 114 aircraft show fly Santa Claus Vic Martin AMA 272 hand delight children pose pictures Archie Clown performed enchanted visitors Christopher Nance AMA 147981 Weatherman Channel 4-TV assisted announcing lent sparkling per sonality scene special treat dawn landing Channel 4 News heli copter remained display day Ken Redding AMA 78807 Californias Black Sheep Squadron did great job PA system day keeping visitors informed about what going live broadcast Sweet Dick Whittington popular morning show Di noon until 130pm over K-WNK went over well gave val uable publicity radio station manage ment staff impressed club event have asked cosponsor 1987 Some beautiful planes southern California hand popu lar acclaim two very best 1/2 scale Crackerjack built flown jack Dennis Bristol Harry Apoian towing large banner announced Kids Love USMC Vice Versa Thanks go Walt Clark story Bob Adams photographsand thanks fliers organizers very valu able public-spirited event did lot good type event could held part country colder areas could indoor static show about AMA chartered clubs follow suit Put Mall Show Work Jeff Troy Public Relations perfect tool build community rela tions model airplane club mall show What could ask get center stage heavily populated spots town Youll able showthe non-modelingpublicwhatyoudo you can show airplanes really toys sophisticated pieces machinery designed specific purposes Mall shows can further goals mod eling clubs very practical ways Lets face itfliers knowthatthe important asset model airplane club its flying field So lets go back few steps remember managed obtain precious piece space Continued page 98 L R Harry Kosch Bill Wargo AMA modeler Andrew Kosch test pilot replica Jim Wargo Henry Lomberg Pilot some team built tested Whitehead 1901 No 21 replica Wings tail replica show background Note bamboo ribs Craft flew 230 feet distance free powered flight 29 December1986 Copies basic book Gustav Whitehead available AMA title History Contract ISBN 3922-175007 $1700 postpaid AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 WiI 11am ODwyer Photo Decemberagain Marks Historical Event Above photo made Major William ODwyer US Air Force Reserve Ret marksthe moment successful sustained free powered flights made Andrew Kosch Hanger 21 team built Whltehead 1901 No 21 replica just 23 years before significant series flights took place ODwyer began first formal investigation life works Gustave Whitehead photo appear Lto R Henry Lomberg team video cameraman four Bill Wargo team member Master modeler No2 test pilot Kaye Williams sponsor replica project Distance flight measured 230 feet Orvillesat Kitty Hawkwas 120 feet Stated Orville 1937 letter Fred 1 Black about Whitehead design machine itself enough refute machine flew December 29 1986 flights put nonsense rest forevermore 96 Model Aviation Clvii Air Patrol Color Guard presents colors ooening ceremony rua.-auU ,apujack built flown uy Jack Dennis Santa Ana CA popularly judged Best Show Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32701 As write Im aboard Delta Flight 140 headed home Orlando FL after attending first council meeting since became president meeting set up serve western area United States coincide trade show held Pasadena CA council meeting long marathon affair structured consider pressing needs facing AMA took back years 1976-1 979 served VP District III council meeting culmination many hours preparatorywork committee activ ities phone calls private conferences during interval between council sessions meeting proved fruitful conducted atmosphere reasonable harmony necessary give-and-take essential finding best compromise solution will find over next few years will use word compromise times 65-plus years earth have discovered almost solutions lifes problems result compromise few things life represent absolute unadulterated truth life death taxes Modeling modeling needs no differentmost everyone has opinion rests hopefully basis background experiences ra tional mental sorting process Hopefully out give-and-take process may express opinion can arrive best compromise solution modeler has own set precon ceived needs Hopefully leaders worlds largest aeronautical association can arrive decisions will meet majority need need input Without operate within partial vacuum have problem sugges tion beg please get touch District VP has volunteered serve can best knowing what want can try present cross-section opinion given subject rather just complaining individually presents side story want hear what like about what trying dothats way get true picture meeting needs realize Im asking moon broader data base less need VP exercise individual judgment What issues cryingfor solutions Well folks out flying favorite toy modelers allowed call toys Sunday afternoon telling us maybe isnt peachy modeldom because frequency interference rearing its ugly head airplanes being shot down can assured cries being ignored AMA has wellstaffed highly capable volunteer fre quency committee members deaf sampling program underway check transmitters over 2000 tested date indicates have prob lems significant percentage equipment meeting new specs frequency band-pass working very closely industry tks meeting again Pasadena Sorie questions need tighter specd need better quality control need spacing between channels no easy pat solution going try best make things better Based own observations flying different locales different situations panic situation since people flying minimal problems aware problems exist dont want things get out hand Im confident will find best com promise solution dont lose faith What about big airplanes big can get still safe Everybody has own opinion Fliers involved big air plane movement feel activity should limited have impressive history safe operation sup port contention would safe operate Boeing 747 via remote control using Brand X radio equipment before large crowd 4000 people think dividing line between safe unsafe operation could say fly anything want long its remote Saudi Arabia would no prob lembut thats name game want fly toys world can see theres rub can kill maim somebody lose control crash no easy answer Limiting weight criteria limiting speed least equally important prospect 100-lb airplane flying 300 mph 100 feet out front crowd 4000 people scares menot couldnt get out its way suddenly veered directly Im sure would killed beast hit likely occurrence happen Its directly responsive probability failure mix systems-design functional reliability human error What want reduce proba bility failure absolute minimum have failure hope airplane doesnt hurt anybody no easy solution have con siderable background flying RPVs models up 250 lb speeds up 200 mph certainly hope that experi ence will help finding best solution planning conferences IMAA recognized special-interest group plus inputs QSAA work toward solu tion issue should retain current 55-lb weight limit will strive best compromise between safety fun continued development hobby Let entreat please fly safely novice flyer dont take projects beyond capability Seek advice wiser heads have technological capability create hazardous machines dont future modeling free enterprise governmental interfer ence stake Fly safely noisy you care Are seeking all-out performance com pletely ignoring noise pollution create want keep flying field want suffer permanent hearing damage answer questions No keep quiet have technology make models fly quietly Electric Soaring four-stroke properly set up muffled two-strokes own self-interest use technology Another thing dont buy junk mufflers merely exhaust extensions Keeping flying site should num ber list priorities number priority Academy know chief reason losing flying sites noise know Germany has nationally imposed noise limit 82 dB measured seven meters model airplanes Are aware communities US impose noise limits property boundaries Imposing noise limits competition events notthe panaceaI personally feel its proper place start what important what happening local flying field typical Ugly Stick powered twocycle engine Johnny Brodbeck K&B informed Pasadena K&Bs engine development philosophy first foremost pro duction quiet engines performance second Can believe already have two engines 20 45 displacement engine K&B-designed quiet mufflers H urray K&B has always leader model engines repre sent last bastions Yankee engine technology trust rest world will follow K&Bs lead area have technology make piston engine almost quiet electric motor dont believe listen th revving friends well-muffled copter difficult noise source deal propeller Keep tip speed down through diameter reduction and/or lower rpm noise will drop AMA Budget AMA small business Assuming top 100000 mem bers 1987 talking about over $4000000 budget financial commit tee preparing budget considered next council meeting will try best spend moneywisely largest budget bite goes salaries Head quarters staff 48 people rest member services debt retirement Head quarters building communication public relations supplies insurance magazine publication competition services etc costs associated council member ser vices relatively small since no salaries involved plan show simplified budget magazine future date - AMA_ April 1987 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Brmingham AL 35205 would like thank everyone re sponded last poll regarding nual Nats letters profound fluence changes made AMA Council Nats officials affecting future Nats example after poll AMA HQ retroactively mailed award everyJ unior Senior placed second third 1986 Nats received award site Also future Nats awards through third place will given Juniors Seniors regardless num ber entries responded letters impact did waste 22 cents writing letters reproduced column other con tributors names listed below letters have distributed AMA Council everyone took time write thank-you Ernie Wrisley Santee CA summed up aswellasanyonewhen hewroteltsasad commentary Academy itsrulers anyone has compete against number entrants get trophy Going back Jr Birdmen days thirties never told certain number competitors win trophy date local clubs encour age Juniors times have given trophy onlyjunior/Senior/Open flew event entry fee gives right win regardless number entries believeyou paytofly paytogetto Nats put forth effort win reason enough award trophy wish could express real feelings matter paper might catch fire Other poil responses too numerous reprint include Mr Vance Sutten West Hurley NY Mr Gene Corson Casper WY Mr Lance Halle Phoenix AZ Mr Ed Davidson San Luis CA Mr Bobby Jones Columbus GA Mr Duane Renken Ann Arbor MI Mr Dan Domina East Windsor NJ Mr Joel Burch Stone Mountain GA Mr Richard Jackson N Charleston SC Mr Daniel Sirey Clarion PA Mr Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX Mr Edmond Depue Long Beach CA Mr ThomasJ Fennell Elmont NY Mr Gary Frost Ellisville MO repeat letters have gone out council Nats Committee Gentlemen 22 cents wasnt wasted changed Nats policy Richard Jackson North Charleston SC Mailed check $15587 made Out AMA mortgage fund said SCRAM RC club dissolved members voted unanimously contribute winding-up dissolution monies AMA pay off Headquarters building Thank Richard ended re cent meeting important Birmingham RCAssociation its immediate past presi dent MrJim Morton handed two dollars mortgageone him cute little wife Debra Morton Also Virgil Abercrombie handed dollar Nor man Swann wife Patricia gave two dollars remember last year began Honor Roll mortgage Well politely stopped effort because another effort going forward two-part two-year series since first yearwent much happened have de cided reinstate last years plan some additions going call Secretary Treasurers Roll Honor everyone contributes dollar can have 1 name prominently splashed mag right 2 name enshrined forever wall roster AMA museum building Fifty years now can come Reston see name list donors helped pay off mortgage Headquar ters people told yesterday might room walls such list assure wifl give word elected fiduciary very seldom tells lies will personally use HQ engraving machine engrave name brass install under glass enshrine granite outside build ing grass cough up dollarto pay beautiful building off big bank name will appear modeling world also permanent Roll Honor Headquarters forever inside outside building donors last yearare automatically list Something worth mentioning no expenses subtracted donation anything penny goes big bank mortgage 50-year history never real property before Now have own building got kids pay thing off permanent Honor Roll list will reflect name amount donated get list send $100 orto John Worth AMA Reston Make check out Academy Model Aero nautics mark Mortgage Secre tary Treasurers Roll Honor Thank PS Richard. . Mail list final SC RAM members voted money Well put Honor Roll OK Secretary Treasurers ROLLof HONOR5 AMA Mortgage Richard Jackson$15587 & SC RAM Club il Abercrombie$100 W Jim Morton$100 a Morton$1003 i Patricia Swann$1000 Norman Swann$100 asaoaoeaeaaaeWg Mall Shows Cont pg 96 likely someone club approached owner property manager land made pretty good pitch sport/hobby model aviation Maybe person tough job Perhaps convince landowner pro vider flying site would doing community service Perhaps dis pel lot myths misunderstandings about model airplanes list things must sell landowner could go onand Think much easier club spokespersons job could have same landowner already formed posi tive healthy opinion sport through talking modelers club repre sentative might have much easier time club field might have yours lot sooner same logic could used coverthe problem neighbor living near site propereducation could make friend someone previously unaware just constructive fine hobby really Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation three lovely ladles Fiurnun nuuuquuriuru manaing rorn OT qi UUU computer boxed up Its own air-conditioned room L-R Zenda Stevens Patty Chertoff Urmi Ghosh smiling because finallytrained fat computerto Its own work paying extra $10000 month outside computer carry entire ioad speciai comment directiy expensive fat aIr-conditioned computer going begin feeding names Secretary Treasurers Roil Honor begin paying off building mortgage better get names right computer wliI turn back get money back Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Dwight Holley.. deep sorrow note passing Soarings greats famous RC pilot East Coast Dwight died November 10 1986 home Bethel CT after four years strug gle illness 53 years age recent years got know Dwight wealth information marvels electric-powered flight respon sible getting started Electric through Holleys Silent Flight business ran able assistance wife Maryann others will remember him accomplishments United States team member 1981 F3B World Soaring Championships Sacramento CA Dwight earned respect participants 22 countries entered very last flight last day competition proceeded max out make near-perfect landing win championship earn coveted title F3B World Champion 1981 Dwight defend title next Soaring World Championships team 1983 towithdrawdue health problems begun plague him seriously after 1981 World Championships win earlier years Dwight frequent competitor first ECSS East Coast Soaring Society succeeding ESI Eastern Soaring League contests Dwight joined 1SF League Silent Flight program late career tenth flyer achieve LSF Level Five within years time Dwight Holleys excel lence flying building designing will stand hallmark others judged years come will missed Dwights friend Bill Maleske provided above information appre ciate help Since Dwight such lowprofile type person files except concerning world championships per formances lacking Thanks Billwe share loss AMA Mortgage.. Elsewhere page Joe Beshar offers latest thoughts subject getting rid mortgage AMA took three years ago build Headquarters building museum Reston VA Joe sorely disappointed original plan raise money voluntary donations has fallen far short goal aggravated no doubt necessity major dues increase year Joe proposes now get rid problem within year one-time dues assessment 1988 before Joe proposes official ap proval AMAs Executive Council wants hear might object plan Meanwhile interesting note donations collected date enough cover years interest payments mortgage Thus getting rid mortgage altogether needs some bolder direct approach Joes ready bite bulletare New AMA Decal Kit.. Beginning mid-January thousands membership kits mailed 1987 AMA members kit year one-piece compared former years several items stuffed envelope form booklet booklet es sentially AMA Supply Service cata log general membership informa tion added Bound within pages AMAs 1987 decal sheet item should particularly noted first glance appears gold circular enbossed emblem reality multi-colored decal peeled off sheet intended applied inside surface automo bile windowsomething AMA members have asked over years So finally have window decal Enjoy Mall Shows Cont pg 98 field secure have no neighbor troubles think other con structive benefits mall show can provide Heres chance entice new blood hobby awful lot wide-eyed kids young old alike out would love chance tofind out about model airplanes youre bound uncover closet aviator two can also use show demonstrate muffler systems some new quiet en gines might explain silent flight Glider presentation show people about hobby understanding receptive will become Good public relations very healthy club community AMA has ways helping club make good presentation can send brochures other informative hand outs will aid conversations public district vice-presi dents have films table-top display booth can also supply sample press releases radio announcements thatyoucan eitheruseormodifytosuityour own conditions Also available exten sive selection videotapes help explain fun intent hobby National Mall Show Program first began 1983 several AMA clubs able reap benefits being part As number participating clubs grew few years followed grew national image Today number mall shows has increased toan exceptional level helps promote appre ciation model airplanes its geographi cal area have club representative con tact AMA Headquarters Well happy send starter kit can give lot helpful hints make mall show success information wont cost anything can gain using improve public image Let us help make 1987 best year yet ... Flying Near Airports Careful April 198799 0. LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS MESSAGE TO ALL AMA MEMBERS Initially would iike thank individuals clubs organiza tions generously contributed Mortgage Depletion Pro gram grateful fact remains mortgage balance still costing AMA $51 2740O per year interest payments Im tired expending time effort raising funds would like get back model building Lets get rid mort gage burden interest once free wasted interest expense support AMA Self Insurance Program what ever recent dues increase certainly acknowledges AMAs need meet objective required one-time dues assessment AMA member $850 next dues notice much simple isnt plan Now purpose display message poll objections AMA member may have plan have ob jection please write now Joe Beshar Director Mortgage Depletion Program 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 72_MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY uencyColor 26995Brown 27045Red 27095Orange FrequencyColor 27145Yellow 27195Green 27255Blue legal model operation after Decem ber20 1987 frequencies have continue heavily populated industrial users following information sketch de tail new channel-numbered frequencies will included second step AMA Phase-In Program Also new flag identification system becomes operational June 1987 will required AMAsanctioned activities January 1988 1988-1991 72 MHz Aircraft Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 1272030 1472070 1672110 18721 50 20721 90 2272230 2472270 2672310 2872350 3072390 3272430 Channels 12-34 Channel NoFrequency 3472470 3872550 4072590 4272630 4472670 4672710 4872750 5072790 5272830 5472870 5672910 Narrow-Band Transmitter Channels 36 58 used see General Info 6 Meter Amateur Radio License required 50 MHz Single BLACK streamer s 1 in by 8 channel marker plaque ChannelChannel NeFrequencyNoFrequency 00508000650920 02508400850960 04 50880 53 MHz Two colored streamers /a 1 wide 8 long FrequencyColors 53100Black-Brown 53200Black-Red 53300Black-Orange 53400Black-Yellow 53500Black-Green 53600Black-Blue 53700Black-Purple 53800Black-Gray 1908-1991 Surface Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 6275430 6475470 6675510 6875550 7075590 7275630 7475670 7675710 Channel NoFrequency 7875750 8075790 8275830 8475870 8675910 8875950 9075990 Identification Single YE LLOW streamer7/e 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter imprinted following wording 75 MHz SURFACE USE ONLY 1988 Frequency & Identification Status Bob Underwood Technical Director Spread word Action taken FCC 1983 resulted new frequencies being granted 72 75 MHz bands model use Included action statement so-called old fre quencies 72080 721 60 72240 72320 72400 72960 75640 will no longer Identification 1 Single RED streamer7/a 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter antennaimprinted following wording 72 MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Channel number plaques BLACK nu merals 1 high 1/4 stroke mounted white background visible both sides plaque modelers option may read horizontally vertically attached base center top antenna Non-reflective materials recom mended Other Bands Model Aircraft Surface Models 27 MHz Single colored streamer tri angular flag7/8 1 8 General Info Effective January 1988 channels 12 through 34 will reserved narrow-band transmitters Older broad band equip ment well new narrow-band can operated channels 38 through 56 Channel 36 used order provide 80 kHz spacing between channels 34 38 Channel 58 used provide image response protection channel 12 channel usage identification authorized use AMA sanctioned events highly recommended sport flying club activities See pages 127-129 1986-87 Official Model Aircraft Regulations current fre quency information recommendations Sound Cont pg 95 have data proposals relevant material please forward directly through AMA Headquarters New Equipment Progress being made time field getting quieter equipment least average flier equipment comes low-priced might like since alternative might lost flying site may have pay price some areas Some months ago wrote about tests performed K&B Sportster 20 quiet engine turned out new engine design same muffler design also market end month January have chance run engine has relativelythe same quietness 20 twill winner new K&B engine 45 cubic inch displacement Since same design can have excellent sport engine high performance low cost Good United States technology comes through again am anxious take close look engine run some comparisons performs anticipated will good engine sport flier also lower classes AMA Pattern competition will further enable people get Pattern flying having invest $150 engine Continued page 103 100 Model Aviation 3 ww 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 Connecticut Mains C Massachusetts C New Hamoshire Rhode Islaod C Vermoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Kmfft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Gerold Browe PO Box 4384 MiddlotOwn RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Notwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator o,rn* Wilvnn R2 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 RC Divot Diggers Association club began 1973 group about 20 fliers getting together small private airfield town Ware MA time club applied AMA charter Radio Control Divot Diggers April 1978 club incorporated now known RC Divot Diggers Association Inc club grew about 43 members judg ing past newsletters very active club-sponsored events social obliga tions flying site located off route 32 has paved runway approximately 20 by90 ft surrounded grass son have attended Fun-Fly events site have found very pleasant place fly congenial members club officers 1987 President Arthur Lavallee Vice President Robert P Foley Secretary/Treasurer Eugene B Blodgett Newsletter Editor Joseph La Marche Pylon World Championships April 1987 United States FAI Pylon Racing team will traveling Melbourne Aus tralia compete World Champion ships 1987 team truly finest RC Pylon Racing team ever assembled coun try 1-2-3 United States order finish distinct possibility Curl 987 team has nationwide flair consists following members Pilots Dub JettHumble TX Brian RichmondOrlando FL Dave ShadelCarlsbad CA Mechanics/Callers Bruce RichmondDallas TX Bruce RichmondDallas TX Jim ShinoharaChula Vista CA Team Manager Bob WallaceAvon CT United States team established Smyrna TN September 24 best FAI teams assembled US team qualification trials competition position team extremely intense As indication just strong 1987 team three two-man team entries broke present FAI Pylon heat time world record several seconds recent team practice session California team heat times lowered sev eral seconds effort raise much-needed addi tional team funding high quality five-color embroidered patch being made available five dollars $500 postage paid emblems have heat-sensitive adhesive backing sewing required may easily applied type apparel hats official team emblems limited edition item may ordered sending check money order United States FAI Pylon Racing Team Fund 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 kON RAC~ above information provided Bob Wallace very short notice appreciated several peo pie team selections District Bob Wallace 5 Pete Reed 9 Dave Doyle 10 Don McStay 1 8 lrv Thurott 20 excellent representation area Nationals 1987 Nats will held Lincoln NB July 11-19not too soon start planning new item year Pattern fliers changed schedule use assigned frequencies class see chart below fly Pattern may want obtain correct frequencies start checking out well before Nats Entry forms should available now Q-500 will offered year first time ADVANCEDEXPERT 2699527145 2719527255 50845084 50885096 531 538 7203 1121 72087216 7263 1427267 1441 7283 1527287 1541 72967584 Pattern Contests Bridgewater Pattern contest will held June 20-21 1987 Ponderosa RC Hawks Berwick ME planning first Pattern contest either August 8-9 15-16 club presents excellent eventsso hope see large turnout first Pattern meet Short Subjects fifth District news letter sent out December have seen ask club contact person about aware newsletters would like know about require considerable time money produce theyre effective money could used elsewhere S new sanction form printed blue stock Please use destroy old forms S deep regret have inform Dwight Holley Connecticut passed away Dwight enthusias tic rperson Chef Brodeur cooking steaks SNHRICC Pattern contest Model Exposition Presented Maine Model Club Association March 28 & 29 1987 Models Display Seminars Auction Hobby Shop Booths District Meeting April1987 101 NATS PATTERNMASTER FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENT27095 508 5092 533 837 7240 7259 1401 72791801 7291 1561 PAl 26995 27045 27195 8089 SPORTSMAN537532 270457216534 270957234 271457232538 272557247203 1121 5087255 13817208 50927289 14017224 50967267 14417222 5317275 14817255 138 5327279 15017263 1421 8337287 15417275 1481 53872911567283 1521 536756477S8 Think Summer! New Jersay New York DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseociate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreech 9 WIllow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank LIkes 48 Gory Dr Toma River NJ 08783 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froellch Farm Rd Hlcksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As proce dures required procure AMA Contest Directors rating less totally under stood present purpose shed bit light upon subject fee per effec tive application example formerly buck now $2000 Still interested applicant now required satisfactorily complete submit such fee official application ques tionnaireto determine applicants abil ityto function successful CD based official AMA rule book obtain official application form question naire simply write AMA HQ same will promptly mailed Mail completed questionnaire district vice president along completed application form properly endorsed check no cash $2000 payable toAMA VP develops have passing grade VP will forthwith trans mit three items AMA HQand will promptly notify appoint ment Contest Director event ultimate failure check will course returned Any questions Bored Eastern Free Flight Conference EFFC Championships Vance Sutton writing Win gtips impressive newsletter equally impressive District 2 club MidHudson Modelmasters announced November issue EFFC Champion ships now scheduled held Galeville NY June 27-28-so please make note fact compliments club course its worthy editor Scott Smith Free Flighters please note Safety Note Aeromodelers innova tive times leave us speechless Tis instance interesting photo transmittal letter have just received Tom Wailer longtime friend former newsletter editor Blue Angels club left hustle bustle New York city favor comparative quietude suburban York town Heights Westchester County First let us show picture safety gadget has created let him describe its virtues Tom writes ya like Finger Fender Saver whatever started out two discarded stack chairs neigh bors discardsand look what evolved Yuletide Mail Bag wish take oppor tunity express sincere thanks kind enough favor very kindly extending best wishes upon occasion year-end holiday season turn wish flying-est hence very best year 1987 Amongst holiday greetings re ceived two letters merit present mention Both East Windsor NJ different individual relates separate distinct matterso Ill devote paragraph first long-time friend nationally internationally known Indoor flyer Dan Domina discusses Outdoor Free Flight matter Dan writes very mar ginal flying sites left look envy large farm fields central southern NJ problem landowners forced tax laws farm get low pro perty tax rates cant fly Free Flight field planted crops Dan speculates upon possibility changing laws give tax break landowners willing devote such acreage model airplane usage say Speed happy hour sadly have add Dont hold breath till happens Dan also advo Good ScoutsLiterallyand Figuratively cates awarding trophies 3rd place anticipate pleasure receipt Mats events heartily agree month Air Flow newsletter West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 West Radio Control Club Rochester its Windsor NJ second Christmas Eve editorJohn C Low its impressive historV letter David M Schnitzer publicthe RCCR has played important role ity chairman captioned club the furtherance model aviation both middle NJ area Elsewhere letter Mr particular AMA district nationally Schnitzer identifies himself club edi club deeply involved community tor have received copies affairshence above caption newsletter Anyway letter read time writing December 1986 part follows club has active RCCR making plans participate over 10 years maintains large important exhibition pre- best flying fields region fly sented Boy Scouts Rochester Mercer County Central Park under au May 2 3 1987 thank Mark Scheda thority County Park Commission RCCR having informed us membership about 40 development states will have presenttimeTheAMASafetyCodeaswell aviation theme thus permittingAMA par- own safety rules governs times ticipation through club membership fly through winter weather Mark may contacted 85 Winterroth permits members plan St Rochester NY 14609 further de- goforthe newyear-round patch AMA tails should wish attend Mr Schnitzer kindlyfurnishedthefollowing photo Turkey Fly-In took place November 1986 Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network ModelNet has going strong since begun last year now 2000 modelers use personal computers log onto ModelNet com municate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hundreds services besides ModelNet CompuServe subscription service once subscribe pay onlyforthe time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other activities Several Executive Council mem bers ModelNet join public discussions answer questions ModelNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 760672420 Pete Waters 700472162 Dick Crowley 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full interesting useful files complete list AMA-chartered clubs kept DL4 updated monthly So Contest Calen dar list over 900 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use latest thing Data Libraries high-resolution graphics computer terminal software can handle can receive print digitized pictures stored ModelNet terminal soft ware cant read graphics files directly can probably find other programs computer right CompuServe will information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA H Q youre already CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 102 Model Aviation hope Mr Schnitzer will kindly place mailing list receive news letters Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dinety 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5582 Foxrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Its good thing deadline column wasnt about three weeks ago Im afraid editor would have use term expletive deleted quite fre quently making suitable general audiences As am still hovering some between being very mad state rage about Dec 18th less month before scheduled District Ill meeting symposium Salt Fork Salt Fork Lodge informed Bob Button just found letter about meeting desk cleaning out would un able accommodate us date due another booking spite two letters both signed same reservations staff memberone post marked May 1986 confirming reser vation written lodge stationery second postmarked September explaining hadnt yet set winter rates Bob first called thought just pulling chain prone finally realized serious about after picked myself up off floor mad almost did some things would have regretted later Fortunately stayed cool well cool could have expected called park manager informed didnt have anything lodge lodge manager Ed Krajsky person needed talk gave correct telephone number wished luck Unfortunately Mr Krajsky pronounced Cry-ski confirmed couldnt have lodge reserved date due earlier booking Hewouldnttell us other group probably professional thing wouldnt say other booking made insisting made before curi ous claimed no record reservation letter confirma tion undated way could prove determine matter date postmark envelope confirmation sent Further letter found later letter didnt refer dates reservation Obviously wouldnt have copy postmarked envelope allegedly found copy undated letter short am convinced --expletive deleted ya gotta give lying through teeth said sorry girl made reserva tion no longerworkingforthe lodge offered us week before alternative available lodge number Holiday Inn 30 miles away could accommodate us sched uled weekend During two days telephone calls tween myself Bob Button park AMA HQ AMAs lawyers alternatives established could cancel out en tirely accept Holiday Inn site change weekend January 10-11 consider possibility weekend Feb ruary 14-15 would available pending cancellation reservation meantime problem over coming previous publicity dates place major concern simply didnt have time very much alternatives diminishing hour Holiday Inn wasruled out looked earlier possible site found unacceptable felt January 10-11 dates unacceptable wouldnt have sufficient time notify additionally attend AMA Executive Council meeting Cali fornia beginning look cancellation alternative late Friday confirmation came February 14-15 dates would available made decision go alternative gave us time necessary let people know first original date cancelled second meet ing rescheduled involving least two expensive mailings Monday Tuesday before Christ mas spent printing stuffing addressing emergency notice members club contact people over 1000 sent out Wednesday just before leaving Christmas holiday printing stuffing addressing mailing done AMA HQ staff coordinated Geoff Styles PR department Without efforts well rest HQ staff simply couldnt have done should run Geoff give him tip hatand pat back whole crew As being written dont know announcement change will make next magazine due out near end January know reading various newsletters get letter campaign has reasonably successful Further action against Salt Fork Lodge being contemplated particularly re cover cost fiasco final decision will probably made after event Ironically wont read until event over example perplexing problem timing mess presented mailbag has reasonably active last couple months particularly impressed letter about clubs efforts West God Virginia Dear Mr Dave Brown went Ravenswood WV last week end annual KERA RC Pattern con test second year have made time have overly impressed everything everyone has done make such enjoyable experience way CDs Mark Radcliff Steve Sturm members assisting went great extremes make enjoyable weekend family ten years attending Nats NE Pattern contests have never seen outstanding job done ever model club feel club would recommend wanted write let know fortunate have such club district Best regards safe flying building R/C Pulsers WNY Inc Del K Rykert President AMA 89284 Del couldnt agree mOreS hill billies up right actually Hillbillies members rather members Vienna Sky Sharks KERA RC clubs Thanks letter after above needed lift efforts dump mortgage continuing donations follow ing District III clubs appreciated FAST club $35 Gateway RC Society $231 Joe Dunskis $10 Beltzville Flying Machine Society $100 SHARKS $22 MON Valley RCC $100 Ralph Widman $25 Dela ware Valley RCC $50 least enjoyable parts being AMA VP announce loss own Leonard M Wiederhoeft Sr founders longtime news letter editor West Shore Flying Soci ety passed away past September 19 Len particularly known hisWeedie isms will serve saying month shortest route needle valve isnt always least painful Godspeed Weedie SoundCont pg 100 Quite some time ago mentioned Air Show Teams area using Magic Mufflers good effect team regularly performs rather tight quarters excessive sound levels can problem also practice club flying site has sound level restrictions Cliff Rausin Condor Models tells continuing make strides area sound level reduction mufflers have opportunity make measurements series perform past experience says should Magic muffler well worth try type muffler discussing exactly new However application new shows broader acceptance system 5 version introduced 1983 Magic extra chamber welded rear body covering mostofthetailpipeThetailpipe perforated within chamber absorb sound after has done its supercharging work body According Cliff Jim Johnson Sky Stone has turned clubs Solano Beach CA area winning com bination using Magic Muffler 40/60 5 mounted about 5 51/2 inches back 61 engines OS Rossi Super tigre YS props being used 11 x 9 Wide 12 x 6-10 rest combo running 15% nitro Continued page 104 April 1987 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinctuapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 An Apology Recentlyl wrote about visit ing Control Line Contest Hobby Park Winston-Salem NC article dis cussed problem Radio Control aircraft flying low over Control Line activity given impression thatallof RC fliers field associated Academy apologize giving impression Pete Wiencek WinstonSalem informs Hobby Park RCers fact AMA chartered club however have problem crops up public flying sites prob lem anyone can fly site unless particular group having official event means Hobby Park RCers have scheduled meet non-AMA group cannot fly what occurred particular day appears nothing prevent RC flying CL flying taking place event unsafe acts did occur Sorry about omission Hobby Park RCers F3A Team Selection appears F3A team selection commonly referred Masters will take place Fentress Naval ALF Chesapeake VA 18 19 20 and2l June1987Detailswillbepublished ModelAvation other publications Anyone living within driving distance Norfolk area can come down enjoy watching selection team repre sent United States RC Aerobatics World Championships event will held France time around Mike Ingalls will CD ably assisted fellow members Tidewater RC Club Watch complete schedule Nationals The 1987 Nationals being put motion event will held 11-19 July 1987 Lincoln NE too early planning intend Planning underway select site 1988 Tidewater very much running will have wait until around first April find out stand meantime plenty work done getting together information committee needs order make decision have suggestions send to Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters National Geographic Special occa sion view advance copy 1986 AMA Nationals special documentary being shown 18 January can say National Geographic crew did out standing job knowledge far best aeromodeling shown commercial media hope chance see film part say owe great big Hip Hip Hooray National Geographic Society job well done Founders During MS Show held Pasadena California Doug Pratt spent couple hours doing some taping some Old Timers aeromodeling opportunity talk afterwards founders Frank Zaic Frank goes back early days organizing model activity late 1920s long before formation Academy grew out early efforts can read some accounts Franks book Model Airplanes American Boy collection articles 1927-1934 issues publication bythat name Frank still active publishing series model aviation books also hard work research what makes things work pleasure spending short Frank Carmen Pasadena among model aviations beautiful people have chance obtain Frank Zaic books means timeless reflect well history days interview Doug Pratt will available video cassette Voyager By time read con siderable time will have passed since arou nd-the-world no-stop flight Voyager Much adulation deservedly given flight crew model avia tion can take somewhat different view aircraft design Burt Rutan AMA member some years standing has several designs duplicated mod elsin fact homebuilts built much like large models may have seen item over year ago showing copies photos taken November 1960 issue American Aircraft Modeler became Model Aviation photos saw 17-year-old Burt Rutan firstplace winner CL Scale FF PAA Load 1960 Nats Model aeronautics path career aviation have will honors coming Burt Academy would very remiss did also make such award shall done F3B several years have subjected letters statements Model Aviation other model magazines outlining problems events have cast pall over event fielded teams did cooperate team misused funds general presented very poor image modelers around world event has caused rifts among Executive Council members others times seemed best policy might forget event Well time around will different team has selected year dedicated win ning has act together mem bers completely oriented maxi mum team effort work beingwinners extremely competitive event pilots team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steve Lewis Santa Clara CA Team Manager Lynn King Boulder Creek CA Assist ant Manager Tom Thompson Albuquer que NM otherteam members Phil Renaud Dave Williams Albuquerque Richard Tiliman San Jose very least team has high hopes winning Team Trophythe team award being given first time World Championship Dan Pruss Memorial Trophy would very fitting United States Team could win Dan Best luck out standing team Trade Shows lot trade shows around country Dis trict IV tend go two some go both WRAM show Toledo affair have alternative Now no Toledo its first year could also say no Toledo its second very large increase over first Now ap proach time number three much growth will see modeling public will factor its con tinued growth good event District IV gives opportunityto see people associated sport chance see what vendors manufacturers have youat distance easier make also held during period weather conducive travel Having seen other shows can assure MARC Show Timon ium MD easier get offers wide open show area more-than-ample parking other facilities Again year will facility get radio transmitter checked proper operation may interest although com plaints radio problems otherareas such West Coast much higher percentage attendees bring transmitter checked atTimonium other shows hope means District IVers understand need periodic transmitter checks comply requirement will fewer problems continue Bring yours MARC Show 30-31 May 1987 will glad did youll get see great show same time MARC Show will get bigger SoundCont pg 103 running Perry P-30 regulating pumps users claim higher rpm good vertical per formance sound levels quieter four-stroke engines sounds very good sure wish some dBA values go sound quieter four-strokers would expect dBA levels down considerably An attempt will made get some good dB readings com binations England F3D Pylon Racing muffler rule being enforced Magic Muffler well twin cone tuned pipe permitted twin-cone tuned pipe will have fitted additional silencing chamber Publications Sound publication stands out providing service aeromodeler terms sound recognition RCReport published HuntsvilleAL runs engine test reports state dBA level measured particular rpm prop combination good reference point looking you going sound-wise have corresponded editor Gordon Banks can tell Gordon knows take FAI type measurements three meters Inso Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Pserso Rico V Sooth Carolisa essee DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-61 00 Phooe I-rome 61 5u-au3 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 266 Amory MS 38821 Richerd Jackoon 21 iS Thorniec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beech FL 33444 Jooeph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajerdo PR 00646 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Surnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 684-2517 Its late Detember its cold outside Summer flying weather thing past Tennessee spending time trying predict first snow will fall its building time next summer waithow about Indoor season Yep Thats right its time fly Indoor havent tried Indoor scene let recommend least try hand lightweight handlaunched Glider Costs practically nothing evenings sanding cutting glu ingthen local gym test-flying probably should make least three models keep flying going arent experienced Hand Launch Youll proba bly learn lot about really light-weight structures stay Im dreaming about Indoor just few words some upcoming events First US Indoor Championships have scheduled June 5-7 1987 East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN will flown impressive-sound ing domed arena ceiling height 122 ft have complain ing about poor Indoor facilities last Nats heres chance show well would have done course contest part National Free Flight Society program information avail able sending SAE stamp large AJ Italiano 1655 Revere Drive Brookfield WI 53005 way contest will include MIAMA Peanut Grand Prix Per editors Indoor News Views Richard Melody Doig future Indoor Nats probably depends next years attendance As may know last years attendance very low Since generally costs money rent hall sometimes lot attendance low its tempting cut down Indooractivities support can given popular events Lincoln site Pershing Auditorium 49-ft ceilingnot high bad fact looks pretty good after flying 28-ft-high gym feeling hold facility its high rental cost $1200 dollars per day AMA needs see 50 advanced entries Lets get behind Indoor make Nats re sounding success last Indoor item state Ala bama persons George Batuik Tom Killough Rex Powell H untsville have challenged State Georgia Indoor contest Im still waiting see chal lenge will answered however Ill betthe Indoor jockeys TTOMA Thermal Thum bers Metro Atlanta will accept provide tough team beat Keep posted fellows wouldnt miss Its budget time again tasks Executive Council set up approve budget running AMA process usually requires few months execute Since Im bit newto process dont really know what expect far looks about like average home budget know about much money youll take AMA dues etc much takes run things salaries rents mort gages insurance etc make some money available recreation Nats magazines FAI funds etc leaves looking whether youll able afford new items may may considered essential would nice have areas AMA already investing fair amount money public relations PR efforts have going varying success fora number years trouble hobby broad varied making very difficult decide expend limited funds maximum return Should tie efforts overall general aviation scene work up schemes joint agreements EAA other similar aviation activities have successful growing show team effort Such show teams frequently perform full-scale air shows often great success Since talking people know understand us easy area move PR need liability insurance crisis problem disappearing flying sites looks emphasis should general public Well some toowith open houses flying sites mall shows Since future hobby depends large degree new members maybe ajunior apprentice program ticket again much along lines Delta Dart programs Scout programs school classes magazine articles So what talking about say Lets improve PR efforts Notice real PR work actually done individual AMA clubs make up clubs Most cost borne same people also AMA organization however does have responsibility help endeavors AMA needsto setthe policy national goals provide technical assistance things perhaps provide funding some programs AMA has taken major step direc tion hiring Jeff Troy grand plan expanding PR Headquarters level has much recommend Lets get behind him help him task Lets hope doesnt forget about 100000 us out help him Dropped Nashville Free Flight Societys fall fly-in November 2 1986 sort grey day lots activity progress relaxed crowd having fun Photo 1 shows old grey fox OC Stewart patriarch N ash yule Free Flight group winding Wake field OC has flying Free Flight mod els 30 years Ive known him second photo shows David Durbin cranking up 1/2A same meet flyin unusual experience since RC fliers also out force group Control Line Combat fliersall sharing same flying site very interesting day such broad spectrum cate goriesand style hobbyist doing its thir h2rmnnv Bill Barr Photo requires little give-and-take happen lot fields RC Aerobatics types cant fly RC Soaring Heli copter addicts Yet other places Free Flight models mix RC power planes way works faction takes interest other courteous considerate enough work out problems also helps know way enjoy flying model planes types flying challenging fun last business note Mr Don Peck has served ably last two years District 5 RC Contest Coordinator has requested relieved duties soon possible because increase work load teaching profession First wish thank Don job well done Well miss Don Next Im look ing volunteers suggestions replacement should active RC contest flyer has time handle contest scheduling/sanctioning work load promptfashion Don has system will provide tothe new coordinator once chosen important post warrants filling best man woman available Till next month April 1987 105 OC Stewart Nashville puts maximum winds Weke Up Wakefield Nash ville Free Flight Societys Fall Free Flight Fly-in November 2 Bill Barr Photo David Durbin Nashville TN lights up Candle Wind 1/cA Gas model Nashville Free Flight Societys Fall Fly-in Nov 2 Illinois Indiana ucky ouri IL 60650 03034 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46706 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City Mo 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61370 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 3632 Main Quincy IL 62301 Phone 217223-8498 first week 1987 Im writing another column major problemI dont have whole lot write about guess guys building new ships just dont have time send note understand will just try make month Again thing find out newsletters lately have bunch real winter flying nuts out Weve got bunch guys going out subfreezingweatherto frozen finger thing regular basis bundle up real well go itl got December flight cut close getting done last day 1986 Ive getting lot mail about new frequencies lot out concerned radio may con vertibletothe newfrequenciesorthatitwill work narrow bands Im same boat since equipment old have found old radios can usually changed new frequencies costs few bucks beats having buy new equipment As narrow band can get around just picking up pins either side well frequency buddies will let Im sure Most us will have has suggested clubs could try controlling frequencies bought club seventeen members thirteen us have responded poll see frequencies use Only channel 12 used average four transmitters can see control might problem can just imagine logistics trying control club over hundred No way What means have learn control what have until old radios phased out may take bit time see no real problem us willing cooperate After us can just go out buy new equip ment replace everything Now time check out equip ment next year Give planes thorough once-over make sure no weak spots Repair covering check hinges devises about pots servos Are batter ies being cycled use make sure get maximum possible charge think would good idea check wiring also Dont forget switch Bill Johnson Gaston IN sent first picture month beautifully-done model Sopwith Pup built Gary Bussell seems model took Best-of-Show Louisville Fly-in Byrons Fly-in bad Ive seen its real jewel Oh yeah should mention Bill CD 1MM Festival 1987 held Copverse IN June guys interested big bangers ought real show Look dates contest calendar elsewhere rag Its mall show time have booth ready go line moment have scheduled two mall showsand will over time read Let know will send right out ya Come take hate keep mentioning shop just too small store time help out Ive just sitting thinking its whole year since saw fit put office think its very rewarding time have received newsletter editor has worked hard write able help member some way made visit whove welcomed want thankall Lets hope year better last said will let Carl Wheeley thing rest page way can keep politics other col umns Maybe Ill have next column will send some good ies Enough now. SoundCont pg 104 far relative accuracy whatever may equipment permits doing good job good see someone taking sound business heart following through dont know sure would think Gordon could provide information engines has already tested Check out engine re ports RC Report worthwhile AMA AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA FLYERS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South BIrmingham AL 35206w 205 83-0173 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON RIC CLUBS BA RN STORMERSRussell Davis 2929 East 6th StreetA~t 102Tucson 85716602 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608w 916 485-1917 h 916961-2163 COLORADODENVER AST Nat Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewd CO 80110303781-35 79I4IGH CO UNTRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs Cd 80909303 596-1 187 CONNECTICUTR/C PRO PBUSTERS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357-319w 203 9-3471 h 203 739-5 362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Defray Beach FL 33444305 278-9621SUN BIRD AST john Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa ILLINOISCHf CAAOLAND CIRCLE CUT TERS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark 1L60181w 312 530-2606 h312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterloo IA 5070 w -7b93- h 319 236-1297 EDRRAPlbS 5K YHAWKS AST Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 5 2402w 319 365-0527- h t319 366-0126GOLDEN KERNEL Bernard DeBoer 414 South Lynn Drive Le Mars IA 1031712 5 46-4609 KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAGLES Jerry Hatfield 226 MarIon Court Haysville KS 67060w 316 942-0181 h 316 5 22-4182 MA YLANDDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 20902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dwyer 3267 Florence Road Woodbine MD 1797 301854-6423 MICHIGANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Jo-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford M 49341 616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN 55423 612 d69-5493 NEW YORK THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306w 518 370-8240 h 518 356-3028 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST William Collins 1348 Central Park Avenue Kettering OH 454095 13 298-1843 HURRICANES OF CINCINNATI Decker Doggett 997 Walnut Court Mason OH 45040 w 9513 984-5057 h 513 398-3957SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rockwell Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 206 Armstead Court Downington PA 19335EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 47 Loomis Street Nanticoke PA 18634717 735-7586 FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Read ing PA 19602215 372-5&4 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Springlake Terrace Fairfax VA 22030w 202 634-7218 h702 73-3970 WASHINGTONBARONS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509L 456-235 {h 09 484-5631 NORTHWEST LI HTD EMOTE AM Lloyd Marohl 6221 South Prospect Street Tacoma WA 98409509 472-8397 WV WV WV W 106 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included 4 Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins 4 Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins2 Order AMA Film Librarian4 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA4 22090 Include $2 500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA •ee pp p pp p p p pep pppppp ppp lows igan C Minnesota vnne VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters flistrict VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level NorthvlIe Phi 4816 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Steve Bowman 6i Larson Rd Esko MN 55733 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Mlncqua Wi 54548 really isnt fair just returned council meeting Los Angeles lady house phoned ask start new snow blower am pounding computer instead being outside snowmobiling now winter has really arrived Still warm log fire munchies left over Christmas toler able Scanning list winners Lake Charles Nats shows Seveners special awards design Rich Doig Archie Adamisin come mind guess need explain story Archies win has attached few years ago two very serious brain opera tions since has pushed coaxed encouraged get back mod eling Nats model outcome Control Line stunter course semi-canard single-blade prop mono wheel sorts problems overcome get final paint factitwasfinishedatthemotelSallytold itwent intrigued crowd further impressed its performance Lookout next year Big Art going coach young Adamisins keeping CL Stunt tradi tion going coming Nats Lincoln NE has Seveners booked run help events Wayne Karen Yeager Pylon Rich Melody Doig doing Indoor Russell Knetzger workingat Pattern judging As venue just across Iowa border should see good number district Make date always regret say thank-you official moving better things Bob Lundberg AVP Northern Minnesota has passed reins Steve Bowman thank Bob long service demand him keep touch Steve welcome Steve president Duluth club know him interested types models guys area keep him informed about feelings AMA will get answers questions Ron Sears Pete sent note asking something next column said could write anything preferred feelings AVP Scale modeler First believe little background order began building stick tissue models 1946 aged ten twelve myfirst Control Line model took air pulled OK Cub 049 Thirteen laps crash Wow another pilot borna natural Since time have flown types CL After joining oldest finest clubs area Cloudbusters MAC flew some Free Flight Nothing just wind up turn loose Just kidding am also member Michigan Scale Squadron Sky Masters RC Club Scale modeling has always favor ite like models look like real thing 1975 began competing CL Scale have ever since part hobby/sport has very good have fortunate enough last two US Scale CL teams Meeting modelers foreign countries great experience ive ever foregoing sort answers feelings towards Scale modeling feelings AVP revolve around modelerbeing associated other modelers having companionship being able help wher ever can Being AVP small part putting back modeling some what have taken out over years AVP Jean Lasik has forwarded some infor mation action area rare hear new Control Line club being formed Grand Rapids Bert Allaire has started group although yet AMA-affiliated hopes will happen soon Bert New Jersey district past member Circle Masters hear working combined Detroit/Chicago event Aint nice news Wisconsin specialist club Milwaukee Simitar Squadron headed Gordy Stahl saw All-wing designs fly very impressive Now applying types about tailless Gee Bee Q500 certain allowed Q500 circuit have plan cores Gonna thumb rules after council meeting introduced standing committee fortheAir ShowTeams am EC member act liaison coordinate needs actions between groups Reggie Keyawa made presenta tion pointing out problems AST program no snappy cure increasing visibility supply ing recognition program have need use AST area contact team managers really professionally dedicated group have several teams district lookforwardtoseeingthem inaction hidden force PR move ment Recognition basic human need guys devote hobby time show outsiders use clowns strange models acts necessary hold audience attentionto watch Pat tern ships fly length time worse watching snow melt important group OT worKmen Sparta Swap Meet tint-time event very successful Distrid Roundup Minnesota RC Soaring Society planning Electric event 1987 calendar seven cells maximum S River City RC News warning clubs regarding insurance tractors stored field stolen found insurance did cover S Grassfield guys planning have real grass field begging donations seed members notice first event aFeed Fly Seems should Feed Seed Fly S big handful attaboys Cudahy News Hobby setting up conference flight instruc tors 0 Stillwater Flyers have sent hat patch start district collection look great S Loops Lies River Valley Fliers mentions time wind stops blowing Lincoln rains Hey Vince true 0 Attend Next Club Meeting will Kill Airplane poster message Elm Creek Flyer ought trick 0 Pontiac MAC advising carrying Halon fire extinguisher good safety point echoed BlackhawkArea RC Club Barc News S Vein Hendix VP Twin City RC setting up very comprehensive program meetings really gets attendance gatherings 0 Lakeland RCs Flight Lines editor Ron Eigenschink concerned adverts show models having mufflers engines Lets give Ron large sackful gold attaboys Four-Strokes Electric Sailpianes get quieterno flying next April 1987 107 Indian Citys President Jim Tessen hand ma over checklor Mortgage Depletion Fund Left Right Cai Kontla Phii Wahiquist Boyd Bowdish November meet ing Stiiiwater Fiyers Sodbusters sine noss riiiionin quiru UI Oupuru fiying field another convert fiying wing Ia Evans Arkansas S Louisiana C New Mexico homa 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 MesQuite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville #125 Garland TX 75041 holiday season has came went sincerely hope happy 1987 will bring us little peace lot happiness spirit wanting good guy Christmas tried help Santa Claus getting reindeer ready him im mediately found problem because obviously sick didnt figure out what wrong him until kicked him found out simple vapor lock! have reindeer dont let him drinkthewaterinMexicotill itis boiled have feeling New Year 1987 will very happy us Academy Model Aeronautics As re sult recent election will enjoying new leadership am sure new direction have great hope under leadership new AMA president Don Lowe will ajourneyof graciousness respect will move away political overtones recriminations have made wonder What heck recent past Don helm think will have flexible relaxed council making AMAs major decisions ad ministrated splendid Headquarters staff After 50 years enjoying flying gether ought better friends dontcha think clubs newsletters picked up good idea GOOFS News Good Ole Okie Flying Society Ponca City OK think editor Sam Patriacca clever idea uses highlight important items newsletter yellow orange marker sure gets atten tion might want exchange news letters club address 2112 Meadowbrook Ponca City OK 74604 G 0 OFS News Ponca City another bit suggestion might want pursue located RF SpectrumAnalyzerattheir local Ham Radioclub can make hookup like might pay-off little bit stick time radio hams spent day Sunday trying catch up deluge AMA mail piled up during holidays Please pity poor VP because perfect day flying could ever want everybody else got go fly have tardy answering requests hope will forgive After since dont get paid being VP should least allowed make living holidays hobby shop owners can put legitimate smile am happy report shop did fantastic business competitors say same might indicate rest world has decided perhaps arent bunch nuts after modeling really great form entertainment course real secret fact modelers such superior type personand humble too very best exciting items hobby shop customers bought year brand new Carl Goldberg Electra Kit Basically Gen tle Lady glider design Carls has popular successful Soaring Glider field well-matched Elec tric power plant nose great beginner expert both matching motorto plane done forthe first time popular high-production kit no excuse now miss clean quiet dependable fun powered flight No messy fuel no backfire-cut fingers no towline no winch no hi-start no cleanup after flyingand gentle aircraft doesnt funny unexpected things sud denly Better try Electric flight great Electric flight Frank Korman wants mention new Electric flight club just formed Dal las fascinated bythe name club Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers shortens DEAFwhich points out club offends nobody noise DEAF fliers fly Eastfield Boom ers Glider Club Eastfield Community Col lege off Interstate 30 Dallas suburb Mesquite interested can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 214 321-2197 evenings weekends Ed isnt out flying interested going Electric might want join bunch nice guys because will find very willing able help Electric havent found yet MRC has greatest little Electric Free Flights youve ever seen tiny compared what have come expect Electric jewel little rechargeable battery motor youll fall love little molded-foam Scale Free Flight models just right schoolyard city parkand again no noise bother neighbors attract police cars price around $3500 $4000 hobby shop dealer doesnt offer shame him telling him know progressive hobby shop Dallas selling heck out Following up previous paragraph MRC Bentom have great selection molded-foam rubber-band-powered kits really fly may sneer moldedfoam planes fun fly heck lot people wouldnt fly models werent simple little kits MRC kits simplest Bentoms have geared rubber motors give longer powerrun have Stagger-Wing Beech Scale model really flys Again try dealer acts dumb pound fist stomp feet Lets get sumpin going around have tendency taken exciting things present such four-stroke engines Electric flight ducted fan power helicopters exotic radios forget early blessings problems past early problems What cover model MonoKote type other iron-on coverings skin ning model simple first came Dallas Indianapolis largerthan-rubber-power models covered either silk economy bamboo paper covering Unlike todays Silkspan paper bamboo paper no wet strength real problem shrink water cover wet mention will really bring back some memories OldTimersand should part new comers education modeling rare chance actually see bam boo paper being made wonderful Seven Thousand Years Chinese Inven tiveness exhibit just closed Dallas Chinese paper-maker actually making bamboo paper sheet time bamboo pulped beating hammer-mill mixing soup large tank screen slid soup jiggled until coated just enough pulp sheet pulled soupy water drained peeled off screen dried paper-maker fantastic because sheet just same weight thickness have tendency take blessings pretty much granted never dreaming what effort went what use young modeler ask Old-Timer ever used bamboo paper remember Chi nese paper-makers made bam boo paper sheet time modeling today would certainly what privilege attending Third Annual Texas Soaring Conference No vember 16 last year hosted Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers meeting brought folks Dallas far reaches area coordinate contest schedules avoid con flicts unify rules plan Annual Texas National Tournament TNTTheTNT will held Dallas 1987 May 16th 17th speaking folks gathered conference pleasure compli menting holding special interest group meeting District 8 also very proud observe sat through two hours meeting negative comment Everything positive progressive cer tainly admired todays world isnt much going around Bravo Flaps DownThrottle Closed Gotta Land 108 Model Aviation Craig Trowe left Mike Southard Southeide RC Club Oklahoma City much-flown 72-in Hookers have unique aweptwing planes pow ered four-cycle 120 engines say clubs noise problems should go four-cycle Quiet pleasel Colorado S Kaosao 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S SoothDakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Dick Crowley District IX Vice-President 16413 E Stanford Place Aurora ca 80015 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coraon Boa 2B32 Casper WY 82802 Ed Coa 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto biOS Cloudas Sioun Polls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles 0/0 Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Greetings sunny 75v Pasadena CA Friday AMA Executive Council met full day evening scheduled busi ness very nice see attendance provided good positive Input meeting avery ceremonious welcome council President Don Lowe myself Without going speci fic detail let us just say con ducted young lady member council Outgoing President Grigg VP McGinnis took last shots council members giving out what felt appropriate gifts allsome right target Since time lag long will probably able read meeting min utes hope make habit somewhere else issue sol will just hit afew items impressed F3B Soaring team town practice session took time present very well-thought out proposal council additional funding badly-needed helpers feel best-ever F3B team expect bring home gold team will also have something differenta coopera tive group pilots working knowl edgeable group support managers IMS International Model Show Satur day attended IMS international Model Show held complex might call Toledo West Greatthrongs modelers flocked huge arena see new goodies 1987 major local manufacturers products display technical people answer questions live demonstrations Indoor Gliders hot air balloons blimps RC cars boatsand just about anything mind could think Aircraft items side complex sur face items otheran excellent idea Plenty room shopping back room usual swap market heavy dealing going ever get chance visit shows itthey just mind-boggling fun Saturday evening very important meeting held major RC manu facturers distributors discuss ongoing flap about radio frequencies interested parties understand im portance working together solve some real perceived problems talking about today However some points during meeting person might have gotten impression some fine people forgotten theyd asked AMA go bat FCC different types frequencies us use have good program set up aircraft good program surface RC now must put forth some additional effort make work schedule 1988 will see phaseout colored frequencies know today yellow/white red/white etc bring some additional narrow-banded frequencies present equipment can handle would seem some pres ent almost forgot about new require ment proposals now too sure equipment will comply TheAMAInowwoiking very small window access FCC going forward next phase program substantial supplier resistance en countered could throw process off much two yearswith need submit new proposals suppos edly already place manufacturers distributors going hold organi zational meeting probably mid-January discuss position offer ideas next phase program interesting outgrowths meeting discussion about new out-of-the-box equipment always being frequency something have always claimed would seem large percentage units out boxare noton frequency might expect Caution Good preflight checks including range checking can detect great problems possibly avoid some un needed crashesor glitchesas like call cant remember crash acknowledged pilots faultit seems always radio Can true feeling what being implied get what pay pay $6995 system Ni-Cds four servos dont expect get $49500 system no substitute good checkup qualified service station technician have crash other wise known hard landing have reason doubt equip ment might have problem dont fly 1987 AMA Nats During 1987 District IX will again hosttheAMA Nats Lincoln NE 500 miles east Denver much closer eastern district members Some might ask Lincoln again Well can name good reasons Lin coln has good geographic location rela tively accessible rest country excellent facilities new Free Flight site close worthy fine Free Flightersnot pasture no-mans-land also hard-surfaced runways RC Pattern excellent areas Control Line Pershing Auditorium Indoor pro gram excellent site Helicopters good facilities other support pro grams Soaring site will park provisions needed put firstclass event rather usual sod farm found 1979 Nats personally like Lincoln NE several reasons good location excellent local sup port reasonable proximityall important Nats steering com mittee chairman Pete Waters District VII Johnny Clemens District VIII will assist well working very closely Nats manager Vince Mankowski make 1987 Nats good event will enjoyed Like Nats 1987 effort will require manpower support mem bers local clubs friends just come along others brought perform critical jobs vital operation program would like give us helping hand sure could use some benefits available such paid rooms next years AMA dues free Naturally will looking helpers possible some know ledge various events being runsure saves training Let know can assist Historically Nats have usually run near first August order accommodate other events will taking place about same time because availability facilities staff 1987 Nats will held July 11-19 Lets get out support major event yearfortheAMA money used make happenso get moneys worth Contact time have questions suggestions wel come Remember consider ones right register bitchbut little will done bitch unless accompanied suggestion two making better Anyone can find fault Nats program looking have ideas make better year years come Understan denze still awake still interested what can cone help ask consider providing dis trictor specifically myselfwith some information what going part world As may have read other columns operate very limited budget will very hard get outto attend large numberof events district means need eyes ears let us know what going area new ideas special meets human interest storiesjust about anything going area Work district AVP local events send something put columnit yours Just give idea what column guidelines get up full page per month consists basically 220 lines 44 characters per line typical one-column picture uses 13 lines pictures please column will get pretty stale fast give something print Please put mailing list newsletter Christmas card list optional am also considering monthly news letter bring current timely information clubs will soon CompuServe ModelNet system ready will give access numbers Till next month Broncos win Super Bowl midst winter project Good flying soft landings AMA Nats Lincoln Nebraska July 11-19 87 April 1987 109 Arizona fornia e Hawaii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrio 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lone Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds Ri 8 Box 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 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisioft 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Fnquency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone916362-1962 Im writing Column mid-January has exciting month started December 23rd joined Mal Gross vice president NAA Mojave CA 200 am got bus headed VIP/Press area dry lake Ed wards Air Force Base About six freezing hours later Voy ager landed aviation history making very lucky person luckier have front row seat helped Mr Gross prepare NAA National Record certificate pre sented pilots Yeager Rutan underthe blazing lights army press cameras focused repor ters saw 1984 Olympics satellite up-link vans covered about acre TV network ABC N BC CBS CNN etc Local stations over west sent own crews addition Newspaper reporters could heard talk ing Japanese German French number other languages didnt recog nize proud day aviation whole world watching sipped coffee reporter Boston Globe normally covers acquisi tions mergers Bostons high-tech Route 128 Hed asked get plane fly 3000 miles cover landing because no else available 38-degree-winter night desert weather bothered him lot less bothered Voyager chase planes final ly came view tiny specks early morning sun 100000 people gathered started cheer Tears joy came set eyes included Over loudspeaker heard pilot Rutan proclaim ground crew ought prepared because hadnt show ered nine days Imagine after spending nine days crowded cockpit making jokes Voyager circled field three four times before landing everyone could get pictures possible Both motor drives 35mm cameras humming went through film faster ever before Its day see something like happening before very eyes Later hangar opportunity examine Voyagers damaged wing tips blue foam jutted out past skins peeled off nearly three feet wing about foot other large pieceof wing-skin hungdown trailing edge Talk about drag No wonder four gallons useable fuel left day rest world would never forget December 23 1986 day man first went around world single tank gas About week earlier Gene Sidwell wife Tom Vacar KCBS-TV met officials Edwards AFB make arrangements Genes world speedrecord attempt USAF veryanxious see US model airplane pilot take record back Russians So am After leaving Edwards Tom Vacar invited ustojoinhimattheVoyagerCommand Post Mojave two live TV broadcasts went him tween broadcasts about 5 pm went out eat Things got exciting bartender started shooting up place after someone left him poor tip As stood gun hand herded kitchen Vacar stayed up front give live coverage things got exciting cops arrived very short time later disarmed bartender carted him away went elsewhere eat life AMA VP exactly dull January brought first Executive Council meeting 1987 held Pasadena CA concert Bill North rops IMS Show Because few council meetings held invited number guests Most ourAVPs So such notables Sal Taibi Although whole very good meeting opening ceremony really embarrassment AMA Over strong written objection AMA paid haveJohn Griggand Travis McGinnis both come out supposedly dignified ceremony award plaques thanking service AMA stated strong note less expensive ways make awards AMAs part ceremony went smooth ly Messrs Grigg McGinnis pro ceeded bring rather scantily dressed female entertainer tooted horns placed party hats new president District 9 VP sang funny songs followed Grigg McGinnis pre senting farcical awards council have just much sense humor anyone personal opinion though quite funny terrible waste coun cils time AMAs money apologies District 10 guests sit through nearly hour garbage before council finally got down serious business Hopefully weve now seen last Mr Griggs nonsense other hand posi tive note very impressed way new president Don Lowe conducted himself during first time helm AMA man knows what doing AMA fortunate have him aboard 1987 should much better year result Don Lowe spent fair amount time together before meeting share common feelings goals AMA Like myself too very concerned AMAs public image rising losses flying sites Hopefully well now able better address important issues day before meeting picked up Don Lowe John Worth Johnny Cle mens airport After stopping Astro Flight examine some donations made museum Phillip Mosko being stored prior shipment Reston VA headed north valley showed leaders excellent facility have Sepulveda Basin also opportunity meet number AMA members out flying day next day met Pasadena Other farce described above council meeting very productive voted give support 1987 F3B Team present also decided reduce number people going ClAM/Paris April Don Lowe has taken initiative form three-man FAI Committee consisting himself John Worth Dave Brown expect good things will result positive move supersedes one-man FAI czar AMA voiced strong objection Re Districting Committees suggested scheme split District 10 two ill-conceived opinion plan would put border middle LAareaandisobviously considered meaningful pro posal solve anything appointed chairman new AMA Marketing Committee posi tion Im going attempt help AMA grow better marketing its products No matter much Ive tried including 1/4-scale power model just cant seem get planes make noise As result resigned AMAs Sound Com mittee making room someone else can contribute area building efforts vain though now fully detailed 1A-scale Piper Cub won 1st place Electric Scale category IMS Show plane attracts lot attention wherever bring Fifteen-pound Electrics too common yet guess never mentioned good old Hot Stuff never would have gotten ready time QSAA meet really dont know ever got along monumental gift aeromodelers Bob Hunter Satel lite City thought having wait five-minute epoxy set now leaves cold cant imagine waiting now glue dry Lastly month Id like briefly mention applaud Black Sheep Ex hibition Squadron year MS show give beautiful demonstration Indoor Flight Electric ElectricCL Indoor FF Indoor RC important MS Show conduct beautiful important session modelers can per form set up operate Delta Dart program youngsters attending show can go home say learned build flyable model air plane What thrill Hats off black sheep Hopefully Ill have some photos next month PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident 110 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidento Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA98023 Al Culvor 805 86 Wilder 1083670 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Groat Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 8ruco Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklino P0 805 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #89 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robort esich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Seattle Radio Aero Club otherwise known SRAC will hold its Silver Anniver sary Polar Bear meet March 2 1-22 its field east Everett WA Registration starts 8 am flying will start 930 Accord ing information George Raymond SRAC prez will have canteen site camping available Saturday events AMA Novice Pattern RC Sport Aeroba tics Sportsman RC Sport Aerobatics Ad vanced RC Sport Scale will also extra event will allowthose AC conform Scale requirement try hand event Sunday fun-fly hope have some special flight demos air show events time weather permit will special tro phies commemorate Silver Anniver sary promises super contest put great group SRAC involved Community School Everett promot ing itself modeling doing example can own best friends getting local support through com munity involvement example can done through classes mall shows adopt-a-school plan Misery Meet will probably have lived up its name now next Free Flight contest will RAG Meet probably Harts Lake Prairie May 1-2Always check ahead going HLPthe Army fickle donor other FF news Bill Gaiser has proposed some changes Outdoor Gas Scale rules adopted will used meets WMC club runs changes include among other things no Scale ruler no ROG Should interested changes contact Bob Stalick WMC Patter editor Another success story about modelers get ting public land fly has reported Ev Schoenberg secretary/treasurer Bend Aero Modelers took nine months get county give license now using about 13 acres county land near landfill have legal right manage field Super job group Ev noted 42 mem bers club lot interest modeling Bend area Like other clubs planning mall show bring message public Dont forget District XI AMA booth available shows brochures AMA HQ show Another way theyve gotten involved community holding Saturday RC building school through Bend Parks Recreation Dept going make points city fathers also planting valuable seeds will produce modelers some new members bargain missed Raider Round Upwas good old Reston weekendbut huge turnout anyway No less 57 contestants vied trophies including five Junior entries Eight Canadians ventured down helped make up 146 event entries Dave Green won Sportsman Award Its given person highest cumulative score events teresting note last five years Dave brand new FF/CL Con test Coordinator Dick Salter have won award Might mention AVP Dave Mul lens seems have come fourth Bob Parker donated Fox 35 given Junior highest cumulative score Wesley Mullens took home Paul Walker won Precision Aerobatics would like have watched since Don McClave Randy Schultz very close him scores Paul certainly best fliers world Don Randy must have top form Drizzle Circuit onMarch 8 April 12 two dates haveat Delta Park dates Great Oregon Model Expo 87 April 11-12 Benton County FairgroundsJimTrumpsaysthatany club individual whowould like help can contact him Although essentially BCRC club function other clubs have contributed time people help static competition judging Satur day models will displayed both days Sunday will fun-fly Adair Field will have District Xl meeting interested parties Saturday Gleaned local paper just before Christmas ad Norm Thomp son local purveyor rare unusual sometimes very expensive items NT claims stuff escape ordinary What caught eye ad Balsa Wood 404 Interceptor Jim Walker designs being produced Frank Macy Now thats class no doubt about Barnstormers will hold seventh annual Static Expo March 28-29 main auditorium OMSI Oregon Museum Science Industry categories clude Scale Super-Scale original work non-Scale builders non-builder segment Any kind radio-controlled air craft will find spot informa tion call Steve Tischler 503 639-0798 will probably two other Expo like meetings spring Idaho EXPO Boise last year havent heard will year latest issue Barks said Bob Parks elected outstanding member year no news about EXPO plans last two have some nicest aircraft entered likely see will loss decide Also CAMS Symposium will held Coeur dAlene April May Watch both worth attending Dave Unruh Kenai AK wrote tell about second annual winter fun-fly Peninsula Modelers Association will hold Summit Lake about 85 miles south Anchorage dates Feb 28-Mar 1 news came too late get word out However trying see enough interest locallytostartaSAM chapter sothe contest will run under SAM ruleswith addi tion event flown under Old-Timer rules anything want bring fly Its way late might want call Dave 907 776-8207 informa tion Dave promises spectacular scenery Several months ago wrote Dis trict X VP exaggerated size District X disagrees issued challenge February issue thought might interested following claims 20% members AMA District X actual figure 17% course 20% assertion makes story sound better isnt truth Actually isnt major exaggeration bothers wrote uniform VPs budget district expenses generated controversy claims has always problem have no idea what bases remarks matter record four years before elected council neverand repeat neverany talk let alone ac tion brought associated larger districts identifying problem might help understand dis trict budget has provided help defraynot pay forthe VPs district ex penses budget pays postage phone calls travel district Most VPs hold regular jobs travel limited weekends fact VPs never spent allowed funds couple compete would use AMA funds travel contests Some independently wealthy essentially donated whatthey spent basic idea support VP doing district things defraying paying expenses VP incursand relative what person can members district claim has made DistrictX VPthatthe modelers DistrictXwere being ripped off terrible inequity way AMA funds being spent modelers different districts Since District X has four times members District Xl has both get same amount District X members being short ed arent Well exactly Lets look other part budget amount other officer expensesthe general budget budget money expended permember basis Since costs approximately same service member AMA spends four times much members District X does District XI mem bers Actually since costs go up activity District X members can active year around also since competition District X will spent proportionally district less activity So what have AMA spending just about same amount modeler out its general budget does affect argument Well since total VPs district budgets half percent funds expended AMA spending 99% its funds evenly distributed among its members sure seems complaint AMA ripping off its districts members qualifies exaggeration year starting Find contest go build somethingtofly hope see flying fields Happy Flying April1987 111 Whole Business Began Model Airplanes Junior Flight stands up applauds spectacular achievement Burt Rutan designer Dick Rutan Jean Yeager pilots round-the-world Voyager. fantastic flight fantastic airplane course modelers loved Burt Dicks mothers comment whole business began model airplanes isnt often nowadays aeromodeling gets compliments contributions avia tion Newsweek ran especially fine arti cle sure read often mentioned press Dick Rutans excited cry Look Ma no tips moments after scraping off Voya gers winglets during near-disastrous takeoff.. No Junior Flight isnt making up spotted January issue New York Indoor Times Untold man-hours volun tary went preparation Voyagers historic flightas well lots money team now busy trying recover several thousand dollars through lectures sale mementos come Three official postcards avail able $135 including postage han dling really gorgeous Send buck thirty-five Joan Hannans Hanger P0 Box Escondido CA 92025 small amount well thank Mother Rutan will thank youll pleased three pictures Final Pee Wee-30 Rules Orbiteers stepped up schedule completing final rules new event January first published rules should force least year tested under actual contest conditions rules formalized Orbiteers Pee Wee-30 Steering Committee very FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 detailed big difference what listed last month minimum weight 100 grams 353 oz stumble bit requirement liking better no mini mum weight didnt like mini mum weight P-30 Rubber event either Mythinking minimum weights Outdoor Free Flight models make event experts Im probably wrong after P-30 certainly doing very nicely its minimum weight requirement Again remind style construction acceptable reader asking eight plans indicated might build biplane Pee Wee-30 lower wing loading Sure thing official rules definitely limit event monoplanes Shades Pennyplane flock Dakota-like biplanes taking off will sure look nice Pee Wee-30 Proxy Postal Contest kick off new event Orbiteers will host gala Postal Proxy Pee Wee-30 contest July 4th 1987 club field Otay Mesa send model Orbiteers will flying Contestants over world invited further details postal contest copy official Pee Wee-30 Rules send 22 cent stamp John Olden kamp 3331 Adams Ave San Diego CA 92116 619-283-071 1 John also has some ideas sources inexpensive 020 Cox Pee Wee reed-valve engines Dethermalizers recommend use fuse-acti vated dethermalizer Pee Wee-30s well other lightweight models Such DTs weigh little reliable Remem ber however safe use snuffer tube x PLATFORM 44ESNUFFER TUBE illustration two rear hooks held close together keeping stab place during flight small dentists rub ber band fuse through band burns through larger forward rub ber band runs under fuselage hooks side stabilizer pulls stab up about 45-degree angle against cutout all-balsa fin angle should adjusted achieve proper settling descent sure stab does twist pops up will stop cocked position model will spin Buglet Another New Event certainly seems like inventive thrust aeromodeling towards smaller simpler styles away standard events new event Buglet con cocted John Morrill Los Angeles Thunderbugs Buglet smallish Out door rubber-powered cabin model largely reflecting old 1941 AMA rules required fuselage cross-section fixed landing gear ROG freewheeling propeller Rather go Old-Timer route Buglet avoids arguments over whether model meets does meet old design parameters Instead new rules have drawn up create similar style model Maximum projected wingspan limited 25 might expect some wide wing chords again biplanes Pennyplane comeone time complete set rules send 22 cent stamp Jackie Moore 4412 Don Felipe Drive Los Angeles CA 90008 Keep up well flying unofficial events contests AMA events sure have plenty build now Remember build light especially tail Ill see next month mmmiii mmiii gill... 1111111311111 iliUM Have H elped Junior Modelera Model Aviation 10K
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin Ir Correction There couple errors slipped through February 1987 issue Model Aviation George Abbott Raleigh NC first let know inaccuracies apologize forthe errors getting print am pleased know articles being read statement page 106 EPA ranked average model engine 78 dBA recommended en gines redesigned operate 65 dBA OK text went say over five times less noisy error 65 dBA about 20 times less noisy 78 dBA Remember three dBs change twice quiet loud second inaccurate statement deals speed statement doub ling rpm increases sound level 9 dB meansthe noise istripled Notso sound level reality eight times loud Other Considerations George Abbott also asked important question has answered day What being done study relationship frequency model aircraft engine sound levels question has mentioned before Some time ago AMA Headquarters group us looked some rather sophis ticated equipment operation equip ment provides excellent analysis frequency spectrum sound being studied beyond question what needed top-notch study prob lem implementing twofold cost equipment Can justify second finding someone expertise time studies As get further study sound operations little doubt someonewhether manufacturer dividual Academy will have conduct study should lead further developments move air such manner provide thrust speed capa bilities want high-fre quency sounds common today Continued page 100 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations summer 1982 two motivated aeromodelers clubs San Fernando Valley CA held discussion Giant Scale Squadron Valley Flyers RC Club looking fresh innovative way generating publicity just clubs wonderful flying site San Fernando Valley CA also model aviation sport 1982 meeting emerged idea joining forces Toys Tots nationwide program sponsored US Marine Corps two clubs agreed charity-related event would best serve purposesgetting newspaper radio television coverage sur rounding population two mil lion same time contributing worthwhile cause public interest concept Toys Tots theme fun-fly programs seemed ideal combined number features would help en sure successful eventthe use estab lished program benefiting children possibility having US Marines hand planned event flying site easy access hundreds visitors entry fee fliers set $10 toy Walter Clark AMA 641 agreed act Contest Director Dennis Hargrove AMA 143537 took task Publicity Direc tor Walter immediately contacted Marine Corps Reserve offices scored hit Corps agreed provide four Marines dress blues site day event As news department executive KNBC-TV Los Angeles Dennis no stran ger publicity work has done super publicity job clubs sport model aviation over years promotional campaign begun imme diately strong day annual publicity campaign starts spring Toys Tots event always listed AMA Calendar Events Model Avia tion magazine Later September October flyers mailed Giant Scale clubs/events California southern Nevada hundreds delivered hobby shops areas Individual mail ings previous participants also made Sincethe program began 5000 toys have collected fun fly events turned over Marines San Fernando Valley area over 33000 toys collected 1985 largest single contributor impressive total Toys Tots Fun Fly 1986 Fun Fly event biggest best successful Cold windy weather seemed deter neither pilots nor visitors 2000 people Continued page 96 Goldberg Vital People Award Debra Scott Justice Bensenville IL have received Beth Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Deb husband have driving force success Miniature Aircraft Competitors AMA Club #1279 several years Debra Scott founded MAC 1982 Between accepted roles club president flight instructor public rela tions director Contest Director secretary treasurer newsletter editor family team hardworking aero modelers has welcomed new people sport publicized club activities intro duced several innovations model aviation scene Bensenville Nominated Lee Onopa can think no deserving couple Jus tices sure Carl Beth Goldberg would aEree AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller2 Gisele Jackson 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Managen Vince Mankowskio Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 TechnIcal Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VoislavekO Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolko General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney April 1987 95 AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound & ModelToys Tots AeronauticsA Great Idea AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication What say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Toys Cont pg 95 Santa guarded military personnel some toys donated bythe fliers 5000 toys have collected San Fernando Valley Flyers Channel 4 News hi optei tee pilot stayed site aii day mostly families kidscame see model birds Eighty-nine pilots brought 114 aircraft show fly Santa Claus Vic Martin AMA 272 hand delight children pose pictures Archie Clown performed enchanted visitors Christopher Nance AMA 147981 Weatherman Channel 4-TV assisted announcing lent sparkling per sonality scene special treat dawn landing Channel 4 News heli copter remained display day Ken Redding AMA 78807 Californias Black Sheep Squadron did great job PA system day keeping visitors informed about what going live broadcast Sweet Dick Whittington popular morning show Di noon until 130pm over K-WNK went over well gave val uable publicity radio station manage ment staff impressed club event have asked cosponsor 1987 Some beautiful planes southern California hand popu lar acclaim two very best 1/2 scale Crackerjack built flown jack Dennis Bristol Harry Apoian towing large banner announced Kids Love USMC Vice Versa Thanks go Walt Clark story Bob Adams photographsand thanks fliers organizers very valu able public-spirited event did lot good type event could held part country colder areas could indoor static show about AMA chartered clubs follow suit Put Mall Show Work Jeff Troy Public Relations perfect tool build community rela tions model airplane club mall show What could ask get center stage heavily populated spots town Youll able showthe non-modelingpublicwhatyoudo you can show airplanes really toys sophisticated pieces machinery designed specific purposes Mall shows can further goals mod eling clubs very practical ways Lets face itfliers knowthatthe important asset model airplane club its flying field So lets go back few steps remember managed obtain precious piece space Continued page 98 L R Harry Kosch Bill Wargo AMA modeler Andrew Kosch test pilot replica Jim Wargo Henry Lomberg Pilot some team built tested Whitehead 1901 No 21 replica Wings tail replica show background Note bamboo ribs Craft flew 230 feet distance free powered flight 29 December1986 Copies basic book Gustav Whitehead available AMA title History Contract ISBN 3922-175007 $1700 postpaid AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 WiI 11am ODwyer Photo Decemberagain Marks Historical Event Above photo made Major William ODwyer US Air Force Reserve Ret marksthe moment successful sustained free powered flights made Andrew Kosch Hanger 21 team built Whltehead 1901 No 21 replica just 23 years before significant series flights took place ODwyer began first formal investigation life works Gustave Whitehead photo appear Lto R Henry Lomberg team video cameraman four Bill Wargo team member Master modeler No2 test pilot Kaye Williams sponsor replica project Distance flight measured 230 feet Orvillesat Kitty Hawkwas 120 feet Stated Orville 1937 letter Fred 1 Black about Whitehead design machine itself enough refute machine flew December 29 1986 flights put nonsense rest forevermore 96 Model Aviation Clvii Air Patrol Color Guard presents colors ooening ceremony rua.-auU ,apujack built flown uy Jack Dennis Santa Ana CA popularly judged Best Show Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32701 As write Im aboard Delta Flight 140 headed home Orlando FL after attending first council meeting since became president meeting set up serve western area United States coincide trade show held Pasadena CA council meeting long marathon affair structured consider pressing needs facing AMA took back years 1976-1 979 served VP District III council meeting culmination many hours preparatorywork committee activ ities phone calls private conferences during interval between council sessions meeting proved fruitful conducted atmosphere reasonable harmony necessary give-and-take essential finding best compromise solution will find over next few years will use word compromise times 65-plus years earth have discovered almost solutions lifes problems result compromise few things life represent absolute unadulterated truth life death taxes Modeling modeling needs no differentmost everyone has opinion rests hopefully basis background experiences ra tional mental sorting process Hopefully out give-and-take process may express opinion can arrive best compromise solution modeler has own set precon ceived needs Hopefully leaders worlds largest aeronautical association can arrive decisions will meet majority need need input Without operate within partial vacuum have problem sugges tion beg please get touch District VP has volunteered serve can best knowing what want can try present cross-section opinion given subject rather just complaining individually presents side story want hear what like about what trying dothats way get true picture meeting needs realize Im asking moon broader data base less need VP exercise individual judgment What issues cryingfor solutions Well folks out flying favorite toy modelers allowed call toys Sunday afternoon telling us maybe isnt peachy modeldom because frequency interference rearing its ugly head airplanes being shot down can assured cries being ignored AMA has wellstaffed highly capable volunteer fre quency committee members deaf sampling program underway check transmitters over 2000 tested date indicates have prob lems significant percentage equipment meeting new specs frequency band-pass working very closely industry tks meeting again Pasadena Sorie questions need tighter specd need better quality control need spacing between channels no easy pat solution going try best make things better Based own observations flying different locales different situations panic situation since people flying minimal problems aware problems exist dont want things get out hand Im confident will find best com promise solution dont lose faith What about big airplanes big can get still safe Everybody has own opinion Fliers involved big air plane movement feel activity should limited have impressive history safe operation sup port contention would safe operate Boeing 747 via remote control using Brand X radio equipment before large crowd 4000 people think dividing line between safe unsafe operation could say fly anything want long its remote Saudi Arabia would no prob lembut thats name game want fly toys world can see theres rub can kill maim somebody lose control crash no easy answer Limiting weight criteria limiting speed least equally important prospect 100-lb airplane flying 300 mph 100 feet out front crowd 4000 people scares menot couldnt get out its way suddenly veered directly Im sure would killed beast hit likely occurrence happen Its directly responsive probability failure mix systems-design functional reliability human error What want reduce proba bility failure absolute minimum have failure hope airplane doesnt hurt anybody no easy solution have con siderable background flying RPVs models up 250 lb speeds up 200 mph certainly hope that experi ence will help finding best solution planning conferences IMAA recognized special-interest group plus inputs QSAA work toward solu tion issue should retain current 55-lb weight limit will strive best compromise between safety fun continued development hobby Let entreat please fly safely novice flyer dont take projects beyond capability Seek advice wiser heads have technological capability create hazardous machines dont future modeling free enterprise governmental interfer ence stake Fly safely noisy you care Are seeking all-out performance com pletely ignoring noise pollution create want keep flying field want suffer permanent hearing damage answer questions No keep quiet have technology make models fly quietly Electric Soaring four-stroke properly set up muffled two-strokes own self-interest use technology Another thing dont buy junk mufflers merely exhaust extensions Keeping flying site should num ber list priorities number priority Academy know chief reason losing flying sites noise know Germany has nationally imposed noise limit 82 dB measured seven meters model airplanes Are aware communities US impose noise limits property boundaries Imposing noise limits competition events notthe panaceaI personally feel its proper place start what important what happening local flying field typical Ugly Stick powered twocycle engine Johnny Brodbeck K&B informed Pasadena K&Bs engine development philosophy first foremost pro duction quiet engines performance second Can believe already have two engines 20 45 displacement engine K&B-designed quiet mufflers H urray K&B has always leader model engines repre sent last bastions Yankee engine technology trust rest world will follow K&Bs lead area have technology make piston engine almost quiet electric motor dont believe listen th revving friends well-muffled copter difficult noise source deal propeller Keep tip speed down through diameter reduction and/or lower rpm noise will drop AMA Budget AMA small business Assuming top 100000 mem bers 1987 talking about over $4000000 budget financial commit tee preparing budget considered next council meeting will try best spend moneywisely largest budget bite goes salaries Head quarters staff 48 people rest member services debt retirement Head quarters building communication public relations supplies insurance magazine publication competition services etc costs associated council member ser vices relatively small since no salaries involved plan show simplified budget magazine future date - AMA_ April 1987 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Brmingham AL 35205 would like thank everyone re sponded last poll regarding nual Nats letters profound fluence changes made AMA Council Nats officials affecting future Nats example after poll AMA HQ retroactively mailed award everyJ unior Senior placed second third 1986 Nats received award site Also future Nats awards through third place will given Juniors Seniors regardless num ber entries responded letters impact did waste 22 cents writing letters reproduced column other con tributors names listed below letters have distributed AMA Council everyone took time write thank-you Ernie Wrisley Santee CA summed up aswellasanyonewhen hewroteltsasad commentary Academy itsrulers anyone has compete against number entrants get trophy Going back Jr Birdmen days thirties never told certain number competitors win trophy date local clubs encour age Juniors times have given trophy onlyjunior/Senior/Open flew event entry fee gives right win regardless number entries believeyou paytofly paytogetto Nats put forth effort win reason enough award trophy wish could express real feelings matter paper might catch fire Other poil responses too numerous reprint include Mr Vance Sutten West Hurley NY Mr Gene Corson Casper WY Mr Lance Halle Phoenix AZ Mr Ed Davidson San Luis CA Mr Bobby Jones Columbus GA Mr Duane Renken Ann Arbor MI Mr Dan Domina East Windsor NJ Mr Joel Burch Stone Mountain GA Mr Richard Jackson N Charleston SC Mr Daniel Sirey Clarion PA Mr Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX Mr Edmond Depue Long Beach CA Mr ThomasJ Fennell Elmont NY Mr Gary Frost Ellisville MO repeat letters have gone out council Nats Committee Gentlemen 22 cents wasnt wasted changed Nats policy Richard Jackson North Charleston SC Mailed check $15587 made Out AMA mortgage fund said SCRAM RC club dissolved members voted unanimously contribute winding-up dissolution monies AMA pay off Headquarters building Thank Richard ended re cent meeting important Birmingham RCAssociation its immediate past presi dent MrJim Morton handed two dollars mortgageone him cute little wife Debra Morton Also Virgil Abercrombie handed dollar Nor man Swann wife Patricia gave two dollars remember last year began Honor Roll mortgage Well politely stopped effort because another effort going forward two-part two-year series since first yearwent much happened have de cided reinstate last years plan some additions going call Secretary Treasurers Roll Honor everyone contributes dollar can have 1 name prominently splashed mag right 2 name enshrined forever wall roster AMA museum building Fifty years now can come Reston see name list donors helped pay off mortgage Headquar ters people told yesterday might room walls such list assure wifl give word elected fiduciary very seldom tells lies will personally use HQ engraving machine engrave name brass install under glass enshrine granite outside build ing grass cough up dollarto pay beautiful building off big bank name will appear modeling world also permanent Roll Honor Headquarters forever inside outside building donors last yearare automatically list Something worth mentioning no expenses subtracted donation anything penny goes big bank mortgage 50-year history never real property before Now have own building got kids pay thing off permanent Honor Roll list will reflect name amount donated get list send $100 orto John Worth AMA Reston Make check out Academy Model Aero nautics mark Mortgage Secre tary Treasurers Roll Honor Thank PS Richard. . Mail list final SC RAM members voted money Well put Honor Roll OK Secretary Treasurers ROLLof HONOR5 AMA Mortgage Richard Jackson$15587 & SC RAM Club il Abercrombie$100 W Jim Morton$100 a Morton$1003 i Patricia Swann$1000 Norman Swann$100 asaoaoeaeaaaeWg Mall Shows Cont pg 96 likely someone club approached owner property manager land made pretty good pitch sport/hobby model aviation Maybe person tough job Perhaps convince landowner pro vider flying site would doing community service Perhaps dis pel lot myths misunderstandings about model airplanes list things must sell landowner could go onand Think much easier club spokespersons job could have same landowner already formed posi tive healthy opinion sport through talking modelers club repre sentative might have much easier time club field might have yours lot sooner same logic could used coverthe problem neighbor living near site propereducation could make friend someone previously unaware just constructive fine hobby really Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation three lovely ladles Fiurnun nuuuquuriuru manaing rorn OT qi UUU computer boxed up Its own air-conditioned room L-R Zenda Stevens Patty Chertoff Urmi Ghosh smiling because finallytrained fat computerto Its own work paying extra $10000 month outside computer carry entire ioad speciai comment directiy expensive fat aIr-conditioned computer going begin feeding names Secretary Treasurers Roil Honor begin paying off building mortgage better get names right computer wliI turn back get money back Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Dwight Holley.. deep sorrow note passing Soarings greats famous RC pilot East Coast Dwight died November 10 1986 home Bethel CT after four years strug gle illness 53 years age recent years got know Dwight wealth information marvels electric-powered flight respon sible getting started Electric through Holleys Silent Flight business ran able assistance wife Maryann others will remember him accomplishments United States team member 1981 F3B World Soaring Championships Sacramento CA Dwight earned respect participants 22 countries entered very last flight last day competition proceeded max out make near-perfect landing win championship earn coveted title F3B World Champion 1981 Dwight defend title next Soaring World Championships team 1983 towithdrawdue health problems begun plague him seriously after 1981 World Championships win earlier years Dwight frequent competitor first ECSS East Coast Soaring Society succeeding ESI Eastern Soaring League contests Dwight joined 1SF League Silent Flight program late career tenth flyer achieve LSF Level Five within years time Dwight Holleys excel lence flying building designing will stand hallmark others judged years come will missed Dwights friend Bill Maleske provided above information appre ciate help Since Dwight such lowprofile type person files except concerning world championships per formances lacking Thanks Billwe share loss AMA Mortgage.. Elsewhere page Joe Beshar offers latest thoughts subject getting rid mortgage AMA took three years ago build Headquarters building museum Reston VA Joe sorely disappointed original plan raise money voluntary donations has fallen far short goal aggravated no doubt necessity major dues increase year Joe proposes now get rid problem within year one-time dues assessment 1988 before Joe proposes official ap proval AMAs Executive Council wants hear might object plan Meanwhile interesting note donations collected date enough cover years interest payments mortgage Thus getting rid mortgage altogether needs some bolder direct approach Joes ready bite bulletare New AMA Decal Kit.. Beginning mid-January thousands membership kits mailed 1987 AMA members kit year one-piece compared former years several items stuffed envelope form booklet booklet es sentially AMA Supply Service cata log general membership informa tion added Bound within pages AMAs 1987 decal sheet item should particularly noted first glance appears gold circular enbossed emblem reality multi-colored decal peeled off sheet intended applied inside surface automo bile windowsomething AMA members have asked over years So finally have window decal Enjoy Mall Shows Cont pg 98 field secure have no neighbor troubles think other con structive benefits mall show can provide Heres chance entice new blood hobby awful lot wide-eyed kids young old alike out would love chance tofind out about model airplanes youre bound uncover closet aviator two can also use show demonstrate muffler systems some new quiet en gines might explain silent flight Glider presentation show people about hobby understanding receptive will become Good public relations very healthy club community AMA has ways helping club make good presentation can send brochures other informative hand outs will aid conversations public district vice-presi dents have films table-top display booth can also supply sample press releases radio announcements thatyoucan eitheruseormodifytosuityour own conditions Also available exten sive selection videotapes help explain fun intent hobby National Mall Show Program first began 1983 several AMA clubs able reap benefits being part As number participating clubs grew few years followed grew national image Today number mall shows has increased toan exceptional level helps promote appre ciation model airplanes its geographi cal area have club representative con tact AMA Headquarters Well happy send starter kit can give lot helpful hints make mall show success information wont cost anything can gain using improve public image Let us help make 1987 best year yet ... Flying Near Airports Careful April 198799 0. LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS MESSAGE TO ALL AMA MEMBERS Initially would iike thank individuals clubs organiza tions generously contributed Mortgage Depletion Pro gram grateful fact remains mortgage balance still costing AMA $51 2740O per year interest payments Im tired expending time effort raising funds would like get back model building Lets get rid mort gage burden interest once free wasted interest expense support AMA Self Insurance Program what ever recent dues increase certainly acknowledges AMAs need meet objective required one-time dues assessment AMA member $850 next dues notice much simple isnt plan Now purpose display message poll objections AMA member may have plan have ob jection please write now Joe Beshar Director Mortgage Depletion Program 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 72_MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY uencyColor 26995Brown 27045Red 27095Orange FrequencyColor 27145Yellow 27195Green 27255Blue legal model operation after Decem ber20 1987 frequencies have continue heavily populated industrial users following information sketch de tail new channel-numbered frequencies will included second step AMA Phase-In Program Also new flag identification system becomes operational June 1987 will required AMAsanctioned activities January 1988 1988-1991 72 MHz Aircraft Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 1272030 1472070 1672110 18721 50 20721 90 2272230 2472270 2672310 2872350 3072390 3272430 Channels 12-34 Channel NoFrequency 3472470 3872550 4072590 4272630 4472670 4672710 4872750 5072790 5272830 5472870 5672910 Narrow-Band Transmitter Channels 36 58 used see General Info 6 Meter Amateur Radio License required 50 MHz Single BLACK streamer s 1 in by 8 channel marker plaque ChannelChannel NeFrequencyNoFrequency 00508000650920 02508400850960 04 50880 53 MHz Two colored streamers /a 1 wide 8 long FrequencyColors 53100Black-Brown 53200Black-Red 53300Black-Orange 53400Black-Yellow 53500Black-Green 53600Black-Blue 53700Black-Purple 53800Black-Gray 1908-1991 Surface Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 6275430 6475470 6675510 6875550 7075590 7275630 7475670 7675710 Channel NoFrequency 7875750 8075790 8275830 8475870 8675910 8875950 9075990 Identification Single YE LLOW streamer7/e 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter imprinted following wording 75 MHz SURFACE USE ONLY 1988 Frequency & Identification Status Bob Underwood Technical Director Spread word Action taken FCC 1983 resulted new frequencies being granted 72 75 MHz bands model use Included action statement so-called old fre quencies 72080 721 60 72240 72320 72400 72960 75640 will no longer Identification 1 Single RED streamer7/a 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter antennaimprinted following wording 72 MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Channel number plaques BLACK nu merals 1 high 1/4 stroke mounted white background visible both sides plaque modelers option may read horizontally vertically attached base center top antenna Non-reflective materials recom mended Other Bands Model Aircraft Surface Models 27 MHz Single colored streamer tri angular flag7/8 1 8 General Info Effective January 1988 channels 12 through 34 will reserved narrow-band transmitters Older broad band equip ment well new narrow-band can operated channels 38 through 56 Channel 36 used order provide 80 kHz spacing between channels 34 38 Channel 58 used provide image response protection channel 12 channel usage identification authorized use AMA sanctioned events highly recommended sport flying club activities See pages 127-129 1986-87 Official Model Aircraft Regulations current fre quency information recommendations Sound Cont pg 95 have data proposals relevant material please forward directly through AMA Headquarters New Equipment Progress being made time field getting quieter equipment least average flier equipment comes low-priced might like since alternative might lost flying site may have pay price some areas Some months ago wrote about tests performed K&B Sportster 20 quiet engine turned out new engine design same muffler design also market end month January have chance run engine has relativelythe same quietness 20 twill winner new K&B engine 45 cubic inch displacement Since same design can have excellent sport engine high performance low cost Good United States technology comes through again am anxious take close look engine run some comparisons performs anticipated will good engine sport flier also lower classes AMA Pattern competition will further enable people get Pattern flying having invest $150 engine Continued page 103 100 Model Aviation 3 ww 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 Connecticut Mains C Massachusetts C New Hamoshire Rhode Islaod C Vermoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Kmfft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Gerold Browe PO Box 4384 MiddlotOwn RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Notwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator o,rn* Wilvnn R2 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 RC Divot Diggers Association club began 1973 group about 20 fliers getting together small private airfield town Ware MA time club applied AMA charter Radio Control Divot Diggers April 1978 club incorporated now known RC Divot Diggers Association Inc club grew about 43 members judg ing past newsletters very active club-sponsored events social obliga tions flying site located off route 32 has paved runway approximately 20 by90 ft surrounded grass son have attended Fun-Fly events site have found very pleasant place fly congenial members club officers 1987 President Arthur Lavallee Vice President Robert P Foley Secretary/Treasurer Eugene B Blodgett Newsletter Editor Joseph La Marche Pylon World Championships April 1987 United States FAI Pylon Racing team will traveling Melbourne Aus tralia compete World Champion ships 1987 team truly finest RC Pylon Racing team ever assembled coun try 1-2-3 United States order finish distinct possibility Curl 987 team has nationwide flair consists following members Pilots Dub JettHumble TX Brian RichmondOrlando FL Dave ShadelCarlsbad CA Mechanics/Callers Bruce RichmondDallas TX Bruce RichmondDallas TX Jim ShinoharaChula Vista CA Team Manager Bob WallaceAvon CT United States team established Smyrna TN September 24 best FAI teams assembled US team qualification trials competition position team extremely intense As indication just strong 1987 team three two-man team entries broke present FAI Pylon heat time world record several seconds recent team practice session California team heat times lowered sev eral seconds effort raise much-needed addi tional team funding high quality five-color embroidered patch being made available five dollars $500 postage paid emblems have heat-sensitive adhesive backing sewing required may easily applied type apparel hats official team emblems limited edition item may ordered sending check money order United States FAI Pylon Racing Team Fund 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 kON RAC~ above information provided Bob Wallace very short notice appreciated several peo pie team selections District Bob Wallace 5 Pete Reed 9 Dave Doyle 10 Don McStay 1 8 lrv Thurott 20 excellent representation area Nationals 1987 Nats will held Lincoln NB July 11-19not too soon start planning new item year Pattern fliers changed schedule use assigned frequencies class see chart below fly Pattern may want obtain correct frequencies start checking out well before Nats Entry forms should available now Q-500 will offered year first time ADVANCEDEXPERT 2699527145 2719527255 50845084 50885096 531 538 7203 1121 72087216 7263 1427267 1441 7283 1527287 1541 72967584 Pattern Contests Bridgewater Pattern contest will held June 20-21 1987 Ponderosa RC Hawks Berwick ME planning first Pattern contest either August 8-9 15-16 club presents excellent eventsso hope see large turnout first Pattern meet Short Subjects fifth District news letter sent out December have seen ask club contact person about aware newsletters would like know about require considerable time money produce theyre effective money could used elsewhere S new sanction form printed blue stock Please use destroy old forms S deep regret have inform Dwight Holley Connecticut passed away Dwight enthusias tic rperson Chef Brodeur cooking steaks SNHRICC Pattern contest Model Exposition Presented Maine Model Club Association March 28 & 29 1987 Models Display Seminars Auction Hobby Shop Booths District Meeting April1987 101 NATS PATTERNMASTER FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENT27095 508 5092 533 837 7240 7259 1401 72791801 7291 1561 PAl 26995 27045 27195 8089 SPORTSMAN537532 270457216534 270957234 271457232538 272557247203 1121 5087255 13817208 50927289 14017224 50967267 14417222 5317275 14817255 138 5327279 15017263 1421 8337287 15417275 1481 53872911567283 1521 536756477S8 Think Summer! New Jersay New York DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseociate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreech 9 WIllow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank LIkes 48 Gory Dr Toma River NJ 08783 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froellch Farm Rd Hlcksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As proce dures required procure AMA Contest Directors rating less totally under stood present purpose shed bit light upon subject fee per effec tive application example formerly buck now $2000 Still interested applicant now required satisfactorily complete submit such fee official application ques tionnaireto determine applicants abil ityto function successful CD based official AMA rule book obtain official application form question naire simply write AMA HQ same will promptly mailed Mail completed questionnaire district vice president along completed application form properly endorsed check no cash $2000 payable toAMA VP develops have passing grade VP will forthwith trans mit three items AMA HQand will promptly notify appoint ment Contest Director event ultimate failure check will course returned Any questions Bored Eastern Free Flight Conference EFFC Championships Vance Sutton writing Win gtips impressive newsletter equally impressive District 2 club MidHudson Modelmasters announced November issue EFFC Champion ships now scheduled held Galeville NY June 27-28-so please make note fact compliments club course its worthy editor Scott Smith Free Flighters please note Safety Note Aeromodelers innova tive times leave us speechless Tis instance interesting photo transmittal letter have just received Tom Wailer longtime friend former newsletter editor Blue Angels club left hustle bustle New York city favor comparative quietude suburban York town Heights Westchester County First let us show picture safety gadget has created let him describe its virtues Tom writes ya like Finger Fender Saver whatever started out two discarded stack chairs neigh bors discardsand look what evolved Yuletide Mail Bag wish take oppor tunity express sincere thanks kind enough favor very kindly extending best wishes upon occasion year-end holiday season turn wish flying-est hence very best year 1987 Amongst holiday greetings re ceived two letters merit present mention Both East Windsor NJ different individual relates separate distinct matterso Ill devote paragraph first long-time friend nationally internationally known Indoor flyer Dan Domina discusses Outdoor Free Flight matter Dan writes very mar ginal flying sites left look envy large farm fields central southern NJ problem landowners forced tax laws farm get low pro perty tax rates cant fly Free Flight field planted crops Dan speculates upon possibility changing laws give tax break landowners willing devote such acreage model airplane usage say Speed happy hour sadly have add Dont hold breath till happens Dan also advo Good ScoutsLiterallyand Figuratively cates awarding trophies 3rd place anticipate pleasure receipt Mats events heartily agree month Air Flow newsletter West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 West Radio Control Club Rochester its Windsor NJ second Christmas Eve editorJohn C Low its impressive historV letter David M Schnitzer publicthe RCCR has played important role ity chairman captioned club the furtherance model aviation both middle NJ area Elsewhere letter Mr particular AMA district nationally Schnitzer identifies himself club edi club deeply involved community tor have received copies affairshence above caption newsletter Anyway letter read time writing December 1986 part follows club has active RCCR making plans participate over 10 years maintains large important exhibition pre- best flying fields region fly sented Boy Scouts Rochester Mercer County Central Park under au May 2 3 1987 thank Mark Scheda thority County Park Commission RCCR having informed us membership about 40 development states will have presenttimeTheAMASafetyCodeaswell aviation theme thus permittingAMA par- own safety rules governs times ticipation through club membership fly through winter weather Mark may contacted 85 Winterroth permits members plan St Rochester NY 14609 further de- goforthe newyear-round patch AMA tails should wish attend Mr Schnitzer kindlyfurnishedthefollowing photo Turkey Fly-In took place November 1986 Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network ModelNet has going strong since begun last year now 2000 modelers use personal computers log onto ModelNet com municate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hundreds services besides ModelNet CompuServe subscription service once subscribe pay onlyforthe time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other activities Several Executive Council mem bers ModelNet join public discussions answer questions ModelNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 760672420 Pete Waters 700472162 Dick Crowley 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full interesting useful files complete list AMA-chartered clubs kept DL4 updated monthly So Contest Calen dar list over 900 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use latest thing Data Libraries high-resolution graphics computer terminal software can handle can receive print digitized pictures stored ModelNet terminal soft ware cant read graphics files directly can probably find other programs computer right CompuServe will information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA H Q youre already CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 102 Model Aviation hope Mr Schnitzer will kindly place mailing list receive news letters Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dinety 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5582 Foxrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Its good thing deadline column wasnt about three weeks ago Im afraid editor would have use term expletive deleted quite fre quently making suitable general audiences As am still hovering some between being very mad state rage about Dec 18th less month before scheduled District Ill meeting symposium Salt Fork Salt Fork Lodge informed Bob Button just found letter about meeting desk cleaning out would un able accommodate us date due another booking spite two letters both signed same reservations staff memberone post marked May 1986 confirming reser vation written lodge stationery second postmarked September explaining hadnt yet set winter rates Bob first called thought just pulling chain prone finally realized serious about after picked myself up off floor mad almost did some things would have regretted later Fortunately stayed cool well cool could have expected called park manager informed didnt have anything lodge lodge manager Ed Krajsky person needed talk gave correct telephone number wished luck Unfortunately Mr Krajsky pronounced Cry-ski confirmed couldnt have lodge reserved date due earlier booking Hewouldnttell us other group probably professional thing wouldnt say other booking made insisting made before curi ous claimed no record reservation letter confirma tion undated way could prove determine matter date postmark envelope confirmation sent Further letter found later letter didnt refer dates reservation Obviously wouldnt have copy postmarked envelope allegedly found copy undated letter short am convinced --expletive deleted ya gotta give lying through teeth said sorry girl made reserva tion no longerworkingforthe lodge offered us week before alternative available lodge number Holiday Inn 30 miles away could accommodate us sched uled weekend During two days telephone calls tween myself Bob Button park AMA HQ AMAs lawyers alternatives established could cancel out en tirely accept Holiday Inn site change weekend January 10-11 consider possibility weekend Feb ruary 14-15 would available pending cancellation reservation meantime problem over coming previous publicity dates place major concern simply didnt have time very much alternatives diminishing hour Holiday Inn wasruled out looked earlier possible site found unacceptable felt January 10-11 dates unacceptable wouldnt have sufficient time notify additionally attend AMA Executive Council meeting Cali fornia beginning look cancellation alternative late Friday confirmation came February 14-15 dates would available made decision go alternative gave us time necessary let people know first original date cancelled second meet ing rescheduled involving least two expensive mailings Monday Tuesday before Christ mas spent printing stuffing addressing emergency notice members club contact people over 1000 sent out Wednesday just before leaving Christmas holiday printing stuffing addressing mailing done AMA HQ staff coordinated Geoff Styles PR department Without efforts well rest HQ staff simply couldnt have done should run Geoff give him tip hatand pat back whole crew As being written dont know announcement change will make next magazine due out near end January know reading various newsletters get letter campaign has reasonably successful Further action against Salt Fork Lodge being contemplated particularly re cover cost fiasco final decision will probably made after event Ironically wont read until event over example perplexing problem timing mess presented mailbag has reasonably active last couple months particularly impressed letter about clubs efforts West God Virginia Dear Mr Dave Brown went Ravenswood WV last week end annual KERA RC Pattern con test second year have made time have overly impressed everything everyone has done make such enjoyable experience way CDs Mark Radcliff Steve Sturm members assisting went great extremes make enjoyable weekend family ten years attending Nats NE Pattern contests have never seen outstanding job done ever model club feel club would recommend wanted write let know fortunate have such club district Best regards safe flying building R/C Pulsers WNY Inc Del K Rykert President AMA 89284 Del couldnt agree mOreS hill billies up right actually Hillbillies members rather members Vienna Sky Sharks KERA RC clubs Thanks letter after above needed lift efforts dump mortgage continuing donations follow ing District III clubs appreciated FAST club $35 Gateway RC Society $231 Joe Dunskis $10 Beltzville Flying Machine Society $100 SHARKS $22 MON Valley RCC $100 Ralph Widman $25 Dela ware Valley RCC $50 least enjoyable parts being AMA VP announce loss own Leonard M Wiederhoeft Sr founders longtime news letter editor West Shore Flying Soci ety passed away past September 19 Len particularly known hisWeedie isms will serve saying month shortest route needle valve isnt always least painful Godspeed Weedie SoundCont pg 100 Quite some time ago mentioned Air Show Teams area using Magic Mufflers good effect team regularly performs rather tight quarters excessive sound levels can problem also practice club flying site has sound level restrictions Cliff Rausin Condor Models tells continuing make strides area sound level reduction mufflers have opportunity make measurements series perform past experience says should Magic muffler well worth try type muffler discussing exactly new However application new shows broader acceptance system 5 version introduced 1983 Magic extra chamber welded rear body covering mostofthetailpipeThetailpipe perforated within chamber absorb sound after has done its supercharging work body According Cliff Jim Johnson Sky Stone has turned clubs Solano Beach CA area winning com bination using Magic Muffler 40/60 5 mounted about 5 51/2 inches back 61 engines OS Rossi Super tigre YS props being used 11 x 9 Wide 12 x 6-10 rest combo running 15% nitro Continued page 104 April 1987 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinctuapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 An Apology Recentlyl wrote about visit ing Control Line Contest Hobby Park Winston-Salem NC article dis cussed problem Radio Control aircraft flying low over Control Line activity given impression thatallof RC fliers field associated Academy apologize giving impression Pete Wiencek WinstonSalem informs Hobby Park RCers fact AMA chartered club however have problem crops up public flying sites prob lem anyone can fly site unless particular group having official event means Hobby Park RCers have scheduled meet non-AMA group cannot fly what occurred particular day appears nothing prevent RC flying CL flying taking place event unsafe acts did occur Sorry about omission Hobby Park RCers F3A Team Selection appears F3A team selection commonly referred Masters will take place Fentress Naval ALF Chesapeake VA 18 19 20 and2l June1987Detailswillbepublished ModelAvation other publications Anyone living within driving distance Norfolk area can come down enjoy watching selection team repre sent United States RC Aerobatics World Championships event will held France time around Mike Ingalls will CD ably assisted fellow members Tidewater RC Club Watch complete schedule Nationals The 1987 Nationals being put motion event will held 11-19 July 1987 Lincoln NE too early planning intend Planning underway select site 1988 Tidewater very much running will have wait until around first April find out stand meantime plenty work done getting together information committee needs order make decision have suggestions send to Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters National Geographic Special occa sion view advance copy 1986 AMA Nationals special documentary being shown 18 January can say National Geographic crew did out standing job knowledge far best aeromodeling shown commercial media hope chance see film part say owe great big Hip Hip Hooray National Geographic Society job well done Founders During MS Show held Pasadena California Doug Pratt spent couple hours doing some taping some Old Timers aeromodeling opportunity talk afterwards founders Frank Zaic Frank goes back early days organizing model activity late 1920s long before formation Academy grew out early efforts can read some accounts Franks book Model Airplanes American Boy collection articles 1927-1934 issues publication bythat name Frank still active publishing series model aviation books also hard work research what makes things work pleasure spending short Frank Carmen Pasadena among model aviations beautiful people have chance obtain Frank Zaic books means timeless reflect well history days interview Doug Pratt will available video cassette Voyager By time read con siderable time will have passed since arou nd-the-world no-stop flight Voyager Much adulation deservedly given flight crew model avia tion can take somewhat different view aircraft design Burt Rutan AMA member some years standing has several designs duplicated mod elsin fact homebuilts built much like large models may have seen item over year ago showing copies photos taken November 1960 issue American Aircraft Modeler became Model Aviation photos saw 17-year-old Burt Rutan firstplace winner CL Scale FF PAA Load 1960 Nats Model aeronautics path career aviation have will honors coming Burt Academy would very remiss did also make such award shall done F3B several years have subjected letters statements Model Aviation other model magazines outlining problems events have cast pall over event fielded teams did cooperate team misused funds general presented very poor image modelers around world event has caused rifts among Executive Council members others times seemed best policy might forget event Well time around will different team has selected year dedicated win ning has act together mem bers completely oriented maxi mum team effort work beingwinners extremely competitive event pilots team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steve Lewis Santa Clara CA Team Manager Lynn King Boulder Creek CA Assist ant Manager Tom Thompson Albuquer que NM otherteam members Phil Renaud Dave Williams Albuquerque Richard Tiliman San Jose very least team has high hopes winning Team Trophythe team award being given first time World Championship Dan Pruss Memorial Trophy would very fitting United States Team could win Dan Best luck out standing team Trade Shows lot trade shows around country Dis trict IV tend go two some go both WRAM show Toledo affair have alternative Now no Toledo its first year could also say no Toledo its second very large increase over first Now ap proach time number three much growth will see modeling public will factor its con tinued growth good event District IV gives opportunityto see people associated sport chance see what vendors manufacturers have youat distance easier make also held during period weather conducive travel Having seen other shows can assure MARC Show Timon ium MD easier get offers wide open show area more-than-ample parking other facilities Again year will facility get radio transmitter checked proper operation may interest although com plaints radio problems otherareas such West Coast much higher percentage attendees bring transmitter checked atTimonium other shows hope means District IVers understand need periodic transmitter checks comply requirement will fewer problems continue Bring yours MARC Show 30-31 May 1987 will glad did youll get see great show same time MARC Show will get bigger SoundCont pg 103 running Perry P-30 regulating pumps users claim higher rpm good vertical per formance sound levels quieter four-stroke engines sounds very good sure wish some dBA values go sound quieter four-strokers would expect dBA levels down considerably An attempt will made get some good dB readings com binations England F3D Pylon Racing muffler rule being enforced Magic Muffler well twin cone tuned pipe permitted twin-cone tuned pipe will have fitted additional silencing chamber Publications Sound publication stands out providing service aeromodeler terms sound recognition RCReport published HuntsvilleAL runs engine test reports state dBA level measured particular rpm prop combination good reference point looking you going sound-wise have corresponded editor Gordon Banks can tell Gordon knows take FAI type measurements three meters Inso Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Pserso Rico V Sooth Carolisa essee DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-61 00 Phooe I-rome 61 5u-au3 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 266 Amory MS 38821 Richerd Jackoon 21 iS Thorniec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beech FL 33444 Jooeph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajerdo PR 00646 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Surnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 684-2517 Its late Detember its cold outside Summer flying weather thing past Tennessee spending time trying predict first snow will fall its building time next summer waithow about Indoor season Yep Thats right its time fly Indoor havent tried Indoor scene let recommend least try hand lightweight handlaunched Glider Costs practically nothing evenings sanding cutting glu ingthen local gym test-flying probably should make least three models keep flying going arent experienced Hand Launch Youll proba bly learn lot about really light-weight structures stay Im dreaming about Indoor just few words some upcoming events First US Indoor Championships have scheduled June 5-7 1987 East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN will flown impressive-sound ing domed arena ceiling height 122 ft have complain ing about poor Indoor facilities last Nats heres chance show well would have done course contest part National Free Flight Society program information avail able sending SAE stamp large AJ Italiano 1655 Revere Drive Brookfield WI 53005 way contest will include MIAMA Peanut Grand Prix Per editors Indoor News Views Richard Melody Doig future Indoor Nats probably depends next years attendance As may know last years attendance very low Since generally costs money rent hall sometimes lot attendance low its tempting cut down Indooractivities support can given popular events Lincoln site Pershing Auditorium 49-ft ceilingnot high bad fact looks pretty good after flying 28-ft-high gym feeling hold facility its high rental cost $1200 dollars per day AMA needs see 50 advanced entries Lets get behind Indoor make Nats re sounding success last Indoor item state Ala bama persons George Batuik Tom Killough Rex Powell H untsville have challenged State Georgia Indoor contest Im still waiting see chal lenge will answered however Ill betthe Indoor jockeys TTOMA Thermal Thum bers Metro Atlanta will accept provide tough team beat Keep posted fellows wouldnt miss Its budget time again tasks Executive Council set up approve budget running AMA process usually requires few months execute Since Im bit newto process dont really know what expect far looks about like average home budget know about much money youll take AMA dues etc much takes run things salaries rents mort gages insurance etc make some money available recreation Nats magazines FAI funds etc leaves looking whether youll able afford new items may may considered essential would nice have areas AMA already investing fair amount money public relations PR efforts have going varying success fora number years trouble hobby broad varied making very difficult decide expend limited funds maximum return Should tie efforts overall general aviation scene work up schemes joint agreements EAA other similar aviation activities have successful growing show team effort Such show teams frequently perform full-scale air shows often great success Since talking people know understand us easy area move PR need liability insurance crisis problem disappearing flying sites looks emphasis should general public Well some toowith open houses flying sites mall shows Since future hobby depends large degree new members maybe ajunior apprentice program ticket again much along lines Delta Dart programs Scout programs school classes magazine articles So what talking about say Lets improve PR efforts Notice real PR work actually done individual AMA clubs make up clubs Most cost borne same people also AMA organization however does have responsibility help endeavors AMA needsto setthe policy national goals provide technical assistance things perhaps provide funding some programs AMA has taken major step direc tion hiring Jeff Troy grand plan expanding PR Headquarters level has much recommend Lets get behind him help him task Lets hope doesnt forget about 100000 us out help him Dropped Nashville Free Flight Societys fall fly-in November 2 1986 sort grey day lots activity progress relaxed crowd having fun Photo 1 shows old grey fox OC Stewart patriarch N ash yule Free Flight group winding Wake field OC has flying Free Flight mod els 30 years Ive known him second photo shows David Durbin cranking up 1/2A same meet flyin unusual experience since RC fliers also out force group Control Line Combat fliersall sharing same flying site very interesting day such broad spectrum cate goriesand style hobbyist doing its thir h2rmnnv Bill Barr Photo requires little give-and-take happen lot fields RC Aerobatics types cant fly RC Soaring Heli copter addicts Yet other places Free Flight models mix RC power planes way works faction takes interest other courteous considerate enough work out problems also helps know way enjoy flying model planes types flying challenging fun last business note Mr Don Peck has served ably last two years District 5 RC Contest Coordinator has requested relieved duties soon possible because increase work load teaching profession First wish thank Don job well done Well miss Don Next Im look ing volunteers suggestions replacement should active RC contest flyer has time handle contest scheduling/sanctioning work load promptfashion Don has system will provide tothe new coordinator once chosen important post warrants filling best man woman available Till next month April 1987 105 OC Stewart Nashville puts maximum winds Weke Up Wakefield Nash ville Free Flight Societys Fall Free Flight Fly-in November 2 Bill Barr Photo David Durbin Nashville TN lights up Candle Wind 1/cA Gas model Nashville Free Flight Societys Fall Fly-in Nov 2 Illinois Indiana ucky ouri IL 60650 03034 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46706 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City Mo 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61370 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 3632 Main Quincy IL 62301 Phone 217223-8498 first week 1987 Im writing another column major problemI dont have whole lot write about guess guys building new ships just dont have time send note understand will just try make month Again thing find out newsletters lately have bunch real winter flying nuts out Weve got bunch guys going out subfreezingweatherto frozen finger thing regular basis bundle up real well go itl got December flight cut close getting done last day 1986 Ive getting lot mail about new frequencies lot out concerned radio may con vertibletothe newfrequenciesorthatitwill work narrow bands Im same boat since equipment old have found old radios can usually changed new frequencies costs few bucks beats having buy new equipment As narrow band can get around just picking up pins either side well frequency buddies will let Im sure Most us will have has suggested clubs could try controlling frequencies bought club seventeen members thirteen us have responded poll see frequencies use Only channel 12 used average four transmitters can see control might problem can just imagine logistics trying control club over hundred No way What means have learn control what have until old radios phased out may take bit time see no real problem us willing cooperate After us can just go out buy new equip ment replace everything Now time check out equip ment next year Give planes thorough once-over make sure no weak spots Repair covering check hinges devises about pots servos Are batter ies being cycled use make sure get maximum possible charge think would good idea check wiring also Dont forget switch Bill Johnson Gaston IN sent first picture month beautifully-done model Sopwith Pup built Gary Bussell seems model took Best-of-Show Louisville Fly-in Byrons Fly-in bad Ive seen its real jewel Oh yeah should mention Bill CD 1MM Festival 1987 held Copverse IN June guys interested big bangers ought real show Look dates contest calendar elsewhere rag Its mall show time have booth ready go line moment have scheduled two mall showsand will over time read Let know will send right out ya Come take hate keep mentioning shop just too small store time help out Ive just sitting thinking its whole year since saw fit put office think its very rewarding time have received newsletter editor has worked hard write able help member some way made visit whove welcomed want thankall Lets hope year better last said will let Carl Wheeley thing rest page way can keep politics other col umns Maybe Ill have next column will send some good ies Enough now. SoundCont pg 104 far relative accuracy whatever may equipment permits doing good job good see someone taking sound business heart following through dont know sure would think Gordon could provide information engines has already tested Check out engine re ports RC Report worthwhile AMA AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA FLYERS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South BIrmingham AL 35206w 205 83-0173 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON RIC CLUBS BA RN STORMERSRussell Davis 2929 East 6th StreetA~t 102Tucson 85716602 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608w 916 485-1917 h 916961-2163 COLORADODENVER AST Nat Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewd CO 80110303781-35 79I4IGH CO UNTRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs Cd 80909303 596-1 187 CONNECTICUTR/C PRO PBUSTERS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357-319w 203 9-3471 h 203 739-5 362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Defray Beach FL 33444305 278-9621SUN BIRD AST john Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa ILLINOISCHf CAAOLAND CIRCLE CUT TERS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark 1L60181w 312 530-2606 h312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterloo IA 5070 w -7b93- h 319 236-1297 EDRRAPlbS 5K YHAWKS AST Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 5 2402w 319 365-0527- h t319 366-0126GOLDEN KERNEL Bernard DeBoer 414 South Lynn Drive Le Mars IA 1031712 5 46-4609 KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAGLES Jerry Hatfield 226 MarIon Court Haysville KS 67060w 316 942-0181 h 316 5 22-4182 MA YLANDDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 20902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dwyer 3267 Florence Road Woodbine MD 1797 301854-6423 MICHIGANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Jo-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford M 49341 616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN 55423 612 d69-5493 NEW YORK THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 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98409509 472-8397 WV WV WV W 106 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included 4 Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins 4 Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins2 Order AMA Film Librarian4 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA4 22090 Include $2 500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA •ee pp p pp p p p pep pppppp ppp lows igan C Minnesota vnne VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters flistrict VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level NorthvlIe Phi 4816 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Steve Bowman 6i Larson Rd Esko MN 55733 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Mlncqua Wi 54548 really isnt fair just returned council meeting Los Angeles lady house phoned ask start new snow blower am pounding computer instead being outside snowmobiling now winter has really arrived Still warm log fire munchies left over Christmas toler able Scanning list winners Lake Charles Nats shows Seveners special awards design Rich Doig Archie Adamisin come mind guess need explain story Archies win has attached few years ago two very serious brain opera tions since has pushed coaxed encouraged get back mod eling Nats model outcome Control Line stunter course semi-canard single-blade prop mono wheel sorts problems overcome get final paint factitwasfinishedatthemotelSallytold itwent intrigued crowd further impressed its performance Lookout next year Big Art going coach young Adamisins keeping CL Stunt tradi tion going coming Nats Lincoln NE has Seveners booked run help events Wayne Karen Yeager Pylon Rich Melody Doig doing Indoor Russell Knetzger workingat Pattern judging As venue just across Iowa border should see good number district Make date always regret say thank-you official moving better things Bob Lundberg AVP Northern Minnesota has passed reins Steve Bowman thank Bob long service demand him keep touch Steve welcome Steve president Duluth club know him interested types models guys area keep him informed about feelings AMA will get answers questions Ron Sears Pete sent note asking something next column said could write anything preferred feelings AVP Scale modeler First believe little background order began building stick tissue models 1946 aged ten twelve myfirst Control Line model took air pulled OK Cub 049 Thirteen laps crash Wow another pilot borna natural Since time have flown types CL After joining oldest finest clubs area Cloudbusters MAC flew some Free Flight Nothing just wind up turn loose Just kidding am also member Michigan Scale Squadron Sky Masters RC Club Scale modeling has always favor ite like models look like real thing 1975 began competing CL Scale have ever since part hobby/sport has very good have fortunate enough last two US Scale CL teams Meeting modelers foreign countries great experience ive ever foregoing sort answers feelings towards Scale modeling feelings AVP revolve around modelerbeing associated other modelers having companionship being able help wher ever can Being AVP small part putting back modeling some what have taken out over years AVP Jean Lasik has forwarded some infor mation action area rare hear new Control Line club being formed Grand Rapids Bert Allaire has started group although yet AMA-affiliated hopes will happen soon Bert New Jersey district past member Circle Masters hear working combined Detroit/Chicago event Aint nice news Wisconsin specialist club Milwaukee Simitar Squadron headed Gordy Stahl saw All-wing designs fly very impressive Now applying types about tailless Gee Bee Q500 certain allowed Q500 circuit have plan cores Gonna thumb rules after council meeting introduced standing committee fortheAir ShowTeams am EC member act liaison coordinate needs actions between groups Reggie Keyawa made presenta tion pointing out problems AST program no snappy cure increasing visibility supply ing recognition program have need use AST area contact team managers really professionally dedicated group have several teams district lookforwardtoseeingthem inaction hidden force PR move ment Recognition basic human need guys devote hobby time show outsiders use clowns strange models acts necessary hold audience attentionto watch Pat tern ships fly length time worse watching snow melt important group OT worKmen Sparta Swap Meet tint-time event very successful Distrid Roundup Minnesota RC Soaring Society planning Electric event 1987 calendar seven cells maximum S River City RC News warning clubs regarding insurance tractors stored field stolen found insurance did cover S Grassfield guys planning have real grass field begging donations seed members notice first event aFeed Fly Seems should Feed Seed Fly S big handful attaboys Cudahy News Hobby setting up conference flight instruc tors 0 Stillwater Flyers have sent hat patch start district collection look great S Loops Lies River Valley Fliers mentions time wind stops blowing Lincoln rains Hey Vince true 0 Attend Next Club Meeting will Kill Airplane poster message Elm Creek Flyer ought trick 0 Pontiac MAC advising carrying Halon fire extinguisher good safety point echoed BlackhawkArea RC Club Barc News S Vein Hendix VP Twin City RC setting up very comprehensive program meetings really gets attendance gatherings 0 Lakeland RCs Flight Lines editor Ron Eigenschink concerned adverts show models having mufflers engines Lets give Ron large sackful gold attaboys Four-Strokes Electric Sailpianes get quieterno flying next April 1987 107 Indian Citys President Jim Tessen hand ma over checklor Mortgage Depletion Fund Left Right Cai Kontla Phii Wahiquist Boyd Bowdish November meet ing Stiiiwater Fiyers Sodbusters sine noss riiiionin quiru UI Oupuru fiying field another convert fiying wing Ia Evans Arkansas S Louisiana C New Mexico homa 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 MesQuite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville #125 Garland TX 75041 holiday season has came went sincerely hope happy 1987 will bring us little peace lot happiness spirit wanting good guy Christmas tried help Santa Claus getting reindeer ready him im mediately found problem because obviously sick didnt figure out what wrong him until kicked him found out simple vapor lock! have reindeer dont let him drinkthewaterinMexicotill itis boiled have feeling New Year 1987 will very happy us Academy Model Aeronautics As re sult recent election will enjoying new leadership am sure new direction have great hope under leadership new AMA president Don Lowe will ajourneyof graciousness respect will move away political overtones recriminations have made wonder What heck recent past Don helm think will have flexible relaxed council making AMAs major decisions ad ministrated splendid Headquarters staff After 50 years enjoying flying gether ought better friends dontcha think clubs newsletters picked up good idea GOOFS News Good Ole Okie Flying Society Ponca City OK think editor Sam Patriacca clever idea uses highlight important items newsletter yellow orange marker sure gets atten tion might want exchange news letters club address 2112 Meadowbrook Ponca City OK 74604 G 0 OFS News Ponca City another bit suggestion might want pursue located RF SpectrumAnalyzerattheir local Ham Radioclub can make hookup like might pay-off little bit stick time radio hams spent day Sunday trying catch up deluge AMA mail piled up during holidays Please pity poor VP because perfect day flying could ever want everybody else got go fly have tardy answering requests hope will forgive After since dont get paid being VP should least allowed make living holidays hobby shop owners can put legitimate smile am happy report shop did fantastic business competitors say same might indicate rest world has decided perhaps arent bunch nuts after modeling really great form entertainment course real secret fact modelers such superior type personand humble too very best exciting items hobby shop customers bought year brand new Carl Goldberg Electra Kit Basically Gen tle Lady glider design Carls has popular successful Soaring Glider field well-matched Elec tric power plant nose great beginner expert both matching motorto plane done forthe first time popular high-production kit no excuse now miss clean quiet dependable fun powered flight No messy fuel no backfire-cut fingers no towline no winch no hi-start no cleanup after flyingand gentle aircraft doesnt funny unexpected things sud denly Better try Electric flight great Electric flight Frank Korman wants mention new Electric flight club just formed Dal las fascinated bythe name club Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers shortens DEAFwhich points out club offends nobody noise DEAF fliers fly Eastfield Boom ers Glider Club Eastfield Community Col lege off Interstate 30 Dallas suburb Mesquite interested can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 214 321-2197 evenings weekends Ed isnt out flying interested going Electric might want join bunch nice guys because will find very willing able help Electric havent found yet MRC has greatest little Electric Free Flights youve ever seen tiny compared what have come expect Electric jewel little rechargeable battery motor youll fall love little molded-foam Scale Free Flight models just right schoolyard city parkand again no noise bother neighbors attract police cars price around $3500 $4000 hobby shop dealer doesnt offer shame him telling him know progressive hobby shop Dallas selling heck out Following up previous paragraph MRC Bentom have great selection molded-foam rubber-band-powered kits really fly may sneer moldedfoam planes fun fly heck lot people wouldnt fly models werent simple little kits MRC kits simplest Bentoms have geared rubber motors give longer powerrun have Stagger-Wing Beech Scale model really flys Again try dealer acts dumb pound fist stomp feet Lets get sumpin going around have tendency taken exciting things present such four-stroke engines Electric flight ducted fan power helicopters exotic radios forget early blessings problems past early problems What cover model MonoKote type other iron-on coverings skin ning model simple first came Dallas Indianapolis largerthan-rubber-power models covered either silk economy bamboo paper covering Unlike todays Silkspan paper bamboo paper no wet strength real problem shrink water cover wet mention will really bring back some memories OldTimersand should part new comers education modeling rare chance actually see bam boo paper being made wonderful Seven Thousand Years Chinese Inven tiveness exhibit just closed Dallas Chinese paper-maker actually making bamboo paper sheet time bamboo pulped beating hammer-mill mixing soup large tank screen slid soup jiggled until coated just enough pulp sheet pulled soupy water drained peeled off screen dried paper-maker fantastic because sheet just same weight thickness have tendency take blessings pretty much granted never dreaming what effort went what use young modeler ask Old-Timer ever used bamboo paper remember Chi nese paper-makers made bam boo paper sheet time modeling today would certainly what privilege attending Third Annual Texas Soaring Conference No vember 16 last year hosted Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers meeting brought folks Dallas far reaches area coordinate contest schedules avoid con flicts unify rules plan Annual Texas National Tournament TNTTheTNT will held Dallas 1987 May 16th 17th speaking folks gathered conference pleasure compli menting holding special interest group meeting District 8 also very proud observe sat through two hours meeting negative comment Everything positive progressive cer tainly admired todays world isnt much going around Bravo Flaps DownThrottle Closed Gotta Land 108 Model Aviation Craig Trowe left Mike Southard Southeide RC Club Oklahoma City much-flown 72-in Hookers have unique aweptwing planes pow ered four-cycle 120 engines say clubs noise problems should go four-cycle Quiet pleasel Colorado S Kaosao 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S SoothDakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Dick Crowley District IX Vice-President 16413 E Stanford Place Aurora ca 80015 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coraon Boa 2B32 Casper WY 82802 Ed Coa 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto biOS Cloudas Sioun Polls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles 0/0 Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Greetings sunny 75v Pasadena CA Friday AMA Executive Council met full day evening scheduled busi ness very nice see attendance provided good positive Input meeting avery ceremonious welcome council President Don Lowe myself Without going speci fic detail let us just say con ducted young lady member council Outgoing President Grigg VP McGinnis took last shots council members giving out what felt appropriate gifts allsome right target Since time lag long will probably able read meeting min utes hope make habit somewhere else issue sol will just hit afew items impressed F3B Soaring team town practice session took time present very well-thought out proposal council additional funding badly-needed helpers feel best-ever F3B team expect bring home gold team will also have something differenta coopera tive group pilots working knowl edgeable group support managers IMS International Model Show Satur day attended IMS international Model Show held complex might call Toledo West Greatthrongs modelers flocked huge arena see new goodies 1987 major local manufacturers products display technical people answer questions live demonstrations Indoor Gliders hot air balloons blimps RC cars boatsand just about anything mind could think Aircraft items side complex sur face items otheran excellent idea Plenty room shopping back room usual swap market heavy dealing going ever get chance visit shows itthey just mind-boggling fun Saturday evening very important meeting held major RC manu facturers distributors discuss ongoing flap about radio frequencies interested parties understand im portance working together solve some real perceived problems talking about today However some points during meeting person might have gotten impression some fine people forgotten theyd asked AMA go bat FCC different types frequencies us use have good program set up aircraft good program surface RC now must put forth some additional effort make work schedule 1988 will see phaseout colored frequencies know today yellow/white red/white etc bring some additional narrow-banded frequencies present equipment can handle would seem some pres ent almost forgot about new require ment proposals now too sure equipment will comply TheAMAInowwoiking very small window access FCC going forward next phase program substantial supplier resistance en countered could throw process off much two yearswith need submit new proposals suppos edly already place manufacturers distributors going hold organi zational meeting probably mid-January discuss position offer ideas next phase program interesting outgrowths meeting discussion about new out-of-the-box equipment always being frequency something have always claimed would seem large percentage units out boxare noton frequency might expect Caution Good preflight checks including range checking can detect great problems possibly avoid some un needed crashesor glitchesas like call cant remember crash acknowledged pilots faultit seems always radio Can true feeling what being implied get what pay pay $6995 system Ni-Cds four servos dont expect get $49500 system no substitute good checkup qualified service station technician have crash other wise known hard landing have reason doubt equip ment might have problem dont fly 1987 AMA Nats During 1987 District IX will again hosttheAMA Nats Lincoln NE 500 miles east Denver much closer eastern district members Some might ask Lincoln again Well can name good reasons Lin coln has good geographic location rela tively accessible rest country excellent facilities new Free Flight site close worthy fine Free Flightersnot pasture no-mans-land also hard-surfaced runways RC Pattern excellent areas Control Line Pershing Auditorium Indoor pro gram excellent site Helicopters good facilities other support pro grams Soaring site will park provisions needed put firstclass event rather usual sod farm found 1979 Nats personally like Lincoln NE several reasons good location excellent local sup port reasonable proximityall important Nats steering com mittee chairman Pete Waters District VII Johnny Clemens District VIII will assist well working very closely Nats manager Vince Mankowski make 1987 Nats good event will enjoyed Like Nats 1987 effort will require manpower support mem bers local clubs friends just come along others brought perform critical jobs vital operation program would like give us helping hand sure could use some benefits available such paid rooms next years AMA dues free Naturally will looking helpers possible some know ledge various events being runsure saves training Let know can assist Historically Nats have usually run near first August order accommodate other events will taking place about same time because availability facilities staff 1987 Nats will held July 11-19 Lets get out support major event yearfortheAMA money used make happenso get moneys worth Contact time have questions suggestions wel come Remember consider ones right register bitchbut little will done bitch unless accompanied suggestion two making better Anyone can find fault Nats program looking have ideas make better year years come Understan denze still awake still interested what can cone help ask consider providing dis trictor specifically myselfwith some information what going part world As may have read other columns operate very limited budget will very hard get outto attend large numberof events district means need eyes ears let us know what going area new ideas special meets human interest storiesjust about anything going area Work district AVP local events send something put columnit yours Just give idea what column guidelines get up full page per month consists basically 220 lines 44 characters per line typical one-column picture uses 13 lines pictures please column will get pretty stale fast give something print Please put mailing list newsletter Christmas card list optional am also considering monthly news letter bring current timely information clubs will soon CompuServe ModelNet system ready will give access numbers Till next month Broncos win Super Bowl midst winter project Good flying soft landings AMA Nats Lincoln Nebraska July 11-19 87 April 1987 109 Arizona fornia e Hawaii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrio 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lone Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds Ri 8 Box 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 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisioft 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Fnquency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone916362-1962 Im writing Column mid-January has exciting month started December 23rd joined Mal Gross vice president NAA Mojave CA 200 am got bus headed VIP/Press area dry lake Ed wards Air Force Base About six freezing hours later Voy ager landed aviation history making very lucky person luckier have front row seat helped Mr Gross prepare NAA National Record certificate pre sented pilots Yeager Rutan underthe blazing lights army press cameras focused repor ters saw 1984 Olympics satellite up-link vans covered about acre TV network ABC N BC CBS CNN etc Local stations over west sent own crews addition Newspaper reporters could heard talk ing Japanese German French number other languages didnt recog nize proud day aviation whole world watching sipped coffee reporter Boston Globe normally covers acquisi tions mergers Bostons high-tech Route 128 Hed asked get plane fly 3000 miles cover landing because no else available 38-degree-winter night desert weather bothered him lot less bothered Voyager chase planes final ly came view tiny specks early morning sun 100000 people gathered started cheer Tears joy came set eyes included Over loudspeaker heard pilot Rutan proclaim ground crew ought prepared because hadnt show ered nine days Imagine after spending nine days crowded cockpit making jokes Voyager circled field three four times before landing everyone could get pictures possible Both motor drives 35mm cameras humming went through film faster ever before Its day see something like happening before very eyes Later hangar opportunity examine Voyagers damaged wing tips blue foam jutted out past skins peeled off nearly three feet wing about foot other large pieceof wing-skin hungdown trailing edge Talk about drag No wonder four gallons useable fuel left day rest world would never forget December 23 1986 day man first went around world single tank gas About week earlier Gene Sidwell wife Tom Vacar KCBS-TV met officials Edwards AFB make arrangements Genes world speedrecord attempt USAF veryanxious see US model airplane pilot take record back Russians So am After leaving Edwards Tom Vacar invited ustojoinhimattheVoyagerCommand Post Mojave two live TV broadcasts went him tween broadcasts about 5 pm went out eat Things got exciting bartender started shooting up place after someone left him poor tip As stood gun hand herded kitchen Vacar stayed up front give live coverage things got exciting cops arrived very short time later disarmed bartender carted him away went elsewhere eat life AMA VP exactly dull January brought first Executive Council meeting 1987 held Pasadena CA concert Bill North rops IMS Show Because few council meetings held invited number guests Most ourAVPs So such notables Sal Taibi Although whole very good meeting opening ceremony really embarrassment AMA Over strong written objection AMA paid haveJohn Griggand Travis McGinnis both come out supposedly dignified ceremony award plaques thanking service AMA stated strong note less expensive ways make awards AMAs part ceremony went smooth ly Messrs Grigg McGinnis pro ceeded bring rather scantily dressed female entertainer tooted horns placed party hats new president District 9 VP sang funny songs followed Grigg McGinnis pre senting farcical awards council have just much sense humor anyone personal opinion though quite funny terrible waste coun cils time AMAs money apologies District 10 guests sit through nearly hour garbage before council finally got down serious business Hopefully weve now seen last Mr Griggs nonsense other hand posi tive note very impressed way new president Don Lowe conducted himself during first time helm AMA man knows what doing AMA fortunate have him aboard 1987 should much better year result Don Lowe spent fair amount time together before meeting share common feelings goals AMA Like myself too very concerned AMAs public image rising losses flying sites Hopefully well now able better address important issues day before meeting picked up Don Lowe John Worth Johnny Cle mens airport After stopping Astro Flight examine some donations made museum Phillip Mosko being stored prior shipment Reston VA headed north valley showed leaders excellent facility have Sepulveda Basin also opportunity meet number AMA members out flying day next day met Pasadena Other farce described above council meeting very productive voted give support 1987 F3B Team present also decided reduce number people going ClAM/Paris April Don Lowe has taken initiative form three-man FAI Committee consisting himself John Worth Dave Brown expect good things will result positive move supersedes one-man FAI czar AMA voiced strong objection Re Districting Committees suggested scheme split District 10 two ill-conceived opinion plan would put border middle LAareaandisobviously considered meaningful pro posal solve anything appointed chairman new AMA Marketing Committee posi tion Im going attempt help AMA grow better marketing its products No matter much Ive tried including 1/4-scale power model just cant seem get planes make noise As result resigned AMAs Sound Com mittee making room someone else can contribute area building efforts vain though now fully detailed 1A-scale Piper Cub won 1st place Electric Scale category IMS Show plane attracts lot attention wherever bring Fifteen-pound Electrics too common yet guess never mentioned good old Hot Stuff never would have gotten ready time QSAA meet really dont know ever got along monumental gift aeromodelers Bob Hunter Satel lite City thought having wait five-minute epoxy set now leaves cold cant imagine waiting now glue dry Lastly month Id like briefly mention applaud Black Sheep Ex hibition Squadron year MS show give beautiful demonstration Indoor Flight Electric ElectricCL Indoor FF Indoor RC important MS Show conduct beautiful important session modelers can per form set up operate Delta Dart program youngsters attending show can go home say learned build flyable model air plane What thrill Hats off black sheep Hopefully Ill have some photos next month PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident 110 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidento Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA98023 Al Culvor 805 86 Wilder 1083670 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Groat Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 8ruco Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklino P0 805 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #89 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robort esich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Seattle Radio Aero Club otherwise known SRAC will hold its Silver Anniver sary Polar Bear meet March 2 1-22 its field east Everett WA Registration starts 8 am flying will start 930 Accord ing information George Raymond SRAC prez will have canteen site camping available Saturday events AMA Novice Pattern RC Sport Aeroba tics Sportsman RC Sport Aerobatics Ad vanced RC Sport Scale will also extra event will allowthose AC conform Scale requirement try hand event Sunday fun-fly hope have some special flight demos air show events time weather permit will special tro phies commemorate Silver Anniver sary promises super contest put great group SRAC involved Community School Everett promot ing itself modeling doing example can own best friends getting local support through com munity involvement example can done through classes mall shows adopt-a-school plan Misery Meet will probably have lived up its name now next Free Flight contest will RAG Meet probably Harts Lake Prairie May 1-2Always check ahead going HLPthe Army fickle donor other FF news Bill Gaiser has proposed some changes Outdoor Gas Scale rules adopted will used meets WMC club runs changes include among other things no Scale ruler no ROG Should interested changes contact Bob Stalick WMC Patter editor Another success story about modelers get ting public land fly has reported Ev Schoenberg secretary/treasurer Bend Aero Modelers took nine months get county give license now using about 13 acres county land near landfill have legal right manage field Super job group Ev noted 42 mem bers club lot interest modeling Bend area Like other clubs planning mall show bring message public Dont forget District XI AMA booth available shows brochures AMA HQ show Another way theyve gotten involved community holding Saturday RC building school through Bend Parks Recreation Dept going make points city fathers also planting valuable seeds will produce modelers some new members bargain missed Raider Round Upwas good old Reston weekendbut huge turnout anyway No less 57 contestants vied trophies including five Junior entries Eight Canadians ventured down helped make up 146 event entries Dave Green won Sportsman Award Its given person highest cumulative score events teresting note last five years Dave brand new FF/CL Con test Coordinator Dick Salter have won award Might mention AVP Dave Mul lens seems have come fourth Bob Parker donated Fox 35 given Junior highest cumulative score Wesley Mullens took home Paul Walker won Precision Aerobatics would like have watched since Don McClave Randy Schultz very close him scores Paul certainly best fliers world Don Randy must have top form Drizzle Circuit onMarch 8 April 12 two dates haveat Delta Park dates Great Oregon Model Expo 87 April 11-12 Benton County FairgroundsJimTrumpsaysthatany club individual whowould like help can contact him Although essentially BCRC club function other clubs have contributed time people help static competition judging Satur day models will displayed both days Sunday will fun-fly Adair Field will have District Xl meeting interested parties Saturday Gleaned local paper just before Christmas ad Norm Thomp son local purveyor rare unusual sometimes very expensive items NT claims stuff escape ordinary What caught eye ad Balsa Wood 404 Interceptor Jim Walker designs being produced Frank Macy Now thats class no doubt about Barnstormers will hold seventh annual Static Expo March 28-29 main auditorium OMSI Oregon Museum Science Industry categories clude Scale Super-Scale original work non-Scale builders non-builder segment Any kind radio-controlled air craft will find spot informa tion call Steve Tischler 503 639-0798 will probably two other Expo like meetings spring Idaho EXPO Boise last year havent heard will year latest issue Barks said Bob Parks elected outstanding member year no news about EXPO plans last two have some nicest aircraft entered likely see will loss decide Also CAMS Symposium will held Coeur dAlene April May Watch both worth attending Dave Unruh Kenai AK wrote tell about second annual winter fun-fly Peninsula Modelers Association will hold Summit Lake about 85 miles south Anchorage dates Feb 28-Mar 1 news came too late get word out However trying see enough interest locallytostartaSAM chapter sothe contest will run under SAM ruleswith addi tion event flown under Old-Timer rules anything want bring fly Its way late might want call Dave 907 776-8207 informa tion Dave promises spectacular scenery Several months ago wrote Dis trict X VP exaggerated size District X disagrees issued challenge February issue thought might interested following claims 20% members AMA District X actual figure 17% course 20% assertion makes story sound better isnt truth Actually isnt major exaggeration bothers wrote uniform VPs budget district expenses generated controversy claims has always problem have no idea what bases remarks matter record four years before elected council neverand repeat neverany talk let alone ac tion brought associated larger districts identifying problem might help understand dis trict budget has provided help defraynot pay forthe VPs district ex penses budget pays postage phone calls travel district Most VPs hold regular jobs travel limited weekends fact VPs never spent allowed funds couple compete would use AMA funds travel contests Some independently wealthy essentially donated whatthey spent basic idea support VP doing district things defraying paying expenses VP incursand relative what person can members district claim has made DistrictX VPthatthe modelers DistrictXwere being ripped off terrible inequity way AMA funds being spent modelers different districts Since District X has four times members District Xl has both get same amount District X members being short ed arent Well exactly Lets look other part budget amount other officer expensesthe general budget budget money expended permember basis Since costs approximately same service member AMA spends four times much members District X does District XI mem bers Actually since costs go up activity District X members can active year around also since competition District X will spent proportionally district less activity So what have AMA spending just about same amount modeler out its general budget does affect argument Well since total VPs district budgets half percent funds expended AMA spending 99% its funds evenly distributed among its members sure seems complaint AMA ripping off its districts members qualifies exaggeration year starting Find contest go build somethingtofly hope see flying fields Happy Flying April1987 111 Whole Business Began Model Airplanes Junior Flight stands up applauds spectacular achievement Burt Rutan designer Dick Rutan Jean Yeager pilots round-the-world Voyager. fantastic flight fantastic airplane course modelers loved Burt Dicks mothers comment whole business began model airplanes isnt often nowadays aeromodeling gets compliments contributions avia tion Newsweek ran especially fine arti cle sure read often mentioned press Dick Rutans excited cry Look Ma no tips moments after scraping off Voya gers winglets during near-disastrous takeoff.. No Junior Flight isnt making up spotted January issue New York Indoor Times Untold man-hours volun tary went preparation Voyagers historic flightas well lots money team now busy trying recover several thousand dollars through lectures sale mementos come Three official postcards avail able $135 including postage han dling really gorgeous Send buck thirty-five Joan Hannans Hanger P0 Box Escondido CA 92025 small amount well thank Mother Rutan will thank youll pleased three pictures Final Pee Wee-30 Rules Orbiteers stepped up schedule completing final rules new event January first published rules should force least year tested under actual contest conditions rules formalized Orbiteers Pee Wee-30 Steering Committee very FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 detailed big difference what listed last month minimum weight 100 grams 353 oz stumble bit requirement liking better no mini mum weight didnt like mini mum weight P-30 Rubber event either Mythinking minimum weights Outdoor Free Flight models make event experts Im probably wrong after P-30 certainly doing very nicely its minimum weight requirement Again remind style construction acceptable reader asking eight plans indicated might build biplane Pee Wee-30 lower wing loading Sure thing official rules definitely limit event monoplanes Shades Pennyplane flock Dakota-like biplanes taking off will sure look nice Pee Wee-30 Proxy Postal Contest kick off new event Orbiteers will host gala Postal Proxy Pee Wee-30 contest July 4th 1987 club field Otay Mesa send model Orbiteers will flying Contestants over world invited further details postal contest copy official Pee Wee-30 Rules send 22 cent stamp John Olden kamp 3331 Adams Ave San Diego CA 92116 619-283-071 1 John also has some ideas sources inexpensive 020 Cox Pee Wee reed-valve engines Dethermalizers recommend use fuse-acti vated dethermalizer Pee Wee-30s well other lightweight models Such DTs weigh little reliable Remem ber however safe use snuffer tube x PLATFORM 44ESNUFFER TUBE illustration two rear hooks held close together keeping stab place during flight small dentists rub ber band fuse through band burns through larger forward rub ber band runs under fuselage hooks side stabilizer pulls stab up about 45-degree angle against cutout all-balsa fin angle should adjusted achieve proper settling descent sure stab does twist pops up will stop cocked position model will spin Buglet Another New Event certainly seems like inventive thrust aeromodeling towards smaller simpler styles away standard events new event Buglet con cocted John Morrill Los Angeles Thunderbugs Buglet smallish Out door rubber-powered cabin model largely reflecting old 1941 AMA rules required fuselage cross-section fixed landing gear ROG freewheeling propeller Rather go Old-Timer route Buglet avoids arguments over whether model meets does meet old design parameters Instead new rules have drawn up create similar style model Maximum projected wingspan limited 25 might expect some wide wing chords again biplanes Pennyplane comeone time complete set rules send 22 cent stamp Jackie Moore 4412 Don Felipe Drive Los Angeles CA 90008 Keep up well flying unofficial events contests AMA events sure have plenty build now Remember build light especially tail Ill see next month mmmiii mmiii gill... 1111111311111 iliUM Have H elped Junior Modelera Model Aviation 10K
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin Ir Correction There couple errors slipped through February 1987 issue Model Aviation George Abbott Raleigh NC first let know inaccuracies apologize forthe errors getting print am pleased know articles being read statement page 106 EPA ranked average model engine 78 dBA recommended en gines redesigned operate 65 dBA OK text went say over five times less noisy error 65 dBA about 20 times less noisy 78 dBA Remember three dBs change twice quiet loud second inaccurate statement deals speed statement doub ling rpm increases sound level 9 dB meansthe noise istripled Notso sound level reality eight times loud Other Considerations George Abbott also asked important question has answered day What being done study relationship frequency model aircraft engine sound levels question has mentioned before Some time ago AMA Headquarters group us looked some rather sophis ticated equipment operation equip ment provides excellent analysis frequency spectrum sound being studied beyond question what needed top-notch study prob lem implementing twofold cost equipment Can justify second finding someone expertise time studies As get further study sound operations little doubt someonewhether manufacturer dividual Academy will have conduct study should lead further developments move air such manner provide thrust speed capa bilities want high-fre quency sounds common today Continued page 100 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations summer 1982 two motivated aeromodelers clubs San Fernando Valley CA held discussion Giant Scale Squadron Valley Flyers RC Club looking fresh innovative way generating publicity just clubs wonderful flying site San Fernando Valley CA also model aviation sport 1982 meeting emerged idea joining forces Toys Tots nationwide program sponsored US Marine Corps two clubs agreed charity-related event would best serve purposesgetting newspaper radio television coverage sur rounding population two mil lion same time contributing worthwhile cause public interest concept Toys Tots theme fun-fly programs seemed ideal combined number features would help en sure successful eventthe use estab lished program benefiting children possibility having US Marines hand planned event flying site easy access hundreds visitors entry fee fliers set $10 toy Walter Clark AMA 641 agreed act Contest Director Dennis Hargrove AMA 143537 took task Publicity Direc tor Walter immediately contacted Marine Corps Reserve offices scored hit Corps agreed provide four Marines dress blues site day event As news department executive KNBC-TV Los Angeles Dennis no stran ger publicity work has done super publicity job clubs sport model aviation over years promotional campaign begun imme diately strong day annual publicity campaign starts spring Toys Tots event always listed AMA Calendar Events Model Avia tion magazine Later September October flyers mailed Giant Scale clubs/events California southern Nevada hundreds delivered hobby shops areas Individual mail ings previous participants also made Sincethe program began 5000 toys have collected fun fly events turned over Marines San Fernando Valley area over 33000 toys collected 1985 largest single contributor impressive total Toys Tots Fun Fly 1986 Fun Fly event biggest best successful Cold windy weather seemed deter neither pilots nor visitors 2000 people Continued page 96 Goldberg Vital People Award Debra Scott Justice Bensenville IL have received Beth Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Deb husband have driving force success Miniature Aircraft Competitors AMA Club #1279 several years Debra Scott founded MAC 1982 Between accepted roles club president flight instructor public rela tions director Contest Director secretary treasurer newsletter editor family team hardworking aero modelers has welcomed new people sport publicized club activities intro duced several innovations model aviation scene Bensenville Nominated Lee Onopa can think no deserving couple Jus tices sure Carl Beth Goldberg would aEree AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller2 Gisele Jackson 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Managen Vince Mankowskio Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 TechnIcal Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VoislavekO Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolko General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney April 1987 95 AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound & ModelToys Tots AeronauticsA Great Idea AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication What say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Toys Cont pg 95 Santa guarded military personnel some toys donated bythe fliers 5000 toys have collected San Fernando Valley Flyers Channel 4 News hi optei tee pilot stayed site aii day mostly families kidscame see model birds Eighty-nine pilots brought 114 aircraft show fly Santa Claus Vic Martin AMA 272 hand delight children pose pictures Archie Clown performed enchanted visitors Christopher Nance AMA 147981 Weatherman Channel 4-TV assisted announcing lent sparkling per sonality scene special treat dawn landing Channel 4 News heli copter remained display day Ken Redding AMA 78807 Californias Black Sheep Squadron did great job PA system day keeping visitors informed about what going live broadcast Sweet Dick Whittington popular morning show Di noon until 130pm over K-WNK went over well gave val uable publicity radio station manage ment staff impressed club event have asked cosponsor 1987 Some beautiful planes southern California hand popu lar acclaim two very best 1/2 scale Crackerjack built flown jack Dennis Bristol Harry Apoian towing large banner announced Kids Love USMC Vice Versa Thanks go Walt Clark story Bob Adams photographsand thanks fliers organizers very valu able public-spirited event did lot good type event could held part country colder areas could indoor static show about AMA chartered clubs follow suit Put Mall Show Work Jeff Troy Public Relations perfect tool build community rela tions model airplane club mall show What could ask get center stage heavily populated spots town Youll able showthe non-modelingpublicwhatyoudo you can show airplanes really toys sophisticated pieces machinery designed specific purposes Mall shows can further goals mod eling clubs very practical ways Lets face itfliers knowthatthe important asset model airplane club its flying field So lets go back few steps remember managed obtain precious piece space Continued page 98 L R Harry Kosch Bill Wargo AMA modeler Andrew Kosch test pilot replica Jim Wargo Henry Lomberg Pilot some team built tested Whitehead 1901 No 21 replica Wings tail replica show background Note bamboo ribs Craft flew 230 feet distance free powered flight 29 December1986 Copies basic book Gustav Whitehead available AMA title History Contract ISBN 3922-175007 $1700 postpaid AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 WiI 11am ODwyer Photo Decemberagain Marks Historical Event Above photo made Major William ODwyer US Air Force Reserve Ret marksthe moment successful sustained free powered flights made Andrew Kosch Hanger 21 team built Whltehead 1901 No 21 replica just 23 years before significant series flights took place ODwyer began first formal investigation life works Gustave Whitehead photo appear Lto R Henry Lomberg team video cameraman four Bill Wargo team member Master modeler No2 test pilot Kaye Williams sponsor replica project Distance flight measured 230 feet Orvillesat Kitty Hawkwas 120 feet Stated Orville 1937 letter Fred 1 Black about Whitehead design machine itself enough refute machine flew December 29 1986 flights put nonsense rest forevermore 96 Model Aviation Clvii Air Patrol Color Guard presents colors ooening ceremony rua.-auU ,apujack built flown uy Jack Dennis Santa Ana CA popularly judged Best Show Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32701 As write Im aboard Delta Flight 140 headed home Orlando FL after attending first council meeting since became president meeting set up serve western area United States coincide trade show held Pasadena CA council meeting long marathon affair structured consider pressing needs facing AMA took back years 1976-1 979 served VP District III council meeting culmination many hours preparatorywork committee activ ities phone calls private conferences during interval between council sessions meeting proved fruitful conducted atmosphere reasonable harmony necessary give-and-take essential finding best compromise solution will find over next few years will use word compromise times 65-plus years earth have discovered almost solutions lifes problems result compromise few things life represent absolute unadulterated truth life death taxes Modeling modeling needs no differentmost everyone has opinion rests hopefully basis background experiences ra tional mental sorting process Hopefully out give-and-take process may express opinion can arrive best compromise solution modeler has own set precon ceived needs Hopefully leaders worlds largest aeronautical association can arrive decisions will meet majority need need input Without operate within partial vacuum have problem sugges tion beg please get touch District VP has volunteered serve can best knowing what want can try present cross-section opinion given subject rather just complaining individually presents side story want hear what like about what trying dothats way get true picture meeting needs realize Im asking moon broader data base less need VP exercise individual judgment What issues cryingfor solutions Well folks out flying favorite toy modelers allowed call toys Sunday afternoon telling us maybe isnt peachy modeldom because frequency interference rearing its ugly head airplanes being shot down can assured cries being ignored AMA has wellstaffed highly capable volunteer fre quency committee members deaf sampling program underway check transmitters over 2000 tested date indicates have prob lems significant percentage equipment meeting new specs frequency band-pass working very closely industry tks meeting again Pasadena Sorie questions need tighter specd need better quality control need spacing between channels no easy pat solution going try best make things better Based own observations flying different locales different situations panic situation since people flying minimal problems aware problems exist dont want things get out hand Im confident will find best com promise solution dont lose faith What about big airplanes big can get still safe Everybody has own opinion Fliers involved big air plane movement feel activity should limited have impressive history safe operation sup port contention would safe operate Boeing 747 via remote control using Brand X radio equipment before large crowd 4000 people think dividing line between safe unsafe operation could say fly anything want long its remote Saudi Arabia would no prob lembut thats name game want fly toys world can see theres rub can kill maim somebody lose control crash no easy answer Limiting weight criteria limiting speed least equally important prospect 100-lb airplane flying 300 mph 100 feet out front crowd 4000 people scares menot couldnt get out its way suddenly veered directly Im sure would killed beast hit likely occurrence happen Its directly responsive probability failure mix systems-design functional reliability human error What want reduce proba bility failure absolute minimum have failure hope airplane doesnt hurt anybody no easy solution have con siderable background flying RPVs models up 250 lb speeds up 200 mph certainly hope that experi ence will help finding best solution planning conferences IMAA recognized special-interest group plus inputs QSAA work toward solu tion issue should retain current 55-lb weight limit will strive best compromise between safety fun continued development hobby Let entreat please fly safely novice flyer dont take projects beyond capability Seek advice wiser heads have technological capability create hazardous machines dont future modeling free enterprise governmental interfer ence stake Fly safely noisy you care Are seeking all-out performance com pletely ignoring noise pollution create want keep flying field want suffer permanent hearing damage answer questions No keep quiet have technology make models fly quietly Electric Soaring four-stroke properly set up muffled two-strokes own self-interest use technology Another thing dont buy junk mufflers merely exhaust extensions Keeping flying site should num ber list priorities number priority Academy know chief reason losing flying sites noise know Germany has nationally imposed noise limit 82 dB measured seven meters model airplanes Are aware communities US impose noise limits property boundaries Imposing noise limits competition events notthe panaceaI personally feel its proper place start what important what happening local flying field typical Ugly Stick powered twocycle engine Johnny Brodbeck K&B informed Pasadena K&Bs engine development philosophy first foremost pro duction quiet engines performance second Can believe already have two engines 20 45 displacement engine K&B-designed quiet mufflers H urray K&B has always leader model engines repre sent last bastions Yankee engine technology trust rest world will follow K&Bs lead area have technology make piston engine almost quiet electric motor dont believe listen th revving friends well-muffled copter difficult noise source deal propeller Keep tip speed down through diameter reduction and/or lower rpm noise will drop AMA Budget AMA small business Assuming top 100000 mem bers 1987 talking about over $4000000 budget financial commit tee preparing budget considered next council meeting will try best spend moneywisely largest budget bite goes salaries Head quarters staff 48 people rest member services debt retirement Head quarters building communication public relations supplies insurance magazine publication competition services etc costs associated council member ser vices relatively small since no salaries involved plan show simplified budget magazine future date - AMA_ April 1987 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Brmingham AL 35205 would like thank everyone re sponded last poll regarding nual Nats letters profound fluence changes made AMA Council Nats officials affecting future Nats example after poll AMA HQ retroactively mailed award everyJ unior Senior placed second third 1986 Nats received award site Also future Nats awards through third place will given Juniors Seniors regardless num ber entries responded letters impact did waste 22 cents writing letters reproduced column other con tributors names listed below letters have distributed AMA Council everyone took time write thank-you Ernie Wrisley Santee CA summed up aswellasanyonewhen hewroteltsasad commentary Academy itsrulers anyone has compete against number entrants get trophy Going back Jr Birdmen days thirties never told certain number competitors win trophy date local clubs encour age Juniors times have given trophy onlyjunior/Senior/Open flew event entry fee gives right win regardless number entries believeyou paytofly paytogetto Nats put forth effort win reason enough award trophy wish could express real feelings matter paper might catch fire Other poil responses too numerous reprint include Mr Vance Sutten West Hurley NY Mr Gene Corson Casper WY Mr Lance Halle Phoenix AZ Mr Ed Davidson San Luis CA Mr Bobby Jones Columbus GA Mr Duane Renken Ann Arbor MI Mr Dan Domina East Windsor NJ Mr Joel Burch Stone Mountain GA Mr Richard Jackson N Charleston SC Mr Daniel Sirey Clarion PA Mr Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX Mr Edmond Depue Long Beach CA Mr ThomasJ Fennell Elmont NY Mr Gary Frost Ellisville MO repeat letters have gone out council Nats Committee Gentlemen 22 cents wasnt wasted changed Nats policy Richard Jackson North Charleston SC Mailed check $15587 made Out AMA mortgage fund said SCRAM RC club dissolved members voted unanimously contribute winding-up dissolution monies AMA pay off Headquarters building Thank Richard ended re cent meeting important Birmingham RCAssociation its immediate past presi dent MrJim Morton handed two dollars mortgageone him cute little wife Debra Morton Also Virgil Abercrombie handed dollar Nor man Swann wife Patricia gave two dollars remember last year began Honor Roll mortgage Well politely stopped effort because another effort going forward two-part two-year series since first yearwent much happened have de cided reinstate last years plan some additions going call Secretary Treasurers Roll Honor everyone contributes dollar can have 1 name prominently splashed mag right 2 name enshrined forever wall roster AMA museum building Fifty years now can come Reston see name list donors helped pay off mortgage Headquar ters people told yesterday might room walls such list assure wifl give word elected fiduciary very seldom tells lies will personally use HQ engraving machine engrave name brass install under glass enshrine granite outside build ing grass cough up dollarto pay beautiful building off big bank name will appear modeling world also permanent Roll Honor Headquarters forever inside outside building donors last yearare automatically list Something worth mentioning no expenses subtracted donation anything penny goes big bank mortgage 50-year history never real property before Now have own building got kids pay thing off permanent Honor Roll list will reflect name amount donated get list send $100 orto John Worth AMA Reston Make check out Academy Model Aero nautics mark Mortgage Secre tary Treasurers Roll Honor Thank PS Richard. . Mail list final SC RAM members voted money Well put Honor Roll OK Secretary Treasurers ROLLof HONOR5 AMA Mortgage Richard Jackson$15587 & SC RAM Club il Abercrombie$100 W Jim Morton$100 a Morton$1003 i Patricia Swann$1000 Norman Swann$100 asaoaoeaeaaaeWg Mall Shows Cont pg 96 likely someone club approached owner property manager land made pretty good pitch sport/hobby model aviation Maybe person tough job Perhaps convince landowner pro vider flying site would doing community service Perhaps dis pel lot myths misunderstandings about model airplanes list things must sell landowner could go onand Think much easier club spokespersons job could have same landowner already formed posi tive healthy opinion sport through talking modelers club repre sentative might have much easier time club field might have yours lot sooner same logic could used coverthe problem neighbor living near site propereducation could make friend someone previously unaware just constructive fine hobby really Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation three lovely ladles Fiurnun nuuuquuriuru manaing rorn OT qi UUU computer boxed up Its own air-conditioned room L-R Zenda Stevens Patty Chertoff Urmi Ghosh smiling because finallytrained fat computerto Its own work paying extra $10000 month outside computer carry entire ioad speciai comment directiy expensive fat aIr-conditioned computer going begin feeding names Secretary Treasurers Roil Honor begin paying off building mortgage better get names right computer wliI turn back get money back Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Dwight Holley.. deep sorrow note passing Soarings greats famous RC pilot East Coast Dwight died November 10 1986 home Bethel CT after four years strug gle illness 53 years age recent years got know Dwight wealth information marvels electric-powered flight respon sible getting started Electric through Holleys Silent Flight business ran able assistance wife Maryann others will remember him accomplishments United States team member 1981 F3B World Soaring Championships Sacramento CA Dwight earned respect participants 22 countries entered very last flight last day competition proceeded max out make near-perfect landing win championship earn coveted title F3B World Champion 1981 Dwight defend title next Soaring World Championships team 1983 towithdrawdue health problems begun plague him seriously after 1981 World Championships win earlier years Dwight frequent competitor first ECSS East Coast Soaring Society succeeding ESI Eastern Soaring League contests Dwight joined 1SF League Silent Flight program late career tenth flyer achieve LSF Level Five within years time Dwight Holleys excel lence flying building designing will stand hallmark others judged years come will missed Dwights friend Bill Maleske provided above information appre ciate help Since Dwight such lowprofile type person files except concerning world championships per formances lacking Thanks Billwe share loss AMA Mortgage.. Elsewhere page Joe Beshar offers latest thoughts subject getting rid mortgage AMA took three years ago build Headquarters building museum Reston VA Joe sorely disappointed original plan raise money voluntary donations has fallen far short goal aggravated no doubt necessity major dues increase year Joe proposes now get rid problem within year one-time dues assessment 1988 before Joe proposes official ap proval AMAs Executive Council wants hear might object plan Meanwhile interesting note donations collected date enough cover years interest payments mortgage Thus getting rid mortgage altogether needs some bolder direct approach Joes ready bite bulletare New AMA Decal Kit.. Beginning mid-January thousands membership kits mailed 1987 AMA members kit year one-piece compared former years several items stuffed envelope form booklet booklet es sentially AMA Supply Service cata log general membership informa tion added Bound within pages AMAs 1987 decal sheet item should particularly noted first glance appears gold circular enbossed emblem reality multi-colored decal peeled off sheet intended applied inside surface automo bile windowsomething AMA members have asked over years So finally have window decal Enjoy Mall Shows Cont pg 98 field secure have no neighbor troubles think other con structive benefits mall show can provide Heres chance entice new blood hobby awful lot wide-eyed kids young old alike out would love chance tofind out about model airplanes youre bound uncover closet aviator two can also use show demonstrate muffler systems some new quiet en gines might explain silent flight Glider presentation show people about hobby understanding receptive will become Good public relations very healthy club community AMA has ways helping club make good presentation can send brochures other informative hand outs will aid conversations public district vice-presi dents have films table-top display booth can also supply sample press releases radio announcements thatyoucan eitheruseormodifytosuityour own conditions Also available exten sive selection videotapes help explain fun intent hobby National Mall Show Program first began 1983 several AMA clubs able reap benefits being part As number participating clubs grew few years followed grew national image Today number mall shows has increased toan exceptional level helps promote appre ciation model airplanes its geographi cal area have club representative con tact AMA Headquarters Well happy send starter kit can give lot helpful hints make mall show success information wont cost anything can gain using improve public image Let us help make 1987 best year yet ... Flying Near Airports Careful April 198799 0. LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS MESSAGE TO ALL AMA MEMBERS Initially would iike thank individuals clubs organiza tions generously contributed Mortgage Depletion Pro gram grateful fact remains mortgage balance still costing AMA $51 2740O per year interest payments Im tired expending time effort raising funds would like get back model building Lets get rid mort gage burden interest once free wasted interest expense support AMA Self Insurance Program what ever recent dues increase certainly acknowledges AMAs need meet objective required one-time dues assessment AMA member $850 next dues notice much simple isnt plan Now purpose display message poll objections AMA member may have plan have ob jection please write now Joe Beshar Director Mortgage Depletion Program 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 72_MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY uencyColor 26995Brown 27045Red 27095Orange FrequencyColor 27145Yellow 27195Green 27255Blue legal model operation after Decem ber20 1987 frequencies have continue heavily populated industrial users following information sketch de tail new channel-numbered frequencies will included second step AMA Phase-In Program Also new flag identification system becomes operational June 1987 will required AMAsanctioned activities January 1988 1988-1991 72 MHz Aircraft Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 1272030 1472070 1672110 18721 50 20721 90 2272230 2472270 2672310 2872350 3072390 3272430 Channels 12-34 Channel NoFrequency 3472470 3872550 4072590 4272630 4472670 4672710 4872750 5072790 5272830 5472870 5672910 Narrow-Band Transmitter Channels 36 58 used see General Info 6 Meter Amateur Radio License required 50 MHz Single BLACK streamer s 1 in by 8 channel marker plaque ChannelChannel NeFrequencyNoFrequency 00508000650920 02508400850960 04 50880 53 MHz Two colored streamers /a 1 wide 8 long FrequencyColors 53100Black-Brown 53200Black-Red 53300Black-Orange 53400Black-Yellow 53500Black-Green 53600Black-Blue 53700Black-Purple 53800Black-Gray 1908-1991 Surface Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 6275430 6475470 6675510 6875550 7075590 7275630 7475670 7675710 Channel NoFrequency 7875750 8075790 8275830 8475870 8675910 8875950 9075990 Identification Single YE LLOW streamer7/e 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter imprinted following wording 75 MHz SURFACE USE ONLY 1988 Frequency & Identification Status Bob Underwood Technical Director Spread word Action taken FCC 1983 resulted new frequencies being granted 72 75 MHz bands model use Included action statement so-called old fre quencies 72080 721 60 72240 72320 72400 72960 75640 will no longer Identification 1 Single RED streamer7/a 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter antennaimprinted following wording 72 MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Channel number plaques BLACK nu merals 1 high 1/4 stroke mounted white background visible both sides plaque modelers option may read horizontally vertically attached base center top antenna Non-reflective materials recom mended Other Bands Model Aircraft Surface Models 27 MHz Single colored streamer tri angular flag7/8 1 8 General Info Effective January 1988 channels 12 through 34 will reserved narrow-band transmitters Older broad band equip ment well new narrow-band can operated channels 38 through 56 Channel 36 used order provide 80 kHz spacing between channels 34 38 Channel 58 used provide image response protection channel 12 channel usage identification authorized use AMA sanctioned events highly recommended sport flying club activities See pages 127-129 1986-87 Official Model Aircraft Regulations current fre quency information recommendations Sound Cont pg 95 have data proposals relevant material please forward directly through AMA Headquarters New Equipment Progress being made time field getting quieter equipment least average flier equipment comes low-priced might like since alternative might lost flying site may have pay price some areas Some months ago wrote about tests performed K&B Sportster 20 quiet engine turned out new engine design same muffler design also market end month January have chance run engine has relativelythe same quietness 20 twill winner new K&B engine 45 cubic inch displacement Since same design can have excellent sport engine high performance low cost Good United States technology comes through again am anxious take close look engine run some comparisons performs anticipated will good engine sport flier also lower classes AMA Pattern competition will further enable people get Pattern flying having invest $150 engine Continued page 103 100 Model Aviation 3 ww 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 Connecticut Mains C Massachusetts C New Hamoshire Rhode Islaod C Vermoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Kmfft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Gerold Browe PO Box 4384 MiddlotOwn RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Notwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator o,rn* Wilvnn R2 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 RC Divot Diggers Association club began 1973 group about 20 fliers getting together small private airfield town Ware MA time club applied AMA charter Radio Control Divot Diggers April 1978 club incorporated now known RC Divot Diggers Association Inc club grew about 43 members judg ing past newsletters very active club-sponsored events social obliga tions flying site located off route 32 has paved runway approximately 20 by90 ft surrounded grass son have attended Fun-Fly events site have found very pleasant place fly congenial members club officers 1987 President Arthur Lavallee Vice President Robert P Foley Secretary/Treasurer Eugene B Blodgett Newsletter Editor Joseph La Marche Pylon World Championships April 1987 United States FAI Pylon Racing team will traveling Melbourne Aus tralia compete World Champion ships 1987 team truly finest RC Pylon Racing team ever assembled coun try 1-2-3 United States order finish distinct possibility Curl 987 team has nationwide flair consists following members Pilots Dub JettHumble TX Brian RichmondOrlando FL Dave ShadelCarlsbad CA Mechanics/Callers Bruce RichmondDallas TX Bruce RichmondDallas TX Jim ShinoharaChula Vista CA Team Manager Bob WallaceAvon CT United States team established Smyrna TN September 24 best FAI teams assembled US team qualification trials competition position team extremely intense As indication just strong 1987 team three two-man team entries broke present FAI Pylon heat time world record several seconds recent team practice session California team heat times lowered sev eral seconds effort raise much-needed addi tional team funding high quality five-color embroidered patch being made available five dollars $500 postage paid emblems have heat-sensitive adhesive backing sewing required may easily applied type apparel hats official team emblems limited edition item may ordered sending check money order United States FAI Pylon Racing Team Fund 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 kON RAC~ above information provided Bob Wallace very short notice appreciated several peo pie team selections District Bob Wallace 5 Pete Reed 9 Dave Doyle 10 Don McStay 1 8 lrv Thurott 20 excellent representation area Nationals 1987 Nats will held Lincoln NB July 11-19not too soon start planning new item year Pattern fliers changed schedule use assigned frequencies class see chart below fly Pattern may want obtain correct frequencies start checking out well before Nats Entry forms should available now Q-500 will offered year first time ADVANCEDEXPERT 2699527145 2719527255 50845084 50885096 531 538 7203 1121 72087216 7263 1427267 1441 7283 1527287 1541 72967584 Pattern Contests Bridgewater Pattern contest will held June 20-21 1987 Ponderosa RC Hawks Berwick ME planning first Pattern contest either August 8-9 15-16 club presents excellent eventsso hope see large turnout first Pattern meet Short Subjects fifth District news letter sent out December have seen ask club contact person about aware newsletters would like know about require considerable time money produce theyre effective money could used elsewhere S new sanction form printed blue stock Please use destroy old forms S deep regret have inform Dwight Holley Connecticut passed away Dwight enthusias tic rperson Chef Brodeur cooking steaks SNHRICC Pattern contest Model Exposition Presented Maine Model Club Association March 28 & 29 1987 Models Display Seminars Auction Hobby Shop Booths District Meeting April1987 101 NATS PATTERNMASTER FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENT27095 508 5092 533 837 7240 7259 1401 72791801 7291 1561 PAl 26995 27045 27195 8089 SPORTSMAN537532 270457216534 270957234 271457232538 272557247203 1121 5087255 13817208 50927289 14017224 50967267 14417222 5317275 14817255 138 5327279 15017263 1421 8337287 15417275 1481 53872911567283 1521 536756477S8 Think Summer! New Jersay New York DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseociate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreech 9 WIllow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank LIkes 48 Gory Dr Toma River NJ 08783 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froellch Farm Rd Hlcksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As proce dures required procure AMA Contest Directors rating less totally under stood present purpose shed bit light upon subject fee per effec tive application example formerly buck now $2000 Still interested applicant now required satisfactorily complete submit such fee official application ques tionnaireto determine applicants abil ityto function successful CD based official AMA rule book obtain official application form question naire simply write AMA HQ same will promptly mailed Mail completed questionnaire district vice president along completed application form properly endorsed check no cash $2000 payable toAMA VP develops have passing grade VP will forthwith trans mit three items AMA HQand will promptly notify appoint ment Contest Director event ultimate failure check will course returned Any questions Bored Eastern Free Flight Conference EFFC Championships Vance Sutton writing Win gtips impressive newsletter equally impressive District 2 club MidHudson Modelmasters announced November issue EFFC Champion ships now scheduled held Galeville NY June 27-28-so please make note fact compliments club course its worthy editor Scott Smith Free Flighters please note Safety Note Aeromodelers innova tive times leave us speechless Tis instance interesting photo transmittal letter have just received Tom Wailer longtime friend former newsletter editor Blue Angels club left hustle bustle New York city favor comparative quietude suburban York town Heights Westchester County First let us show picture safety gadget has created let him describe its virtues Tom writes ya like Finger Fender Saver whatever started out two discarded stack chairs neigh bors discardsand look what evolved Yuletide Mail Bag wish take oppor tunity express sincere thanks kind enough favor very kindly extending best wishes upon occasion year-end holiday season turn wish flying-est hence very best year 1987 Amongst holiday greetings re ceived two letters merit present mention Both East Windsor NJ different individual relates separate distinct matterso Ill devote paragraph first long-time friend nationally internationally known Indoor flyer Dan Domina discusses Outdoor Free Flight matter Dan writes very mar ginal flying sites left look envy large farm fields central southern NJ problem landowners forced tax laws farm get low pro perty tax rates cant fly Free Flight field planted crops Dan speculates upon possibility changing laws give tax break landowners willing devote such acreage model airplane usage say Speed happy hour sadly have add Dont hold breath till happens Dan also advo Good ScoutsLiterallyand Figuratively cates awarding trophies 3rd place anticipate pleasure receipt Mats events heartily agree month Air Flow newsletter West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 West Radio Control Club Rochester its Windsor NJ second Christmas Eve editorJohn C Low its impressive historV letter David M Schnitzer publicthe RCCR has played important role ity chairman captioned club the furtherance model aviation both middle NJ area Elsewhere letter Mr particular AMA district nationally Schnitzer identifies himself club edi club deeply involved community tor have received copies affairshence above caption newsletter Anyway letter read time writing December 1986 part follows club has active RCCR making plans participate over 10 years maintains large important exhibition pre- best flying fields region fly sented Boy Scouts Rochester Mercer County Central Park under au May 2 3 1987 thank Mark Scheda thority County Park Commission RCCR having informed us membership about 40 development states will have presenttimeTheAMASafetyCodeaswell aviation theme thus permittingAMA par- own safety rules governs times ticipation through club membership fly through winter weather Mark may contacted 85 Winterroth permits members plan St Rochester NY 14609 further de- goforthe newyear-round patch AMA tails should wish attend Mr Schnitzer kindlyfurnishedthefollowing photo Turkey Fly-In took place November 1986 Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network ModelNet has going strong since begun last year now 2000 modelers use personal computers log onto ModelNet com municate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hundreds services besides ModelNet CompuServe subscription service once subscribe pay onlyforthe time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other activities Several Executive Council mem bers ModelNet join public discussions answer questions ModelNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 760672420 Pete Waters 700472162 Dick Crowley 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full interesting useful files complete list AMA-chartered clubs kept DL4 updated monthly So Contest Calen dar list over 900 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use latest thing Data Libraries high-resolution graphics computer terminal software can handle can receive print digitized pictures stored ModelNet terminal soft ware cant read graphics files directly can probably find other programs computer right CompuServe will information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA H Q youre already CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 102 Model Aviation hope Mr Schnitzer will kindly place mailing list receive news letters Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dinety 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5582 Foxrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Its good thing deadline column wasnt about three weeks ago Im afraid editor would have use term expletive deleted quite fre quently making suitable general audiences As am still hovering some between being very mad state rage about Dec 18th less month before scheduled District Ill meeting symposium Salt Fork Salt Fork Lodge informed Bob Button just found letter about meeting desk cleaning out would un able accommodate us date due another booking spite two letters both signed same reservations staff memberone post marked May 1986 confirming reser vation written lodge stationery second postmarked September explaining hadnt yet set winter rates Bob first called thought just pulling chain prone finally realized serious about after picked myself up off floor mad almost did some things would have regretted later Fortunately stayed cool well cool could have expected called park manager informed didnt have anything lodge lodge manager Ed Krajsky person needed talk gave correct telephone number wished luck Unfortunately Mr Krajsky pronounced Cry-ski confirmed couldnt have lodge reserved date due earlier booking Hewouldnttell us other group probably professional thing wouldnt say other booking made insisting made before curi ous claimed no record reservation letter confirma tion undated way could prove determine matter date postmark envelope confirmation sent Further letter found later letter didnt refer dates reservation Obviously wouldnt have copy postmarked envelope allegedly found copy undated letter short am convinced --expletive deleted ya gotta give lying through teeth said sorry girl made reserva tion no longerworkingforthe lodge offered us week before alternative available lodge number Holiday Inn 30 miles away could accommodate us sched uled weekend During two days telephone calls tween myself Bob Button park AMA HQ AMAs lawyers alternatives established could cancel out en tirely accept Holiday Inn site change weekend January 10-11 consider possibility weekend Feb ruary 14-15 would available pending cancellation reservation meantime problem over coming previous publicity dates place major concern simply didnt have time very much alternatives diminishing hour Holiday Inn wasruled out looked earlier possible site found unacceptable felt January 10-11 dates unacceptable wouldnt have sufficient time notify additionally attend AMA Executive Council meeting Cali fornia beginning look cancellation alternative late Friday confirmation came February 14-15 dates would available made decision go alternative gave us time necessary let people know first original date cancelled second meet ing rescheduled involving least two expensive mailings Monday Tuesday before Christ mas spent printing stuffing addressing emergency notice members club contact people over 1000 sent out Wednesday just before leaving Christmas holiday printing stuffing addressing mailing done AMA HQ staff coordinated Geoff Styles PR department Without efforts well rest HQ staff simply couldnt have done should run Geoff give him tip hatand pat back whole crew As being written dont know announcement change will make next magazine due out near end January know reading various newsletters get letter campaign has reasonably successful Further action against Salt Fork Lodge being contemplated particularly re cover cost fiasco final decision will probably made after event Ironically wont read until event over example perplexing problem timing mess presented mailbag has reasonably active last couple months particularly impressed letter about clubs efforts West God Virginia Dear Mr Dave Brown went Ravenswood WV last week end annual KERA RC Pattern con test second year have made time have overly impressed everything everyone has done make such enjoyable experience way CDs Mark Radcliff Steve Sturm members assisting went great extremes make enjoyable weekend family ten years attending Nats NE Pattern contests have never seen outstanding job done ever model club feel club would recommend wanted write let know fortunate have such club district Best regards safe flying building R/C Pulsers WNY Inc Del K Rykert President AMA 89284 Del couldnt agree mOreS hill billies up right actually Hillbillies members rather members Vienna Sky Sharks KERA RC clubs Thanks letter after above needed lift efforts dump mortgage continuing donations follow ing District III clubs appreciated FAST club $35 Gateway RC Society $231 Joe Dunskis $10 Beltzville Flying Machine Society $100 SHARKS $22 MON Valley RCC $100 Ralph Widman $25 Dela ware Valley RCC $50 least enjoyable parts being AMA VP announce loss own Leonard M Wiederhoeft Sr founders longtime news letter editor West Shore Flying Soci ety passed away past September 19 Len particularly known hisWeedie isms will serve saying month shortest route needle valve isnt always least painful Godspeed Weedie SoundCont pg 100 Quite some time ago mentioned Air Show Teams area using Magic Mufflers good effect team regularly performs rather tight quarters excessive sound levels can problem also practice club flying site has sound level restrictions Cliff Rausin Condor Models tells continuing make strides area sound level reduction mufflers have opportunity make measurements series perform past experience says should Magic muffler well worth try type muffler discussing exactly new However application new shows broader acceptance system 5 version introduced 1983 Magic extra chamber welded rear body covering mostofthetailpipeThetailpipe perforated within chamber absorb sound after has done its supercharging work body According Cliff Jim Johnson Sky Stone has turned clubs Solano Beach CA area winning com bination using Magic Muffler 40/60 5 mounted about 5 51/2 inches back 61 engines OS Rossi Super tigre YS props being used 11 x 9 Wide 12 x 6-10 rest combo running 15% nitro Continued page 104 April 1987 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinctuapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 An Apology Recentlyl wrote about visit ing Control Line Contest Hobby Park Winston-Salem NC article dis cussed problem Radio Control aircraft flying low over Control Line activity given impression thatallof RC fliers field associated Academy apologize giving impression Pete Wiencek WinstonSalem informs Hobby Park RCers fact AMA chartered club however have problem crops up public flying sites prob lem anyone can fly site unless particular group having official event means Hobby Park RCers have scheduled meet non-AMA group cannot fly what occurred particular day appears nothing prevent RC flying CL flying taking place event unsafe acts did occur Sorry about omission Hobby Park RCers F3A Team Selection appears F3A team selection commonly referred Masters will take place Fentress Naval ALF Chesapeake VA 18 19 20 and2l June1987Detailswillbepublished ModelAvation other publications Anyone living within driving distance Norfolk area can come down enjoy watching selection team repre sent United States RC Aerobatics World Championships event will held France time around Mike Ingalls will CD ably assisted fellow members Tidewater RC Club Watch complete schedule Nationals The 1987 Nationals being put motion event will held 11-19 July 1987 Lincoln NE too early planning intend Planning underway select site 1988 Tidewater very much running will have wait until around first April find out stand meantime plenty work done getting together information committee needs order make decision have suggestions send to Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters National Geographic Special occa sion view advance copy 1986 AMA Nationals special documentary being shown 18 January can say National Geographic crew did out standing job knowledge far best aeromodeling shown commercial media hope chance see film part say owe great big Hip Hip Hooray National Geographic Society job well done Founders During MS Show held Pasadena California Doug Pratt spent couple hours doing some taping some Old Timers aeromodeling opportunity talk afterwards founders Frank Zaic Frank goes back early days organizing model activity late 1920s long before formation Academy grew out early efforts can read some accounts Franks book Model Airplanes American Boy collection articles 1927-1934 issues publication bythat name Frank still active publishing series model aviation books also hard work research what makes things work pleasure spending short Frank Carmen Pasadena among model aviations beautiful people have chance obtain Frank Zaic books means timeless reflect well history days interview Doug Pratt will available video cassette Voyager By time read con siderable time will have passed since arou nd-the-world no-stop flight Voyager Much adulation deservedly given flight crew model avia tion can take somewhat different view aircraft design Burt Rutan AMA member some years standing has several designs duplicated mod elsin fact homebuilts built much like large models may have seen item over year ago showing copies photos taken November 1960 issue American Aircraft Modeler became Model Aviation photos saw 17-year-old Burt Rutan firstplace winner CL Scale FF PAA Load 1960 Nats Model aeronautics path career aviation have will honors coming Burt Academy would very remiss did also make such award shall done F3B several years have subjected letters statements Model Aviation other model magazines outlining problems events have cast pall over event fielded teams did cooperate team misused funds general presented very poor image modelers around world event has caused rifts among Executive Council members others times seemed best policy might forget event Well time around will different team has selected year dedicated win ning has act together mem bers completely oriented maxi mum team effort work beingwinners extremely competitive event pilots team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steve Lewis Santa Clara CA Team Manager Lynn King Boulder Creek CA Assist ant Manager Tom Thompson Albuquer que NM otherteam members Phil Renaud Dave Williams Albuquerque Richard Tiliman San Jose very least team has high hopes winning Team Trophythe team award being given first time World Championship Dan Pruss Memorial Trophy would very fitting United States Team could win Dan Best luck out standing team Trade Shows lot trade shows around country Dis trict IV tend go two some go both WRAM show Toledo affair have alternative Now no Toledo its first year could also say no Toledo its second very large increase over first Now ap proach time number three much growth will see modeling public will factor its con tinued growth good event District IV gives opportunityto see people associated sport chance see what vendors manufacturers have youat distance easier make also held during period weather conducive travel Having seen other shows can assure MARC Show Timon ium MD easier get offers wide open show area more-than-ample parking other facilities Again year will facility get radio transmitter checked proper operation may interest although com plaints radio problems otherareas such West Coast much higher percentage attendees bring transmitter checked atTimonium other shows hope means District IVers understand need periodic transmitter checks comply requirement will fewer problems continue Bring yours MARC Show 30-31 May 1987 will glad did youll get see great show same time MARC Show will get bigger SoundCont pg 103 running Perry P-30 regulating pumps users claim higher rpm good vertical per formance sound levels quieter four-stroke engines sounds very good sure wish some dBA values go sound quieter four-strokers would expect dBA levels down considerably An attempt will made get some good dB readings com binations England F3D Pylon Racing muffler rule being enforced Magic Muffler well twin cone tuned pipe permitted twin-cone tuned pipe will have fitted additional silencing chamber Publications Sound publication stands out providing service aeromodeler terms sound recognition RCReport published HuntsvilleAL runs engine test reports state dBA level measured particular rpm prop combination good reference point looking you going sound-wise have corresponded editor Gordon Banks can tell Gordon knows take FAI type measurements three meters Inso Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Pserso Rico V Sooth Carolisa essee DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-61 00 Phooe I-rome 61 5u-au3 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 266 Amory MS 38821 Richerd Jackoon 21 iS Thorniec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beech FL 33444 Jooeph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajerdo PR 00646 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Surnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 684-2517 Its late Detember its cold outside Summer flying weather thing past Tennessee spending time trying predict first snow will fall its building time next summer waithow about Indoor season Yep Thats right its time fly Indoor havent tried Indoor scene let recommend least try hand lightweight handlaunched Glider Costs practically nothing evenings sanding cutting glu ingthen local gym test-flying probably should make least three models keep flying going arent experienced Hand Launch Youll proba bly learn lot about really light-weight structures stay Im dreaming about Indoor just few words some upcoming events First US Indoor Championships have scheduled June 5-7 1987 East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN will flown impressive-sound ing domed arena ceiling height 122 ft have complain ing about poor Indoor facilities last Nats heres chance show well would have done course contest part National Free Flight Society program information avail able sending SAE stamp large AJ Italiano 1655 Revere Drive Brookfield WI 53005 way contest will include MIAMA Peanut Grand Prix Per editors Indoor News Views Richard Melody Doig future Indoor Nats probably depends next years attendance As may know last years attendance very low Since generally costs money rent hall sometimes lot attendance low its tempting cut down Indooractivities support can given popular events Lincoln site Pershing Auditorium 49-ft ceilingnot high bad fact looks pretty good after flying 28-ft-high gym feeling hold facility its high rental cost $1200 dollars per day AMA needs see 50 advanced entries Lets get behind Indoor make Nats re sounding success last Indoor item state Ala bama persons George Batuik Tom Killough Rex Powell H untsville have challenged State Georgia Indoor contest Im still waiting see chal lenge will answered however Ill betthe Indoor jockeys TTOMA Thermal Thum bers Metro Atlanta will accept provide tough team beat Keep posted fellows wouldnt miss Its budget time again tasks Executive Council set up approve budget running AMA process usually requires few months execute Since Im bit newto process dont really know what expect far looks about like average home budget know about much money youll take AMA dues etc much takes run things salaries rents mort gages insurance etc make some money available recreation Nats magazines FAI funds etc leaves looking whether youll able afford new items may may considered essential would nice have areas AMA already investing fair amount money public relations PR efforts have going varying success fora number years trouble hobby broad varied making very difficult decide expend limited funds maximum return Should tie efforts overall general aviation scene work up schemes joint agreements EAA other similar aviation activities have successful growing show team effort Such show teams frequently perform full-scale air shows often great success Since talking people know understand us easy area move PR need liability insurance crisis problem disappearing flying sites looks emphasis should general public Well some toowith open houses flying sites mall shows Since future hobby depends large degree new members maybe ajunior apprentice program ticket again much along lines Delta Dart programs Scout programs school classes magazine articles So what talking about say Lets improve PR efforts Notice real PR work actually done individual AMA clubs make up clubs Most cost borne same people also AMA organization however does have responsibility help endeavors AMA needsto setthe policy national goals provide technical assistance things perhaps provide funding some programs AMA has taken major step direc tion hiring Jeff Troy grand plan expanding PR Headquarters level has much recommend Lets get behind him help him task Lets hope doesnt forget about 100000 us out help him Dropped Nashville Free Flight Societys fall fly-in November 2 1986 sort grey day lots activity progress relaxed crowd having fun Photo 1 shows old grey fox OC Stewart patriarch N ash yule Free Flight group winding Wake field OC has flying Free Flight mod els 30 years Ive known him second photo shows David Durbin cranking up 1/2A same meet flyin unusual experience since RC fliers also out force group Control Line Combat fliersall sharing same flying site very interesting day such broad spectrum cate goriesand style hobbyist doing its thir h2rmnnv Bill Barr Photo requires little give-and-take happen lot fields RC Aerobatics types cant fly RC Soaring Heli copter addicts Yet other places Free Flight models mix RC power planes way works faction takes interest other courteous considerate enough work out problems also helps know way enjoy flying model planes types flying challenging fun last business note Mr Don Peck has served ably last two years District 5 RC Contest Coordinator has requested relieved duties soon possible because increase work load teaching profession First wish thank Don job well done Well miss Don Next Im look ing volunteers suggestions replacement should active RC contest flyer has time handle contest scheduling/sanctioning work load promptfashion Don has system will provide tothe new coordinator once chosen important post warrants filling best man woman available Till next month April 1987 105 OC Stewart Nashville puts maximum winds Weke Up Wakefield Nash ville Free Flight Societys Fall Free Flight Fly-in November 2 Bill Barr Photo David Durbin Nashville TN lights up Candle Wind 1/cA Gas model Nashville Free Flight Societys Fall Fly-in Nov 2 Illinois Indiana ucky ouri IL 60650 03034 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46706 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City Mo 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61370 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 3632 Main Quincy IL 62301 Phone 217223-8498 first week 1987 Im writing another column major problemI dont have whole lot write about guess guys building new ships just dont have time send note understand will just try make month Again thing find out newsletters lately have bunch real winter flying nuts out Weve got bunch guys going out subfreezingweatherto frozen finger thing regular basis bundle up real well go itl got December flight cut close getting done last day 1986 Ive getting lot mail about new frequencies lot out concerned radio may con vertibletothe newfrequenciesorthatitwill work narrow bands Im same boat since equipment old have found old radios can usually changed new frequencies costs few bucks beats having buy new equipment As narrow band can get around just picking up pins either side well frequency buddies will let Im sure Most us will have has suggested clubs could try controlling frequencies bought club seventeen members thirteen us have responded poll see frequencies use Only channel 12 used average four transmitters can see control might problem can just imagine logistics trying control club over hundred No way What means have learn control what have until old radios phased out may take bit time see no real problem us willing cooperate After us can just go out buy new equip ment replace everything Now time check out equip ment next year Give planes thorough once-over make sure no weak spots Repair covering check hinges devises about pots servos Are batter ies being cycled use make sure get maximum possible charge think would good idea check wiring also Dont forget switch Bill Johnson Gaston IN sent first picture month beautifully-done model Sopwith Pup built Gary Bussell seems model took Best-of-Show Louisville Fly-in Byrons Fly-in bad Ive seen its real jewel Oh yeah should mention Bill CD 1MM Festival 1987 held Copverse IN June guys interested big bangers ought real show Look dates contest calendar elsewhere rag Its mall show time have booth ready go line moment have scheduled two mall showsand will over time read Let know will send right out ya Come take hate keep mentioning shop just too small store time help out Ive just sitting thinking its whole year since saw fit put office think its very rewarding time have received newsletter editor has worked hard write able help member some way made visit whove welcomed want thankall Lets hope year better last said will let Carl Wheeley thing rest page way can keep politics other col umns Maybe Ill have next column will send some good ies Enough now. SoundCont pg 104 far relative accuracy whatever may equipment permits doing good job good see someone taking sound business heart following through dont know sure would think Gordon could provide information engines has already tested Check out engine re ports RC Report worthwhile AMA AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA FLYERS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South BIrmingham AL 35206w 205 83-0173 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON RIC CLUBS BA RN STORMERSRussell Davis 2929 East 6th StreetA~t 102Tucson 85716602 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608w 916 485-1917 h 916961-2163 COLORADODENVER AST Nat Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewd CO 80110303781-35 79I4IGH CO UNTRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs Cd 80909303 596-1 187 CONNECTICUTR/C PRO PBUSTERS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357-319w 203 9-3471 h 203 739-5 362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Defray Beach FL 33444305 278-9621SUN BIRD AST john Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa ILLINOISCHf CAAOLAND CIRCLE CUT TERS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark 1L60181w 312 530-2606 h312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterloo IA 5070 w -7b93- h 319 236-1297 EDRRAPlbS 5K YHAWKS AST Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 5 2402w 319 365-0527- h t319 366-0126GOLDEN KERNEL Bernard DeBoer 414 South Lynn Drive Le Mars IA 1031712 5 46-4609 KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAGLES Jerry Hatfield 226 MarIon Court Haysville KS 67060w 316 942-0181 h 316 5 22-4182 MA YLANDDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 20902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dwyer 3267 Florence Road Woodbine MD 1797 301854-6423 MICHIGANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Jo-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford M 49341 616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN 55423 612 d69-5493 NEW YORK THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306w 518 370-8240 h 518 356-3028 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST William Collins 1348 Central Park Avenue Kettering OH 454095 13 298-1843 HURRICANES OF CINCINNATI Decker Doggett 997 Walnut Court Mason OH 45040 w 9513 984-5057 h 513 398-3957SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rockwell Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 206 Armstead Court Downington PA 19335EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 47 Loomis Street Nanticoke PA 18634717 735-7586 FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Read ing PA 19602215 372-5&4 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Springlake Terrace Fairfax VA 22030w 202 634-7218 h702 73-3970 WASHINGTONBARONS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509L 456-235 {h 09 484-5631 NORTHWEST LI HTD EMOTE AM Lloyd Marohl 6221 South Prospect Street Tacoma WA 98409509 472-8397 WV WV WV W 106 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included 4 Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins 4 Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins2 Order AMA Film Librarian4 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA4 22090 Include $2 500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA •ee pp p pp p p p pep pppppp ppp lows igan C Minnesota vnne VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters flistrict VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level NorthvlIe Phi 4816 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Steve Bowman 6i Larson Rd Esko MN 55733 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Mlncqua Wi 54548 really isnt fair just returned council meeting Los Angeles lady house phoned ask start new snow blower am pounding computer instead being outside snowmobiling now winter has really arrived Still warm log fire munchies left over Christmas toler able Scanning list winners Lake Charles Nats shows Seveners special awards design Rich Doig Archie Adamisin come mind guess need explain story Archies win has attached few years ago two very serious brain opera tions since has pushed coaxed encouraged get back mod eling Nats model outcome Control Line stunter course semi-canard single-blade prop mono wheel sorts problems overcome get final paint factitwasfinishedatthemotelSallytold itwent intrigued crowd further impressed its performance Lookout next year Big Art going coach young Adamisins keeping CL Stunt tradi tion going coming Nats Lincoln NE has Seveners booked run help events Wayne Karen Yeager Pylon Rich Melody Doig doing Indoor Russell Knetzger workingat Pattern judging As venue just across Iowa border should see good number district Make date always regret say thank-you official moving better things Bob Lundberg AVP Northern Minnesota has passed reins Steve Bowman thank Bob long service demand him keep touch Steve welcome Steve president Duluth club know him interested types models guys area keep him informed about feelings AMA will get answers questions Ron Sears Pete sent note asking something next column said could write anything preferred feelings AVP Scale modeler First believe little background order began building stick tissue models 1946 aged ten twelve myfirst Control Line model took air pulled OK Cub 049 Thirteen laps crash Wow another pilot borna natural Since time have flown types CL After joining oldest finest clubs area Cloudbusters MAC flew some Free Flight Nothing just wind up turn loose Just kidding am also member Michigan Scale Squadron Sky Masters RC Club Scale modeling has always favor ite like models look like real thing 1975 began competing CL Scale have ever since part hobby/sport has very good have fortunate enough last two US Scale CL teams Meeting modelers foreign countries great experience ive ever foregoing sort answers feelings towards Scale modeling feelings AVP revolve around modelerbeing associated other modelers having companionship being able help wher ever can Being AVP small part putting back modeling some what have taken out over years AVP Jean Lasik has forwarded some infor mation action area rare hear new Control Line club being formed Grand Rapids Bert Allaire has started group although yet AMA-affiliated hopes will happen soon Bert New Jersey district past member Circle Masters hear working combined Detroit/Chicago event Aint nice news Wisconsin specialist club Milwaukee Simitar Squadron headed Gordy Stahl saw All-wing designs fly very impressive Now applying types about tailless Gee Bee Q500 certain allowed Q500 circuit have plan cores Gonna thumb rules after council meeting introduced standing committee fortheAir ShowTeams am EC member act liaison coordinate needs actions between groups Reggie Keyawa made presenta tion pointing out problems AST program no snappy cure increasing visibility supply ing recognition program have need use AST area contact team managers really professionally dedicated group have several teams district lookforwardtoseeingthem inaction hidden force PR move ment Recognition basic human need guys devote hobby time show outsiders use clowns strange models acts necessary hold audience attentionto watch Pat tern ships fly length time worse watching snow melt important group OT worKmen Sparta Swap Meet tint-time event very successful Distrid Roundup Minnesota RC Soaring Society planning Electric event 1987 calendar seven cells maximum S River City RC News warning clubs regarding insurance tractors stored field stolen found insurance did cover S Grassfield guys planning have real grass field begging donations seed members notice first event aFeed Fly Seems should Feed Seed Fly S big handful attaboys Cudahy News Hobby setting up conference flight instruc tors 0 Stillwater Flyers have sent hat patch start district collection look great S Loops Lies River Valley Fliers mentions time wind stops blowing Lincoln rains Hey Vince true 0 Attend Next Club Meeting will Kill Airplane poster message Elm Creek Flyer ought trick 0 Pontiac MAC advising carrying Halon fire extinguisher good safety point echoed BlackhawkArea RC Club Barc News S Vein Hendix VP Twin City RC setting up very comprehensive program meetings really gets attendance gatherings 0 Lakeland RCs Flight Lines editor Ron Eigenschink concerned adverts show models having mufflers engines Lets give Ron large sackful gold attaboys Four-Strokes Electric Sailpianes get quieterno flying next April 1987 107 Indian Citys President Jim Tessen hand ma over checklor Mortgage Depletion Fund Left Right Cai Kontla Phii Wahiquist Boyd Bowdish November meet ing Stiiiwater Fiyers Sodbusters sine noss riiiionin quiru UI Oupuru fiying field another convert fiying wing Ia Evans Arkansas S Louisiana C New Mexico homa 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 MesQuite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville #125 Garland TX 75041 holiday season has came went sincerely hope happy 1987 will bring us little peace lot happiness spirit wanting good guy Christmas tried help Santa Claus getting reindeer ready him im mediately found problem because obviously sick didnt figure out what wrong him until kicked him found out simple vapor lock! have reindeer dont let him drinkthewaterinMexicotill itis boiled have feeling New Year 1987 will very happy us Academy Model Aeronautics As re sult recent election will enjoying new leadership am sure new direction have great hope under leadership new AMA president Don Lowe will ajourneyof graciousness respect will move away political overtones recriminations have made wonder What heck recent past Don helm think will have flexible relaxed council making AMAs major decisions ad ministrated splendid Headquarters staff After 50 years enjoying flying gether ought better friends dontcha think clubs newsletters picked up good idea GOOFS News Good Ole Okie Flying Society Ponca City OK think editor Sam Patriacca clever idea uses highlight important items newsletter yellow orange marker sure gets atten tion might want exchange news letters club address 2112 Meadowbrook Ponca City OK 74604 G 0 OFS News Ponca City another bit suggestion might want pursue located RF SpectrumAnalyzerattheir local Ham Radioclub can make hookup like might pay-off little bit stick time radio hams spent day Sunday trying catch up deluge AMA mail piled up during holidays Please pity poor VP because perfect day flying could ever want everybody else got go fly have tardy answering requests hope will forgive After since dont get paid being VP should least allowed make living holidays hobby shop owners can put legitimate smile am happy report shop did fantastic business competitors say same might indicate rest world has decided perhaps arent bunch nuts after modeling really great form entertainment course real secret fact modelers such superior type personand humble too very best exciting items hobby shop customers bought year brand new Carl Goldberg Electra Kit Basically Gen tle Lady glider design Carls has popular successful Soaring Glider field well-matched Elec tric power plant nose great beginner expert both matching motorto plane done forthe first time popular high-production kit no excuse now miss clean quiet dependable fun powered flight No messy fuel no backfire-cut fingers no towline no winch no hi-start no cleanup after flyingand gentle aircraft doesnt funny unexpected things sud denly Better try Electric flight great Electric flight Frank Korman wants mention new Electric flight club just formed Dal las fascinated bythe name club Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers shortens DEAFwhich points out club offends nobody noise DEAF fliers fly Eastfield Boom ers Glider Club Eastfield Community Col lege off Interstate 30 Dallas suburb Mesquite interested can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 214 321-2197 evenings weekends Ed isnt out flying interested going Electric might want join bunch nice guys because will find very willing able help Electric havent found yet MRC has greatest little Electric Free Flights youve ever seen tiny compared what have come expect Electric jewel little rechargeable battery motor youll fall love little molded-foam Scale Free Flight models just right schoolyard city parkand again no noise bother neighbors attract police cars price around $3500 $4000 hobby shop dealer doesnt offer shame him telling him know progressive hobby shop Dallas selling heck out Following up previous paragraph MRC Bentom have great selection molded-foam rubber-band-powered kits really fly may sneer moldedfoam planes fun fly heck lot people wouldnt fly models werent simple little kits MRC kits simplest Bentoms have geared rubber motors give longer powerrun have Stagger-Wing Beech Scale model really flys Again try dealer acts dumb pound fist stomp feet Lets get sumpin going around have tendency taken exciting things present such four-stroke engines Electric flight ducted fan power helicopters exotic radios forget early blessings problems past early problems What cover model MonoKote type other iron-on coverings skin ning model simple first came Dallas Indianapolis largerthan-rubber-power models covered either silk economy bamboo paper covering Unlike todays Silkspan paper bamboo paper no wet strength real problem shrink water cover wet mention will really bring back some memories OldTimersand should part new comers education modeling rare chance actually see bam boo paper being made wonderful Seven Thousand Years Chinese Inven tiveness exhibit just closed Dallas Chinese paper-maker actually making bamboo paper sheet time bamboo pulped beating hammer-mill mixing soup large tank screen slid soup jiggled until coated just enough pulp sheet pulled soupy water drained peeled off screen dried paper-maker fantastic because sheet just same weight thickness have tendency take blessings pretty much granted never dreaming what effort went what use young modeler ask Old-Timer ever used bamboo paper remember Chi nese paper-makers made bam boo paper sheet time modeling today would certainly what privilege attending Third Annual Texas Soaring Conference No vember 16 last year hosted Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers meeting brought folks Dallas far reaches area coordinate contest schedules avoid con flicts unify rules plan Annual Texas National Tournament TNTTheTNT will held Dallas 1987 May 16th 17th speaking folks gathered conference pleasure compli menting holding special interest group meeting District 8 also very proud observe sat through two hours meeting negative comment Everything positive progressive cer tainly admired todays world isnt much going around Bravo Flaps DownThrottle Closed Gotta Land 108 Model Aviation Craig Trowe left Mike Southard Southeide RC Club Oklahoma City much-flown 72-in Hookers have unique aweptwing planes pow ered four-cycle 120 engines say clubs noise problems should go four-cycle Quiet pleasel Colorado S Kaosao 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S SoothDakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Dick Crowley District IX Vice-President 16413 E Stanford Place Aurora ca 80015 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coraon Boa 2B32 Casper WY 82802 Ed Coa 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto biOS Cloudas Sioun Polls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles 0/0 Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Greetings sunny 75v Pasadena CA Friday AMA Executive Council met full day evening scheduled busi ness very nice see attendance provided good positive Input meeting avery ceremonious welcome council President Don Lowe myself Without going speci fic detail let us just say con ducted young lady member council Outgoing President Grigg VP McGinnis took last shots council members giving out what felt appropriate gifts allsome right target Since time lag long will probably able read meeting min utes hope make habit somewhere else issue sol will just hit afew items impressed F3B Soaring team town practice session took time present very well-thought out proposal council additional funding badly-needed helpers feel best-ever F3B team expect bring home gold team will also have something differenta coopera tive group pilots working knowl edgeable group support managers IMS International Model Show Satur day attended IMS international Model Show held complex might call Toledo West Greatthrongs modelers flocked huge arena see new goodies 1987 major local manufacturers products display technical people answer questions live demonstrations Indoor Gliders hot air balloons blimps RC cars boatsand just about anything mind could think Aircraft items side complex sur face items otheran excellent idea Plenty room shopping back room usual swap market heavy dealing going ever get chance visit shows itthey just mind-boggling fun Saturday evening very important meeting held major RC manu facturers distributors discuss ongoing flap about radio frequencies interested parties understand im portance working together solve some real perceived problems talking about today However some points during meeting person might have gotten impression some fine people forgotten theyd asked AMA go bat FCC different types frequencies us use have good program set up aircraft good program surface RC now must put forth some additional effort make work schedule 1988 will see phaseout colored frequencies know today yellow/white red/white etc bring some additional narrow-banded frequencies present equipment can handle would seem some pres ent almost forgot about new require ment proposals now too sure equipment will comply TheAMAInowwoiking very small window access FCC going forward next phase program substantial supplier resistance en countered could throw process off much two yearswith need submit new proposals suppos edly already place manufacturers distributors going hold organi zational meeting probably mid-January discuss position offer ideas next phase program interesting outgrowths meeting discussion about new out-of-the-box equipment always being frequency something have always claimed would seem large percentage units out boxare noton frequency might expect Caution Good preflight checks including range checking can detect great problems possibly avoid some un needed crashesor glitchesas like call cant remember crash acknowledged pilots faultit seems always radio Can true feeling what being implied get what pay pay $6995 system Ni-Cds four servos dont expect get $49500 system no substitute good checkup qualified service station technician have crash other wise known hard landing have reason doubt equip ment might have problem dont fly 1987 AMA Nats During 1987 District IX will again hosttheAMA Nats Lincoln NE 500 miles east Denver much closer eastern district members Some might ask Lincoln again Well can name good reasons Lin coln has good geographic location rela tively accessible rest country excellent facilities new Free Flight site close worthy fine Free Flightersnot pasture no-mans-land also hard-surfaced runways RC Pattern excellent areas Control Line Pershing Auditorium Indoor pro gram excellent site Helicopters good facilities other support pro grams Soaring site will park provisions needed put firstclass event rather usual sod farm found 1979 Nats personally like Lincoln NE several reasons good location excellent local sup port reasonable proximityall important Nats steering com mittee chairman Pete Waters District VII Johnny Clemens District VIII will assist well working very closely Nats manager Vince Mankowski make 1987 Nats good event will enjoyed Like Nats 1987 effort will require manpower support mem bers local clubs friends just come along others brought perform critical jobs vital operation program would like give us helping hand sure could use some benefits available such paid rooms next years AMA dues free Naturally will looking helpers possible some know ledge various events being runsure saves training Let know can assist Historically Nats have usually run near first August order accommodate other events will taking place about same time because availability facilities staff 1987 Nats will held July 11-19 Lets get out support major event yearfortheAMA money used make happenso get moneys worth Contact time have questions suggestions wel come Remember consider ones right register bitchbut little will done bitch unless accompanied suggestion two making better Anyone can find fault Nats program looking have ideas make better year years come Understan denze still awake still interested what can cone help ask consider providing dis trictor specifically myselfwith some information what going part world As may have read other columns operate very limited budget will very hard get outto attend large numberof events district means need eyes ears let us know what going area new ideas special meets human interest storiesjust about anything going area Work district AVP local events send something put columnit yours Just give idea what column guidelines get up full page per month consists basically 220 lines 44 characters per line typical one-column picture uses 13 lines pictures please column will get pretty stale fast give something print Please put mailing list newsletter Christmas card list optional am also considering monthly news letter bring current timely information clubs will soon CompuServe ModelNet system ready will give access numbers Till next month Broncos win Super Bowl midst winter project Good flying soft landings AMA Nats Lincoln Nebraska July 11-19 87 April 1987 109 Arizona fornia e Hawaii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrio 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lone Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds Ri 8 Box 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 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisioft 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Fnquency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone916362-1962 Im writing Column mid-January has exciting month started December 23rd joined Mal Gross vice president NAA Mojave CA 200 am got bus headed VIP/Press area dry lake Ed wards Air Force Base About six freezing hours later Voy ager landed aviation history making very lucky person luckier have front row seat helped Mr Gross prepare NAA National Record certificate pre sented pilots Yeager Rutan underthe blazing lights army press cameras focused repor ters saw 1984 Olympics satellite up-link vans covered about acre TV network ABC N BC CBS CNN etc Local stations over west sent own crews addition Newspaper reporters could heard talk ing Japanese German French number other languages didnt recog nize proud day aviation whole world watching sipped coffee reporter Boston Globe normally covers acquisi tions mergers Bostons high-tech Route 128 Hed asked get plane fly 3000 miles cover landing because no else available 38-degree-winter night desert weather bothered him lot less bothered Voyager chase planes final ly came view tiny specks early morning sun 100000 people gathered started cheer Tears joy came set eyes included Over loudspeaker heard pilot Rutan proclaim ground crew ought prepared because hadnt show ered nine days Imagine after spending nine days crowded cockpit making jokes Voyager circled field three four times before landing everyone could get pictures possible Both motor drives 35mm cameras humming went through film faster ever before Its day see something like happening before very eyes Later hangar opportunity examine Voyagers damaged wing tips blue foam jutted out past skins peeled off nearly three feet wing about foot other large pieceof wing-skin hungdown trailing edge Talk about drag No wonder four gallons useable fuel left day rest world would never forget December 23 1986 day man first went around world single tank gas About week earlier Gene Sidwell wife Tom Vacar KCBS-TV met officials Edwards AFB make arrangements Genes world speedrecord attempt USAF veryanxious see US model airplane pilot take record back Russians So am After leaving Edwards Tom Vacar invited ustojoinhimattheVoyagerCommand Post Mojave two live TV broadcasts went him tween broadcasts about 5 pm went out eat Things got exciting bartender started shooting up place after someone left him poor tip As stood gun hand herded kitchen Vacar stayed up front give live coverage things got exciting cops arrived very short time later disarmed bartender carted him away went elsewhere eat life AMA VP exactly dull January brought first Executive Council meeting 1987 held Pasadena CA concert Bill North rops IMS Show Because few council meetings held invited number guests Most ourAVPs So such notables Sal Taibi Although whole very good meeting opening ceremony really embarrassment AMA Over strong written objection AMA paid haveJohn Griggand Travis McGinnis both come out supposedly dignified ceremony award plaques thanking service AMA stated strong note less expensive ways make awards AMAs part ceremony went smooth ly Messrs Grigg McGinnis pro ceeded bring rather scantily dressed female entertainer tooted horns placed party hats new president District 9 VP sang funny songs followed Grigg McGinnis pre senting farcical awards council have just much sense humor anyone personal opinion though quite funny terrible waste coun cils time AMAs money apologies District 10 guests sit through nearly hour garbage before council finally got down serious business Hopefully weve now seen last Mr Griggs nonsense other hand posi tive note very impressed way new president Don Lowe conducted himself during first time helm AMA man knows what doing AMA fortunate have him aboard 1987 should much better year result Don Lowe spent fair amount time together before meeting share common feelings goals AMA Like myself too very concerned AMAs public image rising losses flying sites Hopefully well now able better address important issues day before meeting picked up Don Lowe John Worth Johnny Cle mens airport After stopping Astro Flight examine some donations made museum Phillip Mosko being stored prior shipment Reston VA headed north valley showed leaders excellent facility have Sepulveda Basin also opportunity meet number AMA members out flying day next day met Pasadena Other farce described above council meeting very productive voted give support 1987 F3B Team present also decided reduce number people going ClAM/Paris April Don Lowe has taken initiative form three-man FAI Committee consisting himself John Worth Dave Brown expect good things will result positive move supersedes one-man FAI czar AMA voiced strong objection Re Districting Committees suggested scheme split District 10 two ill-conceived opinion plan would put border middle LAareaandisobviously considered meaningful pro posal solve anything appointed chairman new AMA Marketing Committee posi tion Im going attempt help AMA grow better marketing its products No matter much Ive tried including 1/4-scale power model just cant seem get planes make noise As result resigned AMAs Sound Com mittee making room someone else can contribute area building efforts vain though now fully detailed 1A-scale Piper Cub won 1st place Electric Scale category IMS Show plane attracts lot attention wherever bring Fifteen-pound Electrics too common yet guess never mentioned good old Hot Stuff never would have gotten ready time QSAA meet really dont know ever got along monumental gift aeromodelers Bob Hunter Satel lite City thought having wait five-minute epoxy set now leaves cold cant imagine waiting now glue dry Lastly month Id like briefly mention applaud Black Sheep Ex hibition Squadron year MS show give beautiful demonstration Indoor Flight Electric ElectricCL Indoor FF Indoor RC important MS Show conduct beautiful important session modelers can per form set up operate Delta Dart program youngsters attending show can go home say learned build flyable model air plane What thrill Hats off black sheep Hopefully Ill have some photos next month PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident 110 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidento Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA98023 Al Culvor 805 86 Wilder 1083670 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Groat Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 8ruco Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklino P0 805 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #89 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robort esich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Seattle Radio Aero Club otherwise known SRAC will hold its Silver Anniver sary Polar Bear meet March 2 1-22 its field east Everett WA Registration starts 8 am flying will start 930 Accord ing information George Raymond SRAC prez will have canteen site camping available Saturday events AMA Novice Pattern RC Sport Aeroba tics Sportsman RC Sport Aerobatics Ad vanced RC Sport Scale will also extra event will allowthose AC conform Scale requirement try hand event Sunday fun-fly hope have some special flight demos air show events time weather permit will special tro phies commemorate Silver Anniver sary promises super contest put great group SRAC involved Community School Everett promot ing itself modeling doing example can own best friends getting local support through com munity involvement example can done through classes mall shows adopt-a-school plan Misery Meet will probably have lived up its name now next Free Flight contest will RAG Meet probably Harts Lake Prairie May 1-2Always check ahead going HLPthe Army fickle donor other FF news Bill Gaiser has proposed some changes Outdoor Gas Scale rules adopted will used meets WMC club runs changes include among other things no Scale ruler no ROG Should interested changes contact Bob Stalick WMC Patter editor Another success story about modelers get ting public land fly has reported Ev Schoenberg secretary/treasurer Bend Aero Modelers took nine months get county give license now using about 13 acres county land near landfill have legal right manage field Super job group Ev noted 42 mem bers club lot interest modeling Bend area Like other clubs planning mall show bring message public Dont forget District XI AMA booth available shows brochures AMA HQ show Another way theyve gotten involved community holding Saturday RC building school through Bend Parks Recreation Dept going make points city fathers also planting valuable seeds will produce modelers some new members bargain missed Raider Round Upwas good old Reston weekendbut huge turnout anyway No less 57 contestants vied trophies including five Junior entries Eight Canadians ventured down helped make up 146 event entries Dave Green won Sportsman Award Its given person highest cumulative score events teresting note last five years Dave brand new FF/CL Con test Coordinator Dick Salter have won award Might mention AVP Dave Mul lens seems have come fourth Bob Parker donated Fox 35 given Junior highest cumulative score Wesley Mullens took home Paul Walker won Precision Aerobatics would like have watched since Don McClave Randy Schultz very close him scores Paul certainly best fliers world Don Randy must have top form Drizzle Circuit onMarch 8 April 12 two dates haveat Delta Park dates Great Oregon Model Expo 87 April 11-12 Benton County FairgroundsJimTrumpsaysthatany club individual whowould like help can contact him Although essentially BCRC club function other clubs have contributed time people help static competition judging Satur day models will displayed both days Sunday will fun-fly Adair Field will have District Xl meeting interested parties Saturday Gleaned local paper just before Christmas ad Norm Thomp son local purveyor rare unusual sometimes very expensive items NT claims stuff escape ordinary What caught eye ad Balsa Wood 404 Interceptor Jim Walker designs being produced Frank Macy Now thats class no doubt about Barnstormers will hold seventh annual Static Expo March 28-29 main auditorium OMSI Oregon Museum Science Industry categories clude Scale Super-Scale original work non-Scale builders non-builder segment Any kind radio-controlled air craft will find spot informa tion call Steve Tischler 503 639-0798 will probably two other Expo like meetings spring Idaho EXPO Boise last year havent heard will year latest issue Barks said Bob Parks elected outstanding member year no news about EXPO plans last two have some nicest aircraft entered likely see will loss decide Also CAMS Symposium will held Coeur dAlene April May Watch both worth attending Dave Unruh Kenai AK wrote tell about second annual winter fun-fly Peninsula Modelers Association will hold Summit Lake about 85 miles south Anchorage dates Feb 28-Mar 1 news came too late get word out However trying see enough interest locallytostartaSAM chapter sothe contest will run under SAM ruleswith addi tion event flown under Old-Timer rules anything want bring fly Its way late might want call Dave 907 776-8207 informa tion Dave promises spectacular scenery Several months ago wrote Dis trict X VP exaggerated size District X disagrees issued challenge February issue thought might interested following claims 20% members AMA District X actual figure 17% course 20% assertion makes story sound better isnt truth Actually isnt major exaggeration bothers wrote uniform VPs budget district expenses generated controversy claims has always problem have no idea what bases remarks matter record four years before elected council neverand repeat neverany talk let alone ac tion brought associated larger districts identifying problem might help understand dis trict budget has provided help defraynot pay forthe VPs district ex penses budget pays postage phone calls travel district Most VPs hold regular jobs travel limited weekends fact VPs never spent allowed funds couple compete would use AMA funds travel contests Some independently wealthy essentially donated whatthey spent basic idea support VP doing district things defraying paying expenses VP incursand relative what person can members district claim has made DistrictX VPthatthe modelers DistrictXwere being ripped off terrible inequity way AMA funds being spent modelers different districts Since District X has four times members District Xl has both get same amount District X members being short ed arent Well exactly Lets look other part budget amount other officer expensesthe general budget budget money expended permember basis Since costs approximately same service member AMA spends four times much members District X does District XI mem bers Actually since costs go up activity District X members can active year around also since competition District X will spent proportionally district less activity So what have AMA spending just about same amount modeler out its general budget does affect argument Well since total VPs district budgets half percent funds expended AMA spending 99% its funds evenly distributed among its members sure seems complaint AMA ripping off its districts members qualifies exaggeration year starting Find contest go build somethingtofly hope see flying fields Happy Flying April1987 111 Whole Business Began Model Airplanes Junior Flight stands up applauds spectacular achievement Burt Rutan designer Dick Rutan Jean Yeager pilots round-the-world Voyager. fantastic flight fantastic airplane course modelers loved Burt Dicks mothers comment whole business began model airplanes isnt often nowadays aeromodeling gets compliments contributions avia tion Newsweek ran especially fine arti cle sure read often mentioned press Dick Rutans excited cry Look Ma no tips moments after scraping off Voya gers winglets during near-disastrous takeoff.. No Junior Flight isnt making up spotted January issue New York Indoor Times Untold man-hours volun tary went preparation Voyagers historic flightas well lots money team now busy trying recover several thousand dollars through lectures sale mementos come Three official postcards avail able $135 including postage han dling really gorgeous Send buck thirty-five Joan Hannans Hanger P0 Box Escondido CA 92025 small amount well thank Mother Rutan will thank youll pleased three pictures Final Pee Wee-30 Rules Orbiteers stepped up schedule completing final rules new event January first published rules should force least year tested under actual contest conditions rules formalized Orbiteers Pee Wee-30 Steering Committee very FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 detailed big difference what listed last month minimum weight 100 grams 353 oz stumble bit requirement liking better no mini mum weight didnt like mini mum weight P-30 Rubber event either Mythinking minimum weights Outdoor Free Flight models make event experts Im probably wrong after P-30 certainly doing very nicely its minimum weight requirement Again remind style construction acceptable reader asking eight plans indicated might build biplane Pee Wee-30 lower wing loading Sure thing official rules definitely limit event monoplanes Shades Pennyplane flock Dakota-like biplanes taking off will sure look nice Pee Wee-30 Proxy Postal Contest kick off new event Orbiteers will host gala Postal Proxy Pee Wee-30 contest July 4th 1987 club field Otay Mesa send model Orbiteers will flying Contestants over world invited further details postal contest copy official Pee Wee-30 Rules send 22 cent stamp John Olden kamp 3331 Adams Ave San Diego CA 92116 619-283-071 1 John also has some ideas sources inexpensive 020 Cox Pee Wee reed-valve engines Dethermalizers recommend use fuse-acti vated dethermalizer Pee Wee-30s well other lightweight models Such DTs weigh little reliable Remem ber however safe use snuffer tube x PLATFORM 44ESNUFFER TUBE illustration two rear hooks held close together keeping stab place during flight small dentists rub ber band fuse through band burns through larger forward rub ber band runs under fuselage hooks side stabilizer pulls stab up about 45-degree angle against cutout all-balsa fin angle should adjusted achieve proper settling descent sure stab does twist pops up will stop cocked position model will spin Buglet Another New Event certainly seems like inventive thrust aeromodeling towards smaller simpler styles away standard events new event Buglet con cocted John Morrill Los Angeles Thunderbugs Buglet smallish Out door rubber-powered cabin model largely reflecting old 1941 AMA rules required fuselage cross-section fixed landing gear ROG freewheeling propeller Rather go Old-Timer route Buglet avoids arguments over whether model meets does meet old design parameters Instead new rules have drawn up create similar style model Maximum projected wingspan limited 25 might expect some wide wing chords again biplanes Pennyplane comeone time complete set rules send 22 cent stamp Jackie Moore 4412 Don Felipe Drive Los Angeles CA 90008 Keep up well flying unofficial events contests AMA events sure have plenty build now Remember build light especially tail Ill see next month mmmiii mmiii gill... 1111111311111 iliUM Have H elped Junior Modelera Model Aviation 10K
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin Ir Correction There couple errors slipped through February 1987 issue Model Aviation George Abbott Raleigh NC first let know inaccuracies apologize forthe errors getting print am pleased know articles being read statement page 106 EPA ranked average model engine 78 dBA recommended en gines redesigned operate 65 dBA OK text went say over five times less noisy error 65 dBA about 20 times less noisy 78 dBA Remember three dBs change twice quiet loud second inaccurate statement deals speed statement doub ling rpm increases sound level 9 dB meansthe noise istripled Notso sound level reality eight times loud Other Considerations George Abbott also asked important question has answered day What being done study relationship frequency model aircraft engine sound levels question has mentioned before Some time ago AMA Headquarters group us looked some rather sophis ticated equipment operation equip ment provides excellent analysis frequency spectrum sound being studied beyond question what needed top-notch study prob lem implementing twofold cost equipment Can justify second finding someone expertise time studies As get further study sound operations little doubt someonewhether manufacturer dividual Academy will have conduct study should lead further developments move air such manner provide thrust speed capa bilities want high-fre quency sounds common today Continued page 100 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations summer 1982 two motivated aeromodelers clubs San Fernando Valley CA held discussion Giant Scale Squadron Valley Flyers RC Club looking fresh innovative way generating publicity just clubs wonderful flying site San Fernando Valley CA also model aviation sport 1982 meeting emerged idea joining forces Toys Tots nationwide program sponsored US Marine Corps two clubs agreed charity-related event would best serve purposesgetting newspaper radio television coverage sur rounding population two mil lion same time contributing worthwhile cause public interest concept Toys Tots theme fun-fly programs seemed ideal combined number features would help en sure successful eventthe use estab lished program benefiting children possibility having US Marines hand planned event flying site easy access hundreds visitors entry fee fliers set $10 toy Walter Clark AMA 641 agreed act Contest Director Dennis Hargrove AMA 143537 took task Publicity Direc tor Walter immediately contacted Marine Corps Reserve offices scored hit Corps agreed provide four Marines dress blues site day event As news department executive KNBC-TV Los Angeles Dennis no stran ger publicity work has done super publicity job clubs sport model aviation over years promotional campaign begun imme diately strong day annual publicity campaign starts spring Toys Tots event always listed AMA Calendar Events Model Avia tion magazine Later September October flyers mailed Giant Scale clubs/events California southern Nevada hundreds delivered hobby shops areas Individual mail ings previous participants also made Sincethe program began 5000 toys have collected fun fly events turned over Marines San Fernando Valley area over 33000 toys collected 1985 largest single contributor impressive total Toys Tots Fun Fly 1986 Fun Fly event biggest best successful Cold windy weather seemed deter neither pilots nor visitors 2000 people Continued page 96 Goldberg Vital People Award Debra Scott Justice Bensenville IL have received Beth Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Deb husband have driving force success Miniature Aircraft Competitors AMA Club #1279 several years Debra Scott founded MAC 1982 Between accepted roles club president flight instructor public rela tions director Contest Director secretary treasurer newsletter editor family team hardworking aero modelers has welcomed new people sport publicized club activities intro duced several innovations model aviation scene Bensenville Nominated Lee Onopa can think no deserving couple Jus tices sure Carl Beth Goldberg would aEree AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller2 Gisele Jackson 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Managen Vince Mankowskio Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 TechnIcal Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VoislavekO Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolko General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney April 1987 95 AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound & ModelToys Tots AeronauticsA Great Idea AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication What say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Toys Cont pg 95 Santa guarded military personnel some toys donated bythe fliers 5000 toys have collected San Fernando Valley Flyers Channel 4 News hi optei tee pilot stayed site aii day mostly families kidscame see model birds Eighty-nine pilots brought 114 aircraft show fly Santa Claus Vic Martin AMA 272 hand delight children pose pictures Archie Clown performed enchanted visitors Christopher Nance AMA 147981 Weatherman Channel 4-TV assisted announcing lent sparkling per sonality scene special treat dawn landing Channel 4 News heli copter remained display day Ken Redding AMA 78807 Californias Black Sheep Squadron did great job PA system day keeping visitors informed about what going live broadcast Sweet Dick Whittington popular morning show Di noon until 130pm over K-WNK went over well gave val uable publicity radio station manage ment staff impressed club event have asked cosponsor 1987 Some beautiful planes southern California hand popu lar acclaim two very best 1/2 scale Crackerjack built flown jack Dennis Bristol Harry Apoian towing large banner announced Kids Love USMC Vice Versa Thanks go Walt Clark story Bob Adams photographsand thanks fliers organizers very valu able public-spirited event did lot good type event could held part country colder areas could indoor static show about AMA chartered clubs follow suit Put Mall Show Work Jeff Troy Public Relations perfect tool build community rela tions model airplane club mall show What could ask get center stage heavily populated spots town Youll able showthe non-modelingpublicwhatyoudo you can show airplanes really toys sophisticated pieces machinery designed specific purposes Mall shows can further goals mod eling clubs very practical ways Lets face itfliers knowthatthe important asset model airplane club its flying field So lets go back few steps remember managed obtain precious piece space Continued page 98 L R Harry Kosch Bill Wargo AMA modeler Andrew Kosch test pilot replica Jim Wargo Henry Lomberg Pilot some team built tested Whitehead 1901 No 21 replica Wings tail replica show background Note bamboo ribs Craft flew 230 feet distance free powered flight 29 December1986 Copies basic book Gustav Whitehead available AMA title History Contract ISBN 3922-175007 $1700 postpaid AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 WiI 11am ODwyer Photo Decemberagain Marks Historical Event Above photo made Major William ODwyer US Air Force Reserve Ret marksthe moment successful sustained free powered flights made Andrew Kosch Hanger 21 team built Whltehead 1901 No 21 replica just 23 years before significant series flights took place ODwyer began first formal investigation life works Gustave Whitehead photo appear Lto R Henry Lomberg team video cameraman four Bill Wargo team member Master modeler No2 test pilot Kaye Williams sponsor replica project Distance flight measured 230 feet Orvillesat Kitty Hawkwas 120 feet Stated Orville 1937 letter Fred 1 Black about Whitehead design machine itself enough refute machine flew December 29 1986 flights put nonsense rest forevermore 96 Model Aviation Clvii Air Patrol Color Guard presents colors ooening ceremony rua.-auU ,apujack built flown uy Jack Dennis Santa Ana CA popularly judged Best Show Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32701 As write Im aboard Delta Flight 140 headed home Orlando FL after attending first council meeting since became president meeting set up serve western area United States coincide trade show held Pasadena CA council meeting long marathon affair structured consider pressing needs facing AMA took back years 1976-1 979 served VP District III council meeting culmination many hours preparatorywork committee activ ities phone calls private conferences during interval between council sessions meeting proved fruitful conducted atmosphere reasonable harmony necessary give-and-take essential finding best compromise solution will find over next few years will use word compromise times 65-plus years earth have discovered almost solutions lifes problems result compromise few things life represent absolute unadulterated truth life death taxes Modeling modeling needs no differentmost everyone has opinion rests hopefully basis background experiences ra tional mental sorting process Hopefully out give-and-take process may express opinion can arrive best compromise solution modeler has own set precon ceived needs Hopefully leaders worlds largest aeronautical association can arrive decisions will meet majority need need input Without operate within partial vacuum have problem sugges tion beg please get touch District VP has volunteered serve can best knowing what want can try present cross-section opinion given subject rather just complaining individually presents side story want hear what like about what trying dothats way get true picture meeting needs realize Im asking moon broader data base less need VP exercise individual judgment What issues cryingfor solutions Well folks out flying favorite toy modelers allowed call toys Sunday afternoon telling us maybe isnt peachy modeldom because frequency interference rearing its ugly head airplanes being shot down can assured cries being ignored AMA has wellstaffed highly capable volunteer fre quency committee members deaf sampling program underway check transmitters over 2000 tested date indicates have prob lems significant percentage equipment meeting new specs frequency band-pass working very closely industry tks meeting again Pasadena Sorie questions need tighter specd need better quality control need spacing between channels no easy pat solution going try best make things better Based own observations flying different locales different situations panic situation since people flying minimal problems aware problems exist dont want things get out hand Im confident will find best com promise solution dont lose faith What about big airplanes big can get still safe Everybody has own opinion Fliers involved big air plane movement feel activity should limited have impressive history safe operation sup port contention would safe operate Boeing 747 via remote control using Brand X radio equipment before large crowd 4000 people think dividing line between safe unsafe operation could say fly anything want long its remote Saudi Arabia would no prob lembut thats name game want fly toys world can see theres rub can kill maim somebody lose control crash no easy answer Limiting weight criteria limiting speed least equally important prospect 100-lb airplane flying 300 mph 100 feet out front crowd 4000 people scares menot couldnt get out its way suddenly veered directly Im sure would killed beast hit likely occurrence happen Its directly responsive probability failure mix systems-design functional reliability human error What want reduce proba bility failure absolute minimum have failure hope airplane doesnt hurt anybody no easy solution have con siderable background flying RPVs models up 250 lb speeds up 200 mph certainly hope that experi ence will help finding best solution planning conferences IMAA recognized special-interest group plus inputs QSAA work toward solu tion issue should retain current 55-lb weight limit will strive best compromise between safety fun continued development hobby Let entreat please fly safely novice flyer dont take projects beyond capability Seek advice wiser heads have technological capability create hazardous machines dont future modeling free enterprise governmental interfer ence stake Fly safely noisy you care Are seeking all-out performance com pletely ignoring noise pollution create want keep flying field want suffer permanent hearing damage answer questions No keep quiet have technology make models fly quietly Electric Soaring four-stroke properly set up muffled two-strokes own self-interest use technology Another thing dont buy junk mufflers merely exhaust extensions Keeping flying site should num ber list priorities number priority Academy know chief reason losing flying sites noise know Germany has nationally imposed noise limit 82 dB measured seven meters model airplanes Are aware communities US impose noise limits property boundaries Imposing noise limits competition events notthe panaceaI personally feel its proper place start what important what happening local flying field typical Ugly Stick powered twocycle engine Johnny Brodbeck K&B informed Pasadena K&Bs engine development philosophy first foremost pro duction quiet engines performance second Can believe already have two engines 20 45 displacement engine K&B-designed quiet mufflers H urray K&B has always leader model engines repre sent last bastions Yankee engine technology trust rest world will follow K&Bs lead area have technology make piston engine almost quiet electric motor dont believe listen th revving friends well-muffled copter difficult noise source deal propeller Keep tip speed down through diameter reduction and/or lower rpm noise will drop AMA Budget AMA small business Assuming top 100000 mem bers 1987 talking about over $4000000 budget financial commit tee preparing budget considered next council meeting will try best spend moneywisely largest budget bite goes salaries Head quarters staff 48 people rest member services debt retirement Head quarters building communication public relations supplies insurance magazine publication competition services etc costs associated council member ser vices relatively small since no salaries involved plan show simplified budget magazine future date - AMA_ April 1987 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Brmingham AL 35205 would like thank everyone re sponded last poll regarding nual Nats letters profound fluence changes made AMA Council Nats officials affecting future Nats example after poll AMA HQ retroactively mailed award everyJ unior Senior placed second third 1986 Nats received award site Also future Nats awards through third place will given Juniors Seniors regardless num ber entries responded letters impact did waste 22 cents writing letters reproduced column other con tributors names listed below letters have distributed AMA Council everyone took time write thank-you Ernie Wrisley Santee CA summed up aswellasanyonewhen hewroteltsasad commentary Academy itsrulers anyone has compete against number entrants get trophy Going back Jr Birdmen days thirties never told certain number competitors win trophy date local clubs encour age Juniors times have given trophy onlyjunior/Senior/Open flew event entry fee gives right win regardless number entries believeyou paytofly paytogetto Nats put forth effort win reason enough award trophy wish could express real feelings matter paper might catch fire Other poil responses too numerous reprint include Mr Vance Sutten West Hurley NY Mr Gene Corson Casper WY Mr Lance Halle Phoenix AZ Mr Ed Davidson San Luis CA Mr Bobby Jones Columbus GA Mr Duane Renken Ann Arbor MI Mr Dan Domina East Windsor NJ Mr Joel Burch Stone Mountain GA Mr Richard Jackson N Charleston SC Mr Daniel Sirey Clarion PA Mr Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX Mr Edmond Depue Long Beach CA Mr ThomasJ Fennell Elmont NY Mr Gary Frost Ellisville MO repeat letters have gone out council Nats Committee Gentlemen 22 cents wasnt wasted changed Nats policy Richard Jackson North Charleston SC Mailed check $15587 made Out AMA mortgage fund said SCRAM RC club dissolved members voted unanimously contribute winding-up dissolution monies AMA pay off Headquarters building Thank Richard ended re cent meeting important Birmingham RCAssociation its immediate past presi dent MrJim Morton handed two dollars mortgageone him cute little wife Debra Morton Also Virgil Abercrombie handed dollar Nor man Swann wife Patricia gave two dollars remember last year began Honor Roll mortgage Well politely stopped effort because another effort going forward two-part two-year series since first yearwent much happened have de cided reinstate last years plan some additions going call Secretary Treasurers Roll Honor everyone contributes dollar can have 1 name prominently splashed mag right 2 name enshrined forever wall roster AMA museum building Fifty years now can come Reston see name list donors helped pay off mortgage Headquar ters people told yesterday might room walls such list assure wifl give word elected fiduciary very seldom tells lies will personally use HQ engraving machine engrave name brass install under glass enshrine granite outside build ing grass cough up dollarto pay beautiful building off big bank name will appear modeling world also permanent Roll Honor Headquarters forever inside outside building donors last yearare automatically list Something worth mentioning no expenses subtracted donation anything penny goes big bank mortgage 50-year history never real property before Now have own building got kids pay thing off permanent Honor Roll list will reflect name amount donated get list send $100 orto John Worth AMA Reston Make check out Academy Model Aero nautics mark Mortgage Secre tary Treasurers Roll Honor Thank PS Richard. . Mail list final SC RAM members voted money Well put Honor Roll OK Secretary Treasurers ROLLof HONOR5 AMA Mortgage Richard Jackson$15587 & SC RAM Club il Abercrombie$100 W Jim Morton$100 a Morton$1003 i Patricia Swann$1000 Norman Swann$100 asaoaoeaeaaaeWg Mall Shows Cont pg 96 likely someone club approached owner property manager land made pretty good pitch sport/hobby model aviation Maybe person tough job Perhaps convince landowner pro vider flying site would doing community service Perhaps dis pel lot myths misunderstandings about model airplanes list things must sell landowner could go onand Think much easier club spokespersons job could have same landowner already formed posi tive healthy opinion sport through talking modelers club repre sentative might have much easier time club field might have yours lot sooner same logic could used coverthe problem neighbor living near site propereducation could make friend someone previously unaware just constructive fine hobby really Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation three lovely ladles Fiurnun nuuuquuriuru manaing rorn OT qi UUU computer boxed up Its own air-conditioned room L-R Zenda Stevens Patty Chertoff Urmi Ghosh smiling because finallytrained fat computerto Its own work paying extra $10000 month outside computer carry entire ioad speciai comment directiy expensive fat aIr-conditioned computer going begin feeding names Secretary Treasurers Roil Honor begin paying off building mortgage better get names right computer wliI turn back get money back Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Dwight Holley.. deep sorrow note passing Soarings greats famous RC pilot East Coast Dwight died November 10 1986 home Bethel CT after four years strug gle illness 53 years age recent years got know Dwight wealth information marvels electric-powered flight respon sible getting started Electric through Holleys Silent Flight business ran able assistance wife Maryann others will remember him accomplishments United States team member 1981 F3B World Soaring Championships Sacramento CA Dwight earned respect participants 22 countries entered very last flight last day competition proceeded max out make near-perfect landing win championship earn coveted title F3B World Champion 1981 Dwight defend title next Soaring World Championships team 1983 towithdrawdue health problems begun plague him seriously after 1981 World Championships win earlier years Dwight frequent competitor first ECSS East Coast Soaring Society succeeding ESI Eastern Soaring League contests Dwight joined 1SF League Silent Flight program late career tenth flyer achieve LSF Level Five within years time Dwight Holleys excel lence flying building designing will stand hallmark others judged years come will missed Dwights friend Bill Maleske provided above information appre ciate help Since Dwight such lowprofile type person files except concerning world championships per formances lacking Thanks Billwe share loss AMA Mortgage.. Elsewhere page Joe Beshar offers latest thoughts subject getting rid mortgage AMA took three years ago build Headquarters building museum Reston VA Joe sorely disappointed original plan raise money voluntary donations has fallen far short goal aggravated no doubt necessity major dues increase year Joe proposes now get rid problem within year one-time dues assessment 1988 before Joe proposes official ap proval AMAs Executive Council wants hear might object plan Meanwhile interesting note donations collected date enough cover years interest payments mortgage Thus getting rid mortgage altogether needs some bolder direct approach Joes ready bite bulletare New AMA Decal Kit.. Beginning mid-January thousands membership kits mailed 1987 AMA members kit year one-piece compared former years several items stuffed envelope form booklet booklet es sentially AMA Supply Service cata log general membership informa tion added Bound within pages AMAs 1987 decal sheet item should particularly noted first glance appears gold circular enbossed emblem reality multi-colored decal peeled off sheet intended applied inside surface automo bile windowsomething AMA members have asked over years So finally have window decal Enjoy Mall Shows Cont pg 98 field secure have no neighbor troubles think other con structive benefits mall show can provide Heres chance entice new blood hobby awful lot wide-eyed kids young old alike out would love chance tofind out about model airplanes youre bound uncover closet aviator two can also use show demonstrate muffler systems some new quiet en gines might explain silent flight Glider presentation show people about hobby understanding receptive will become Good public relations very healthy club community AMA has ways helping club make good presentation can send brochures other informative hand outs will aid conversations public district vice-presi dents have films table-top display booth can also supply sample press releases radio announcements thatyoucan eitheruseormodifytosuityour own conditions Also available exten sive selection videotapes help explain fun intent hobby National Mall Show Program first began 1983 several AMA clubs able reap benefits being part As number participating clubs grew few years followed grew national image Today number mall shows has increased toan exceptional level helps promote appre ciation model airplanes its geographi cal area have club representative con tact AMA Headquarters Well happy send starter kit can give lot helpful hints make mall show success information wont cost anything can gain using improve public image Let us help make 1987 best year yet ... Flying Near Airports Careful April 198799 0. LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS MESSAGE TO ALL AMA MEMBERS Initially would iike thank individuals clubs organiza tions generously contributed Mortgage Depletion Pro gram grateful fact remains mortgage balance still costing AMA $51 2740O per year interest payments Im tired expending time effort raising funds would like get back model building Lets get rid mort gage burden interest once free wasted interest expense support AMA Self Insurance Program what ever recent dues increase certainly acknowledges AMAs need meet objective required one-time dues assessment AMA member $850 next dues notice much simple isnt plan Now purpose display message poll objections AMA member may have plan have ob jection please write now Joe Beshar Director Mortgage Depletion Program 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 72_MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY uencyColor 26995Brown 27045Red 27095Orange FrequencyColor 27145Yellow 27195Green 27255Blue legal model operation after Decem ber20 1987 frequencies have continue heavily populated industrial users following information sketch de tail new channel-numbered frequencies will included second step AMA Phase-In Program Also new flag identification system becomes operational June 1987 will required AMAsanctioned activities January 1988 1988-1991 72 MHz Aircraft Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 1272030 1472070 1672110 18721 50 20721 90 2272230 2472270 2672310 2872350 3072390 3272430 Channels 12-34 Channel NoFrequency 3472470 3872550 4072590 4272630 4472670 4672710 4872750 5072790 5272830 5472870 5672910 Narrow-Band Transmitter Channels 36 58 used see General Info 6 Meter Amateur Radio License required 50 MHz Single BLACK streamer s 1 in by 8 channel marker plaque ChannelChannel NeFrequencyNoFrequency 00508000650920 02508400850960 04 50880 53 MHz Two colored streamers /a 1 wide 8 long FrequencyColors 53100Black-Brown 53200Black-Red 53300Black-Orange 53400Black-Yellow 53500Black-Green 53600Black-Blue 53700Black-Purple 53800Black-Gray 1908-1991 Surface Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 6275430 6475470 6675510 6875550 7075590 7275630 7475670 7675710 Channel NoFrequency 7875750 8075790 8275830 8475870 8675910 8875950 9075990 Identification Single YE LLOW streamer7/e 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter imprinted following wording 75 MHz SURFACE USE ONLY 1988 Frequency & Identification Status Bob Underwood Technical Director Spread word Action taken FCC 1983 resulted new frequencies being granted 72 75 MHz bands model use Included action statement so-called old fre quencies 72080 721 60 72240 72320 72400 72960 75640 will no longer Identification 1 Single RED streamer7/a 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter antennaimprinted following wording 72 MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Channel number plaques BLACK nu merals 1 high 1/4 stroke mounted white background visible both sides plaque modelers option may read horizontally vertically attached base center top antenna Non-reflective materials recom mended Other Bands Model Aircraft Surface Models 27 MHz Single colored streamer tri angular flag7/8 1 8 General Info Effective January 1988 channels 12 through 34 will reserved narrow-band transmitters Older broad band equip ment well new narrow-band can operated channels 38 through 56 Channel 36 used order provide 80 kHz spacing between channels 34 38 Channel 58 used provide image response protection channel 12 channel usage identification authorized use AMA sanctioned events highly recommended sport flying club activities See pages 127-129 1986-87 Official Model Aircraft Regulations current fre quency information recommendations Sound Cont pg 95 have data proposals relevant material please forward directly through AMA Headquarters New Equipment Progress being made time field getting quieter equipment least average flier equipment comes low-priced might like since alternative might lost flying site may have pay price some areas Some months ago wrote about tests performed K&B Sportster 20 quiet engine turned out new engine design same muffler design also market end month January have chance run engine has relativelythe same quietness 20 twill winner new K&B engine 45 cubic inch displacement Since same design can have excellent sport engine high performance low cost Good United States technology comes through again am anxious take close look engine run some comparisons performs anticipated will good engine sport flier also lower classes AMA Pattern competition will further enable people get Pattern flying having invest $150 engine Continued page 103 100 Model Aviation 3 ww 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 Connecticut Mains C Massachusetts C New Hamoshire Rhode Islaod C Vermoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Kmfft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Gerold Browe PO Box 4384 MiddlotOwn RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Notwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator o,rn* Wilvnn R2 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 RC Divot Diggers Association club began 1973 group about 20 fliers getting together small private airfield town Ware MA time club applied AMA charter Radio Control Divot Diggers April 1978 club incorporated now known RC Divot Diggers Association Inc club grew about 43 members judg ing past newsletters very active club-sponsored events social obliga tions flying site located off route 32 has paved runway approximately 20 by90 ft surrounded grass son have attended Fun-Fly events site have found very pleasant place fly congenial members club officers 1987 President Arthur Lavallee Vice President Robert P Foley Secretary/Treasurer Eugene B Blodgett Newsletter Editor Joseph La Marche Pylon World Championships April 1987 United States FAI Pylon Racing team will traveling Melbourne Aus tralia compete World Champion ships 1987 team truly finest RC Pylon Racing team ever assembled coun try 1-2-3 United States order finish distinct possibility Curl 987 team has nationwide flair consists following members Pilots Dub JettHumble TX Brian RichmondOrlando FL Dave ShadelCarlsbad CA Mechanics/Callers Bruce RichmondDallas TX Bruce RichmondDallas TX Jim ShinoharaChula Vista CA Team Manager Bob WallaceAvon CT United States team established Smyrna TN September 24 best FAI teams assembled US team qualification trials competition position team extremely intense As indication just strong 1987 team three two-man team entries broke present FAI Pylon heat time world record several seconds recent team practice session California team heat times lowered sev eral seconds effort raise much-needed addi tional team funding high quality five-color embroidered patch being made available five dollars $500 postage paid emblems have heat-sensitive adhesive backing sewing required may easily applied type apparel hats official team emblems limited edition item may ordered sending check money order United States FAI Pylon Racing Team Fund 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 kON RAC~ above information provided Bob Wallace very short notice appreciated several peo pie team selections District Bob Wallace 5 Pete Reed 9 Dave Doyle 10 Don McStay 1 8 lrv Thurott 20 excellent representation area Nationals 1987 Nats will held Lincoln NB July 11-19not too soon start planning new item year Pattern fliers changed schedule use assigned frequencies class see chart below fly Pattern may want obtain correct frequencies start checking out well before Nats Entry forms should available now Q-500 will offered year first time ADVANCEDEXPERT 2699527145 2719527255 50845084 50885096 531 538 7203 1121 72087216 7263 1427267 1441 7283 1527287 1541 72967584 Pattern Contests Bridgewater Pattern contest will held June 20-21 1987 Ponderosa RC Hawks Berwick ME planning first Pattern contest either August 8-9 15-16 club presents excellent eventsso hope see large turnout first Pattern meet Short Subjects fifth District news letter sent out December have seen ask club contact person about aware newsletters would like know about require considerable time money produce theyre effective money could used elsewhere S new sanction form printed blue stock Please use destroy old forms S deep regret have inform Dwight Holley Connecticut passed away Dwight enthusias tic rperson Chef Brodeur cooking steaks SNHRICC Pattern contest Model Exposition Presented Maine Model Club Association March 28 & 29 1987 Models Display Seminars Auction Hobby Shop Booths District Meeting April1987 101 NATS PATTERNMASTER FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENT27095 508 5092 533 837 7240 7259 1401 72791801 7291 1561 PAl 26995 27045 27195 8089 SPORTSMAN537532 270457216534 270957234 271457232538 272557247203 1121 5087255 13817208 50927289 14017224 50967267 14417222 5317275 14817255 138 5327279 15017263 1421 8337287 15417275 1481 53872911567283 1521 536756477S8 Think Summer! New Jersay New York DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseociate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreech 9 WIllow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank LIkes 48 Gory Dr Toma River NJ 08783 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froellch Farm Rd Hlcksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As proce dures required procure AMA Contest Directors rating less totally under stood present purpose shed bit light upon subject fee per effec tive application example formerly buck now $2000 Still interested applicant now required satisfactorily complete submit such fee official application ques tionnaireto determine applicants abil ityto function successful CD based official AMA rule book obtain official application form question naire simply write AMA HQ same will promptly mailed Mail completed questionnaire district vice president along completed application form properly endorsed check no cash $2000 payable toAMA VP develops have passing grade VP will forthwith trans mit three items AMA HQand will promptly notify appoint ment Contest Director event ultimate failure check will course returned Any questions Bored Eastern Free Flight Conference EFFC Championships Vance Sutton writing Win gtips impressive newsletter equally impressive District 2 club MidHudson Modelmasters announced November issue EFFC Champion ships now scheduled held Galeville NY June 27-28-so please make note fact compliments club course its worthy editor Scott Smith Free Flighters please note Safety Note Aeromodelers innova tive times leave us speechless Tis instance interesting photo transmittal letter have just received Tom Wailer longtime friend former newsletter editor Blue Angels club left hustle bustle New York city favor comparative quietude suburban York town Heights Westchester County First let us show picture safety gadget has created let him describe its virtues Tom writes ya like Finger Fender Saver whatever started out two discarded stack chairs neigh bors discardsand look what evolved Yuletide Mail Bag wish take oppor tunity express sincere thanks kind enough favor very kindly extending best wishes upon occasion year-end holiday season turn wish flying-est hence very best year 1987 Amongst holiday greetings re ceived two letters merit present mention Both East Windsor NJ different individual relates separate distinct matterso Ill devote paragraph first long-time friend nationally internationally known Indoor flyer Dan Domina discusses Outdoor Free Flight matter Dan writes very mar ginal flying sites left look envy large farm fields central southern NJ problem landowners forced tax laws farm get low pro perty tax rates cant fly Free Flight field planted crops Dan speculates upon possibility changing laws give tax break landowners willing devote such acreage model airplane usage say Speed happy hour sadly have add Dont hold breath till happens Dan also advo Good ScoutsLiterallyand Figuratively cates awarding trophies 3rd place anticipate pleasure receipt Mats events heartily agree month Air Flow newsletter West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 West Radio Control Club Rochester its Windsor NJ second Christmas Eve editorJohn C Low its impressive historV letter David M Schnitzer publicthe RCCR has played important role ity chairman captioned club the furtherance model aviation both middle NJ area Elsewhere letter Mr particular AMA district nationally Schnitzer identifies himself club edi club deeply involved community tor have received copies affairshence above caption newsletter Anyway letter read time writing December 1986 part follows club has active RCCR making plans participate over 10 years maintains large important exhibition pre- best flying fields region fly sented Boy Scouts Rochester Mercer County Central Park under au May 2 3 1987 thank Mark Scheda thority County Park Commission RCCR having informed us membership about 40 development states will have presenttimeTheAMASafetyCodeaswell aviation theme thus permittingAMA par- own safety rules governs times ticipation through club membership fly through winter weather Mark may contacted 85 Winterroth permits members plan St Rochester NY 14609 further de- goforthe newyear-round patch AMA tails should wish attend Mr Schnitzer kindlyfurnishedthefollowing photo Turkey Fly-In took place November 1986 Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network ModelNet has going strong since begun last year now 2000 modelers use personal computers log onto ModelNet com municate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hundreds services besides ModelNet CompuServe subscription service once subscribe pay onlyforthe time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other activities Several Executive Council mem bers ModelNet join public discussions answer questions ModelNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 760672420 Pete Waters 700472162 Dick Crowley 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full interesting useful files complete list AMA-chartered clubs kept DL4 updated monthly So Contest Calen dar list over 900 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use latest thing Data Libraries high-resolution graphics computer terminal software can handle can receive print digitized pictures stored ModelNet terminal soft ware cant read graphics files directly can probably find other programs computer right CompuServe will information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA H Q youre already CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 102 Model Aviation hope Mr Schnitzer will kindly place mailing list receive news letters Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dinety 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5582 Foxrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Its good thing deadline column wasnt about three weeks ago Im afraid editor would have use term expletive deleted quite fre quently making suitable general audiences As am still hovering some between being very mad state rage about Dec 18th less month before scheduled District Ill meeting symposium Salt Fork Salt Fork Lodge informed Bob Button just found letter about meeting desk cleaning out would un able accommodate us date due another booking spite two letters both signed same reservations staff memberone post marked May 1986 confirming reser vation written lodge stationery second postmarked September explaining hadnt yet set winter rates Bob first called thought just pulling chain prone finally realized serious about after picked myself up off floor mad almost did some things would have regretted later Fortunately stayed cool well cool could have expected called park manager informed didnt have anything lodge lodge manager Ed Krajsky person needed talk gave correct telephone number wished luck Unfortunately Mr Krajsky pronounced Cry-ski confirmed couldnt have lodge reserved date due earlier booking Hewouldnttell us other group probably professional thing wouldnt say other booking made insisting made before curi ous claimed no record reservation letter confirma tion undated way could prove determine matter date postmark envelope confirmation sent Further letter found later letter didnt refer dates reservation Obviously wouldnt have copy postmarked envelope allegedly found copy undated letter short am convinced --expletive deleted ya gotta give lying through teeth said sorry girl made reserva tion no longerworkingforthe lodge offered us week before alternative available lodge number Holiday Inn 30 miles away could accommodate us sched uled weekend During two days telephone calls tween myself Bob Button park AMA HQ AMAs lawyers alternatives established could cancel out en tirely accept Holiday Inn site change weekend January 10-11 consider possibility weekend Feb ruary 14-15 would available pending cancellation reservation meantime problem over coming previous publicity dates place major concern simply didnt have time very much alternatives diminishing hour Holiday Inn wasruled out looked earlier possible site found unacceptable felt January 10-11 dates unacceptable wouldnt have sufficient time notify additionally attend AMA Executive Council meeting Cali fornia beginning look cancellation alternative late Friday confirmation came February 14-15 dates would available made decision go alternative gave us time necessary let people know first original date cancelled second meet ing rescheduled involving least two expensive mailings Monday Tuesday before Christ mas spent printing stuffing addressing emergency notice members club contact people over 1000 sent out Wednesday just before leaving Christmas holiday printing stuffing addressing mailing done AMA HQ staff coordinated Geoff Styles PR department Without efforts well rest HQ staff simply couldnt have done should run Geoff give him tip hatand pat back whole crew As being written dont know announcement change will make next magazine due out near end January know reading various newsletters get letter campaign has reasonably successful Further action against Salt Fork Lodge being contemplated particularly re cover cost fiasco final decision will probably made after event Ironically wont read until event over example perplexing problem timing mess presented mailbag has reasonably active last couple months particularly impressed letter about clubs efforts West God Virginia Dear Mr Dave Brown went Ravenswood WV last week end annual KERA RC Pattern con test second year have made time have overly impressed everything everyone has done make such enjoyable experience way CDs Mark Radcliff Steve Sturm members assisting went great extremes make enjoyable weekend family ten years attending Nats NE Pattern contests have never seen outstanding job done ever model club feel club would recommend wanted write let know fortunate have such club district Best regards safe flying building R/C Pulsers WNY Inc Del K Rykert President AMA 89284 Del couldnt agree mOreS hill billies up right actually Hillbillies members rather members Vienna Sky Sharks KERA RC clubs Thanks letter after above needed lift efforts dump mortgage continuing donations follow ing District III clubs appreciated FAST club $35 Gateway RC Society $231 Joe Dunskis $10 Beltzville Flying Machine Society $100 SHARKS $22 MON Valley RCC $100 Ralph Widman $25 Dela ware Valley RCC $50 least enjoyable parts being AMA VP announce loss own Leonard M Wiederhoeft Sr founders longtime news letter editor West Shore Flying Soci ety passed away past September 19 Len particularly known hisWeedie isms will serve saying month shortest route needle valve isnt always least painful Godspeed Weedie SoundCont pg 100 Quite some time ago mentioned Air Show Teams area using Magic Mufflers good effect team regularly performs rather tight quarters excessive sound levels can problem also practice club flying site has sound level restrictions Cliff Rausin Condor Models tells continuing make strides area sound level reduction mufflers have opportunity make measurements series perform past experience says should Magic muffler well worth try type muffler discussing exactly new However application new shows broader acceptance system 5 version introduced 1983 Magic extra chamber welded rear body covering mostofthetailpipeThetailpipe perforated within chamber absorb sound after has done its supercharging work body According Cliff Jim Johnson Sky Stone has turned clubs Solano Beach CA area winning com bination using Magic Muffler 40/60 5 mounted about 5 51/2 inches back 61 engines OS Rossi Super tigre YS props being used 11 x 9 Wide 12 x 6-10 rest combo running 15% nitro Continued page 104 April 1987 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinctuapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 An Apology Recentlyl wrote about visit ing Control Line Contest Hobby Park Winston-Salem NC article dis cussed problem Radio Control aircraft flying low over Control Line activity given impression thatallof RC fliers field associated Academy apologize giving impression Pete Wiencek WinstonSalem informs Hobby Park RCers fact AMA chartered club however have problem crops up public flying sites prob lem anyone can fly site unless particular group having official event means Hobby Park RCers have scheduled meet non-AMA group cannot fly what occurred particular day appears nothing prevent RC flying CL flying taking place event unsafe acts did occur Sorry about omission Hobby Park RCers F3A Team Selection appears F3A team selection commonly referred Masters will take place Fentress Naval ALF Chesapeake VA 18 19 20 and2l June1987Detailswillbepublished ModelAvation other publications Anyone living within driving distance Norfolk area can come down enjoy watching selection team repre sent United States RC Aerobatics World Championships event will held France time around Mike Ingalls will CD ably assisted fellow members Tidewater RC Club Watch complete schedule Nationals The 1987 Nationals being put motion event will held 11-19 July 1987 Lincoln NE too early planning intend Planning underway select site 1988 Tidewater very much running will have wait until around first April find out stand meantime plenty work done getting together information committee needs order make decision have suggestions send to Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters National Geographic Special occa sion view advance copy 1986 AMA Nationals special documentary being shown 18 January can say National Geographic crew did out standing job knowledge far best aeromodeling shown commercial media hope chance see film part say owe great big Hip Hip Hooray National Geographic Society job well done Founders During MS Show held Pasadena California Doug Pratt spent couple hours doing some taping some Old Timers aeromodeling opportunity talk afterwards founders Frank Zaic Frank goes back early days organizing model activity late 1920s long before formation Academy grew out early efforts can read some accounts Franks book Model Airplanes American Boy collection articles 1927-1934 issues publication bythat name Frank still active publishing series model aviation books also hard work research what makes things work pleasure spending short Frank Carmen Pasadena among model aviations beautiful people have chance obtain Frank Zaic books means timeless reflect well history days interview Doug Pratt will available video cassette Voyager By time read con siderable time will have passed since arou nd-the-world no-stop flight Voyager Much adulation deservedly given flight crew model avia tion can take somewhat different view aircraft design Burt Rutan AMA member some years standing has several designs duplicated mod elsin fact homebuilts built much like large models may have seen item over year ago showing copies photos taken November 1960 issue American Aircraft Modeler became Model Aviation photos saw 17-year-old Burt Rutan firstplace winner CL Scale FF PAA Load 1960 Nats Model aeronautics path career aviation have will honors coming Burt Academy would very remiss did also make such award shall done F3B several years have subjected letters statements Model Aviation other model magazines outlining problems events have cast pall over event fielded teams did cooperate team misused funds general presented very poor image modelers around world event has caused rifts among Executive Council members others times seemed best policy might forget event Well time around will different team has selected year dedicated win ning has act together mem bers completely oriented maxi mum team effort work beingwinners extremely competitive event pilots team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steve Lewis Santa Clara CA Team Manager Lynn King Boulder Creek CA Assist ant Manager Tom Thompson Albuquer que NM otherteam members Phil Renaud Dave Williams Albuquerque Richard Tiliman San Jose very least team has high hopes winning Team Trophythe team award being given first time World Championship Dan Pruss Memorial Trophy would very fitting United States Team could win Dan Best luck out standing team Trade Shows lot trade shows around country Dis trict IV tend go two some go both WRAM show Toledo affair have alternative Now no Toledo its first year could also say no Toledo its second very large increase over first Now ap proach time number three much growth will see modeling public will factor its con tinued growth good event District IV gives opportunityto see people associated sport chance see what vendors manufacturers have youat distance easier make also held during period weather conducive travel Having seen other shows can assure MARC Show Timon ium MD easier get offers wide open show area more-than-ample parking other facilities Again year will facility get radio transmitter checked proper operation may interest although com plaints radio problems otherareas such West Coast much higher percentage attendees bring transmitter checked atTimonium other shows hope means District IVers understand need periodic transmitter checks comply requirement will fewer problems continue Bring yours MARC Show 30-31 May 1987 will glad did youll get see great show same time MARC Show will get bigger SoundCont pg 103 running Perry P-30 regulating pumps users claim higher rpm good vertical per formance sound levels quieter four-stroke engines sounds very good sure wish some dBA values go sound quieter four-strokers would expect dBA levels down considerably An attempt will made get some good dB readings com binations England F3D Pylon Racing muffler rule being enforced Magic Muffler well twin cone tuned pipe permitted twin-cone tuned pipe will have fitted additional silencing chamber Publications Sound publication stands out providing service aeromodeler terms sound recognition RCReport published HuntsvilleAL runs engine test reports state dBA level measured particular rpm prop combination good reference point looking you going sound-wise have corresponded editor Gordon Banks can tell Gordon knows take FAI type measurements three meters Inso Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Pserso Rico V Sooth Carolisa essee DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-61 00 Phooe I-rome 61 5u-au3 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 266 Amory MS 38821 Richerd Jackoon 21 iS Thorniec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beech FL 33444 Jooeph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajerdo PR 00646 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Surnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 684-2517 Its late Detember its cold outside Summer flying weather thing past Tennessee spending time trying predict first snow will fall its building time next summer waithow about Indoor season Yep Thats right its time fly Indoor havent tried Indoor scene let recommend least try hand lightweight handlaunched Glider Costs practically nothing evenings sanding cutting glu ingthen local gym test-flying probably should make least three models keep flying going arent experienced Hand Launch Youll proba bly learn lot about really light-weight structures stay Im dreaming about Indoor just few words some upcoming events First US Indoor Championships have scheduled June 5-7 1987 East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN will flown impressive-sound ing domed arena ceiling height 122 ft have complain ing about poor Indoor facilities last Nats heres chance show well would have done course contest part National Free Flight Society program information avail able sending SAE stamp large AJ Italiano 1655 Revere Drive Brookfield WI 53005 way contest will include MIAMA Peanut Grand Prix Per editors Indoor News Views Richard Melody Doig future Indoor Nats probably depends next years attendance As may know last years attendance very low Since generally costs money rent hall sometimes lot attendance low its tempting cut down Indooractivities support can given popular events Lincoln site Pershing Auditorium 49-ft ceilingnot high bad fact looks pretty good after flying 28-ft-high gym feeling hold facility its high rental cost $1200 dollars per day AMA needs see 50 advanced entries Lets get behind Indoor make Nats re sounding success last Indoor item state Ala bama persons George Batuik Tom Killough Rex Powell H untsville have challenged State Georgia Indoor contest Im still waiting see chal lenge will answered however Ill betthe Indoor jockeys TTOMA Thermal Thum bers Metro Atlanta will accept provide tough team beat Keep posted fellows wouldnt miss Its budget time again tasks Executive Council set up approve budget running AMA process usually requires few months execute Since Im bit newto process dont really know what expect far looks about like average home budget know about much money youll take AMA dues etc much takes run things salaries rents mort gages insurance etc make some money available recreation Nats magazines FAI funds etc leaves looking whether youll able afford new items may may considered essential would nice have areas AMA already investing fair amount money public relations PR efforts have going varying success fora number years trouble hobby broad varied making very difficult decide expend limited funds maximum return Should tie efforts overall general aviation scene work up schemes joint agreements EAA other similar aviation activities have successful growing show team effort Such show teams frequently perform full-scale air shows often great success Since talking people know understand us easy area move PR need liability insurance crisis problem disappearing flying sites looks emphasis should general public Well some toowith open houses flying sites mall shows Since future hobby depends large degree new members maybe ajunior apprentice program ticket again much along lines Delta Dart programs Scout programs school classes magazine articles So what talking about say Lets improve PR efforts Notice real PR work actually done individual AMA clubs make up clubs Most cost borne same people also AMA organization however does have responsibility help endeavors AMA needsto setthe policy national goals provide technical assistance things perhaps provide funding some programs AMA has taken major step direc tion hiring Jeff Troy grand plan expanding PR Headquarters level has much recommend Lets get behind him help him task Lets hope doesnt forget about 100000 us out help him Dropped Nashville Free Flight Societys fall fly-in November 2 1986 sort grey day lots activity progress relaxed crowd having fun Photo 1 shows old grey fox OC Stewart patriarch N ash yule Free Flight group winding Wake field OC has flying Free Flight mod els 30 years Ive known him second photo shows David Durbin cranking up 1/2A same meet flyin unusual experience since RC fliers also out force group Control Line Combat fliersall sharing same flying site very interesting day such broad spectrum cate goriesand style hobbyist doing its thir h2rmnnv Bill Barr Photo requires little give-and-take happen lot fields RC Aerobatics types cant fly RC Soaring Heli copter addicts Yet other places Free Flight models mix RC power planes way works faction takes interest other courteous considerate enough work out problems also helps know way enjoy flying model planes types flying challenging fun last business note Mr Don Peck has served ably last two years District 5 RC Contest Coordinator has requested relieved duties soon possible because increase work load teaching profession First wish thank Don job well done Well miss Don Next Im look ing volunteers suggestions replacement should active RC contest flyer has time handle contest scheduling/sanctioning work load promptfashion Don has system will provide tothe new coordinator once chosen important post warrants filling best man woman available Till next month April 1987 105 OC Stewart Nashville puts maximum winds Weke Up Wakefield Nash ville Free Flight Societys Fall Free Flight Fly-in November 2 Bill Barr Photo David Durbin Nashville TN lights up Candle Wind 1/cA Gas model Nashville Free Flight Societys Fall Fly-in Nov 2 Illinois Indiana ucky ouri IL 60650 03034 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46706 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City Mo 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61370 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 3632 Main Quincy IL 62301 Phone 217223-8498 first week 1987 Im writing another column major problemI dont have whole lot write about guess guys building new ships just dont have time send note understand will just try make month Again thing find out newsletters lately have bunch real winter flying nuts out Weve got bunch guys going out subfreezingweatherto frozen finger thing regular basis bundle up real well go itl got December flight cut close getting done last day 1986 Ive getting lot mail about new frequencies lot out concerned radio may con vertibletothe newfrequenciesorthatitwill work narrow bands Im same boat since equipment old have found old radios can usually changed new frequencies costs few bucks beats having buy new equipment As narrow band can get around just picking up pins either side well frequency buddies will let Im sure Most us will have has suggested clubs could try controlling frequencies bought club seventeen members thirteen us have responded poll see frequencies use Only channel 12 used average four transmitters can see control might problem can just imagine logistics trying control club over hundred No way What means have learn control what have until old radios phased out may take bit time see no real problem us willing cooperate After us can just go out buy new equip ment replace everything Now time check out equip ment next year Give planes thorough once-over make sure no weak spots Repair covering check hinges devises about pots servos Are batter ies being cycled use make sure get maximum possible charge think would good idea check wiring also Dont forget switch Bill Johnson Gaston IN sent first picture month beautifully-done model Sopwith Pup built Gary Bussell seems model took Best-of-Show Louisville Fly-in Byrons Fly-in bad Ive seen its real jewel Oh yeah should mention Bill CD 1MM Festival 1987 held Copverse IN June guys interested big bangers ought real show Look dates contest calendar elsewhere rag Its mall show time have booth ready go line moment have scheduled two mall showsand will over time read Let know will send right out ya Come take hate keep mentioning shop just too small store time help out Ive just sitting thinking its whole year since saw fit put office think its very rewarding time have received newsletter editor has worked hard write able help member some way made visit whove welcomed want thankall Lets hope year better last said will let Carl Wheeley thing rest page way can keep politics other col umns Maybe Ill have next column will send some good ies Enough now. SoundCont pg 104 far relative accuracy whatever may equipment permits doing good job good see someone taking sound business heart following through dont know sure would think Gordon could provide information engines has already tested Check out engine re ports RC Report worthwhile AMA AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA FLYERS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South BIrmingham AL 35206w 205 83-0173 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON RIC CLUBS BA RN STORMERSRussell Davis 2929 East 6th StreetA~t 102Tucson 85716602 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608w 916 485-1917 h 916961-2163 COLORADODENVER AST Nat Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewd CO 80110303781-35 79I4IGH CO UNTRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs Cd 80909303 596-1 187 CONNECTICUTR/C PRO PBUSTERS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357-319w 203 9-3471 h 203 739-5 362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Defray Beach FL 33444305 278-9621SUN BIRD AST john Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa ILLINOISCHf CAAOLAND CIRCLE CUT TERS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark 1L60181w 312 530-2606 h312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterloo IA 5070 w -7b93- h 319 236-1297 EDRRAPlbS 5K YHAWKS AST Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 5 2402w 319 365-0527- h t319 366-0126GOLDEN KERNEL Bernard DeBoer 414 South Lynn Drive Le Mars IA 1031712 5 46-4609 KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAGLES Jerry Hatfield 226 MarIon Court Haysville KS 67060w 316 942-0181 h 316 5 22-4182 MA YLANDDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 20902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dwyer 3267 Florence Road Woodbine MD 1797 301854-6423 MICHIGANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Jo-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford M 49341 616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN 55423 612 d69-5493 NEW YORK THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306w 518 370-8240 h 518 356-3028 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST William Collins 1348 Central Park Avenue Kettering OH 454095 13 298-1843 HURRICANES OF CINCINNATI Decker Doggett 997 Walnut Court Mason OH 45040 w 9513 984-5057 h 513 398-3957SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rockwell Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 206 Armstead Court Downington PA 19335EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 47 Loomis Street Nanticoke PA 18634717 735-7586 FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Read ing PA 19602215 372-5&4 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Springlake Terrace Fairfax VA 22030w 202 634-7218 h702 73-3970 WASHINGTONBARONS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509L 456-235 {h 09 484-5631 NORTHWEST LI HTD EMOTE AM Lloyd Marohl 6221 South Prospect Street Tacoma WA 98409509 472-8397 WV WV WV W 106 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included 4 Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins 4 Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins2 Order AMA Film Librarian4 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA4 22090 Include $2 500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA •ee pp p pp p p p pep pppppp ppp lows igan C Minnesota vnne VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters flistrict VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level NorthvlIe Phi 4816 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Steve Bowman 6i Larson Rd Esko MN 55733 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Mlncqua Wi 54548 really isnt fair just returned council meeting Los Angeles lady house phoned ask start new snow blower am pounding computer instead being outside snowmobiling now winter has really arrived Still warm log fire munchies left over Christmas toler able Scanning list winners Lake Charles Nats shows Seveners special awards design Rich Doig Archie Adamisin come mind guess need explain story Archies win has attached few years ago two very serious brain opera tions since has pushed coaxed encouraged get back mod eling Nats model outcome Control Line stunter course semi-canard single-blade prop mono wheel sorts problems overcome get final paint factitwasfinishedatthemotelSallytold itwent intrigued crowd further impressed its performance Lookout next year Big Art going coach young Adamisins keeping CL Stunt tradi tion going coming Nats Lincoln NE has Seveners booked run help events Wayne Karen Yeager Pylon Rich Melody Doig doing Indoor Russell Knetzger workingat Pattern judging As venue just across Iowa border should see good number district Make date always regret say thank-you official moving better things Bob Lundberg AVP Northern Minnesota has passed reins Steve Bowman thank Bob long service demand him keep touch Steve welcome Steve president Duluth club know him interested types models guys area keep him informed about feelings AMA will get answers questions Ron Sears Pete sent note asking something next column said could write anything preferred feelings AVP Scale modeler First believe little background order began building stick tissue models 1946 aged ten twelve myfirst Control Line model took air pulled OK Cub 049 Thirteen laps crash Wow another pilot borna natural Since time have flown types CL After joining oldest finest clubs area Cloudbusters MAC flew some Free Flight Nothing just wind up turn loose Just kidding am also member Michigan Scale Squadron Sky Masters RC Club Scale modeling has always favor ite like models look like real thing 1975 began competing CL Scale have ever since part hobby/sport has very good have fortunate enough last two US Scale CL teams Meeting modelers foreign countries great experience ive ever foregoing sort answers feelings towards Scale modeling feelings AVP revolve around modelerbeing associated other modelers having companionship being able help wher ever can Being AVP small part putting back modeling some what have taken out over years AVP Jean Lasik has forwarded some infor mation action area rare hear new Control Line club being formed Grand Rapids Bert Allaire has started group although yet AMA-affiliated hopes will happen soon Bert New Jersey district past member Circle Masters hear working combined Detroit/Chicago event Aint nice news Wisconsin specialist club Milwaukee Simitar Squadron headed Gordy Stahl saw All-wing designs fly very impressive Now applying types about tailless Gee Bee Q500 certain allowed Q500 circuit have plan cores Gonna thumb rules after council meeting introduced standing committee fortheAir ShowTeams am EC member act liaison coordinate needs actions between groups Reggie Keyawa made presenta tion pointing out problems AST program no snappy cure increasing visibility supply ing recognition program have need use AST area contact team managers really professionally dedicated group have several teams district lookforwardtoseeingthem inaction hidden force PR move ment Recognition basic human need guys devote hobby time show outsiders use clowns strange models acts necessary hold audience attentionto watch Pat tern ships fly length time worse watching snow melt important group OT worKmen Sparta Swap Meet tint-time event very successful Distrid Roundup Minnesota RC Soaring Society planning Electric event 1987 calendar seven cells maximum S River City RC News warning clubs regarding insurance tractors stored field stolen found insurance did cover S Grassfield guys planning have real grass field begging donations seed members notice first event aFeed Fly Seems should Feed Seed Fly S big handful attaboys Cudahy News Hobby setting up conference flight instruc tors 0 Stillwater Flyers have sent hat patch start district collection look great S Loops Lies River Valley Fliers mentions time wind stops blowing Lincoln rains Hey Vince true 0 Attend Next Club Meeting will Kill Airplane poster message Elm Creek Flyer ought trick 0 Pontiac MAC advising carrying Halon fire extinguisher good safety point echoed BlackhawkArea RC Club Barc News S Vein Hendix VP Twin City RC setting up very comprehensive program meetings really gets attendance gatherings 0 Lakeland RCs Flight Lines editor Ron Eigenschink concerned adverts show models having mufflers engines Lets give Ron large sackful gold attaboys Four-Strokes Electric Sailpianes get quieterno flying next April 1987 107 Indian Citys President Jim Tessen hand ma over checklor Mortgage Depletion Fund Left Right Cai Kontla Phii Wahiquist Boyd Bowdish November meet ing Stiiiwater Fiyers Sodbusters sine noss riiiionin quiru UI Oupuru fiying field another convert fiying wing Ia Evans Arkansas S Louisiana C New Mexico homa 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 MesQuite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville #125 Garland TX 75041 holiday season has came went sincerely hope happy 1987 will bring us little peace lot happiness spirit wanting good guy Christmas tried help Santa Claus getting reindeer ready him im mediately found problem because obviously sick didnt figure out what wrong him until kicked him found out simple vapor lock! have reindeer dont let him drinkthewaterinMexicotill itis boiled have feeling New Year 1987 will very happy us Academy Model Aeronautics As re sult recent election will enjoying new leadership am sure new direction have great hope under leadership new AMA president Don Lowe will ajourneyof graciousness respect will move away political overtones recriminations have made wonder What heck recent past Don helm think will have flexible relaxed council making AMAs major decisions ad ministrated splendid Headquarters staff After 50 years enjoying flying gether ought better friends dontcha think clubs newsletters picked up good idea GOOFS News Good Ole Okie Flying Society Ponca City OK think editor Sam Patriacca clever idea uses highlight important items newsletter yellow orange marker sure gets atten tion might want exchange news letters club address 2112 Meadowbrook Ponca City OK 74604 G 0 OFS News Ponca City another bit suggestion might want pursue located RF SpectrumAnalyzerattheir local Ham Radioclub can make hookup like might pay-off little bit stick time radio hams spent day Sunday trying catch up deluge AMA mail piled up during holidays Please pity poor VP because perfect day flying could ever want everybody else got go fly have tardy answering requests hope will forgive After since dont get paid being VP should least allowed make living holidays hobby shop owners can put legitimate smile am happy report shop did fantastic business competitors say same might indicate rest world has decided perhaps arent bunch nuts after modeling really great form entertainment course real secret fact modelers such superior type personand humble too very best exciting items hobby shop customers bought year brand new Carl Goldberg Electra Kit Basically Gen tle Lady glider design Carls has popular successful Soaring Glider field well-matched Elec tric power plant nose great beginner expert both matching motorto plane done forthe first time popular high-production kit no excuse now miss clean quiet dependable fun powered flight No messy fuel no backfire-cut fingers no towline no winch no hi-start no cleanup after flyingand gentle aircraft doesnt funny unexpected things sud denly Better try Electric flight great Electric flight Frank Korman wants mention new Electric flight club just formed Dal las fascinated bythe name club Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers shortens DEAFwhich points out club offends nobody noise DEAF fliers fly Eastfield Boom ers Glider Club Eastfield Community Col lege off Interstate 30 Dallas suburb Mesquite interested can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 214 321-2197 evenings weekends Ed isnt out flying interested going Electric might want join bunch nice guys because will find very willing able help Electric havent found yet MRC has greatest little Electric Free Flights youve ever seen tiny compared what have come expect Electric jewel little rechargeable battery motor youll fall love little molded-foam Scale Free Flight models just right schoolyard city parkand again no noise bother neighbors attract police cars price around $3500 $4000 hobby shop dealer doesnt offer shame him telling him know progressive hobby shop Dallas selling heck out Following up previous paragraph MRC Bentom have great selection molded-foam rubber-band-powered kits really fly may sneer moldedfoam planes fun fly heck lot people wouldnt fly models werent simple little kits MRC kits simplest Bentoms have geared rubber motors give longer powerrun have Stagger-Wing Beech Scale model really flys Again try dealer acts dumb pound fist stomp feet Lets get sumpin going around have tendency taken exciting things present such four-stroke engines Electric flight ducted fan power helicopters exotic radios forget early blessings problems past early problems What cover model MonoKote type other iron-on coverings skin ning model simple first came Dallas Indianapolis largerthan-rubber-power models covered either silk economy bamboo paper covering Unlike todays Silkspan paper bamboo paper no wet strength real problem shrink water cover wet mention will really bring back some memories OldTimersand should part new comers education modeling rare chance actually see bam boo paper being made wonderful Seven Thousand Years Chinese Inven tiveness exhibit just closed Dallas Chinese paper-maker actually making bamboo paper sheet time bamboo pulped beating hammer-mill mixing soup large tank screen slid soup jiggled until coated just enough pulp sheet pulled soupy water drained peeled off screen dried paper-maker fantastic because sheet just same weight thickness have tendency take blessings pretty much granted never dreaming what effort went what use young modeler ask Old-Timer ever used bamboo paper remember Chi nese paper-makers made bam boo paper sheet time modeling today would certainly what privilege attending Third Annual Texas Soaring Conference No vember 16 last year hosted Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers meeting brought folks Dallas far reaches area coordinate contest schedules avoid con flicts unify rules plan Annual Texas National Tournament TNTTheTNT will held Dallas 1987 May 16th 17th speaking folks gathered conference pleasure compli menting holding special interest group meeting District 8 also very proud observe sat through two hours meeting negative comment Everything positive progressive cer tainly admired todays world isnt much going around Bravo Flaps DownThrottle Closed Gotta Land 108 Model Aviation Craig Trowe left Mike Southard Southeide RC Club Oklahoma City much-flown 72-in Hookers have unique aweptwing planes pow ered four-cycle 120 engines say clubs noise problems should go four-cycle Quiet pleasel Colorado S Kaosao 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S SoothDakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Dick Crowley District IX Vice-President 16413 E Stanford Place Aurora ca 80015 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coraon Boa 2B32 Casper WY 82802 Ed Coa 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto biOS Cloudas Sioun Polls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles 0/0 Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Greetings sunny 75v Pasadena CA Friday AMA Executive Council met full day evening scheduled busi ness very nice see attendance provided good positive Input meeting avery ceremonious welcome council President Don Lowe myself Without going speci fic detail let us just say con ducted young lady member council Outgoing President Grigg VP McGinnis took last shots council members giving out what felt appropriate gifts allsome right target Since time lag long will probably able read meeting min utes hope make habit somewhere else issue sol will just hit afew items impressed F3B Soaring team town practice session took time present very well-thought out proposal council additional funding badly-needed helpers feel best-ever F3B team expect bring home gold team will also have something differenta coopera tive group pilots working knowl edgeable group support managers IMS International Model Show Satur day attended IMS international Model Show held complex might call Toledo West Greatthrongs modelers flocked huge arena see new goodies 1987 major local manufacturers products display technical people answer questions live demonstrations Indoor Gliders hot air balloons blimps RC cars boatsand just about anything mind could think Aircraft items side complex sur face items otheran excellent idea Plenty room shopping back room usual swap market heavy dealing going ever get chance visit shows itthey just mind-boggling fun Saturday evening very important meeting held major RC manu facturers distributors discuss ongoing flap about radio frequencies interested parties understand im portance working together solve some real perceived problems talking about today However some points during meeting person might have gotten impression some fine people forgotten theyd asked AMA go bat FCC different types frequencies us use have good program set up aircraft good program surface RC now must put forth some additional effort make work schedule 1988 will see phaseout colored frequencies know today yellow/white red/white etc bring some additional narrow-banded frequencies present equipment can handle would seem some pres ent almost forgot about new require ment proposals now too sure equipment will comply TheAMAInowwoiking very small window access FCC going forward next phase program substantial supplier resistance en countered could throw process off much two yearswith need submit new proposals suppos edly already place manufacturers distributors going hold organi zational meeting probably mid-January discuss position offer ideas next phase program interesting outgrowths meeting discussion about new out-of-the-box equipment always being frequency something have always claimed would seem large percentage units out boxare noton frequency might expect Caution Good preflight checks including range checking can detect great problems possibly avoid some un needed crashesor glitchesas like call cant remember crash acknowledged pilots faultit seems always radio Can true feeling what being implied get what pay pay $6995 system Ni-Cds four servos dont expect get $49500 system no substitute good checkup qualified service station technician have crash other wise known hard landing have reason doubt equip ment might have problem dont fly 1987 AMA Nats During 1987 District IX will again hosttheAMA Nats Lincoln NE 500 miles east Denver much closer eastern district members Some might ask Lincoln again Well can name good reasons Lin coln has good geographic location rela tively accessible rest country excellent facilities new Free Flight site close worthy fine Free Flightersnot pasture no-mans-land also hard-surfaced runways RC Pattern excellent areas Control Line Pershing Auditorium Indoor pro gram excellent site Helicopters good facilities other support pro grams Soaring site will park provisions needed put firstclass event rather usual sod farm found 1979 Nats personally like Lincoln NE several reasons good location excellent local sup port reasonable proximityall important Nats steering com mittee chairman Pete Waters District VII Johnny Clemens District VIII will assist well working very closely Nats manager Vince Mankowski make 1987 Nats good event will enjoyed Like Nats 1987 effort will require manpower support mem bers local clubs friends just come along others brought perform critical jobs vital operation program would like give us helping hand sure could use some benefits available such paid rooms next years AMA dues free Naturally will looking helpers possible some know ledge various events being runsure saves training Let know can assist Historically Nats have usually run near first August order accommodate other events will taking place about same time because availability facilities staff 1987 Nats will held July 11-19 Lets get out support major event yearfortheAMA money used make happenso get moneys worth Contact time have questions suggestions wel come Remember consider ones right register bitchbut little will done bitch unless accompanied suggestion two making better Anyone can find fault Nats program looking have ideas make better year years come Understan denze still awake still interested what can cone help ask consider providing dis trictor specifically myselfwith some information what going part world As may have read other columns operate very limited budget will very hard get outto attend large numberof events district means need eyes ears let us know what going area new ideas special meets human interest storiesjust about anything going area Work district AVP local events send something put columnit yours Just give idea what column guidelines get up full page per month consists basically 220 lines 44 characters per line typical one-column picture uses 13 lines pictures please column will get pretty stale fast give something print Please put mailing list newsletter Christmas card list optional am also considering monthly news letter bring current timely information clubs will soon CompuServe ModelNet system ready will give access numbers Till next month Broncos win Super Bowl midst winter project Good flying soft landings AMA Nats Lincoln Nebraska July 11-19 87 April 1987 109 Arizona fornia e Hawaii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrio 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lone Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds Ri 8 Box 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 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisioft 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Fnquency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone916362-1962 Im writing Column mid-January has exciting month started December 23rd joined Mal Gross vice president NAA Mojave CA 200 am got bus headed VIP/Press area dry lake Ed wards Air Force Base About six freezing hours later Voy ager landed aviation history making very lucky person luckier have front row seat helped Mr Gross prepare NAA National Record certificate pre sented pilots Yeager Rutan underthe blazing lights army press cameras focused repor ters saw 1984 Olympics satellite up-link vans covered about acre TV network ABC N BC CBS CNN etc Local stations over west sent own crews addition Newspaper reporters could heard talk ing Japanese German French number other languages didnt recog nize proud day aviation whole world watching sipped coffee reporter Boston Globe normally covers acquisi tions mergers Bostons high-tech Route 128 Hed asked get plane fly 3000 miles cover landing because no else available 38-degree-winter night desert weather bothered him lot less bothered Voyager chase planes final ly came view tiny specks early morning sun 100000 people gathered started cheer Tears joy came set eyes included Over loudspeaker heard pilot Rutan proclaim ground crew ought prepared because hadnt show ered nine days Imagine after spending nine days crowded cockpit making jokes Voyager circled field three four times before landing everyone could get pictures possible Both motor drives 35mm cameras humming went through film faster ever before Its day see something like happening before very eyes Later hangar opportunity examine Voyagers damaged wing tips blue foam jutted out past skins peeled off nearly three feet wing about foot other large pieceof wing-skin hungdown trailing edge Talk about drag No wonder four gallons useable fuel left day rest world would never forget December 23 1986 day man first went around world single tank gas About week earlier Gene Sidwell wife Tom Vacar KCBS-TV met officials Edwards AFB make arrangements Genes world speedrecord attempt USAF veryanxious see US model airplane pilot take record back Russians So am After leaving Edwards Tom Vacar invited ustojoinhimattheVoyagerCommand Post Mojave two live TV broadcasts went him tween broadcasts about 5 pm went out eat Things got exciting bartender started shooting up place after someone left him poor tip As stood gun hand herded kitchen Vacar stayed up front give live coverage things got exciting cops arrived very short time later disarmed bartender carted him away went elsewhere eat life AMA VP exactly dull January brought first Executive Council meeting 1987 held Pasadena CA concert Bill North rops IMS Show Because few council meetings held invited number guests Most ourAVPs So such notables Sal Taibi Although whole very good meeting opening ceremony really embarrassment AMA Over strong written objection AMA paid haveJohn Griggand Travis McGinnis both come out supposedly dignified ceremony award plaques thanking service AMA stated strong note less expensive ways make awards AMAs part ceremony went smooth ly Messrs Grigg McGinnis pro ceeded bring rather scantily dressed female entertainer tooted horns placed party hats new president District 9 VP sang funny songs followed Grigg McGinnis pre senting farcical awards council have just much sense humor anyone personal opinion though quite funny terrible waste coun cils time AMAs money apologies District 10 guests sit through nearly hour garbage before council finally got down serious business Hopefully weve now seen last Mr Griggs nonsense other hand posi tive note very impressed way new president Don Lowe conducted himself during first time helm AMA man knows what doing AMA fortunate have him aboard 1987 should much better year result Don Lowe spent fair amount time together before meeting share common feelings goals AMA Like myself too very concerned AMAs public image rising losses flying sites Hopefully well now able better address important issues day before meeting picked up Don Lowe John Worth Johnny Cle mens airport After stopping Astro Flight examine some donations made museum Phillip Mosko being stored prior shipment Reston VA headed north valley showed leaders excellent facility have Sepulveda Basin also opportunity meet number AMA members out flying day next day met Pasadena Other farce described above council meeting very productive voted give support 1987 F3B Team present also decided reduce number people going ClAM/Paris April Don Lowe has taken initiative form three-man FAI Committee consisting himself John Worth Dave Brown expect good things will result positive move supersedes one-man FAI czar AMA voiced strong objection Re Districting Committees suggested scheme split District 10 two ill-conceived opinion plan would put border middle LAareaandisobviously considered meaningful pro posal solve anything appointed chairman new AMA Marketing Committee posi tion Im going attempt help AMA grow better marketing its products No matter much Ive tried including 1/4-scale power model just cant seem get planes make noise As result resigned AMAs Sound Com mittee making room someone else can contribute area building efforts vain though now fully detailed 1A-scale Piper Cub won 1st place Electric Scale category IMS Show plane attracts lot attention wherever bring Fifteen-pound Electrics too common yet guess never mentioned good old Hot Stuff never would have gotten ready time QSAA meet really dont know ever got along monumental gift aeromodelers Bob Hunter Satel lite City thought having wait five-minute epoxy set now leaves cold cant imagine waiting now glue dry Lastly month Id like briefly mention applaud Black Sheep Ex hibition Squadron year MS show give beautiful demonstration Indoor Flight Electric ElectricCL Indoor FF Indoor RC important MS Show conduct beautiful important session modelers can per form set up operate Delta Dart program youngsters attending show can go home say learned build flyable model air plane What thrill Hats off black sheep Hopefully Ill have some photos next month PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident 110 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidento Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA98023 Al Culvor 805 86 Wilder 1083670 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Groat Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 8ruco Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklino P0 805 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #89 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robort esich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Seattle Radio Aero Club otherwise known SRAC will hold its Silver Anniver sary Polar Bear meet March 2 1-22 its field east Everett WA Registration starts 8 am flying will start 930 Accord ing information George Raymond SRAC prez will have canteen site camping available Saturday events AMA Novice Pattern RC Sport Aeroba tics Sportsman RC Sport Aerobatics Ad vanced RC Sport Scale will also extra event will allowthose AC conform Scale requirement try hand event Sunday fun-fly hope have some special flight demos air show events time weather permit will special tro phies commemorate Silver Anniver sary promises super contest put great group SRAC involved Community School Everett promot ing itself modeling doing example can own best friends getting local support through com munity involvement example can done through classes mall shows adopt-a-school plan Misery Meet will probably have lived up its name now next Free Flight contest will RAG Meet probably Harts Lake Prairie May 1-2Always check ahead going HLPthe Army fickle donor other FF news Bill Gaiser has proposed some changes Outdoor Gas Scale rules adopted will used meets WMC club runs changes include among other things no Scale ruler no ROG Should interested changes contact Bob Stalick WMC Patter editor Another success story about modelers get ting public land fly has reported Ev Schoenberg secretary/treasurer Bend Aero Modelers took nine months get county give license now using about 13 acres county land near landfill have legal right manage field Super job group Ev noted 42 mem bers club lot interest modeling Bend area Like other clubs planning mall show bring message public Dont forget District XI AMA booth available shows brochures AMA HQ show Another way theyve gotten involved community holding Saturday RC building school through Bend Parks Recreation Dept going make points city fathers also planting valuable seeds will produce modelers some new members bargain missed Raider Round Upwas good old Reston weekendbut huge turnout anyway No less 57 contestants vied trophies including five Junior entries Eight Canadians ventured down helped make up 146 event entries Dave Green won Sportsman Award Its given person highest cumulative score events teresting note last five years Dave brand new FF/CL Con test Coordinator Dick Salter have won award Might mention AVP Dave Mul lens seems have come fourth Bob Parker donated Fox 35 given Junior highest cumulative score Wesley Mullens took home Paul Walker won Precision Aerobatics would like have watched since Don McClave Randy Schultz very close him scores Paul certainly best fliers world Don Randy must have top form Drizzle Circuit onMarch 8 April 12 two dates haveat Delta Park dates Great Oregon Model Expo 87 April 11-12 Benton County FairgroundsJimTrumpsaysthatany club individual whowould like help can contact him Although essentially BCRC club function other clubs have contributed time people help static competition judging Satur day models will displayed both days Sunday will fun-fly Adair Field will have District Xl meeting interested parties Saturday Gleaned local paper just before Christmas ad Norm Thomp son local purveyor rare unusual sometimes very expensive items NT claims stuff escape ordinary What caught eye ad Balsa Wood 404 Interceptor Jim Walker designs being produced Frank Macy Now thats class no doubt about Barnstormers will hold seventh annual Static Expo March 28-29 main auditorium OMSI Oregon Museum Science Industry categories clude Scale Super-Scale original work non-Scale builders non-builder segment Any kind radio-controlled air craft will find spot informa tion call Steve Tischler 503 639-0798 will probably two other Expo like meetings spring Idaho EXPO Boise last year havent heard will year latest issue Barks said Bob Parks elected outstanding member year no news about EXPO plans last two have some nicest aircraft entered likely see will loss decide Also CAMS Symposium will held Coeur dAlene April May Watch both worth attending Dave Unruh Kenai AK wrote tell about second annual winter fun-fly Peninsula Modelers Association will hold Summit Lake about 85 miles south Anchorage dates Feb 28-Mar 1 news came too late get word out However trying see enough interest locallytostartaSAM chapter sothe contest will run under SAM ruleswith addi tion event flown under Old-Timer rules anything want bring fly Its way late might want call Dave 907 776-8207 informa tion Dave promises spectacular scenery Several months ago wrote Dis trict X VP exaggerated size District X disagrees issued challenge February issue thought might interested following claims 20% members AMA District X actual figure 17% course 20% assertion makes story sound better isnt truth Actually isnt major exaggeration bothers wrote uniform VPs budget district expenses generated controversy claims has always problem have no idea what bases remarks matter record four years before elected council neverand repeat neverany talk let alone ac tion brought associated larger districts identifying problem might help understand dis trict budget has provided help defraynot pay forthe VPs district ex penses budget pays postage phone calls travel district Most VPs hold regular jobs travel limited weekends fact VPs never spent allowed funds couple compete would use AMA funds travel contests Some independently wealthy essentially donated whatthey spent basic idea support VP doing district things defraying paying expenses VP incursand relative what person can members district claim has made DistrictX VPthatthe modelers DistrictXwere being ripped off terrible inequity way AMA funds being spent modelers different districts Since District X has four times members District Xl has both get same amount District X members being short ed arent Well exactly Lets look other part budget amount other officer expensesthe general budget budget money expended permember basis Since costs approximately same service member AMA spends four times much members District X does District XI mem bers Actually since costs go up activity District X members can active year around also since competition District X will spent proportionally district less activity So what have AMA spending just about same amount modeler out its general budget does affect argument Well since total VPs district budgets half percent funds expended AMA spending 99% its funds evenly distributed among its members sure seems complaint AMA ripping off its districts members qualifies exaggeration year starting Find contest go build somethingtofly hope see flying fields Happy Flying April1987 111 Whole Business Began Model Airplanes Junior Flight stands up applauds spectacular achievement Burt Rutan designer Dick Rutan Jean Yeager pilots round-the-world Voyager. fantastic flight fantastic airplane course modelers loved Burt Dicks mothers comment whole business began model airplanes isnt often nowadays aeromodeling gets compliments contributions avia tion Newsweek ran especially fine arti cle sure read often mentioned press Dick Rutans excited cry Look Ma no tips moments after scraping off Voya gers winglets during near-disastrous takeoff.. No Junior Flight isnt making up spotted January issue New York Indoor Times Untold man-hours volun tary went preparation Voyagers historic flightas well lots money team now busy trying recover several thousand dollars through lectures sale mementos come Three official postcards avail able $135 including postage han dling really gorgeous Send buck thirty-five Joan Hannans Hanger P0 Box Escondido CA 92025 small amount well thank Mother Rutan will thank youll pleased three pictures Final Pee Wee-30 Rules Orbiteers stepped up schedule completing final rules new event January first published rules should force least year tested under actual contest conditions rules formalized Orbiteers Pee Wee-30 Steering Committee very FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 detailed big difference what listed last month minimum weight 100 grams 353 oz stumble bit requirement liking better no mini mum weight didnt like mini mum weight P-30 Rubber event either Mythinking minimum weights Outdoor Free Flight models make event experts Im probably wrong after P-30 certainly doing very nicely its minimum weight requirement Again remind style construction acceptable reader asking eight plans indicated might build biplane Pee Wee-30 lower wing loading Sure thing official rules definitely limit event monoplanes Shades Pennyplane flock Dakota-like biplanes taking off will sure look nice Pee Wee-30 Proxy Postal Contest kick off new event Orbiteers will host gala Postal Proxy Pee Wee-30 contest July 4th 1987 club field Otay Mesa send model Orbiteers will flying Contestants over world invited further details postal contest copy official Pee Wee-30 Rules send 22 cent stamp John Olden kamp 3331 Adams Ave San Diego CA 92116 619-283-071 1 John also has some ideas sources inexpensive 020 Cox Pee Wee reed-valve engines Dethermalizers recommend use fuse-acti vated dethermalizer Pee Wee-30s well other lightweight models Such DTs weigh little reliable Remem ber however safe use snuffer tube x PLATFORM 44ESNUFFER TUBE illustration two rear hooks held close together keeping stab place during flight small dentists rub ber band fuse through band burns through larger forward rub ber band runs under fuselage hooks side stabilizer pulls stab up about 45-degree angle against cutout all-balsa fin angle should adjusted achieve proper settling descent sure stab does twist pops up will stop cocked position model will spin Buglet Another New Event certainly seems like inventive thrust aeromodeling towards smaller simpler styles away standard events new event Buglet con cocted John Morrill Los Angeles Thunderbugs Buglet smallish Out door rubber-powered cabin model largely reflecting old 1941 AMA rules required fuselage cross-section fixed landing gear ROG freewheeling propeller Rather go Old-Timer route Buglet avoids arguments over whether model meets does meet old design parameters Instead new rules have drawn up create similar style model Maximum projected wingspan limited 25 might expect some wide wing chords again biplanes Pennyplane comeone time complete set rules send 22 cent stamp Jackie Moore 4412 Don Felipe Drive Los Angeles CA 90008 Keep up well flying unofficial events contests AMA events sure have plenty build now Remember build light especially tail Ill see next month mmmiii mmiii gill... 1111111311111 iliUM Have H elped Junior Modelera Model Aviation 10K
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin Ir Correction There couple errors slipped through February 1987 issue Model Aviation George Abbott Raleigh NC first let know inaccuracies apologize forthe errors getting print am pleased know articles being read statement page 106 EPA ranked average model engine 78 dBA recommended en gines redesigned operate 65 dBA OK text went say over five times less noisy error 65 dBA about 20 times less noisy 78 dBA Remember three dBs change twice quiet loud second inaccurate statement deals speed statement doub ling rpm increases sound level 9 dB meansthe noise istripled Notso sound level reality eight times loud Other Considerations George Abbott also asked important question has answered day What being done study relationship frequency model aircraft engine sound levels question has mentioned before Some time ago AMA Headquarters group us looked some rather sophis ticated equipment operation equip ment provides excellent analysis frequency spectrum sound being studied beyond question what needed top-notch study prob lem implementing twofold cost equipment Can justify second finding someone expertise time studies As get further study sound operations little doubt someonewhether manufacturer dividual Academy will have conduct study should lead further developments move air such manner provide thrust speed capa bilities want high-fre quency sounds common today Continued page 100 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations summer 1982 two motivated aeromodelers clubs San Fernando Valley CA held discussion Giant Scale Squadron Valley Flyers RC Club looking fresh innovative way generating publicity just clubs wonderful flying site San Fernando Valley CA also model aviation sport 1982 meeting emerged idea joining forces Toys Tots nationwide program sponsored US Marine Corps two clubs agreed charity-related event would best serve purposesgetting newspaper radio television coverage sur rounding population two mil lion same time contributing worthwhile cause public interest concept Toys Tots theme fun-fly programs seemed ideal combined number features would help en sure successful eventthe use estab lished program benefiting children possibility having US Marines hand planned event flying site easy access hundreds visitors entry fee fliers set $10 toy Walter Clark AMA 641 agreed act Contest Director Dennis Hargrove AMA 143537 took task Publicity Direc tor Walter immediately contacted Marine Corps Reserve offices scored hit Corps agreed provide four Marines dress blues site day event As news department executive KNBC-TV Los Angeles Dennis no stran ger publicity work has done super publicity job clubs sport model aviation over years promotional campaign begun imme diately strong day annual publicity campaign starts spring Toys Tots event always listed AMA Calendar Events Model Avia tion magazine Later September October flyers mailed Giant Scale clubs/events California southern Nevada hundreds delivered hobby shops areas Individual mail ings previous participants also made Sincethe program began 5000 toys have collected fun fly events turned over Marines San Fernando Valley area over 33000 toys collected 1985 largest single contributor impressive total Toys Tots Fun Fly 1986 Fun Fly event biggest best successful Cold windy weather seemed deter neither pilots nor visitors 2000 people Continued page 96 Goldberg Vital People Award Debra Scott Justice Bensenville IL have received Beth Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Deb husband have driving force success Miniature Aircraft Competitors AMA Club #1279 several years Debra Scott founded MAC 1982 Between accepted roles club president flight instructor public rela tions director Contest Director secretary treasurer newsletter editor family team hardworking aero modelers has welcomed new people sport publicized club activities intro duced several innovations model aviation scene Bensenville Nominated Lee Onopa can think no deserving couple Jus tices sure Carl Beth Goldberg would aEree AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller2 Gisele Jackson 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Managen Vince Mankowskio Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 TechnIcal Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VoislavekO Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolko General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney April 1987 95 AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound & ModelToys Tots AeronauticsA Great Idea AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication What say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Toys Cont pg 95 Santa guarded military personnel some toys donated bythe fliers 5000 toys have collected San Fernando Valley Flyers Channel 4 News hi optei tee pilot stayed site aii day mostly families kidscame see model birds Eighty-nine pilots brought 114 aircraft show fly Santa Claus Vic Martin AMA 272 hand delight children pose pictures Archie Clown performed enchanted visitors Christopher Nance AMA 147981 Weatherman Channel 4-TV assisted announcing lent sparkling per sonality scene special treat dawn landing Channel 4 News heli copter remained display day Ken Redding AMA 78807 Californias Black Sheep Squadron did great job PA system day keeping visitors informed about what going live broadcast Sweet Dick Whittington popular morning show Di noon until 130pm over K-WNK went over well gave val uable publicity radio station manage ment staff impressed club event have asked cosponsor 1987 Some beautiful planes southern California hand popu lar acclaim two very best 1/2 scale Crackerjack built flown jack Dennis Bristol Harry Apoian towing large banner announced Kids Love USMC Vice Versa Thanks go Walt Clark story Bob Adams photographsand thanks fliers organizers very valu able public-spirited event did lot good type event could held part country colder areas could indoor static show about AMA chartered clubs follow suit Put Mall Show Work Jeff Troy Public Relations perfect tool build community rela tions model airplane club mall show What could ask get center stage heavily populated spots town Youll able showthe non-modelingpublicwhatyoudo you can show airplanes really toys sophisticated pieces machinery designed specific purposes Mall shows can further goals mod eling clubs very practical ways Lets face itfliers knowthatthe important asset model airplane club its flying field So lets go back few steps remember managed obtain precious piece space Continued page 98 L R Harry Kosch Bill Wargo AMA modeler Andrew Kosch test pilot replica Jim Wargo Henry Lomberg Pilot some team built tested Whitehead 1901 No 21 replica Wings tail replica show background Note bamboo ribs Craft flew 230 feet distance free powered flight 29 December1986 Copies basic book Gustav Whitehead available AMA title History Contract ISBN 3922-175007 $1700 postpaid AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 WiI 11am ODwyer Photo Decemberagain Marks Historical Event Above photo made Major William ODwyer US Air Force Reserve Ret marksthe moment successful sustained free powered flights made Andrew Kosch Hanger 21 team built Whltehead 1901 No 21 replica just 23 years before significant series flights took place ODwyer began first formal investigation life works Gustave Whitehead photo appear Lto R Henry Lomberg team video cameraman four Bill Wargo team member Master modeler No2 test pilot Kaye Williams sponsor replica project Distance flight measured 230 feet Orvillesat Kitty Hawkwas 120 feet Stated Orville 1937 letter Fred 1 Black about Whitehead design machine itself enough refute machine flew December 29 1986 flights put nonsense rest forevermore 96 Model Aviation Clvii Air Patrol Color Guard presents colors ooening ceremony rua.-auU ,apujack built flown uy Jack Dennis Santa Ana CA popularly judged Best Show Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32701 As write Im aboard Delta Flight 140 headed home Orlando FL after attending first council meeting since became president meeting set up serve western area United States coincide trade show held Pasadena CA council meeting long marathon affair structured consider pressing needs facing AMA took back years 1976-1 979 served VP District III council meeting culmination many hours preparatorywork committee activ ities phone calls private conferences during interval between council sessions meeting proved fruitful conducted atmosphere reasonable harmony necessary give-and-take essential finding best compromise solution will find over next few years will use word compromise times 65-plus years earth have discovered almost solutions lifes problems result compromise few things life represent absolute unadulterated truth life death taxes Modeling modeling needs no differentmost everyone has opinion rests hopefully basis background experiences ra tional mental sorting process Hopefully out give-and-take process may express opinion can arrive best compromise solution modeler has own set precon ceived needs Hopefully leaders worlds largest aeronautical association can arrive decisions will meet majority need need input Without operate within partial vacuum have problem sugges tion beg please get touch District VP has volunteered serve can best knowing what want can try present cross-section opinion given subject rather just complaining individually presents side story want hear what like about what trying dothats way get true picture meeting needs realize Im asking moon broader data base less need VP exercise individual judgment What issues cryingfor solutions Well folks out flying favorite toy modelers allowed call toys Sunday afternoon telling us maybe isnt peachy modeldom because frequency interference rearing its ugly head airplanes being shot down can assured cries being ignored AMA has wellstaffed highly capable volunteer fre quency committee members deaf sampling program underway check transmitters over 2000 tested date indicates have prob lems significant percentage equipment meeting new specs frequency band-pass working very closely industry tks meeting again Pasadena Sorie questions need tighter specd need better quality control need spacing between channels no easy pat solution going try best make things better Based own observations flying different locales different situations panic situation since people flying minimal problems aware problems exist dont want things get out hand Im confident will find best com promise solution dont lose faith What about big airplanes big can get still safe Everybody has own opinion Fliers involved big air plane movement feel activity should limited have impressive history safe operation sup port contention would safe operate Boeing 747 via remote control using Brand X radio equipment before large crowd 4000 people think dividing line between safe unsafe operation could say fly anything want long its remote Saudi Arabia would no prob lembut thats name game want fly toys world can see theres rub can kill maim somebody lose control crash no easy answer Limiting weight criteria limiting speed least equally important prospect 100-lb airplane flying 300 mph 100 feet out front crowd 4000 people scares menot couldnt get out its way suddenly veered directly Im sure would killed beast hit likely occurrence happen Its directly responsive probability failure mix systems-design functional reliability human error What want reduce proba bility failure absolute minimum have failure hope airplane doesnt hurt anybody no easy solution have con siderable background flying RPVs models up 250 lb speeds up 200 mph certainly hope that experi ence will help finding best solution planning conferences IMAA recognized special-interest group plus inputs QSAA work toward solu tion issue should retain current 55-lb weight limit will strive best compromise between safety fun continued development hobby Let entreat please fly safely novice flyer dont take projects beyond capability Seek advice wiser heads have technological capability create hazardous machines dont future modeling free enterprise governmental interfer ence stake Fly safely noisy you care Are seeking all-out performance com pletely ignoring noise pollution create want keep flying field want suffer permanent hearing damage answer questions No keep quiet have technology make models fly quietly Electric Soaring four-stroke properly set up muffled two-strokes own self-interest use technology Another thing dont buy junk mufflers merely exhaust extensions Keeping flying site should num ber list priorities number priority Academy know chief reason losing flying sites noise know Germany has nationally imposed noise limit 82 dB measured seven meters model airplanes Are aware communities US impose noise limits property boundaries Imposing noise limits competition events notthe panaceaI personally feel its proper place start what important what happening local flying field typical Ugly Stick powered twocycle engine Johnny Brodbeck K&B informed Pasadena K&Bs engine development philosophy first foremost pro duction quiet engines performance second Can believe already have two engines 20 45 displacement engine K&B-designed quiet mufflers H urray K&B has always leader model engines repre sent last bastions Yankee engine technology trust rest world will follow K&Bs lead area have technology make piston engine almost quiet electric motor dont believe listen th revving friends well-muffled copter difficult noise source deal propeller Keep tip speed down through diameter reduction and/or lower rpm noise will drop AMA Budget AMA small business Assuming top 100000 mem bers 1987 talking about over $4000000 budget financial commit tee preparing budget considered next council meeting will try best spend moneywisely largest budget bite goes salaries Head quarters staff 48 people rest member services debt retirement Head quarters building communication public relations supplies insurance magazine publication competition services etc costs associated council member ser vices relatively small since no salaries involved plan show simplified budget magazine future date - AMA_ April 1987 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Brmingham AL 35205 would like thank everyone re sponded last poll regarding nual Nats letters profound fluence changes made AMA Council Nats officials affecting future Nats example after poll AMA HQ retroactively mailed award everyJ unior Senior placed second third 1986 Nats received award site Also future Nats awards through third place will given Juniors Seniors regardless num ber entries responded letters impact did waste 22 cents writing letters reproduced column other con tributors names listed below letters have distributed AMA Council everyone took time write thank-you Ernie Wrisley Santee CA summed up aswellasanyonewhen hewroteltsasad commentary Academy itsrulers anyone has compete against number entrants get trophy Going back Jr Birdmen days thirties never told certain number competitors win trophy date local clubs encour age Juniors times have given trophy onlyjunior/Senior/Open flew event entry fee gives right win regardless number entries believeyou paytofly paytogetto Nats put forth effort win reason enough award trophy wish could express real feelings matter paper might catch fire Other poil responses too numerous reprint include Mr Vance Sutten West Hurley NY Mr Gene Corson Casper WY Mr Lance Halle Phoenix AZ Mr Ed Davidson San Luis CA Mr Bobby Jones Columbus GA Mr Duane Renken Ann Arbor MI Mr Dan Domina East Windsor NJ Mr Joel Burch Stone Mountain GA Mr Richard Jackson N Charleston SC Mr Daniel Sirey Clarion PA Mr Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX Mr Edmond Depue Long Beach CA Mr ThomasJ Fennell Elmont NY Mr Gary Frost Ellisville MO repeat letters have gone out council Nats Committee Gentlemen 22 cents wasnt wasted changed Nats policy Richard Jackson North Charleston SC Mailed check $15587 made Out AMA mortgage fund said SCRAM RC club dissolved members voted unanimously contribute winding-up dissolution monies AMA pay off Headquarters building Thank Richard ended re cent meeting important Birmingham RCAssociation its immediate past presi dent MrJim Morton handed two dollars mortgageone him cute little wife Debra Morton Also Virgil Abercrombie handed dollar Nor man Swann wife Patricia gave two dollars remember last year began Honor Roll mortgage Well politely stopped effort because another effort going forward two-part two-year series since first yearwent much happened have de cided reinstate last years plan some additions going call Secretary Treasurers Roll Honor everyone contributes dollar can have 1 name prominently splashed mag right 2 name enshrined forever wall roster AMA museum building Fifty years now can come Reston see name list donors helped pay off mortgage Headquar ters people told yesterday might room walls such list assure wifl give word elected fiduciary very seldom tells lies will personally use HQ engraving machine engrave name brass install under glass enshrine granite outside build ing grass cough up dollarto pay beautiful building off big bank name will appear modeling world also permanent Roll Honor Headquarters forever inside outside building donors last yearare automatically list Something worth mentioning no expenses subtracted donation anything penny goes big bank mortgage 50-year history never real property before Now have own building got kids pay thing off permanent Honor Roll list will reflect name amount donated get list send $100 orto John Worth AMA Reston Make check out Academy Model Aero nautics mark Mortgage Secre tary Treasurers Roll Honor Thank PS Richard. . Mail list final SC RAM members voted money Well put Honor Roll OK Secretary Treasurers ROLLof HONOR5 AMA Mortgage Richard Jackson$15587 & SC RAM Club il Abercrombie$100 W Jim Morton$100 a Morton$1003 i Patricia Swann$1000 Norman Swann$100 asaoaoeaeaaaeWg Mall Shows Cont pg 96 likely someone club approached owner property manager land made pretty good pitch sport/hobby model aviation Maybe person tough job Perhaps convince landowner pro vider flying site would doing community service Perhaps dis pel lot myths misunderstandings about model airplanes list things must sell landowner could go onand Think much easier club spokespersons job could have same landowner already formed posi tive healthy opinion sport through talking modelers club repre sentative might have much easier time club field might have yours lot sooner same logic could used coverthe problem neighbor living near site propereducation could make friend someone previously unaware just constructive fine hobby really Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation three lovely ladles Fiurnun nuuuquuriuru manaing rorn OT qi UUU computer boxed up Its own air-conditioned room L-R Zenda Stevens Patty Chertoff Urmi Ghosh smiling because finallytrained fat computerto Its own work paying extra $10000 month outside computer carry entire ioad speciai comment directiy expensive fat aIr-conditioned computer going begin feeding names Secretary Treasurers Roil Honor begin paying off building mortgage better get names right computer wliI turn back get money back Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Dwight Holley.. deep sorrow note passing Soarings greats famous RC pilot East Coast Dwight died November 10 1986 home Bethel CT after four years strug gle illness 53 years age recent years got know Dwight wealth information marvels electric-powered flight respon sible getting started Electric through Holleys Silent Flight business ran able assistance wife Maryann others will remember him accomplishments United States team member 1981 F3B World Soaring Championships Sacramento CA Dwight earned respect participants 22 countries entered very last flight last day competition proceeded max out make near-perfect landing win championship earn coveted title F3B World Champion 1981 Dwight defend title next Soaring World Championships team 1983 towithdrawdue health problems begun plague him seriously after 1981 World Championships win earlier years Dwight frequent competitor first ECSS East Coast Soaring Society succeeding ESI Eastern Soaring League contests Dwight joined 1SF League Silent Flight program late career tenth flyer achieve LSF Level Five within years time Dwight Holleys excel lence flying building designing will stand hallmark others judged years come will missed Dwights friend Bill Maleske provided above information appre ciate help Since Dwight such lowprofile type person files except concerning world championships per formances lacking Thanks Billwe share loss AMA Mortgage.. Elsewhere page Joe Beshar offers latest thoughts subject getting rid mortgage AMA took three years ago build Headquarters building museum Reston VA Joe sorely disappointed original plan raise money voluntary donations has fallen far short goal aggravated no doubt necessity major dues increase year Joe proposes now get rid problem within year one-time dues assessment 1988 before Joe proposes official ap proval AMAs Executive Council wants hear might object plan Meanwhile interesting note donations collected date enough cover years interest payments mortgage Thus getting rid mortgage altogether needs some bolder direct approach Joes ready bite bulletare New AMA Decal Kit.. Beginning mid-January thousands membership kits mailed 1987 AMA members kit year one-piece compared former years several items stuffed envelope form booklet booklet es sentially AMA Supply Service cata log general membership informa tion added Bound within pages AMAs 1987 decal sheet item should particularly noted first glance appears gold circular enbossed emblem reality multi-colored decal peeled off sheet intended applied inside surface automo bile windowsomething AMA members have asked over years So finally have window decal Enjoy Mall Shows Cont pg 98 field secure have no neighbor troubles think other con structive benefits mall show can provide Heres chance entice new blood hobby awful lot wide-eyed kids young old alike out would love chance tofind out about model airplanes youre bound uncover closet aviator two can also use show demonstrate muffler systems some new quiet en gines might explain silent flight Glider presentation show people about hobby understanding receptive will become Good public relations very healthy club community AMA has ways helping club make good presentation can send brochures other informative hand outs will aid conversations public district vice-presi dents have films table-top display booth can also supply sample press releases radio announcements thatyoucan eitheruseormodifytosuityour own conditions Also available exten sive selection videotapes help explain fun intent hobby National Mall Show Program first began 1983 several AMA clubs able reap benefits being part As number participating clubs grew few years followed grew national image Today number mall shows has increased toan exceptional level helps promote appre ciation model airplanes its geographi cal area have club representative con tact AMA Headquarters Well happy send starter kit can give lot helpful hints make mall show success information wont cost anything can gain using improve public image Let us help make 1987 best year yet ... Flying Near Airports Careful April 198799 0. LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS MESSAGE TO ALL AMA MEMBERS Initially would iike thank individuals clubs organiza tions generously contributed Mortgage Depletion Pro gram grateful fact remains mortgage balance still costing AMA $51 2740O per year interest payments Im tired expending time effort raising funds would like get back model building Lets get rid mort gage burden interest once free wasted interest expense support AMA Self Insurance Program what ever recent dues increase certainly acknowledges AMAs need meet objective required one-time dues assessment AMA member $850 next dues notice much simple isnt plan Now purpose display message poll objections AMA member may have plan have ob jection please write now Joe Beshar Director Mortgage Depletion Program 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 72_MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY uencyColor 26995Brown 27045Red 27095Orange FrequencyColor 27145Yellow 27195Green 27255Blue legal model operation after Decem ber20 1987 frequencies have continue heavily populated industrial users following information sketch de tail new channel-numbered frequencies will included second step AMA Phase-In Program Also new flag identification system becomes operational June 1987 will required AMAsanctioned activities January 1988 1988-1991 72 MHz Aircraft Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 1272030 1472070 1672110 18721 50 20721 90 2272230 2472270 2672310 2872350 3072390 3272430 Channels 12-34 Channel NoFrequency 3472470 3872550 4072590 4272630 4472670 4672710 4872750 5072790 5272830 5472870 5672910 Narrow-Band Transmitter Channels 36 58 used see General Info 6 Meter Amateur Radio License required 50 MHz Single BLACK streamer s 1 in by 8 channel marker plaque ChannelChannel NeFrequencyNoFrequency 00508000650920 02508400850960 04 50880 53 MHz Two colored streamers /a 1 wide 8 long FrequencyColors 53100Black-Brown 53200Black-Red 53300Black-Orange 53400Black-Yellow 53500Black-Green 53600Black-Blue 53700Black-Purple 53800Black-Gray 1908-1991 Surface Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 6275430 6475470 6675510 6875550 7075590 7275630 7475670 7675710 Channel NoFrequency 7875750 8075790 8275830 8475870 8675910 8875950 9075990 Identification Single YE LLOW streamer7/e 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter imprinted following wording 75 MHz SURFACE USE ONLY 1988 Frequency & Identification Status Bob Underwood Technical Director Spread word Action taken FCC 1983 resulted new frequencies being granted 72 75 MHz bands model use Included action statement so-called old fre quencies 72080 721 60 72240 72320 72400 72960 75640 will no longer Identification 1 Single RED streamer7/a 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter antennaimprinted following wording 72 MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Channel number plaques BLACK nu merals 1 high 1/4 stroke mounted white background visible both sides plaque modelers option may read horizontally vertically attached base center top antenna Non-reflective materials recom mended Other Bands Model Aircraft Surface Models 27 MHz Single colored streamer tri angular flag7/8 1 8 General Info Effective January 1988 channels 12 through 34 will reserved narrow-band transmitters Older broad band equip ment well new narrow-band can operated channels 38 through 56 Channel 36 used order provide 80 kHz spacing between channels 34 38 Channel 58 used provide image response protection channel 12 channel usage identification authorized use AMA sanctioned events highly recommended sport flying club activities See pages 127-129 1986-87 Official Model Aircraft Regulations current fre quency information recommendations Sound Cont pg 95 have data proposals relevant material please forward directly through AMA Headquarters New Equipment Progress being made time field getting quieter equipment least average flier equipment comes low-priced might like since alternative might lost flying site may have pay price some areas Some months ago wrote about tests performed K&B Sportster 20 quiet engine turned out new engine design same muffler design also market end month January have chance run engine has relativelythe same quietness 20 twill winner new K&B engine 45 cubic inch displacement Since same design can have excellent sport engine high performance low cost Good United States technology comes through again am anxious take close look engine run some comparisons performs anticipated will good engine sport flier also lower classes AMA Pattern competition will further enable people get Pattern flying having invest $150 engine Continued page 103 100 Model Aviation 3 ww 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 Connecticut Mains C Massachusetts C New Hamoshire Rhode Islaod C Vermoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Kmfft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Gerold Browe PO Box 4384 MiddlotOwn RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Notwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator o,rn* Wilvnn R2 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 RC Divot Diggers Association club began 1973 group about 20 fliers getting together small private airfield town Ware MA time club applied AMA charter Radio Control Divot Diggers April 1978 club incorporated now known RC Divot Diggers Association Inc club grew about 43 members judg ing past newsletters very active club-sponsored events social obliga tions flying site located off route 32 has paved runway approximately 20 by90 ft surrounded grass son have attended Fun-Fly events site have found very pleasant place fly congenial members club officers 1987 President Arthur Lavallee Vice President Robert P Foley Secretary/Treasurer Eugene B Blodgett Newsletter Editor Joseph La Marche Pylon World Championships April 1987 United States FAI Pylon Racing team will traveling Melbourne Aus tralia compete World Champion ships 1987 team truly finest RC Pylon Racing team ever assembled coun try 1-2-3 United States order finish distinct possibility Curl 987 team has nationwide flair consists following members Pilots Dub JettHumble TX Brian RichmondOrlando FL Dave ShadelCarlsbad CA Mechanics/Callers Bruce RichmondDallas TX Bruce RichmondDallas TX Jim ShinoharaChula Vista CA Team Manager Bob WallaceAvon CT United States team established Smyrna TN September 24 best FAI teams assembled US team qualification trials competition position team extremely intense As indication just strong 1987 team three two-man team entries broke present FAI Pylon heat time world record several seconds recent team practice session California team heat times lowered sev eral seconds effort raise much-needed addi tional team funding high quality five-color embroidered patch being made available five dollars $500 postage paid emblems have heat-sensitive adhesive backing sewing required may easily applied type apparel hats official team emblems limited edition item may ordered sending check money order United States FAI Pylon Racing Team Fund 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 kON RAC~ above information provided Bob Wallace very short notice appreciated several peo pie team selections District Bob Wallace 5 Pete Reed 9 Dave Doyle 10 Don McStay 1 8 lrv Thurott 20 excellent representation area Nationals 1987 Nats will held Lincoln NB July 11-19not too soon start planning new item year Pattern fliers changed schedule use assigned frequencies class see chart below fly Pattern may want obtain correct frequencies start checking out well before Nats Entry forms should available now Q-500 will offered year first time ADVANCEDEXPERT 2699527145 2719527255 50845084 50885096 531 538 7203 1121 72087216 7263 1427267 1441 7283 1527287 1541 72967584 Pattern Contests Bridgewater Pattern contest will held June 20-21 1987 Ponderosa RC Hawks Berwick ME planning first Pattern contest either August 8-9 15-16 club presents excellent eventsso hope see large turnout first Pattern meet Short Subjects fifth District news letter sent out December have seen ask club contact person about aware newsletters would like know about require considerable time money produce theyre effective money could used elsewhere S new sanction form printed blue stock Please use destroy old forms S deep regret have inform Dwight Holley Connecticut passed away Dwight enthusias tic rperson Chef Brodeur cooking steaks SNHRICC Pattern contest Model Exposition Presented Maine Model Club Association March 28 & 29 1987 Models Display Seminars Auction Hobby Shop Booths District Meeting April1987 101 NATS PATTERNMASTER FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENT27095 508 5092 533 837 7240 7259 1401 72791801 7291 1561 PAl 26995 27045 27195 8089 SPORTSMAN537532 270457216534 270957234 271457232538 272557247203 1121 5087255 13817208 50927289 14017224 50967267 14417222 5317275 14817255 138 5327279 15017263 1421 8337287 15417275 1481 53872911567283 1521 536756477S8 Think Summer! New Jersay New York DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseociate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreech 9 WIllow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank LIkes 48 Gory Dr Toma River NJ 08783 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froellch Farm Rd Hlcksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As proce dures required procure AMA Contest Directors rating less totally under stood present purpose shed bit light upon subject fee per effec tive application example formerly buck now $2000 Still interested applicant now required satisfactorily complete submit such fee official application ques tionnaireto determine applicants abil ityto function successful CD based official AMA rule book obtain official application form question naire simply write AMA HQ same will promptly mailed Mail completed questionnaire district vice president along completed application form properly endorsed check no cash $2000 payable toAMA VP develops have passing grade VP will forthwith trans mit three items AMA HQand will promptly notify appoint ment Contest Director event ultimate failure check will course returned Any questions Bored Eastern Free Flight Conference EFFC Championships Vance Sutton writing Win gtips impressive newsletter equally impressive District 2 club MidHudson Modelmasters announced November issue EFFC Champion ships now scheduled held Galeville NY June 27-28-so please make note fact compliments club course its worthy editor Scott Smith Free Flighters please note Safety Note Aeromodelers innova tive times leave us speechless Tis instance interesting photo transmittal letter have just received Tom Wailer longtime friend former newsletter editor Blue Angels club left hustle bustle New York city favor comparative quietude suburban York town Heights Westchester County First let us show picture safety gadget has created let him describe its virtues Tom writes ya like Finger Fender Saver whatever started out two discarded stack chairs neigh bors discardsand look what evolved Yuletide Mail Bag wish take oppor tunity express sincere thanks kind enough favor very kindly extending best wishes upon occasion year-end holiday season turn wish flying-est hence very best year 1987 Amongst holiday greetings re ceived two letters merit present mention Both East Windsor NJ different individual relates separate distinct matterso Ill devote paragraph first long-time friend nationally internationally known Indoor flyer Dan Domina discusses Outdoor Free Flight matter Dan writes very mar ginal flying sites left look envy large farm fields central southern NJ problem landowners forced tax laws farm get low pro perty tax rates cant fly Free Flight field planted crops Dan speculates upon possibility changing laws give tax break landowners willing devote such acreage model airplane usage say Speed happy hour sadly have add Dont hold breath till happens Dan also advo Good ScoutsLiterallyand Figuratively cates awarding trophies 3rd place anticipate pleasure receipt Mats events heartily agree month Air Flow newsletter West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 West Radio Control Club Rochester its Windsor NJ second Christmas Eve editorJohn C Low its impressive historV letter David M Schnitzer publicthe RCCR has played important role ity chairman captioned club the furtherance model aviation both middle NJ area Elsewhere letter Mr particular AMA district nationally Schnitzer identifies himself club edi club deeply involved community tor have received copies affairshence above caption newsletter Anyway letter read time writing December 1986 part follows club has active RCCR making plans participate over 10 years maintains large important exhibition pre- best flying fields region fly sented Boy Scouts Rochester Mercer County Central Park under au May 2 3 1987 thank Mark Scheda thority County Park Commission RCCR having informed us membership about 40 development states will have presenttimeTheAMASafetyCodeaswell aviation theme thus permittingAMA par- own safety rules governs times ticipation through club membership fly through winter weather Mark may contacted 85 Winterroth permits members plan St Rochester NY 14609 further de- goforthe newyear-round patch AMA tails should wish attend Mr Schnitzer kindlyfurnishedthefollowing photo Turkey Fly-In took place November 1986 Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network ModelNet has going strong since begun last year now 2000 modelers use personal computers log onto ModelNet com municate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hundreds services besides ModelNet CompuServe subscription service once subscribe pay onlyforthe time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other activities Several Executive Council mem bers ModelNet join public discussions answer questions ModelNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 760672420 Pete Waters 700472162 Dick Crowley 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full interesting useful files complete list AMA-chartered clubs kept DL4 updated monthly So Contest Calen dar list over 900 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use latest thing Data Libraries high-resolution graphics computer terminal software can handle can receive print digitized pictures stored ModelNet terminal soft ware cant read graphics files directly can probably find other programs computer right CompuServe will information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA H Q youre already CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 102 Model Aviation hope Mr Schnitzer will kindly place mailing list receive news letters Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dinety 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5582 Foxrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Its good thing deadline column wasnt about three weeks ago Im afraid editor would have use term expletive deleted quite fre quently making suitable general audiences As am still hovering some between being very mad state rage about Dec 18th less month before scheduled District Ill meeting symposium Salt Fork Salt Fork Lodge informed Bob Button just found letter about meeting desk cleaning out would un able accommodate us date due another booking spite two letters both signed same reservations staff memberone post marked May 1986 confirming reser vation written lodge stationery second postmarked September explaining hadnt yet set winter rates Bob first called thought just pulling chain prone finally realized serious about after picked myself up off floor mad almost did some things would have regretted later Fortunately stayed cool well cool could have expected called park manager informed didnt have anything lodge lodge manager Ed Krajsky person needed talk gave correct telephone number wished luck Unfortunately Mr Krajsky pronounced Cry-ski confirmed couldnt have lodge reserved date due earlier booking Hewouldnttell us other group probably professional thing wouldnt say other booking made insisting made before curi ous claimed no record reservation letter confirma tion undated way could prove determine matter date postmark envelope confirmation sent Further letter found later letter didnt refer dates reservation Obviously wouldnt have copy postmarked envelope allegedly found copy undated letter short am convinced --expletive deleted ya gotta give lying through teeth said sorry girl made reserva tion no longerworkingforthe lodge offered us week before alternative available lodge number Holiday Inn 30 miles away could accommodate us sched uled weekend During two days telephone calls tween myself Bob Button park AMA HQ AMAs lawyers alternatives established could cancel out en tirely accept Holiday Inn site change weekend January 10-11 consider possibility weekend Feb ruary 14-15 would available pending cancellation reservation meantime problem over coming previous publicity dates place major concern simply didnt have time very much alternatives diminishing hour Holiday Inn wasruled out looked earlier possible site found unacceptable felt January 10-11 dates unacceptable wouldnt have sufficient time notify additionally attend AMA Executive Council meeting Cali fornia beginning look cancellation alternative late Friday confirmation came February 14-15 dates would available made decision go alternative gave us time necessary let people know first original date cancelled second meet ing rescheduled involving least two expensive mailings Monday Tuesday before Christ mas spent printing stuffing addressing emergency notice members club contact people over 1000 sent out Wednesday just before leaving Christmas holiday printing stuffing addressing mailing done AMA HQ staff coordinated Geoff Styles PR department Without efforts well rest HQ staff simply couldnt have done should run Geoff give him tip hatand pat back whole crew As being written dont know announcement change will make next magazine due out near end January know reading various newsletters get letter campaign has reasonably successful Further action against Salt Fork Lodge being contemplated particularly re cover cost fiasco final decision will probably made after event Ironically wont read until event over example perplexing problem timing mess presented mailbag has reasonably active last couple months particularly impressed letter about clubs efforts West God Virginia Dear Mr Dave Brown went Ravenswood WV last week end annual KERA RC Pattern con test second year have made time have overly impressed everything everyone has done make such enjoyable experience way CDs Mark Radcliff Steve Sturm members assisting went great extremes make enjoyable weekend family ten years attending Nats NE Pattern contests have never seen outstanding job done ever model club feel club would recommend wanted write let know fortunate have such club district Best regards safe flying building R/C Pulsers WNY Inc Del K Rykert President AMA 89284 Del couldnt agree mOreS hill billies up right actually Hillbillies members rather members Vienna Sky Sharks KERA RC clubs Thanks letter after above needed lift efforts dump mortgage continuing donations follow ing District III clubs appreciated FAST club $35 Gateway RC Society $231 Joe Dunskis $10 Beltzville Flying Machine Society $100 SHARKS $22 MON Valley RCC $100 Ralph Widman $25 Dela ware Valley RCC $50 least enjoyable parts being AMA VP announce loss own Leonard M Wiederhoeft Sr founders longtime news letter editor West Shore Flying Soci ety passed away past September 19 Len particularly known hisWeedie isms will serve saying month shortest route needle valve isnt always least painful Godspeed Weedie SoundCont pg 100 Quite some time ago mentioned Air Show Teams area using Magic Mufflers good effect team regularly performs rather tight quarters excessive sound levels can problem also practice club flying site has sound level restrictions Cliff Rausin Condor Models tells continuing make strides area sound level reduction mufflers have opportunity make measurements series perform past experience says should Magic muffler well worth try type muffler discussing exactly new However application new shows broader acceptance system 5 version introduced 1983 Magic extra chamber welded rear body covering mostofthetailpipeThetailpipe perforated within chamber absorb sound after has done its supercharging work body According Cliff Jim Johnson Sky Stone has turned clubs Solano Beach CA area winning com bination using Magic Muffler 40/60 5 mounted about 5 51/2 inches back 61 engines OS Rossi Super tigre YS props being used 11 x 9 Wide 12 x 6-10 rest combo running 15% nitro Continued page 104 April 1987 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinctuapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 An Apology Recentlyl wrote about visit ing Control Line Contest Hobby Park Winston-Salem NC article dis cussed problem Radio Control aircraft flying low over Control Line activity given impression thatallof RC fliers field associated Academy apologize giving impression Pete Wiencek WinstonSalem informs Hobby Park RCers fact AMA chartered club however have problem crops up public flying sites prob lem anyone can fly site unless particular group having official event means Hobby Park RCers have scheduled meet non-AMA group cannot fly what occurred particular day appears nothing prevent RC flying CL flying taking place event unsafe acts did occur Sorry about omission Hobby Park RCers F3A Team Selection appears F3A team selection commonly referred Masters will take place Fentress Naval ALF Chesapeake VA 18 19 20 and2l June1987Detailswillbepublished ModelAvation other publications Anyone living within driving distance Norfolk area can come down enjoy watching selection team repre sent United States RC Aerobatics World Championships event will held France time around Mike Ingalls will CD ably assisted fellow members Tidewater RC Club Watch complete schedule Nationals The 1987 Nationals being put motion event will held 11-19 July 1987 Lincoln NE too early planning intend Planning underway select site 1988 Tidewater very much running will have wait until around first April find out stand meantime plenty work done getting together information committee needs order make decision have suggestions send to Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters National Geographic Special occa sion view advance copy 1986 AMA Nationals special documentary being shown 18 January can say National Geographic crew did out standing job knowledge far best aeromodeling shown commercial media hope chance see film part say owe great big Hip Hip Hooray National Geographic Society job well done Founders During MS Show held Pasadena California Doug Pratt spent couple hours doing some taping some Old Timers aeromodeling opportunity talk afterwards founders Frank Zaic Frank goes back early days organizing model activity late 1920s long before formation Academy grew out early efforts can read some accounts Franks book Model Airplanes American Boy collection articles 1927-1934 issues publication bythat name Frank still active publishing series model aviation books also hard work research what makes things work pleasure spending short Frank Carmen Pasadena among model aviations beautiful people have chance obtain Frank Zaic books means timeless reflect well history days interview Doug Pratt will available video cassette Voyager By time read con siderable time will have passed since arou nd-the-world no-stop flight Voyager Much adulation deservedly given flight crew model avia tion can take somewhat different view aircraft design Burt Rutan AMA member some years standing has several designs duplicated mod elsin fact homebuilts built much like large models may have seen item over year ago showing copies photos taken November 1960 issue American Aircraft Modeler became Model Aviation photos saw 17-year-old Burt Rutan firstplace winner CL Scale FF PAA Load 1960 Nats Model aeronautics path career aviation have will honors coming Burt Academy would very remiss did also make such award shall done F3B several years have subjected letters statements Model Aviation other model magazines outlining problems events have cast pall over event fielded teams did cooperate team misused funds general presented very poor image modelers around world event has caused rifts among Executive Council members others times seemed best policy might forget event Well time around will different team has selected year dedicated win ning has act together mem bers completely oriented maxi mum team effort work beingwinners extremely competitive event pilots team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steve Lewis Santa Clara CA Team Manager Lynn King Boulder Creek CA Assist ant Manager Tom Thompson Albuquer que NM otherteam members Phil Renaud Dave Williams Albuquerque Richard Tiliman San Jose very least team has high hopes winning Team Trophythe team award being given first time World Championship Dan Pruss Memorial Trophy would very fitting United States Team could win Dan Best luck out standing team Trade Shows lot trade shows around country Dis trict IV tend go two some go both WRAM show Toledo affair have alternative Now no Toledo its first year could also say no Toledo its second very large increase over first Now ap proach time number three much growth will see modeling public will factor its con tinued growth good event District IV gives opportunityto see people associated sport chance see what vendors manufacturers have youat distance easier make also held during period weather conducive travel Having seen other shows can assure MARC Show Timon ium MD easier get offers wide open show area more-than-ample parking other facilities Again year will facility get radio transmitter checked proper operation may interest although com plaints radio problems otherareas such West Coast much higher percentage attendees bring transmitter checked atTimonium other shows hope means District IVers understand need periodic transmitter checks comply requirement will fewer problems continue Bring yours MARC Show 30-31 May 1987 will glad did youll get see great show same time MARC Show will get bigger SoundCont pg 103 running Perry P-30 regulating pumps users claim higher rpm good vertical per formance sound levels quieter four-stroke engines sounds very good sure wish some dBA values go sound quieter four-strokers would expect dBA levels down considerably An attempt will made get some good dB readings com binations England F3D Pylon Racing muffler rule being enforced Magic Muffler well twin cone tuned pipe permitted twin-cone tuned pipe will have fitted additional silencing chamber Publications Sound publication stands out providing service aeromodeler terms sound recognition RCReport published HuntsvilleAL runs engine test reports state dBA level measured particular rpm prop combination good reference point looking you going sound-wise have corresponded editor Gordon Banks can tell Gordon knows take FAI type measurements three meters Inso Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Pserso Rico V Sooth Carolisa essee DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-61 00 Phooe I-rome 61 5u-au3 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 266 Amory MS 38821 Richerd Jackoon 21 iS Thorniec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beech FL 33444 Jooeph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajerdo PR 00646 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Surnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 684-2517 Its late Detember its cold outside Summer flying weather thing past Tennessee spending time trying predict first snow will fall its building time next summer waithow about Indoor season Yep Thats right its time fly Indoor havent tried Indoor scene let recommend least try hand lightweight handlaunched Glider Costs practically nothing evenings sanding cutting glu ingthen local gym test-flying probably should make least three models keep flying going arent experienced Hand Launch Youll proba bly learn lot about really light-weight structures stay Im dreaming about Indoor just few words some upcoming events First US Indoor Championships have scheduled June 5-7 1987 East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN will flown impressive-sound ing domed arena ceiling height 122 ft have complain ing about poor Indoor facilities last Nats heres chance show well would have done course contest part National Free Flight Society program information avail able sending SAE stamp large AJ Italiano 1655 Revere Drive Brookfield WI 53005 way contest will include MIAMA Peanut Grand Prix Per editors Indoor News Views Richard Melody Doig future Indoor Nats probably depends next years attendance As may know last years attendance very low Since generally costs money rent hall sometimes lot attendance low its tempting cut down Indooractivities support can given popular events Lincoln site Pershing Auditorium 49-ft ceilingnot high bad fact looks pretty good after flying 28-ft-high gym feeling hold facility its high rental cost $1200 dollars per day AMA needs see 50 advanced entries Lets get behind Indoor make Nats re sounding success last Indoor item state Ala bama persons George Batuik Tom Killough Rex Powell H untsville have challenged State Georgia Indoor contest Im still waiting see chal lenge will answered however Ill betthe Indoor jockeys TTOMA Thermal Thum bers Metro Atlanta will accept provide tough team beat Keep posted fellows wouldnt miss Its budget time again tasks Executive Council set up approve budget running AMA process usually requires few months execute Since Im bit newto process dont really know what expect far looks about like average home budget know about much money youll take AMA dues etc much takes run things salaries rents mort gages insurance etc make some money available recreation Nats magazines FAI funds etc leaves looking whether youll able afford new items may may considered essential would nice have areas AMA already investing fair amount money public relations PR efforts have going varying success fora number years trouble hobby broad varied making very difficult decide expend limited funds maximum return Should tie efforts overall general aviation scene work up schemes joint agreements EAA other similar aviation activities have successful growing show team effort Such show teams frequently perform full-scale air shows often great success Since talking people know understand us easy area move PR need liability insurance crisis problem disappearing flying sites looks emphasis should general public Well some toowith open houses flying sites mall shows Since future hobby depends large degree new members maybe ajunior apprentice program ticket again much along lines Delta Dart programs Scout programs school classes magazine articles So what talking about say Lets improve PR efforts Notice real PR work actually done individual AMA clubs make up clubs Most cost borne same people also AMA organization however does have responsibility help endeavors AMA needsto setthe policy national goals provide technical assistance things perhaps provide funding some programs AMA has taken major step direc tion hiring Jeff Troy grand plan expanding PR Headquarters level has much recommend Lets get behind him help him task Lets hope doesnt forget about 100000 us out help him Dropped Nashville Free Flight Societys fall fly-in November 2 1986 sort grey day lots activity progress relaxed crowd having fun Photo 1 shows old grey fox OC Stewart patriarch N ash yule Free Flight group winding Wake field OC has flying Free Flight mod els 30 years Ive known him second photo shows David Durbin cranking up 1/2A same meet flyin unusual experience since RC fliers also out force group Control Line Combat fliersall sharing same flying site very interesting day such broad spectrum cate goriesand style hobbyist doing its thir h2rmnnv Bill Barr Photo requires little give-and-take happen lot fields RC Aerobatics types cant fly RC Soaring Heli copter addicts Yet other places Free Flight models mix RC power planes way works faction takes interest other courteous considerate enough work out problems also helps know way enjoy flying model planes types flying challenging fun last business note Mr Don Peck has served ably last two years District 5 RC Contest Coordinator has requested relieved duties soon possible because increase work load teaching profession First wish thank Don job well done Well miss Don Next Im look ing volunteers suggestions replacement should active RC contest flyer has time handle contest scheduling/sanctioning work load promptfashion Don has system will provide tothe new coordinator once chosen important post warrants filling best man woman available Till next month April 1987 105 OC Stewart Nashville puts maximum winds Weke Up Wakefield Nash ville Free Flight Societys Fall Free Flight Fly-in November 2 Bill Barr Photo David Durbin Nashville TN lights up Candle Wind 1/cA Gas model Nashville Free Flight Societys Fall Fly-in Nov 2 Illinois Indiana ucky ouri IL 60650 03034 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46706 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City Mo 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61370 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 3632 Main Quincy IL 62301 Phone 217223-8498 first week 1987 Im writing another column major problemI dont have whole lot write about guess guys building new ships just dont have time send note understand will just try make month Again thing find out newsletters lately have bunch real winter flying nuts out Weve got bunch guys going out subfreezingweatherto frozen finger thing regular basis bundle up real well go itl got December flight cut close getting done last day 1986 Ive getting lot mail about new frequencies lot out concerned radio may con vertibletothe newfrequenciesorthatitwill work narrow bands Im same boat since equipment old have found old radios can usually changed new frequencies costs few bucks beats having buy new equipment As narrow band can get around just picking up pins either side well frequency buddies will let Im sure Most us will have has suggested clubs could try controlling frequencies bought club seventeen members thirteen us have responded poll see frequencies use Only channel 12 used average four transmitters can see control might problem can just imagine logistics trying control club over hundred No way What means have learn control what have until old radios phased out may take bit time see no real problem us willing cooperate After us can just go out buy new equip ment replace everything Now time check out equip ment next year Give planes thorough once-over make sure no weak spots Repair covering check hinges devises about pots servos Are batter ies being cycled use make sure get maximum possible charge think would good idea check wiring also Dont forget switch Bill Johnson Gaston IN sent first picture month beautifully-done model Sopwith Pup built Gary Bussell seems model took Best-of-Show Louisville Fly-in Byrons Fly-in bad Ive seen its real jewel Oh yeah should mention Bill CD 1MM Festival 1987 held Copverse IN June guys interested big bangers ought real show Look dates contest calendar elsewhere rag Its mall show time have booth ready go line moment have scheduled two mall showsand will over time read Let know will send right out ya Come take hate keep mentioning shop just too small store time help out Ive just sitting thinking its whole year since saw fit put office think its very rewarding time have received newsletter editor has worked hard write able help member some way made visit whove welcomed want thankall Lets hope year better last said will let Carl Wheeley thing rest page way can keep politics other col umns Maybe Ill have next column will send some good ies Enough now. SoundCont pg 104 far relative accuracy whatever may equipment permits doing good job good see someone taking sound business heart following through dont know sure would think Gordon could provide information engines has already tested Check out engine re ports RC Report worthwhile AMA AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA FLYERS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South BIrmingham AL 35206w 205 83-0173 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON RIC CLUBS BA RN STORMERSRussell Davis 2929 East 6th StreetA~t 102Tucson 85716602 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608w 916 485-1917 h 916961-2163 COLORADODENVER AST Nat Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewd CO 80110303781-35 79I4IGH CO UNTRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs Cd 80909303 596-1 187 CONNECTICUTR/C PRO PBUSTERS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357-319w 203 9-3471 h 203 739-5 362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Defray Beach FL 33444305 278-9621SUN 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98409509 472-8397 WV WV WV W 106 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included 4 Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins 4 Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins2 Order AMA Film Librarian4 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA4 22090 Include $2 500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA •ee pp p pp p p p pep pppppp ppp lows igan C Minnesota vnne VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters flistrict VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level NorthvlIe Phi 4816 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Steve Bowman 6i Larson Rd Esko MN 55733 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Mlncqua Wi 54548 really isnt fair just returned council meeting Los Angeles lady house phoned ask start new snow blower am pounding computer instead being outside snowmobiling now winter has really arrived Still warm log fire munchies left over Christmas toler able Scanning list winners Lake Charles Nats shows Seveners special awards design Rich Doig Archie Adamisin come mind guess need explain story Archies win has attached few years ago two very serious brain opera tions since has pushed coaxed encouraged get back mod eling Nats model outcome Control Line stunter course semi-canard single-blade prop mono wheel sorts problems overcome get final paint factitwasfinishedatthemotelSallytold itwent intrigued crowd further impressed its performance Lookout next year Big Art going coach young Adamisins keeping CL Stunt tradi tion going coming Nats Lincoln NE has Seveners booked run help events Wayne Karen Yeager Pylon Rich Melody Doig doing Indoor Russell Knetzger workingat Pattern judging As venue just across Iowa border should see good number district Make date always regret say thank-you official moving better things Bob Lundberg AVP Northern Minnesota has passed reins Steve Bowman thank Bob long service demand him keep touch Steve welcome Steve president Duluth club know him interested types models guys area keep him informed about feelings AMA will get answers questions Ron Sears Pete sent note asking something next column said could write anything preferred feelings AVP Scale modeler First believe little background order began building stick tissue models 1946 aged ten twelve myfirst Control Line model took air pulled OK Cub 049 Thirteen laps crash Wow another pilot borna natural Since time have flown types CL After joining oldest finest clubs area Cloudbusters MAC flew some Free Flight Nothing just wind up turn loose Just kidding am also member Michigan Scale Squadron Sky Masters RC Club Scale modeling has always favor ite like models look like real thing 1975 began competing CL Scale have ever since part hobby/sport has very good have fortunate enough last two US Scale CL teams Meeting modelers foreign countries great experience ive ever foregoing sort answers feelings towards Scale modeling feelings AVP revolve around modelerbeing associated other modelers having companionship being able help wher ever can Being AVP small part putting back modeling some what have taken out over years AVP Jean Lasik has forwarded some infor mation action area rare hear new Control Line club being formed Grand Rapids Bert Allaire has started group although yet AMA-affiliated hopes will happen soon Bert New Jersey district past member Circle Masters hear working combined Detroit/Chicago event Aint nice news Wisconsin specialist club Milwaukee Simitar Squadron headed Gordy Stahl saw All-wing designs fly very impressive Now applying types about tailless Gee Bee Q500 certain allowed Q500 circuit have plan cores Gonna thumb rules after council meeting introduced standing committee fortheAir ShowTeams am EC member act liaison coordinate needs actions between groups Reggie Keyawa made presenta tion pointing out problems AST program no snappy cure increasing visibility supply ing recognition program have need use AST area contact team managers really professionally dedicated group have several teams district lookforwardtoseeingthem inaction hidden force PR move ment Recognition basic human need guys devote hobby time show outsiders use clowns strange models acts necessary hold audience attentionto watch Pat tern ships fly length time worse watching snow melt important group OT worKmen Sparta Swap Meet tint-time event very successful Distrid Roundup Minnesota RC Soaring Society planning Electric event 1987 calendar seven cells maximum S River City RC News warning clubs regarding insurance tractors stored field stolen found insurance did cover S Grassfield guys planning have real grass field begging donations seed members notice first event aFeed Fly Seems should Feed Seed Fly S big handful attaboys Cudahy News Hobby setting up conference flight instruc tors 0 Stillwater Flyers have sent hat patch start district collection look great S Loops Lies River Valley Fliers mentions time wind stops blowing Lincoln rains Hey Vince true 0 Attend Next Club Meeting will Kill Airplane poster message Elm Creek Flyer ought trick 0 Pontiac MAC advising carrying Halon fire extinguisher good safety point echoed BlackhawkArea RC Club Barc News S Vein Hendix VP Twin City RC setting up very comprehensive program meetings really gets attendance gatherings 0 Lakeland RCs Flight Lines editor Ron Eigenschink concerned adverts show models having mufflers engines Lets give Ron large sackful gold attaboys Four-Strokes Electric Sailpianes get quieterno flying next April 1987 107 Indian Citys President Jim Tessen hand ma over checklor Mortgage Depletion Fund Left Right Cai Kontla Phii Wahiquist Boyd Bowdish November meet ing Stiiiwater Fiyers Sodbusters sine noss riiiionin quiru UI Oupuru fiying field another convert fiying wing Ia Evans Arkansas S Louisiana C New Mexico homa 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 MesQuite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville #125 Garland TX 75041 holiday season has came went sincerely hope happy 1987 will bring us little peace lot happiness spirit wanting good guy Christmas tried help Santa Claus getting reindeer ready him im mediately found problem because obviously sick didnt figure out what wrong him until kicked him found out simple vapor lock! have reindeer dont let him drinkthewaterinMexicotill itis boiled have feeling New Year 1987 will very happy us Academy Model Aeronautics As re sult recent election will enjoying new leadership am sure new direction have great hope under leadership new AMA president Don Lowe will ajourneyof graciousness respect will move away political overtones recriminations have made wonder What heck recent past Don helm think will have flexible relaxed council making AMAs major decisions ad ministrated splendid Headquarters staff After 50 years enjoying flying gether ought better friends dontcha think clubs newsletters picked up good idea GOOFS News Good Ole Okie Flying Society Ponca City OK think editor Sam Patriacca clever idea uses highlight important items newsletter yellow orange marker sure gets atten tion might want exchange news letters club address 2112 Meadowbrook Ponca City OK 74604 G 0 OFS News Ponca City another bit suggestion might want pursue located RF SpectrumAnalyzerattheir local Ham Radioclub can make hookup like might pay-off little bit stick time radio hams spent day Sunday trying catch up deluge AMA mail piled up during holidays Please pity poor VP because perfect day flying could ever want everybody else got go fly have tardy answering requests hope will forgive After since dont get paid being VP should least allowed make living holidays hobby shop owners can put legitimate smile am happy report shop did fantastic business competitors say same might indicate rest world has decided perhaps arent bunch nuts after modeling really great form entertainment course real secret fact modelers such superior type personand humble too very best exciting items hobby shop customers bought year brand new Carl Goldberg Electra Kit Basically Gen tle Lady glider design Carls has popular successful Soaring Glider field well-matched Elec tric power plant nose great beginner expert both matching motorto plane done forthe first time popular high-production kit no excuse now miss clean quiet dependable fun powered flight No messy fuel no backfire-cut fingers no towline no winch no hi-start no cleanup after flyingand gentle aircraft doesnt funny unexpected things sud denly Better try Electric flight great Electric flight Frank Korman wants mention new Electric flight club just formed Dal las fascinated bythe name club Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers shortens DEAFwhich points out club offends nobody noise DEAF fliers fly Eastfield Boom ers Glider Club Eastfield Community Col lege off Interstate 30 Dallas suburb Mesquite interested can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 214 321-2197 evenings weekends Ed isnt out flying interested going Electric might want join bunch nice guys because will find very willing able help Electric havent found yet MRC has greatest little Electric Free Flights youve ever seen tiny compared what have come expect Electric jewel little rechargeable battery motor youll fall love little molded-foam Scale Free Flight models just right schoolyard city parkand again no noise bother neighbors attract police cars price around $3500 $4000 hobby shop dealer doesnt offer shame him telling him know progressive hobby shop Dallas selling heck out Following up previous paragraph MRC Bentom have great selection molded-foam rubber-band-powered kits really fly may sneer moldedfoam planes fun fly heck lot people wouldnt fly models werent simple little kits MRC kits simplest Bentoms have geared rubber motors give longer powerrun have Stagger-Wing Beech Scale model really flys Again try dealer acts dumb pound fist stomp feet Lets get sumpin going around have tendency taken exciting things present such four-stroke engines Electric flight ducted fan power helicopters exotic radios forget early blessings problems past early problems What cover model MonoKote type other iron-on coverings skin ning model simple first came Dallas Indianapolis largerthan-rubber-power models covered either silk economy bamboo paper covering Unlike todays Silkspan paper bamboo paper no wet strength real problem shrink water cover wet mention will really bring back some memories OldTimersand should part new comers education modeling rare chance actually see bam boo paper being made wonderful Seven Thousand Years Chinese Inven tiveness exhibit just closed Dallas Chinese paper-maker actually making bamboo paper sheet time bamboo pulped beating hammer-mill mixing soup large tank screen slid soup jiggled until coated just enough pulp sheet pulled soupy water drained peeled off screen dried paper-maker fantastic because sheet just same weight thickness have tendency take blessings pretty much granted never dreaming what effort went what use young modeler ask Old-Timer ever used bamboo paper remember Chi nese paper-makers made bam boo paper sheet time modeling today would certainly what privilege attending Third Annual Texas Soaring Conference No vember 16 last year hosted Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers meeting brought folks Dallas far reaches area coordinate contest schedules avoid con flicts unify rules plan Annual Texas National Tournament TNTTheTNT will held Dallas 1987 May 16th 17th speaking folks gathered conference pleasure compli menting holding special interest group meeting District 8 also very proud observe sat through two hours meeting negative comment Everything positive progressive cer tainly admired todays world isnt much going around Bravo Flaps DownThrottle Closed Gotta Land 108 Model Aviation Craig Trowe left Mike Southard Southeide RC Club Oklahoma City much-flown 72-in Hookers have unique aweptwing planes pow ered four-cycle 120 engines say clubs noise problems should go four-cycle Quiet pleasel Colorado S Kaosao 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S SoothDakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Dick Crowley District IX Vice-President 16413 E Stanford Place Aurora ca 80015 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coraon Boa 2B32 Casper WY 82802 Ed Coa 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto biOS Cloudas Sioun Polls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles 0/0 Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Greetings sunny 75v Pasadena CA Friday AMA Executive Council met full day evening scheduled busi ness very nice see attendance provided good positive Input meeting avery ceremonious welcome council President Don Lowe myself Without going speci fic detail let us just say con ducted young lady member council Outgoing President Grigg VP McGinnis took last shots council members giving out what felt appropriate gifts allsome right target Since time lag long will probably able read meeting min utes hope make habit somewhere else issue sol will just hit afew items impressed F3B Soaring team town practice session took time present very well-thought out proposal council additional funding badly-needed helpers feel best-ever F3B team expect bring home gold team will also have something differenta coopera tive group pilots working knowl edgeable group support managers IMS International Model Show Satur day attended IMS international Model Show held complex might call Toledo West Greatthrongs modelers flocked huge arena see new goodies 1987 major local manufacturers products display technical people answer questions live demonstrations Indoor Gliders hot air balloons blimps RC cars boatsand just about anything mind could think Aircraft items side complex sur face items otheran excellent idea Plenty room shopping back room usual swap market heavy dealing going ever get chance visit shows itthey just mind-boggling fun Saturday evening very important meeting held major RC manu facturers distributors discuss ongoing flap about radio frequencies interested parties understand im portance working together solve some real perceived problems talking about today However some points during meeting person might have gotten impression some fine people forgotten theyd asked AMA go bat FCC different types frequencies us use have good program set up aircraft good program surface RC now must put forth some additional effort make work schedule 1988 will see phaseout colored frequencies know today yellow/white red/white etc bring some additional narrow-banded frequencies present equipment can handle would seem some pres ent almost forgot about new require ment proposals now too sure equipment will comply TheAMAInowwoiking very small window access FCC going forward next phase program substantial supplier resistance en countered could throw process off much two yearswith need submit new proposals suppos edly already place manufacturers distributors going hold organi zational meeting probably mid-January discuss position offer ideas next phase program interesting outgrowths meeting discussion about new out-of-the-box equipment always being frequency something have always claimed would seem large percentage units out boxare noton frequency might expect Caution Good preflight checks including range checking can detect great problems possibly avoid some un needed crashesor glitchesas like call cant remember crash acknowledged pilots faultit seems always radio Can true feeling what being implied get what pay pay $6995 system Ni-Cds four servos dont expect get $49500 system no substitute good checkup qualified service station technician have crash other wise known hard landing have reason doubt equip ment might have problem dont fly 1987 AMA Nats During 1987 District IX will again hosttheAMA Nats Lincoln NE 500 miles east Denver much closer eastern district members Some might ask Lincoln again Well can name good reasons Lin coln has good geographic location rela tively accessible rest country excellent facilities new Free Flight site close worthy fine Free Flightersnot pasture no-mans-land also hard-surfaced runways RC Pattern excellent areas Control Line Pershing Auditorium Indoor pro gram excellent site Helicopters good facilities other support pro grams Soaring site will park provisions needed put firstclass event rather usual sod farm found 1979 Nats personally like Lincoln NE several reasons good location excellent local sup port reasonable proximityall important Nats steering com mittee chairman Pete Waters District VII Johnny Clemens District VIII will assist well working very closely Nats manager Vince Mankowski make 1987 Nats good event will enjoyed Like Nats 1987 effort will require manpower support mem bers local clubs friends just come along others brought perform critical jobs vital operation program would like give us helping hand sure could use some benefits available such paid rooms next years AMA dues free Naturally will looking helpers possible some know ledge various events being runsure saves training Let know can assist Historically Nats have usually run near first August order accommodate other events will taking place about same time because availability facilities staff 1987 Nats will held July 11-19 Lets get out support major event yearfortheAMA money used make happenso get moneys worth Contact time have questions suggestions wel come Remember consider ones right register bitchbut little will done bitch unless accompanied suggestion two making better Anyone can find fault Nats program looking have ideas make better year years come Understan denze still awake still interested what can cone help ask consider providing dis trictor specifically myselfwith some information what going part world As may have read other columns operate very limited budget will very hard get outto attend large numberof events district means need eyes ears let us know what going area new ideas special meets human interest storiesjust about anything going area Work district AVP local events send something put columnit yours Just give idea what column guidelines get up full page per month consists basically 220 lines 44 characters per line typical one-column picture uses 13 lines pictures please column will get pretty stale fast give something print Please put mailing list newsletter Christmas card list optional am also considering monthly news letter bring current timely information clubs will soon CompuServe ModelNet system ready will give access numbers Till next month Broncos win Super Bowl midst winter project Good flying soft landings AMA Nats Lincoln Nebraska July 11-19 87 April 1987 109 Arizona fornia e Hawaii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrio 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lone Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds Ri 8 Box 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 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisioft 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Fnquency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone916362-1962 Im writing Column mid-January has exciting month started December 23rd joined Mal Gross vice president NAA Mojave CA 200 am got bus headed VIP/Press area dry lake Ed wards Air Force Base About six freezing hours later Voy ager landed aviation history making very lucky person luckier have front row seat helped Mr Gross prepare NAA National Record certificate pre sented pilots Yeager Rutan underthe blazing lights army press cameras focused repor ters saw 1984 Olympics satellite up-link vans covered about acre TV network ABC N BC CBS CNN etc Local stations over west sent own crews addition Newspaper reporters could heard talk ing Japanese German French number other languages didnt recog nize proud day aviation whole world watching sipped coffee reporter Boston Globe normally covers acquisi tions mergers Bostons high-tech Route 128 Hed asked get plane fly 3000 miles cover landing because no else available 38-degree-winter night desert weather bothered him lot less bothered Voyager chase planes final ly came view tiny specks early morning sun 100000 people gathered started cheer Tears joy came set eyes included Over loudspeaker heard pilot Rutan proclaim ground crew ought prepared because hadnt show ered nine days Imagine after spending nine days crowded cockpit making jokes Voyager circled field three four times before landing everyone could get pictures possible Both motor drives 35mm cameras humming went through film faster ever before Its day see something like happening before very eyes Later hangar opportunity examine Voyagers damaged wing tips blue foam jutted out past skins peeled off nearly three feet wing about foot other large pieceof wing-skin hungdown trailing edge Talk about drag No wonder four gallons useable fuel left day rest world would never forget December 23 1986 day man first went around world single tank gas About week earlier Gene Sidwell wife Tom Vacar KCBS-TV met officials Edwards AFB make arrangements Genes world speedrecord attempt USAF veryanxious see US model airplane pilot take record back Russians So am After leaving Edwards Tom Vacar invited ustojoinhimattheVoyagerCommand Post Mojave two live TV broadcasts went him tween broadcasts about 5 pm went out eat Things got exciting bartender started shooting up place after someone left him poor tip As stood gun hand herded kitchen Vacar stayed up front give live coverage things got exciting cops arrived very short time later disarmed bartender carted him away went elsewhere eat life AMA VP exactly dull January brought first Executive Council meeting 1987 held Pasadena CA concert Bill North rops IMS Show Because few council meetings held invited number guests Most ourAVPs So such notables Sal Taibi Although whole very good meeting opening ceremony really embarrassment AMA Over strong written objection AMA paid haveJohn Griggand Travis McGinnis both come out supposedly dignified ceremony award plaques thanking service AMA stated strong note less expensive ways make awards AMAs part ceremony went smooth ly Messrs Grigg McGinnis pro ceeded bring rather scantily dressed female entertainer tooted horns placed party hats new president District 9 VP sang funny songs followed Grigg McGinnis pre senting farcical awards council have just much sense humor anyone personal opinion though quite funny terrible waste coun cils time AMAs money apologies District 10 guests sit through nearly hour garbage before council finally got down serious business Hopefully weve now seen last Mr Griggs nonsense other hand posi tive note very impressed way new president Don Lowe conducted himself during first time helm AMA man knows what doing AMA fortunate have him aboard 1987 should much better year result Don Lowe spent fair amount time together before meeting share common feelings goals AMA Like myself too very concerned AMAs public image rising losses flying sites Hopefully well now able better address important issues day before meeting picked up Don Lowe John Worth Johnny Cle mens airport After stopping Astro Flight examine some donations made museum Phillip Mosko being stored prior shipment Reston VA headed north valley showed leaders excellent facility have Sepulveda Basin also opportunity meet number AMA members out flying day next day met Pasadena Other farce described above council meeting very productive voted give support 1987 F3B Team present also decided reduce number people going ClAM/Paris April Don Lowe has taken initiative form three-man FAI Committee consisting himself John Worth Dave Brown expect good things will result positive move supersedes one-man FAI czar AMA voiced strong objection Re Districting Committees suggested scheme split District 10 two ill-conceived opinion plan would put border middle LAareaandisobviously considered meaningful pro posal solve anything appointed chairman new AMA Marketing Committee posi tion Im going attempt help AMA grow better marketing its products No matter much Ive tried including 1/4-scale power model just cant seem get planes make noise As result resigned AMAs Sound Com mittee making room someone else can contribute area building efforts vain though now fully detailed 1A-scale Piper Cub won 1st place Electric Scale category IMS Show plane attracts lot attention wherever bring Fifteen-pound Electrics too common yet guess never mentioned good old Hot Stuff never would have gotten ready time QSAA meet really dont know ever got along monumental gift aeromodelers Bob Hunter Satel lite City thought having wait five-minute epoxy set now leaves cold cant imagine waiting now glue dry Lastly month Id like briefly mention applaud Black Sheep Ex hibition Squadron year MS show give beautiful demonstration Indoor Flight Electric ElectricCL Indoor FF Indoor RC important MS Show conduct beautiful important session modelers can per form set up operate Delta Dart program youngsters attending show can go home say learned build flyable model air plane What thrill Hats off black sheep Hopefully Ill have some photos next month PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident 110 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidento Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA98023 Al Culvor 805 86 Wilder 1083670 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Groat Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 8ruco Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklino P0 805 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #89 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robort esich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Seattle Radio Aero Club otherwise known SRAC will hold its Silver Anniver sary Polar Bear meet March 2 1-22 its field east Everett WA Registration starts 8 am flying will start 930 Accord ing information George Raymond SRAC prez will have canteen site camping available Saturday events AMA Novice Pattern RC Sport Aeroba tics Sportsman RC Sport Aerobatics Ad vanced RC Sport Scale will also extra event will allowthose AC conform Scale requirement try hand event Sunday fun-fly hope have some special flight demos air show events time weather permit will special tro phies commemorate Silver Anniver sary promises super contest put great group SRAC involved Community School Everett promot ing itself modeling doing example can own best friends getting local support through com munity involvement example can done through classes mall shows adopt-a-school plan Misery Meet will probably have lived up its name now next Free Flight contest will RAG Meet probably Harts Lake Prairie May 1-2Always check ahead going HLPthe Army fickle donor other FF news Bill Gaiser has proposed some changes Outdoor Gas Scale rules adopted will used meets WMC club runs changes include among other things no Scale ruler no ROG Should interested changes contact Bob Stalick WMC Patter editor Another success story about modelers get ting public land fly has reported Ev Schoenberg secretary/treasurer Bend Aero Modelers took nine months get county give license now using about 13 acres county land near landfill have legal right manage field Super job group Ev noted 42 mem bers club lot interest modeling Bend area Like other clubs planning mall show bring message public Dont forget District XI AMA booth available shows brochures AMA HQ show Another way theyve gotten involved community holding Saturday RC building school through Bend Parks Recreation Dept going make points city fathers also planting valuable seeds will produce modelers some new members bargain missed Raider Round Upwas good old Reston weekendbut huge turnout anyway No less 57 contestants vied trophies including five Junior entries Eight Canadians ventured down helped make up 146 event entries Dave Green won Sportsman Award Its given person highest cumulative score events teresting note last five years Dave brand new FF/CL Con test Coordinator Dick Salter have won award Might mention AVP Dave Mul lens seems have come fourth Bob Parker donated Fox 35 given Junior highest cumulative score Wesley Mullens took home Paul Walker won Precision Aerobatics would like have watched since Don McClave Randy Schultz very close him scores Paul certainly best fliers world Don Randy must have top form Drizzle Circuit onMarch 8 April 12 two dates haveat Delta Park dates Great Oregon Model Expo 87 April 11-12 Benton County FairgroundsJimTrumpsaysthatany club individual whowould like help can contact him Although essentially BCRC club function other clubs have contributed time people help static competition judging Satur day models will displayed both days Sunday will fun-fly Adair Field will have District Xl meeting interested parties Saturday Gleaned local paper just before Christmas ad Norm Thomp son local purveyor rare unusual sometimes very expensive items NT claims stuff escape ordinary What caught eye ad Balsa Wood 404 Interceptor Jim Walker designs being produced Frank Macy Now thats class no doubt about Barnstormers will hold seventh annual Static Expo March 28-29 main auditorium OMSI Oregon Museum Science Industry categories clude Scale Super-Scale original work non-Scale builders non-builder segment Any kind radio-controlled air craft will find spot informa tion call Steve Tischler 503 639-0798 will probably two other Expo like meetings spring Idaho EXPO Boise last year havent heard will year latest issue Barks said Bob Parks elected outstanding member year no news about EXPO plans last two have some nicest aircraft entered likely see will loss decide Also CAMS Symposium will held Coeur dAlene April May Watch both worth attending Dave Unruh Kenai AK wrote tell about second annual winter fun-fly Peninsula Modelers Association will hold Summit Lake about 85 miles south Anchorage dates Feb 28-Mar 1 news came too late get word out However trying see enough interest locallytostartaSAM chapter sothe contest will run under SAM ruleswith addi tion event flown under Old-Timer rules anything want bring fly Its way late might want call Dave 907 776-8207 informa tion Dave promises spectacular scenery Several months ago wrote Dis trict X VP exaggerated size District X disagrees issued challenge February issue thought might interested following claims 20% members AMA District X actual figure 17% course 20% assertion makes story sound better isnt truth Actually isnt major exaggeration bothers wrote uniform VPs budget district expenses generated controversy claims has always problem have no idea what bases remarks matter record four years before elected council neverand repeat neverany talk let alone ac tion brought associated larger districts identifying problem might help understand dis trict budget has provided help defraynot pay forthe VPs district ex penses budget pays postage phone calls travel district Most VPs hold regular jobs travel limited weekends fact VPs never spent allowed funds couple compete would use AMA funds travel contests Some independently wealthy essentially donated whatthey spent basic idea support VP doing district things defraying paying expenses VP incursand relative what person can members district claim has made DistrictX VPthatthe modelers DistrictXwere being ripped off terrible inequity way AMA funds being spent modelers different districts Since District X has four times members District Xl has both get same amount District X members being short ed arent Well exactly Lets look other part budget amount other officer expensesthe general budget budget money expended permember basis Since costs approximately same service member AMA spends four times much members District X does District XI mem bers Actually since costs go up activity District X members can active year around also since competition District X will spent proportionally district less activity So what have AMA spending just about same amount modeler out its general budget does affect argument Well since total VPs district budgets half percent funds expended AMA spending 99% its funds evenly distributed among its members sure seems complaint AMA ripping off its districts members qualifies exaggeration year starting Find contest go build somethingtofly hope see flying fields Happy Flying April1987 111 Whole Business Began Model Airplanes Junior Flight stands up applauds spectacular achievement Burt Rutan designer Dick Rutan Jean Yeager pilots round-the-world Voyager. fantastic flight fantastic airplane course modelers loved Burt Dicks mothers comment whole business began model airplanes isnt often nowadays aeromodeling gets compliments contributions avia tion Newsweek ran especially fine arti cle sure read often mentioned press Dick Rutans excited cry Look Ma no tips moments after scraping off Voya gers winglets during near-disastrous takeoff.. No Junior Flight isnt making up spotted January issue New York Indoor Times Untold man-hours volun tary went preparation Voyagers historic flightas well lots money team now busy trying recover several thousand dollars through lectures sale mementos come Three official postcards avail able $135 including postage han dling really gorgeous Send buck thirty-five Joan Hannans Hanger P0 Box Escondido CA 92025 small amount well thank Mother Rutan will thank youll pleased three pictures Final Pee Wee-30 Rules Orbiteers stepped up schedule completing final rules new event January first published rules should force least year tested under actual contest conditions rules formalized Orbiteers Pee Wee-30 Steering Committee very FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 detailed big difference what listed last month minimum weight 100 grams 353 oz stumble bit requirement liking better no mini mum weight didnt like mini mum weight P-30 Rubber event either Mythinking minimum weights Outdoor Free Flight models make event experts Im probably wrong after P-30 certainly doing very nicely its minimum weight requirement Again remind style construction acceptable reader asking eight plans indicated might build biplane Pee Wee-30 lower wing loading Sure thing official rules definitely limit event monoplanes Shades Pennyplane flock Dakota-like biplanes taking off will sure look nice Pee Wee-30 Proxy Postal Contest kick off new event Orbiteers will host gala Postal Proxy Pee Wee-30 contest July 4th 1987 club field Otay Mesa send model Orbiteers will flying Contestants over world invited further details postal contest copy official Pee Wee-30 Rules send 22 cent stamp John Olden kamp 3331 Adams Ave San Diego CA 92116 619-283-071 1 John also has some ideas sources inexpensive 020 Cox Pee Wee reed-valve engines Dethermalizers recommend use fuse-acti vated dethermalizer Pee Wee-30s well other lightweight models Such DTs weigh little reliable Remem ber however safe use snuffer tube x PLATFORM 44ESNUFFER TUBE illustration two rear hooks held close together keeping stab place during flight small dentists rub ber band fuse through band burns through larger forward rub ber band runs under fuselage hooks side stabilizer pulls stab up about 45-degree angle against cutout all-balsa fin angle should adjusted achieve proper settling descent sure stab does twist pops up will stop cocked position model will spin Buglet Another New Event certainly seems like inventive thrust aeromodeling towards smaller simpler styles away standard events new event Buglet con cocted John Morrill Los Angeles Thunderbugs Buglet smallish Out door rubber-powered cabin model largely reflecting old 1941 AMA rules required fuselage cross-section fixed landing gear ROG freewheeling propeller Rather go Old-Timer route Buglet avoids arguments over whether model meets does meet old design parameters Instead new rules have drawn up create similar style model Maximum projected wingspan limited 25 might expect some wide wing chords again biplanes Pennyplane comeone time complete set rules send 22 cent stamp Jackie Moore 4412 Don Felipe Drive Los Angeles CA 90008 Keep up well flying unofficial events contests AMA events sure have plenty build now Remember build light especially tail Ill see next month mmmiii mmiii gill... 1111111311111 iliUM Have H elped Junior Modelera Model Aviation 10K
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin Ir Correction There couple errors slipped through February 1987 issue Model Aviation George Abbott Raleigh NC first let know inaccuracies apologize forthe errors getting print am pleased know articles being read statement page 106 EPA ranked average model engine 78 dBA recommended en gines redesigned operate 65 dBA OK text went say over five times less noisy error 65 dBA about 20 times less noisy 78 dBA Remember three dBs change twice quiet loud second inaccurate statement deals speed statement doub ling rpm increases sound level 9 dB meansthe noise istripled Notso sound level reality eight times loud Other Considerations George Abbott also asked important question has answered day What being done study relationship frequency model aircraft engine sound levels question has mentioned before Some time ago AMA Headquarters group us looked some rather sophis ticated equipment operation equip ment provides excellent analysis frequency spectrum sound being studied beyond question what needed top-notch study prob lem implementing twofold cost equipment Can justify second finding someone expertise time studies As get further study sound operations little doubt someonewhether manufacturer dividual Academy will have conduct study should lead further developments move air such manner provide thrust speed capa bilities want high-fre quency sounds common today Continued page 100 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations summer 1982 two motivated aeromodelers clubs San Fernando Valley CA held discussion Giant Scale Squadron Valley Flyers RC Club looking fresh innovative way generating publicity just clubs wonderful flying site San Fernando Valley CA also model aviation sport 1982 meeting emerged idea joining forces Toys Tots nationwide program sponsored US Marine Corps two clubs agreed charity-related event would best serve purposesgetting newspaper radio television coverage sur rounding population two mil lion same time contributing worthwhile cause public interest concept Toys Tots theme fun-fly programs seemed ideal combined number features would help en sure successful eventthe use estab lished program benefiting children possibility having US Marines hand planned event flying site easy access hundreds visitors entry fee fliers set $10 toy Walter Clark AMA 641 agreed act Contest Director Dennis Hargrove AMA 143537 took task Publicity Direc tor Walter immediately contacted Marine Corps Reserve offices scored hit Corps agreed provide four Marines dress blues site day event As news department executive KNBC-TV Los Angeles Dennis no stran ger publicity work has done super publicity job clubs sport model aviation over years promotional campaign begun imme diately strong day annual publicity campaign starts spring Toys Tots event always listed AMA Calendar Events Model Avia tion magazine Later September October flyers mailed Giant Scale clubs/events California southern Nevada hundreds delivered hobby shops areas Individual mail ings previous participants also made Sincethe program began 5000 toys have collected fun fly events turned over Marines San Fernando Valley area over 33000 toys collected 1985 largest single contributor impressive total Toys Tots Fun Fly 1986 Fun Fly event biggest best successful Cold windy weather seemed deter neither pilots nor visitors 2000 people Continued page 96 Goldberg Vital People Award Debra Scott Justice Bensenville IL have received Beth Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Deb husband have driving force success Miniature Aircraft Competitors AMA Club #1279 several years Debra Scott founded MAC 1982 Between accepted roles club president flight instructor public rela tions director Contest Director secretary treasurer newsletter editor family team hardworking aero modelers has welcomed new people sport publicized club activities intro duced several innovations model aviation scene Bensenville Nominated Lee Onopa can think no deserving couple Jus tices sure Carl Beth Goldberg would aEree AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller2 Gisele Jackson 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Managen Vince Mankowskio Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 TechnIcal Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VoislavekO Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolko General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney April 1987 95 AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound & ModelToys Tots AeronauticsA Great Idea AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication What say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Toys Cont pg 95 Santa guarded military personnel some toys donated bythe fliers 5000 toys have collected San Fernando Valley Flyers Channel 4 News hi optei tee pilot stayed site aii day mostly families kidscame see model birds Eighty-nine pilots brought 114 aircraft show fly Santa Claus Vic Martin AMA 272 hand delight children pose pictures Archie Clown performed enchanted visitors Christopher Nance AMA 147981 Weatherman Channel 4-TV assisted announcing lent sparkling per sonality scene special treat dawn landing Channel 4 News heli copter remained display day Ken Redding AMA 78807 Californias Black Sheep Squadron did great job PA system day keeping visitors informed about what going live broadcast Sweet Dick Whittington popular morning show Di noon until 130pm over K-WNK went over well gave val uable publicity radio station manage ment staff impressed club event have asked cosponsor 1987 Some beautiful planes southern California hand popu lar acclaim two very best 1/2 scale Crackerjack built flown jack Dennis Bristol Harry Apoian towing large banner announced Kids Love USMC Vice Versa Thanks go Walt Clark story Bob Adams photographsand thanks fliers organizers very valu able public-spirited event did lot good type event could held part country colder areas could indoor static show about AMA chartered clubs follow suit Put Mall Show Work Jeff Troy Public Relations perfect tool build community rela tions model airplane club mall show What could ask get center stage heavily populated spots town Youll able showthe non-modelingpublicwhatyoudo you can show airplanes really toys sophisticated pieces machinery designed specific purposes Mall shows can further goals mod eling clubs very practical ways Lets face itfliers knowthatthe important asset model airplane club its flying field So lets go back few steps remember managed obtain precious piece space Continued page 98 L R Harry Kosch Bill Wargo AMA modeler Andrew Kosch test pilot replica Jim Wargo Henry Lomberg Pilot some team built tested Whitehead 1901 No 21 replica Wings tail replica show background Note bamboo ribs Craft flew 230 feet distance free powered flight 29 December1986 Copies basic book Gustav Whitehead available AMA title History Contract ISBN 3922-175007 $1700 postpaid AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 WiI 11am ODwyer Photo Decemberagain Marks Historical Event Above photo made Major William ODwyer US Air Force Reserve Ret marksthe moment successful sustained free powered flights made Andrew Kosch Hanger 21 team built Whltehead 1901 No 21 replica just 23 years before significant series flights took place ODwyer began first formal investigation life works Gustave Whitehead photo appear Lto R Henry Lomberg team video cameraman four Bill Wargo team member Master modeler No2 test pilot Kaye Williams sponsor replica project Distance flight measured 230 feet Orvillesat Kitty Hawkwas 120 feet Stated Orville 1937 letter Fred 1 Black about Whitehead design machine itself enough refute machine flew December 29 1986 flights put nonsense rest forevermore 96 Model Aviation Clvii Air Patrol Color Guard presents colors ooening ceremony rua.-auU ,apujack built flown uy Jack Dennis Santa Ana CA popularly judged Best Show Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32701 As write Im aboard Delta Flight 140 headed home Orlando FL after attending first council meeting since became president meeting set up serve western area United States coincide trade show held Pasadena CA council meeting long marathon affair structured consider pressing needs facing AMA took back years 1976-1 979 served VP District III council meeting culmination many hours preparatorywork committee activ ities phone calls private conferences during interval between council sessions meeting proved fruitful conducted atmosphere reasonable harmony necessary give-and-take essential finding best compromise solution will find over next few years will use word compromise times 65-plus years earth have discovered almost solutions lifes problems result compromise few things life represent absolute unadulterated truth life death taxes Modeling modeling needs no differentmost everyone has opinion rests hopefully basis background experiences ra tional mental sorting process Hopefully out give-and-take process may express opinion can arrive best compromise solution modeler has own set precon ceived needs Hopefully leaders worlds largest aeronautical association can arrive decisions will meet majority need need input Without operate within partial vacuum have problem sugges tion beg please get touch District VP has volunteered serve can best knowing what want can try present cross-section opinion given subject rather just complaining individually presents side story want hear what like about what trying dothats way get true picture meeting needs realize Im asking moon broader data base less need VP exercise individual judgment What issues cryingfor solutions Well folks out flying favorite toy modelers allowed call toys Sunday afternoon telling us maybe isnt peachy modeldom because frequency interference rearing its ugly head airplanes being shot down can assured cries being ignored AMA has wellstaffed highly capable volunteer fre quency committee members deaf sampling program underway check transmitters over 2000 tested date indicates have prob lems significant percentage equipment meeting new specs frequency band-pass working very closely industry tks meeting again Pasadena Sorie questions need tighter specd need better quality control need spacing between channels no easy pat solution going try best make things better Based own observations flying different locales different situations panic situation since people flying minimal problems aware problems exist dont want things get out hand Im confident will find best com promise solution dont lose faith What about big airplanes big can get still safe Everybody has own opinion Fliers involved big air plane movement feel activity should limited have impressive history safe operation sup port contention would safe operate Boeing 747 via remote control using Brand X radio equipment before large crowd 4000 people think dividing line between safe unsafe operation could say fly anything want long its remote Saudi Arabia would no prob lembut thats name game want fly toys world can see theres rub can kill maim somebody lose control crash no easy answer Limiting weight criteria limiting speed least equally important prospect 100-lb airplane flying 300 mph 100 feet out front crowd 4000 people scares menot couldnt get out its way suddenly veered directly Im sure would killed beast hit likely occurrence happen Its directly responsive probability failure mix systems-design functional reliability human error What want reduce proba bility failure absolute minimum have failure hope airplane doesnt hurt anybody no easy solution have con siderable background flying RPVs models up 250 lb speeds up 200 mph certainly hope that experi ence will help finding best solution planning conferences IMAA recognized special-interest group plus inputs QSAA work toward solu tion issue should retain current 55-lb weight limit will strive best compromise between safety fun continued development hobby Let entreat please fly safely novice flyer dont take projects beyond capability Seek advice wiser heads have technological capability create hazardous machines dont future modeling free enterprise governmental interfer ence stake Fly safely noisy you care Are seeking all-out performance com pletely ignoring noise pollution create want keep flying field want suffer permanent hearing damage answer questions No keep quiet have technology make models fly quietly Electric Soaring four-stroke properly set up muffled two-strokes own self-interest use technology Another thing dont buy junk mufflers merely exhaust extensions Keeping flying site should num ber list priorities number priority Academy know chief reason losing flying sites noise know Germany has nationally imposed noise limit 82 dB measured seven meters model airplanes Are aware communities US impose noise limits property boundaries Imposing noise limits competition events notthe panaceaI personally feel its proper place start what important what happening local flying field typical Ugly Stick powered twocycle engine Johnny Brodbeck K&B informed Pasadena K&Bs engine development philosophy first foremost pro duction quiet engines performance second Can believe already have two engines 20 45 displacement engine K&B-designed quiet mufflers H urray K&B has always leader model engines repre sent last bastions Yankee engine technology trust rest world will follow K&Bs lead area have technology make piston engine almost quiet electric motor dont believe listen th revving friends well-muffled copter difficult noise source deal propeller Keep tip speed down through diameter reduction and/or lower rpm noise will drop AMA Budget AMA small business Assuming top 100000 mem bers 1987 talking about over $4000000 budget financial commit tee preparing budget considered next council meeting will try best spend moneywisely largest budget bite goes salaries Head quarters staff 48 people rest member services debt retirement Head quarters building communication public relations supplies insurance magazine publication competition services etc costs associated council member ser vices relatively small since no salaries involved plan show simplified budget magazine future date - AMA_ April 1987 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Brmingham AL 35205 would like thank everyone re sponded last poll regarding nual Nats letters profound fluence changes made AMA Council Nats officials affecting future Nats example after poll AMA HQ retroactively mailed award everyJ unior Senior placed second third 1986 Nats received award site Also future Nats awards through third place will given Juniors Seniors regardless num ber entries responded letters impact did waste 22 cents writing letters reproduced column other con tributors names listed below letters have distributed AMA Council everyone took time write thank-you Ernie Wrisley Santee CA summed up aswellasanyonewhen hewroteltsasad commentary Academy itsrulers anyone has compete against number entrants get trophy Going back Jr Birdmen days thirties never told certain number competitors win trophy date local clubs encour age Juniors times have given trophy onlyjunior/Senior/Open flew event entry fee gives right win regardless number entries believeyou paytofly paytogetto Nats put forth effort win reason enough award trophy wish could express real feelings matter paper might catch fire Other poil responses too numerous reprint include Mr Vance Sutten West Hurley NY Mr Gene Corson Casper WY Mr Lance Halle Phoenix AZ Mr Ed Davidson San Luis CA Mr Bobby Jones Columbus GA Mr Duane Renken Ann Arbor MI Mr Dan Domina East Windsor NJ Mr Joel Burch Stone Mountain GA Mr Richard Jackson N Charleston SC Mr Daniel Sirey Clarion PA Mr Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX Mr Edmond Depue Long Beach CA Mr ThomasJ Fennell Elmont NY Mr Gary Frost Ellisville MO repeat letters have gone out council Nats Committee Gentlemen 22 cents wasnt wasted changed Nats policy Richard Jackson North Charleston SC Mailed check $15587 made Out AMA mortgage fund said SCRAM RC club dissolved members voted unanimously contribute winding-up dissolution monies AMA pay off Headquarters building Thank Richard ended re cent meeting important Birmingham RCAssociation its immediate past presi dent MrJim Morton handed two dollars mortgageone him cute little wife Debra Morton Also Virgil Abercrombie handed dollar Nor man Swann wife Patricia gave two dollars remember last year began Honor Roll mortgage Well politely stopped effort because another effort going forward two-part two-year series since first yearwent much happened have de cided reinstate last years plan some additions going call Secretary Treasurers Roll Honor everyone contributes dollar can have 1 name prominently splashed mag right 2 name enshrined forever wall roster AMA museum building Fifty years now can come Reston see name list donors helped pay off mortgage Headquar ters people told yesterday might room walls such list assure wifl give word elected fiduciary very seldom tells lies will personally use HQ engraving machine engrave name brass install under glass enshrine granite outside build ing grass cough up dollarto pay beautiful building off big bank name will appear modeling world also permanent Roll Honor Headquarters forever inside outside building donors last yearare automatically list Something worth mentioning no expenses subtracted donation anything penny goes big bank mortgage 50-year history never real property before Now have own building got kids pay thing off permanent Honor Roll list will reflect name amount donated get list send $100 orto John Worth AMA Reston Make check out Academy Model Aero nautics mark Mortgage Secre tary Treasurers Roll Honor Thank PS Richard. . Mail list final SC RAM members voted money Well put Honor Roll OK Secretary Treasurers ROLLof HONOR5 AMA Mortgage Richard Jackson$15587 & SC RAM Club il Abercrombie$100 W Jim Morton$100 a Morton$1003 i Patricia Swann$1000 Norman Swann$100 asaoaoeaeaaaeWg Mall Shows Cont pg 96 likely someone club approached owner property manager land made pretty good pitch sport/hobby model aviation Maybe person tough job Perhaps convince landowner pro vider flying site would doing community service Perhaps dis pel lot myths misunderstandings about model airplanes list things must sell landowner could go onand Think much easier club spokespersons job could have same landowner already formed posi tive healthy opinion sport through talking modelers club repre sentative might have much easier time club field might have yours lot sooner same logic could used coverthe problem neighbor living near site propereducation could make friend someone previously unaware just constructive fine hobby really Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation three lovely ladles Fiurnun nuuuquuriuru manaing rorn OT qi UUU computer boxed up Its own air-conditioned room L-R Zenda Stevens Patty Chertoff Urmi Ghosh smiling because finallytrained fat computerto Its own work paying extra $10000 month outside computer carry entire ioad speciai comment directiy expensive fat aIr-conditioned computer going begin feeding names Secretary Treasurers Roil Honor begin paying off building mortgage better get names right computer wliI turn back get money back Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Dwight Holley.. deep sorrow note passing Soarings greats famous RC pilot East Coast Dwight died November 10 1986 home Bethel CT after four years strug gle illness 53 years age recent years got know Dwight wealth information marvels electric-powered flight respon sible getting started Electric through Holleys Silent Flight business ran able assistance wife Maryann others will remember him accomplishments United States team member 1981 F3B World Soaring Championships Sacramento CA Dwight earned respect participants 22 countries entered very last flight last day competition proceeded max out make near-perfect landing win championship earn coveted title F3B World Champion 1981 Dwight defend title next Soaring World Championships team 1983 towithdrawdue health problems begun plague him seriously after 1981 World Championships win earlier years Dwight frequent competitor first ECSS East Coast Soaring Society succeeding ESI Eastern Soaring League contests Dwight joined 1SF League Silent Flight program late career tenth flyer achieve LSF Level Five within years time Dwight Holleys excel lence flying building designing will stand hallmark others judged years come will missed Dwights friend Bill Maleske provided above information appre ciate help Since Dwight such lowprofile type person files except concerning world championships per formances lacking Thanks Billwe share loss AMA Mortgage.. Elsewhere page Joe Beshar offers latest thoughts subject getting rid mortgage AMA took three years ago build Headquarters building museum Reston VA Joe sorely disappointed original plan raise money voluntary donations has fallen far short goal aggravated no doubt necessity major dues increase year Joe proposes now get rid problem within year one-time dues assessment 1988 before Joe proposes official ap proval AMAs Executive Council wants hear might object plan Meanwhile interesting note donations collected date enough cover years interest payments mortgage Thus getting rid mortgage altogether needs some bolder direct approach Joes ready bite bulletare New AMA Decal Kit.. Beginning mid-January thousands membership kits mailed 1987 AMA members kit year one-piece compared former years several items stuffed envelope form booklet booklet es sentially AMA Supply Service cata log general membership informa tion added Bound within pages AMAs 1987 decal sheet item should particularly noted first glance appears gold circular enbossed emblem reality multi-colored decal peeled off sheet intended applied inside surface automo bile windowsomething AMA members have asked over years So finally have window decal Enjoy Mall Shows Cont pg 98 field secure have no neighbor troubles think other con structive benefits mall show can provide Heres chance entice new blood hobby awful lot wide-eyed kids young old alike out would love chance tofind out about model airplanes youre bound uncover closet aviator two can also use show demonstrate muffler systems some new quiet en gines might explain silent flight Glider presentation show people about hobby understanding receptive will become Good public relations very healthy club community AMA has ways helping club make good presentation can send brochures other informative hand outs will aid conversations public district vice-presi dents have films table-top display booth can also supply sample press releases radio announcements thatyoucan eitheruseormodifytosuityour own conditions Also available exten sive selection videotapes help explain fun intent hobby National Mall Show Program first began 1983 several AMA clubs able reap benefits being part As number participating clubs grew few years followed grew national image Today number mall shows has increased toan exceptional level helps promote appre ciation model airplanes its geographi cal area have club representative con tact AMA Headquarters Well happy send starter kit can give lot helpful hints make mall show success information wont cost anything can gain using improve public image Let us help make 1987 best year yet ... Flying Near Airports Careful April 198799 0. LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS MESSAGE TO ALL AMA MEMBERS Initially would iike thank individuals clubs organiza tions generously contributed Mortgage Depletion Pro gram grateful fact remains mortgage balance still costing AMA $51 2740O per year interest payments Im tired expending time effort raising funds would like get back model building Lets get rid mort gage burden interest once free wasted interest expense support AMA Self Insurance Program what ever recent dues increase certainly acknowledges AMAs need meet objective required one-time dues assessment AMA member $850 next dues notice much simple isnt plan Now purpose display message poll objections AMA member may have plan have ob jection please write now Joe Beshar Director Mortgage Depletion Program 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 72_MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY uencyColor 26995Brown 27045Red 27095Orange FrequencyColor 27145Yellow 27195Green 27255Blue legal model operation after Decem ber20 1987 frequencies have continue heavily populated industrial users following information sketch de tail new channel-numbered frequencies will included second step AMA Phase-In Program Also new flag identification system becomes operational June 1987 will required AMAsanctioned activities January 1988 1988-1991 72 MHz Aircraft Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 1272030 1472070 1672110 18721 50 20721 90 2272230 2472270 2672310 2872350 3072390 3272430 Channels 12-34 Channel NoFrequency 3472470 3872550 4072590 4272630 4472670 4672710 4872750 5072790 5272830 5472870 5672910 Narrow-Band Transmitter Channels 36 58 used see General Info 6 Meter Amateur Radio License required 50 MHz Single BLACK streamer s 1 in by 8 channel marker plaque ChannelChannel NeFrequencyNoFrequency 00508000650920 02508400850960 04 50880 53 MHz Two colored streamers /a 1 wide 8 long FrequencyColors 53100Black-Brown 53200Black-Red 53300Black-Orange 53400Black-Yellow 53500Black-Green 53600Black-Blue 53700Black-Purple 53800Black-Gray 1908-1991 Surface Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 6275430 6475470 6675510 6875550 7075590 7275630 7475670 7675710 Channel NoFrequency 7875750 8075790 8275830 8475870 8675910 8875950 9075990 Identification Single YE LLOW streamer7/e 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter imprinted following wording 75 MHz SURFACE USE ONLY 1988 Frequency & Identification Status Bob Underwood Technical Director Spread word Action taken FCC 1983 resulted new frequencies being granted 72 75 MHz bands model use Included action statement so-called old fre quencies 72080 721 60 72240 72320 72400 72960 75640 will no longer Identification 1 Single RED streamer7/a 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter antennaimprinted following wording 72 MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Channel number plaques BLACK nu merals 1 high 1/4 stroke mounted white background visible both sides plaque modelers option may read horizontally vertically attached base center top antenna Non-reflective materials recom mended Other Bands Model Aircraft Surface Models 27 MHz Single colored streamer tri angular flag7/8 1 8 General Info Effective January 1988 channels 12 through 34 will reserved narrow-band transmitters Older broad band equip ment well new narrow-band can operated channels 38 through 56 Channel 36 used order provide 80 kHz spacing between channels 34 38 Channel 58 used provide image response protection channel 12 channel usage identification authorized use AMA sanctioned events highly recommended sport flying club activities See pages 127-129 1986-87 Official Model Aircraft Regulations current fre quency information recommendations Sound Cont pg 95 have data proposals relevant material please forward directly through AMA Headquarters New Equipment Progress being made time field getting quieter equipment least average flier equipment comes low-priced might like since alternative might lost flying site may have pay price some areas Some months ago wrote about tests performed K&B Sportster 20 quiet engine turned out new engine design same muffler design also market end month January have chance run engine has relativelythe same quietness 20 twill winner new K&B engine 45 cubic inch displacement Since same design can have excellent sport engine high performance low cost Good United States technology comes through again am anxious take close look engine run some comparisons performs anticipated will good engine sport flier also lower classes AMA Pattern competition will further enable people get Pattern flying having invest $150 engine Continued page 103 100 Model Aviation 3 ww 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 Connecticut Mains C Massachusetts C New Hamoshire Rhode Islaod C Vermoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Kmfft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Gerold Browe PO Box 4384 MiddlotOwn RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Notwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator o,rn* Wilvnn R2 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 RC Divot Diggers Association club began 1973 group about 20 fliers getting together small private airfield town Ware MA time club applied AMA charter Radio Control Divot Diggers April 1978 club incorporated now known RC Divot Diggers Association Inc club grew about 43 members judg ing past newsletters very active club-sponsored events social obliga tions flying site located off route 32 has paved runway approximately 20 by90 ft surrounded grass son have attended Fun-Fly events site have found very pleasant place fly congenial members club officers 1987 President Arthur Lavallee Vice President Robert P Foley Secretary/Treasurer Eugene B Blodgett Newsletter Editor Joseph La Marche Pylon World Championships April 1987 United States FAI Pylon Racing team will traveling Melbourne Aus tralia compete World Champion ships 1987 team truly finest RC Pylon Racing team ever assembled coun try 1-2-3 United States order finish distinct possibility Curl 987 team has nationwide flair consists following members Pilots Dub JettHumble TX Brian RichmondOrlando FL Dave ShadelCarlsbad CA Mechanics/Callers Bruce RichmondDallas TX Bruce RichmondDallas TX Jim ShinoharaChula Vista CA Team Manager Bob WallaceAvon CT United States team established Smyrna TN September 24 best FAI teams assembled US team qualification trials competition position team extremely intense As indication just strong 1987 team three two-man team entries broke present FAI Pylon heat time world record several seconds recent team practice session California team heat times lowered sev eral seconds effort raise much-needed addi tional team funding high quality five-color embroidered patch being made available five dollars $500 postage paid emblems have heat-sensitive adhesive backing sewing required may easily applied type apparel hats official team emblems limited edition item may ordered sending check money order United States FAI Pylon Racing Team Fund 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 kON RAC~ above information provided Bob Wallace very short notice appreciated several peo pie team selections District Bob Wallace 5 Pete Reed 9 Dave Doyle 10 Don McStay 1 8 lrv Thurott 20 excellent representation area Nationals 1987 Nats will held Lincoln NB July 11-19not too soon start planning new item year Pattern fliers changed schedule use assigned frequencies class see chart below fly Pattern may want obtain correct frequencies start checking out well before Nats Entry forms should available now Q-500 will offered year first time ADVANCEDEXPERT 2699527145 2719527255 50845084 50885096 531 538 7203 1121 72087216 7263 1427267 1441 7283 1527287 1541 72967584 Pattern Contests Bridgewater Pattern contest will held June 20-21 1987 Ponderosa RC Hawks Berwick ME planning first Pattern contest either August 8-9 15-16 club presents excellent eventsso hope see large turnout first Pattern meet Short Subjects fifth District news letter sent out December have seen ask club contact person about aware newsletters would like know about require considerable time money produce theyre effective money could used elsewhere S new sanction form printed blue stock Please use destroy old forms S deep regret have inform Dwight Holley Connecticut passed away Dwight enthusias tic rperson Chef Brodeur cooking steaks SNHRICC Pattern contest Model Exposition Presented Maine Model Club Association March 28 & 29 1987 Models Display Seminars Auction Hobby Shop Booths District Meeting April1987 101 NATS PATTERNMASTER FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENT27095 508 5092 533 837 7240 7259 1401 72791801 7291 1561 PAl 26995 27045 27195 8089 SPORTSMAN537532 270457216534 270957234 271457232538 272557247203 1121 5087255 13817208 50927289 14017224 50967267 14417222 5317275 14817255 138 5327279 15017263 1421 8337287 15417275 1481 53872911567283 1521 536756477S8 Think Summer! New Jersay New York DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseociate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreech 9 WIllow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank LIkes 48 Gory Dr Toma River NJ 08783 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froellch Farm Rd Hlcksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As proce dures required procure AMA Contest Directors rating less totally under stood present purpose shed bit light upon subject fee per effec tive application example formerly buck now $2000 Still interested applicant now required satisfactorily complete submit such fee official application ques tionnaireto determine applicants abil ityto function successful CD based official AMA rule book obtain official application form question naire simply write AMA HQ same will promptly mailed Mail completed questionnaire district vice president along completed application form properly endorsed check no cash $2000 payable toAMA VP develops have passing grade VP will forthwith trans mit three items AMA HQand will promptly notify appoint ment Contest Director event ultimate failure check will course returned Any questions Bored Eastern Free Flight Conference EFFC Championships Vance Sutton writing Win gtips impressive newsletter equally impressive District 2 club MidHudson Modelmasters announced November issue EFFC Champion ships now scheduled held Galeville NY June 27-28-so please make note fact compliments club course its worthy editor Scott Smith Free Flighters please note Safety Note Aeromodelers innova tive times leave us speechless Tis instance interesting photo transmittal letter have just received Tom Wailer longtime friend former newsletter editor Blue Angels club left hustle bustle New York city favor comparative quietude suburban York town Heights Westchester County First let us show picture safety gadget has created let him describe its virtues Tom writes ya like Finger Fender Saver whatever started out two discarded stack chairs neigh bors discardsand look what evolved Yuletide Mail Bag wish take oppor tunity express sincere thanks kind enough favor very kindly extending best wishes upon occasion year-end holiday season turn wish flying-est hence very best year 1987 Amongst holiday greetings re ceived two letters merit present mention Both East Windsor NJ different individual relates separate distinct matterso Ill devote paragraph first long-time friend nationally internationally known Indoor flyer Dan Domina discusses Outdoor Free Flight matter Dan writes very mar ginal flying sites left look envy large farm fields central southern NJ problem landowners forced tax laws farm get low pro perty tax rates cant fly Free Flight field planted crops Dan speculates upon possibility changing laws give tax break landowners willing devote such acreage model airplane usage say Speed happy hour sadly have add Dont hold breath till happens Dan also advo Good ScoutsLiterallyand Figuratively cates awarding trophies 3rd place anticipate pleasure receipt Mats events heartily agree month Air Flow newsletter West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 West Radio Control Club Rochester its Windsor NJ second Christmas Eve editorJohn C Low its impressive historV letter David M Schnitzer publicthe RCCR has played important role ity chairman captioned club the furtherance model aviation both middle NJ area Elsewhere letter Mr particular AMA district nationally Schnitzer identifies himself club edi club deeply involved community tor have received copies affairshence above caption newsletter Anyway letter read time writing December 1986 part follows club has active RCCR making plans participate over 10 years maintains large important exhibition pre- best flying fields region fly sented Boy Scouts Rochester Mercer County Central Park under au May 2 3 1987 thank Mark Scheda thority County Park Commission RCCR having informed us membership about 40 development states will have presenttimeTheAMASafetyCodeaswell aviation theme thus permittingAMA par- own safety rules governs times ticipation through club membership fly through winter weather Mark may contacted 85 Winterroth permits members plan St Rochester NY 14609 further de- goforthe newyear-round patch AMA tails should wish attend Mr Schnitzer kindlyfurnishedthefollowing photo Turkey Fly-In took place November 1986 Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network ModelNet has going strong since begun last year now 2000 modelers use personal computers log onto ModelNet com municate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hundreds services besides ModelNet CompuServe subscription service once subscribe pay onlyforthe time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other activities Several Executive Council mem bers ModelNet join public discussions answer questions ModelNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 760672420 Pete Waters 700472162 Dick Crowley 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full interesting useful files complete list AMA-chartered clubs kept DL4 updated monthly So Contest Calen dar list over 900 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use latest thing Data Libraries high-resolution graphics computer terminal software can handle can receive print digitized pictures stored ModelNet terminal soft ware cant read graphics files directly can probably find other programs computer right CompuServe will information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA H Q youre already CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 102 Model Aviation hope Mr Schnitzer will kindly place mailing list receive news letters Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dinety 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5582 Foxrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Its good thing deadline column wasnt about three weeks ago Im afraid editor would have use term expletive deleted quite fre quently making suitable general audiences As am still hovering some between being very mad state rage about Dec 18th less month before scheduled District Ill meeting symposium Salt Fork Salt Fork Lodge informed Bob Button just found letter about meeting desk cleaning out would un able accommodate us date due another booking spite two letters both signed same reservations staff memberone post marked May 1986 confirming reser vation written lodge stationery second postmarked September explaining hadnt yet set winter rates Bob first called thought just pulling chain prone finally realized serious about after picked myself up off floor mad almost did some things would have regretted later Fortunately stayed cool well cool could have expected called park manager informed didnt have anything lodge lodge manager Ed Krajsky person needed talk gave correct telephone number wished luck Unfortunately Mr Krajsky pronounced Cry-ski confirmed couldnt have lodge reserved date due earlier booking Hewouldnttell us other group probably professional thing wouldnt say other booking made insisting made before curi ous claimed no record reservation letter confirma tion undated way could prove determine matter date postmark envelope confirmation sent Further letter found later letter didnt refer dates reservation Obviously wouldnt have copy postmarked envelope allegedly found copy undated letter short am convinced --expletive deleted ya gotta give lying through teeth said sorry girl made reserva tion no longerworkingforthe lodge offered us week before alternative available lodge number Holiday Inn 30 miles away could accommodate us sched uled weekend During two days telephone calls tween myself Bob Button park AMA HQ AMAs lawyers alternatives established could cancel out en tirely accept Holiday Inn site change weekend January 10-11 consider possibility weekend Feb ruary 14-15 would available pending cancellation reservation meantime problem over coming previous publicity dates place major concern simply didnt have time very much alternatives diminishing hour Holiday Inn wasruled out looked earlier possible site found unacceptable felt January 10-11 dates unacceptable wouldnt have sufficient time notify additionally attend AMA Executive Council meeting Cali fornia beginning look cancellation alternative late Friday confirmation came February 14-15 dates would available made decision go alternative gave us time necessary let people know first original date cancelled second meet ing rescheduled involving least two expensive mailings Monday Tuesday before Christ mas spent printing stuffing addressing emergency notice members club contact people over 1000 sent out Wednesday just before leaving Christmas holiday printing stuffing addressing mailing done AMA HQ staff coordinated Geoff Styles PR department Without efforts well rest HQ staff simply couldnt have done should run Geoff give him tip hatand pat back whole crew As being written dont know announcement change will make next magazine due out near end January know reading various newsletters get letter campaign has reasonably successful Further action against Salt Fork Lodge being contemplated particularly re cover cost fiasco final decision will probably made after event Ironically wont read until event over example perplexing problem timing mess presented mailbag has reasonably active last couple months particularly impressed letter about clubs efforts West God Virginia Dear Mr Dave Brown went Ravenswood WV last week end annual KERA RC Pattern con test second year have made time have overly impressed everything everyone has done make such enjoyable experience way CDs Mark Radcliff Steve Sturm members assisting went great extremes make enjoyable weekend family ten years attending Nats NE Pattern contests have never seen outstanding job done ever model club feel club would recommend wanted write let know fortunate have such club district Best regards safe flying building R/C Pulsers WNY Inc Del K Rykert President AMA 89284 Del couldnt agree mOreS hill billies up right actually Hillbillies members rather members Vienna Sky Sharks KERA RC clubs Thanks letter after above needed lift efforts dump mortgage continuing donations follow ing District III clubs appreciated FAST club $35 Gateway RC Society $231 Joe Dunskis $10 Beltzville Flying Machine Society $100 SHARKS $22 MON Valley RCC $100 Ralph Widman $25 Dela ware Valley RCC $50 least enjoyable parts being AMA VP announce loss own Leonard M Wiederhoeft Sr founders longtime news letter editor West Shore Flying Soci ety passed away past September 19 Len particularly known hisWeedie isms will serve saying month shortest route needle valve isnt always least painful Godspeed Weedie SoundCont pg 100 Quite some time ago mentioned Air Show Teams area using Magic Mufflers good effect team regularly performs rather tight quarters excessive sound levels can problem also practice club flying site has sound level restrictions Cliff Rausin Condor Models tells continuing make strides area sound level reduction mufflers have opportunity make measurements series perform past experience says should Magic muffler well worth try type muffler discussing exactly new However application new shows broader acceptance system 5 version introduced 1983 Magic extra chamber welded rear body covering mostofthetailpipeThetailpipe perforated within chamber absorb sound after has done its supercharging work body According Cliff Jim Johnson Sky Stone has turned clubs Solano Beach CA area winning com bination using Magic Muffler 40/60 5 mounted about 5 51/2 inches back 61 engines OS Rossi Super tigre YS props being used 11 x 9 Wide 12 x 6-10 rest combo running 15% nitro Continued page 104 April 1987 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinctuapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 An Apology Recentlyl wrote about visit ing Control Line Contest Hobby Park Winston-Salem NC article dis cussed problem Radio Control aircraft flying low over Control Line activity given impression thatallof RC fliers field associated Academy apologize giving impression Pete Wiencek WinstonSalem informs Hobby Park RCers fact AMA chartered club however have problem crops up public flying sites prob lem anyone can fly site unless particular group having official event means Hobby Park RCers have scheduled meet non-AMA group cannot fly what occurred particular day appears nothing prevent RC flying CL flying taking place event unsafe acts did occur Sorry about omission Hobby Park RCers F3A Team Selection appears F3A team selection commonly referred Masters will take place Fentress Naval ALF Chesapeake VA 18 19 20 and2l June1987Detailswillbepublished ModelAvation other publications Anyone living within driving distance Norfolk area can come down enjoy watching selection team repre sent United States RC Aerobatics World Championships event will held France time around Mike Ingalls will CD ably assisted fellow members Tidewater RC Club Watch complete schedule Nationals The 1987 Nationals being put motion event will held 11-19 July 1987 Lincoln NE too early planning intend Planning underway select site 1988 Tidewater very much running will have wait until around first April find out stand meantime plenty work done getting together information committee needs order make decision have suggestions send to Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters National Geographic Special occa sion view advance copy 1986 AMA Nationals special documentary being shown 18 January can say National Geographic crew did out standing job knowledge far best aeromodeling shown commercial media hope chance see film part say owe great big Hip Hip Hooray National Geographic Society job well done Founders During MS Show held Pasadena California Doug Pratt spent couple hours doing some taping some Old Timers aeromodeling opportunity talk afterwards founders Frank Zaic Frank goes back early days organizing model activity late 1920s long before formation Academy grew out early efforts can read some accounts Franks book Model Airplanes American Boy collection articles 1927-1934 issues publication bythat name Frank still active publishing series model aviation books also hard work research what makes things work pleasure spending short Frank Carmen Pasadena among model aviations beautiful people have chance obtain Frank Zaic books means timeless reflect well history days interview Doug Pratt will available video cassette Voyager By time read con siderable time will have passed since arou nd-the-world no-stop flight Voyager Much adulation deservedly given flight crew model avia tion can take somewhat different view aircraft design Burt Rutan AMA member some years standing has several designs duplicated mod elsin fact homebuilts built much like large models may have seen item over year ago showing copies photos taken November 1960 issue American Aircraft Modeler became Model Aviation photos saw 17-year-old Burt Rutan firstplace winner CL Scale FF PAA Load 1960 Nats Model aeronautics path career aviation have will honors coming Burt Academy would very remiss did also make such award shall done F3B several years have subjected letters statements Model Aviation other model magazines outlining problems events have cast pall over event fielded teams did cooperate team misused funds general presented very poor image modelers around world event has caused rifts among Executive Council members others times seemed best policy might forget event Well time around will different team has selected year dedicated win ning has act together mem bers completely oriented maxi mum team effort work beingwinners extremely competitive event pilots team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steve Lewis Santa Clara CA Team Manager Lynn King Boulder Creek CA Assist ant Manager Tom Thompson Albuquer que NM otherteam members Phil Renaud Dave Williams Albuquerque Richard Tiliman San Jose very least team has high hopes winning Team Trophythe team award being given first time World Championship Dan Pruss Memorial Trophy would very fitting United States Team could win Dan Best luck out standing team Trade Shows lot trade shows around country Dis trict IV tend go two some go both WRAM show Toledo affair have alternative Now no Toledo its first year could also say no Toledo its second very large increase over first Now ap proach time number three much growth will see modeling public will factor its con tinued growth good event District IV gives opportunityto see people associated sport chance see what vendors manufacturers have youat distance easier make also held during period weather conducive travel Having seen other shows can assure MARC Show Timon ium MD easier get offers wide open show area more-than-ample parking other facilities Again year will facility get radio transmitter checked proper operation may interest although com plaints radio problems otherareas such West Coast much higher percentage attendees bring transmitter checked atTimonium other shows hope means District IVers understand need periodic transmitter checks comply requirement will fewer problems continue Bring yours MARC Show 30-31 May 1987 will glad did youll get see great show same time MARC Show will get bigger SoundCont pg 103 running Perry P-30 regulating pumps users claim higher rpm good vertical per formance sound levels quieter four-stroke engines sounds very good sure wish some dBA values go sound quieter four-strokers would expect dBA levels down considerably An attempt will made get some good dB readings com binations England F3D Pylon Racing muffler rule being enforced Magic Muffler well twin cone tuned pipe permitted twin-cone tuned pipe will have fitted additional silencing chamber Publications Sound publication stands out providing service aeromodeler terms sound recognition RCReport published HuntsvilleAL runs engine test reports state dBA level measured particular rpm prop combination good reference point looking you going sound-wise have corresponded editor Gordon Banks can tell Gordon knows take FAI type measurements three meters Inso Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Pserso Rico V Sooth Carolisa essee DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-61 00 Phooe I-rome 61 5u-au3 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 266 Amory MS 38821 Richerd Jackoon 21 iS Thorniec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beech FL 33444 Jooeph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajerdo PR 00646 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Surnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 684-2517 Its late Detember its cold outside Summer flying weather thing past Tennessee spending time trying predict first snow will fall its building time next summer waithow about Indoor season Yep Thats right its time fly Indoor havent tried Indoor scene let recommend least try hand lightweight handlaunched Glider Costs practically nothing evenings sanding cutting glu ingthen local gym test-flying probably should make least three models keep flying going arent experienced Hand Launch Youll proba bly learn lot about really light-weight structures stay Im dreaming about Indoor just few words some upcoming events First US Indoor Championships have scheduled June 5-7 1987 East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN will flown impressive-sound ing domed arena ceiling height 122 ft have complain ing about poor Indoor facilities last Nats heres chance show well would have done course contest part National Free Flight Society program information avail able sending SAE stamp large AJ Italiano 1655 Revere Drive Brookfield WI 53005 way contest will include MIAMA Peanut Grand Prix Per editors Indoor News Views Richard Melody Doig future Indoor Nats probably depends next years attendance As may know last years attendance very low Since generally costs money rent hall sometimes lot attendance low its tempting cut down Indooractivities support can given popular events Lincoln site Pershing Auditorium 49-ft ceilingnot high bad fact looks pretty good after flying 28-ft-high gym feeling hold facility its high rental cost $1200 dollars per day AMA needs see 50 advanced entries Lets get behind Indoor make Nats re sounding success last Indoor item state Ala bama persons George Batuik Tom Killough Rex Powell H untsville have challenged State Georgia Indoor contest Im still waiting see chal lenge will answered however Ill betthe Indoor jockeys TTOMA Thermal Thum bers Metro Atlanta will accept provide tough team beat Keep posted fellows wouldnt miss Its budget time again tasks Executive Council set up approve budget running AMA process usually requires few months execute Since Im bit newto process dont really know what expect far looks about like average home budget know about much money youll take AMA dues etc much takes run things salaries rents mort gages insurance etc make some money available recreation Nats magazines FAI funds etc leaves looking whether youll able afford new items may may considered essential would nice have areas AMA already investing fair amount money public relations PR efforts have going varying success fora number years trouble hobby broad varied making very difficult decide expend limited funds maximum return Should tie efforts overall general aviation scene work up schemes joint agreements EAA other similar aviation activities have successful growing show team effort Such show teams frequently perform full-scale air shows often great success Since talking people know understand us easy area move PR need liability insurance crisis problem disappearing flying sites looks emphasis should general public Well some toowith open houses flying sites mall shows Since future hobby depends large degree new members maybe ajunior apprentice program ticket again much along lines Delta Dart programs Scout programs school classes magazine articles So what talking about say Lets improve PR efforts Notice real PR work actually done individual AMA clubs make up clubs Most cost borne same people also AMA organization however does have responsibility help endeavors AMA needsto setthe policy national goals provide technical assistance things perhaps provide funding some programs AMA has taken major step direc tion hiring Jeff Troy grand plan expanding PR Headquarters level has much recommend Lets get behind him help him task Lets hope doesnt forget about 100000 us out help him Dropped Nashville Free Flight Societys fall fly-in November 2 1986 sort grey day lots activity progress relaxed crowd having fun Photo 1 shows old grey fox OC Stewart patriarch N ash yule Free Flight group winding Wake field OC has flying Free Flight mod els 30 years Ive known him second photo shows David Durbin cranking up 1/2A same meet flyin unusual experience since RC fliers also out force group Control Line Combat fliersall sharing same flying site very interesting day such broad spectrum cate goriesand style hobbyist doing its thir h2rmnnv Bill Barr Photo requires little give-and-take happen lot fields RC Aerobatics types cant fly RC Soaring Heli copter addicts Yet other places Free Flight models mix RC power planes way works faction takes interest other courteous considerate enough work out problems also helps know way enjoy flying model planes types flying challenging fun last business note Mr Don Peck has served ably last two years District 5 RC Contest Coordinator has requested relieved duties soon possible because increase work load teaching profession First wish thank Don job well done Well miss Don Next Im look ing volunteers suggestions replacement should active RC contest flyer has time handle contest scheduling/sanctioning work load promptfashion Don has system will provide tothe new coordinator once chosen important post warrants filling best man woman available Till next month April 1987 105 OC Stewart Nashville puts maximum winds Weke Up Wakefield Nash ville Free Flight Societys Fall Free Flight Fly-in November 2 Bill Barr Photo David Durbin Nashville TN lights up Candle Wind 1/cA Gas model Nashville Free Flight Societys Fall Fly-in Nov 2 Illinois Indiana ucky ouri IL 60650 03034 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46706 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City Mo 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61370 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 3632 Main Quincy IL 62301 Phone 217223-8498 first week 1987 Im writing another column major problemI dont have whole lot write about guess guys building new ships just dont have time send note understand will just try make month Again thing find out newsletters lately have bunch real winter flying nuts out Weve got bunch guys going out subfreezingweatherto frozen finger thing regular basis bundle up real well go itl got December flight cut close getting done last day 1986 Ive getting lot mail about new frequencies lot out concerned radio may con vertibletothe newfrequenciesorthatitwill work narrow bands Im same boat since equipment old have found old radios can usually changed new frequencies costs few bucks beats having buy new equipment As narrow band can get around just picking up pins either side well frequency buddies will let Im sure Most us will have has suggested clubs could try controlling frequencies bought club seventeen members thirteen us have responded poll see frequencies use Only channel 12 used average four transmitters can see control might problem can just imagine logistics trying control club over hundred No way What means have learn control what have until old radios phased out may take bit time see no real problem us willing cooperate After us can just go out buy new equip ment replace everything Now time check out equip ment next year Give planes thorough once-over make sure no weak spots Repair covering check hinges devises about pots servos Are batter ies being cycled use make sure get maximum possible charge think would good idea check wiring also Dont forget switch Bill Johnson Gaston IN sent first picture month beautifully-done model Sopwith Pup built Gary Bussell seems model took Best-of-Show Louisville Fly-in Byrons Fly-in bad Ive seen its real jewel Oh yeah should mention Bill CD 1MM Festival 1987 held Copverse IN June guys interested big bangers ought real show Look dates contest calendar elsewhere rag Its mall show time have booth ready go line moment have scheduled two mall showsand will over time read Let know will send right out ya Come take hate keep mentioning shop just too small store time help out Ive just sitting thinking its whole year since saw fit put office think its very rewarding time have received newsletter editor has worked hard write able help member some way made visit whove welcomed want thankall Lets hope year better last said will let Carl Wheeley thing rest page way can keep politics other col umns Maybe Ill have next column will send some good ies Enough now. SoundCont pg 104 far relative accuracy whatever may equipment permits doing good job good see someone taking sound business heart following through dont know sure would think Gordon could provide information engines has already tested Check out engine re ports RC Report worthwhile AMA AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA FLYERS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South BIrmingham AL 35206w 205 83-0173 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON RIC CLUBS BA RN STORMERSRussell Davis 2929 East 6th StreetA~t 102Tucson 85716602 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608w 916 485-1917 h 916961-2163 COLORADODENVER AST Nat Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewd CO 80110303781-35 79I4IGH CO UNTRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs Cd 80909303 596-1 187 CONNECTICUTR/C PRO PBUSTERS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357-319w 203 9-3471 h 203 739-5 362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Defray Beach FL 33444305 278-9621SUN BIRD AST john Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa ILLINOISCHf CAAOLAND CIRCLE CUT TERS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark 1L60181w 312 530-2606 h312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterloo IA 5070 w -7b93- h 319 236-1297 EDRRAPlbS 5K YHAWKS AST Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 5 2402w 319 365-0527- h t319 366-0126GOLDEN KERNEL Bernard DeBoer 414 South Lynn Drive Le Mars IA 1031712 5 46-4609 KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAGLES Jerry Hatfield 226 MarIon Court Haysville KS 67060w 316 942-0181 h 316 5 22-4182 MA YLANDDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 20902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dwyer 3267 Florence Road Woodbine MD 1797 301854-6423 MICHIGANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Jo-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford M 49341 616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN 55423 612 d69-5493 NEW YORK THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306w 518 370-8240 h 518 356-3028 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST William Collins 1348 Central Park Avenue Kettering OH 454095 13 298-1843 HURRICANES OF CINCINNATI Decker Doggett 997 Walnut Court Mason OH 45040 w 9513 984-5057 h 513 398-3957SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rockwell Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 206 Armstead Court Downington PA 19335EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 47 Loomis Street Nanticoke PA 18634717 735-7586 FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Read ing PA 19602215 372-5&4 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Springlake Terrace Fairfax VA 22030w 202 634-7218 h702 73-3970 WASHINGTONBARONS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509L 456-235 {h 09 484-5631 NORTHWEST LI HTD EMOTE AM Lloyd Marohl 6221 South Prospect Street Tacoma WA 98409509 472-8397 WV WV WV W 106 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included 4 Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins 4 Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins2 Order AMA Film Librarian4 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA4 22090 Include $2 500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA •ee pp p pp p p p pep pppppp ppp lows igan C Minnesota vnne VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters flistrict VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level NorthvlIe Phi 4816 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Steve Bowman 6i Larson Rd Esko MN 55733 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Mlncqua Wi 54548 really isnt fair just returned council meeting Los Angeles lady house phoned ask start new snow blower am pounding computer instead being outside snowmobiling now winter has really arrived Still warm log fire munchies left over Christmas toler able Scanning list winners Lake Charles Nats shows Seveners special awards design Rich Doig Archie Adamisin come mind guess need explain story Archies win has attached few years ago two very serious brain opera tions since has pushed coaxed encouraged get back mod eling Nats model outcome Control Line stunter course semi-canard single-blade prop mono wheel sorts problems overcome get final paint factitwasfinishedatthemotelSallytold itwent intrigued crowd further impressed its performance Lookout next year Big Art going coach young Adamisins keeping CL Stunt tradi tion going coming Nats Lincoln NE has Seveners booked run help events Wayne Karen Yeager Pylon Rich Melody Doig doing Indoor Russell Knetzger workingat Pattern judging As venue just across Iowa border should see good number district Make date always regret say thank-you official moving better things Bob Lundberg AVP Northern Minnesota has passed reins Steve Bowman thank Bob long service demand him keep touch Steve welcome Steve president Duluth club know him interested types models guys area keep him informed about feelings AMA will get answers questions Ron Sears Pete sent note asking something next column said could write anything preferred feelings AVP Scale modeler First believe little background order began building stick tissue models 1946 aged ten twelve myfirst Control Line model took air pulled OK Cub 049 Thirteen laps crash Wow another pilot borna natural Since time have flown types CL After joining oldest finest clubs area Cloudbusters MAC flew some Free Flight Nothing just wind up turn loose Just kidding am also member Michigan Scale Squadron Sky Masters RC Club Scale modeling has always favor ite like models look like real thing 1975 began competing CL Scale have ever since part hobby/sport has very good have fortunate enough last two US Scale CL teams Meeting modelers foreign countries great experience ive ever foregoing sort answers feelings towards Scale modeling feelings AVP revolve around modelerbeing associated other modelers having companionship being able help wher ever can Being AVP small part putting back modeling some what have taken out over years AVP Jean Lasik has forwarded some infor mation action area rare hear new Control Line club being formed Grand Rapids Bert Allaire has started group although yet AMA-affiliated hopes will happen soon Bert New Jersey district past member Circle Masters hear working combined Detroit/Chicago event Aint nice news Wisconsin specialist club Milwaukee Simitar Squadron headed Gordy Stahl saw All-wing designs fly very impressive Now applying types about tailless Gee Bee Q500 certain allowed Q500 circuit have plan cores Gonna thumb rules after council meeting introduced standing committee fortheAir ShowTeams am EC member act liaison coordinate needs actions between groups Reggie Keyawa made presenta tion pointing out problems AST program no snappy cure increasing visibility supply ing recognition program have need use AST area contact team managers really professionally dedicated group have several teams district lookforwardtoseeingthem inaction hidden force PR move ment Recognition basic human need guys devote hobby time show outsiders use clowns strange models acts necessary hold audience attentionto watch Pat tern ships fly length time worse watching snow melt important group OT worKmen Sparta Swap Meet tint-time event very successful Distrid Roundup Minnesota RC Soaring Society planning Electric event 1987 calendar seven cells maximum S River City RC News warning clubs regarding insurance tractors stored field stolen found insurance did cover S Grassfield guys planning have real grass field begging donations seed members notice first event aFeed Fly Seems should Feed Seed Fly S big handful attaboys Cudahy News Hobby setting up conference flight instruc tors 0 Stillwater Flyers have sent hat patch start district collection look great S Loops Lies River Valley Fliers mentions time wind stops blowing Lincoln rains Hey Vince true 0 Attend Next Club Meeting will Kill Airplane poster message Elm Creek Flyer ought trick 0 Pontiac MAC advising carrying Halon fire extinguisher good safety point echoed BlackhawkArea RC Club Barc News S Vein Hendix VP Twin City RC setting up very comprehensive program meetings really gets attendance gatherings 0 Lakeland RCs Flight Lines editor Ron Eigenschink concerned adverts show models having mufflers engines Lets give Ron large sackful gold attaboys Four-Strokes Electric Sailpianes get quieterno flying next April 1987 107 Indian Citys President Jim Tessen hand ma over checklor Mortgage Depletion Fund Left Right Cai Kontla Phii Wahiquist Boyd Bowdish November meet ing Stiiiwater Fiyers Sodbusters sine noss riiiionin quiru UI Oupuru fiying field another convert fiying wing Ia Evans Arkansas S Louisiana C New Mexico homa 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 MesQuite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville #125 Garland TX 75041 holiday season has came went sincerely hope happy 1987 will bring us little peace lot happiness spirit wanting good guy Christmas tried help Santa Claus getting reindeer ready him im mediately found problem because obviously sick didnt figure out what wrong him until kicked him found out simple vapor lock! have reindeer dont let him drinkthewaterinMexicotill itis boiled have feeling New Year 1987 will very happy us Academy Model Aeronautics As re sult recent election will enjoying new leadership am sure new direction have great hope under leadership new AMA president Don Lowe will ajourneyof graciousness respect will move away political overtones recriminations have made wonder What heck recent past Don helm think will have flexible relaxed council making AMAs major decisions ad ministrated splendid Headquarters staff After 50 years enjoying flying gether ought better friends dontcha think clubs newsletters picked up good idea GOOFS News Good Ole Okie Flying Society Ponca City OK think editor Sam Patriacca clever idea uses highlight important items newsletter yellow orange marker sure gets atten tion might want exchange news letters club address 2112 Meadowbrook Ponca City OK 74604 G 0 OFS News Ponca City another bit suggestion might want pursue located RF SpectrumAnalyzerattheir local Ham Radioclub can make hookup like might pay-off little bit stick time radio hams spent day Sunday trying catch up deluge AMA mail piled up during holidays Please pity poor VP because perfect day flying could ever want everybody else got go fly have tardy answering requests hope will forgive After since dont get paid being VP should least allowed make living holidays hobby shop owners can put legitimate smile am happy report shop did fantastic business competitors say same might indicate rest world has decided perhaps arent bunch nuts after modeling really great form entertainment course real secret fact modelers such superior type personand humble too very best exciting items hobby shop customers bought year brand new Carl Goldberg Electra Kit Basically Gen tle Lady glider design Carls has popular successful Soaring Glider field well-matched Elec tric power plant nose great beginner expert both matching motorto plane done forthe first time popular high-production kit no excuse now miss clean quiet dependable fun powered flight No messy fuel no backfire-cut fingers no towline no winch no hi-start no cleanup after flyingand gentle aircraft doesnt funny unexpected things sud denly Better try Electric flight great Electric flight Frank Korman wants mention new Electric flight club just formed Dal las fascinated bythe name club Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers shortens DEAFwhich points out club offends nobody noise DEAF fliers fly Eastfield Boom ers Glider Club Eastfield Community Col lege off Interstate 30 Dallas suburb Mesquite interested can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 214 321-2197 evenings weekends Ed isnt out flying interested going Electric might want join bunch nice guys because will find very willing able help Electric havent found yet MRC has greatest little Electric Free Flights youve ever seen tiny compared what have come expect Electric jewel little rechargeable battery motor youll fall love little molded-foam Scale Free Flight models just right schoolyard city parkand again no noise bother neighbors attract police cars price around $3500 $4000 hobby shop dealer doesnt offer shame him telling him know progressive hobby shop Dallas selling heck out Following up previous paragraph MRC Bentom have great selection molded-foam rubber-band-powered kits really fly may sneer moldedfoam planes fun fly heck lot people wouldnt fly models werent simple little kits MRC kits simplest Bentoms have geared rubber motors give longer powerrun have Stagger-Wing Beech Scale model really flys Again try dealer acts dumb pound fist stomp feet Lets get sumpin going around have tendency taken exciting things present such four-stroke engines Electric flight ducted fan power helicopters exotic radios forget early blessings problems past early problems What cover model MonoKote type other iron-on coverings skin ning model simple first came Dallas Indianapolis largerthan-rubber-power models covered either silk economy bamboo paper covering Unlike todays Silkspan paper bamboo paper no wet strength real problem shrink water cover wet mention will really bring back some memories OldTimersand should part new comers education modeling rare chance actually see bam boo paper being made wonderful Seven Thousand Years Chinese Inven tiveness exhibit just closed Dallas Chinese paper-maker actually making bamboo paper sheet time bamboo pulped beating hammer-mill mixing soup large tank screen slid soup jiggled until coated just enough pulp sheet pulled soupy water drained peeled off screen dried paper-maker fantastic because sheet just same weight thickness have tendency take blessings pretty much granted never dreaming what effort went what use young modeler ask Old-Timer ever used bamboo paper remember Chi nese paper-makers made bam boo paper sheet time modeling today would certainly what privilege attending Third Annual Texas Soaring Conference No vember 16 last year hosted Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers meeting brought folks Dallas far reaches area coordinate contest schedules avoid con flicts unify rules plan Annual Texas National Tournament TNTTheTNT will held Dallas 1987 May 16th 17th speaking folks gathered conference pleasure compli menting holding special interest group meeting District 8 also very proud observe sat through two hours meeting negative comment Everything positive progressive cer tainly admired todays world isnt much going around Bravo Flaps DownThrottle Closed Gotta Land 108 Model Aviation Craig Trowe left Mike Southard Southeide RC Club Oklahoma City much-flown 72-in Hookers have unique aweptwing planes pow ered four-cycle 120 engines say clubs noise problems should go four-cycle Quiet pleasel Colorado S Kaosao 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S SoothDakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Dick Crowley District IX Vice-President 16413 E Stanford Place Aurora ca 80015 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coraon Boa 2B32 Casper WY 82802 Ed Coa 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto biOS Cloudas Sioun Polls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles 0/0 Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Greetings sunny 75v Pasadena CA Friday AMA Executive Council met full day evening scheduled busi ness very nice see attendance provided good positive Input meeting avery ceremonious welcome council President Don Lowe myself Without going speci fic detail let us just say con ducted young lady member council Outgoing President Grigg VP McGinnis took last shots council members giving out what felt appropriate gifts allsome right target Since time lag long will probably able read meeting min utes hope make habit somewhere else issue sol will just hit afew items impressed F3B Soaring team town practice session took time present very well-thought out proposal council additional funding badly-needed helpers feel best-ever F3B team expect bring home gold team will also have something differenta coopera tive group pilots working knowl edgeable group support managers IMS International Model Show Satur day attended IMS international Model Show held complex might call Toledo West Greatthrongs modelers flocked huge arena see new goodies 1987 major local manufacturers products display technical people answer questions live demonstrations Indoor Gliders hot air balloons blimps RC cars boatsand just about anything mind could think Aircraft items side complex sur face items otheran excellent idea Plenty room shopping back room usual swap market heavy dealing going ever get chance visit shows itthey just mind-boggling fun Saturday evening very important meeting held major RC manu facturers distributors discuss ongoing flap about radio frequencies interested parties understand im portance working together solve some real perceived problems talking about today However some points during meeting person might have gotten impression some fine people forgotten theyd asked AMA go bat FCC different types frequencies us use have good program set up aircraft good program surface RC now must put forth some additional effort make work schedule 1988 will see phaseout colored frequencies know today yellow/white red/white etc bring some additional narrow-banded frequencies present equipment can handle would seem some pres ent almost forgot about new require ment proposals now too sure equipment will comply TheAMAInowwoiking very small window access FCC going forward next phase program substantial supplier resistance en countered could throw process off much two yearswith need submit new proposals suppos edly already place manufacturers distributors going hold organi zational meeting probably mid-January discuss position offer ideas next phase program interesting outgrowths meeting discussion about new out-of-the-box equipment always being frequency something have always claimed would seem large percentage units out boxare noton frequency might expect Caution Good preflight checks including range checking can detect great problems possibly avoid some un needed crashesor glitchesas like call cant remember crash acknowledged pilots faultit seems always radio Can true feeling what being implied get what pay pay $6995 system Ni-Cds four servos dont expect get $49500 system no substitute good checkup qualified service station technician have crash other wise known hard landing have reason doubt equip ment might have problem dont fly 1987 AMA Nats During 1987 District IX will again hosttheAMA Nats Lincoln NE 500 miles east Denver much closer eastern district members Some might ask Lincoln again Well can name good reasons Lin coln has good geographic location rela tively accessible rest country excellent facilities new Free Flight site close worthy fine Free Flightersnot pasture no-mans-land also hard-surfaced runways RC Pattern excellent areas Control Line Pershing Auditorium Indoor pro gram excellent site Helicopters good facilities other support pro grams Soaring site will park provisions needed put firstclass event rather usual sod farm found 1979 Nats personally like Lincoln NE several reasons good location excellent local sup port reasonable proximityall important Nats steering com mittee chairman Pete Waters District VII Johnny Clemens District VIII will assist well working very closely Nats manager Vince Mankowski make 1987 Nats good event will enjoyed Like Nats 1987 effort will require manpower support mem bers local clubs friends just come along others brought perform critical jobs vital operation program would like give us helping hand sure could use some benefits available such paid rooms next years AMA dues free Naturally will looking helpers possible some know ledge various events being runsure saves training Let know can assist Historically Nats have usually run near first August order accommodate other events will taking place about same time because availability facilities staff 1987 Nats will held July 11-19 Lets get out support major event yearfortheAMA money used make happenso get moneys worth Contact time have questions suggestions wel come Remember consider ones right register bitchbut little will done bitch unless accompanied suggestion two making better Anyone can find fault Nats program looking have ideas make better year years come Understan denze still awake still interested what can cone help ask consider providing dis trictor specifically myselfwith some information what going part world As may have read other columns operate very limited budget will very hard get outto attend large numberof events district means need eyes ears let us know what going area new ideas special meets human interest storiesjust about anything going area Work district AVP local events send something put columnit yours Just give idea what column guidelines get up full page per month consists basically 220 lines 44 characters per line typical one-column picture uses 13 lines pictures please column will get pretty stale fast give something print Please put mailing list newsletter Christmas card list optional am also considering monthly news letter bring current timely information clubs will soon CompuServe ModelNet system ready will give access numbers Till next month Broncos win Super Bowl midst winter project Good flying soft landings AMA Nats Lincoln Nebraska July 11-19 87 April 1987 109 Arizona fornia e Hawaii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrio 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lone Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds Ri 8 Box 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 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisioft 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Fnquency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone916362-1962 Im writing Column mid-January has exciting month started December 23rd joined Mal Gross vice president NAA Mojave CA 200 am got bus headed VIP/Press area dry lake Ed wards Air Force Base About six freezing hours later Voy ager landed aviation history making very lucky person luckier have front row seat helped Mr Gross prepare NAA National Record certificate pre sented pilots Yeager Rutan underthe blazing lights army press cameras focused repor ters saw 1984 Olympics satellite up-link vans covered about acre TV network ABC N BC CBS CNN etc Local stations over west sent own crews addition Newspaper reporters could heard talk ing Japanese German French number other languages didnt recog nize proud day aviation whole world watching sipped coffee reporter Boston Globe normally covers acquisi tions mergers Bostons high-tech Route 128 Hed asked get plane fly 3000 miles cover landing because no else available 38-degree-winter night desert weather bothered him lot less bothered Voyager chase planes final ly came view tiny specks early morning sun 100000 people gathered started cheer Tears joy came set eyes included Over loudspeaker heard pilot Rutan proclaim ground crew ought prepared because hadnt show ered nine days Imagine after spending nine days crowded cockpit making jokes Voyager circled field three four times before landing everyone could get pictures possible Both motor drives 35mm cameras humming went through film faster ever before Its day see something like happening before very eyes Later hangar opportunity examine Voyagers damaged wing tips blue foam jutted out past skins peeled off nearly three feet wing about foot other large pieceof wing-skin hungdown trailing edge Talk about drag No wonder four gallons useable fuel left day rest world would never forget December 23 1986 day man first went around world single tank gas About week earlier Gene Sidwell wife Tom Vacar KCBS-TV met officials Edwards AFB make arrangements Genes world speedrecord attempt USAF veryanxious see US model airplane pilot take record back Russians So am After leaving Edwards Tom Vacar invited ustojoinhimattheVoyagerCommand Post Mojave two live TV broadcasts went him tween broadcasts about 5 pm went out eat Things got exciting bartender started shooting up place after someone left him poor tip As stood gun hand herded kitchen Vacar stayed up front give live coverage things got exciting cops arrived very short time later disarmed bartender carted him away went elsewhere eat life AMA VP exactly dull January brought first Executive Council meeting 1987 held Pasadena CA concert Bill North rops IMS Show Because few council meetings held invited number guests Most ourAVPs So such notables Sal Taibi Although whole very good meeting opening ceremony really embarrassment AMA Over strong written objection AMA paid haveJohn Griggand Travis McGinnis both come out supposedly dignified ceremony award plaques thanking service AMA stated strong note less expensive ways make awards AMAs part ceremony went smooth ly Messrs Grigg McGinnis pro ceeded bring rather scantily dressed female entertainer tooted horns placed party hats new president District 9 VP sang funny songs followed Grigg McGinnis pre senting farcical awards council have just much sense humor anyone personal opinion though quite funny terrible waste coun cils time AMAs money apologies District 10 guests sit through nearly hour garbage before council finally got down serious business Hopefully weve now seen last Mr Griggs nonsense other hand posi tive note very impressed way new president Don Lowe conducted himself during first time helm AMA man knows what doing AMA fortunate have him aboard 1987 should much better year result Don Lowe spent fair amount time together before meeting share common feelings goals AMA Like myself too very concerned AMAs public image rising losses flying sites Hopefully well now able better address important issues day before meeting picked up Don Lowe John Worth Johnny Cle mens airport After stopping Astro Flight examine some donations made museum Phillip Mosko being stored prior shipment Reston VA headed north valley showed leaders excellent facility have Sepulveda Basin also opportunity meet number AMA members out flying day next day met Pasadena Other farce described above council meeting very productive voted give support 1987 F3B Team present also decided reduce number people going ClAM/Paris April Don Lowe has taken initiative form three-man FAI Committee consisting himself John Worth Dave Brown expect good things will result positive move supersedes one-man FAI czar AMA voiced strong objection Re Districting Committees suggested scheme split District 10 two ill-conceived opinion plan would put border middle LAareaandisobviously considered meaningful pro posal solve anything appointed chairman new AMA Marketing Committee posi tion Im going attempt help AMA grow better marketing its products No matter much Ive tried including 1/4-scale power model just cant seem get planes make noise As result resigned AMAs Sound Com mittee making room someone else can contribute area building efforts vain though now fully detailed 1A-scale Piper Cub won 1st place Electric Scale category IMS Show plane attracts lot attention wherever bring Fifteen-pound Electrics too common yet guess never mentioned good old Hot Stuff never would have gotten ready time QSAA meet really dont know ever got along monumental gift aeromodelers Bob Hunter Satel lite City thought having wait five-minute epoxy set now leaves cold cant imagine waiting now glue dry Lastly month Id like briefly mention applaud Black Sheep Ex hibition Squadron year MS show give beautiful demonstration Indoor Flight Electric ElectricCL Indoor FF Indoor RC important MS Show conduct beautiful important session modelers can per form set up operate Delta Dart program youngsters attending show can go home say learned build flyable model air plane What thrill Hats off black sheep Hopefully Ill have some photos next month PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident 110 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidento Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA98023 Al Culvor 805 86 Wilder 1083670 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Groat Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 8ruco Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklino P0 805 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #89 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robort esich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Seattle Radio Aero Club otherwise known SRAC will hold its Silver Anniver sary Polar Bear meet March 2 1-22 its field east Everett WA Registration starts 8 am flying will start 930 Accord ing information George Raymond SRAC prez will have canteen site camping available Saturday events AMA Novice Pattern RC Sport Aeroba tics Sportsman RC Sport Aerobatics Ad vanced RC Sport Scale will also extra event will allowthose AC conform Scale requirement try hand event Sunday fun-fly hope have some special flight demos air show events time weather permit will special tro phies commemorate Silver Anniver sary promises super contest put great group SRAC involved Community School Everett promot ing itself modeling doing example can own best friends getting local support through com munity involvement example can done through classes mall shows adopt-a-school plan Misery Meet will probably have lived up its name now next Free Flight contest will RAG Meet probably Harts Lake Prairie May 1-2Always check ahead going HLPthe Army fickle donor other FF news Bill Gaiser has proposed some changes Outdoor Gas Scale rules adopted will used meets WMC club runs changes include among other things no Scale ruler no ROG Should interested changes contact Bob Stalick WMC Patter editor Another success story about modelers get ting public land fly has reported Ev Schoenberg secretary/treasurer Bend Aero Modelers took nine months get county give license now using about 13 acres county land near landfill have legal right manage field Super job group Ev noted 42 mem bers club lot interest modeling Bend area Like other clubs planning mall show bring message public Dont forget District XI AMA booth available shows brochures AMA HQ show Another way theyve gotten involved community holding Saturday RC building school through Bend Parks Recreation Dept going make points city fathers also planting valuable seeds will produce modelers some new members bargain missed Raider Round Upwas good old Reston weekendbut huge turnout anyway No less 57 contestants vied trophies including five Junior entries Eight Canadians ventured down helped make up 146 event entries Dave Green won Sportsman Award Its given person highest cumulative score events teresting note last five years Dave brand new FF/CL Con test Coordinator Dick Salter have won award Might mention AVP Dave Mul lens seems have come fourth Bob Parker donated Fox 35 given Junior highest cumulative score Wesley Mullens took home Paul Walker won Precision Aerobatics would like have watched since Don McClave Randy Schultz very close him scores Paul certainly best fliers world Don Randy must have top form Drizzle Circuit onMarch 8 April 12 two dates haveat Delta Park dates Great Oregon Model Expo 87 April 11-12 Benton County FairgroundsJimTrumpsaysthatany club individual whowould like help can contact him Although essentially BCRC club function other clubs have contributed time people help static competition judging Satur day models will displayed both days Sunday will fun-fly Adair Field will have District Xl meeting interested parties Saturday Gleaned local paper just before Christmas ad Norm Thomp son local purveyor rare unusual sometimes very expensive items NT claims stuff escape ordinary What caught eye ad Balsa Wood 404 Interceptor Jim Walker designs being produced Frank Macy Now thats class no doubt about Barnstormers will hold seventh annual Static Expo March 28-29 main auditorium OMSI Oregon Museum Science Industry categories clude Scale Super-Scale original work non-Scale builders non-builder segment Any kind radio-controlled air craft will find spot informa tion call Steve Tischler 503 639-0798 will probably two other Expo like meetings spring Idaho EXPO Boise last year havent heard will year latest issue Barks said Bob Parks elected outstanding member year no news about EXPO plans last two have some nicest aircraft entered likely see will loss decide Also CAMS Symposium will held Coeur dAlene April May Watch both worth attending Dave Unruh Kenai AK wrote tell about second annual winter fun-fly Peninsula Modelers Association will hold Summit Lake about 85 miles south Anchorage dates Feb 28-Mar 1 news came too late get word out However trying see enough interest locallytostartaSAM chapter sothe contest will run under SAM ruleswith addi tion event flown under Old-Timer rules anything want bring fly Its way late might want call Dave 907 776-8207 informa tion Dave promises spectacular scenery Several months ago wrote Dis trict X VP exaggerated size District X disagrees issued challenge February issue thought might interested following claims 20% members AMA District X actual figure 17% course 20% assertion makes story sound better isnt truth Actually isnt major exaggeration bothers wrote uniform VPs budget district expenses generated controversy claims has always problem have no idea what bases remarks matter record four years before elected council neverand repeat neverany talk let alone ac tion brought associated larger districts identifying problem might help understand dis trict budget has provided help defraynot pay forthe VPs district ex penses budget pays postage phone calls travel district Most VPs hold regular jobs travel limited weekends fact VPs never spent allowed funds couple compete would use AMA funds travel contests Some independently wealthy essentially donated whatthey spent basic idea support VP doing district things defraying paying expenses VP incursand relative what person can members district claim has made DistrictX VPthatthe modelers DistrictXwere being ripped off terrible inequity way AMA funds being spent modelers different districts Since District X has four times members District Xl has both get same amount District X members being short ed arent Well exactly Lets look other part budget amount other officer expensesthe general budget budget money expended permember basis Since costs approximately same service member AMA spends four times much members District X does District XI mem bers Actually since costs go up activity District X members can active year around also since competition District X will spent proportionally district less activity So what have AMA spending just about same amount modeler out its general budget does affect argument Well since total VPs district budgets half percent funds expended AMA spending 99% its funds evenly distributed among its members sure seems complaint AMA ripping off its districts members qualifies exaggeration year starting Find contest go build somethingtofly hope see flying fields Happy Flying April1987 111 Whole Business Began Model Airplanes Junior Flight stands up applauds spectacular achievement Burt Rutan designer Dick Rutan Jean Yeager pilots round-the-world Voyager. fantastic flight fantastic airplane course modelers loved Burt Dicks mothers comment whole business began model airplanes isnt often nowadays aeromodeling gets compliments contributions avia tion Newsweek ran especially fine arti cle sure read often mentioned press Dick Rutans excited cry Look Ma no tips moments after scraping off Voya gers winglets during near-disastrous takeoff.. No Junior Flight isnt making up spotted January issue New York Indoor Times Untold man-hours volun tary went preparation Voyagers historic flightas well lots money team now busy trying recover several thousand dollars through lectures sale mementos come Three official postcards avail able $135 including postage han dling really gorgeous Send buck thirty-five Joan Hannans Hanger P0 Box Escondido CA 92025 small amount well thank Mother Rutan will thank youll pleased three pictures Final Pee Wee-30 Rules Orbiteers stepped up schedule completing final rules new event January first published rules should force least year tested under actual contest conditions rules formalized Orbiteers Pee Wee-30 Steering Committee very FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 detailed big difference what listed last month minimum weight 100 grams 353 oz stumble bit requirement liking better no mini mum weight didnt like mini mum weight P-30 Rubber event either Mythinking minimum weights Outdoor Free Flight models make event experts Im probably wrong after P-30 certainly doing very nicely its minimum weight requirement Again remind style construction acceptable reader asking eight plans indicated might build biplane Pee Wee-30 lower wing loading Sure thing official rules definitely limit event monoplanes Shades Pennyplane flock Dakota-like biplanes taking off will sure look nice Pee Wee-30 Proxy Postal Contest kick off new event Orbiteers will host gala Postal Proxy Pee Wee-30 contest July 4th 1987 club field Otay Mesa send model Orbiteers will flying Contestants over world invited further details postal contest copy official Pee Wee-30 Rules send 22 cent stamp John Olden kamp 3331 Adams Ave San Diego CA 92116 619-283-071 1 John also has some ideas sources inexpensive 020 Cox Pee Wee reed-valve engines Dethermalizers recommend use fuse-acti vated dethermalizer Pee Wee-30s well other lightweight models Such DTs weigh little reliable Remem ber however safe use snuffer tube x PLATFORM 44ESNUFFER TUBE illustration two rear hooks held close together keeping stab place during flight small dentists rub ber band fuse through band burns through larger forward rub ber band runs under fuselage hooks side stabilizer pulls stab up about 45-degree angle against cutout all-balsa fin angle should adjusted achieve proper settling descent sure stab does twist pops up will stop cocked position model will spin Buglet Another New Event certainly seems like inventive thrust aeromodeling towards smaller simpler styles away standard events new event Buglet con cocted John Morrill Los Angeles Thunderbugs Buglet smallish Out door rubber-powered cabin model largely reflecting old 1941 AMA rules required fuselage cross-section fixed landing gear ROG freewheeling propeller Rather go Old-Timer route Buglet avoids arguments over whether model meets does meet old design parameters Instead new rules have drawn up create similar style model Maximum projected wingspan limited 25 might expect some wide wing chords again biplanes Pennyplane comeone time complete set rules send 22 cent stamp Jackie Moore 4412 Don Felipe Drive Los Angeles CA 90008 Keep up well flying unofficial events contests AMA events sure have plenty build now Remember build light especially tail Ill see next month mmmiii mmiii gill... 1111111311111 iliUM Have H elped Junior Modelera Model Aviation 10K
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin Ir Correction There couple errors slipped through February 1987 issue Model Aviation George Abbott Raleigh NC first let know inaccuracies apologize forthe errors getting print am pleased know articles being read statement page 106 EPA ranked average model engine 78 dBA recommended en gines redesigned operate 65 dBA OK text went say over five times less noisy error 65 dBA about 20 times less noisy 78 dBA Remember three dBs change twice quiet loud second inaccurate statement deals speed statement doub ling rpm increases sound level 9 dB meansthe noise istripled Notso sound level reality eight times loud Other Considerations George Abbott also asked important question has answered day What being done study relationship frequency model aircraft engine sound levels question has mentioned before Some time ago AMA Headquarters group us looked some rather sophis ticated equipment operation equip ment provides excellent analysis frequency spectrum sound being studied beyond question what needed top-notch study prob lem implementing twofold cost equipment Can justify second finding someone expertise time studies As get further study sound operations little doubt someonewhether manufacturer dividual Academy will have conduct study should lead further developments move air such manner provide thrust speed capa bilities want high-fre quency sounds common today Continued page 100 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations summer 1982 two motivated aeromodelers clubs San Fernando Valley CA held discussion Giant Scale Squadron Valley Flyers RC Club looking fresh innovative way generating publicity just clubs wonderful flying site San Fernando Valley CA also model aviation sport 1982 meeting emerged idea joining forces Toys Tots nationwide program sponsored US Marine Corps two clubs agreed charity-related event would best serve purposesgetting newspaper radio television coverage sur rounding population two mil lion same time contributing worthwhile cause public interest concept Toys Tots theme fun-fly programs seemed ideal combined number features would help en sure successful eventthe use estab lished program benefiting children possibility having US Marines hand planned event flying site easy access hundreds visitors entry fee fliers set $10 toy Walter Clark AMA 641 agreed act Contest Director Dennis Hargrove AMA 143537 took task Publicity Direc tor Walter immediately contacted Marine Corps Reserve offices scored hit Corps agreed provide four Marines dress blues site day event As news department executive KNBC-TV Los Angeles Dennis no stran ger publicity work has done super publicity job clubs sport model aviation over years promotional campaign begun imme diately strong day annual publicity campaign starts spring Toys Tots event always listed AMA Calendar Events Model Avia tion magazine Later September October flyers mailed Giant Scale clubs/events California southern Nevada hundreds delivered hobby shops areas Individual mail ings previous participants also made Sincethe program began 5000 toys have collected fun fly events turned over Marines San Fernando Valley area over 33000 toys collected 1985 largest single contributor impressive total Toys Tots Fun Fly 1986 Fun Fly event biggest best successful Cold windy weather seemed deter neither pilots nor visitors 2000 people Continued page 96 Goldberg Vital People Award Debra Scott Justice Bensenville IL have received Beth Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Deb husband have driving force success Miniature Aircraft Competitors AMA Club #1279 several years Debra Scott founded MAC 1982 Between accepted roles club president flight instructor public rela tions director Contest Director secretary treasurer newsletter editor family team hardworking aero modelers has welcomed new people sport publicized club activities intro duced several innovations model aviation scene Bensenville Nominated Lee Onopa can think no deserving couple Jus tices sure Carl Beth Goldberg would aEree AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller2 Gisele Jackson 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Managen Vince Mankowskio Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 TechnIcal Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VoislavekO Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolko General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney April 1987 95 AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound & ModelToys Tots AeronauticsA Great Idea AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication What say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Toys Cont pg 95 Santa guarded military personnel some toys donated bythe fliers 5000 toys have collected San Fernando Valley Flyers Channel 4 News hi optei tee pilot stayed site aii day mostly families kidscame see model birds Eighty-nine pilots brought 114 aircraft show fly Santa Claus Vic Martin AMA 272 hand delight children pose pictures Archie Clown performed enchanted visitors Christopher Nance AMA 147981 Weatherman Channel 4-TV assisted announcing lent sparkling per sonality scene special treat dawn landing Channel 4 News heli copter remained display day Ken Redding AMA 78807 Californias Black Sheep Squadron did great job PA system day keeping visitors informed about what going live broadcast Sweet Dick Whittington popular morning show Di noon until 130pm over K-WNK went over well gave val uable publicity radio station manage ment staff impressed club event have asked cosponsor 1987 Some beautiful planes southern California hand popu lar acclaim two very best 1/2 scale Crackerjack built flown jack Dennis Bristol Harry Apoian towing large banner announced Kids Love USMC Vice Versa Thanks go Walt Clark story Bob Adams photographsand thanks fliers organizers very valu able public-spirited event did lot good type event could held part country colder areas could indoor static show about AMA chartered clubs follow suit Put Mall Show Work Jeff Troy Public Relations perfect tool build community rela tions model airplane club mall show What could ask get center stage heavily populated spots town Youll able showthe non-modelingpublicwhatyoudo you can show airplanes really toys sophisticated pieces machinery designed specific purposes Mall shows can further goals mod eling clubs very practical ways Lets face itfliers knowthatthe important asset model airplane club its flying field So lets go back few steps remember managed obtain precious piece space Continued page 98 L R Harry Kosch Bill Wargo AMA modeler Andrew Kosch test pilot replica Jim Wargo Henry Lomberg Pilot some team built tested Whitehead 1901 No 21 replica Wings tail replica show background Note bamboo ribs Craft flew 230 feet distance free powered flight 29 December1986 Copies basic book Gustav Whitehead available AMA title History Contract ISBN 3922-175007 $1700 postpaid AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 WiI 11am ODwyer Photo Decemberagain Marks Historical Event Above photo made Major William ODwyer US Air Force Reserve Ret marksthe moment successful sustained free powered flights made Andrew Kosch Hanger 21 team built Whltehead 1901 No 21 replica just 23 years before significant series flights took place ODwyer began first formal investigation life works Gustave Whitehead photo appear Lto R Henry Lomberg team video cameraman four Bill Wargo team member Master modeler No2 test pilot Kaye Williams sponsor replica project Distance flight measured 230 feet Orvillesat Kitty Hawkwas 120 feet Stated Orville 1937 letter Fred 1 Black about Whitehead design machine itself enough refute machine flew December 29 1986 flights put nonsense rest forevermore 96 Model Aviation Clvii Air Patrol Color Guard presents colors ooening ceremony rua.-auU ,apujack built flown uy Jack Dennis Santa Ana CA popularly judged Best Show Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32701 As write Im aboard Delta Flight 140 headed home Orlando FL after attending first council meeting since became president meeting set up serve western area United States coincide trade show held Pasadena CA council meeting long marathon affair structured consider pressing needs facing AMA took back years 1976-1 979 served VP District III council meeting culmination many hours preparatorywork committee activ ities phone calls private conferences during interval between council sessions meeting proved fruitful conducted atmosphere reasonable harmony necessary give-and-take essential finding best compromise solution will find over next few years will use word compromise times 65-plus years earth have discovered almost solutions lifes problems result compromise few things life represent absolute unadulterated truth life death taxes Modeling modeling needs no differentmost everyone has opinion rests hopefully basis background experiences ra tional mental sorting process Hopefully out give-and-take process may express opinion can arrive best compromise solution modeler has own set precon ceived needs Hopefully leaders worlds largest aeronautical association can arrive decisions will meet majority need need input Without operate within partial vacuum have problem sugges tion beg please get touch District VP has volunteered serve can best knowing what want can try present cross-section opinion given subject rather just complaining individually presents side story want hear what like about what trying dothats way get true picture meeting needs realize Im asking moon broader data base less need VP exercise individual judgment What issues cryingfor solutions Well folks out flying favorite toy modelers allowed call toys Sunday afternoon telling us maybe isnt peachy modeldom because frequency interference rearing its ugly head airplanes being shot down can assured cries being ignored AMA has wellstaffed highly capable volunteer fre quency committee members deaf sampling program underway check transmitters over 2000 tested date indicates have prob lems significant percentage equipment meeting new specs frequency band-pass working very closely industry tks meeting again Pasadena Sorie questions need tighter specd need better quality control need spacing between channels no easy pat solution going try best make things better Based own observations flying different locales different situations panic situation since people flying minimal problems aware problems exist dont want things get out hand Im confident will find best com promise solution dont lose faith What about big airplanes big can get still safe Everybody has own opinion Fliers involved big air plane movement feel activity should limited have impressive history safe operation sup port contention would safe operate Boeing 747 via remote control using Brand X radio equipment before large crowd 4000 people think dividing line between safe unsafe operation could say fly anything want long its remote Saudi Arabia would no prob lembut thats name game want fly toys world can see theres rub can kill maim somebody lose control crash no easy answer Limiting weight criteria limiting speed least equally important prospect 100-lb airplane flying 300 mph 100 feet out front crowd 4000 people scares menot couldnt get out its way suddenly veered directly Im sure would killed beast hit likely occurrence happen Its directly responsive probability failure mix systems-design functional reliability human error What want reduce proba bility failure absolute minimum have failure hope airplane doesnt hurt anybody no easy solution have con siderable background flying RPVs models up 250 lb speeds up 200 mph certainly hope that experi ence will help finding best solution planning conferences IMAA recognized special-interest group plus inputs QSAA work toward solu tion issue should retain current 55-lb weight limit will strive best compromise between safety fun continued development hobby Let entreat please fly safely novice flyer dont take projects beyond capability Seek advice wiser heads have technological capability create hazardous machines dont future modeling free enterprise governmental interfer ence stake Fly safely noisy you care Are seeking all-out performance com pletely ignoring noise pollution create want keep flying field want suffer permanent hearing damage answer questions No keep quiet have technology make models fly quietly Electric Soaring four-stroke properly set up muffled two-strokes own self-interest use technology Another thing dont buy junk mufflers merely exhaust extensions Keeping flying site should num ber list priorities number priority Academy know chief reason losing flying sites noise know Germany has nationally imposed noise limit 82 dB measured seven meters model airplanes Are aware communities US impose noise limits property boundaries Imposing noise limits competition events notthe panaceaI personally feel its proper place start what important what happening local flying field typical Ugly Stick powered twocycle engine Johnny Brodbeck K&B informed Pasadena K&Bs engine development philosophy first foremost pro duction quiet engines performance second Can believe already have two engines 20 45 displacement engine K&B-designed quiet mufflers H urray K&B has always leader model engines repre sent last bastions Yankee engine technology trust rest world will follow K&Bs lead area have technology make piston engine almost quiet electric motor dont believe listen th revving friends well-muffled copter difficult noise source deal propeller Keep tip speed down through diameter reduction and/or lower rpm noise will drop AMA Budget AMA small business Assuming top 100000 mem bers 1987 talking about over $4000000 budget financial commit tee preparing budget considered next council meeting will try best spend moneywisely largest budget bite goes salaries Head quarters staff 48 people rest member services debt retirement Head quarters building communication public relations supplies insurance magazine publication competition services etc costs associated council member ser vices relatively small since no salaries involved plan show simplified budget magazine future date - AMA_ April 1987 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Brmingham AL 35205 would like thank everyone re sponded last poll regarding nual Nats letters profound fluence changes made AMA Council Nats officials affecting future Nats example after poll AMA HQ retroactively mailed award everyJ unior Senior placed second third 1986 Nats received award site Also future Nats awards through third place will given Juniors Seniors regardless num ber entries responded letters impact did waste 22 cents writing letters reproduced column other con tributors names listed below letters have distributed AMA Council everyone took time write thank-you Ernie Wrisley Santee CA summed up aswellasanyonewhen hewroteltsasad commentary Academy itsrulers anyone has compete against number entrants get trophy Going back Jr Birdmen days thirties never told certain number competitors win trophy date local clubs encour age Juniors times have given trophy onlyjunior/Senior/Open flew event entry fee gives right win regardless number entries believeyou paytofly paytogetto Nats put forth effort win reason enough award trophy wish could express real feelings matter paper might catch fire Other poil responses too numerous reprint include Mr Vance Sutten West Hurley NY Mr Gene Corson Casper WY Mr Lance Halle Phoenix AZ Mr Ed Davidson San Luis CA Mr Bobby Jones Columbus GA Mr Duane Renken Ann Arbor MI Mr Dan Domina East Windsor NJ Mr Joel Burch Stone Mountain GA Mr Richard Jackson N Charleston SC Mr Daniel Sirey Clarion PA Mr Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX Mr Edmond Depue Long Beach CA Mr ThomasJ Fennell Elmont NY Mr Gary Frost Ellisville MO repeat letters have gone out council Nats Committee Gentlemen 22 cents wasnt wasted changed Nats policy Richard Jackson North Charleston SC Mailed check $15587 made Out AMA mortgage fund said SCRAM RC club dissolved members voted unanimously contribute winding-up dissolution monies AMA pay off Headquarters building Thank Richard ended re cent meeting important Birmingham RCAssociation its immediate past presi dent MrJim Morton handed two dollars mortgageone him cute little wife Debra Morton Also Virgil Abercrombie handed dollar Nor man Swann wife Patricia gave two dollars remember last year began Honor Roll mortgage Well politely stopped effort because another effort going forward two-part two-year series since first yearwent much happened have de cided reinstate last years plan some additions going call Secretary Treasurers Roll Honor everyone contributes dollar can have 1 name prominently splashed mag right 2 name enshrined forever wall roster AMA museum building Fifty years now can come Reston see name list donors helped pay off mortgage Headquar ters people told yesterday might room walls such list assure wifl give word elected fiduciary very seldom tells lies will personally use HQ engraving machine engrave name brass install under glass enshrine granite outside build ing grass cough up dollarto pay beautiful building off big bank name will appear modeling world also permanent Roll Honor Headquarters forever inside outside building donors last yearare automatically list Something worth mentioning no expenses subtracted donation anything penny goes big bank mortgage 50-year history never real property before Now have own building got kids pay thing off permanent Honor Roll list will reflect name amount donated get list send $100 orto John Worth AMA Reston Make check out Academy Model Aero nautics mark Mortgage Secre tary Treasurers Roll Honor Thank PS Richard. . Mail list final SC RAM members voted money Well put Honor Roll OK Secretary Treasurers ROLLof HONOR5 AMA Mortgage Richard Jackson$15587 & SC RAM Club il Abercrombie$100 W Jim Morton$100 a Morton$1003 i Patricia Swann$1000 Norman Swann$100 asaoaoeaeaaaeWg Mall Shows Cont pg 96 likely someone club approached owner property manager land made pretty good pitch sport/hobby model aviation Maybe person tough job Perhaps convince landowner pro vider flying site would doing community service Perhaps dis pel lot myths misunderstandings about model airplanes list things must sell landowner could go onand Think much easier club spokespersons job could have same landowner already formed posi tive healthy opinion sport through talking modelers club repre sentative might have much easier time club field might have yours lot sooner same logic could used coverthe problem neighbor living near site propereducation could make friend someone previously unaware just constructive fine hobby really Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation three lovely ladles Fiurnun nuuuquuriuru manaing rorn OT qi UUU computer boxed up Its own air-conditioned room L-R Zenda Stevens Patty Chertoff Urmi Ghosh smiling because finallytrained fat computerto Its own work paying extra $10000 month outside computer carry entire ioad speciai comment directiy expensive fat aIr-conditioned computer going begin feeding names Secretary Treasurers Roil Honor begin paying off building mortgage better get names right computer wliI turn back get money back Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Dwight Holley.. deep sorrow note passing Soarings greats famous RC pilot East Coast Dwight died November 10 1986 home Bethel CT after four years strug gle illness 53 years age recent years got know Dwight wealth information marvels electric-powered flight respon sible getting started Electric through Holleys Silent Flight business ran able assistance wife Maryann others will remember him accomplishments United States team member 1981 F3B World Soaring Championships Sacramento CA Dwight earned respect participants 22 countries entered very last flight last day competition proceeded max out make near-perfect landing win championship earn coveted title F3B World Champion 1981 Dwight defend title next Soaring World Championships team 1983 towithdrawdue health problems begun plague him seriously after 1981 World Championships win earlier years Dwight frequent competitor first ECSS East Coast Soaring Society succeeding ESI Eastern Soaring League contests Dwight joined 1SF League Silent Flight program late career tenth flyer achieve LSF Level Five within years time Dwight Holleys excel lence flying building designing will stand hallmark others judged years come will missed Dwights friend Bill Maleske provided above information appre ciate help Since Dwight such lowprofile type person files except concerning world championships per formances lacking Thanks Billwe share loss AMA Mortgage.. Elsewhere page Joe Beshar offers latest thoughts subject getting rid mortgage AMA took three years ago build Headquarters building museum Reston VA Joe sorely disappointed original plan raise money voluntary donations has fallen far short goal aggravated no doubt necessity major dues increase year Joe proposes now get rid problem within year one-time dues assessment 1988 before Joe proposes official ap proval AMAs Executive Council wants hear might object plan Meanwhile interesting note donations collected date enough cover years interest payments mortgage Thus getting rid mortgage altogether needs some bolder direct approach Joes ready bite bulletare New AMA Decal Kit.. Beginning mid-January thousands membership kits mailed 1987 AMA members kit year one-piece compared former years several items stuffed envelope form booklet booklet es sentially AMA Supply Service cata log general membership informa tion added Bound within pages AMAs 1987 decal sheet item should particularly noted first glance appears gold circular enbossed emblem reality multi-colored decal peeled off sheet intended applied inside surface automo bile windowsomething AMA members have asked over years So finally have window decal Enjoy Mall Shows Cont pg 98 field secure have no neighbor troubles think other con structive benefits mall show can provide Heres chance entice new blood hobby awful lot wide-eyed kids young old alike out would love chance tofind out about model airplanes youre bound uncover closet aviator two can also use show demonstrate muffler systems some new quiet en gines might explain silent flight Glider presentation show people about hobby understanding receptive will become Good public relations very healthy club community AMA has ways helping club make good presentation can send brochures other informative hand outs will aid conversations public district vice-presi dents have films table-top display booth can also supply sample press releases radio announcements thatyoucan eitheruseormodifytosuityour own conditions Also available exten sive selection videotapes help explain fun intent hobby National Mall Show Program first began 1983 several AMA clubs able reap benefits being part As number participating clubs grew few years followed grew national image Today number mall shows has increased toan exceptional level helps promote appre ciation model airplanes its geographi cal area have club representative con tact AMA Headquarters Well happy send starter kit can give lot helpful hints make mall show success information wont cost anything can gain using improve public image Let us help make 1987 best year yet ... Flying Near Airports Careful April 198799 0. LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS MESSAGE TO ALL AMA MEMBERS Initially would iike thank individuals clubs organiza tions generously contributed Mortgage Depletion Pro gram grateful fact remains mortgage balance still costing AMA $51 2740O per year interest payments Im tired expending time effort raising funds would like get back model building Lets get rid mort gage burden interest once free wasted interest expense support AMA Self Insurance Program what ever recent dues increase certainly acknowledges AMAs need meet objective required one-time dues assessment AMA member $850 next dues notice much simple isnt plan Now purpose display message poll objections AMA member may have plan have ob jection please write now Joe Beshar Director Mortgage Depletion Program 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 72_MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY uencyColor 26995Brown 27045Red 27095Orange FrequencyColor 27145Yellow 27195Green 27255Blue legal model operation after Decem ber20 1987 frequencies have continue heavily populated industrial users following information sketch de tail new channel-numbered frequencies will included second step AMA Phase-In Program Also new flag identification system becomes operational June 1987 will required AMAsanctioned activities January 1988 1988-1991 72 MHz Aircraft Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 1272030 1472070 1672110 18721 50 20721 90 2272230 2472270 2672310 2872350 3072390 3272430 Channels 12-34 Channel NoFrequency 3472470 3872550 4072590 4272630 4472670 4672710 4872750 5072790 5272830 5472870 5672910 Narrow-Band Transmitter Channels 36 58 used see General Info 6 Meter Amateur Radio License required 50 MHz Single BLACK streamer s 1 in by 8 channel marker plaque ChannelChannel NeFrequencyNoFrequency 00508000650920 02508400850960 04 50880 53 MHz Two colored streamers /a 1 wide 8 long FrequencyColors 53100Black-Brown 53200Black-Red 53300Black-Orange 53400Black-Yellow 53500Black-Green 53600Black-Blue 53700Black-Purple 53800Black-Gray 1908-1991 Surface Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 6275430 6475470 6675510 6875550 7075590 7275630 7475670 7675710 Channel NoFrequency 7875750 8075790 8275830 8475870 8675910 8875950 9075990 Identification Single YE LLOW streamer7/e 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter imprinted following wording 75 MHz SURFACE USE ONLY 1988 Frequency & Identification Status Bob Underwood Technical Director Spread word Action taken FCC 1983 resulted new frequencies being granted 72 75 MHz bands model use Included action statement so-called old fre quencies 72080 721 60 72240 72320 72400 72960 75640 will no longer Identification 1 Single RED streamer7/a 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter antennaimprinted following wording 72 MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Channel number plaques BLACK nu merals 1 high 1/4 stroke mounted white background visible both sides plaque modelers option may read horizontally vertically attached base center top antenna Non-reflective materials recom mended Other Bands Model Aircraft Surface Models 27 MHz Single colored streamer tri angular flag7/8 1 8 General Info Effective January 1988 channels 12 through 34 will reserved narrow-band transmitters Older broad band equip ment well new narrow-band can operated channels 38 through 56 Channel 36 used order provide 80 kHz spacing between channels 34 38 Channel 58 used provide image response protection channel 12 channel usage identification authorized use AMA sanctioned events highly recommended sport flying club activities See pages 127-129 1986-87 Official Model Aircraft Regulations current fre quency information recommendations Sound Cont pg 95 have data proposals relevant material please forward directly through AMA Headquarters New Equipment Progress being made time field getting quieter equipment least average flier equipment comes low-priced might like since alternative might lost flying site may have pay price some areas Some months ago wrote about tests performed K&B Sportster 20 quiet engine turned out new engine design same muffler design also market end month January have chance run engine has relativelythe same quietness 20 twill winner new K&B engine 45 cubic inch displacement Since same design can have excellent sport engine high performance low cost Good United States technology comes through again am anxious take close look engine run some comparisons performs anticipated will good engine sport flier also lower classes AMA Pattern competition will further enable people get Pattern flying having invest $150 engine Continued page 103 100 Model Aviation 3 ww 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 Connecticut Mains C Massachusetts C New Hamoshire Rhode Islaod C Vermoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Kmfft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Gerold Browe PO Box 4384 MiddlotOwn RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Notwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator o,rn* Wilvnn R2 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 RC Divot Diggers Association club began 1973 group about 20 fliers getting together small private airfield town Ware MA time club applied AMA charter Radio Control Divot Diggers April 1978 club incorporated now known RC Divot Diggers Association Inc club grew about 43 members judg ing past newsletters very active club-sponsored events social obliga tions flying site located off route 32 has paved runway approximately 20 by90 ft surrounded grass son have attended Fun-Fly events site have found very pleasant place fly congenial members club officers 1987 President Arthur Lavallee Vice President Robert P Foley Secretary/Treasurer Eugene B Blodgett Newsletter Editor Joseph La Marche Pylon World Championships April 1987 United States FAI Pylon Racing team will traveling Melbourne Aus tralia compete World Champion ships 1987 team truly finest RC Pylon Racing team ever assembled coun try 1-2-3 United States order finish distinct possibility Curl 987 team has nationwide flair consists following members Pilots Dub JettHumble TX Brian RichmondOrlando FL Dave ShadelCarlsbad CA Mechanics/Callers Bruce RichmondDallas TX Bruce RichmondDallas TX Jim ShinoharaChula Vista CA Team Manager Bob WallaceAvon CT United States team established Smyrna TN September 24 best FAI teams assembled US team qualification trials competition position team extremely intense As indication just strong 1987 team three two-man team entries broke present FAI Pylon heat time world record several seconds recent team practice session California team heat times lowered sev eral seconds effort raise much-needed addi tional team funding high quality five-color embroidered patch being made available five dollars $500 postage paid emblems have heat-sensitive adhesive backing sewing required may easily applied type apparel hats official team emblems limited edition item may ordered sending check money order United States FAI Pylon Racing Team Fund 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 kON RAC~ above information provided Bob Wallace very short notice appreciated several peo pie team selections District Bob Wallace 5 Pete Reed 9 Dave Doyle 10 Don McStay 1 8 lrv Thurott 20 excellent representation area Nationals 1987 Nats will held Lincoln NB July 11-19not too soon start planning new item year Pattern fliers changed schedule use assigned frequencies class see chart below fly Pattern may want obtain correct frequencies start checking out well before Nats Entry forms should available now Q-500 will offered year first time ADVANCEDEXPERT 2699527145 2719527255 50845084 50885096 531 538 7203 1121 72087216 7263 1427267 1441 7283 1527287 1541 72967584 Pattern Contests Bridgewater Pattern contest will held June 20-21 1987 Ponderosa RC Hawks Berwick ME planning first Pattern contest either August 8-9 15-16 club presents excellent eventsso hope see large turnout first Pattern meet Short Subjects fifth District news letter sent out December have seen ask club contact person about aware newsletters would like know about require considerable time money produce theyre effective money could used elsewhere S new sanction form printed blue stock Please use destroy old forms S deep regret have inform Dwight Holley Connecticut passed away Dwight enthusias tic rperson Chef Brodeur cooking steaks SNHRICC Pattern contest Model Exposition Presented Maine Model Club Association March 28 & 29 1987 Models Display Seminars Auction Hobby Shop Booths District Meeting April1987 101 NATS PATTERNMASTER FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENT27095 508 5092 533 837 7240 7259 1401 72791801 7291 1561 PAl 26995 27045 27195 8089 SPORTSMAN537532 270457216534 270957234 271457232538 272557247203 1121 5087255 13817208 50927289 14017224 50967267 14417222 5317275 14817255 138 5327279 15017263 1421 8337287 15417275 1481 53872911567283 1521 536756477S8 Think Summer! New Jersay New York DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseociate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreech 9 WIllow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank LIkes 48 Gory Dr Toma River NJ 08783 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froellch Farm Rd Hlcksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As proce dures required procure AMA Contest Directors rating less totally under stood present purpose shed bit light upon subject fee per effec tive application example formerly buck now $2000 Still interested applicant now required satisfactorily complete submit such fee official application ques tionnaireto determine applicants abil ityto function successful CD based official AMA rule book obtain official application form question naire simply write AMA HQ same will promptly mailed Mail completed questionnaire district vice president along completed application form properly endorsed check no cash $2000 payable toAMA VP develops have passing grade VP will forthwith trans mit three items AMA HQand will promptly notify appoint ment Contest Director event ultimate failure check will course returned Any questions Bored Eastern Free Flight Conference EFFC Championships Vance Sutton writing Win gtips impressive newsletter equally impressive District 2 club MidHudson Modelmasters announced November issue EFFC Champion ships now scheduled held Galeville NY June 27-28-so please make note fact compliments club course its worthy editor Scott Smith Free Flighters please note Safety Note Aeromodelers innova tive times leave us speechless Tis instance interesting photo transmittal letter have just received Tom Wailer longtime friend former newsletter editor Blue Angels club left hustle bustle New York city favor comparative quietude suburban York town Heights Westchester County First let us show picture safety gadget has created let him describe its virtues Tom writes ya like Finger Fender Saver whatever started out two discarded stack chairs neigh bors discardsand look what evolved Yuletide Mail Bag wish take oppor tunity express sincere thanks kind enough favor very kindly extending best wishes upon occasion year-end holiday season turn wish flying-est hence very best year 1987 Amongst holiday greetings re ceived two letters merit present mention Both East Windsor NJ different individual relates separate distinct matterso Ill devote paragraph first long-time friend nationally internationally known Indoor flyer Dan Domina discusses Outdoor Free Flight matter Dan writes very mar ginal flying sites left look envy large farm fields central southern NJ problem landowners forced tax laws farm get low pro perty tax rates cant fly Free Flight field planted crops Dan speculates upon possibility changing laws give tax break landowners willing devote such acreage model airplane usage say Speed happy hour sadly have add Dont hold breath till happens Dan also advo Good ScoutsLiterallyand Figuratively cates awarding trophies 3rd place anticipate pleasure receipt Mats events heartily agree month Air Flow newsletter West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 West Radio Control Club Rochester its Windsor NJ second Christmas Eve editorJohn C Low its impressive historV letter David M Schnitzer publicthe RCCR has played important role ity chairman captioned club the furtherance model aviation both middle NJ area Elsewhere letter Mr particular AMA district nationally Schnitzer identifies himself club edi club deeply involved community tor have received copies affairshence above caption newsletter Anyway letter read time writing December 1986 part follows club has active RCCR making plans participate over 10 years maintains large important exhibition pre- best flying fields region fly sented Boy Scouts Rochester Mercer County Central Park under au May 2 3 1987 thank Mark Scheda thority County Park Commission RCCR having informed us membership about 40 development states will have presenttimeTheAMASafetyCodeaswell aviation theme thus permittingAMA par- own safety rules governs times ticipation through club membership fly through winter weather Mark may contacted 85 Winterroth permits members plan St Rochester NY 14609 further de- goforthe newyear-round patch AMA tails should wish attend Mr Schnitzer kindlyfurnishedthefollowing photo Turkey Fly-In took place November 1986 Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network ModelNet has going strong since begun last year now 2000 modelers use personal computers log onto ModelNet com municate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hundreds services besides ModelNet CompuServe subscription service once subscribe pay onlyforthe time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other activities Several Executive Council mem bers ModelNet join public discussions answer questions ModelNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 760672420 Pete Waters 700472162 Dick Crowley 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full interesting useful files complete list AMA-chartered clubs kept DL4 updated monthly So Contest Calen dar list over 900 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use latest thing Data Libraries high-resolution graphics computer terminal software can handle can receive print digitized pictures stored ModelNet terminal soft ware cant read graphics files directly can probably find other programs computer right CompuServe will information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA H Q youre already CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 102 Model Aviation hope Mr Schnitzer will kindly place mailing list receive news letters Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dinety 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5582 Foxrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Its good thing deadline column wasnt about three weeks ago Im afraid editor would have use term expletive deleted quite fre quently making suitable general audiences As am still hovering some between being very mad state rage about Dec 18th less month before scheduled District Ill meeting symposium Salt Fork Salt Fork Lodge informed Bob Button just found letter about meeting desk cleaning out would un able accommodate us date due another booking spite two letters both signed same reservations staff memberone post marked May 1986 confirming reser vation written lodge stationery second postmarked September explaining hadnt yet set winter rates Bob first called thought just pulling chain prone finally realized serious about after picked myself up off floor mad almost did some things would have regretted later Fortunately stayed cool well cool could have expected called park manager informed didnt have anything lodge lodge manager Ed Krajsky person needed talk gave correct telephone number wished luck Unfortunately Mr Krajsky pronounced Cry-ski confirmed couldnt have lodge reserved date due earlier booking Hewouldnttell us other group probably professional thing wouldnt say other booking made insisting made before curi ous claimed no record reservation letter confirma tion undated way could prove determine matter date postmark envelope confirmation sent Further letter found later letter didnt refer dates reservation Obviously wouldnt have copy postmarked envelope allegedly found copy undated letter short am convinced --expletive deleted ya gotta give lying through teeth said sorry girl made reserva tion no longerworkingforthe lodge offered us week before alternative available lodge number Holiday Inn 30 miles away could accommodate us sched uled weekend During two days telephone calls tween myself Bob Button park AMA HQ AMAs lawyers alternatives established could cancel out en tirely accept Holiday Inn site change weekend January 10-11 consider possibility weekend Feb ruary 14-15 would available pending cancellation reservation meantime problem over coming previous publicity dates place major concern simply didnt have time very much alternatives diminishing hour Holiday Inn wasruled out looked earlier possible site found unacceptable felt January 10-11 dates unacceptable wouldnt have sufficient time notify additionally attend AMA Executive Council meeting Cali fornia beginning look cancellation alternative late Friday confirmation came February 14-15 dates would available made decision go alternative gave us time necessary let people know first original date cancelled second meet ing rescheduled involving least two expensive mailings Monday Tuesday before Christ mas spent printing stuffing addressing emergency notice members club contact people over 1000 sent out Wednesday just before leaving Christmas holiday printing stuffing addressing mailing done AMA HQ staff coordinated Geoff Styles PR department Without efforts well rest HQ staff simply couldnt have done should run Geoff give him tip hatand pat back whole crew As being written dont know announcement change will make next magazine due out near end January know reading various newsletters get letter campaign has reasonably successful Further action against Salt Fork Lodge being contemplated particularly re cover cost fiasco final decision will probably made after event Ironically wont read until event over example perplexing problem timing mess presented mailbag has reasonably active last couple months particularly impressed letter about clubs efforts West God Virginia Dear Mr Dave Brown went Ravenswood WV last week end annual KERA RC Pattern con test second year have made time have overly impressed everything everyone has done make such enjoyable experience way CDs Mark Radcliff Steve Sturm members assisting went great extremes make enjoyable weekend family ten years attending Nats NE Pattern contests have never seen outstanding job done ever model club feel club would recommend wanted write let know fortunate have such club district Best regards safe flying building R/C Pulsers WNY Inc Del K Rykert President AMA 89284 Del couldnt agree mOreS hill billies up right actually Hillbillies members rather members Vienna Sky Sharks KERA RC clubs Thanks letter after above needed lift efforts dump mortgage continuing donations follow ing District III clubs appreciated FAST club $35 Gateway RC Society $231 Joe Dunskis $10 Beltzville Flying Machine Society $100 SHARKS $22 MON Valley RCC $100 Ralph Widman $25 Dela ware Valley RCC $50 least enjoyable parts being AMA VP announce loss own Leonard M Wiederhoeft Sr founders longtime news letter editor West Shore Flying Soci ety passed away past September 19 Len particularly known hisWeedie isms will serve saying month shortest route needle valve isnt always least painful Godspeed Weedie SoundCont pg 100 Quite some time ago mentioned Air Show Teams area using Magic Mufflers good effect team regularly performs rather tight quarters excessive sound levels can problem also practice club flying site has sound level restrictions Cliff Rausin Condor Models tells continuing make strides area sound level reduction mufflers have opportunity make measurements series perform past experience says should Magic muffler well worth try type muffler discussing exactly new However application new shows broader acceptance system 5 version introduced 1983 Magic extra chamber welded rear body covering mostofthetailpipeThetailpipe perforated within chamber absorb sound after has done its supercharging work body According Cliff Jim Johnson Sky Stone has turned clubs Solano Beach CA area winning com bination using Magic Muffler 40/60 5 mounted about 5 51/2 inches back 61 engines OS Rossi Super tigre YS props being used 11 x 9 Wide 12 x 6-10 rest combo running 15% nitro Continued page 104 April 1987 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinctuapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 An Apology Recentlyl wrote about visit ing Control Line Contest Hobby Park Winston-Salem NC article dis cussed problem Radio Control aircraft flying low over Control Line activity given impression thatallof RC fliers field associated Academy apologize giving impression Pete Wiencek WinstonSalem informs Hobby Park RCers fact AMA chartered club however have problem crops up public flying sites prob lem anyone can fly site unless particular group having official event means Hobby Park RCers have scheduled meet non-AMA group cannot fly what occurred particular day appears nothing prevent RC flying CL flying taking place event unsafe acts did occur Sorry about omission Hobby Park RCers F3A Team Selection appears F3A team selection commonly referred Masters will take place Fentress Naval ALF Chesapeake VA 18 19 20 and2l June1987Detailswillbepublished ModelAvation other publications Anyone living within driving distance Norfolk area can come down enjoy watching selection team repre sent United States RC Aerobatics World Championships event will held France time around Mike Ingalls will CD ably assisted fellow members Tidewater RC Club Watch complete schedule Nationals The 1987 Nationals being put motion event will held 11-19 July 1987 Lincoln NE too early planning intend Planning underway select site 1988 Tidewater very much running will have wait until around first April find out stand meantime plenty work done getting together information committee needs order make decision have suggestions send to Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters National Geographic Special occa sion view advance copy 1986 AMA Nationals special documentary being shown 18 January can say National Geographic crew did out standing job knowledge far best aeromodeling shown commercial media hope chance see film part say owe great big Hip Hip Hooray National Geographic Society job well done Founders During MS Show held Pasadena California Doug Pratt spent couple hours doing some taping some Old Timers aeromodeling opportunity talk afterwards founders Frank Zaic Frank goes back early days organizing model activity late 1920s long before formation Academy grew out early efforts can read some accounts Franks book Model Airplanes American Boy collection articles 1927-1934 issues publication bythat name Frank still active publishing series model aviation books also hard work research what makes things work pleasure spending short Frank Carmen Pasadena among model aviations beautiful people have chance obtain Frank Zaic books means timeless reflect well history days interview Doug Pratt will available video cassette Voyager By time read con siderable time will have passed since arou nd-the-world no-stop flight Voyager Much adulation deservedly given flight crew model avia tion can take somewhat different view aircraft design Burt Rutan AMA member some years standing has several designs duplicated mod elsin fact homebuilts built much like large models may have seen item over year ago showing copies photos taken November 1960 issue American Aircraft Modeler became Model Aviation photos saw 17-year-old Burt Rutan firstplace winner CL Scale FF PAA Load 1960 Nats Model aeronautics path career aviation have will honors coming Burt Academy would very remiss did also make such award shall done F3B several years have subjected letters statements Model Aviation other model magazines outlining problems events have cast pall over event fielded teams did cooperate team misused funds general presented very poor image modelers around world event has caused rifts among Executive Council members others times seemed best policy might forget event Well time around will different team has selected year dedicated win ning has act together mem bers completely oriented maxi mum team effort work beingwinners extremely competitive event pilots team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steve Lewis Santa Clara CA Team Manager Lynn King Boulder Creek CA Assist ant Manager Tom Thompson Albuquer que NM otherteam members Phil Renaud Dave Williams Albuquerque Richard Tiliman San Jose very least team has high hopes winning Team Trophythe team award being given first time World Championship Dan Pruss Memorial Trophy would very fitting United States Team could win Dan Best luck out standing team Trade Shows lot trade shows around country Dis trict IV tend go two some go both WRAM show Toledo affair have alternative Now no Toledo its first year could also say no Toledo its second very large increase over first Now ap proach time number three much growth will see modeling public will factor its con tinued growth good event District IV gives opportunityto see people associated sport chance see what vendors manufacturers have youat distance easier make also held during period weather conducive travel Having seen other shows can assure MARC Show Timon ium MD easier get offers wide open show area more-than-ample parking other facilities Again year will facility get radio transmitter checked proper operation may interest although com plaints radio problems otherareas such West Coast much higher percentage attendees bring transmitter checked atTimonium other shows hope means District IVers understand need periodic transmitter checks comply requirement will fewer problems continue Bring yours MARC Show 30-31 May 1987 will glad did youll get see great show same time MARC Show will get bigger SoundCont pg 103 running Perry P-30 regulating pumps users claim higher rpm good vertical per formance sound levels quieter four-stroke engines sounds very good sure wish some dBA values go sound quieter four-strokers would expect dBA levels down considerably An attempt will made get some good dB readings com binations England F3D Pylon Racing muffler rule being enforced Magic Muffler well twin cone tuned pipe permitted twin-cone tuned pipe will have fitted additional silencing chamber Publications Sound publication stands out providing service aeromodeler terms sound recognition RCReport published HuntsvilleAL runs engine test reports state dBA level measured particular rpm prop combination good reference point looking you going sound-wise have corresponded editor Gordon Banks can tell Gordon knows take FAI type measurements three meters Inso Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Pserso Rico V Sooth Carolisa essee DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-61 00 Phooe I-rome 61 5u-au3 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 266 Amory MS 38821 Richerd Jackoon 21 iS Thorniec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beech FL 33444 Jooeph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajerdo PR 00646 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Surnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 684-2517 Its late Detember its cold outside Summer flying weather thing past Tennessee spending time trying predict first snow will fall its building time next summer waithow about Indoor season Yep Thats right its time fly Indoor havent tried Indoor scene let recommend least try hand lightweight handlaunched Glider Costs practically nothing evenings sanding cutting glu ingthen local gym test-flying probably should make least three models keep flying going arent experienced Hand Launch Youll proba bly learn lot about really light-weight structures stay Im dreaming about Indoor just few words some upcoming events First US Indoor Championships have scheduled June 5-7 1987 East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN will flown impressive-sound ing domed arena ceiling height 122 ft have complain ing about poor Indoor facilities last Nats heres chance show well would have done course contest part National Free Flight Society program information avail able sending SAE stamp large AJ Italiano 1655 Revere Drive Brookfield WI 53005 way contest will include MIAMA Peanut Grand Prix Per editors Indoor News Views Richard Melody Doig future Indoor Nats probably depends next years attendance As may know last years attendance very low Since generally costs money rent hall sometimes lot attendance low its tempting cut down Indooractivities support can given popular events Lincoln site Pershing Auditorium 49-ft ceilingnot high bad fact looks pretty good after flying 28-ft-high gym feeling hold facility its high rental cost $1200 dollars per day AMA needs see 50 advanced entries Lets get behind Indoor make Nats re sounding success last Indoor item state Ala bama persons George Batuik Tom Killough Rex Powell H untsville have challenged State Georgia Indoor contest Im still waiting see chal lenge will answered however Ill betthe Indoor jockeys TTOMA Thermal Thum bers Metro Atlanta will accept provide tough team beat Keep posted fellows wouldnt miss Its budget time again tasks Executive Council set up approve budget running AMA process usually requires few months execute Since Im bit newto process dont really know what expect far looks about like average home budget know about much money youll take AMA dues etc much takes run things salaries rents mort gages insurance etc make some money available recreation Nats magazines FAI funds etc leaves looking whether youll able afford new items may may considered essential would nice have areas AMA already investing fair amount money public relations PR efforts have going varying success fora number years trouble hobby broad varied making very difficult decide expend limited funds maximum return Should tie efforts overall general aviation scene work up schemes joint agreements EAA other similar aviation activities have successful growing show team effort Such show teams frequently perform full-scale air shows often great success Since talking people know understand us easy area move PR need liability insurance crisis problem disappearing flying sites looks emphasis should general public Well some toowith open houses flying sites mall shows Since future hobby depends large degree new members maybe ajunior apprentice program ticket again much along lines Delta Dart programs Scout programs school classes magazine articles So what talking about say Lets improve PR efforts Notice real PR work actually done individual AMA clubs make up clubs Most cost borne same people also AMA organization however does have responsibility help endeavors AMA needsto setthe policy national goals provide technical assistance things perhaps provide funding some programs AMA has taken major step direc tion hiring Jeff Troy grand plan expanding PR Headquarters level has much recommend Lets get behind him help him task Lets hope doesnt forget about 100000 us out help him Dropped Nashville Free Flight Societys fall fly-in November 2 1986 sort grey day lots activity progress relaxed crowd having fun Photo 1 shows old grey fox OC Stewart patriarch N ash yule Free Flight group winding Wake field OC has flying Free Flight mod els 30 years Ive known him second photo shows David Durbin cranking up 1/2A same meet flyin unusual experience since RC fliers also out force group Control Line Combat fliersall sharing same flying site very interesting day such broad spectrum cate goriesand style hobbyist doing its thir h2rmnnv Bill Barr Photo requires little give-and-take happen lot fields RC Aerobatics types cant fly RC Soaring Heli copter addicts Yet other places Free Flight models mix RC power planes way works faction takes interest other courteous considerate enough work out problems also helps know way enjoy flying model planes types flying challenging fun last business note Mr Don Peck has served ably last two years District 5 RC Contest Coordinator has requested relieved duties soon possible because increase work load teaching profession First wish thank Don job well done Well miss Don Next Im look ing volunteers suggestions replacement should active RC contest flyer has time handle contest scheduling/sanctioning work load promptfashion Don has system will provide tothe new coordinator once chosen important post warrants filling best man woman available Till next month April 1987 105 OC Stewart Nashville puts maximum winds Weke Up Wakefield Nash ville Free Flight Societys Fall Free Flight Fly-in November 2 Bill Barr Photo David Durbin Nashville TN lights up Candle Wind 1/cA Gas model Nashville Free Flight Societys Fall Fly-in Nov 2 Illinois Indiana ucky ouri IL 60650 03034 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46706 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City Mo 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61370 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 3632 Main Quincy IL 62301 Phone 217223-8498 first week 1987 Im writing another column major problemI dont have whole lot write about guess guys building new ships just dont have time send note understand will just try make month Again thing find out newsletters lately have bunch real winter flying nuts out Weve got bunch guys going out subfreezingweatherto frozen finger thing regular basis bundle up real well go itl got December flight cut close getting done last day 1986 Ive getting lot mail about new frequencies lot out concerned radio may con vertibletothe newfrequenciesorthatitwill work narrow bands Im same boat since equipment old have found old radios can usually changed new frequencies costs few bucks beats having buy new equipment As narrow band can get around just picking up pins either side well frequency buddies will let Im sure Most us will have has suggested clubs could try controlling frequencies bought club seventeen members thirteen us have responded poll see frequencies use Only channel 12 used average four transmitters can see control might problem can just imagine logistics trying control club over hundred No way What means have learn control what have until old radios phased out may take bit time see no real problem us willing cooperate After us can just go out buy new equip ment replace everything Now time check out equip ment next year Give planes thorough once-over make sure no weak spots Repair covering check hinges devises about pots servos Are batter ies being cycled use make sure get maximum possible charge think would good idea check wiring also Dont forget switch Bill Johnson Gaston IN sent first picture month beautifully-done model Sopwith Pup built Gary Bussell seems model took Best-of-Show Louisville Fly-in Byrons Fly-in bad Ive seen its real jewel Oh yeah should mention Bill CD 1MM Festival 1987 held Copverse IN June guys interested big bangers ought real show Look dates contest calendar elsewhere rag Its mall show time have booth ready go line moment have scheduled two mall showsand will over time read Let know will send right out ya Come take hate keep mentioning shop just too small store time help out Ive just sitting thinking its whole year since saw fit put office think its very rewarding time have received newsletter editor has worked hard write able help member some way made visit whove welcomed want thankall Lets hope year better last said will let Carl Wheeley thing rest page way can keep politics other col umns Maybe Ill have next column will send some good ies Enough now. SoundCont pg 104 far relative accuracy whatever may equipment permits doing good job good see someone taking sound business heart following through dont know sure would think Gordon could provide information engines has already tested Check out engine re ports RC Report worthwhile AMA AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA FLYERS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South BIrmingham AL 35206w 205 83-0173 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON RIC CLUBS BA RN STORMERSRussell Davis 2929 East 6th StreetA~t 102Tucson 85716602 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608w 916 485-1917 h 916961-2163 COLORADODENVER AST Nat Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewd CO 80110303781-35 79I4IGH CO UNTRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs Cd 80909303 596-1 187 CONNECTICUTR/C PRO PBUSTERS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357-319w 203 9-3471 h 203 739-5 362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Defray Beach FL 33444305 278-9621SUN BIRD AST john Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa ILLINOISCHf CAAOLAND CIRCLE CUT TERS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark 1L60181w 312 530-2606 h312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterloo IA 5070 w -7b93- h 319 236-1297 EDRRAPlbS 5K YHAWKS AST Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 5 2402w 319 365-0527- h t319 366-0126GOLDEN KERNEL Bernard DeBoer 414 South Lynn Drive Le Mars IA 1031712 5 46-4609 KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAGLES Jerry Hatfield 226 MarIon Court Haysville KS 67060w 316 942-0181 h 316 5 22-4182 MA YLANDDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 20902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dwyer 3267 Florence Road Woodbine MD 1797 301854-6423 MICHIGANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Jo-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford M 49341 616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN 55423 612 d69-5493 NEW YORK THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306w 518 370-8240 h 518 356-3028 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST William Collins 1348 Central Park Avenue Kettering OH 454095 13 298-1843 HURRICANES OF CINCINNATI Decker Doggett 997 Walnut Court Mason OH 45040 w 9513 984-5057 h 513 398-3957SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rockwell Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 206 Armstead Court Downington PA 19335EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 47 Loomis Street Nanticoke PA 18634717 735-7586 FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Read ing PA 19602215 372-5&4 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Springlake Terrace Fairfax VA 22030w 202 634-7218 h702 73-3970 WASHINGTONBARONS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509L 456-235 {h 09 484-5631 NORTHWEST LI HTD EMOTE AM Lloyd Marohl 6221 South Prospect Street Tacoma WA 98409509 472-8397 WV WV WV W 106 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included 4 Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins 4 Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins2 Order AMA Film Librarian4 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA4 22090 Include $2 500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA •ee pp p pp p p p pep pppppp ppp lows igan C Minnesota vnne VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters flistrict VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level NorthvlIe Phi 4816 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Steve Bowman 6i Larson Rd Esko MN 55733 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Mlncqua Wi 54548 really isnt fair just returned council meeting Los Angeles lady house phoned ask start new snow blower am pounding computer instead being outside snowmobiling now winter has really arrived Still warm log fire munchies left over Christmas toler able Scanning list winners Lake Charles Nats shows Seveners special awards design Rich Doig Archie Adamisin come mind guess need explain story Archies win has attached few years ago two very serious brain opera tions since has pushed coaxed encouraged get back mod eling Nats model outcome Control Line stunter course semi-canard single-blade prop mono wheel sorts problems overcome get final paint factitwasfinishedatthemotelSallytold itwent intrigued crowd further impressed its performance Lookout next year Big Art going coach young Adamisins keeping CL Stunt tradi tion going coming Nats Lincoln NE has Seveners booked run help events Wayne Karen Yeager Pylon Rich Melody Doig doing Indoor Russell Knetzger workingat Pattern judging As venue just across Iowa border should see good number district Make date always regret say thank-you official moving better things Bob Lundberg AVP Northern Minnesota has passed reins Steve Bowman thank Bob long service demand him keep touch Steve welcome Steve president Duluth club know him interested types models guys area keep him informed about feelings AMA will get answers questions Ron Sears Pete sent note asking something next column said could write anything preferred feelings AVP Scale modeler First believe little background order began building stick tissue models 1946 aged ten twelve myfirst Control Line model took air pulled OK Cub 049 Thirteen laps crash Wow another pilot borna natural Since time have flown types CL After joining oldest finest clubs area Cloudbusters MAC flew some Free Flight Nothing just wind up turn loose Just kidding am also member Michigan Scale Squadron Sky Masters RC Club Scale modeling has always favor ite like models look like real thing 1975 began competing CL Scale have ever since part hobby/sport has very good have fortunate enough last two US Scale CL teams Meeting modelers foreign countries great experience ive ever foregoing sort answers feelings towards Scale modeling feelings AVP revolve around modelerbeing associated other modelers having companionship being able help wher ever can Being AVP small part putting back modeling some what have taken out over years AVP Jean Lasik has forwarded some infor mation action area rare hear new Control Line club being formed Grand Rapids Bert Allaire has started group although yet AMA-affiliated hopes will happen soon Bert New Jersey district past member Circle Masters hear working combined Detroit/Chicago event Aint nice news Wisconsin specialist club Milwaukee Simitar Squadron headed Gordy Stahl saw All-wing designs fly very impressive Now applying types about tailless Gee Bee Q500 certain allowed Q500 circuit have plan cores Gonna thumb rules after council meeting introduced standing committee fortheAir ShowTeams am EC member act liaison coordinate needs actions between groups Reggie Keyawa made presenta tion pointing out problems AST program no snappy cure increasing visibility supply ing recognition program have need use AST area contact team managers really professionally dedicated group have several teams district lookforwardtoseeingthem inaction hidden force PR move ment Recognition basic human need guys devote hobby time show outsiders use clowns strange models acts necessary hold audience attentionto watch Pat tern ships fly length time worse watching snow melt important group OT worKmen Sparta Swap Meet tint-time event very successful Distrid Roundup Minnesota RC Soaring Society planning Electric event 1987 calendar seven cells maximum S River City RC News warning clubs regarding insurance tractors stored field stolen found insurance did cover S Grassfield guys planning have real grass field begging donations seed members notice first event aFeed Fly Seems should Feed Seed Fly S big handful attaboys Cudahy News Hobby setting up conference flight instruc tors 0 Stillwater Flyers have sent hat patch start district collection look great S Loops Lies River Valley Fliers mentions time wind stops blowing Lincoln rains Hey Vince true 0 Attend Next Club Meeting will Kill Airplane poster message Elm Creek Flyer ought trick 0 Pontiac MAC advising carrying Halon fire extinguisher good safety point echoed BlackhawkArea RC Club Barc News S Vein Hendix VP Twin City RC setting up very comprehensive program meetings really gets attendance gatherings 0 Lakeland RCs Flight Lines editor Ron Eigenschink concerned adverts show models having mufflers engines Lets give Ron large sackful gold attaboys Four-Strokes Electric Sailpianes get quieterno flying next April 1987 107 Indian Citys President Jim Tessen hand ma over checklor Mortgage Depletion Fund Left Right Cai Kontla Phii Wahiquist Boyd Bowdish November meet ing Stiiiwater Fiyers Sodbusters sine noss riiiionin quiru UI Oupuru fiying field another convert fiying wing Ia Evans Arkansas S Louisiana C New Mexico homa 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 MesQuite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville #125 Garland TX 75041 holiday season has came went sincerely hope happy 1987 will bring us little peace lot happiness spirit wanting good guy Christmas tried help Santa Claus getting reindeer ready him im mediately found problem because obviously sick didnt figure out what wrong him until kicked him found out simple vapor lock! have reindeer dont let him drinkthewaterinMexicotill itis boiled have feeling New Year 1987 will very happy us Academy Model Aeronautics As re sult recent election will enjoying new leadership am sure new direction have great hope under leadership new AMA president Don Lowe will ajourneyof graciousness respect will move away political overtones recriminations have made wonder What heck recent past Don helm think will have flexible relaxed council making AMAs major decisions ad ministrated splendid Headquarters staff After 50 years enjoying flying gether ought better friends dontcha think clubs newsletters picked up good idea GOOFS News Good Ole Okie Flying Society Ponca City OK think editor Sam Patriacca clever idea uses highlight important items newsletter yellow orange marker sure gets atten tion might want exchange news letters club address 2112 Meadowbrook Ponca City OK 74604 G 0 OFS News Ponca City another bit suggestion might want pursue located RF SpectrumAnalyzerattheir local Ham Radioclub can make hookup like might pay-off little bit stick time radio hams spent day Sunday trying catch up deluge AMA mail piled up during holidays Please pity poor VP because perfect day flying could ever want everybody else got go fly have tardy answering requests hope will forgive After since dont get paid being VP should least allowed make living holidays hobby shop owners can put legitimate smile am happy report shop did fantastic business competitors say same might indicate rest world has decided perhaps arent bunch nuts after modeling really great form entertainment course real secret fact modelers such superior type personand humble too very best exciting items hobby shop customers bought year brand new Carl Goldberg Electra Kit Basically Gen tle Lady glider design Carls has popular successful Soaring Glider field well-matched Elec tric power plant nose great beginner expert both matching motorto plane done forthe first time popular high-production kit no excuse now miss clean quiet dependable fun powered flight No messy fuel no backfire-cut fingers no towline no winch no hi-start no cleanup after flyingand gentle aircraft doesnt funny unexpected things sud denly Better try Electric flight great Electric flight Frank Korman wants mention new Electric flight club just formed Dal las fascinated bythe name club Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers shortens DEAFwhich points out club offends nobody noise DEAF fliers fly Eastfield Boom ers Glider Club Eastfield Community Col lege off Interstate 30 Dallas suburb Mesquite interested can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 214 321-2197 evenings weekends Ed isnt out flying interested going Electric might want join bunch nice guys because will find very willing able help Electric havent found yet MRC has greatest little Electric Free Flights youve ever seen tiny compared what have come expect Electric jewel little rechargeable battery motor youll fall love little molded-foam Scale Free Flight models just right schoolyard city parkand again no noise bother neighbors attract police cars price around $3500 $4000 hobby shop dealer doesnt offer shame him telling him know progressive hobby shop Dallas selling heck out Following up previous paragraph MRC Bentom have great selection molded-foam rubber-band-powered kits really fly may sneer moldedfoam planes fun fly heck lot people wouldnt fly models werent simple little kits MRC kits simplest Bentoms have geared rubber motors give longer powerrun have Stagger-Wing Beech Scale model really flys Again try dealer acts dumb pound fist stomp feet Lets get sumpin going around have tendency taken exciting things present such four-stroke engines Electric flight ducted fan power helicopters exotic radios forget early blessings problems past early problems What cover model MonoKote type other iron-on coverings skin ning model simple first came Dallas Indianapolis largerthan-rubber-power models covered either silk economy bamboo paper covering Unlike todays Silkspan paper bamboo paper no wet strength real problem shrink water cover wet mention will really bring back some memories OldTimersand should part new comers education modeling rare chance actually see bam boo paper being made wonderful Seven Thousand Years Chinese Inven tiveness exhibit just closed Dallas Chinese paper-maker actually making bamboo paper sheet time bamboo pulped beating hammer-mill mixing soup large tank screen slid soup jiggled until coated just enough pulp sheet pulled soupy water drained peeled off screen dried paper-maker fantastic because sheet just same weight thickness have tendency take blessings pretty much granted never dreaming what effort went what use young modeler ask Old-Timer ever used bamboo paper remember Chi nese paper-makers made bam boo paper sheet time modeling today would certainly what privilege attending Third Annual Texas Soaring Conference No vember 16 last year hosted Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers meeting brought folks Dallas far reaches area coordinate contest schedules avoid con flicts unify rules plan Annual Texas National Tournament TNTTheTNT will held Dallas 1987 May 16th 17th speaking folks gathered conference pleasure compli menting holding special interest group meeting District 8 also very proud observe sat through two hours meeting negative comment Everything positive progressive cer tainly admired todays world isnt much going around Bravo Flaps DownThrottle Closed Gotta Land 108 Model Aviation Craig Trowe left Mike Southard Southeide RC Club Oklahoma City much-flown 72-in Hookers have unique aweptwing planes pow ered four-cycle 120 engines say clubs noise problems should go four-cycle Quiet pleasel Colorado S Kaosao 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S SoothDakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Dick Crowley District IX Vice-President 16413 E Stanford Place Aurora ca 80015 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coraon Boa 2B32 Casper WY 82802 Ed Coa 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto biOS Cloudas Sioun Polls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles 0/0 Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Greetings sunny 75v Pasadena CA Friday AMA Executive Council met full day evening scheduled busi ness very nice see attendance provided good positive Input meeting avery ceremonious welcome council President Don Lowe myself Without going speci fic detail let us just say con ducted young lady member council Outgoing President Grigg VP McGinnis took last shots council members giving out what felt appropriate gifts allsome right target Since time lag long will probably able read meeting min utes hope make habit somewhere else issue sol will just hit afew items impressed F3B Soaring team town practice session took time present very well-thought out proposal council additional funding badly-needed helpers feel best-ever F3B team expect bring home gold team will also have something differenta coopera tive group pilots working knowl edgeable group support managers IMS International Model Show Satur day attended IMS international Model Show held complex might call Toledo West Greatthrongs modelers flocked huge arena see new goodies 1987 major local manufacturers products display technical people answer questions live demonstrations Indoor Gliders hot air balloons blimps RC cars boatsand just about anything mind could think Aircraft items side complex sur face items otheran excellent idea Plenty room shopping back room usual swap market heavy dealing going ever get chance visit shows itthey just mind-boggling fun Saturday evening very important meeting held major RC manu facturers distributors discuss ongoing flap about radio frequencies interested parties understand im portance working together solve some real perceived problems talking about today However some points during meeting person might have gotten impression some fine people forgotten theyd asked AMA go bat FCC different types frequencies us use have good program set up aircraft good program surface RC now must put forth some additional effort make work schedule 1988 will see phaseout colored frequencies know today yellow/white red/white etc bring some additional narrow-banded frequencies present equipment can handle would seem some pres ent almost forgot about new require ment proposals now too sure equipment will comply TheAMAInowwoiking very small window access FCC going forward next phase program substantial supplier resistance en countered could throw process off much two yearswith need submit new proposals suppos edly already place manufacturers distributors going hold organi zational meeting probably mid-January discuss position offer ideas next phase program interesting outgrowths meeting discussion about new out-of-the-box equipment always being frequency something have always claimed would seem large percentage units out boxare noton frequency might expect Caution Good preflight checks including range checking can detect great problems possibly avoid some un needed crashesor glitchesas like call cant remember crash acknowledged pilots faultit seems always radio Can true feeling what being implied get what pay pay $6995 system Ni-Cds four servos dont expect get $49500 system no substitute good checkup qualified service station technician have crash other wise known hard landing have reason doubt equip ment might have problem dont fly 1987 AMA Nats During 1987 District IX will again hosttheAMA Nats Lincoln NE 500 miles east Denver much closer eastern district members Some might ask Lincoln again Well can name good reasons Lin coln has good geographic location rela tively accessible rest country excellent facilities new Free Flight site close worthy fine Free Flightersnot pasture no-mans-land also hard-surfaced runways RC Pattern excellent areas Control Line Pershing Auditorium Indoor pro gram excellent site Helicopters good facilities other support pro grams Soaring site will park provisions needed put firstclass event rather usual sod farm found 1979 Nats personally like Lincoln NE several reasons good location excellent local sup port reasonable proximityall important Nats steering com mittee chairman Pete Waters District VII Johnny Clemens District VIII will assist well working very closely Nats manager Vince Mankowski make 1987 Nats good event will enjoyed Like Nats 1987 effort will require manpower support mem bers local clubs friends just come along others brought perform critical jobs vital operation program would like give us helping hand sure could use some benefits available such paid rooms next years AMA dues free Naturally will looking helpers possible some know ledge various events being runsure saves training Let know can assist Historically Nats have usually run near first August order accommodate other events will taking place about same time because availability facilities staff 1987 Nats will held July 11-19 Lets get out support major event yearfortheAMA money used make happenso get moneys worth Contact time have questions suggestions wel come Remember consider ones right register bitchbut little will done bitch unless accompanied suggestion two making better Anyone can find fault Nats program looking have ideas make better year years come Understan denze still awake still interested what can cone help ask consider providing dis trictor specifically myselfwith some information what going part world As may have read other columns operate very limited budget will very hard get outto attend large numberof events district means need eyes ears let us know what going area new ideas special meets human interest storiesjust about anything going area Work district AVP local events send something put columnit yours Just give idea what column guidelines get up full page per month consists basically 220 lines 44 characters per line typical one-column picture uses 13 lines pictures please column will get pretty stale fast give something print Please put mailing list newsletter Christmas card list optional am also considering monthly news letter bring current timely information clubs will soon CompuServe ModelNet system ready will give access numbers Till next month Broncos win Super Bowl midst winter project Good flying soft landings AMA Nats Lincoln Nebraska July 11-19 87 April 1987 109 Arizona fornia e Hawaii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrio 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lone Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds Ri 8 Box 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 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisioft 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Fnquency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone916362-1962 Im writing Column mid-January has exciting month started December 23rd joined Mal Gross vice president NAA Mojave CA 200 am got bus headed VIP/Press area dry lake Ed wards Air Force Base About six freezing hours later Voy ager landed aviation history making very lucky person luckier have front row seat helped Mr Gross prepare NAA National Record certificate pre sented pilots Yeager Rutan underthe blazing lights army press cameras focused repor ters saw 1984 Olympics satellite up-link vans covered about acre TV network ABC N BC CBS CNN etc Local stations over west sent own crews addition Newspaper reporters could heard talk ing Japanese German French number other languages didnt recog nize proud day aviation whole world watching sipped coffee reporter Boston Globe normally covers acquisi tions mergers Bostons high-tech Route 128 Hed asked get plane fly 3000 miles cover landing because no else available 38-degree-winter night desert weather bothered him lot less bothered Voyager chase planes final ly came view tiny specks early morning sun 100000 people gathered started cheer Tears joy came set eyes included Over loudspeaker heard pilot Rutan proclaim ground crew ought prepared because hadnt show ered nine days Imagine after spending nine days crowded cockpit making jokes Voyager circled field three four times before landing everyone could get pictures possible Both motor drives 35mm cameras humming went through film faster ever before Its day see something like happening before very eyes Later hangar opportunity examine Voyagers damaged wing tips blue foam jutted out past skins peeled off nearly three feet wing about foot other large pieceof wing-skin hungdown trailing edge Talk about drag No wonder four gallons useable fuel left day rest world would never forget December 23 1986 day man first went around world single tank gas About week earlier Gene Sidwell wife Tom Vacar KCBS-TV met officials Edwards AFB make arrangements Genes world speedrecord attempt USAF veryanxious see US model airplane pilot take record back Russians So am After leaving Edwards Tom Vacar invited ustojoinhimattheVoyagerCommand Post Mojave two live TV broadcasts went him tween broadcasts about 5 pm went out eat Things got exciting bartender started shooting up place after someone left him poor tip As stood gun hand herded kitchen Vacar stayed up front give live coverage things got exciting cops arrived very short time later disarmed bartender carted him away went elsewhere eat life AMA VP exactly dull January brought first Executive Council meeting 1987 held Pasadena CA concert Bill North rops IMS Show Because few council meetings held invited number guests Most ourAVPs So such notables Sal Taibi Although whole very good meeting opening ceremony really embarrassment AMA Over strong written objection AMA paid haveJohn Griggand Travis McGinnis both come out supposedly dignified ceremony award plaques thanking service AMA stated strong note less expensive ways make awards AMAs part ceremony went smooth ly Messrs Grigg McGinnis pro ceeded bring rather scantily dressed female entertainer tooted horns placed party hats new president District 9 VP sang funny songs followed Grigg McGinnis pre senting farcical awards council have just much sense humor anyone personal opinion though quite funny terrible waste coun cils time AMAs money apologies District 10 guests sit through nearly hour garbage before council finally got down serious business Hopefully weve now seen last Mr Griggs nonsense other hand posi tive note very impressed way new president Don Lowe conducted himself during first time helm AMA man knows what doing AMA fortunate have him aboard 1987 should much better year result Don Lowe spent fair amount time together before meeting share common feelings goals AMA Like myself too very concerned AMAs public image rising losses flying sites Hopefully well now able better address important issues day before meeting picked up Don Lowe John Worth Johnny Cle mens airport After stopping Astro Flight examine some donations made museum Phillip Mosko being stored prior shipment Reston VA headed north valley showed leaders excellent facility have Sepulveda Basin also opportunity meet number AMA members out flying day next day met Pasadena Other farce described above council meeting very productive voted give support 1987 F3B Team present also decided reduce number people going ClAM/Paris April Don Lowe has taken initiative form three-man FAI Committee consisting himself John Worth Dave Brown expect good things will result positive move supersedes one-man FAI czar AMA voiced strong objection Re Districting Committees suggested scheme split District 10 two ill-conceived opinion plan would put border middle LAareaandisobviously considered meaningful pro posal solve anything appointed chairman new AMA Marketing Committee posi tion Im going attempt help AMA grow better marketing its products No matter much Ive tried including 1/4-scale power model just cant seem get planes make noise As result resigned AMAs Sound Com mittee making room someone else can contribute area building efforts vain though now fully detailed 1A-scale Piper Cub won 1st place Electric Scale category IMS Show plane attracts lot attention wherever bring Fifteen-pound Electrics too common yet guess never mentioned good old Hot Stuff never would have gotten ready time QSAA meet really dont know ever got along monumental gift aeromodelers Bob Hunter Satel lite City thought having wait five-minute epoxy set now leaves cold cant imagine waiting now glue dry Lastly month Id like briefly mention applaud Black Sheep Ex hibition Squadron year MS show give beautiful demonstration Indoor Flight Electric ElectricCL Indoor FF Indoor RC important MS Show conduct beautiful important session modelers can per form set up operate Delta Dart program youngsters attending show can go home say learned build flyable model air plane What thrill Hats off black sheep Hopefully Ill have some photos next month PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident 110 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidento Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA98023 Al Culvor 805 86 Wilder 1083670 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Groat Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 8ruco Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklino P0 805 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #89 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robort esich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Seattle Radio Aero Club otherwise known SRAC will hold its Silver Anniver sary Polar Bear meet March 2 1-22 its field east Everett WA Registration starts 8 am flying will start 930 Accord ing information George Raymond SRAC prez will have canteen site camping available Saturday events AMA Novice Pattern RC Sport Aeroba tics Sportsman RC Sport Aerobatics Ad vanced RC Sport Scale will also extra event will allowthose AC conform Scale requirement try hand event Sunday fun-fly hope have some special flight demos air show events time weather permit will special tro phies commemorate Silver Anniver sary promises super contest put great group SRAC involved Community School Everett promot ing itself modeling doing example can own best friends getting local support through com munity involvement example can done through classes mall shows adopt-a-school plan Misery Meet will probably have lived up its name now next Free Flight contest will RAG Meet probably Harts Lake Prairie May 1-2Always check ahead going HLPthe Army fickle donor other FF news Bill Gaiser has proposed some changes Outdoor Gas Scale rules adopted will used meets WMC club runs changes include among other things no Scale ruler no ROG Should interested changes contact Bob Stalick WMC Patter editor Another success story about modelers get ting public land fly has reported Ev Schoenberg secretary/treasurer Bend Aero Modelers took nine months get county give license now using about 13 acres county land near landfill have legal right manage field Super job group Ev noted 42 mem bers club lot interest modeling Bend area Like other clubs planning mall show bring message public Dont forget District XI AMA booth available shows brochures AMA HQ show Another way theyve gotten involved community holding Saturday RC building school through Bend Parks Recreation Dept going make points city fathers also planting valuable seeds will produce modelers some new members bargain missed Raider Round Upwas good old Reston weekendbut huge turnout anyway No less 57 contestants vied trophies including five Junior entries Eight Canadians ventured down helped make up 146 event entries Dave Green won Sportsman Award Its given person highest cumulative score events teresting note last five years Dave brand new FF/CL Con test Coordinator Dick Salter have won award Might mention AVP Dave Mul lens seems have come fourth Bob Parker donated Fox 35 given Junior highest cumulative score Wesley Mullens took home Paul Walker won Precision Aerobatics would like have watched since Don McClave Randy Schultz very close him scores Paul certainly best fliers world Don Randy must have top form Drizzle Circuit onMarch 8 April 12 two dates haveat Delta Park dates Great Oregon Model Expo 87 April 11-12 Benton County FairgroundsJimTrumpsaysthatany club individual whowould like help can contact him Although essentially BCRC club function other clubs have contributed time people help static competition judging Satur day models will displayed both days Sunday will fun-fly Adair Field will have District Xl meeting interested parties Saturday Gleaned local paper just before Christmas ad Norm Thomp son local purveyor rare unusual sometimes very expensive items NT claims stuff escape ordinary What caught eye ad Balsa Wood 404 Interceptor Jim Walker designs being produced Frank Macy Now thats class no doubt about Barnstormers will hold seventh annual Static Expo March 28-29 main auditorium OMSI Oregon Museum Science Industry categories clude Scale Super-Scale original work non-Scale builders non-builder segment Any kind radio-controlled air craft will find spot informa tion call Steve Tischler 503 639-0798 will probably two other Expo like meetings spring Idaho EXPO Boise last year havent heard will year latest issue Barks said Bob Parks elected outstanding member year no news about EXPO plans last two have some nicest aircraft entered likely see will loss decide Also CAMS Symposium will held Coeur dAlene April May Watch both worth attending Dave Unruh Kenai AK wrote tell about second annual winter fun-fly Peninsula Modelers Association will hold Summit Lake about 85 miles south Anchorage dates Feb 28-Mar 1 news came too late get word out However trying see enough interest locallytostartaSAM chapter sothe contest will run under SAM ruleswith addi tion event flown under Old-Timer rules anything want bring fly Its way late might want call Dave 907 776-8207 informa tion Dave promises spectacular scenery Several months ago wrote Dis trict X VP exaggerated size District X disagrees issued challenge February issue thought might interested following claims 20% members AMA District X actual figure 17% course 20% assertion makes story sound better isnt truth Actually isnt major exaggeration bothers wrote uniform VPs budget district expenses generated controversy claims has always problem have no idea what bases remarks matter record four years before elected council neverand repeat neverany talk let alone ac tion brought associated larger districts identifying problem might help understand dis trict budget has provided help defraynot pay forthe VPs district ex penses budget pays postage phone calls travel district Most VPs hold regular jobs travel limited weekends fact VPs never spent allowed funds couple compete would use AMA funds travel contests Some independently wealthy essentially donated whatthey spent basic idea support VP doing district things defraying paying expenses VP incursand relative what person can members district claim has made DistrictX VPthatthe modelers DistrictXwere being ripped off terrible inequity way AMA funds being spent modelers different districts Since District X has four times members District Xl has both get same amount District X members being short ed arent Well exactly Lets look other part budget amount other officer expensesthe general budget budget money expended permember basis Since costs approximately same service member AMA spends four times much members District X does District XI mem bers Actually since costs go up activity District X members can active year around also since competition District X will spent proportionally district less activity So what have AMA spending just about same amount modeler out its general budget does affect argument Well since total VPs district budgets half percent funds expended AMA spending 99% its funds evenly distributed among its members sure seems complaint AMA ripping off its districts members qualifies exaggeration year starting Find contest go build somethingtofly hope see flying fields Happy Flying April1987 111 Whole Business Began Model Airplanes Junior Flight stands up applauds spectacular achievement Burt Rutan designer Dick Rutan Jean Yeager pilots round-the-world Voyager. fantastic flight fantastic airplane course modelers loved Burt Dicks mothers comment whole business began model airplanes isnt often nowadays aeromodeling gets compliments contributions avia tion Newsweek ran especially fine arti cle sure read often mentioned press Dick Rutans excited cry Look Ma no tips moments after scraping off Voya gers winglets during near-disastrous takeoff.. No Junior Flight isnt making up spotted January issue New York Indoor Times Untold man-hours volun tary went preparation Voyagers historic flightas well lots money team now busy trying recover several thousand dollars through lectures sale mementos come Three official postcards avail able $135 including postage han dling really gorgeous Send buck thirty-five Joan Hannans Hanger P0 Box Escondido CA 92025 small amount well thank Mother Rutan will thank youll pleased three pictures Final Pee Wee-30 Rules Orbiteers stepped up schedule completing final rules new event January first published rules should force least year tested under actual contest conditions rules formalized Orbiteers Pee Wee-30 Steering Committee very FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 detailed big difference what listed last month minimum weight 100 grams 353 oz stumble bit requirement liking better no mini mum weight didnt like mini mum weight P-30 Rubber event either Mythinking minimum weights Outdoor Free Flight models make event experts Im probably wrong after P-30 certainly doing very nicely its minimum weight requirement Again remind style construction acceptable reader asking eight plans indicated might build biplane Pee Wee-30 lower wing loading Sure thing official rules definitely limit event monoplanes Shades Pennyplane flock Dakota-like biplanes taking off will sure look nice Pee Wee-30 Proxy Postal Contest kick off new event Orbiteers will host gala Postal Proxy Pee Wee-30 contest July 4th 1987 club field Otay Mesa send model Orbiteers will flying Contestants over world invited further details postal contest copy official Pee Wee-30 Rules send 22 cent stamp John Olden kamp 3331 Adams Ave San Diego CA 92116 619-283-071 1 John also has some ideas sources inexpensive 020 Cox Pee Wee reed-valve engines Dethermalizers recommend use fuse-acti vated dethermalizer Pee Wee-30s well other lightweight models Such DTs weigh little reliable Remem ber however safe use snuffer tube x PLATFORM 44ESNUFFER TUBE illustration two rear hooks held close together keeping stab place during flight small dentists rub ber band fuse through band burns through larger forward rub ber band runs under fuselage hooks side stabilizer pulls stab up about 45-degree angle against cutout all-balsa fin angle should adjusted achieve proper settling descent sure stab does twist pops up will stop cocked position model will spin Buglet Another New Event certainly seems like inventive thrust aeromodeling towards smaller simpler styles away standard events new event Buglet con cocted John Morrill Los Angeles Thunderbugs Buglet smallish Out door rubber-powered cabin model largely reflecting old 1941 AMA rules required fuselage cross-section fixed landing gear ROG freewheeling propeller Rather go Old-Timer route Buglet avoids arguments over whether model meets does meet old design parameters Instead new rules have drawn up create similar style model Maximum projected wingspan limited 25 might expect some wide wing chords again biplanes Pennyplane comeone time complete set rules send 22 cent stamp Jackie Moore 4412 Don Felipe Drive Los Angeles CA 90008 Keep up well flying unofficial events contests AMA events sure have plenty build now Remember build light especially tail Ill see next month mmmiii mmiii gill... 1111111311111 iliUM Have H elped Junior Modelera Model Aviation 10K
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin Ir Correction There couple errors slipped through February 1987 issue Model Aviation George Abbott Raleigh NC first let know inaccuracies apologize forthe errors getting print am pleased know articles being read statement page 106 EPA ranked average model engine 78 dBA recommended en gines redesigned operate 65 dBA OK text went say over five times less noisy error 65 dBA about 20 times less noisy 78 dBA Remember three dBs change twice quiet loud second inaccurate statement deals speed statement doub ling rpm increases sound level 9 dB meansthe noise istripled Notso sound level reality eight times loud Other Considerations George Abbott also asked important question has answered day What being done study relationship frequency model aircraft engine sound levels question has mentioned before Some time ago AMA Headquarters group us looked some rather sophis ticated equipment operation equip ment provides excellent analysis frequency spectrum sound being studied beyond question what needed top-notch study prob lem implementing twofold cost equipment Can justify second finding someone expertise time studies As get further study sound operations little doubt someonewhether manufacturer dividual Academy will have conduct study should lead further developments move air such manner provide thrust speed capa bilities want high-fre quency sounds common today Continued page 100 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations summer 1982 two motivated aeromodelers clubs San Fernando Valley CA held discussion Giant Scale Squadron Valley Flyers RC Club looking fresh innovative way generating publicity just clubs wonderful flying site San Fernando Valley CA also model aviation sport 1982 meeting emerged idea joining forces Toys Tots nationwide program sponsored US Marine Corps two clubs agreed charity-related event would best serve purposesgetting newspaper radio television coverage sur rounding population two mil lion same time contributing worthwhile cause public interest concept Toys Tots theme fun-fly programs seemed ideal combined number features would help en sure successful eventthe use estab lished program benefiting children possibility having US Marines hand planned event flying site easy access hundreds visitors entry fee fliers set $10 toy Walter Clark AMA 641 agreed act Contest Director Dennis Hargrove AMA 143537 took task Publicity Direc tor Walter immediately contacted Marine Corps Reserve offices scored hit Corps agreed provide four Marines dress blues site day event As news department executive KNBC-TV Los Angeles Dennis no stran ger publicity work has done super publicity job clubs sport model aviation over years promotional campaign begun imme diately strong day annual publicity campaign starts spring Toys Tots event always listed AMA Calendar Events Model Avia tion magazine Later September October flyers mailed Giant Scale clubs/events California southern Nevada hundreds delivered hobby shops areas Individual mail ings previous participants also made Sincethe program began 5000 toys have collected fun fly events turned over Marines San Fernando Valley area over 33000 toys collected 1985 largest single contributor impressive total Toys Tots Fun Fly 1986 Fun Fly event biggest best successful Cold windy weather seemed deter neither pilots nor visitors 2000 people Continued page 96 Goldberg Vital People Award Debra Scott Justice Bensenville IL have received Beth Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Deb husband have driving force success Miniature Aircraft Competitors AMA Club #1279 several years Debra Scott founded MAC 1982 Between accepted roles club president flight instructor public rela tions director Contest Director secretary treasurer newsletter editor family team hardworking aero modelers has welcomed new people sport publicized club activities intro duced several innovations model aviation scene Bensenville Nominated Lee Onopa can think no deserving couple Jus tices sure Carl Beth Goldberg would aEree AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller2 Gisele Jackson 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Managen Vince Mankowskio Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 TechnIcal Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VoislavekO Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolko General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney April 1987 95 AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound & ModelToys Tots AeronauticsA Great Idea AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication What say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Toys Cont pg 95 Santa guarded military personnel some toys donated bythe fliers 5000 toys have collected San Fernando Valley Flyers Channel 4 News hi optei tee pilot stayed site aii day mostly families kidscame see model birds Eighty-nine pilots brought 114 aircraft show fly Santa Claus Vic Martin AMA 272 hand delight children pose pictures Archie Clown performed enchanted visitors Christopher Nance AMA 147981 Weatherman Channel 4-TV assisted announcing lent sparkling per sonality scene special treat dawn landing Channel 4 News heli copter remained display day Ken Redding AMA 78807 Californias Black Sheep Squadron did great job PA system day keeping visitors informed about what going live broadcast Sweet Dick Whittington popular morning show Di noon until 130pm over K-WNK went over well gave val uable publicity radio station manage ment staff impressed club event have asked cosponsor 1987 Some beautiful planes southern California hand popu lar acclaim two very best 1/2 scale Crackerjack built flown jack Dennis Bristol Harry Apoian towing large banner announced Kids Love USMC Vice Versa Thanks go Walt Clark story Bob Adams photographsand thanks fliers organizers very valu able public-spirited event did lot good type event could held part country colder areas could indoor static show about AMA chartered clubs follow suit Put Mall Show Work Jeff Troy Public Relations perfect tool build community rela tions model airplane club mall show What could ask get center stage heavily populated spots town Youll able showthe non-modelingpublicwhatyoudo you can show airplanes really toys sophisticated pieces machinery designed specific purposes Mall shows can further goals mod eling clubs very practical ways Lets face itfliers knowthatthe important asset model airplane club its flying field So lets go back few steps remember managed obtain precious piece space Continued page 98 L R Harry Kosch Bill Wargo AMA modeler Andrew Kosch test pilot replica Jim Wargo Henry Lomberg Pilot some team built tested Whitehead 1901 No 21 replica Wings tail replica show background Note bamboo ribs Craft flew 230 feet distance free powered flight 29 December1986 Copies basic book Gustav Whitehead available AMA title History Contract ISBN 3922-175007 $1700 postpaid AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 WiI 11am ODwyer Photo Decemberagain Marks Historical Event Above photo made Major William ODwyer US Air Force Reserve Ret marksthe moment successful sustained free powered flights made Andrew Kosch Hanger 21 team built Whltehead 1901 No 21 replica just 23 years before significant series flights took place ODwyer began first formal investigation life works Gustave Whitehead photo appear Lto R Henry Lomberg team video cameraman four Bill Wargo team member Master modeler No2 test pilot Kaye Williams sponsor replica project Distance flight measured 230 feet Orvillesat Kitty Hawkwas 120 feet Stated Orville 1937 letter Fred 1 Black about Whitehead design machine itself enough refute machine flew December 29 1986 flights put nonsense rest forevermore 96 Model Aviation Clvii Air Patrol Color Guard presents colors ooening ceremony rua.-auU ,apujack built flown uy Jack Dennis Santa Ana CA popularly judged Best Show Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32701 As write Im aboard Delta Flight 140 headed home Orlando FL after attending first council meeting since became president meeting set up serve western area United States coincide trade show held Pasadena CA council meeting long marathon affair structured consider pressing needs facing AMA took back years 1976-1 979 served VP District III council meeting culmination many hours preparatorywork committee activ ities phone calls private conferences during interval between council sessions meeting proved fruitful conducted atmosphere reasonable harmony necessary give-and-take essential finding best compromise solution will find over next few years will use word compromise times 65-plus years earth have discovered almost solutions lifes problems result compromise few things life represent absolute unadulterated truth life death taxes Modeling modeling needs no differentmost everyone has opinion rests hopefully basis background experiences ra tional mental sorting process Hopefully out give-and-take process may express opinion can arrive best compromise solution modeler has own set precon ceived needs Hopefully leaders worlds largest aeronautical association can arrive decisions will meet majority need need input Without operate within partial vacuum have problem sugges tion beg please get touch District VP has volunteered serve can best knowing what want can try present cross-section opinion given subject rather just complaining individually presents side story want hear what like about what trying dothats way get true picture meeting needs realize Im asking moon broader data base less need VP exercise individual judgment What issues cryingfor solutions Well folks out flying favorite toy modelers allowed call toys Sunday afternoon telling us maybe isnt peachy modeldom because frequency interference rearing its ugly head airplanes being shot down can assured cries being ignored AMA has wellstaffed highly capable volunteer fre quency committee members deaf sampling program underway check transmitters over 2000 tested date indicates have prob lems significant percentage equipment meeting new specs frequency band-pass working very closely industry tks meeting again Pasadena Sorie questions need tighter specd need better quality control need spacing between channels no easy pat solution going try best make things better Based own observations flying different locales different situations panic situation since people flying minimal problems aware problems exist dont want things get out hand Im confident will find best com promise solution dont lose faith What about big airplanes big can get still safe Everybody has own opinion Fliers involved big air plane movement feel activity should limited have impressive history safe operation sup port contention would safe operate Boeing 747 via remote control using Brand X radio equipment before large crowd 4000 people think dividing line between safe unsafe operation could say fly anything want long its remote Saudi Arabia would no prob lembut thats name game want fly toys world can see theres rub can kill maim somebody lose control crash no easy answer Limiting weight criteria limiting speed least equally important prospect 100-lb airplane flying 300 mph 100 feet out front crowd 4000 people scares menot couldnt get out its way suddenly veered directly Im sure would killed beast hit likely occurrence happen Its directly responsive probability failure mix systems-design functional reliability human error What want reduce proba bility failure absolute minimum have failure hope airplane doesnt hurt anybody no easy solution have con siderable background flying RPVs models up 250 lb speeds up 200 mph certainly hope that experi ence will help finding best solution planning conferences IMAA recognized special-interest group plus inputs QSAA work toward solu tion issue should retain current 55-lb weight limit will strive best compromise between safety fun continued development hobby Let entreat please fly safely novice flyer dont take projects beyond capability Seek advice wiser heads have technological capability create hazardous machines dont future modeling free enterprise governmental interfer ence stake Fly safely noisy you care Are seeking all-out performance com pletely ignoring noise pollution create want keep flying field want suffer permanent hearing damage answer questions No keep quiet have technology make models fly quietly Electric Soaring four-stroke properly set up muffled two-strokes own self-interest use technology Another thing dont buy junk mufflers merely exhaust extensions Keeping flying site should num ber list priorities number priority Academy know chief reason losing flying sites noise know Germany has nationally imposed noise limit 82 dB measured seven meters model airplanes Are aware communities US impose noise limits property boundaries Imposing noise limits competition events notthe panaceaI personally feel its proper place start what important what happening local flying field typical Ugly Stick powered twocycle engine Johnny Brodbeck K&B informed Pasadena K&Bs engine development philosophy first foremost pro duction quiet engines performance second Can believe already have two engines 20 45 displacement engine K&B-designed quiet mufflers H urray K&B has always leader model engines repre sent last bastions Yankee engine technology trust rest world will follow K&Bs lead area have technology make piston engine almost quiet electric motor dont believe listen th revving friends well-muffled copter difficult noise source deal propeller Keep tip speed down through diameter reduction and/or lower rpm noise will drop AMA Budget AMA small business Assuming top 100000 mem bers 1987 talking about over $4000000 budget financial commit tee preparing budget considered next council meeting will try best spend moneywisely largest budget bite goes salaries Head quarters staff 48 people rest member services debt retirement Head quarters building communication public relations supplies insurance magazine publication competition services etc costs associated council member ser vices relatively small since no salaries involved plan show simplified budget magazine future date - AMA_ April 1987 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Brmingham AL 35205 would like thank everyone re sponded last poll regarding nual Nats letters profound fluence changes made AMA Council Nats officials affecting future Nats example after poll AMA HQ retroactively mailed award everyJ unior Senior placed second third 1986 Nats received award site Also future Nats awards through third place will given Juniors Seniors regardless num ber entries responded letters impact did waste 22 cents writing letters reproduced column other con tributors names listed below letters have distributed AMA Council everyone took time write thank-you Ernie Wrisley Santee CA summed up aswellasanyonewhen hewroteltsasad commentary Academy itsrulers anyone has compete against number entrants get trophy Going back Jr Birdmen days thirties never told certain number competitors win trophy date local clubs encour age Juniors times have given trophy onlyjunior/Senior/Open flew event entry fee gives right win regardless number entries believeyou paytofly paytogetto Nats put forth effort win reason enough award trophy wish could express real feelings matter paper might catch fire Other poil responses too numerous reprint include Mr Vance Sutten West Hurley NY Mr Gene Corson Casper WY Mr Lance Halle Phoenix AZ Mr Ed Davidson San Luis CA Mr Bobby Jones Columbus GA Mr Duane Renken Ann Arbor MI Mr Dan Domina East Windsor NJ Mr Joel Burch Stone Mountain GA Mr Richard Jackson N Charleston SC Mr Daniel Sirey Clarion PA Mr Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX Mr Edmond Depue Long Beach CA Mr ThomasJ Fennell Elmont NY Mr Gary Frost Ellisville MO repeat letters have gone out council Nats Committee Gentlemen 22 cents wasnt wasted changed Nats policy Richard Jackson North Charleston SC Mailed check $15587 made Out AMA mortgage fund said SCRAM RC club dissolved members voted unanimously contribute winding-up dissolution monies AMA pay off Headquarters building Thank Richard ended re cent meeting important Birmingham RCAssociation its immediate past presi dent MrJim Morton handed two dollars mortgageone him cute little wife Debra Morton Also Virgil Abercrombie handed dollar Nor man Swann wife Patricia gave two dollars remember last year began Honor Roll mortgage Well politely stopped effort because another effort going forward two-part two-year series since first yearwent much happened have de cided reinstate last years plan some additions going call Secretary Treasurers Roll Honor everyone contributes dollar can have 1 name prominently splashed mag right 2 name enshrined forever wall roster AMA museum building Fifty years now can come Reston see name list donors helped pay off mortgage Headquar ters people told yesterday might room walls such list assure wifl give word elected fiduciary very seldom tells lies will personally use HQ engraving machine engrave name brass install under glass enshrine granite outside build ing grass cough up dollarto pay beautiful building off big bank name will appear modeling world also permanent Roll Honor Headquarters forever inside outside building donors last yearare automatically list Something worth mentioning no expenses subtracted donation anything penny goes big bank mortgage 50-year history never real property before Now have own building got kids pay thing off permanent Honor Roll list will reflect name amount donated get list send $100 orto John Worth AMA Reston Make check out Academy Model Aero nautics mark Mortgage Secre tary Treasurers Roll Honor Thank PS Richard. . Mail list final SC RAM members voted money Well put Honor Roll OK Secretary Treasurers ROLLof HONOR5 AMA Mortgage Richard Jackson$15587 & SC RAM Club il Abercrombie$100 W Jim Morton$100 a Morton$1003 i Patricia Swann$1000 Norman Swann$100 asaoaoeaeaaaeWg Mall Shows Cont pg 96 likely someone club approached owner property manager land made pretty good pitch sport/hobby model aviation Maybe person tough job Perhaps convince landowner pro vider flying site would doing community service Perhaps dis pel lot myths misunderstandings about model airplanes list things must sell landowner could go onand Think much easier club spokespersons job could have same landowner already formed posi tive healthy opinion sport through talking modelers club repre sentative might have much easier time club field might have yours lot sooner same logic could used coverthe problem neighbor living near site propereducation could make friend someone previously unaware just constructive fine hobby really Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation three lovely ladles Fiurnun nuuuquuriuru manaing rorn OT qi UUU computer boxed up Its own air-conditioned room L-R Zenda Stevens Patty Chertoff Urmi Ghosh smiling because finallytrained fat computerto Its own work paying extra $10000 month outside computer carry entire ioad speciai comment directiy expensive fat aIr-conditioned computer going begin feeding names Secretary Treasurers Roil Honor begin paying off building mortgage better get names right computer wliI turn back get money back Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Dwight Holley.. deep sorrow note passing Soarings greats famous RC pilot East Coast Dwight died November 10 1986 home Bethel CT after four years strug gle illness 53 years age recent years got know Dwight wealth information marvels electric-powered flight respon sible getting started Electric through Holleys Silent Flight business ran able assistance wife Maryann others will remember him accomplishments United States team member 1981 F3B World Soaring Championships Sacramento CA Dwight earned respect participants 22 countries entered very last flight last day competition proceeded max out make near-perfect landing win championship earn coveted title F3B World Champion 1981 Dwight defend title next Soaring World Championships team 1983 towithdrawdue health problems begun plague him seriously after 1981 World Championships win earlier years Dwight frequent competitor first ECSS East Coast Soaring Society succeeding ESI Eastern Soaring League contests Dwight joined 1SF League Silent Flight program late career tenth flyer achieve LSF Level Five within years time Dwight Holleys excel lence flying building designing will stand hallmark others judged years come will missed Dwights friend Bill Maleske provided above information appre ciate help Since Dwight such lowprofile type person files except concerning world championships per formances lacking Thanks Billwe share loss AMA Mortgage.. Elsewhere page Joe Beshar offers latest thoughts subject getting rid mortgage AMA took three years ago build Headquarters building museum Reston VA Joe sorely disappointed original plan raise money voluntary donations has fallen far short goal aggravated no doubt necessity major dues increase year Joe proposes now get rid problem within year one-time dues assessment 1988 before Joe proposes official ap proval AMAs Executive Council wants hear might object plan Meanwhile interesting note donations collected date enough cover years interest payments mortgage Thus getting rid mortgage altogether needs some bolder direct approach Joes ready bite bulletare New AMA Decal Kit.. Beginning mid-January thousands membership kits mailed 1987 AMA members kit year one-piece compared former years several items stuffed envelope form booklet booklet es sentially AMA Supply Service cata log general membership informa tion added Bound within pages AMAs 1987 decal sheet item should particularly noted first glance appears gold circular enbossed emblem reality multi-colored decal peeled off sheet intended applied inside surface automo bile windowsomething AMA members have asked over years So finally have window decal Enjoy Mall Shows Cont pg 98 field secure have no neighbor troubles think other con structive benefits mall show can provide Heres chance entice new blood hobby awful lot wide-eyed kids young old alike out would love chance tofind out about model airplanes youre bound uncover closet aviator two can also use show demonstrate muffler systems some new quiet en gines might explain silent flight Glider presentation show people about hobby understanding receptive will become Good public relations very healthy club community AMA has ways helping club make good presentation can send brochures other informative hand outs will aid conversations public district vice-presi dents have films table-top display booth can also supply sample press releases radio announcements thatyoucan eitheruseormodifytosuityour own conditions Also available exten sive selection videotapes help explain fun intent hobby National Mall Show Program first began 1983 several AMA clubs able reap benefits being part As number participating clubs grew few years followed grew national image Today number mall shows has increased toan exceptional level helps promote appre ciation model airplanes its geographi cal area have club representative con tact AMA Headquarters Well happy send starter kit can give lot helpful hints make mall show success information wont cost anything can gain using improve public image Let us help make 1987 best year yet ... Flying Near Airports Careful April 198799 0. LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS MESSAGE TO ALL AMA MEMBERS Initially would iike thank individuals clubs organiza tions generously contributed Mortgage Depletion Pro gram grateful fact remains mortgage balance still costing AMA $51 2740O per year interest payments Im tired expending time effort raising funds would like get back model building Lets get rid mort gage burden interest once free wasted interest expense support AMA Self Insurance Program what ever recent dues increase certainly acknowledges AMAs need meet objective required one-time dues assessment AMA member $850 next dues notice much simple isnt plan Now purpose display message poll objections AMA member may have plan have ob jection please write now Joe Beshar Director Mortgage Depletion Program 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 72_MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY uencyColor 26995Brown 27045Red 27095Orange FrequencyColor 27145Yellow 27195Green 27255Blue legal model operation after Decem ber20 1987 frequencies have continue heavily populated industrial users following information sketch de tail new channel-numbered frequencies will included second step AMA Phase-In Program Also new flag identification system becomes operational June 1987 will required AMAsanctioned activities January 1988 1988-1991 72 MHz Aircraft Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 1272030 1472070 1672110 18721 50 20721 90 2272230 2472270 2672310 2872350 3072390 3272430 Channels 12-34 Channel NoFrequency 3472470 3872550 4072590 4272630 4472670 4672710 4872750 5072790 5272830 5472870 5672910 Narrow-Band Transmitter Channels 36 58 used see General Info 6 Meter Amateur Radio License required 50 MHz Single BLACK streamer s 1 in by 8 channel marker plaque ChannelChannel NeFrequencyNoFrequency 00508000650920 02508400850960 04 50880 53 MHz Two colored streamers /a 1 wide 8 long FrequencyColors 53100Black-Brown 53200Black-Red 53300Black-Orange 53400Black-Yellow 53500Black-Green 53600Black-Blue 53700Black-Purple 53800Black-Gray 1908-1991 Surface Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 6275430 6475470 6675510 6875550 7075590 7275630 7475670 7675710 Channel NoFrequency 7875750 8075790 8275830 8475870 8675910 8875950 9075990 Identification Single YE LLOW streamer7/e 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter imprinted following wording 75 MHz SURFACE USE ONLY 1988 Frequency & Identification Status Bob Underwood Technical Director Spread word Action taken FCC 1983 resulted new frequencies being granted 72 75 MHz bands model use Included action statement so-called old fre quencies 72080 721 60 72240 72320 72400 72960 75640 will no longer Identification 1 Single RED streamer7/a 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter antennaimprinted following wording 72 MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Channel number plaques BLACK nu merals 1 high 1/4 stroke mounted white background visible both sides plaque modelers option may read horizontally vertically attached base center top antenna Non-reflective materials recom mended Other Bands Model Aircraft Surface Models 27 MHz Single colored streamer tri angular flag7/8 1 8 General Info Effective January 1988 channels 12 through 34 will reserved narrow-band transmitters Older broad band equip ment well new narrow-band can operated channels 38 through 56 Channel 36 used order provide 80 kHz spacing between channels 34 38 Channel 58 used provide image response protection channel 12 channel usage identification authorized use AMA sanctioned events highly recommended sport flying club activities See pages 127-129 1986-87 Official Model Aircraft Regulations current fre quency information recommendations Sound Cont pg 95 have data proposals relevant material please forward directly through AMA Headquarters New Equipment Progress being made time field getting quieter equipment least average flier equipment comes low-priced might like since alternative might lost flying site may have pay price some areas Some months ago wrote about tests performed K&B Sportster 20 quiet engine turned out new engine design same muffler design also market end month January have chance run engine has relativelythe same quietness 20 twill winner new K&B engine 45 cubic inch displacement Since same design can have excellent sport engine high performance low cost Good United States technology comes through again am anxious take close look engine run some comparisons performs anticipated will good engine sport flier also lower classes AMA Pattern competition will further enable people get Pattern flying having invest $150 engine Continued page 103 100 Model Aviation 3 ww 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 Connecticut Mains C Massachusetts C New Hamoshire Rhode Islaod C Vermoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Kmfft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Gerold Browe PO Box 4384 MiddlotOwn RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Notwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator o,rn* Wilvnn R2 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 RC Divot Diggers Association club began 1973 group about 20 fliers getting together small private airfield town Ware MA time club applied AMA charter Radio Control Divot Diggers April 1978 club incorporated now known RC Divot Diggers Association Inc club grew about 43 members judg ing past newsletters very active club-sponsored events social obliga tions flying site located off route 32 has paved runway approximately 20 by90 ft surrounded grass son have attended Fun-Fly events site have found very pleasant place fly congenial members club officers 1987 President Arthur Lavallee Vice President Robert P Foley Secretary/Treasurer Eugene B Blodgett Newsletter Editor Joseph La Marche Pylon World Championships April 1987 United States FAI Pylon Racing team will traveling Melbourne Aus tralia compete World Champion ships 1987 team truly finest RC Pylon Racing team ever assembled coun try 1-2-3 United States order finish distinct possibility Curl 987 team has nationwide flair consists following members Pilots Dub JettHumble TX Brian RichmondOrlando FL Dave ShadelCarlsbad CA Mechanics/Callers Bruce RichmondDallas TX Bruce RichmondDallas TX Jim ShinoharaChula Vista CA Team Manager Bob WallaceAvon CT United States team established Smyrna TN September 24 best FAI teams assembled US team qualification trials competition position team extremely intense As indication just strong 1987 team three two-man team entries broke present FAI Pylon heat time world record several seconds recent team practice session California team heat times lowered sev eral seconds effort raise much-needed addi tional team funding high quality five-color embroidered patch being made available five dollars $500 postage paid emblems have heat-sensitive adhesive backing sewing required may easily applied type apparel hats official team emblems limited edition item may ordered sending check money order United States FAI Pylon Racing Team Fund 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 kON RAC~ above information provided Bob Wallace very short notice appreciated several peo pie team selections District Bob Wallace 5 Pete Reed 9 Dave Doyle 10 Don McStay 1 8 lrv Thurott 20 excellent representation area Nationals 1987 Nats will held Lincoln NB July 11-19not too soon start planning new item year Pattern fliers changed schedule use assigned frequencies class see chart below fly Pattern may want obtain correct frequencies start checking out well before Nats Entry forms should available now Q-500 will offered year first time ADVANCEDEXPERT 2699527145 2719527255 50845084 50885096 531 538 7203 1121 72087216 7263 1427267 1441 7283 1527287 1541 72967584 Pattern Contests Bridgewater Pattern contest will held June 20-21 1987 Ponderosa RC Hawks Berwick ME planning first Pattern contest either August 8-9 15-16 club presents excellent eventsso hope see large turnout first Pattern meet Short Subjects fifth District news letter sent out December have seen ask club contact person about aware newsletters would like know about require considerable time money produce theyre effective money could used elsewhere S new sanction form printed blue stock Please use destroy old forms S deep regret have inform Dwight Holley Connecticut passed away Dwight enthusias tic rperson Chef Brodeur cooking steaks SNHRICC Pattern contest Model Exposition Presented Maine Model Club Association March 28 & 29 1987 Models Display Seminars Auction Hobby Shop Booths District Meeting April1987 101 NATS PATTERNMASTER FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENT27095 508 5092 533 837 7240 7259 1401 72791801 7291 1561 PAl 26995 27045 27195 8089 SPORTSMAN537532 270457216534 270957234 271457232538 272557247203 1121 5087255 13817208 50927289 14017224 50967267 14417222 5317275 14817255 138 5327279 15017263 1421 8337287 15417275 1481 53872911567283 1521 536756477S8 Think Summer! New Jersay New York DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseociate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreech 9 WIllow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank LIkes 48 Gory Dr Toma River NJ 08783 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froellch Farm Rd Hlcksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As proce dures required procure AMA Contest Directors rating less totally under stood present purpose shed bit light upon subject fee per effec tive application example formerly buck now $2000 Still interested applicant now required satisfactorily complete submit such fee official application ques tionnaireto determine applicants abil ityto function successful CD based official AMA rule book obtain official application form question naire simply write AMA HQ same will promptly mailed Mail completed questionnaire district vice president along completed application form properly endorsed check no cash $2000 payable toAMA VP develops have passing grade VP will forthwith trans mit three items AMA HQand will promptly notify appoint ment Contest Director event ultimate failure check will course returned Any questions Bored Eastern Free Flight Conference EFFC Championships Vance Sutton writing Win gtips impressive newsletter equally impressive District 2 club MidHudson Modelmasters announced November issue EFFC Champion ships now scheduled held Galeville NY June 27-28-so please make note fact compliments club course its worthy editor Scott Smith Free Flighters please note Safety Note Aeromodelers innova tive times leave us speechless Tis instance interesting photo transmittal letter have just received Tom Wailer longtime friend former newsletter editor Blue Angels club left hustle bustle New York city favor comparative quietude suburban York town Heights Westchester County First let us show picture safety gadget has created let him describe its virtues Tom writes ya like Finger Fender Saver whatever started out two discarded stack chairs neigh bors discardsand look what evolved Yuletide Mail Bag wish take oppor tunity express sincere thanks kind enough favor very kindly extending best wishes upon occasion year-end holiday season turn wish flying-est hence very best year 1987 Amongst holiday greetings re ceived two letters merit present mention Both East Windsor NJ different individual relates separate distinct matterso Ill devote paragraph first long-time friend nationally internationally known Indoor flyer Dan Domina discusses Outdoor Free Flight matter Dan writes very mar ginal flying sites left look envy large farm fields central southern NJ problem landowners forced tax laws farm get low pro perty tax rates cant fly Free Flight field planted crops Dan speculates upon possibility changing laws give tax break landowners willing devote such acreage model airplane usage say Speed happy hour sadly have add Dont hold breath till happens Dan also advo Good ScoutsLiterallyand Figuratively cates awarding trophies 3rd place anticipate pleasure receipt Mats events heartily agree month Air Flow newsletter West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 West Radio Control Club Rochester its Windsor NJ second Christmas Eve editorJohn C Low its impressive historV letter David M Schnitzer publicthe RCCR has played important role ity chairman captioned club the furtherance model aviation both middle NJ area Elsewhere letter Mr particular AMA district nationally Schnitzer identifies himself club edi club deeply involved community tor have received copies affairshence above caption newsletter Anyway letter read time writing December 1986 part follows club has active RCCR making plans participate over 10 years maintains large important exhibition pre- best flying fields region fly sented Boy Scouts Rochester Mercer County Central Park under au May 2 3 1987 thank Mark Scheda thority County Park Commission RCCR having informed us membership about 40 development states will have presenttimeTheAMASafetyCodeaswell aviation theme thus permittingAMA par- own safety rules governs times ticipation through club membership fly through winter weather Mark may contacted 85 Winterroth permits members plan St Rochester NY 14609 further de- goforthe newyear-round patch AMA tails should wish attend Mr Schnitzer kindlyfurnishedthefollowing photo Turkey Fly-In took place November 1986 Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network ModelNet has going strong since begun last year now 2000 modelers use personal computers log onto ModelNet com municate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hundreds services besides ModelNet CompuServe subscription service once subscribe pay onlyforthe time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other activities Several Executive Council mem bers ModelNet join public discussions answer questions ModelNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 760672420 Pete Waters 700472162 Dick Crowley 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full interesting useful files complete list AMA-chartered clubs kept DL4 updated monthly So Contest Calen dar list over 900 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use latest thing Data Libraries high-resolution graphics computer terminal software can handle can receive print digitized pictures stored ModelNet terminal soft ware cant read graphics files directly can probably find other programs computer right CompuServe will information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA H Q youre already CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 102 Model Aviation hope Mr Schnitzer will kindly place mailing list receive news letters Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dinety 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5582 Foxrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Its good thing deadline column wasnt about three weeks ago Im afraid editor would have use term expletive deleted quite fre quently making suitable general audiences As am still hovering some between being very mad state rage about Dec 18th less month before scheduled District Ill meeting symposium Salt Fork Salt Fork Lodge informed Bob Button just found letter about meeting desk cleaning out would un able accommodate us date due another booking spite two letters both signed same reservations staff memberone post marked May 1986 confirming reser vation written lodge stationery second postmarked September explaining hadnt yet set winter rates Bob first called thought just pulling chain prone finally realized serious about after picked myself up off floor mad almost did some things would have regretted later Fortunately stayed cool well cool could have expected called park manager informed didnt have anything lodge lodge manager Ed Krajsky person needed talk gave correct telephone number wished luck Unfortunately Mr Krajsky pronounced Cry-ski confirmed couldnt have lodge reserved date due earlier booking Hewouldnttell us other group probably professional thing wouldnt say other booking made insisting made before curi ous claimed no record reservation letter confirma tion undated way could prove determine matter date postmark envelope confirmation sent Further letter found later letter didnt refer dates reservation Obviously wouldnt have copy postmarked envelope allegedly found copy undated letter short am convinced --expletive deleted ya gotta give lying through teeth said sorry girl made reserva tion no longerworkingforthe lodge offered us week before alternative available lodge number Holiday Inn 30 miles away could accommodate us sched uled weekend During two days telephone calls tween myself Bob Button park AMA HQ AMAs lawyers alternatives established could cancel out en tirely accept Holiday Inn site change weekend January 10-11 consider possibility weekend Feb ruary 14-15 would available pending cancellation reservation meantime problem over coming previous publicity dates place major concern simply didnt have time very much alternatives diminishing hour Holiday Inn wasruled out looked earlier possible site found unacceptable felt January 10-11 dates unacceptable wouldnt have sufficient time notify additionally attend AMA Executive Council meeting Cali fornia beginning look cancellation alternative late Friday confirmation came February 14-15 dates would available made decision go alternative gave us time necessary let people know first original date cancelled second meet ing rescheduled involving least two expensive mailings Monday Tuesday before Christ mas spent printing stuffing addressing emergency notice members club contact people over 1000 sent out Wednesday just before leaving Christmas holiday printing stuffing addressing mailing done AMA HQ staff coordinated Geoff Styles PR department Without efforts well rest HQ staff simply couldnt have done should run Geoff give him tip hatand pat back whole crew As being written dont know announcement change will make next magazine due out near end January know reading various newsletters get letter campaign has reasonably successful Further action against Salt Fork Lodge being contemplated particularly re cover cost fiasco final decision will probably made after event Ironically wont read until event over example perplexing problem timing mess presented mailbag has reasonably active last couple months particularly impressed letter about clubs efforts West God Virginia Dear Mr Dave Brown went Ravenswood WV last week end annual KERA RC Pattern con test second year have made time have overly impressed everything everyone has done make such enjoyable experience way CDs Mark Radcliff Steve Sturm members assisting went great extremes make enjoyable weekend family ten years attending Nats NE Pattern contests have never seen outstanding job done ever model club feel club would recommend wanted write let know fortunate have such club district Best regards safe flying building R/C Pulsers WNY Inc Del K Rykert President AMA 89284 Del couldnt agree mOreS hill billies up right actually Hillbillies members rather members Vienna Sky Sharks KERA RC clubs Thanks letter after above needed lift efforts dump mortgage continuing donations follow ing District III clubs appreciated FAST club $35 Gateway RC Society $231 Joe Dunskis $10 Beltzville Flying Machine Society $100 SHARKS $22 MON Valley RCC $100 Ralph Widman $25 Dela ware Valley RCC $50 least enjoyable parts being AMA VP announce loss own Leonard M Wiederhoeft Sr founders longtime news letter editor West Shore Flying Soci ety passed away past September 19 Len particularly known hisWeedie isms will serve saying month shortest route needle valve isnt always least painful Godspeed Weedie SoundCont pg 100 Quite some time ago mentioned Air Show Teams area using Magic Mufflers good effect team regularly performs rather tight quarters excessive sound levels can problem also practice club flying site has sound level restrictions Cliff Rausin Condor Models tells continuing make strides area sound level reduction mufflers have opportunity make measurements series perform past experience says should Magic muffler well worth try type muffler discussing exactly new However application new shows broader acceptance system 5 version introduced 1983 Magic extra chamber welded rear body covering mostofthetailpipeThetailpipe perforated within chamber absorb sound after has done its supercharging work body According Cliff Jim Johnson Sky Stone has turned clubs Solano Beach CA area winning com bination using Magic Muffler 40/60 5 mounted about 5 51/2 inches back 61 engines OS Rossi Super tigre YS props being used 11 x 9 Wide 12 x 6-10 rest combo running 15% nitro Continued page 104 April 1987 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinctuapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 An Apology Recentlyl wrote about visit ing Control Line Contest Hobby Park Winston-Salem NC article dis cussed problem Radio Control aircraft flying low over Control Line activity given impression thatallof RC fliers field associated Academy apologize giving impression Pete Wiencek WinstonSalem informs Hobby Park RCers fact AMA chartered club however have problem crops up public flying sites prob lem anyone can fly site unless particular group having official event means Hobby Park RCers have scheduled meet non-AMA group cannot fly what occurred particular day appears nothing prevent RC flying CL flying taking place event unsafe acts did occur Sorry about omission Hobby Park RCers F3A Team Selection appears F3A team selection commonly referred Masters will take place Fentress Naval ALF Chesapeake VA 18 19 20 and2l June1987Detailswillbepublished ModelAvation other publications Anyone living within driving distance Norfolk area can come down enjoy watching selection team repre sent United States RC Aerobatics World Championships event will held France time around Mike Ingalls will CD ably assisted fellow members Tidewater RC Club Watch complete schedule Nationals The 1987 Nationals being put motion event will held 11-19 July 1987 Lincoln NE too early planning intend Planning underway select site 1988 Tidewater very much running will have wait until around first April find out stand meantime plenty work done getting together information committee needs order make decision have suggestions send to Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters National Geographic Special occa sion view advance copy 1986 AMA Nationals special documentary being shown 18 January can say National Geographic crew did out standing job knowledge far best aeromodeling shown commercial media hope chance see film part say owe great big Hip Hip Hooray National Geographic Society job well done Founders During MS Show held Pasadena California Doug Pratt spent couple hours doing some taping some Old Timers aeromodeling opportunity talk afterwards founders Frank Zaic Frank goes back early days organizing model activity late 1920s long before formation Academy grew out early efforts can read some accounts Franks book Model Airplanes American Boy collection articles 1927-1934 issues publication bythat name Frank still active publishing series model aviation books also hard work research what makes things work pleasure spending short Frank Carmen Pasadena among model aviations beautiful people have chance obtain Frank Zaic books means timeless reflect well history days interview Doug Pratt will available video cassette Voyager By time read con siderable time will have passed since arou nd-the-world no-stop flight Voyager Much adulation deservedly given flight crew model avia tion can take somewhat different view aircraft design Burt Rutan AMA member some years standing has several designs duplicated mod elsin fact homebuilts built much like large models may have seen item over year ago showing copies photos taken November 1960 issue American Aircraft Modeler became Model Aviation photos saw 17-year-old Burt Rutan firstplace winner CL Scale FF PAA Load 1960 Nats Model aeronautics path career aviation have will honors coming Burt Academy would very remiss did also make such award shall done F3B several years have subjected letters statements Model Aviation other model magazines outlining problems events have cast pall over event fielded teams did cooperate team misused funds general presented very poor image modelers around world event has caused rifts among Executive Council members others times seemed best policy might forget event Well time around will different team has selected year dedicated win ning has act together mem bers completely oriented maxi mum team effort work beingwinners extremely competitive event pilots team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steve Lewis Santa Clara CA Team Manager Lynn King Boulder Creek CA Assist ant Manager Tom Thompson Albuquer que NM otherteam members Phil Renaud Dave Williams Albuquerque Richard Tiliman San Jose very least team has high hopes winning Team Trophythe team award being given first time World Championship Dan Pruss Memorial Trophy would very fitting United States Team could win Dan Best luck out standing team Trade Shows lot trade shows around country Dis trict IV tend go two some go both WRAM show Toledo affair have alternative Now no Toledo its first year could also say no Toledo its second very large increase over first Now ap proach time number three much growth will see modeling public will factor its con tinued growth good event District IV gives opportunityto see people associated sport chance see what vendors manufacturers have youat distance easier make also held during period weather conducive travel Having seen other shows can assure MARC Show Timon ium MD easier get offers wide open show area more-than-ample parking other facilities Again year will facility get radio transmitter checked proper operation may interest although com plaints radio problems otherareas such West Coast much higher percentage attendees bring transmitter checked atTimonium other shows hope means District IVers understand need periodic transmitter checks comply requirement will fewer problems continue Bring yours MARC Show 30-31 May 1987 will glad did youll get see great show same time MARC Show will get bigger SoundCont pg 103 running Perry P-30 regulating pumps users claim higher rpm good vertical per formance sound levels quieter four-stroke engines sounds very good sure wish some dBA values go sound quieter four-strokers would expect dBA levels down considerably An attempt will made get some good dB readings com binations England F3D Pylon Racing muffler rule being enforced Magic Muffler well twin cone tuned pipe permitted twin-cone tuned pipe will have fitted additional silencing chamber Publications Sound publication stands out providing service aeromodeler terms sound recognition RCReport published HuntsvilleAL runs engine test reports state dBA level measured particular rpm prop combination good reference point looking you going sound-wise have corresponded editor Gordon Banks can tell Gordon knows take FAI type measurements three meters Inso Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Pserso Rico V Sooth Carolisa essee DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-61 00 Phooe I-rome 61 5u-au3 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 266 Amory MS 38821 Richerd Jackoon 21 iS Thorniec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beech FL 33444 Jooeph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajerdo PR 00646 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Surnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 684-2517 Its late Detember its cold outside Summer flying weather thing past Tennessee spending time trying predict first snow will fall its building time next summer waithow about Indoor season Yep Thats right its time fly Indoor havent tried Indoor scene let recommend least try hand lightweight handlaunched Glider Costs practically nothing evenings sanding cutting glu ingthen local gym test-flying probably should make least three models keep flying going arent experienced Hand Launch Youll proba bly learn lot about really light-weight structures stay Im dreaming about Indoor just few words some upcoming events First US Indoor Championships have scheduled June 5-7 1987 East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN will flown impressive-sound ing domed arena ceiling height 122 ft have complain ing about poor Indoor facilities last Nats heres chance show well would have done course contest part National Free Flight Society program information avail able sending SAE stamp large AJ Italiano 1655 Revere Drive Brookfield WI 53005 way contest will include MIAMA Peanut Grand Prix Per editors Indoor News Views Richard Melody Doig future Indoor Nats probably depends next years attendance As may know last years attendance very low Since generally costs money rent hall sometimes lot attendance low its tempting cut down Indooractivities support can given popular events Lincoln site Pershing Auditorium 49-ft ceilingnot high bad fact looks pretty good after flying 28-ft-high gym feeling hold facility its high rental cost $1200 dollars per day AMA needs see 50 advanced entries Lets get behind Indoor make Nats re sounding success last Indoor item state Ala bama persons George Batuik Tom Killough Rex Powell H untsville have challenged State Georgia Indoor contest Im still waiting see chal lenge will answered however Ill betthe Indoor jockeys TTOMA Thermal Thum bers Metro Atlanta will accept provide tough team beat Keep posted fellows wouldnt miss Its budget time again tasks Executive Council set up approve budget running AMA process usually requires few months execute Since Im bit newto process dont really know what expect far looks about like average home budget know about much money youll take AMA dues etc much takes run things salaries rents mort gages insurance etc make some money available recreation Nats magazines FAI funds etc leaves looking whether youll able afford new items may may considered essential would nice have areas AMA already investing fair amount money public relations PR efforts have going varying success fora number years trouble hobby broad varied making very difficult decide expend limited funds maximum return Should tie efforts overall general aviation scene work up schemes joint agreements EAA other similar aviation activities have successful growing show team effort Such show teams frequently perform full-scale air shows often great success Since talking people know understand us easy area move PR need liability insurance crisis problem disappearing flying sites looks emphasis should general public Well some toowith open houses flying sites mall shows Since future hobby depends large degree new members maybe ajunior apprentice program ticket again much along lines Delta Dart programs Scout programs school classes magazine articles So what talking about say Lets improve PR efforts Notice real PR work actually done individual AMA clubs make up clubs Most cost borne same people also AMA organization however does have responsibility help endeavors AMA needsto setthe policy national goals provide technical assistance things perhaps provide funding some programs AMA has taken major step direc tion hiring Jeff Troy grand plan expanding PR Headquarters level has much recommend Lets get behind him help him task Lets hope doesnt forget about 100000 us out help him Dropped Nashville Free Flight Societys fall fly-in November 2 1986 sort grey day lots activity progress relaxed crowd having fun Photo 1 shows old grey fox OC Stewart patriarch N ash yule Free Flight group winding Wake field OC has flying Free Flight mod els 30 years Ive known him second photo shows David Durbin cranking up 1/2A same meet flyin unusual experience since RC fliers also out force group Control Line Combat fliersall sharing same flying site very interesting day such broad spectrum cate goriesand style hobbyist doing its thir h2rmnnv Bill Barr Photo requires little give-and-take happen lot fields RC Aerobatics types cant fly RC Soaring Heli copter addicts Yet other places Free Flight models mix RC power planes way works faction takes interest other courteous considerate enough work out problems also helps know way enjoy flying model planes types flying challenging fun last business note Mr Don Peck has served ably last two years District 5 RC Contest Coordinator has requested relieved duties soon possible because increase work load teaching profession First wish thank Don job well done Well miss Don Next Im look ing volunteers suggestions replacement should active RC contest flyer has time handle contest scheduling/sanctioning work load promptfashion Don has system will provide tothe new coordinator once chosen important post warrants filling best man woman available Till next month April 1987 105 OC Stewart Nashville puts maximum winds Weke Up Wakefield Nash ville Free Flight Societys Fall Free Flight Fly-in November 2 Bill Barr Photo David Durbin Nashville TN lights up Candle Wind 1/cA Gas model Nashville Free Flight Societys Fall Fly-in Nov 2 Illinois Indiana ucky ouri IL 60650 03034 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46706 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City Mo 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61370 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 3632 Main Quincy IL 62301 Phone 217223-8498 first week 1987 Im writing another column major problemI dont have whole lot write about guess guys building new ships just dont have time send note understand will just try make month Again thing find out newsletters lately have bunch real winter flying nuts out Weve got bunch guys going out subfreezingweatherto frozen finger thing regular basis bundle up real well go itl got December flight cut close getting done last day 1986 Ive getting lot mail about new frequencies lot out concerned radio may con vertibletothe newfrequenciesorthatitwill work narrow bands Im same boat since equipment old have found old radios can usually changed new frequencies costs few bucks beats having buy new equipment As narrow band can get around just picking up pins either side well frequency buddies will let Im sure Most us will have has suggested clubs could try controlling frequencies bought club seventeen members thirteen us have responded poll see frequencies use Only channel 12 used average four transmitters can see control might problem can just imagine logistics trying control club over hundred No way What means have learn control what have until old radios phased out may take bit time see no real problem us willing cooperate After us can just go out buy new equip ment replace everything Now time check out equip ment next year Give planes thorough once-over make sure no weak spots Repair covering check hinges devises about pots servos Are batter ies being cycled use make sure get maximum possible charge think would good idea check wiring also Dont forget switch Bill Johnson Gaston IN sent first picture month beautifully-done model Sopwith Pup built Gary Bussell seems model took Best-of-Show Louisville Fly-in Byrons Fly-in bad Ive seen its real jewel Oh yeah should mention Bill CD 1MM Festival 1987 held Copverse IN June guys interested big bangers ought real show Look dates contest calendar elsewhere rag Its mall show time have booth ready go line moment have scheduled two mall showsand will over time read Let know will send right out ya Come take hate keep mentioning shop just too small store time help out Ive just sitting thinking its whole year since saw fit put office think its very rewarding time have received newsletter editor has worked hard write able help member some way made visit whove welcomed want thankall Lets hope year better last said will let Carl Wheeley thing rest page way can keep politics other col umns Maybe Ill have next column will send some good ies Enough now. SoundCont pg 104 far relative accuracy whatever may equipment permits doing good job good see someone taking sound business heart following through dont know sure would think Gordon could provide information engines has already tested Check out engine re ports RC Report worthwhile AMA AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA FLYERS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South BIrmingham AL 35206w 205 83-0173 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON RIC CLUBS BA RN STORMERSRussell Davis 2929 East 6th StreetA~t 102Tucson 85716602 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608w 916 485-1917 h 916961-2163 COLORADODENVER AST Nat Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewd CO 80110303781-35 79I4IGH CO UNTRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs Cd 80909303 596-1 187 CONNECTICUTR/C PRO PBUSTERS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357-319w 203 9-3471 h 203 739-5 362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Defray Beach FL 33444305 278-9621SUN BIRD AST john Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa ILLINOISCHf CAAOLAND CIRCLE CUT TERS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark 1L60181w 312 530-2606 h312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterloo IA 5070 w -7b93- h 319 236-1297 EDRRAPlbS 5K YHAWKS AST Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 5 2402w 319 365-0527- h t319 366-0126GOLDEN KERNEL Bernard DeBoer 414 South Lynn Drive Le Mars IA 1031712 5 46-4609 KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAGLES Jerry Hatfield 226 MarIon Court Haysville KS 67060w 316 942-0181 h 316 5 22-4182 MA YLANDDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 20902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dwyer 3267 Florence Road Woodbine MD 1797 301854-6423 MICHIGANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Jo-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford M 49341 616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN 55423 612 d69-5493 NEW YORK THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306w 518 370-8240 h 518 356-3028 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST William Collins 1348 Central Park Avenue Kettering OH 454095 13 298-1843 HURRICANES OF CINCINNATI Decker Doggett 997 Walnut Court Mason OH 45040 w 9513 984-5057 h 513 398-3957SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rockwell Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 206 Armstead Court Downington PA 19335EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 47 Loomis Street Nanticoke PA 18634717 735-7586 FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Read ing PA 19602215 372-5&4 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Springlake Terrace Fairfax VA 22030w 202 634-7218 h702 73-3970 WASHINGTONBARONS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509L 456-235 {h 09 484-5631 NORTHWEST LI HTD EMOTE AM Lloyd Marohl 6221 South Prospect Street Tacoma WA 98409509 472-8397 WV WV WV W 106 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included 4 Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins 4 Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins2 Order AMA Film Librarian4 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA4 22090 Include $2 500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA •ee pp p pp p p p pep pppppp ppp lows igan C Minnesota vnne VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters flistrict VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level NorthvlIe Phi 4816 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Steve Bowman 6i Larson Rd Esko MN 55733 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Mlncqua Wi 54548 really isnt fair just returned council meeting Los Angeles lady house phoned ask start new snow blower am pounding computer instead being outside snowmobiling now winter has really arrived Still warm log fire munchies left over Christmas toler able Scanning list winners Lake Charles Nats shows Seveners special awards design Rich Doig Archie Adamisin come mind guess need explain story Archies win has attached few years ago two very serious brain opera tions since has pushed coaxed encouraged get back mod eling Nats model outcome Control Line stunter course semi-canard single-blade prop mono wheel sorts problems overcome get final paint factitwasfinishedatthemotelSallytold itwent intrigued crowd further impressed its performance Lookout next year Big Art going coach young Adamisins keeping CL Stunt tradi tion going coming Nats Lincoln NE has Seveners booked run help events Wayne Karen Yeager Pylon Rich Melody Doig doing Indoor Russell Knetzger workingat Pattern judging As venue just across Iowa border should see good number district Make date always regret say thank-you official moving better things Bob Lundberg AVP Northern Minnesota has passed reins Steve Bowman thank Bob long service demand him keep touch Steve welcome Steve president Duluth club know him interested types models guys area keep him informed about feelings AMA will get answers questions Ron Sears Pete sent note asking something next column said could write anything preferred feelings AVP Scale modeler First believe little background order began building stick tissue models 1946 aged ten twelve myfirst Control Line model took air pulled OK Cub 049 Thirteen laps crash Wow another pilot borna natural Since time have flown types CL After joining oldest finest clubs area Cloudbusters MAC flew some Free Flight Nothing just wind up turn loose Just kidding am also member Michigan Scale Squadron Sky Masters RC Club Scale modeling has always favor ite like models look like real thing 1975 began competing CL Scale have ever since part hobby/sport has very good have fortunate enough last two US Scale CL teams Meeting modelers foreign countries great experience ive ever foregoing sort answers feelings towards Scale modeling feelings AVP revolve around modelerbeing associated other modelers having companionship being able help wher ever can Being AVP small part putting back modeling some what have taken out over years AVP Jean Lasik has forwarded some infor mation action area rare hear new Control Line club being formed Grand Rapids Bert Allaire has started group although yet AMA-affiliated hopes will happen soon Bert New Jersey district past member Circle Masters hear working combined Detroit/Chicago event Aint nice news Wisconsin specialist club Milwaukee Simitar Squadron headed Gordy Stahl saw All-wing designs fly very impressive Now applying types about tailless Gee Bee Q500 certain allowed Q500 circuit have plan cores Gonna thumb rules after council meeting introduced standing committee fortheAir ShowTeams am EC member act liaison coordinate needs actions between groups Reggie Keyawa made presenta tion pointing out problems AST program no snappy cure increasing visibility supply ing recognition program have need use AST area contact team managers really professionally dedicated group have several teams district lookforwardtoseeingthem inaction hidden force PR move ment Recognition basic human need guys devote hobby time show outsiders use clowns strange models acts necessary hold audience attentionto watch Pat tern ships fly length time worse watching snow melt important group OT worKmen Sparta Swap Meet tint-time event very successful Distrid Roundup Minnesota RC Soaring Society planning Electric event 1987 calendar seven cells maximum S River City RC News warning clubs regarding insurance tractors stored field stolen found insurance did cover S Grassfield guys planning have real grass field begging donations seed members notice first event aFeed Fly Seems should Feed Seed Fly S big handful attaboys Cudahy News Hobby setting up conference flight instruc tors 0 Stillwater Flyers have sent hat patch start district collection look great S Loops Lies River Valley Fliers mentions time wind stops blowing Lincoln rains Hey Vince true 0 Attend Next Club Meeting will Kill Airplane poster message Elm Creek Flyer ought trick 0 Pontiac MAC advising carrying Halon fire extinguisher good safety point echoed BlackhawkArea RC Club Barc News S Vein Hendix VP Twin City RC setting up very comprehensive program meetings really gets attendance gatherings 0 Lakeland RCs Flight Lines editor Ron Eigenschink concerned adverts show models having mufflers engines Lets give Ron large sackful gold attaboys Four-Strokes Electric Sailpianes get quieterno flying next April 1987 107 Indian Citys President Jim Tessen hand ma over checklor Mortgage Depletion Fund Left Right Cai Kontla Phii Wahiquist Boyd Bowdish November meet ing Stiiiwater Fiyers Sodbusters sine noss riiiionin quiru UI Oupuru fiying field another convert fiying wing Ia Evans Arkansas S Louisiana C New Mexico homa 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 MesQuite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville #125 Garland TX 75041 holiday season has came went sincerely hope happy 1987 will bring us little peace lot happiness spirit wanting good guy Christmas tried help Santa Claus getting reindeer ready him im mediately found problem because obviously sick didnt figure out what wrong him until kicked him found out simple vapor lock! have reindeer dont let him drinkthewaterinMexicotill itis boiled have feeling New Year 1987 will very happy us Academy Model Aeronautics As re sult recent election will enjoying new leadership am sure new direction have great hope under leadership new AMA president Don Lowe will ajourneyof graciousness respect will move away political overtones recriminations have made wonder What heck recent past Don helm think will have flexible relaxed council making AMAs major decisions ad ministrated splendid Headquarters staff After 50 years enjoying flying gether ought better friends dontcha think clubs newsletters picked up good idea GOOFS News Good Ole Okie Flying Society Ponca City OK think editor Sam Patriacca clever idea uses highlight important items newsletter yellow orange marker sure gets atten tion might want exchange news letters club address 2112 Meadowbrook Ponca City OK 74604 G 0 OFS News Ponca City another bit suggestion might want pursue located RF SpectrumAnalyzerattheir local Ham Radioclub can make hookup like might pay-off little bit stick time radio hams spent day Sunday trying catch up deluge AMA mail piled up during holidays Please pity poor VP because perfect day flying could ever want everybody else got go fly have tardy answering requests hope will forgive After since dont get paid being VP should least allowed make living holidays hobby shop owners can put legitimate smile am happy report shop did fantastic business competitors say same might indicate rest world has decided perhaps arent bunch nuts after modeling really great form entertainment course real secret fact modelers such superior type personand humble too very best exciting items hobby shop customers bought year brand new Carl Goldberg Electra Kit Basically Gen tle Lady glider design Carls has popular successful Soaring Glider field well-matched Elec tric power plant nose great beginner expert both matching motorto plane done forthe first time popular high-production kit no excuse now miss clean quiet dependable fun powered flight No messy fuel no backfire-cut fingers no towline no winch no hi-start no cleanup after flyingand gentle aircraft doesnt funny unexpected things sud denly Better try Electric flight great Electric flight Frank Korman wants mention new Electric flight club just formed Dal las fascinated bythe name club Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers shortens DEAFwhich points out club offends nobody noise DEAF fliers fly Eastfield Boom ers Glider Club Eastfield Community Col lege off Interstate 30 Dallas suburb Mesquite interested can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 214 321-2197 evenings weekends Ed isnt out flying interested going Electric might want join bunch nice guys because will find very willing able help Electric havent found yet MRC has greatest little Electric Free Flights youve ever seen tiny compared what have come expect Electric jewel little rechargeable battery motor youll fall love little molded-foam Scale Free Flight models just right schoolyard city parkand again no noise bother neighbors attract police cars price around $3500 $4000 hobby shop dealer doesnt offer shame him telling him know progressive hobby shop Dallas selling heck out Following up previous paragraph MRC Bentom have great selection molded-foam rubber-band-powered kits really fly may sneer moldedfoam planes fun fly heck lot people wouldnt fly models werent simple little kits MRC kits simplest Bentoms have geared rubber motors give longer powerrun have Stagger-Wing Beech Scale model really flys Again try dealer acts dumb pound fist stomp feet Lets get sumpin going around have tendency taken exciting things present such four-stroke engines Electric flight ducted fan power helicopters exotic radios forget early blessings problems past early problems What cover model MonoKote type other iron-on coverings skin ning model simple first came Dallas Indianapolis largerthan-rubber-power models covered either silk economy bamboo paper covering Unlike todays Silkspan paper bamboo paper no wet strength real problem shrink water cover wet mention will really bring back some memories OldTimersand should part new comers education modeling rare chance actually see bam boo paper being made wonderful Seven Thousand Years Chinese Inven tiveness exhibit just closed Dallas Chinese paper-maker actually making bamboo paper sheet time bamboo pulped beating hammer-mill mixing soup large tank screen slid soup jiggled until coated just enough pulp sheet pulled soupy water drained peeled off screen dried paper-maker fantastic because sheet just same weight thickness have tendency take blessings pretty much granted never dreaming what effort went what use young modeler ask Old-Timer ever used bamboo paper remember Chi nese paper-makers made bam boo paper sheet time modeling today would certainly what privilege attending Third Annual Texas Soaring Conference No vember 16 last year hosted Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers meeting brought folks Dallas far reaches area coordinate contest schedules avoid con flicts unify rules plan Annual Texas National Tournament TNTTheTNT will held Dallas 1987 May 16th 17th speaking folks gathered conference pleasure compli menting holding special interest group meeting District 8 also very proud observe sat through two hours meeting negative comment Everything positive progressive cer tainly admired todays world isnt much going around Bravo Flaps DownThrottle Closed Gotta Land 108 Model Aviation Craig Trowe left Mike Southard Southeide RC Club Oklahoma City much-flown 72-in Hookers have unique aweptwing planes pow ered four-cycle 120 engines say clubs noise problems should go four-cycle Quiet pleasel Colorado S Kaosao 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S SoothDakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Dick Crowley District IX Vice-President 16413 E Stanford Place Aurora ca 80015 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coraon Boa 2B32 Casper WY 82802 Ed Coa 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto biOS Cloudas Sioun Polls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles 0/0 Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Greetings sunny 75v Pasadena CA Friday AMA Executive Council met full day evening scheduled busi ness very nice see attendance provided good positive Input meeting avery ceremonious welcome council President Don Lowe myself Without going speci fic detail let us just say con ducted young lady member council Outgoing President Grigg VP McGinnis took last shots council members giving out what felt appropriate gifts allsome right target Since time lag long will probably able read meeting min utes hope make habit somewhere else issue sol will just hit afew items impressed F3B Soaring team town practice session took time present very well-thought out proposal council additional funding badly-needed helpers feel best-ever F3B team expect bring home gold team will also have something differenta coopera tive group pilots working knowl edgeable group support managers IMS International Model Show Satur day attended IMS international Model Show held complex might call Toledo West Greatthrongs modelers flocked huge arena see new goodies 1987 major local manufacturers products display technical people answer questions live demonstrations Indoor Gliders hot air balloons blimps RC cars boatsand just about anything mind could think Aircraft items side complex sur face items otheran excellent idea Plenty room shopping back room usual swap market heavy dealing going ever get chance visit shows itthey just mind-boggling fun Saturday evening very important meeting held major RC manu facturers distributors discuss ongoing flap about radio frequencies interested parties understand im portance working together solve some real perceived problems talking about today However some points during meeting person might have gotten impression some fine people forgotten theyd asked AMA go bat FCC different types frequencies us use have good program set up aircraft good program surface RC now must put forth some additional effort make work schedule 1988 will see phaseout colored frequencies know today yellow/white red/white etc bring some additional narrow-banded frequencies present equipment can handle would seem some pres ent almost forgot about new require ment proposals now too sure equipment will comply TheAMAInowwoiking very small window access FCC going forward next phase program substantial supplier resistance en countered could throw process off much two yearswith need submit new proposals suppos edly already place manufacturers distributors going hold organi zational meeting probably mid-January discuss position offer ideas next phase program interesting outgrowths meeting discussion about new out-of-the-box equipment always being frequency something have always claimed would seem large percentage units out boxare noton frequency might expect Caution Good preflight checks including range checking can detect great problems possibly avoid some un needed crashesor glitchesas like call cant remember crash acknowledged pilots faultit seems always radio Can true feeling what being implied get what pay pay $6995 system Ni-Cds four servos dont expect get $49500 system no substitute good checkup qualified service station technician have crash other wise known hard landing have reason doubt equip ment might have problem dont fly 1987 AMA Nats During 1987 District IX will again hosttheAMA Nats Lincoln NE 500 miles east Denver much closer eastern district members Some might ask Lincoln again Well can name good reasons Lin coln has good geographic location rela tively accessible rest country excellent facilities new Free Flight site close worthy fine Free Flightersnot pasture no-mans-land also hard-surfaced runways RC Pattern excellent areas Control Line Pershing Auditorium Indoor pro gram excellent site Helicopters good facilities other support pro grams Soaring site will park provisions needed put firstclass event rather usual sod farm found 1979 Nats personally like Lincoln NE several reasons good location excellent local sup port reasonable proximityall important Nats steering com mittee chairman Pete Waters District VII Johnny Clemens District VIII will assist well working very closely Nats manager Vince Mankowski make 1987 Nats good event will enjoyed Like Nats 1987 effort will require manpower support mem bers local clubs friends just come along others brought perform critical jobs vital operation program would like give us helping hand sure could use some benefits available such paid rooms next years AMA dues free Naturally will looking helpers possible some know ledge various events being runsure saves training Let know can assist Historically Nats have usually run near first August order accommodate other events will taking place about same time because availability facilities staff 1987 Nats will held July 11-19 Lets get out support major event yearfortheAMA money used make happenso get moneys worth Contact time have questions suggestions wel come Remember consider ones right register bitchbut little will done bitch unless accompanied suggestion two making better Anyone can find fault Nats program looking have ideas make better year years come Understan denze still awake still interested what can cone help ask consider providing dis trictor specifically myselfwith some information what going part world As may have read other columns operate very limited budget will very hard get outto attend large numberof events district means need eyes ears let us know what going area new ideas special meets human interest storiesjust about anything going area Work district AVP local events send something put columnit yours Just give idea what column guidelines get up full page per month consists basically 220 lines 44 characters per line typical one-column picture uses 13 lines pictures please column will get pretty stale fast give something print Please put mailing list newsletter Christmas card list optional am also considering monthly news letter bring current timely information clubs will soon CompuServe ModelNet system ready will give access numbers Till next month Broncos win Super Bowl midst winter project Good flying soft landings AMA Nats Lincoln Nebraska July 11-19 87 April 1987 109 Arizona fornia e Hawaii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrio 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lone Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds Ri 8 Box 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 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisioft 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Fnquency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone916362-1962 Im writing Column mid-January has exciting month started December 23rd joined Mal Gross vice president NAA Mojave CA 200 am got bus headed VIP/Press area dry lake Ed wards Air Force Base About six freezing hours later Voy ager landed aviation history making very lucky person luckier have front row seat helped Mr Gross prepare NAA National Record certificate pre sented pilots Yeager Rutan underthe blazing lights army press cameras focused repor ters saw 1984 Olympics satellite up-link vans covered about acre TV network ABC N BC CBS CNN etc Local stations over west sent own crews addition Newspaper reporters could heard talk ing Japanese German French number other languages didnt recog nize proud day aviation whole world watching sipped coffee reporter Boston Globe normally covers acquisi tions mergers Bostons high-tech Route 128 Hed asked get plane fly 3000 miles cover landing because no else available 38-degree-winter night desert weather bothered him lot less bothered Voyager chase planes final ly came view tiny specks early morning sun 100000 people gathered started cheer Tears joy came set eyes included Over loudspeaker heard pilot Rutan proclaim ground crew ought prepared because hadnt show ered nine days Imagine after spending nine days crowded cockpit making jokes Voyager circled field three four times before landing everyone could get pictures possible Both motor drives 35mm cameras humming went through film faster ever before Its day see something like happening before very eyes Later hangar opportunity examine Voyagers damaged wing tips blue foam jutted out past skins peeled off nearly three feet wing about foot other large pieceof wing-skin hungdown trailing edge Talk about drag No wonder four gallons useable fuel left day rest world would never forget December 23 1986 day man first went around world single tank gas About week earlier Gene Sidwell wife Tom Vacar KCBS-TV met officials Edwards AFB make arrangements Genes world speedrecord attempt USAF veryanxious see US model airplane pilot take record back Russians So am After leaving Edwards Tom Vacar invited ustojoinhimattheVoyagerCommand Post Mojave two live TV broadcasts went him tween broadcasts about 5 pm went out eat Things got exciting bartender started shooting up place after someone left him poor tip As stood gun hand herded kitchen Vacar stayed up front give live coverage things got exciting cops arrived very short time later disarmed bartender carted him away went elsewhere eat life AMA VP exactly dull January brought first Executive Council meeting 1987 held Pasadena CA concert Bill North rops IMS Show Because few council meetings held invited number guests Most ourAVPs So such notables Sal Taibi Although whole very good meeting opening ceremony really embarrassment AMA Over strong written objection AMA paid haveJohn Griggand Travis McGinnis both come out supposedly dignified ceremony award plaques thanking service AMA stated strong note less expensive ways make awards AMAs part ceremony went smooth ly Messrs Grigg McGinnis pro ceeded bring rather scantily dressed female entertainer tooted horns placed party hats new president District 9 VP sang funny songs followed Grigg McGinnis pre senting farcical awards council have just much sense humor anyone personal opinion though quite funny terrible waste coun cils time AMAs money apologies District 10 guests sit through nearly hour garbage before council finally got down serious business Hopefully weve now seen last Mr Griggs nonsense other hand posi tive note very impressed way new president Don Lowe conducted himself during first time helm AMA man knows what doing AMA fortunate have him aboard 1987 should much better year result Don Lowe spent fair amount time together before meeting share common feelings goals AMA Like myself too very concerned AMAs public image rising losses flying sites Hopefully well now able better address important issues day before meeting picked up Don Lowe John Worth Johnny Cle mens airport After stopping Astro Flight examine some donations made museum Phillip Mosko being stored prior shipment Reston VA headed north valley showed leaders excellent facility have Sepulveda Basin also opportunity meet number AMA members out flying day next day met Pasadena Other farce described above council meeting very productive voted give support 1987 F3B Team present also decided reduce number people going ClAM/Paris April Don Lowe has taken initiative form three-man FAI Committee consisting himself John Worth Dave Brown expect good things will result positive move supersedes one-man FAI czar AMA voiced strong objection Re Districting Committees suggested scheme split District 10 two ill-conceived opinion plan would put border middle LAareaandisobviously considered meaningful pro posal solve anything appointed chairman new AMA Marketing Committee posi tion Im going attempt help AMA grow better marketing its products No matter much Ive tried including 1/4-scale power model just cant seem get planes make noise As result resigned AMAs Sound Com mittee making room someone else can contribute area building efforts vain though now fully detailed 1A-scale Piper Cub won 1st place Electric Scale category IMS Show plane attracts lot attention wherever bring Fifteen-pound Electrics too common yet guess never mentioned good old Hot Stuff never would have gotten ready time QSAA meet really dont know ever got along monumental gift aeromodelers Bob Hunter Satel lite City thought having wait five-minute epoxy set now leaves cold cant imagine waiting now glue dry Lastly month Id like briefly mention applaud Black Sheep Ex hibition Squadron year MS show give beautiful demonstration Indoor Flight Electric ElectricCL Indoor FF Indoor RC important MS Show conduct beautiful important session modelers can per form set up operate Delta Dart program youngsters attending show can go home say learned build flyable model air plane What thrill Hats off black sheep Hopefully Ill have some photos next month PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident 110 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidento Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA98023 Al Culvor 805 86 Wilder 1083670 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Groat Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 8ruco Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklino P0 805 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #89 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robort esich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Seattle Radio Aero Club otherwise known SRAC will hold its Silver Anniver sary Polar Bear meet March 2 1-22 its field east Everett WA Registration starts 8 am flying will start 930 Accord ing information George Raymond SRAC prez will have canteen site camping available Saturday events AMA Novice Pattern RC Sport Aeroba tics Sportsman RC Sport Aerobatics Ad vanced RC Sport Scale will also extra event will allowthose AC conform Scale requirement try hand event Sunday fun-fly hope have some special flight demos air show events time weather permit will special tro phies commemorate Silver Anniver sary promises super contest put great group SRAC involved Community School Everett promot ing itself modeling doing example can own best friends getting local support through com munity involvement example can done through classes mall shows adopt-a-school plan Misery Meet will probably have lived up its name now next Free Flight contest will RAG Meet probably Harts Lake Prairie May 1-2Always check ahead going HLPthe Army fickle donor other FF news Bill Gaiser has proposed some changes Outdoor Gas Scale rules adopted will used meets WMC club runs changes include among other things no Scale ruler no ROG Should interested changes contact Bob Stalick WMC Patter editor Another success story about modelers get ting public land fly has reported Ev Schoenberg secretary/treasurer Bend Aero Modelers took nine months get county give license now using about 13 acres county land near landfill have legal right manage field Super job group Ev noted 42 mem bers club lot interest modeling Bend area Like other clubs planning mall show bring message public Dont forget District XI AMA booth available shows brochures AMA HQ show Another way theyve gotten involved community holding Saturday RC building school through Bend Parks Recreation Dept going make points city fathers also planting valuable seeds will produce modelers some new members bargain missed Raider Round Upwas good old Reston weekendbut huge turnout anyway No less 57 contestants vied trophies including five Junior entries Eight Canadians ventured down helped make up 146 event entries Dave Green won Sportsman Award Its given person highest cumulative score events teresting note last five years Dave brand new FF/CL Con test Coordinator Dick Salter have won award Might mention AVP Dave Mul lens seems have come fourth Bob Parker donated Fox 35 given Junior highest cumulative score Wesley Mullens took home Paul Walker won Precision Aerobatics would like have watched since Don McClave Randy Schultz very close him scores Paul certainly best fliers world Don Randy must have top form Drizzle Circuit onMarch 8 April 12 two dates haveat Delta Park dates Great Oregon Model Expo 87 April 11-12 Benton County FairgroundsJimTrumpsaysthatany club individual whowould like help can contact him Although essentially BCRC club function other clubs have contributed time people help static competition judging Satur day models will displayed both days Sunday will fun-fly Adair Field will have District Xl meeting interested parties Saturday Gleaned local paper just before Christmas ad Norm Thomp son local purveyor rare unusual sometimes very expensive items NT claims stuff escape ordinary What caught eye ad Balsa Wood 404 Interceptor Jim Walker designs being produced Frank Macy Now thats class no doubt about Barnstormers will hold seventh annual Static Expo March 28-29 main auditorium OMSI Oregon Museum Science Industry categories clude Scale Super-Scale original work non-Scale builders non-builder segment Any kind radio-controlled air craft will find spot informa tion call Steve Tischler 503 639-0798 will probably two other Expo like meetings spring Idaho EXPO Boise last year havent heard will year latest issue Barks said Bob Parks elected outstanding member year no news about EXPO plans last two have some nicest aircraft entered likely see will loss decide Also CAMS Symposium will held Coeur dAlene April May Watch both worth attending Dave Unruh Kenai AK wrote tell about second annual winter fun-fly Peninsula Modelers Association will hold Summit Lake about 85 miles south Anchorage dates Feb 28-Mar 1 news came too late get word out However trying see enough interest locallytostartaSAM chapter sothe contest will run under SAM ruleswith addi tion event flown under Old-Timer rules anything want bring fly Its way late might want call Dave 907 776-8207 informa tion Dave promises spectacular scenery Several months ago wrote Dis trict X VP exaggerated size District X disagrees issued challenge February issue thought might interested following claims 20% members AMA District X actual figure 17% course 20% assertion makes story sound better isnt truth Actually isnt major exaggeration bothers wrote uniform VPs budget district expenses generated controversy claims has always problem have no idea what bases remarks matter record four years before elected council neverand repeat neverany talk let alone ac tion brought associated larger districts identifying problem might help understand dis trict budget has provided help defraynot pay forthe VPs district ex penses budget pays postage phone calls travel district Most VPs hold regular jobs travel limited weekends fact VPs never spent allowed funds couple compete would use AMA funds travel contests Some independently wealthy essentially donated whatthey spent basic idea support VP doing district things defraying paying expenses VP incursand relative what person can members district claim has made DistrictX VPthatthe modelers DistrictXwere being ripped off terrible inequity way AMA funds being spent modelers different districts Since District X has four times members District Xl has both get same amount District X members being short ed arent Well exactly Lets look other part budget amount other officer expensesthe general budget budget money expended permember basis Since costs approximately same service member AMA spends four times much members District X does District XI mem bers Actually since costs go up activity District X members can active year around also since competition District X will spent proportionally district less activity So what have AMA spending just about same amount modeler out its general budget does affect argument Well since total VPs district budgets half percent funds expended AMA spending 99% its funds evenly distributed among its members sure seems complaint AMA ripping off its districts members qualifies exaggeration year starting Find contest go build somethingtofly hope see flying fields Happy Flying April1987 111 Whole Business Began Model Airplanes Junior Flight stands up applauds spectacular achievement Burt Rutan designer Dick Rutan Jean Yeager pilots round-the-world Voyager. fantastic flight fantastic airplane course modelers loved Burt Dicks mothers comment whole business began model airplanes isnt often nowadays aeromodeling gets compliments contributions avia tion Newsweek ran especially fine arti cle sure read often mentioned press Dick Rutans excited cry Look Ma no tips moments after scraping off Voya gers winglets during near-disastrous takeoff.. No Junior Flight isnt making up spotted January issue New York Indoor Times Untold man-hours volun tary went preparation Voyagers historic flightas well lots money team now busy trying recover several thousand dollars through lectures sale mementos come Three official postcards avail able $135 including postage han dling really gorgeous Send buck thirty-five Joan Hannans Hanger P0 Box Escondido CA 92025 small amount well thank Mother Rutan will thank youll pleased three pictures Final Pee Wee-30 Rules Orbiteers stepped up schedule completing final rules new event January first published rules should force least year tested under actual contest conditions rules formalized Orbiteers Pee Wee-30 Steering Committee very FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 detailed big difference what listed last month minimum weight 100 grams 353 oz stumble bit requirement liking better no mini mum weight didnt like mini mum weight P-30 Rubber event either Mythinking minimum weights Outdoor Free Flight models make event experts Im probably wrong after P-30 certainly doing very nicely its minimum weight requirement Again remind style construction acceptable reader asking eight plans indicated might build biplane Pee Wee-30 lower wing loading Sure thing official rules definitely limit event monoplanes Shades Pennyplane flock Dakota-like biplanes taking off will sure look nice Pee Wee-30 Proxy Postal Contest kick off new event Orbiteers will host gala Postal Proxy Pee Wee-30 contest July 4th 1987 club field Otay Mesa send model Orbiteers will flying Contestants over world invited further details postal contest copy official Pee Wee-30 Rules send 22 cent stamp John Olden kamp 3331 Adams Ave San Diego CA 92116 619-283-071 1 John also has some ideas sources inexpensive 020 Cox Pee Wee reed-valve engines Dethermalizers recommend use fuse-acti vated dethermalizer Pee Wee-30s well other lightweight models Such DTs weigh little reliable Remem ber however safe use snuffer tube x PLATFORM 44ESNUFFER TUBE illustration two rear hooks held close together keeping stab place during flight small dentists rub ber band fuse through band burns through larger forward rub ber band runs under fuselage hooks side stabilizer pulls stab up about 45-degree angle against cutout all-balsa fin angle should adjusted achieve proper settling descent sure stab does twist pops up will stop cocked position model will spin Buglet Another New Event certainly seems like inventive thrust aeromodeling towards smaller simpler styles away standard events new event Buglet con cocted John Morrill Los Angeles Thunderbugs Buglet smallish Out door rubber-powered cabin model largely reflecting old 1941 AMA rules required fuselage cross-section fixed landing gear ROG freewheeling propeller Rather go Old-Timer route Buglet avoids arguments over whether model meets does meet old design parameters Instead new rules have drawn up create similar style model Maximum projected wingspan limited 25 might expect some wide wing chords again biplanes Pennyplane comeone time complete set rules send 22 cent stamp Jackie Moore 4412 Don Felipe Drive Los Angeles CA 90008 Keep up well flying unofficial events contests AMA events sure have plenty build now Remember build light especially tail Ill see next month mmmiii mmiii gill... 1111111311111 iliUM Have H elped Junior Modelera Model Aviation 10K
Edition: Model Aviation - 1987/04
Page Numbers: 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112
Howard Crispin Ir Correction There couple errors slipped through February 1987 issue Model Aviation George Abbott Raleigh NC first let know inaccuracies apologize forthe errors getting print am pleased know articles being read statement page 106 EPA ranked average model engine 78 dBA recommended en gines redesigned operate 65 dBA OK text went say over five times less noisy error 65 dBA about 20 times less noisy 78 dBA Remember three dBs change twice quiet loud second inaccurate statement deals speed statement doub ling rpm increases sound level 9 dB meansthe noise istripled Notso sound level reality eight times loud Other Considerations George Abbott also asked important question has answered day What being done study relationship frequency model aircraft engine sound levels question has mentioned before Some time ago AMA Headquarters group us looked some rather sophis ticated equipment operation equip ment provides excellent analysis frequency spectrum sound being studied beyond question what needed top-notch study prob lem implementing twofold cost equipment Can justify second finding someone expertise time studies As get further study sound operations little doubt someonewhether manufacturer dividual Academy will have conduct study should lead further developments move air such manner provide thrust speed capa bilities want high-fre quency sounds common today Continued page 100 Geoffrey Styles Director Public Relations summer 1982 two motivated aeromodelers clubs San Fernando Valley CA held discussion Giant Scale Squadron Valley Flyers RC Club looking fresh innovative way generating publicity just clubs wonderful flying site San Fernando Valley CA also model aviation sport 1982 meeting emerged idea joining forces Toys Tots nationwide program sponsored US Marine Corps two clubs agreed charity-related event would best serve purposesgetting newspaper radio television coverage sur rounding population two mil lion same time contributing worthwhile cause public interest concept Toys Tots theme fun-fly programs seemed ideal combined number features would help en sure successful eventthe use estab lished program benefiting children possibility having US Marines hand planned event flying site easy access hundreds visitors entry fee fliers set $10 toy Walter Clark AMA 641 agreed act Contest Director Dennis Hargrove AMA 143537 took task Publicity Direc tor Walter immediately contacted Marine Corps Reserve offices scored hit Corps agreed provide four Marines dress blues site day event As news department executive KNBC-TV Los Angeles Dennis no stran ger publicity work has done super publicity job clubs sport model aviation over years promotional campaign begun imme diately strong day annual publicity campaign starts spring Toys Tots event always listed AMA Calendar Events Model Avia tion magazine Later September October flyers mailed Giant Scale clubs/events California southern Nevada hundreds delivered hobby shops areas Individual mail ings previous participants also made Sincethe program began 5000 toys have collected fun fly events turned over Marines San Fernando Valley area over 33000 toys collected 1985 largest single contributor impressive total Toys Tots Fun Fly 1986 Fun Fly event biggest best successful Cold windy weather seemed deter neither pilots nor visitors 2000 people Continued page 96 Goldberg Vital People Award Debra Scott Justice Bensenville IL have received Beth Carl Goldberg Vital People Award Deb husband have driving force success Miniature Aircraft Competitors AMA Club #1279 several years Debra Scott founded MAC 1982 Between accepted roles club president flight instructor public rela tions director Contest Director secretary treasurer newsletter editor family team hardworking aero modelers has welcomed new people sport publicized club activities intro duced several innovations model aviation scene Bensenville Nominated Lee Onopa can think no deserving couple Jus tices sure Carl Beth Goldberg would aEree AMA HO SERVICES STAFF 0 Executive Director John Worth 0 Executive Coordinator Joyce Hager 0 Comptroller2 Gisele Jackson 0 competition Services Director Micheline Madison 0 NetsGeneral Managen Vince Mankowskio Special Services Director Carl MaroneyS Special Events Director Douglas Pratt 0 Public Relations Director Geoff Styles 0 TechnIcal Director Bob Underwood 0 Administrative Coordinator Bob VoislavekO Publications Director Carl R WheeleyS Membership Director Mike Woodfolko General Counsel Jeremiah Courtney April 1987 95 AMA HO ExeCutive Director including reports AMA President Executive VP Vice-Presidents Sound & ModelToys Tots AeronauticsA Great Idea AMAs Executive Council equivalent Board Directors basically composed President Executive Vice President Executive Director 11 district Vice Presidents officers provided apace month AMA News publication What say apace however matter personal viewpoint sole responsibility author views may may represent official position AMA Executive Council Toys Cont pg 95 Santa guarded military personnel some toys donated bythe fliers 5000 toys have collected San Fernando Valley Flyers Channel 4 News hi optei tee pilot stayed site aii day mostly families kidscame see model birds Eighty-nine pilots brought 114 aircraft show fly Santa Claus Vic Martin AMA 272 hand delight children pose pictures Archie Clown performed enchanted visitors Christopher Nance AMA 147981 Weatherman Channel 4-TV assisted announcing lent sparkling per sonality scene special treat dawn landing Channel 4 News heli copter remained display day Ken Redding AMA 78807 Californias Black Sheep Squadron did great job PA system day keeping visitors informed about what going live broadcast Sweet Dick Whittington popular morning show Di noon until 130pm over K-WNK went over well gave val uable publicity radio station manage ment staff impressed club event have asked cosponsor 1987 Some beautiful planes southern California hand popu lar acclaim two very best 1/2 scale Crackerjack built flown jack Dennis Bristol Harry Apoian towing large banner announced Kids Love USMC Vice Versa Thanks go Walt Clark story Bob Adams photographsand thanks fliers organizers very valu able public-spirited event did lot good type event could held part country colder areas could indoor static show about AMA chartered clubs follow suit Put Mall Show Work Jeff Troy Public Relations perfect tool build community rela tions model airplane club mall show What could ask get center stage heavily populated spots town Youll able showthe non-modelingpublicwhatyoudo you can show airplanes really toys sophisticated pieces machinery designed specific purposes Mall shows can further goals mod eling clubs very practical ways Lets face itfliers knowthatthe important asset model airplane club its flying field So lets go back few steps remember managed obtain precious piece space Continued page 98 L R Harry Kosch Bill Wargo AMA modeler Andrew Kosch test pilot replica Jim Wargo Henry Lomberg Pilot some team built tested Whitehead 1901 No 21 replica Wings tail replica show background Note bamboo ribs Craft flew 230 feet distance free powered flight 29 December1986 Copies basic book Gustav Whitehead available AMA title History Contract ISBN 3922-175007 $1700 postpaid AMA 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA 22090 WiI 11am ODwyer Photo Decemberagain Marks Historical Event Above photo made Major William ODwyer US Air Force Reserve Ret marksthe moment successful sustained free powered flights made Andrew Kosch Hanger 21 team built Whltehead 1901 No 21 replica just 23 years before significant series flights took place ODwyer began first formal investigation life works Gustave Whitehead photo appear Lto R Henry Lomberg team video cameraman four Bill Wargo team member Master modeler No2 test pilot Kaye Williams sponsor replica project Distance flight measured 230 feet Orvillesat Kitty Hawkwas 120 feet Stated Orville 1937 letter Fred 1 Black about Whitehead design machine itself enough refute machine flew December 29 1986 flights put nonsense rest forevermore 96 Model Aviation Clvii Air Patrol Color Guard presents colors ooening ceremony rua.-auU ,apujack built flown uy Jack Dennis Santa Ana CA popularly judged Best Show Presidents Corner President ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS DON LOWE 902 Little Bend Rd Altamonte Springs FL 32701 As write Im aboard Delta Flight 140 headed home Orlando FL after attending first council meeting since became president meeting set up serve western area United States coincide trade show held Pasadena CA council meeting long marathon affair structured consider pressing needs facing AMA took back years 1976-1 979 served VP District III council meeting culmination many hours preparatorywork committee activ ities phone calls private conferences during interval between council sessions meeting proved fruitful conducted atmosphere reasonable harmony necessary give-and-take essential finding best compromise solution will find over next few years will use word compromise times 65-plus years earth have discovered almost solutions lifes problems result compromise few things life represent absolute unadulterated truth life death taxes Modeling modeling needs no differentmost everyone has opinion rests hopefully basis background experiences ra tional mental sorting process Hopefully out give-and-take process may express opinion can arrive best compromise solution modeler has own set precon ceived needs Hopefully leaders worlds largest aeronautical association can arrive decisions will meet majority need need input Without operate within partial vacuum have problem sugges tion beg please get touch District VP has volunteered serve can best knowing what want can try present cross-section opinion given subject rather just complaining individually presents side story want hear what like about what trying dothats way get true picture meeting needs realize Im asking moon broader data base less need VP exercise individual judgment What issues cryingfor solutions Well folks out flying favorite toy modelers allowed call toys Sunday afternoon telling us maybe isnt peachy modeldom because frequency interference rearing its ugly head airplanes being shot down can assured cries being ignored AMA has wellstaffed highly capable volunteer fre quency committee members deaf sampling program underway check transmitters over 2000 tested date indicates have prob lems significant percentage equipment meeting new specs frequency band-pass working very closely industry tks meeting again Pasadena Sorie questions need tighter specd need better quality control need spacing between channels no easy pat solution going try best make things better Based own observations flying different locales different situations panic situation since people flying minimal problems aware problems exist dont want things get out hand Im confident will find best com promise solution dont lose faith What about big airplanes big can get still safe Everybody has own opinion Fliers involved big air plane movement feel activity should limited have impressive history safe operation sup port contention would safe operate Boeing 747 via remote control using Brand X radio equipment before large crowd 4000 people think dividing line between safe unsafe operation could say fly anything want long its remote Saudi Arabia would no prob lembut thats name game want fly toys world can see theres rub can kill maim somebody lose control crash no easy answer Limiting weight criteria limiting speed least equally important prospect 100-lb airplane flying 300 mph 100 feet out front crowd 4000 people scares menot couldnt get out its way suddenly veered directly Im sure would killed beast hit likely occurrence happen Its directly responsive probability failure mix systems-design functional reliability human error What want reduce proba bility failure absolute minimum have failure hope airplane doesnt hurt anybody no easy solution have con siderable background flying RPVs models up 250 lb speeds up 200 mph certainly hope that experi ence will help finding best solution planning conferences IMAA recognized special-interest group plus inputs QSAA work toward solu tion issue should retain current 55-lb weight limit will strive best compromise between safety fun continued development hobby Let entreat please fly safely novice flyer dont take projects beyond capability Seek advice wiser heads have technological capability create hazardous machines dont future modeling free enterprise governmental interfer ence stake Fly safely noisy you care Are seeking all-out performance com pletely ignoring noise pollution create want keep flying field want suffer permanent hearing damage answer questions No keep quiet have technology make models fly quietly Electric Soaring four-stroke properly set up muffled two-strokes own self-interest use technology Another thing dont buy junk mufflers merely exhaust extensions Keeping flying site should num ber list priorities number priority Academy know chief reason losing flying sites noise know Germany has nationally imposed noise limit 82 dB measured seven meters model airplanes Are aware communities US impose noise limits property boundaries Imposing noise limits competition events notthe panaceaI personally feel its proper place start what important what happening local flying field typical Ugly Stick powered twocycle engine Johnny Brodbeck K&B informed Pasadena K&Bs engine development philosophy first foremost pro duction quiet engines performance second Can believe already have two engines 20 45 displacement engine K&B-designed quiet mufflers H urray K&B has always leader model engines repre sent last bastions Yankee engine technology trust rest world will follow K&Bs lead area have technology make piston engine almost quiet electric motor dont believe listen th revving friends well-muffled copter difficult noise source deal propeller Keep tip speed down through diameter reduction and/or lower rpm noise will drop AMA Budget AMA small business Assuming top 100000 mem bers 1987 talking about over $4000000 budget financial commit tee preparing budget considered next council meeting will try best spend moneywisely largest budget bite goes salaries Head quarters staff 48 people rest member services debt retirement Head quarters building communication public relations supplies insurance magazine publication competition services etc costs associated council member ser vices relatively small since no salaries involved plan show simplified budget magazine future date - AMA_ April 1987 97 Executive VPs Report Jim McNeiII AMA Executive VP 617 South 20 Avenue Brmingham AL 35205 would like thank everyone re sponded last poll regarding nual Nats letters profound fluence changes made AMA Council Nats officials affecting future Nats example after poll AMA HQ retroactively mailed award everyJ unior Senior placed second third 1986 Nats received award site Also future Nats awards through third place will given Juniors Seniors regardless num ber entries responded letters impact did waste 22 cents writing letters reproduced column other con tributors names listed below letters have distributed AMA Council everyone took time write thank-you Ernie Wrisley Santee CA summed up aswellasanyonewhen hewroteltsasad commentary Academy itsrulers anyone has compete against number entrants get trophy Going back Jr Birdmen days thirties never told certain number competitors win trophy date local clubs encour age Juniors times have given trophy onlyjunior/Senior/Open flew event entry fee gives right win regardless number entries believeyou paytofly paytogetto Nats put forth effort win reason enough award trophy wish could express real feelings matter paper might catch fire Other poil responses too numerous reprint include Mr Vance Sutten West Hurley NY Mr Gene Corson Casper WY Mr Lance Halle Phoenix AZ Mr Ed Davidson San Luis CA Mr Bobby Jones Columbus GA Mr Duane Renken Ann Arbor MI Mr Dan Domina East Windsor NJ Mr Joel Burch Stone Mountain GA Mr Richard Jackson N Charleston SC Mr Daniel Sirey Clarion PA Mr Dimmitt Perkins Houston TX Mr Edmond Depue Long Beach CA Mr ThomasJ Fennell Elmont NY Mr Gary Frost Ellisville MO repeat letters have gone out council Nats Committee Gentlemen 22 cents wasnt wasted changed Nats policy Richard Jackson North Charleston SC Mailed check $15587 made Out AMA mortgage fund said SCRAM RC club dissolved members voted unanimously contribute winding-up dissolution monies AMA pay off Headquarters building Thank Richard ended re cent meeting important Birmingham RCAssociation its immediate past presi dent MrJim Morton handed two dollars mortgageone him cute little wife Debra Morton Also Virgil Abercrombie handed dollar Nor man Swann wife Patricia gave two dollars remember last year began Honor Roll mortgage Well politely stopped effort because another effort going forward two-part two-year series since first yearwent much happened have de cided reinstate last years plan some additions going call Secretary Treasurers Roll Honor everyone contributes dollar can have 1 name prominently splashed mag right 2 name enshrined forever wall roster AMA museum building Fifty years now can come Reston see name list donors helped pay off mortgage Headquar ters people told yesterday might room walls such list assure wifl give word elected fiduciary very seldom tells lies will personally use HQ engraving machine engrave name brass install under glass enshrine granite outside build ing grass cough up dollarto pay beautiful building off big bank name will appear modeling world also permanent Roll Honor Headquarters forever inside outside building donors last yearare automatically list Something worth mentioning no expenses subtracted donation anything penny goes big bank mortgage 50-year history never real property before Now have own building got kids pay thing off permanent Honor Roll list will reflect name amount donated get list send $100 orto John Worth AMA Reston Make check out Academy Model Aero nautics mark Mortgage Secre tary Treasurers Roll Honor Thank PS Richard. . Mail list final SC RAM members voted money Well put Honor Roll OK Secretary Treasurers ROLLof HONOR5 AMA Mortgage Richard Jackson$15587 & SC RAM Club il Abercrombie$100 W Jim Morton$100 a Morton$1003 i Patricia Swann$1000 Norman Swann$100 asaoaoeaeaaaeWg Mall Shows Cont pg 96 likely someone club approached owner property manager land made pretty good pitch sport/hobby model aviation Maybe person tough job Perhaps convince landowner pro vider flying site would doing community service Perhaps dis pel lot myths misunderstandings about model airplanes list things must sell landowner could go onand Think much easier club spokespersons job could have same landowner already formed posi tive healthy opinion sport through talking modelers club repre sentative might have much easier time club field might have yours lot sooner same logic could used coverthe problem neighbor living near site propereducation could make friend someone previously unaware just constructive fine hobby really Continued page 99 98 Model Aviation three lovely ladles Fiurnun nuuuquuriuru manaing rorn OT qi UUU computer boxed up Its own air-conditioned room L-R Zenda Stevens Patty Chertoff Urmi Ghosh smiling because finallytrained fat computerto Its own work paying extra $10000 month outside computer carry entire ioad speciai comment directiy expensive fat aIr-conditioned computer going begin feeding names Secretary Treasurers Roil Honor begin paying off building mortgage better get names right computer wliI turn back get money back Executive Directors View HO John Worth AMA Executive Director 1810 Samuel Morse Dr Reston VA 22090 Dwight Holley.. deep sorrow note passing Soarings greats famous RC pilot East Coast Dwight died November 10 1986 home Bethel CT after four years strug gle illness 53 years age recent years got know Dwight wealth information marvels electric-powered flight respon sible getting started Electric through Holleys Silent Flight business ran able assistance wife Maryann others will remember him accomplishments United States team member 1981 F3B World Soaring Championships Sacramento CA Dwight earned respect participants 22 countries entered very last flight last day competition proceeded max out make near-perfect landing win championship earn coveted title F3B World Champion 1981 Dwight defend title next Soaring World Championships team 1983 towithdrawdue health problems begun plague him seriously after 1981 World Championships win earlier years Dwight frequent competitor first ECSS East Coast Soaring Society succeeding ESI Eastern Soaring League contests Dwight joined 1SF League Silent Flight program late career tenth flyer achieve LSF Level Five within years time Dwight Holleys excel lence flying building designing will stand hallmark others judged years come will missed Dwights friend Bill Maleske provided above information appre ciate help Since Dwight such lowprofile type person files except concerning world championships per formances lacking Thanks Billwe share loss AMA Mortgage.. Elsewhere page Joe Beshar offers latest thoughts subject getting rid mortgage AMA took three years ago build Headquarters building museum Reston VA Joe sorely disappointed original plan raise money voluntary donations has fallen far short goal aggravated no doubt necessity major dues increase year Joe proposes now get rid problem within year one-time dues assessment 1988 before Joe proposes official ap proval AMAs Executive Council wants hear might object plan Meanwhile interesting note donations collected date enough cover years interest payments mortgage Thus getting rid mortgage altogether needs some bolder direct approach Joes ready bite bulletare New AMA Decal Kit.. Beginning mid-January thousands membership kits mailed 1987 AMA members kit year one-piece compared former years several items stuffed envelope form booklet booklet es sentially AMA Supply Service cata log general membership informa tion added Bound within pages AMAs 1987 decal sheet item should particularly noted first glance appears gold circular enbossed emblem reality multi-colored decal peeled off sheet intended applied inside surface automo bile windowsomething AMA members have asked over years So finally have window decal Enjoy Mall Shows Cont pg 98 field secure have no neighbor troubles think other con structive benefits mall show can provide Heres chance entice new blood hobby awful lot wide-eyed kids young old alike out would love chance tofind out about model airplanes youre bound uncover closet aviator two can also use show demonstrate muffler systems some new quiet en gines might explain silent flight Glider presentation show people about hobby understanding receptive will become Good public relations very healthy club community AMA has ways helping club make good presentation can send brochures other informative hand outs will aid conversations public district vice-presi dents have films table-top display booth can also supply sample press releases radio announcements thatyoucan eitheruseormodifytosuityour own conditions Also available exten sive selection videotapes help explain fun intent hobby National Mall Show Program first began 1983 several AMA clubs able reap benefits being part As number participating clubs grew few years followed grew national image Today number mall shows has increased toan exceptional level helps promote appre ciation model airplanes its geographi cal area have club representative con tact AMA Headquarters Well happy send starter kit can give lot helpful hints make mall show success information wont cost anything can gain using improve public image Let us help make 1987 best year yet ... Flying Near Airports Careful April 198799 0. LETS GET DOWN TO BUSINESS MESSAGE TO ALL AMA MEMBERS Initially would iike thank individuals clubs organiza tions generously contributed Mortgage Depletion Pro gram grateful fact remains mortgage balance still costing AMA $51 2740O per year interest payments Im tired expending time effort raising funds would like get back model building Lets get rid mort gage burden interest once free wasted interest expense support AMA Self Insurance Program what ever recent dues increase certainly acknowledges AMAs need meet objective required one-time dues assessment AMA member $850 next dues notice much simple isnt plan Now purpose display message poll objections AMA member may have plan have ob jection please write now Joe Beshar Director Mortgage Depletion Program 198 Merritt Drive Oradell NJ 07649 72_MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY uencyColor 26995Brown 27045Red 27095Orange FrequencyColor 27145Yellow 27195Green 27255Blue legal model operation after Decem ber20 1987 frequencies have continue heavily populated industrial users following information sketch de tail new channel-numbered frequencies will included second step AMA Phase-In Program Also new flag identification system becomes operational June 1987 will required AMAsanctioned activities January 1988 1988-1991 72 MHz Aircraft Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 1272030 1472070 1672110 18721 50 20721 90 2272230 2472270 2672310 2872350 3072390 3272430 Channels 12-34 Channel NoFrequency 3472470 3872550 4072590 4272630 4472670 4672710 4872750 5072790 5272830 5472870 5672910 Narrow-Band Transmitter Channels 36 58 used see General Info 6 Meter Amateur Radio License required 50 MHz Single BLACK streamer s 1 in by 8 channel marker plaque ChannelChannel NeFrequencyNoFrequency 00508000650920 02508400850960 04 50880 53 MHz Two colored streamers /a 1 wide 8 long FrequencyColors 53100Black-Brown 53200Black-Red 53300Black-Orange 53400Black-Yellow 53500Black-Green 53600Black-Blue 53700Black-Purple 53800Black-Gray 1908-1991 Surface Frequencies Channel NoFrequency 6275430 6475470 6675510 6875550 7075590 7275630 7475670 7675710 Channel NoFrequency 7875750 8075790 8275830 8475870 8675910 8875950 9075990 Identification Single YE LLOW streamer7/e 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter imprinted following wording 75 MHz SURFACE USE ONLY 1988 Frequency & Identification Status Bob Underwood Technical Director Spread word Action taken FCC 1983 resulted new frequencies being granted 72 75 MHz bands model use Included action statement so-called old fre quencies 72080 721 60 72240 72320 72400 72960 75640 will no longer Identification 1 Single RED streamer7/a 1 wide 8 long affixed top transmitter antennaimprinted following wording 72 MHz AIRCRAFT USE ONLY 2 Channel number plaques BLACK nu merals 1 high 1/4 stroke mounted white background visible both sides plaque modelers option may read horizontally vertically attached base center top antenna Non-reflective materials recom mended Other Bands Model Aircraft Surface Models 27 MHz Single colored streamer tri angular flag7/8 1 8 General Info Effective January 1988 channels 12 through 34 will reserved narrow-band transmitters Older broad band equip ment well new narrow-band can operated channels 38 through 56 Channel 36 used order provide 80 kHz spacing between channels 34 38 Channel 58 used provide image response protection channel 12 channel usage identification authorized use AMA sanctioned events highly recommended sport flying club activities See pages 127-129 1986-87 Official Model Aircraft Regulations current fre quency information recommendations Sound Cont pg 95 have data proposals relevant material please forward directly through AMA Headquarters New Equipment Progress being made time field getting quieter equipment least average flier equipment comes low-priced might like since alternative might lost flying site may have pay price some areas Some months ago wrote about tests performed K&B Sportster 20 quiet engine turned out new engine design same muffler design also market end month January have chance run engine has relativelythe same quietness 20 twill winner new K&B engine 45 cubic inch displacement Since same design can have excellent sport engine high performance low cost Good United States technology comes through again am anxious take close look engine run some comparisons performs anticipated will good engine sport flier also lower classes AMA Pattern competition will further enable people get Pattern flying having invest $150 engine Continued page 103 100 Model Aviation 3 ww 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 Connecticut Mains C Massachusetts C New Hamoshire Rhode Islaod C Vermoot DISTRICT REPORT Don Kmfft District Vice-President PO Box 1828 Duxbury MA 02331 817 934-6248 Aseoclate Vice Presidents Gerold Browe PO Box 4384 MiddlotOwn RI 02840 Bill Chandler PO Box 441 Orland ME 04472 Drew Davenport 33 Ash St Townuend MA 01469 Bob Landry 80 Main St Essex Jct VT 05452 Al Novotnik 4 Beverly P1 Notwalk CT 06850 Richard Sherman 28 High St. Plymouth NH 03264 Frequency Coordinator o,rn* Wilvnn R2 Frazier Way Marstons Mills MA 02648 RC Divot Diggers Association club began 1973 group about 20 fliers getting together small private airfield town Ware MA time club applied AMA charter Radio Control Divot Diggers April 1978 club incorporated now known RC Divot Diggers Association Inc club grew about 43 members judg ing past newsletters very active club-sponsored events social obliga tions flying site located off route 32 has paved runway approximately 20 by90 ft surrounded grass son have attended Fun-Fly events site have found very pleasant place fly congenial members club officers 1987 President Arthur Lavallee Vice President Robert P Foley Secretary/Treasurer Eugene B Blodgett Newsletter Editor Joseph La Marche Pylon World Championships April 1987 United States FAI Pylon Racing team will traveling Melbourne Aus tralia compete World Champion ships 1987 team truly finest RC Pylon Racing team ever assembled coun try 1-2-3 United States order finish distinct possibility Curl 987 team has nationwide flair consists following members Pilots Dub JettHumble TX Brian RichmondOrlando FL Dave ShadelCarlsbad CA Mechanics/Callers Bruce RichmondDallas TX Bruce RichmondDallas TX Jim ShinoharaChula Vista CA Team Manager Bob WallaceAvon CT United States team established Smyrna TN September 24 best FAI teams assembled US team qualification trials competition position team extremely intense As indication just strong 1987 team three two-man team entries broke present FAI Pylon heat time world record several seconds recent team practice session California team heat times lowered sev eral seconds effort raise much-needed addi tional team funding high quality five-color embroidered patch being made available five dollars $500 postage paid emblems have heat-sensitive adhesive backing sewing required may easily applied type apparel hats official team emblems limited edition item may ordered sending check money order United States FAI Pylon Racing Team Fund 91 Sylvan St Avon CT 06001 kON RAC~ above information provided Bob Wallace very short notice appreciated several peo pie team selections District Bob Wallace 5 Pete Reed 9 Dave Doyle 10 Don McStay 1 8 lrv Thurott 20 excellent representation area Nationals 1987 Nats will held Lincoln NB July 11-19not too soon start planning new item year Pattern fliers changed schedule use assigned frequencies class see chart below fly Pattern may want obtain correct frequencies start checking out well before Nats Entry forms should available now Q-500 will offered year first time ADVANCEDEXPERT 2699527145 2719527255 50845084 50885096 531 538 7203 1121 72087216 7263 1427267 1441 7283 1527287 1541 72967584 Pattern Contests Bridgewater Pattern contest will held June 20-21 1987 Ponderosa RC Hawks Berwick ME planning first Pattern contest either August 8-9 15-16 club presents excellent eventsso hope see large turnout first Pattern meet Short Subjects fifth District news letter sent out December have seen ask club contact person about aware newsletters would like know about require considerable time money produce theyre effective money could used elsewhere S new sanction form printed blue stock Please use destroy old forms S deep regret have inform Dwight Holley Connecticut passed away Dwight enthusias tic rperson Chef Brodeur cooking steaks SNHRICC Pattern contest Model Exposition Presented Maine Model Club Association March 28 & 29 1987 Models Display Seminars Auction Hobby Shop Booths District Meeting April1987 101 NATS PATTERNMASTER FREQUENCY ASSIGNMENT27095 508 5092 533 837 7240 7259 1401 72791801 7291 1561 PAl 26995 27045 27195 8089 SPORTSMAN537532 270457216534 270957234 271457232538 272557247203 1121 5087255 13817208 50927289 14017224 50967267 14417222 5317275 14817255 138 5327279 15017263 1421 8337287 15417275 1481 53872911567283 1521 536756477S8 Think Summer! New Jersay New York DISTRICT REPORT John Byrne District II Vice-President 36-29 213 Street Bayside NY 11361 718 225-8319 Aseociate Vice Presidents Pete Bianchini 260 S Broadway Yonkers NY 10705 Tom Brown P0 Box 861 APO NY09123 Frank Costello 27 Kearney St Dover NJ 07801 Frank Dreech 9 WIllow Ave Piacataway NJ 08854 Ray Juachkua 7 Evergreen Ave New Hyde Park NY 11040 Hank LIkes 48 Gory Dr Toma River NJ 08783 Adam Sattler 41 Perry Ave. Latham NY 12110 Lon Sauter 2062 Rabbit Lane Phoenix NY 13135 Frequency Coordinator George Myers 70 Froellch Farm Rd Hlcksville NY 11801 Second District Thoughts As proce dures required procure AMA Contest Directors rating less totally under stood present purpose shed bit light upon subject fee per effec tive application example formerly buck now $2000 Still interested applicant now required satisfactorily complete submit such fee official application ques tionnaireto determine applicants abil ityto function successful CD based official AMA rule book obtain official application form question naire simply write AMA HQ same will promptly mailed Mail completed questionnaire district vice president along completed application form properly endorsed check no cash $2000 payable toAMA VP develops have passing grade VP will forthwith trans mit three items AMA HQand will promptly notify appoint ment Contest Director event ultimate failure check will course returned Any questions Bored Eastern Free Flight Conference EFFC Championships Vance Sutton writing Win gtips impressive newsletter equally impressive District 2 club MidHudson Modelmasters announced November issue EFFC Champion ships now scheduled held Galeville NY June 27-28-so please make note fact compliments club course its worthy editor Scott Smith Free Flighters please note Safety Note Aeromodelers innova tive times leave us speechless Tis instance interesting photo transmittal letter have just received Tom Wailer longtime friend former newsletter editor Blue Angels club left hustle bustle New York city favor comparative quietude suburban York town Heights Westchester County First let us show picture safety gadget has created let him describe its virtues Tom writes ya like Finger Fender Saver whatever started out two discarded stack chairs neigh bors discardsand look what evolved Yuletide Mail Bag wish take oppor tunity express sincere thanks kind enough favor very kindly extending best wishes upon occasion year-end holiday season turn wish flying-est hence very best year 1987 Amongst holiday greetings re ceived two letters merit present mention Both East Windsor NJ different individual relates separate distinct matterso Ill devote paragraph first long-time friend nationally internationally known Indoor flyer Dan Domina discusses Outdoor Free Flight matter Dan writes very mar ginal flying sites left look envy large farm fields central southern NJ problem landowners forced tax laws farm get low pro perty tax rates cant fly Free Flight field planted crops Dan speculates upon possibility changing laws give tax break landowners willing devote such acreage model airplane usage say Speed happy hour sadly have add Dont hold breath till happens Dan also advo Good ScoutsLiterallyand Figuratively cates awarding trophies 3rd place anticipate pleasure receipt Mats events heartily agree month Air Flow newsletter West Windsor Flying Club AMA 449 West Radio Control Club Rochester its Windsor NJ second Christmas Eve editorJohn C Low its impressive historV letter David M Schnitzer publicthe RCCR has played important role ity chairman captioned club the furtherance model aviation both middle NJ area Elsewhere letter Mr particular AMA district nationally Schnitzer identifies himself club edi club deeply involved community tor have received copies affairshence above caption newsletter Anyway letter read time writing December 1986 part follows club has active RCCR making plans participate over 10 years maintains large important exhibition pre- best flying fields region fly sented Boy Scouts Rochester Mercer County Central Park under au May 2 3 1987 thank Mark Scheda thority County Park Commission RCCR having informed us membership about 40 development states will have presenttimeTheAMASafetyCodeaswell aviation theme thus permittingAMA par- own safety rules governs times ticipation through club membership fly through winter weather Mark may contacted 85 Winterroth permits members plan St Rochester NY 14609 further de- goforthe newyear-round patch AMA tails should wish attend Mr Schnitzer kindlyfurnishedthefollowing photo Turkey Fly-In took place November 1986 Latest ModelNet AMAs Computer Network AMAs personal computer network ModelNet has going strong since begun last year now 2000 modelers use personal computers log onto ModelNet com municate others read articles reports swap newsletter articles look up local clubs hobby storeseven receive pictures ModelNet available via CompuServe nationwide information service have personal computer modem can connect CompuServe has hundreds services besides ModelNet CompuServe subscription service once subscribe pay onlyforthe time spend online youre ModelNet portion connect charges donated AMA Building Fund ModelNets 14 message boards dedicated different facet hobby Special subtopics keep users informed about AMA business Nats other activities Several Executive Council mem bers ModelNet join public discussions answer questions ModelNet members can leave public private messages Don Lowe 76117475 John Worth 700672423 Howard Crispin 760672420 Pete Waters 700472162 Dick Crowley 760672750 Dave Peltz 7647614 Ed McCollough 760672422 ModelNets 16 Data Libraries full interesting useful files complete list AMA-chartered clubs kept DL4 updated monthly So Contest Calen dar list over 900 hobby stores carry model airplane supplies can search files online download computer later use latest thing Data Libraries high-resolution graphics computer terminal software can handle can receive print digitized pictures stored ModelNet terminal soft ware cant read graphics files directly can probably find other programs computer right CompuServe will information ModelNet con tact Doug Pratt AMA H Q youre already CompuServe subscriber type GO MODELNET next time log can send electronic mail AMA 767033041 102 Model Aviation hope Mr Schnitzer will kindly place mailing list receive news letters Gear Up Locked Ohio sylvania S West Virginia III DISTRICT REPORT Dave Brown District III Vice-President 4560 Layhigh Rd Hamilton OH 45013 Associate Vice Presidents Eva Biddle 2156 Street Road Warrington PA 18976 Bob Dinety 29326 Gates Mills Pepper Pike OH 44124 Francis Fluharty 504 21st St Vienna WV 26101 corky Heitman SR 108 North Holgate OH 43527 Laird Jackson 1025 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19107 Eugene Shelkey 217 Euclid Ave Scottdale PA 1683 Frequency Coordinator James Bearden 5582 Foxrun ct cincinnati OH 45239 Phone 513 542-4406 Its good thing deadline column wasnt about three weeks ago Im afraid editor would have use term expletive deleted quite fre quently making suitable general audiences As am still hovering some between being very mad state rage about Dec 18th less month before scheduled District Ill meeting symposium Salt Fork Salt Fork Lodge informed Bob Button just found letter about meeting desk cleaning out would un able accommodate us date due another booking spite two letters both signed same reservations staff memberone post marked May 1986 confirming reser vation written lodge stationery second postmarked September explaining hadnt yet set winter rates Bob first called thought just pulling chain prone finally realized serious about after picked myself up off floor mad almost did some things would have regretted later Fortunately stayed cool well cool could have expected called park manager informed didnt have anything lodge lodge manager Ed Krajsky person needed talk gave correct telephone number wished luck Unfortunately Mr Krajsky pronounced Cry-ski confirmed couldnt have lodge reserved date due earlier booking Hewouldnttell us other group probably professional thing wouldnt say other booking made insisting made before curi ous claimed no record reservation letter confirma tion undated way could prove determine matter date postmark envelope confirmation sent Further letter found later letter didnt refer dates reservation Obviously wouldnt have copy postmarked envelope allegedly found copy undated letter short am convinced --expletive deleted ya gotta give lying through teeth said sorry girl made reserva tion no longerworkingforthe lodge offered us week before alternative available lodge number Holiday Inn 30 miles away could accommodate us sched uled weekend During two days telephone calls tween myself Bob Button park AMA HQ AMAs lawyers alternatives established could cancel out en tirely accept Holiday Inn site change weekend January 10-11 consider possibility weekend Feb ruary 14-15 would available pending cancellation reservation meantime problem over coming previous publicity dates place major concern simply didnt have time very much alternatives diminishing hour Holiday Inn wasruled out looked earlier possible site found unacceptable felt January 10-11 dates unacceptable wouldnt have sufficient time notify additionally attend AMA Executive Council meeting Cali fornia beginning look cancellation alternative late Friday confirmation came February 14-15 dates would available made decision go alternative gave us time necessary let people know first original date cancelled second meet ing rescheduled involving least two expensive mailings Monday Tuesday before Christ mas spent printing stuffing addressing emergency notice members club contact people over 1000 sent out Wednesday just before leaving Christmas holiday printing stuffing addressing mailing done AMA HQ staff coordinated Geoff Styles PR department Without efforts well rest HQ staff simply couldnt have done should run Geoff give him tip hatand pat back whole crew As being written dont know announcement change will make next magazine due out near end January know reading various newsletters get letter campaign has reasonably successful Further action against Salt Fork Lodge being contemplated particularly re cover cost fiasco final decision will probably made after event Ironically wont read until event over example perplexing problem timing mess presented mailbag has reasonably active last couple months particularly impressed letter about clubs efforts West God Virginia Dear Mr Dave Brown went Ravenswood WV last week end annual KERA RC Pattern con test second year have made time have overly impressed everything everyone has done make such enjoyable experience way CDs Mark Radcliff Steve Sturm members assisting went great extremes make enjoyable weekend family ten years attending Nats NE Pattern contests have never seen outstanding job done ever model club feel club would recommend wanted write let know fortunate have such club district Best regards safe flying building R/C Pulsers WNY Inc Del K Rykert President AMA 89284 Del couldnt agree mOreS hill billies up right actually Hillbillies members rather members Vienna Sky Sharks KERA RC clubs Thanks letter after above needed lift efforts dump mortgage continuing donations follow ing District III clubs appreciated FAST club $35 Gateway RC Society $231 Joe Dunskis $10 Beltzville Flying Machine Society $100 SHARKS $22 MON Valley RCC $100 Ralph Widman $25 Dela ware Valley RCC $50 least enjoyable parts being AMA VP announce loss own Leonard M Wiederhoeft Sr founders longtime news letter editor West Shore Flying Soci ety passed away past September 19 Len particularly known hisWeedie isms will serve saying month shortest route needle valve isnt always least painful Godspeed Weedie SoundCont pg 100 Quite some time ago mentioned Air Show Teams area using Magic Mufflers good effect team regularly performs rather tight quarters excessive sound levels can problem also practice club flying site has sound level restrictions Cliff Rausin Condor Models tells continuing make strides area sound level reduction mufflers have opportunity make measurements series perform past experience says should Magic muffler well worth try type muffler discussing exactly new However application new shows broader acceptance system 5 version introduced 1983 Magic extra chamber welded rear body covering mostofthetailpipeThetailpipe perforated within chamber absorb sound after has done its supercharging work body According Cliff Jim Johnson Sky Stone has turned clubs Solano Beach CA area winning com bination using Magic Muffler 40/60 5 mounted about 5 51/2 inches back 61 engines OS Rossi Super tigre YS props being used 11 x 9 Wide 12 x 6-10 rest combo running 15% nitro Continued page 104 April 1987 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 Mechanicaville VA 23111 Doug Holland 3517 Fernwood Dr Raleigh NC 27612 Raymond Letrancois 465 Chinctuapin Tr Christiansburg VA 24073 Scotty Moyer 11 Orchard Lane Wilmington DC 19809 Charles Spear 288 Holly Lane Mocksville NC 27028 Frequency coordinator Paul Yacobucci 6408 Winthrop Dr Fayetteville NC 28301 Phone Evening 919 488-5986 An Apology Recentlyl wrote about visit ing Control Line Contest Hobby Park Winston-Salem NC article dis cussed problem Radio Control aircraft flying low over Control Line activity given impression thatallof RC fliers field associated Academy apologize giving impression Pete Wiencek WinstonSalem informs Hobby Park RCers fact AMA chartered club however have problem crops up public flying sites prob lem anyone can fly site unless particular group having official event means Hobby Park RCers have scheduled meet non-AMA group cannot fly what occurred particular day appears nothing prevent RC flying CL flying taking place event unsafe acts did occur Sorry about omission Hobby Park RCers F3A Team Selection appears F3A team selection commonly referred Masters will take place Fentress Naval ALF Chesapeake VA 18 19 20 and2l June1987Detailswillbepublished ModelAvation other publications Anyone living within driving distance Norfolk area can come down enjoy watching selection team repre sent United States RC Aerobatics World Championships event will held France time around Mike Ingalls will CD ably assisted fellow members Tidewater RC Club Watch complete schedule Nationals The 1987 Nationals being put motion event will held 11-19 July 1987 Lincoln NE too early planning intend Planning underway select site 1988 Tidewater very much running will have wait until around first April find out stand meantime plenty work done getting together information committee needs order make decision have suggestions send to Vince Mankowski AMA Headquarters National Geographic Special occa sion view advance copy 1986 AMA Nationals special documentary being shown 18 January can say National Geographic crew did out standing job knowledge far best aeromodeling shown commercial media hope chance see film part say owe great big Hip Hip Hooray National Geographic Society job well done Founders During MS Show held Pasadena California Doug Pratt spent couple hours doing some taping some Old Timers aeromodeling opportunity talk afterwards founders Frank Zaic Frank goes back early days organizing model activity late 1920s long before formation Academy grew out early efforts can read some accounts Franks book Model Airplanes American Boy collection articles 1927-1934 issues publication bythat name Frank still active publishing series model aviation books also hard work research what makes things work pleasure spending short Frank Carmen Pasadena among model aviations beautiful people have chance obtain Frank Zaic books means timeless reflect well history days interview Doug Pratt will available video cassette Voyager By time read con siderable time will have passed since arou nd-the-world no-stop flight Voyager Much adulation deservedly given flight crew model avia tion can take somewhat different view aircraft design Burt Rutan AMA member some years standing has several designs duplicated mod elsin fact homebuilts built much like large models may have seen item over year ago showing copies photos taken November 1960 issue American Aircraft Modeler became Model Aviation photos saw 17-year-old Burt Rutan firstplace winner CL Scale FF PAA Load 1960 Nats Model aeronautics path career aviation have will honors coming Burt Academy would very remiss did also make such award shall done F3B several years have subjected letters statements Model Aviation other model magazines outlining problems events have cast pall over event fielded teams did cooperate team misused funds general presented very poor image modelers around world event has caused rifts among Executive Council members others times seemed best policy might forget event Well time around will different team has selected year dedicated win ning has act together mem bers completely oriented maxi mum team effort work beingwinners extremely competitive event pilots team Steve Work Albuquerque NM Richard Spicer San Jose CA Steve Lewis Santa Clara CA Team Manager Lynn King Boulder Creek CA Assist ant Manager Tom Thompson Albuquer que NM otherteam members Phil Renaud Dave Williams Albuquerque Richard Tiliman San Jose very least team has high hopes winning Team Trophythe team award being given first time World Championship Dan Pruss Memorial Trophy would very fitting United States Team could win Dan Best luck out standing team Trade Shows lot trade shows around country Dis trict IV tend go two some go both WRAM show Toledo affair have alternative Now no Toledo its first year could also say no Toledo its second very large increase over first Now ap proach time number three much growth will see modeling public will factor its con tinued growth good event District IV gives opportunityto see people associated sport chance see what vendors manufacturers have youat distance easier make also held during period weather conducive travel Having seen other shows can assure MARC Show Timon ium MD easier get offers wide open show area more-than-ample parking other facilities Again year will facility get radio transmitter checked proper operation may interest although com plaints radio problems otherareas such West Coast much higher percentage attendees bring transmitter checked atTimonium other shows hope means District IVers understand need periodic transmitter checks comply requirement will fewer problems continue Bring yours MARC Show 30-31 May 1987 will glad did youll get see great show same time MARC Show will get bigger SoundCont pg 103 running Perry P-30 regulating pumps users claim higher rpm good vertical per formance sound levels quieter four-stroke engines sounds very good sure wish some dBA values go sound quieter four-strokers would expect dBA levels down considerably An attempt will made get some good dB readings com binations England F3D Pylon Racing muffler rule being enforced Magic Muffler well twin cone tuned pipe permitted twin-cone tuned pipe will have fitted additional silencing chamber Publications Sound publication stands out providing service aeromodeler terms sound recognition RCReport published HuntsvilleAL runs engine test reports state dBA level measured particular rpm prop combination good reference point looking you going sound-wise have corresponded editor Gordon Banks can tell Gordon knows take FAI type measurements three meters Inso Continued page 106 104 Model Aviation Alabama ida gia issippi 0 Pserso Rico V Sooth Carolisa essee DISTRICT REPORT Lee Webster District V Vice-President 1000 Sycamore Manchester TN 37355 Phone Work 615 455-61 00 Phooe I-rome 61 5u-au3 Associate Vice Presidents Edward Hunter Rt 3 Box 266 Amory MS 38821 Richerd Jackoon 21 iS Thorniec Dr N Charleston SC 29405 Arthur Johnson 932 Banyan Dr Deiray Beech FL 33444 Jooeph Micalizzi SR 00866 Box 1532 Fajerdo PR 00646 Ed Moorman 85 12th Street Shalimar FL 32579 Dick Patton 765 Bailey Brook Circle Birmingham AL 35244 Tom Thacker 1401 N Hairston Rd #3B Stone Mountain GA 30083 Frequency Coordinator Surnis Fields PC Boo 1063 Strickland Rd Interlachen FL 32048 Phone 9041 684-2517 Its late Detember its cold outside Summer flying weather thing past Tennessee spending time trying predict first snow will fall its building time next summer waithow about Indoor season Yep Thats right its time fly Indoor havent tried Indoor scene let recommend least try hand lightweight handlaunched Glider Costs practically nothing evenings sanding cutting glu ingthen local gym test-flying probably should make least three models keep flying going arent experienced Hand Launch Youll proba bly learn lot about really light-weight structures stay Im dreaming about Indoor just few words some upcoming events First US Indoor Championships have scheduled June 5-7 1987 East Tennessee State University Johnson City TN will flown impressive-sound ing domed arena ceiling height 122 ft have complain ing about poor Indoor facilities last Nats heres chance show well would have done course contest part National Free Flight Society program information avail able sending SAE stamp large AJ Italiano 1655 Revere Drive Brookfield WI 53005 way contest will include MIAMA Peanut Grand Prix Per editors Indoor News Views Richard Melody Doig future Indoor Nats probably depends next years attendance As may know last years attendance very low Since generally costs money rent hall sometimes lot attendance low its tempting cut down Indooractivities support can given popular events Lincoln site Pershing Auditorium 49-ft ceilingnot high bad fact looks pretty good after flying 28-ft-high gym feeling hold facility its high rental cost $1200 dollars per day AMA needs see 50 advanced entries Lets get behind Indoor make Nats re sounding success last Indoor item state Ala bama persons George Batuik Tom Killough Rex Powell H untsville have challenged State Georgia Indoor contest Im still waiting see chal lenge will answered however Ill betthe Indoor jockeys TTOMA Thermal Thum bers Metro Atlanta will accept provide tough team beat Keep posted fellows wouldnt miss Its budget time again tasks Executive Council set up approve budget running AMA process usually requires few months execute Since Im bit newto process dont really know what expect far looks about like average home budget know about much money youll take AMA dues etc much takes run things salaries rents mort gages insurance etc make some money available recreation Nats magazines FAI funds etc leaves looking whether youll able afford new items may may considered essential would nice have areas AMA already investing fair amount money public relations PR efforts have going varying success fora number years trouble hobby broad varied making very difficult decide expend limited funds maximum return Should tie efforts overall general aviation scene work up schemes joint agreements EAA other similar aviation activities have successful growing show team effort Such show teams frequently perform full-scale air shows often great success Since talking people know understand us easy area move PR need liability insurance crisis problem disappearing flying sites looks emphasis should general public Well some toowith open houses flying sites mall shows Since future hobby depends large degree new members maybe ajunior apprentice program ticket again much along lines Delta Dart programs Scout programs school classes magazine articles So what talking about say Lets improve PR efforts Notice real PR work actually done individual AMA clubs make up clubs Most cost borne same people also AMA organization however does have responsibility help endeavors AMA needsto setthe policy national goals provide technical assistance things perhaps provide funding some programs AMA has taken major step direc tion hiring Jeff Troy grand plan expanding PR Headquarters level has much recommend Lets get behind him help him task Lets hope doesnt forget about 100000 us out help him Dropped Nashville Free Flight Societys fall fly-in November 2 1986 sort grey day lots activity progress relaxed crowd having fun Photo 1 shows old grey fox OC Stewart patriarch N ash yule Free Flight group winding Wake field OC has flying Free Flight mod els 30 years Ive known him second photo shows David Durbin cranking up 1/2A same meet flyin unusual experience since RC fliers also out force group Control Line Combat fliersall sharing same flying site very interesting day such broad spectrum cate goriesand style hobbyist doing its thir h2rmnnv Bill Barr Photo requires little give-and-take happen lot fields RC Aerobatics types cant fly RC Soaring Heli copter addicts Yet other places Free Flight models mix RC power planes way works faction takes interest other courteous considerate enough work out problems also helps know way enjoy flying model planes types flying challenging fun last business note Mr Don Peck has served ably last two years District 5 RC Contest Coordinator has requested relieved duties soon possible because increase work load teaching profession First wish thank Don job well done Well miss Don Next Im look ing volunteers suggestions replacement should active RC contest flyer has time handle contest scheduling/sanctioning work load promptfashion Don has system will provide tothe new coordinator once chosen important post warrants filling best man woman available Till next month April 1987 105 OC Stewart Nashville puts maximum winds Weke Up Wakefield Nash ville Free Flight Societys Fall Free Flight Fly-in November 2 Bill Barr Photo David Durbin Nashville TN lights up Candle Wind 1/cA Gas model Nashville Free Flight Societys Fall Fly-in Nov 2 Illinois Indiana ucky ouri IL 60650 03034 7370 Normandie Ct Apt K Hazelwood MO 63042 William G Snavley P0 Boa 281 Auburn IN 46706 Dick Taylor 7929 Jefferson Kansas City Mo 64114 Stan Watson 10414W 134 Street Palos Park IL 60464 Bill Zimmer Box 72 Veins IL 61370 Frequency Coordinator Loren HoIm 3632 Main Quincy IL 62301 Phone 217223-8498 first week 1987 Im writing another column major problemI dont have whole lot write about guess guys building new ships just dont have time send note understand will just try make month Again thing find out newsletters lately have bunch real winter flying nuts out Weve got bunch guys going out subfreezingweatherto frozen finger thing regular basis bundle up real well go itl got December flight cut close getting done last day 1986 Ive getting lot mail about new frequencies lot out concerned radio may con vertibletothe newfrequenciesorthatitwill work narrow bands Im same boat since equipment old have found old radios can usually changed new frequencies costs few bucks beats having buy new equipment As narrow band can get around just picking up pins either side well frequency buddies will let Im sure Most us will have has suggested clubs could try controlling frequencies bought club seventeen members thirteen us have responded poll see frequencies use Only channel 12 used average four transmitters can see control might problem can just imagine logistics trying control club over hundred No way What means have learn control what have until old radios phased out may take bit time see no real problem us willing cooperate After us can just go out buy new equip ment replace everything Now time check out equip ment next year Give planes thorough once-over make sure no weak spots Repair covering check hinges devises about pots servos Are batter ies being cycled use make sure get maximum possible charge think would good idea check wiring also Dont forget switch Bill Johnson Gaston IN sent first picture month beautifully-done model Sopwith Pup built Gary Bussell seems model took Best-of-Show Louisville Fly-in Byrons Fly-in bad Ive seen its real jewel Oh yeah should mention Bill CD 1MM Festival 1987 held Copverse IN June guys interested big bangers ought real show Look dates contest calendar elsewhere rag Its mall show time have booth ready go line moment have scheduled two mall showsand will over time read Let know will send right out ya Come take hate keep mentioning shop just too small store time help out Ive just sitting thinking its whole year since saw fit put office think its very rewarding time have received newsletter editor has worked hard write able help member some way made visit whove welcomed want thankall Lets hope year better last said will let Carl Wheeley thing rest page way can keep politics other col umns Maybe Ill have next column will send some good ies Enough now. SoundCont pg 104 far relative accuracy whatever may equipment permits doing good job good see someone taking sound business heart following through dont know sure would think Gordon could provide information engines has already tested Check out engine re ports RC Report worthwhile AMA AIR SHOW TEAMS ALABAMABAMA FLYERS1 James Weems 861 77th Way South BIrmingham AL 35206w 205 83-0173 h 205 836-6534 ARIZONATUCSON RIC CLUBS BA RN STORMERSRussell Davis 2929 East 6th StreetA~t 102Tucson 85716602 CALIFORNIACAPITAL CITY BARN STORMERS Reginald Keyawa 4500 Onyx Way Carmichael CA 95608w 916 485-1917 h 916961-2163 COLORADODENVER AST Nat Lancaster 4100 South Federal Boulevard Englewd CO 80110303781-35 79I4IGH CO UNTRY R/C BARNSTORMERS Jack Cole 2007 Warwick Lane Colorado Springs Cd 80909303 596-1 187 CONNECTICUTR/C PRO PBUSTERS AST James Parker 17 West Main Street Niantic CT 06357-319w 203 9-3471 h 203 739-5 362 FLORIDAFLORIDA AST Art Johnson 932 Banyan Drive Defray Beach FL 33444305 278-9621SUN BIRD AST john Hudson 7402 Kingston Drive Tampa ILLINOISCHf CAAOLAND CIRCLE CUT TERS John Korbus 412 North Gerard Villa lark 1L60181w 312 530-2606 h312 530-8876 IOWABLACK HAWKS David Ramsey 2635 Gloria Drive Waterloo IA 5070 w -7b93- h 319 236-1297 EDRRAPlbS 5K YHAWKS AST Walter McKee 1141 30th Street Northeast Cedar Rapids IA 5 2402w 319 365-0527- h t319 366-0126GOLDEN KERNEL Bernard DeBoer 414 South Lynn Drive Le Mars IA 1031712 5 46-4609 KANSASAIR CAPITAL EAGLES Jerry Hatfield 226 MarIon Court Haysville KS 67060w 316 942-0181 h 316 5 22-4182 MA YLANDDISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AST Jack Anglin 3302 Randolph Road Wheaton MD 20902301 942-8435 SKYLANCERS William Dwyer 3267 Florence Road Woodbine MD 1797 301854-6423 MICHIGANAERO-BATS OF MICHIGAN Frank Pulte 8689 Jo-Ne-Be Northeast Rockford M 49341 616 874-8206 MINNESOTABLUE EAG LES RC FLYING TEAM William Altenhofen 6304 Dupont Avenue South No 201 Richfield MN 55423 612 d69-5493 NEW YORK THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN AND THEIR FLYING RCS Charles Wilson 2 Cowance Street Cortland NY 13045w 607 753-2116 h 607 756-8814THUN D ERVOLTS Gerald Garing 337 West Lucille Lane Schenec tady NY 12306w 518 370-8240 h 518 356-3028 OHIOBUCKEYE AERO SQUADRON AST William Collins 1348 Central Park Avenue Kettering OH 454095 13 298-1843 HURRICANES OF CINCINNATI Decker Doggett 997 Walnut Court Mason OH 45040 w 9513 984-5057 h 513 398-3957SPIRIT OF AMERICA Jim Hubbard 721 Rockwell Avenue Findlay OH 45840419 422-5589 PENNSYLVANIAALPHA SQUADRON Donald Smith 206 Armstead Court Downington PA 19335EXPOS John Rynkiewicz 47 Loomis Street Nanticoke PA 18634717 735-7586 FLYING DUTCHMEN AEROMODELERS Al Schaeffer 1706 Perkiomen Avenue Read ing PA 19602215 372-5&4 VIRGINIAVIRGINIA AIR SHOW SQUAD RON Dick Roe 10141 Springlake Terrace Fairfax VA 22030w 202 634-7218 h702 73-3970 WASHINGTONBARONS FLYING CIRCUS R/C DEMO TEAM Bruce Nelson 807 East Vicksburg Spokane WA 9920Aw 509L 456-235 {h 09 484-5631 NORTHWEST LI HTD EMOTE AM Lloyd Marohl 6221 South Prospect Street Tacoma WA 98409509 472-8397 WV WV WV W 106 Model Aviation Good News AMA Film Librarian now has Beta video tapes available sale $2500 following titles included 4 Marvelous Miniatures 46 mins Grand Illusions36 mins 4 Wired Excitement30 mins Adrift Air30 mins Choppers20 mins2 Order AMA Film Librarian4 1810 Samuel Morse Drive Reston VA4 22090 Include $2 500 tape sure specify Beta shipping charges prepaid AMA •ee pp p pp p p p pep pppppp ppp lows igan C Minnesota vnne VII DISTRICT REPORT Peter Waters flistrict VII Vice-President 117 E Main Upper Level NorthvlIe Phi 4816 CompuServe address EMAIL 700472162 Assistant Vice President Boyd Bowdish 6410 Glenwood N Golden Valley MN 55427 Associate Vice Presidents Arthur Arro 1014 Woodbridge Blvd Ann Arbor MI 46103 Steve Bowman 6i Larson Rd Esko MN 55733 Jack Finn 366 Hampden Dr NE Cedar Rapids IA 52402 Russeli Knetzger 2625 E Shorewood Blvd Milwaukee WI 53211 Jean Lasik 305 Patti Place Holland Ml 49423 Carl Moha 5024 Lake Mendota Dr Madison WI 53705 Ron Sears 132 S Roslyn Pontiac Ml 48054 Frequency Coordinator Bob Stamm Box 357 Mlncqua Wi 54548 really isnt fair just returned council meeting Los Angeles lady house phoned ask start new snow blower am pounding computer instead being outside snowmobiling now winter has really arrived Still warm log fire munchies left over Christmas toler able Scanning list winners Lake Charles Nats shows Seveners special awards design Rich Doig Archie Adamisin come mind guess need explain story Archies win has attached few years ago two very serious brain opera tions since has pushed coaxed encouraged get back mod eling Nats model outcome Control Line stunter course semi-canard single-blade prop mono wheel sorts problems overcome get final paint factitwasfinishedatthemotelSallytold itwent intrigued crowd further impressed its performance Lookout next year Big Art going coach young Adamisins keeping CL Stunt tradi tion going coming Nats Lincoln NE has Seveners booked run help events Wayne Karen Yeager Pylon Rich Melody Doig doing Indoor Russell Knetzger workingat Pattern judging As venue just across Iowa border should see good number district Make date always regret say thank-you official moving better things Bob Lundberg AVP Northern Minnesota has passed reins Steve Bowman thank Bob long service demand him keep touch Steve welcome Steve president Duluth club know him interested types models guys area keep him informed about feelings AMA will get answers questions Ron Sears Pete sent note asking something next column said could write anything preferred feelings AVP Scale modeler First believe little background order began building stick tissue models 1946 aged ten twelve myfirst Control Line model took air pulled OK Cub 049 Thirteen laps crash Wow another pilot borna natural Since time have flown types CL After joining oldest finest clubs area Cloudbusters MAC flew some Free Flight Nothing just wind up turn loose Just kidding am also member Michigan Scale Squadron Sky Masters RC Club Scale modeling has always favor ite like models look like real thing 1975 began competing CL Scale have ever since part hobby/sport has very good have fortunate enough last two US Scale CL teams Meeting modelers foreign countries great experience ive ever foregoing sort answers feelings towards Scale modeling feelings AVP revolve around modelerbeing associated other modelers having companionship being able help wher ever can Being AVP small part putting back modeling some what have taken out over years AVP Jean Lasik has forwarded some infor mation action area rare hear new Control Line club being formed Grand Rapids Bert Allaire has started group although yet AMA-affiliated hopes will happen soon Bert New Jersey district past member Circle Masters hear working combined Detroit/Chicago event Aint nice news Wisconsin specialist club Milwaukee Simitar Squadron headed Gordy Stahl saw All-wing designs fly very impressive Now applying types about tailless Gee Bee Q500 certain allowed Q500 circuit have plan cores Gonna thumb rules after council meeting introduced standing committee fortheAir ShowTeams am EC member act liaison coordinate needs actions between groups Reggie Keyawa made presenta tion pointing out problems AST program no snappy cure increasing visibility supply ing recognition program have need use AST area contact team managers really professionally dedicated group have several teams district lookforwardtoseeingthem inaction hidden force PR move ment Recognition basic human need guys devote hobby time show outsiders use clowns strange models acts necessary hold audience attentionto watch Pat tern ships fly length time worse watching snow melt important group OT worKmen Sparta Swap Meet tint-time event very successful Distrid Roundup Minnesota RC Soaring Society planning Electric event 1987 calendar seven cells maximum S River City RC News warning clubs regarding insurance tractors stored field stolen found insurance did cover S Grassfield guys planning have real grass field begging donations seed members notice first event aFeed Fly Seems should Feed Seed Fly S big handful attaboys Cudahy News Hobby setting up conference flight instruc tors 0 Stillwater Flyers have sent hat patch start district collection look great S Loops Lies River Valley Fliers mentions time wind stops blowing Lincoln rains Hey Vince true 0 Attend Next Club Meeting will Kill Airplane poster message Elm Creek Flyer ought trick 0 Pontiac MAC advising carrying Halon fire extinguisher good safety point echoed BlackhawkArea RC Club Barc News S Vein Hendix VP Twin City RC setting up very comprehensive program meetings really gets attendance gatherings 0 Lakeland RCs Flight Lines editor Ron Eigenschink concerned adverts show models having mufflers engines Lets give Ron large sackful gold attaboys Four-Strokes Electric Sailpianes get quieterno flying next April 1987 107 Indian Citys President Jim Tessen hand ma over checklor Mortgage Depletion Fund Left Right Cai Kontla Phii Wahiquist Boyd Bowdish November meet ing Stiiiwater Fiyers Sodbusters sine noss riiiionin quiru UI Oupuru fiying field another convert fiying wing Ia Evans Arkansas S Louisiana C New Mexico homa 5 Texas VIII DISTRICT REPORT Johnny Clemens District VIII Vice-President PO Box 64573 Dallas TX 75206 Associate Vice Presidents Dannie Ball Rt 1 Box 840 MesQuite TX 75181 Michael S Harrison 600 T Main Hot Springs AR 71901 Gene Hempel 301 N Yale Dr Garland TX 78042 William Hurley III 927 Commerce Pleasanton TX 78064 Bill Lee 3522 Tamariak Lane Missouri City TX 77459 Larry Sartor 1415 Manor Dr Bartleaville OK 74003 Ed Shearer 3416 David Dr Metairie LA 70003 Chuck Wood 909 Harvard St Clovis NM 88101 Frequency coordinator Scott Kalmus 814W Centerville #125 Garland TX 75041 holiday season has came went sincerely hope happy 1987 will bring us little peace lot happiness spirit wanting good guy Christmas tried help Santa Claus getting reindeer ready him im mediately found problem because obviously sick didnt figure out what wrong him until kicked him found out simple vapor lock! have reindeer dont let him drinkthewaterinMexicotill itis boiled have feeling New Year 1987 will very happy us Academy Model Aeronautics As re sult recent election will enjoying new leadership am sure new direction have great hope under leadership new AMA president Don Lowe will ajourneyof graciousness respect will move away political overtones recriminations have made wonder What heck recent past Don helm think will have flexible relaxed council making AMAs major decisions ad ministrated splendid Headquarters staff After 50 years enjoying flying gether ought better friends dontcha think clubs newsletters picked up good idea GOOFS News Good Ole Okie Flying Society Ponca City OK think editor Sam Patriacca clever idea uses highlight important items newsletter yellow orange marker sure gets atten tion might want exchange news letters club address 2112 Meadowbrook Ponca City OK 74604 G 0 OFS News Ponca City another bit suggestion might want pursue located RF SpectrumAnalyzerattheir local Ham Radioclub can make hookup like might pay-off little bit stick time radio hams spent day Sunday trying catch up deluge AMA mail piled up during holidays Please pity poor VP because perfect day flying could ever want everybody else got go fly have tardy answering requests hope will forgive After since dont get paid being VP should least allowed make living holidays hobby shop owners can put legitimate smile am happy report shop did fantastic business competitors say same might indicate rest world has decided perhaps arent bunch nuts after modeling really great form entertainment course real secret fact modelers such superior type personand humble too very best exciting items hobby shop customers bought year brand new Carl Goldberg Electra Kit Basically Gen tle Lady glider design Carls has popular successful Soaring Glider field well-matched Elec tric power plant nose great beginner expert both matching motorto plane done forthe first time popular high-production kit no excuse now miss clean quiet dependable fun powered flight No messy fuel no backfire-cut fingers no towline no winch no hi-start no cleanup after flyingand gentle aircraft doesnt funny unexpected things sud denly Better try Electric flight great Electric flight Frank Korman wants mention new Electric flight club just formed Dal las fascinated bythe name club Dallas Electric Aircraft Flyers shortens DEAFwhich points out club offends nobody noise DEAF fliers fly Eastfield Boom ers Glider Club Eastfield Community Col lege off Interstate 30 Dallas suburb Mesquite interested can contact Ed Warren 11122 Myrtice Dallas TX 75228 214 321-2197 evenings weekends Ed isnt out flying interested going Electric might want join bunch nice guys because will find very willing able help Electric havent found yet MRC has greatest little Electric Free Flights youve ever seen tiny compared what have come expect Electric jewel little rechargeable battery motor youll fall love little molded-foam Scale Free Flight models just right schoolyard city parkand again no noise bother neighbors attract police cars price around $3500 $4000 hobby shop dealer doesnt offer shame him telling him know progressive hobby shop Dallas selling heck out Following up previous paragraph MRC Bentom have great selection molded-foam rubber-band-powered kits really fly may sneer moldedfoam planes fun fly heck lot people wouldnt fly models werent simple little kits MRC kits simplest Bentoms have geared rubber motors give longer powerrun have Stagger-Wing Beech Scale model really flys Again try dealer acts dumb pound fist stomp feet Lets get sumpin going around have tendency taken exciting things present such four-stroke engines Electric flight ducted fan power helicopters exotic radios forget early blessings problems past early problems What cover model MonoKote type other iron-on coverings skin ning model simple first came Dallas Indianapolis largerthan-rubber-power models covered either silk economy bamboo paper covering Unlike todays Silkspan paper bamboo paper no wet strength real problem shrink water cover wet mention will really bring back some memories OldTimersand should part new comers education modeling rare chance actually see bam boo paper being made wonderful Seven Thousand Years Chinese Inven tiveness exhibit just closed Dallas Chinese paper-maker actually making bamboo paper sheet time bamboo pulped beating hammer-mill mixing soup large tank screen slid soup jiggled until coated just enough pulp sheet pulled soupy water drained peeled off screen dried paper-maker fantastic because sheet just same weight thickness have tendency take blessings pretty much granted never dreaming what effort went what use young modeler ask Old-Timer ever used bamboo paper remember Chi nese paper-makers made bam boo paper sheet time modeling today would certainly what privilege attending Third Annual Texas Soaring Conference No vember 16 last year hosted Southwest Soaring League Eastfield Boomers meeting brought folks Dallas far reaches area coordinate contest schedules avoid con flicts unify rules plan Annual Texas National Tournament TNTTheTNT will held Dallas 1987 May 16th 17th speaking folks gathered conference pleasure compli menting holding special interest group meeting District 8 also very proud observe sat through two hours meeting negative comment Everything positive progressive cer tainly admired todays world isnt much going around Bravo Flaps DownThrottle Closed Gotta Land 108 Model Aviation Craig Trowe left Mike Southard Southeide RC Club Oklahoma City much-flown 72-in Hookers have unique aweptwing planes pow ered four-cycle 120 engines say clubs noise problems should go four-cycle Quiet pleasel Colorado S Kaosao 0 Nebraska 0 North Dakota S SoothDakota ixWyoming DISTRICT REPORT Dick Crowley District IX Vice-President 16413 E Stanford Place Aurora ca 80015 Associate Vice Presidents Fronk Clarke 1507 Woodland Beatrice NE 68310 Gene Coraon Boa 2B32 Casper WY 82802 Ed Coa 8209 Linden Dr Prairie Village KS 66200 Runs Miller 980 N 3rd Carrington ND 58421 Jim Ricketto biOS Cloudas Sioun Polls SD 57103 Frequency Coordinator Steve Mangles 0/0 Radio Service Center 918 S Sheridan Denver CO 80226 Phone Day 303 922-8107 Evening 303 938-3266 Greetings sunny 75v Pasadena CA Friday AMA Executive Council met full day evening scheduled busi ness very nice see attendance provided good positive Input meeting avery ceremonious welcome council President Don Lowe myself Without going speci fic detail let us just say con ducted young lady member council Outgoing President Grigg VP McGinnis took last shots council members giving out what felt appropriate gifts allsome right target Since time lag long will probably able read meeting min utes hope make habit somewhere else issue sol will just hit afew items impressed F3B Soaring team town practice session took time present very well-thought out proposal council additional funding badly-needed helpers feel best-ever F3B team expect bring home gold team will also have something differenta coopera tive group pilots working knowl edgeable group support managers IMS International Model Show Satur day attended IMS international Model Show held complex might call Toledo West Greatthrongs modelers flocked huge arena see new goodies 1987 major local manufacturers products display technical people answer questions live demonstrations Indoor Gliders hot air balloons blimps RC cars boatsand just about anything mind could think Aircraft items side complex sur face items otheran excellent idea Plenty room shopping back room usual swap market heavy dealing going ever get chance visit shows itthey just mind-boggling fun Saturday evening very important meeting held major RC manu facturers distributors discuss ongoing flap about radio frequencies interested parties understand im portance working together solve some real perceived problems talking about today However some points during meeting person might have gotten impression some fine people forgotten theyd asked AMA go bat FCC different types frequencies us use have good program set up aircraft good program surface RC now must put forth some additional effort make work schedule 1988 will see phaseout colored frequencies know today yellow/white red/white etc bring some additional narrow-banded frequencies present equipment can handle would seem some pres ent almost forgot about new require ment proposals now too sure equipment will comply TheAMAInowwoiking very small window access FCC going forward next phase program substantial supplier resistance en countered could throw process off much two yearswith need submit new proposals suppos edly already place manufacturers distributors going hold organi zational meeting probably mid-January discuss position offer ideas next phase program interesting outgrowths meeting discussion about new out-of-the-box equipment always being frequency something have always claimed would seem large percentage units out boxare noton frequency might expect Caution Good preflight checks including range checking can detect great problems possibly avoid some un needed crashesor glitchesas like call cant remember crash acknowledged pilots faultit seems always radio Can true feeling what being implied get what pay pay $6995 system Ni-Cds four servos dont expect get $49500 system no substitute good checkup qualified service station technician have crash other wise known hard landing have reason doubt equip ment might have problem dont fly 1987 AMA Nats During 1987 District IX will again hosttheAMA Nats Lincoln NE 500 miles east Denver much closer eastern district members Some might ask Lincoln again Well can name good reasons Lin coln has good geographic location rela tively accessible rest country excellent facilities new Free Flight site close worthy fine Free Flightersnot pasture no-mans-land also hard-surfaced runways RC Pattern excellent areas Control Line Pershing Auditorium Indoor pro gram excellent site Helicopters good facilities other support pro grams Soaring site will park provisions needed put firstclass event rather usual sod farm found 1979 Nats personally like Lincoln NE several reasons good location excellent local sup port reasonable proximityall important Nats steering com mittee chairman Pete Waters District VII Johnny Clemens District VIII will assist well working very closely Nats manager Vince Mankowski make 1987 Nats good event will enjoyed Like Nats 1987 effort will require manpower support mem bers local clubs friends just come along others brought perform critical jobs vital operation program would like give us helping hand sure could use some benefits available such paid rooms next years AMA dues free Naturally will looking helpers possible some know ledge various events being runsure saves training Let know can assist Historically Nats have usually run near first August order accommodate other events will taking place about same time because availability facilities staff 1987 Nats will held July 11-19 Lets get out support major event yearfortheAMA money used make happenso get moneys worth Contact time have questions suggestions wel come Remember consider ones right register bitchbut little will done bitch unless accompanied suggestion two making better Anyone can find fault Nats program looking have ideas make better year years come Understan denze still awake still interested what can cone help ask consider providing dis trictor specifically myselfwith some information what going part world As may have read other columns operate very limited budget will very hard get outto attend large numberof events district means need eyes ears let us know what going area new ideas special meets human interest storiesjust about anything going area Work district AVP local events send something put columnit yours Just give idea what column guidelines get up full page per month consists basically 220 lines 44 characters per line typical one-column picture uses 13 lines pictures please column will get pretty stale fast give something print Please put mailing list newsletter Christmas card list optional am also considering monthly news letter bring current timely information clubs will soon CompuServe ModelNet system ready will give access numbers Till next month Broncos win Super Bowl midst winter project Good flying soft landings AMA Nats Lincoln Nebraska July 11-19 87 April 1987 109 Arizona fornia e Hawaii 0 Nevada S Utah x DISTRICT REPORT David L Peltz District X Vice-President 20450 Celtic St Chatsworth CA 91311 Associate Vice Presidents Darwin N Barrio 8252 E Turney Ave Scottsdale AZ 85251 Glenn Carter 2020 Gill Port Lone Walnut Creek CA 94598 Bob Kampmann 8818 Piedra Way Fair Oaks CA 95628 Mike Lee 11430 Spitfire Drive San Diego CA 92126 Bob Reynolds Ri 8 Box 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 Westby Chula Vista CA 92011 Jon Zeisioft 5411 October Way West Valley City UT 84120 Fnquency coordinator George Steiner 2238 Rogue River Dr Sacramento CA 95826 Phone916362-1962 Im writing Column mid-January has exciting month started December 23rd joined Mal Gross vice president NAA Mojave CA 200 am got bus headed VIP/Press area dry lake Ed wards Air Force Base About six freezing hours later Voy ager landed aviation history making very lucky person luckier have front row seat helped Mr Gross prepare NAA National Record certificate pre sented pilots Yeager Rutan underthe blazing lights army press cameras focused repor ters saw 1984 Olympics satellite up-link vans covered about acre TV network ABC N BC CBS CNN etc Local stations over west sent own crews addition Newspaper reporters could heard talk ing Japanese German French number other languages didnt recog nize proud day aviation whole world watching sipped coffee reporter Boston Globe normally covers acquisi tions mergers Bostons high-tech Route 128 Hed asked get plane fly 3000 miles cover landing because no else available 38-degree-winter night desert weather bothered him lot less bothered Voyager chase planes final ly came view tiny specks early morning sun 100000 people gathered started cheer Tears joy came set eyes included Over loudspeaker heard pilot Rutan proclaim ground crew ought prepared because hadnt show ered nine days Imagine after spending nine days crowded cockpit making jokes Voyager circled field three four times before landing everyone could get pictures possible Both motor drives 35mm cameras humming went through film faster ever before Its day see something like happening before very eyes Later hangar opportunity examine Voyagers damaged wing tips blue foam jutted out past skins peeled off nearly three feet wing about foot other large pieceof wing-skin hungdown trailing edge Talk about drag No wonder four gallons useable fuel left day rest world would never forget December 23 1986 day man first went around world single tank gas About week earlier Gene Sidwell wife Tom Vacar KCBS-TV met officials Edwards AFB make arrangements Genes world speedrecord attempt USAF veryanxious see US model airplane pilot take record back Russians So am After leaving Edwards Tom Vacar invited ustojoinhimattheVoyagerCommand Post Mojave two live TV broadcasts went him tween broadcasts about 5 pm went out eat Things got exciting bartender started shooting up place after someone left him poor tip As stood gun hand herded kitchen Vacar stayed up front give live coverage things got exciting cops arrived very short time later disarmed bartender carted him away went elsewhere eat life AMA VP exactly dull January brought first Executive Council meeting 1987 held Pasadena CA concert Bill North rops IMS Show Because few council meetings held invited number guests Most ourAVPs So such notables Sal Taibi Although whole very good meeting opening ceremony really embarrassment AMA Over strong written objection AMA paid haveJohn Griggand Travis McGinnis both come out supposedly dignified ceremony award plaques thanking service AMA stated strong note less expensive ways make awards AMAs part ceremony went smooth ly Messrs Grigg McGinnis pro ceeded bring rather scantily dressed female entertainer tooted horns placed party hats new president District 9 VP sang funny songs followed Grigg McGinnis pre senting farcical awards council have just much sense humor anyone personal opinion though quite funny terrible waste coun cils time AMAs money apologies District 10 guests sit through nearly hour garbage before council finally got down serious business Hopefully weve now seen last Mr Griggs nonsense other hand posi tive note very impressed way new president Don Lowe conducted himself during first time helm AMA man knows what doing AMA fortunate have him aboard 1987 should much better year result Don Lowe spent fair amount time together before meeting share common feelings goals AMA Like myself too very concerned AMAs public image rising losses flying sites Hopefully well now able better address important issues day before meeting picked up Don Lowe John Worth Johnny Cle mens airport After stopping Astro Flight examine some donations made museum Phillip Mosko being stored prior shipment Reston VA headed north valley showed leaders excellent facility have Sepulveda Basin also opportunity meet number AMA members out flying day next day met Pasadena Other farce described above council meeting very productive voted give support 1987 F3B Team present also decided reduce number people going ClAM/Paris April Don Lowe has taken initiative form three-man FAI Committee consisting himself John Worth Dave Brown expect good things will result positive move supersedes one-man FAI czar AMA voiced strong objection Re Districting Committees suggested scheme split District 10 two ill-conceived opinion plan would put border middle LAareaandisobviously considered meaningful pro posal solve anything appointed chairman new AMA Marketing Committee posi tion Im going attempt help AMA grow better marketing its products No matter much Ive tried including 1/4-scale power model just cant seem get planes make noise As result resigned AMAs Sound Com mittee making room someone else can contribute area building efforts vain though now fully detailed 1A-scale Piper Cub won 1st place Electric Scale category IMS Show plane attracts lot attention wherever bring Fifteen-pound Electrics too common yet guess never mentioned good old Hot Stuff never would have gotten ready time QSAA meet really dont know ever got along monumental gift aeromodelers Bob Hunter Satel lite City thought having wait five-minute epoxy set now leaves cold cant imagine waiting now glue dry Lastly month Id like briefly mention applaud Black Sheep Ex hibition Squadron year MS show give beautiful demonstration Indoor Flight Electric ElectricCL Indoor FF Indoor RC important MS Show conduct beautiful important session modelers can per form set up operate Delta Dart program youngsters attending show can go home say learned build flyable model air plane What thrill Hats off black sheep Hopefully Ill have some photos next month PROTECT YOUR RIGHT TO FLY Safe Flying No Accident 110 Model Aviation Alaska 0 Idaho 0 Montana 0 Oregon ington XI DISTRICT REPORT Ed McCollough District XI Vice-President 53 SE 61st Ave Portland OR 97215 503 234-4439 CompuServe address EMAIL760672422 Associate Vice Presidento Tom Cashman 2521 SW 323rd St Federal Way WA98023 Al Culvor 805 86 Wilder 1083670 Gary R Fuller 3050 Riverwood Juneau AK 99801 Glen Mischke 4050 Fourth Ave N Groat Falls MT 59401 Dave Mullens 15559 Palatine Ave N Seattle WA 98133 8ruco Nelson 807 E Vicksburg St Spokane WA 99208 Dick Wicklino P0 805 823 Klamath Falls OR 97601 Chick Young 112011 28th St E #89 Puyallup WA 98373 Frequency Coordinator Robort esich 16439 SE Haig Dr Portland OR 97236 Phone 503 761-5103 Seattle Radio Aero Club otherwise known SRAC will hold its Silver Anniver sary Polar Bear meet March 2 1-22 its field east Everett WA Registration starts 8 am flying will start 930 Accord ing information George Raymond SRAC prez will have canteen site camping available Saturday events AMA Novice Pattern RC Sport Aeroba tics Sportsman RC Sport Aerobatics Ad vanced RC Sport Scale will also extra event will allowthose AC conform Scale requirement try hand event Sunday fun-fly hope have some special flight demos air show events time weather permit will special tro phies commemorate Silver Anniver sary promises super contest put great group SRAC involved Community School Everett promot ing itself modeling doing example can own best friends getting local support through com munity involvement example can done through classes mall shows adopt-a-school plan Misery Meet will probably have lived up its name now next Free Flight contest will RAG Meet probably Harts Lake Prairie May 1-2Always check ahead going HLPthe Army fickle donor other FF news Bill Gaiser has proposed some changes Outdoor Gas Scale rules adopted will used meets WMC club runs changes include among other things no Scale ruler no ROG Should interested changes contact Bob Stalick WMC Patter editor Another success story about modelers get ting public land fly has reported Ev Schoenberg secretary/treasurer Bend Aero Modelers took nine months get county give license now using about 13 acres county land near landfill have legal right manage field Super job group Ev noted 42 mem bers club lot interest modeling Bend area Like other clubs planning mall show bring message public Dont forget District XI AMA booth available shows brochures AMA HQ show Another way theyve gotten involved community holding Saturday RC building school through Bend Parks Recreation Dept going make points city fathers also planting valuable seeds will produce modelers some new members bargain missed Raider Round Upwas good old Reston weekendbut huge turnout anyway No less 57 contestants vied trophies including five Junior entries Eight Canadians ventured down helped make up 146 event entries Dave Green won Sportsman Award Its given person highest cumulative score events teresting note last five years Dave brand new FF/CL Con test Coordinator Dick Salter have won award Might mention AVP Dave Mul lens seems have come fourth Bob Parker donated Fox 35 given Junior highest cumulative score Wesley Mullens took home Paul Walker won Precision Aerobatics would like have watched since Don McClave Randy Schultz very close him scores Paul certainly best fliers world Don Randy must have top form Drizzle Circuit onMarch 8 April 12 two dates haveat Delta Park dates Great Oregon Model Expo 87 April 11-12 Benton County FairgroundsJimTrumpsaysthatany club individual whowould like help can contact him Although essentially BCRC club function other clubs have contributed time people help static competition judging Satur day models will displayed both days Sunday will fun-fly Adair Field will have District Xl meeting interested parties Saturday Gleaned local paper just before Christmas ad Norm Thomp son local purveyor rare unusual sometimes very expensive items NT claims stuff escape ordinary What caught eye ad Balsa Wood 404 Interceptor Jim Walker designs being produced Frank Macy Now thats class no doubt about Barnstormers will hold seventh annual Static Expo March 28-29 main auditorium OMSI Oregon Museum Science Industry categories clude Scale Super-Scale original work non-Scale builders non-builder segment Any kind radio-controlled air craft will find spot informa tion call Steve Tischler 503 639-0798 will probably two other Expo like meetings spring Idaho EXPO Boise last year havent heard will year latest issue Barks said Bob Parks elected outstanding member year no news about EXPO plans last two have some nicest aircraft entered likely see will loss decide Also CAMS Symposium will held Coeur dAlene April May Watch both worth attending Dave Unruh Kenai AK wrote tell about second annual winter fun-fly Peninsula Modelers Association will hold Summit Lake about 85 miles south Anchorage dates Feb 28-Mar 1 news came too late get word out However trying see enough interest locallytostartaSAM chapter sothe contest will run under SAM ruleswith addi tion event flown under Old-Timer rules anything want bring fly Its way late might want call Dave 907 776-8207 informa tion Dave promises spectacular scenery Several months ago wrote Dis trict X VP exaggerated size District X disagrees issued challenge February issue thought might interested following claims 20% members AMA District X actual figure 17% course 20% assertion makes story sound better isnt truth Actually isnt major exaggeration bothers wrote uniform VPs budget district expenses generated controversy claims has always problem have no idea what bases remarks matter record four years before elected council neverand repeat neverany talk let alone ac tion brought associated larger districts identifying problem might help understand dis trict budget has provided help defraynot pay forthe VPs district ex penses budget pays postage phone calls travel district Most VPs hold regular jobs travel limited weekends fact VPs never spent allowed funds couple compete would use AMA funds travel contests Some independently wealthy essentially donated whatthey spent basic idea support VP doing district things defraying paying expenses VP incursand relative what person can members district claim has made DistrictX VPthatthe modelers DistrictXwere being ripped off terrible inequity way AMA funds being spent modelers different districts Since District X has four times members District Xl has both get same amount District X members being short ed arent Well exactly Lets look other part budget amount other officer expensesthe general budget budget money expended permember basis Since costs approximately same service member AMA spends four times much members District X does District XI mem bers Actually since costs go up activity District X members can active year around also since competition District X will spent proportionally district less activity So what have AMA spending just about same amount modeler out its general budget does affect argument Well since total VPs district budgets half percent funds expended AMA spending 99% its funds evenly distributed among its members sure seems complaint AMA ripping off its districts members qualifies exaggeration year starting Find contest go build somethingtofly hope see flying fields Happy Flying April1987 111 Whole Business Began Model Airplanes Junior Flight stands up applauds spectacular achievement Burt Rutan designer Dick Rutan Jean Yeager pilots round-the-world Voyager. fantastic flight fantastic airplane course modelers loved Burt Dicks mothers comment whole business began model airplanes isnt often nowadays aeromodeling gets compliments contributions avia tion Newsweek ran especially fine arti cle sure read often mentioned press Dick Rutans excited cry Look Ma no tips moments after scraping off Voya gers winglets during near-disastrous takeoff.. No Junior Flight isnt making up spotted January issue New York Indoor Times Untold man-hours volun tary went preparation Voyagers historic flightas well lots money team now busy trying recover several thousand dollars through lectures sale mementos come Three official postcards avail able $135 including postage han dling really gorgeous Send buck thirty-five Joan Hannans Hanger P0 Box Escondido CA 92025 small amount well thank Mother Rutan will thank youll pleased three pictures Final Pee Wee-30 Rules Orbiteers stepped up schedule completing final rules new event January first published rules should force least year tested under actual contest conditions rules formalized Orbiteers Pee Wee-30 Steering Committee very FLIGHT ED WHITTEN f Box 176 WaIl St Sta New York NY 10005 detailed big difference what listed last month minimum weight 100 grams 353 oz stumble bit requirement liking better no mini mum weight didnt like mini mum weight P-30 Rubber event either Mythinking minimum weights Outdoor Free Flight models make event experts Im probably wrong after P-30 certainly doing very nicely its minimum weight requirement Again remind style construction acceptable reader asking eight plans indicated might build biplane Pee Wee-30 lower wing loading Sure thing official rules definitely limit event monoplanes Shades Pennyplane flock Dakota-like biplanes taking off will sure look nice Pee Wee-30 Proxy Postal Contest kick off new event Orbiteers will host gala Postal Proxy Pee Wee-30 contest July 4th 1987 club field Otay Mesa send model Orbiteers will flying Contestants over world invited further details postal contest copy official Pee Wee-30 Rules send 22 cent stamp John Olden kamp 3331 Adams Ave San Diego CA 92116 619-283-071 1 John also has some ideas sources inexpensive 020 Cox Pee Wee reed-valve engines Dethermalizers recommend use fuse-acti vated dethermalizer Pee Wee-30s well other lightweight models Such DTs weigh little reliable Remem ber however safe use snuffer tube x PLATFORM 44ESNUFFER TUBE illustration two rear hooks held close together keeping stab place during flight small dentists rub ber band fuse through band burns through larger forward rub ber band runs under fuselage hooks side stabilizer pulls stab up about 45-degree angle against cutout all-balsa fin angle should adjusted achieve proper settling descent sure stab does twist pops up will stop cocked position model will spin Buglet Another New Event certainly seems like inventive thrust aeromodeling towards smaller simpler styles away standard events new event Buglet con cocted John Morrill Los Angeles Thunderbugs Buglet smallish Out door rubber-powered cabin model largely reflecting old 1941 AMA rules required fuselage cross-section fixed landing gear ROG freewheeling propeller Rather go Old-Timer route Buglet avoids arguments over whether model meets does meet old design parameters Instead new rules have drawn up create similar style model Maximum projected wingspan limited 25 might expect some wide wing chords again biplanes Pennyplane comeone time complete set rules send 22 cent stamp Jackie Moore 4412 Don Felipe Drive Los Angeles CA 90008 Keep up well flying unofficial events contests AMA events sure have plenty build now Remember build light especially tail Ill see next month mmmiii mmiii gill... 1111111311111 iliUM Have H elped Junior Modelera Model Aviation 10K